Chicago police union backs officer charged with murder
The Chicago lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police posts a bail fund appeal for officer Jason Van Dyke and finances his lawyer amid the first degree murder charge for killing 17 year old Laquan McDonald. They call for context amid a racially divided city and note concerns over political motive and mayoral support.
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AfD leader calls Merkel to resign at Hanover rally
Frauke Petry urged Chancellor Angela Merkel to step down before about 600 AfD supporters in Hanover. She criticized Merkel for open border policy amid migrants and said the party hopes to enter three state parliaments next year and the national parliament in 2017.
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Putin sanctions Turkey with broad economic measures
Putin signed a decree banning charter flights to Turkey, halting Turkish holidays, and outlawing unspecified Turkish imports. The move follows the November 24 Russian jet downing near the Syrian border, with Turkey and Erdogan underlining defense of air space. The Kremlin seeks to curb Turkish economic activity and prepare a targeted sanctions list.
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