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February 9, 2019 8:51 AM

Brazil: Fire kills 10 in Rio de Janeiro.

In Brazil, 10 people were killed when a fire ripped through the training ground of Flamengo football club, in Rio de Janeiro. Three people were also injured in the fire.<br />''<br />''Rio's Deputy Governor, Claudio Castro said, preliminary inform...

February 9, 2019 6:58 AM

Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney dies at 82

Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney has died aged 82. <br />''<br />''Finney's family today said that he passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side. He was a five-time Oscar nominee who ...

February 8, 2019 7:56 PM

Red Cross calls for total ban on nuclear weapons

The Red Cross today called for a total ban on nuclear weapons, warning of the growing risk that such arms could again be used with devastating effect. The International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a global campaign to r...

February 8, 2019 11:23 AM

Death toll from dam collapse in Brazil rises to 157

<span style="color: #222222;">In Brazil, the death toll from a dam collapse at a mine in Minas Gerais state has risen to 157, after nearly two weeks of searches.  </span><br />'' <br />'' &...

February 8, 2019 9:12 AM

US urges Nigeria to hold election free of 'intimidation'

<span style="color: #222222;">The United States has called on all sides in Nigeria including the military to ensure that next week's election is "free from outside pressure and intimidation."  <br />'&apos...

February 8, 2019 8:42 AM

France recalls Italy envoy amid war of words over yellow vests

<span style="color: #222222;">France recalled its ambassador to Rome yesterday in a move unprecedented since World War II saying it was fed up with "repeated, baseless" attacks by Italian political leaders on the country. </span&gt...

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