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In today’s briefing update, The headlines are: The Republicans plans for a quick impeachment trial for President Donald Trump has drawn out anger.
Davos 2020 will see Climate Change take centre stage – President Trump is to give the first keynote speech at the meeting. Climate activist Greta Thunberg will also attend a meeting at the forum.
In the US, a pro-Second Amendment rally – a rally against new anti-gun measures in Virginia was not ‘extremist’ as the media and Hollywood would have you believe.
In Baghdad, anti-government protests have left 3 dead after clashes with Iraqi forces. And rockets have landed in Baghdad’s Green Zone – no injuries or damage have been reported.
In the UK, the government has said in a matter of weeks the UK will get tougher terror laws. The London Bridge terror attack – which killed Jack Merritt, 25 and Saskia Jones, 23 – led to the government facing up to some “hard truths”.
Entertainment, calling all 90s folks! Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston had a surprise reunion backstage at the SAG award and have set social media on fire!
All this and more in today’s news briefing – A daily roundup of all the news headlines that you need to know, summarised as part of WTX News Briefing.
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Trump impeachment: Republicans plans for a quick trial draws anger
Aljazeera says the US Senate Majority leader has proposed a condensed, two-day calendar for each side to give opening statements in President Trump’s impeachment trial.
The Republican leader outlined the process in a four-page resolution that will be voted on as one of the first orders of business when senators convene on Tuesday.
And votes on witnesses has been pushed back until later in the process rather than upfront as the Democrats wanted.
He has been looking for a speedy trial towards the acquittal of the charges against Trump. With Republicans holding the majority, the Senate leader is likely to be approved by senators in the president’s party.
Read the full story on Aljazeera
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Climate change to take centre stage at Davos
France24 says the opposed vision of US President Donald Trump and Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on climate change will clash in Davos on Tuesday as the World Economic Forum meets for the 50th time.
The four-day gathering of the world’s top political and business leaders in the Swiss Alps gets under-way seeking to meet head-on the dangers to both the environment and economy from the heating of the planet.
Trump, a climate change sceptic, is set to give the first keynote address of Davos 2020 on Tuesday morning.
Thunberg will also attend a meeting at the forum, where she is expected to underline the message that has inspired millions around the world — leaders are failing to wake up to the reality of climate change.
Read the full story on France24
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Media, Hollywood paint Virginia rally as ‘extremist’ and violent despite its uneventful nature
RT News says the media and Hollywood tried to paint the pro-Second Amendment supporters in Richmond, Virginia as racist or potentially violent, creating a much gloomier image than the one that transpired.
Despite pictures of people walking around the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond with semi-automatic weapons strapped over their shoulders, the protest ended up being quite peaceful.
The pro-Second Amendment protest was a protest against new anti-gun measures proposed by Governor Ralf Northam.
‘Westworld’ actor Jeffery Wright was similarly bothered by the gun-wielding protesters. He tweeted that the protest was “gun circle jerk” and said it had a “Klan-like rally smell” to it. Despite the fact that plenty of images and videos showed minorities protesting for gun rights too.
Read the full story on RT News
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UK: Tougher terror laws within weeks, the government says
BBC News reports terror offenders will face more time in jail and be monitored more closely as part of new laws being introduced within weeks, the government has said.
Automatic early release from prison will be scrapped for terror offenders and a minimum of 14 years for serious crimes will be introduced.
The Home Office said the bill would be brought before Parliament by mid-March.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the government had faced “hard truths” since an attack in London in November.
Read the full story on BBC News
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Baghdad protests leave 3 dead as more rockets land in Green Zone, Iraqi officials say
Fox News says Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and live rounds during clashes with anti-government protesters overnight and Monday morning in Baghdad, killing three and wounding dozens of demonstrators, officials said.
Separately, three rockets landed in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq’s government and home to several foreign embassies, but caused no injuries or damage, officials said.
The clashes led to authorities closing key streets and thoroughfares leading to the Iraqi capital’s centre.
Read the full story on Fox News
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Brad and Jen reunite at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Sky News reports Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have been reunited at the SAG awards, where they both won prizes.
The former husband and wife warmly embraced backstage after Pitt picked up the outstanding supporting actor award for his portrayal of an ageing stuntman in Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood.
The 90s duo was pictured exchanging words, with Pitt holding on to Aniston’s wrist as she attempted to head back into the celebrity-filled crowd.
Read the full story on Sky News
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