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The New York Times
- Live Kobe Bryant Death Coverage and Updates January 28, 2020Investigators, who recovered an iPad, said they would explore all possible causes of the crash, including mechanical failure.
- U.S. Accuses Harvard Scientist of Concealing Chinese Funding January 28, 2020Prosecutors say Charles M. Lieber, the chair of Harvard’s chemistry department, lied about contacts with China’s Thousand Talents Program, a state-run initiative that seeks to draw foreign-educated talent.
- Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
- The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
- A Lasting Friendship: Kobe Bryant and His High School English Teacher January 28, 2020He was an N.B.A. star, his face known around the world. But when he returned to Lower Merion High School outside Philadelphia, he still called her Mrs. Mastriano.
- Trump Impeachment Trial Live: Stream and Highlights January 28, 2020President Trump’s lawyers will wrap up their defense on Tuesday, taking as much time as they need to argue between 1 p.m. and midnight, based on the rules for the trial.
- Republican senator suggests White House defense could hurt Biden in Iowa caucuses. January 28, 2020In separate comments, Ms. Ernst said that she thought the White House counsel’s presentation “opened the eyes” of Iowans.
- There might be a strategic reason the trial is slowing down. January 28, 2020Bolton’s revelations may be fueling a push for witnesses among Republicans, which would prolong the trial.
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- Trump impeachment: Republicans' unity at risk after Bolton revelations – live January 28, 2020Schumer compares Bolton book to ‘drip, drip, drip’ of WatergateMitt Romney joins the Democrats’ pressure campaign for witnessesSusan Collins and Lisa Murkowski likely to support requestHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 5.27pm GMT Trump is apparently aware of Palestinian officials’ opposition to his administration’s pro […]
- Raab defends green light for Huawei 5G infrastructure role January 28, 2020Foreign secretary tells MPs government will introduce strict limits on Chinese firm designated ‘high-risk vendor’ Huawei decision: political reaction – liveThe UK foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has defended the government’s decision to allow the Chinese tech firm Huawei to build non-core elements of the UK’s 5G network, despite designating it a “high-risk […]
- Germany confirms first human coronavirus transmission in Europe January 28, 2020Man infected by colleague who appeared not to have symptoms when virus was transmittedLatest Coronavirus news: live updatesThe first human to human transmission of the Wuhan coronavirus in Europe has been reported in Germany, where a man was infected by a colleague who had been in China, fuelling anxieties about the potential ease of international spread.Exp […]
- French police clash with firefighters during Paris protest January 28, 2020Riot police fire teargas and use batons against firefighters asking for pay rise French police have clashed with firefighters protesting in Paris against their working conditions and demanding more pay.Thousands of firefighters attended the demonstration in the French capital, asking for an increase in their hazard bonus, which has not changed since 1990. Co […]
- Brexit: EU to start talks with UK over future relationship on 3 March January 28, 2020Negotiators face challenging 10-month deadline as leaked EU papers warn of ‘cliff edge’Negotiations on the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU will start on 3 March, more than a month after the UK’s departure from the bloc, the Guardian can reveal.As a British minister attended an EU meeting in Brussels for the final time after 45 years of membership o […]
- Netanyahu indicted in court after removing immunity request January 28, 2020Israeli prime minister to face trial on charges including bribery and breach of trustThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been formally indicted in court on corruption charges after he withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution.Netanyahu was in Washington for meetings with the US president, Donald Trump, ahead of the rele […]
- Disabled man starved to death after DWP stopped his benefits January 28, 2020MPs call for inquiry into case of Errol Graham, 57, who weighed 28.5kg when he was found deadMPs and campaigners have called for an independent inquiry after it emerged a disabled man with a long history of mental illness starved to death just months after welfare officials stopped his out-of-work and housing benefits.Errol Graham, a 57-year-old grandfather, […]
- Outcry over crackdown in the Gambia as president refuses to quit January 28, 2020Amnesty attacks heavy-handed response to protests as Adama Barrow clings to powerHuman rights groups have criticised authorities in the Gambia after police arrested 137 people, injured dozens and detained prominent journalists amid protests calling for the president to honour a pledge to step down after three years in office.Adama Barrow came to power after […]
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- UK to allow Huawei 'limited role' in 5G network January 28, 2020The US failed to convince the prime minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.
- Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads January 28, 2020It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.
- Netanyahu indicted in court on corruption charges after dropping immunity bid January 28, 2020The Israeli prime minister had requested parliamentary immunity after being charged in November.
- South Africa's Motsepe sorry for 'Africa loves Trump' remark January 28, 2020South African mining mogul Patrice Motsepe apologies following a backlash over his comments.
- Man arrested with 30 phones in cycling shorts after rock gig January 28, 2020Dutch police catch a suspect in a tight spot after being alerted to mobile phone thefts.
- Kobe Bryant: Washington Post reporter suspended after tweets January 28, 2020The Washington Post suspended Felicia Sonmez over tweets about sexual claims against Kobe Bryant.
- Fugitive Colombian senator Aída Merlano captured in Venezuela January 28, 2020Aída Merlano, who escaped from a dental surgery using a rope last year, is caught across the border.
- Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020US lawyers, representing some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urge the duke to assist the probe.
