Yahoo! News: Iraq

---

• Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina Reaches Plea Deal With Federal Prosecutors: Reports
• Imagining a school shooting through the gunman's eyes: Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling new video
• James Comey: If Trump Weren't President He'd Be 'In Serious Jeopardy' Over Cohen
• At least two dead, 11 wounded in French Christmas market shooting
• Volkswagen restores cancer worker's 350,000-mile Beetle
• Israel PM warns Hezbollah of reprisals over 'attack tunnels'
• Talks of impeachment rises among Democrats in wake of federal court filings
• NY Daily News Mocks Trump's Hunt For 'Spineless, Clueless' Chief Of Staff
• Tourism in Bethlehem booming as Christmas nears
• Canadian former diplomat detained in China amid tensions
• Four dead, 11 wounded in suspected terror attack near famed Christmas market in France
• May Said to Pull Parliament Vote on Her Deal: Brexit Update
• Plot Thickens for Carlos Ghosn as Official Financial Charges Are Filed in Japan
• Nobel Peace winners urge global action vs. sexual violence
• Kevin McCarthy Says Democrats Shouldn't Spend A Lot Of Time Investigating Trump
• GoPro to move U.S.-bound camera production out of China
• Outrage over a controversial plea deal for a former ex-fraternity president
• No-deal Brexit more likely amid 'confused' situation in London, France says
• The 12 Cars We’re Most Excited to Drive in 2019
• Modi's Terrible 24 Hours Boosts India Opponents Before 2019 Vote
• US judge tosses bulk of suit against Trump immigration move
• Trump, top Democrats to discuss border security funding as government shutdown looms
• Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes Fired From Blaze Media, YouTube Account Disabled
• Beijing detains Canadian as tensions soar over exec arrest
• Verizon says to shed 10,400 jobs by mid next year
• Save on this ultra-sharp knife set and give a holiday gift that will actually get used
• Trump chief of staff announcement looms as Nick Ayers declines role
• French Government Slams Trump: Stop Interfering And 'Leave Our Nation Be'
• Incoming congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez reveals Jewish ancestry at New York Hanukkah event
• The Latest: Canada raises detention of citizen with China
• EU foreign ministers hope British parliament approves Brexit deal
• From Tijuana to Calais, Migrant Camps Have a Serious Design Problem
• Columbia University denounces student filmed harassing black students in 'racially charged' rant
• Israel army says delegation heading to Russia over Lebanon ops
• Roger, The Incredibly Buff Kangaroo, Has Died At Age 12
• Conservative Columnist Thinks 1 Word In Cohen Memo May Seal Donald Trump’s Fate
• More than 10,000 Verizon employees sign up for voluntary buyout

Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina Reaches Plea Deal With Federal Prosecutors: Reports Posted: 10 Dec 2018 05:05 PM PST Maria Butina, a Russian gun-rights activist accused of working as an agent for

Imagining a school shooting through the gunman's eyes: Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling new video Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:14 PM PST A public service announcement released by the gun violence prevention organization Sandy Hook Promise depicts the moments leading up to a school shooting from the shooter's perspective.

James Comey: If Trump Weren't President He'd Be 'In Serious Jeopardy' Over Cohen Posted: 09 Dec 2018 08:28 PM PST James Comey, the former director of the FBI, speculated Sunday that if

At least two dead, 11 wounded in French Christmas market shooting Posted: 11 Dec 2018 02:04 PM PST A lone gunman shot dead at least two people and wounded 11 others near a Christmas market in the city of Strasbourg before fleeing, police said.

Volkswagen restores cancer worker's 350,000-mile Beetle Posted: 10 Dec 2018 12:36 PM PST Kathleen Brooks brings comfort to those suffering with cancer, having driven her 1967 Beetle for 51 years over 350,000 miles. VW ensured her sterling efforts didn't go unnoticed

Israel PM warns Hezbollah of reprisals over 'attack tunnels' Posted: 11 Dec 2018 09:05 AM PST Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hezbollah of reprisals after the military said on Tuesday it had uncovered a third "attack tunnel" infiltrating its territory from Lebanon. "If Hezbollah makes the serious mistake of attacking us or confronting what we are doing now it will face unimaginable blows" in retaliation, Netanyahu said during a visit to northern Israel. "We will pursue this operation as long as the threat of Hezbollah tunnels persists," the premier, who was accompanied by the army chief of staff, said in a statement released by his office.

Talks of impeachment rises among Democrats in wake of federal court filings Posted: 10 Dec 2018 09:39 AM PST Special counsel Robert Mueller's filings reveal that Michael Cohen has provided "useful" information on obstruction and collusion.

NY Daily News Mocks Trump's Hunt For 'Spineless, Clueless' Chief Of Staff Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:08 PM PST The New York Daily News has taken aim at President Donald Trump as he searches

Tourism in Bethlehem booming as Christmas nears Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:02 PM PST Hotels in the birthplace of Jesus are almost fully booked for the holiday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism.

Canadian former diplomat detained in China amid tensions Posted: 11 Dec 2018 07:42 AM PST A Canadian former diplomat has been detained in China, the think tank where he now works said Tuesday, amid Beijing's outrage over the arrest of a senior technology executive. The International Crisis Group said it was aware of reports of the detention of Michael Kovrig, a Chinese-speaking expert who served as a Canadian diplomat in Beijing, Hong Kong and at the United Nations. Kovrig went to work last year for the International Crisis Group, which is known for its research on peaceful solutions to global conflicts.

Four dead, 11 wounded in suspected terror attack near famed Christmas market in France Posted: 11 Dec 2018 04:33 PM PST Four people have been killed and 11 wounded in a suspected terrorist attack near a world-famous Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg.

May Said to Pull Parliament Vote on Her Deal: Brexit Update Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:31 AM PST U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has called off a crucial vote in Parliament on whether to approve her Brexit deal, after being warned she was on course for a devastating defeat, according to a person familiar with the matter. May's office publicly insisting it was going ahead as recently as 11.20 a.m. on Monday but the prospect of an overwhelming revolt from members of Parliament forced the premier to think again. "The British people gave a clear instruction to leave, and we are delivering on that instruction," a government spokesman said in response to the ECJ ruling on revoking Article 50.

Plot Thickens for Carlos Ghosn as Official Financial Charges Are Filed in Japan Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:39 AM PST The former Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi chief faces as much as 10 years in prison.

Nobel Peace winners urge global action vs. sexual violence Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:37 PM PST STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Congolese doctor who shares this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war called Monday for strong international action against the abuse, including reparations for victims.

Kevin McCarthy Says Democrats Shouldn't Spend A Lot Of Time Investigating Trump Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:18 PM PST House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) urged Democrats not to dwell

GoPro to move U.S.-bound camera production out of China Posted: 10 Dec 2018 07:39 AM PST The company had previously said it was being "very proactive" about the situation regarding tariffs as U.S. and China ramped up its bitter trade war, in which both nations have imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of each other's imports. GoPro said international-bound camera production will remain in China. In the company's earnings call in November, GoPro said it had the option to move U.S.-bound production out of China in the first half of 2019, if necessary.

Outrage over a controversial plea deal for a former ex-fraternity president Posted: 11 Dec 2018 01:02 AM PST The former Baylor fraternity president was accused of rape and will not face jail time or be forced to register as a sex offender. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.

No-deal Brexit more likely amid 'confused' situation in London, France says Posted: 10 Dec 2018 08:41 AM PST A costly British exit from the European Union without a negotiated deal is increasingly likely, France's European affairs minister said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on a deal in the face of defeat. "We must not lose sight of the fact that despite the latest developments, a rejection of the withdrawal agreement is more and more likely," Nathalie Loiseau told lawmakers. "The risk of a no-deal exit would also be an exit that would be undoubtedly extremely costly for the United Kingdom but which would be damaging for the EU too." "Some are drawing up other scenarios and the confusion in London remains particularly strong," she added.

The 12 Cars We’re Most Excited to Drive in 2019 Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:31 PM PST

Modi's Terrible 24 Hours Boosts India Opponents Before 2019 Vote Posted: 11 Dec 2018 05:01 AM PST First came the abrupt resignation on Monday night of Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, which sent stock, bond and currency markets tumbling when they reopened on Tuesday. Then Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party faced defeat in three key states that he carried in his 2014 national victory, in what amounts to his biggest political setback since taking office. "The results reveal the declining political stock of Narendra Modi going into the national elections," said Katharine Adeney, director of University of Nottingham's Asia Research Institute.

US judge tosses bulk of suit against Trump immigration move Posted: 10 Dec 2018 04:50 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration provided adequate justification for its decision to end a program that reunited hundreds of immigrants from Central America with family members in the U.S., a federal judge ruled Monday.

Trump, top Democrats to discuss border security funding as government shutdown looms Posted: 11 Dec 2018 05:06 AM PST Congress and the White House have less than two weeks to reach a spending agreement on border security or risk another partial government shutdown.

Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes Fired From Blaze Media, YouTube Account Disabled Posted: 10 Dec 2018 11:43 AM PST Gavin McInnes, the founder of the violent neo-fascist gang the Proud Boys, was

Beijing detains Canadian as tensions soar over exec arrest Posted: 11 Dec 2018 01:50 PM PST A Canadian national was confirmed as being held in China on Tuesday, intensifying a diplomatic stand-off over the arrest of a top executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, as a judge in Vancouver considered her bail application. Michael Korvig, a former diplomat who served in Beijing, was reported as having been detained as Meng Wanzhou was due in court for a bail hearing on US charges of violating Iran sanctions.

Verizon says to shed 10,400 jobs by mid next year Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:11 AM PST As part of the separation program, the employees will get a salary of up to 60 weeks, bonus and benefits, depending on the length of their service, Verizon said. "This program coincides with Verizon's recently announced realigned organization structure designed to optimize growth opportunities in the 5G era," the company said. The company said it had 152,300 employees at the end of the third-quarter ending Sept. 30.

Save on this ultra-sharp knife set and give a holiday gift that will actually get used Posted: 11 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST Searching for a great holiday gift that won't end up in next year's white elephant game?  This knife set, available now for a hugely discounted price of $58, might just do the trick. These lightweight yet robust knives are made from super strong zirconium ceramic. Even if you don't have someone on your gift list who's worthy of super shark knives, buy them for yourself and use them to prepare a special holiday meal.   As an added bonus, each purchase of these knives provides ten hungry Americans with a meal on your behalf through Feeding America — so you can feel good about your purchase no matter what. So, get yourself — or someone on your holiday gift list — a gift that's a cut above the rest. The three-knife set is already discounted by a whopping 78%.  But order with the coupon code GREENMONDAY20 and get an extra 20% of your entire purchase.  Before you know it, you'll be chopping, dicing, slicing, paring, and julienning your way to a successful holiday season. Image: Chef's Foundry 3-piece knife set — $58 See Details

Trump chief of staff announcement looms as Nick Ayers declines role Posted: 10 Dec 2018 09:42 AM PST President Trump expected to announce John Kelly's replacement soon after telling reporters the chief of staff is leaving the role.

French Government Slams Trump: Stop Interfering And 'Leave Our Nation Be' Posted: 09 Dec 2018 10:39 PM PST The French government has asked President Donald Trump to keep his nose out of

Incoming congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez reveals Jewish ancestry at New York Hanukkah event Posted: 11 Dec 2018 11:43 AM PST "A long time ago, many generations ago, my family consisted of Sephardic Jews," Ocasio-Cortez said.

The Latest: Canada raises detention of citizen with China Posted: 11 Dec 2018 11:20 AM PST TORONTO (AP) — The Latest on the detention of a former Canadian diplomat in China (all times local):

EU foreign ministers hope British parliament approves Brexit deal Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:10 AM PST European Union's foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday said they hoped the UK parliament would approve in a vote on Tuesday the bloc's Brexit deal negotiated by British Prime Minister Theresa May. A day before the vote in the House of Commons, Ireland's Simon Coveney said the tentative Brexit deal "is not going to change". Britain's Jeremy Hunt warned of "real risks" if the agreement is voted down.

From Tijuana to Calais, Migrant Camps Have a Serious Design Problem Posted: 10 Dec 2018 09:43 AM PST For most refugees across the globe, displacement is not reversible—here's how human-centric concepts could help

Columbia University denounces student filmed harassing black students in 'racially charged' rant Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:42 PM PST Columbia University has denounced a "racially charged" tirade from a student who was caught on video telling a group of fellow students that white people "built modern civilization" and "did everything". The student reportedly followed a group made up mostly of black students from the school's library as they left. It was there he was filmed shouting white supremacist comments at his classmates, according to the Columbia Daily Spectator.

Israel army says delegation heading to Russia over Lebanon ops Posted: 10 Dec 2018 12:43 PM PST An Israeli army delegation will head to Moscow on Tuesday to brief their Russian counterparts on operations to destroy Hezbollah tunnels from Lebanon, the military said. "An Israeli army delegation composed of senior officers and led by the head of army operations, General Aharon Haliva, will fly to Moscow on Tuesday," the military said in a statement. "During the day-long visit, the delegation will brief their Russian counterparts on Operation Northern Shield and other operational issues," said the statement issued on Monday.

Roger, The Incredibly Buff Kangaroo, Has Died At Age 12 Posted: 10 Dec 2018 06:47 PM PST A buff kangaroo who shot to international fame after he was photographed

Conservative Columnist Thinks 1 Word In Cohen Memo May Seal Donald Trump’s Fate Posted: 11 Dec 2018 03:31 AM PST One seven-letter word ― "synergy" ― may prove critical in proving the

More than 10,000 Verizon employees sign up for voluntary buyout Posted: 11 Dec 2018 06:45 AM PST The 10,400 departing Verizon employees agreed to a buyout, with some receiving up to 60 weeks' salary, bonus and other benefits.

You are subscribed to email updates from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States