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Man arrested after starting fire on Chicago train

Man arrested after starting fire on Chicago train

A man attempted to light a fire on board a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train on the afternoon of Thursday,18 January. The incident occurred along the Red Lines Argyle station stop, according to a local report by WGNTV. The man, 28-year-old David Ferguson, splashed paint thinner both on the ground and on other passengers, who eventually alerted police. Ferguson suffered third-degree burns and is facing charges of aggravated arson and aggravated battery. Feb 20, 2018
Rodrigo Duterte suggests Beijing should make the Philippines a province of China

Rodrigo Duterte suggests Beijing should make the Philippines a province of China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte jokingly suggested to an audience of Chinese-Filipino businessmen on Monday (19 February) that he was offering the Philippines to become a province of China. His comments came as he sought to allay fears about Beijings construction of military bases on man-made islands in the South China Sea. Feb 20, 2018
Black Panther breaks box office record in opening weekend

Black Panther breaks box office record in opening weekend

Black Panther has exceeded expectations, breaking several box office records in its opening weekend. In its three-day weekend debut, the Disney-Marvel film grossed around $200 million in most estimates. It is the highest opening for a film by a black director as well as the highest opening for a majority black ensemble cast. Feb 20, 2018
A Colombian dog adopts Capuchin monkey in unlikely friendship

A Colombian dog adopts Capuchin monkey in unlikely friendship

An unlikely friendship has formed between a Colombian mixed-breed dog and a Capuchin monkey. After the monkey was taken from the wild, just weeks after its birth, it was given to a neighborhood dog, who had just lost her litter of five puppies. Months later, the dog nursed the monkey as its own and the two are now best friends. Feb 19, 2018
Passionate football fan spends 90 minutes cheering by himself

Passionate football fan spends 90 minutes cheering by himself

A passionate football fan in Aveley, England, stole the show at the Isthmian Bostik League North Division game between Grays Athletic FC and Witham Town FC after he spent the whole game singing and chanting alone in the stands on February 17. Witham Town FC fan James Beardwell spent much of Witham Town FCs 4-1 defeat to Grays Athletic FC cheering on his team while alone in the stands. Feb 19, 2018
Kate Middleton wears green to Baftas amid all-black dress code

Kate Middleton wears green to Baftas amid all-black dress code

All eyes were on Kate Middleton as she hit the red carpet at the BAFTA Awards in London on 18 February. The Duchess of Cambridge, who is seven months pregnant, donned a dark green dress with a black ribbon cinched around her waist while nearly all other women in attendance wore black to show their support for the Times Up and #MeToo campaigns. Britains royal family is usually expected to avoid taking political positions in public. Feb 19, 2018
Mount Sinabung erupts and spews massive columns of ash into sky

Mount Sinabung erupts and spews massive columns of ash into sky

Mount Sinabung erupted on February 19 and shot massive columns of steam and ash into the skies over North Sumatra, Indonesia. A spokesperson for the countrys national disaster agency said there were no reported deaths as a result of the eruption. Feb 19, 2018