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Murder In The Skies: What We Can Learn From Iran And Ukraine Flights 655 and 752
WorldNews.com 20 Jan 2020
fighter jets” closing in on its borders is indeed another tipping point ... and Iran ... The U.S ... The nation’s incalculable oil wealth was mainly in the hands of the U.S., very little ever reaching a restless student generation that had no prospects ... Finally, in no way has America’s actions matched its words about what democracy should be at home or abroad ... ....
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Madonna cancels concert 45 minutes before she was due to perform
The Independent 20 Jan 2020
The shifting energy is due to how no single performance is ever the same; the one constant is the German composer’s joy in creating sound, and the spaces in between ... a perfectly formed confection that requires no sequel ... “I do understand why you want no more f***ing treatment.” (HB) ... a perfectly formed confection that requires no sequel....
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Harry says he and Meghan had no other option but to stand down as royals
Hong Kong Standard 20 Jan 2020
In a personal speech that referenced his late mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car accident while being pursued by paparazzi, Harry said yesterday he had “no other option″ but to step away as he and his wife, Meghan, seek a more peaceful life....
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Giant hail and dust storms batter Australia
RTE 20 Jan 2020
Thunderstorms and giant hail battered parts of Australia's east coast after "apocalyptic" dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas, as extreme weather patterns collided in the bushfire-fatigued country. Since October, Australia has been overwhelmed by an unprecedented bushfire season made worse by climate change ... ....
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Iran tensions: Tehran warns it will leave global nuclear weapons treaty
The Independent 20 Jan 2020
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Should the world be worried about the coronavirus in China?
The Guardian 20 Jan 2020photo: AP / Petros Giannakouris
‘Haftar has been barking up the wrong tree’
Middle East Monitor 20 Jan 2020
Distinguished Libyan journalist and political analyst, Ashur Shams, has spoken out on the Libyan Civil War and ceasefire in the country, and stressed his support of the Turkish-Libyan maritime and security agreement ... .......
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Virginia braces for gun-rights rally that the governor fears could turn violent
CNN 20 Jan 2020
Thousands of gun-rights advocates plan to descend on Virginia's state capital on Monday for "Lobby Day" to oppose legislation that would restrict access to firearms in the state. But the commonwealth is bracing for extremist and white nationalist groups to travel to Richmond on Martin Luther King Jr ... According to Virginia Gov ... Read More ... ....
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Why Americans should be concerned about Julian Assange’s extradition case
Alternet 20 Jan 2020
On Monday January 13, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in his fight against extradition to the US. The administrative hearing concerned Assange’s lack of access to legal counsel, making it difficult for him to adequately prepare for his case ... She has only had 2 hours with him since last hearing in December ... ....
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Malaysia to send 110 more containers of plastic waste back to source countries
China.dot.org 20 Jan 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is sending back an additional 110 containers of plastic waste to source countries after having successfully returned 150, the government said on Monday ... The Basel Convention is the most comprehensive international environmental agreement on hazardous and other wastes ... "It is not about money but dignity....
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Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence
Star Tribune 20 Jan 2020
Google's chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also "negative consequences." ... "There is no question in my mind that artificial intelligence needs to be regulated ... He did not provide specific proposals....
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Beyonce fans are slamming her new Ivy Park x Adidas streetwear collection over its lack of plus sizes
The Times of India 20 Jan 2020
Beyoncé's new streetwear collection ... Beyoncé's much-anticipated Ivy Park x Adidas streetwear collection launched to a fanfare online over the weekend. ... Since the new items hit Adidas' site, Twitter has been lit up with commentary around the limited size range.. ... Fans wasted no time in calling Beyoncé out on this. ... {{}}....
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A Trump impeachment lawyer says he will defend the president by arguing that even if ...
Business Insider 20 Jan 2020
ABC News. Alan Dershowitz, who is one of the team of attorneys who will defend President Donald Trump during the impeachment trial, set out his core argument in interviews with CNN and ABC News Sunday ... "That's right," replied Dershowitz replied ... Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories ....
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Davos 2020: Greta vs. Trump, businesses scored on climate action
Yahoo Daily News 20 Jan 2020
One may be flying in by helicopter. while the other is expected to take a more sustainable route up the mountain. but if rumour is to be believed, the snowy alpine resort of Davos COULD be the setting of an unlikely encounter. Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump ... (SOUNDBITE) (English) KLAUS SCHWAB. "We try to never engineer something ... U.S ... ....
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'Very difficult' talks with US on tech tax: France
Deccan Herald 20 Jan 2020
"We are willing to take steps towards the United States -- we have proposed a few," Bruno Le Maire told the LCI broadcaster. And while he was still hopeful of a deal by Wednesday, the minister said ... The negotiating deadline coincided with a scheduled meeting on the topic at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos from Tuesday to Friday this week....
