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Prosecutors Say Weinstein a 'Seasoned' Predator in Opening Arguments of Trial
The trial, expected to run until March 6, will also hear evidence from "The Sopranos" actress Annabella Sciorra and three other accusers who were named for the first time in court Wednesday.
Why Trump's Reelection Bid May Face Set Back Due to Global Grounding of Boeing 737 Max Plane
Boeing on Tuesday officially pushed back the time frame for the 737 MAX to return to the skies, until mid-2020, and Trump lamented that Boeing's woes have "had a tremendous impact" on the economy.
Who Beats Trump? Biden, Sanders Trade Fire as US Democratic Primary Race for President Tightens
A new CNN/SSRS poll puts Bernie Sanders in first place with 27 percent, within the margin of error but slipping ahead of Biden, who came in at 24 percent.
UN Experts Demand Probe into Alleged Hacking of Jeff Bezos's Phone by Saudi Crown Prince's Account
The experts said any investigation into the alleged incident in May 2018 should also look at the "continuous, multi-year, direct and personal involvement of the Crown Prince in efforts to target perceived opponents".
China Issues Travel Advisory After Coronavirus Kills 9, Infects 291 in Wuhan
Over 500 Indian students study in Wuhan city's medical colleges. However, Indian officials said most of them had left for home for the Chinese New Year holidays.
Arizona Woman Smothers Her Three Children to Death, Props Their Bodies on Sofa; Arrested
Rachel Henry, 22, was booked into the Maricopa County jail on three counts of first-degree murder after admitting she had harmed the children, Phoenix Police Sergeant Mercedes Fortune said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau Denies Talking 'Directly' to Queen About Prince Harry, Meghan's Security
The British press has reported that Trudeau promised the queen that Canada would assume the costs of protecting the Sussexes, who are currently residing near the city of Vancouver.
US Calls for Immediate Resumption of Libya's Blocked Oil Operations
Haftar's forces, at war with fighters loyal to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord, blocked oil exports from Libya's main ports on Saturday, a day before an international peace conference.
Asia Ramps Up Defence Against Coronavirus as Outbreak Triggers Health Scare
Cases have been detected in Thailand, Japan and South Korea as the World Health Organization said it would meet to discuss declaring a global public health emergency over the outbreak.
Prince Harry Leaves UK to Rejoin Wife Meghan and Son Archie in Canada: Reports
Harry boarded a 5.30 pm flight to Vancouver from London's Heathrow airport, and is expected to be reunited with his wife and son in Canada — where the couple are expected to make their home — on Tuesday.
More Than 70 Years after His Execution for Supporting North Korea, South Korean Court Acquits Man
Historical issues often remain contentious in South Korea, which emerged from the turmoil of the Korean War and where politics are deeply divided between left and right.
Dust Storms and Giant Hail Batter Bushfire-Weary Australia
Swathes of Australia have burned, hundreds of millions of animals have died, more than 2,000 homes have been destroyed and at least 29 lives have been lost.
Experts Warn over Scale of Mysterious China SARA-like Virus as US Airports Start Screening Passengers
Fears that the virus will spread are growing ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, when hundreds of millions of Chinese move around the country and many others host or visit extended family members living overseas.
Iran Backtracks on Plan to Send Flight Recorders of Downed Flight to Ukraine
Hassan Rezaeifar was quoted by the state-run IRNA news agency as saying the flight recorders from the Ukrainian Boeing are in Iranian hands and we have no plans to send them out.
Facebook Translates Xi Jinping’s Name to ‘Mr S***hole’ in Posts, Blames Technical Error for Vulgar Gaffe
The error came to light on the second day of a visit by the Chinese president to the Southeast Asian country, where Xi and state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi signed dozens of agreements.
Jeffrey Epstein's Estate Sued by US Virgin Islands over Alleged Widespread Sex Abuse
The complaint filed by Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George significantly broadens the scope of the financier's alleged misconduct, saying it spanned from 2001 to 2018 and targeted girls who appeared to be as young as 11 or 12.