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The New York Times
- Issues Abound at 4th Women’s March, ‘But It All Ties Into Trump’ January 19, 2020Marchers at the more than 250 events around the country said the administration’s policies could not be separated from the matters they were protesting.
- What to Know About the Virginia Gun Rally January 18, 2020The governor declared a state of emergency and the F.B.I. has made several arrests. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Monday’s rally.
- For Shrinking Cities, an Aggressive Way to Dodge the Census Bullet January 17, 2020Places where the population is declining know it could cost them money after the 2020 head count is taken. The solution: Expand their borders to add more residents.
- What Did Virginia Learn From Charlottesville? January 18, 2020By banning weapons and closing entrances, state and local officials in Richmond are trying to avoid a repeat of the deadly clash in Charlottesville.
- The Policing of the American Porch January 19, 2020Ring offers a front-door view of a country where millions of Amazon customers use Amazon cameras to watch Amazon contractors deliver Amazon packages.
- How 17 Outsize Portraits Rattled a Small Southern Town January 19, 2020Newnan, Ga., decided to use art to help the community celebrate diversity and embrace change. Not everyone was ready for what they saw.
- Biden and Sanders Clash Over Social Security January 19, 2020Joseph R. Biden Jr. and advisers to the Sanders campaign exchanged sharp accusations over his record as the two presidential candidates chased an overlapping slice of blue-collar voters.
- Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name January 19, 2020“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
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- Trump legal team calls impeachment 'brazen' attempt to overturn election January 19, 2020Both sides lay out arguments for trial starting on TuesdayWhite House claims ‘dangerous attack’ on US democracyDershowitz: Trump acquittal would make me unhappyDonald Trump’s legal team has delivered a fiery response to impeachment summons from the Senate, calling the two articles passed by the House “a dangerous attack on the right of the American people to […]
- Harry and Meghan to drop HRH titles and repay £2.4m January 18, 2020Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give back taxpayers’ money spent renovating their home and drop official dutiesAnalysis: couple sought half-in half-out deal, but are ‘out’ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will give up using their Royal Highness titles and return £2.4m to the taxpayer to cover the costs of refurbishing their Windsor home as they leave their rol […]
- 'Snowmageddon': cleanup begins after record Newfoundland storm January 19, 2020Blizzard dumps nearly 80cm of snow on Canadian city of St John’s as government says military reserves may be called upCanada’s federal government will help Newfoundland on the Atlantic coast dig itself out in the wake of a massive winter blizzard that buried cars and left thousands without power.The storm on Friday and Saturday dumped as much as 76.2cm (30 i […]
- Comme des Garçons in row over 'white models in cornrow wigs' January 19, 2020Fashion house accused of cultural appropriation over wigs used in men’s show The fashion house Comme des Garçons has been accused of cultural appropriation after white models sported what appeared to be black hair wigs during its men’s fall/winter 2020 show. In a post on Instagram, the industry watchdog Diet Prada said the label had put “white models in corn […]
- China moves to phase out single-use plastics January 19, 2020Plastic bags to be banned in all major cities by end of 2020, says state plannerChina is stepping up restrictions on the production, sale and use of single-use plastic products, according to the state planner, as it seeks to tackle one of the country’s biggest environmental problems.Vast amounts of untreated plastic waste are buried in landfills or dumped in […]
- Houthi rebels kill at least 70 Yemeni soldiers in missile attack on mosque January 19, 2020Military sources say the attack came during evening prayers at a military base in Yemen’s Marib provinceHouthi rebels have killed at least 70 Yemeni soldiers in a missile attack on a mosque in the central province of Marib, according to medical and military sources.The Houthis attacked a mosque in a military camp in Marib – about 170km (105 miles) east of Sa […]
- Johnson to cabinet: shape up or I’ll sack you within weeks January 18, 2020Top ministers are warned to stay off TV with reshuffle alert part of plan by Dominic CummingsBoris Johnson is to tell cabinet ministers that they must focus all their energy on developing policies for post-Brexit Britain – or face the sack in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle within weeks. Related: Liberal, nuanced, cautious: is this the real Boris Johnson? C […]
- Libya: blockade of oil ports threatens Berlin ceasefire plan January 18, 2020Show of strength by supporters of Gen Khalifa Hafter comes before crucial talks in German capitalA sudden international scramble to embed a credible ceasefire in Libya, due to be launched by world leaders in Berlin on Sunday, is already facing disruption after key Libyan oil ports were blockaded by supporters of Gen Khalifa Haftar – one of the main protagoni […]
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- Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful' January 19, 2020The response to the trial summons gives the first glimpse of what will form the White House's defence.
- Libya civil war: Rivals to join major powers in Germany January 19, 2020The Berlin summit follows the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire between the warring factions.
- Puerto Rico official sacked over Hurricane Maria aid warehouse January 19, 2020The measure comes after video showed residents in a quake-hit town raiding the warehouse.
- Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms January 19, 2020Heavy rains have dampened many of Australia's blazes, while bringing flooding to some areas.
- Lebanon protests: Anti-government protesters clash with police January 18, 2020Nearly 400 were injured in the worst violence since anti-government protests broke out in October.
- Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation January 19, 2020President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.
- Czech fire: Eight killed at disabled people's home January 19, 2020Rescue teams from Germany have joined Czech crews to bring the fire under control.
- National Archives sorry for censoring 2017 Women's March signs January 19, 2020The US agency says it was wrong to blur out signs critical of the president at the 2017 Women's March.
