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2019-01-29

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USA

U.S. intel agencies: Russia and China plotting to interfere in 2020 election

DNI chief Dan Coats also noted that U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea is unlikely to give up its nuclear weapons.

World

Tech companies warned to remain vigilant when it comes to fake news

With the EU elections scheduled to take place in May, large tech companies have been warned to be aware of fake news. The EU's commissioner for security warned of the impact fake news could have on election proceedings.

World

Breunion Boys: European boyband on a mission to 'win Britain back'

This Dutch band is doing its best to prevent Brexit — and doing so in a musical way. The Breunion Boys, who launched their first single 'Britain Come Back' in December, write songs with the hope of preventing Brexit.

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USA

Is Howard Schultz a real threat to hurt Democrats in 2020? Or are they overreacting?

The larger the third-party vote in 2020, the lower winning percentage Trump needs for re-election.

France

Malaysia wins vegan-themed World Cup of Pastry

No butter, no cream: Vegan rules at French pastry match

USA

First Read's Morning Clips: Is Mueller almost done?

A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day

USA

Here's what's really behind the Huawei indictments

The U.S. contends Huawei is connected to the Chinese government and could plant spyware in the U.S. power grid, transportation network and nuclear plants.

USA

Genuine refugees or economic migrants? Netherlands demands solution

The Netherlands has adopted one of the tightest immigration policies in Europe following a public backlash.

USA

On Apple's earnings day, Wall Street expects both pain and a plan

"Apple needs to turn this dark chapter around, and Wall Street will be listening to every word carefully," said one analyst.

World News

Brexit 'Plan C': what is in the Malthouse Compromise?

UK Conservative Party MPs from both sides of the Brexit divide hope their new plan can break the deadlock and pave the way to an orderly exit from the EU.

USA

'Don't help elect Trump': Heckler interrupts Howard Schultz book tour event

The heckler called Schultz an "egotisical billionaire a------" and said he should "go back to getting ratioed on Twitter."

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Chinese twist on thermal bath makes tourists the real hot pot

Chinese twist on thermal bath makes tourists the real hot pot

USA

New members are prepared for battle on House Oversight Committee

The committee is stacked with eager, media-friendly Democrats hungry to rein in President Trump.

Venezuela

At least 40 killed in recent Venezuela violence, says UN

At least 40 people are believed killed and 850 others detained in Venezuela's recent violence, the United Nations says.

USA

Christian woman cleared after years on death row for blasphemy

Extremists had petitioned the country's top court to overturn its acquittal of the Christian woman and send her back to prison for execution.

USA

The shutdown is over, but the pain for low-income families lingers

"It's going to take a time for them to clean up the wreckage and get the money out the door," said one housing advocate.

USA

Denmark is building a border barrier — to keep out wild boars

Officials have admitted that wild animals could, in theory, pass through the gaps in the fence where it crosses highways, roads and streams.

USA

John Bolton's 'gold docket' reveals "5,000 troops to Colombia" option

U.S. National Security Advisor, John Bolton, is thought to be considering sending troops to Columbia as part of his battle with Venezuelan President Maduro.

World

European anti-poverty groups examine root causes of exclusion

A conference is taking place at the European Parliament today to discuss how to tackle poverty and social exclusion, which affect nearly half the poulation of some member states.

United Kingdom

UK Parliament approves trial for MPs to vote by proxy

The UK parliament has approved a trial for MPs who are new parents to vote by proxy

United Kingdom

Singer’s shock after ‘finding two stowaways’ on her UK-bound tour bus

Amy Shark was en route from Brussels when the pair were found in the luggage compartment of her tour vehicle.