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German police allow some rail traffic to resume at Berlin station

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BERLIN (Reuters) - German federal police said they had allowed long-distance rail traffic to resume at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday after firefighters extinguished a fire that caused large amounts of smoke, but local railway traffic was still halted. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2zSpnJX

Code Red Alert Issued After Report Of Officer Down - CBS Local

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CBS Local Code Red Alert Issued After Report Of Officer Down CBS Local DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A code red alert has been issued in Douglas County after a report of an officer down. A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows ... Colorado police working 'officer down' situation outside of Denver Fox News Douglas County deputies respond to call of officer down 9NEWS.com all 11 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2C0XTnB

China reduces tax on donkey skins despite population fears

The move to drop the tax from 5% to 2% will further threaten the animal's population, campaigners say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CkQYcj

Russia indicts St Petersburg blast suspect on terrorism charges: investigators

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Investigative Committee said on Sunday it had indicted on terrorism charges a suspect who allegedly organized and carried out a bombing that injured 13 people in a St. Petersburg supermarket this week. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2C1QXq5

Man found with guns, ammunition in Houston hotel room - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY Man found with guns, ammunition in Houston hotel room USA TODAY HOUSTON — Police on Sunday arrested a man they say was found with several guns and ammunition in his Hyatt Regency hotel room downtown. Houston police responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the Hyatt Regency downtown in the 1200 block of ... Houston police say man had guns, ammunition in downtown hotel room CBS News Hours before hotel's NYE celebration man arrested with weapons in his room KTRK-TV Arsenal found in resident's room in Hyatt Regency Downtown Chron.com KPRC Click2Houston all 7 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zTnzQT

Powerball winning numbers announced for $384 million jackpot - CBS News

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CBS News Powerball winning numbers announced for $384 million jackpot CBS News The winning numbers drawn for Saturday's Powerball jackpot are 28, 36, 41, 51, and 58 and the Powerball number is 24. The jackpot is an estimated $384 million. There is a one-time cash option of $242.9 million. What to do with the Powerball winnings ... No Winner in Powerball Drawing, Jackpot Soars to $440 Million U.S. News & World Report Powerball winning numbers for Saturday (12/30/2017): No winning ticket last night pushes jackpot to $440M NJ.com 'New Year's Eve' Powerball rolls over to $440 million Florida Today WPLG Local 10  - WLS-TV  - Newsday  - NBC Southern California all 177 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2Chc0JD

Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted

Telegram and Instagram were used to organise three days of anti-establishment protests. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cqqciq

2 men charged in deaths of women, children found in home - ABC News

2 men charged in deaths of women, children found in home ABC News FILE - In a Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 file photo, Troy police investigate multiple deaths at 158 Second Ave., in Troy, N.Y. Officials announced early Saturday, Dec. 30 that two people have been arrested in the quadruple homicide that took the lives of two ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2CwUuhr

Rail traffic halted at Berlin station due to smoke, cause unknown

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Railway traffic was halted at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday due to a large amount of smoke, with at least one person injured, German police and fire officials said on Twitter. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2Cq0DOy

For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency - New York Times

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New York Times For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency New York Times WASHINGTON — When President Trump meets with aides to discuss policy or prepare for a speech, he may ask about the pros and cons of a new proposal. He may inquire about its possible effect. He may explore the best way to frame his case. But there is ... Donald Trump's First Year as President: A Recap The Atlantic The Bubble: Media coverage of tax bill an 'attack on reality,' conservatives say USA TODAY Why Democrats Will Be the Big Winners From Trump's Tax Bill Newsweek Vanity Fair  - Breitbart News  - Salon  - cleveland.com all 979 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zSTe50

Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations - NBCNews.com

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NBCNews.com Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations NBCNews.com SYDNEY, Australia — A seaplane crashed into a Sydney river on Sunday, killing six people on a "wine and dine" sightseeing flight ahead of the city's New Year's Eve celebrations at the harbor. Police said they did not know the cause of the crash, nor ... Seaplane Crashes Into Sydney River, Killing All 6 on Board NBC Bay Area Six dead in Hawkesbury seaplane crash Daily Telegraph Seaplane Crash Kills Six Near Sydney Harbor Voice of America Mirror.co.uk  - Sky News  - BBC News  - Daily Star all 78 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2ChqkS6

Rail traffic halted at Berlin station due to smoke, cause unknown: police

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Railway traffic was halted at Berlin's Zoo train station on Sunday due to a large amount of smoke, and several people were rescued from the scene, German federal police said on Twitter. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2CodHnG

Extreme cold to test New Year's revelers; some events iced - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY Extreme cold to test New Year's revelers; some events iced USA TODAY Dress in layers, lay off the booze and bring some hand warmers. Those are some of the tips offered for the huge crowd of revelers expected in Times Square for what could be one of the coldest New Year's Eve ball drops on record. Brutal weather has iced ... Bright lights of Times Square beckon, even on a frigid New Year's Eve Reuters New York City lays out heavy security plans for New Year's Eve WABC-TV Big Apple ball drop is on as brutally cold weather ices plans in Northeast CBS News NBC New York  - SFGate  - Voice of America  - Money Magazine all 459 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2Ch0VYU

Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner - Washington Post

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Washington Post Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner Washington Post Vice President Pence arrived in Aspen, Colo., this week for a holiday vacation — but not without encountering a silent protest from his neighbors in the liberal ski resort town. “Make America Gay Again,” reads a rainbow banner posted on the stone ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2CudFIl

As 2017 ends, Republicans struggle to counter a Democratic wave - Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times As 2017 ends, Republicans struggle to counter a Democratic wave Los Angeles Times The clock is ticking on the Republican majority in Congress: The GOP has just over 10 months to avoid a rout in 2018. Republicans could do it. They have time and several important factors on their side: a good economy, low crime rates, achievements of ... The year of women, in policy and politics Washington Post Donald Trump's First Year as President: A Recap The Atlantic What Congress Accomplished And Didn't Accomplish In 2017 NPR National Review  - USA TODAY  - Vanity Fair  - Newsweek all 822 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2BYfrjZ

Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya

The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CrrDL7

Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CqebK4

Five troopers killed as Jaish militants attack CRPF camp in J&K's Pulwama - Hindustan Times

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Hindustan Times Five troopers killed as Jaish militants attack CRPF camp in J&K's Pulwama Hindustan Times The attack claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed came a few days after Noor Mohammad Tantray, a top militant who was looking to revive the Pakistan-based outfit in the Valley, was killed in an encounter in Pulwama. india Updated: Dec 31, 2017 17:55 IST ... Pulwama attack sign of failure of PMs foreign policy: Cong India Today J&K CRPF camp attack: Late night assault took jawans by surprise Times of India JeM militants storm paramilitary camp in Pulwama, kill four CRPF personnel The Indian Express The Straits Times  - The Hindu  - The Tribune  - Xinhua all 162 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zTZd9E

Iran warns protesters who pose major challenge to country's leadership

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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran warned of a crackdown on Sunday against demonstrators who pose one of the biggest challenges to both the government and clerical leadership in power since the 1979 revolution. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2zTmSqP

The Only Way to Keep Your Resolutions

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By DAVID DeSTENO from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2BSmv1I

Iran warns protestors who pose major challenge to country's leadership

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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran warned of a crackdown on Sunday against demonstrators who pose one of the biggest challenges to both the government and clerical leadership in power since the 1979 revolution. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EmqeWY

Congo security forces accused of killing two during anti-government protests

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KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congolese security forces shot dead two men on Sunday during protests against President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down from office, Human Rights Watch said. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2q5b2tZ

South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea - CNBC

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CNBC South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea CNBC South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday. The seizure was the second to be revealed by South Korea ... North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row BBC News North Korea Sanctions-Violating Oil Tanker Bears Panama Flag Newsweek South Korea Said to Seize Ship Suspected of Oil Transfers Bloomberg Seeking Alpha  - NDTV  - Channel NewsAsia  - Daily Star all 66 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2pZO3k0