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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to the NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2020.

00:34 GMT 18 February 2020 / updated: 00:34 GMT US

'Con Job': Trump Slams Obama for Taking Credit for US Economic Growth on Twitter

Lawmakers Question Tech for Nevada Democratic Caucuses After Iowa Malfunctions

National Security Adviser John Bolton attends a meeting with President Donald Trump as he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

‘Not Asking for Martyrdom': John Bolton Speaks Up For First Time After Trump's Impeachment Acquittal

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Britain January 13, 2020

117 Physicians From 18 Countries Demand Assange's 'Torture' be Ended 'Before It's Too Late'

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: The European Union and United States flags on display before a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and EU High Representative For Foreign Affairs And Security Josep Borrell Fontelles at the US Department of State on February 7, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Trust Issues? 'US is Not Going to Solve Geopolitical Crises Around Europe Anymore' - Scholar

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US
Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy Protection Under Wave of Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The news comes as several thousand men are reportedly suing the organisation, claiming they were molested by their scoutmasters or other leaders decades ago.
Last update: 04:16 GMT 18.02.2020
04:16 GMT 18.02.2020
World
Beijing Says to Receive Applications for Tariff Exemptions for Certain Imports From US
Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday that tariff exemptions granted to importers of qualifying US goods would be effective for one year.
Last update: 06:23 GMT 18.02.2020
06:23 GMT 18.02.2020
UK
‘What is She Smoking?’ Netizens Furious Over Labour Hopeful Lisa Nandy’s Plan to Abolish Monarchy
The statement came during a live TV debate four days before party members choose their next leader. Keir Stammer, who is regarded as the favourite, said he would keep the monarchy, but wants to see it downsized, while another contender for the post Rebecca Long-Bailey said she would not abolish the monarchy.
Last update: 05:07 GMT 18.02.2020
05:07 GMT 18.02.2020
Middle East
Turning 'Cold Peace' Warm: Can Israel's Gas Improve Relations With Neighbours?
Israeli gas supply to Egypt will surely bolster relations between the two countries, claims a former envoy, but it won't be able to get the two peoples closer, simply because Egypt still harbours strong anti-Israel sentiments that even President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi cannot change.
Last update: 04:54 GMT 18.02.2020
04:54 GMT 18.02.2020
India
India in Trade Surplus With America as US Industry in Decline - RSS Ally Ahead of Trump Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): After withdrawing from the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last November, India initiated talks with the US. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his US counterpart Robert Lighthizer have also held talks.
Last update: 03:54 GMT 18.02.2020
03:54 GMT 18.02.2020
Viral
Pre-Orders for BTS’ Latest Album Hit South Korea’s All-Time Record
Pre-orders for BTS’ "Map of the Soul: 7", set for official release on Friday, reached 4.02 million copies, marking the biggest pre-order volume ever for a South Korean album.
Last update: 02:32 GMT 18.02.2020
02:32 GMT 18.02.2020
Tech
Scientists Detect Mysterious Movement of Gas Clouds in Centre of Milky Way
Scientists have detected gas movements in the middle of our galaxy, which could be a sign of the most elusive species of black holes, a new study suggests.
Last update: 04:42 GMT 18.02.2020
04:42 GMT 18.02.2020
India
Indian Dance Troupe V. Unbeatable Wins 'America’s Got Talent: The Champions 2'
New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian dance troupe V. Unbeatable had set the bar high with their nerve-racking, gravity-defying performances in America’s Got Talent season 14 but crashed out after nearly getting hold of the trophy last year.