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Democrats Release More Material From Lev Parnas on Ukraine Campaign
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2020 06:20
Texts raised more questions about information suggesting that the United States ambassador to Ukraine was under surveillance.
3 more alleged members of white supremacist group The Base are arrested in Georgia
CNN - 18 Jan 2020 06:15
Three Georgia men allegedly involved in a white supremacist group known as The Base have been arrested, the Floyd County Police Department announced Friday, one day after three other alleged group members were arrested i...
Trump Administration Takes Steps To Fatten Up School Meals With Burgers And Fries
The Huffington Post - 18 Jan 2020 05:26
The move is announced on the birthday of Michelle Obama, champion of nutritious food for America's children.
Sixty killed in Houthi attack on camp in Yemen's Marib: Saudi state TV
Reuters - 18 Jan 2020 23:25
Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a military training camp in the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday, killing 60 military personnel and wounding dozens others, Saudi state television said on Saturday evening.
Severe floods in Australia after devastating bushfires
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 16:03
Heavy rain has soaked coastal areas of Queensland and New South Wales over the last few days.
Ron Reagan Goes Scorched Earth On 'Traitor' Trump: My Dad Wouldn't Have Voted For Him
The Huffington Post - 18 Jan 2020 09:54
"He would have been ... ashamed that a president of the United States was as incompetent and traitorous as the man occupying the White House now."
Russia: Persecution of 'Undesirable' Activists
Human Rights Watch - 18 Jan 2020 07:00
Expand Activists in support of Shevchenko in Kazan, Russia. © 2020 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Moscow) - A Russian court has extended the house arrest of Anastasiya Shevchenko, a member of the Open Russia Civic Mov...
Brazil's Bolsonaro fires culture chief over Nazi-linked comments
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 05:24
Outrage erupts after Culture Secretary Roberto Alvim made remarks similar to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.
Canada Offers Compensation to Families of Victims of Plane Downed in Iran
The New York Times - 18 Jan 2020 04:57
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the payments to Canadian families of victims do not absolve Iran from providing compensation.
Afghan government demands complete ceasefire with Taliban
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 16:58
The Taliban had reportedly offered a 10-day truce and hold follow-up discussions with Afghan government officials.
More arrests of white supremacist group members
CBSNews - 18 Jan 2020 16:40
More members of a violent white supremacist group were arrested in Georgia on Friday, fueling concerns that a rally to be held Monday at the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., attracting pro-gun activists, may turn violent....
Michelin strips third star from legendary Bocuse restaurant after 55 years
CNN - 18 Jan 2020 16:38
Michelin has stripped the late legendary chef Paul Bocuse's flagship restaurant of one of its stars after 55 years of holding three, drawing anger from the world of fine French cuisine.
Teen accused of slaughtering four family members in Utah: report
New York Post - 18 Jan 2020 16:35
A twisted teen is accused of slaughtering four family members during a shooting spree inside a Utah home, reports said. Neighbors called cops to the Eastmoor Drive home in Grantsville around 7 p.m. Friday after hearing g...
U.N. envoy hopes for, but cannot predict, speedy reopening of Libya oil ports
Reuters - 18 Jan 2020 16:11
The United Nations envoy to Libya said on Saturday he hoped but "could not predict" whether eastern oil ports shut ahead of a pending Berlin summit aimed at reaching a truce in Libya would be reopened soon.
Hong Kong cancels Chinese New Year celebrations
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 16:08
Fearing continued anti-government unrest, authorities have cancelled some main events and banned sale of items with any political messages.
Painting found hidden in Italian gallery wall confirmed as long-lost Klimt
CNN - 18 Jan 2020 15:27
Italian authorities have confirmed a painting found hidden in the wall of a Piacenza art gallery is the long-lost "Portrait of a Lady" by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.
SUV on grounds of Beijing's Forbidden City sparks outrage
ABC News - 18 Jan 2020 13:48
Photos of two women with a Mercedes SUV at Beijing's historic Forbidden City have sparked online outrage and prompted an apology from the management of China's former imperial palace
World's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar dies
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 10:49
Khagendra Thapa Magar died of pneumonia at a hospital in the Nepalese city of Pokhara, according to his family.
Evo Morales party names election runners for Bolivian vote
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 10:42
Morales may still have to approve David Choquehaunca and Andronico Rodriguez after describing them as 'pre-candidates'.
Trump taps legal heavyweights for impeachment defence
Al Jazeera English - 18 Jan 2020 10:35
Starr, who led effort to unseat Bill Clinton over 20 years ago, and celebrity lawyer Dershowitz join Trump's legal team.
4 people fatally shot in Utah
CNN - 18 Jan 2020 06:59
Four people were shot to death in a residence in Grantsville, Utah, Friday night, according to police.
Four teachers sue Delta Air Lines over California fuel dump
CBSNews - 18 Jan 2020 06:31
At a news conference, the teachers described the fuel as drizzling down like raindrops with "overwhelming" fumes.