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BEIRUT (Reuters) - The leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, a key Damascus ally, said on Friday a "very big victory" was near in south Syria, where an army offensive has made rapid gains against insurgents. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah also denied a statement by a Saudi-led coalition that its forces had killed eight members of Lebanon's Hezbollah in Yemen. While Nasrallah has said his Shi'ite movement has not sent fighters to Yemen, he said "we do not confirm or deny" if Hezbollah has any other kind of presence there. (Reporting by Ellen Francis; Editing by Andrew Heavens) from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Nb7nlT

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders Friday drew up new plans to screen migrants in North Africa for eligibility to enter Europe, saying they set aside major differences over stemming the flow of people seeking sanctuary or better lives. But the show of unity did little to hide the fact that the hardest work still lies ahead. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2yWfoIC

Ann Brenoff's "On The Fly" is a column about navigating growing older ― and a from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2NbiNWN

Revellers poured buckets of wine over each other in northern Spain on Friday in an annual wine battle in the country’s Rioja producing-region. La Batalla de Vino is held each June in the town of Haro on the feast of St Peter, an event organizers say draws thousands of people. On Friday, participants soaked each other with buckets and toy spray guns, turning their clothes a shade of purple. (AP) from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2tFMx6l

Robyn Rodgers, of New York, took to Instagram to discuss the incident. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2KzcHOg

From the blockbusters "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Black Panther" to the underachieving "Solo" and "Tomb Raider," these are the notable hits and misses midway through 2018. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2yU8G5E

The sources said Shekau has a range of conditions that have left him "too weak to be in charge" of the jihadists, whose insurgency has killed at least 20,000 in Nigeria since 2009. A senior security source tracking the conflict, who also asked not to be identified because he was not authorised to speak to the media, described Shekau's diabetes as "debilitating". The source with knowledge of Boko Haram's activities said Shekau and his lieutenants have been in talks this week about his "failing health" and whether he was well enough to lead. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2ICOfKf

Joe Strummer 001 features a full album of unheard songs and rarities from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2NdyfC2

Thomasin McKenzie delivers a stunning performance in filmmaker's first feature since helming Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar-nominated "Winter's Bone." from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2IDi0KJ

The Puerto Rico-born actor and star of the new "Sicario" sequel says he knows law-abiding citizens who've been arrested in the U.S. on immigration charges. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2IC4Mhs

Former President Barack Obama returned to the public eye Thursday with a swipe from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2Kkwzsv

A professional talent scout gushed over Evangeline Lilly recently, telling her that she looked like Julia Roberts and that she "could have a career" in the entertainment industry. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2KuCMBr

"I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world/I was hiding the world from my kid," Drake raps on his new double album, "Scorpion." from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2N6Gkbs

Since 1970, more than 90 perfect of all U.S. dairy farms have closed due to low milk prices and industry restructuring. Recently, a corporate decision by Walmart led to the shutdown of a three-generation family-run dairy farm in Kentucky. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2yVwy9j

“Many thanks to those of you who saw right through this despicable false claim that only does damage to the #metoo movement. Last week, a Twitter user with the account name Iwas17HeWas36 made the accusation, saying that the vocalist raped her when she was 17. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2z4CZab

The suspect in the shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland on from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2yWtKbQ

Indiana Jones 5 delayed, Jonathan Kasdan to write from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260727 https://ift.tt/2lMJsgt

Bus driver screams at Taco Bell employees for 'playing' with her food She's now facing possible disciplinary action. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ko5KUw

Woman sues Chinese buffet for $1 million after getting sick with 'fried rice syndrome' “’Fried rice syndrome’ sounds like a joke, but it’s very serious,” her attorney said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yVeRGR

8 mistakes you make when grilling burgers Avoid the pitfalls of a seemingly simple burger. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2MwvZok

Couple who met at Sonic, bonded over tater tots, take engagement photos at fast-food chain It's filled with lots of fried potatoes and slushes. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KBaaq2

Florida city manager's 'fit' over Bundt cake coupon may cost him job The city manager of Sunrise is facing termination after news of his behavior at a local bakery was alerted to city commissioners. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tQKzPF

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with The Cheesecake Factory's decadent new flavors The two additions join the menu that already features over 250 flavors of cheesecake. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tDnPU1

Why In-N-Out Burger isn't coming to the East Coast Here's the real reason why. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yTnd1y

Philadelphia waitress wins $3 million from customer who forcibly kissed, injured her The attack occurred in October 2016. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2N2HtRu

Russian vodka brand pulled from shelves for ‘abhorrent symbol’ The symbol has been compared to a swastika. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2yHD6ba

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday found that pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic versions of testosterone replacement drug AndroGel from getting to market and ordered the drugmaker and its partner to pay $448 million. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2ySoRk5

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court seat left open by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy is a powerful motivator for voters, particularly Democrats, in this fall's midterm election fight for control of Congress, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2NaiFqJ

(Reuters) - An upbeat Tiger Woods matched his lowest score of the year when he fired a five-under-par 65 to move into contention just four strokes off the second-round lead at the Quicken Loans National outside Washington on Friday. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2tS7ZUP

SAKATA, Japan (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has declared North Korea is no longer a threat, but that doesn't make the Japanese fishermen of Sakata feel any easier as they leave port for the peak fishing season. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2MzSSat

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian rapper Drake, the world's best-selling artist of 2016, looked on course to set records tumbling again on Friday with his soul-baring new album "Scorpion," in which he reveals he is a father. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2IBXfPS

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian rapper Drake, the world's best-selling artist of 2016, looked on course to set records tumbling again on Friday with his soul-baring new album "Scorpion," in which he reveals he is a father. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://ift.tt/2KzP8VJ