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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Thai man kills six family members after New Year's party: police

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

A Thai man shot and killed six family members, including his two young children, before killing himself after a New Year's party, the police said on Tuesday.

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

Australia's bid to strip Islamic State recruiter's citizenship hits snag

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

Australia's attempt to strip citizenship from an alleged recruiter for Islamic State has been thrown into doubt after Fiji reportedly said he was not one of its citizens.

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

Israel's Ramon Airport near Red Sea resort of Eilat to open January 22

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

Israel's long-awaited second international airport near the southern Red Sea resort of Eilat is expected to open on Jan. 22, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) said on Tuesday.

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

Malta rescues 249 migrants in 24 hours; NGO boats held offshore

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

Malta's armed forces saved 180 migrants in two rescue operations in the Mediterranean on Monday, less than 24 hours after picking up another group of 69.

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

Afghanistan's neighbors fear refugee crisis if U.S. pulls out

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

Afghanistan's neighbors, caught off-guard by reports of U.S. plans to withdraw thousands of troops, have begun preparing for the risk that a pullout could send hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing across their borders, diplomats say.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CFVAJ6

UK counter-terrorism police probe New Year's Eve stabbings in Manchester

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an attack by a man armed with a kitchen knife at Manchester Victoria train station that injured three people, including a police officer, on New Year's Eve.

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

Thai king to be crowned in ceremonies May 4-6

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: World News Leave a Comment

Thailand's king will be officially crowned in elaborate ceremonies on May 4-6 as the latest ruler in the centuries-old monarchy, the royal palace said on Tuesday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CJ6QEI

Fox News Breaking News Alert

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 FOX NEWS Leave a Comment

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Stocks end December, 2018 sharply lower, despite day's gains

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Thousands brave rain in New York's Times Square to welcome 2019

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: U.S. Leave a Comment

New York's Times Square erupted with fireworks and cheers at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday as thousands of hardy merrymakers braved pouring rain and watched the glowing New Year's Eve ball complete its midnight descent to mark the start of 2019.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2SvsD8j

U.S. Strategic Command apologizes for tweet about dropping bombs

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: U.S. Leave a Comment

U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees the country's nuclear arsenal, apologized for a Twitter message saying it was ready if necessary to drop something "much, much bigger" than the New Year's Eve ball in New York and showing a clip of an aircraft releasing bombs.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2QY7kj7

U.S. Navy pursuing block buy of two aircraft carriers: senator

By Umair Ahmed January 01, 2019 Reuters: U.S. Leave a Comment

The U.S. Navy has informed lawmakers of its intent to pursue a block purchase of two Ford-class aircraft carriers, Senator Tim Kaine's office said on Monday, a step officials have said could save billions of dollars as the Trump administration tries to expand the size of the fleet.