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Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500000 people flee coast
Sydney Morning Herald
Bangkok: A potentially catastrophic and erratic storm bearing down on the central Philippines is likely to cut a four-day path across the island nation, affecting 32 million people. Half a million people have fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas, many ...

In the Philippines, hundreds of thousands flee approaching typhoon   Los Angeles Times
Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines   Reuters
Philippines Typhoon Hagupit evacuation stepped up   BBC News
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Rape story unravels: Rolling Stone says trust in UVA source 'misplaced'
Fox News
The dramatic Rolling Stone story of a gang rape at University of Virginia, which prompted national outrage until scrutiny of the alleged victim's account began to raise serious doubts, was based on "misplaced" trust in the still-unidentified woman, the magazine ...

Rolling Stone apologizes for gang-rape story   Toronto Star
Rolling Stone's disastrous U-Va. story: A case of real media bias   Washington Post (blog)
Phila. writer at center of controversy over rape article   Philly.com
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CNN
American Journalism Review
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Mandela Is Remembered On Anniversary of Death
New York Times
A resident in Soweto, South Africa, in front of a mural of former President Nelson Mandela on Thursday, a day before the first anniversary of his death. Credit Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story. Continue ...

Masai Ujiri, Raptors honour Nelson Mandela   CBC.ca
Mandela tribute makes for emotional day for Raptors GM Ujiri   Toronto Star
Raptors honour Nelson Mandela on anniversary of his death   CTV News
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300 Arrests After 2 Days of Eric Garner Protests, More Demonstrations Planned
Wall Street Journal
For a second night, protests rippled across the U.S. on Thursday, a day after a grand jury decided not to charge a New York City Police officer over the death of Eric Garner. Photo: AP. By. Adam Janos,. Thomas MacMillan,. Joe Jackson and. Pervaiz Shallwani.
Protests feature demands, die-ins and calls for justice   CNN
For third night, protesters march against police killings   Los Angeles Times
Protests Continue in New York City on Friday   New York Times
Reuters
Irish Independent
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Obama names strategic guru Carter as defence secretary
Times of India
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama on Friday nominated veteran defence policy wonk Ashton Carter as America's 25th secretary of defence amid seismic changes in the country's global strategic outlook and in the Pentagon's internal dynamics and ...

In Ashton Carter, Nominee for Defense Secretary, a Change In Direction   New York Times
Defense nominee Ashton Carter known for eclectic interests   Los Angeles Times
Pentagon Nominee Vows Active Role on National Security   Wall Street Journal
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Christian Science Monitor
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ICC withdraws crimes against humanity charges against Kenyan president ...
ABC Online
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have withdrawn their crimes against humanity charges against Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta. Mr Kenyatta had been charged with crimes against humanity, accused of murder, rape and deportation for ...

'Dark day:' Hague prosecutors drop charges against Kenyan leader   Los Angeles Times
Uhuru Kenyatta Faced Allegations of Crimes Against Humanity   New York Times
Big boost for Kenya's president   DAWN.com
The Nation
Toronto Star
Washington Post
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Thailand's King Cancels Birthday Address
New York Times
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's absence was a blow to people who had been anticipating his appearance. Credit Christophe Archambault/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story. Continue ...

Ailing Thai king cancels appearance for 87th B'day   The Nation
Ailing Thaiking cancels birthday appearance   The Star Online
Thai king cancels 87th birthday appearance on doctors' orders   Daily Times
The Atlantic
Washington Post
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Putin to Legislators: West Wants to Weaken Russia
Voice of America
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out Thursday at the United States and its European allies, saying Western sanctions for Russia's annexation of Crimea were just an excuse to weaken the country. Delivering his annual state of the nation speech to ...

Putin Parliament address called off   Daily Mail
Obama gets no credit, Putin gets no blame for economy   CNN
Putin: Crimea is Russia's Temple Mount   Ynetnews
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Pizarro: Bring back the San Jose Holiday Parade
San Jose Mercury News
I really miss the San Jose Holiday Parade, which last marched through downtown in 2010 and should have been this Sunday. After 29 years, a parade that started so small that it had to repeat laps around Plaza de Cesar Chavez blossomed into a huge, ...

Elf on the Shelf Contest Returns to Santa Land Dec. 10   KCBD-TV
New Hampton gives Santa his day Saturday   New Hampton Tribune
Santa makes post office stop for Christmas letters   Your Houston News
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Canada must accept thousands more Syrian refugees: Amnesty International
Calgary Sun
Canada must accept thousands more Syrian refugees: Amnesty International Amnesty International secretary general Alex Neve wants Canada to do more to help Syrian refugees resettle. (QMI Agency). Article ...

Amnesty: Shocking lack of response on refugees   The Daily Star
Rights Group: International Community Not Taking in Syrian Refugees   Voice of America
International Community Has Abandoned Syrian Refugees, Report Charges   Newsweek
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