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Trump says there will be a 'major retaliation' against Iran if it retaliates

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened "major retaliation" against Iran if Tehran were to retaliate for the killing of one of its top military commanders. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/37DxFXp

In Hong Kong's tranquil borderlands, two systems co-exist

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More than two decades after Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997, a long border fence still threads between mainland China and the city today. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SWhGQ4

Golden Globes 2020: The red carpet in pictures

All the tuxes and dresses from the 2020 Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HI1FZ

Pakistan forgiveness laws: The price of getting away with murder

Thanks to forgiveness laws, murder doesn't always result in a jail sentence - or even a trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35uhDxE

Did Britain meddle in a US presidential election?

When President Bush needed a smoking gun on his rival Bill Clinton, a key US ally dug for dirt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QoFtqh

FTSE chief executive 'earn average salary within three days'

The average wage of a FTSE 100 boss equated to more than £900 an hour., research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mw2fb

Government website altered to show pro-Iran message and photo of bloodied Trump in apparent hack: report | TheHill - The Hill

Government website altered to show pro-Iran message and photo of bloodied Trump in apparent hack: report | TheHill    The Hill One way Iran could retaliate on the United States: Cyber attacks    CNN Pro-Iran hackers hit US government webpage    New York Daily News Soleimani ‘Revenge’—This Is Why Iran’s Most Dangerous Cyber Weapons Will Stay Hidden    Forbes Iran 'revenge' could come in the form of cyber-attacks, experts warn    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZSLvT4

Maryland driver lures seagulls to parking lot, mows them down, killing 10 - NBC News

Maryland driver lures seagulls to parking lot, mows them down, killing 10    NBC News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2QoxHg2

AOC distances herself from Democratic candidate Joe Biden - New York Post

AOC distances herself from Democratic candidate Joe Biden    New York Post Biden receives endorsements from three swing-district Democrats | TheHill    The Hill Johnson: Dr. Jill Biden on how she felt ‘betrayed’ by her faith    AL.com Distinguished pol of the week: He’s proven his critics wrong    The Washington Post How Joe Biden is campaigning in Iowa a month from the caucuses    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2STsbUj

Haftar issues 'call to arms' over possible Turkey intervention - Al Jazeera English

Haftar issues 'call to arms' over possible Turkey intervention    Al Jazeera English Libya conflict: Turkey sends troops to shore up UN-backed government    BBC News Turkey begins deploying military units to Libya: Erdoğan | TheHill    The Hill Deadly Airstrike in Libya Wreaks Havoc at Military Academy    The New York Times Libya conflict: Tripoli military school suffers deadly air strike    BBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZOmk46

Australian bushfires point to an ominous pattern - CNN

Australian bushfires point to an ominous pattern    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2SZP8pb

Oil prices rise 1% in early trading as tensions in the Middle East mount - CNBC

Oil prices rise 1% in early trading as tensions in the Middle East mount    CNBC Oil Jumps Near $70 as U.S. Says Iran May Strike Saudi Again    Yahoo Finance Gold, oil surge in Asia as U.S., Iran exchange threats    Yahoo Finance Daniel Turner: US can withstand Iranian attack on global oil supplies, thanks to Trump energy policies    Fox News Will Oil Become a Weapon of Choice for Iran?    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/39GqOhH

Saudi Aramco shares hit lowest since IPO, down 1.7% - Reuters

Saudi Aramco shares hit lowest since IPO, down 1.7%    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/37DO12e

Here's what to expect from the biggest tech show of the year - KSL.com

Here's what to expect from the biggest tech show of the year    KSL.com CES 2020 preview: Surveillance, sex toys and futuristic gadgets    The Washington Post What to expect at CES 2020    Quartz Ivanka Trump is coming to Las Vegas to speak at CES    Reno Gazette Journal CES 2020 expectations    CGTN America View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2T1Y6Cl

Lady Gaga Confesses About Those Bradley Cooper Romance Rumors: ‘We Fooled Everyone’ - Hollywood Life

Lady Gaga Confesses About Those Bradley Cooper Romance Rumors: ‘We Fooled Everyone’    Hollywood Life Lady Gaga Reveals to Oprah: 'I Developed PTSD as a Result of Being Raped'    Yahoo Entertainment Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga Have Emotional Backstage Meeting    E! NEWS Oprah Winfrey Kicks Off Her Nationwide Wellness Tour with Julianne Hough and Guest Lady Gaga    PEOPLE Great Ideas Lady Gaga Tells Oprah About PTSD, 2020 Vision Tour    Refinery29 View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/39DsBV3

France, Britain, Germany: Iran must refrain from violence and respect nuclear deal

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The 'E3' group of countries comprised of France, Britain and Germany called on Iran to refrain from any violent action and urged Iran to go back to respecting arrangements laid out in the JCPOA 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/36nCR1s

Venezuela opposition legislators re-elect Guaido as congress chief

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Venezuelan opposition legislators on Sunday re-elected Juan Guaido as head of the country's congress in a session held outside the country's legislative palace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ZTaO7x

Harvey Weinstein trial: 'Why I broke my silence'

Jasmine Lobe, who claims she was sexually assaulted by the Hollywood mogul, talks ahead of his criminal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36DI9G4

Former Thai monk meditates 'up to 50 times a day'

Pom is a former Thai monk who has mastered the art of meditation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sSzzEO

Twins likely out of the bidding for Josh Donaldson - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Twins likely out of the bidding for Josh Donaldson    Minneapolis Star Tribune Josh Donaldson Reportedly Sets Asking Price    MLB Trade Rumors Are the Atlanta Braves and Twins the only clubs left pursuing Josh Donaldson?    Tomahawk Take Josh Donaldson sweepstakes: Twins “likely out of the bidding” for star 3B, per report    Talking Chop Top 10 remaining free agents    msnNOW View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZPSH2q

Trump vows to hit 52 Iranian targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to hit 52 Iranian sites "very hard" if Iran attacks Americans or U.S. assets after a drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani and an Iraqi militia leader, as tens of thousands of people marched in Iraq to mourn their deaths. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QN1iio

Trump says U.S. would hit 52 Iranian sites if American targets attacked

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President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States has targeted 52 Iranian sites that it would strike if Iran attacks Americans or U.S. assets in response to a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/37FP3uR

Many killed in attack on military camp in Libya’s capital: minister

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At least 28 people were killed in an attack on a military academy in the Libyan capital late on Saturday, the health minister of the Tripoli-based government said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Qruexw

Saudi Arabia condemns Turkish escalation in Libya: statement

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Saudi Arabia condemns "the recent Turkish escalation in Libya" and the Turkish parliament's approval of a troop deployment to Libya, and considers it a violation of U.N. Security Council decisions, the foreign ministry said in a statement on the state news agency SPA. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35pkLen

India yak deaths: 'For humans to survive, yaks must too'

A shrinking yak population in India's north-eastern state of Sikkim has herders and locals worried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MWsSZv

How a Jewish girl hid from Nazis in a ski resort

A hidden story of wartime bravery in an Alpine resort, which some local people are reluctant to remember. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QPtwsP

Why fewer US students now want to learn about UK

British studies is on the decline in America, as students face new economic and global realities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fln1bR

Farouk James: The boy with very long hair

Farouk James is famous for his hair. He models for big brands and is defying some critics who say boys should not have long hair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37A65KF

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump says US has targeted '52 Iranian sites' if Iran retaliates after Soleimani killing 01/04/20 3:57 PM

Oil outlook is bullish, but don't expect big spikes seen during past conflicts, analysts say - CNBC

Oil outlook is bullish, but don't expect big spikes seen during past conflicts, analysts say    CNBC from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/37yhMS3

Iran has online disinformation operations, too - CNN

Iran has online disinformation operations, too    CNN How the U.S.-Iranian confrontation heated up in one week    Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ST3xTJ

30 days from Iowa: It's anybody's ballgame | TheHill - The Hill

30 days from Iowa: It's anybody's ballgame | TheHill    The Hill Joe Biden dismisses Sanders' claims he can't energize voters: 'I don't respond to Bernie's ridiculous comme...    Fox News Sanders, Yang, Klobuchar celebrate the best fundraising numbers of their campaigns    Vox.com Bernie Sanders's campaign is raising big money because it's really about belonging    Washington Examiner When will Bernie Sanders get the scrutiny that top-tier candidates deserve?    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2QHjsSA

Rose McGowan defends tweet apologizing to Iran after strike - NBC News

Rose McGowan defends tweet apologizing to Iran after strike    NBC News Rose McGowan’s walk-back of her apology to Iran gets slammed: 'Stay off social media'    Fox News Rose McGowan Iran: Actress defends tweet apologizing to Iran after airstrike kills Qassem Soleimani    CBS News Rose McGowan Walks Back Her Apology To Iran For Soleimani Airstrike    Deadline Rose McGowan defends tweet apologizing to Iran: 'I want America to be better' | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tyyKAY

Iran retaliation a concern but US far less reliant on foreign oil - Quartz

Iran retaliation a concern but US far less reliant on foreign oil    Quartz Oil prices rise after US strike against Iranian official | TheHill    The Hill Oil prices surge, stocks fall after US kills Iranian general    The Associated Press US-Iran tensions and why India should care    WION Trump's Strike on Iran General May Escalate Attacks on Saudi Oil Targets    Newsweek View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2SVl7qm

How Middle East Tensions Derailed Stock Markets’ Strong Start In 2020 - Forbes

How Middle East Tensions Derailed Stock Markets’ Strong Start In 2020    Forbes Stocks were on a runaway train. Then Iran happened    CNN How the conflict in Iran might affect stocks, gas prices and U.S. economy    KARE 11 Investors are misplacing threats to the U.S. stock market    MarketWatch Dow Jones Industrial Average Fell as Iran and Oil Take Center Stage    Barron's View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2QKQEZn

Apple Watch and iPhone health accessories to help with 2020 new year’s resolutions - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch and iPhone health accessories to help with 2020 new year’s resolutions    9to5Mac from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2QJUGRP

Harvey Weinstein Speaks To CNN: Big Misconceptions About Him Come From Media Assumptions - Deadline

Harvey Weinstein Speaks To CNN: Big Misconceptions About Him Come From Media Assumptions    Deadline Harvey Weinstein Says He Intends to ‘Build Back’ Career if Found Not Guilty    Yahoo Celebrity Harvey Weinstein addresses his pending criminal trial    CNN Harvey Weinstein Defense Strategy -- Accusers Didn't Break Contact with Me    TMZ Harvey Weinstein, with rape trial looming, says past two years 'have been grueling'    Page Six View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2rZQ4Pe

White House gives lawmakers formal notice of Iraq strike amid complaints from Democrats

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The White House sent to Congress on Saturday formal notification of Friday's U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, congressional aides said, amid complaints from Democrats that President Donald Trump did not notify lawmakers or seek advance approval for the attack. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2triwtI

Australian bushfires ease on cooler weather, death toll rises

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A weather change eased fire threats in southeastern Australia on Sunday after a horror day of blazes that killed one man and injured four firefighters, though authorities said risks remained with a number of fires burning at emergency levels. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Flgjmb

U.S.-led coalition confirms attacks on Iraqi bases housing its troops

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The United States-led military coalition fighting Islamic State said early on Sunday that there were two attacks near Iraqi bases housing its troops on Saturday night but that none of its troops were harmed. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/39BbwLr

Trump says U.S. would hit 52 Iranian sites if Iran attacks American targets

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President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States has targeted 52 Iranian sites that it would strike if Iran attacks any Americans or any U.S. assets in response to Friday's U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35prqow

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump says US has targeted '52 Iranian sites' if Iran retaliates after Soleimani killing 01/04/20 3:57 PM

Number of people who have never had a job 'rising' - the Resolution Foundation

It's due to the "death" of Saturday jobs and complex choices facing young people, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QkUOIo

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Airstrike north of Baghdad kills 5 members of Iran-backed militia, Iraqi official tells AP 01/03/20 4:23 PM

1 stabbed to death at fast food restaurant - ABC News

1 stabbed to death at fast food restaurant    ABC News One person was killed and others wounded in a stabbing incident in Austin, officials say    CNN One dead, at least three injured in Austin retail district stabbing spree    UPI News 1 killed, others injured in random stabbing in downtown Austin, authorities say    KHOU.com Texas Stabbing: At Least 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Austin    QuickTake by Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/36qEOtW

Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast - The New York Times

Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast    The New York Times Iran condemns US airstrike that killed top commander as 'foolish'    CNN Report: Top Iranian general killed in US air strike on Baghdad    Fox News Op-Ed: America just took out a man many consider the world's No. 1 bad guy    CNBC What Qassim Soleimani's killing means    Washington Examiner View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2QItvqv

Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q4 2019 - InsideEVs

Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q4 2019    InsideEVs Tesla tops Wall Street estimates with a record 112,000 vehicle deliveries in fourth quarter    CNBC Tesla Faces Fresh Challenges After Hitting 2019 Delivery Goal    Wall Street Journal Top CleanTechnica Stories of 2019, & Top Stories of the Decade!    CleanTechnica Tesla delivered 367,500 cars last year    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2uiTg9p

U.S. manufacturing slump worsens in December as ISM index falls to 10-year low - MarketWatch

U.S. manufacturing slump worsens in December as ISM index falls to 10-year low    MarketWatch US manufacturing weakest in a decade    Fox Business US manufacturing contracts to lowest level since 2009 | TheHill    The Hill Manufacturing economy weakest in a decade as December ISM index comes in at 47.2    CNBC US manufacturing contracts at quickest pace since 2009    Financial Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/37FdRDj

Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's why that matters - CNN

Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's why that matters    CNN Strait of Hormuz, the world’s biggest oil chokepoint, in focus as U.S.-Iran tensions flare    MarketWatch What The U.S. Airstrike Means For Oil And Global Markets    Seeking Alpha The Fear Premium Is Back In Oil    OilPrice.com Why the oil market rally on elevated U.S.-Iran tensions may be short lived    MarketWatch View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2uheiFl

Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator uses computer vision to keep tabs on groceries - VentureBeat

Samsung’s new Family Hub refrigerator uses computer vision to keep tabs on groceries    VentureBeat Samsung and LG go head to head with AI-powered fridges that recognize food    The Verge Samsung announces new home appliances ahead of CES 2020    Neowin Samsung Unveils New Category of Innovative Lifestyle Home Appliances at CES 2020    Samsung Newsroom US LG and Samsung make AI cool with latest smart fridges    New Atlas View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZL1Eu1

What did Ron Rivera say about Dwayne Haskins on Thursday? - Hogs Haven

What did Ron Rivera say about Dwayne Haskins on Thursday?    Hogs Haven Dan Snyder wishes everyone 'Happy Thanksgiving' at Ron Rivera's Jan. 2 introduction    Yahoo Sports Ron Rivera is a solid, smart football man ... but that’s often not enough in Washington    The Washington Post The Cowboys NEED to let go of Jason Garrett + Redskins got it right with Ron Rivera | Time to Schein    CBS Sports Redskins, Ron Rivera envision 'right fit' as new era begins in D.C.    ESPN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/36lGoxb

Former Stars coach Jim Montgomery checks into rehab for alcohol abuse, says it was 'appropriate call' to fire him - The Dallas Morning News

Former Stars coach Jim Montgomery checks into rehab for alcohol abuse, says it was 'appropriate call' to fire him    The Dallas Morning News Fired Stars coach Jim Montgomery checking into rehab for alcohol abuse    ESPN Jim Montgomery, former DU Pioneers coach, enters rehab for alcohol abuse, according to report    The Denver Post Fired Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery enters rehab for alcohol abuse    WFAA.com Ex-Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery enters rehab for alcohol abuse, calls firing 'appropriate'    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZMGRGe

CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35mVEbY

Mirriad's AI slips ads into empty spaces in online videos

A UK company is to show off its next-generation product placement software at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fhg4bL

CES 2020: How AI fitness apps now rival personal trainers

Could machine learning and voice recognition replace a personal trainer? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37AwHeF

Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast

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By TIM ARANGO, RONEN BERGMAN and BEN HUBBARD from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2sIrPW0

U.S. Democratic contenders condemn Iran strike, warn of war

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Democratic presidential contenders on Friday condemned the air strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, saying President Donald Trump's decision was reckless and could lead the United States to another war in the Middle East. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QkMBEe