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Newsweek fires reporter who said Trump would be spending Thanksgiving 'tweeting, golfing and more'

A story by Jessica Kwong (left) was published Thursday morning with the initial headline: 'How is Trump spending Thanksgiving? Tweeting, golfing and more'. Trump, right, in Afghanistan.




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White House confirms Trump will NOT participate in Wednesday's impeachment hearing

The president, pictured main with his son Barron and inset, waved and gave supporters a thumbs up as the first family headed back to Washington D.C. on Sunday.




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India approves controversial legislation granting citizenship to non-Muslim migrants

The Citizenship Amendment Bill was introduced by the Hindu nationalist-led government but its approval has triggered fury in the states of Assam and Tripura in north east India.




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Influencers are increasingly visiting dangerous places as extreme travel firm sees bookings rise 30%

UK-based Lupine Travel, which specialises in extreme excursions, offers trips to destinations such as Afghanistan and Syria as well as North Korea. Many of its customers are influencers.




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Earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, with 6.1-magnitude tremor sending people running

A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday afternoon, the US Geological Survey said, forcing residents into the streets in Kabul and Islamabad.




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Will Dame Karen Pierce become Britain's next Ambassador to the US?

Straight-talker Dame Karen Pierce is currently serving as the UK's representative at the United Nations and would become the first woman to hold the coveted Washington job.




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23 ambulances queue outside overstretched A&E department

The huge jam was the second in a matter of days as staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital were overwhelmed with patients struck down by flu and norovirus.




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Army Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser files lawsuit against Air Force General John Hyten

Army Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser filed a lawsuit against Air Force General John Hyten for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 2017 on November 25 in California, seeking punitive damages and a jury trial.




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Pension scam sanctioned in Whitehall could cost military veterans up to £50,000 each

Although some are still suffering trauma from tours of Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, members of the armed forces now face working into their eighties after losing nest eggs worth up to £50,000.




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Soldiers sent to tackle bushfire-ravaged towns just WEEKS after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

Two battle groups from the army's 7th Combat Brigade left Brisbane's Gallipoli Barracks early on Tuesday, ready to man bulldozers and chainsaws to help devastated communities .




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SBS veteran unveiled as BBC's latest motoring presenter for The Speedshop

Steven 'Titch' Cormack (pictured), who served in the Special Boat Service (SBS) for a decade, will host the BBC's new motoring show The Speedshop on Sunday evening.




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Ex-Green Beret who smuggled Carlos Ghosn out of Japan

Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret commando from Boston, led the team who helped former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn pull off his daring escape from house arrest in Japan last week.




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Ex-Green Beret refused request to have Special Forces tabs reinstated

Matthew Golsteyn, a decorated major, had asked the U.S. Army to his restore his Special Forces tab after he was granted clemency by Trump last year.




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GOP senator Tom Cotton praises Trump for taking out General Qassem Soleimani

GOP Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton praised Donald Trump's military strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, calling him a 'sadistic mastermind' who was plotting an imminent attack .




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Widow of CIA agent killed in Afghanistan base suicide blast breaks her silence after 10 years

Racheal LaBonte and daughter Raina spoke to Today on Monday about receiving news CIA officer husband Darren LaBonte was killed in the December 30, 2009  suicide blast in Afghanistan.




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US Army father surprises four children after hiding behind a Welcome Home banner at airport

Michael, 15, Ashton, 13, Xavier, 10, and Jolie Minnich, nine, were reunited with their father Captain Patrick Minnich, 39, in Columbus Airport.




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Afghanistan veteran, 59, RE-ENLISTS in the army after a 10-year hiatus

Staff Sgt. Monte L. Gould, 59, is re-enlisting in the army and will be joining a battalion in Las Vegas, Nevada alongside his son, after getting itchy feet. He described the opportunity to re-join as a 'thrill'.




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Army's mental health tsar calls for ban on brutal 'milling' boxing bouts before quitting

Major Andrew Fox, of the Parachute Regiment, has quit after triggering an avalanche of online abuse by calling for the scrapping of 'milling' - brutal bouts of boxing used to test recruits' raw courage.




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Cluttered white-ball cricket schedule puts first England vs Afghanistan Test in 2021 in doubt

EXCLUSIVE: A first Test match between England and Afghanistan, planned to take place in 2021, has become a doubt, with the domestic summer set to be dominated by white-ball cricket.




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American citizen is suspected kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan

U.S. officials believe Mark R. Frerichs, 57, of Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped by the Haqqani network, according to an official who was not authorized to discuss the case.




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Arizona Republican congressional candidate suspends campaign after overdose

Safford City Councilman Chris Taylor, a married father-of-two, was found unresponsive at his home last week and had to be revived with Narcan, prompting him to pull out of the congressional race.




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Trump becomes the first US president to speak to Taliban leader in phone call

Tuesday's call, which the Taliban said lasted 35 minutes, came days after the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement calling for the withdrawal of American troops.




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At least 27 killed and dozens wounded after gunmen attack Shi'ite leader's memorial in Afghanistan 

Gunmen have shot and killed at least 27 people and wounded 29 more in Afghanistan's capital at a remembrance ceremony for a minority Shiite leader. The Taliban denied involvement in the attack.




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Revealed! The military veteran who proposed to his girlfriend at the Endeavour Fund Awards

Danny Holland, 29, from Wrexham in North Wales, left Meghan Markle teary-eyed after he popped the question to girlfriend Lauren Price, 24, at the Endeavour Fund Awards in London on Thursday.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended plaque unveiling for fallen Afghanistan hero

Prince Harry was remembering Ben Reddy, 22, who was killed when K Company of 42 Commando came under fire from militants in Helmand in Afghanistan on March 6, 2007.




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Meghan Markle appears to tell Prince Harry 'aww how nice' when he receives standing ovation

Royal fan Instagram account noted how Meghan Markle, 38, turned to Prince Harry, 35, and said 'aww how nice' as he received standing ovation at Mountbatten Festival of Music on Saturday.




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Australian soldier accused of executing Afghan man stood down pending investigation

The disturbing footage appeared to show an Australian soldier 'execute' a man as he cowered in a field  in the village of Deh Jawz-e Hasanza, in Afghanistan.




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'It's hard': Kym Marsh, 43, reveals she hasn't seen her soldier beau Scott Ratcliff, 31, in 7 MONTHS

The actress, 43, revealed she hasn't seen her boyfriend Scott Ratcliff for seven months after his return from his Afghanistan tour was delayed as she appeared on Lorraine on Wednesday/




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Legendary Fleet Street photographer John Downing dies aged 79 

The acclaimed Fleet Street photographer John Downing MBE, who survived interrogation by Idi Amin's special forces and documented war zones around the world, has died aged 79.




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Emotional moment street sings Happy Birthday to 98-year-old neighbour from their front gardens

This is the heart-warming moment an entire street in Redditch, Worcestershire sings Happy Birthday to a 98-year-old neighbour after hearing she'd celebrated alone the day before because of the lockdown.




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Green Beret Adam Smith reveals how CBD helped him through suicidal thoughts and PTSD

Kentucky native Adam Smith turned to selling CBD products to veterans after he discovered the benefits of cannabis over powerful opoiods sometimes prescribed to ex-service members.




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Kym Marsh says she can't wait to 'cuddle' soldier beau Scott Ratcliff after spending 7 months apart

During an interview with Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard on Tuesday's GMB, the former Corrie actress, 43, shared her delight as she prepared to reunite with Army Major Scott, 31.




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Cate Blanchett's secret role in Eyes Wide Shut's infamous orgy scene revealed

Cate Blanchett is one of the world's most recognised actresses.




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Cate Blanchett jokingly says her co-star Kristen Wiig 'has already begun writing' a part for her

The hit film Bridesmaids, written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, was released on 2011. And Kristen's Where'd You Go, Bernadette co-star Cate Blanchett joked she's writing her a part.




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Cate Blanchett stuns in an elegant pantsuit at private screening for new film in New York City

She was spotted hailing a cab with her husband Andrew Upton on the streets of New York City this week.     




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Cate Blanchett looks chic in a stone  floor-length dress as she leaves New York hotel

Cate Blanchett put on a classic display on Monday as she exited her New York City hotel for an appearance on The Today Show.




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Troian Bellisario oozes glamour in black dress at Where'd You Go, Bernadette screening

When you're in a movie with two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, it's important to stand out. And stand out Troian Bellisario did, and then some, in New York on Monday evening.




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Australian actress Cate Blanchett reveals the moment she was confused for model Kate Upton

Australian actress Cate Blanchett has revealed the moment she was innocently mistaken for American model Kate Upton.




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Cate Blanchett dons cloud-print jumpsuit with her entire family in NYC... after teasing retirement

The Australian 50-year-old has been hinting at her desire to retire from acting to care for her children, pigs, and chickens and 'just read Proust'




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Rihanna steps out in glam style as she enjoys romantic dinner billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel

She recently revealed during a candid interview that she has been making time in her busy schedule for her relationship with billionaire beau Hassan Jameel.




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Cate Blanchett cuts a stylish figure as she goes shopping with her children in New York

She rarely steps a foot wrong when it comes to red carpet fashion.




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Cate Blanchett leads the arrivals for Joker premiere at Venice Film Festival

The actress, 50, looked sensational as she arrived on the red carpet for the film event, with her blonde tresses styled into a choppy bob.




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Cate Blanchett dazzles in gold chain link gown as she picks up Golden Icon Award

Cate Blanchett added to her brimming trophy cabinet as she picked up the Golden Icon Award at the Zurich Film Festival on Saturday,




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Cate Blanchett pleads for governments to eradicate statelessness in passionate refugee speech

When not starring in films, Cate Blanchett uses her profile for good as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. 




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Claire Foy commands attention in a red suit as she joins Cate Blanchett at premiere of Very Ralph

Claire Foy, 35, looked sensational in a tailored two piece which boasted shoulder pads at the UK Premiere of Very Ralph at Royal Academy of Arts in London on Thursday.




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Cate Blanchett exudes elegance in velvet blazer and black trousers as she attends Christmas concert

The actress, 50, looked nothing short of sensational as she arrived at the Fayre of St James Christmas Carol Concert at St James's Church in Piccadilly, London on Tuesday.




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Golden Globes 2020: Nicole Kidman among Australian nominations

Five Australians have received nominations for next year's Golden Globes.




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Awkwafina jokes she'll sell her Golden Globe award if she ever falls on hard times

After pulling off an upset win at the Golden Globes, comedienne Awkwafina joked that her new award might help her if she gets into any trouble.




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Golden Globes 2020: Cate Blanchett wears daring yellow dress

She's known for making a statement on the red carpet.




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Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are seen in gorgeous period costumes on the set of Nightmare Alley

They previously costarred in Todd Haynes's Oscar-nominated period lesbian love story Carol, and are now filming an exciting new project for another esteemed filmmaker.