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Kosovo's parliament voted on Friday to create a 5,000-strong standing army, a week after Serbia's premier suggested the move could provoke military intervention by Belgrade. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zUlYNG

The Nigerian military has lifted its suspension of activities by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the northeast of Nigeria, it said in a statement on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UOzpI3

Germany's economy minister does not expect a disorderly Brexit and believes the danger of a major trade conflict between the European Union and the United States is not yet over but has also not grown, he told Reuters on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2S63MrG

U.S. law enforcement officials on Friday were investigating a wave of hoax emailed bomb threats demanding bitcoin payment that caused worry but no damage in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SU6znR

One of the killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was heard saying "I know how to cut" on the audio of the killing Turkey shared with U.S. and European officials, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SLCrdZ

Security forces used live bullets and teargas on Friday to disperse protesters gathered in Iraq's southern city of Basra, but no injuries were reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PDfUxW

Financial markets had seen smooth sailing in recent years. But it looks like that's over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Elck9V

Shares drop as Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder for decades. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SQ6UYD

The man who bought BHS for £1 is fined for not providing documents about the collapsed chain's pension schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rzL6oe

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be accessed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S2ugdh

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SP2p0l

Airport currency exchanges are offering rates as low as $1.05 for a pound from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rAmJXJ

The Virgin founder says "quite a few" UK businesses will close if there is a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZxMym

Britons will not need a visa but will have to apply for a travel document, which lasts for three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PCGMOA

Business activity in France has contracted following the gilets jaunes protests, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zUllDO

Brexit uncertainty and rising prices in shops are influencing consumers' shopping habits in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ggi73g

The Committee of Advertising Practice says adverts must not feature harmful gender stereotypes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rCsc0g

New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EiN7Nj

The country's finance ministry also confirms plans to suspend higher tariffs on US-made cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EtSfyX

Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley has written a bluntly worded letter to the boss of Debenhams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EjLyyQ

The latest test flight by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic makes it to the edge of space and back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zTP0wY

The European Central Bank confirms it is ending its massive bond-buying programme this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QPyMi2

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zXZaN8

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley sees "significant challenges" in turning around the department store chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GgbxcW

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn is to step down at the end of the 2018-19 season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lh2I1a

Sir Richard Branson has spoken out against a hard Brexit, warning it would be "an absolute disaster". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UKAdxf

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how traffic lights became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EutXVK

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket ship has made a successful test flight, 82.7km above the Earth's surface. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UMxNP1

Superfast 5G mobile connectivity may not be able to reach inside buildings. Could light help? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rxf78i

The biggest obstacle to delivery drones isn't technology, it's regulation and public acceptance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ryw2Hs

The festive campaign has become an annual event, but who's the real winner - retailers or charity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UEwAJv

From pigs-in-blankets tea to Christmas tree crisps, retailers are pushing the boundaries with festive food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zUDjGe

Family says woman was left for dead on first date, files wrongful death suit against man: report The family of a Florida woman that claims she was left for dead after falling off a motorcycle during a first date filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Friday against the New York man she apparently met on Tinder, reports said Friday.

California Dem accused of child cruelty says he spanked daughter, cops say injury not on buttocks: report A California lawmaker arrested earlier this week on suspicion of child cruelty said Thursday that the allegation stemmed from spanking his 7-year-old daughter.

Democrats demand answers, DHS investigation into death of Guatemalan girl, 7 Congressional Democrats are demanding a full accounting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials after a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died while in U.S. custody, a report said Friday. 

Police say video of toddler yanked from mom not whole story The New York City police commissioner said Friday that a more complicated and "chaotic" story is emerging from a witness video that went viral showing a tug-of-war between a New York mother with a toddler and police yanking the boy from her.

Border agents seize $1.7 million in meth, in second largest drug bust this week Officials seized nearly $1.3 million worth of meth at the U.S.-Mexico Border in Texas on Thursday, marking the second time this week that agents thwarted a significant narcotics smuggling attempt.

Florida tale of infidelity and homicide ends with conviction After a spellbinding five-day trial that featured tales of infidelity, a multimillion dollar insurance payout and family dysfunction, a jury on Friday convicted a Florida woman of helping mastermind the killing of her husband nearly two decades ago.

Nikki Haley on her time at the United Nations Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley reflects on her time working at the United Nations and her relationship with President Trump.

Former anarchist: Radicals attract young people who are lost Tucker Carlson talks with former anarchist Conor Barnes about what attracts young people to radicalized groups.

Why are Tijuana residents being ignored about caravan? Liberal radio host Ethan Bearman weighs in on the impact caravan migrants are having on the community of Tijuana, Mexico.

Priest criticized teenager who killed himself at funeral The Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit says it regrets that a priest officiating at a teen's funeral questioned whether he would get to heaven after killing himself.

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