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UK Parliament to launch 'fake news' inquiry; cites threat

Monday, 30 January 2017, 14:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A British parliamentary committee is launching an inquiry into the spreading "fake news" phenomenon. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee probe begins Monday. It will study "the widespread...

57-nation Islamic body calls US travel ban a 'grave concern'

Monday, 30 January 2017, 14:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The world's largest body of Islamic nations said on Monday that it has "grave concern" over U.S. President Donald Trump banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, warning such moves would...

Italy welcomes 41 Syrian refugees, seeks bridges not walls

Monday, 30 January 2017, 12:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Italian government and church officials have welcomed 41 Syrian refugees at Rome's airport, saying they wanted to show solidarity at a time when the U.S. is sending refugees away and building walls to...

Miss France crowned Miss Universe in Philippines

Monday, 30 January 2017, 06:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A 23-year-old dental student from France won the Miss Universe crown Monday in the annual pageant held this year in the Philippines. Iris Mittenaere from the small town of Lille in northern...

European leaders oppose Trump travel ban, far right applauds

Sunday, 29 January 2017, 18:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The leaders of Britain and Germany joined other American allies Sunday in criticizing President Donald Trump's U.S. entry ban for people from some Muslim-majority countries, even as far-right...

'Perry Mason' actress Barbara Hale dies at 94

Sunday, 29 January 2017, 07:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Barbara Hale, a movie actress who found her most famous role on television as steadfast secretary Della Street in the long-running "Perry Mason" series, has died. She was 94. Hale was surrounded...

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