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Michigan stadium withstands demolition blast

At least 10 percent of the explosives didn't work, according to representatives of the demolition company tasked with the implosion

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NATO foreign ministers look to boost security ties with EU

NATO foreign ministers will seek to increase cooperation with the European Union during their two-day meeting in Brussels.

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US and South Korea hold airforce drills amid mounting tensions with Py

North Korea

North Korea blames US for ‘nuclear war mania’

Pyongyang slams a US military drill in the region as a provocation that could push the world to the brink of nuclear war.

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Great Santa run returns to Vegas

USA

Hawaii: Cold War-era sirens resume

The US state resumes monthly warning sirens as the threat from North Korea intensifies.

USA

First big win for Trump as Senate approves tax overhaul

President Donald Trump’s Republicans narrowly win approval for a tax overhaul. It represents their first big victory in the US Senate.

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Man trying to copy TV show starts massive NY fire

Russia

Doping allegations part of ‘anti-Russian campaign' - Medvedev

Relations with Washington are in an 'appalling' state, the worst he can recall, says the Russian prime minister.

Cinema

‘The Post’ scoops award for best film of 2017

The American drama starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks was given the nod by the National Board of Review.

Portugal

The truth about Portugal's net neutrality, as explained by an expert

Korea

North Korea fires new ballistic missile, South Korea's military says

The Pentagon said it had detected a "probable" missile launch and that it was in the process of assessing it.

USA

Trump denies using "Pocahontas" as racial slur against democratic sena

President Donald Trump said there was a "Pocahontas" in the U.S. Congress during a ceremony to honour Native American World War Two veterans in an apparent derogatory reference to Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan: a very public engagement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make their first public appearance since their engagement was announced.

USA

Homeless man returns found $10K cheque - and gets big surprise

Now that's good karma

Russia

Russian deputy suggests McDonald's should be labeled 'foreign agent'

President Putin has signed a law allowing foreign media outlets to be classified as “foreign agents” in Russia. A parliamentarian believes US fast-food chains should have the same label.

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Turkey claims Trump agreed to halt YPG funding

The Turkish foreign minister says Donald Trump agreed to halt funding to Syrian Kurdish fighters but the claim is denied by US officials

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Black Friday bargains galore around the globe

It was traditionally an all-American affair but retailers worldwide have now embraced the annual Black Friday promotional bonanza

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A South Korean Thanksgiving

US troops celebrate the annual holiday thousands of miles away from home.

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North Korea and Cuba reject 'US demands'

North Korea and Cuba reject 'unilateral and arbitrary' demands by United States over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

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