North Korea pledges to revitalise economy after COVID ‘victory’

The secretive state claims 'remarkable successes' after upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/19/north-korea-pledges-to-revitalise-economy-after-covid-victory

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/19/jacinda-ardern-to-step-down-as-new-zealands-prime-minister

Janet Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier Liu have ‘candid’ talks

The US Treasury said both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on climate change and the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/1/18/janet-yellen-chinase-vice-premier-liu-have-candid-talks

Mother and one-year-old son killed in rare polar bear attack

The 'traumatic' attack occurred on Tuesday near a school in an isolated Alaska Native village in the northwest US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/18/mother-and-one-year-old-son-killed-in-fatal-polar-bear-attack

Baseball fans fight to save iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played

Thousands of baseball fans have signed a petition to save an iconic Tokyo stadium where Babe Ruth once played and which inspired best-selling author Haruki Murakami to first pick up a pen.
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Women living in states with abortion bans suffer greater economic insecurity

Women living in states that restrict or ban abortion face greater economic insecurity than those living in states where they have access, new research finds.
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Young Covid patients are sicker when they have a second infection, such as a cold or RSV, a new study suggests

When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study suggests.
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Hear how Wagner mercenary made daring escape from Russia

Former Wagner mercenary Andrei Medvedev fled Russia, escaping to Norway through freezing conditions and dodging gunfire. Now he's speaking out about Russia's war in Ukraine. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
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Capitol Police chief says threats against members of Congress 'still too high' despite drop in case numbers

The US Capitol Police's threat investigations dropped in 2022 for the first time in five years but the agency's police chief said the number of threats against members of Congress is "still too high."
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Pentagon Sends U.S. Arms Stored in Israel to Ukraine

Israeli officials had initially expressed concerns that the move could damage its relations with Russia.
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Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’

Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/17/top-ukraine-us-military-chiefs-meet-over-urgent-needs

Former Republican State House candidate arrested for allegedly orchestrating shootings at homes of Democrats in New Mexico, police say

Former Republican New Mexico State House candidate Solomon Peña was arrested by an Albuquerque SWAT team Monday in connection with a string of recent shootings at the homes of local Democratic elected leaders, Albuquerque Police said.
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Dior appoints BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador

Dior has named BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador, a move that further signals South Korea's growing importance to the world's biggest luxury fashion houses.
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California sheriff thinks killing of 6, including a baby, appears to be a 'cartel-style execution'

• 23 years ago, another 6-year-old boy fired a gun in school. The victim was his classmate • Indiana man arrested after toddler shown on live TV with handgun • Video: College basketball player charged with capital murder
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See what's coming up on the new season of 'The Mandalorian'

The Mandalorian and Grogu are back in action.
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Tragic twist discovered involving co-pilot in Nepal plane crash

Families mourn for their loved ones following the Yeti Airlines crash in central Nepal that killed over 70 people. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.
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Renewed Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Underlines Russia’s Waning Influence

Russia helped end a 2020 war and its troops policed the cease-fire. But with a new crisis in the Caucasus heating up, Moscow, distracted and weakened by Ukraine, has not intervened.
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And Now a Few Words About How Power Makes You Weird

From the royal family to the House of Representatives, it was a strange week.
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‘Delta 1943, Cancel Takeoff’: Wrong Turn Results in Near Miss at J.F.K.

An American Airlines plane crossed about 1,000 feet ahead of a Delta flight about to depart from Kennedy International Airport, officials said.
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Death Toll of Russian Strike in Dnipro Rises to 40, Ukraine Says

The authorities said 34 people remained missing after three days of searching for the living and the dead at an apartment building struck by a Russian missile in Dnipro.
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Latvia urges Western allies to step up military aid for Ukraine

Latvian President Egils Levits says Ukraine needs more support to resist a potential new Russian offensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/16/latvia-calls-western-allies-to-step-up-military-aid-for-ukraine