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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
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
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
Sat, Jan 10
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion
By Jarrett RenshawPALM BEACH, Florida, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Sat, Jan 10
Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say
Jan 10 (Reuters) - The number of prisoners released in Venezuela has risen to 18, human rights groups said on Saturday, from nine on Friday afternoon. The release of hundreds of political prisoners in the South American country is a long-running demand of human rights groups, international bodies a...Reuters
Sat, Jan 10
Olympics-New Milan ice hockey arena wins expert approval after running repair on surface
Ice Master Moffatt satisfied with rink after minor repairVenue still under construction, but officials confident for NHL playersArena capacity set for 15,300, hosting test events this weekendBy Elvira Pollina and Alex Fraser MILAN, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The new Santagiulia ice hockey arena in Milan,...Reuters
Sat, Jan 10
Police arrest 29 people during overnight protests in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Twenty-nine people were arrested overnight as police responded to protests against federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey said at a press conference on Saturday.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said one police officer was injured dur...Reuters
Sat, Jan 10
US envoy calls for restraint in Aleppo after meeting with Syria's president
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Tom Barrack, the U.S. special envoy to Syria, said recent clashes between Kurdish and government forces in Aleppo are "deeply concerning" and put at risk a March 2025 integration agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Damascus government."We urge all pa...Reuters
Sat, Jan 10
