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Actor Sir John Hurt dies at 77

Actor Sir John Hurt dies at 77

British actor Sir John Hurt has died at the age of 77. Hurt was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Bafta for both his performances in The Elephant Man and Midnight Express.He starred in more than 200 films, including Alien and the Harry Potter movies. Hurt died following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jan 28, 2017
Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday (27 January) banning Syrian refugees from entering the US until further notice. He has also halted the entry of visitors from six Muslim countries to the US for three months. The order includes a cap of 50,000 refugees in 2017, which is thought to be less than half of the upper limit set by former president Barack Obama. Jan 28, 2017
Steven Gerrard excited to be back at Liverpool in coaching role

Steven Gerrard excited to be back at Liverpool in coaching role

Ex-England and Liverpool player Steven Gerrard he is blessed and lucky to have Jurgen Klopp as mentor, as the 36-year-old moves into full-time coaching. Gerrard was a star player for Liverpool during his playing career, having inspired them to win the Champions League in 2005 and also a success in the FA Cup a year later. Jan 27, 2017
Boris Johnson says Britain needs to think afresh on Syria

Boris Johnson says Britain needs to think afresh on Syria

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Thursday (January 26) a change of strategy over Syria would present risks and downsides but a fresh approach was needed. The former Mayor of London indicated the UK has changed its approach to Assad. Jan 27, 2017
Shia LaBeouf returns to art protest after arrest

Shia LaBeouf returns to art protest after arrest

Actor and activist Shia LaBeouf returned to his performance art project at the Museum of Moving Image on 26 January, after being arrested earlier in the day. LaBeouf got involved in an altercation outside the New York museum where he was chanting He will not divide us during a live-streamed protest against President Donald Trump, police said. LaBeouf was released after being charged with misdemeanour assault and harassment. Jan 27, 2017
Chile battles worst forest fires in modern history

Chile battles worst forest fires in modern history

At least 7,000 people have lost their homes and 7 people have died in Chile on 26 January, as the country battles some of the worst forest fires in its history. There are 85 fires burning, with 35 of control, covering 190,000 hectares (469,500 acres). A nearly decade-long drought combined with record high temperatures have created tinder-dry conditions, and it is thought some of the fires may have been started deliberately. Jan 27, 2017
Plane crashes into Perth river killing two during Australia Day

Plane crashes into Perth river killing two during Australia Day

Amateur footage shows the moment a plane crashed into the Swan River on 26 January, killing both passengers on board. Police have named 52-year-old Peter Lynch and his colleague and partner 30-year-old Endah Cakrawati as the two on board the light plane. According to the police, emergency services were on the scene within minutes but were unable to save the pair. Jan 27, 2017
Newly-elected President Adama Barrow returns to Gambia

Newly-elected President Adama Barrow returns to Gambia

Gambian President Adama Barrow, who was sworn-in in Senegal, has arrived in his home country to take office. An official handover to him was stalled after Yahya Jammeh, who was Gambias president for 22 years, refused to leave office. Jan 27, 2017
Donald Trump doll unveiled for Japan’s Girl’s Day celebration

Donald Trump doll unveiled for Japan’s Girl’s Day celebration

A traditional doll celebrating Girls Day in Japan, made in the likeness of U.S. President Donald Trump, was unveiled in Tokyo on 26 January. Standing 60cm (1.96ft) tall, the doll was clad in a gold kimono and was presented along with three other dolls. Every year, Japanese hina doll maker Kyugetsu chooses the most influential people to make as dolls as part of their collection. Jan 26, 2017
Trump inauguration protest: We didnt start the fire

Trump inauguration protest: We didnt start the fire

A supporter of President Donald Trump had her hair set alight during a confrontation with Trump protesters in Washington on 20 January, Inauguration Day.Video of the incident shows a group of mainly female protesters arguing with a small group of apparent Trump supporters. A girl wearing a blue Trump cap moves in front of the protesters, apparently to pose for a photograph. A hand can be seen stretching between the front row of protesters towards the girl’s back. Seconds afterwards smokes and flames can be seen rising from her hair before a man pats out the fire. Storyful cannot confirm the identity of the person responsible for starting the fire.The author of this video, who said he “just so happened to catch this on video”, wrote on Facebook on 23 January that police had filed charges but had not found the suspect. Buzzfeed reported that Becky O’Neil from Arlington, Virginia, filed a police report, saying her daughter’s hair was set alight during the incident but she was not injured. Jan 26, 2017
Over 100 ancient artefacts discovered in Mosul Islamic State safe house

Over 100 ancient artefacts discovered in Mosul Islamic State safe house

During security operations in the recently captured Left Bank of Mosul on 25 January, over 100 ancient artefacts were discovered. The items are believed to be ancient Assyrian and early Islamic artefacts, and they were found in the home of an IS official. Since the capture of Mosul by IS, the organisation has benefited immensely from black market sales of antiquities, as well as destroying numerous archaeological treasures from places such as Nimrud and Palmyra. Jan 26, 2017
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