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World News Hits on wednesday


Wed 11 Dec 2019 | 11:02 AM
Ahmad El-Assasy

See is presenting the most dominating headlines for the daily world news and the following is Wednesday`s hit news:

U.S., Canada, Mexico Sign Agreement to Replace NAFTA

Top officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States signed a fresh overhaul of a quarter-century-old trade pact that aims to improve enforcement of worker rights and hold down prices for biologic drugs by eliminating a patent provision. (Reuters)

Police Officer among Six Dead after Jersey City Standoff, Officials Say

(CNN)Four people, including a police officer and three people believed to be civilians, were killed during an hours-long standoff and firefight Tuesday between two suspects and law enforcement in Jersey City, New Jersey, authorities said. (CNN)

Tens of Thousands Czechs Protest against PM Babis after Damning EU Report

Tens of thousands of Czechs protested against Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Tuesday after prosecutors reopened a case into alleged subsidy fraud by the leader and Brussels declared a conflict of interest between his businesses and political role. (Euro News)

Nearly 175 Saudi Aviation Students Grounded after Pensacola Base Shooting

Some 175 Saudi Arabian military aviation students have been grounded in a “safety stand-down,” just days after Saudi Air Force lieutenant Mohammed Alshamrani shot and killed three sailors at Pensacola Naval Air Station. (Russia Today)

Christiano Ronaldo Boots Balls in the Air in Temper Tantrum at Juve Drill

Juventus FC and their star striker Cristiano Ronaldo are gearing up to take on Bayer Leverkusen in their final Champions League group game Wednesday, as the team are already through to the last 16 as winners of Group D after four victories and an opening draw in Madrid. (Sputnik)

6 People Killed As Gunfire Tears through Jersey City

Six people were killed – including a police officer and three bystanders – in a raging gun battle Tuesday at three locations in Jersey City, forcing schools into lockdown and rattling nearby residents in the city's second active shooter situation this year. (USA Today)

‘No Signs of Life’ on New Zealand’s White Island Following Deadly Volcanic Eruption

A sixth person is confirmed dead as rescue efforts have given way to a grim recovery operation two days after a volcano erupted at a popular tourism site in New Zealand. Monday’s blast left 30 injured and eight missing and presumed dead. Burn units at local hospitals have been pushed to capacity and calls are emerging investigate the safety of tourism at New Zealand’s most active volcano. (The Washington Post)

3 Crime Scenes and 6 Dead: Rampage Stuns Jersey City

The violence ended at a kosher market where three bystanders were slain. The mayor said the shooters had “targeted the location.” (The New York Times)