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Iraq arrests several suspects, officials in connection with US embassy attack
Today's Headlines

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Page 1: WoT Operations
Good morning	12 20:31 Rambler in Virginia [1777]
‘Mine Planter’ Busted in Logar Operation	0 [1751]
ANA Nabs 3 Suspected Taliban in Herat Clashes	0 [1746]
Kabul: 7 kaboomed, Talib bomb detonated safely, 1 toes up from 3rd bomb	0 [1747]
District Police Chief in Kunduz Killed in Clash: Sources	0 [1748]
7 Civilians, 2 ANA Soldiers Killed in Faryab, Khost	0 [1756]
IDF increasing security measures in West Bank in light of escalation	0 [1753]
Senior Sudanese army officer was the first to be questioned by a committee investigating a deadly crackdown last year on pro-democracy protesters	0 [1751]
Iraq arrests several suspects, officials in connection with US embassy attack	0 [1823]
Iran’s Envoy to UN: US must leave west Asia region immediately	1 15:14 CrazyFool [1757]
IRGC contractor unveils second long range crude tanker	1 09:27 Frank G [1743]
Saudi spy drone downed by Yemeni fighters in Ma'rib province	2 08:43 Ulavirong Omeager2818 [1751]
Protest outside the Central Bank against devaluation of Iraqi Dinar	0 [1744]
Graduates of engineering schools close alSamawa refinery in Muthanna	0 [1751]
Roadside Bombing Injures Nine Iraqi Policemen in Diyala	0 [1747]
Israeli Defense Minister orders the confiscation of $ 4 million that Iran sent to Hamas in Gaza	0 [1759]
Russian 'flying radar' is deploying to Syria for new mission	0 [1748]
First Turkish troops head to Karabakh for new mission	0 [1755]
LNA Takes Over Al-Maghawir Camp in Ubari	0 [1779]
US Charges Libyan Suspect in Lockerbie Case	0 [1785]
Turkish parliament approves the extension of troop deployment in Libya for 18 months	0 [1784]
Benghazi Police Seizes 800kg of Cannabis	2 09:08 Vernal Hatrick [1757]
Page 2: WoT Background
Canada announces $70 million in aid for UN’s Palestinian refugee agency	3 12:09 Rambler in Virginia [1743]
Trump administration offering Indonesia billions in aid for Israel normalization	0 [1736]
US slaps fresh sanctions on Syrian regime	0 [1747]
Mullah Baradar: Taliban Meets in Pakistan Over Peace Talks	0 [1751]
PA punishes political opponents by suspending their salaries	1 08:26 Raj [1754]
Interpol says terrorist groups using COVID-19 to strengthen their power	3 12:54 Tom [1749]
UNSC discusses WesternSahara after @realDonaldTrump's deal with Morocco	0 [1744]
Turkey Poised for Reset in Relations With Israel	1 09:29 Frank G [1735]
Biden administration will reopen PLO diplomatic mission in Washington and the US consulate in East Jerusalem.	8 21:39 Airandee [1768]
Photo from the meeting between Jared Kushner and the Israeli national security adviser with the King of Morocco	0 [1743]
Al-Kadhimi: Bombing the GreenZone is a coward terrorist act	0 [1744]
Russian and Syrian forces call on SDF to hand over Ain Issa and raise flag	0 [1748]
Greece: Our goal in Libya is to prevent Turkey from establishing a military base off the island of Crete	0 [1739]
Iranian Defense Minister slams assassination of nuclear scientist as 'abhorrent use of technology'	1 11:50 Rob Crawford [1742]
Greece turns to Israel to train its air force amid conflict with Turkey	0 [1740]
Tunisia firmly rejects normalization with Israel	1 12:51 Tom [1774]
NAB seizes assets of Shehbaz Sharif family in Money laundering case	0 [1792]
GNA’s Maiteeq Urges Mercenaries to Depart Libya	0 [1780]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Unexplained explosion and fire destroy world's second largest pharmaceutical factory producing precursors for hydroxychloroquine	8 21:46 Clem [1766]
Passengers open Delta jet cabin door, exit via slide at LaGuardia	3 15:36 NN2N1 [1741]
Pres. Trump directs intelligence agencies to make classified documents available to Durham investigation	5 13:05 NoMoreBS [1768]
Peloton shares soar 12% to an all-time high after announcing it will crank up its manufacturing capacity by acquiring fitness equipment company Precor for $420M	0 [1738]
"Mistakenly" unsealed affidavits disclose FBI investigating plot against grid	4 17:34 NoMoreBS [1736]
Scarf Lady says she will retire after ‘overwhelming' holiday travel scandal	3 21:53 Clem [1765]
Three French police shot dead, one injured responding to domestic violence attack	1 10:21 KBK [1736]
The Onerous Karl Rove: Flynn's Martial Law Idea ‘Idiotic'– Powell's Lawsuits Could Be Debunked by ‘Any Idiot	7 12:54 swksvolFF [1754]
Trump pardons 4 Blackwater contractors convicted of 2007 Iraq massacre	12 20:14 Bangkok Billy [1769]
Christmas trees and glittery ornaments are for sale at a gift shop in Riyadh	4 13:18 Ospas Dhahran [1748]
Fierce clashes breakout as Sudanese forces attempt to retake disputed lands from Ethiopia	1 08:03 b [1745]
SpaceX begins!	0 [1745]
Page 4: Opinion
What is the secret of longevity? A 4-minute burst of strenuous exercise may help	1 23:14 Bubba Lover of the Faeries8843 [1768]
Mistrust of government is significant roadblock to Black American vaccination efforts	7 23:59 trailing wife [1759]
Pelosi Announces Every $600 Check Will Come With Free Slice Of Cake	9 23:06 Bubba Lover of the Faeries8843 [1766]
Biden Chooses Trita Parsi – Handing Iran the Keys to Middle East Policy	2 08:09 b [1753]
Oregon Patriots Water the Tree of Liberty	6 23:34 Clem [1771]
Page 6: Politix
Tucked into Congress' massive stimulus bill: tens of billions in special interest tax giveaways	1 12:56 NoMoreBS [1742]
Rudy Giuliani Drops a Bomb on The War Room – Says Arizona Lawmakers will Likely Vote Wednesday to Certify President Trump as Winner	4 19:36 Daffy Gonque1038 [1770]
President Trump Tweets Gateway Pundit Video Showing Poll Workers Stuffing Ballots Into Tabulators Numerous Times on Election Night	0 [1742]
‘Straight Up Racist' ‐ Joe Biden leaked Zoom call	3 11:31 Guillibaldo Fillmore8824 [1749]
Special Message From President Trump On Election Fraud (video)	1 13:18 746 [1743]
Special Message From President Trump ‐ ‘I will veto the stimulus bill' (video)	1 14:57 Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 [1742]
Ron Raffensperger, the Brother of Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, Works for Huawei in China – How Close Are They to the China Government?	6 08:56 DarthVader [1744]
Plugs calls Fox News reporter a "one horse pony" after asking about Hunter Biden	10 23:08 Bubba Lover of the Faeries8843 [1760]
Half the States Base Giving COVID Vaccines on Minority Status Instead of Age	16 19:37 One Eyed Pheremp7882 [1807]
Hunter Biden's Family Name Aided Deals With Foreign Tycoons	5 13:04 Tom [1742]
Pres. Donald Trump Demands Congress Add $2000 Direct Payments to Coronavirus Relief Bill	4 17:42 swksvolFF [1753]
Nancy Pelosi Goes on CNN and Has a Meltdown Too Amazing to Miss	9 21:37 Clem [1781]
Vice President Mike Pence: ''We're going to keep fighting, keep fighting for every legal vote in America,”	2 17:13 Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 [1740]
One of the many lessons of history lost to the minds of the small thinkers in Deep State.	5 11:34 Abu Uluque [1745]
Rand Paul delivers blistering floor speech opposing ‘monster' COVID spending bill, says GOP ‘no better' than Dems	7 23:10 Bubba Lover of the Faeries8843 [1777]

    
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5	Sublime Porte
4	Taliban
4	Govt of Syria
4	Arab Spring
3	Govt of Iran
3	Govt of Iraq
2	Commies
1	Muslim Brotherhood
1	Narcos
1	PLO
1	Palestinian Authority
1	Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life,
1	Govt of Iran Proxies
1	Govt of Pakistan
1	Govt of Saudi Arabia
1	Govt of Sudan
1	Hamas
1	Houthis
1	Islamic State

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