REUTERS TOP News
- Actress Rosie Perez backs up Sciorra account in Weinstein rape trialActress Rosie Perez took the stand in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein on Friday to bolster the account of friend and fellow actress Annabella Sciorra, who said she was raped by the former Hollywood producer in the early 1990s.
- China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to EuropeA new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak.
- Nike's Vaporfly running shoes and tumbling recordsAthletics' ruling body will tighten regulations governing shoe technology, two sources familiar with the matter said, after Nike's popular Vaporfly brand helped re-write running records and sparked debate about whether it was "technological doping."
- Wall Street slides as China virus concerns mountWall Street fell in a broad sell-off on Friday, as investors fled equities on growing concerns over the scope of the coronavirus outbreak, capping the S&P 500's biggest weekly decline in six months.
- Exclusive: Hedge fund billionaire Glenn Dubin retires from industry after 40 yearsGlenn Dubin, who made a fortune building and managing hedge funds, is retiring from the industry after 40 years to focus on private investments, the billionaire investor said.
- Coronavirus worries have surgical masks flying off shelves in New York's ChinatownTeresa Zhan, a pharmacist in Manhattan's Chinatown, had not seen protective face masks sell out in her 10 years as an employee until this week, when China's coronavirus arrived in the United States just days before Lunar New Year celebrations.
- How Joe Biden went from slumping to surging in Democratic presidential race in IowaIowa resident Carolyn Miller had long harbored doubts about Joe Biden's candidacy, believing the former vice president was too old and too fumbling to beat President Donald Trump in November's election.
- Democrats press case for Trump cover-up in impeachment trialDemocrats serving as prosecutors in U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial argued on Friday he improperly impeded a probe by Congress into suspicions he coerced Ukraine's government to dig up dirt on Joe Biden, a political rival.
- Trump impeachment prosecutor, Adam Schiff, is becoming Exhibit A in president's defenseThe lawmaker walking U.S. senators methodically through the case for removing President Donald Trump from office is also becoming Exhibit A in efforts by the president's allies to defend him.
- Trump impeachment: What happens next?U.S. House of Representatives Democrats presenting the case to remove President Donald Trump from office wrap up their impeachment case on Friday.
WORLD NEWS______________(Europe News Below)
- China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to Europe 24/01/2020A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak.
- Bolivians dream big with miniature cars, cash - and roosters 24/01/2020Bolivians are dreaming big and hoping investments in miniature models of houses, tiny dollar bills and even pocket-sized roosters will help bring them luck for the year ahead.
- North Korea confirms former commander is new foreign minister 24/01/2020North Korea on Friday confirmed that Ri Son Gwon, a former defense commander with limited diplomatic experience, has been appointed the country's new foreign affairs minister, while the United States repeated calls for Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons.
- Sudan signs initial political and security deal with rebel group 24/01/2020Sudan and one rebel group signed a preliminary deal on political and security arrangements on Friday, paving the way for eventual reconciliation through ongoing talks.
- Coronavirus worries have surgical masks flying off shelves in New York's Chinatown 24/01/2020Teresa Zhan, a pharmacist in Manhattan's Chinatown, had not seen protective face masks sell out in her 10 years as an employee until this week, when China's coronavirus arrived in the United States just days before Lunar New Year celebrations.
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Turkey, six dead 24/01/2020A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing six people and damaging buildings near the epicentre of the tremor, which was felt in several neighboring countries.
- U.S. health officials confirm second U.S. case of Wuhan coronavirus 24/01/2020The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday confirmed a second U.S. case of the new coronavirus from China in a Chicago woman, and said as many as 63 potential cases were being investigated as the sometimes deadly illness continues to spread around the globe.
- EU moves to freeze Polish law aimed at muzzling judges 24/01/2020The European Commission asked the EU's highest court on Friday to freeze a new Polish law that allows for the dismissal of judges who are critical of government changes to the judiciary.
- Mexico is the wall: president under fire over migration clampdown 24/01/2020Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador faces growing criticism he is doing U.S. President Donald Trump's bidding after erecting a "wall" of security forces who clashed with Central American migrants near the Guatemala border this week.
- Nepal confirms first case of new coronavirus 24/01/2020A Nepali student home from China tested positive for the new coronavirus, an official in Kathmandu said on Friday, making it the first confirmed case in the Himalayan nation.
EUROPE NEWS________(Canada&US News Below)
- One of five missing French snowmobilers found dead in Quebec 24/01/2020Four others remain missing after a snowmobile ride on a Quebec lake went disastrously wrong.
- German shooting: Man kills six of his family in small town 24/01/2020Police believe the attack at a restaurant in Rot am See was related to a family dispute.
- Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law 24/01/2020Media giants such as Google have been outspoken opponents of the legislation.
- Russian bedroom camera in aircon 'spied on activist' 24/01/2020Anastasia Shevchenko has been under house arrest for a year and has found a spy-camera in her flat.
- British man 'falls to his death' in French Alps 24/01/2020Police believe the unnamed Briton fell off a cliff after a night out on Thursday.
- Caroline Wozniacki career ends with loss to Ons Jabeur at Australian Open 24/01/2020Caroline Wozniacki says she is "very proud" of making her childhood dreams come true after an impressive career come to a close at the Australian Open.
- Neo-Nazi Rinaldo Nazzaro running US militant group The Base from Russia 24/01/2020The highly secretive American founder of white supremacist group The Base is tracked to Russia.
- Brexit: EU leaders sign UK withdrawal deal 24/01/2020The deal formally ending UK membership is signed by EU leaders in Brussels.
- Irish general election: Issues at the heart of Irish election campaign 24/01/2020For the first time since Irish independence, a general election will be held on a Saturday.
- Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029 24/01/2020The firm says it plans to build up to 15 of the mini reactors, which can be delivered by a lorry.
CANADA & US________(Sports Below)
- Bernie Sanders faces ire over Joe Rogan 'endorsement' 24/01/2020Supporters of the Democratic candidate are upset by his embrace of a divisive YouTube star.
- Trump first president to attend anti-abortion rally 24/01/2020The president says he wants to defend unborn children, but critics accuse him of distraction tactics.
- Man uses warm coffee to rescue kittens frozen to ground 24/01/2020An oil worker in Alberta, Canada, rescued the animals while inspecting wells.
- Art exhibition showcases the Kurdish experience 24/01/2020A show at the Middle East Institute explores the nuances of a community that is often marginalised.
- Iran raid left '34 US troops with traumatic brain injuries' 24/01/2020The Pentagon announcement comes after President Trump dismissed the injuries as "headaches".
- One of five missing French snowmobilers found dead in Quebec 24/01/2020Four others remain missing after a snowmobile ride on a Quebec lake went disastrously wrong.
- Trump impeachment trial: What happened so far 24/01/2020As prosecution gives way to defence, we look back at what you might have missed and what to expect.
- Second coronavirus patient confirmed in US 24/01/2020The woman felt symptoms after returned home to Chicago from Wuhan, where the outbreak began.
- Detroit bank calls police on black man depositing cheque 24/01/2020Sauntore Thomas was depositing a cheque won in a racial bias lawsuit against his old employer.
- Neo-Nazi Rinaldo Nazzaro running US militant group The Base from Russia 24/01/2020The highly secretive American founder of white supremacist group The Base is tracked to Russia.
SPORTS
- Jordan: Williamson's passion 'great for the league' 24/01/2020NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan praised Zion Williamson's passion for the game Friday, saying the way Williamson plays is "great for the league." Williamson signed an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand in July.
- Lowe’s 10 things: Boston’s big-man situation, Knicks' fatigue and the Spurs' new threat 24/01/2020This week we highlight the bigs in Boston, a vulnerability in LA, a new dimension in San Antonio and more.
- Giving props: Shanahan 100-1 to blow 28-3 lead 24/01/2020U.S. sportsbooks are offering Super Bowl prop bets ranging from what the result of the coin toss will be to whether Niners coach Kyle Shanahan will blow another 28-3 lead with the Lombardi trophy on the line.
- Giants' Manning says farewell: 'I did it my way' 24/01/2020Eli Manning retired from the NFL just the way he wanted, as a hardworking, career-long New York Giant who did it his way in leading the franchise to two Super Bowl victories.
- Freshman Whitney leaves UK as role diminishes 24/01/2020Freshman Kahlil Whitney, who averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds as his role steadily diminished for Kentucky, announced that he will be leaving the program.
- LeBron James is making this a real NBA MVP race 24/01/2020Superstars aren't supposed to dominate the league at this age. Here's LeBron's MVP case.
- RB Hunt cited for speeding; weed found in car 24/01/2020Browns running back Kareem Hunt was pulled over Tuesday by police, who found small amounts of marijuana in the vehicle he was driving. He was only cited for a speeding violation.
- Immortals prepare for return to LCS stage 24/01/2020Their roster doesn't look great on paper, but a core of two veterans and three players hungry for a chance to prove themselves might help Immortals surprise some teams.
- Winning a five-set thriller at age 38? You bet, this is why Roger Federer still plays 24/01/2020Federer proved yet again why he is still wants to -- and can -- play tennis at age 38.
- Chelsea's rebuild is ahead of schedule but who stays in blue? 24/01/2020Chelsea's season is still on track, especially given that they're in transition: the question is which players will form part of the Blues' future.
