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North Korea urges citizens to 'break through barriers' as nuclear standoff continues
Yahoo Daily News 27 Jan 2020
By Josh Smith. SEOUL (Reuters) - While a North Korean deadline for the United States to soften its stand on denuclearisation talks passed uneventfully over the New Year, state media and propaganda efforts have been focussing on the prospect of a long confrontation with the United States ... and international pressure ... 'WORRYING TIME' ... ....
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Iraq: Three rockets hit US embassy in protest-hit Baghdad
Gulf News 27 Jan 2020
Baghdad. Three rockets slammed into the US embassy in Iraq’s capital on Sunday in the first direct hit reported after months of close calls, as thousands kept up anti-government sit-ins across the country ... None of the attacks has been claimed but Washington has repeatedly blamed Iran-backed military factions in Iraq ... Read more ... ‘Only for you, Iraq!’ ... ....
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Death toll in China's coronavirus climbs sharply to 80 with 2,744 confirmed cases
The Economic Times 27 Jan 2020
China continued to reel under deadly coronavirus epidemic on Monday with the death toll due to it sharply rising to 80 amid the country's National Health Commission reporting 2,744 confirmed cases of the fatal affliction till date ... ....
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Anti-CAA protests by large number of Indian Americans mar Republic Day celebrations in US
Indian Express 27 Jan 2020
India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations in the US on Sunday were marred by some peaceful protests and marches by a large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country against the recent changes in the citizenship law ... They raised the demand ruing that India’s secular fabric is under threat ... Aapas Mein Sab Bhai Bhai” ... Tags ... X ... ....
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‘Black Mamba’: Why did Kobe Bryant create this alter-ego of himself?
Yahoo Daily News 27 Jan 2020
NBA legend Kobe Bryant was one of the most gifted sportsmen on the planet. His death on Sunday is being mourned by everyone across the globe. Upon hearing this grave news, Twitter flooded with prayers for him and his 13-year-old daughter, who was also among the deceased. Many people paid tribute to Kobe by citing his alter-ego name, ‘Black Mamba’ ... ....
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Trump's Impeachment: "All The News Fit To 'Imprint'" Vs. The Constitution
WorldNews.com 27 Jan 2020
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. A new study just showed that for most Americans, the issues raised during President Donald Trump's impeachment was entirely dependent on where they got their news ... Constitution. FOX News. "Fair and Imbalanced" ... policy to reduce corruption there ... He then obstructed Congress's investigation ... It worked ... CNN ... 153....
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Trump, Barack Obama share condolences after Kobe Bryant's death
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Billie Eilish is crazy talented but did she deserve to win all her Grammy Awards?
The National 27 Jan 2020
Once again, this year’s Grammy Awards leaves us with more questions than answers ... While efforts were made to engage in current trends by acknowledging music streaming as a source of an artist’s popularity (as opposed to pure sales), it has yet to evolve its award structure to accommodate the changes happening on the ground today. Read More ... Updated ... ....
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State-owned Ariana Afghan airlines plane crashes in Afghanistan - media
Russia Today 27 Jan 2020
An Ariana Afghan Airlines plane crashed on Monday in the country’s central Ghazni Province, an area reportedly controlled by the Taliban, local media say, citing Interior Ministry. The airliner was travelling from Herat, Afghanistan’s third-largest city, to Delhi, India. There were 110 people on board ... ....
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Man behind football secrets revealed as source of Dos Santos leak
The Observer 27 Jan 2020
A Portuguese man behind one of the biggest exposés in the history of football has been identified as the source of a leaked cache of financial records about the business empire of Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos ... Q&A What is the Luanda Leaks investigation?. Show Hide ... Was this helpful?. Thank you for your feedback ... ....
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Iranian passenger plane slides off runway into highway, passengers safe
Gulf News 27 Jan 2020
Dubai - A Caspian Airlines plane slid off the runway onto a highway on landing at an airport in southwestern Iran on Monday, but all passengers were evacuated without injury, Iranian state media reported. "The Caspian Airlines Boeing Flight No ... The Morning and Evening Brief ... Subscribe ... ....
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Oil prices skid 2%, extending slide as China virus spreads
Yahoo Daily News 27 Jan 2020
Brent crude fell by $1.12 a barrel, or 1.9%, to $59.57 by 0113 GMT, having earlier dropped to $58.68, the lowest since late October. U.S ... (Reporting by Aaron Sheldrick; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell). ....
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A new study reveals a link between sleep and glowing skin
The Times of India 27 Jan 2020
If your skin has been looking dull and lifeless, then you need to look at your sleep pattern. A good night's sleep can actually be good for your skin, which is now backed by scientists. A new study by Nature Cell Biology shed light on how a good night rest can be good for your skin ... ....
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Bolton says Trump wanted to tie Ukraine aid to probe: Report
Press TV 27 Jan 2020
Former national security advisor John Bolton alleges in a book draft that President Donald Trump wanted to freeze Ukrainian military aid until Kiev investigated his political rivals, The New York Times reported Sunday ... Trump was impeached last month for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress ... "Now we see why ... "The choice is clear ... (Source. AFP). ....
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Afghan forces killed 51 Taliban fighters
Khaama Press 26 Jan 2020
In multiple coordinated operations against the Taliban during the last 24 hours in different parts of the country, Afghan forces killed 51 fighters that signals renewed deadlock in the ongoing peace talks ... .......
