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UK woman marries rapist serving 20 years in US prison after meeting through Spanish lessons

Vasquez, from Washington, was handed a 20-year sentence in December 2011 after being convicted of rape

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Driver arrested as video shows ‘attempted kidnap’ of bikini-clad barista with zip-ties via drive-through window

The suspect was seen trying to pull the victim through the drive-through window using using zip-ties, police say

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Germany will not fall into recession, Scholz tells Bloomberg TV

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he was convinced Europe's largest economy would not fall into a recession despite soaring energy and food prices in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Türkiye’s Top Diplomat Travels to US amid Troubled Ties

Türkiye and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when the Turkish foreign minister visits Washington this week. But expectations that outstanding issues can be resolved are low. Mevlut Cavusoglu departs on Tuesday for a meeting with US counterpart Antony Blinken…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Turkey's top diplomat travels to US amid troubled ties

Turkey and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when Turkey’s foreign minister visits this week

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

EU's Gentiloni: Very good partnership with the U.S. but we must support our competitiveness

The partnership between the European Union and the United States is "very good", said European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni on Tuesday but he added that the EU must strengthen its competitiveness in the wake of Washington's "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA).

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s 41-point performance in road win vs. Wizards

After Steph Curry and Jordan Poole combined for 73 points against the Wizards, NBA Twitter responded with different reactions. Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023

Former Commanders OC Scott Turner wasn’t on board with Carson Wentz trade?

Wentz started seven games in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023

Biden marks MLK Day with calls for economic and political equality at National Action Network

President Joe Biden called for racial justice and economic advancement at the National Action Network’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

President Biden to travel to California this week to assess storm damage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to California’s Central Coast Thursday to observe storm damage and “assess what additional federal support is needed,” the White House said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023