New world news from Time: Trump Doubles Down on Striking Cultural Sites in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that Iranian cultural sites were fair game for the U.S. military, dismiss...
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
Golden Globes 2020: The red carpet in pictures
All the tuxes and dresses from the 2020 Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39BFjUd
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African photography: Colonial food, cock fights and crowded buses
An exhibition of African photography reflects politics, past times and personal relations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tATzM9
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Pakistan forgiveness laws: The price of getting away with murder
Thanks to forgiveness laws, murder doesn't always result in a jail sentence - or even a trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q...
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Did Britain meddle in a US presidential election?
When President Bush needed a smoking gun on his rival Bill Clinton, a key US ally dug for dirt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39KLy...
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Harvey Weinstein trial: 'Why I broke my silence'
Jasmine Lobe, who claims she was sexually assaulted by the Hollywood mogul, talks ahead of his criminal trial. from BBC News - World https...
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Former Thai monk meditates 'up to 50 times a day'
Pom is a former Thai monk who has mastered the art of meditation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MZRSPv
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I Saw Qasem Soleimani's Brand of Evil Firsthand — It's Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine
Just how evil was Tehran’s former top terror chief, Qasem Soleimani? While reporting in Iraq in 2015, I came face to face with his brand of ...
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Tensions Abroad Stir a Whirlwind at Fort Bragg as Soldiers Deploy
By RICK ROJAS and MYAH WARD from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QLISyl
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Australia bushfires might burn for months, Morrison warns
Scott Morrison announces the creation of a recovery agency, amid fierce criticism of his response. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F...
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Italian Alps: Six German tourists killed by 'drunk driver'
The driver of the car involved, a man in his late 20s, was arrested and is currently in hospital. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36s...
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Soleimani assassination: Mourners flood the streets as body returns to Iran
Hundreds of thousands gather in Ahvaz where the assassinated general's body arrived ahead of burial on Tuesday. from BBC News - World ...
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Al-Shabab militants attack Kenya and US naval base
Witnesses report hearing gunfire and seeing plumes of black smoke coming from an airstrip. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2tsLQjo
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Australia fires: 'Ghostly feel' in Kangaroo Valley
The BBC's Phil Mercer reports from Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales, where fires are still smouldering. from BBC News - World https:...
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Qasem Soleimani: Mourning begins in Iran
The body of Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian general assassinated by the US, has been brought back to Iran. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Saturday, January 4, 2020
Australia bushfires: Fundraiser reaches A$20m in 48 hours
A Facebook appeal by Celeste Barber, an Australian comedian, has drawn more than 500,000 donations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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In Miami Speech, Trump Tells Evangelical Base: God Is ‘on Our Side’
By JENNIFER MEDINA and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FlQcvp
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‘It’s an Atomic Bomb’: Australia Deploys Military as Fires Spread
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA, ISABELLA KWAI, THOMAS FULLER and JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/35mKzaY
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As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure
By HELENE COOPER, ERIC SCHMITT, MAGGIE HABERMAN and RUKMINI CALLIMACHI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/37zC5yD
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U.S. and Iran Exchange More Threats as Democrats Question Timing of Strike
By MICHAEL CROWLEY, PETER BAKER, EDWARD WONG and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/39DvuVG
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert New England Patriots fall to Tennessee Titans in NFL postseason, 20-13 01/04/20 8:45 PM
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Golden Globe Awards: What you need to know
A quick guide to the first big film and TV awards ceremony of 2020, which takes place on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35uB...
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India yak deaths: 'For humans to survive, yaks must too'
A shrinking yak population in India's north-eastern state of Sikkim has herders and locals worried. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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How a Jewish girl hid from Nazis in a ski resort
A hidden story of wartime bravery in an Alpine resort, which some local people are reluctant to remember. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Why fewer US students now want to learn about UK
British studies is on the decline in America, as students face new economic and global realities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39D...
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Farouk James: The boy with very long hair
Farouk James is famous for his hair. He models for big brands and is defying some critics who say boys should not have long hair. from BBC...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump says US has targeted '52 Iranian sites' if Iran retaliates after Soleimani killing 01/04/20 3...
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Australia fires: Emergency workers say worst yet to come
Thousands of homes are without power as fires destroyed electricity lines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sOo7Kp
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Uganda president sets off on six-day march through jungle
Yoweri Museveni will spend six days retracing the route he took when he seized power in 1986. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39ILo1h...
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New world news from Time: ‘Our Broken System Has Been Exposed.’ How a British Woman’s Rape Case in Cyprus Has Become a Rallying Cry for Activists
“Exaggerated, confused, contradictory and incoherent.” With those words, a judge in a Cyprus courthouse on Dec. 30 dismissed the te...
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Hong Kong protests: China sacks top envoy after months of unrest
Wang Zhimin will be replaced as director of Beijing's liaison office after six months of unrest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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'Coming towards us like a monster': High winds increase Australia fire fears
Skies have reddened and darkened in areas of south-eastern Australia as wind gusts exacerbated fires already burning in the area. from BBC...
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Qasem Soleimani: Mourners gather in Baghdad for funeral procession
Mourners for killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani take to the streets of Baghdad for procession. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/39...
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Friday, January 3, 2020
A Shocked Iraq Reconsiders Its Relationship With the U.S.
By FALIH HASSAN, TIM ARANGO and ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/35qexuy
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White House Withholds 20 Emails Between Two Trump Aides on Ukraine Aid
By CHARLIE SAVAGE and ERIC LIPTON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Fk799w
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For Trump, a Risky Decision Other Presidents Had Avoided
By ERIC SCHMITT, HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF, MAGGIE HABERMAN and PETER BAKER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2MUNXDt
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Leaving Neverland: Court rules accusers can sue Michael Jackson companies
The two men allege they were abused by the singer when they were children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36nKbu3
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Qasem Soleimani: Strike was to 'stop war', says Trump
Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a strike at Baghdad airport on Friday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Shaheen Bagh: The women occupying Delhi street against citizenship law
Hundreds of Muslim women are braving the Delhi winter to protest against a new Indian citizenship law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Australia fires: How do we know how many animals have died?
A biodiversity expert suggests almost half a billion animals might have been affected in Australia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast
By TIM ARANGO, RONEN BERGMAN and BEN HUBBARD from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2QHYNhf
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Airstrike north of Baghdad kills 5 members of Iran-backed militia, Iraqi official tells AP 01/03/20 4:23 PM...
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Thursday, January 2, 2020
New world news from Time: Why the U.S. Assassination of Iranian Quds Force Leader Qasem Soleimani Has the U.S. Bracing for Retaliation
The assassination by U.S. airstrike of Iran’s Gen. Qasem Soleimani on Friday immediately ignited concern that the asymmetrical wa...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns of ‘harsh retaliation’ 01/02/20 9:44 PM
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Man who threw 'lucky' coins into plane engine fined
The 28-year-old first-time flier said he threw the money to ensure a safe journey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZJcikU
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Trump Orders Strike Killing Top Iranian General Qassim Suleimani in Baghdad
By FALIH HASSAN, ALISSA J. RUBIN, MICHAEL CROWLEY and ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ZQpZyn
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Which Subway Seat Is Best? Your Answer Is Obviously Wrong
By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/37nZMtI
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New world news from Time: Taiwan Grounds Black Hawk Helicopters After Crash That Killed Top General
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) — Taiwan grounded its fleet of Black Hawk helicopters after a crash killed the island’s top military officer and o...
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Australia Fires Intensify: ‘It’s Going to Be a Blast Furnace’
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA, JAMIE TARABAY and RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/39Br160
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Amazon 'threatens to fire' climate change activists
The company said employees "may receive a notification" from HR if rules were "not being followed". from BBC News - Wo...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump ordered US military attack that killed Iranian general in Baghdad, Pentagon says 01/02/20 6:54 PM
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Middle East Turning Point: Iran’s Commander of Elite Quds Force Killed in Baghdad Strike
Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport Friday, Iraqi tele...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Baghdad rocket attack kills Iranian military leaders including Gen. Qassim Soleimani, reports say 01/02/20 ...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert At least 7 dead after rocket attack near Baghdad airport, official says 01/02/20 4:59 PM
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Baghdad airport rocket attack hits Iraqi paramilitaries
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which killed a number of people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37pNJ...
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New world news from Time: 4 People Killed in Rocket Attack at Baghdad International Airport: Iraqi Official
(Baghdad) — At least three Katyusha rockets were fired at Baghdad International Airport Friday, killing four people and setting cars ...
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Climate change has brought parts of Zambia to the brink of famine
Zambia is wrestling with a devastating drought caused, according to experts, by a dramatic shift in weather patterns. from BBC News - Worl...
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Tokyo 2020: Why some people want the rising sun flag banned
For some, it is a reminder of Japanese atrocities - so should it be banned at Tokyo's Olympics? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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New world news from Time: Japanese Authorities Raid Former Auto Exec Carlos Ghosn’s Home After He Fled to Lebanon
(TOKYO) — Japanese prosecutors raided the Tokyo home of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn after he skipped bail before a trial on...
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Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Taiwan army chief dead in helicopter crash
General Shen Yi-ming was among eight killed when a Black Hawk was forced to land in poor weather. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F9...
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Tumbleweed traps cars on Washington State road
Police removed the invasive plant, which appeared 20 to 30 feet high in some parts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37rG401
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Asia's richest man takes on retail giant Amazon
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has started rolling out its online retail service in India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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New world news from Time: Thousands of Tourists Flee Australian Bushfires as Military Begins Evacuations
(PERTH, Australia) — Thousands of tourists fled Australia’s wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions a...
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New world news from Time: Jakarta Airport Reopens After Worst Flooding in 7 Years Leaves 16 Dead
Indonesian authorities re-opened the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta for limited operations, as the death toll rises from th...
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Plane crash fatalities fell more than 50% in 2019
The high-profile Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia in March accounted for more than half of those deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Jakarta floods: 'Not ordinary rain', say officials
At least 16 people have died in the Indonesian capital amid record-breaking rainfall. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SHdJih
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New world news from Time: Iran-Backed Militiamen Withdraw From U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, But Tensions Remain High
(BAGHDAD) — Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes with A...
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Australia fires: Race to flee 'leave zone' as fresh threat looms
Tourists on a vast stretch of Australia's coast are told "you need to leave" before conditions worsen. from BBC News - World...
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New world news from Time: How Did Fugitive Former Auto Executive Carlos Ghosn Escape Japan? Here Are a Few of the Theories
How did Carlos Ghosn do it? The former head of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, who was awaiting the first of two trials in Tokyo,...
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Barcelona's car-free smart city experiment
Superblocks is a radical plan to reclaim the streets from the noise and pollution of traffic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIaUyL...
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This dad took his son to Mongolia just to get him off his phone
Mountaineer Jamie Clarke wanted to bond with his son. So he took him on a trek across Mongolia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QGnv...
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The tobacco farmers chasing a sweeter crop
Greek farmers have hit a sweet spot after growing sugar substitute stevia instead of tobacco. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2u5AUsc...
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An Indian former software analyst has written a new ‘national’ anthem for Mars.
An Indian former software analyst who’s now a rising star in the opera world has written a new ‘national’ anthem for Mars. from BBC News -...
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Thailand's disappeared Karen activist Billy and the burned village
A young activist went out to work and was never seen again. It would take five years of fighting to find out what happened. from BBC News ...
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Letter from Africa: Gambia's code of the road
Find out how to survive if you go behind in the wheel in a country where driving can be chaotic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36er...
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Austria conservatives agree coalition with Greens
The deal follows months of negotiations after a scandal brought down the government in May. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QCHVIH
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