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• Theresa May's New Year message quotes murdered MP Jo Cox

  31-12-2016 23:45
  Theresa May has evoked the memory of Jo Cox in her New Year message, signing off the year by reminding Britons they have "far more in common than that which divides us".
  
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• Dubai celebrates New Year with eye-catching fireworks display at the Burj Khalifa

  31-12-2016 23:41
  
  The world’s tallest building put on a spectacular show.
  
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• 366 days: your 2016 in pictures

  31-12-2016 21:34 via theguardian.com
  
  From news events to personal experiences, we asked you to show us what 2016 looked like from your perspective Continue reading...
  
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• New Year's Eve: Armed police deployed in London amid tight security

  31-12-2016 21:00
  
  London Mayor Sadiq Khan has moved to reassure New Year revellers amid a massive security operation surrounding the capital's celebrations. The extra security measures are in place due to fears of a lorry attack similar to that seen at a Christmas market in Berlin earlier this month. More than 100,000 people are expected to line the banks of the River Thames for the capital's sold-out fireworks display.
  
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• Queen health update: Palace refuse to confirm New Year's Day attendance - Daily Star

  31-12-2016 20:48 via dailystar.co.uk
  
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  Queen health update: Palace refuse to confirm New Year's Day attendance
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  THE QUEEN is yet to confirm whether she will attend church at Sandringham on New Year's Day, Buckingham Palace have announced. 0. By Tom Evans / Published 31st December 2016. Queen Elizabeth II GETTY. RECOVERING: The Queen has been ...
  The Queen may still not be well enough to attend church on New Year's DayDaily Mail
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• Swansea City to name Paul Clement as their new manager ahead of Crystal Palace game on Tuesday - Telegraph.co.uk

  31-12-2016 20:21 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Swansea City to name Paul Clement as their new manager ahead of Crystal Palace game on Tuesday
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  Swansea City will name Paul Clement as their new manager ahead of Tuesday's Premier League game with Crystal Palace. Clement, who is currently Carlo Ancelotti's number two at Bayern Munich, is understood to have agreed a contract in principle to take ...
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• Donald Trump posts New Year message on Twitter, remembers enemies 'who lost so badly'

  31-12-2016 20:02
  
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• Dyche expects hat-trick hero Gray to improve further - ITV News

  31-12-2016 19:58 via itv.com
  
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  Dyche expects hat-trick hero Gray to improve further
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  Andre Gray scored his first Premier League hat-trick as Burnley blitzed Sunderland 4-1 and Clarets boss Sean Dyche expects his 25-year-old striker to get even better in 2017. The Clarets equalled their joint-biggest Premier League victory with a ...
  Burnley 4-1 Sunderland: Black Cats will miss Kone badly - 5 things we learnt at Turf MoorChronicleLive
  Burnley 4-1 Sunderland: David Moyes slams his 'useless' side after lossSkyS
  
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• Celtic versus Rangers - how the world viewed the Glasgow derby - Scottish Daily Record

  31-12-2016 19:53 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
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  Celtic versus Rangers - how the world viewed the Glasgow derby
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  The eyes of the world were on Glasgow once more as Rangers and Celtic played out in front of a raucous atmosphere at Ibrox. Share. ByGary Armstrong. 18:46, 31 DEC 2016; Updated 18:49, 31 DEC 2016. Sport. Moussa Dembele pulls away from Barrie ...
  'I hope you die': disruptive fans interrupt minute's silence for Ibrox victims at Old Firm derbyGlasgow Evening Times
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• While Ronda Rousey shrank in defeat, Dominick Cruz shined - Los Angeles Times

  31-12-2016 19:52 via latimes.com
  
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  While Ronda Rousey shrank in defeat, Dominick Cruz shined
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  The harshness of Ronda Rousey's 48-second technical-knockout loss to Amanda Nunes was amplified Friday night by the contrast in grace and sportsmanship that fallen UFC champion Dominick Cruz showed in his defeat. “Loss is part of life,” Cruz said, ...
  Ronda Rousey's defeat to Amanda Nunes is a cautionary tale for UFC fightersThe Guardian (blog)
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• Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Chelsea extend lead at the top, United leave it late
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  LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Chelsea were given a stiff examination by Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points ahead of the late game between Liverpool and Manchester City.
  Chelsea vs Stoke match report: Diego Costa sets the tone for history-making Blues as title looks closer and closerThe Independent
  Conte hails Chelsea's winning mentalityITV New
  
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• Welcome 2017 early with these incredible celebrations from around the world

  31-12-2016 18:49
  
  SO. MANY. FIREWORKS.
  
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• Derby day reflects 2016 fortunes for both Celtic and Rangers - STV News

  31-12-2016 18:49 via stv.tv
  
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  Derby day reflects 2016 fortunes for both Celtic and Rangers
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  Brendan Rodgers' men remain unbeaten in the league while Mark Warburton has plenty to do in 2017. Celtic's Moussa Dembele (2nd from right) celebrates his goal with his team-mates. SNS. Hogmanay is often the catalyst for a desire to change with a new ...
  'I hope you die': disruptive fans interrupt minute's silence for Ibrox victims at Old Firm derbyGlasgow Evening Times
  Three men arrested at Old Firm matchHerald
  
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• Paul Pogba caps dramatic fightback to save Manchester United's winning run - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 18:48 via theguardian.com
  
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  Paul Pogba caps dramatic fightback to save Manchester United's winning run
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  Here was a rip-roaring finish reminiscent of the very best of Manchester United as two late goals in two minutes turned defeat into the sweetest of wins. This had appeared to be another tale of how José Mourinho's side could not turn domination into ...
  Martial, Pogba score late as Man United beats MiddlesbroughDaily Mail
  Mou: Martial should listen to me, not agentESPN.co.uk
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• Australia sees in the New Year with its legendary firework display over Sydney - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Australia sees in the New Year with its legendary firework display over Sydney
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  Australia rang in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display in Sydney, sending rainbow-coloured showers into the night sky and defying the global terror attacks that cast a pall over 2016. Around 1.5 million people packed Australia's biggest ...
  New Year's Eve 2016 live: Fireworks and pictures from around the world as we welcome in 2017Mirror.co.uk
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• Trump sends New Year wishes to all, even his 'many enemies' - CBC.ca

  31-12-2016 18:18 via cbc.ca
  
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  Trump sends New Year wishes to all, even his 'many enemies'
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  U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has issued an unusual New Year's message for his Twitter followers. "Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly," he said in a tweet Saturday morning.
  'To my many enemies': Trump's barbed NY wishSky News
  Trump Tweets to 'Enemies' as World Leaders Share New Year's MessagesNBCNews.com
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• Europe|With Trump, Russia Goes From Thursday's Foe of US to Friday's Friend - New York Times

  31-12-2016 18:18 via nytimes.com
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  Europe|With Trump, Russia Goes From Thursday's Foe of US to Friday's Friend
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  President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with President Obama in Hangzhou, China, in September. Credit Alexei Druzhinin/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. MOSCOW — The diatribe against the Obama administration on prime-time television by a ...
  US-Russia Relations Are Increasingly Unpredictable — And Syria Is On The LineHuffington Post
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• Willian double sinks brave Stoke and extends Chelsea run to 13 straight wins - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 18:09 via theguardian.com
  
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  Willian double sinks brave Stoke and extends Chelsea run to 13 straight wins
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  Willian celebrates scoring Chelsea's third goal against Stoke with Cesc Fàbregas. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters. Dominic Fifield at Stamford Bridge. @domfifield. Saturday 31 December 2016 12.09 EST Last modified on Saturday 31 December 2016 ...
  Chelsea 4-2 Stoke RESULTDaily Mail
  Chelsea vs Stoke match report: Diego Costa sets the tone for history-making Blues as title looks close
  
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• New Year's Eve security in London includes armed police at tube stations and streets - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  New Year's Eve security in London includes armed police at tube stations and streets
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  Armed police have started lining the streets of London and the underground as the capital prepares for New Year's Eve celebrations. There will be heightened security across the country tonight as Britain rings in the new year and it has already begun ...
  Security tight in London as UK prepares for New Year's Eve celebrationsThe Guardian
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• US-Russia tensions rise as malware found at Vermont electric utility - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 17:34 via theguardian.com
  
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  US-Russia tensions rise as malware found at Vermont electric utility
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  On Thursday, Barack Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomatic personnel. Photograph: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP. Lauren Gambino in Washington and Edward Helmore in New York. Saturday 31 December 2016 11.34 EST Last modified on ...
  Europe|With Trump, Russia Goes From Thursday's Foe of US to Friday's FriendNew York Times
  Russia reveals a consulate chef is one of its 35 'spies' leaving A
  
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• Questions over whether Queen will attend New Year's Day service

  31-12-2016 17:21
  The Queen will wait until tomorrow to decide whether she will feel well enough to attend a New Year's Day church service. Both she and the Duke of Edinburgh had been expected to take the train as usual to Norfolk before Christmas. The Queen then missed her traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church with her family, but Prince Philip was able to attend.
  
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• Andy Murray on knighthood: 'It’s a big honour' – video

  31-12-2016 17:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Andy Murray, the world tennis No 1, says it is a a ‘big honour to be asked’ following news that he is to be given a knighthood in the New Year honours. Speaking in Abu Dhabi after his victory over Milos Raonic on Saturday, Murray remarked that it was a great recognition for his results over the last few years but is ‘more than happy just being known as Andy’ ‘I still feel like Andy Murray,’ says world tennis No1 after knighthoodContinue reading...
  
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• 'They will always hate me' Nigel Farage says he 'couldn't care less' about Honours snub - Express.co.uk

  31-12-2016 16:55 via express.co.uk
  
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  'They will always hate me' Nigel Farage says he 'couldn't care less' about Honours snub
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  NIGEL FARAGE has insisted he “couldn't care less” about not being on the New Year's Honours list before hailing 2016 as a “wonderful year”. By Ajay Nair. PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: 15:56, Sat, Dec 31, 2016 ...and more »
  
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• Andy Murray, Olympic athletes and Posh Spice honoured in Queen's New Year List

  31-12-2016 16:52
  By Adela Suliman LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic athlete Mo Farah, tennis star Andy Murray, actor Mark Rylance, comedian Ken Dodd and Kinks musician Ray Davies have been knighted in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours List. Spice Girl and designer Victoria Beckham was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) while other fashion notables included Anna Wintour editor-in-chief of "American Vogue" and accessories designer, Anya Hindmarch.
  
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• New Year's Eve 2016 live: Fireworks and pictures from around the world as we welcome in 2017 - Mirror.co.uk

  31-12-2016 16:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  New Year's Eve 2016 live: Fireworks and pictures from around the world as we welcome in 2017
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  Despite it being hours until Brits celebrate the New Year, a number of countries have already said goodbye to 2016. Samoa was the first to celebrate 2017 at 10am UK time with New Zealand and Australia soon afterwards. The other key times (UK time ...
  Australia sees in the New Year with its legendary firework display over SydneyDaily Mail
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• Queen may miss New Year's Day church service - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 16:42 via theguardian.com
  
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  Queen may miss New Year's Day church service
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  Prince Charles, Camilla and other members of the royal family arrive for the Christmas day church service in Sandringham, which the Queen missed. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP. The Queen ...
  Queen to make late decision on whether to attend New Year's Day church serviceBT.com
  Queen health update: Palace refuse to confirm New Year's Day attendanceDaily Star
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• Baghdad blasts kill 29 as Mosul fighting intensifies - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 16:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Baghdad blasts kill 29 as Mosul fighting intensifies
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  BAGHDAD/ERBIL, Iraq, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Three bombs killed 29 people in Baghdad on Saturday as fighting intensified in the northern city of Mosul, where Iraqi government forces are trying to rout Islamic State militants from their last major stronghold ...
  Baghdad market bombings kill dozensThe Guardian
  IS claims Baghdad suicide bombings that killed 28WHIO
  Iraq Baghdad: 28 dead as twin bombs rip through marketBBC News
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• Trump tweets backhanded New Year's greeting to his 'many enemies' - Channel NewsAsia

  31-12-2016 16:06 via channelnewsasia.com
  
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  Trump tweets backhanded New Year's greeting to his 'many enemies'
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  "Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don't know what to do. Love!" the US president-elect wrote. Posted 31 Dec 2016 23:05; Updated 31 Dec 2016 23:10. U.S. President-elect Donald ...
  Mar-a-Lago sold tickets to New Year's Eve party with TrumpPolitico
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• The Queen may still not be well enough to attend church on New Year's Day - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  The Queen may still not be well enough to attend church on New Year's Day
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  The Queen could miss the annual New Year's Day service in Sandringham as she continues to recover from a 'heavy cold'. Buckingham Palace said a decision had yet to be taken on whether the 90-year-old monarch would be well enough to attend.
  Queen may miss New Year's Day church serviceThe Guardian
  Queen may miss New Year's Day church service at Sandringham as she continues to battle ill healthMirror.co
  
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• Video shows British lifeguard saving baby refugee dumped on Aegean rocks by smugglers

  31-12-2016 16:01
  
  Richard Heard has made three volunteer missions to help those stranded on dangerous rocky coves.
  
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• 'I still feel like Andy Murray,' says world tennis No1 after knighthood - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 15:51 via theguardian.com
  
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  'I still feel like Andy Murray,' says world tennis No1 after knighthood
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  Andy Murray beat Milos Raonic at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to end 2016 on a high. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images. Press Association. Saturday 31 December 2016 08.42 EST Last modified on Saturday 31 December 2016 ...
  I'm struggling to get used to the new title, says 'Sir' Andy MurrayHerald Scotland
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• What next for Ronda Rousey? WWE, Hollywood or a fight with Cyborg potentially await after Amanda Nunes loss - Mirror.co.uk

  31-12-2016 15:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  What next for Ronda Rousey? WWE, Hollywood or a fight with Cyborg potentially await after Amanda Nunes loss
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  Ronda Rousey's much-anticipated return to the Ocatagon ended in a mere 48 seconds, as Amanda Nunes secured a dominant knockout victory. After a year out of action doing film gigs and becoming a TV personality, Rousey's future in UFC is up in the air.
  Ronda Rousey's defeat to Amanda Nunes is a cautionary tale for UFC fightersThe Guardian (blog)
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• Rangers 1 Celtic 2: Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair strikes seal victory as Celtic stage stunning fightback - Herald Scotland

  31-12-2016 15:15 via heraldscotland.com
  
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  Rangers 1 Celtic 2: Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair strikes seal victory as Celtic stage stunning fightback
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  Celtic winger Scott Sinclair salutes his side's fans after scoring the winner against Rangers at Ibrox. / Matthew Lindsay, Chief Football Writer / @MattLindsayHT. 1 comment. CELTIC fought back brilliantly at Ibrox to claim their third victory over ...
  'Disappointed' Warburton reflects on missed Rangers chancesSTV News
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• Trump sends New Year's Eve tweet to 'bad losers' as world sees in 2017 - live! - The Guardian

  31-12-2016 14:43 via theguardian.com
  
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  Trump sends New Year's Eve tweet to 'bad losers' as world sees in 2017 - live!
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  TAIPEI, TAIWAN - JANUARY 1: Fireworks light up the Taiwan skyline and Taipei 101 during New Years Eve celebrations just after midnight on January 1, 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan. (Photo by Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty Images) Photograph: Billy H.C. Kwok/Getty ...and more »
  
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• Donald Trump pokes fun at 'enemies' in provocative New Year's Eve tweet wishing them 'love' for 2017 - Mirror.co.uk

  31-12-2016 14:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Donald Trump pokes fun at 'enemies' in provocative New Year's Eve tweet wishing them 'love' for 2017
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  Donald Trump has tweeted an arrogant New Year's Eve message to his millions of followers decrying his "enemies" – but wishing them "love" for 2017. He posted: "Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost ...
  Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And TrumpWBUR
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• Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany - Daily Mail

  31-12-2016 13:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Merkel says Islamist terrorism is biggest test for Germany
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  BERLIN, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Islamist terrorism is the biggest test facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday in a New Year's address to the nation, and vowed to introduce laws that improve security after a deadly attack before Christmas ...
  Islamist terror most severe threat facing Germany, says Angela Merkel in New Year's messageThe Independent
  2017 is not looking so good for GermanyWashington Post
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• These videos and images from the Hogmanay celebrations show the Scots know how to bring in the new year

  31-12-2016 13:29
  
  Thousands of torch-bearers gathered on Edinburgh’s streets to start the celebrations.
  
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• 'She'll never realise the impact she had': life-changing conversations

  31-12-2016 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  We asked readers to tell us about their most significant conversation, or a letter that changed them. Here are our favouritesI went to a job interview in the 1980s in New York, when I was in my early 30s. It was something to do with hotel marketing. There I was, dressed in a nice suit with a crisp résumé, feeling like a grownup. Halfway through, the interviewer said, “I don’t think you really want this job.” I didn’t, and she had the insight to see it. Conti
  
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• Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List

  31-12-2016 11:09
  By Adela Suliman LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic athlete Mo Farah, tennis star Andy Murray, actor Mark Rylance, comedian Ken Dodd and Kinks musician Ray Davies have been knighted in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours List. Spice Girl and designer Victoria Beckham was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) while other fashion notables included Anna Wintour editor-in-chief of "American Vogue" and accessories designer, Anya Hindmarch.
  
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• New Year's Eve weather: Will fog ruin firework displays?

  31-12-2016 10:56
  
  Fog is forecast to clear ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks displays, but heavy rain and gale-force winds in parts of Scotland threaten to put a dampener on Hogmanay celebrations. The Met Office said some fog patches were expected to persist across the South on Saturday morning, with motorists warned of difficult driving conditions. Fresh warnings have been issued by Public Health England (PHE) as it warned of an incoming cold snap that is set to send temperatures plummeting as low
  
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• Concrete bollards to prevent copycat London lorry attack on New Year's Eve

  31-12-2016 09:03
  
  Concrete bollards will block traffic from crowds in central London on New Year's Eve to prevent a potential lorry attack. Extra security measures are in place ahead of tonight's celebrations after a Christmas market in Berlin became a terror target earlier this month. A record number of concrete bollards will be placed at junctions to keep vehicles out of central London.
  
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• Andy Murray among sporting stars named in New Year Honours

  31-12-2016 08:45
  
  More than 100 Olympians and Paralympians have been included among the 1,197 people on the New Year Honours List. Every gold medallist from the Rio Games who hadn't already been recognised in previous years has been honoured.
  
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• Trial to see if dogs can detect prostate cancer in humans

  31-12-2016 06:52
  A major trial is under way in Milton Keynes using dogs to detect prostate cancer. The programme is part-funded by the NHS and is being run by the Medical Detection Dogs charity. Eight dogs are undergoing training using samples from real prostate cancer patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
  
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• Concrete bollards in place to prevent copycat London lorry attack

  31-12-2016 06:43
  
  Concrete bollards will block traffic from crowds in central London on New Year's Eve to prevent a potential lorry attack. A record number of concrete bollards will be placed at junctions to keep vehicles out of central London. Armed police will also be deployed on London Underground trains for the first time on New Year's Eve following a review of security.
  
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• Sporting stars honoured in New Year list

  31-12-2016 05:41
  
  More than 100 Olympians and Paralympians have been included among the 1,197 people on the New Year Honours List. Every gold medallist from the Rio Games who hadn't already been recognised in previous years has been honoured.
  
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• New Year drinkers warned that cheap, fake alcohol can kill

  31-12-2016 03:25
  New Year's Eve partygoers are being warned to watch out for counterfeit alcohol laced with chemicals which can cause serious illness and even death. Thousands of litres of fake booze have been confiscated nationwide, the Local Government Association (LGA) says. Simon Blackburn, the chairman of the LGA's safer and stronger communities board, said: "New Year's Eve is the biggest drinking night of the year but people need to avoid suspiciously cheap, fake alcohol at all costs because it could serio
  
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• Britons use NHS as 'national hangover service', says health boss

  31-12-2016 02:42
  Paramedics in London are preparing for their busiest night ever - as the head of NHS England branded drunken revellers who call ambulances "selfish". Following the traditional fireworks celebration by the River Thames, the London Ambulance Service is predicting more than 3,500 call-outs. It's estimated that more than 40% of the call-outs made by ambulance crews in the first few hours of New Year's Day will be alcohol-related.
  
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• Guardian readers on their worst holidays: rats, sewage and lots of vomiting

  31-12-2016 01:04 via theguardian.com
  
  We asked for your worst holiday stories and you really came through, with a truly horrifying collection of vacation miseryFollowing Guardian writers recalling the breaks that almost broke them, we asked you to tell us about your own holiday nightmares – and you responded with hundreds of tales of disappointing destinations, missed flights, robberies, breakdowns, bad company and lots and lots of vomiting.Related: Your underwhelming international holiday photosContinue reading...
  
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• Police point out thief's epic fail in an amusing Facebook post

  31-12-2016 00:02
  
  “When you make it this easy it takes all the fun out of chasing bad guys!”
  
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• 21 kick-ass women who've been honoured in the New Years Honours List 2016

  31-12-2016 00:00
  
  What a way to end the year, ladies.
  
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