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US expects to participate in Winter Olympics: White House

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot Soohorang, Paralympics mascot Bandabi, and the Olympic Rings are displayed at the Gyeongpodae beach in Gangneung, South Korea, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Files1 WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday the United States looks forward to participating in the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea in February after questions arose about security in the neighbour to North Korea, which has recently ramped up weapons test
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Argentina's ex-president charged with treason, arrest sought

A federal judge in Argentina indicted former President Cristina Fernandez for treason and asked for her arrest for allegedly covering up Iran?s possible role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre that killed 85 people, a court ruling said. As Fernandez is a senator, Congress would first have to vote to strip her of parliamentary immunity for an arrest to occur. The judge, Claudio Bonadio, also indicted and ordered house arrest for Fernandez?s Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, the 491
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Dem Senator Franken resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

US Senator Al Franken is surrounded by photographers as he departs the US Capitol with his wife Franni ? after announcing his resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct ? from Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas  WASHINGTON: Democratic US Senator Al Franken announced his resignation from office on Thursday, bowing to pressure from party colleagues after a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him. 66-year-old Franken ? a former comedian who h
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Open windows and doors can improve sleep quality

Leaving a bedroom door or window open may help people sleep better, a study from the Netherlands suggests. Open windows and doors helped reduce carbon dioxide levels and improve ventilation and air flow, which was related to better sleep quality for the healthy young adults in the study. ?We spend nearly a third of our life in the bedroom environment, but the air quality in our sleeping environment is often overlooked,? said study author Dr Asit Mishra of Eindhoven University of Technology. ?
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Trump's second-in-command Pence 'unwelcome in Palestine': Fatah official

US Vice President Mike Pence walks with members of his delegation ahead of bilateral talks during the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 18, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/Files  GAZA: A senior Palestinian official in President Mahmoud Abbas?s ruling Fatah party said Thursday US Vice President Mike Pence ? due to visit the region later this month ? ?is unwelcome in Palestine?. ?In the name of Fatah, I say that we will not welcome Trump?s deputy in the Palestinian Terri
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Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising over Trump's Jerusalem plan

A Palestinian protester looks on as tear gas and smoke are seen during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest ? against US President Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision ? near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, Ramallah, Palestine, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman JERUSALEM/GAZA: Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump?s recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinian factions
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Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes they need to improve if they are to stand a chance of winning next year?s World Cup in Russia. Argentina, who reached the final in 2014, struggled during qualification for Russia, going through three coaches before securing their place at the tournament thanks to a Messi hat-trick in a 3-1 win away to Ecuador in the final qualifier. Messi?s side will kick off their World Cup campaign against Iceland on June 16, before facing Croatia and Nigeria in their
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Man United can deal with Pogba's absence in Manchester derby, says Mata

Manchester United have the talent to cope with Paul Pogba?s absence during their top-of-the-table showdown with Manchester City, fellow midfielder Juan Mata said ahead of Sunday?s Premier League clash. Pogba, who has scored three league goals and provided five assists in eight appearances for United this season, impressed in the 3-1 win at Arsenal last weekend but was dismissed in the second half for a reckless tackle on Hector Bellerin. As the Frenchman serves the first of his three-match sus
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Huge Catalan march in Brussels to ´wake up Europe´

BRUSSELS: A sea of around 45,000 supporters of Catalan independence demonstrated in Brussels on Thursday to back deposed president Carles Puigdemont and urge the EU to stop siding with Spain over the region´s independence drive. Demonstrators chanted "Wake up Europe!" and waved Catalonia´s red, yellow and blue separatist flag as they marched past the European Union headquarters in the Belgian capital. "Have you ever seen a demonstration like this anywhere to support criminals? No!," Puigdemont
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Norway populist´s Nobel committee bid appears blocked

OSLO: A controversial former leader of Norway´s anti-immigration party on Thursday saw his chances of joining the committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize fade, due to other parties´ opposition. The Norwegian parliament, which is tasked with electing the five members of the prestigious panel, was supposed to renew three of the positions on Friday. The populist right-wing Progress Party, currently a junior partner in Norway´s two-party coalition, has proposed its outspoken party leader Carl
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Lebanon's Hezbollah calls mass protest over Jerusalem

Protestors chant slogans and hold Palestinian flags in Sidon, southern Lebanon, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho  BEIRUT: The head of Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement on Thursday called for a mass demonstration in protest at US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. "I call on everyone to take part in a mass popular demonstration to protest and denounce this American aggression and this unjust... decision," Hassan Nasrallah said in a televised addres
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Brexit border deal possible in 'hours' as talks go down to the wire

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker leave after making statements at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, December 4, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Files  BRUSSELS/DUBLIN: The United Kingdom and Ireland could reach agreement in hours on how to run their post-Brexit Irish land border, paving the way for a deal that would remove the last obstacle to opening free trade talks with the European Union (EU). A carefully choreographed attemp
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US Congress averts government shutdown for now

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque  WASHINGTON: The US Congress moved rapidly on Thursday to send President Donald Trump a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown this weekend, leaving fights over budget
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White House says unaware if other nations to follow Trump's Jerusalem move

The White House in Washington, US, August 2007. REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files WASHINGTON: The White House said Thursday it was not aware of any other country that planned to follow President Donald Trump?s lead and recognize Jerusalem as Israel?s capital. ?I?m not aware of any countries that we anticipate that happening at any point soon,? White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters. ?I?m not saying that they aren?t, but I?m not aware of them.?
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Israel strikes Gaza militant posts after rockets fired at Israel: army

An Israeli policeman fires towards Palestinian protesters during clashes at a protest ? against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel ? in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Palestine, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Thursday that an aircraft and a tank had targeted two posts belonging to militants in the Gaza Strip after three rockets were launched at Israel. Sirens sounded in Israel at various locati
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Real test of English Champions League 'revival' will come in knockout stage

England will have a record five teams in the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League but it will take a repeat of their knockout stage dominance from a decade ago for talk of a new era of Premier League success to be justified. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Liverpool all topped their groups after this week?s final round of games, while Chelsea qualified in second place from their section. No country has ever had five clubs in the knockout stage with the previou
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Jo Rowling defends Johnny Depp casting in next 'Fantastic Beasts'

LEFT: Author J.K. Rowling poses for a portrait while publicizing her adult fiction book 'The Casual Vacancy' at Lincoln Center, New York, US, October 16, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Files; RIGHT: Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald for the movie 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'. Image: Comicbook.com LOS ANGELES: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Thursday defended the decision to cast Johnny Depp in the next Fantastic Beasts movie after a backlash from fans unhappy about
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Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Real Madrid?s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League match held in Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain, December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Juan Medina  PARIS: Portugal?s Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d?Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with eternal rival and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as the player to have won the prize the most times. The Real Madrid forward won the award
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Two civilians martyred as Indian army targets funeral procession in Azad Kashmir

RAWALPINDI: Indian forces targeted a funeral procession in fresh violation of the ceasefire agreement late Thursday resulting in martyrdom of two Pakistani civilians, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement. Indian army targeted the funeral procession in Chaffar village in Chirikot sector along the Line of Control (LoC), the ISPR said in a statement. As a consequence, two civilians embraced martyrdom, while a woman was injured. In retaliation, Pakistan Army targeted Indian po
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Rana Sanaullah shuns demand for Shehbaz?s resignation

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/2d0d4ebf9af7010fa554d9190ab99ca0.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNy8yMDE3IDY6NTU6MjkgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT00NWowOHdGbmdCTkx3dURXQ2FRM1lBPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah has shunned the call for Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif?s resignation, saying such demands
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Pope, Erdogan in telephone talks over Jerusalem: report

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Pope Francis (R) walk past a guard of honor during an official welcoming ceremony at Turkey's Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 28, 2014. Photo: Anadolu Agency 1 ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday held telephone talks with Pope Francis to discuss the crisis triggered by the recognition of Jerusalem by the United States as the capital of Israel, state media said. The Turkish leader and head of the Roman Ca
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Allison Janney puts her spin on ice-skating scandal in 'I, Tonya'

FILE PHOTO: Actress Allison Janney poses on her star after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California US, October 17, 2016. REUTERS LOS ANGELES: The stars aligned for Allison Janney when she dressed up in a cheap fur coat, perched a parakeet on her shoulder, and chain-smoked and swore through figure-skating movie ?I, Tonya.? Not only was the part of the hard-driving mother of US skater Tonya Harding written expressly for Janney, it also took her back to a world sh
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Two teens killed in US school shooting, attacker dead: police

Two teens were killed in a shooting at their high school in New Mexico on Thursday, state police said, adding that the assailant was dead. Photo: AFP file  LOS ANGELES: Two teens were killed in a shooting at their high school in New Mexico on Thursday, state police said, adding that the assailant was dead. The deadly incident took place at Aztec High School, which has been evacuated, New Mexico State Police said on Twitter. "No other injuries reported," the police said. "#NMSP is investigati
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Wildfires scorch homes of the rich and famous in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES: Replica Tuscan castles, minimalist mansions and country cottages in the rarefied Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles could soon be reduced to ashes, their owners' fame and wealth providing little immunity against California's latest raging wildfires. "We're evacuating the street you must leave!" a police officer barked into a bullhorn, amid the din of helicopters and airplanes dropping fire retardants. "The fire is at the end of this street," added one of his colleagues. The off
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Two killed in knife attack at Tokyo shrine

TOKYO: Two people, including a female priest, were killed and two others were wounded Thursday night in a knife attack at a Tokyo shrine, police and news reports said. A man and a woman in their 50s were confirmed dead in hospital after they were found bleeding at the Tomioka Hachimangu Shinto shrine, a police spokesman said. Further details, including their identity and information about a suspect, were not available, the spokesman said, adding: "No one has been arrested. The case is still u
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