Iran navy starts 10-day wargame in Strait of Hormuz | Reuters

Iran navy starts 10-day wargame in Strait of Hormuz | Reuters: "Iran began 10 days of naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, raising concern about a possible closure of the world's most strategic oil transit channel in the event of any outbreak of military conflict between Tehran and the West."

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Mikhail Gorbachev calls for Putin to resign - Telegraph

Mikhail Gorbachev calls for Putin to resign - Telegraph: "Mikhail Gorbachev called on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin not to seek a third term as president next year."

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Islamist militants explode five bombs in Nigeria | Reuters

Islamist militants explode five bombs in Nigeria | Reuters: " Islamist militant group Boko Haram said it planted bombs that exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria, one of which killed at least 27 people on the outskirts of the capital."

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News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say nine people were shot when a fight broke out at a Chattanooga nightclub, where some 400 teens and adults were attending a Christmas party. Police say all those shot are expected to survive."

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Air Jordan shoes cause riots around nation | The Desert Sun | MyDesert.com

Air Jordan shoes cause riots around nation | The Desert Sun | MyDesert.com: "Kristopher Rush, 14, shows off the Nike Air Jordan shoes he got for Christmas from his parents Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, outside the Lafayette Square Mall in Indianapolis, where he waited in line with his father and brother for over three hours. Police were called in to control crowds of shoppers flocking Lafayette Square and Castleton Square malls in Indianapolis to control the crowds waiting for the shoes"

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