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January 1, 2020
UK will enjoy ‘decade of prosperity’ in wake of Brexit, says Johnson

Boris Johnson claims that Britain can look forward to a decade of "prosperity and opportunity" as it finally ends the "rancour and uncertainty" of Brexit.

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January 1, 2020
Authorities in Cyprus back courts after rape claim trial

The government of Cyprus has said it has "full confidence in the justice system and the courts" after a British teenager was found guilty of lying about being gang-raped.

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January 1, 2020
Hanukkah knife attack suspect ‘searched online for Hitler’ – FBI

Prosecutors claim that more than a month before he charged into Hanukkah celebrations with a machete, Grafton Thomas used his mobile phone to search the internet: "Why did Hitler hate...

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January 1, 2020
Hanukkah knife attack suspect ‘searched online for Hitler’ – FBI

Prosecutors claim that more than a month before he charged into Hanukkah celebrations with a machete, Grafton Thomas used his mobile phone to search the internet: "Why did Hitler hate...

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January 1, 2020
How the Senate impeachment trial could yet be designed in favour of the president

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will run the Senate impeachment trial "in total co-ordination" with the White House, which means he'll probably frame it in a way...

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January 1, 2020
Authorities in Cyprus back courts after rape claim trial

The government of Cyprus has said it has "full confidence in the justice system and the courts" after a British teenager was found guilty of lying about being gang-raped.

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January 1, 2020
How the Senate impeachment trial could yet be designed in favour of the president

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will run the Senate impeachment trial "in total co-ordination" with the White House, which means he'll probably frame it in a way...

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January 1, 2020
Parliament in bid to end political deadlock

The Spanish parliament plans to discuss whether to confirm Pedro Sanchez as prime minister of a minority government, while his Socialist Party is seeking the support of a Catalan pro-independence...

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January 1, 2020
Kim speech will unveil ‘new path’ for North Korea

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to make a closely watched New Year address which is likely to offer a glimpse of a "new path" he has vowed to...

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January 1, 2020
Authorities in Cyprus back courts after rape claim trial

The government of Cyprus has said it has "full confidence in the justice system and the courts" after a British teenager was found guilty of lying about being gang-raped.

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January 1, 2020
Policeman fired for lying about ‘pig’ insult on McDonald’s cup

A US police officer was not telling the truth when he claimed McDonald's had given him a coffee cup with "f*****g pig" written on it, according to his force.

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January 1, 2020
Parliament in bid to end political deadlock

The Spanish parliament plans to discuss whether to confirm Pedro Sanchez as prime minister of a minority government, while his Socialist Party is seeking the support of a Catalan pro-independence...

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January 1, 2020
Policeman fired for lying about ‘pig’ insult on McDonald’s cup

A US police officer was not telling the truth when he claimed McDonald's had given him a coffee cup with "f*****g pig" written on it, according to his force.

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January 1, 2020
UK will enjoy ‘decade of prosperity’ in wake of Brexit, says Johnson

Boris Johnson claims that Britain can look forward to a decade of "prosperity and opportunity" as it finally ends the "rancour and uncertainty" of Brexit.

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January 1, 2020
Kim speech will unveil ‘new path’ for North Korea

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to make a closely watched New Year address which is likely to offer a glimpse of a "new path" he has vowed to...

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December 31, 2019
Happy New Year: waitress gets $2,020 tip for $23 meal

The restaurant bill was $23 dollars (€20.50), but the tip at a small-town US restaurant was much larger – $2,020 (€1,800).

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December 31, 2019
Judge orders conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay up in Sandy Hook case

A Texas judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay 100,000 US dollars (£75,000) in another court setback over the Infowars host using his show to promote falsehoods that...

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December 31, 2019
Judge orders conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay up in Sandy Hook case

A Texas judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay 100,000 US dollars (£75,000) in another court setback over the Infowars host using his show to promote falsehoods that...

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December 31, 2019
Happy New Year: Waitress gets 2,020-dollar tip for 23-dollar meal

The restaurant bill was 23 dollars (about £17), but the tip at a small-town US restaurant was much larger – 2,020 dollars (£1,525).

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December 31, 2019
Trump blames Iran as protests erupt outside US embassy in Iraq

Supporters of militias protesting against deadly US air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack...

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December 31, 2019
Violent protests erupt around US Embassy in Baghdad after US air strikes

Protesters and militia fighters enraged by US air strikes on Iraq staged a violent demonstration outside the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, torching a security post and hurling stones...

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December 31, 2019
Trump blames Iran as protests erupt outside US embassy in Iraq

Supporters of militias protesting against deadly US air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack...

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December 31, 2019
Trump blames Iran as protests erupt outside US embassy in Iraq

Supporters of militias protesting against deadly US air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack...

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December 31, 2019
Germany shuts Philippsburg nuclear plant as it phases out atomic energy

Germany is shutting down one of its seven remaining nuclear power plants as part of a planned phase-out of atomic energy production by the end of 2022. Utility company EnBW...

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December 31, 2019
Trump says he will sign first phase of China trade deal on January 15

Donald Trump has said he will sign the first phase of a trade deal with China at the White House next month.

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December 31, 2019
5ft pet snake rescued after getting trapped inside car’s gearstick

A 5ft snake named Allan had to be rescued from inside a car after escaping while travelling with its owners over Christmas.

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December 31, 2019
5ft pet snake rescued after getting trapped inside car’s gearstick

A 5ft snake named Allan had to be rescued from inside a car after escaping while travelling with its owners over Christmas.

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December 31, 2019
5ft pet snake rescued after getting trapped inside car’s gearstick

A 5ft snake named Allan had to be rescued from inside a car after escaping while travelling with its owners over Christmas.

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December 31, 2019
Captain, 7 crew abducted from Greek oil tanker in Cameroon port – officials

Armed men staged a night raid on a Greek oil tanker anchored in a Cameroonian port and abducted eight crewmen, including the vessel's Greek captain, the merchant marine ministry and...

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December 31, 2019
FTSE 100 weighed down by strong pound on final trading day of 2019

The FTSE 100 slipped on the final trading day of the year as a strengthening pound and continued global trade concerns pressed down on blue chip stocks.

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December 31, 2019
Visionary publisher Sonny Mehta dies at 77

Publishing giant Sonny Mehta, who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights, has died at the age of 77.

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December 31, 2019
Visionary publisher Sonny Mehta dies at 77

Publishing giant Sonny Mehta, who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights, has died at the age of 77.

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December 31, 2019
India plans to restore text messaging services in Kashmir – local govt

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir will restore text messaging services in the disputed region on Wednesday, an official said. Local government spokesman Rohit Kansal said the decision was made after a...

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December 31, 2019
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 on Australian town’s waterfront

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states have trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two deaths.

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December 31, 2019
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 on Australian town’s waterfront

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states have trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two deaths.

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December 31, 2019
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 on Australian town’s waterfront

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states have trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed many properties and caused at least two deaths.

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December 31, 2019
Barclays revealed as the most written-about business of 2019

Barclays has been named as the most written-about business over the past year, following a year which saw the banking giant face opposition from an activist investor and high profile...

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December 31, 2019
Taiwan’s parliament passes law against ‘Beijing influence’ ahead of presidential vote

Taiwan passed a controversial bill on Tuesday aimed at countering China's “influence” on the self-ruled island. The move comes less than two weeks before Taiwan holds the polls to elect...

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December 31, 2019
Firefighters film moment Australian bushfire overruns their truck

Firefighters in Australia have shared the moment their truck was overrun by the bushfire that continues to ravage the south of the country.

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December 31, 2019
Firefighters film moment Australian bushfire overruns their truck

Firefighters in Australia have shared the moment their truck was overrun by the bushfire that continues to ravage the south of the country.

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