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Current events of January 25, 2015 (2015-01-25) (Sunday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Moro insurgency in the Philippines
- Around 30-50 people die in clashes between the Philippine National Police and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front threatening a peace agreement between the Philippines goverment and the rebels. (Reuters)

Arts and culture

The Miss Universe pageant crowns Miss Colombia Paulina Vega in Miami, Florida. (AP)

Disasters and accidents

A massive blackout strikes Pakistan, leaving as much as 80 percent of the country without electricity at its height as officials rush to restore power. (AP)

International relations

US President Barack Obama meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a three-day visit in India. (USA Today)

Politics and elections

The anti-austerity SYRIZA party wins a plurality in the 2015 Greek legislative elections. (Reuters)

Sports

In college basketball, Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski becomes the first NCAA Division I men's coach with 1,000 career wins, following the Blue Devils' 77–68 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (ESPN)

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