Dozens killed in shootings at two Christchurch mosques
Developing
14 minit lalu
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed 40 people were killed in shootings at two mosques in central Christchurch and more than 20 are seriously injured. Three men and one woman are in custody but police say the situation is ongoing and urged anyone planning to visit a mosque in New Zealand to refrain from doing so.
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People share their support for Christchurch after shootings at two mosques
World news
49 minit lalu
Leaders, athletes, artists and members of the public are sharing tributes and support for the victims of the attacks in central Christchurch in New Zealand. Police confirmed there are a "significant" number of fatalities after two shootings at mosques.
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Christchurch shooting: "They are us," say New Zealand PM Ardern
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Many echo New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern's thoughts about those affected from the Christchurch shooting, saying "they are us."
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North Korean official says Kim may break off nuclear talks and end missile launch moratorium
World news
2 jam lalu
Foreign ministry official Choe Son Hui said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would soon announce a decision on whether to continue nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration in the wake of February's summit in Hanoi.
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Thousands of students kick off global climate change strike in Australia and New Zealand
Social action
5 jam lalu
Students around the globe will skip school on Friday to make their voices heard on the issue of climate change. Strikes in Australia and New Zealand have already begun.
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Israeli army launches air strikes after at least two rockets fired from Gaza
World news
5 jam lalu
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv from Gaza, triggering warning sirens throughout the city. According to reports, Israel was "surprised" by the attack, while Hamas denied involvement.
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Louis Tomlinson's sister Félicité dies of suspected heart attack
In memoriam
Semalam
Félicité Tomlinson was found dead in her apartment in Earls Court, West London, on Wednesday. She was 18. Louis Tomlinson has cancelled his upcoming Comic Relief performance following the news.
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Stacey Abrams and Joe Biden met privately to discuss 2020 plans
US elections
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Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who has already met several high-profile Democrats since the 2018 midterms, sat down with Biden on Thursday, representatives for both politicians confirmed. The meeting led some to speculate they were planning a joint ticket or that Abrams was thinking of a presidential bid.
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Republican Ben Sasse drew heat from conservatives for defending Trump's national emergency
Politics
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Nebraska's Ben Sasse was criticized by some conservative thinkers when he sided with Trump's national emergency by calling a resolution of disapproval against it "politically motivated." Some critics of Trump's national emergency, including 12 Republicans who broke with Trump on Thursday, suggested they were voting "upon their conscience."
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UN report finds the Arctic is 'locked into' devastating temperature rises
World news
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A United Nations environment report says that winter temperatures in the Arctic are expected to rise to "devastating" levels, even if the world were to cut emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
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US diplomats temporarily leave Venezuela
World news
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US presence will continue "once the transition to democracy begins."
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Senate votes to block Trump's border emergency declaration
Politics
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Numerous Republicans in the US Senate voted in line with Democrats on a resolution to terminate Trump's border security emergency declaration.
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The UK will ask the EU for a Brexit delay
Brexit
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MPs voted on a motion that seeks to delay the date of the UK's departure from the EU. It means that if a deal is agreed by March 20, the UK will ask for a delay until the end of June. If no deal is agreed by then, an extension of unknown time would be asked for.
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President Trump says Beto O’Rourke has ‘got a lot of hand movement’
Politics
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When asked for his thoughts on the latest Democrat to enter the 2020 race, President Trump commented on Beto O'Rourke's hand gestures. Trump wasn't alone, though, with others noticing O'Rourke's animated arms.
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All eyes are on New York's Hudson Yards ahead of its opening
Business
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The $25 billion Hudson Yards complex, which will house hundreds of retail brands and restaurants, is set to open on Friday.
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Italy's only Starbucks is also the largest in Europe
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The Milan Roastery is one of only five Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in the world, and it is the only roastery in Europe. It was labeled by the company itself as "the most beautiful Starbucks in the world."
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The U.S. now has more millionaires than Sweden has people
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Akaun disahkan
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The number of wealthy households in the U.S. reached a new high last year, roughly equivalent to the population of Sweden. More than 10.2 million households had a net worth of $1 million to $5 million, according to a survey by the Spectrem Group.
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Connecticut court rules that maker of AR-15 rifle can be sued over Sandy Hook massacre
US news
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The highest court in Connecticut ruled that the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims can sue gunmaker Remington over how it marketed the rifle used in the 2012 massacre.
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One former British soldier to be charged with murder over Bloody Sunday
UK news
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On January 30, 1972, 13 people were killed and 15 injured after trouble broke out at a civil rights march in Derry/Londonderry. Charges had been considered against 17 former soldiers.
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Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty in court over alleged staged attack
US news
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The actor, who is currently charged with allegedly lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack, arrived at Chicago court on Thursday to enter formal pleas on more than a dozen felony counts. Authorities say Smollett allegedly filed a false hate crime in January.
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