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Australia Recruiting Christians Around the World to Pray in the New Year

Christian leaders in Australia are inviting people around the world to pray at sunrise on New Year's Day. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BUew40

Operation Blessing Bringing the Gift of Clean Water to Parts of Liberia

Operation Blessing International is providing hundreds of people in Liberia with a much-needed gift -- a reliable source of water. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2pT307x

President Trump Offers His Condolences in Wake of a Coptic Christian Church Terror Attack

At least 10 people, including eight Coptic Christians, were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire outside a church in a south Cairo suburb, Egypt’s Health Ministry spokesman said Friday. It was the latest attack targeting the mostly Muslim country’s embattled minority. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2llgKU7

Putin: Supermarket Bombing Was a Terror Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday's bombing at a St. Petersburg supermarket was a terror attack, adding that another attack had been thwarted. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2lckQ0w

ISIS Claims Attack on Kabul Shiite Center, 41 Dead

At least 41 people have been killed and another 84 are seriously hurt after a terror attack Thursday in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2lcUE5U

Watchdog Group Blasts UN for its Most Evil Actions

The United Nations is being called out for what one watchdog group calls the world body's top "evil actions" of the year.   from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zGISoX

Explosion at Russia's St. Petersburg, 10 Hurt

Russian news reports say at least ten people have been injured by an explosion at a supermarket in St. Petersburg. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2Dn9DkB

China's Christians Won't Let the Government Stop Them From Teaching Kids About Jesus

Churches in a city in southeastern China have been forced to find other ways to teach their kids about religion since the atheist Communist Party has tightened restrictions on faith education and warned against Christianity's influence. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CdQWjZ

Horrific Church Bus Crash Kills 20 People in the Philippines on Christmas Day

For many, Christmas is a time of good food, family, games and a load of fun. But in the Philippines tragedy struck a group of Christians on this most special day. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2pIxJUT

Report: North Korean Defector Had Anthrax Antibodies in His System

A North Korean soldier who defected this year had traces of anthrax antibodies in his system, according to the South Korean news agency UPI. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2zBIyI1

In memoriam: Entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2017

A look back at some of the arts and entertainment figures who died in 2017. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2q5dBfY

The future of international justice

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2loOgZj

The best science long reads of 2017 (part two)

The second part of our selection of the best science and environment reads this year. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DzG6UU

Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues

After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2q01uAF

Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content

Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ

Britons will feel pride in 2018, says Theresa May

The prime minister says 2017 was a turbulent year, but insists she is making progress on Brexit. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CkKz0F

Labour 'staking out centre ground', says Jeremy Corbyn

The "old political consensus is finished", the Labour leader says in his new year message. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2C0Wm0H

Hogmanay event will go ahead in full despite storm

Scotland is expected to be battered by winds of up to 80mph on New Year's Eve. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2luZtai

Man killed in Call of Duty ‘swatting’ hoax

A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lpOnUF

New Year's travel chaos looms as rail strikes hit

A long-running RMT dispute will see strikes cancel and delay journeys for 24 hours. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EcBsNv

New Year Honours 2018: Praise for stars on list

A Bee Gee and ballerina are among those awarded, while Sir Paul McCartney hails "best pal" Ringo Starr. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lnok0p

Trump's Russia inquiry 'started by Australian tip-off'

An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CrQIFY

County Durham child dies after Egypt pool incident

The girl was flown back to the UK but died on 26 December, five days after the accident. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lpVcFB

One treated after fire in Manchester block of flats

One person was taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation after the fire in the city centre. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lt3Fr1

Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ClwfEV

Millennials to secure 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Ec84ae

Black Lives Matter activist dies at 27

She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lm9FT4

Newspaper headlines: Adonis hits out and 'Dad's Army border force'

Sunday's papers feature Lord Adonis calling for a minister to resign and claims of a new volunteer border force. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DBYJrg

When a drag king met a drag queen

Sequins, sexuality and stereotyping - when drag queen Dave Lynn met drag king Sammy Silver. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ElgvjI

How fake news plagued 2017

False stories, pictures and video were widely shared, sowing confusion about the biggest news stories of the year. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lvuYkc

Cheer up Luv - How photo project highlights harassment

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch's powerful project Cheer Up Luv. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2vCQ4kA

A look back at the town of Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld was a new town built to house people from the nearby overcrowded city of Glasgow. We revisit to see how it has fared as a community. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2loTPa6

Missed this week's entertainment news?

Take a look at some of the week's biggest stories in the world of arts and entertainment. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EhYMJP

Pen pals defy age gap to become friends

Five months since their first letters, a group of schoolchildren and care home residents finally meet up. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CdXGBu

Who plays the piano at the railway station?

BBC News spent a day at St Pancras station and came across some real talent. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CnbNnv

Mishal Husain comes face-to-face with AI and the Mishalbot

Presenter Mishal Husain comes face-to-face with robot her, the Mishalbot. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2pZAyki

What next for Brexit in 2018?

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CsBMre

Can Hull build on its UK City of Culture status beyond 2017?

As 2017 draws to a close can Hull build on its cultural year? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CdYQwF

In memoriam: Entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2017

A look back at some of the arts and entertainment figures who died in 2017. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2q5dBfY

The future of international justice

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2loOgZj

The best science long reads of 2017 (part two)

The second part of our selection of the best science and environment reads this year. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DzG6UU

What's at play in Iranian protests? - CNN

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CNN What's at play in Iranian protests? CNN (CNN) The largest public display of discontent in Iran since the 2009 Green Movement has brought about a series of tweets from US President Donald Trump, pushback from the Iranian government and a scene that might have been unfathomable a decade ago ... Protests in Iran stretch into third day despite government warnings Washington Post How Can Trump Help Iran's Protesters? Be Quiet. New York Times Report: 2 Protesters in Western Iran Killed at Night Rally U.S. News & World Report BBC News  - Los Angeles Times  - New York Post  - Voice of America all 721 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zSZjyo

How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt - New York Times

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New York Times How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt New York Times WASHINGTON — During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia's top diplomat in Britain: Russia had political ... NYT: Former Trump campaign adviser told Australian diplomat Russia had dirt on Clinton CNN A year later, an investigation in search of a crime The Hill We now know the tipping point that prompted the FBI to launch its Trump-Russia investigation Business Insider Los Angeles Times  - New York Daily News  - BBC News  - HuffPost all 110 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2lrNRWb

Swatting case poses legal challenges for police, prosecutors - CNN

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CNN Swatting case poses legal challenges for police, prosecutors CNN (CNN) The 911 call was fake, authorities said, but the bullet was very real. Investigators and prosecutors in Kansas and California, and with the federal government are trying to untangle the strands of a swatting case that ended with a police officer ... Man arrested in LA in fatal 'swatting' hoax in Wichita, Kan., has been accused of making false threats before Los Angeles Times A Twitter user claims to have made the 'swatting' call that led police to kill a man Washington Post Police Arrest Man In Fatal 'Swatting' Prank NPR ABC News  - USA TODAY  - New York Daily News  - Fox News all 402 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zSeV56

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

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Washington Post Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner Washington Post Vice President Pence arrived in Aspen, Colo., this week for a holiday vacation — but not without encountering a silent protest from his neighbors in the liberal ski resort town. “Make America Gay Again,” reads a rainbow banner posted on the stone ... Mike Pence Was Greeted To His Vacation By Neighbor's 'Make America Gay Again' Banner BuzzFeed News Pence neighbors in Aspen hang 'Make America Gay Again' banner Fox News Pence's vacation neighbors post 'make America gay again' sign The Hill New York Daily News  - Mashable  - Salon  - TheBlaze.com all 94 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2lxgq3A

Two security guards shot to death at hotel-casino in Las Vegas; suspect in critical condition - Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times Two security guards shot to death at hotel-casino in Las Vegas; suspect in critical condition Los Angeles Times Two security guards were shot dead inside a hotel room at a Las Vegas hotel-casino early Saturday morning before the gunman fled and ultimately shot and injured himself. Las Vegas Police Lt. Dan McGrath said the shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. at ... 2 Las Vegas security guards fatally shot in hotel-casino ABC News Two Security Guards Fatally Shot in Las Vegas Hotel-Casino Wall Street Journal Vegas PD: 2 security guards shot, killed at Arizona Charlie's Decatur FOX5 Las Vegas KTLA  - The Daily Herald  - fox13now.com  - Belfast Telegraph all 37 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2lr8QIC

Activist Erica Garner, 27, dies after heart attack - CNN

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CNN Activist Erica Garner, 27, dies after heart attack CNN (CNN) Erica Garner -- an activist for social justice and the eldest daughter of the man who died from a police choke hold in New York in 2014 -- died on Saturday morning days after suffering a heart attack, her mother Esaw Snipes said. "She was a ... Erica Garner, Activist Daughter Of Eric Garner, Dies At 27 BuzzFeed News Erica Garner, activist and daughter of Eric Garner, dead at 27 CBS News Erica Garner, Who Became An Activist After Her Father's Death, Dies NPR New York Times  - New York Daily News  - Washington Post  - NBCNews.com all 186 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2ChkMr6

2 Men Charged in Quadruple Homicide in Troy; Motive Is a Mystery - New York Times

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New York Times 2 Men Charged in Quadruple Homicide in Troy; Motive Is a Mystery New York Times Two suspects have been charged in a quadruple homicide in Troy, N.Y., a crime the police chief described as the worst he had seen in more than 40 years in law enforcement. “I don't have to tell you how good it feels to have these two defendants in ... Police identify two men charged for grisly quadruple murder New York Post Schenectady men charged in Troy killings Albany Times Union 2 suspects arrested in quadruple homicide in Troy, New York WABC-TV all 78 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zTpRzs

Police identify remaining 7 victims in deadly Bronx apartment fire - NBCNews.com

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NBCNews.com Police identify remaining 7 victims in deadly Bronx apartment fire NBCNews.com New York City police on Saturday released the names of seven more victims killed in a fast-moving fire in the Bronx that killed 12 people, including a 7-month-old baby and a teenage girl. Killed in Thursday's fire were 7-month-old Amora Batiz; Gabriel ... Bronx building tenant who lost four relatives in deadly blaze says mom of fire-starting tot didn't warn neighbors New York Daily News Soldier home for the holidays died rescuing neighbors from fire CNN Police identify 7 more victims of NYC's deadliest fire in decades Chicago Tribune New York Post  - NPR  - wtvr.com  - WPXI Pittsburgh all 172 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2CeWCxh

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

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New York Times For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency New York Times WASHINGTON — When President Trump meets with aides to discuss policy or prepare for a speech, he may ask about the pros and cons of a new proposal. He may inquire about its possible effect. He may explore the best way to frame his case. But there is ... In a 30-minute interview, President Trump made 24 false or misleading claims Washington Post The Memo: Trump's NYT interview sets 2018 stage The Hill President Trump turned cable news into must-see TV in 2017 Los Angeles Times CNBC  - Breitbart News  - Las Vegas Review-Journal  - HuffPost all 400 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zSE9k7

No Winner in Powerball Drawing, Jackpot Soars to $440 Million - U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. News & World Report No Winner in Powerball Drawing, Jackpot Soars to $440 Million U.S. News & World Report A ticket for the U.S. lottery Powerball sits on a counter in a store on Kenmare Street in Manhattan, New York, U.S., February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Reuters. (Reuters) - No Powerball tickets matched all six numbers for Saturday night's $384 ... Powerball winning numbers announced for $384 million jackpot CBS News Powerball Drawn, But No Winner; Jackpot Exceeds $440M, 9th Largest NBC Southern California No Powerball jackpot winners; prize jumps to $440 million for Wednesday drawing Chicago Tribune CNNMoney  - Florida Today  - WLS-TV  - Hollywood Life all 170 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2Cfpg13

Erica Garner, activist daughter of New York chokehold victim, dies at 27

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(Reuters) - Erica Garner, the daughter of a New York man whose death during an attempted arrest helped spark the “Black Lives Matter” movement against police brutality, died on Saturday, a posting on her official Twitter account showed. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2EigDjH

No winner in Powerball drawing, jackpot soars to $440 million

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(Reuters) - No Powerball tickets matched all six numbers for Saturday night's $384 million grand prize drawing, sending next week's jackpot in the United States surging to $440 million, lottery officials said. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2lvy6N6

New year could bring record low temperatures to U.S. Midwest, East Coast

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(Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather will usher in the new year for much of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains this weekend, bringing record low temperatures to the Midwest, making travel difficult and putting a chill on New Year's Eve celebrations. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2CkwhgB

California suspect held in hoax that led to police killing Kansas man

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(Reuters) - A 25-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested in the city on suspicion of making a hoax phone call that led a police officer in Kansas to kill an unarmed man at a home where the caller said hostages were being held, authorities said on Saturday. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2zQulqR

FBI Russia probe helped by Australian diplomat tip-off: NYT

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos told an Australian diplomat in May 2016 that Russia had political dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reported on Saturday. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2DBD2aG

Police shoot man dead after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg

Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content

Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ

Extremely Cold Temps Cause a Handful of Deaths Across the US; Cancel New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Already winter-weary parts of the Midwest and East Coast are dealing with a mounting number of weather-related headaches, from highway pileups to frozen pipes and a rash of car thefts. And there’s more to come. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2CpBIbp

Reverend Billy Graham Ranks High on America's 'Most-Admired Men' List for Six Decades

Reverend Billy Graham is ranked among America's most-admired men for the 61st time, this year.  from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2lpbz4H

For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency

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Kristaps Porzingis’s 30 Points Help Knicks Top Pelicans and End Skid

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