January 2019 - New World News

Who represents Venezuela? U.N., international lenders stuck in limbo

January 31, 2019

Three days after proclaiming himself Venezuela's head of state, Juan Guaido wrote to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterr...

Venezuela's opposition had clandestine meetings with military: Guaido

January 31, 2019

Venezuela's opposition has had clandestine meetings with members of the country's military and security forces, Venezuela's self...

VP Pence to rally support for Venezuela's Guaido in Miami on Friday

January 31, 2019

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to head to Miami on Friday, home to the country's largest community of Venezuelan exiles, to rally ...

White House's Bolton says he met with Citgo executives

January 31, 2019

White House national security adviser John Bolton said he had a "very productive meeting" on Wednesday with Citgo's executive ...

Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media

January 31, 2019

Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S9v6...

Warwick students suspended over rape threats allowed to return early

January 31, 2019

One of the targeted students said she felt "terrified" at the prospect of seeing the men on campus again. from BBC News - Home h...

Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

January 31, 2019

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Rs...

The GP substitute will see you now

January 31, 2019

Some 20,000 physios, pharmacists and paramedics are to be recruited to work with under-pressure GPs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2...

‘Meeting the stranger who saved my life’

January 31, 2019

Liv Pontin had decided to take her own life, when a train driver stopped her. Now they are reuniting. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/...

Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

January 31, 2019

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B

MPs say fast fashion brands inaction on ethics is shocking

January 31, 2019

JD Sports, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Amazon, Boohoo and Missguided must do more, say MPs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2HHsiyB

Brexit: How ready is the UK government for no deal?

January 31, 2019

A think tank report assesses how ready the government is to leave the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BmiJQ3

Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'

January 31, 2019

The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Home ...

House price growth at near six-year low

January 31, 2019

The annual rise in house prices "almost ground to a complete halt" in January, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Home https:/...

The Papers: 'May woos Labour MPs with cash'

January 31, 2019

Thursday's front pages feature stories on Brexit, Facebook, stalkers and a new NHS recruitment plan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc....

News Daily: Knife crime crackdown, cold weather and fast fashion

January 31, 2019

Your morning briefing for Thursday 31 January 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G9SEGO

It's deadline day - can you handle the pressure?

January 31, 2019

Nearly two million people are estimated to have left it until the last minute to fill in their tax returns. from BBC News - Home https://b...

'Women are seen as home cooks - not chefs'

January 31, 2019

Meet the professional chefs changing the way people think about women in the kitchen. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RZhkJp

Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

January 31, 2019

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in...

Kate Spade's niece Rachel Brosnahan is the new face of her label

January 31, 2019

Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, honours her late aunt in the new collection. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MFzE...

How to de-ice your car - and other questions

January 31, 2019

How should I drive in the snow? Why does salt melt ice? How can I boost my immune system? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DJP0lG

Inflatable puffer fish pill 'could track patient's health'

January 31, 2019

US scientists say it could be used to monitor tumours or ulcers for a month in the stomach. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ShkLdJ

Gay dating app Scruff bans underwear photos

January 31, 2019

The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors". from BBC News - Hom...

Attacked Empire actor Jussie Smollett 'has tasted brutality of hatred'

January 31, 2019

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi

The city with no homeless on its streets

January 31, 2019

What can UK cities learn from Finland, where the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2To...

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

January 31, 2019

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/...

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

January 31, 2019

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/...

The unlikely stars bucking the High Street slump

January 31, 2019

Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth? from BBC News - Home https://bb...

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

January 31, 2019

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.i...

On the buses? Where and how often are we travelling?

January 31, 2019

Councils say they are "desperate" to protect services but funding cuts forced "difficult decisions". from BBC News - H...

Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

January 31, 2019

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SeYuxi...

Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

January 31, 2019

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FYNLkW

'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

January 31, 2019

European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsVJ75 ...

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

January 31, 2019

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

January 31, 2019

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast. from BBC News - World https:/...

Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

January 31, 2019

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B

Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign

January 31, 2019

Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...

Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid

January 31, 2019

France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five. from BBC News - World h...

Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack

January 31, 2019

Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...

Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

January 31, 2019

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

January 31, 2019

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...

Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute

January 31, 2019

Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...

The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

January 31, 2019

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...

Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

January 31, 2019

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...

Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'

January 31, 2019

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi

The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

January 31, 2019

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S8Sgz1

Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

January 31, 2019

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRqD3G ...

MP defends unmasking shot reporter

January 31, 2019

Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious. from BBC News - World https:/...

'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

January 31, 2019

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdhEnb

Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter

January 31, 2019

The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter. from BBC News - World https:/...

The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film

January 31, 2019

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...

Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast

January 31, 2019

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

January 31, 2019

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

January 31, 2019

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...

The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

January 31, 2019

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv...

Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?

January 31, 2019

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

January 31, 2019

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc....

Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

January 31, 2019

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https:/...

Ex-Maine governor says taking resources from citizens for asylum seekers is a big mistake

January 31, 2019

Portland, Maine's largest city, has long been welcoming to immigrants, but a local official said their local resources are unable to kee...

Trump needs intervention on intelligence, Schumer writes in letter to Coats

January 31, 2019

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called on Dan Coats-- the director of National Intelligence-- to stage an intervention with President Trump afte...

NFL will discuss broader use of instant replay after Rams-Saints no-call, Goodell says

January 31, 2019

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday said the no-call pass interference that enabled the Rams’ victory over the New Orleans Saints in...

University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast

January 31, 2019

A University of Iowa student has died after being found unresponsive on campus grounds early Wednesday as a polar vortex gripped the Midwes...

Cornyn warns Texas Republicans against complacency ahead of 2020

January 31, 2019

Texas Republicans have their work cut out for them if they hope to maintain the party’s dominance there, according to the state’s senior U.S...

Judge Andrew Napolitano: An American nightmare

January 31, 2019

the current, unreal world -- where politics deeply infuse law enforcement -- prosecutors use brute force to send a message of terror to inno...

ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center

January 31, 2019

Six immigrants at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in El Paso, Texas, are being force-fed through plastic nasal tubes after...

Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate have heated debate on Virginia abortion bill

January 31, 2019

Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate Monica Klein got into a heated debate Wednesday during a discussion on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” about...

Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again

January 31, 2019

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended again for parole on Wednesday after serving more than four decades of a life sente...

'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter

January 31, 2019

"Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley blasted her estranged husband Roger Mathews on Wednesday, claiming he abused an...

Testimony by intelligence chiefs on global threats highlights differences with president - Philly.com

January 31, 2019

Testimony by intelligence chiefs on global threats highlights differences with president Philly.com Dem lawmaker: Trump is 'becomin...

Mueller: Sensitive Election Meddling Evidence Handed Over to Lawyers for Russian Defendant Leaked Online to Discredit Probe - Slate

January 31, 2019

Mueller: Sensitive Election Meddling Evidence Handed Over to Lawyers for Russian Defendant Leaked Online to Discredit Probe Slate Non-p...

Undocumented worker fired from Trump golf club to attend State of the Union: report | TheHill - The Hill

January 31, 2019

Undocumented worker fired from Trump golf club to attend State of the Union: report | TheHill The Hill Undocumented worker fired from T...

Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety - NPR

January 31, 2019

Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety NPR PG&E Judge Sees a ‘Clear-Cut Pattern’ of Utility S...

Officer Alix's family weighs legal action as search for answers continues - KMOV.com

January 31, 2019

Officer Alix's family weighs legal action as search for answers continues KMOV.com St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructi...

Sen. Rand Paul awarded more than $580,000 in suit over neighbor's attack - NBCNews.com

January 31, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul awarded more than $580,000 in suit over neighbor's attack NBCNews.com Sen. Rand Paul awarded over $580G after he was...

White House's Bolton says he met with Citgo executives - Reuters

January 31, 2019

White House's Bolton says he met with Citgo executives Reuters Bolton warns of 'serious consequences' if harm comes to Guai...

Extreme Weather Is Already Breaking Records Around The World In 2019 - HuffPost

January 31, 2019

Extreme Weather Is Already Breaking Records Around The World In 2019 HuffPost In just a few weeks' time, extreme temperatures have s...

U.S. Asks Western Allies to Help Form Buffer Zone in Northern Syria - The Wall Street Journal

January 31, 2019

U.S. Asks Western Allies to Help Form Buffer Zone in Northern Syria The Wall Street Journal Trump singled out Dan Coats in morning rant...

The Hot Topic in Markets Right Now: ‘Quantitative Tightening’ - The New York Times

January 31, 2019

The Hot Topic in Markets Right Now: ‘Quantitative Tightening’ The New York Times US economy is in a good place: Fed Chair Jerome Powell...

The forthcoming WarnerMedia streaming service will be partially supported by ads - TechCrunch

January 31, 2019

The forthcoming WarnerMedia streaming service will be partially supported by ads TechCrunch AT&T Sheds Pay-TV Customers, but Wirele...

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise - BBC News

January 31, 2019

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise BBC News China says its manufacturing activity contracted for the second-...

Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app - KSBY San Luis Obispo News

January 31, 2019

Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app KSBY San Luis Obispo News A handy list of ways Facebook has tried to sneakily ga...

New Overwatch map, Paris, goes live on PTR - Polygon

January 31, 2019

New Overwatch map, Paris, goes live on PTR Polygon Overwatch Gets New Paris Map Kotaku New ‘Overwatch’ Map Drops Players Into Elega...

Lawyer Files Suit Over FaceTime Bug, Claims It Allowed Spying During Deposition - Above the Law

January 31, 2019

Lawyer Files Suit Over FaceTime Bug, Claims It Allowed Spying During Deposition Above the Law New York investigates Apple's Group F...

Police have images of people they'd like to question in Jussie Smollett attack - CNN

January 31, 2019

Police have images of people they'd like to question in Jussie Smollett attack CNN Kevin Hart criticized for telling Jussie Smollet...

'Masked Singer' recap: Who was unmasked this week? - USA TODAY

January 31, 2019

'Masked Singer' recap: Who was unmasked this week? USA TODAY Who Is the Unicorn? The Masked Singer Reveals the Disguised Celebr...

‘Picard’ Will Be Set ’20-Plus Years’ After ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ Alex Kurtzman Says - TheWrap

January 31, 2019

‘Picard’ Will Be Set ’20-Plus Years’ After ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ Alex Kurtzman Says TheWrap Patrick Stewart teases the retu...

Forget it, guest star Kelly Ripa, it's Extra-Reverent Noir Homage Week on Riverdale - The A.V. Club

January 31, 2019

Forget it, guest star Kelly Ripa, it's Extra-Reverent Noir Homage Week on Riverdale The A.V. Club Kelly Ripa Leaves Cheeky Comment ...

Nick Wright Destroys Critics Of Tom Brady's Super Bowl Record - NESN

January 31, 2019

Nick Wright Destroys Critics Of Tom Brady's Super Bowl Record NESN New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft open to extension for To...

In Search of Emiliano Sala - ESPN

January 31, 2019

In Search of Emiliano Sala ESPN Arsenal and Cardiff pay tribute to Emiliano Sala before match Guardian Football Alexandre Lacazette...

Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup - Fox News

January 31, 2019

Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup Fox News The Secret To The Rams’ Blocking Success Isn’t The Linemen. It’s Sea...

Dustin Poirier: UFC is ‘No. 1 bullsh*t company,’ demands Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson next - MMA Mania

January 31, 2019

Dustin Poirier: UFC is ‘No. 1 bullsh*t company,’ demands Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson next MMA Mania Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He...

Scientists Have Detected an Enormous Cavity Growing Beneath Antarctica - ScienceAlert

January 31, 2019

Scientists Have Detected an Enormous Cavity Growing Beneath Antarctica ScienceAlert Huge Cavity in Antarctic Glacier Signals Rapid Deca...

Canadian Glacial Melt Uncovers Ancient Landscapes Hidden For 40,000 Years - Tech Times

January 31, 2019

Canadian Glacial Melt Uncovers Ancient Landscapes Hidden For 40,000 Years Tech Times Baffin Island glacier melt unmasks land covered fo...

Federal Magistrate Temporarily Blocks Tampa's Ban on Gay Therapy

January 31, 2019

A federal magistrate judge recommended Wednesday that Liberty Counsel's preliminary injunction be granted against a Tampa ordinance whic...

Only These States Say Unborn Babies Are Humans: An Update on the Fierce Abortion Battles Across the US

January 31, 2019

The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) on Wednesday released their sixth annual report on the fight to protect defenseless unborn babie...

Virginia's Democrat Governor Accused of Supporting 'Infanticide', Would Let Babies Die Right After They're Born

January 31, 2019

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) stunned many people on Wednesday by saying some babies should be allowed to die right after they're born...

'God Has Raised Up a Movement of Prayer': Christian Voters in Chicago Seek to Make Collective Impact in Mayoral Election

January 31, 2019

Nearly 71 percent of Chicago residents identify as Christian and eight out of 10 of them plan to vote in this year's election for a new ...

First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies 'Just Seconds Before' Birth

January 31, 2019

Virginia Democratic Delegate Kathy Tran proposed a bill that would allow a woman to have an abortion while she is in labor and just moments ...

Brutal Blast of Icy Cold Grinds US Cities to a Halt, Postal Service Closes, Officials Set Railroad Tracks on Fire

January 31, 2019

This week's arctic winter cold snap is tightening its grip on the upper plains and Midwest, with some areas facing the coldest temperatu...

Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Says He's "Wrongly Accused" of Financial Misconduct; SEC Now Investigating Nissan

January 30, 2019

Ghosn-through lawyers-proclaims he believes he has done nothing wrong and remains in jail in Japan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & ...

Chris Christie says he told Trump to stop tweeting about Russia probe: 'You're making this worse'

January 30, 2019

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he has repeatedly told Trump not to tweet about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investiga...

Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

January 30, 2019

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9Jc6q

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

January 30, 2019

A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJW0if

US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

January 30, 2019

Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RrXiC0

Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables

January 30, 2019

The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...

Woman dies carrying pram down stairs on New York subway

January 30, 2019

Malaysia Goodson, 22, fell at 7th Avenue station while carrying her one-year-old's pram. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUO3F8 ...

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex

January 30, 2019

Weather officials in Iowa warn people to "avoid taking deep breaths, and to minimise talking". from BBC News - World https://bbc...

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

January 30, 2019

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ

January 30, 2019

Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G7VYCs...

Can the US and China reach a trade deal?

January 30, 2019

Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSwh...

Jussie Smollett: Empire star victim of suspected hate crime in Chicago

January 30, 2019

Empire star Jussie Smollett also suffered a beating, homophobic and racial taunts, Chicago police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...

Stacey Abrams: Georgia Democrat to respond to Trump State of the Union

January 30, 2019

The rising Democrat star will give the party's response to Mr Trump's State of the Union. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MJ...

Chicago's frozen river from above

January 30, 2019

Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RTmWot

Hundreds of strangers turn up to US veteran's funeral

January 30, 2019

Joseph Walker was thought to have no family, but a call-out attracted more than 1,000 to his burial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...

Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction

January 30, 2019

For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DI0Wo...

Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"

January 30, 2019

Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests. from BBC New...

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

January 30, 2019

The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - World htt...

Tehran bans dog walking in public spaces

January 30, 2019

The Iranian capital has banned walking pet dogs over public safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WsCP3R

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

January 30, 2019

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. f...

Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

January 30, 2019

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - World https://b...

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

January 30, 2019

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

January 30, 2019

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...

Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China

January 30, 2019

The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sk9BV...

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

January 30, 2019

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. from BBC N...

Brexit: Theresa May set for further talks with EU leaders

January 30, 2019

MPs have backed seeking "alternative arrangements" to replace the backstop in the PM's Brexit plan. from BBC News - Home htt...

Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

January 30, 2019

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G9Jc6q

Islington stabbing: Three arrested over boy's death

January 30, 2019

Three teens are arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing in north London on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sXaFQM...

UK weather: Travellers face delays amid snow and ice warnings

January 30, 2019

Journeys could take much longer, the Met Office says, with more snow forecast. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FT0dlV

'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

January 30, 2019

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SdhEnb

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

January 30, 2019

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

The one about Friends still being most popular

January 30, 2019

They might not have been born when it was made, but Friends is a favourite programme for the young. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2H...

Park Lane doorman stabbing: Three charged with murder

January 30, 2019

Tudor Simionov had been working as security at a private party in central London when he was killed. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2...

US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

January 30, 2019

Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RrXiC0

Empire's Jussie Smollett: Stars show support after attack

January 30, 2019

Hollywood stars share their support for actor Jussie Smollett after suspected racist and homophobic attack. from BBC News - Home https://b...

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

January 30, 2019

A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DJW0if

Cancer patient Samanda Ford attends own Suffolk funeral wake

January 30, 2019

"Why should they party and I'm not going to be there?" says terminally ill Samanda Ford. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in...

The Papers: 'Over to EU' and 'Theresa's triumph'

January 30, 2019

Brexit dominates Wednesday's papers, with all but one leading on Tuesday night's Commons votes. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.i...

News Daily: PM to go back to Brussels, and Apple 'price drop'

January 30, 2019

Your morning briefing for Wednesday 30 January 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Un9ea0

Britain's first female black headteacher

January 30, 2019

When Yvonne Conolly became a headmistress in 1969, she received racist abuse but refused to let it define her. from BBC News - Home https:...

In pictures: Snowy scenes across the UK

January 30, 2019

As icy conditions sweep across the country, the Met Office warns of more snow to come. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2HBVEOQ

Starting a new career in your 80s

January 30, 2019

Hilary Forde-Chalkly, 82, has just completed a Masters, with the help of her husband Syd. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Gb4RLI

Meet the Cornwall 'lifer' dogs saved from death

January 30, 2019

Problem dogs which would have been put down because of their behaviour are given a new lease of life. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/...

Fighting as a medieval knight in the Sussex countryside

January 30, 2019

Jouster Tom Kilroy is keeping medieval combat alive with his very own knight school. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRBYko

John Legend and the others learning to swim as adults

January 30, 2019

As John Legend reveals he's taking swimming lessons, we speak to adults dipping their toes in the water. from BBC News - Home https://...

'My husband left and a dog became my carer'

January 30, 2019

After a little training, a former rescue dog has become a full-time carer for Wendy Martin. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RYLGvL

'People think you can't be blind and use a phone'

January 30, 2019

Three people with visual impairments share their experiences of being targeted for using technology. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2...

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

January 30, 2019

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. f...

Tinned food - healthy enough?

January 30, 2019

Is it OK to eat only canned foods and no fresh fruit or vegetables? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RWg7T5

Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

January 30, 2019

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - Home https://bb...

Brexit: Does the Irish peace accord rule out a hard border?

January 30, 2019

What does the Good Friday Agreement say about the possibility of a hard border? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S7ly0X

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

January 30, 2019

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

January 30, 2019

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2D...

'Busted could keep going for 50 years'

January 30, 2019

The band talk about their split, reunion, nostalgia and their beef with the music industry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sT551R

Oregon woman had dog’s Xanax in system when she struck and killed cyclist, prosecutors say

January 30, 2019

An Oregon woman had her dog’s Xanax medication in her system when she fatally struck a cyclist with her SUV in December 2017, according to r...

St. Louis police may be blocking investigation into officer’s death, prosecutor says

January 30, 2019

In a letter released Tuesday, a St. Louis prosecutor has raised questions about whether the city’s police department was blocking an investi...

Turkish flags hung at Armenian schools in California investigated as hate crime

January 30, 2019

Police are investigating the hanging of several Turkish flags outside two Armenian schools in the Los Angeles area early Tuesday as possible...

Ball girl at Thailand Open takes care of bug on the court in viral video

January 30, 2019

Ballkids at tennis matches are often called upon to perform the most inane tasks. They get the towels for players, dry the courts and of cou...

Kamala Harris maintains position calling for elimination of private health insurance: source

January 30, 2019

California Democratic Sen. and 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris still supports “Medicare for all” despite a CNN report that tried t...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver tweets video of Super Bowl LIII tickets thrown in trash

January 30, 2019

NFL's New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas posted a Twitter video on Tuesday of someone throwing a pair of Super Bowl LIII ti...

Eric Trump calls on his father to declare national emergency if negotiations fail

January 30, 2019

Eric Trump, son of President Trump, in an interview on "Hannity" Tuesday, said he wants his father to declare a national emergency...

Howard Schultz, mulling 2020 run, apologizes for role in NBA team leaving Seattle -- but not all accept

January 30, 2019

As he mulls an independent run for president, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz apologizes in a new book for selling the NBA's Seattle...

McGregor, Nurmagomedov suspended, fined for UFC 229 post-fight brawl

January 30, 2019

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor each received suspensions and fines Tuesday for a brawl that...

Documentary explores The Beatles’ final performance and demise

January 30, 2019

On a blustery, bitterly cold day in London 50 years ago, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr clambered to the roof ...

Eric Trump calls on his father to declare national emergency if negotiations fail - Fox News

January 30, 2019

Eric Trump calls on his father to declare national emergency if negotiations fail Fox News In her shutdown battle with Trump and the GO...

Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense - CNN

January 30, 2019

Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense CNN Mueller team signals to Stone associate another indict...

FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation - NPR

January 30, 2019

FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation NPR Las Vegas shooting still a mystery as FBI closes investigation F...

As polar vortex tightens its grip on midwestern US - AccuWeather.com

January 30, 2019

As polar vortex tightens its grip on midwestern US AccuWeather.com Millions gearing up for polar vortex, as temperatures plunge to lows...

Polar Vortex Is Here Again. Yes, It’s Connected To Global Warming. - HuffPost

January 30, 2019

Polar Vortex Is Here Again. Yes, It’s Connected To Global Warming. HuffPost Don't believe any claims that this cold blast means glob...

Democrats' envy-driven war on wealth - Washington Examiner

January 30, 2019

Democrats' envy-driven war on wealth Washington Examiner Meadows to Ocasio-Cortez: Congress isn't 'just sitting around eati...

El Chapo’s drug tunnels, explained - Vox.com

January 30, 2019

El Chapo’s drug tunnels, explained Vox.com Only one witness testified in El Chapo's defense, and it wasn't the drug lord CNN...

UK parliament backs new Irish backstop talks but EU stands firm - Aljazeera.com

January 30, 2019

UK parliament backs new Irish backstop talks but EU stands firm Aljazeera.com Brexit highlights: parliament votes for amendment on repl...

Russia 'offered North Korea power plant in exchange for nuclear weapons' - The Telegraph

January 30, 2019

Russia 'offered North Korea power plant in exchange for nuclear weapons' The Telegraph Intel chief says North Korea will try to...

Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back - NPR

January 30, 2019

Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back NPR A major US policy change began with one ...

Brexit: How did my MP vote on the amendments? - BBC News

January 30, 2019

Brexit: How did my MP vote on the amendments? BBC News Find out how your MP voted on the latest Brexit proposals in the House of Commons...

Apple Stock Rises As Quarterly Sales, Earnings Edge Views - Investor's Business Daily

January 30, 2019

Apple Stock Rises As Quarterly Sales, Earnings Edge Views Investor's Business Daily The most important things we learned from Apple...

Elon Musk’s private jet appears to make frivolous flights, per Washington Post - Ars Technica

January 30, 2019

Elon Musk’s private jet appears to make frivolous flights, per Washington Post Ars Technica Watch Elon Musk's jet flights in 2018 ...

EBay to Pay Its First-Ever Dividend - The Wall Street Journal

January 30, 2019

EBay to Pay Its First-Ever Dividend The Wall Street Journal EBay said it would pay a 14-cent dividend in March, its first ever, as the c...

eBay beats in Q4 on sales of $2.9B and EPS of $0.71, but GMV of $24.6B is up only 1% - TechCrunch

January 30, 2019

eBay beats in Q4 on sales of $2.9B and EPS of $0.71, but GMV of $24.6B is up only 1% TechCrunch As eBay gets increasing pressure from ac...

Facebook Is Paying Teens to Install a 'Research' App That Lets It Monitor Their Phones - Gizmodo

January 30, 2019

Facebook Is Paying Teens to Install a 'Research' App That Lets It Monitor Their Phones Gizmodo Facebook pays teens to install V...

EA Relents, Promises To Remove Loot Boxes From 'FIFA 19' At Belgium's Request - Comicbook.com

January 30, 2019

EA Relents, Promises To Remove Loot Boxes From 'FIFA 19' At Belgium's Request Comicbook.com EA stops selling 'FIFA'...

Samsung unveils 1TB smartphone storage in 'industry first' - CNET

January 30, 2019

Samsung unveils 1TB smartphone storage in 'industry first' CNET Samsung Breaks Terabyte Threshold for Smartphone Storage with I...

Jussie Smollett Attack Leaves ‘Empire’ Set Seeking Answers & Time To Process - Deadline

January 30, 2019

Jussie Smollett Attack Leaves ‘Empire’ Set Seeking Answers & Time To Process Deadline 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacke...

Photos: Take a look at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival - KSL.com

January 30, 2019

Photos: Take a look at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival KSL.com Dwayne Johnson: ‘I’m Not Ruling Out’ a Presidential Run After 2020 In...

What You Should Know About the New Michael Jackson Documentary - Forbes

January 30, 2019

What You Should Know About the New Michael Jackson Documentary Forbes Watching 'Leaving Neverland' after a lifetime of loving M...

PositivelyLV Christina Aguilera Las Vegas residency announced KTNV Staff 6:10 AM, Jan 29, 2019 - KTNV Las Vegas

January 30, 2019

PositivelyLV Christina Aguilera Las Vegas residency announced KTNV Staff 6:10 AM, Jan 29, 2019 KTNV Las Vegas Christina Aguilera Reveal...

US Nobelist Craig Mello Knew About He Jiankui's Gene-Edited Babies - Newser

January 30, 2019

US Nobelist Craig Mello Knew About He Jiankui's Gene-Edited Babies Newser Nobel Prize Winner Reportedly Knew About Gene-Edited Babi...

'Shameful and Demonic': Hillsong NYC Pastor Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law

January 30, 2019

Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC has shared his feelings about the abortion law that was passed by the New York state legislature last week...

'God Told Me to Say Yes': How a Colorado Mom Found Out Her Adopted Son and Daughter Were Biological Siblings

January 30, 2019

A single mother believes in miracles after discovering she has adopted her son's baby sister. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BkjHMH

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