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UK honors cave rescue divers, Twiggy, Monty Python's Palin British divers who rescued young soccer players trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand are among those being recognized in Britain's New Year's Honors List, along with 1960s model Twiggy and Monty Python star Michael Palin.

Israeli PM visits Brazil ahead of Bolsonaro inauguration Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the first visit to Brazil by a leader of Israel on Friday, saying he hopes for a strong partnership between the two countries.

Kurdish fighters reportedly turning to Russia and Syria for help after President Trump announced withdrawal of US troops U.S. defense officials tell Fox News that Russian-backed Syrian government forces have moved into the outskirts of a key strategic town in northern Syria after U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters invited Assad's forces to protect it from Turkey; analysis from Dan Hoffman, Fox News contributor and former CIA station chief.

Brazil's leftist parties to boycott Bolsonaro's inauguration Brazil's largest left-leaning opposition parties said Friday they will boycott the inauguration of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Jan. 1.

Police dog's death during mall shooting inspires Florida boy to pen letter of condolence to sheriff's deputy A Florida boy penned a touching letter of condolence this week to the deputy who lost his K9 during a Christmas Eve shootout when the heroic dog died while saving two deputies' lives -- and officials have shared the note online. 

Suspect subdued with stun gun after stabbing Tinder date suddenly dies, police say A Massachusetts man whom police spotted outside a home, as he was on top of a woman and repeatedly stabbing her, suddenly died after being arrested Thursday night, according to reports.

Republican Sen. Mike Lee wants EEOC commissioner Chai Feldblum out over concerns about her stance on religious liberty GOP Sen. Lee says the reappointment of Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission threatens religious liberty; reaction from Tony Perkins, president of The Family Research Council.

Nielsen visits Texas border after second child's death Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is visiting the Texas border city where an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy was detained with his father and later died in government custody .

Rep. Devin Nunes: 'Pretty darn clear' that California's sanctuary policies are leading to the murder of innocent people Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes comments on the killing of California police officer Ronil Singh.

Stanislaus County sheriff updates arrest of illegal immigrant in California officer's murder, slams sanctuary laws Sheriff Adam Christianson comments on the arrest of Gustavo Perez Arriaga in Bakersfield, California about 280 miles southeast of Newman, where Police Cpl. Ronil Singh was gunned down early Wednesday.

Texas school bus driver gifts holiday presents to kids on his bus: report A Texas bus driver likely helped spread a bit of cheer this holiday season when he reportedly bought dozens of presents for kids on his route.

Indiana home catches fire, killing three children, officials say A deadly fire erupted at an Indiana home early Friday morning and killed three children, officials said.

Missing mom moved to Colorado for love of man now accused of her murder, cousin says New details emerging in the case of a missing Colorado mom who, police say, was murdered by her fiancee on, or shortly, after Thanksgiving.

Sheriff of Stanislaus County calls officer Ronil Singh's death 'preventable,' blames California's sanctuary laws California manhunt ends with the arrest of an illegal immigrant suspected of killing a police officer; national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports from Los Angeles.

Yemen's Houthi forces have started to redeploy inside the port city of Hodeidah as part of the U.N.-sponsored peace agreement signed in Sweden earlier this month, a U.N. source said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CDEBXQ

Amos Oz, Israel's best-known author and an outspoken supporter of a two-state solution to its conflict with the Palestinians, died of cancer at the age of 79 on Friday, his daughter said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2rYh5P9

The Daily Spike: Pups have a ball in Times Square before New Year's Eve Spike got to go behind the scenes and see the ball that drops on New Year's Eve.

Social worker leaves $11 million estate to children's charities upon death Alan Naiman baffled beneficiaries by leaving an $11 million estate to children's charities.

Mom catches son, 6, using Alexa to answer his math problems: 'Boyyyyy!' In fairness, that’s a pretty smart thing to do.

Woman finds Walmart shopper's engagement ring in Instant Pot box A woman in Washington State realized something was wrong with her new Instant Pot purchase, likely because they don't often come with prizes like cereal boxes do.

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The Monty Python star is knighted, the 1960s model made a dame and England's manager is recognised. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CCm6TF

The comedian is among those recognised in the New Year Honours alongside Twiggy and Philip Pulman. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VnBgno

French, Dutch and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the channel. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RkXZRD

Satellite images indicate Anak Krakatau lost over two-thirds of its height and volume when it erupted. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SkG62G

The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CDK5SH

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EV3yjo

Caroline Nokes's visit comes as the surge in migrants crossing the Channel is declared a major incident. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AitFgU

An east London designer wins a grant for her idea to boost the confidence of people with stoma bags. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LG7pBT

Three Vietnamese tourists are killed in the first attack on foreigners in more than a year. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RldsRM

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vfyr7F

Relatives of two British women and a baby girl who died in Iceland say they are "deeply saddened". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VdJsq1

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIbTJq

Model Twiggy making the New Years Honours list features on many of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BL8ZOv

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Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AlWAAR

From Shaku Shaku to The Floss, viral dance crazes are now being used to help sell music. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BPIFD4

This modelling agency recruits ethnic and curvy models. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIfis0

From Brexit to the World Cup, 2018 has been eventful, but how will 18-year-olds remember it? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2AnHHxL

The film's soundtrack has now spent more weeks at number one than any other album this century. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QU2seB

Cryptocurrency mining is a growing industry in eastern Russia, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford discovers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8wqpW

A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TfNkoB

Irkutsk, five time zones from Moscow, feels cut off from Russia's decision-makers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CEyToW

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Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett will tread the boards, and a string of Broadway hits will hit the West End. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EVpOu7

The UK High Street has seen chains collapse and tough trading conditions in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Akbibx

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The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2rZQlOA

Former England cricket captain Alastair Cook and ex-England rugby union captain Bill Beaumont are knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Q8pqtb

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Three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide were killed and at least 10 others injured when a roadside bomb blast hit their tour bus on Friday less than 4 km (2.5 miles) from Egypt's world-famous Giza pyramids, authorities said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2s14Stk