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New U.S. screening for air travelers from 7 nations: report »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – All travelers from Nigeria, Yemen, Pakistan, Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria flying into the United States will be patted down and have carry-on luggage searched under new security procedures starting January 4, Politico reported on Sunday.
Tablets, phones to star at US tech show »
Sleeker, smarter mobile phones, tablets and netbooks will be stars at next week’s premier Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
S.Africa drop Ntini, England to bowl in third Test »
England won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
China to try top judge for graft »
One of China’s former top judges will be tried for taking up to $A652,000 in bribes, in one of the nation’s most high-profile graft cases, the state press says.
Give Homeland Security role in U.S. visas: Senator »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Homeland Security Department rather than the State Department should handle U.S. visas overseas to meet security threats, the chairman of the Senate homeland security committee said on Sunday.
Obama orders security review after failed attack »
President Barack Obama has ordered a review of US no-fly lists after a botched Christmas Day terror attack and demanded to know how a Nigerian man managed to board a Detroit-bound airliner wearing an explosive device.
At least 8 killed in Tehran clashes: Iran Press TV »
Eight people were killed during anti-government protests in Iran, the state-run English language Press TV said on Monday quoting a senior security official.
Woman arrested in Hawaii for threat to first lady »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities arrested and charged a woman in Hawaii last week for allegedly threatening to kill President Barack Obama’s wife, Michelle, days before the Obamas were due to arrive in the state for the Christmas holiday.
Ford agrees Volvo sale to Chinese carmaker »
US auto giant Ford said Wednesday it had agreed on the main terms for selling its Swedish brand Volvo Cars to Chinese car maker Geely, a deal set to underline China’s growing economic clout.
Dutch court hears custody case for runaway teen sailor »
A Dutch court began sitting Wednesday to decide whether to strip custody from the father of Laura Dekker, a 14-year-old locked in a battle with the state over a plan to sail solo around the world.