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Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter.President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene i...Reuters
Sun, Jan 11
Figure skating-Malinin, Chock and Bates reign at US Figure Skating Championships
Malinin wins fourth consecutive national title with 324.88 total pointsChock and Bates secure record seventh national ice dance titleUS figure skating team for Olympics to be announced Sunday Jan 10 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin, a red-hot favourite for gold at next month's Milano-Cortina Olympics...Reuters
Sun, Jan 11
Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Israel is on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention in Iran as authorities there confront the biggest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources with knowledge of the matter.President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene i...Reuters
Sun, Jan 11
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 GarciaBy Matthew Lewis and Steve GormanJan 10 (Reuters) - Veteran rock musici...Reuters
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sun, Jan 11
Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says
Takaichi considering February vote, media reports sayPM's view on poll timing has shifted to new stage, coalition partner saysTakaichi mum on whether, when she will call snap electionFebruary election would endanger timely budget passageOpposition parties gear up for early electionBy Leika Kihar...Reuters
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sun, Jan 11
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
Sun, Jan 11
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
