Top US lawmakers applaud Donald Trump on Pakistan

Top US lawmakers applaud Donald Trump on Pakistan  The Indian Express US claims incomprehensible: Pak.  The Hindu Pakistan Strikes Back At Trump's Tweet: "Disgusting" And "Completely Incomprehensible"  NDTV Rhetoric rises as US vows to withhold aid to Pakistan  CNN Trump publicly insulted Pakistan. What was the point?  Washington PostFull coverage

Fact-checking President Trump's post-New Year's tweets

Fact-checking President Trump's post-New Year's tweets  Washington Post White House targets Pakistan again, tells it to step up fight against terrorism  India Today Trump White House promises not 'to sit by silently' with unrest in Iran  Rudaw Trump forecast for 2018: Chaos with a steady stream of unpredictability  The Globe and Mail Trump roars back from holiday break with typically divisive tweets  The GuardianFull coverage

Trump threatens to cut off US aid to Palestinian Authority

Trump threatens to cut off US aid to Palestinian Authority  Times of India Palestinians outraged by Trump's 'blackmail' to cut funding  Hindustan Times US President Donald Trump threatens to cut aid to Palestinian territories  The New Indian Express Trump threatens stop to Palestinian aid over Jerusalem row  BBC News Trump moves a step closer to destroying Middle East peace process  The GuardianFull coverage

View: 2017 produced largely satisfactory foreign policy outcomes for India

View: 2017 produced largely satisfactory foreign policy outcomes for India  Economic Times Never Acknowledged Existence of Arunachal Pradesh: China  News18 After Doklam standoff, China intrudes into Arunachal in Dec: Report  Business Standard Raja Mandala: Where geography is destiny  The Indian Express Polls in neighbourhood pose fresh challenges for India  Times of IndiaFull coverage

And the award goes to? Trump to host 'Fake news,' 'corrupt media' awards

And the award goes to? Trump to host 'Fake news,' 'corrupt media' awards  Deccan Chronicle Trump Announces "Fake News" Awards. Twitter Emerges Winner With Jokes  NDTV Trump to announce 'most dishonest' and 'corrupt media awards' next week  USA TODAYFull coverage

America's UN ambassador dismisses proposed North-South Korea talks

America's UN ambassador dismisses proposed North-South Korea talks  The Guardian US warns North Korea against new missile test, plays down talks  The Indian Express US Dismisses North-South Korea Talks As 'Band-Aid'  NDTV Haley says North Korea must ban nuclear weapons for talks with South Korea to be taken seriously after Trump says ...  Daily MailFull coverage

Canadian rescued from Taliban arrested on 15 charges including sexual assault

Canadian rescued from Taliban arrested on 15 charges including sexual assault  Hindustan Times Joshua Boyle, former Taliban hostage, arrested for sexual assault  The Guardian Taliban hostage in Afghanistan arrested in Canada  Business Standard Joshua Boyle, Canadian hostage in Afghanistan, arrested and faces list of charges in Ottawa  Toronto Star Ex-hostage Joshua Boyle arrested, charged with sex assault, forcible confinement  CTV NewsFull coverage

'Ignorant', 'ungrateful' Trump blaming Pakistan for US failures in Afghanistan: Imran Khan

'Ignorant', 'ungrateful' Trump blaming Pakistan for US failures in Afghanistan: Imran Khan  Pakistan Today Trump working on agenda of Pakistan's enemies, says Imran  Free Press Journal My name is Khan and I am not a terrorist: Imran Khan  Times of IndiaFull coverage

At least 48 dead when bus plunges onto rocky beach in Peru

At least 48 dead when bus plunges onto rocky beach in Peru  The Indian Express Peru bus plunge kills 48: Police  Economic Times Peruvian bus hurtles over 'devil's' cliff, kills at least 25  USA TODAYFull coverage

Archaeological Survey of India proposes to limit visitors to Taj Mahal at 40000 per day

Archaeological Survey of India proposes to limit visitors to Taj Mahal at 40000 per day  Scroll.in Here's where NOT to go in 2018  Seattle Times Taj Mahal to restrict entry per person to 3 hours a day  Condé Nast Traveller IndiaFull coverage

Nawaz Sharif appears before court to face trial in corruption cases

Nawaz Sharif appears before court to face trial in corruption cases  Economic Times Nawaz: Evidence yet to be found against me  SAMAA TV News Pakistan Nawaz to appear in AC again on Wednesday  Web India 123Full coverage

Narendra Modi dominating Pakistan globally, Islamabad has no respect, says Pervez Musharraf

Narendra Modi dominating Pakistan globally, Islamabad has no respect, says Pervez Musharraf  Daily News & Analysis Moment of truth?  The Hindu US gave Pakistan lies and deceit, not the other way around, says Musharraf  The Express TribuneFull coverage

'Bomb Cyclone' To Blast US East Coast, Could Be Most Intense In Decades

'Bomb Cyclone' To Blast US East Coast, Could Be Most Intense In Decades  NDTV Eastern US braces for more frigid weather, ice storms  Reuters Eastern US braces for more frigid weather, storm  Financial Express A 'bomb cyclone' is headed your way, East Coast. Brace for impact.  The San Diego Union-Tribune Florida, Georgia issued Winter Storm Watch as bitter cold grips US  Fox NewsFull coverage

Amid differences, India to host China's top political body

Amid differences, India to host China's top political body  Times of India Sushma Swaraj to embark on tour of three Southeast Asian nations  Economic Times Swaraj to visit three South-East Asian nations from tomorrow  Livemint When soldiers are dying on the borders, how can there be an appetite for a friendly Indo-Pak series?  The Express Tribune (blog)Full coverage

Two members of Germany's far-right party investigated by state prosecutor

Two members of Germany's far-right party investigated by state prosecutor  The Guardian Hard right leaders Alice Weidel and Beatrix von Storch investigated over anti-migrant tweets  The Times German nationalist's anti-Muslim tweet prompts complaint  The Boston Globe Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown  Deutsche Welle German AfD MPs under fire for anti-Muslim New Year's Eve messages  BBC NewsFull coverage

Opportunity in Utah: Mitt Romney eyes political resurgence

Opportunity in Utah: Mitt Romney eyes political resurgence  Daily Mail These two anti-LGBT Republicans may run for Senate in 2018  Washington Blade Path opens for Mitt Romney in Senate as Orrin Hatch retires  The Sydney Morning Herald Atkins: Sen. Hatch not seeking re-election, Romney mum on intent to seek spot  Boston HeraldFull coverage

New Year resolutions for your hard-earned money

New Year resolutions for your hard-earned money  Livemint 'Weight loss' tops 2018 New Year's resolutions: US poll  Business Standard Making And Keeping Those New Year's Resolutions  HuffPostFull coverage

Emmanuel Macron speaks to Hassan Rouhani over Iran protests, urges Tehran to show 'restraint and appeasement'

Emmanuel Macron speaks to Hassan Rouhani over Iran protests, urges Tehran to show 'restraint and appeasement'  Firstpost Iranian President Rouhani calls on Macron to act over anti-Iran 'terrorists' in France  The New Indian Express French Prez Macron to visit China to enhance political and strategic  Daily News & Analysis Macron talks to Europe in state address  The TimesFull coverage

North Korea Reopens Border Hotline With South

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A Diary From Inside the Gulag Meets Evil with Lightness

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Social Media Shudders After Trump Mocks North Korea’s ‘Button’

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Arizona Fires Rich Rodriguez After Investigation Into Misconduct

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Knicks Fall to Spurs, Allowing Gregg Popovich to Move Up Career Wins List

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Is the Trans-Atlantic Relationship Dead?

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Rick Hall, Music Producer Known for Muscle Shoals Sound, Dies at 85

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Iran, North Korea, Donald Trump: Your Wednesday Briefing

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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘9-1-1’ and ‘grown-ish’

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Bus Plunges Off ‘Devil’s Curve’ in Peru, Killing at Least 48

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Trump Tweets His ‘Nuclear Button’ Is ‘Much Bigger’ Than Kim Jong-un’s

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Trump Accuses Former Clinton Aide of Failing to Follow Security Protocols

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Democrats Outline Demands as Threat of Shutdown Looms

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Quotation of the Day: Hatch to Retire, Opening a Seat for Trump Critic Romney to Seek

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The U.S. Hockey Team’s Mystery Men

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Isaiah Thomas Helps End Losing Streak in His Cavaliers Debut

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Corrections: January 3, 2018

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Trump Is Right, This Time, About Iran

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Cuomo, in Bid to Help Poor, Proposes Ending Cash Bail for Minor Crimes

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2700-year-old 'governor of Jerusalem' seal found

2700-year-old 'governor of Jerusalem' seal found  Times of India The Tanach was right: Jerusalem did have a governor in biblical times  Jewish Chronicle Israeli archaeologists find 2700-year-old 'governor of Jerusalem' seal impression  The Epoch TimesFull coverage

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YouTube Star Logan Paul Apologizes for Posting Video Showing Dead Body

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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Tesla’s Death Ray’ and Near East Relief

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California Today: Legalization Is Here! Shrug.

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US follows up Trump tweet and withholds $255 million to Pakistan

US follows up Trump tweet and withholds $255 million to Pakistan  Times of India China rushes to Pakistan rescue after US President Donald Trump's outburst  Economic Times Pakistan summons US ambassador David Hale over Donald Trump's tweet threatening aid cut  Firstpost Pakistan Summons US Diplomat After Trump's Tweet Stirs Outrage  New York Times Why India Should Not Celebrate The Trump Tweet  NDTVFull coverage

Winter of Discontent: What explains the biggest uprising in Iran since 2009

Winter of Discontent: What explains the biggest uprising in Iran since 2009  Daily News & Analysis Nine dead as fresh protests hit Iran: State TV  Business Standard Why are Iranians protesting against their government?  India Today The West Can Help Iranians Take Back Their Country  BloombergFull coverage