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What the Obamacare Court Ruling Means for Open Enrollment
By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UIL2A9
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John of God: Brazil 'faith healer' considered fugitive
Spiritual healer "John of God", accused of sexually abusing 300 women, failed to turn himself in. from BBC …
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Son-in-law of Iran president faces nepotism claims
The appointment of President Hassan Rouhani's son-in-law as head of Iran's geological survey has renewed accusa…
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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Beirut's southern suburbs
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in the Beirut southern suburb of Bir Hasan, the Internal Security Forces repo…
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Sri Lankan president reinstates the prime minister he sacked
Sri Lanka's president reappointed Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister Sunday, nearly two months after firing him…
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British government is not planning for second Brexit vote: minister
British education minister Damian Hinds said on Sunday the government was not planning for a second referendum, denying…
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Damascus prepares for Christmas without mortar fire
Christmas decorations are going up for the first time in years in a Damascus neighborhood that was a frontline in Syria…
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British government is not planning for second Brexit vote: minister
British education minister Damian Hinds said Sunday the government was not planning for a second referendum, denying re…
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Israel alleges discovery of 4th 'Hezbollah attack tunnel'
The Israel army said Sunday that it has discovered a fourth Hezbollah attack tunnel, nearly two weeks after it launched…
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Pakistan summons Iran envoy over militant attack near border
Pakistan has lodged a protest with Iran over the killing of six paramilitary troops who were ambushed by militants whil…
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Mulvaney called Trump 'terrible human being' in 2016, video shows
The president's choice for new acting White House chief of staff was not always a fan, video shows. from BBC News…
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Hariri back in Beirut as govt crisis persists
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri returned to Beirut Saturday evening after a trip to the United Kingdom, a statemen…
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Stuttgart: Christian Gentner's father dies in stadium after Bundesliga game
Stuttgart mourn the loss of captain Christian Gentner's father, who died in the stadium after Saturday's win ov…
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Wickremesinghe returns as Sri Lanka PM as crisis nears end
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's prime minister on Sunday, making a remarkable comeback weeks after…
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US-led coalition says it destroyed Daesh site in Syrian mosque
U.S.-led coalition forces destroyed a Daesh (ISIS) command center inside a mosque in the Syrian border town of Hajin Sa…
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New Zealand's Rocket Lab shoots 13 tiny cube satellites into orbit
Rocket Lab, a rocket propulsion company backed by investors in Silicon Valley, has launched a batch of 13 tiny probes f…
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Climate change: COP24 deal to bring Paris pact to life
Nearly 200 nations agree rules on implementing 2015 Paris agreement at UN climate talks in Poland. from BBC News - Wo…
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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister
Ranil Wickremesinghe is sworn into office, two months after his sacking sparked a political crisis. from BBC News - W…
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Catholic priest at teenager's funeral condemns suicide
Father Don LaCuesta questioned whether the 18-year-old man would enter heaven, horrifying his family. from BBC News -…
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France 'yellow vest' protesters defy government to gather
Dozens are arrested across France, as fewer protesters than in recent weeks defy the government. from BBC News - Worl…
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Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration
Former Navy Seal Ryan Zinke has been embroiled in a series of alleged ethics violations. from BBC News - World https:…
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Nicaragua police beat journalists, reports
The reported beatings come during a protest by journalists against police raids on their offices. from BBC News - Wor…
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US returns looted Balangiga church bells to Philippines
The three Balangiga church bells return to the Philippines after 117 years in US possession. from BBC News - World ht…
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Cyclone Owen downgraded, but could reform off Queensland
Cyclone Owen has been downgraded to a tropical low, but storm and flood warnings remain in place. from BBC News - Wor…
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US returns looted bells to Philippines after 117 years
The Balangiga church bells have been returned to the Philippines, 117 years after the US seized them. from BBC News -…
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Baby trafficking: 'They stole my son from me'
In Spain, hundreds of mothers are looking for a son or a daughter. They believe their child was stolen at birth and the…
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Egypt: 'One of a kind' tomb found in Saqqara
The tomb, filled with hieroglyphs and statues, has been untouched for 4,440 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
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Chi Modu has photographed hip hop's biggest artists
Nigerian-born Chi Modu on why documenting black musicians is so important. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Emcd…
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Monkey business and a rainbow duck
Some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2El6aXj
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How the global trade in tear gas is booming
In the last decade, there has been a rising use of tear gas by security forces around the world. from BBC News - Worl…
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Russia-Ukraine sea clash leaves Mariupol port deserted
A vast trading port in Ukraine lies mostly empty, after a sea-clash when Russia seized three boats. from BBC News - W…
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Egypt tomb: Saqqara 'one of a kind' discovery revealed
Archaeologists in Egypt unveil the tomb of a high priest, untouched for 4,400 years. from BBC News - World https://if…
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How a country suddenly went ‘crazy rich’
Indonesia, the nation with the world's largest Muslim population, has a rapidly growing middle class - and some ver…
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How a South African shepherd found a dinosaur graveyard
Dumangwe Thyobeka made a huge fossil find as he was tending to his family cemetery in rural South Africa. from BBC Ne…
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Airstrikes, clashes in Yemen's Hodeida despite ceasefire: pro-govt sources
Airstrikes and fierce clashes shook the outskirts of the Yemeni port city of Hodeida overnight, pro-government sources …
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Air strikes, fierce clashes in Yemen's Hodeida despite ceasefire: pro-govt sources
Air strikes, fierce clashes in Yemen's Hodeida despite ceasefire: pro-govt sources from The Daily Star >> L…
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Ukrainian president names leader of new church, splits from Russia
Ukraine chose the leader of a new national church Saturday, marking a historic split from Russia, which its leaders see…
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Trump says Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who is facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potent…
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'End days' nearing for Daesh in Syria: US official
Fighting against Daesh (ISIS) in its last enclave in eastern Syria "is going very well," a U.S. official said…
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US sanctions won't change Iran policies: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday that U.S. sanctions will have no impact on the policies of …
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Spain rescues 2 minors crossing Mediterranean on truck tire
Spain's maritime rescue service says it has saved two underage migrants who were trying to cross the Strait of Gibr…
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Lebanese woman faces trial for stabbing husband
A Mount Lebanon judge Saturday indicted a Lebanese woman accused of stabbing and wounding her husband in the abdomen du…
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Michel Musa, Adnan Daher honored with Arab Parliamentary Excellence Award
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union has honored two Lebanese politicians with its Parliamentary Excellence Award, a stat…
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Turkey won't 'give up' on Khashoggi murder probe: minister
Turkey's foreign minister said Saturday that his country would "not give up" on finding out the truth abo…
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Health Ministry investigating hospital's refusal of emergency patient
The Health Ministry Saturday opened an investigation after a hospital in Metn’s Dora allegedly refused to treat a patie…
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Yemenis fear collapse of UN-backed cease-fire
Residents of Yemen's flashpoint port of Hodeida and other cities fear a U.N.-brokered cease-fire could collapse at …
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Palestinians slam Australia's move on Jerusalem
The Palestinian leadership Saturday described as "irresponsible" Australia's recognition of west Jerusale…
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Israeli army razes home of alleged Palestinian attacker in nightlong raid
Israeli troops demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of the May killing of a soldier Saturday, completing a nigh…
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ISF arrests thieves who impersonated security officers
The Internal Security Forces Saturday announced the arrest of two men alleged to have perpetrated dozens of robberies a…
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Egypt unearths tomb of ancient high priest
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a priest dating back more than 4,400 years in the pyramid complex o…
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Gulf alliance needs replacing: Qatar
Qatar called Saturday for a new regional alliance following the failure of the four-decade-old Gulf Cooperation Council…
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Geagea: 'Nobody dares' replace Hariri as PM
Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea said that "nobody dares" to replace Saad Hariri as prime minister-designat…
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Turkey will keep attacking PKK in Iraq: foreign ministry
Turkish warplanes struck PKK targets in northern Iraq Saturday, the military said, ignoring protests from Baghdad that …
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Wickremesinghe returns as Sri Lanka's prime minister as political crisis nears end
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's prime minister on Sunday, making a remarkable comeback weeks after…
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'Nobody will kneel': Tigrayans defiant as Ethiopian leader cracks down
In the birthplace of the armed struggle that propelled Ethiopia's ruling coalition to power 27 years ago, there is …
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Coal mine accident in southwestern China kills seven: Xinhua
A coal mine accident in China's southwestern city of Chongqing killed seven workers and injured three, state-owned …
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Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe sworn in as PM before president: local media
Sri Lanka's Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as prime minister before President Maithripala Sirisena, local media …
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Nations agree on global climate pact rules, but they are seen as weak
Nearly 200 countries overcame political divisions late on Saturday to agree on rules for implementing a landmark global…
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China's Xi to address key reform anniversary on Tuesday: Xinhua
President Xi Jinping will make a major speech on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening…
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Dead Guatemalan girl dreamed of sending money home to poor family
The 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl who died after being detained by U.S. border agents this month was inseparable f…
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Browns, Yes the Browns, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With a Win in Denver
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An N.B.A. Three-Way Trade Collapses on a First-Name Basis
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