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USA

Euroviews. How Netflix, Star Wars and Marvel redefined Hollywood ǀ View

In the 2010s, people didn't stop going to the movies. That might be because as the screens got smaller, the movies got bigger.

30/12/2019

USA

Researchers behind claim of gene-edited babies sentenced in China

The lead scientist, He Jiankui, was sentenced to three years in jail and fined the equivalent of $430,000.

30/12/2019

USA

Ukraine, Russia-backed rebels swap prisoners in latest sign of peace efforts

The exchange was agreed upon by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin during peace talks in Paris earlier this month.

29/12/2019

USA

Sydney's iconic New Year's fireworks to go ahead despite wildfires

About 12.35 million acres of land have burned across Australia during the wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed.

29/12/2019

USA

Victims of terror tell of invisible wounds that never heal

"I've had panic attacks in the grocery store because somebody brushed past me or bumped me and I had to leave everything and literally run out of the store."

29/12/2019

USA

How online 'cloud buckets' are exposing private photos and other sensitive data

NBC News located a trove of personal information in online file storage systems left unprotected by the companies that use them.

29/12/2019

USA

Hanukkah stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Grafton E. Thomas has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and one of burgalry.

29/12/2019

USA

U.K. government accidentally publishes addresses of more than 1,000 celebrities

"The information was removed as soon as possible," the Cabinet Office said in an apology.

29/12/2019

USA

Plane crash in Louisiana kills five en route to college football game

A twin-engine plane headed to Atlanta crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing five and injuring at least two, officials said.

28/12/2019

USA

Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

The SEAL, who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave, has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation.

28/12/2019

USA

Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires

Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country's most beloved animals, but they've been under threat due to a loss of habitat.

28/12/2019

USA

Car bomb in Somali capital kills at least 30

The death toll will likely rise further, officials said, with more than 60 people wounded and still being taken to hospitals.

28/12/2019

USA

8 shot in music video 'ambush' near Houston

Investigators believe a group of men were shooting the video in a parking lot when gunmen opened fire.

28/12/2019

USA

Remains of 6 people found at scene of helicopter crash in Hawaii

The grim announcement came hours after the wreckage of the helicopter, which had 7 aboard, was found on Kauai.

28/12/2019

USA

U.S. contractor killed, service members wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base

The attack reportedly involved as many as 30 rockets fired into the base, which is hosting coalition troops.

28/12/2019

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Football legend Maradona meets Argentina`'s new president

Not a bad photo opportunity for Argentina's new head of state.

27/12/2019

USA

Russia commissions 'landmark' intercontinental hypersonic weapon

"I congratulate you on this landmark event for the military and the entire nation," Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

27/12/2019

USA

U.S. senators banned from visiting Philippines after they raise case of government critic

The move comes after Congress approved a provision against anyone involved in the incarceration of Sen. Leila de Lima.

27/12/2019

USA

Bruce Lee's daughter sues Chinese fast food chain for using his image

Real Kungfu, which sells rice bowls with Chinese dishes, was founded in 1990 and has outlets in over 57 Chinese cities.

27/12/2019

USA

In heavily white Iowa, Democratic candidates focus on minority communities

Blacks and Latinos make up about 10 percent of the population in the first-in-the-nation 2020 voting state. That could be the winning difference.

27/12/2019

USA

Euroviews. Pete Buttigieg can't secure the Democratic nomination without Latino voters ǀ View

If it's true that no Democratic candidate can win the presidential nomination in 2020 without significant support from African American and Latino voters, then South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg might as well stop running.

27/12/2019

Mexico

Ancient Mayan palace unearthed in Mexico

The researchers from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) believe the palace was an “enclave” of the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá, in the Yucatan province.

27/12/2019

USA

Tour helicopter carrying 7 people goes missing off Hawaii coast

"We have trained crews responding and on scene searching for any signs of the helicopter and those aboard."

27/12/2019

USA

At least 14 dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say

The Fokker-100 aircraft was heading for the capital and crashed shortly after takeoff. At least 35 people were injured, officials said.

27/12/2019

USA

Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone stranded many people in sea and airports at the peak of holiday travel, set off landslides and flooded low-lying villages.

27/12/2019

USA

Trump fans upset Canada cut president's 'Home Alone 2' cameo

"These edits were done in 2014, when we first acquired the film and before Mr. Trump was elected president," a network spokesman said

26/12/2019