News Headlines - 06 December 2017
▽Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing longtime U.S. policy
President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed decades of U.S. policy and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, imperiling Middle East peace efforts and upsetting the Arab world and Western allies alike.
Trump announced his administration would begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a step expected to take years and one that his predecessors opted not to take to avoid inflaming tensions.
▽Google, Amazon still tussling over YouTube on shopping giant's gadgets - CNET
The Google-owned video service is cutting access to the Amazon device on Jan. 1, a Google spokeswoman said on Tuesday. YouTube is also cutting access Tuesday for a second time to Amazon's Echo Show video device.
The moves signal that the ongoing battle between the world's biggest search engine and the world's largest online retailer may get messier in 2018.
▽Disney and Fox are closing in on deal, could be announced next week: Sources
Disney and Twenty-First Century Fox are closing in on a deal, and it could come as soon as next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.
CNBC has been reporting that Disney has held talks with the Rupert Murdoch-controlled media company to acquire its studio and television production assets, leaving Fox with its news and sports assets. Fox is also talking with CNBC parent company Comcast, but the talks with Disney have progressed more significantly.
Facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) resigned as Congress’s longest-serving member Tuesday, becoming the first lawmaker to step down as Capitol Hill grapples with allegations of inappropriate behavior by lawmakers.
▽Government threatens to use law to force Channel 4 out of London | The Independent
The Independent understands action could be taken in the new year if the broadcaster continues to refuse to shift operations from the capital.
The Government wants the broadcaster to move as part of a plan to boost jobs and growth in the regions, but has faced resistance from senior management who claim it might damage the channel’s income.
