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Anti-government protesters have set fire to the Iranian consulate in Najaf for the third time in a week
Today's Headlines

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Page 1: WoT Operations
Japanese doctor dies after attack in Afghanistan	2 14:55 jpal [1757]
US forces kill two jihadis in Syria using terrifying mincer missile that deploys SIX deadly blades to chop up its targets - just 10 miles from where ISIS leader al-Baghdadi was killed	8 16:48 jpal [1742]
Talks in Iraq capital as violence hits shrine cities	0 [1754]
Yezidi woman rescued by Iraqi Army near Ramadi	0 [1749]
Diyala villagers flee spike in attacks by resurging Islamic State	0 [1758]
Sweden: Man Drives Car Into Gym, Wrote Letter Mentioning Osama Bin Laden	6 12:55 swksvolFF [1752]
Iran arrests group ‘planning unrest’ at Tehran universities: Intelligence ministry	0 [1757]
Anti-government protesters have set fire to the Iranian consulate in the restive city of Najaf for the third time in a week	0 [1778]
Anti-riot police attempt to forcibly remove Lebanese protesters who are blocking the Ring Bridge in central Beirut	0 [1750]
Militia group attacks house of female activist in Benghazi	0 [1751]
Libya Customs at Khoms Port has seized a 40-feet shipping container full of #Christianity stickers and posters	3 14:57 SteveS [1745]
Turkish Army sets up 2 new military bases in northeast Syria	0 [1743]
US Coalition denies drone strike that killed jihadist leader in northern Idlib	1 13:53 gorb [1763]
Iraqi forces arrest deputy leader of ISIS, close associate of Baghdadi in Kirkuk	0 [1754]
Highly likely to be Iranian-backed force who launched rockets at Americans in Ain al-Assad military base	0 [1746]
Hezbollah ‘sleeper’ agent gets 40 years for spying for terror networks	1 07:35 Skidmark [1754]
Page 2: WoT Background
Homeland Security wants to force all travelers including US citizens to undergo face scans when leaving or entering the United States	6 14:18 Skidmark [1751]
In surprise change, 13 countries vote against pro-Palestine UN resolution	1 09:27 SteveS [1759]
Egypt govt legalises status of 87 unlicensed churches	0 [1751]
After Zero Refugee Arrivals in October, November Admissions Set 18-Year Low for That Month	1 13:57 Lex [1746]
Germans Ready to Extend Their NATO Mission: Minister	2 12:00 Procopius2k [1758]
Muslim man who stabbed Jews at Amsterdam market ruled unfit to stand trial	6 22:00 gorb [1774]
French lawmakers pass resolution calling Israel hatred a form of anti-Semitism	0 [1738]
Spain MPs sworn in with far-right Vox as third-largest party	0 [1755]
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Lebanon return home	0 [1739]
Trump administration quietly releases Lebanon military aid	0 [1737]
Following 3-week hiatus, Gaza groups announce resumption of border marches	2 12:00 Procopius2k [1768]
Lebanon’s Hariri backs businessman Khatib for prime minister	0 [1741]
Algeria’s military chief is calling for a massive voter turnout in the country’s sharply-disputed December 12 elections	0 [1740]
Turkey reiterates maritime agreement with Libya is line with international law	0 [1743]
Supreme Council of #Amazigh condemns bombing of Kabaw by Haftar’s air force	0 [1742]
Macron claims Turkey is working with ISIS in Syria	0 [1753]
Iranian Navy to arm submarines with Jask cruise missiles	4 10:01 Frank G [1748]
Boko Haram split in 2016, the larger portion formed Islamic State West Africa Province under Barnawi	0 [1759]
Mob besieges Dawn offices in Islamabad	0 [1750]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Bald eagle smashes window at Virginia tax office, flies off	3 13:58 Raj [1743]
Trump threatens trade tariffs and REFUSAL to defend NATO members who don't spend enough on defense as he prepares for showdown with German's Angela Merkel	1 08:18 Procopius2k [1762]
True legends: Canadian firefighters volunteer to give up Christmas with their families to help fight Australian bushfires	0 [1757]
Saudi Arabia to create £400bn 'western' sports city with relaxed laws for women and workers and where fans can drink alcohol, as they look to capitalise on hosting Joshua v Ruiz Jr II	0 [1745]
Florida Man, 30, leaves his pre-teen son at the side of the road outside a closed police station because 'he thought the boy was gay'	0 [1754]
Starbucks manager in Oklahoma becomes the second person to be fired after barista printed the word 'Pig' on coffee cups of five police officers	6 23:48 ruprecht [1772]
China's CRISPR babies: Read exclusive excerpts from the unseen original research	9 14:24 Skidmark [1742]
NYPD are hunting TWO couples wanted for having sex in Manhattan subway stations	2 12:03 JohnQC [1744]
Smoker, 61, on an oxygen tank is killed after a cigarette blows up the cylinder in her North Carolina home	4 17:59 Lex [1741]
Texas Couple Gets Sentenced to a Total of 155 Months for Smuggling Over 100 Illegal Immigrants Across the Border	2 08:30 Procopius2k [1744]
Betsy DeVos has cut 600 staff positions at the Department of Education	10 22:30 JohnQC [1778]
Chicom Nightmare: Hong Kong protests spread to gigantic Guangdong province	13 21:52 Rob Crawford [1785]
Air Pollution-Related Diseases Up by 5 Percent: Health Ministry	0 [1742]
13 Pakistanis killed in Jordan farming village fire	0 [1746]
UK’s Jeremy Corbyn wished NATO never existed	6 16:12 ruprecht [1757]
School bus driver arrested for child porn, allegedly molesting 6-year-old	0 [1748]
Muzaffargarh police register case after 6-year-old boy 'sexually assaulted'	0 [1750]
IHC admits bail petitions of Zardari, Faryal for hearing	0 [1755]
Police suspect criminal gang behind Dua Mangi's abduction	0 [1747]
World's leading financial institutions have given pauper state Pakistan their vote of confidence: Hafeez Sheikh	1 12:08 Dron66046 [1765]
Greta Thunberg Warns that People Underestimate ‘the Force of Angry Kids’	19 21:46 Rob Crawford [1772]
Man drove stolen SUV to bail out brother — who was busted for stealing an SUV	0 [1739]
Expert warns of 'pig bomb' after woman is mauled to death by hogs	12 15:16 swksvolFF [1758]
Japan gov't agrees to buy island for U.S. military drills for 16 bil. yen	1 14:34 Skidmark [1753]
Unusual Memes Compilation V64	0 [1745]
Page 4: Opinion
Schiff Hired Alleged Whistleblower Ciaramella's Former Colleague the Day After the Trump-Ukraine Call	5 18:02 Lex [1758]
Former US intel official sez POTUS would often push back in briefings, ask questions, challenge briefers	18 19:26 NoMoreBS [1767]
The Left's Revealing Hatred of the Salvation Army	0 [1744]
Our father helped found the future Navy SEALs. His vision didn't include Edward Gallagher.	8 10:56 ranture [1748]
Page 6: Politix
Clinton Donors Charged in Massive Campaign-Finance Scheme	3 22:39 JohnQC [1770]
Spend, spend spend! Republican congressman FINALLY admits he blew $250,000 of campaign cash on tequila shots at a bachelor party, skiing with a mistress, groceries, Legos and first class travel for pet rabbit Eggburt	10 22:57 JohnQC [1788]
Mitt Romney breaks ranks with his Republican colleagues AGAIN by saying there is 'no evidence' Ukraine interfered in 2016 election but says there's 'ample evidence Russia did'	15 23:15 Lex [1769]
Gen. Anthony Tata: Trump was right, fired Navy secretary was wrong on Eddie Gallagher case	0 [1747]
Fusion GPS Leaders: Chris Steele Hired Us First ‐ to Find Manafort Dirt for Russian Oligarch	2 22:42 JohnQC [1778]
Pete Buttigieg Volunteered for the Homophobic Salvation Army	0 [1742]
Husband Of Democrat In Impeachment Hearings Took $700K From Firms Tied To Ukrainian Oligarch ‘Accused Of Ordering Contract Killings'	1 23:01 JohnQC [1765]
Devin Nunes Sues CNN: Reveals He Was Not in Vienna in Late 2018, Did Not Meet Victor Shokin	2 23:08 gorb [1786]
Trump Trolls Kamala Harris For Dropping Out Of Presidential Race	6 13:36 g(r)omgoru [1753]
Beto O’Rourke backers cite poll showing he’d sail through Senate primary	2 12:09 Abu Uluque [1745]
Biden campaign stop turns into embarrassing Sleepy Joe ad when tiny crowd won’t get excited	0 [1751]
Immigrant doctor launches recall petition against California Gov. Newsom	2 22:51 JohnQC [1774]
Now Epstein's Banker hangs?	21 23:51 ruprecht [1774]
Adam Schiff Releases Democrats’ Intelligence Committee Impeachment Report	15 15:47 g(r)omgoru [1749]
What happens when you chat about traffic cops in China.	2 19:01 swksvolFF [1753]

    
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Who's in the News
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4	Arab Spring
3	Govt of Iran
3	Sublime Porte
3	Govt of Iran Proxies
3	Islamic State
2	Govt of Iraq
2	Govt of Pakistan
2	Moslem Colonists
2	Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life,
2	Commies
1	al-Nusra
1	Boko Haram (ISIS)
1	Govt of Syria
1	Hezbollah
1	Islamic Jihad (Palestian)

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