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CNN Exclusive: US intel and satellite images show Saudi Arabia is now building its own ballistic missiles with help of China

December 23, 2021 7:34 AM CNN

By Zachary Cohen, CNN US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia is now actively manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the help of China, CNN has learned, a development that could have significant ripple effects across the Middle East and complicate the Biden administration’s efforts to restrain the nuclear ambitions of Iran, the Saudis’

Molineux will not play host to Wolves against Watford on Boxing day.

Premier League: Two more fixtures postponed due to Covid cases

December 23, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The Premier League has been forced to postpone two matches scheduled for Boxing Day due to Covid-19 issues within Leeds United and Watford. The league said the two clubs did not having enough available players to field a team as the reason for the postponements. “The League is aware

Vladamir Putin blames the West for growing tensions on the Russia/Ukraine border during an end-of-year news conference on December 23.

Putin blames the West for growing tensions during end-of-year news conference

December 23, 2021 7:28 AM CNN

By Luke McGee and Anna Chernova, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the ball is in NATO’s court when asked about increasing fears of war in Ukraine during his annual press conference on Thursday morning. In response to a blunt question on whether Russia will invade Ukraine, Putin said: “How would the Americans

Biden destaca el progreso para aliviar los problemas de la cadena de suministro: ‘Los estantes no están vacíos’

December 23, 2021 7:26 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN) — Sobre los problemas de la cadena de suministro, el presidente Joe Biden habló este miércoles sobre el progreso que ha logrado su administración para aliviar la situación, que ha estimulado la escasez de productos de consumo, ha elevado los precios para los estadounidenses y ha contribuido significativamente a los niveles históricos de

Por covid-19, el gobierno de Puerto Rico cancela evento masivo presencial de fin de año

December 23, 2021 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEE (CNN Español) — Debido al repunte de casos positivos de covid-19 reportado en Puerto Rico, el gobernador, Pedro Pierluisi, informó este miércoles la cancelación de manera presencial de la actividad de fin de año programada para llevarse a cabo en el Distrito del Centro de Convenciones de San Juan, y la cual esperaba una

Greece cancels Christmas events, brings back mask mandate

December 23, 2021 7:17 AM Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Christmas concerts and other events have been canceled in Greece under new restrictions that include a general mask mandate for outdoors and all public areas. Incoming travelers will also be required to have follow-up tests for COVID-19 on the second and fourth days after their arrival. The restrictions will take effect

Pope shakes up office that handles migration, COVID

December 23, 2021 7:16 AM Associated Press

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has removed the head of the Vatican office that handles the high-priority issues of migration, environment and COVID-19. Francis thanked Cardinal Peter Turkson for his five years of service. But according to a Vatican statement, he decided on new leadership following the results of an

Companies can make a hugely positive impact on the environment. And if done right

Business leaders must step up to help people and the planet

December 23, 2021 7:15 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Davis Smith for CNN Business Perspectives When I was 4 years old, my family left the United States and moved to Latin America, where I spent my childhood and much of my adult life. My father always had a new outdoor adventure planned, whether fishing for piranha on a self-made raft in the

Turkish court once again extends philanthropist’s jail term

December 23, 2021 7:12 AM Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court has again ruled to keep businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala behind bars, despite a decision from Europe’s democracy and human rights-promoting body to initiate a rare disciplinary process against Turkey for failing to release him. In a routine monthly review of his case on Thursday, a panel of

The biggest tech fails of 2021

December 23, 2021 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business For many, 2021 was a mix of hopeful and challenging, as covid vaccines became more widely available but the pandemic dragged on for another year. And while technology continued to keep us entertained and connected during the pandemic, it also made our lives harder. There were times this year when

To grandmother’s house or no? Omicron disrupts holiday plans

December 23, 2021 6:59 AM Associated Press

By LAURA UNGAR and TALI ARBEL Associated Press For the second year in a row, the ever-morphing coronavirus presents would-be holiday revelers with a difficult choice: cancel their trips and celebrations yet again or figure out how to forge ahead as safely as possible. Many health experts are begging people not to let down their

Talks on Iran nuclear deal to resume in Vienna on Monday

December 23, 2021 6:57 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The European Union says negotiators from Iran and five world powers that are trying to revive Tehran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal will resume talks in Vienna next week. The talks were adjourned nearly a week ago after a round marked by tensions over new demands from Iran. The EU said participants from

WHO offers updated guidance on mask wearing in community settings amid Omicron fears

December 23, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Jackson Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has published updated guidance on mask wearing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The new document published on Wednesday includes both guidance issued in December and August of last year, and some new guidance issued Wednesday for

Juvenile fatally shot in Kansas City, Kansas

December 23, 2021 6:55 AM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, are searching for a suspect or suspects in the fatal shooting of a juvenile. The shooting happened Wednesday night. Officers called to the scene found a male juvenile with what police called “apparent gunshot wounds.” He was pronounced dead. Police did not disclose the juvenile’s

Canada sets new single-day record for COVID-19 infections

December 23, 2021 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canada reported 14,995 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday, setting a new record for daily cases since the start of the pandemic. The record number comes amid a steady increase in infections after the country logged a total of 11,690 new cases on

Charges dropped against Lawrence murder suspect

December 23, 2021 6:52 AM Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The top prosecutor in Douglas County is dropping charges against a man accused of killing his 19-year-old neighbor more than seven years ago. District Attorney Suzanne Valdez has filed a motion to dismiss charges against Rontarus Washington Jr. The Kansas City Star reports that she announced her decision Wednesday. Washington is

The International Energy Agency predicts that global oil demand will increase by 3.3 million barrels per day next year to 99.5 million barrels per day. That would match the previous demand record in 2019

The world could consume more oil in 2022 than ever before

December 23, 2021 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley, CNN Business Electric cars are taking over the streets, big companies are trying to be nicer to the environment and people are taking action to stop climate change. But here’s a reality check: The world could consume more oil in 2022 than ever before. Global energy demand rebounded strongly this year as

Shoplifting suspect in Pittsburgh wanted for Texas homicide

December 23, 2021 6:34 AM Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man suspected of shoplifting at a store where he worked in Pittsburgh was wanted for homicide in Texas, police said. Officers were called to the Family Dollar store on Wednesday night to assist with the termination of Joseph Tedder, 22, of Hutchinson, Kansas. But Tedder fled the scene. Police said they

Israeli opposition lawmaker to resign under plea deal

December 23, 2021 6:26 AM Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Justice Ministry says it has reached a plea deal with a powerful opposition lawmaker that will see him resign from parliament. The deal leaves open the possibility that Aryeh Deri could return to the Knesset in the near future. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that the

4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery

December 23, 2021 6:26 AM Associated Press

BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — Crews are working to extinguish a large fire at a Houston-area refinery that has left four people injured. The fire started at about 1 a.m. Thursday at ExxonMobil’s refinery in Baytown, which is about 25 miles east of Houston. The company says four people were hurt but everyone else on site