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Analysis: Putin draws Erdogan a red line on Russia's southern flank with Karabakh deal

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has brokered a Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal that locks in territorial gains for Turkey-backed Azerbaijan. In doing so, he has thwarted a stronger Turkish presence in a region Moscow views as its backyard. Six weeks of heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces over the enclave have tested Moscow's influence in the South Caucasus, a swath of the former Soviet Union it views as vital to defending its own southern flank. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/36pZSSv via Latest News

Dominic Raab urged to boycott G20 over Saudi Arabia's bid to evict Bedouin tribe from homeland

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Dominic Raab is facing calls to boycott the G20 summit in Saudi Arabia over the Kingdom's attempts to drive a Bedouin tribe from their homeland to make way for a futuristic "megacity". In a letter to the foreign secretary, British lawyers representing the tribe said Mr Raab had a “moral imperative” to stand up for the Howeitat tribe, which has inhabited northwestern Saudi Arabia for hundreds of years but is now being ordered to leave the area. “The Howeitat Tribe are the victims of ongoing serious human rights violations by the Saudi Arabian government," wrote Rodney Dixon QC, in a letter seen by the Telegraph. "[They] are now in the process of being forcibly removed from their homeland by the Saudi Arabian authorities." The tribe is being cleared from the area so that construction can begin on Neom, a $500bn (£377bn) city of skyscrapers, self-driving cars and robot dinosaurs next to the Red Sea. The project is the brainchild of Mohammad bin Salman, the Cro...

Ten Republican Attorneys General File Amicus Brief with Supreme Court in Pennsylvania Ballot Case

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A group of ten Republican attorneys general announced Monday that they are filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in a case challenging mail ballots in Pennsylvania, arguing that the state increased the risk of fraud in the election.Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt led the group in submitting the brief, which asks the Supreme Court to reverse a recent decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court allowing mail-in ballots to be received three days after Election Day, including those lacking a postmark to prove they were mailed by Election Day.The brief argues the state court's ruling was unconstitutional in that it violated the separation of powers. The attorneys general also argue that with the ruling, Pennsylvania exacerbated the risks of voter fraud in connection with absentee ballots.The GOP attorneys general of Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and South Dakota joined Schmitt in filing the bri...

Barr urges probes of vote irregularities after Trump's unfounded claims

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Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors on Monday to look into "substantial" allegations of irregularities in last week's election, prompting the top lawyer overseeing voter fraud investigations to resign in protest. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3ljdw0f via Latest News

Landscaping company at centre of farcical Trump press conference launches merchandise line

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A small landscaping company in Philadelphia has begun selling merchandise today after finding global fame as the location of a briefing from Donald Trump's lawyers. Four Seasons Total Landscaping, located in between a crematorium and a sex shop, was the unlikely venue for a press briefing in which the outgoing president's attorney Rudy Giuliani pressed Mr Trump's unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3eDSbMx via Latest News

Controversial Breonna Taylor attorney general joins Trump's election 'fraud' case

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Republican attorney condemned over investigation into Breonna Taylor’s death, joins Trump lawsuit on false claims from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/35dAsbA via Latest News

2 infant boys found dead behind Bronx apartment building

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Russia brokers Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefire, but only 1 side is happy

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Putin calls it "fair" for both sides, but Armenia's leader calls the deal his "sin," says it was "painful" to sign, and now he's facing angry protests calling for his resignation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Isato0 via Latest News

Dr. Fauci says Pfizer's reported 90% vaccine efficacy rate is 'extraordinary'

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On Monday, Pfizer said its experimental coronavirus vaccine was found to be more than 90% effective in its final stage of clinical trials. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3llatEU via Latest News

Tropical Storm Eta weakens as South Florida braces for more rain and flooding

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Eta emerged over the open water of the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, where it's expected to execute a buttonhook turn that will bring it back to the Gulf Coast later this week. After crossing the Keys and leaving many South Florida neighborhoods awash in knee-deep water, the storm has weakened, its winds declining to 50 mph, according to the 7 p.m. update ... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2U95QS9 via Latest News

The best board games to give for 2020: Gloomhaven, Marvel United and more - CNET

The hottest thing in gaming right now is classic low-tech tabletop experiences. Here's our line-up of some of the best board games for this year. from CNET https://ift.tt/36hb5Vq via Mobiles

Black Friday 2020 ad scans: See the best deals and sales at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop and more - CNET

Looking for Black Friday ads from major retailers? This is your home base. from CNET https://ift.tt/3kaiUkZ via Mobiles

Ex-Microsoft engineer gets 9-year prison sentence for fraud scheme - CNET

He'd racked up 18 federal felonies leading up to the sentencing. from CNET https://ift.tt/38vGW7R via Mobiles

Mystery fossil found hidden in museum drawer reveals new flying reptile - CNET

A British paleontologist discovers fragments of a new species of prehistoric toothless pterosaurs in a surprising place. from CNET https://ift.tt/36p3XGB via Mobiles

Apple announces new Mac lineup boasting powerful new M1 chip video - CNET

In today's big news, Apple held its "One More Thing" event to announce a new M1 chip for Macs, with a new 13-inch MacBook Air, Mac Mini and 13-inch MacBook Pro going on sale. from CNET https://ift.tt/3pdQOca via Mobiles

Xbox Series S has been released: Check availability at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more - CNET

The little brother of the Xbox Series X can be yours for $299 -- if you can find it in stock. from CNET https://ift.tt/3lnmiu3 via Mobiles

12 best TV shows to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems. from CNET https://ift.tt/2UenS5t via Mobiles

Best holiday gifts under $100 for 2020 - CNET

Looking for an affordable gift this holiday buying season? Here's a great lineup of gift ideas to help stretch your Benjamin. from CNET https://ift.tt/3kduEDa via Mobiles

Xbox Series X: 15 Game Pass games to play on your new console - CNET

If you're getting a new Xbox, you should also get Game Pass. from CNET https://ift.tt/3naP0Pb via Mobiles

17 of the best movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video - CNET

Don't know what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems. from CNET https://ift.tt/38uG3fC via Mobiles

PS5: 8 things to do when you pick up your new PlayStation - CNET

Cool new controller settings, HDR settings. The PS5 even has spoiler settings! from CNET https://ift.tt/3eT8rt1 via Mobiles

Xbox Series X availability: Check inventory at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and more - CNET

Tuesday is the official release day. Here's the latest on where to find Microsoft's high-end next-generation console. from CNET https://ift.tt/3lh5Mff via Mobiles

NASA chief Jim Bridenstine will reportedly step down under Biden administration - CNET

The former Republican congressman reportedly thinks NASA should have a new chief. from CNET https://ift.tt/32wREXU via Mobiles