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IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, January 31: We look at the Pakistani press reaction to the deadly suicide bombing in Peshawar that claimed at least 80 lives. Also, the US is close to securing military bases in the Philippines, as a war with China is predicted for the near future. In other news, Boris Johnson is called a liar by the Kremlin. Finally, a race row embroils the Academy Awards as actor Andrea Riseborough's nomination is questioned!


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