AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – President Donald Trump sought on Sunday to assure American farmers and ranchers hit by a protracted tariff war with China that a trade agreement he signed with Beijing will lead to major purchases of U.S. agricultural products. U.S. President Donald Trump puts his hand to his […]
Daily Archives: January 19, 2020
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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday it has approved synthetic feather shuttlecocks for its international tournaments from next year as it bids to cut down on waste. The governing body said it collaborated with Japanese sports equipment manufacturer Yonex to develop the synthetic version, which […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionAustralia storms: Huge hail causes chaos in two cities Storms have brought heavy rain to fire-hit regions of eastern Australia – but authorities warn the nation’s bushfire crisis is still “far from over”. More than 80 blazes were still burning across New […]
Price: (as of – Details) “Extraordinary.”―Stephen King “This book is not simply the great American novel; it’s the great novel of las Americas. It’s the great world novel! This is the international story of our times. Masterful.”―Sandra CisnerosTambién de este lado hay sueños. On this side, too, there are dreams. […]
China has reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital January 20, 2020, 4:32 AM 2 min read BEIJING — China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including […]
You can leave a message so the person who has your phone can reach you. Jason Cipriani/CNET It happens in the blink of an eye. You put your phone down on a counter at the cash register or feel a slight bump as you get off the subway, only to […]
The dust storm approaches Dubbo, a small town in eastern Australia, on Jan. 19. Andrew Hildebrandt/Twitter Australia’s unprecedented bushfire season has captured global attention, devastating entire country towns and putting the lives of millions of animals at risk. The extreme fires were, in part, driven by extended periods of drought […]
Rain disrupted Roger Federer’s start to the Australian Open as he was taken off the court midway through the opening set. The Swiss star was the third match on Rod Laver Arena in the day session. Federer got off to the perfect start as he broke at the first opportunity […]
The charges, claim Trump’s legal team, are a “dangerous attack” on democracy. The document released said the impeachment articles failed to allege any crime and were a “brazen” attempt to interfere with the 2020 presidential elections. The response came as the Democrats completed and filled their brief for the proceedings. […]
A gunman killed two police officers in Honolulu on Sunday as a fire that appeared to be deliberately set spread to homes near the upscale neighborhood of Diamond Head, authorities said. Hawaii Gov. David Ige said in a statement that the officers were killed in the line of duty. Let […]
New York (AFP) – US bank JPMorgan Chase on Sunday said it had purchased a new building in the heart of Paris capable of holding 450 people, the latest step in its plans to move out of London following Brexit. The newcomers will join the 260 employees already working in […]
Raheem Mostert rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns to make quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo mostly a spectator, Nick Bosa harassed Aaron Rodgers from the start and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 for the NFC championship on Sunday. The 49ers advanced to their first Super Bowl […]
Aniston then expressed her gratitude for the entire “freaking cast and the crew” of The Morning Show, telling us she’d forgotten to thank the “extraordinary Steve Carell, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, Bel Powley, Billy Crudup.” Between her big win and that little ‘ol reunion with Brad Pitt that just about broke the […]
Melania Trump: US First Lady fashion on inauguration day through the years (Image: Getty Images) Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States. During the traditional ceremony which took place on January 20, 2017 in front of the famous […]
Part of what’s interesting about virtual reality is its ability to put you in the kind of bizarre spaces M.C. Escher would look at and say, “That’s a bit much.” But it’s also cool to see ordinary places recreated with fidelity, especially when you can then walk through that space […]
Robert De Niro says he feels it is his responsibility to speak about politics after being honored at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer January 20, 2020, 4:05 AM 4 min read LOS ANGELES — Robert De Niro received the Screen Actors Guild […]
The terrifying video shows flames engulfing the Airbus A321 engine while on the runway at Tolmachevo airport in Novosibirsk, Russia. Concerned passengers said they heard the engine making a popping sound before igniting as the plane was at the start of the runway. The flight, which has been in service […]
KANGAROO VALLEY (Reuters) – Hard-hit businesses in Australia’s blaze-ravaged Kangaroo Valley are calling for tourists to return now that the wildfires are under control, and fear firms and jobs will be lost unless the all-clear message is heard. Hay and sweet potatoes are seen spread out on the ground for […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Firearms have been banned from the area around the Capitol building Thousands of people are expected to descend on the US city of Richmond, in Virginia, on Monday for a pro-gun rally that authorities fear could turn violent. State governor Ralph Northam declared a state […]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares neared a 20-month top on Monday as Wall Street extended its run of record peaks on solid U.S. economic data and lashes of liquidity from the Federal Reserve. Investors look at screens showing stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China January 16, 2020. […]