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• Pakistan TV: Army summoned to disperse Islamist protesters

  25-11-2017 23:55 via yahoo.com
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan called in the army to restore order on Saturday, hours after a violent clash between police and crowds protesting an omitted reference to the Prophet Muhammad in a parliamentary bill left six dead and many dozens wounded, state TV reported.
  
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• 30 migrants dead and 200 rescued off Libyan coast says country's navy

  25-11-2017 22:42 via yahoo.com
  More than 30 migrants died and 200 were rescued on Saturday after their boats foundered off Libya's western coast, the Libyan navy said. The coastguard conducted two rescue operations off the city of Garabulli, 60 kilometres (40 miles) east of Tripoli, spokesman Colonel Abu Ajila Abdelbarri said. He added that patrols had found 31 bodies and 60 survivors from one boat, while all 140 passengers had survived in a second boat. "When we arrived at the spot, we found an inflatable dinghy wi
  
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• Sebastian Gorka Reportedly Carries 2 Guns And A Tourniquet With Him Every Day

  25-11-2017 22:22 via yahoo.com
  Controversial former Donald Trump aide Sebastian Gorka had a profile published about him on Saturday in gun magazine Recoil.
  
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• Virginia pastor charged in Thanksgiving Day killing of his family

  25-11-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  Christopher Gattis, 58, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, Sergeant P.H. Zoffuto of Chesterfield County Police said in a statement issued Friday.The incident appeared to be domestic in nature, police said, but they were still investigating.
  
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• Target's Cyber Monday Deals Run All Week, Including 15 Percent Off Sitewide

  25-11-2017 21:06 via gamespot.com
  
  If you missed out on Black Friday yesterday, don't worry. For Cyber Monday on November 27, every item on Target's website will be 15 percent off, and even more deals will run throughout the week.Target's Cyber Week will begin on Sunday, November 26. Each day will have different online-only deals, such as $100 off the Gran Turismo Sport PSVR bundle and a $20 giftcard with the purchase of BeatsX or Beats EP headphones.Continuing throughout the week, daily deals will begin on Tuesday, November 28.
  
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• France to tackle violence on women; Italy grapples with same

  25-11-2017 20:38 via yahoo.com
  PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday launched an initiative to combat violence and harassment against women in France, aiming to erase a sense of shame that breeds silence among victims and changing what he said is the country's sexist culture.
  
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• Pakistan calls on army to deploy in capital after protest bloodshed

  25-11-2017 20:24 via yahoo.com
  Pakistan's government called on the powerful military to deploy in the capital Islamabad Saturday after deadly unrest broke out when police moved to dislodge an Islamist protest that has paralysed the city for weeks.At least six people were killed and some 190 injured -- around 137 of whom were security personnel -- in fierce clashes as police tried to disperse the demonstration earlier Saturday.Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets and demonstrators blocked roads and burned police v
  
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• Hafiz Saeed: US warns of ‘repercussions’ for Pakistan over release of alleged Mumbai attack mastermind

  25-11-2017 20:05 via yahoo.com
  The US has strongly condemned Pakistan's release of the alleged militant accused of masterminding the 2008 attack on Mumbai - saying it sends a deeply troubling message about its commitment to fighting terrorism.Hafiz Saeed, accused of plotting the commando operation that left more than 160 people dead, was released from house arrest earlier this week by a three-judge panel in the city of Lahore.“Saeed’s release, after Pakistan’s failure to prosecute or charge him, sends a deep
  
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• 15-Year-Old Boy Detained at Border After His Grandmother Is Found in Shallow Grave

  25-11-2017 20:00 via yahoo.com
  Weapons were missing from both homes
  
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• Police Seek Answers On Central London's Black Friday Panic

  25-11-2017 19:50 via yahoo.com
  Police are still investigating an incident that triggered panic near Oxford Circus, one of the London’s busiest Tube stations, on Friday.
  
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• Pakistan government calls in army after police, Islamists clash

  25-11-2017 19:47 via yahoo.com
  By Asif Shahzad and Kay JohnsonISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's government on Saturday called on the army to help clear a sit-in by Islamist hard-liners blockading the capital after police clashed with activists and religious protests spread to other cities.Protesters said four of their activists had been killed, but police said there had been no deaths.Television footage showed a police vehicle on fire, heavy curtains of smoke and fires burning in the streets as officers in heavy riot gear adva
  
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• President Mnangagwa pledges new era in Zimbabwe

  25-11-2017 19:42 via yahoo.com
  Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed sweeping change at his swearing in on Friday, pledging to fight poverty and corruption after Robert Mugabe's shock resignation.
  
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• In Indian Country, honoring flag might mean different anthem

  25-11-2017 19:42 via yahoo.com
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — As fierce debate rages about "taking a knee" during the national anthem to protest social injustice, Native Americans have a unique take on the issue as the ethnic group with the highest military-service rate, and an enduring regard for warriors.
  
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• The Latest: Tense women's march in Turkey ends peacefully

  25-11-2017 19:37 via yahoo.com
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (all times local):
  
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• Pakistan TV: Army summoned to disperse Islamist sit-ins

  25-11-2017 19:30 via yahoo.com
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's government called in army troops on Saturday to restore order after police clashed with an Islamist group's supporters that have been camped out for the last twenty days at a key intersection near the capital Islamabad, state TV reported. The protest has triggered demonstrators to take to the streets of other cities across the country in solidarity, bringing them to a virtual standstill.
  
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• Egypt carries out airstrikes after mosque terror attack

  25-11-2017 19:06 via yahoo.com
  The country's air force targeted terrorists in Northern Sinai.
  
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• Man Spends Black Friday Paying For $10K Worth Of Toys For Local Kids

  25-11-2017 18:53 via yahoo.com
  A New Jersey man spent this Black Friday putting together a great surprise for dozens of local families.
  
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• 2 Men Questioned by Police After Causing Panic at London Subway Station

  25-11-2017 18:44 via yahoo.com
  A subway station altercation caused panic at the Oxford Street shopping district
  
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• Welcome To The Class War

  25-11-2017 18:20 via yahoo.com
  Over the past decade, most of its families have been spinning their wheels.
  
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• Animal groups outraged after escaped circus tiger shot dead near Eiffel Tower

  25-11-2017 18:12 via yahoo.com
  Animal rights groups expressed outrage yesterday (Sat) after an escaped circus tiger was shot dead by its owner as it roamed the streets of Paris near the Eiffel Tower. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, established by the film star turned animal rights activist, called for an immediate ban on wild animals in circuses in response to the tiger’s death.  “It’s a miracle that there were no human victims,” the foundation said in a statement. “It is essential to react
  
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• Angela Merkel rules out fresh elections as she seeks new coalition deal

  25-11-2017 18:01 via yahoo.com
  Angela Merkel vowed to get a government in place as soon as possible on Saturday as she recovered from a week-long crisis that threatened to force fresh German elections and could have ended her political career. In a speech to members of her party, Mrs Merkel said she wanted to avoid a re-run of September's elections, which saw her Christian Democrats reduced to 33 per cent of the vote and left her struggling to muster a coalition government in talks with a range of smaller parties. &ldquo
  
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• Exploring The Secret Psychology Of Gambling With Battlefront 2's Loot Boxes

  25-11-2017 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Despite the influx of great games hitting recently, most of the conversation has been dominated by Star Wars Battlefront II's microtransactions and the debate on whether Loot Boxes should fall into the same category as gambling. And it's reached further than just internet chatter: the Belgium Gaming Commission is currently in the middle of an investigation into the systems used by games like Battlefront II and Overwatch, and Hawaii state representative Chris Lee has announced that he's working t
  
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• Trump asserts legal power in fight over consumer bureau

  25-11-2017 17:59 via yahoo.com
  By Roberta Rampton and Idrees AliWEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has the power he needs to put his top budget aide in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), federal officials said on Saturday, weighing in on abattle for control over the powerful agency.The leadership of the independent regulatory agency was thrown into question on Friday when its outgoing director Richard Cordray, a Democrat, named his deputy as his acting replacement until
  
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• Man Kills New York Woman After Mistaking Her for a Deer

  25-11-2017 17:22 via yahoo.com
  A man shot a New York woman Wednesday evening after mistaking her for a deer
  
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• Lebanon's Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah

  25-11-2017 17:19 via yahoo.com
  Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Saturday that he would not accept Iran-backed Hezbollah's positions that "affect our Arab brothers or target the security and stability of their countries", a statement from his press office said.Hariri announced his resignation from his post on Nov. 4 in a televised statement from Saudi Arabia, a Sunni monarchy and regional powerhouse locked in a confrontation with Shi'ite Iran.Hezbollah is fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syr
  
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• Trump vs. Time: Magazine Disputes President's Person of the Year Claims

  25-11-2017 17:17 via yahoo.com
  Time magazine is disputing the president’s claim that he being considered for “Person of the Year.” He tweeted that he rejected the offer because he didn’t want to participate in an interview and photo session.
  
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• Man Pardoned, Freed After Spending Nearly 40 in Prison

  25-11-2017 17:16 via yahoo.com
  Just in time for Thanksgiving, 70-year-old Craig Coley was granted a full pardon after spending 38 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He spent the holiday with the detective who helped set him free.
  
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• Looming deadlines, much unfinished business await Congress

  25-11-2017 17:16 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The crush of unfinished business facing lawmakers when they return to the Capitol would be daunting even if Washington were functioning at peak efficiency.
  
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• The ‘Guardian Angel’ Soldiers of Afghanistan

  25-11-2017 17:14 via yahoo.com
  As war wages on in Afghanistan, a group of service members called the “guardian angels” watch over any gathering of NATO and Afghan troops.
  
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• Who Will Lead the CFPB? Trump and Outgoing Director Name Different Successors

  25-11-2017 17:13 via yahoo.com
  Not long after the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tried to name his own successor, the president announced he would appoint his budget director, Mick Mulvaney, on an interim basis.
  
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• This Man Opens His Home to Senior Animals

  25-11-2017 17:11 via yahoo.com
  When Steve Greig lost his beloved dog Wolfgang four years ago, he started taking in geriatric pets who needed extra love and care. It’s gained him a huge following online, and inspired others to do the same.
  
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• Malibu church 'pressured to end meals for the homeless' because it 'lures the needy'

  25-11-2017 17:10 via yahoo.com
  A church in upmarket Malibu has decided to stop providing free meals for those in need after claiming they were told by officials they were attracting too many homeless people.The United Methodist Church, one of many churches that provides food and help, has been offering free meals twice a week.Dawn Randall, a member of the church, said it recently received an email from city officials.
  
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• Teen Linked to Mysterious Death of Grandmother

  25-11-2017 17:08 via yahoo.com
  Three days after police found human remains in 15-year-old Logan Mott’s backyard, the teen was detained at the Canadian border. He was considered armed and dangerous by police and was on the run in his grandmother’s stolen car.
  
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• Death Toll Soars over 300 in Egypt Mosque Attack

  25-11-2017 17:07 via yahoo.com
  Authorities say up to 30 gunmen fired through all of the windows and doors of an Egyptian mosque before going inside. More 300 people are dead, 27 of them children.
  
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• Relatives mourn missing Argentine submarine crew

  25-11-2017 17:03 via yahoo.com
  Ten days after the missing Argentine submarine San Juan went silent, grieving relatives have begun mourning the loss of its 44 missing crew members with a religious ceremony Saturday, even though the navy has yet to declare them dead.A religious service is set to be held at 12:30 pm (1530 GMT) outside the Mar del Plata naval base, where the submarine was based, to support grieving friends and relatives.The search for the San Juan "will continue day and night with help from 13 countries," navy sp
  
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• Xbox One X Has Power, But Lacks The Games To Be A Worthwhile Purchase

  25-11-2017 17:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Four years after its current-gen console first launched, Microsoft has released the upgraded Xbox One X. The software giant heralds its latest device in the Xbox One family as "the most powerful console ever"--and its 4K capabilities make Xbox games look better than before. But, with the new console's release, I'm left wondering which of its games are compelling enough to make me rush out and buy one.There's third-party stuff, sure: Assassin's Creed's year off has helped remove some of the fatig
  
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• Two Journalism Schools Rescind Awards For Charlie Rose Amid Harassment Reports

  25-11-2017 17:00 via yahoo.com
  Charlie Rose just lost two honors for his work in journalism as the future of his career remains uncertain in the wake of sexual harassment reports against him.
  
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• Best Cyber Monday Car Deals for 2017

  25-11-2017 17:00 via yahoo.com
  The airwaves and the internet are abuzz with holiday deals on the latest gizmos and gadgets, but if you're looking for truly colossal savings, check out some of the offers at your local car deale...
  
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• Bali's Mt Agung erupts again, island 'still safe'

  25-11-2017 16:56 via yahoo.com
  Indonesia's Mount Agung volcano on island of Bali erupted for a second time in less than a week on Saturday evening, sending a grey-black plume of ash and steam at least 1,500 meters into the sky and leading several airlines to change flight plans."Tourism in Bali is still safe, except in the danger (zone) around Mount Agung," Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency said in a statement, referring to an area that extends to a radius of up to 7.5 km from the summit."There has not been an increase i
  
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• Chemical company's response to water worries: Silence

  25-11-2017 16:21 via yahoo.com
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Americans have grown accustomed to hearing apologies from everyone from cheating car-makers to cheating presidents, but a Fortune 500 chemical company with a pollution problem in North Carolina is following a different model: don't apologize, don't explain.
  
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• 14 Winter 2018 Movies We're Excited To See

  25-11-2017 16:00 via gamespot.com
  
  With winter coming, there is only one thing on all of our minds: Star Wars. We all have tunnel vision until December 15, when The Last Jedi comes out. The winter season of movies, between December and February, tends to be less exciting than the rest of the year. However, there are still a lot of movies we think look pretty fun, including a few really interesting looking horror films and 2018'a first Marvel movie, Black Panther. The real question is, "Could February finally be the release of th
  
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• A Dissident Cuban Artist Reflects On The Anniversary Of Castro's Death

  25-11-2017 15:36 via yahoo.com
  On the night Fidel Castro died, Danilo Maldonado Machado went for a walk in downtown Havana.
  
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• Amazon founder Jeff Bezos becomes newest $100bn billionaire thanks to Black Friday

  25-11-2017 15:24 via yahoo.com
  Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become the world’s newest and only $100bn billionaire – thanks to a $2.4bn surge in his personal fortune on the run up to Black Friday.The hike in Mr Bezos’s wealth had soared by $32.6bn this year up until Thursday, with the extra $2.4bn landing in his pocket ahead of the consumer frenzy, and secures his position as the world's richest man.
  
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• 2018 Kia Stinger GT

  25-11-2017 15:19 via yahoo.com
  We delve into Kia's powerful new rear-driver to see if it delivers on its sporty promise.
  
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• Woman Accused of Killing Her Identical Twin in Cliff Crash Wants Charge Dismissed

  25-11-2017 15:16 via yahoo.com
  Authorities described the crash as a hair-pulling fight over the steering wheel
  
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• Plague deaths rise to nearly 200 as outbreak grows in Madagascar

  25-11-2017 14:56 via yahoo.com
  A serious outbreak of the plague is threatening residents and tourists in Madagascar  The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 2,000 confirmed or suspected cases and that the death toll has reached 195 as of this week.
  
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• Mexico’s government creates marine park size of Illinois for sea animals in Pacific

  25-11-2017 14:45 via yahoo.com
  Mexico’s government has created a marine park the size of Illinois in the Pacific, the largest ocean reserve in North America for the conservation of giant rays, whales and turtles, including dozens of species endemic to the area.Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto designated on Friday the Revillagigedo Archipelago, located some 390 km (242 miles) southeast of the Baja California peninsula, as a national park.The four volcanic islands that make up the Revillagigedo Archipelago and
  
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• Time Magazine Pushes Back on Trump 'Person of the Year' Tweet

  25-11-2017 14:28 via yahoo.com
  Time Magazine disputes President Trump's claim that he was contacted about being the magazine's "Person of the Year."
  
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• Chinese police detain woman suspected of abusing children

  25-11-2017 14:14 via yahoo.com
  BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China detained a woman on Saturday suspected of abusing children at a Beijing kindergarten run by a U.S.-listed company in a case that has caused nationwide anger.
  
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• This Russian Submarine Is a Big Part of a Master Plan to Dominate the Arctic

  25-11-2017 13:55 via yahoo.com
  Russia’s recent focus on remilitarization of the Arctic has raised many eyebrows in policy circles. In addition to reactivating old bases in the Arctic Circle, and building more nuclear icebreakers, Russia is modernizing its approach to Arctic operations.Recent reports show that Russia is taking steps to deploy the Harpsichord (Klavesin) series of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) in the Arctic, by refitting some submarines to carry and employ them.Unlike smaller UUVs that were used befor
  
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