January 2020
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A new Cabinet has been announced in crisis-hit Lebanon, breaking a months-long impasse amid ongoing mass protests against the country’s ruling elite, ITV reports. University professor Hassan Diab has been chosen to head a Cabinet of 20 members, three months after former prime minister Saad Hariri resigned The country is buckling under a crippling economic and financial crisis…
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The historic impeachment trial against US president Donald Trump has begun with arguments already erupting over how to proceed as Democrats accused Republicans of trying to rig the process. Mr Trump’s legacy – and the judgment of both parties in Congress – are on the line in this high stakes showdown in the Republican-controlled Senate – a…
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A painting by British artist LS Lowry that had disappeared from public view for 70 years has been sold for more than £2.6 million. “The Mill, Pendlebury” had been in the possession of one of the pioneers of DNA research, Dr Leonard D Hamilton. The Manchester-born scientist had taken the painting with him to the US when…
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Ozzy Osbourne, the former lead singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has revealed his many struggles with Parkinson’s disease. The reality TV star announced this on talk show Good Morning America, explaining his condition was discovered after surgery on his neck. The 71-year-old said: “I did my last show New Year’s Eve at The…
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The Queen’s grandson has appeared in an advert promoting milk from a major dairy company in China. The advert, for Guangming Dairy, shows Peter Phillips, the eldest son of Anne, Princess Royal, being served a glass of milk in a palace. After showing Mr Phillips starting to gulp down the glass of milk, the advert cuts to…
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Alvona Loh Zi Hui, a junior doctor at a Chinese hospital, wrote this true life story to inspire other young women hoping to find love against the odds. Her letter reads: On my 26th birthday this year, my family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances were all very concerned about my relationship status. “Huh, you are still…
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Panellists at an academic conference told young Singaporeans to stay angry all the time. ‘Continue to keep your youthful idealism and keep “being angry productively” while facing social causes you have passion for,’ the influencers said. At the Singapore Perspectives 2020: Politics conference organised by the Institute of Policy Studies on Monday (Jan 20), a…
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After losing a court case with his ex-wife, an American man has asked a judge for permission to have a sword fight with the woman and her attorney. David Ostrom, from Kansas, claims his former flame Bridgette and her lawyer Matthew Hudson had “destroyed him legally”, and he insisted the judge has the power to…
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It’s been another amazing year at the movies. Packed with the usual onslaught of sequels, prequels, reboots, and remakes, 2019 recorded an impressive list of original streaming gems. For every blockbuster raking in mountains of cash, there are several Netflix or Amazon films also worth seeing. These are the most likely awards contenders available to…
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An independent commission established by Myanmar’s government has concluded there are reasons to believe that security forces committed war crimes in counterinsurgency operations that led more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to neighboring Bangladesh. However, the commission, headed by a Philippine diplomat, said in a report given Monday to President Win Myint that there…
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From the first time Meredith Grey wielded a scalpel to the moment she won the coveted Harper Avery award, we were with her. As a longtime Grey’s Anatomy fan, We’ve seen doctors come and go, and relationships flourish and die. Now, that Justin Chambers (a.k.a Alex Karev) is leaving the series after Season 16, things…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to form has coincided with Juventus taking a firm grip on Serie A. Ronaldo did not score at all in November, but he scored twice as Juventus beat Parma 2-1 on Sunday to take his tally to 11 in his last seven league matches. The win also put Juventus on course for…
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Mario Balotelli’s match lasted only seven minutes on Sunday and he could now find himself with even less playing time in the coming weeks. Balotelli came on as a substitute in the 74th minute of Brescia’s 2-2 draw against Cagliari but shortly afterward was shown a yellow card for a high tackle and then immediately…
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The 2020 Oscar nominations have arrived. The Academy Awards will be held on February 9 and the following nominees will compete. Best Picture Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Parasite The Irishman Jojo Rabbit 1917 Joker Marriage Story Little Women Ford v Ferrari Best Director Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) Martin Scorsese…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently wants to be a president for life. Media reports confirm that Putin has submitted to Parliament a package of constitutional amendments widely seen as an attempt to secure his grip on power well after his current term ends in 2024. Putin first presented the proposed changes in his state-of-the-nation address…
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The United Kingdom sees numerous opportunities in Africa and considers the continent an economic lifeline in post-Brexit era. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Harry touted the U.K. as an ideal business partner for Africa on Monday as their country prepares for post-Brexit dealings with the world. But Britain faces tough challenges as it…
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