This former British spy was identified as the Trump dossier source. Now he is in hiding. and other top stories.

• This former British spy was identified as the Trump dossier source. Now he is in hiding.

  

  Christopher Steele, who wrote reports on compromising material Russian operatives allegedly collected on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is a former officer in Britain's MI-6, according to people familiar with his career. (Reuters) LONDON — The former British intelligence officer who had a key role in drafting the dossier that alleged Russia holds compromising material and information on President-elect Donald Trump has gone into hiding, according to British reports. Christopher Steele..

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• Cuban-Americans react to end of 'wet foot, dry foot' policy

  

  So, she applauded the Obama administration's abrupt end to the longstanding policy, known as "wet foot, dry foot," by which the US sent back Cubans intercepted at sea but allowed those who reached land to stay. The policy encouraged Cubans to risk their lives to seek freedom and enter the US without a visa to become permanent residents, Vianelo said."It is now up to the new generation, the young Cubans, to liberate themselves from communism the way it's supposed to be done, from inside Cuba," Vi..

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• President Obama Surprises Joe Biden With Medal of Freedom

  

  This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.... as I have worried deliver my farewell address will try to be relatively brief ... I just wanted that ... some folks together to pay tribute to somebody was not ... only been by my side ... for the ration of this ... amazing journey ... but somebody who is devoted his entire ... professional life ... to service ... to this country ... best Buy's resin America's ever had ... to go buy the the the ... this also gives ..

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• In 2018 Synod questionnaire, Vatican asks world's bishops to listen to young people

  

  The Vatican is asking the world’s national bishops’ conferences to respond to a questionnaire about how they serve the needs of young people in their countries in advance of a worldwide meeting of prelates set for 2018 that will consider the church’s relationship with youths. Issuing a document Friday in preparation for the meeting, known as a Synod of Bishops, the Vatican takes an open and attentive tone, focusing not on how better to teach or preach at young people but rather how to listen to..

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• Breakfast at Duterte's: Abe samples Philippine leader's simple style

  

  MANILA Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe feasted on bean soup and rice cakes at the humble home of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, and sampled the down-to-earth living of a volatile new friend who is shaking up the status quo in Asia. With the backdrop of family photos, cups hanging from kitchen cabinets and clusters of used beer and wine bottles, Abe ate Duterte's favorite breakfast in Davao City and was given a tour of his creaky, two-storey house, including a bedroom featurin..

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• For the first time in 2 years, El Salvador marks a day without a killing

  

  Marvin Cordova’s mother hides her face with a picture of her son, who she says was not in a gang but was killed by police while working on a farm in Santa Teresa, El Salvador. (Fred Ramos for The Washington Post) It was a rare moment for the tiny Central American nation, and the authorities touted the news: In a span of 24 hours, El Salvador had no killings. National Civil Police Commissioner Howard Cotto made the announcement at a news conference Thursday, saying that the previous day, the ..

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• Tristram Hunt, Labour Lawmaker, Resigns to Lead V&A Museum

  

  Photo Tristram Hunt in Washington in December. Mr. Hunt has an impressive cultural résumé and has written several books, including a history of the English Civil War. Credit Alex Wong/Getty Images LONDON — One of the Labour Party’s isolated moderates, Tristram Hunt, a historian and writer, announced his resignation from Parliament on Friday to lead one of Britain’s most popular museums, the Victoria and Albert, prompting an election in his vulnerable constituency.Mr. Hu..

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