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WORLD NEWS______________(Europe News Below)

• Japan's PM nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize on U.S. request: Asahi 18/02/2019
  Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize last autumn after receiving a request from the U.S. government to do so, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday.
• U.S. Senator Rubio warns Venezuela's Maduro not to act against opposition 18/02/2019
  U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, visiting the Colombia-Venezuela border on Sunday, warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of severe consequences if he takes action against the country's opposition leader and self-declared president or U.S. citizens.
• Indonesian presidential hopefuls vow energy self-sufficiency through palm 18/02/2019
  Indonesia's two presidential candidates pledged on Sunday to achieve energy self-sufficiency by boosting the use of bioenergy, particularly fueled by palm oil, to cut costly oil imports by Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
• Gunbattle with militants kills four Indian soldiers, civilian in Kashmir: police 18/02/2019
  Four Indian soldiers and a civilian were killed in a gunbattle in disputed Kashmir on Monday, a police official said, as India launched a hunt for suspected members of an Islamist militant group that killed 44 Indian paramilitary police last week.
• Australia accuses foreign government of cyber attack on lawmakers 18/02/2019
  A cyber attack on Australian lawmakers that breached the networks of major political parties was probably carried out by a foreign government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, but did not name any suspects.
• Venezuela denies EU lawmakers entry given 'conspiratorial motives' 18/02/2019
  Venezuela denied a group of European Parliament deputies entry into the country on Sunday, arguing they had "conspiratorial motives" for flying to Caracas in the throes of a political crisis.
• Facebook needs independent ethical oversight: UK lawmakers 18/02/2019
  Facebook and other big tech companies should be subject to a compulsory code of ethics to tackle the spread of fake news, the abuse of users' data and the bullying of smaller firms, British lawmakers said on Monday.
• Exclusive: U.S. blocks North Korean air traffic revival ahead of Trump-Kim summit - sources 18/02/2019
  The United States has blocked efforts by a U.N. agency to improve civil aviation in North Korea at a time when Pyongyang is trying to reopen part of its airspace to foreign flights, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
• Yemen's warring parties agree on initial redeployment: U.N 17/02/2019
  Yemeni government and Houthi representatives have reached an agreement on the first phase of their redeployment of forces under a U.N.-sponsored deal for the warring armies to leave the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, the United Nations said on Sunday.
• Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with $20 billion Pakistan investment pledge 17/02/2019
  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday said Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth $20 billion during his high-profile visit to Pakistan, where tensions were flaring up with nuclear-armed rival India.

EUROPE NEWS________(Canada&US News Below)

• Greeks squeezed by foreign investors in Athens property boom 18/02/2019
  Greeks say they are being priced out of their homes by rich foreign investors and Airbnb rentals.
• Brexit: Will Brits living in the EU still get healthcare? 18/02/2019
  A reader asks about state healthcare for UK nationals in EU countries.
• How sending handwritten letters created a $1bn firm 18/02/2019
  Technology company Celonis got its first business customers by writing them letters by hand to stand out from the crowd.
• Struggling Italian football team loses 20-0 17/02/2019
  If you think your team was on the receiving end of a poor result this weekend, then spare a thought for Italian minnows Pro Piacenza.
• UK PM urges Tory MPs to unite on Brexit 17/02/2019
  Theresa May writes to Tory MPs, as minister suggests their fears could be addressed without reopening deal.
• Poland PM cancels Israel trip after Netanyahu's Holocaust comment 17/02/2019
  Mateusz Morawiecki will not now visit Israel, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu said "Poles co-operated".
• Russian flag flown on Salisbury Cathedral 'disrespectful' 17/02/2019
  The stunt has been called "disrespectful" and "stupid" in light of last year's Novichok poisoning.
• Yellow-vest protests: Macron condemns anti-Semitic abuse 17/02/2019
  A group of protesters in Paris directed insults and anti-Jewish taunts at a prominent philosopher.
• UK regional airline Flybmi ceases operations 16/02/2019
  The carrier has gone into administration, blaming fuel price rises and uncertainty over Brexit.
• Catalan separatists stage mass protest in Barcelona 16/02/2019
  After 12 separatist leaders went on trial this week, 200,000 supporters march through Barcelona.

CANADA & US________(Sports Below)

• Anthony Weiner leaves prison for halfway house in Brooklyn 18/02/2019
  Anthony Weiner, who was jailed for sending explicit texts to a minor, has been transferred to a halfway house.
• Graham vows probe after McCabe interview on Trump 18/02/2019
  The pledge comes after an ex-acting FBI chief describes discussions on removing the president.
• Are the super-rich ruining Burning Man? 18/02/2019
  Burning Man has uninvited one "turnkey" camp to stem the flow of super rich "influencers" at the event.
• Mountain lion in California tree 'rescued' by firefighters 17/02/2019
  A cougar perched on a branch near a California home is lowered to the ground by rescuers with a ladder.
• Jussie Smollett had no role in own attack, lawyers say 17/02/2019
  The denial by the US actor's lawyers comes amid allegations he may have staged the assault.
• Viewpoint: Why Trump may win his legal fight over border wall 17/02/2019
  History does not bode well for Trump's opponents, says Jonathan Turley, professor of law.
• Lee Radziwill: Jackie Kennedy's sister dies aged 85 17/02/2019
  The former US first lady's younger sister, who married a prince and became a fashion icon, dies at 85.
• Heather Nauert withdraws bid to be US envoy to UN 17/02/2019
  Heather Nauert, President Trump's pick to be America's new UN ambassador, cites "family interests".
• Chaka Khan: Why she gets annoyed by her tuneful greeting 17/02/2019
  The legendary singer on the "mixed blessing" of that track and how the planet feels different without Aretha Franklin.
• Aurora shooting: Five killed by sacked man at Illinois firm 16/02/2019
  Police said the gunman, who was shot dead, was an employee who had reportedly just been fired.

SPORTS

• Grading KD, LeBron, Giannis and every All-Star 18/02/2019
  Durant and Team LeBron put on an epic show -- and comeback -- in Charlotte, and Giannis had the dunk of the night. We're handing out grades for every player.
• Ngannou KO's Velasquez in just 26 seconds 18/02/2019
  Cain Velasquez's highly anticipated return proved to be short-lived, as Francis Ngannou knocked out the former two-time heavyweight champion in just 26 seconds Sunday at UFC Fight Night in Phoenix.
• KD grabs second ASG MVP, Team LeBron wins 18/02/2019
  Kevin Durant won his second career All-Star MVP, after helping lead Team LeBron back from a 20-point deficit in a 178-164 win over Team Giannis. Durant finished the game with a team-high 31 points.
• J.B. Holmes rallies to win marathon at Riviera 18/02/2019
  J.B. Holmes rallied from a four-shot deficit in the final round and won a marathon finish Sunday in the Genesis Open for his first victory in three years and a trip back to the Masters.
• Hamlin wins second Daytona 500 in 4 years 18/02/2019
  Denny Hamlin won his second Daytona 500 in four years on Sunday, taking the checkered flag for Joe Gibbs Racing a month after Joe Gibbs' oldest son, J.D., died following a long battle with a degenerative neurological disease.
• WWE Elimination Chamber results and analysis 17/02/2019
  WWE Elimination Chamber 2019 continued to set the course for several key stories on the way to WrestleMania 35. Three new champions were crowned, including Bayley and Sasha Banks winning the new WWE women's tag team titles.
• Source: Infielder Moustakas back to Brewers 17/02/2019
  Free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas is returning to the Brewers on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
• Rick Pitino's team captures Greek Cup title 17/02/2019
  Panathinaikos, coached by Rick Pitino, captured the Greek Cup title.
• Bubble Watch: Power at top of bracket shifting SEC's way 17/02/2019
  Here's your updated source for all the latest on the NCAA tournament bubble.
• Page edges rival Daley, sets up bout with Lima 17/02/2019
  In a fight that lacked the expected fireworks, Michael Page did just enough to outpoint Paul Daley on Saturday and move on to face Douglas Lima in Bellator's Welterweight Grand Prix.