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5 things we learned from Marie Yovanovitch's impeachment testimony

There weren't any surprises. But Yovanovitch may have helped Democrats paint a bigger picture surrounding the White House's dealings in Ukraine.

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USA

Microsoft asks Eric Holder to audit AnyVision over use of facial recognition on Palestinians

According to five sources, AnyVision's technology has powered a secret military surveillance project that has monitored Palestinians in the West Bank.

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The devastating day Trump's presidency came into sharp focus — in Congress, the White House and court

Analysis: Yovanovitch testified, Roger Stone got convicted, Trump tweeted. It's all right there.

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France

France to end tax breaks for palm oil in biofuel

France's parliament on Friday voted to remove tax breaks for the use of palm oil as a biofuel, a day after a ruling in favour of maintaining the advantage led to howls of protests from environmentalists.

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state of the union

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In our State of the Union this week, we report that Hungary and the UK are the two outstanding countries with no confirmed EU commissioner. Meanwhile in Spain, political negotiations continue aimed at forming a government. Talks follow last Sundays inconclusive election result.

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Greenland

Greenland airport becomes latest victim of climate change

Greenland's main airport is set to end civilian flights within five years due to climate change, as the melting of permafrost is cracking the runway.

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USA

Trump asks Supreme Court to block House subpoena for his financial records

Democrats said they need the documents to investigate whether the president accurately filled out required disclosure forms.

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Green News

How to take plastic out of your decorations

It takes just a few small steps to make big changes, and you can try it this Christmas.

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USA

'Intimidation': Fury as Trump attacks impeachment witness in real-time

President Donald Trump's Twitter attack on an impeachment witness during her testimony on Friday drew a furious response from Democrats.

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France

A year on, is the future bright for France's 'yellow vest' protesters?

“It would just take one mistake from the government for the fire to resume," says Jerome Rodrigues, who said he lost his sight in one eye in clashes with police.

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Australia

In pictures: Australia's 'unprecedented' wildfires seen from space

The fires have rekindled the debate about the climate crisis in the country, which is one of the world's largest exporters of coal.

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Hong Kong protesters turn university campuses into fortresses

They built concrete walls and watchtowers and had weapons that included bows and arrows, catapults and hundreds of petrol bombs.

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USA

Euroviews. Can we 'unlearn race?' Why de-emphasising racial identity could help fix political divisions ǀ View

De-emphasising race — as a positive and negative — could be a way to allow a more honest cultural discussion to ensue.

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USA

Trump's honesty was on trial in the Roger Stone case. The verdict was harsh.

Analysis: If prosecutors at Roger Stone's trial believed Trump was telling the truth about hacked emails and WikiLeaks, it wasn't evident in the courtroom.

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Business Planet

Writing a great business story: smarter finance for small firms

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Business Planet heads to Berlin to see how one innovative book publisher has accelerated its growth thanks to smarter finance backed by Europe.

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Blockbuster business: "We're building the Disney of the 21st century"

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Business Planet speaks to the man behind the world's first reader-powered book publisher

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USA

Roger Stone, confidant of Trump and WikiLeaks connection, found guilty on all seven counts

The Republican operative was charged with making false statements, obstruction and witness tampering.

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World

UNIDO General Conference in Abu Dhabi highlights private sector collaboration, decarbonisation

Every two years, the top policymaking body of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation [https://www.unido.org] gather to discuss global industry and manufacturing.

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World

This is how one UAE company is fortifying the ceramics industry

Tiles are the building blocks of the global ceramics sector, according to Grand View Research

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USA

Euroviews. GOP's constitutional objection to impeachment is objectively false — and alarming ǀ View

Some Republican lawmakers and pundits claim the president should be allowed to confront the intelligence community whistleblower whose complaint set off the current firestorm over Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. This argument is utterly preposterous.

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USA

China's Xi calls Hong Kong unrest 'urgent' in rare comment on protests

Recent violent demonstrations in the semi-autonomous region pose one of the most serious challenges to the president since he came to power in 2012.

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Ukraine 'invisible' as impeachment hearings focus on Washington drama

"There is a long standing issue of countries overlooking Ukraine," said Duncan Allan, a former British diplomat who served in embassies in Kyiv and Moscow.

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Winter storms set to hit northern Japan

Winds could hit 90 km/h.

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USA

Meet the two seasoned staff prosecutors now in impeachment spotlight

The fast-moving impeachment inquiry is catapulting the majority and minority staff counsels into the national spotlight.

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USA

Read the full text: Marie Yovanovitch's impeachment hearing opening statement

The former Ukraine ambassador was abruptly recalled from her post by President Donald Trump.

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USA

White House releases record of first Trump-Zelenskiy call

In the call, Zelenskiy invited Trump to visit Ukraine as the president remains noncommittal.

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USA

American ISIS suspect sent back to U.S. by Turkey

The man was stranded in a no man's land between Greece and Turkey for five days.

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Judge rules U.S.-born ISIS bride is not a citizen

Hoda Muthana will not be allowed to return to the U.S. after travelling to Syria to join the extremists in 2014.

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world news

Trump to visit Britain for NATO meeting in early December

Trump to attend NATO meeting in Britain early December

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Unlike Bill Clinton, Trump is unable to compartmentalize impeachment

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found in Poland

Hundreds of Italian residents join their mayor on weight loss walks

Edinburgh Fringe: A local’s guide to the Scottish capital

Kim Jong Un marks 71 years since Korean War armistice

80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found in Poland

Hundreds of Italian residents join their mayor on weight loss walks

Edinburgh Fringe: A local’s guide to the Scottish capital

Kim Jong Un marks 71 years since Korean War armistice

2019-11-15

The devastating day Trump's presidency came into sharp focus — in Congress, the White House and court

France to end tax breaks for palm oil in biofuel

COMMISSION IMPOSSIBLE

Greenland airport becomes latest victim of climate change

Trump asks Supreme Court to block House subpoena for his financial records

How to take plastic out of your decorations

In pictures: Australia's 'unprecedented' wildfires seen from space

Hong Kong protesters turn university campuses into fortresses

Writing a great business story: smarter finance for small firms

Blockbuster business: "We're building the Disney of the 21st century"

UNIDO General Conference in Abu Dhabi highlights private sector collaboration, decarbonisation

This is how one UAE company is fortifying the ceramics industry

China's Xi calls Hong Kong unrest 'urgent' in rare comment on protests

Winter storms set to hit northern Japan

Meet the two seasoned staff prosecutors now in impeachment spotlight

Read the full text: Marie Yovanovitch's impeachment hearing opening statement

White House releases record of first Trump-Zelenskiy call

Judge rules U.S.-born ISIS bride is not a citizen

Trump to visit Britain for NATO meeting in early December

Unlike Bill Clinton, Trump is unable to compartmentalize impeachment