December2016
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Trump risks blame for an attack if he skips briefings, Ex-CIA chief says
Dec 14, 2016News Hour: Former CIA director Leon Panetta said on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump risked being blamed after any potential attack on the United States if he refused to receive more regular intelligence briefings. U.S. officials... -
Trump, Silicon Valley’s elite seek to smooth over frictions
Dec 14, 2016News Hour: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has made no secret of his disdain for the titans of Silicon Valley, will host executives from top technology companies for a meeting at his Manhattan tower on Wednesday.... -
‘Fast and Furious’ fans get glimpse of eighth film in new trailer
Dec 14, 2016News Hour Fans of the “Fast and Furious” racing film franchise got a taste of the latest installment of the popular series with an action-packed trailer for the upcoming “The Fate of the Furious” film. The... -
American comic’s show cancelled in Saudi Arabia
Dec 14, 2016News Hour A performance in Saudi Arabia by US stand-up comedian and actor Mike Epps has been cancelled, its organisers said, after complaints from Islamic hardliners. The show, scheduled for next week, was one of numerous... -
Argentine firm reaches $112.8 million deal with U.S. in FIFA probe
Dec 14, 2016News Hour U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement allowing Argentine sports media Torneos y Competencias SA to pay about $112.8 million to settle charges stemming from a sweeping bribery probe targeting FIFA, soccer’s world governing... -
Murray, Kerber named ITF players of the year
Dec 14, 2016News Hour Briton Andy Murray and Germany’s Angelique Kerber were named ITF World Champions on Tuesday, capping stellar years for the men’s and women’s world number ones. Murray, whose brother Jamie was named doubles World Champion... -
Messi meets Afghan boy famed for plastic bag shirt
Dec 14, 2016News Hour A six-year-old Afghan boy, who shot to Internet fame this year by sporting a Lionel Messi shirt made out of a plastic bag, fulfilled his dreams on Tuesday by meeting the Argentine soccer great.... -
De Villiers steps down as Proteas Test captain
Dec 14, 2016News Hour Star batsman AB de Villiers confirmed Monday he has stepped down as captain of the South Africa Test team with immediate effect as he recovers from an elbow injury. De Villiers, 32, was appointed... -
Beckham proud of son’s charity work
Dec 14, 2016News Hour: Former England soccer captain David Beckham said he was surprised and proud that his 11-year-old son, Cruz, had taken it upon himself to raise money for charity by releasing a Christmas single. Cruz Beckham... -
Kanye West meets Trump!
Dec 14, 2016News Hour: Kanye West met Republican President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower on Tuesday, sending social media into a frenzy and fueling speculation about a possible performance at Trump’s inauguration or an informal administration role for...
