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Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
January 15, 2020
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
Philippine authorities were struggling Wednesday to keep thousands of evacuees from returning to homes in areas threatened by a feared…
US Democrats lock horns over war, gender in last debate before Iowa
January 15, 2020
US Democrats lock horns over war, gender in last debate before Iowa
Leftist Bernie Sanders attacked frontrunner Joe Biden on foreign policy Tuesday but found himself fighting accusations of sexism in the…
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
January 15, 2020
Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief
The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven days with key players sworn…
US, China set to sign vital trade truce
January 15, 2020
US, China set to sign vital trade truce
The world’s two dominant economic powers, the United States and China, are poised to sign a trade truce Wednesday that…
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
January 15, 2020
Hong Kong protest shoppers show their true colours
Seven months of unrest have taken a heavy toll on many Hong Kong businesses, but pro-democracy protesters are now seeking…
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
January 14, 2020
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands in…
Five thousand feral camels culled in drought-hit Australia
January 14, 2020
Five thousand feral camels culled in drought-hit Australia
Helicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in…
New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach
January 14, 2020
New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach
New climate models show carbon dioxide is a more potent greenhouse gas than previously understood, a finding that could push…
Canada yet to decide if it will pay Harry and Meghan security costs
January 14, 2020
Canada yet to decide if it will pay Harry and Meghan security costs
The Canadian government has yet to decide whether it will assume the security costs associated with Prince Harry and Meghan…
Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
January 13, 2020
Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion…