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Pompeo to visit Ukraine as Senate weighs impeachment trial

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Trump, Putin discussed Russia attack, arms control, relations: White House

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Muslim women spread Christmas cheer in Gaza

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Bangladesh closes breast milk bank after Islamist protests

Bangladesh's top Islamic leadership has not yet made a ruling on the milk bank, but it was halted after critics said the plan could lead to breaches of Sharia law if two babies drank milk from the same mother and later married. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/39qhlen

Taliban say have 'no ceasefire plans' in Afghanistan

The Taliban on Monday denied agreeing to any ceasefire in Afghanistan after rumours swirled of a potential deal that would see a reduction in fighting after more than 18 years of war. The US and the Afghan govt in Kabul have long called for a ceasefire with the Taliban, including during the year of negotiations between Washington and the militants that were abruptly called off by Trump in September. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QbMURM

After brain surgery, Jimmy Carter returns to hometown church

The 95-year-old Carter and his wife of more than 70 years, Rosalynn, attended services at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains on Sunday, news outlets reported. Parishioners also prayed for the Carters, who were nestled into front-row seats at the church where Carter famously has taught Sunday school. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37ji6nG

China convicts researchers in gene-edited baby controversy

Lead researcher He Jiankui was sentenced to three years and fined 3 million yuan ($430,000). He, the lead researcher, said 13 months ago that he had helped make the world's first genetically edited babies, twin girls born in November 2018. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZBRwDI

Indian-Americans hold events in New York in support of CAA

Members of the Indian diaspora held events at different places to express their support for the amended Citizenship Act, terming it as a historic step taken by the Indian govt. A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Modi govt and CAA. They raised slogans such as “We support Modi” and “We support CAA.” from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SCVESz

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urges 'offensive' security measures

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called at a ruling party meeting for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure security ahead of a year-end deadline he has set for denuclearisation talks with the United States, state media KCNA said. Kim suggested action in the areas of foreign affairs, the munitions industry and armed forces. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/356qg1o

US civil rights icon John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US House Representative John Lewis has announced that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis followed a "routine medical visit," Lewis, a 79-year-old Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with President Donald Trump, said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37idLBc

US civil rights icon John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US House Representative John Lewis has announced that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis followed a "routine medical visit," Lewis, a 79-year-old Democrat who has repeatedly sparred with President Donald Trump, said in a statement. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/37idLBc

Koch sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman

Koch is expected to spend a total of 328 days, or nearly 11months, on board the I SS before returning to Earth. Missions are typically six months, but Nasa announced in April that it was extending her mission until February. The US record for longest space flight is 340 days set by Scott Kelly in 2015-2016. The world record is 15 months set in the 1990s by a Russian cosmonaut aboard the former Mir space station. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2syCMcx

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urges 'offensive' security measures

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called at a ruling party meeting for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure security ahead of a year-end deadline he has set for denuclearisation talks with the United States, state media KCNA said. Kim suggested action in the areas of foreign affairs, the munitions industry and armed forces. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/356qg1o

US strikes against Al-Shabaab kill four militants in Somalia: AFRICOM

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2 dead, 1 critically injured in Texas church shooting

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US military carries out ‘strikes’ in Iraq, Syria against Kataib Hezbollah

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Trump retweets post naming alleged Ukraine whistleblower

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