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Amid flurry of Saudi reforms

9 Dec 11:20 2 articles

Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square

RIYADH (Reuters) - For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police.

9 Dec 11:20 Reuters 8334514181005888284.html
Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square

For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police. Such jarring contrasts are accompanying the rapid social changes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, like lifting

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Society
EU agrees future human rights sanctions

9 Dec 16:00 2 articles

Human rights abusers to face future EU blacklists

Human rights abusers worldwide will, in future, face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels.

9 Dec 16:00 EUobserver 625925299042584560.html
EU agrees future human rights sanctions

Human rights abusers worldwide are to face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels Monday. "Today, the EU unanimously decided to legislate a worldwide EU human rights sanction regime," Dutch forei...

9 Dec 14:23 EUobserver 625925299468589402.html
Society
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

9 Dec 15:59 2 articles

Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to

9 Dec 15:59 Yahoo 7097669638727206265.html
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to

9 Dec 15:55 Yahoo 7097669637653655124.html
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UK PM Johnson on Heathrow

9 Dec 08:49 2 articles

UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him.

9 Dec 08:49 Reuters 8334514181210607220.html
UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him. The British parliament has approved an expansion plan for Heathrow, including building

9 Dec 08:49 Yahoo 7097669637674210013.html
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Sweden charges former China envoy over dissident bookseller case

9 Dec 16:15 2 articles

Sweden charges former China envoy over dissident bookseller case

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish prosecutors said on Monday they had brought criminal charges against the country’s former ambassador to China over unauthorized meetings in Stockholm aimed at freeing dissident bookseller Gui Minhai.

9 Dec 16:15 Reuters 8334514180223439382.html
Sweden charges former China envoy over dissident bookseller case

Swedish prosecutors said on Monday they had brought criminal charges against the country's former ambassador to China over unauthorized meetings in Stockholm aimed at freeing dissident bookseller Gui Minhai. Anna Lindstedt was replaced as ambassador in February amid a furore over her alleged role

9 Dec 12:26 Yahoo 7097669637854572242.html
Society
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue

9 Dec 14:54 2 articles

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices

9 Dec 14:54 Yahoo 7097669638961011223.html
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices

9 Dec 14:51 Yahoo 7097669637059126129.html
Society
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

9 Dec 12:28 2 articles

French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:28 Reuters 8334514180185920645.html
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:17 Reuters 8334514181179698578.html
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Society
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles

9 Dec 14:03 2 articles

Russia plans to set up Arctic air defense 'dome' with S-400 missiles

Russia plans to establish an air defense "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure

9 Dec 14:03 Yahoo 7097669637891492485.html
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles

Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure

9 Dec 13:57 Yahoo 7097669637093653790.html
Society
Amid flurry of Saudi reforms

9 Dec 11:20 2 articles

Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square

RIYADH (Reuters) - For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police.

9 Dec 11:20 Reuters 8334514181005888284.html
Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square

For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police. Such jarring contrasts are accompanying the rapid social changes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, like lifting

9 Dec 11:00 Yahoo 7097669637860319088.html
Society
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

9 Dec 12:28 2 articles

French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:28 Reuters 8334514180185920645.html
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:17 Reuters 8334514181179698578.html
Society
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue

9 Dec 14:54 2 articles

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices

9 Dec 14:54 Yahoo 7097669638961011223.html
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices

9 Dec 14:51 Yahoo 7097669637059126129.html
Society
Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

9 Dec 10:06 2 articles

Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters.

9 Dec 10:06 Reuters 8334514181264779086.html
Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters. Turkey's Interior Ministry, which made the announcement, gave no details. France's Foreign Ministry declined to comment, but diplomatic sources

9 Dec 09:26 Yahoo 7097669638905988949.html
Society
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

9 Dec 15:59 2 articles

Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to

9 Dec 15:59 Yahoo 7097669638727206265.html
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free

A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to

9 Dec 15:55 Yahoo 7097669637653655124.html
Society
Shooting in the dark

9 Dec 09:44 2 articles

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.

9 Dec 09:44 Reuters 8334514180945340072.html
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of

9 Dec 09:42 Yahoo 7097669638848885693.html
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Economy
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

9 Dec 14:00 2 articles

TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078288800259694.html
TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

9 Dec 14:00 NY Times 1961078289206233063.html
Economy
It’s 2071

9 Dec 16:15 2 articles

It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction

The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.

9 Dec 16:15 NY Times 1961078288575589148.html
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction

The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.

9 Dec 16:15 NY Times 1961078289384826691.html
Economy
Who is Henry Gabay

9 Dec 09:00 2 articles

Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?

The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris

9 Dec 09:00 Derbyshire Live 9061707931159651324.html
Henry Gabay and Mel Morris: What a new investment partnership will mean for Derby County

The club is in advanced talks with Henry Gabay, the co-founder and chairman of Duet Group, over an investment partnership, and a deal is expected to be completed this month

9 Dec 08:45 Derbyshire Live 9061707931199401178.html
Economy
South Asian Games

9 Dec 16:48 2 articles

India close in to 300-medal mark on penultimate day, set to top South Asian Games tally for 13th time on trot

More sports News: India clinched 42 medals, including 27 gold, on the penultimate day of competitions to inch closer to 300-mark as the country is poised to finish on t

9 Dec 16:48 The Times of India 6060938664205849490.html
South Asian Games: India close in to 300-medal mark, set to top for 13th time on trot

While both the Indian men's and women's kabaddi team clinched gold medals, boxers gave India the maximum medals on the penultimate day with six golds and one silver.

9 Dec 16:34 The Indian Express 2885715105042770711.html
Economy
EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

9 Dec 11:37 2 articles

EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.

9 Dec 11:37 City A.M. 6389894491046462597.html
EU approves 3.2 billion euro state aid for battery research

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Monday 3.2 billion euros ($3.53 billion) of state aid from seven European Union countries for research and innovation in battery technology.

9 Dec 10:05 Reuters 8334514181793577397.html
Economy
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

9 Dec 15:19 2 articles

Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

9 Dec 15:19 WFXT 6395891952885351080.html
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.

9 Dec 15:19 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637060199682.html
Economy
Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe

9 Dec 17:50 2 articles

Swedbank cuts management team in revamp after laundering probe

Swedbank said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money ...

9 Dec 17:50 CNA 5644198864178188604.html
Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank’s new CEO revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money laundering scandal sent its shares down 40% in the past year.

9 Dec 11:25 Reuters 8334514181200621202.html
Technology 15
Technology
From avocados to Instagram

9 Dec 09:00 2 articles

From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward

9 Dec 09:00 the Guardian 1491978794611508819.html
From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward

9 Dec 09:00 the Guardian 1491978794429883979.html
Technology
Meet the "Blue Magpie"

9 Dec 14:40 2 articles

Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?

Here's what we know.

9 Dec 14:40 The National Interest 7207864703607258127.html
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?

Here's what we know.

9 Dec 09:40 Yahoo 7097669637268508998.html
Technology
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack

9 Dec 17:53 2 articles

City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says

The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.

9 Dec 17:53 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730201920242690.html
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says

The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.

9 Dec 12:53 Fox 4 8372747776788235266.html
Technology
Wasim Jaffer becomes first Indian to play 150 Ranji matches

9 Dec 15:19 2 articles

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer becomes first player to make 150 Ranji Trophy appearances

The former India opener is also less than 1000 runs away from completing 20,000 runs in first class cricket.

9 Dec 15:19 Scroll.in 8669301692758821257.html
Wasim Jaffer becomes first Indian to play 150 Ranji matches

The former India opener is now just 853 runs away from completing 20,000 runs in first class cricket.

9 Dec 13:31 The Hindu 6679535024288803553.html
Technology
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android

9 Dec 17:59 4 articles

WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting - Gizchina.com

WhatsApp for Android already includes call waiting in its own way with the latest version for Android (v2.19.352) that include calls on hold.

9 Dec 17:59 Gizchina 5392375276251909323.html
WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android

WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...

9 Dec 15:13 Mobile World Live 2109488009501609924.html
WhatsApp on Android gets Call Waiting with new update: Here’s what it means

WhatsApp on Android is now getting the much awaited and useful call waiting feature. The call waiting feature was earlier added to the iOS version of the app, back in November.

9 Dec 14:06 The Indian Express 2885715105349247728.html
WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature

WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.

9 Dec 12:00 Memeburn 7217585439220943881.html
Technology
Dezeen's top 10 accessible designs of 2019

9 Dec 12:39 2 articles

Dezeen's top 10 accessible designs of 2019

For our review of 2019, Dezeen has selected 10 of the best accessible designs, including a mind-controlled exoskeleton and a series of 3D-printed IKEA hacks.

9 Dec 12:39 Dezeen 1175672639352188503.html
Dezeen's top 10 accessible designs of 2019

For our review of 2019, Dezeen has selected 10 of the best accessible designs, including a mind-controlled exoskeleton and a series of 3D-printed IKEA hacks.

9 Dec 12:39 Dezeen 1175672638862472845.html
Technology
Elder Scrolls Legends development put on hold

9 Dec 14:24 2 articles

Elder Scrolls Legends development put on hold

Elder Scrolls Legends development has been placed on hold, Bethesda said of its card-based title. Find out more inside.

9 Dec 14:24 Stevivor 6108783659204193670.html
Bethesda: Elder Scrolls Legends development "on hold for the foreseeable future"

Bethesda has recently announced on Reddit that development on their Elder Scrolls themed card title Elder Scrolls Legends is currently on hold for the foreseeable future. The team will still contin…

9 Dec 09:43 My Nintendo News 1055834754356287427.html
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Sports
Man City stars put Man Utd defeat behind them to celebrate Raheem Sterling's birthday

9 Dec 08:05 2 articles

Man City stars put Man Utd defeat behind them to celebrate Raheem Sterling's birthday

Raheem Sterling celebrated his 25th birthday with a lavish Great Gatsby themed bash as his Manchester City team-mates put their Manchester derby disappointment behind them

9 Dec 08:05 Irish Mirror 2875825629280302838.html
Man City stars put Man Utd defeat behind them to celebrate Raheem Sterling's birthday

Raheem Sterling celebrated his 25th birthday with a lavish Great Gatsby themed bash as his Manchester City team-mates put their Manchester derby disappointment behind them

9 Dec 08:05 mirror 675785260725833855.html
Sports
6 reasons why Mikel Arteta is the perfect manager for Arsenal

9 Dec 17:36 2 articles

6 reasons why Mikel Arteta is the perfect manager for Arsenal

There are a number of quality candidates in the frame to become Arsenal's next manager following Unai Emery's sacking; here's why ex-Gunners star Mikel Arteta is the best bet

9 Dec 17:36 mirror 675785260869187827.html
6 reasons why Mikel Arteta is the perfect manager for Arsenal

There are a number of quality candidates in the frame to become Arsenal's next manager following Unai Emery's sacking; here's why ex-Gunners star Mikel Arteta is the best bet

9 Dec 17:36 Irish Mirror 2875825628720755663.html
Sports
Anthony Davis scores 50

9 Dec 16:32 4 articles

Basketball: Davis scores 50 to propel Lakers over Timberwolves, Heat find a Herro

Anthony Davis scored 50 points to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday (Dec 8) that gave ...

9 Dec 16:32 CNA 5644198864120946870.html
Anthony Davis scores 50, Lakers beat Timberwolves

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis posted a season-high 50 points to lead his team to a 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

9 Dec 14:28 UPI 8257973864742201929.html
Anthony Davis scores 50 as NBA-leading Lakers beat Timberwolves

Anthony Davis had a season-high 50 points and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to a league-best 21-3 with a 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on S

9 Dec 10:50 The Japan Times 6673764368084059727.html
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis drops 50, Lakers beat Wolves

Anthony Davis scored a season-high 50 points, sparking the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-125 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

9 Dec 09:51 The Indian Express 2885715105710961789.html
Sports
Russia Can Play In 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

9 Dec 15:55 2 articles

Russia Can Play In 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, Says WADA-Linked Official

WADA said Russia can participate in 2022 World Cup qualifiers despite receiving a four-year ban which stops them from taking part in major global sporting events.

9 Dec 15:55 NDTVSports.com 2127367044480580643.html
Russia can play in 2022 World Cup qualifiers, says WADA-linked official

An official linked to the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday Russia can participate in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup despite receiving...

9 Dec 14:37 Vanguard News 4125100338832402811.html
Sports
Burnley supporter

9 Dec 17:28 2 articles

Burnley supporter, 13, ejected from Spurs stadium for alleged racist gesture

Burnley have confirmed that a 13-year-old supporter was ejected from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following an alleged racist gesture towards Son Heung-min

9 Dec 17:28 the Guardian 1491978796141687811.html
Burnley supporter, 13 ejected for racially abusing Tottenham's Son Heung-Min

Burnley have announced a 13-year-old supporter was ejected from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday for racially abusing Spurs' Son Heung-Min.

9 Dec 14:23 ESPN 8538773402921850417.html
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

9 Dec 14:35 2 articles

Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu

9 Dec 14:35 mirror 675785261204120017.html
Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim

The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu

9 Dec 14:35 Irish Mirror 2875825629214412762.html
Sports
Smith wants MCG to retain Boxing Day test

9 Dec 13:57 4 articles

Smith wants MCG to retain Boxing Day test

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith is confident the Boxing Day test against New Zealand will be played on a safe, quality pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and does not want the venue

9 Dec 13:57 Deccan Herald 2027555797744485698.html
Australia vs New Zealand: Steve Smith confident over state of MCG wicket for Boxing Day Test

Australia superstar Steve Smith is confident there will be a "good" wicket at the MCG in time for December 26.

9 Dec 12:04 sportskeeda 1601194028830375450.html
Steve Smith wants MCG to retain Boxing Day Test despite pitch concerns

Cricket Australia said a different pitch had been earmarked for the second Test against New Zealand starting on December 26 but they will still work with MCG curator to ensure it's standards.

9 Dec 09:14 The Indian Express 2885715104898025306.html
Steve Smith wants MCG to retain Boxing Day Test despite pitch concerns

Cricket News: Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith is confident the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand will be played on a safe, quality pitch at the Melbourne

9 Dec 08:54 The Times of India 6060938663376805831.html
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Entertainment
Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 1 – What Did You Think?!

9 Dec 16:41 2 articles

Heroes Deal with an Important Loss in Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 Promo

Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 will air on December 9.

9 Dec 16:41 SuperHeroHype 7705098697300063619.html
Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 1 – What Did You Think?!

Supergirl and the Arrowverse heroes faced their ultimate challenge as the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event began with a bang.

9 Dec 13:11 SuperHeroHype 7705098698249068439.html
Entertainment
Big Bird

9 Dec 09:19 2 articles

Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.

9 Dec 09:19 WFXT 6395891954382369186.html
Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.

9 Dec 09:19 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636468604656.html
Entertainment
Golden snubs and surprises

9 Dec 15:21 4 articles

Golden Globes Noms: 'Joker' Dominates, Only Male Directors; 'Cats,' 'Watchmen' Snubbed

Some Golden Globes nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy.

9 Dec 15:21 Breitbart 3148363490722021224.html
Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love

NEW YORK (AP) - Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were shocks, like Lupita Nyong'o not getting a nomination for "Us." Other notable snubs and surprises:

9 Dec 14:52 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636691924208.html
Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love

Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy. Here's a roundup of the biggest surprises.

9 Dec 14:39 CTVNews 2422791598532968505.html
Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love

NEW YORK (AP) - Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy. Other notable snubs and surprises:

9 Dec 14:14 WFXT 6395891953734983981.html
Entertainment
Kosovo

9 Dec 11:25 2 articles

Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.

9 Dec 11:25 WFXT 6395891953963054711.html
Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.

9 Dec 11:25 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636716587290.html
Entertainment
'Frozen 2' leads box office again

9 Dec 15:41 2 articles

'Frozen 2' leads box office again; 'Playmobil' flops

NEW YORK - “Frozen 2” blanketed multiplexes for the third straight weekend, continuing its reign at No. 1 with $34.7 million in ticket sales, according to s

9 Dec 15:41 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246070312340.html
Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ No. 1 Again with $34.7M; ‘Playmobil’ Flops

“Frozen 2” blanketed multiplexes for the third straight weekend, continuing its reign at No. 1 with $34.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

9 Dec 14:23 Breitbart 3148363491659553629.html
Entertainment
Phillip Schofield's former co-star brands him a 't**t' amid 'complaints' row

9 Dec 17:35 2 articles

Phillip Schofield's former co-star brands him a 't**t' amid 'complaints' row

Former Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker star Connor Byrne vented on Twitter: "I can categorically state cuddly Phil is a total t**t"

9 Dec 17:35 mirror 675785261053852357.html
Phillip Schofield's former co-star brands him a 't**t' amid 'complaints' row

Former Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker star Connor Byrne vented on Twitter: "I can categorically state cuddly Phil is a total t**t"

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Keerthy Suresh to romance Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168

9 Dec 12:18 2 articles

Thalaivar 168: Keerthy Suresh To Play The Female Lead Opposite Superstar Rajinikanth

It’s official now! Actress Keerthy Suresh has been roped in to share screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth in ‘Thalaivar 168’.

9 Dec 12:18 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703244506826973.html
Keerthy Suresh to romance Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168

Keerthy Suresh will share screen space with Rajinikanth in director's Siva upcoming film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 168.

9 Dec 11:40 The Indian Express 2885715105363321044.html
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Torrential rains in Uganda

9 Dec 10:34 2 articles

Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.

9 Dec 10:34 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637130606223.html
Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.

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Science
Miss South Africa crowned 2019 Miss Universe

9 Dec 13:40 3 articles

Miss South Africa crowned 2019 Miss Universe

Miss South Africa rules all.

9 Dec 13:40 CHANNEL3000 830332541265852572.html
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant

Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.

9 Dec 09:56 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541638237966531.html
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant

Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.

9 Dec 08:45 WFXT 6395891952950893748.html
Science
First Polio Case in Malaysia in 27 Years

9 Dec 16:30 6 articles

First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia

First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia

9 Dec 16:30 The Independent 5308065341544788599.html
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus

Malaysia has reported its first polio case nearly three decades after the last occurence in 1992.

9 Dec 15:40 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882607753650.html
Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.

9 Dec 15:24 News-Medical.net 4522523030234525432.html
Polio returns to haunt Malaysia after almost 30 years

Malaysia has reported its first polio case in 27 years, health authorities said Sunday, announcing a three-month-old baby had been diagnosed on Borneo island.

9 Dec 14:03 The Jakarta Post 7678601103941784541.html
Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992

A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday.

9 Dec 11:48 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200196581194.html
First Polio Case in Malaysia in 27 Years

Malaysia registered the first case of polio in 27 years, the France Press reported, citing the Malaysian Ministry of Health. A three-month-old baby, originally from the city of Tuaran in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of fever and muscle weakness on Friday, the ministry said.

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Science
5 dead

9 Dec 15:45 4 articles

5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

9 Dec 15:45 Bashaw Star 2864261459164715420.html
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

9 Dec 15:45 North Delta Reporter 5327740411070568860.html
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

9 Dec 15:45 The Stettler Independent 1209901972994054556.html
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

9 Dec 15:45 Barriere Star Journal 4297514366784952732.html
Science
Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss

9 Dec 17:31 4 articles

10 things to know about new FIRS chairman, Muhammad Nami

Sodiq Oyeleke President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated Muhammad Nami as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Subject to Senate confirmation, Nami is expected to repla...

9 Dec 17:31 Punch Newspapers 3524240995291326365.html
Eight things you probably didn’t know about new FIRS chairman, Nami

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), subject to...

9 Dec 17:23 The Nation Newspaper 2658445901099861456.html
JUST IN: Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate

9 Dec 17:10 The ICIR 2244788521546028082.html
Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate

9 Dec 17:10 The ICIR 2244788521387380379.html
Science
Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

9 Dec 16:40 4 articles

Frank Lampard challenges Chelsea players to show "personality"

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

9 Dec 16:40 Sports Mole 7750663362584558542.html
Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

9 Dec 15:10 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773338969652.html
Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

9 Dec 15:09 Shropshire Star 3480199992975904559.html
Chelsea blip hasn’t changed Frank Lampard’s transfer plans

The Blues have won just one of their last five matches.

9 Dec 15:08 Express & Star 7324224460522082095.html
Science
Governor of China's Xinjiang says US Bill violates international law

9 Dec 10:40 2 articles

Governor of China's Xinjiang says US Bill violates international law

A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...

9 Dec 10:40 CNA 5644198863080094756.html
US Bill on Xinjiang violates international law, region's governor says

A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...

9 Dec 10:40 CNA 5644198862252518893.html
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UK PM Johnson on Heathrow

9 Dec 08:49 2 articles

UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him.

9 Dec 08:49 Reuters 8334514181210607220.html
UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him. The British parliament has approved an expansion plan for Heathrow, including building

9 Dec 08:49 Yahoo 7097669637674210013.html
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JNU students lathi-charged by police during march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

9 Dec 16:48 2 articles

JNU fee hike: Students lathi-charged by cops during protest march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the students' march against the hostel fee hike.

9 Dec 16:48 The New Indian Express 4718288654781687344.html
JNU students lathi-charged by police during march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the JNU students’ march towards Rashtrpati Bhavan in protest against the hostel fee hike.

9 Dec 11:13 The Hindu 6679535024710441156.html
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England women win first ODI against Pakistan after huge opening stand

9 Dec 13:06 2 articles

Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit centuries for England in 75-run ODI win over Pakistan

Openers Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit one-day international hundreds as England made a winning start against Pakistan in Malaysia.

9 Dec 13:06 The Telegraph 140598092591878535.html
England women win first ODI against Pakistan after huge opening stand

Openers Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt hit one-day international hundreds as England made a winning start against Pakistan in Malaysia

9 Dec 12:18 the Guardian 1491978795423959449.html
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Reporter groped by runner on live TV

9 Dec 14:20 4 articles

‘To the man who smacked my butt on live TV’: Woman reporter calls out runner

A reporter from WSAV was speaking to the camera at the Savannah Bridge Run when a male participant groped her on live television.

9 Dec 14:20 The Indian Express 2885715105831309721.html
Reporter groped by runner on live TV

Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.

9 Dec 09:44 WFXT 6395891953368582845.html
Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me

Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.

9 Dec 08:53 WFXT 6395891953201326952.html
Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me

Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.

9 Dec 08:32 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637122338029.html
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China says people held in Xinjiang camps have ‘graduated’

9 Dec 14:04 3 articles

China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns US bill | IOL News

People held in camps in China's Xinjiang region have now "graduated" and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said

9 Dec 14:04 www.iol.co.za 17825111538196903.html
China says people held in Xinjiang camps have ‘graduated’, condemns U.S. bill

People held in camps in China’s Xinjiang region have now “graduated” and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said.

9 Dec 11:33 Vanguard News 4125100340531615690.html
China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns U.S. bill

BEIJING (Reuters) - People held in camps in China’s Xinjiang region have now “graduated” and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said on Monday.

9 Dec 10:32 Reuters 8334514180218407026.html
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NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown

9 Dec 16:03 3 articles

NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown

Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.

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NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown

(CNN) — Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in Florida. The store...

9 Dec 11:22 WSVN 7News 4504855331140751093.html
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown

Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.

9 Dec 11:03 Fox 4 8372747776773935478.html
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Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

9 Dec 09:35 2 articles

Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE, Dec 9 — United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia today for this week’s Presidents Cup. Reed received a two-stroke penalty for improving his...

9 Dec 09:35 Malaymail 302165935842254176.html
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia on Monday for this week’s Presidents Cup.

9 Dec 09:06 Reuters 8334514181191522075.html