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China coronavirus death toll rises to 17

Chinese authorities have urged people in Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a virus that has killed at least 17 could spread.

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Possible Saudi link to Bezos hack: UN

UN experts have called for an investigation into information that suggests the Saudi crown prince was linked to Amazon chief Jeff Bezos’ phone being hacked.

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US court to begin case against Weinstein

The rape case against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is about to begin in New York City, with lawyers ready to make their opening statements.

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US court to begin case against Weinstein

The rape case against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is about to begin in New York City, with lawyers ready to make their opening statements.

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China coronavirus death toll rises to nine

A new flu-like coronavirus in China has killed nine people and 440 cases have been confirmed, Chinese health officials say.

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Inequality to the fore as Ardern returns

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to deliver a rev-up to her Labour caucus to begin the political year in New Zealand.

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Brazil charges ex-Vale CEO over dam spill

Brazilian prosecutors have charged the former CEO of mining giant Vale SA and 15 others with homicide for a dam disaster that killed more than 250 people.

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Trump trial: day one ends after 12 hours

After more than 12 hours of squabbling between Democrats and Republicans, the first day in the impeachment of US President Donald Trump came to a close.

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Putin continues shake-up of Russian govt

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced several key appointments, including a new first deputy prime minister, amid a sweeping government shake-up.

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Two demonstrators die in new Iraq clashes

Anti-government demonstrators have again taken to the streets in Iraq, with two protesters killed in clashes with security forces.

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US urges China to join in nuclear talks

China has been urged by Washington to join three-way nuclear arms talks alongside Russia and the United States.

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Sussexes threaten legal action over photos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a legal warning after photos of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan walking in Canada were published by newspapers.

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Dems blast Trump impeachment trial rules

The proposed rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial have outraged Democrats before the hearing even begun in Washington DC.

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22 Jan 2020

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William eyes end to illegal wildlife trade

Prince William has hosted a wildlife taskforce meeting in London while his brother Prince Harry flew off to Canada to be with wife Meghan.

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22 Jan 2020

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N Korea’s ‘new path’ as US misses deadline

A defiant North Korea says it no longer feels obliged to be unilaterally bound to halt nuclear testing after the US ignored its year-end deadline for talks.

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22 Jan 2020

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Thunberg blasts leaders’ climate inaction

The world still has not got the message on how urgently climate change must be fought, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has said at the World Economic Forum.

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22 Jan 2020

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Trump hails US success at Economic Forum

Donald Trump has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and says trade deals with China and Mexico represent a model for the 21st Century.

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21 Jan 2020

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Russian-made missiles targeted Ukraine jet

Iran says its armed forces fired two Russian anti-aircraft missiles at a Ukrainian jetliner, but has stopped short of blaming the missile system itself.

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21 Jan 2020