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South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
January 24, 2019
South Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures
Temperatures in southern Australia topped 49 degrees on Thursday, shattering previous records as sizzling citizens received free beer and heat-stressed…
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
January 24, 2019
Regional powers back Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader
The head of Venezuela’s opposition-led legislature proclaimed himself “acting president” on Wednesday in a bid to oust leftist leader Nicolas…
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
January 23, 2019
Malaysia to see sultans pick next king
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After stripping Malaysia’s royal families of some of their powers during his 22-year stint as…
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
January 23, 2019
All shook up: How Elvis keeps Aussie outback town alive
Once a year Parkes, a sleepy mining town in rural Australia, explodes into color and song — a veritable…
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
January 23, 2019
White House denies reports of canceled trade meeting
The White House on Tuesday said high-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, quickly rebutting media reports that…
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
January 23, 2019
Rescuers search for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges
Rescuers searched Wednesday for a missing plane carrying Cardiff City’s record new signing Emiliano Sala, as it emerged the…
Russia says range of disputed missile is allowed under INF treaty
January 23, 2019
Russia says range of disputed missile is allowed under INF treaty
Moscow on Wednesday insisted the range of a missile system that has prompted Washington to say it will withdraw…
After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks
January 23, 2019
After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks
Most never needed help from a food pantry. But a month since the US government shutdown began, dozens of…
South Korean prosecutor jailed in #MeToo case
January 23, 2019
South Korean prosecutor jailed in #MeToo case
A former senior South Korean prosecutor was convicted of abuse of power and jailed for two years Wednesday in…
Trump vows not to ‘cave’ on 32nd day of government shutdown
January 23, 2019
Trump vows not to ‘cave’ on 32nd day of government shutdown
President Donald Trump had a message Tuesday for Democrats hoping he’ll relent in the political arm wrestling that has…