read this blog article from Potuncle 24 Edublogs Friends to Frenemies? Trumps Relationships With World Leaders. President Trump has a history of falling out with his friends. President Emmanuel Macron of France is the latest. Airstrike and Artillery Shelling Kill Civilians in Syrian Towns. Thirteen civilians were killed in a strike on a market in a rebel-held town and eight children were among those killed by shelling near a school in a Kurdish town. Celebrating New Years, Offspring in Tow. It might seem like champagne and children are incongruous, but there are ways to combine the two for parents in the New York area who (still) want to party. Typhoon kills three in Philippines, hundreds of flights halted. A typhoon struck the Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least three people, disrupting air travel and forcing government offices and schools to shut.

Anthony Martial 'set to miss Manchester United's clash with Tottenham due to muscle injury'. The French forward was withdrawn late on in Sunday's draw with Aston Villa and is struggling with a muscular problem, according to Sky Sports News. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham keep the good times rolling at The Gentlemen afterparty. The model, 32, and her actorfianc, 52, continued to let their hair down as they attended the director's afterparty, held at his pub Lore Of The Land in west London on Tuesday night.

Influential City investors put pressure on 15 major companies to improve workers' pay. Legal General Investment Management, Hermes EOS and BMO are among the investors which have written to chief executives and urged them to pay staff the so-called 'real living wage'. Renault Fires Its C.E.O., as the Post-Ghosn Shake-Up Continues. Thierry Bollor was dismissed after Nissan named a new chief. The automakers are part of an alliance once led by the ousted Carlos Ghosn. Dissecting Brett Kavanaughs Supreme Ambition. In her impressively reported new account, Ruth Marcus unpacks the political maneuvering behind the justices ascent to the Supreme Court. Should I be living in fear of my family heart history? Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your questions. Any reader with a long family history of heart attacks should see a cardiologist, Dr Martin Scurr advised. A single electrocardiogram to measure the heart rhythm would not be enough. LA Lakers star Davis battles through flu by taking an IV drip at half-time in win over Denver. James also had 25 points, nine assists and a crucial dunk off a miss late in the fourth quarter to clinch a match-up of the top two teams in the Western Conference. War hero's proud brother, 18, follows in his sibling's footsteps to become paratrooper. Fin Doherty, 18, was formally handed his older brother's beret after completing a gruelling 19 week training course at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. Woman's battle to save the life of schoolboy Harley Watson after finding the 12-year-old dying. Sonia Lard had been at the scene in Loughton, Essex, when a 51-year-old man ploughed into school children outside Debden Park High School. She has told of the moment she tried to save him. Extreme weather across Australia could plunge millions into darkness as blackouts sweep the country. Extreme weather events could plunge millions of Australians into darkness as homes lose power. Around 1.3 million homes in Victoria alone could be without electricity thanks to high temperatures. Jonathan Miller, Bold Director of Theater and Opera, Is Dead at 85. Known for his radical restagings of classic works, Mr. Miller was also a doctor who periodically left the stage to practice medicine. India's cabinet clears data protection bill for tabling in parliament. The cabinet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a data protection bill for tabling in parliament, taking the country a step closer to framing a privacy law. OPEC gearing up for deeper oil cuts, Russia yet to agree. Oil glut looming without cuts as U.S., Brazil, Norway pump more. Will Nadal pass Federer for grand slam wins? Rafael Nadal's 12th French Open title took him to just two grand slams behind Roger Federer's mark of 20. But who will end their career with more majors? Irish ISIS bride suspect Lisa Smith charged with terror offences. Suspected ISIS bride Lisa Smith has been charged with terror offences by police in Dublin relating to her time living in the so-called Islamic State.

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Sydney set to live in smoke under a red sun until JANUARY with bushfires continuing to burn. Sydney has wheezed its way into Summer, with thick smoke continuing to blanket the city, as a bright red sun hangs overhead. Dr. Janette Sherman, 89, Early Force in Environmental Science, Dies. In one case, discovering that autoworkers shared the same diseases, she pinpointed the cause as chemicals in the factories not, as was thought, cigarettes. A Family Adds Five Children, Special Needs and All. In November, this family adopted five young children from foster care. Racing Ambassadors Are Spreading the News About the Belmont. Even though there is not a Triple Crown on the line this year, there are still plenty of reasons to attend this year's Belmont. Embattled minister Angus Taylor is accused of lying in parliament. In the speech in 2013, the energy minister linked US feminist writer Naomi Wolf to a plot by students at his Oxford University college to ban Christmas trees in 1991. Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back for Liverpool U23s. Liverpool have been handed a triple injury boost with Joe Gomez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Rhian Brewster starting for the Under 23s on Sunday against Leicester. Marriage Story Wins Best Feature at the Gotham Awards. The film dominated the evening. It also took home honors for best actor (Adam Driver) and best screenplay as well as the audience prize. Jessops, Iceland, New Look and Virgin Active gyms all up for grabs. The owners of the four chains have all signalled their wish to sell. Peter Jones, one of the stars of TV show Dragons' Den and the owner of Jessops, is reportedly in talks with potential buyers. Mastercard to Offer Cards Aimed at Transgender and Nonbinary People. The cards, to be issued by some banks, will let customers use their chosen names. The goal is to avoid potential bias.

The French Fries Are Doing Just Fine. After a weak harvest for many potato farmers in the United States and Canada, there were concerns about shortages of the fast food staple. But supplies arent likely to run out anytime soon. HSBC private banking sees double-digit asset, revenue growth on Asia boost. The private banking business of HSBC Holdings PLC is aggressively pursuing double-digit growth in client assets and revenue, riffing off a surge in Asian wealth, the unit's chief executive told… Explainer How does impeachment of a U.S. president work? The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold its first impeachment hearing on Dec. 4, starting a new phase of the inquiry that could lead to formal charges against President Donald Trump within weeks. James Maddison hits the casino as England and Leicester star plays for charity. Following the furore of his casino visit after he was withdrawn from the England squad due to illness in October, James Maddison was playing to support a charity of his choice at Aspers Casino. Commute to work for just a 1 a WEEK Car firm SEAT unveils zero-emission electric motorcycle. The motorcycle has a range of 71 miles between charges and will typically cost just 60-70p to fully charge. Spanish makers Seat say it has a 11kW motor, the equivalent to a 125cc petrol engine. Winter storm finally moves out to sea after leaving tens of thousands without power. A major storm that began across the country just before Thanksgiving is slowly winding down off the far eastern coast of New England. It was the first snowstorm of the season. Iran warns regional states of consequences if they stoked unrest. Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on Saturday warned regional countries of consequences if it Who is the general manager of the New York Jets What is the opposite of Sapiosexual proven that they meddled to stoke recent unrest in Iran. 90,000 Packages Disappear Daily in N.Y.C. Is Help on the Way? Package theft has also soared in cities like Denver and Washington. The increase has frustrated shoppers and led to creative measures for thwarting thieves. Baby girl is killed by her cat after it fell asleep on the child's face in Ukraine. Mother Snezhana, 22, had left nine-month-old girl Alexandra asleep in her pram outside her home in eastern Ukraine when a cat climbed inside and curled up on the girl's face, suffocating her. 8 Great (and Short) Books for Brand-New Readers. Once children start reading independently, the right short books will help them practice reading while keeping them entertained. The Yankees Hired a Hitting Coach. Her Name Is Rachel. Rachel Balkovec is believed to be the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach by a major league organization. How to Cure the Renovation Bug? It isnt easy to stop remodeling, but one interior designer in Newton, Mass., is convinced that after 16 years shes almost there. Does it really take 12 weeks to move my pension pot into drawdown? In terms of pensions it's a potential killer. I have been told I could be out for 12 weeks, which is totally unacceptable. Is this the usual practice? Why does it take so long, and what can be done about it?

Fanciful Mochi With a French Twist. Michael Laiskonis, the former Le Bernardin pastry chef, has come up with some new flavors for Mochidoki. NASA Astronauts Complete the First All-Female Spacewalk. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch ventured outside the International Space Station on Friday to replace a power controller.

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Le Bernardin Keeps Top Spot on La Liste. The chef Eric Riperts seafood restaurant shares the best restaurant honors with Guy Savoy in Paris on this French ranking. Will the next iPhone charge wirelessly? The days of plugging in an iPhone to charge won't last forever. F.D.A. Nominee Clears Senate Panel. As a teen vaping and health crisis dominates public concerns, the Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent commissioner since April. Plane crashes into homes in DR Congo town. A plane carrying at least 17 passengers crashed into homes in a neighborhood in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, authorities said. Why Andorra's a snow heaven for both the Alpine Ski World Cup AND families. Harriet Arkell takes to the slopes in Andorra with her brood and husband in tow, and discovers that the resort they're in caters superbly well for children and seasoned adults alike. Editor's Choice Pictures. Our top photos from the last 24 hours. Novak Djokovic reflects on Wimbledon victory. Novak Djokovic explains why his 2019 Wimbledon victory over Roger Federer was the toughest mental challenge of his career. Woman, 56, is so allergic to latex she can't be in the same room as a balloon. Liz Knight, from Paignton in Devon, is so sensitive to the rubber she cannot even handle newspapers because there's latex in the ink, and she has to clingfilm everything with rubber buttons. Americas Biggest Sports Rivalries? You Might Be Surprised. Which rivalries are most intense? Can a team have more than one rival? What if the hatred isnt returned? Two professors wanted answers. Tigerair brings back dollar flights around Australia ahead of Christmas break. Budget airline Tigerair is running its 'pay to go, come back for $1' sale for all domestic flights across the country between April 29 and June 24 next year. Driver thought he hit a dog and drove it to safety. Turns out it was a coyote. Eli Boroditsky was driving to his night shift last week on a narrow rural road in Manitoba, Canada, when his car hit what he thought was a dog streaking across the dark road. AACTA Awards Shaynna Blaze flaunts incredible cleavage in jaw-dropping glittery gown. She announced her split from her personal trainer husband, Steve Vaughan, last year after nearly two decades together. Tomi Adeyemi Hates Assigned Reading. The vast majority of American classics were ruined for me because schools made me read them too young, says the Y.A. fantasy novelist, whose new book is Children of Virtue and Vengeance. Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies. Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if youre lucky you might be able to catch a glimpse. Families of Hillsborough Victims Are Again Left Without Answers. A not-guilty ruling related to the 1989 disaster presented a difficult reality The 96 Who was the starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars How much does a plain Juul cost died were unlawfully killed, but nobody, most likely, will ever be held responsible.

5 Global Trends Shaping Our Climate Future. Here39;s How did 20th Century Fox get its name What companies does Adam Sandler own the next 20 years are shaping up in terms of energy, and what it means for global warming. Brisbane twin sisters were 'last throw of the dice' by parents to expand family. Twins Violet and Indiana (pictured) died after being found unconscious in bed with blankets covering them in their Sunnybank Hills home, south Brisbane, early last Wednesday morning. Dog that was filmed being dragged along the ground after 'it was shot by owner' dies. The female dog who was dragged along the ground by its owner after allegedly being shot for giving birth to six puppies in Chantada, Spain has died at an animal clinic, despite efforts to save her life. Word of the Day + Quiz 124; adorn. This word has appeared in 106 New York Times articles in the past year. PGA Tour, With Tiger Woods in Tow, Tries to Win Over Japan. This weeks Zozo Championship is the first official PGA Tour event in Japan, where golfs popularity has dipped in recent years. France and EU ready to face off U.S. tariff threat. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to hike up U.S. tariffs on French products at a NATO summit that marked a new low in U.S.-French relations. France and Brussels said they stood ready to retaliate if so. Lucy Fielder reports. What to Watch For in the Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearing. The House panel on Wednesday begins its hearings to debate and determine articles of impeachment. 34 Dead in Kenya After Mudslides and Floods. The government sent military and police helicopters to help those affected by the floods, but the scope of the disaster was not yet clear. Iraqi leader orders investigation as deadly protests rage on. Iran has called on Iraqi authorities to respond 'firmly and effectively' to protesters who attacked Tehran's consulate in the southern city of Najaf during a fresh of wave of demonstrations. Virgin Money's share price jumps sharply as group's losses widen and bank axes dividend plan. The shares have jumped even though the group, previously known as CYBG, unveiled a statutory pre-tax loss of 232million for the year to 30 September, up from 164million a year ago. Bird-loving Queensland woman socialises with 50 magpies every morning- and says it helps her relax. A caring woman who started feeding magpies in her backyard in Oxenford, QLD now finds it overrun each morning with the birds. Life Inside the DMZ? Scary, but Theres 5G and a Great School. For braving life inside the Demilitarized Zone, the 188 residents of a South Korean village get great perks, like tax breaks, exemption from military service and superfast internet access. Graphic moment diver, 25, is seen with his arm SEVERED after boating accident on Thanksgiving Day. WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES. DiverCarter Viss, 25, wassnorkeling offshore in Palm Beach, Florida when he was hit by a 36-foot Yellowfin boat on Thanksgiving Day last week. Nikes Chief Executive, Mark Parker, Is Stepping Down. Mr. Parker, who was involved in multiple controversies in recent years, will become executive chairman of the sportswear company. In gesture of unity, Turner Prize nominees share British art award. In a gesture of unity at what they called a time of political crisis, four British artists broke with tradition by choosing to share the 2019 Turner Prize. Gunmen kill head of Japan aid agency, five others in Afghanistan. Gunmen killed six people, including the head of a Japanese aid agency, on Wednesday in an attack on their vehicle in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, officials said. Russia turns on gas mega-pipeline to China. Russia switched on an enormous gas pipeline to China worth billions of dollars Monday, affirming increasingly close economic and political ties between the two countries. The Bachelor's Simone Ormesher on how she dropped 10kg after giving birth. Former Bachelor star Simone Ormesher has revealed how she dropped ten kilos, just eight weeks after giving birth to her daughter Gracie-Mae. Dementia, but Prettier. Julianne Moore gives a wonderful performance in «Still Alice,» but the film skirts the truth about dementia. Graeme Souness urges Eden Hazard to sign for Real Madrid. Eden Hazard needs to leave Chelsea and the Premier League in order to push himself to the standards of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Graeme Souness. Australians set to swelter through scorching heatwave with temperatures of 40C. Temperatures are set to Soar this week in a sweltering heatwave, reaching highs of 40C. Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies. Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if youre lucky you might be able to catch a glimpse. Rocco Ritchie, 19, lets his hair down at his father Guy's The Gentlemen afterparty. The celeb offspring, 19, displayed his kooky style as he attended his father Guy's The Gentleman VIP film screening afterparty at the director's pub Lore of the Land in London on Tuesday.