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Fresh sanctions have been imposed on Iranian companies and individuals by the US over a recent ballistic missile test. The new sanctions prevent 11 entities...

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Pope Francis has welcomed several thousand refugees in St Peter's Square at the Vatican as the Catholic Church marked a day dedicated to them. He...

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Citigroup’s Q4 2015 profits jumped compared with a year earlier, helped by a big fall in legal costs. The bank said its net profit rose...

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European auto sales rose 9.2% in 2015 reaching 14.2 million vehicles. However, it still remained below levels prior to the economic crisis. The 9.2% increase was...

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Jakarta attacks death toll rises to eight after an Indonesian wounded in the January 14 incidents dies in hospital, police said. Officials originally believed there...

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President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration for the city of Flint, Michigan, where the water has become contaminated with lead. Flint's water became...

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Celine Dion’s older brother, Daniel, has died of cancer, two days after husband Rene Angelil also died. Daniel Dion, 59, died on January 16 near...

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The economic sanctions on Iran have been lifted after the country’s compliance with obligations under its nuclear agreement with world powers was certified. The EU...

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Merck has agreed to settle a lawsuit with investors related to statements the company made about the safety of its painkiller, Vioxx. The American drug...

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Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners have been released in Iran as it anticipates the lifting of international sanctions. Jason Rezaian,...

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Twenty three people of 18 different nationalities are now known to have been killed after Islamist militants attacked Splendid Hotel in Burkina Faso. Al-Qaeda militants...

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Tsai Ing-wen has become Taiwan's first female president after winning the island's election on January 16. The 59-year-old leads the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that...

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Dan Haggerty known for staring Grizzly Adams in the 1970’s film and TV series has died at the age of 74. The actor's manager Terry...

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Mos Def has been ordered to leave South Africa within 14 days after being arrested for breaking immigration laws. The American rapper, now known as...

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Venezuela has declared a 60-day economic emergency as the country deals with its worsening crisis. President Nicolas Maduro will govern by decree for two months. The...

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Walmart has announced it will close 269 stores globally as it struggles to compete with online retailers like Amazon. The news came on January 15...

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Actor Matthew Perry will not attend Friends reunion show due to rehearsals for his West End play. His spokeswoman said "Matthew may tape something" for...

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Indonesian police have identified four out of five of the Jakarta attackers. Two were previously convicted militants. Police named one of them as Afif Sunakim. He...
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A recent study by expat company, InterNations, reveals that Singapore is the best place to move abroad. According to metrics including quality of life,...

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Donald Trump has attacked Ted Cruz over his birth in Canada in the latest Republican debate for White House hopefuls. The Republican front-runner said Texas...

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Former comedian Jimmy Morales has been inaugurated as Guatemala's new president. Jimmy Morales was elected in October after huge anti-corruption demonstrations that led to the...

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Celine Dion’s husband and former manager Rene Angelil has died at the age of 73, the singer has announced. Rene Angelil, who Celine Dion married...

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Trading online is just one of the many investment strategies that people employ in order to make more money. It's easy to buy and...
Online Education

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When deciding whether or not to pursue a career as a medical assistant, there are many things to naturally consider. Perhaps the most important...

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The Revenant tops the 2016 Oscar nominations with 12 nods, while Mad Max: Fury Road scores 10. Both movies are nominated for best picture, along...