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Rubio and Netanyahu spoke by phone on Saturday, US official says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, a U.S. official said, without providing additional details.While the American official did not mention the topics discussed in the ...Reuters
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Figure skating-Chock and Bates earn record-setting seventh US ice dance title
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a fifth consecutive and record seventh national ice dance title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis on Saturday to cement their status as gold-medal favourites for the Milano-Cortina Olympics.With the win, the husband and wife duo...Reuters
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Rubio and Netanyahu discuss Iran, Syria and Gaza, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on X, adding they discussed protests in Iran along with Gaza and Syria.Ravid cited a U.S. source.Reuters
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Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner, Hirofumi Yoshimura, said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote.An early election could allow Takaichi, ...Reuters
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78
Performed as one of Grateful Dead's two lead vocalistsRemembered as band's 'one good-looking guy'Went on to solo career with bands RatDog and Dead & CompanyStill in high school when joined up with Jerry GarciabrBy Matthew Lewis and Steve GormanJan 10 (Reuters) - Veteran rock musi...Reuters
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Last Kurdish fighters leave Syria's Aleppo city after days of clashes
Kurdish fighters leave Aleppo Ceasefire fails, Syrian army plans ground operationUS envoy seeks peaceful Kurdish withdrawal from AleppoBy Khalil Ashawi, Mahmoud Hasano and Orhan Qereman ALEPPO, Syria Jan 10 (Reuters) - The last Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters left the Syrian c...Reuters
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, has died at age 78
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account on Friday.He was diagnosed with cancer in J...Reuters
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, has died at age 78
LOS ANGELES, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78, after a battle with cancer from "underlying lung issues," according to a statement posted on his verified Instagram account.Reuters
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Tens of thousands protest in Minneapolis over fatal ICE shooting
Minneapolis police estimate tens of thousands present at protests on SaturdayMayor urges protesters to remain peaceful and not 'take the bait' from TrumpOver 1,000 'ICE Out' rallies planned across USMinnesota Democrats denied access to ICE facility outside Minneapolis By Renee Hickma...Reuters
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Bangladesh seeks to join international force in Gaza
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Bangladesh said on Saturday it has told the United States that it wants to join the international stabilization force that would be deployed in Gaza. Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met U.S. diplomats Allison Hooker ...Reuters
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Musk's X to open source new algorithm in seven days
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open to the public its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, in seven days."This will be repeated every 4 weeks, with comprehensive developer notes, to help you understan...Reuters
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Motor racing-Cassidy secures maiden Formula E win for Citroen in chaotic Mexico City race
By Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Nick Cassidy delivered Citroen their first Formula E victory on Saturday in Mexico City, securing his maiden win of the 12th season while navigating an incident-packed second round that lived up to its reputation for unpredictable racing.The New Zeal...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US may lift more Venezuela sanctions next week, Bessent says
US Treasury chief aims to facilitate oil sale proceeds repatriation to VenezuelaBessent says will meet with IMF and World Bank on Venezuela next weekTreasury chief eyes mobilization of Venezuela's $5 billion in frozen IMF reserve assetsBy David Lawder SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 10 (Reuters) - U.S...Reuters
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US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Saturday it carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group as part of an operation that Washington launched in December after an attack on American personnel. A U.S.-led coalition h...Reuters
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US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State
WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Saturday it carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant group."The strikes today targeted ISIS throughout Syria," U.S. Central Command said in a statement, adding the strikes were carried out early aftern...Reuters
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Mississippi man accused of killing six, including 7-year-old child and pastor
Jan 10 (Reuters) - A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the Friday night deaths of six people, including a child, in Clay County, Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.Daricka Moore, 24, is accused of killing several family members and a local pastor before being tak...Reuters
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Musk's X to open source new algorithm in seven days
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Saturday that social media platform X will open its new algorithm, including all code for organic and advertising post recommendations, to the public in seven days."This will be repeated every 4 weeks, with comprehensive developer notes, to help you understan...Reuters
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Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
Revolutionary Guards declare security a 'red line'Trump: 'The USA stands ready to help'Iranian military says it will protect public propertyState media broadcasts footage of funerals of security forces DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday they cou...Reuters
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Sailing-Berlin students embark on RORC Transatlantic Race to Antigua
Kahnt leads novice crew from Berlin's Akademischer Segler-VereinRace promotes sailing and international relationshipsSafety and wellbeing prioritised over speed for Kahnt's crewBy Ossian ShineARRECIFE, Lanzarote, Jan 10 (Reuters) - For some of offshore sailing’s royalty setting off on the RO...Reuters
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