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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Reuters) - In the Christmas week, there were reports of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend with a samurai sword in Texas, an Ohio woman indicted for killing her husband and hiding his body parts in their house, and a Florida man arrested for trying to electrocute his wife by rigging a booby trap to a door. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2Caht4N

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/2EhJSDo

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

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 184 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2q0xNQ4

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

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 ... Suspects arrested in Troy quadruple homicide plead not guilty to murder charges New York Daily News Police identify two men charged for grisly quadruple murder New York Post Schenectady men charged in Troy killings Albany Times Union WABC-TV all 78 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2zR217M

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/2EhJGUG

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 399 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2q33tUZ

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 172 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2Cf3ESB

'I’m Not Giving up My Voice.' Sen. Al Franken Makes First Public Statement Since Resigning from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2C2htjn

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Trump lawyers to attack Flynn credibility: Wash Post from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2BZ4Jdd

Solange Opens Up About Autonomic Disorder She's Been Battling For Months from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2CpgNI3

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NYPD Officers Suspended After Witnesses Say They Didn't Check On Woman Later Found Dead from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2C0ZucM

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ISIS Claims Attack on Kabul Shiite Center, 41 Dead from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2CkNw1h

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China's Christians Won't Let the Government Stop Them From Teaching Kids About Jesus from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2BXJHvr

Horrific Church Bus Crash Kills 20 People in the Philippines on Christmas Day from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2CnIWiF

No proof Kaesong cash funded North Korea arms programs: South Korea expert panel from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2BXJ3Ox

Israel passes disputed law muzzling police on high-profile probes from News Alerts http://ift.tt/2Dx9uen

Demonstrations that began in one city on Thursday have now spread to several major cities in Iran. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lkzq6p

Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EhGatp

Deen Mohammed Noori, a Rohingya, goes from Bradford to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see his mum. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lkhQ25

Parents of a Lorde fan turned her request for concert tickets into a joke that delighted social media. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2CrGqFA

Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot top a list of 2017's top-grossing actors. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BUyN9N

Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40

Teenage environmentalist Autumn Peltier will speak in front of the UN General Assembly this spring. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BZp2qS

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

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

The case of Tyler Haire, a 16 year old locked up for years without trial, reveals a deeper problem. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zRnVHN

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

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

It says it will slash the price of battery replacements and issue new monitoring software. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2leQEln

One man's quest to keep his image off the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pTfAUl

The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EdVK9o

Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLYmIe

Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40

The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lpvCzL

Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ciz1bU

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh

A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf2AgH

Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pJKluI

A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zHCbTk

The two fast bowlers took three wickets each. But a chase of 131 was not without its hair-raising moments from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com http://ift.tt/2DwVcKJ

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

Sen. Al Franken spoke to his supporters in Minneapolis Thursday evening after resigning due to sexual harassment allegations made against him. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lnHzGa

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Washington Post reporter Carol Leonning joins MSNBC to discuss her new report that President Trump's legal team is preparing to attack Michael Flynn's credibility, should he accuse the president or his aides of wrongdoing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ln1y84

Solange just revealed she won’t be performing in South Africa at Afropunk’s upcoming New Year’s Eve show due to medical issues. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C484vs

ABBEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Recy Taylor, a black Alabama woman whose rape by six white men in 1944 drew national attention, died Thursday. She was 97. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pXNBD0

Secretary of Defense James Mattis previewed what’s next in the fight against ISIS, telling reporters that the U.S. will rely less on special forces and more on general forces, especially in Africa. NBC’s Hans Nichols reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CdAbsc

The White House has reportedly fired the members of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) without explanation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lsMJAS

In the wake of the recent attempted suicide bombing in New York City and the Las Vegas hotel shooting, the New York Police Department announced new steps to protect people in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DvDQ0G

Two New York City police officers were suspended after witnesses said they failed to leave their car to check on a young woman who was later found dead at the bottom of a stairwell. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lhWouR

Clashes pitting mainly jihadist and rebel fighters against regime forces backed by Russian warplanes killed at 66 people on the edge of Syria's northwestern Idlib province, a monitor said Friday. Among the victims were at least 19 civilians killed by air strikes, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding that the casualties were over 24 hours of fighting in an area straddling Idlib and Hama provinces. The head of the Observatory, Rami Abdel Rahman, said seven children were among the civilian victims. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CkL22E

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's pardon of his predecessor Alberto Fujimori is an appalling "slap in the face" for his victims and a major setback for the rule of law, a group of U.N. human rights experts said on Thursday. "A humanitarian pardon has been granted to someone convicted of serious crimes after a fair trial, whose guilt is not in question and who does not meet the legal requirements for a pardon,” they said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cm3Cp2

Saudi blockade of Yemen taking a toll, Turkey buys Russian military kit from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zLBbOj

I know the struggle that is trying to find a winter hat or beanie that will stylishly fit over my massive head of hair ― which I recently transitioned back to its naturally curly state. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pRvQVQ

JERUSALEM (AP) — What would Jerusalem be without its walls? Poets have sung of them since ancient times, they are mentioned in the Book of Psalms, and they have shadowed conflicts past and present. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DylewW

Thanks very much to everyone who has watched the show this year. See you in 2018! from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BX2Uxl

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to eliminate key offshore safety regulations adopted in the wake of the deadly Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the biggest in the nation’s history. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dx3nXn

Was the remarkable 2017 hurricane season the worst ever? And did climate change play any part? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BVex7M

The ex-footballer George Weah has been voted in as the president of Liberia. But will he be equal to the country's many challenges, asks Umaru Fofana. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BTwO5J

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 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

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

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