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MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — George Weah gave his first public address as Liberia's president-elect Saturday, telling potential investors that the nation is "open and ready for business" and calling on Liberians who live abroad to come home. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CkM8MQ via Latest News

2017 was a huge year in news: The United States got a new president. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CsHNq0 via Latest News

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said on Sunday he would launch a review in 2018 of how the federal judiciary handles sexual harassment, following the recent resignation of a U.S. appeals court judge amid allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct and comments. In his annual year-end report on the federal judiciary, Roberts said the judicial branch of government was not immune to incidents of sexual harassment and addressing it would be a new challenge in the coming year. Allegations of systematic sexual harassment and assault that surfaced against movie producer Harvey Weinstein earlier this year galvanized women to speak out about instances of sexual harassment in the media, government and workplaces across the country. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cws078 via Latest News

The Turkish foreign ministry on Saturday slammed a decision in Greece to grant asylum to a Turkish helicopter co-pilot, who fled the country after last year's failed coup, as "politically motivated" and warned of a negative impact on bilateral relations. The co-pilot -- who flew seven other Turkish military officers to Greece -- was granted asylum after Greek authorities ruled that his human rights would be at risk, despite repeated requests for his extradition by Ankara. The decision "once again reveals that Greece is a country that protects and embraces plotters," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that the ruling was "politically motivated". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EiKVmJ via Latest News

Activists protest against the Trump administration and rally for women’s rights during a march to honor International Woman’s Day on 8 March 2017 in Washington. The year 2017 was supposed to be when reproductive health battles simmering in the states boiled over into national policy. Not only did Republicans retain control of Congress in last year’s election, Donald Trump stocked his administration with people opposed to not only abortion but everything from sex education to insurance coverage for contraception. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2q1xC6M via Latest News

JVCKENWOOD will have a pair of wireless Android Auto-capable head units on display at CES    Android Police JVC to unveil wireless Android Auto receiver at CES 2018    Digital Trends Kenwood will be one of the first to offer wireless Android Auto    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C8ckWE via Technology

Best Nintendo Switch video games of 2017 from Mario Kart to Legend of Zelda    Mirror.co.uk Miyamoto: I Always Look for Designers Who Aren't Super Passionate Game Fans    Wccftech Amazon lists 18 placeholder Switch titles    Gematsu Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CsEdfK via Technology

Android Device Makers Say They Don't Slow Down Smatphones Like Apple Does    Tech Times What to look forward to in 2018    Techish Kenya (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2zOuKdo via Technology

Antisocial media: why I decided to cut back on Facebook and Instagram    The Guardian Facebook's WhatsApp feature will help it lure more advertisers    Tech Wire Asia Fb might begin placing advertisements originally of some movies, report says    Kaplan Herald Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CmaWEp via Technology

Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9, LG G7: Release Dates Leaked    ValueWalk New Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Renders Leak    Android Headlines Samsung responds to battery issue on the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8+    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lsvMHH via Technology

Top 10 Best Android Smartphones of 2017: You can buy right now    News Heads Android Device Makers Say They Don't Slow Down Smatphones Like Apple Does    Tech Times What to look forward to in 2018    Techish Kenya (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lwc39R via Technology

The NYPD is ramping up security efforts for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration, preparing officers for two big threats: terror attacks and dangerously cold temperatures. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DE7DED via Latest News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos told an Australian diplomat in May 2016 that Russia had political dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reported on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2q7NncK via Latest News

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday issued a year-end "red alert" to a world he said faces the perils of inequality, nationalism, xenophobia and possibly even nuclear war unless it works to resolve its differences. Global anxieties about nuclear weapons are the highest since the Cold War," an allusion to the crisis over North Korea's nuclear tests and missile firings. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ClHK0h via Latest News

By Andrea Shalal BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble urged Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and Social Democrats on Saturday to quickly form a new government, but said he could not rule out a minority government if no deal is reached. Germany's constitution does not favor a minority government but that remains an option, Schaeuble, a leading conservative who is now president of the Bundestag (lower house of parliament), told Berlin's Tagesspiegel newspaper. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C1O5tg via Latest News

A frigid North America closed out the world's New Year celebrations late Sunday, after a chilly Europe followed Asia and Australasia in nursing a January 1 hangover. In New York's Times Square, around two million people dressed in thick coats and snow gear faced the coldest New Year's Eve in a century as temperatures dropped to nine degrees Fahrenheit (minus 12.7 Celsius). from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cualx9 via Latest News

Telegram 4.7 adds support for multiple accounts and quick replies [APK Download]    Android Police Telegram Adds Multiple Accounts Support on Android; Quick Replies on iOS and Android    NDTV Telegram for Android now supports multiple accounts    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2zTjT1O via Technology

Laptops in 2018: Here's What to Expect    Laptop Mag How to build the ultimate mini gaming PC    TechRadar What to look for when buying a gaming laptop    MyBroadband Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DD5yss via Technology

Android 8.0 Oreo rolling out to Xiaomi Mi A1    Android Police Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Now Rolling Out    NDTV Xiaomi Mi A1 finally receives Android 8.0 Oreo: Here's how to update to get new features!    Daily News & Analysis Android O 7.12.29 for Xiaomi Mi A1 Starts Rolling Out: How to Upgrade - Mi A1 - Xiaomi MIUI Official Forum    MIUI Mi A1: The Xiaomi smartphone you've always wanted | SoyaCincau.com    SoyaCincau Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EkXzS4 via Technology

The Telegram messaging app has started receiving a new update. Arriving as version 4.7, the update brings support for multiple accounts on Android. So now you can add up to three Telegram accounts (linked to different phone numbers) on your phone. Use the side menu to switch between accounts. Also, notifications from all accounts are enabled by default - you can change this from the Notification settings menu. Moving on, the update also adds a quick reply feature - just swipe left on any message in a chat to access this functionality. Quick replies have been added to both... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CmUJyv via IFTTT

Just days after teasing Oreo Open Beta for the OnePlus 5T, the company has pushed out the update. The Android 8.0-based OxygenOS Open Beta 1 is now rolling out. So those part of the OnePlus 5T beta program will be able to experience Oreo goodies now. The update also includes Android fixes for the month of December. Following is the complete change-log published by the Chinese company: Launcher Optimized the app shortcut style Combine icon options with app shortcuts Now able to upload photos to Shot on OnePlus System Added Picture in Picture Added... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CyKG6t via IFTTT

If you are planning to purchase the Android Wear 2.0-powered Misfit Vapor, you'll be glad to know the company is offering a 30% discount on the smartwatch. The deal is available in Europe (the UK, Germany, Italy, and France) - you'll have to use the code WINTER30. In addition to Vapor, this 30% off deal is available on some other Misfit products as well (depending on the region). Here's the US promo, which ends January 15: And here's the UK promo, which runs through January 29: For more information, head to the Source links below. Source 1 2 | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2C4pB2w via IFTTT

What's in vogue, what's fallen out of fashion? It's that time of year when we look back at phone trends over the last 12 months and space permitting we may even make a few predictions for next year. So, using our extensive phone database and test results, let's power up our machine learning algorithms and feed it the 50 most popular phones based on your browsing and search patterns here at GSMArena. These 50 phones will represent our definition of 'the market' and as we're not splitting them down by flagship, mid range or entry level we can average them out to give you the hard facts to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CfHzn3 via IFTTT

Today, we're getting numerous reports from users in India that the final Android Oreo update is already actively rolling out to their Xiaomi Mi A1 devices. This comes after a tweet by Xiaomi India which announced the pending start of the update seeding yesterday. The update weighs in more than 1GB so it's quite a large download. It also brings the December security updates. We are also yet to hear whether the final build brings the fast charging support, which was available in the earlier beta build. Users who update should expect to see the standard new Oreo features such a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lx49wf via IFTTT

One in five Americans can now legally purchase the drug in six states across the country. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CAfRyb via Online Shopping

A new report by the New York Times shows that the Russia inquiry began after Australian allies alerted U.S. officials about George Papadopoulos' knowledge of Russian information against Hillary Clinton. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C2Hfns via Latest News

People around the world are welcoming 2018 with fireworks displays, partying and an array of local traditions. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2q6uxTg via Latest News

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sporting glittery hats, tiaras and other 2018-themed paraphernalia, tourists gathered Sunday in Las Vegas to ring in the new year under the close eye of law enforcement just three months after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history rattled the city. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zUOrjy via Latest News

An explosion at a funeral in Afghanistan's restive east on Sunday killed at least 18 mourners and wounded another 13, officials said, capping a deadly year for ordinary Afghans. The Taliban said on Twitter they had nothing to do with the incident -- the latest violence to claim the lives of civilians in the war-torn country. "The explosion was caused by a motorcycle bomb our investigation has concluded," Nangarhar governor spokesman Attaullah Khogyani told AFP. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2q3GUPZ via Latest News

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter again to comment on the ongoing protests in Iran, this time to warn that "oppressive regimes cannot endure forever." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zT7BGM via Latest News

WhatsApp users are experiencing New Year's Eve outages    Digital Trends WhatsApp messaging service returns after global outage    Business Insider WhatsApp rings in the New Year with global outage    VentureBeat Whatsapp down or not working? Live status and problems for the UK | Down Detector    Down Detector Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Co0bQR via Technology

The new year's resolutions of Silicon Valley's tech bros    Wired.co.uk As Fb settles into Silicon Valley, residents say they're being compelled to maneuver out    Kaplan Herald Take it from the insiders: Silicon Valley is eating your soul    The Guardian Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lwYQwK via Technology

Apple's iPhone is the best-selling tech product of 2017: Study    The Indian Express Samsung Launches Galaxy A8, Leaks Reveal Galaxy S9 Details    NewsFactor Network iPhone Takes Top Spot in 2017 Tech    whotv.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CwwWsN via Technology

UK does not have capacity to deal with extra plastic waste after a Chinese import ban, says industry group. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zXe7My via Online Shopping

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of sanctions. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lqIExX via Online Shopping

The Gulf states have been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2DI1lnd via Online Shopping

Houston police arrested an intoxicated man with a cache of weapons in his hotel room early Sunday, according to local media reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zSJyYu via Latest News

NBC News talks to Americans across the country to find out which news stories affected them the most this year. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zW57XW via Latest News

Internet companies could simply move their money abroad if the Government introduces a potential terror tax to crackdown on the spread of extremist material online, critics fear. Keith Simpson, a senior Tory MP and member of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament, said taxing companies if they fail to cooperate with efforts to fight terrorism was an “attention grabber headline” but would be difficult to enforce. Ben Wallace, the Security Minister, said "patience is running out fast" with web companies. He accused them of putting profit before public safety and that “if they continue to be less than co-operative, we should look at things like tax as a way of incentivising them or compensating for their inaction”. He also suggested web companies were “ruthless profiteers” - a remark which prompted an angry response from Facebook with the internet giant saying he was “wrong to say that we put profit before safety”. Any levy could be similar to the windfall tax imp

Minimum wage workers in 18 states will get a pay hike next week when higher wage floors go into effect around the country for 2018. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zUviyi via Latest News

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two Las Vegas security guards were fatally shot Saturday while investigating a disturbance in a room at a hotel-casino and the suspected shooter is facing critical injuries after turning the gun on himself, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zVd4gh via Latest News

He was 2 miles from the ocean. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zUoaBR via Latest News

Since Hurricane Maria, public health experts say Puerto Rico is facing a growing crisis, and with many doctors having left the island, expectant mothers must turn to the few still-open clinics. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2En2QbP via Latest News

Twelve people died in the fire, which fire officials said was caused by child playing with a stove. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ChMF23 via Latest News

Street protests hit Iran for a third day running on Saturday, spreading to the capital Tehran with crowds confronting police and attacking some state buildings, and a social media report said two demonstrators had been shot dead in a provincial town. Saturday's protests, in fact, coincided with state-sponsored rallies staged across the Islamic Republic to mark the final suppression of the 2009 unrest by security forces, with mass pro-government events in Tehran and Mashhad, Iran's second city. Pro-government rallies were held in some 1,200 cities and towns in all, state television reported. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Ejb5FC via Latest News

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence was welcomed to Colorado with snow-dusted pines, cool mountain air and a bright rainbow banner with the words, “Make America Gay Again.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CtC3tT via Latest News

Activist Erica Garner, the eldest daughter of police chokehold victim Eric Garner, died Friday morning, less than a week after suffering a heart attack. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Ct11tn via Latest News

In 2017, President Donald Trump expanded the war on ISIS, leading to group losing former strongholds Mosul and Raqqa. But there were also American casualties in new battlefields: 21 service members killed in six countries. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lvPNNk via Latest News

A Delta pilot traveling from Detroit to Atlanta turned back when he found a small-winged creature flapping around his large-winged aircraft on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ChHUWi via Latest News

He may have been interested in a U.S. attack from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C61Ozr via Latest News

BERLIN (AP) — Germans have rarely been so divided about the changes taking place in their society, the country's long-time leader Angela Merkel said Sunday, adding in her New Year's address that she is committed to helping tackle the challenges of the future by swiftly forming a new government. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DBiOxW via Latest News

This year’s flu season got an early start, and three dozen states are now reporting widespread cases. Doctors say it’s not too late to get the flu shot, since the peak of flu season runs through February. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lzapDD via Latest News

WASHINGTON — China, one of the world’s largest markets for elephant ivory, will close out 2017 by shutting down its domestic ivory trade in an effort to curb poaching and ensure a future for the imperiled species. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C4azdj via Latest News

Russia's Supreme Court on Saturday dismissed an appeal by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny against a decision by the country's central election commission to bar him from taking part in next year's presidential election. The commission this week barred Navalny from taking part in the March 18 vote because of a suspended prison sentence he says was trumped up. Navalny, who did not attend the Supreme Court hearing, wrote on Twitter that he and his supporters "will not recognize elections without competition" and renewed calls for a boycott of the vote. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2luu7QX via Latest News

A father has shared footage of the moment his 18-year-old stepdaughter asked him to adopt her on Christmas Eve. Makayla Dabney made the decision to ask her stepfather Stephen, the man who raised her for 14 years, to become one of her legal guardians as his Christmas present. The college student from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was inspired by a dream in which she asked him to adopt her. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2zW7mL3 via Latest News