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World News Hits on Sunday


Sun 26 Jan 2020 | 10:21 AM
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SEE presents the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The following are the most popular news on Sunday.

Coronavirus Deaths Hit 56; China Bans Wildlife Trade

More than 2,000 people have been infected with a new coronavirus, the vast majority in China where 56 people have died from it, and the United States said it will evacuate some of its citizens from the city at the center of the outbreak. (Reuters)

Des Moines Register Endorses Elizabeth Warren

The Des Moines Register, Iowa's largest newspaper, endorsed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren as their pick in the Democratic caucuses Saturday night, calling her the candidate who "will push an unequal America in the right direction." (CNN)

India Marks Republic Day with Grand Show Of Military Might & Cultural Diversity

India celebrated its 71st Republic Day with a grand parade, showcasing the nation's military might, history and cultural persity, with visiting Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as the guest of honor. (Russia Today)

Zarif Slams Trump, Says he Should Base Foreign Policy on Facts, Not Fox News or ‘Farsi Translators’

On 24 January, Washington introduced fresh sanctions against Tehran targeting petrochemical and oil companies, as well as several inpiduals. The measures came after Iranian airstrikes on American military facilities in Iraq that were a response to the earlier killing of Iran’s top military commander Qasem Soleimani by a US drone strike. (Sputnik)

Family of Five And Their Dog Found Dead in Nc Home

A family of five and their dog have been found dead in their North Carolina home. (USA Today)

Trump’s Lawyers Begin Their Defense in Impeachment Trial As Republicans Rally Around The President

Lawyers for President Trump argued Saturday that he had valid reasons for withholding military aid from Ukraine and that House prosecutors overlooked facts that are more favorable to his case, giving a short preview of the aggressive defense they are expected to mount this coming week in the Senate impeachment trial. (The Washington Post)

Tape Made Public of Trump Discussing Ambassador’s Firing With Donors

“Get rid of her.” Cellphone video captured the president ordering the ambassador’s ouster while dining with two key players in the Ukraine affair. (The New York Times)