Top News From The World: December 2018

Monday, 10 December 2018

Bears Humble Rams With Defense (and a Highly Unlikely Touchdown)

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No Corrections: December 10, 2018

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Countdown to the Brexit Vote: Your Monday Briefing

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EU court ruling boosts Brexit opponents

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump's chief of staff: Nick Ayers out, Treasury's Mnuchin, Rep. Meadows considered

Trump's chief of staff: Nick Ayers out, Treasury's Mnuchin, Rep. Meadows considered

Trump will decide on his new chief of staff by the end of the year, the sources said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump should 'dig in,' not 'give in' when it comes to border wall, Lindsey Graham says

Trump should 'dig in,' not 'give in' when it comes to border wall, Lindsey Graham says

The president originally said Mexico would pay for the wall, but now has turned to U.S. taxpayers.

UK can unilaterally stop Brexit: top EU court

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South Korean taxi driver sets himself on fire in protest over carpool app

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Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan chair charged with financial misconduct

The former Nissan chairman is accused of misreporting his salary and misusing company assets.

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Climate change: Trump coal event overshadowed at COP24

White House efforts to promote fossil fuels are set to be upstaged by investors moving away from coal.

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Ambani-Piramal wedding: Beyoncé sings at A-list Indian event

The Ambani-Piramal wedding seeks to top India's wedding season with even more glitz and glamour.

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Yellow vest protests: Macron to hold crisis meeting

The French president will discuss the recent unrest with trade unions and employers' organisations.

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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan wins by landslide

Nikol Pashinyan, who led April's peaceful revolution, cements his hold on power in a snap election.

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Grace Millane: Man appears in court charged with backpacker's murder

Grace Millane's family watches on as the 26-year-old suspect appears in a New Zealand courtroom.

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Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream

He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face".

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Vijay Mallya: India tycoon to learn extradition fate

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya will appear in a London court to learn if he will be extradited to India.

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Roger the kangaroo: Enormous roo dies aged 12

Roger, who stood at more than 2m tall, won viral fame over the years for his muscular physique.

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Copa Libertadores final: River Plate beat Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra time (agg 5-3)

Juan Quintero's stunning extra-time goal helps River Plate win the Copa Libertadores with a historic victory over Boca Juniors in Madrid.

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Canada Moose Cree First Nation to get drone deliveries

They will fly over parcels and necessities to a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.

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US teacher charged after forcibly cutting student hair

Video shows a California high school teacher forcibly cutting a student's hair while singing loudly.

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NZ PM: 'Overwhelming sense of hurt' over backpacker's murder

Jacinda Ardern held back tears as she commented on the murder of British tourist Grace Millane.

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Santa goes scuba diving with a mermaid and Rudolph

In just over two weeks, he'll be delivering presents - but people are already in the festive spirit.

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Why women in South Korea are cutting 'the corset'

A growing number of young women in South Korea are challenging long-held beauty ideals.

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Five things to know this week: Will Google manage to calm Trump?

The search engine's CEO will be answering questions over alleged bias against conservatives.

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The women who have less power than you think

Why things are not always as they seem when women appear to have the upper hand.

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Called the wrong name at work? Awkward...

What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere?

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Macron prepares response to 'yellow vest' protesters as Paris cleans up

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Macron must unify France as unrest is hurting economy: Le Maire

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Long-distance rail traffic in Germany halted due to strike

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Exclusive: Dutch hospitals to drop U.S. body brokers, cite ethical concerns

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'Time has come': Chinese police detain prominent 'house' church leaders

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Indian state elections could halt Prime Minister Modi's winning streak

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PM Ardern apologizes to family of British tourist killed in New Zealand

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Lion Air says November passenger numbers fell less than 5 percent after deadly crash

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Acting Armenian PM's bloc easily wins parliamentary vote: commission

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Few Venezuelans turn out for municipal elections amid crisis

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Huawei CFO seeks bail on health concerns; Canada wants her in jail

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Peruvians back anti-corruption reforms in referendum: exit poll

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is unlikely to visit Seoul this year: YTN

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More than 150 governments to adopt U.N. migration pact in Morocco

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Huawei CFO seeks bail, cites health fears behind bars: court documents

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Australian voters shun conservative government in widely watched poll

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Syrian news agency removes report of Damascus air attack

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Brexit redux? Lessons for the future from May's deal

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Chile declines to sign U.N. pact, says migration not a human right: report

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Six Israelis wounded in Palestinian shooting attack: officials

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Google unveils plans for its hometown's huge makeover

Google unveils plans for its hometown's huge makeover

The goal is to transform the area from predominately parking lots and office buildings to places where “people and nature can thrive.”

FOX BIZ NEWS: Google employee found dead at NYC office

Google employee found dead at NYC office

Police say there were no signs of trauma and the death does not appear to be suspicious.

Sunday, 9 December 2018

Bahrain criticizes Qatar emir for not attending Gulf Arab summit

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.

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John F. Kelly, Paris, Grammy Nominations: Your Weekend Briefing

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Japan's Princess Masako opens up on insecurities and health

Crown Princess Masako, who is recovering from a stress-related disorder, will become empress next year.

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France's Macron to give speech in coming week amid further violent protests

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Bahrain criticizes Qatar emir for not attending GCC summit

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Italy's League leader faces friendly fire over budget

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UK PM May can stay on if parliament rejects Brexit deal: Brexit minister

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Northern Irish DUP tell UK PM May: Go back to the EU to renegotiate Brexit

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Qatar sends state minister for foreign affairs to Saudi for GCC Summit

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Armenian Election Tests the Revolution’s Power Shift

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Iran arrests 10 suspects in suicide bombing that killed two

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With Brexit Plans in Doubt, Protesters Set to Rally in London

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France's Macron to make 'important announcements' in coming week: spokesman

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UK parliament vote on Brexit deal to go ahead on Tuesday: minister

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Life in Tijuana Means Negotiating ‘La Linea,’ an Always Present Wall

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Beto O’Rourke Emerges as the Wild Card of the 2020 Campaign-in-Waiting

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DNA Test Helps Mother Reunite With Daughter She Thought Died Nearly 70 Years Ago

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‘Change Your Life,’ the Poet Says, and a Rural Idyll Offers a Tantalizing Choice

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Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

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Catholic Church beatifies 19 Christians in Algeria

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FOX BIZ NEWS: John Kelly out as Trump's chief of staff at White House

John Kelly out as Trump's chief of staff at White House

Trump told reporters he will announce his replacement for Kelly.

FOX BIZ NEWS: The Latest: France detains 1,220 after anti-govt protests

The Latest: France detains 1,220 after anti-govt protests

The Latest on the unrest in France (all times local): 10 a.m.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Paris cleans up after latest riot; pressure builds on Macron

Paris cleans up after latest riot; pressure builds on Macron

Paris monuments are reopening, cleanup workers are out on the streets and shop owners are trying to put the city on its feet again, after new protests and rioting injured 71 people in the French capital and caused widespread damage.

FOX BIZ NEWS: The Latest: Canada ex-adviser says China pressure won't work

The Latest: Canada ex-adviser says China pressure won't work

The Latest on the arrest of a top executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei in Canada (all times local): 11:30 a.m.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China: Canada's detention of Huawei exec 'vile in nature'

China: Canada's detention of Huawei exec 'vile in nature'

China has summoned the Canadian ambassador to protest the detention of a top executive of leading Chinese tech giant Huawei, calling it "unreasonable, unconscionable, and vile in nature" and warning of "grave consequences" if she is not released.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Why Altria Group Stock Lost 16% Last Month

Why Altria Group Stock Lost 16% Last Month

Shares of the Marlboro maker slipped on a pair of announcements from the Food and Drug Administration.

FOX BIZ NEWS: These 5 States Will Pay You to Move There

These 5 States Will Pay You to Move There

Need a change of scenery? If you move to one of these five states, you can also pocket actual change, of the monetary kind.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Should You Buy NetEase's Resurgence?

Should You Buy NetEase's Resurgence?

The Chinese internet giant can overcome the headwinds it faces.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Anthony York, younger brother for 49ers CEO, dies at age 35

Anthony York, younger brother for 49ers CEO, dies at age 35

Anthony York, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers chief executive office Jed York, has died.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Here Are Americans' Top 3 Retirement-Planning Regrets

Here Are Americans' Top 3 Retirement-Planning Regrets

And how to avoid them.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage?

What Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage?

This complete guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting a home loan.

‘S.N.L’: Robert De Niro Returns to Haunt Eric Trump as Robert Mueller

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U.S. wants to continue support for Saudi-led coalition in Yemen

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New Zealand Police Find Body in Search for Grace Millane, a British Backpacker

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China Warns Canada of ‘Heavy Price’ Over Huawei Arrest

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Yu-Ann Wang, Vikram Madan

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This Week’s Wedding Announcements

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Nora Kelly, Douglas Lee

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Kylie Thoman, Reid Ellison

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Hannah Levinson, Jonathan Cross

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Emily Clonts, Juan Mazzini

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Anna Balabanova, Ryan Shannahan

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What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Counterpart’ and ‘Dumplin’’

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A Yacht, a Monet, a See-Through Piano: The U.S. Collects on a Fugitive’s Shopping Spree

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Police in Australia Offer Million-Dollar Reward in Gay Man’s 1988 Death

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Prosecutors’ Narrative Is Clear: Trump Defrauded Voters. But What Does It Mean?

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Cory Booker Dips a Toe Into New Hampshire as 2020 Decision Nears

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Quotation of the Day: U.S.-China Friction Threatens to Undercut the Fight Against Climate Change

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Islanders Rally Behind a Teammate, and Then Past the Red Wings

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Nets Top Knicks for 2nd Straight Win; Celtics Crush Bulls in Record-Setting Rout

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Kyler Murray Wins Heisman Trophy, and Will Face the Runner-Up

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Army Beats Navy Again, Putting Yet More Bounce in Its Step

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Corrections: December 9, 2018

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Protesters demand action against warming climate at UN talks

Protesters demand action against warming climate at UN talks

Thousands of people from around the world marched Saturday through the southern Polish city that's hosting this year's U.N. climate talks, demanding that their governments take tougher action to curb global warming.