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The Trump impeachment trial tells a bittersweet story of American dreams
Yahoo Daily News 25 Jan 2020
We can rise to the occasion or deal with our failures, but either way we’ll see the governmental gears grind, for better and worse ... But for as long as humanly possible, we must operate in good faith, using them to elevate us above the fray, especially when it counts, like on this historic occasion....
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Hong Kong declares Wuhan virus outbreak an 'emergency'
The Times of India 25 Jan 2020
HONG KONG ... The announcement came as city leader Carrie Lam faced criticism in some quarters over her administration's response to the crisis ... On Saturday, officials announced a newly built but still-empty public housing block would be used for medical staff on the frontline who did not want to risk returning to their families ... Top Videos ... ....
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One year after Vail dam break, pain runs deep in Brazil mine disaster town
Canada Dot Com 25 Jan 2020
BRUMADINHO — Exactly one year ago a tailings dam in the Brazilian town of Brumadinho collapsed, killing more than 250 people in one of the world’s worst mining disasters. For survivors and relatives of the victims still searching for answers and justice, time has been no healer ... “My sister was a person who loved life....
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Patna’s women college says no to burqa on campus, imposes fine
The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2020photo: AP / Ebrahim Noroozi
Iran slams Europe for failing to honor JCPOA, acting as 'subservient' to US
Press TV 25 Jan 2020
Asked about the Europeans' recent move to trigger a dispute mechanism devised in the JCPOA, Zarif said that it was actually Iran that activated the mechanism back in 2018 ... Zarif ... Iran ... Words are cheap ... "There was no intention of causing any casualties with the missile attack – we were executing our right to self-defense in a proportionate manner ... ....
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US couple admit US$1bn solar scam
Taipei Times 25 Jan 2020
An American couple pleaded guilty to running a US$1 billion solar investment scam that they used to finance a luxury lifestyle, including buying Burt Reynolds’ sports car, US authorities announced on Friday....
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Delta fined $50,000 for discriminating against Muslim passengers
Gulf News 25 Jan 2020
Washington. Delta Air Lines was Friday fined $50,000 (Dh183,650) by the US Department of Transportation to settle allegations it discriminated against three Muslim passengers who were ordered off their planes ... The flight attendant said she saw Mr X texting on his cell phone using the word "Allah" several times ... Sign up for the Business Brief ... ....
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Study analyses how diet and body weight change as we age
The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2020
Washington ... The research which was published in Obesity Review was led by researchers from the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) at the University of Cambridge ... Eleanor further stated ... If we can pinpoint the factors in our adult lives which are driving unhealthy behaviours, we can then work to change them.” ... Source. ANI....
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China virus death toll rises to 41, with more than 1,300 infected worldwide
Dawn 25 Jan 2020
The death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak jumped on Saturday to 41 from 26 a day earlier as the Lunar New Year got off to a gloomy start, with authorities curbing travel and cancelling public gatherings ... Health authorities around the world are scrambling to prevent a pandemic ... He is in stable condition in a Melbourne hospital ... ....
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Protesters in Lebanon mark 100-days of revolution with Beirut marches
The National 25 Jan 2020
“After almost 100 days, the ruling class still chose a government that doesn’t represent us or our demands,” said Hani Katerji, a 25-year-old management consultant ... “We won’t keep our voices low anymore, all the Parliament on my shoe,” they continued, using a Lebanese expression for contempt ... 'This is the fight of our generation'....
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India and Brazil Ink 15 Pacts, Unveil Action Plan to Broaden Ties
Yahoo Daily News 25 Jan 2020
Also Read. Jair Bolsonaro. Racist, Homophobe, Misogynist, India’s R-Day Guest ... India and Brazil Ink 15 Pacts. More ... “Despite geographical distance, both India and Brazil are together on various global issues as there is convergence in our views,” Modi said in his media statement in the presence of Bolsonaro ... More ... Also Read ... More ... Also Read ... ... ....
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Valencia inflict first defeat of Setien reign on Barcelona
AOL 25 Jan 2020
Quique Setien suffered his first defeat as Barcelona boss as Valencia secured a 2-0 victory at Mestalla to preserve their unbeaten home record in LaLiga this season ... The home side thought they had made it 3-0 nine minutes before the end when Gabriel Paulista volleyed home from a corner but his effort was ruled out for a foul ... ....
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4 killed, dozens injured after Iraqi security forces raid protest camps
Dawn 25 Jan 2020
Anti-government protester run during clashes with security forces in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday. — AP ... Police arrested at least 16 protesters in the city, they said ... Iraq's security forces have used tear gas and live ammunition against mostly peaceful protesters since anti-government unrest broke out in Baghdad on October 1 ... Months of demonstrations ... ....
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China's President Xi holds politburo meeting on curbing virus outbreak
Reuters 25 Jan 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the country is facing a grave situation, held a politburo meeting on measures to fight a coronavirus outbreak concentrated in the central city of Wuhan, state television reported on Saturday ... ....
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Bob Marley’s Kids Celebrate Late Reggae Icon’s 75th Birthday
The National Herald 25 Jan 2020
LOS ANGELES – At a celebration for Bob Marley’s 75th birth anniversary, the late icon’s children — famous in their own right — gathered to tell stories about the reggae king and discuss passing the musical torch to their own children ... 6 birthdate. Bob Marley died of cancer in 1981, at age 36 ... “If we run, we have to really run ... ....
