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'We feel forgotten': Months after Dorian, Abaco Islands still completely devastated

Almost four months after Hurricane Dorian flattened and flooded Great Abaco Island, the devastation looks much as it did when the storm swept through.

22/12/2019

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Rudy's helpers: A guide to the controversial figures assisting Giuliani in Ukraine

Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt on the president's opponents is a central element of Trump's impeachment.

22/12/2019

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As wildfires rage, Australian PM apologizes for family vacation and defends climate policies

The devastation has put pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has received criticism for going on a family vacation in Hawaii during the wildfire crisis.

22/12/2019

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23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law

Nine people died Saturday during demonstrations against the new law, which critics say discriminates against Muslims.

22/12/2019

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Newly released emails provide greater details in White House pause of Ukraine aid

"Given the sensitive nature of the request," an official wrote hours after Trump's call with Ukraine's president. "I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction."

22/12/2019

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Protesters clash with Chile's police in Santiago

Protesters clashed with police in the streets of Santiago on Friday, as Chile marked a second full month of unprecedented social revolt.

21/12/2019

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Berlin police evacuate Christmas market that was attacked in 2016

"Currently, our colleagues are working at the #Breitscheidplatz Christmas Market and are clearing it in order to follow up indications of a possibly suspicious object," Berlin police tweeted.

21/12/2019

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In Democratic presidential race, labor unions remain cool on 'Medicare for All' plans

Candidates have gone to great lengths to win over union support but members don't want to lose hard-earned health care benefits.

21/12/2019

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Russia vows to push ahead with gas pipeline despite Trump sanctions

The U.S. has long opposed the 750-mile Nord Stream 2 pipeline, arguing it will leave Europe overly dependent on Russia for energy supply.

21/12/2019

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Bystander who used narwhal tusk to stop terror attack speaks out

"I hope that the part I played in these terrible events can be used for good," said Darryn Frost.

21/12/2019

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Trump officially launches Space Force with Florida signing ceremony

The new military force is the first to be created in the US for 70 years

21/12/2019

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New Zealanders hand in 50,000 guns after assault weapon ban

The government banned the most lethal types of semi-automatic weapons less than a month after a lone gunman in March killed 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.

21/12/2019

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WikiLeaks' Assange appears in court in Spanish spying investigation

Assange alleges that Spanish firm installed spy equipment into London's Ecuadorian embassy when he lived there.

20/12/2019

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Pro-Trump media outlet used artificial intelligence to create fake people, Facebook says

Facebook took down more than 600 accounts tied to The Epoch Times, a media outlet that has spent heavily on digital ads to push pro-Trump conspiracy theories.

20/12/2019

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Pelosi invites Trump to deliver the State of the Union two days after impeaching him

Pelosi would sit behind Trump during the address, which could come after or during a Senate impeachment trial.

20/12/2019

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Russia names gunman behind shooting at security agency's HQ, death toll rises

Yevgeny Manyurov was a 39-year-old former security guard, investigators said.

20/12/2019

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DNC raises qualification thresholds again for January debate

The escalating thresholds have resulted in fewer candidates qualifying for the debate stage.

20/12/2019

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U.K. Parliament backs Brexit deal in decisive step toward leaving the E.U.

The decision marks a significant breakthrough for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who swept to electoral victory last week on a pledge to "get Brexit done."

20/12/2019

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Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, admitted to hospital

Royal was admitted as a precautionary measure on the advice of his doctor, Buckingham Palace said.

20/12/2019

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Wife of U.S. diplomat charged with causing death of U.K. teen, family says

Anne Sacoolas, 42, flew back to the U.S. three weeks after the crash in August.

20/12/2019

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From wine caves to family ties, Democratic debate livelier than expected

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.

20/12/2019

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Two women in the race give Buttigieg a message about the price of popularity

Analysis: The good news for the South Bend mayor is that he's a focus because he's doing well. The bad news is his weaknesses were exposed.

20/12/2019

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Trump blasts evangelical magazine after it calls him 'profoundly immoral,' seeks his removal

The president was reacting to a scathing editorial in Christianity Today.

20/12/2019

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Taliban aiming for an 'inclusive' Afghan government, spokesman says

"We want an inclusive government because that will guarantee a stable government in the country. Otherwise we will have fighting."

20/12/2019

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2 firefighters die, 3 hurt as wildfires ravage Australia

The two men, both fathers to 19-month-old children, were killed when a tree fell and caused their vehicle to roll off the road.

20/12/2019

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Sarah Sanders mocks Biden for stuttering. Biden responds, 'It's called empathy. Look it up.'

Sanders eventually apologized for her initial tweet, which she deleted along with a follow-up post attempting to clarify the comment.

20/12/2019