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Trump is on trial for abuse of power – the Davos elites should be in the dock too
The Observer 19 Jan 2020
As the Senate debates Donald Trump’s future, chief executives, financiers and politicians will descend on Davos in the Swiss Alps for their annual self-congratulatory defense of global capitalism. . The events are not unrelated. Trump is charged with abusing his power. Capitalism’s global elite is under assault for abusing its power as well ... ....
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Aoun calls Army, security forces to restore calm to Beirut
Your Middle East 18 Jan 2020photo: Creative Commons / celebrityabc
Rihanna Spotted With A$AP Rocky After Hassan Jameel Split
E! Online 18 Jan 2020photo: AP / Rick Rycroft
'One-in-100-year' storms trigger flash flooding in Australia
The Independent 18 Jan 2020
Fire-ravaged Australia is facing fresh misery after a storm described as a one-in-100-year event caused flash flooding across swathes of the east coast. Torrential rain doused some bushfires but it also caused major submersions in Brisbane and along the Gold Coast of Queensland on Friday and Saturday ... Download the new Independent Premium app ... 1/21....
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The US operation in Iraq could come to an embarrassing end. Iran's power will only grow
CNN 18 Jan 2020
(CNN)Donald Trump hasn't pulled his troops out of Iraq, despite his pledge to end America's grinding wars. It turns out he may not have to. The US is facing the possibility of being kicked out, and that would be a big win for Iran ... But a US withdrawal could bring even more trouble, experts say ... Read More ... getting the US out of the region ... But it's not ... ....
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Iran Says It Is Preparing for Satellite Launch
Hamodia 19 Jan 2020
Iran said Sunday that two newly constructed satellites have passed pre-launch tests and will be transported to the nation’s space center for eventual launch, without elaborating. Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi tweeted about the development, calling it an “important research step.” ... The U.S ... ....
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Israel to Build Anti-Tunnel Sensor Network Along Lebanon Border
Hamodia 19 Jan 2020
The IDF announced on Sunday the start of construction of an underground network of sensors along the Lebanese frontier to detect any cross-border tunnel building ... He said the planned Israeli network “was not a wall” but seismic and acoustic sensors buried in the ground ... WhatsAppPrintEmailGmail. ....
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Over 1,000 gather in central Hong Kong park to call for democracy
The Himalayan 19 Jan 2020
HONG KONG. Hundreds of protesters in China-ruled Hong Kong gathered in a central park on Sunday to call for democratic reforms and denounce communism, as police stopped and searched people on nearby streets and in metro stations ... A water canon truck and armoured jeeps were also visible on central streets on Sunday ... One read ... ....
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Turkey interest rate cut to dampen foreign investor appeal
Arab News 19 Jan 2020
LONDON. Turkey’s move to cut interest rates highlights the country’s economic fragility and its exposure to geopolitical risk, say analysts. The latest 75 basis point cut on Jan. 16 follows four consecutive cuts during the last four monetary policy meetings that were held last year ... However, this won’t last forever ... 19 ... .......
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Lebanon police fire tear gas at protesters amid Beirut riots
Dawn 19 Jan 2020
BEIRUT. Tensions flared in Lebanon’s capital on Saturday as angry protesters flung stones, traffic signs and tree branches at security forces, who responded with water canons and tear gas ... Protesters also threw firecrackers at police ... The Lebanese Red Cross said it took 30 people to hospitals, while 45 others were treated on the spot ... ....
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Fierce clashes erupt in Paris as Yellow Vests hit streets for 62nd consecutive weekend (VIDEO)
Russia Today 19 Jan 2020
At least 59 people have been arrested in Paris after scuffles broke out between Yellow Vests and police on Saturday. The protests have gained new momentum fueled by a nationwide strike against the pension reform ... Videos posted on social media show officers in full riot gear beating up protesters as they lay on the ground ... ....
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Libyan National Oil Corporation declares ‘state of emergency’ after Haftar’s forces close eastern oil ports
Russia Today 18 Jan 2020
Libya’s national oil company has declared a “state of emergency” after exports of its oil from the ports in the eastern part of the country were blocked by forces loyal to the Libyan National Army's General Khalifa Haftar ... In July 2019, the guard once again struck an alliance with the LNA, which, so far, has not commented on the latest development ... ....
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'Simpsons' actor Hank Azaria will no longer voice Apu
CTV 18 Jan 2020
‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice the character Apu amid ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged racial stereotyping of the character ... ....
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Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader’s name
Asahi News 19 Jan 2020
YANGON--Facebook Inc. on Saturday blamed a technical error for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name appearing as “Mr Shithole” in posts on its platform when translated into English from Burmese, apologising for any offence caused ... It was not clear how long the issue lasted, but Google’s translation function did not show the same error....
