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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.16.19

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Today’s edition of quick hits.
Today’s edition of quick hits:
* An explosion this morning in Syria left four Americans dead: “Two American service members, a U. S. Defense Department civilian employee and a contractor supporting the department were killed while ‘conducting a routine patrol,’ according to a spokesperson for the U. S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State, and a statement from U. S. Central Command.”
* The attack in Kenya: “Dozens of people remain missing one day after a deadly attack on a popular hotel complex in Nairobi, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. Tuesday’s attack started with car bombs before armed men invaded the DusitD2 hotel complex, which includes bars, restaurants, offices and banks.”
* May survives the no-confidence vote: “Theresa May narrowly survived another bid to oust her as prime minister on Wednesday – the second attempt in five weeks – leaving Britain with a leader but without a plan as it barrels toward a March 29 deadline to leave the European Union.

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