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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Fire at a TD’s office, a homophobic bullying workshop, and snow in New York had everyone talking.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.

IRISH

Fire Bridge at a collision on the M50. P The fire brigade at a collision on the M50 Northbound last night. Photocall Ireland / Dublin Fire Brigade Photocall Ireland / Dublin Fire Brigade / Dublin Fire Brigade

WORLD

Winter Weather Lisetta Shah cross-country skis on Commercial Street in Portland, Maine, Tuesday, during a winter storm AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#GERMANY: Auschwitz was liberated 70 years ago today.

#GREECE: Alexis Tsipras formed his new cabinet. [Ekathimerini]

#GOLAN HEIGHTS: Rockets were fired at Israel from Syria.

#LIBYA: Gunmen attacked a hotel used by tourists in Tripoli. [BBC News]

#JAPAN: Islamic State said there is just 24 hours to save a hostage. [The Japan Times]

#UNITED STATES: New York was snowed in.

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