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Twitter reunites long-lost cruise ship friends
When a woman posted an image of her and a friend on a cruise in 2006, seeking to get in touch with them again, she didn't expect Twitter to track her down in less than 24 hours . Her tweet, which as of Sunday night had more than 111,000 retweets and almost 250,000 likes, somehow found its way to Heidi "Heii" Tran, 18, who tweeted back: "Heard you were looking for me". [Full Article...]
Four dead after helicopter crashes in central Istanbul
The governor's office said "there was no information to indicate that any civilian was injured" after the accident in Sancaktepe district on the province's Asian side. "(The helicopter) was very close to the air base, but unfortunately could not make it back". The injured serviceman, a sergeant, was in serious condition and facing an operation. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump narrowly avoids a risky sit-down with Robert Mueller
When the report is finally released by the new attorney general, "who has the authority to decide when and under what circumstances to make it public", Dershowitz said, "it will be made public probably with a response along side", the president's team likely characterizing the report as "political" and providing a refutation. [Full Article...]
First impacts of winter storm being felt across Iowa
A blizzard warning has come to an end for southeastern Wisconsin where a glancing blow from a central Midwestern storm dumped about nine inches of snow in some areas. Light snow was also predicted for Tuesday. Travelers flying back home after the holiday weekend may face their own set of challenges. The winter weather has already caused the cancellation of over 800 flights out of O'Hare and Mi... [Full Article...]
Tunisia activists protest Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince visit
Khashoggi's murder also put a spotlight into Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen , with United States lawmakers pushing the Trump administration to stop its support for the Kingdom as a punishment for the killing. "Strength is telling the truth even when it's hard". "Only if all European countries are in agreement, it will make an impression on the government in Riyadh", Altmaier said, adding, "It... [Full Article...]
Bow-wielding tribesmen scare off police searching for body of American missionary
The police withdrew in the face of a possible confrontation. The organisation which trained Mr Chau and sent him on his mission said it had discussed the risks of approaching the island. American John Allen Chau was killed by islanders in mid-November after paying fishermen to smuggle him to the island, where outsiders are effectively forbidden. [Full Article...]
United States announces $5 million reward for information on 26/11 perpetrators
On November 26, 2008 (26/11) terrorists from Pakistan unleashed a wave of violence across Mumbai that lasted 3 days and played out on news channels around the world. The State Department designated the outfit as a Foreign Outfit Organisation in December 2001. Pakistan says that evidence provided by India against Saeed is too vague. [Full Article...]
Brexit: DUP's Nigel Dodds says Brexit deal 'worse than no deal'
Mrs May has failed to convince her critics that her deal can not be improved, but yesterday she played on their fears by hammering home the point that voters in Leave-supporting constituencies will not forgive their MPs if they scupper Brexit . [Full Article...]