3 Dead and Scores Missing in Russia Building Collapse
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VkIfxm
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An American Photographer’s Pilgrimage to the Italian Village of Luzzara
By JOSEPH SCIORRA from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2Qd6cCI
Congo opposition, ruling coalition both say they've won chaotic election
Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition said on Monday it expected one of its candidates to win the presidential election based on early vote tallies, but the ruling coalition said it was confident its candidate had won the chaotic contest. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LEK1VF
Russian apartment block blast kills three; rescuers search for survivors
Russian rescuers were on Monday searching for people trapped under the rubble of a city apartment block that partly collapsed in a suspected gas blast, killing at least three, RIA said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EXt9Ja
Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying: agencies
Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow, local news agencies reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SACr0E
Congo opposition, ruling coalition both say they've won chaotic election
Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition said on Monday it expected one of its candidates to win the presidential election based on early vote tallies, but the ruling coalition said it was confident its candidate had won the chaotic contest. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LEK1VF
Russian apartment block blast kills three; rescuers search for survivors
Russian rescuers were on Monday searching for people trapped under the rubble of a city apartment block that partly collapsed in a suspected gas blast, killing at least three, RIA said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EXt9Ja
Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying: agencies
Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow, local news agencies reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SACr0E
Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid
The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApbpTc
Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests
They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GMEHRd
Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers
Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AhkLAj
Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check
It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPezPL
Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot
After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SovyiV
Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1
Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry
Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApOAyD
Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SrBV5i
South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains
Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2R1vxVu
Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EWFJbC
'Don't call me brave or heroic for being disabled'
A woman says she is fed up at disabled people like her being described as "superheroes". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2So7jBA
Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents vow to keep siblings together
The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad are to bring one grandchild to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LMYXBf
Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Tk2vNU
The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises
There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rZrNVJ
Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RntUB7
2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp
Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp
Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK
Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni
London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year
London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AmXgFY
In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BMln0I
Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2s3oVat
Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF
The hottest business stories of 2018
Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RmkN3A
Afghan Taliban arrived in Tehran, started negotiations: foreign ministry
Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on Sunday and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TmeCde
Afghan Taliban arrived in Tehran, started negotiations: foreign ministry
Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on Sunday and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TmeCde
Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60
By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI
Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager
By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv
C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger
By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EZjOjT
In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic
By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F0FQSR
‘The Train Was So Packed That It Was Difficult For Me to Do What I Always Did’
By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2SrN1ar
2 of New York’s Most Influential Offices Are About to be Held by One Person
By J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Tllzvc
What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2AmjsAe
Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say
By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CH9f2G
Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown
By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov
Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal
By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GQ7rIL
Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days
By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GIQ7p0
Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2GMzf0B
Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM
Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l
Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game
By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QXVEgb