Will the US attack cultural sites of Iran? There are conflicting versions. Luis Parra requires Nicolás Maduro to "turn his face". What we know about the virus not yet identified in Asia. This is what you should know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe to the newsletter.
1. Will the US attack cultural sites of Iran?
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the United States will not attack Iranian cultural sites and added that the US "Will follow the laws of armed conflict." Esper contradicted President Donald Trump, who on Sunday had threatened to attack Iranian cultural sites.
2. Parra demands Maduro to "show his face"
Venezuela began 2020 with two presidents of the National Assembly: one, Luis Parra, supported by the ruling party and recognized by President Nicolás Maduro and another, Juan Guaidó, re-elected by the opposition, in an act outside the premises, in a series of confuses acts. Parra, who claims to be the legitimate authority, said that “in the next few days we demand Nicolás Maduro to face Parliament, that Nicolás Maduro will respond to the country (…) so that from here he can tell the whole world why We continue with the disaster we have. ” Who is Luis Parra and what has been his career? Look at this profile.
3. The political judgment
The Senate and the US House of Representatives They return to sessions. The dynamics of the political trial against President Trump is, from a practical point of view, almost unchanged from where he was before the end of the year holidays. The most immediate question is: "When will the House transmit the charges of accusation to the Senate?" The most relevant question: "Will there be witnesses at the trial?" This is what we know.
4. The devastation of fires in Australia
Some 2,700 firefighters were fighting fires until Sunday. Three died The Australian Defense Force said Sunday that it had called 3,000 Army reserve items and other troops to help fight the flames. Until Monday there were about 136 fires in New South Wales. Of those, 69 are not contained, as reported by the Rural Fire Service of New South Wales. Authorities say the claims have left a balance of at least 24 people killed. See more figures here.
5. Mysterious virus lights alarms in China
A mysterious virus makes people nervous in China and the rest of Asia. The health authorities have not yet been able to identify it, although they rule out that it is the return of the deadly severe acute respiratory syndrome, also known as SARS. Dr. Elmer Huerta, an expert in public health, tells us about this virus: what could have caused it and how it manifests itself.
At coffee time
Experts say that the keto diet is not sustainable, so why is it so popular?
The fad diet, which prohibits carbohydrates so that your body burns fat for fuel, is questioned by a Yale doctor.
Robot kittens, smart trash cans and DNA-based food: some news from CES 2020
At CES, the world's biggest technology show, companies began announcing their latest devices and innovations to help boost the excitement: a TV that spins to play vertical videos, a dump that ties their own garbage bags and more.
Tensions between the United States and Iran send gold to its highest level in almost 7 years
Tension between Iran and the United States is pressing global investors to sell shares, while Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, reached $ 70 a barrel on Monday and gold traded for about US $ 1,577 per ounce, its highest level in almost seven years.
Politics in the Golden Globe: feminism, climate crisis and tensions with Iran
Some of the Golden Globe winners appealed to sensitive issues in their thank you speeches. Michelle Williams used her victory to highlight women's rights. Patricia Arquette stated that the United States is "on the verge of war." And Russell Crowe urged the world to "act" in the fight against climate change.
Oreo premieres two flavors for the new year
Caramel and coconut oreos and marshmallow and chocolate ears were announced in November, but are now available in US retail stores.
The day's figure
$ 1.8 million
A Japanese sushi tycoon spent a staggering $ 1.8 million on a giant tuna at an auction held at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo.
The date of the day
“Aliens exist, there is no doubt”
Aliens definitely exist, said Britain's first astronaut, and they may live among us on Earth, but so far they have not been detected. That was stated by Helen Sharman, who was at the Mir space station in 1991, to the Sunday The Observer .
And to finish…
Plane loses one of its wheels
Upon takeoff, Air Canada Flight 8684 lost a wheel of its landing gear. However, the pilots prevented the event from happening to seniors. The plane returned to the ground and there were no injuries after the incident.