States help run U.S. National Parks in federal government shutdown

While U.S. National Parks will generally remain open with a skeleton staff through the federal government shutdown, Republican governors in at least two states are working to make sure public restrooms get cleaned and visitor centers stay open.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2rSxjt3

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Nepal bus crash: Students among 23 dead after field trip

The students and teachers were returning from a field trip when the bus plunged into a ravine.

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Rare albino orangutan 'Alba' returns to the wild

Alba, the world's only known albino orangutan, has been through many months of rehabilitation.

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A renegotiated Brexit would go ahead under Labour government-Corbyn

Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn would push ahead with Brexit and seek to renegotiate the terms if he won a snap election next year, he said on Saturday, in a blow to party supporters who want a second referendum.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Adl66T

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At least 13 killed in Mogadishu car bomb claimed by al Shabaab

At least 13 people were killed and 17 wounded in a car bomb attack claimed by al Qaeda-linked group al Shabaab close to the president's residence in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said on Saturday.

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Iran says US troops in Syria "illogical, source of tension" -report

Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the U.S. military presence in Syria had been "illogical and a source of tension", Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.

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Russia warns of global conflict over nuclear pact collapse

Russia said on Saturday that the scrapping of a Cold War era nuclear pact may lead to an arms race and direct confrontation between several global regions, after a proposal by Moscow was rejected in a United Nations vote.

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Driver killed in accident at French 'yellow vest' protest

A driver died in southern France on Friday when their car hit a truck at a roundabout that was blocked by "Yellow Vest" protesters, French local authorities said.

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UK police arrest man and woman over Gatwick drone disruption

Police have arrested a man and a woman after rogue drone operators crippled London's Gatwick Airport for three days by repeatedly flying onto the airfield, sparking a major security response.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CtYK2A

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Car bomb claimed by al Shabaab kills at least five in Somali capital

Police said at least five people were killed and four wounded in a car bomb attack claimed by al Qaeda-linked group al Shabaab close to the president's residence in the Somali capital.

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Exclusive: India anti-Vedanta protesters killed by shots to head, chest; half from behind - autopsies

Twelve of the 13 protesters killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta's copper smelter in southern India in May were hit by bullets in the head or chest, and half of those were shot from behind, autopsy reports show.

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British police arrest two over Gatwick Airport drone disruption

Police have arrested two people after rogue drone operators crippled London's Gatwick Airport for three days by repeatedly flying onto the airfield, playing cat-and-mouse with the army.

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Car bomb kills at least five people in Somali capital: police

At least five people were killed and four wounded when a car bomb exploded in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police officer said.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Partial government shutdown begins as Congress misses funding deadline

12/21/18 9:05 PM

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Partial government shutdown appears inevitable, as lawmakers leave Capitol without spending deal

12/21/18 4:37 PM

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Pence breaks tie in Senate to advance spending bill, as shutdown clock ticks

12/21/18 3:08 PM

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Iraqi PM discusses U.S. withdrawal from Syria with Pompeo

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has assured Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that the U.S. is still committed to fighting Islamic State in Iraq and other areas despite its planned withdrawal of troops from Syria, the latter's office said on Saturday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2rLPpgy

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At least five killed in two explosions in Somali capital

At least five people were killed and four wounded when a car bomb exploded in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police officer said.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EGmWkR

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