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Election cannot be held in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Any election in Ukraine can not be held in Russia-occupied parts of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, and the voting process can only take place if security is ensured. He added that Ukraine's foreign minister had started the initial work on th...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Boxing-Joshua delivers reality check to Paul with sixth-round KO
Joshua knocks out Paul in sixth roundPaul suffers broken jawJoshua calls out Fury after victoryMIAMI, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to American Jake Paul on Friday with a savage sixth-round knockout that left the social-media-star-turned pr...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
UK children's author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
Daily Telegraph reports Walliams harassed female employeesPublisher HarperCollins says it dropped him after investigationWalliams denies inappropriate behaviour, taking legal adviceLONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - David Walliams, a bestselling British children's author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Alpine skiing-Huetter clinches first World Cup win of season, Vonn finishes third
VAL D'ISERE, France, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Austria's Cornelia Huetter claimed her first World Cup win of the season in the downhill at Val d'Isere on Saturday as American great Lindsey Vonn had to settle for third. Huetter, overall downhill champion last term, produced an error-free run dow...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Ukraine and Portugal agree on co-production of Ukrainian sea drones
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Portugal agreed on the joint production of Ukrainian sea drones, the Ukrainian president's aide said on Saturday."We proved that our USVs (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) work perfect against Russian warships and submarines. Now they will help Portugal defend ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US investigators study Brown University shooter's failed past in academia
Investigators seek motive in shootings at Brown, of MIT professorLinks between shooter and Brown, MIT professor stretch back 25 yearsGunman likely dead for two days before police found his bodyBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss, Rich McKay and Sergio Goncalves PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island/LISBON, Dec 19 (Reuters...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Strikes hit more than 70 ISIS targetsRetaliatory strikes follow attack on US troopsTrump says Syrian president backs US military action against ISISBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
INSIGHT-How Brazil's deadliest police raid turned into a bloodbath
Police raid aimed to neutralize Comando Vermelho gang leadershipOperation faced leaks and a deadly trap for policeBrazil's deadly BOPE police unit went on a 'rescue mission'Raid failed to weaken gang control over community, residents sayBy Manuela Andreoni, Fabio Teixeira and Luciana Mag...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Jordanian army participated in US strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, state TV says
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Jordan's army participated in the U.S. strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday, state-owned Jordan TV said on Saturday.The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Youth leader was shot in the head by masked assailantsHis killing has triggered violence ahead of electionsInterim government leader Yunus leaders mourners at funeral Rights groups urge government action to end mob violenceUnrest has gripped Bangladesh since PM Hasina's 2024 ouster Dec 20 (R...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing as media attacks stoke unrest fears
Killing of youth leader triggers violence ahead of elections Media outlets, political sites, cultural landmarks set ablaze amid protestsRights groups urge government action to end mob violenceUnrest has gripped Bangladesh since PM Hasina's 2024 ouster Dec 20 (Reuters) - Bangladesh tightened ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Chrysler Is Recalling 52,565 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Stellantis NV STLAM.MI:CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) IS RECALLING 52,565 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSACHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS DRIVING WITH A DISABLED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. ADDITIONALLY, A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG OR ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Stellantis to recall over 52,000 US vehicles over air bag, seat belt issue, NHTSA says
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis STLAM.MI is recalling 52,565 U.S. vehicles as a software error could stop airbags and seat belts from deploying during a crash and shut off the electronic stability control system, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday....Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
EXPLAINER-What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of o...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
China envoy visits Cambodia seeking to de-escalate fighting with Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - China’s special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh this week to push for Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate their fierce border fighting, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.Deng Xijun's visit comes as the U.S. and China renew efforts to bring the t...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan's economic stability
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Friday that it has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country's macroeconomic stability and service delivery. The funds will be released under the bank's Public Resources for Inclu...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks
US negotiators held talks with Ukrainian, European officials on FridayProgress reported on security guarantees for KyivPutin says Ukraine must abandon NATO ambitions, withdraw from claimed regionsBy Steve Holland and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Dec 20 - U.S. negotiators are set to meet Russian offici...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York governor bid and will leave politics
Gubernatorial bid halted to focus on family, Stefanik saysLawmaker also cites primary challenge from another Trump allyTrump acknowledges Stefanik's decision, praises her talentStefanik is fourth-ranked Republican in U.S. House leadershipBy Steve Gorman Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Boxing-Joshua knocks out Paul in sixth round
MIAMI, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to social-media-star-turned prizefighter Jake Paul on Friday with a sixth-round knockout in Miami. Paul was effective in evading the heavily favoured Joshua through the lacklustre first four rounds befor...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Trump administration puts curbs Mexican train crews operating inside US
Restrictions due to safety concerns over English proficiency of Mexican train crewsUnion Pacific, CPKC respond to curbsTeamsters support government action to protect rail safety, jobsBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said on Friday it would impo...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
