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An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sv3qOm

Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2t1Jzvs

Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zojtii

Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZsMSrA

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Police in New Mexico are investigating the Christmas Day shooting deaths of four family members in a suburban Albuquerque home as a triple murder and suicide, authorities said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/39esT4n

Japan will send a warship and patrol planes to protect Japanese ships in the Middle East as the situation in the region, from which it sources nearly 90% of its crude oil imports, remains volatile, a document approved by the cabinet showed on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Qmk5AP

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The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Vn9KN

People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39c7Cbw

Demi Lovato gets new angel back tattoo signifying 'rebirth' after Austin Wilson split Demi Lovato is hopping to her new year’s resolution early and wants to ring in 2020 with new wings.

Lizzo bashes author’s claim that she’s only popular due to 'obesity epidemic': 'Keep my name out ya mouth' Lizzo continues her reign as the master of being unbothered after she effortlessly deflected criticism aimed at her ever-growing popularity, just days after debuting for the first time on “Saturday Night Live.”

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Baby Lyssa shares touching Christmas tribute to late stepmom Beth Chapman Family and friends of the late Beth Chapman, star of “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” celebrated the Christmas holiday without their matriarch for the first time since the wife of Duane “Dog” Chapman died in June at age 51 following a debilitating bout with lung cancer.

Madonna cancels Miami concert due to ‘indescribable’ pain: ‘I have to listen to my body’ Madonna says she was forced to cancel a Miami gig at the last minute because she was in “indescribable” pain — insisting doctors warned her that she could cause “irreversible damage” if she performed.

Kevin Spacey accuser Ari Behn admitted 'bad' drinking habit before he died by suicide Ari Behn, the former member of Norway's royal family who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault, confessed to suffering from a bad drinking habit years before he committed suicide.

Kim Kardashian posts Christmas Eve family photo with Kanye West and children The Kardashian-West family served up some looks this Christmas season.

Julianne Hough mourns late dogs on Christmas: 'Forever' Julianne Hough took to Instagram on Thursday to mourn the loss of her two dogs, who tragically died on the same day in September.

Meghan King Edmonds opens up about parenting three 'terrorists' on chaotic Christmas morning Meghan King Edmonds is opening up about the realities of motherhood around the holidays.

Evan Rachel Wood slams 'Cats,' says she feels like she's 'going to die' after watching it Evan Rachel Wood felt like she's 'going to die' after watching the new film ‘Cats.’

Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2t0CTO1

CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jPNYj

Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MufR94

The Japanese government on Friday delayed the planned removal of fuel from two reactors at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear station, highlighting difficulties facing a clean-up at the site of the 2011 disaster. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MvZBEt