en-ng-hotdailynews: 2014-12-19 Nigeria World

Putin cites 'external factors' for Russia's economic woes, tries to reassure public
Hamilton Spectator
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed "external factors" for the plunge in his country's economy, but said it would bounce back within two years even "under the most unfavourable circumstances." Speaking at his annual news ...

Putin rails against being 'chained' like a bear by the West   The Sun (subscription)
Putin Cites Claim About US Designs on Siberia Traced to Russian Mind Readers   New York Times
Russia's Crumbling Economy Faces Fresh Sanctions   Sky Songs
The Age
Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane Times
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The Nation Newspaper

Boko Haram abducts 185 in attack on village near Chibok
The Nation Newspaper
Militants have killed 35 people and kidnapped no fewer than 185, fleeing residents said yesterday of an attack in Borno State town Gumsuri, 20 kilometres to Chibok, where nearly 300 schoolgirls were taken hostage in April. Teenager Aji Ibrahim said he was ...

10 things you need to know about Boko Haram   The Straits Times
Islamist Militants in Nigeria Kidnap 185 in a Deadly Attack on a Village   New York Times
Boko Haram kills 35, kidnaps 185 in Nigeria   The Nation
Osun Defender
Arab News
Voice of America
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NDTV

Francis Reclaims Vatican's Role as Diplomatic Mediator
NDTV
Pope Francis gestures as he speaks with journalists on the flight back from Istanbul to Rome, November 30, 2014. (Reuters). submit to reddit; inShare; Add to Flipboard Magazine. email. Vatican City: Perhaps the timing was purely coincidental. But a day after ...

Pope Francis bridged gap between US and Cuba during secret talks   Los Angeles Times
Inside Pope Francis's Role in Healing America's Relationship with Cuba   People Magazine
Francis, Filtered   Wall Street Journal
Huffington Post
Salt Lake Tribune
New York Times
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The Times (subscription)

Entire services will have to be scrapped, council chiefs warn
The Times (subscription)
Nearly two thirds of local authorities will have to cut out at least one service entirely because of an 8.6 per reduction in central funding next year, council chiefs warned yesterday. The Local Government Association (LGA) said that councils were being “pushed ...

Councils 'pushed to breaking point' by new cuts   Telegraph.co.uk
Local council cuts: spending power by authority   The Guardian (blog)
Council grant cuts 'fair', says coalition   Financial Times
Manchester Evening News
Yorkshire Post
Somerset County Gazette
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Firstpost

Unacceptable: India slams Pak for granting 26/11 accused Lakhvi bail
Firstpost
An outraged India on Thursday told Pakistan that release of LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, one of the key conspirators of the Mumbai terror attacks, on bail was unacceptable to it and demanded immediate steps for reversal of the decision.
Pakistan to Appeal Against 26/11 Accused Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's Bail   NDTV
Have they learned nothing? Pakistan releases 26/11 terror mastermind just days ...   Daily Mail
Pakistan urged to appeal terror ruling   Gulf Daily News
The Nation
Free press journal
Deccan Chronicle
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euronews

Tusk: Russia Biggest EU 'Challenge'
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
European Council President Donald Tusk says the European Union needs a strategy dealing with Russia that last years not months. "The biggest challenge today is the Russian approach, not only to Ukraine but also to the EU," Tusk, a former Polish prime ...

EU needs long-perspective strategy towards Russia: president   Xinhua
EU leaders ready long confrontation with Russia   Reuters Canada
EU leaders agree investment package to boost economy   Reuters UK
Bangkok Post
Deutsche Welle
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New York Times

Obama Faces Opposition on Cuba
Voice of America
WASHINGTON—. President Barack Obama has announced efforts to normalize relations with Cuba after an embargo of more than 50 years. But some opponents say Obama is overreaching his authority and that Congress can overrule him. Several ...

As US eases hostilities, Cuba faces new challenge   Daily Mail
Obama aligns with Hillary Clinton on Cuba,...   Washington Times
Rubio says Paul has 'no idea what he's talking about' on Cuba   Tampabay.com (blog)
The Globe and Mail
MiamiHerald.com
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Osun Defender

2015: INEC shifts submission date for gov candidates' list…read why
Osun Defender
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has shifted the deadline for the submission of political parties' candidates' list for governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections from December 25 to December 26, ...

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