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2019-01-24

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Greece

Greek police fire tear gas at protesters of FYR Macedonia name change

Police in Athens fired tear gas at crowds of protesters who had gathered outside parliament on Thursday to express anger over the proposed name change of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia.

USA

Rubio warns of 'grave consequences' if diplomats are harmed in Venezuela

"The consequences from this administration will be swift and decisive. I can't go any further than that, but they'll be significant," said Sen. Rubio.

USA

Progressive bandwagon: Now Warren planning a 'wealth tax,' adviser says

The 2020 Democratic contender's proposal comes on the heels of one floated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to heavily tax the rich.

USA

Florida secretary of state resigns after photo reportedly shows him in blackface

The photo, obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat, shows Secretary of State Mike Ertel with brown face paint, wearing red lipstick, earrings and a shirt that said "Katrina Victim."

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World News

Humanity's self-inflicted Armagaddon remains 'two-minutes to midnight'

The US-based team of scientists — including a board of 15 Nobel Laureates — say they have kept their annually-updated metaphoric clock at two minutes from potential Armageddon because of two threats: nuclear weapons and climate change

USA

Trump admin plans to begin turning asylum seekers back to Mexico

The U.S. plans to turn asylum seekers back across the border to wait for their court dates, a policy rights advocates have vowed to fight.

USA

Tempers flare: Sens. Cruz, Bennet in fiery shutdown showdown on Senate floor

The lawmakers got personal — and loud — as they battled over who did what in past and present government closures.

World

Raw Politics in full: 'gilets jaunes'

Join us for the full edition of Thursday's Raw Politics show from Brussels.

USA

Trump admin has not yet imposed new sanctions on Russia required by law

The European Union punished 4 Russians this week in connection with the Skripal poisoning, but the U.S. hasn't moved forward with its own penalties.

USA

Blue Origin wants to launch a person into space by the end of this year

The company owned by Jeff Bezos is also expected to launch tickets sales later this year for space tourism flights.

World

'Gilets jaunes' protesters announce candidates for European elections

The French protesters are trying to ride a wave of momentum all the way to Brussels.

World

Raw Politics: Migrants head towards Malta after Italy denies entry

Just a few weeks after 49 migrants were left stranded off the coast of Malta, 47 more are on their way to the country in hopes of asylum.

Markets

European shares erase gains, euro off session low as Draghi signals risks

European shares erase gains, euro off session low as Draghi signals risks

Russia

Watch: Russian collectors help to revive unique art of stone-cutting

Private collectors are resurrecting the unique art of stone-cutting in Russia, helping the historic discipline to thrive in the modern day.

Musica

Paris Opéra Bastille celebrates 30th anniversary

Russian director Dmitri Tcherniakov reimagines 'Les Troyens'

USA

Michael Cohen subpoenaed by Senate Intelligence Committee

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday subpoenaed Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer.

World

Filipino journalist shines light on deaths in government's drug war

“Now more than ever the mission of journalism is incredibly important. Not just for Philippine democracy but for all democracies around the world," she said.

Ireland

N Ireland 'will have to stay close to EU rules in any Brexit scenario'

Irish prime minister says even if no deal is agreed, Northern Ireland will need to remain aligned to EU rules to avoid hard border.

Europe Decoded

Thousands of Belgian students skip class to protest climate change

According to Greenpeace, over 35 thousand people — many of whom are students — took to the streets in Brussels to take a stand against climate change

USA

Paul Manafort will be allowed to wear a suit to court Friday

Manafort, whose lavish taste in suits was the subject of scrutiny during his 2018 trial, has previously made similar requests. At least one was denied.