VietPress USA (Jan. 24th, 2016): World News on Jan. 24th, 2016:
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Swedish-Finnish telecom operator TeliaSonera, and Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson, have announced that Stockholm and Tallinn in Estonia will be the first cities to have new wireless mobile technology, 5G, rolled out in 2018. (thelocal.se)
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Asylum seekers in Cardiff are being issued with brightly coloured wristbands that they must wear at all times, in a move which echoes the “red door” controversy in Middlesborough and has resulted in their harassment and abuse by members of the public. (theguardian.com)
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Germany's anti-immigration movement Pegida has signed a declaration with like-minded groups from 14 European countries, agreeing on joint protests in February. The associations warn of "Islam conquering Europe." (dw.com)
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Polar vortex hits Hong Kong: record low temperatures close schools, hospitalise 45, injure 111, trap 130 on Kowloon Peak (m.scmp.com)
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Germany follows Switzerland and Denmark to seize cash and valuables from arriving refugees (independent.co.uk)
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According to book authorSwitzerland made secret deal with PLO to prevent terrorist attacks on Swiss territory. In return, Switzerland would offer diplomatic support to the PLO. (bbc.com)
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Inmates in one of Brazil's roughest prisons used explosives to destroy a wall and escape en masse into surrounding streets, prompting a frantic manhunt. Media footage of the brazen breakout on Saturday in the northeastern city of Recife showed the blast ripping a hole in the main wall (france24.com)
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