2020-02-23

Sport

Continued Georgian & Japanese judoka success at Düsseldorf

Uzbekistan and Cameron also claim medals on the last day of the event

23/02/2020

Austria

Austria suspends train traffic to and from Italy over coronavirus

Austria stopped a train at the border on Sunday evening after being informed by Italian authorities that two passengers had a fever.

23/02/2020

Sport

England power past Ireland in the Six Nations

Irish dreams of a Grand Slam are over, but both teams are still in contention for the championship

23/02/2020

USA

For Trump's visit to India, plenty of spectacle but low expectations on policy

The president's agenda includes a stadium speech and large crowds but officials say trade agreement is unlikely.

23/02/2020

Germany

Hamburg election: Greens make major gains, AfD support falls

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) may be out of the Hamburg state legislature after failing to gather the required 5% of votes.

23/02/2020

USA

Buttigieg campaign claims 'irregularities' in Nevada caucus results

A Nevada Democratic Party spokeswoman said that officials were "continuing to verify and to report result."

23/02/2020

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Iraqi students hold anti-government protests

Anti-government protests continued in Iraq, with over a thousand students marching through the centre of Baghdad.

23/02/2020

USA

Warren finally took on Sanders, but it may be too late

The progressive candidate waited until the past week to directly make the case against her chief progressive rival. Some Democrats wonder what took her so long.

23/02/2020

Earth News

Living Recommends | Embracing the ‘ish’ of sustainable living

Jen Gale's didn't buy anything for a year. Her new book tells us all about small changes that make a big difference.

23/02/2020

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Iran quake hits villages in Turkey, kills at least nine people

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran killed at least eight people in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens more on both sides of the border. The epicentre of the quake, was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the border.

23/02/2020

Germany

Thousands rally in Hanau against 'barbaric ideology' of fascism

Police said over 6000 people joined the march which included families of the victims killed in a mass shooting on Wednesday.

23/02/2020

USA

National security adviser says he's seen 'no evidence' Russia backing Trump, contradicting intelligence community

Intelligence officials briefed members of Congress earlier this month that Russia was interfering in the 2020 campaign to try and boost Trump's re-election chances.

23/02/2020

South Sudan

Rebel leader in South Sudan sworn in as vice president

Rebel leader Riek Machar became vice president in South Sudan as the country reeling from civil war tries to form a coalition for the third time.

23/02/2020

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Bolivians clean up after river flood forces evacuation

The Bolivian town of Tipuipaya in the department of Cochabamba is forced to be evacuated after an overflowing Taquina River damaged several houses.

23/02/2020

Italy

Sardinia to impose entrance fee on prized beach to tackle overcrowding

This summer, visitors keen to experience the turquoise water and white sand of Pelosa Beach will have to pay €3.50 and wear a biodegradable bracelet.

23/02/2020

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Residents queue for supplies at supermarket after coronavirus outbreak

Several towns in Lombardy have gone into lockdown after a sharp outbreak in northern Italy.

23/02/2020

USA

Biden's South Carolina advantage shrinks

The latest NBC News/WSJ poll shows that Biden fares best among all Democrats with African-American voters, but the gap is not as wide as one might think.

23/02/2020

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Brazil revellers get muddy at 'Bloco da Lama' carnival party

Revellers apply mud on their body and dance in smoke in mud carnival party "Bloco da Lama" near Rio de Janeiro.

23/02/2020

Germany

Berlin starts controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes

The rent freeze is supposed to keep rents for apartments that were built before 2014 at the current level for the next five years.

23/02/2020

USA

Unstoppable? Bernie Sanders heads into South Carolina stronger than ever

After winning Nevada, the Vermont senator is riding a wave of votes, delegates and momentum into the next contest.

23/02/2020

USA

Coronavirus updates: 10 Italian communities on lockdown as death toll rises in China

As Italy experiences a surge in coronavirus cases, here is the latest for Sunday, Feb. 23.

23/02/2020

USA

Will a peace deal in Afghanistan come at the expense of Afghan women?

The U.S. said safeguarding Afghan women's rights was part of the reason to fight the Taliban. Now rights advocates fear women's hard-won gains are at risk.

23/02/2020

World News

British boxer Tyson Fury reclaims heavyweight champion title

It was the first loss for Wilder in 44 fights.

23/02/2020

USA

Colombia was the deadliest place on Earth for environmental activists. It's gotten worse.

More than 40 human rights defenders and community leaders have been killed in Colombia since January, according to Indepaz, a Colombian peace-building nonprofit.

23/02/2020

USA

Lockdowns to curb coronavirus epidemic lead to a rise in mental health issues

Government-enforced moves to deal with coronavirus outbreak are forcing millions of Chinese people to deal with the emotional and psychological fallout.

23/02/2020

USA

At least 7 dead in Turkey after magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes northwest Iran

The tremblor centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

23/02/2020

Turkey

At least nine dead in Turkey after earthquake strikes western Iran

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that after the earthquake in Iran, at least nine people died.

23/02/2020

USA

US elections: Bernie Sanders widens lead in Democratic caucus

Sanders won an overwhelming victory in Nevada, coming far ahead of his rivals and cementing his place as the opposition party's frontrunner.

23/02/2020

USA

Not just bros: Sanders wins with diverse coalition

Analysis: The Vermont senator's victory in Nevada should strike fear in the hearts of his rivals and critics, with his electorate reflecting a cross-section of the party.

23/02/2020

USA

Trump tells 'Crazy Bernie' Sanders: 'don't let them take it away from you!'

The president was referencing the possibility that Democrats could try to snatch the nomination from the Vermont lawmakers.

23/02/2020