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The US secretary of state steps up diplomatic efforts with Turkey to protect Kurdish allies in Syria.
BBC News – Middle East

The former rebel commander went into hiding more than six months ago fearing reprisals.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Thousands turn out across France for new “yellow vests” protests, with dozens of arrests.
BBC News – Europe

The PM urges MPs to back her deal with the EU, saying they must not let down Britons who voted to quit.
BBC News – UK

The FBI investigated whether Mr Trump was a national security threat, the New York Times reports.
BBC News – US & Canada

Martin Fayulu insists he won the presidential election and has demanded a manual recount.
BBC News – Africa

NFC Wild Card Game One Dallas Cowboys @ LA Rams NFC East v NFC West
Despite being fairly regular postseason participants in the past these two sides have managed but a handful of playoff wins between them […]

AFC Divisional Game One Colts v Chiefs – AFC South v AFC West
This will be the fifth postseason meeting between these two franchises and the Chiefs will be hoping for a change of fortune given the Colts have won […]

UK grows by 0.3% in the three months to November, but manufacturers are suffering.
BBC News – Business

Rahaf al-Qunun, 18, fled her family after renouncing Islam, and had been stranded at Bangkok airport.
BBC News – Middle East

Citizens from Argentina, France and Germany are among the seven dead while dozens others are injured.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Roads are blocked, trains halted and schools shut by snow in parts of Germany, Norway and Sweden.
BBC News – Europe

The women say they are struggling financially because of the way their payments are calculated.
BBC News – UK

A suspect is in custody in the case of Jayme Closs, who was kidnapped after her parents’ murder.
BBC News – US & Canada

Defeated candidate Martin Fayulu says the nation must “know the truth” after the disputed result.
BBC News – Africa

The carmaker Ford announces plans for a major shake-up of operations in the UK and mainland Europe.
BBC News – Business

Senior commanders and officials were also reportedly injured in the attack by Houthi rebels.
BBC News – Middle East

A closer look at why Venezuela’s economy is falling apart and forcing millions of its people out.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Far right support will allow rightwing parties to rule the country’s most populous region, Andalusia.
BBC News – Europe

The government is considering a proposal by Labour MP John Mann to give extra protections to workers.
BBC News – UK