| Russia: Too early to consider exchange of US spy suspect Posted: 05 Jan 2019 10:48 PM PST  MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's deputy foreign minister brushed back suggestions Saturday that an American being held in Moscow on suspicion of spying could be exchanged for a Russian citizen.
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| Israel says strikes two Hamas posts after arson balloons Posted: 06 Jan 2019 08:21 AM PST  Israel's army said it struck two Hamas posts in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after balloons carried an explosive device over the border fence, but no injuries were reported. The Gaza border has been relatively calm in recent weeks after a deal in which Israel allowed Qatar to provide millions of dollars in aid for fuel and salaries in the blockaded enclave. "Earlier today, an explosive device attached to multiple balloons was launched on a model airplane from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory," an Israeli army statement said.
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| Man died in Yosemite on Christmas Day, park service says amid government shutdown Posted: 05 Jan 2019 12:44 PM PST  A visitor at Yosemite National Park died on Christmas Day after sufferring a head injury, the National Park Service said amid the government shutdown.
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| Phoenix police investigate after woman in coma for decade gives birth Posted: 06 Jan 2019 11:40 AM PST  Phoenix police are investigating reports of a sexual assault after a woman who has been hospitalized in a vegetative state for the past decade gave birth.
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| Saudi Arabia to notify women of divorce via text Posted: 06 Jan 2019 02:13 PM PST ![Saudi Arabia to notify women of divorce via text]( "Saudi Arabia to notify women of divorce via text") Saudi Arabian courts will notify women by text message when their husbands have been granted divorces under a law that took effect Sunday.
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| PHOTOS: The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival Posted: 05 Jan 2019 07:55 AM PST  The Ice and Snow World Park will host the 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival from Jan. 5 until the end of February.
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| Venezuela's Maduro defends rule as legitimate Posted: 06 Jan 2019 12:01 PM PST  Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro defended his government's legitimacy Sunday as his bid for a second six-year term has come under growing fire internationally and by the country's opposition-controlled National Assembly. In another sign of turmoil around Maduro, who is to be sworn in Thursday, the Venezuelan Supreme Court confirmed that a justice who sat on a panel that deals with electoral issues has fled the county. News of the defection of Christian Zerpa came a day after the opposition-controlled National Assembly declared Maduro's presidency to be illegitimate and called for a transitional government to organize democratic elections.
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| Tuna sells for record $3 million in auction at Tokyo's new fish market Posted: 05 Jan 2019 06:52 AM PST  The 613 pound fish caught off the coast of northern Japan's Aomori prefecture was bought by the owner of a Japanese sushi restaurant chain.
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| AP Explains: Why Congo's election could lead to violence Posted: 06 Jan 2019 06:02 AM PST  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The results of Congo's presidential election were delayed Sunday. Some 80 U.S. military personnel have been deployed to Central Africa to protect U.S. assets from possible "violent demonstrations" in Congo over the election outcome. The international community has warned Congo's government that the results must accurately reflect the people's will — and that internet service should be restored.
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| Two British soldiers seriously injured in Isil missile attack in Syria Posted: 05 Jan 2019 02:05 PM PST  Two British special forces soldiers have been seriously injured in a missile attack by Isil fighters in Syria. The two soldiers were injured in a missile attack by ISIS fighters near Deir Ezzor, in the east of the country, British special forces have been operating in the area alongside US special forces to combat the militant group. The Telegraph understands the incident occurred on Friday morning, and that the soldiers were airlifted from the scene by US forces for medical treatment. Rudaw news, a Kurdish outlet, reported that the soldiers were at a Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) base in the area when the attack took place. It was also reported that an SDF fighter was killed in the missile attack. An SDF official, said: "Due to a smart missile attack by ISIS, a fighter of the YPG was killed and another wounded, in addition to two British soldiers." A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "We do not comment on special forces operations". The attack comes a year after the death of an SAS solider in Syria. Sergeant Matt Tonroe was killed while embedded with US forces in Syria when they were caught by an explosion in March 2018. US president Donald Trump said in December that he was withdrawing US troops from Syria, where he claimed Isis had been defeated. Mr Trump said: "We have defeated Isis in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency." The move shocked US allies and American defence officials alike, with US defence secretary Jim Mattis and a top US official in the fight against IS, Brett McGurk, resigning soon after. Analysts and military experts, who disagree with Mr Trump, have said the threat posed by Isis still remains.
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| How to Deal With Possible TSA Travel Delays Caused by the Government Shutdown Posted: 06 Jan 2019 02:25 PM PST  The TSA has admitted that sick calls have increased
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| Orthodox patriarch hands over decree on independent Ukraine church Posted: 06 Jan 2019 09:57 AM PST  Priests and politicians on Sunday celebrated the creation of an independent Ukrainian church, in a move that while popular in Kiev has been angrily condemned by the church in Russia. The Istanbul-based Orthodox patriarch handed over a formal decree confirming the creation of an independent Ukrainian church to its leader, Metropolitan Yepifaniy. The decree was signed at a landmark ceremony on Saturday, putting the formal stamp on a break with the Russian Orthodox church which has infuriated Moscow.
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| Michigan family of 5 killed in fiery crash caused by wrong-way driver Posted: 06 Jan 2019 02:59 PM PST  Five members of a Michigan family were killed early Sunday morning in a fiery crash on I-75 near Lexington, KY
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| Carlos Ghosn to 'vigorously' defend himself in Japanese court: son Posted: 05 Jan 2019 07:55 PM PST  Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will "vigorously" defend himself in a Japanese court this week after refusing to sign a confession in return for being released from custody, his son has told a French Sunday newspaper. The auto tycoon who has been held since his shock arrest in November on allegations of financial misconduct is due to appear in a Japanese court on Tuesday to hear the reasons for his detention.
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| Pelosi says the wall is immoral, two Fox News religion experts weigh in on her claim Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:36 AM PST  Father Jonathan Morris and Pastor Robert Jeffress weigh in on if a border wall is immoral.
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| The Latest: Israel calls on US to recognize rule over Golan Posted: 06 Jan 2019 03:02 PM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest developments from U.S. national security adviser John Bolton's trip to Israel (all times local):
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| Top Asian News 12:28 a.m. GMT Posted: 05 Jan 2019 04:29 PM PST ![Top Asian News 12:28 a.m. GMT]( "Top Asian News 12:28 a.m. GMT") BEIJING (AP) — All systems are go as a Chinese spacecraft and rover power up their observation equipment after making a first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, the Chinese National Space Administration said. The Jade Rabbit 2 rover has succeeded in establishing a digital transmission link with a relay satellite that sends data back to the Beijing control center, the space agency said in a posting late Friday on its website. The rover's radar and panoramic camera have been activated and are working normally, it said. A photo released by the agency showed the rover stopped at a point not far from where the Chang'e 4 spacecraft touched down Thursday.
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| 'This is how it starts': Elizabeth Warren makes first Iowa appearance ahead of likely 2020 run Posted: 05 Jan 2019 09:03 AM PST  Warren's Iowa trip caps a week in which she took significant steps to formalize her 2020 efforts. It serves as a first glimpse of what she may look like as a 2020 candidate.
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| Taiwan president calls for international support to defend democracy Posted: 05 Jan 2019 04:30 AM PST  Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Saturday for international support to defend the self-ruled island's democracy and way of life in the face of renewed threats from China. Tsai's comments came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping said nobody could change the fact that Taiwan was part of China, and that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should seek "reunification". "We hope that the international community takes it seriously and can voice support and help us," Tsai told reporters in Taipei, referring to threats by China to use force to bring Taiwan under its control.
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| Don Lemon breaks down why Kevin Hart's 'apology' just doesn't cut it Posted: 05 Jan 2019 08:33 AM PST  Kevin Hart probably expected his interview with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the most beloved lesbians in America, to clear him of any wrongdoing. Twitter and CNN host Don Lemon was not. On his show Friday, Lemon carefully broke down why Hart's "apology" wasn't good enough for him.
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| Independence decree presented to Ukrainian Orthodox bishop Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:24 AM PST  ISTANBUL (AP) — The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Sunday presented a decree of independence to the head of the nascent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, formally severing it from the Russian Orthodox Church.
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| California PG&E's stock tumbles 20 percent amid reports of bankruptcy musings Posted: 05 Jan 2019 07:32 AM PST ![California PG&E's stock tumbles 20 percent amid reports of bankruptcy musings]( "California PG&E's stock tumbles 20 percent amid reports of bankruptcy musings") California-based utility PG&E's shares plunged 20 percent Friday after media reports claimed the company may file for bankruptcy amid mounting lawsuits
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| Rahm Emanuel: Trump's 'base will follow him... over a cliff' even if no border wall Posted: 06 Jan 2019 08:48 AM PST  The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics, including the government shutdown, which has now entered its third week.
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| Moscow demands answers after FBI arrests Russian Posted: 05 Jan 2019 07:22 AM PST  Russia demanded an explanation from the United States on Saturday over the arrest of one of its nationals, amid tensions between the two countries after Moscow held a US citizen for alleged espionage. FBI agents arrested Dmitry Makarenko on December 29 on Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands, a US commonwealth in the Western Pacific. A federal arrest warrant indicates he has since been taken to Florida.
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| Nissan's executive Munoz takes leave of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest Posted: 04 Jan 2019 09:53 PM PST ![Nissan's executive Munoz takes leave of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest]( "Nissan's executive Munoz takes leave of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest") A senior executive of Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Jose Munoz, has taken a leave of absence in a sudden management shake-up as the Japanese automaker deals with the aftermath of the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn. Munoz's absence comes as Ghosn has been held in a detention centre since his Nov. 19 arrest on allegations of financial misconduct, which was followed by re-arrests over further allegations.
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| Poland: Fire kills 5 girls locked in home-based escape room Posted: 05 Jan 2019 12:35 PM PST  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A faulty heating system appeared to have caused a fire at a house in northern Poland where five teenage girls died while locked inside a recreational escape room that was installed in the rented dwelling, investigators said Saturday.
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| Southwest's Herb Kelleher: Five innovations that shaped U.S. aviation Posted: 06 Jan 2019 02:07 PM PST ![Southwest's Herb Kelleher: Five innovations that shaped U.S. aviation]( "Southwest's Herb Kelleher: Five innovations that shaped U.S. aviation") The larger-than-life bourbon-drinking Kelleher helped launch Southwest in 1971. He'll forever be remembered for key innovations in the airline industry.
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| France's 'yellow vest' protesters return to streets Posted: 05 Jan 2019 12:05 PM PST  France's "yellow vest" protesters were back on the streets again Saturday as a government spokesman denounced those still protesting as hard-liners who wanted only to bring down the government. Around a thousand protesters gathered on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris, where around 15 police wagons were also deployed, an AFP journalist said. Some paused outside the headquarters of Agence France-Presse (AFP) in central Paris to hurl anti-media insults.
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| EU illegal migrants hit five-year low as Spain becomes main gateway Europe Posted: 05 Jan 2019 08:13 AM PST  The European Union has recorded the lowest number of migrant arrivals in five years, following moves to curb crossings to Italy and Greece, new figures have shown. But figures published by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) showed that while overall illegal migration to the EU has fallen to 150,000 a record number were now arriving in Spain. "The number of irregular migrants using the Western Mediterranean route to reach Europe doubled for the second year in a row to 57,000, making it the most active migratory route in 2018," the agency said in a statement. It means Spain is the new gateway into Europe for migrants, overtaking Greece and Italy, with arrivals more than doubling from the 2017 total of 22,414. Some 769 people died attempting to reach the Spanish coast in 2018, many in barely seaworthy boats. The pace shows little sign of slowing, with Spain rescuing 401 migrants from the Mediterranean in the first two days of 2019, even though overall migration figures have fallen significantly across Europe. The EU received about half as many illegal migrants in 2018 than at the peak of the migration crisis in 2015, mainly due to a "dramatic fall in the number of migrants taking the Central Mediterranean route to Italy", according to Frontex. Italy, which registered a drop of 80 per cent, has taken a significantly harsher tone on migration under its populist government, sworn in at the beginning of June. Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini stands next to a sniper rifle during an event involving the state police SWAT team in Rome Credit: Reuters In mid-June, Matteo Salvini, the country's hardline Interior Minister refused entry to the migrant NGO rescue-ship Aquarius which had 629 illegal migrants on board. The ship, also refused entry by Malta, was eventually allowed to dock in Valencia by Spain's recently installed left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in one of his first big tests in the role. "It is our obligation to help avoid a humanitarian catastrophe," Mr Sánchez said at the time. Spain's growing migrant numbers have drawn criticism at home, bolstering the far-right party Vox who won a surprise 12 seats in Andalusia's recent elections after campaigning on an anti-immigrant platform. On Saturday, Spanish right-wing newspaper ABC blamed the rise in migrant numbers on "the Sánchez effect".
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| Líderes en la NBA Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:55 AM PST ![Líderes en la NBA]( "Líderes en la NBA") P CAN TL PTS PROM
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| 'Dating Sunday': The busiest day of the year for online dating is Jan. 6 Posted: 06 Jan 2019 06:17 AM PST !['Dating Sunday': The busiest day of the year for online dating is Jan. 6]( "'Dating Sunday': The busiest day of the year for online dating is Jan. 6") Experts say this Sunday will be the best time to find love online because there will be more singles looking than any other time of the year.
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| Does Ultima Thule have moons? Scientists want to know Posted: 04 Jan 2019 08:07 PM PST  NASA's New Horizons spacecraft sped past the peculiar asteroid binary known as Ultima Thule on New Year's Day, and it collected an incredible amount of data. In its first transmission to Earth after passing its target New Horizons told its handlers that it had filled its on-board data storage to the brim. Now, as NASA prepares to have the spacecraft send back every bit of information it gathered during its encounter, scientists are eager to answer one question in particular: Does Ultima Thule have moons? As Space.com reports, astronomers have built models that suggest Ultima Thule rotated much faster a long time ago, completing one full spin as quickly as every three hours. Today it takes around 15 hours to complete a rotation, but why is that? It's possible, researchers believe, that small moons orbiting Ultima Thule are responsible for slowing down the larger objects in the center. By exerting a pull on the central bodies the moons could gradually cause them to slow down, but that explanation is only viable if we can actually prove that Ultima Thule has moons to begin with. But despite the fact that the flyby itself has come and gone, it's going to take a while for scientists to actually answer this question and many others. That's because New Horizons will continue to send back the data it's storing for the next two years or so. The downlink between the spacecraft and Earth provides a trickle of data that will take years to sift through, and researchers have to wait and hope that the answer to the moon riddle is contained within it. Furthermore, even if the data doesn't reveal the presence of a moon (or several) orbiting Ultima Thule, it doesn't mean that the binary didn't have one or more moons in the past. The smaller bodies may have departed long ago, leaving no trace aside from the now slowly-spinning central unit.
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| Taiwan's China-sceptic ruling party opts for moderate new leader Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:21 AM PST  Taiwan's ruling party elected a new chairman on Sunday, choosing a moderate to replace the post vacated by President Tsai Ing-wen after a recent electoral mauling, in a vote closely watched by China and the United States. Tsai and her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a 2016 landslide poll, sweeping away a government that had built much closer ties to China over the previous decade. The result rattled Beijing because Tsai refuses to acknowledge that the self-ruled island is part of "one China".
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| U.S. says no timeline for Syria withdrawal as fighting continues Posted: 04 Jan 2019 07:40 PM PST ![U.S. says no timeline for Syria withdrawal as fighting continues]( "U.S. says no timeline for Syria withdrawal as fighting continues") U.S.-backed forces are still retaking territory from Islamic State in Syria, Pentagon officials said on Friday, two weeks after Washington said it would withdraw its roughly 2,000 troops there. At the time, President Donald Trump said the troops had succeeded in their mission and were no longer needed there. The administration's abrupt announcement last month, which took officials in Washington and allies by surprise, contributed to Jim Mattis' decision to resign as U.S. defense secretary and prompted concern that Islamic State could stage a comeback.
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| Suspects sought in California bowling alley triple homicide Posted: 06 Jan 2019 02:09 PM PST  TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — Police searched for suspects Sunday in a shooting that killed three men and injured four during a brawl at a popular Los Angeles-area bowling alley and karaoke bar.
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| Shootout: 5 Best Guns from Glock, Smith & Wesson and Heckler & Koch Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST  15 guns you need to know about.
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| Here's the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility That'll Soon Be Pulling You Over Posted: 05 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST  Meet the car you'll be seeing in your rearview mirror for the next few years.
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| Florida man shoves pizza in dad’s face after learning he helped deliver him at birth Posted: 06 Jan 2019 10:26 AM PST  Robert Houston was arrested after attacking his father with a pizza after finding out his father delivered him at birth.
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| Federal agencies directed to hold off on shutdown raises Posted: 05 Jan 2019 09:30 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies have been directed to hold off enacting pay raises for top administration officials during a government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
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| Angela Hartnett: celebrate winter leaves with light, veg-centric dishes Posted: 05 Jan 2019 10:00 PM PST  Neil and I have spent the New Year skiing in Wyoming with friends – but now the festivities are over I'm looking ahead to 2019. I'm hoping both to write a book and open another Café Murano, so fingers crossed it all goes through. One of the dates in the diary I'm most looking forward to is Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire: we've been going for the past five years with a pop-up café and to take part in chef's table events, and it feels like we're part of the family. This week, I'm serving lighter dishes at home and steering away from the heavy carved meats of the Christmas holidays. Without being militant about veg-centric dishes, I've simply always loved vegetables. I won't be doing Dry January or Veganuary, but I'll cut back on the booze and give my body a break. For me it's about moderation, not swinging from one extreme to another. I love packing dishes with green leafy veg in the winter. I adore eating bitter leaves in season, including the British brassicas (kale, cabbage, spinach), but also Italian punterella, a chicory, and treviso, a kind of radicchio. All can be served simply, with a great vinaigrette. For me, that combination is "agrodolce", an Italian term for bittersweet, with a balance of sweet and sour elements. Alternatively, I like to pair them with an umami-rich anchovy mayonnaise. They also work nicely with a warming hint of spice: ginger, lemon and citrus do the trick at this time of year. My winter panzanella has a sweetness, from the raisins and the vinaigrette, which counterbalance the bitterness of the leaves. Unlike a summery Tuscan-style panzanella, I recommend using fresh rather than stale bread, because you don't have the benefit of the juices and the acidity of the tomatoes to soak and soften it. Fresh, lightly toasted sourdough with olive oil and garlic is ideal. Get cooking | Angela Hartnett's latest recipes I once cooked with food waste campaigner Tristram Stuart and since then I've avoided buying and storing leafy greens in plastic, where possible. He advised me to keep the root of the vegetable and store them somewhere cold – in the garden provided it's not freezing – with a bit of water. That way, they keep longer. I prefer to buy fresh and whole and only chop them up when I want to eat them. As well as making an easy supper, these dishes work a treat as a lunch (I tend to eat less at night, partly because I'm so conscious of using up leftovers). Buona salute! Orange and halloumi salad with chickpeas Credit: Haarala Hamilton & Valerie Berry for The Telegraph SERVES Four INGREDIENTS ½ tsp grated ginger 1 small garlic clove, grated ½ tsp chopped chilli 20ml white wine vinegar 80ml olive oil Grated zest of 1 orange 2 x 250g packets of halloumi 2 blood oranges, peeled and cut into segments 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 50g smoked almonds 150g mixed salad leaves, such as watercress and baby spinach Chopped mint leaves, to serve METHOD Make a vinaigrette by whisking together the ginger, garlic, chilli, vinegar, oil and orange zest. Season to taste and set aside. Heat a griddle pan. Slice each block of halloumi into four slices. Griddle for two minutes on each side then set aside. Meanwhile mix the orange segments, chickpeas and smoked almonds with the vinaigrette mixture. Check the seasoning. To serve, divide the halloumi between four plates and spoon over the chickpeas, almonds and oranges, leaving some of the vinaigrette to mix with the salad leaves and mint. Scatter this over the halloumi. Asian slaw Credit: Haarala Hamilton & Valerie Berry for The Telegraph SERVES Four INGREDIENTS Oil, for frying 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds ¼ white, hard cabbage, finely sliced 2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 head fennel, discoloured outer leaves removed, finely sliced 2 Granny Smith apples, grated Handful of chopped mint and coriander For the dressing Juice and zest of 1 lime ½ tsp grated ginger ½ tsp grated garlic 4 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil METHOD Heat a touch of oil in a pan and toast the cashews for two minutes until golden brown, then toss in the sesame seeds and remove from the heat. Toss together all the prepared vegetables and apples. Mix all the dressing ingredients together and season. Pour over the raw vegetables and mix well. Check the seasoning and leave to marinate for 10 minutes. Serve finished with the chopped mint and coriander, toasted cashews and seeds on top. Winter panzanella Credit: Haarala Hamilton & Valerie Berry for The Telegraph SERVES Six INGREDIENTS For the vinaigrette 120ml olive oil 30ml red wine vinegar ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, grated For the panzanella 1 small whole cauliflower ½ tsp cumin powder Oil, for drizzling 200g sourdough torn into chunks 25g raisins 25g pine nuts 8 anchovies (I use the Ortiz ones) 1 bunch radishes, each one halved lengthways 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 head of castelfranco, leaves separated METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Make the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil with the vinegar and mustard, adding the garlic as you whisk. Season and leave to one side. Break the cauliflower into small florets and place in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the cumin, a touch of salt and a dash of olive oil. Add 50ml of water to the dish and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until slightly coloured and toasted. Towards the end of the cooking time, add the bread chunks on a baking tray to the oven and toast with the cauliflower. Remove both from the oven and place in a bowl with the raisins, pine nuts, anchovies, radishes and parsley. Toss in the vinaigrette, mixing well. Scatter the castelfranco leaves over a shallow serving dish and scatter the rest of the mixture over the top. Rocket, cheese and onion tart Credit: Haarala Hamilton & Valerie Berry for The Telegraph SERVES Six INGREDIENTS 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100g cold butter, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 4 small white onions, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 eggs 150ml double cream 50g rocket leaves, chopped 100g strong cheddar, grated METHOD To make the shortcrust pastry, put the flour into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 3-4 tablespoons of cold water (add it bit by bit, as needed) and use your hands to bring the mixture together into a ball of dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 15 minutes. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface to about 5mm thick and use it to line a 20cm tart tin. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5. Blind bake the pastry first by placing a circle of baking parchment over the pastry case and fill it with baking beans, rice or dried pasta. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove the beans and paper and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until soft and lightly coloured – after a good 10-15 minutes the onions should be nice and caramelised. Leave them to cool, then spread them over the pastry. Whisk the eggs and cream together, then add the rocket and grated cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Spread this over the onions and cook the tart for 25 minutes. It should be golden brown with a slight wobble in the centre still. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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| Stock market: Worried about markets? Remember 'V' is for victory Posted: 06 Jan 2019 04:02 AM PST  December was bad for stocks, but it's over. Stocks always bounce after extreme nasty stretches. And they do so in a near perfect V-shaped pattern.
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| French women reclaim 'yellow vest' protests with peaceful demo Posted: 06 Jan 2019 09:13 AM PST  Hundreds of women on Sunday marched in Paris to reclaim France's "yellow vest" movement from violent activists, a day after protesters smashed their way into a government ministry. The women, wearing yellow vests, turned out after 50,000 people returned to the streets of France on Saturday amid violent clashes with police. Protests were also held in other French cities.
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| Britons would now vote to stay in EU, want second referendum: poll Posted: 06 Jan 2019 05:31 AM PST  More Britons want to remain a member of the European Union than leave, according to a survey published on Sunday which also showed voters want to make the final decision themselves. Britain is due leave the EU on March 29, but Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to get her exit deal approved by parliament, opening up huge uncertainty over whether a deal is possible, or even whether the country will leave at all. The survey by polling firm YouGov showed that if a referendum were held immediately, 46 percent would vote to remain, 39 percent would vote to leave, and the rest either did not know, would not vote, or refused to answer the question.
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| Slain police officer called 'American hero' at his funeral Posted: 05 Jan 2019 03:56 PM PST  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California police officer who was killed in the line of duty was hailed Saturday as a "Fiji-born American hero" who made the ultimate sacrifice for his adopted country.
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| Syria opposition urges Arab states not to mend ties with Assad Posted: 06 Jan 2019 08:39 AM PST  Syria's opposition chief on Sunday urged Arab leaders not to rebuild relations with President Bashar al-Assad's government, voicing frustration amid apparent efforts to bring the Damascus regime back into the Arab fold. After years of frosty ties, the United Arab Emirates last month reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital, and fellow Gulf state Bahrain has followed suit. "We hope that our brothers, the leaders of Arab nations, will not abandon the Syrian people," he added, urging them to reconsider their decisions.
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| Teen who stayed up late watching Netflix saved his family from a fire Posted: 05 Jan 2019 06:29 AM PST ![Teen who stayed up late watching Netflix saved his family from a fire]( "Teen who stayed up late watching Netflix saved his family from a fire") A 13-year old in Delaware who decided to stay up late and watch Netflix -- and not go to bed per his mom's orders -- ended up saving his family from a serious house fire. So while we've long known that Netflix can be incredibly addicting, it apparently can also help save lives. As relayed by Delaware Online, 13-year old Damir Borden this past Tuesday was busy watching Netflix early into the morning hours when he started to smell smoke. Acting quickly, he immediately woke up his sleeping family members whereupon they all evacuated to safety. The house was utterly destroyed, and the family could have easily have been trapped inside the burning home but for Damir's warning. "I don't know where we (would) be if he listened and went to sleep," Damir's mom said via a post on Facebook. "Our house is gone, but we are still standing." Speaking to how quickly the fire spread, Damir's mom said that the entire kitchen was engulfed in flames just about four minutes after she was woken up. In other words, time was of the essence and if Damir was asleep, the outcome could have very well been tragic. "I saw smoke in my hallway, and then I saw the fire," Damir explained in an interview. "And then, when I saw that I started yelling for my mom because she was asleep at the time. If Netflix wasn't there, I probably would have went to sleep." Now as for the Netflix show that kept Damir up into all hours of the night, he told reporters that he was busy watching The Flash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLul_SsBjwA
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| Where do the investigations related to Trump stand? Posted: 05 Jan 2019 12:14 PM PST  A look at where the investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what may lie ahead for him:
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| Emma Watson 'optimistic for a fairer future' as Golden Globes set to kick off most diverse awards season yet Posted: 05 Jan 2019 09:34 AM PST  A year ago they wore all black, taking to the red carpet under a cloud of sexual harassment claims enveloping Hollywood. But now film and television stars are gearing up for the Golden Globes on Sunday night amid renewed optimism as leading ladies dominate the field in what marks the start of the industry's most most diverse awards season yet. Emma Watson set the tone in a message to fans saying how "optimistic" she was for a "fairer future" in cinema one year on from backing the Time's Up movement. The Harry Potter actress said she has been "so inspired" by the way people have come together "as part of this movement for change". The campaign, launched last January by more than 300 actresses, writers and directors, was set up to provide legal funds for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. View this post on Instagram Thank you to everyone who has been part of TIME'S UP over the past year. �� From my sisters in the film industry to the activists and campaigners around the world who have supported us, I've been so inspired by the way people have reached out to each other, shared experiences and advice, and organised together as part of this movement for change. �� Gender equality can only become a reality if we harness the transformative power of solidarity across professions and across borders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's still a long way to go, but the achievements so far make me optimistic for a fairer future. 2018 was just the beginning. ���� ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ �� See link in bio for some reflections on the journey of Time's Up that I shared with @cnn. A post shared by Emma Watson (@emmawatson) on Jan 4, 2019 at 6:25pm PST As of December, the campaign had received $22m (£17m) in donations, and the services of hundreds of volunteer lawyers. In an Instagram post lauding the movement, Watson said: "the achievements so far make me optimistic for a fairer future. 2018 was just the beginning." Indeed, leading ladies are expected to dominate the 2019 award season, which also features unprecedented recognition for actors and actresses from minorities. A scene from Black Panther, where Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther (left) takes on his nemesis Erik Killmonger, played by Michael B Jordan Black Panther, with its predominately black cast, surpassed Titanic to become the third highest-grossing film of all time. The pioneering comic adventure has been nominated for best film (drama) and best soundtrack, and the stars Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael B Jordan, and Sterling K Brown will present awards. BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee's powerful true story of a black policeman in Colorado who successfully infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan, is nominated for five awards – leading, along with A Star is Born, the drama categories. Crazy Rich Asians, the first Hollywood blockbuster to feature an Asian director and all-Asian cast, is nominated for Best Picture (comedy or musical). The barrier-breaking film took $238 million worldwide at the box office, making it the most successful romantic comedy in years. Constance Wu in Crazy Rich Asians, which was huge hit across the globe Constance Wu, who plays the lead, Rachel Chu, said the nomination showed there was power in projects that showed underrepresented communities. "This is the goal not just for Asian-Americans but any under-represented group," she said. "When you're a kid and you don't see stories that centre your type of experience, you can start to kind of question your own value and whether your way is the right way to be an American. "When people invest in projects that centre on Asian-American expression, it tells people who don't live in major cities that their journey and their culture is part of being an American - and that their story is one that people value and want to see." Alfonso Cuaron's much-lauded paean to his Mexico City hometown, Roma, is another trail-blazing film, starring an indigenous trainee pre-school teacher who had never acted before, Yalitza Aparicio. The elegant black and white film, hotly tipped for the Oscars, is nominated for best director, best screenplay and best foreign language. British hopes lie with Emily Blunt for her magical role in the Disney sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, as well as Broadchurch star, Olivia Coleman, who has been nominated for her striking portrayal of Queen Anne in the historical drama The Favourite. Other British female leads going for gold this weekend include Rosamund Pike, for her appearance in A Private War as The Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin, and Claire Foy for playing the wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong in First Man. Rachel Weisz is nominated for her supporting role in The Favourite. Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw in A Very English Scandal Benedict Cumberbatch is nominated for Patrick Melrose, a film based on the Edward St Aubyn novel series, while Hugh Grant is hoping to win for his role in A Very English Scandal, which tells the story of MP Jeremy Thorpe, who was accused of conspiring to murder his ex-lover, Norman Scott. Matthew Rhys is nominated for his work in The Americans, and Scottish actor Richard Madden has been recognised for his role in Bodyguard — which has also been nominated for best TV drama series. London-born Sacha Baron Cohen is also up for recognition for his satirical TV show, Who Is America? While last year's Golden Globes ceremony is remembered for being the first awards of the post-Weinstein era – nominees wearing black and bringing survivors of sexual assault as their guests – the 2019 ceremony promises to be far lighter in tone. The awards, held in the Beverly Hills Hotel, feature nominees from both television and film, selected by the 90-odd members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Andy Samberg will co-host Sunday's show Hosts Sandra Oh, star of the BBC's Killing Eve, and comedian Andy Samberg from Brooklyn Nine Nine, have also said they'll steer clear of politics, and keep the show fizzing. "Everyone is depressed, and maybe that's as good a reason as any that everyone could use a little time to laugh and celebrate," said Samberg. "Not to ignore anything, but we spend so much time every day wallowing in a lot of things that are happening in our world that are really depressing, and with good reason — that stuff needs to be paid attention to — but there's also power to being positive and celebratory in the tougher times as well." Oh agreed, saying they hoped to bring "a moment of joy". The co-host is also a nominee, favoured to win a Golden Globe award for best actress for her Killing Eve role. "Honestly, with who is going to be in that audience, the nominees this year, it excites me so tremendously - mostly because of the diversity in that room," she said. Yet for all the optimism ahead of tonight's ceremony, as Emma Watson and other Time's Up campaigners note, there is "still a long way to go" for Hollywood. Actor Kevin Spacey will appear before a judge on the Massachusetts island of Nantucket on Monday to be charged with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old in 2016. And Harvey Weinstein's case is likely to come to trial in New York in 2019 – despite his lawyers' continued efforts to get the judge to dismiss all charges. Both men deny the charges against them.
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