Second phase of Mosul offensive advances into city
Iraqi security forces push from north and east toward the Tigris as federal police move southeast. Maj. Gen. Najim Jabouri says troops began the latest push at 7 a.m. with strong U S air support aiming to reach the river in days.
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Trump picks Paula White for inauguration prayer sparks critique
Reported choice of Paula White, Florida televangelist known for prosperity gospel, draws prior scrutiny from Senator Grassley who investigated her 2007 dealings but closed the inquiry without findings. Critics question motives and theology amid Trump inauguration planning.
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Berlin Christmas market attack suspect released in Germany
Germany freed a Tunisian man detained on suspicion of involvement in the Berlin truck attack as Italian police searched Rome area houses linked to the main suspect Anis Amri. Investigators question whether Amri had accomplices as EU regulators note automatic braking may have halted the truck. Frauke Koehler said the released man was not Amri’s contact. The Tunisian’s number was found in Amri’s phone.
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Judge orders psychiatric evaluation for Charleston church shooter
A federal judge ordered a psychiatric exam for Dylann Roof days before he may represent himself in his capital trial over the 2015 massacre at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. A second competency hearing is planned as standby lawyers raise fitness concerns.
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Cease-fire takes effect in Syria amid new talks push
A nationwide cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey came into force at midnight local time in Syria. President Putin announced the deal after coordinating with Turkey, with several rebel groups signing on and the Free Syrian Army pledging to abide by the truce. Talks in Astana were proposed, while government forces and allied militias pressed on in Aleppo.
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