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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with Iraqi PM Adil Abdul Mahdi on defeating IS

Pompeo, during the telephonic conversation on Friday, noted the US-led coalition would continue to work with Iraqi Security Forces to defeat the IS remnants, according to the State Department statement.

Dec 22, 2018

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Third straight rout end worst weak for Dow, Nasdaq since 2008 crisis

The Nasdaq and Dow suffered their worst weeks since the start of the global financial crisis as the US-China trade dispute returning to the forefront, and amid continued concerns about the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rate increases.

Dec 22, 2018

Elon Musk's SpaceX to retry launch in first US national security space mission

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a roughly $500 million GPS satellite built by Lockheed Martin Corp was due to blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral around 9 a.m. (1400 GMT).

Dec 22, 2018

'Mysterious UFO' spotted hovering above Pentagon; US govt covering up something sinister?

Interestingly, multiple witnesses have shared similar videos that show a pyramid-shaped UFO hovering above the Pentagon

Dec 22, 2018

Aquaman crashes fan's beachside wedding; see hilarious pics here [Photos]

The couple was star struck but still tried to keep their composure when they saw the star.

Dec 22, 2018

US government to shut down in fight over President Donald Trump's border wall

The impending shutdown was the latest evidence of dysfunction in Washington and might not bode well for next year, when Democrats will have a stronger hand as they take control of the House of Representatives.

Dec 22, 2018

Adam McKay may replace James Gunn as 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' director

After James Gunn's dismissal from Marvel, the fate of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 seems to be on a hinge.

Dec 22, 2018

Crazy theory: Captain Marvel is the mind behind Avengers

Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame or Avengers 4 are the two most anticipated Marvel movies of 2019.

Dec 22, 2018

Game of Thrones season 8 is going to be a lot more intimate

Game of Thrones season 8 is all set to air in April 2019 and fans from around the world are hyped for all the battle sequences the show has to offer.

Dec 22, 2018

Shocking! Brad Pitt's eldest children reportedly 'never want to see' him?

It was back in September 2016, when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt decided to end their marriage.

Dec 22, 2018

Here's why Selena Gomez plans to stay off social media after treatment

Selena Gomez has no plans to return to social media.

Dec 22, 2018

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Crude refusal: China shuns US oil despite trade war truce

China, the world's top oil importer, is set to start 2019 buying little or no crude from the United States despite a three-month truce in a trade scrap between the two nations, with relatively high freight costs and political uncertainty choking demand.

Dec 21, 2018