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Agency News Dec 31, 2019

New Year's Eve: Hong Kong Protesters Carry Political Demands into 2020

The financial hub has been battered by more than six months of unrest that has seen peaceful marches attended by millions, as well as violent confrontations in which police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets -- and protesters responding with flurries of petrol bombs.
World Dec 31, 2019

New Year's Eve 2019 Fire in Australia: Thousands in Sydney, Melbourne and Other Towns to Sleep at Beaches as Blaze Encircles Country's South-Eastern Region

Some with boats earlier took to the sea in near-darkness, hoping to find safety, as one of the worst days yet in Australia's months-long bushfire crisis prompted a military deployment to help relief efforts.
World Dec 31, 2019

Donald Trump Expects Iraq to 'Use Its Forces' to Protect US Embassy in Baghdad

It was the first time in years that protesters have been able to reach the US embassy, which is sheltered behind a series of checkpoints in the high-security Green Zone. Trump blamed Iran for organizing the attack and warned Tehran would be held accountable.
Agency News Dec 31, 2019

US 2020 Hopeful Michael Bloomberg Promises 'Open Office' White House

Months after frontrunners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, Bloomberg announced in late November his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to challenge Trump. Bloomberg, a former New York mayor who owns the news agency that bears his name, has a net worth of more than $54 billion, according to Forbes.
Social Viral Dec 31, 2019

Dummy Police Mannequins to Deter Traffic Offenders! the New 'Recruits' in Bangalore Are Taking over the Internet

Mannequins dressed up as traffic officers -- complete with hats, white shirts and fluorescent vests with police insignia -- are being placed at major intersections in the hope they will prompt drivers to observe the rules.
World Dec 31, 2019

Huawei Says 'Survival' Top Priority as Sales Fall Short as a Result of US Sanctions

The global leader in telecom networking equipment has been effectively banned by the United States from working with American firms on the grounds that it poses a national security threat -- an accusation the Chinese company has consistently denied.
World Dec 31, 2019

Uber Sues California Over Gig-Economy Labor Law

The legislation, due to go into effect on Wednesday, would mean that -- under certain conditions -- independent contractors are classified as employees and granted the minimum salary and health insurance benefits that entails. This would include drivers for both Uber and Postmates.
World Dec 31, 2019

US President Donald Trump Says Texas Gun Laws Saved Lives in Church Attack

"It was over in 6 seconds thanks to the brave parishioners who acted to protect 242 fellow worshippers. Lives were saved by these heroes, and Texas laws allowing them to carry arms!" Trump tweeted.
Sports Dec 31, 2019

Wayne Rooney to Debut for Derby Against Barnsley, Confirms Manager Phillip Cocu

Rooney's debut can't come soon enough for Derby. Their win on Monday moved them into 17th place in English football's second-tier. However, they are still nine points shy of the play-off spots and 21 behind the two automatic promotion places.
World Dec 31, 2019

Iraq to Summon American Envoy in Baghdad Over US Attack on Military Bases

It said that the US ambassador in Baghdad will be summoned to be informed of Iraq's stance, and Iraq will discuss with the European partners in the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) "to come out with a unified position regarding the mechanisms of work and the future presence of the coalition forces in Iraq".
World Dec 31, 2019

Australia Bushfire: Thousands of Holidaymakers Trapped on Beaches Encircled by Fire

Preparations were reportedly under way for an evacuation by sea or air if needed. On social media, residents said they fled on boat or were putting on life jackets in case they need to seek refuge from the fire in the water.
World Dec 30, 2019

Mike Pompeo to Travel to Ukraine Ahead of Donald Trump's US Senate Trial

Top US diplomat Mike Pompeo will travel to Ukraine ahead of President Donald Trump's trial in the Senate over allegations he sought to push Kiev to investigate a political rival, the State Department said Monday.
World Dec 30, 2019

Turkey Arrests 147 Islamic State-Linked Suspects Across 9 Provinces of Iraq and Syria

Turkey has arrested 147 suspected members of the Islamic State group (IS) in raids across the country, state news agency Anadolu reported on Monday.
World Dec 30, 2019

US Strikes on Pro-Iran Group in Iraq Kill 25, Sparking Anger

US air strikes against a pro-Iran group in Iraq killed at least 25 fighters, a paramilitary umbrella said Monday, triggering anger in a country caught up in mounting tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Sports Dec 30, 2019

Borussia Dortmund Sign Norwegian Teen Striking Prodigy Erling Braut Haaland

Dortmund's Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig had confirmed their interest earlier this month but Haaland said Dortmund were always his first choice. "From the beginning I had the feeling I definitely wanted to switch to this club, to walk this path," he said.
Agency News Dec 29, 2019

White House Warns North Korea Over 'Christmas Gift' Threat

The White House said Sunday it would consider "other tools" beyond personal diplomacy if North Korea went ahead with a threatened "Christmas gift" that could reignite global tensions over its nuclear program.
World Dec 29, 2019

Iraq Anti-Government Protesters Lock Down Oil Field, Call Strike

Iraqi anti-government protesters blockaded an oil field and rallied in southern cities Sunday while political factions remained paralysed in their attempts to form a new government.
Sports Dec 29, 2019

Premier League 2019 Result: Norwich City Holds Tottenham Hotspur to 2–2 Draw at Carrow Road

Spurs laid seige towards the Norwich goal in the final quarter and not for the first time this season Farke's men were unable to see the game out. Kane was wiped out by Zimmermann as he cut inside and the England captain picked himself up to dispatch the resulting penalty.
World Dec 28, 2019

Somalia: Massive Car Bomb Kills at Least 76 in Mogadishu

Mogadishu is regularly hit by car bombings and attacks waged by Al-Shabaab Islamist militants allied to Al-Qaeda, but Saturday's blast is the deadliest in about two years. Many of those killed are believed to be university students whose bus was hit by the blast. Two Turkish nationals also died, police said.
World Dec 28, 2019

China Bans ‘Custody and Education’ Punishment for Sex Workers

Although illegal, prostitution remains widespread in China, with an estimated several million sex workers. Under current laws prostitutes and their clients can be fined up to 5,000 yuan ($714) and face up to 15 days of administrative detention.

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