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2019-01-26

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Nicaragua

European Parliament scolds Nicaragua for lack of freedom of speech

Members of the European Parliament have scolded Nicaragua for the country's lack of freedom of speech.

USA

Police hunt for man accused of killing his parents and three others

"There's no reason for us to believe that there's anybody else who is a target, other than I will say he is an armed and dangerous guy," the sheriff said.

USA

Second Vale dam burst in Brazil likely to curb mining risk appetite

"This calls into question the financial viability of Vale going forward because of the sheer scale of their potential liabilities," said a lawyer at SPG Law.

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USA

With funding to open the government for 21 days, here's what happens now

Furloughed federal workers will return to their posts and national parks and museums will reopen. But the effects of the shutdown haven't fully vanished.

France

Anti-gilets jaunes protesters 'foulards rouges' march in Paris

The 'Foulards rouges' marched in Paris on Sunday to protest the gilets jaunes movement.

Germany

Germany sets 2038 goal to end coal power

Germany has agreed to shut down all coal-fired electricity plants by 2038.

Italy

Seven people killed in mid-air collision over the Italian Alps

A French aircraft that allegedly flew into Italian airspace without giving due warning to air traffic control is being blamed for a crash that’s cost seven lives.

USA

Spy vs. spy: How undercover agents targeted a cybersecurity watchdog

From fake companies to hidden cameras, the Associated Press worked with a researcher who appeared to be the target of international undercover operatives.

USA

What's wrong with Rudy? Longtime Giuliani watchers stunned by gaffes

The ex-NYC mayor once had an "extraordinary grasp of facts," one observer said. That seems to have changed, but is it part of a strategy?

USA

Europe steps up pressure on Venezeula's Maduro ahead of U.N. meeting

France, Germany and Spain said Saturday they would recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as president if elections are not called in the coming week.

United Kingdom

'Emi and the pilot are out there and we can't leave them'

The sister of the missing football player Emiliano Sala who disappeared near the Channel Island vowed to keep looking for her brother.

USA

U.N. warns climate change impacts security, U.S. ignores link

More than 80 U.N. member states spoke at the day-long council meeting and virtually everyone except the United States agreed that climate change was happening.

USA

The week in foreign policy: Rubio warns Venezuela about 'consequences'

Insight on the chaos in Venezuela, a "last chance" for diplomacy with Kim Jong Un, and a bipartisan show of support for allies overseas.

USA

At least 7 dead, hundreds missing after Brazil dam collapse

"I've never seen anything like it," said Josiele Rosa Silva Tomas, president of Brumadinho resident's association.

Venezuela

Venezuela: European countries send Maduro major ultimatum

Major European countries have threatened Maduro with recognising Guaido as president if free elections are not held within eight days.

World News

Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand dies, age 86

Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand has died at age 86.

World News

How African citizens protect themselves against Internet shutdowns

The governments of several African countries are using Internet shutdowns more and more to control what people say or do online. How can regular citizens defend themselves?

USA

US government shutdown ends for now

Federal employees were asked to return to work after Trump signed a deal that temporarily reopens the federal government for three weeks.

World News

Spanish rescuers find body of toddler trapped in borehole

Spanish rescuers find body of toddler trapped in borehole

USA

Government workers expected to receive back pay within days

The White House said Friday that federal workers, who have not received a paycheck in weeks, will be issued back pay "in the coming days."

USA

Nixon Foundation objects to calling Roger Stone an 'aide' to disgraced ex-president

The former Trump adviser and self-described GOP "dirty trickster' was indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Sport

Passion and power on sensational Day 2 of Tel Aviv judo Grand Prix

There was passion, power and magnificent judo on Day 2 of the Tel Aviv Grand Prix as Israel leads the medals table despite a push by Italian judokas