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Jan 19, 2025
Washington [US], January 19: Thousands of people gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as activists for women's rights, racial justice and other causes rallied against incoming policies they say will threaten their constitutional rights during the Republican's second term.
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U.S. IRS commissioner to resign as Trump eyes replacement
Los Angeles [US], January 18: Danny Werfel, the commissioner of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will resign on Monday, The Washington Post on Friday...
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New York [US], January 18: The United States is poised to add trillions of dollars to the national debt over the next decade as the...
Firefighters continue to contain wildfires in Southern California as winds fade
Los Angeles [US], January 18: Thousands of firefighters were still working hard battling the two major wildfires in Southern California on Friday as winds fade...
SpaceX says Starship experienced "rapid unscheduled disassembly" in 7th test flight
Los Angele [US], January 18: SpaceX launched the seventh test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Thursday, but its spacecraft experienced "rapid unscheduled disassembly"...
TikTok CEO promises to ensure platform thrives despite Supreme Court decision
New York [US], January 18: In direct reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ban against TikTok, the company's CEO Shou Zi...
U.S. stocks close higher amid tech stocks revival
New York [US], January 18: U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, driven by gains in big tech and chip companies.
South Korean parliament tense over Yoon investigation
Seoul [South Korea], January 18: Fierce debate has taken place in the South Korean National Assembly to reach an agreement on selecting a special prosecutor...
Death toll from California wildfires rises
Los Angeles [US], January 18: AFP yesterday cited new police figures saying the death toll from wildfires in the upscale Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities...
Fear of 'weaponizing' the law in the US
Washington [US], January 18: The "weaponization" of the law , seen as a way to abuse the law to deal with political opponents, is becoming...
Trump's inauguration ceremony moved indoors
Washington [US], January 18: President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony will take place inside the Capitol Hill lobby instead of outdoors as usual due to dangerously cold weather.
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