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Beckham, protests, crypto's new dawn: what happened at Davos Tuesday

Beckham, protests, crypto's new dawn: what happened at Davos Tuesday

Although the sun may be setting on the era of free trade, crypto supporters say a new dawn is rising for digital currencies thanks to US President Donald Trump.

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Trump fires first woman to lead a US military service

Trump fires first woman to lead a US military service

President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Linda Fagan -- the first woman to lead one of the six US military services -- as the head of the Coast Guard, with an official citing alleged "leadership deficiencies."

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Trump pardons of Capitol rioters spark jubiliation, outrage

Trump pardons of Capitol rioters spark jubiliation, outrage

US President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons of Capitol rioters drew starkly contrasting reactions on Tuesday, largely embraced by his Republican supporters and vehemently condemned by Democrats.

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France-Italy trains to return after 19-month landslide closure

France-Italy trains to return after 19-month landslide closure

The hugely popular train line linking Paris with the Italian cities of Turin and Milan is to reopen in March and April after a 19-month closure forced when a landslide damaged a tunnel, French railway operator SNCF and Italian counterpart Trenitalia announced Tuesday.

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Afghan Taliban government swaps prisoners with US

Afghan Taliban government swaps prisoners with US

The Taliban government said Tuesday it had released two American citizens from prison in return for an Afghan fighter held in the United States, in a deal brokered by Qatar.

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Trump starts firing opponents after executive order blitz

Trump starts firing opponents after executive order blitz

President Donald Trump announced plans to weed out some 1,000 opponents from the US government Tuesday on his first full day in power after taking office with a shock-and-awe blitz of executive orders.

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Trump fires first woman to head a US military service

Trump fires first woman to head a US military service

President Donald Trump's administration has removed Admiral Linda Fagan -- the first woman to lead a US military service -- as the head of the Coast Guard.

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WHO regrets Trump move to pull US from organization

WHO regrets Trump move to pull US from organization

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it "regrets" US President Donald Trump's decision -- just hours after taking power -- to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it hoped he would reconsider.

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Pharrell kicks off Paris Fashion week with Louvre show

Pharrell kicks off Paris Fashion week with Louvre show

Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre.

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Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal target Champions League progress

Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal target Champions League progress

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta allayed fears on Tuesday that William Saliba could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury as he targets a place in the Champions League last 16.

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