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Iraqi protesters attack U.S. embassy after air strikes

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Photo: Reuters The U.S. ambassador to Iraq and other staff were evacuated from the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday before thousand protesters took position breaking the embassy gate and stormed the compound following U.S. airstrikes in Iraq. The protesters chanting “Death to America,” and burning U.S. flags marched through security checkpoints into the highly secured Green Zone. Read more

Newborn’s jaundice? Things to do

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File Photo Many times, newborn babies are suffering from jaundice just a few days after their birth which makes parents very worried. It is a matter of concern as well. Jaundice is not a good sign for newborn babies. Almost 80 percent of newborns suffer from jaundice. Jaundice of children and jaundice of adults is not the same thing. In many cases, this is because of the lack of enzymes in the liver. However, no need to worry if not more. There are some things to do. They are -  > Breastfeeding more. > Do not keep them into the sun. Sun damage can be reversed. It can also cause eye damage. > If it seems more yellow, consult to the nearest doctor. > In case of emergency, conduct the Bilirubin test. > Sometimes newborns may require phototherapy treatment. Health & Lifestyle

UAE to name in Guinness Book in New Year

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Collected Different countries welcome the New Year in different ways which being remained in the discussion because of welcoming and celebrating in different ways. This year, all preparations have been completed to welcome 2020 at Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in the United Arab Emirates and by this, the Middle East country is going to register its name in the Guinness Book. It is reported that 4-kilometer wide fireworks will be displayed together by throwing 190 drones through the ultramodern aircraft that will set the world's longest fireworks record. Currently, this record holds in Japan, they displayed about 5 and a half kilometers wide firework. The main center of Al Marjan Island has been set in preparation for the New Year. Fireworks will be accompanied by reflections of international quality music and special installations in the UAE. More news

124 detained in Turkey on suspicious of IS

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Collected Police in Turkey have detained at least 124 people suspected of links to the so-called Islamic State in raids across the country on Monday, state news agency Anadolu reported. At least 33 foreign nationals were detained in the capital Ankara in a joint operation by anti-terrorism police and the national intelligence agency, according to the Anadolu Agency.  In Istanbul, police raided 31 houses, detaining 24 suspects, including four foreign nationals. Police conducted simultaneous, pre-dawn raids in the city of Batman, in south-east Turkey, where 22 suspects were detained. Raids were also conducted in the cities of Adana, Kayseri, Samsun and Bursa where 45 people, including six foreign nationals, were detained. Police were searching for some 17 other suspects, the report added. More news

Collapsed tunnel kills 4 in north China

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Collected Four people have been confirmed dead and two others are still trapped as of Tuesday morning after a tunnel under construction collapsed in north China’s Shanxi Province, local authorities said Tuesday. The accident occurred at around 4:00 pm on Monday at a tunnel on a highway in the city of Jincheng, trapping six people who were working on the site, according to the city’s publicity authorities. One of them was rescued and sent to a nearby hospital but died later Monday, while rescuers retrieved the bodies of another three victims from the collapsed tunnel as of 7:50 am on Tuesday. An estimated 200 cubic meters of debris was blocking the tunnel. The search and rescue efforts are underway. More news

Rooney gets starting nod from Derby boss

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Wayne Rooney England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney will make his debut for second-tier Derby against Barnsley on Thursday, the club’s manager Phillip Cocu confirmed. Rooney, 34, joined Derby as a player-coach from MLS side DC United but has been ineligible to play for his new side until January. “If a player with the qualities, career and the experience of Rooney (is available) you have to be very happy and glad he is here,” said Cocu after Monday’s 2-1 home win over Charlton in the Championship. “He’s fit, he can start but he will need a few games. Expectation will be high when he starts playing but we have to give him a few games to build up his minutes and get in the team. “So maybe not perfect from the start but it’s important he will get in the team as soon as possible so we get a certain shape in our team.” Rooney’s debut can’t come soon enough for Derby. Their win on Monday moved them into 17th place in English football’s second-tier. However, they ...

23 killed in rebel attacks in Congo

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Collected At least 23 civilians have been killed in an attack by the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. “There was an incursion in Apetina-Sana by the ADF last night,” Beni administrator Donat Kibwana told AFP, referring to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia.  “The ADF hacked civilians to death in the settlement. The rebels also set fire to the victims' homes,” he said.  Police and local officials said on Monday that the overnight raid on Apetina-Sana in the restive eastern region of Beni was carried out by ADF rebels, who operate in both DRC and neighboring Uganda. Al Jazeera’s report said the death toll was expected to rise as the attack had lasted hours and many people were yet to be accounted for. “They (locals) say when the rebels entered the village, they went from house to house burning everything in their path. Anyone they came across, including women and children, they killed,” Al ...