Around the World: December 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

FOX NEWS: Double standard? Media hypocrisy over first lady fashion: Melania Trump mocked, Michelle Obama praised

"Double standard? Media hypocrisy over first lady fashion: Melania Trump mocked, Michelle Obama praised" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2CGXaut

FOX NEWS: Sanctuary city debate reignited after a California police officer is murdered: Will lawmakers finally work together?

"Sanctuary city debate reignited after a California police officer is murdered: Will lawmakers finally work together?" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2LEFn9Y

FOX NEWS: What are Pres. Trump’s 2019 priorities?

"What are Pres. Trump’s 2019 priorities?" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2EYc3ei

FOX NEWS: Kevin Spacey’s bizarre video

"Kevin Spacey’s bizarre video" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2GXRCzE

2018: The year Trumpian disruption rocked German politics

The image that sticks most in my mind from the uniquely disruptive political year that was 2018 is of Angela Merkel with Horst Seehofer on the balcony of the Chancellery building.

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Pastor reportedly stabbed by own blood while making for pulpit to preach

In Ghana, a pastor gets stabbed by his nephew Francis M. Nabegmado who lived with him prior to the murder. While he is heading to the pulpit for a sermon, a pastor is stabbed by his nephew who lived with him at a time.

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FOX NEWS: Robin Thicke, Maria Menounos and more to turn out for Fox's 'New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square'

"Robin Thicke, Maria Menounos and more to turn out for Fox's 'New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square'" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GNUorc

FOX NEWS: Scarlett Johansson speaks out on fake, AI-generated sex videos online

"Scarlett Johansson speaks out on fake, AI-generated sex videos online" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2SvM8NV

As 2018 Winds UP: Nigerians Mourn Economy Under Buhari …Say 2019 Still Uncertain

Despite the rise in the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 61.1 index points for December 2018, as against 57.9 index points recorded in November, analysts say at the weekend that the outgoing year will not be forgotten in a hurry due to ...

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'Intra-African trade needs proper definition for effectiveness'

Trade liberalisation within African countries has been on the front burner for a while. At the just-concluded Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) President and Executive Director, Stakeholder Management ...

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Brazil embassy move to Jerusalem a question of 'when' not 'if' – Netanyahu

Brazil will definitely move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, with only the date of the transfer to be decided, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday during a visit to Rio de Janeiro.

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FOX NEWS: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem

"North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Rke8qH

FOX NEWS: If Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' succeeds in 2019 it will be the most radical plan offered in decades

"If Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' succeeds in 2019 it will be the most radical plan offered in decades" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2H0BOfV

2019: Niger Delta militants withdraw ceasefire, make fresh demands

A coalition of militants in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Creek Warriors, has ended its ceasefire with the Federal Government and the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF.

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Devastating storm Usman leaves 68 dead in the Philippines

The storm struck the Philippines shortly after Christmas, with the number of fatalities expected to rise. Agence France-Presse. Mon 31 Dec 2018 01.49 EST.

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Bennett University offers Scholarships for Engineering aspirants

The Bennett University is a State Private University, by The Times of India in Uttar Pradesh, designed to groom the students to be the leaders of tomorrow.

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Assemblies of God pastor's killer shows no remorse

Alleged killer of the Senior Pastor of Central Assemblies of God Church in Tema, has shown little to no emotions while explaining to the police why he stabbed his uncle on Sunday.

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DR Congo awaits result after volatile presidential election

The vote could result in the first peaceful transition of leader since the country gained independence from Belgium in 1960. Updated Updated 57 mins ago.

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Video shows bags believed to contain Khashoggi's remains: report

Footage shows Saudi hit team carrying bags believed to contain body parts of murdered journalist, Turkish reports say. 5 hours ago.

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Ministry of Housing alone to issue real estate permits

The role of Ministry of Housing is being redefined. Plans are being made to ensure that the authority to issue real estate permits rests only with the ministry so that there is no overlapping.

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FOX NEWS: Hooters girl Hailey Slobodzian details following in her mother’s footsteps: ‘I would put on her uniform’

"Hooters girl Hailey Slobodzian details following in her mother’s footsteps: ‘I would put on her uniform’" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2s2hjVE

FOX NEWS: 2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

"2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QeNqv1

FOX NEWS: As 2018 comes to a close we take a look at a list of the president's accomplishments the media is not talking about

"As 2018 comes to a close we take a look at a list of the president's accomplishments the media is not talking about" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2RtbvTi

FOX NEWS: London police arrest 39 for attempted murder after stabbing

"London police arrest 39 for attempted murder after stabbing" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VmOr8a

FOX NEWS: Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays

"Congo counts votes in presidential election, after delays" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EXjUb0

FOX NEWS: Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force

"Rights group urges Sudan to halt use of lethal force" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2SsLd0V

FOX NEWS: 2 dead, 21 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine shopping mall; Muslim militants eyed

"2 dead, 21 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine shopping mall; Muslim militants eyed" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EXKpxR

FOX NEWS: Taking down holiday decorations? Avoid these 7 mistakes everyone makes year after year

"Taking down holiday decorations? Avoid these 7 mistakes everyone makes year after year" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EWHlRP

FOX NEWS: Democrats remain silent on California cop killed by an illegal immigrant also call for a border patrol investigation

"Democrats remain silent on California cop killed by an illegal immigrant also call for a border patrol investigation" via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2TnOU8h

FOX NEWS: Colorado man accused of killing missing fiancee due in court

"Colorado man accused of killing missing fiancee due in court" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2TeLmVu

FOX NEWS: California bitcoin trader accused of murdering girlfriend in the Philippines

"California bitcoin trader accused of murdering girlfriend in the Philippines" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2CGBoH7

FOX NEWS: Russia reportedly detains American over suspected spying

"Russia reportedly detains American over suspected spying" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Rkfyl1

FOX NEWS: Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

"Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2AmL20b

FOX NEWS: AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves

"AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2F0ZheM

FOX NEWS: Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

"Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GM2S21

FOX NEWS: Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

"Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2s3sKfy

FOX NEWS: Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

"Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QZYJfQ

FOX NEWS: AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

"AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2s0HUCv

FOX NEWS: Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death

"Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2RjAAQL

FOX NEWS: Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

"Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2s2Gd7I

FOX NEWS: Senator: Trump slowing down troop pullout from Syria

"Senator: Trump slowing down troop pullout from Syria" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GKiq6w

FOX NEWS: 3 children dead, 2 adults injured in multi-vehicle crash outside Washington, DC

"3 children dead, 2 adults injured in multi-vehicle crash outside Washington, DC" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2AoQQq1

FOX NEWS: New York man tweets ‘Please help me Mom’ before going missing

"New York man tweets ‘Please help me Mom’ before going missing" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Tio5SU

FOX NEWS: Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops

"Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EWOYHY

FOX NEWS: 2nd child dead in US custody mourned in Guatemala village

"2nd child dead in US custody mourned in Guatemala village" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LET2Oo

FOX NEWS: Cow who escaped truck en route to slaughterhouse gives birth to female calf

"Cow who escaped truck en route to slaughterhouse gives birth to female calf" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2BNd1G9

FOX NEWS: Texas girl, 7, killed after man opens fire on car carrying mother, siblings

"Texas girl, 7, killed after man opens fire on car carrying mother, siblings" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2CHqjps

FOX NEWS: Armed Texas man arrested en route to church to fulfill 'prophecy', police say

"Armed Texas man arrested en route to church to fulfill 'prophecy', police say" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2AlVLrG

FOX NEWS: Goose found shot with arrow at California park days after 'overdosed' birds found

"Goose found shot with arrow at California park days after 'overdosed' birds found" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2RtSxfg

FOX NEWS: Gains, growing pains mark California’s 1st year of legal marijuana

"Gains, growing pains mark California’s 1st year of legal marijuana" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Qd70rA

FOX NEWS: Oklahoma's most expensive home is right across from an art museum

"Oklahoma's most expensive home is right across from an art museum" via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2AlT0q2

Bangladesh PM Hasina wins third straight term despite vote-rigging claims

DHAKA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged.

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N-Delta militant groups end ceasefire agreement with FG, Pandef

ByEmma Amaize. Niger Delta Creek Warriors, a coalition of agitators in Niger Delta region, has called off its ceasefire with the Federal Government and Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, over alleged failure of Federal Government to meet its demands, while ...

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Africa needs indigenous agenda to develop economy, trade – Mansur, MAN president

The key is let's have a trade agenda relevant to where we know exactly what we are getting out of it or what we want to get out of it.

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SMBLF asks INEC to resist rigging plans

By Dapo Akinrefonn. Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, yesterday, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to resist pressures from those bent on sabotaging the 2019 elections, who are allegedly asking for compromise of the ...

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Kim Jong Un expected to ring in 2019 with big policy speech

Kim Jong Un will be keeping North Korea watchers busy on New Year's Day, when he is expected to give his annual address laying out the country's top priorities for the year ahead.

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Brazil moving its embassy to Jerusalem a matter of 'when, not if' – Netanyahu

The Israeli prime minister said Jair Bolsonaro, who takes office on Tuesday, told him the move was inevitable. Reuters. Sun 30 Dec 2018 19.27 EST.

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South Africa's rand flat in early trade ahead of trade balance figures

South Africa's rand was flat early weekend , giving up its small overnight gains as renewed jitters about the impact on global growth of the simmering trade war between China and the United States kept investors on the sidelines.

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Retirees decry declining life expectancy, seek return to NHIS

Federal Government retirees who used to be under the National Health Insurance Scheme while they were still in active service are getting weary of their unending wait for the government to fulfil its promise of re-enrolling them back into the scheme as ...

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Assemblies of God Pastor stabbed to death during church service by his own nephew (Video)

It has been reported that the many members of the Central Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 4 in Ghana are currently grieving following the gruesome killing of their senior pastor during church service.

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