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2020-01-28

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USA

Bloomberg dogged by awkward canine encounter

"Hmm shake my paw, not my teeth," the Twitter account for Elizabeth Warren's dog tweeted at the former New York City mayor.

USA

Two satellites will narrowly avoid colliding at 32,800 mph

If the two satellites were to collide, the debris could endanger spacecraft around the planet.

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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes between Cuba and Jamaica

A powerful 7.7 earthquake struck south of Cuba and Jamaica, the US Geological Survey said.

USA

Does China's Huawei really pose a threat to national security?

The Trump admin argues China's Huawei should be banned from building 5g networks. But some U.S. allies, and even some U.S. intel officials, don't agree.

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Syrians flee towards Turkish border as government forces advance

Displaced Syrians flee towards the border with Turkey after an offensive by Syrian government forces in the rebel-held northwestern region, Idlib.

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French firemen scuffle with police during Paris protest

They were demanding better working conditions.

USA

GOP senators to meet to discuss calling witnesses in Trump trial

The lawmakers are also expected to discuss the issue of the president potentially using executive privilege to block testimony.

USA

Trump impeachment trial live coverage: The president's defense begins day 3

Trump's defense team will wrap up its arguments Tuesday.

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Dubai Creek: Discover a lost Arabian world

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Not only is Dubai Creek the emirate’s first major port, but it's also full of historical significance

United Kingdom

'Broadcasting legend' Nicholas Parsons dies aged 96

Parsons also fronted Anglia Television's brash 1970s game show, Sale Of The Century, and was awarded a CBE by the queen.

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Belgium strike: 'We want the welfare we had in Europe after the war'

A cross-section of Belgium's workforce are out on the streets. They are calling for a 1,500 euro per month pension, a 2,300 euro minimum salary for public sector workers. and to reduce the retirement age back down to 65 from 67.

USA

For the GOP on impeachment, it's Trump's way or the highway

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.

USA

The first vote of 2020 ends Tuesday, in Texas

Voters in a state house district in the Houston suburbs are set to deliver the first electoral decision of the year — and both parties are watching closely.

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Despite U.S. warnings, U.K. chooses Chinese telecoms giant to build parts of 5G network

The decision comes after three senators warned the U.K. against any involvement with the company, which has been accused of posing a security risk.