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• The Latest: South Africa's new party leader: Graft must end

  20-12-2017 23:52 via yahoo.com
  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Latest on the new leader of South Africa's ruling party (all times local):
  
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• Deadly French bus crash driver charged with manslaughter

  20-12-2017 23:50 via yahoo.com
  The driver of a school bus that was hit by a train at a level crossing in southern France, resulting in the deaths of six children, was charged Wednesday with manslaughter, a prosecutor said.The bus driver, a 48-year-old mother who was seriously hurt in the collision, was "placed under judicial control and banned from driving," said state prosecutor Xavier Tarabeux.The driver told investigators that the safety barriers were open at the time of the crash.
  
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• Cuphead Sells 2 Million Copies, Exceeding Developer's Wildest Dreams

  20-12-2017 23:50 via gamespot.com
  
  Cuphead, the gorgeous, very difficult indie platformer from StudioMDHR, has reached a new sales milestone. It's now sold 2 million copies across PC and Xbox One, the studio announced in a blog post today. This is up from 1 million sales after its first two weeksfollowing the game's long-awaited launch at the end of September.In its blog post, StudioMDHR said it could have never imagined Cuphead would do so well. "Even in our wildest dreams, we never thought our crazy little characters would be e
  
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• Mistrial declared for Nevada rancher who led revolt over U.S. land dispute

  20-12-2017 23:44 via yahoo.com
  By John L. SmithLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday declared a mistrial in the criminal case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and three others for their role in a 2014 armed standoff with U.S. government agents, and rebuked prosecutors for withholding evidence from the defense.Bundy, two of his sons and another man were charged with 15 counts of conspiracy, assault and other offenses stemming from the confrontation, which galvanized right-wing militia groups challenging federal
  
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• A Very Nice Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch Steelbook Case Is Available For A Limited Time

  20-12-2017 23:38 via gamespot.com
  
  Outside of the special edition version of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, no Nintendo Switch games have been released in steelbook cases thus far into the system's life. However, if you've yet to pick up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, you'll be able to get a fancy steelbook case for the mascot racer for a very limited time from Best Buy.Through the holidays, the electronics retailer is holding a special promotion that will net you a very nice-looking steelbook case when you purchase Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The game
  
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• Inside Linda Hamilton's Insane Terminator 2 Training With James Cameron And Arnold Schwarzenegger

  20-12-2017 23:30 via gamespot.com
  
  Even 26 years after its release, Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains one of the best action movies of all time--and one of the best sci-fi films, as well. That's thanks in no small part to Linda Hamilton, who reprised her role as Sarah Connor from the first Terminator movie.The portrayal of Sarah was a dramatic change from what was seen in the original movie and that's thanks, in large part, to Hamilton herself. Now, for the first time, fans of the franchise are able to get an inside look at the
  
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• US confirms punitive tariffs of nearly 300% on Bombardier planes

  20-12-2017 23:11 via yahoo.com
  The US Commerce Department on Wednesday confirmed its decision to impose punitive tariffs of nearly 300 percent on airplanes manufactured by Canada's Bombardier in a trade dispute that has inflamed relations with Ottawa.The ruling affirms a preliminary finding that Bombardier received unfair subsidies from the Canadian government that allowed it to sell planes at below the cost of production, and compete unfairly with American aerospace giant Boeing, which lodged the complaint.Boeing filed the c
  
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• Last piece of Amtrak train wreckage removed from Washington state highway

  20-12-2017 23:08 via yahoo.com
  The affected southbound stretch of Interstate 5, which runs from the Canadian border to Mexico, will remain closed indefinitely, the Washington State Department of Transportation has said.Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are seeking answers about the crash's cause in interviews with the train's engineer and a trainee conductor who were in the locomotive's cab.NTSB members say they are focused on whether the engineer was distracted, but are timing their i
  
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• Trump Receives Pre-Holiday Ego Boost From His Cabinet, GOP Leaders

  20-12-2017 23:07 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― Fresh off his only major legislative victory, President Donald Trump on Wednesday basked in the adulation showered upon him by a trifecta of Cabinet members, Congressional Republican leaders and his own White House press team.
  
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• Wisconsin gun thief who sent manifesto sentenced to 14 years

  20-12-2017 22:54 via yahoo.com
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who stole a cache of firearms from a gun shop and sent a rambling anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump before going on the run was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on Wednesday, after a profanity-laced back and forth with the judge where he asked to either be set free or killed.
  
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• Arab coalition says will keep Yemen port open; air raids kill at least nine

  20-12-2017 22:48 via yahoo.com
  By Mohammed MukhashafADEN (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday it would keep the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port, vital for aid, open for a month despite a fresh missile attack against Riyadh, but it kept up air raids that killed at least nine people.The Western-backed coalition, which controls Yemen's airspace and port access, said last month it would allow humanitarian relief through Hodeidah following a nearly three-week blockade imposed because of a missile
  
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• U.S. FDA approves new diabetes drug from Merck and Pfizer

  20-12-2017 22:43 via yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - A new drug developed by Merck & Co and Pfizer Inc won U.S. approval on Wednesday to treat type II diabetes, the Food and Drug Administration said, adding another competitor to a growing class of treatments.The oral drug, known generically as ertugliflozin, will be sold under the brand name Steglatro and compete with AstraZeneca Plc's Farxiga, Johnson & Johnson's Invokana and Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim's Jardiance.Merck and Pfizer won approval for Steglatro as a single
  
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• Puerto Rico fears economic downturn from new tax overhaul

  20-12-2017 22:32 via yahoo.com
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The sweeping federal tax rewrite approved Wednesday outraged officials in Puerto Rico, who said it threatens to crush the backbone of the island's economy at a time when they need substantial help recovering from Hurricane Maria.
  
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• New Assassin's Creed Origins Update Adds A Disturbing Chocobo Camel

  20-12-2017 22:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Following the unusual Assassin's Creed crossover event in Final Fantasy XV earlier this year, some Final Fantasy-themed items are now available in Assassin's Creed Origins. Ubisoft has rolled out a new update for the latest stealth-action game that introduces a new quest and some rare gear inspired by Final Fantasy XV.The new quest is dubbed A Gift from the Gods, and players who complete it will be able to wield a set of Legendary weapons from Square Enix's RPG, including the Legendary shield Zi
  
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• Wall Street edges lower, pauses as tax bill clears Congress

  20-12-2017 22:28 via yahoo.com
  By April JoynerNEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes dipped on Wednesday, pausing after recent record highs as both houses of Congress approved a long-anticipated tax overhaul.The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a sweeping tax bill, which will be the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years.The Senate had already voted in favor of the bill.
  
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• Man Arrested After 5-Year-Old Son Fatally Shoots Himself With Gun Left In Glove Box

  20-12-2017 22:21 via yahoo.com
  A Florida man is facing negligence charges after his 5-year-old son fatally shot himself in the head with a gun he found in the glove box of the man’s car.
  
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• 16 Last-Minute Gifts People Are Buying On Amazon This Week

  20-12-2017 22:02 via yahoo.com
  We’re in the final stretch to Christmas, which means the sprint to stock up on last-minute stocking stuffers, find gifts for your folks, and figure out the shipping deadlines for your favorite sites is underway.
  
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• Cliven Bundy: judge declares mistrial in case against Nevada rancher and family

  20-12-2017 21:51 via yahoo.com
  The Bundys have become heroes in the American west and in rightwing militia movements.A judge declared a mistrial in the conspiracy case against rancher Cliven Bundy and his family, dealing a major blow to the US government and another victory for those who have long fought federal regulators over land rights.
  
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• Pokemon Go Is Getting A Better AR Mode

  20-12-2017 21:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Pokemon Go will soon get an update to its AR mode. Called AR+, the enhanced version uses Apple's ARKit augmented reality technology and will include special new features and exclusive bonuses.Like Pokemon Go's existing AR mode, AR+ will be available when catching Pokemon and adds depth perception and scaling improvements. Pokemon will appear closer to their canonical size--so a Snorlax will appear much larger in the real-world environment than, say, an Oddish. On top of that, Pokemon will appear
  
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• 2 More Women Join Lawsuit Against Bill O'Reilly And Fox News

  20-12-2017 21:32 via yahoo.com
  Ousted Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s efforts to smear the many women who’ve accused him of sexual harassment is once again coming back to bite him.
  
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• Trump celebrates 'amazing' tax cuts experts say will most benefit wealthy Americans

  20-12-2017 21:31 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump celebrated delivering a huge tax overhaul, a moment he said was “an amazing experience” but which was slammed by critics and independent analysts who said the move would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans.Speaking on the South Lawn of the White House where he was surrounded by senior officials and legislators, Mr Trump beamed over what will be considered his signature legislative achievement.“It’s very simple,” said Mr Trump.
  
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• The Latest: Deadly Mexican bus crash caused by negligence

  20-12-2017 21:16 via yahoo.com
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — The latest on a tour bus crash in eastern Mexico (all times local):
  
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• Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director Defends Rey's Parents Reveal

  20-12-2017 21:16 via gamespot.com
  
  The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.It's been a week since the debut of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In that time, fans, whether they loved or hated the movie, have been unable to stop discussing some of the movie's major plot revelations, including finding out who Rey's (Daisy Ridley) parents are.In a scene with Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), Rey admits that her parents were "nobody." They were junk traders who sold her off for alcohol money, Kylo adds. Given that many fans spent
  
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• Boston opened 'Pandora's box' of clergy sex abuse worldwide

  20-12-2017 21:12 via yahoo.com
  Cardinal Bernard Law became a symbol of the Roman Catholic Church's widespread failure to protect children as he presided over a cover-up of sexual abuse by priests in Boston's archdiocese. A global reckoning in the church is still happening today, 15 years after he resigned as archbishop.
  
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• Scotland Bans Traveling Circuses From Using Wild Animals In Performances

  20-12-2017 21:10 via yahoo.com
  Scotland has banned the use of wild animals in traveling circuses, handing an important victory to animal welfare advocates.
  
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• PUBG Servers Going Down For 7 Hour Maintenance Ahead Of PC 1.0 Release

  20-12-2017 21:09 via gamespot.com
  
  After nine months of being available in Early Access, the massively popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds finally launches in full for PC today, December 20. PUBG's servers will be taken offline for maintenance ahead of the game's 1.0 release, and now publisher Bluehole has confirmed they'll be down for a little longer than expected.On Twitter today, the official PUBG account announced that server maintenance will begin at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET (1AM CET on December 21)--two hours
  
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• Why I Stayed At A Job Where I Was Sexually Harassed

  20-12-2017 21:05 via yahoo.com
  With the #MeToo movement gaining in the world in which I am bringing up my teen and preteen daughters, they want answers I don’t always have.
  
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• PSA: Don't Buy A 4K TV Without This Important Feature

  20-12-2017 21:03 via gamespot.com
  
  4K TVs have dramatically come down in price recently, and with the holidays approaching, you may be thinking about picking one up. But before you buy, here's an important PSA for you: Don't buy a 4K TV without HDR.There's no doubt that watching 4K content can look really crisp. With it being four times as sharp as 1080p, 2160p (4K) is the emerging resolution standard for good reason. But having access to a panel that can produce more realistic and vivid colors is arguably more important. That's
  
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• Six bodies hung from bridges near Mexico's Los Cabos tourist resort

  20-12-2017 20:59 via yahoo.com
  The bodies of six men were found hanging from three different bridges near the Mexican tourist resort of Los Cabos on the Baja California peninsula on Wednesday, local authorities said.The authorities did not give details on what happened to the men, but drug gangs often hang the bodies of their murdered victims in public to intimidate rivals.Two bodies were found on a bridge in Las Veredas, near Los Cabos International Airport, and two on a different bridge on the highway between Cabo San Lucas
  
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• 4 Key Questions for Year-End Job Seekers

  20-12-2017 20:56 via yahoo.com
  Take this opportunity to think about what makes your juices flow in your job.What skills and experiences do you possess that are transferable, and what more do you need to do in order to open that pathway to your future success?Is your resume ready?
  
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• Game of the Year 2017 Top 10 List

  20-12-2017 20:55 via gamespot.com
  
  Best Of 2017
  GameSpot's top 10 countdown for the Best Games of 2017 is finally over. Our list was formulated by our global team of GameSpot editors and video producers, who all spent hours locked in fierce debate fighting for the recognition towards games they felt most passionate about.With 2017 offering so many fantastic games across a multitude of genres, this year was by far one of the toughest debates we've had in a long time. After numerous hours, we were able to lock in the placement of e
  
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• 'Law & Order' Could Have Saved Trump Judicial Pick From Colossal Flub, Says Producer

  20-12-2017 20:53 via yahoo.com
  “Law & Order” fans might have been able to answer simple legal questions better than President Donald Trump’s judicial nominee Matthew Petersen did during his confirmation hearing last week.
  
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• GameSpot's Game Of the Year 2017 - The Legend Of Zelda: The Breath Of The Wild

  20-12-2017 20:47 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo turned an established genre on its head when it released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier this year, proving that it's still one of the most influential developers around. We may never be able to look at open-world games the same way again, and it's hard to imagine how anyone will be able to match, let alone top, what is being hailed by many to be one of the greatest games ever made.To many longtime Zelda fans, there are reasons to fight back against Breath of the Wild's
  
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• GameSpot's Game Of the Year 2017 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

  20-12-2017 20:47 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo turned an established genre on its head when it released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier this year, proving that it's still one of the most influential developers around. We may never be able to look at open-world games the same way again, and it's hard to imagine how anyone will be able to match, let alone top, what is being hailed by many to be one of the greatest games ever made.To many longtime Zelda fans, there are reasons to fight back against Breath of the Wild's
  
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• House Republicans Don't Know Some Very Basic Facts About The Tax Bill They Wrote

  20-12-2017 20:36 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON ― House Republicans swear they had enough time to review a 500-page conference report released last Friday night before they voted on what they thought would be the final tax bill Tuesday.
  
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• Control Of Virginia's House Of Delegates Could Come Down To Drawing Straws

  20-12-2017 20:30 via yahoo.com
  A three-judge panel in Virginia decided Wednesday to count a ballot cast for a Republican in a race for the state’s House of Delegates that was decided by just one vote, meaning the contest is now a tie.
  
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• Officer Survives After He's Dragged Half a Mile by Suspect's Car: Cops

  20-12-2017 20:10 via yahoo.com
  Thomas Cabrera now faces a charge of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
  
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• Candy Canes Are Everywhere During Christmas. Here’s Why

  20-12-2017 20:06 via yahoo.com
  They weren't always the most popular Christmas candy
  
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• Mom Who Gave Birth to Baby From Embryo Frozen in 1992: 'It's a Miracle'

  20-12-2017 20:00 via yahoo.com
  Little Emma Wren was born over Thanksgiving weekend, and is "perfect all over," her mother says.
  
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• Veterinarian Accused Of Shooting Neighbors' Dog In The Head

  20-12-2017 19:52 via yahoo.com
  A veterinarian in Louisiana was arrested on Tuesday and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly fatally shooting her neighbors’ dog in the head.
  
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• Great PUBG Xbox One Deal Includes Titanfall 2 For Free

  20-12-2017 19:52 via gamespot.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has quickly become a big hit on Xbox One, attracting more than 1 million players in its first 48 hours on the console. The title is available for $30 via the Xbox Game Preview program, but those who are interested in picking it up may want to consider purchasing it from Newegg, as a new deal will net you an additional game for free.For a limited time, you can get a free copy of the critically acclaimed Titanfall 2 when you purchase PUBG on Newegg (via Wario64). The
  
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• GameSpot's Best Games Of 2017 #2: Persona 5

  20-12-2017 19:52 via gamespot.com
  
  GameSpot's Best Games of 2017 has finally kicked off, so join us as we unveil what we thought were the 10 best games released this year. Before we unveil our Game of the Year, in at the coveted #2 spot is Persona 5, which is available on the PlayStation 4. Read on to see why we chose it as one of the best for 2017.GameSpot's Best Games of 2017At every turn, Persona 5 gives you something to marvel at. Its combat is fluid and satisfying, its menus, UI, and artstyle are beautiful, and its soundtrac
  
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• 15 Years After Laci Peterson's Death, Cop Recalls Probe That Led to Scott Peterson’s Arrest

  20-12-2017 19:51 via yahoo.com
  Detective John Buehler worked the case from the beginning.
  
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• Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to countries over UN Jerusalem vote

  20-12-2017 19:39 via yahoo.com
  Donald Trump has threatened to withhold “billions” of dollars of US aid from countries which vote in favour of a United Nations resolution rejecting the US president’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump amplified Haley’s threat.
  
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• China condemns Donald Trump’s ‘selfish isolationism’

  20-12-2017 19:37 via yahoo.com
  Beijing has responded to Donald Trump’s recent labelling of China as a strategic “competitor”, by telling the US President to end America’s “cold war mentality”.The remarks follow the publication of the Trump administration’s National Security strategy on Monday, in which the President accused China of pursuing a “repressive vision” and designing economic policies to weaken America.On Tuesday, the Chinese embassy in Washington hit back, descr
  
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• Saudi Arabia says it will allow food and fuel shipments into Yemen after UK criticism

  20-12-2017 19:29 via yahoo.com
  Saudi Arabia yesterday declared it will keep open a vital port in war-ravaged Yemen to ease the humanitarian crisis, following pressure from Britain. The kingdom said the Houthi rebel-controlled port of Hodeidah would remain open to humanitarian and commercial ships for a month, despite Monday’s ballistic missile attack by rebels on Riyadh. "The Coalition will allow the entry of commercial ships, including fuel and food vessels, for a period of 30 days," the Saudi foreign ministry sai
  
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• GameSpot's Best Games Of 2017 #3: Super Mario Odyssey

  20-12-2017 19:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Mario caught on in the '80s and continues to thrive more than 30 years after his debut in part because the games he headlines are masterfully designed, but also because Nintendo knows how to make you fall in love with the worlds he inhabits. Super Mario Odyssey is a delight for these exact same reasons, and though it blatantly leans into nostalgia at times, its high marks go above and beyond cute nods to the past.Odyssey's dozen-plus kingdoms are ornately crafted, with adorable details and bite-
  
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• Trump says GOP has 'essentially repealed Obamacare' with tax bill

  20-12-2017 19:16 via yahoo.com
  But while the Republican plan removes the individual mandate requiring all Americans to have health insurance, the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land.
  
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• Woman Who Accidentally Gunned Down Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail

  20-12-2017 19:15 via yahoo.com
  Monalisa Perez has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Pedro Ruiz III on June 26.
  
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• US in talks with China on new N.Korea sanctions: diplomats

  20-12-2017 19:02 via yahoo.com
  The United States is in talks with China on slapping new UN sanctions on North Korea and could put forward a draft Security Council resolution soon, UN diplomats said Wednesday.The new measure is expected to target supplies of oil products to North Korea that are vital for military programs aimed at developing Pyongyang's nuclear strike capacity with advanced missile technology.
  
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