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Russia to boost Venezuela ties amid US pressure

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 0:31
related countries: Venezuela Venezuela, Russia Russia, United States United States

Russia's foreign minister also condemns US sanctions targeting the Venezuelan government.
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Chukwuemeka Ike: The Nigerian king who served Toads for Supper

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 1:11
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria

Fans of Chukwuemeka Ike, who died last month, say that he should be more widely acclaimed.
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How a beer can helped reunite a woman with her dog after three years

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 1:22
related countries: United States United States

A US woman found her dog across the country after being separated for years thanks to a beer can.
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Brazil's Amazon: Deforestation high in January despite rainy season

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 11:21
related countries: Brazil Brazil

Deforestation in Brazil hits a record high in January when rains tend to slow down the destruction.
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Thai soldier kills 'many' in shooting rampage

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 12:26
related countries: Thailand Thailand
related places: Bangkok

The gunman, who is still at large, reportedly shot people around Korat, north-east of Bangkok.
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Irish election: first-ever Saturday general election vote

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 13:20
related countries: Ireland Ireland

A total of 160 representatives will be returned to the 33rd Dáil, which will sit on 20 February.
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Sarah Abitbol: French ice skating boss quits amid sex abuse scandal

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 13:24
related countries: France France

Several former skating champions have accused three trainers of sexually abusing them as teenagers.
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Four rare mountain gorillas 'die in Uganda lightning strike'

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 14:24
related countries: Uganda Uganda

The four killed by suspected electrocution include a pregnant female, a conservation group says.
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong imposes quarantine rules on mainland Chinese

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 14:36
related countries: China China

Travellers from mainland China will be isolated for 14 days in new efforts to stem the coronavirus.
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Trump defends firing impeachment witness Alexander Vindman

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 16:01
related countries: United States United States
related places: White House

Two witnesses - security official Alexander Vindman and ambassador Gordon Sondland - were fired.
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US and Afghan troops fired on in Nangarhar province

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 22:38
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, United States United States

It is unclear whether militants attacked US and Afghan troops, or whether allies fired on each other.
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Irish general election: Exit poll predicts 'tie' between three main parties

Saturday 8th of February 2020, 23:37
related countries: Ireland Ireland

Exit poll suggests little difference between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.
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