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Munich police warned of attack by 'five to seven suicide bombers' - live Munich police warned of attack by 'five to seven suicide bombers' - live
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The blog has come to natural end with the climax of the festivities in New York. So I will say goodnight to those of you who might be reading in the US and elsewhere, and good afternoon or good morning to everyone everywhere else. And, of course, happy new year.The blog has come to natural end with the climax of the festivities in New York. So I will say goodnight to those of you who might be reading in the US and elsewhere, and good afternoon or good morning to everyone everywhere else. And, of course, happy new year.
But before that, here is a summary of the night, terror warnings and all:But before that, here is a summary of the night, terror warnings and all:
A full story from Ben Knight, our correspondent in Berlin, is available here.A full story from Ben Knight, our correspondent in Berlin, is available here.
Related: Germany hunts suspected Isis bombers planning Munich New Year's Eve attack
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So that means it’s also 2016 in eastern Canada, parts of the Caribbean where it wasn’t already 2016, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.So that means it’s also 2016 in eastern Canada, parts of the Caribbean where it wasn’t already 2016, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
A big feliz año nuevo to you all.A big feliz año nuevo to you all.
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2016 in America (and other places)2016 in America (and other places)
Happy new year America! – and other places in that time zone.Happy new year America! – and other places in that time zone.
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There are reports giving more details about the Munich plot. According to the Munich broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk, the suspects were Iraqis who were living in Munich and their names are known to the security forces.There are reports giving more details about the Munich plot. According to the Munich broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk, the suspects were Iraqis who were living in Munich and their names are known to the security forces.
BR reports that the suspects planned to attack in pairs, blowing themselves up “one behind the other”.BR reports that the suspects planned to attack in pairs, blowing themselves up “one behind the other”.
We must emphasise that this is not confirmed information but BR is a very reputable broadcaster.We must emphasise that this is not confirmed information but BR is a very reputable broadcaster.
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More joy. Some amazing pictures from the celebrations in Rio.More joy. Some amazing pictures from the celebrations in Rio.
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Back to the joyous side of this New Year’s Eve. The focus is on New York now with only 40 minutes to go before the end of 2015.Back to the joyous side of this New Year’s Eve. The focus is on New York now with only 40 minutes to go before the end of 2015.
One couple, Rick and Debbie Milley, have travelled to the city from Boston to complete a long-held ambition, Associated Press reports..One couple, Rick and Debbie Milley, have travelled to the city from Boston to complete a long-held ambition, Associated Press reports..
“This is the center of the world on New Year’s Eve,” said Rick, 60“This is the center of the world on New Year’s Eve,” said Rick, 60
“This was on our bucket list,” Debbie said.“This was on our bucket list,” Debbie said.
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Munich railway stations reopenedMunich railway stations reopened
Police in Munich say the railways stations closed after the terror warning – the central station and Pasing in the city’s west – have been reopened.Police in Munich say the railways stations closed after the terror warning – the central station and Pasing in the city’s west – have been reopened.
They also said on twitter that they would reamin “watchful”.They also said on twitter that they would reamin “watchful”.
They’ll keep us informed of any further developments.They’ll keep us informed of any further developments.
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German police tipped off by French intelligence – reportsGerman police tipped off by French intelligence – reports
German media are reporting that the French authorities tipped off their German colleagues about the planned attack.German media are reporting that the French authorities tipped off their German colleagues about the planned attack.
According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Munich-based newspaper, the French intelligence services passed the tip on to Germany’s federal intelligence (BND), who then passed it to the German police.According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Munich-based newspaper, the French intelligence services passed the tip on to Germany’s federal intelligence (BND), who then passed it to the German police.
There are now 550 police deployed in Munich to find the suspects, according to Agence France-Presse, with officers guarding train stations which were shut down in the wake of the alert.There are now 550 police deployed in Munich to find the suspects, according to Agence France-Presse, with officers guarding train stations which were shut down in the wake of the alert.
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It won’t be so warm in Las Vegas though where more than 300,000 folks are expected to crowd the car-free Strip to bring in the new year in a little under five hours from now.It won’t be so warm in Las Vegas though where more than 300,000 folks are expected to crowd the car-free Strip to bring in the new year in a little under five hours from now.
Apparently it will be close to freezing by the time midnight comes in Sin City. But security will be tight there as well. People have been asked to leave bags and baby strollers at home or cooperate when asked to have their bags searched throughout the night, Associated Press reports.Apparently it will be close to freezing by the time midnight comes in Sin City. But security will be tight there as well. People have been asked to leave bags and baby strollers at home or cooperate when asked to have their bags searched throughout the night, Associated Press reports.