Americas

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

USA

'Just get Mike Bloomberg in there': Clint Eastwood distances himself from Trump

While the longtime Republican approves of "certain things" the president has done, he wishes that he would act "in a more genteel way, without tweeting and calling people names."

22/02/2020

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Some Nevada caucus sites facing volunteer shortages

A spokeswoman for state Democrats said the staffing issues were not causing voting problems.

22/02/2020

USA

Nevada caucuses set to kick off amid fears of an Iowa debacle repeat

A new early-voting system, high turnout and a never-before-used digital tool could all contribute to caucus chaos.

22/02/2020

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Carnival kicks off in Rio with traditional Carmelitas street party

Thousands of revellers attended the Carmelitas street party during the first day of the Rio Carnival on Friday

22/02/2020

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Nevada caucuses live updates: Results and analysis from the third 2020 Democratic contest

The candidates — not including Mike Bloomberg, who is not on the ballot — are vying for the state's 36 pledged delegates.

22/02/2020

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Twitter suspends pro-Bloomberg accounts for violating manipulation and spam policies

Some accounts have been permanently suspended while others are under review to verify ownership.

22/02/2020

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Skiing is in Norway's blood — but maybe not its future

"I have skied this area my whole life, but for the past three years I haven't even had skis on my feet," one Norwegian woman said.

22/02/2020

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Tiny songbirds, big consequences: Why ornithologists see climate change looming everywhere

Within the field of ornithology, it is becoming difficult not to see echoes of climate change across the spectrum of research.

22/02/2020

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Sanders drives toward Super Tuesday delegate haul

Analysis: The national front-runner left Nevada for California because he has the luxury of trying to build a lead while rivals battle to be the one to take him on.

22/02/2020

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Facing a Palestinian state, Arab Israelis find Trump's Mideast plan unworkable

Arab citizens have slammed the measure as "racist" and part of a long-term Israeli strategy to expand its territory while maintaining a Jewish majority.

22/02/2020

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Warren on Bloomberg: 'How many other women are out there?'

The Massachusetts Democrat, who has made an issue of the ex-mayor's non-disclosure agreements, spoke to NBC News.

22/02/2020

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Sanders excoriates Russia after being briefed on attempts to help his presidential campaign

Trump, however, sneered at the suggestion the Kremlin is attempting to interfere again to aid his reelection effort.

22/02/2020