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Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

31 Jan 17:06 3 articles

Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.

31 Jan 17:06 Pulse Live 3606876835411452024.html
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday. "This country is headed towards the greatest cover-up since Watergate," Schumer said ahead of what could

31 Jan 16:56 Yahoo 7097669637967569629.html
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.

31 Jan 17:00 Digital Journal 4566489173148748599.html
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day

31 Jan 09:58 4 articles

Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day

Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.

31 Jan 09:58 Express & Star 7324224459006542145.html
Each will fight for their interests, says EC president on ’emotional’ Brexit day

Ursula von der Leyen described it as ‘a very emotional day’.

31 Jan 09:58 Shropshire Star 3480199991460364609.html
Brussels warns of tussle ahead as Britain prepares to leave the EU

As Brexiteers prepare to party, EU leaders say the relationship with the UK cannot be as close in future.

31 Jan 16:56 Express & Star 7324224459979795937.html
Brussels warns of tussle ahead as Britain prepares to leave the EU

As Brexiteers prepare to party, EU leaders say the relationship with the UK cannot be as close in future.

31 Jan 16:56 Shropshire Star 3480199992433618401.html
Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

31 Jan 11:56 3 articles

Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

This means the Senate likely will vote soon to acquit Trump.

31 Jan 11:56 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441037259901.html
Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds the Senate will vote imminently to acquit without new testimony.

31 Jan 11:56 ABC7 New York 7327811148677325949.html
Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen.

31 Jan 12:27 KitchenerToday.com 52741010059309975.html
10 things you need to know today: January 31, 2020

31 Jan 11:55 2 articles

10 things you need to know today: January 31, 2020

The Senate heads into a vote on impeachment witnesses, WHO declares China's coronavirus outbreak a global emergency, and more

31 Jan 11:55 The Week 149215355414805595.html
The daily business briefing: January 31, 2020

Brexit day arrives, Amazon shares surge, and more 

31 Jan 12:25 The Week 149215354384232065.html
Senate poised to acquit Trump

31 Jan 15:10 2 articles

Senate poised to acquit Trump

Republican advantage in Senate means a very likely acquittal for Trump.

31 Jan 15:10 Daily Nation 7421817124886681333.html
Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed

Democrats were particularly eager to hear from Bolton following reports that he claims in an upcoming book to have been personally told by Trump that military aid to Ukraine was tied to Kiev investigating his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

31 Jan 13:36 Saudi Gazette 6913978434324185576.html
Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday

31 Jan 09:30 2 articles

Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday

Senate nixes testimony from witnesses

31 Jan 09:30 HeraldNet 3867135408180731275.html
Senate rejects witnesses in Trump trial, all but ensuring his acquittal

The Democrats had wanted testimony from John Bolton.

31 Jan 17:33 TheJournal.ie 6446904417836788282.html
Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

31 Jan 17:56 2 articles

Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

31 Jan 17:56 Express & Star 7324224458893128895.html
Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

31 Jan 17:58 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773428532415.html
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31

31 Jan 09:15 2 articles

Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ja

31 Jan 09:15 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245175549446.html
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

31 Jan 09:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741009297609429.html
Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture

31 Jan 08:28 2 articles

Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture

A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lay dead on a sidewalk at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would ty

31 Jan 08:28 The Japan Times 6673764367272570144.html
Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero

A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.

31 Jan 12:46 Manila Bulletin News 7849457199548725240.html
Pompeo Insists There’s ‘No Condition’ For Zelensky To Visit WH But Won’t Say When He Can

31 Jan 15:15 2 articles

Pompeo Insists There’s ‘No Condition’ For Zelensky To Visit WH But Won’t Say When He Can

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied on Friday that there were any conditions for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet...

31 Jan 15:15 Talking Points Memo 4598529365778501963.html
In Kyiv, Pompeo emphasizes support for Ukraine

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday reaffirmed the U.S.'s support for Ukraine as the country's top diplomat visited Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,

31 Jan 12:34 TheHill 355432918430556791.html
Britain’s last day in the EU | Here is a chronology of Brexit

31 Jan 12:04 2 articles

Britain’s last day in the EU | Here is a chronology of Brexit

United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union at 2300 hours GMT on January 31, 2020.

31 Jan 12:04 The Hindu 6679535024523495532.html
UK set to say goodbye to EU: Chronology of Brexit divorce deal

On January 29, 2020, the European Parliament approved the Brexit divorce deal under which the UK will leave the EU on January 31.

31 Jan 16:18 India Today 4286117814365616719.html
Amazon’s latest milestone: 150 million Prime members

31 Jan 08:58 2 articles

Amazon’s latest milestone: 150 million Prime members

Amazon said part of the reason for the jump in Prime members is its promise to deliver more of its goods in one day instead of the two.

31 Jan 08:58 The Indian Express 2885715104958364363.html
Amazon's latest milestone: 150 million Prime members

Amazon had another prime holiday season.

31 Jan 09:10 Tech Xplore 4945708899039131575.html
US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64, Pentagon reveals

31 Jan 13:44 2 articles

US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64, Pentagon reveals

The number of U.S. troops injured by an Iranian missile strike in Iraq this month has risen to 64, according to new figures released by the...

31 Jan 13:44 DAILY SABAH 8383944808599702368.html
US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64: Pentagon

The number of US troops injured by an Iranian missile strike in Iraq this month has risen to 64, according to new figures released by the Pentagon. US President Donald Trump had initially said no

31 Jan 15:19 Deccan Herald 2027555796219528524.html
Drones are chasing Chinese people into their homes to stop coronavirus spreading

31 Jan 17:26 2 articles

Drones are chasing Chinese people into their homes to stop coronavirus spreading

'This is the drone speaking - you shouldn't walk about without wearing a mask.'

31 Jan 17:26 Metro 970161748497625761.html
Coronavirus arrives in UK as two people test positive for deadly disease

Two members of the same family have tested positive for the virus, the Chief Medical Officer for England has said.

31 Jan 09:30 Metro 970161748910925230.html
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

31 Jan 15:59 2 articles

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 15:59 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755892058201.html
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial

Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.

31 Jan 15:59 Business Insider 6060062399660816473.html
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre

31 Jan 12:06 6 articles

Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre

The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.

31 Jan 12:06 Shropshire Star 3480199991424033715.html
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre

The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.

31 Jan 12:26 Irishexaminer 8196011178303148171.html
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre

The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.

31 Jan 12:06 Express & Star 7324224458970211251.html
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England

The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.

31 Jan 09:42 Express & Star 7324224460350702262.html
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England

The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.

31 Jan 09:42 Shropshire Star 3480199992804524726.html
Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say

The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.

31 Jan 09:46 THE SCOTSMAN 4778851489778355360.html
Johnson hails 'new dawn' as Britain bids farewell to EU

31 Jan 13:29 4 articles

Johnson hails 'new dawn' as Britain bids farewell to EU

And while the exit terms have been agreed, it must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner.

31 Jan 13:29 Saudi Gazette 6913978435976888872.html
Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU

LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...

31 Jan 12:36 CNA 5644198862847032998.html
Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU after a long-drawn process

Official celebrations will be muted out of respect for half the population who wanted to stay in the EU.

31 Jan 11:26 DAWN.COM 4500271767331464220.html
Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start

Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc

31 Jan 11:45 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363404512574.html
Budget Session: President Kovind hails Citizenship Amendment Act, but remains silent on NRC

31 Jan 10:19 2 articles

Budget Session: President Kovind hails Citizenship Amendment Act, but remains silent on NRC

Some Opposition members shouted ‘shame shame’ and displayed banners as soon as the president made the remarks in Parliament.

31 Jan 10:19 Scroll.in 8669301693231278118.html
CAA 'historic', it has fulfilled Gandhi ji's wish: President Ram Nath Kovind

'The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi,' he said.

31 Jan 12:48 The New Indian Express 4718288654603886040.html
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

31 Jan 08:37 3 articles

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

KIEV, Ukraine: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was to meet with Ukraine’s leader on Friday on his first trip to the country that is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, was expected to highlight US support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia-backed

31 Jan 08:37 Arab News 8912634263366476063.html
Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

KIEV, Jan 31 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was to meet with Ukraine’s leader today on his first trip to the country that is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, was...

31 Jan 08:56 Malaymail 302165935486103162.html
Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Kiev on Friday on his first trip to Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's ...

31 Jan 12:21 CNA 5644198863966109741.html
Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

31 Jan 16:48 2 articles

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

Outgoing Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi resigned in December under pressure from protesters. Negotiations among divided political factions have come to a deadlock. President Barham Saleh has given parties until Saturday to name a candidate or would do so himself.

31 Jan 16:48 An-Nahar 2220466263605708828.html
In former Syria rebel stronghold of Maaret Al-Numan, nothing was spared

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s most powerful religious figure Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of force against anti-government protesters as the mass movement enters a critical juncture and political blocs tussle over naming a new premier. Meanwhile, influential and radical cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr called for his followers to return to the street,

31 Jan 14:42 Arab News 8912634264628740594.html
Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit

31 Jan 12:19 2 articles

Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit

Brexit: Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs in Britain see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level

31 Jan 12:19 Business Today 1145527431920174392.html
Brexit Day: Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead

Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level.

31 Jan 12:26 The New Indian Express 4718288653301136832.html
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

31 Jan 11:10 4 articles

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.

31 Jan 11:10 Yahoo 7097669638974957656.html
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

31 Jan 11:10 Business Insider Australia 5575934300793931265.html
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 11:10 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756449969665.html
Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

31 Jan 11:10 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883034400257.html
Leaders of 14 opposition parties wear black arm bands during president address to protest against CAA, NRC

31 Jan 11:50 2 articles

Leaders of 14 opposition parties wear black arm bands during president address to protest against CAA, NRC

The opposition leaders earlier also staged a protest outside Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex and raised slogans against the government while standing in solidarity with those protesting against the National Population Register (NPR), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

31 Jan 11:50 The Economic Times 7653256037662593983.html
Day 1 of Parliament’s Budget Session sees protests against CAA-NRC-NPR

President’s address to Parliament has become a platform to legitimise government’s blunders, says Congress’ Ahmed Patel

31 Jan 13:15 The Hindu 6679535024508795777.html
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

31 Jan 11:58 9 articles

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

31 Jan 11:58 The Guardian 7580308504637376178.html
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

31 Jan 09:29 The Jakarta Post 7678601102285065315.html
WHO declares global health emergency as coronavirus death toll climbs to 213

Many nations have already urged their citizens not to visit China, while some have banned entry for travellers from Wuhan

31 Jan 08:47 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363828014702.html
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization's declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.

31 Jan 09:59 Deccan Herald 2027555796647374495.html
WHO declares global virus emergency

The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.

31 Jan 10:50 Daily Nation 7421817124878837727.html
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213

"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.

31 Jan 09:15 DAWN.COM 4500271767214066045.html
US warns against China travel, as virus death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens to avoid China after the World Health Organization declared a global coronavirus emergency, as the Chinese death toll rose Friday to 213 and total infections surpassed the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.

31 Jan 11:06 Nehanda Radio 3802011524315708694.html
US warns citizens to avoid China amid WHO's global virus emergency

Tedros said travel and trade restrictions involving China were unnecessary, but authorities and businesses around the world were taking matters into their own hands.

31 Jan 13:17 Saudi Gazette 6913978435604761837.html
WHO Declares Global Virus Emergency, Countries Warn Against China Travel

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat pos

31 Jan 08:45 Asharq AL-awsat 7659932761693314.html
Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

31 Jan 11:10 3 articles

Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - President Donald Trump railed against the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats — which makes no mention of confiscating livestock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 11:10 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756730402405.html
Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal

President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.

31 Jan 11:10 Business Insider Australia 5575934301074364005.html
Trump claims Democrats ‘want to kill our cows, that means you’re next,’ in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal

President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.

31 Jan 11:10 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883314832997.html
John Bolton said Trump personally asked him to help pressure Ukraine to give in to his political demands

31 Jan 17:58 3 articles

John Bolton said Trump personally asked him to help pressure Ukraine to give in to his political demands

Former national security adviser John Bolton claims President Donald Trump personally asked him to ensure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would cater to his political demands, The New York Times reported, citing an unpublished manuscript of Bolton’s upcoming book.

31 Jan 17:58 Business Insider Australia 5575934300868914392.html
Bolton says Trump told him to set up Giuliani meeting in Ukraine: report

President Trump urged former national security adviser John Bolton last May to put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in contact with Rudy Giuliani, according to a

31 Jan 17:20 TheHill 355432918366706581.html
Bolton reportedly writes Trump asked him to help pressure Ukraine in May meeting with Cipollone

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has even more bombshells to offer in his upcoming book. Not long before President Trump's Senate impeachment trial was set to resume Friday, The New York Times reported that in Bolton's book, he alleges Trump in May 2019 directed him to help with a Ukraine pressure campaign. This would have been two months before Trump's infamous phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which he pushed for investigations into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son. Bolton reportedly writes that during an Oval Office meeting also attended by Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Trump told him "to call Volodymyr Zelensky, who had recently won election as president of Ukraine, to ensure Mr. Zelensky would meet with Mr. Giuliani, who was planning a trip to Ukraine to discuss the investigations that the president sought." Bolton writes he did not end up making the call. The…

31 Jan 17:55 The Week 149215355814809460.html
Defend CAA Aggressively, Minorities Are as much Ours as Other Citizens Are: PM Modi Tells NDA Leaders

31 Jan 15:44 2 articles

Defend CAA Aggressively, Minorities Are as much Ours as Other Citizens Are: PM Modi Tells NDA Leaders

The appeal was made at a meeting of the NDA leaders which was called to set strategies for the Budget session that began earlier in the day. 

31 Jan 15:44 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083434653027.html
Aggressively defend Citizenship Act in Parliament, Modi tells NDA leaders

The prime minister asked the leaders to be on the front foot over the matter and not be defensive about the amended law.

31 Jan 16:46 Scroll.in 8669301692319916183.html
For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

31 Jan 10:00 2 articles

For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078288267416468.html
For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078287872990670.html
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them

31 Jan 17:27 2 articles

Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them

Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...

31 Jan 17:27 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837181087137.html
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.

31 Jan 16:20 Star-Advertiser 3439335387969058433.html
John Delaney Bows Out of Democratic Race on Eve of Iowa Caucuses

31 Jan 13:34 4 articles

John Delaney Bows Out of Democratic Race on Eve of Iowa Caucuses

(Bloomberg) -- John Delaney, the first candidate to join the 2020 race, is ending his presidential campaign only days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.The former three-term Maryland congressman said he made the decision because he realized that he would not reach 15% in any precinct in Iowa

31 Jan 13:34 Yahoo 7097669638120901129.html
Delaney ends White House bid

Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney (D) dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary on Friday, just days before Monday's Iowa caucuses. 

31 Jan 13:07 TheHill 355432918778651116.html
Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the crowded race in order to make room for more moderate candidates.

31 Jan 13:57 Reuters 8334514180345776486.html
John Delaney ends presidential campaign

In a statement, the moderate former congressman warned about nominating progressives like Warren or Sanders.

31 Jan 14:29 euronews 7318238121557758155.html
Impeachment: Senate vote busts Democrats' push to call witnesses

31 Jan 13:54 2 articles

Impeachment: Senate vote busts Democrats' push to call witnesses

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Senate on Friday voted 51-49 against a motion to subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

31 Jan 13:54 UPI 8257973865455602800.html
Watch live: Senate to hold key vote on impeachment witnesses

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump could be acquitted Friday in his Senate impeachment trial, now that adding witnesses and new evidence to the proceeding appears unlikely.

31 Jan 13:54 UPI 8257973864075556585.html
Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests

31 Jan 15:50 2 articles

Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests

Pressure mounted on Iraq's political elite Friday to nominate a new premier, after a stern sermon from the country's top Shiite authority and a call for fresh protests by firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr.

31 Jan 15:50 The Guardian 7580308505553399117.html
Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests

BAGHDAD, Jan 31 — Pressure mounted on Iraq’s political elite today to nominate a new premier, after a stern sermon from the country’s top Shiah authority and a call for fresh protests by firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr. Iraq’s capital and mainly-Shiah south have been gripped by four months of...

31 Jan 15:46 Malaymail 302165935279647676.html
Trump to create White House czar to fight, prosecute human traffickers

31 Jan 15:43 3 articles

Trump to create White House czar to fight, prosecute human traffickers

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced an executive order Friday to create the office of a human trafficking czar, expanding the White House's domestic policy office to focus on ending what the administration has called "modern day slavery."

31 Jan 15:43 UPI 8257973865097653336.html
Trump to sign executive order combating human trafficking

President Trump will sign an executive order on Friday meant to combat human trafficking and online child exploitation, including by adding a new position at the White House to focus on the issue.

31 Jan 14:29 TheHill 355432919488250090.html
Trump to appoint White House official to take on human trafficking

President Trump will appoint a White House domestic policy adviser to focus exclusively on reducing human trafficking, according to a top administration official.

31 Jan 15:29 Washington Examiner 4625792332390708671.html
Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases

31 Jan 16:08 2 articles

Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases

The pair are currently being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

31 Jan 16:08 Shropshire Star 3480199991270023661.html
York hotel confirmed as location for UK's first coronavirus victims

The hunt is on for anyone who came into contact with the first two confirmed patients

31 Jan 16:50 Wales Online 7686550515588604445.html
'A really shameful episode in our history': Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump's impeachment, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

31 Jan 12:57 3 articles

'A really shameful episode in our history': Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump's impeachment, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Bernstein ripped on Senate Republicans for refusing to hear potentially damaging new evidence in Trump's impeachment trial.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 12:57 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756884212462.html
'A really shameful episode in our history': Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump's impeachment

Carl Bernstein, one of the two investigative reporters who exposed the 1970s Watergate scandal, has accused Senate Republicans of abetting a cover-up as the prospects of calling new witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continue to fade.

31 Jan 12:57 Business Insider Australia 5575934301228174062.html
‘A really shameful episode in our history’: Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump’s impeachment

Carl Bernstein, one of the two investigative reporters who exposed the 1970s Watergate scandal, has accused Senate Republicans of abetting a cover-up as the prospects of calling new witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continue to fade.

31 Jan 12:57 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883468643054.html
US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

31 Jan 17:47 3 articles

US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

BEIJING — The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.

31 Jan 17:47 KitchenerToday.com 52741008867182262.html
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry said it will send charter flights to bring home residents of Hubei from overseas.

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US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday

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Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

31 Jan 15:32 6 articles

Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.

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Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.

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Brexit Day: Britain officially departs from EU at 11 p.m. local time

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day will still be up for debate.

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Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

He is scheduled to deliver a televised address to the country an hour before departure, calling Brexit “not an end but a beginning.”

31 Jan 10:02 An-Nahar 2220466263337814337.html
Boris to Hail Brexit Day as 'Moment of Real National Renewal and Change'

LONDON (AP) - Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day -- as a proud nation that has reclaimed its sovereignty, or a diminished presence in Europe and the world -- will still be up for debate.

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British PM Boris Johnson hails UK's 'new beginning' as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day — as a proud nation that has reclaimed its sovereignty, or a diminished presence in Europe and the world — will still be up for debate.

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POWER RANKING: Here's who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

31 Jan 13:58 2 articles

POWER RANKING: Here's who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - We've combined Insider polling and results of Morning Consult's daily survey to create a weekly power ranking of the potential 2020 candidates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 13:58 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757267607307.html
POWER RANKING: Here’s who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee

With 11 major candidates in the race, the Democratic 2020 presidential field is set to be one of the largest, most competitive, and most unpredictable in modern history.

31 Jan 13:58 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883852037899.html
Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

31 Jan 16:49 3 articles

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Congress rejected the idea during the Trump administration's effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

31 Jan 16:49 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757564192978.html
Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

31 Jan 16:49 Business Insider Australia 5575934301908154578.html
Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he’s trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

31 Jan 16:49 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884148623570.html
Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

31 Jan 13:21 2 articles

Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his late entry into the race in November, the former New York …

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Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his entry into the race in late November, the former New York …

31 Jan 17:31 City NEWS 1130 5858657121081700257.html
Coronavirus: Countries evacuate citizens from China

31 Jan 11:19 3 articles

Coronavirus: Countries evacuate citizens from China

HONG KONG, Jan 31 — Thousands of foreigners were among millions of people confined in the central Chinese city of Wuhan when Beijing announced plans to stem the spread of a SARS-like virus that has now claimed 213 lives nationwide. Today, China’s National Health Commission said nearly 10,000...

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Coronavirus: countries evacuate citizens from China

These are the plans so far by foreign governments to evacuate their citizens from the epicentre of the outbreak

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Countries evacuate citizens from China

Foreign governments race to protect their citizens from deadly virus.

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