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• The Latest: Obama says US will respond to Russian hacking
• Lawsuit details Islamic State profits from antiquities' sale
• 'Is a Tweet policy?' State Department officials ponder
• UK 'doesn't see a future' for Assad in Syria: defence minister
• US claims antiquities looted by IS to block their resale
• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in January 2017
• U.S. says Singapore man pleads guilty to plot to export Iraq bomb parts
• U.S. sues Michigan town for rejecting proposed mosque out of bias
• UVA to honor Muslim soldier, graduate who died in combat
• Iraq's Hottest New Restaurant Is 'Trump Fish,' And It Stole Its Logo From Uproxx
• Iraqi businessman erects tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad
• Erdogan says discussed Syria with Putin, Obama
• Aleppo's fall opens way for Trump to work with Russia
• Where is Trump getting his cybersecurity advice?
• Iraqi children battle trauma after life under IS rule
• Turkey's Erdogan says discussed Syria, Iraq with Obama
• Factbox: Trump fills top jobs for his administration
• Carter confident US will remain key to anti-IS coalition
• Trump's cabinet picks so far -- a quick guide
• Russian writer lashes 'criminal' West as he gets top French honour
• U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State
• Refugee Crisis Reveals Critical Gaps in Support for Millions Fleeing Conflict
• Dollar surges on prospect of more Fed rate hikes
• Freed from Mosul, Iraqi brothers carry scars of Islamic State rule
• The moment that made Trump possible
• UN fears further looting of wrecked ancient Iraqi city
• Turkish army says killed 29 PKK militants in air strikes in northern Iraq
• Trump dismissal of CIA digs rift with key intel supplier
• Revolutionary Guard faces new foe in Iran's opening economy
• NBC, CBS, 'Nova' among 2017 duPont-Columbia Award winners
• Today in History
• Aleppo challenges Obama's legacy

The Latest: Obama says US will respond to Russian hacking Posted: 15 Dec 2016 05:32 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times EST):

Lawsuit details Islamic State profits from antiquities' sale Posted: 15 Dec 2016 05:23 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawsuit filed in the nation's capital provides a window into how the Islamic State group finances its operations, sometimes one ancient gold coin at a time.

'Is a Tweet policy?' State Department officials ponder Posted: 15 Dec 2016 04:28 PM PST By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When is a tweet just a tweet? A debate is percolating in the U.S. State Department, where diplomats measure their words with demitasse spoons, on how to handle Donald Trump's Twitter commentary if he continues to tweet after he becomes U.S. president on Jan. 20. By tradition, anything the president says is regarded as U.S. policy and can be repeated to foreign officials without fear of contradiction, at least from the White House.

UK 'doesn't see a future' for Assad in Syria: defence minister Posted: 15 Dec 2016 04:08 PM PST Bashar al-Assad has no future as president of Syria even if he overpowers rebel fighters in the stricken city of Aleppo, British defence minister Michael Fallon said on Thursday. "We don't see a future for President Assad in Syria, even if he defeats the opposition in Aleppo," Fallon told a London press conference.

US claims antiquities looted by IS to block their resale Posted: 15 Dec 2016 03:48 PM PST The United States filed suit in court Thursday to recover an ancient serpentine ring and gold coins trafficked by the Islamic State group in a move aimed at preventing stolen Syrian and Iraqi antiquities from disappearing into collectors' hands. The US attorney filed a forfeiture claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the antiquities, thought to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The antiquities, including a neo-Assyrian stele, were identified from cell-phone pictures and other electronic media seized from powerful IS commander Abu Sayyaf, who was killed in a US Special Operations raid in eastern Syria in May 2015.

What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in January 2017 Posted: 15 Dec 2016 02:25 PM PST Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for January 2017 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your binging and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the ether.

U.S. says Singapore man pleads guilty to plot to export Iraq bomb parts Posted: 15 Dec 2016 01:35 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Singapore citizen pleaded guilty on Thursday to a federal charge stemming from his role in illegally exporting, through Iran, parts found in improvised explosive devices in Iraq, the U.S. Justice Department said.

U.S. sues Michigan town for rejecting proposed mosque out of bias Posted: 15 Dec 2016 01:00 PM PST The lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan in Detroit said city officials in Sterling Heights rejected the American Islamic Community Center's (AICC) proposal to build a mosque, after members of the public and officials objected based on religious bias. "The City Planning Commission's decision on the AICC's application was procedurally and substantively inconsistent with its prior decisions regarding other places of worship, inconsistent with the master plan and the zoning ordinance, and based on anti-Muslim bias," the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit said. Earlier this week, the Justice Department sued Culpeper County in Virginia on similar grounds, saying it discriminated against a Muslim congregation by halting the group's plans to build a small mosque on its land.

UVA to honor Muslim soldier, graduate who died in combat Posted: 15 Dec 2016 12:36 PM PST CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A Muslim American soldier whose combat death in Iraq was described in a centerpiece speech at this year's Democratic National Convention will be honored with a plaque at his alma mater, the University of Virginia.

Iraq's Hottest New Restaurant Is 'Trump Fish,' And It Stole Its Logo From Uproxx Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:47 AM PST Another reason for Trump supporters to visit Kurdistan: Trump fish. While many foreign nations wait with apprehension to see the true global effects of a Donald Trump presidency, some here and there are excited. As you could maybe guess from the lightning bolts, Trump Fish went with Dave's Chargers drawing.

Iraqi businessman erects tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:42 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — A Muslim businessman has erected the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad as a show of solidarity with Christians during the holiday season.

Erdogan says discussed Syria with Putin, Obama Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:30 AM PST Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that he discussed the situation in Syria's Aleppo "several times" with his Russian and US counterparts Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama. Erdogan's statement came as hundreds of civilians and rebels left eastern Aleppo on Thursday under an evacuation deal negotiated by Russia and Turkey that has effectively handed back control of rebel areas of the city to the Moscow-backed regime. "During the Aleppo ceasefire and evacuation process, first I spoke with Mr Putin many times," Erdogan told reporters.

Aleppo's fall opens way for Trump to work with Russia Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:26 AM PST The fall of Aleppo was a defeat for US President Barack Obama's administration, which failed to broker a ceasefire in Syria's civil war, but may prove to be an opening for Donald Trump, who wants to change course with Moscow. The victory for Bashar al-Assad's Russian-backed forces helps secure his grip on power just as the Republican president-elect prepares to swear off regime change and drop support for Syrian rebel forces. Trump, a brash foreign policy novice who takes office on January 20, has already said he wants to reset relations with Vladimir Putin's Russia and to work with Moscow against jihadist threats.

Where is Trump getting his cybersecurity advice? Posted: 15 Dec 2016 11:07 AM PST Amid the growing controversy over intelligence reports that Russian hackers meddled in US elections to aid Donald Trump's campaign, it's unclear who the president-elect is listening to on matters of cybersecurity right now.

Iraqi children battle trauma after life under IS rule Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:31 AM PST Years of life under jihadist rule and war have left thousands of Iraqi children old beyond their years and in desperate need of playtime to overcome their trauma. Malak, 11, says she has "come back from hell". "Now that we are here, my dad is doing better," Malak says.

Turkey's Erdogan says discussed Syria, Iraq with Obama Posted: 15 Dec 2016 10:10 AM PST Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he discussed the situation in Syria and Iraq with U.S. President Barack in a call on Thursday, adding Obama asked how he could help when he was told about difficulties evacuating people from the city of Aleppo. Erdogan, who was speaking at a joint news conference in Ankara with the president of Slovenia, said 1,150 civilians and wounded had been evacuated from Aleppo so far. Erdogan said he had voiced concern to Obama about Iraq, where Turkey fears Iranian-backed groups could take over the town of Tal Afar and Kurdish militants the town of Sinjar.

Factbox: Trump fills top jobs for his administration Posted: 15 Dec 2016 08:40 AM PST (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has formally named Republican Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, a former Navy SEAL commander, as his pick for interior secretary, the Trump transition team said in a statement on Thursday. A retired Army officer and Harvard Law School graduate, Pompeo supports the U.S. government's sweeping collection of Americans' communications data and wants to scrap the nuclear deal with Iran.

Carter confident US will remain key to anti-IS coalition Posted: 15 Dec 2016 08:15 AM PST LONDON (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and his British counterpart expressed confidence Thursday that the Trump administration will continue America's role as leader of the international military coalition against the Islamic State group.

Trump's cabinet picks so far -- a quick guide Posted: 15 Dec 2016 08:00 AM PST US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Montana lawmaker and former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke to be his secretary of the interior, responsible for protecting the nation's natural resources and managing national parks. The following is a list of key cabinet and other nominations made so far by Trump, who takes office on January 20. The silver-haired president and CEO of ExxonMobil, who has never worked in government, could face a difficult confirmation battle due to his close ties to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Russian writer lashes 'criminal' West as he gets top French honour Posted: 15 Dec 2016 07:54 AM PST Russian novelist Andrei Makine launched a scathing attack on the West and branded the last three French presidents "arrogant ignoramuses" as he was given France's highest literary honour Thursday. Hours after President Francois Hollande had accused Russia of reneging on its vow to safeguard civilians after the fall of the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo, the author poured scorn on what he called the "criminal" West's "strategy of chaos" in the Middle East. "Who today would have the impudence to contest the martyrdom of so many peoples, Muslim or otherwise, on the altar of the new global order?" he asked as was inducted into the Academie Francaise.

U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State Posted: 15 Dec 2016 07:51 AM PST By Yeganeh Torbati WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is suing to recover four ancient Syrian artifacts it believes were trafficked by Islamic State, U.S. officials said on Thursday, a tiny fraction of the plundered antiquities likely to have passed through the jihadist group's hands. Islamic State used the mayhem of war to establish a lucrative trade in stolen relics dug up from the territory it controlled in Syria and Iraq, which includes remnants of some of the world's oldest and most culturally rich civilizations, according to archaeological experts. U.S. Department of Justice officials filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Thursday seeking the forfeiture of the antiquities, including a gold ring with a carved gemstone, two gold coins, and a neo-Assyrian stone stela, together worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Refugee Crisis Reveals Critical Gaps in Support for Millions Fleeing Conflict Posted: 15 Dec 2016 06:30 AM PST NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "As the world faces the worst humanitarian disaster since the Second World War, the refugee crisis demands a new level of response from our institutions," says Professor Safwan Masri, Executive Vice President for Global Centers and Global Development at Columbia University and Director of Columbia Global Centers | Amman. More than 4.8 million Syrians have fled to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq since the beginning of the civil war in 2011. To explore the unprecedented challenges created by the current crisis, the Columbia Global Centers in Amman, Jordan, and Istanbul, Turkey, organized a symposium on the topic "Strengthening Refugee Access, Equity and Inclusion: Developing a New Framework" this fall at the Columbia campus in New York City.

Dollar surges on prospect of more Fed rate hikes Posted: 15 Dec 2016 05:56 AM PST The dollar surged to near-14 year highs against the euro Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in a year and indicated that there could be another three next year. ...

Freed from Mosul, Iraqi brothers carry scars of Islamic State rule Posted: 15 Dec 2016 05:16 AM PST By Patrick Markey AL-DHIBANIYAH, Iraq (Reuters) - His right arm strapped with a tourniquet and numbed by anaesthetic, Azad Hassan sat before the crowd waiting for Islamic State militants to chop off his hand as a punishment. Freed from Islamic State rule in Mosul by Iraqi forces who are fighting to recapture the city, the Hassan family bear more scars than most from two years under the jihadists' self-declared caliphate. The family tragedy parallels Mosul's own recent history, from its storming by Islamic State in 2014, and the imposition of the group's ultra-hardline rule in its de facto capital, to the Iraqi military campaign to retake it which has led to ferocious fighting in eastern districts.

The moment that made Trump possible Posted: 15 Dec 2016 02:00 AM PST Donald Trump said a lot of things about a lot of people on his journey to the White House. He mocked a war hero for getting captured. He accused a rival's dad of consorting with President Kennedy's killer. He likened another opponent — soon to be a member of his Cabinet — to a child molester.

UN fears further looting of wrecked ancient Iraqi city Posted: 15 Dec 2016 01:50 AM PST The UN's cultural agency called for emergency measures on Thursday to prevent further looting at the historic Iraqi city of Nimrud which has been wrecked by Islamic State militants. Nimrud, founded in the 13th century BC on the Tigris river about 30 kilometres (18 miles) southeast of Mosul, was retaken by Iraqi forces on November 13 after it was overrrun by IS in 2014. A fact-finding mission sent by the UNESCO agency this week confirmed "large-scale, systematic" destruction and recommended greater protection for what remains of the site.

Turkish army says killed 29 PKK militants in air strikes in northern Iraq Posted: 15 Dec 2016 01:00 AM PST ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish warplane bombardment killed 29 militants in an operation targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Dec. 11, Turkey's military said on Thursday. Fighter jets struck and destroyed a main headquarters, gun positions and shelters used by PKK militants in the operation in the Zap region of Iraq, the army said. (Writing by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Daren Butler)

Trump dismissal of CIA digs rift with key intel supplier Posted: 14 Dec 2016 10:19 PM PST President-elect Donald Trump's brusque dismissal of the CIA's conclusion that Russia meddled in the US election has created an unparalleled rift between the incoming leader and his vital source of global intelligence. Former top officials of the Central Intelligence Agency say Trump's rejection of its assessment that Moscow hacked US political party computers and released data to tilt the vote in Trump's favor could ultimately damage crucial US policy-making -- unless relations between Trump and the agency can be smoothed over. Trump added insult to injury, they say, by both ridiculing the CIA and dismissing the need for the traditional daily presidential briefing from his top security advisors.

Revolutionary Guard faces new foe in Iran's opening economy Posted: 14 Dec 2016 10:05 PM PST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard faces a new enemy: the gradual opening of the country's economy after the nuclear deal with world powers.

NBC, CBS, 'Nova' among 2017 duPont-Columbia Award winners Posted: 14 Dec 2016 09:10 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The European migrant crisis, environmental perils and the racial divide are among the issues confronted by winners of the 2017 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards honored for their work in broadcast, digital and documentary journalism. Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism announced this year's 14 winners on Thursday.

Today in History Posted: 14 Dec 2016 09:01 PM PST Today in History

Aleppo challenges Obama's legacy Posted: 14 Dec 2016 08:32 PM PST The months-long siege of Aleppo is almost over, but the political postmortem is just beginning and Barack Obama's role is firmly on the slab. "The United States did have countless opportunities to mitigate and prevent slaughter. At least 300,000 people have died -- no one really knows how many -- in Syria's six year war, which is reaching a horrifying coda in Aleppo.

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