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Microplastics found in every marine mammal surveyed in UK study. The research on 50 stranded creatures, including porpoises, dolphins, grey seals and a pygmy sperm whale, found an average of 5.5 particles in their guts, the most comprehensive analysis of microplastics in wild cetaceans and seals.

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Meat from endangered sharks is finding its way on to the British menu, according to a study. DNA tests show that shark products destined for restaurants include two species vulnerable to extinction.

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Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare

Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SfZ11L via IFTTT
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Labour complaint against Amazon Canada alleges workers who tried to unionize were fired - Union says the e-commerce giant violated Employee Standards Act

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New Zealand brings first 'fake mānuka honey' prosecution - Company is accused of adding synthetic chemicals, including one used in tanning lotion, to honey

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Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest

After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D0jVbQ via IFTTT
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Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RsdKSK via IFTTT
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The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown

Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ToJ5HM via IFTTT
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Elephant seals took over a beach during the shutdown. They're in no rush to leave

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While the rest of the country was busy worrying about the government shutdown, a colony of elephant seals waddled onto a Northern California beach and snuggled on the sand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2DMeTRJ via IFTTT
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Your Thursday Briefing

Weather, Facebook, Venezuela: Here’s what you need to know. from World https://nyti.ms/2RoEB2h via IFTTT
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Saudis Executed Maid From Philippines Despite Protests, Officials Say

The Philippine government said the woman had been convicted of murder, but details of her case were not made public. from World https://nyti.ms/2TpCs87 via IFTTT
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Can Big Global Sports Come Around to Human Rights Advocacy?

The fate of a Bahraini soccer player detained in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players. from World https://nyti.ms/2MGqN2k via IFTTT
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New Zealand Vowed 100,000 New Homes to Ease Crunch. So Far It Has Built 47.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government said it would scrap its initial target of 1,000 homes by July, while a study showed that housing had grown more unaffordable. from World https://nyti.ms/2BcDe18 via IFTTT
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How Iran’s Greatest Director Makes Art of Moral Ambiguity

Asghar Farhadi’s films fill theaters in a country where taking sides can be dangerous. They’ve also captivated Hollywood. from World https://nyti.ms/2Wtdkzo via IFTTT
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The Secret History of a Vietnam War Airstrike Gone Terribly Wrong

An 1968 investigative report obtained by The Times offers new details into one of the Vietnam War’s worst friendly-fire incidents. from World https://nyti.ms/2CR4hz6 via IFTTT
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Afghan Government Control Over Country Falters, U.S. Report Says

The Afghan government’s control of its country declined last year, in terms of both territory and population, according to a United States government report. from World https://nyti.ms/2SlILwa via IFTTT
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Could You Last 11 Days Without the Internet? Tonga Finds Out the Hard Way

Since a fiber-optic cable was severed on Jan. 20, contact with the outside world has been difficult for residents of the remote island nation. from World https://nyti.ms/2sXCKaL via IFTTT
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Italy in recession amid sluggish eurozone

Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FZpR8T via IFTTT
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At least 10 dead as millions grapple with frigid cold

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The winter weather isn't done with Chicago; now there is talk of frost quakes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2RqGITa via IFTTT
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Nearly half of US adults have cardiovascular disease, study says

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Nearly half of all adults in the United States have some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association, defining the condition as coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke or high blood pressure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2UsYhnt via IFTTT
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Guaido says he met secretly with members of Venezuela's armed forces

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Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has claimed to have secretly met with members of the country's armed forces, as the political crisis surrounding his challenge of incumbent Nicolas Maduro intensifies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2Sf4upL via IFTTT
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Filipina domestic worker executed in Saudi Arabia, authorities say

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A Filipina domestic worker has been executed in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2UtMA00 via IFTTT
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Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?

A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B7rGw7 via IFTTT
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Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests

Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HE7ack via IFTTT
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Huge Cavity in Antarctic Glacier Signals Rapid Decay

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Brussels orders Britain to pay £39bn Brexit bill even if there is no deal

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Watch top intel chiefs contradict Trump on ISIS, Russia

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CNN's Kate Bolduan looks at the divide between President Trump and leaders in the US intelligence community when it comes to ISIS, Russia and North Korea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2HHwJJz via IFTTT
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Japan will try to hack its citizens’ routers and webcams in the name of cybersecurity

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Sri Lanka halts imports of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder pending asbestos tests

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Leave national security assessments to the experts, two senators say after the President's Twitter barrage against US spy chiefs

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Even after two years, President Donald Trump's assaults on US spy chiefs are shocking coming from a commander in chief. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2SmJ0HG via IFTTT
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Mueller says Russians are using his discovery materials in disinformation effort

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U.S. Far Right Figures Flew to Russia to Party with Oligarchs and Fascists

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Russian lawmaker arrested on the Senate floor for ordering at least two contract killings

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'They're selling unicorns:' Israel cancer cure claim debunked by experts

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Days after Trump announced he’d run for president, a little-known consulting firm with links to Israeli intelligence started gaming out how a foreign government could meddle in the U.S. political process.

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With sanctions lifted, Trump transition member gets board position on Russian oligarch's company: Oleg Deripaska's company hires former Trump transition official as soon as Treasury sanctions are lifted

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A wide-ranging ban on microplastics covering about 90% of pollutants has been proposed by the EU in an attempt to cut 400,000 tonnes of plastic pollution in 20 years.

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Russia claims no knowledge of plane sent to Venezuela 'to extract 20 tonnes of gold' from national bank

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Pakistan set to raise minimum marriageable age to 18 after govt says it has no objections

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Venezuelans hold mass walkout against Maduro -- President clings to power as Canada, U.S. and others back opposition leader Juan Guaido

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Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming | Since 2013, sea star wasting disease has killed so many starfish along the Pacific Coast that scientists say it's the largest disease epidemic ever observed in wild marine animals

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EU moves to ban microplastics in most products

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Huge Cavity in Antarctic Glacier Signals Rapid Decay

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U.N. judge quits, claims the Trump administration made threats over U.S. war crimes case

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NRA Heavyweight Wanted Access to Putin: Leaked Email

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Thousands of British Jews apply for German nationality as Brexit looms

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Monarch butterfly population wintering in Mexico increases 144%

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European Union president tells UK that Brexit agreement is not open to renegotiation

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Tens of thousands protest in France, Belgium over climate crisis | Organisers said more than 80,000 people demonstrated in French towns and cities, while police in Brussels said 70,000 turned out in the Belgian capital

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Israel threatens retaliatory measures if Ireland passes Bill to boycott Israeli goods

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Suspensions begin for missing immunization records in Ottawa-area schools

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Stinking rich? Rare durian fruit go on sale for $1,000 each

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China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing

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Parliament Becomes Britain’s New Brexit Casualty

Votes in Parliament have put Britain on a collision course with the European Union over Brexit. Critics say lawmakers failed to take control. from World https://nyti.ms/2G0gQMu via IFTTT
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Polar Vortex, Federal Reserve, Facebook: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

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Overlooked No More: Forough Farrokhzad, Iranian Poet Who Broke Barriers of Sex and Society

An author unafraid to defy midcentury attitudes about her gender. “What is important is humanity,” she wrote, “not being a man or a woman.” from World https://nyti.ms/2MHkyvb via IFTTT
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Venezuela, Alibaba, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing

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Scientists Single Out a Suspect in Starfish Carnage: Warming Oceans

A new study sheds light on a huge die-off of starfish along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska. from World https://nyti.ms/2FZRoqt via IFTTT
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Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to Terrorists

Hamza Ulucay, a Turkish translator who had been held for almost two years, was convicted of aiding an armed group, but was released. from World https://nyti.ms/2MFlqAo via IFTTT
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At Least 52 Dead After Boats Capsize Off Djibouti, U.N. Migration Agency Says

Witnesses said large waves caused two overloaded vessels to tip over about a half-hour after departing. from World https://nyti.ms/2RreW8X via IFTTT
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Right-Wing Nationalism Threatens Democratic Norms, Human Rights & Press Freedom

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UNITED NATIONS, Jan 30 (IPS) - The steady decline in multilateralism—accompanied by a rise in unilateralism-- is beginning to threaten democratic norms, including press freedom, global governance, civic participation and human rights across Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East. Read the full story, “Right-Wing Nationalism Threatens Democratic Norms, Human Rights & Press Freedom”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines http://bit.ly/2FZB9ts
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Billions of Dollars Available for Reducing and Reversing Land Degradation

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GEORGETOWN, Jan 30 (IPS) - The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has debunked the notion that there is no funding available for countries to prevent, reduce or reverse land degradation. Read the full story, “Billions of Dollars Available for Reducing and Reversing Land Degradation”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines http://bit.ly/2G9lE1E
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Youth Bridge the Gap Between Climate Change and Climate Awareness in Guyana

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GEORGETOWN, Jan 30 (IPS) - A group of youngsters in the Caribbean who promote environmental protection in the region is on a drive to empower other youth to address some of the big issues facing their generation. Read the full story, “Youth Bridge the Gap Between Climate Change and Climate Awareness in Guyana”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines http://bit.ly/2FZB5Ke
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Ex-CIA chief: Trump should bear weight of rejected intel

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Former CIA Director Leon Panetta reacts after President Donald Trump attacked top intelligence officials on Twitter following being contradicted on his claims of foreign policy success. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://cnn.it/2Ba8yxS via IFTTT
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