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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.htmlAmid 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.htmlEU 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.htmlEU 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.htmlSerial 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.htmlSerial 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.htmlUK 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.htmlUK 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.htmlSweden 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.htmlSweden 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.htmlU.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.htmlU.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.htmlFrench 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.htmlFrench 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.htmlSociety 212
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.htmlRussia 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.htmlAmid 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.htmlAmid 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.htmlFrench 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.htmlFrench 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.htmlU.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.htmlU.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.htmlTurkey 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.htmlTurkey 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.htmlSerial 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.htmlSerial 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.htmlShooting 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.htmlShooting 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.htmlEconomy 87
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.htmlTikTok’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.htmlIt’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.htmlIt’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.htmlWho 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.htmlHenry 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.htmlSouth 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.htmlSouth 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.htmlEU 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.htmlEU 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.htmlMexico 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.htmlMexico 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.htmlSwedbank 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.htmlSwedbank 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.htmlTechnology 15
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.htmlFrom 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.htmlMeet 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.htmlMeet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
9 Dec 09:40 • Yahoo • 7097669637268508998.htmlCity 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.htmlCity 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.htmlWasim 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.htmlWasim 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.htmlWhatsApp 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.htmlWhatsApp 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.htmlWhatsApp 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.htmlWhatsApp 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.htmlDezeen'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.htmlDezeen'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.htmlElder 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.htmlBethesda: 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.htmlSports 54
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.htmlMan 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.html6 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.html6 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.htmlAnthony 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.htmlAnthony 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.htmlAnthony 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.htmlNBA 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.htmlRussia 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.htmlRussia 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.htmlBurnley 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.htmlBurnley 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.htmlCristiano 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.htmlCristiano 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.htmlSmith 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.htmlAustralia 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.htmlSteve 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.htmlSteve 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.htmlEntertainment 74
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.htmlCrisis 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.htmlBig 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.htmlBig 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.htmlGolden 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.htmlGolden 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.htmlGolden 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.htmlGolden 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.htmlKosovo
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.htmlKosovo, 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'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.htmlBox 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.htmlPhillip 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.htmlPhillip 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 • Irish Mirror • 2875825628811442999.htmlKeerthy 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.htmlKeerthy 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.htmlScience 12
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.htmlTorrential 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 10:07 • WFXT • 6395891953813303992.htmlMiss 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.htmlMiss 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.htmlMiss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.
9 Dec 08:45 • WFXT • 6395891952950893748.htmlFirst 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.htmlMalaysia’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.htmlMalaysia 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.htmlPolio 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.htmlMalaysia 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.htmlFirst 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.
9 Dec 10:52 • novinite.com • 4235039570374813289.html5 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.html5 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.html5 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.html5 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.htmlBuhari 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.htmlEight 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.htmlJUST 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.htmlBuhari 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.htmlChelsea 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.htmlChelsea 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.htmlChelsea 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.htmlChelsea 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.htmlGovernor 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.htmlUS 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.htmlOther 105
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.htmlUK 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.htmlJNU 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.htmlJNU 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.htmlEngland 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.htmlEngland 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.htmlReporter 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.htmlReporter 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.htmlReporter 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.htmlReporter 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.htmlChina 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.htmlChina 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.htmlChina 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.htmlNFL 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.
9 Dec 16:03 • ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay • 5911730201905942902.htmlNFL 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.htmlNFL 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.htmlWoods 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.htmlWoods 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