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Russia's FSB state security service said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow and had opened a criminal case against him. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QXui9U http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

Pollution levels spiked last week in New Delhi, India's teeming capital of more than 20 million people, climbing to nearly 12 times the recommended level and exacerbating a public health crisis. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2BRNHyQ http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

A Turkish pro-government television channel has broadcast video showing men carrying suitcases purportedly containing the remains of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi into the residence of his country's consul general in Istanbul. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Anzwlb http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

As many as 40 people could still be trapped in the rubble of a Russian apartment block that partially collapsed in an explosion on Monday, killing at least four people, news agencies reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2StsKRX http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

Among other things in 2018, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul saw: police-reform activists push to change how politicians approach public safety; housing issues become the focus of intense scrutiny and debate; and the launch of two new electric scooter rental services.  Here, a look at some of this year’s most notable local government stories, on issues that will continue developing in 2019: 1. Updated body-cam rules for police Earlier this year, both Minneapolis and St. Paul updated rules for when and how police officers use body cameras.  In April , Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police  Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to make  the department’s rules more specific as to when officers must turn on the cameras and harsher for officers who fail to follow the guidelines. The updates followed a series of controversies in 2017: the lack of body-cam footage in the fatal police shooting of Justine Damond, and a subsequent city audi...

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The Northern Irish party that props up Britain's minority government will hold Prime Minister Theresa May to her commitment to secure changes to the divorce deal struck with the European Union, its leader said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EX970x http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

Security forces clashed with students in Iran on Monday in the third day of protests over a deadly bus crash, online videos showed, adding to officials' fears that rising public unrest could threaten national security. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EWu2AU http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians. (Image credit: Buda Mendes/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://n.pr/2Vm9kAc https://n.pr/2Qf6tVR

Russia says Paul Whelan was detained on Friday while on a spy mission. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on espionage charges. (Image credit: Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP) from News : NPR https://n.pr/2Ti4dzd https://n.pr/2F1DTWM

Russia's FSB state security service said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow and had opened a criminal case against him. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EX5jwh http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

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It all started when a guy wanted to create a better sanitary pad for his wife. And now there's a new documentary about the impact of his work. (Image credit: Anand Brian) from News : NPR https://n.pr/2GL1qNl https://n.pr/2SvQqoO

The pace of reform in China will not stagnate and it will open its door wider still to the outside world, President Xi Jinping said on Monday in his New Year message, as he also warned of challenges ahead. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TpPv9x http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

The Vatican spokesman and his deputy resigned on Monday over disagreements on strategy, ending a year of upheaval in the Holy See's communications structure. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CHeI9S http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they plan to upgrade their speed boats in the Gulf with radar-evading stealth technology and new missile launchers as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington in the vital oil shipping route. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TpPrGP http://bit.ly/HDXIyB

The largest importers of crops like lentils, garbanzos or peas — China and India — aren't buying, due to trade wars and tariffs. But farmers already planted in anticipation of sales. (Image credit: Anna King/Northwest News Network) from News : NPR https://n.pr/2ViMAkw https://n.pr/2ThMfgb

Food aid meant for starving Yemenis is being stolen and sold in some areas controlled by the Houthi movement, the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TeZmyC http://bit.ly/HDXIyB