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Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners

Published On: February 12, 2020 11:28 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb 12: Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s presidential primary Tuesday night, edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight.

Iran remembers 1979 Islamic Revolution amid high US tension

Published On: February 11, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran, Feb 11:  Hundreds of thousands across Iran marked the anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Tuesday amid some of the highest tensions ever between Tehran and the U.S. in the past four decades.

Rohingya boat capsizes in Bay of Bengal; at least 16 dead

Published On: February 11, 2020 03:37 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DHAKA, BANGLADESH, Feb 11: An overcrowded boat carrying about 125 Rohingya refugees from Bangladeshi camps sank early Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal, leaving at least 16 dead, Bangladeshi officials said Tuesday.

Spain searches for 67 missing at sea, rescues 119 others

Published On: February 11, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MADRID, Feb 11: Spain on Tuesday resumed the search for 67 migrants missing from a boat trying to reach European shores a day after maritime authorities rescued 119 others from cold Mediterranean waters.

New virus has infected more than 43,000 people globally

Published On: February 11, 2020 01:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Feb 11: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 43,000 people globally.

Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact

Published On: February 11, 2020 12:36 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Feb 11: The Philippines on Tuesday notified the United States of its intent to terminate a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country in the most serious threat to the countries’ treaty alliance under President Rodrigo Duterte.

Suicide bombing near military academy in Kabul kills 6

Published On: February 11, 2020 12:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, Feb 11: A suicide bomber targeting a military academy in the Afghan capital on Tuesday killed at least six people, including two civilians and four military personnel, the Interior Ministry said.

Massive firework shot over Colorado breaks world record

Published On: February 11, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Associated Press

A massive firework launched over a Colorado ski resort town has set a record for the world’s largest aerial firework.

New virus has infected more than 40,600 people globally

Published On: February 10, 2020 02:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Feb 10: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 40,600 people globally.

Zellweger completes comeback with best-actress Oscar win

Published On: February 10, 2020 11:23 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Renee Zellweger completed a Hollywood comeback for the ages at the Oscars on Sunday night, winning as best actress for her role as Judy Garland in ‘Judy.’

Final list of Academy Award winners

Published On: February 10, 2020 11:16 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The winners at the 92nd Academy Awards, which were held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre:

‘Parasite’ takes best picture Oscar

Published On: February 10, 2020 10:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Subtitle this: 'Parasite' is the first non-English language film to win best picture in the 92-year history of the Academy Awards.

New virus has infected more than 37,500 people globally

Published On: February 9, 2020 02:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Feb 9: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 37,500 people globally.

Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey headline arena like rock stars

Published On: February 9, 2020 10:32 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey headlined Brooklyn’s Barclays Center like an A-list duo Saturday, getting a rock-star like applause from a feverish audience of fans on a stage typically reserved for pop, rap and basketball stars.

Tom Ford dazzles LA with fashion week show before Oscars

Published On: February 8, 2020 03:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Tom Ford brought fashion week to Hollywood on Friday night, with a runway show full of glamour and a front row jammed with A-listers, including Jennifer Lopez, Renée Zellweger, Miley Cyrus and Lil Nas X.

New virus has infected more than 34,800 people globally

Published On: February 8, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Feb 8: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 34,800 people globally.

‘Pitch Perfect’ star Ben Platt picking up honor at Harvard

Published On: February 8, 2020 11:13 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The award-winning actor and musician is being honored by Harvard University’s famed Hasty Pudding Theatricals as its 2020 Man of the Year.

Disney apologizes to school charged for showing ‘Lion King’

Published On: February 7, 2020 09:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The Walt Disney Co. has apologized to a California school that was charged a $250 licensing fee after showing the company’s 2019 remake of ‘The Lion King’ during a fundraiser.

India to continue rebel peace accord push in troubled areas

Published On: February 7, 2020 05:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press

GAUHATI, INDIA, Feb 7: India’s prime minister said on Friday that his government will continue its peace push in the insurgency-wracked northeastern region bordering China and Myanmar where accords with key rebel groups have led to the surrender of thousands of fighters in recent weeks.

New virus has infected more than 31,400 people globally

Published On: February 7, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Feb 7: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 31,400 people globally.