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World Events January 27, 2016

Children urge Australia to free them from Nauru island ‘prison’

At just 10 years old, Mizba Ahmed and her family fled persecution in Myanmar. Boarding a smuggler’s boat bound for Australia, she never imagined that…

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Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

A New York appeals court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, ordering a new trial in stunning landmark #MeToo case. [...]

GOP state lawmakers appeal to SCOTUS to challenge Biden's 'usurpations' of their power to run elections

Twenty-seven Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers have appealed to the Supreme Court to let them sue the President Biden over his executive order on elections. [...]

Burkina Faso's military massacred more than 200 civilians, Human Rights Watch says

More than 2 million civilians, mostly children, have been displaced in the conflict between jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and Burkina Faso's military. [...]

German parliament votes to establish annual 'veterans' day' to recognize military service

The German parliament has approved the establishment of an annual national "veterans' day" to honor those who have served in the military, officials say. [...]

Michael Cohen announces he won't speak about Trump on social media or on his podcast until after he testifies

Michael Cohen, President Trump's onetime lawyer, announced that he will not post anything about his former employer on social media until after his testimony. [...]

Celine Dion recalls wedding day injury that sent her to the hospital

Celine Dion revealed the intricate tiara she wore on her wedding day to Rene Angélil landed her in the hospital, after the massive weight of it cause a bump to grow on her forehead. [...]

Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands

Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister. [...]

Middle East Crisis: U.N. Official Presses for Urgent Action on Gaza Aid

Sigrid Kaag, the U.N. aid coordinator for Gaza, said Israel had taken steps to improve relief deliveries but called for further measures. [...]

Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield

Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military, could be arriving on the battlefield within days. [...]

Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines

The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded. [...]

Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip

Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility. [...]

Mining Giant BHP Makes $39 Billion Bid for Rival Anglo American

The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used in many green technologies. [...]

Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

Prop guns spark debate after cinematographer's death on set

White House signals Biden may address filibuster reform soon

Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. 'alarmed'

Ex-Giuliani associate Parnas found guilty of violating U.S. campaign finance law