2016-01-19

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'Doga' world record set in Hong Kong

A new world record for the biggest dog yoga class was made in Hong Kong with 270 pairs of doggies and yogis practising for just over half and hour

19/01/2016

Business Series

Renault recalls thousands of vehicles for emissions modifications

French carmaker Renault is to recall more than 15,000 vehicles to undergo engine modifications to comply with emission standards.

19/01/2016

World News

Tennis: Verdasco knocks Nadal out of Australian Open

Fernando Verdasco sent shockwaves through the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating Rafa Nadal 7-6(6) 4-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-2 to send the former world

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Haiti

Election violence in blighted Haiti as opposition cries fraud

Electoral violence has erupted in Haiti as opposition supporters demand the suspension of the January 24 presidential election.

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Portugal

Portuguese want new president to maintain political non-bias

The Portuguese will vote for a new president on the 24th of January. There are (a record) ten candidates to succeed the outgoing Cavaco Silva, but

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China

China posts weakest growth figures in 25 years

China has experienced its weakest growth in 25 years. It’s economy grew last year by just 6.9% compared with 7.3% in 2014. The year-on-year growth

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United Kingdom

Turkish and British PMs hold bilateral talks in London

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is in London for bilateral talks with British premier David Cameron. The two leaders discussed the conflicts

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Switzerland

Gap between rich and poor is flagged as major concern in Davos

On the eve of the opening of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, its Chairman Klaus Schwab has flagged up several issues set for this year’s

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USA

Director Spike Lee calls for boycott of "White Oscar Awards"

American director Spike Lee has vowed to boycott next month’s Academy Awards ceremony because of the mostly white actors among the Oscar nominees

19/01/2016

France

A second deadly avalanche in French Alps kills five soldiers

Five French soldiers have died and eight others injured in an avalanche in the Alps. All were members of the French Foreign Legion and were part of a

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USA

Eagles guitarist and co-founder Glenn Frey dies aged 67

Tributes have poured in after the announcement that American guitarist Glenn Frey who was a founding member of the Southern California rock group

19/01/2016

France

France: 'Jungle' migrant camp is partly demolished

The makeshift migrant camp on France’s northern coast known as ‘The Jungle’ is being partially demolished. Officially, part of the sprawling site

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Austria

Austria considers tougher border controls to stop migrant flow

Freezing temperatures and still they come….Around 850 refugees battled snowfalls on Monday as they trudged through Serbia heading towards northern

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Syria

Syria conflict: Question mark over next round of peace talks

Officially, the next round of peace talks for Syria is due to start in Geneva on January 25. But UN diplomats say a delay looks increasingly likely

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