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President Nicolás Maduro stages takeover of Venezuela's legislature
World news 35 minutes ago
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó attempted to jump over the gates of the National Assembly building after being blocked by security forces loyal to Maduro in Caracas. Guaidó, who is internationally regarded as Venezuela's rightful head of state, was expected to be re-elected as the head of congress. As the kerfuffle unfolded outside the legislative palace, Maduro-backed legislator Luis Parra, appeared to have been sworn in as the new head of congress on state television.
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Iran ends all commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal
World news 1 hour ago
Iranian state television reported that the country will no longer abide by any limits on its enrichment of uranium. The Obama administration negotiated the landmark nuclear deal in 2015 but was abandoned in 2018 after President Trump withdrew the US from the agreement. The latest development follows the airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
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Iraqi parliament votes to end US troops’ presence in the country
World news 4 hours ago
A resolution was passed on Sunday that urges the government to work on expelling US troops from Iraq. The vote follows the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says US had right of 'self defence' in the killing of Soleimani
Politics Last night
Speaking to Andrew Marr and Sophy Ridge on Sunday, the foreign secretary said he understands why the actions taken by the US government in the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, but called for "de-escalation" in the region.
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At least five people killed in pile-up involving a tour bus and two tractor trailers
US news 5 hours ago
Early Sunday morning, Pennsylvania Turnpike spokesman Carl DeFebo stated that about 60 patients were transported to three local hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash involving a tour bus, two tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. DeFebo later confirmed that there were five fatalities.
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Hackers claiming to be from Iran attack US government website
World news Last night
The home page of the US Federal Depository Library Program was defaced with pro-Iran messages and an image of President Trump being punched. A message from the hackers on the website said, “This is only small part of Iran’s cyber ability!”
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At least 28 killed in airstrike targeting military academy in Tripoli
World news 4 hours ago
According to reports from the scene, at least 28 people were killed and 18 others injured following a raid on a Tripoli military school believed to be carried out by Haftar forces.
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Rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone and an Iraqi base housing US troops
World news Yesterday
An unspecified number of rockets landed inside the Green Zone — a secured area in central Baghdad — and an Iraqi base where US troops are deployed. No casualties or damage have been reported.
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Rod Stewart and his son charged following New Year's Eve fight at a hotel in Florida
Celebrity Yesterday
The 74-year-old musician and his son, Sean, were asked to appear in court on February 5 on simple battery charges for allegedly shoving a security guard on New Year's Eve.
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Al-Shabab militants carry out raid on US-Kenyan military base
World news Last night
A statement released by the al-Qaeda affiliate claimed that it has inflicted severe casualties on both American and Kenyan troops and destroyed US military aircraft and vehicles, following a raid carried out on Sunday morning in Lamu County. At least four attackers were killed, according to Kenya’s military.
Crowds mourn Qassem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Ahvaz
World news This morning
After a procession in Iraq, the body of the Iranian military commander killed by a US drone strike was returned to his country. Thousands of mourners gathered on Sunday ahead of his funeral.
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2020 World Juniors: Sweden holds on against Finland to win the Bronze medal
World Juniors 3 hours ago
Goalie Hugo Alnefelt had 32 saves, including a key one in the final seconds, to lead Sweden to a 3-2 win in the Bronze medal game.
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Australia fires: Extensive property damage after devastating weekend of bushfires
World news Last night
Large-scale property damage was reported in New South Wales after the state experienced one of its worst days on Saturday. Meanwhile, several people remain unaccounted for in Victoria.
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Anti-war protests erupt in response to Trump administration's actions in Iraq and Iran
US news Yesterday
Demonstrations have popped up in cities across North America, including New York, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington, DC, to protest the Trump administration's killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and the decision to send more soldiers to the Middle East.
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Tom Brady says it's 'pretty unlikely' he'll retire after Patriots loss
NFL Last night
The New England quarterback answered questions about his future in the NFL after his team was eliminated by the Tennessee Titans.
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Celebrities rally together to raise funds for Australian fire relief
Australian news Last night
P!nk, Selena Gomez, Nick Kyrgios and more stars are throwing their support behind fundraising efforts amidst the country's ongoing bushfire crisis.
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Thousands join funeral procession for Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani
World news Last night
Mourners gathered in Baghdad on Saturday ahead of a cortege for Iran’s general Qassem Soleimani, killed in an airstrike near the city's airport.
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen catches touchdown on a trick play to kick off the NFL playoffs
NFL Yesterday
The Bills stormed out of the gate in Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Texans with a trick play to convert a touchdown. Allen is the first Bills quarterback to catch a touchdown in the postseason.
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In CA, Persians are shocked, alarmed or relieved at Suleimani's death
Yesterday
As word spread of Suleimani’s killing in Iraq by U.S. military drones, in a strike ordered by President Trump, few parts of the U.S. were more affected than California, home to the largest population of Iranians outside Iran
Republicans name Ivanka Trump and Don Jr. among top 2024 presidential contenders
Politics Yesterday
In a potential preview of the 2024 presidential primary, an online poll of 1,854 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents named two Trump children, as well as Vice President Mike Pence and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, as their top choices to run for president. The poll's margin of error was ±2.5 percentage points.
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