What's at play in Iranian protests?

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2BYpKVi

Once freewheeling, Mar-a-Lago buttons up

The suntanned snowbirds who comprise Mar-a-Lago's membership have noticed something different at President Donald Trump's private club this winter.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2EiFtQO

9 celebrity feuds of 2017, starring Donald Trump

Whether you relish President Donald Trump's combative style or are overcome with anxiety when he tweets, one thing is clear: Trump never backs down in a feud, and he is not likely to start in 2018.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2luGVGZ

Ousted Catalan leader urges Madrid to accept results, negotiate

The former leader of Catalonia urged Madrid to enter political negotiations following a regional election that gave pro-independence parties a majority in the Catalan parliament.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2lwRDwD

'The fruit of war': Pope Francis prints photo of Nagasaki victims

Pope Francis is having cards printed and distributed showing a 1945 photo of victims of the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki along with the words "the fruit of war."

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2CtBJLG

Soldier home for the holidays died rescuing neighbors from fire

Private Emmanuel Mensah went off to serve in the Army National Guard, but it was back home where he made the ultimate sacrifice.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2ln11DQ

Putin urges 'pragmatic cooperation' with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Russia and the US to engage in "pragmatic cooperation" in his Christmas and New Year greetings to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2pVLlvY

Police kill man while responding to fake call

A prank call to police led to a man's death at a home in Wichita, Kansas -- and a man in California has been arrested in connection with the crime.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2CpalAI

Apple offers immediate battery replacement

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2Cde31d

Record cold grips much of the US

Across the US, temperature records are falling faster than this week's snowflakes in Erie, Pennsylvania, and it's only going to get worse.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2Cq4pF9

Grief consumes loved ones of Bronx fire

Fernando Batiz says he's "just numb" after the deadly fire that claimed the lives of 12 people in a Bronx apartment building.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition http://ift.tt/2zPK5u4

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

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

FOX NEWS: Tomi Lahren: Why are we apologizing to Hillary Clinton?

Tomi Lahren: Why are we apologizing to Hillary Clinton?



Fox News contributor tells Vanity Fair to 'get a backbone' after the magazine apologizes for mocking the failed presidential nominee.

FOX NEWS: Here's how Republicans can keep control of Congress in the November elections

Here's how Republicans can keep control of Congress in the November elections



Heading into 2018, Republicans in Congress are unloved and endangered.

FOX NEWS: The Latest: 4,000 gather for pro-government rally in Iran

The Latest: 4,000 gather for pro-government rally in Iran



The Latest on protests in Iran (all times local): 11 a.m.

FOX NEWS: A 'martyr' sniper becomes a hero to Iraq's Shiites

A 'martyr' sniper becomes a hero to Iraq's Shiites



Ali Jayad al-Salhi, a veteran sniper in an Iraqi militia, was killed in fighting with the Islamic State group earlier this year.

FOX NEWS: From sniper to saint, showing Iraqi Shiite militias' power

From sniper to saint, showing Iraqi Shiite militias' power



In his martyrdom, he has virtually become a new saint for Iraq's Shiites.

FOX NEWS: Pakistan police rescue hostages held by drunken relative

Pakistan police rescue hostages held by drunken relative



Pakistani police have rescued 25 members of a family who were held hostage by a drunken relative in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

FOX NEWS: North Korea received oil from Russia in violation of UN sanctions: report

North Korea received oil from Russia in violation of UN sanctions: report



In an apparent violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution, Russian ships have allegedly transferred oil products to North Korean vessels out at sea on several occasions, according to a published report.

FOX NEWS: Iran marks end of 2009 vote unrest amid new demonstrations

Iran marks end of 2009 vote unrest amid new demonstrations



Iran is marking the end of protests surrounding its disputed 2009 presidential election as new demonstrations have erupted over the country's economic woes.

FOX NEWS: In strife-torn Myanmar, love trumps hate for a rare couple

In strife-torn Myanmar, love trumps hate for a rare couple



In her dreams, Setara walks hand in hand with her Muslim husband through the streets of the seaside Myanmar town they grew up in.

FOX NEWS: Anger, dejection grows as only half of Puerto Rico has power

Anger, dejection grows as only half of Puerto Rico has power



The revelation that more than 660,000 power customers across Puerto Rico still lack electricity more than three months after Hurricane Maria has sparked outrage, surprise and resignation among some islanders who accuse officials of mismanaging their response to the Category 4 storm.

FOX NEWS: Reuters: Russian ships in violation of North Korea sanctions

Reuters: Russian ships in violation of North Korea sanctions



Fox News foreign policy analyst Kiron Skinner provides insight.

FOX NEWS: Argentina 'dirty war' killer gets house arrest

Argentina 'dirty war' killer gets house arrest



An 88-year-old former police officer serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity committed during Argentina's dictatorship was transferred Friday to house arrest in a beach resort following a court ruling repudiated by human rights groups.

The BBC in Pidgin? People Like It Well-Well

By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT World http://ift.tt/2zPjVYr

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

Terrorists Planned Much Bigger attack on Coptic Church Where 10 Were Killed

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

Pandas, U.F.O.s and Other Curiosities from Britain’s National Archives

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2ltec5p

New Year Honours 2018: Barry Gibb, Ringo Starr and Darcey Bussell head list

The Bee Gee and the Beatle become Sir Barry and Sir Ringo while the Strictly judge is now Dame Darcey.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ll98AR

Brexit infecting government, says Lord Adonis

Lord Adonis quit his government role with an attack on Theresa May's strategy for leaving the EU.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2pYRBDh

Iranian protests: World is watching response, US warns

The White House says Iran should respect the rights of protesters who have taken to the streets.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2zOOYng

Ashes: Steve Smith century steers Australia to draw against England

England are denied by yet another century from Australia captain Steve Smith as the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne ends in a draw.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BXZvOY

Millennials to enjoy '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

Cardboard tents distributed to Brussels homeless

The tents were designed by jobseekers and made using donated cardboard by a prison workshop.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Cn4KLz

£60m fund to make more British kids' TV

The cash will help commercial broadcasters make more home-grown children's programmes.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Efl0MJ

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

Holiday promotions can be misleading, says Which?

In half the cases it looked at, Which? found holidays were no more expensive after the promotion period ended.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CobRRl

Grenfell council apology over payment error

Ten households made homeless by the fire did not receive promised Christmas relief payments.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2lsP0vK

Birmingham - what's to love as it gets ready for 2022?

Things you should know about Britain's second city as it prepares for the 2022 games.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2q1crSH

Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge

Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.

from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BVFmc4