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Trump claims he was robbed of Nobel Peace Prize at Ohio rally
New York Post - 11 Jan 2020 15:40
President Trump says he was robbed -- of the Nobel Peace Prize. While speaking at a rally in Toledo, Ohio, this week the billionaire said he deserved the prize, recently awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. �...
Iran admits it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner
New York Post - 11 Jan 2020 06:08
Iran has admitted that it “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran Airport early Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. The government blamed “human error” for the crash...
China reports first death from mysterious outbreak in Wuhan
Al Jazeera English - 11 Jan 2020 04:45
Death comes as Beijing announced that 41 people have been diagnosed with pathogen linked to a new type of coronavirus.
5.2 aftershock hits Puerto Rico days after earthquake
CNN - 11 Jan 2020 04:26
A 5.2 magnitude aftershock hit Puerto Rico's southern coast on Friday afternoon, days after an earthquake shook the island and left much of it without power.
Magnitude 6 Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico, Days After Strongest Quake in a Century Knocks Out Power Across the Island
Time - 11 Jan 2020 16:28
There were no immediate reports of injuries
Extinction Rebellion could sue police over extremist ideology listing
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2020 15:38
Group threatens action after being named in guide designed to help prevent terrorism Extinction Rebellion is threatening legal action against counter-terrorism police for what it said was the illegal listing of the group...
Australia is burning. The Arctic is melting. Yet Trump keeps gutting climate change regulations.
CNN - 11 Jan 2020 05:25
Editor's Note: A version of this story first published in September 2019. The story has been updated with additional administration actions.
Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-wen wins second presidential term
BBC - 11 Jan 2020 16:25
President Tsai Ing-wen sweeps to victory in what is seen as a rebuke to China's growing influence.
Oman's Sultan Qaboos dies; council starts succession process
Reuters - 11 Jan 2020 05:13
Oman's ailing Sultan Qaboos bin Said, one of the Middle East's longest serving rulers, died on Friday and the Gulf state's high military council called on the ruling family to convene to choose a successor, state media s...
In Blow to Beijing, Taiwan Re-elects Tsai Ing-wen as President
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2020 16:34
The victory was a remarkable comeback for Ms. Tsai and suggested that Beijing's pressure campaign had backfired.
Australian bushfires: Sydney Opera House pays tribute to firefighters
New York Post - 11 Jan 2020 16:28
The sails of the Sydney Opera House glowed Saturday night with images of the heroic firefighters who have been battling fierce blazes across the country. The projections were a tribute to the firefighters and communities...
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky seeks 'justice' over Iran plane crash
New York Post - 11 Jan 2020 15:55
Ukraine is seeking “justice” after Iran accidentally shot down a commercial airlinerheaded for Kiev last week, its president said Saturday. “We expect from Iran assurances of their readiness for a full and open inv...
Johnson calls Iran jet downing admission 'important first step'
Sky News - 11 Jan 2020 15:46
Boris Johnson has called Iran's admission that it downed a Ukrainian passenger jet an "important first step" but says it needs to co-operate with a "transparent and independent" investigation.
'Traumatized' Puerto Ricans rocked by more strong quakes
Reuters - 11 Jan 2020 06:04
Two strong aftershocks collapsed homes and cracked walls in Puerto Rico on Friday as the Caribbean island tried to recover from its worst earthquake in more than a century.
Iran admits it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian passenger jet
Sky News - 11 Jan 2020 05:50
The Iranian military has admitted that it "unintentionally" shot down the Ukrainian passenger jet on Wednesday, due to human error, according to state media.
Sir Keir Starmer: Labour must retain radicalism and win back voters
Sky News - 11 Jan 2020 05:04
Sir Keir Starmer will say Labour must retain its radicalism while making it relevant to people's everyday lives when he launches his leadership campaign.
Millions of Americans under threat of severe weather
CBSNews - 11 Jan 2020 04:41
Parts of the central U.S. will see dangerous storms, while record warm temperatures are in store for the Northeast.
CNN agrees to record $76 million settlement over labor dispute
Boston - 11 Jan 2020 04:36
The settlement is the "largest monetary remedy" in the National Labor Relations Board's 85-year history, the agency said.
Taiwan election: Tsai bids for second term against contender Han
BBC - 11 Jan 2020 04:26
The contest between President Tsai Ing-wen and Han Kuo-yu will shape Taiwanese-Chinese relations.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocks Puerto Rico and causes landslide in Peñuelas
USA Today - 11 Jan 2020 18:42
Another earthquake has shaken Puerto Rico, this time a 5.9 magnitude quake on Saturday causing damage along the southern coast.
Ministers urged to speed up review of benefits for terminally ill
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2020 10:00
Thousands of people have died before being able to access welfare payments, charities say Charities have called on the government to speed up a promised review of welfare support for terminally ill patients after it emer...
Texas Governor Shuts State to Refugees, Using New Power Granted by Trump
The New York Times - 11 Jan 2020 04:24
Gov. Greg Abbott told the State Department that Texas would not accept refugees this year.