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German police chief sacked over sexual assaults
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 08:55
Cologne police head faced criticism for his force's response to New Year's Eve attacks and robberies by groups of men.
Mozambique Park Sees Wildlife Numbers Grow in Wake of War
ABC News - 9 Jan 2016 16:56
Wildlife numbers are growing in a national park in Mozambique that was devastated by the civil war that ended in 1992 and virtually wiped out lions, elephants and many other species in the park
'Broken System' Allows ISIS to Profit From Looted Antiquities
The New York Times - 9 Jan 2016 16:27
A police raid in Bulgaria was heralded as a rare success against the trafficking of antiquities, but it also highlighted the barriers officials face.
In Final State of Union, Obama Aims to Define His Presidency
ABC News - 9 Jan 2016 16:46
In final State of Union address, Obama to offer long view of his presidency, say what's undone
Koreas slide into Cold War standoff after nuke test by North
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2016 08:08
North Korea trumpets a hydrogen bomb test. South Korea responds by cranking up blasts of harsh propaganda from giant green speakers aimed across the world's most dangerous border. Now Pyongyang warns of war. …
China's giant Mao Zedong statue 'demolished'
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 07:37
Chinese media reports say 37-metre-high statue in Henan province was removed due to lack of government approval.
Who is responsible for Syria's malnourished children?
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 08:05
UN says two million Syrian children are in desperate need of help, as starvation becomes a weapon of war.
Cop Faces Punishment Over Eric Garner Death
Time - 9 Jan 2016 16:08
She was charged with failure to supervise
Israeli police kill Tel Aviv assailant in shootout
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 08:39
Nashaat Milhem tracked down to hometown after evading police for more than a week since January 1 fatal shooting attack.
Man arrested for alleged plot to kidnap Obamas' dog
Fox News - 9 Jan 2016 07:15
A North Dakota man who allegedly planned to dognap Bo - one of the White House pooches - was arrested in Washington D.C. this week, according to court documents.
Refugee Program Decried After Iraqis' Terror-Related Arrests
ABC News - 9 Jan 2016 16:58
Politicians decry refugee program after 2 Iraqi-born men arrested on terrorism-related charges
Scores killed in Russian air strikes in Syria's Idlib
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 16:55
At least 40 people killed in Saturday's strikes on Maarat al-Numaan town, Syria Civil Defence tells Al Jazeera.
'Affluenza' teen's mom fled with $30K
CNN - 9 Jan 2016 16:50
Before Tonya Couch and her son fled to Mexico, she withdrew $30,000 from her account and told her husband he'll not see them again, an arrest affidavit stated.
'El Chapo' Guzmán's plan to make biopic led to his capture
The Week - 9 Jan 2016 15:40
Authorities' knowledge of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's plan to make a biopic led to the notorious drug kingpin's capture Friday, said Mexican Attorney General Arely Gómez González. El Chapo, who has escaped from priso...
Extradition for Mexican drug lord not likely to be swift
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2016 08:23
Mexican marines had barely faced down .50-caliber sniper guns and a loaded grenade launcher to recapture the world's most notorious drug lord when the calls started coming: Extradite Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the Unit...
UAE releases 2 men who took 'selfie' in front of hotel fire
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2016 07:48
The United Arab Emirates says it has released two young men it detained over their "selfie" in front of a New Year's Eve hotel fire. …
CNN tours N. Korea's high-tech science center
CNN - 9 Jan 2016 07:47
CNN's Will Ripley toured North Korean science center after the country says it tested an H-bomb.
Man Charged With Stealing Thousands of Pounds of Candy
ABC News - 9 Jan 2016 06:51
Candy might not be so sweet for a Southern California man
Hillary shocked -- shocked! -- aide used private e-mail
New York Post - 9 Jan 2016 06:46
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton skirted government rules by using a private e-mail account at the State Department, but expressed surprise when she found out a subordinate was doing the same thing. Clinton's apparent displ...
Report: 3 Will Plead No Contest in Student Bullying Attack
ABC News - 9 Jan 2016 06:01
Report: 3 Chinese students will plead no contest to kidnapping, assault in bullying case
J.J. Abrams Slams 'Preposterous' Lack of Rey Toys for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Time - 9 Jan 2016 20:11
Says its "wrong that the main character of the movie is not well represented"
Gunmen kill Egyptian police officers in Giza attack
Al Jazeera English - 9 Jan 2016 16:24
Interior ministry says a colonel and conscript on their way to work in Giza were killed by unknown armed men.