Craig Taylor

Russia says fighting ends in eastern Aleppo, as Syrian rebels agree to leave in the coming hours.
BBC News – Middle East

The Brazilian Senate freezes public spending for the next 20 years, prompting angry protests.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A Tunisian captain is found guilty of causing the sinking of a boat in which 700 migrants died in 2015.
BBC News – Europe

Southern rail users face another day of chaos as a strike continues as talks begin.
BBC News – UK

A top energy executive with strong ties to Russia is lined up as US secretary of state.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Gambia’s security forces have taken over the electoral commission HQ, its chairman says.
BBC News – Africa

The Rays, Reds, A’s, Brewers, Twins and Marlins, in that order, will pick in Round A, while the Round B order will be: D-backs, Padres, Rockies, Indians, Pirates, Royals, Orioles and Cardinals.
OAK Homepage News

Yet again, the Thunder was in a late-game, clutch situation.
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A’s FanFest will be staged on different grounds in 2017, with the team shifting the annual event, scheduled for Jan. 28, to Jack London Square.
OAK Homepage News

Chancellor Philip Hammond has backed a transitional deal for Brexit saying it would be “helpful” to allow longer than two years for the UK’s exit from the EU.
BBC News – Business

Syria’s army makes major gains in south Aleppo, leaving rebels with only a small pocket in the city.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela is removing its highest-value banknote from circulation to combat illegal hoarding.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France for negligence in a long-running cronyism case.
BBC News – Europe

Local authorities could be allowed to make a further increase in council tax to pay for social care.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump pours fresh scorn on US intelligence claims of Russian hackers meddling in the election.
BBC News – US & Canada

Gambia’s opposition says President Jammeh should leave power immediately, after he challenged his defeat.
BBC News – Africa

When shots aren’t falling like they should from the three-point line or free throw line, sometimes it takes a couple hustle plays to make
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Out for Delivery: Thunder, United Way Stuff Stockings of Joy
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Oil-producing countries that are not Opec members agree a global plan to cut output and boost price.
BBC News – Business

Russian air strikes force IS fighters to withdraw from ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, activists say.
BBC News – Middle East