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Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
January 13, 2020
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital on Monday,…
Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle
January 12, 2020
Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle
BODALLA, Australia (AP) — Crews battling Australia’s wildfires said Sunday that they have been able to turn from defense to…
‘I’m spending all my money to get rid of Trump’: Michael Bloomberg
January 12, 2020
‘I’m spending all my money to get rid of Trump’: Michael Bloomberg
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – US presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg told Reuters he is ready to spend much of his…
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
January 12, 2020
Tsai leads count in Taiwan election dominated by China fears
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen was out in front as votes were being counted on Saturday after an election battle dominated…
French govt offers compromise in bid to end transport strike
January 12, 2020
French govt offers compromise in bid to end transport strike
France’s government Saturday proposed a compromise to end a crippling transport strike against pension reform, with an offer to withdraw…
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
January 12, 2020
Firms in China remain wary despite US trade deal
Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
Queen, Prince Harry, senior royals set for crisis meeting
January 12, 2020
Queen, Prince Harry, senior royals set for crisis meeting
Queen Elizabeth II will host a showdown meeting with Prince Harry on Monday in an attempt to solve the crisis…
White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban
January 11, 2020
White House considering dramatic expansion of travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is considering dramatically expanding its much-litigated travel ban to additional countries amid a renewed…
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
January 11, 2020
N Korea: Trump’s birthday greet not enough to resume talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean official on Saturday said that the US and South Korea are dreaming…
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
January 11, 2020
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
Fearing a backlash from fans, politicians and religious zealots, Bollywood stars have in the past usually steered clear of India’s…