Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires
Two bushfires of more than 3,000ha in size raged near the towns of Longwood and Walwa in Australia’s Victoria state.
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Saudi-led coalition says STC’s al-Zubaidi fled to UAE via Somaliland
Secessionist leader took a boat to Berbera and then boarded a pane that flew to Abu Dhabi via Mogadishu, coalition says.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas.
Trump lambastes defense CEOs over pay, stock buybacks
The president also pushed for a $1.5-trillion defense budget.
Vietnam warns of nuclear power delays, seeks Russia deal by January after Japan pullout – Reuters
Vietnam warns of nuclear power delays, seeks Russia deal by January after Japan pullout ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
Trump to withdraw US from dozens of UN, international organisations
The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy.
First body of the year pulled out of Houston river that internet sleuths keep linking to a serial killer
More than 30 bodies were recovered from bayous in the Houston area last year, officials say
Caught on cam: US immigration officer shoots woman at point-blank range in Minneapolis – how it unfolded
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman driving an SUV during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. US President Trump called the incident “horrible” and labeled the woman a “professional agitator” who “viciously” ran over the officer. The administration con…
Somalia’s fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu
Mogadishu’s first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia’s capital ranges from machine gunners in pick-up trucks to young men in plainclothes manning checkpoints.
Mental health evaluation ordered for woman accused of stabbing tourist in Manhattan Macy’s
A New York City judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for a Massachusetts woman charged in the unprovoked stabbing of a tourist changing her baby’s diaper in a bathroom of Macy’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan around the holidays.