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Venezuelan interim president announces mass amnesty push

Venezuelan interim president announces mass amnesty push

Venezuela's acting president announced on Friday a proposal for mass amnesty in the country, in her latest major reform since the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago.

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China factory activity loses steam in January

China factory activity loses steam in January

China's factory activity slowed in January, official data showed Saturday, missing forecasts after a brief rise into positive territory at the end of last year.

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Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theatres

Melania Trump's atypical, divisive doc opens in theatres

"Melania," the Amazon MGM-produced documentary following the typically guarded US first lady as she prepares for her husband Donald's second inauguration, opened in theatres Friday.

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Bad Bunny set for historic one-two punch at Grammys, Super Bowl

Bad Bunny set for historic one-two punch at Grammys, Super Bowl

Only 10 years ago, Bad Bunny worked bagging groceries -- a shocking contrast with the cosmic fame the artist now commands.

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Five things to watch for on Grammys night Sunday

Five things to watch for on Grammys night Sunday

Grammys night is sure to deliver top-notch performances, in-your-face fashion, a few poignant moments -- and maybe even some music history.

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Venezuelan interim president proposes mass amnesty law

Venezuelan interim president proposes mass amnesty law

Venezuela's acting president announced on Friday a push for mass amnesty in the country, in her latest major reform since the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago.

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Rose stretches lead at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes cut

Rose stretches lead at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes cut

Justin Rose carded a sizzling 65 on Friday to push his lead to four strokes at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka made the cut in his PGA Tour return.

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Online foes Trump, Petro set for White House face-to-face

Online foes Trump, Petro set for White House face-to-face

Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday, an olive branch days before the countries' dueling presidents meet face-to-face for the first time, at the White House.

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Seattle Seahawks deny plans for post-Super Bowl sale

Seattle Seahawks deny plans for post-Super Bowl sale

The owners of the Seattle Seahawks on Friday denied a report that the NFL franchise will be put up for sale following next weekend's Super Bowl.

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US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst impacts of an imminent government shutdown, after Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters by immigration agents derailed funding talks.

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