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Philippine volcano’s quakes, cracks send more people fleeing

Published On: January 16, 2020 03:51 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LEMERY, PHILIPPINES, Jan 16: A Philippine volcano that erupted last weekend belched smaller plumes of ash and shuddered continuously with earthquakes Thursday, prompting authorities to block access to nearby towns due to fears of a bigger eruption.

China, U.S. sign initial trade pact but doubts and tariffs linger

Published On: January 16, 2020 03:46 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Jan 16: China will boost purchases of U.S. goods and services by $200 billion (153.35 billion pounds) over two years in exchange for the rolling back of some tariffs under an initial trade deal signed by the world’s two largest economies, defusing an 18-month row that has hit global growth.

‘You called me a liar,’ Warren told Sanders post-Iowa debate

Published On: January 16, 2020 03:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan 16: Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense, post-debate exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand, according to audio released Wednesday by CNN.

South Korea should coordinate with U.S. to avoid 'misunderstandings' when engaging North: ambassador

Published On: January 16, 2020 02:32 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, Jan 16: To avoid any “misunderstandings” that could trigger sanctions, South Korea should run any plans to engage with North Korea through a joint working group established with the United States, the U.S. ambassador to South Korea said on Thursday.

German officials agree on plan to exit coal-fired power

Published On: January 16, 2020 02:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BERLIN, Jan 16: German officials have agreed on a plan to shut down the nation’s coal-fired power plants by the mid to late 2030s, the government said Thursday.

Putin shake-up could keep him in power past 2024 as cabinet steps aside

Published On: January 16, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOSCOW, Jan 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes on Wednesday that would give him scope to extend his grip on power after leaving the presidency, and picked a new prime minister after Dmitry Medvedev and his cabinet stepped down.

Australian tourism industry seeks urgent help as cost of bushfires grows

Published On: January 16, 2020 01:41 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 16: Australia’s peak tourism body estimated the country’s bushfire crisis has so far cost the industry almost A$1 billion ($690 million) and called for urgent help from the government to lure back visitors.

With pomp and circumstance, House Democrats deliver impeachment articles to the Senate

Published On: January 16, 2020 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Jan 16: After weeks of rhetorical fire and fury, a handful of U.S. House members walked quietly across a hushed Capitol on Wednesday to deliver articles of impeachment to the Senate, paving the way for the trial of President Donald Trump.

Concerns linger after U.S. and China sign initial trade deal

Published On: January 16, 2020 12:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Jan 16: China will boost purchases of U.S. goods and services by $200 billion over two years in exchange for the rolling back of some tariffs under an initial trade deal signed by the world’s two largest economies, defusing an 18-month row that has hit global growth.

Helmet trouble strikes 2nd all-female spacewalk

Published On: January 15, 2020 08:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Jan 15: Two NASA astronauts ventured out Wednesday on a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrades to the International Space Station’s power grid, but quickly ran into a helmet problem.