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Turkey requested extradition of Syrian Kurdish leader from Czech Republic: spokesman

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has officially requested the extradition of former Syrian Kurdish PYD leader Saleh Muslim from the Czech Republic, Ankara's government spokesman said on Monday, after authorities arrested Muslim in Prague a day earlier. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EXGj5j

FOX NEWS: Costco is launching its own version of Nutella

Costco is launching its own version of Nutella And the Kirkland Signature one is cheaper.

FOX NEWS: The story behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos is being made into a movie

The story behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos is being made into a movie And it’s a serious biopic.

FOX NEWS: Father and daughter's ‘Redbone’ remix to sell Girl Scout cookies goes viral

Father and daughter's ‘Redbone’ remix to sell Girl Scout cookies goes viral The clip has been viewed over 2.6 million times on Facebook.

FOX NEWS: Wendy’s is giving away free burgers, but there’s a catch

Wendy’s is giving away free burgers, but there’s a catch Get ‘em while they’re hot.

FOX NEWS: Rare snowfall blankets Rome, closing schools

Rare snowfall blankets Rome, closing schools Romans have awoken to a rare snowfall, after an Arctic storm passing over much of Europe dumped enough snow to force schools to close and public transport to reduce services.

China leader's top economic adviser heads to the U.S. for trade talks

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping's top economic adviser, Liu He, will visit the United States this week, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, at a time of tension between the two countries over trade. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2F66WrW

FOX NEWS: Tourist infected with measles went to New York art museum, area hotels, health officials say

Tourist infected with measles went to New York art museum, area hotels, health officials say An Australian tourist infected with measles visited several locations in New York City, included the famed The Metropolitan Museum of Art, health officials warned Saturday.

FOX NEWS: 12 texting tips you didn't know the iPhone could do

12 texting tips you didn't know the iPhone could do “Hey, can I call you?” I bet millions send this text every day. It’s common etiquette. You text first and see whether someone is busy. If you get a “Sure,” or “Y,” or “K,” you can ring that person up.

U.S., North Korea should lower threshold for talks, says South

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday the United States and North Korea should both give ground so they can sit down to talks to try to resolve a nuclear standoff, a day after Pyongyang expressed willingness for dialogue. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2sUW9vM

FOX NEWS: Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy following sale-talk collapse

Weinstein Company to file for bankruptcy following sale-talk collapse The Weinstein Company on Sunday night said in a statement that it would file for bankruptcy in the “coming days” after it reportedly failed to find a buyer.

FOX NEWS: Omarosa claims on 'Big Brother' she was shunned from WH meetings because she's a black woman

Omarosa claims on 'Big Brother' she was shunned from WH meetings because she's a black woman Omarosa Manigault Newman has been very open about her time in the White House from inside the “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” house.

FOX NEWS: 'The Walking Dead' Season 8, Episode 9 recap: Rick says his hardest goodbye

'The Walking Dead' Season 8, Episode 9 recap: Rick says his hardest goodbye After many weeks away, “The Walking Dead” returned for the midseason premiere of Season 8, and with it, a farewell to one of the most fan-beloved characters on the series.

FOX NEWS: Oprah Winfrey calls Florida students 'warriors of the light'

Oprah Winfrey calls Florida students 'warriors of the light' Oprah Winfrey has nothing but praise for the Florida school shooting survivors who have channeled angst into activism, calling them "warriors of the light" and comparing them to civil rights pioneers.

FOX NEWS: Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy slammed for criticizing Ivanka Trump

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy slammed for criticizing Ivanka Trump U.S. Olympian Gus Kenworthy was not pleased to see Ivanka Trump at the closing ceremony to the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

FOX NEWS: Kim Kardashian says she loves getting free stuff as a celebrity

Kim Kardashian says she loves getting free stuff as a celebrity Kim Kardashian, the reigning queen of reality TV, has things she hates about her famous life.

FOX NEWS: 'Black Panther' scores strong in second weekend but didn't overtake 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

'Black Panther' scores strong in second weekend but didn't overtake 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' "Black Panther" has scored one of the best second weekends ever with an estimated $108 million in ticket sales.

FOX NEWS: 'The Simpsons' predicted 8 years ago US would beat Sweden to win Olympic curling gold

'The Simpsons' predicted 8 years ago US would beat Sweden to win Olympic curling gold A “Simpsons” episode from 2010 predicted the U.S. would beat Sweden to win the gold medal in curling in the Olympics.

FOX NEWS: Sridevi, Bollywood leading lady of '80s and '90s, dies at 54

Sridevi, Bollywood leading lady of '80s and '90s, dies at 54 Sridevi, Bollywood's leading lady of the 1980s and '90s who redefined stardom for actresses in India, has died at age 54.

FOX NEWS: ‘Notting Hill’ actress Emma Chambers dead at 53

‘Notting Hill’ actress Emma Chambers dead at 53 She died of natural causes.

Teaching Activities for: ‘North Korea Is Willing to Talk With U.S., South’s Leader Says’

By SHANNON DOYNE from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2ovsdRw

FOX NEWS: The Latest: Quake causes damage in Indonesia's Papua

The Latest: Quake causes damage in Indonesia's Papua The Latest on a powerful earthquake that struck Papua New Guinea (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Indonesia's Disaster Mitigation Agency says a powerful earthquake that struck Papua New Guinea caused panic and damaged buildings in the Boven Diguel area of Indonesia's easternmost Papua province.

FOX NEWS: Famine again a threat in South Sudan, new report says

Famine again a threat in South Sudan, new report says One year after South Sudan briefly declared a famine, more than half of the people in the world's youngest nation face extreme hunger amid civil war and famine could return, a new report says.

FOX NEWS: Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

FOX NEWS: UK building explosion leaves at least four dead, several hospitalized, police say

UK building explosion leaves at least four dead, several hospitalized, police say At least four people were killed in a massive building explosion in the English city of Leicester, police said Monday.

FOX NEWS: Pakistan K2 expedition concerned after climber abandons team

Pakistan K2 expedition concerned after climber abandons team A Pakistani mountaineering official says a Polish K2 expedition has expressed concern after a member abandoned the team following a dispute with fellow climbers to attempt a solo ascent of the world's second-highest peak in winter.

FOX NEWS: As Xi consolidates hold, a look at China's presidential past

As Xi consolidates hold, a look at China's presidential past China's ruling Communist Party's proposed scrapping of a limit on presidential terms is upending three decades of efforts to restrict how long top leaders can hold office and setting the stage for party chief Xi Jinping to remain head of state indefinitely.

FOX NEWS: Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked

Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked In the Syrian city of Homs' landmark Clock Square, where some of the first anti-government protests erupted in 2011, stands a giant poster of a smiling President Bashar Assad waving his right arm, with a caption that reads: "Together we will rebuild."

FOX NEWS: Powerful earthquake rattles remote Papua New Guinea

Powerful earthquake rattles remote Papua New Guinea Government officers in Papua New Guinea are traveling to the area hit by a powerful earthquake to assess unverified reports of fatalities and to see the extent of the damage.

FOX NEWS: Unexpected victim may have revealed Canadian serial killer

Unexpected victim may have revealed Canadian serial killer One was homeless, smoked crack cocaine and worked as a prostitute.

FOX NEWS: Molly the pig, adopted from animal rescue group, is eaten weeks later

Molly the pig, adopted from animal rescue group, is eaten weeks later Animal lovers are outraged after learning a beloved pig that was nursed back to health and later adopted in Canada was killed and eaten by its new owners.

China pushes back against criticism of plan for Xi to stay in power

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea's ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2osEBCJ

White House: Talks with North Korea must lead to ending nuclear program

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said any talks with North Korea must lead to an end to its nuclear program after senior officials from Pyongyang visiting South Korea said on Sunday their government was open to talks with the United States. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ETT9FK

Major quake cuts communications, halts oil and gas operations in Papua New Guinea

WELLINGTON/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - At least one company began evacuating non-essential personnel after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea's energy-rich interior on Monday, causing landslides, damaging buildings and closing oil and gas operations. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2EXrsrz