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Parker: CoolIT delivers Direct Liquid Cooling solutions to data centres
A Calgary high-tech company, which is providing Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) to the world’s most demanding data centres, has recorded 100 new hires this year and is planning for more growth.Co…
Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth
Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…
Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire
While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…
The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint
“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.
Charlize Theron Knows a Monster When She Sees One
The making of Bombshell and the eerie similarities between Roger Ailes and Harvey Weinstein
The Cure For Ultraviolence
The cases of Usman Khan and Lisa Marie Smith point to the problems with deradicalization.
If the Witnesses Could Exonerate Trump, Why Aren’t They Testifying?
Trump’s defenders suggest that White House aides could exculpate the president—but the evidence suggests otherwise.
Rudy Giuliani Is Living the Dream
Don’t let his butt-dials distract from his cunning.
How to Save a Dying Language
The Hawaiian language nearly went extinct. Now it’s being taught in dozens of immersion schools.
A University’s Betrayal of Historical Truth
The University of North Carolina agreed to pay the Sons of Confederate Veterans $2.5 million—a sum that rivals the endowment of its history department.
Dozens of States Want to Keep America’s Broken Climate Promise
States still aiming to meet U.S. climate commitments will reduce emissions 20 to 27 percent below their all-time high by 2025, a new report card shows.
The Age of the ‘Dead Parrot’ Supreme Court Case
Conservative activists keep asking the Court to hear cases that are already irrelevant—and, worryingly, the Court keeps saying yes.
Hero Electric partners with Punjab government to develop electric infrastructure
Hero Electric has announced a Rs 700 crore investment in its facility in Ludhiana to make the state of Punjab an EV hub. Head here more details.
SDG Hackathon 2019 concludes
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dr Sania Nishtar, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, was the Chief Guest at the concluding Award Ceremony for the SDG Hackathon 2019 and the Women SDG Challenge Cup 2019, a premier tech initiative by Jazz in partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad on December 6, 7 and 8, 2019. Dr Nishtar, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, extended a hand of partnership, friendship, and collaboration, to the private sector and other stakeholders, to explore the unanswered set of questions in the framework of Ehsaas, which is the government’s new welfare program aimed at embracing innovation and helping the marginalized segments of the country. Saif Chi, CEO Huawei Pakistan was also present as a Guest of Honour, and generously provided giveaways for the winning teams. “We truly believe that Pakistan has great talent, a glimpse of which we witnessed today through the amazing ideas that…
About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj 2020: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that about 200,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2020 under the Government as well as Private Hajj Scheme. However, the exact number of pilgrims who will perform Hajj in 2020 will be known after the signing of an agreement by him with his Saudi Counterpart, which is expected in the first week of December 2019. In a written reply to a question submitted in the National Assembly on December 9, 2019, the religious affairs minister told that the detail of per head expenditure for Hajj 2020 is based on the rates of accommodation charges. The minister told that compulsory Hajj dues, additional service charges and train charges etc. to be provided by the Director General (DG) Hajj, Jeddah and airfare to be decided with the airlines. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri further told that the survey of the buildings is underway and agreements with the different departments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are also under process. Therefore…
First batch of students graduate from Huawei ICT Academy at Kohat University
By Hamid Khan Wazir KOHAT, Pakistan: In what appears to be great development, the first batch of technologically-trained students has graduated from Huawei ICT Academy at Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST). The HCIA Certification Exam was conducted last week where 66 candidates enrolled in the first batch of training from which 55 took the exam, 48 passed and got the HCIA Certification. This Certification covers network fundamentals like connection methods of popular networks, their construction etc. The academy at Kohat University of Science and Technology located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat District was inaugurated in May 2019 by the Federal Minister Shehryar Khan Afridi and the Director of Huawei’s Enterprise Business Department Wang Xuesong with the aim to deliver technology trainings, encourage students to get certified and develop talent with practical skills for the ICT industry and community.
Pakistan’s population growth rate highest among neighboring Countries
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Assembly was told that with population of 218.326 million (projected) in 2019, Pakistan has become the 5th most Populous Country in the world, and its population growth rate is the highest among the neighboring Countries. In reply to a question by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) MNA Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination told that in 2017, Pakistan was the 6th Most Populous Country in the world. The minister told that according to Housing & Population Census Report 2017, Pakistan’s population was 208.7 million, with population growth rate of 2.4% per annum. The national health services minister further told that on basis of the World Bank (WB) Report ‘Pakistan@100-Sharing the Future 2047’ published during March 2019, the Country Director World Bank claimed that with the present growth rate, Pakistan’s population will be 376 million after next 28 years, i.e. in 2047. Also Read: About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform…
Pakistan and Iran conduct joint border patrolling
CHAGAI, Pakistan: The Pakistani and the Iranian border forces on Sunday conducted the joint patrolling along the border near Taftan in Chagai district, said a report by Eurasia Diary. Official sources said that Pakistan’s Levies Force & Frontier Corps and the Iranian border guards carrying their national flags participated in the patrolling. The joint patrolling commenced from border pillar number 76 and ended at number 88 near the Taalap area. The Officials of the two sides shared their experiences with each other. “This was a synchronized patrolling from both sides along the border between Pakistan and Iran. Authorities of both neighboring countries observed the border to identify suspected movements by each side and report to the other with the aim to overcome the threats”, the Assistant Commissioner of Taftan Najeebullah Qambrani told media.
100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Estimatedly 100,000 thalassemia patients exit in Pakistan while 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C at present, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination told the National Assembly. Responding to a question by Nusrat Wahid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the minister apprised the House in written that the exact number of thalassemia patients in Pakistan is not known as no national baseline survey has ever been conducted but it is estimated that 100,000 thalassemia major patients exist in the Country. No Thalassemia Prevention Programme at Federal Level The minister told that the federal government does not have a Thalassemia Prevention Programme but in Punjab an effective Thalassemia Prevention Programme is functioning which includes genetic counseling services, extended family screening and prenatal testing and screening. Also Read: Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan
African governments struggle to turn around loss-making airlines
However, Ethiopian Airlines has bucked the trend.
Roscrea hero Pádraig O’Reachtagáin is ‘Dentist of the Year Award 2019’ recipient
Dr O'Reachtagáin helps woman escape from violent domestic abuse
Cashel allocated funding through new €15.5m Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns Scheme
In Cashel the funding will help create an extension to the existing Main Street Plaza
The father of Tipperary ICMSA president Pat McCormack has died
Council passes vote of sympathy to Thomas McCormack
Afghan authorities hold up Pakistani passenger plane at Kabul airport
PIA flight PK 250 takes off for Islamabad after a delay of two and a half hours
Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban
Russian government officials will also be barred from attending any major events
US lied about Afghan war all along: report
Secret govt documents reveal senior US officials knew the war was unwinnable but kept the truth from their public
India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears
Human rights campaigners warned of a deepening culture of impunity as police take the law into their own hands
Seven Qataris held for illegal poaching
Arrested men also include members of the Qatari royal family
Boris Johnson, polarising leader focused on Brexit
Johnson's relaxed style and lack of attention to detail has led to accusations of incompetence
Rape-murder victim's relatives to get guns and guards
India has long battled a high number of violent crimes against women, particularly sexual assault
Anti-corruption drive will bring prosperity to Pakistan: PM Imran
Premier lauds Punjab govt for launching anti-corruption app
Doctors have advised shifting Nawaz to US for treatment: PML-N
Party spokesperson says transporting ex-PM to US will be an immense challenge for medical team
Brexit? New referendum? What's at stake in UK vote
Britain will have until December 31, 2020, to strike a new agreement to replace decades of integration
Greta Thunberg highlights indigenous struggle at UN climate summit
Activists argue that their communities contribute almost none of fossil fuels emissions driving climate change
Citizenship Amendment Bill: Protests erupt as India pushes for 'anti-Muslim' law
Bill seeks to amend the Citizenship Act of 1955 which prohibits illegal migrants from applying for Indian citizenship
FM Qureshi boycotts Indian minister’s speech at Istanbul conference
Qureshi walks out of Heart of Asia conference in protest against Occupied Kashmir clampdown
Jury would convict Trump 'in 3 minutes flat,' says key lawmaker
US president has repeatedly blasted the House inquiry as a partisan attack by House Democrats
Awaran ‘abducted women’ return home: Mengal
BNP-M chief had threatened to break away from PTI-led coalition if four women weren’t released
WATCH: Death toll rises after sudden volcano eruption in New Zealand
'Whakaari', as it is known in Maori, is New Zealand’s most active cone volcano
Miss Universe host Steve Harvey apparently mixes up Miss Malaysia and Miss Philippines
It's a case of déjà vu when he also infamously wrongly named Columbia as the 2015 winner of the beauty pageant
Iran says ready for more US prisoner swaps
Trump thanked Iran for what he called a 'very fair negotiation' after an American scholar was released on Saturday
India orders over 36,000 metric tonnes of onions; imports at 5-year high
State-run trading firm MMTC has already floated a tender for buying 21,090 metric tonnes (MT) of onions from Turkey and Egypt and the shipments are expected to arrive mid-January
Karnataka bypoll results: 'Voters have given verdict; we will give good administration,' says CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka bypoll results: 'I will give a good administration in the next three-and-half years with the help of our ministers and MLAs,' an upbeat Yediyurappa told reporters in Bengaluru
JNU protests: Students take out demonstration march, traffic hit in South Delhi
JNU students took out the protest march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan demanding an appointment with the president, who is also the visitor of the university, to seek his intervention in the hostel fee hike issue
Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill
Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler
Men in khaki to soon don khadi! Para-military forces to use hand-woven fabric in uniforms
Home Minister Amit Shah also instructed the DGs of all para-military forces to use village industries products such as pickles, papad, honey, soaps and detergents, shampoos, phenol, tea, mustard oil etc. in their canteens
Big tax cuts may be coming for middle class in next Budget; here's why
Responding to a question at an event in Delhi recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government was looking at myriad suggestions and the relaxation on personal income tax was one of them before it presents the Union Budget 2020 in February next year
Delhi pollution: SC allows construction activities to resume in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm
The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to submit the updated report on stubble burning up to December 11
UP Cabinet approves Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport
The Swiss firm had on November 29 emerged as the highest bidder to develop the Jewar airport on the outskirts of Delhi
"High-tech was a supreme toys-for-the-boys moment"
Continuing our high-tech architecture series, Catherine Slessor looks at how the women in Team 4 helped shape the narrative of the movement.
Russia banned by WADA from 2022 World Cup, 2020 Olympics over doping
Lausanne: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.
North Korea calls Trump 'thoughtless' old man over tweets
Seoul, South Korea: North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a "thoughtless and sneaky old man” after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn’t want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.
Chop-your-own Christmas trees: Dutch park makes festive free offer
HOGE VELUWE, Netherlands: A national park in the Netherlands is making an unusual offer to visitors this holiday season: come and chop down your own Christmas tree - for free.
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
Kisangani, DR Congo: Lush rainforest covers millions of hectares of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a central part of Earth's natural defence against global warming -- but it is under severe threat from a perfect storm of mismanagement and corruption.
Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM
Tokyo, It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.
One critically injured as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Wellington - At least one person was left in a critical condition when New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.
At Least 16 People Dead in Uganda Floods
Kampala - Flooding in Uganda has claimed at least 16 lives, the Red Cross said, as the region reels from weeks of rain.
Peaceful Hong Kong march marred by fire outside court, police say
Hong Kong: Hong Kong protesters set fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, marring what was otherwise a "generally peaceful" march over the weekend, police said on Monday.
'Star Trek' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79
Los Angeles - Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and the US sitcom "Benson," died Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79.
Finland is about to get the world’s youngest Prime Minister
At just 34 years old, Sanna Marin is about to make history as she becomes the world’s youngest prime minister.
Five dead as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Wellington - The death toll from an eruption at the popular White Island volcano in New Zealand has risen to five with many others injured, police said Monday.
Doha Declaration to promote rights of 1.5 billion people with disabilities worldwide
Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) launched the ‘Doha Declaration’ at the closing ceremony of the Doha International Conference on Disability and Development (DICDD) yesterday. The two-day conference, which has attracted over 1,500 policy-makers and practitioners, took place at the Qatar National Convention Center under the theme: “Leaving No One Behind”.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl
PNP calls for strengthening of anti-corruption agencies
As the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, the People's National Party (PNP) says it remains committed to promoting integrity and trust in politics. Further, the PNP says it will lead a government that repudiates...
Great British Bamboo invasion: Gardeners urged NOT to grow the marauding oriental plant as it invades neighbours' land and threatens house foundations
The persistent plant, favoured by pandas and conjuring up images of idyllic gardens, led to one gardener in Reading having to excavate the entire garden to get rid of it.
'Divorce tourism' laws could be scrapped following seven-year legal battle between Scottish aristocrat and his wife after she brought her £10,000-a-month claim to a 'more favourable' English court
The UK Government has been granted permission to intervene in a row over maintenance involving Scottish aristocrat Charles Villiers (pictured with his new partner Heidi Innes), 56, and his wife Emma.
Inquest into death of Somali schoolgirl, 12, could probe whether she was forced into river where she drowned
Shukri Yahya Abdi, who was born in Somalia before moving to the UK, drowned in the River Irwell in Bury, Greater Manchester, on June 27 this year.
Revealed: The most popular tourist attractions for Uber passengers in 2019 - and it's the Empire State Building that tops the list, with Buckingham Palace 9th
The cab-hailing app has been keeping track of the most-visited attractions by its drivers in 2019. In second place is the Freedom Tower in New York while in third is Toronto's CN Tower.
Extinction Rebellion protesters in hi-vis jackets GLUE themselves to concrete blocks outside Leicester Square tube station as they campaign against air pollution in the latest of their '12 Days Of Crisis' stunts
As part of the group's latest stunt, a number of activists in gas masks, hard hats and hi-viz jackets have glued themselves to concrete blocks, on Cranbourne Street, in central London.
Russia are banned from all international sport for next four years over doping failures... but they could still farcically be allowed to compete at Qatar 2022 as 'NEUTRALS'
Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.
Labour's 100-day plan to take Britain back to the Seventies: John McDonnell boasts party will trigger £200billion mass nationalisation of water, energy, rail and broadband within WEEKS of entering government
John McDonnell is pledging that kicking off huge plans for the state to take ownership of water, energy, rail and even broadband will be a key priority in the party's first 100 days.
Billionaire Phones4U founder John Caudwell warns that 'every wealthy person in the UK' will LEAVE if Labour wins general election as he savages John McDonnell's 'frightening' tax hikes
John Caudwell said 'nearly every wealthy person I know is thinking of leaving the UK including me if Labour get in' as he challenged John McDonnell during a face-to-face meeting.
Policeman 'thrashed baton in violent, uncontrolled and dangerous manner' before hitting student on head during London protests leaving him needing emergency surgery, tribunal hears
Alfie Meadows, 29, said he saw an officer 'thrashing around' with the weapon before he was struck exactly nine years ago in London, when he suffered a head injury requiring emergency surgery.
Nell Gifford who co-founded Giffords Circus dies from breast cancer aged 46 - leaving behind nine-year-old twins
Circus creator Nell Gifford, from Wiltshire, passed away on Sunday 8th December surrounded by family 'both immediate and circus'at the age of 46 after a longstanding battle with breast cancer.
Cruel thieves steal a litter of six three-week-old American bulldog puppies worth around £6,000 from the home where they lived with their mother
The six pooches - who are just three weeks old - are too young to be away from their mother and will become ill without her. They were snatched from a property in Rochester, Kent, on Friday.
'I'm disturbed by nightmares and pain': One of Joseph McCann's 11 victims tells how 'psycho' robbed her of life as a 'thriving' 25-year-old professional woman who dreamt of a family - as he's jailed for 30 years for rape rampage
The woman, who was snatched off the street at knifepoint in north London after getting off the Tube, was raped repeatedly by McCann during his two week long drug and alcohol fuelled rampage.
Terrifying moment huge wheel breaks off a tractor and bounces into the windscreen of a passing car in Russia
The incident took place in Belgorod, southern Russia as the tractor navigated icy roads at a moderate speed. An unlucky car passes the tractor just as the tractor's wheel breaks free from the axle.
Man is arrested after scrawling 'Epstein didn't kill himself' in red lipstick on empty wall where $120,000 duct-taped banana exhibit was displayed at Miami's Art Basel
Roderick Webber, 46, from Massachusetts, wrote on the same wall where a performance artist grabbed and ate a $120,000 banana at Miami's Art Basel: 'Epstien (sic) didn't kill himself.'
Boy is thrown head-over-heels when sewer EXPLODES under his feet after he sticks a match down a manhole
The boy in China's Hebei Province escaped serious injuries after being blown into the air and flung 360 degrees by the force of an exploding sewer. He had ignited trapped methane from the sewer.
MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties
Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.
Dad blogger who had the Christmas number one last year with a charity single about sausage rolls is making ANOTHER bid for the top spot with a second tribute to the pastry treat
Mark Hoyle, 31, AKA LadBaby, from Nottingham, is back with a new single I Love Sausage Rolls, set to the tune of I Love Rock 'n' Roll, and he hopes to hit the number one spot again.
Election campaign turns nasty: Labour activist 'PUNCHES Matt Hancock's adviser at Leeds hospital where sick boy, four, was pictured lying on floor' - hours after Boris Johnson was confronted with the image by ITV reporter
An aide to Matt Hancock was alleged punched by a Labour activist as the Health Secretary visited a hospital at the centre of a storm about a sick child who was forced to lie on the floor.
Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'
Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.
Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)
EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.
What Christmas at Sandringham is REALLY like: From 'viciously competitive' board games to Prince Philip's 'very strong' cocktails, experts reveal how the royal celebrations are 'wonderfully relaxed'
Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas, which aired last night on Channel 5, revealed that royal celebrations at the Norfolk estate are a lot more relaxed than you might imagine.
Earthquake strikes Tuscany, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing into the streets
Mayors of towns in the area near the Appennine mountains known as Mugello said there were no injuries from the pre-dawn quake but pictures of cracked buildings flooded social media.
Boutique owner is stunned to receive an order for a £111 blue vegan scarf from Buckingham Palace - after it emerged the Queen has shunned fur
Jenny Mason, who runs 100 per cent vegan, PETA approved, The Haven Home Interiors in Cheshire, was thrilled to receive the order from the Palace for the £111 blue faux fur stole.
Mother tells inquest of moment she was told her daughter, 14, wouldn't survive MRI scan anaesthetic hours after they happily played cards together
Alice Sloman had the scan at the Torbay Hospital in Devon. But when it became clear something was wrong during the procedure Alice was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital for critical care.
NHS recruitment exec, 39, hanged himself four days before Christmas after developing alcohol problem from drinking socially with friends
Steven Davis-D'Cruz, 39, who earned £80,000 a year recruiting NHS staff, developed an alcohol problem while drinking socially with friends,an inquest in Stockport, Greater Manchester heard.
Revealed: Juice Wrld died after 'swallowing painkillers to HIDE them from cops' after private jet pilot alerted Chicago police that rapper was flying in with 70 pounds of marijuana, hand guns and armour-piercing bullets
Police and federal agents had been waiting inside the Atlantic Aviation hangar for the 21-year-old's flight to arrive from Los Angeles at 1:30am Sunday, following claims drugs and guns on board.
Shocking moment woman grabs a reveller by her hair and slams her backwards onto the street during furious row outside cocktail bar
The incident took place on Saturday night in Northampton during an altercation between women outside a cocktail bar on Gold Street. A thud is heard as the woman's head hits the tarmac.
Extraordinary scenes in court as woman who was drugged and raped while she was asleep is called 's**t' by her attacker's girlfriend
A woman who was drugged and sexually assaulted by her flatmate in her Gold Coast unit was called a s**t in court by her attacker's girlfriend on Monday.
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell 'plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV'
The British socialite (pictured with Epstein) accused of procuring young girls for the paedophile financier, wants to defend the Duke of York after his disastrous Newsnight interview.
Surrey residents are told to keep their windows closed and M3 junction is shut as emergency services deal with chemical spill
Surrey Police said officers were called to a private address in South Farm Lane in Lightwater at around 9am today.
The far-Right 'weirdo' who stored bomb cache in his camper van: Machinist, 42, is caught with home-made explosives, 85 knives, an axe and three SWORDS
Simon Flint (pictured brandishing a broadsword in an image he posted online), 42, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to two charges of having an explosive substance on June 28 and 30.
Moment an out-of-control car screeches off the road before smashing into a wall and barrel-rolling into a front yard - but the driver escapes with only minor injuries
A black Ford Focus skidded off the road, flipping through the air before landing in a garden on a 30mph residential street in Redhill, Surrey, on Saturday. Witnesses are asked to come forward.
'Once bitten twice shy': Arlene Foster warns Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on DUP support after the election as she demands written guarantees there will not be customs checks between the UK and Northern Ireland after Brexit
Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on the DUP's support unless he provides them with cast iron guarantees relating to his Brexit deal.
Status symbols for a new decade! Tatler reveals the all-new badges of honour that prove you're upper class - including owning several passports and a £1,425 BBQ loved by Meghan Markle
Some people just can't help wanting to keep up with the Joneses, and if you're eager to take stock of your social standing, Tatler has produced a list of the new must-have status symbols.
Moment 'drunken' British tourist steals a coach in Benidorm and goes on a wild two-mile, high-speed wrecking spree
The vehicle was taken from a depot on the outskirts of Benidorm where it had been left for the night before being driven at speed through the holiday resort.
Mother, 25, who was stabbed to death near her home 'while trying to break up a road rage fight' as police quiz man, 27, on suspicion of murder
The victim, named locally as Levi Davis, pictured, who is thought to be a mother-of-two, was knifed in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm.
Heartbreaking video shows 'suicidal' deaf pensioner, 77, describe his desperate loneliness as he watches other residents talk and laugh at care home where he cannot make himself understood
John Skinner, 77, wants to be sent to a specialist homes for deaf OAPs in the UK but his local council have refused the request to move him from Oak Court Residential Care Home, Wolverhampton.
Boris Johnson casts fresh doubt on '£100billion' HS2 rail project saying it will cost 'an awful lot of money'
Boris Johnson hinted at a rethink on the massive scheme - which would affect his own Uxbridge constituency - saying the government would review whether funding could be 'better spent'.
Father, 66, and daughter, 33, enjoy pint together minutes after judge spares pair jail over alcohol-fuelled pub brawl
Robert Stott, 66, and Anne-Marie (pictured), 33, had their celebratory drink in a bar near a Manchester court after they apologised to a judge for threatening a publican who had barred them in Stockport.
Athletes have better-tuned brains that can block out distractions and 'help them process sounds such as calls from teammates to pass the ball'
Athletes are more able to reduce 'brain noise' to process external sounds. Researchers at Northwestern University said this makes them more aware of their surroundings.
Woman, 24, died after battling with anorexia for ten years while being treated by the NHS, inquest hears
Maria Jakes (pictured), 24, who died last September, was one of five anorexia patients in the east of England to die during NHS treatment between 2012 and 2018.
Passengers on board Australia's biggest cruise liner caught up in New Zealand's volcano tragedy describe the horror of watching the injured be brought back to the ship
Australians are believed to be among the visitors on Whakaari from a nearby cruise ship, the Ovation of the Seas, which originated in Sydney.
U.S. officials 'repeatedly lied about Afghanistan war for 18 years and hid the fact it was unwinnable', according to bombshell Washington Post report dubbed 'the Pentagon Papers of today'
In a lengthy article published on Monday, the Post claims that top officials knew the military's chances were slim but that they routinely hid the grave reality.
Pictured: Tour leader killed in New Zealand volcano horror as questions are raised over whether tourists should have been allowed onto island – and fears grow for second guide
The victim's brother, Mark Inman, confirmed his death and said Mr Marshall-Inman had 'passed away doing the one thing he loved' after the New Zealand eruption.
Double trouble! Grandmother, 93, and her grandson, 27, take Instagram by storm with hilarious costume scenes including Toy Story and Ancient Rome
Pauline 'Granny' Kana and Ross Smith, from Ohio, have amassed 2.7million Instagram followers and 892,000 YouTube subscribers thanks to their amusing matching costumes.
Jeremy Corbyn launches a vicious attack on Donald Trump at a mass rally in Bristol as the Labour leader desperately tries to repeat his 2017 general election surge
Jeremy Corbyn desperately tried to get his campaign back on track today with a vicious attack on Donald Trump as the Labour leader looked to repeat the party's 2017 general election surge.
Ericsson to pay $1 billion USD to settle corruption investigation
Ericsson has agreed to pay more than $1 billion USD (approximately $1.3 billion CAD) to resolve U.S. corruption probes.
The OnePlus TV just crossed a key milestone
Netflix support is finally coming to these Android-powered TVs. Anyone who already owns a OnePlus TV set should get access through the latest update.
Watch Paul Scholes Go Crazy After Manchester United Won Bragging Rights Vs City
Post the 1-2 win against Manchester City, former Manchester United player - Paul Scholes - can be seen enjoying himself with friends and family in a bar.
Nirbhaya Case: Tihar Jail Says 'Have No Hangman' As Convict Asks For Mercy Plea Withdrawal
With the recent national outrage over the Hyderabad gangrape and the Unnao rape victim attack, the demand for speedy hanging of convicts of the Nirbhaya case
Parliament Live: Congress divided country on basis of religion, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha Live Updates: Out of the present 375 MPs, 296 voted in favour of its introduction and 82 against it in the Lower House.
Karnataka Bypoll Results 2019 Live: Big win for Yediyurappa, BJP sweeps 12 of 15 seats
Karnataka Bypoll Results Today Live Updates: The BJP has taken lead in 12 seats while the Congress is ahead on two seats.
Crisis: Why Flash Must Die, Despite Oliver's Deal With the Monitor
Although Oliver Queen made a deal with the Monitor last year to spare the lives of The Flash and Supergirl, he didn't read the small print.
The Witcher: Meet Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer in New Featurettes
Netflix has released three new featurettes introducing Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg and Ciri from The Witcher.
#WeWantStargate Movement Gets Support From Former Stars, Showrunner
Former Stargate showrunner Joseph Mallozzi is organizing a Twitter campaign to rally support for the first new Stargate TV series.
Annihilation: Scourge Proves Why Reed Richards Is Marvel's Dumbest Genius
Mr. Fantastic might be one of the smartest men in the Marvel Universe, but Annihilation: Scourge proves that the super-genius can be pretty dumb.
Crisis On Infinite Earths: Every Earth (and Guest Star) in Part One
The Arrowverse's Crisis On Infinite Earths kicked off with a bang - and with a who's who of noteworthy cameos. We break them down.
Black Widow: What We Learned From Reading Every Comic She's Appeared In
The Black Widow's long and complicated history hides a lot of details casual readers may have never known.
Birds of Prey Is Not Connected to Suicide Squad, Says Producer
The DCEU is definitely changing course, as producer Sue Kroll states the upcoming Birds of Prey is not connected to 2016's Suicide Squad.
Did Watchmen Really Just Kill Off [SPOILER]?
HBO's Watchmen picks up right after the previous episode's massive reveal -- but did it really end with the death of that major character?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife's First Trailer Ain't Afraid of Leaning into Legacy
The long-anticipated first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife has arrive, bringing Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and more into the franchise's family.
Johansson Explains Why Now is the Right Time for Black Widow's Solo Movie
Scarlett Johannson revealed why a Marvel Studios Black Widow couldn't have been made before now, and it's all about Natasha.
Steven Universe Future Is Challenging Steven's Savior Mentality
The first four episodes of Steven Universe Future work at deconstructing Steven's savior complex, each in its own way.
Crisis: Supergirl Reveals What Gives Her Hope in Powerful Speech
As the Crisis on Infinite Earths began to overwhelm every corner of the Arrowverse, Supergirl told Superman what really keeps her going.
Ex-Saskatchewan Roughrider R-Kal Truluck dies at age 45
R-Kal Truluck, whose professional football career included three years with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, died Nov. 29 at age 45.
Regina residents prepare to have their say at city council budget talks
As city council prepares to deliberate the City of Regina’s proposed 2020 general operating budget Monday night, 39 residents are poised and ready to give their thoughts.
Florida Green Lodging Program awards Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa a Three Palm Status
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging Program has awarded the coastal-inspired Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa with a Three Palm Status, designating the resort as a facility committed to protecting the state’s natural resources. Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa scored in the third highest percentile in the fields of sustainable communication and education, waste reduction, reuse and recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency and indoor air quality to achieve this commended award. Launched in 2004, the Florida Green Lodging
Brand new research has ranked the most romantic states for Christmas
Christmas is often regarded as one of the most romantic times of the year, where families come together, and couples get to spend their December exploring festive Christmas markets while drinking mulled wine, snuggled up in thick winter coats. It’s no surprise then that festivity and romance go hand in hand with one usually enhancing the other. In the US Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with each state competing to be the most festive. Houses are decorated with Christmas
CAPA's World Aviation Outlook Summit heads to London Stansted in 2020
CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA) announced London Stansted Airport as the host of the CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit in 2020 during this year’s Summit proceedings in Malta. To be held on 2-3 Decεμβερ 2020, the Summit will welcome over 200 aviation executives to analyse the industry’s performance over the year, discuss the current state of play and forecast the outlook of the aviation market. Covering all regions - Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas and beyond - expert speakers will
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report
One billion cameras will be installed globally by 2021, says IHS Markit.
Stopping Messi has become Real Madrid coach Zidane's obsession
Stopping Messi has become Real Madrid coach Zidane＇s obsession
Bartomeu: The door is always open for Guardiola at Barcelona
Bartomeu: The doors are always open for Guardiola at Barcelona
Update: Juice Wrld Took Pills Before Seizure, 70 Lbs of Weed Found on Jet
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South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi Crowned Miss Universe 2019
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi won the 2019 Miss Universe pageant on Sunday (December 8) night, beating out 90 contestants in the competition. Miss ...
EXCLUSIVE: Luenell Shoots Her Shot at Colin Kaepernick: Hit Me in My DM, I'll Answer
In this clip, Luenell opined on the Colin Kaepernick situation and called it a "racist travesty." Luenell said the NFL owners and executives deserv...
Suge Knight Calls Eminem a "B**ch" on Nick Cannon's "The Invitation" Diss Track
Suge Knight hopped on Nick Cannon's official Eminem diss track, "The Invitation," which he dropped today (December 9). The Hitmaka-produced track a...
Trump Says Americans Have to Flush Toilet '10-15 Times, As Opposed to Once'
Trump recently made an appearance at a small business event at the White House this past Friday and revealed that he ordered a federal review of wa...
Joyner Lucas Thinks Drug Culture in Hip-Hop Led to Juice Wrld's Death
Joyner Lucas took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Juice Wrld's untimely death, which he believes was brought on by aspects of hip-hop culture t...
How to vote in the 2019 general election
There are two weeks left until the 2019 general election polling day.
Isil 'matchmaker' who lured British teen bride to Syria is deported to France
Turkey has deported to France the “Islamic State matchmaker” who lured a British teen bride to Syria as part of a drive to send foreign fighters back to their countries of origin.
Russia escapes complete sporting exile despite Wada's four-year ban
Russia has been hit with a four-year ban from using its flag, anthem and team name at the Olympics and World Cup, but the nation has escaped total sporting exile over fresh doping data breaches.
Modi criticised after excluding Muslims from religious persecution citizenship offer
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing renewed criticism after tabling legislation today which will exclude Muslims from an offer of citizenship rights to religious refugees.
School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils
A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.
As a new breed of global inequality rises, we must unstack the deck holding millions back
In 1964, Dr Strangelove encapsulated Cold War life, unfolding under the constant threat of nuclear fallout.
London Bridge terror attack: Ex-convict sprayed fire extinguisher into Usman Khan's eyes so that man with narwhal tusk could stab him
A former convict who tackled the London Bridge terrorist has revealed how he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to blind Usman Khan so that a man wielding a narwahl tusk could stab him.
Student fightback sees University beef ban overturned
Students have fought back against a ban on beef on their University campus as the union voted to reverse the decision.
British Rohingya activist fears retaliation over Hague genocide trial
One of the UK’s most prominent Rohingya activists says he fears for his young family’s safety after reports that ardent Myanmar government supporters have been looking for his home address ahead of the opening on Tuesday of a genocide trial in the Hague.
Liverpool vs Leicester: How the Premier League top two compare... and is there cause for Leicester optimism in title chase?
Leicester have pulled six points clear of Manchester City and have the best goal difference in the Premier League after eight consecutive wins.
Protest and boycotts as Austrian author accused of supporting Milosevic to receive Nobel prize
Protesters from the Balkans and worldwide are expected to descend on Stockholm today as the Nobel Prize for Literature is handed to an Austrian author accused of supporting the genocidal Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic.
A guide to postal votes and proxy votes for the 2019 general election
The 2019 general election campaign is in full swing, and polling day is drawing closer.
Activists storm office of Malta's prime minister demanding resignation over murder investigation
The sister of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was involved in a tense stand-off with Maltese police on Tuesday after a group of protesters stormed into the prime minister’s office in Valletta, the capital, to demand his immediate resignation.
Two away fans arrested following homophobic abuse at Brighton's loss to Wolves
Brighton have announced that two visiting supporters were arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during Sunday's match with Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
English judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is “recipe for chaos”, Supreme Court hears
English judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is a “recipe for chaos”, the Supreme Court has heard in a landmark case between an aristocrat and his estranged wife.
Bombshell review: Nicole Kidman's all-star Fox News harassment drama flirts with danger
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Syrian president's uncle stands trial over 'ill-gotten gains' empire in France
The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stood trial in Paris on Monday accused of pumping tens of millions of pounds of “ill-gotten gains” into a vast property empire for himself and his extended family.
Chelsea's youngsters face their biggest test against Lille - can they do it when the pressure is on and they're expected to win?
Jose Mourinho struck a nerve when he declared himself “worried” about the performances of his former club Chelsea in the big games.
Donald Trump could abuse power again if he is not impeached, Democrats claim
The Democrats have claimed that Donald Trump could abuse his presidential powers again if he is not impeached over the "brazen" Ukraine scandal.
America's deceit over Afghanistan quagmire disclosed in blunt confidential interviews
Senior US officials routinely misled the public about success in Afghanistan, fiddling statistics and metrics to spin a conflict they knew was going badly, according to a trove of confidential assessments.
North Korea Resumes Insults of 'Erratic Old Man' Trump
Kim Jong Un has warned he may take a 'new path' if the United States fails to address his demands
Thousands Rally in London’s Parliament Square Against anti-Semitism Days Before Election
No speaker directly mentioned Jeremy Corbyn or his Labour Party, which has been accused of institutional anti-Semitism, during the demonstration
Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad Airport
Six soldiers were wounded by the Katyusha strikes, and Iraqi forces discovered a rocket launcher and defused rockets nearby
Cheney Warns Trump Disengagement in Mideast Benefits Iran, Russia
The former vice president mentioned Trump by name only once, but his comments cut to the core of several U.S. policies in the Middle East
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker, Inflation Tamer, Dies at 92
In working to help the U.S. economy recover from the 2008 crisis, he proposed what became known as the Volcker rule that restricted banks from making high-risk investments
FACT CHECK Trump and GOP Allies Deny Reality to Defend Almost-certain Impeachment
Trump misleads in suggesting that Ukraine's Zelenskiy didn’t have any concerns about the call. Nor was the call 'transcribed perfectly;' only a rough transcript was released by the White House
Saudi Gunman Believed to Have Blasted U.S. Support for Israel on Twitter Before Naval Base Shooting
National security adviser Robert O'Brien says the attack appears to be perpetrated by 'someone who was radicalized'
Corbyn's Labour 'Worst Global anti-Semitic Incident,' Simon Wiesenthal Center Says
'No one has done more to mainstream anti-Semitism' than Corbyn, the Jewish human rights group says
Israeli Election to Be Held March 2 if Knesset Dissolves, Netanyahu, Gantz Agree
New date is eight days earlier than the original - March 10 - and alters a tradition enshrined in law, which stipulates that elections in Israel be held on Tuesday
Attorney General To Law Enforcement Critics: Good Luck Getting A Cop When You Need One
Attorney General Barr to America: Fuck you, you ungrateful bastards. You're on your own. Attorney General Bill Barr...
Revolving Door Revolves Some More: Head Of Copyright Office Leaves To Join MPAA
For many years we've been covering the rather disturbing revolving door between the US Copyright Office and Hollywood. This...
Observers rate Ekiti LG elections free, fair
The Coalition of Civil Society Domestic Election Observer Groups has described the Saturday’s local government elections in Ekiti as free
Contempt: IGP, Kyari appeal against order, apply for stay of execution
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, on
Police dismantle kidnappers’ camps, arrest suspect in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday said it has dismantled kidnappers camps and arrested a suspect
We’ll fight corruption with full powers of law – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Monday said it would fight corruption according to the full
Alleged P&ID scam: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan.Justice
Omo-Agege introduces amendment bill on electoral malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday said, he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act
EFCC seizes over N643.9m, $706.8m in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday says that the Kano Zonal office has seized over N643,942 million in
NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Monday called on Nigerians and security agencies to join its effort at curbing the menace
FIRS: Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names successor
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service, subject to Senate
Human trafficking reducing in Edo – NAPTIP
The Edo Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons says human trafficking in the
‘Public will punish those who go against popular mandate’ PM on Kart’ka bypoll results
‘The people of Karnataka have ensured that the Congress or the JD(S) will not be able to betray them.’ The words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after BJP whisked of 12 seats of the 15 in the by poll elections in Karnataka.
Yediyurappa sustains power ; BJP won 12 out of 15 seats in by election
Chief Minister Yediyurappa can sustain power as BJP sweep out 12 of the 15 seats in by-election In Karnataka. BJP required six more seats to cross the magic line to form government in the 277 seat state assembly. The party won 12 seats, a whopping majority to form government.
How ‘Birds of Prey’ Builds Harley Quinn’s “Girl Gang,” According to Margot Robbie [Set Visit]
The Birds of Prey girl gang is a first for DC Comic Book movies and star Margot Robbie explains how this crew came together.
Edinburgh-based Cyan Forensics, the crime-busting startup, raises €1.5 million to target new markets
Cyan Forensics, the Edinburgh-based startup whose technology helps police investigators to find evidence faster, has secured a further €1.5 million from a consortium of investors.
Wishu, the app that lets businesses book creative freelancers on demand, launches in the UK with €535K raised
London-based Wishu, the marketplace for creative freelancers, has today announced the launch of its app across the UK. Wishu (founded in 2019) is the world’s first social marketplace app that allows creative freelancers and businesses to negotiate, book and pay for services within the app. Wishu lanches with a total investment of €535K, and a host of major players already on board: Y-Combinator, TechStars, and Momo.
Extinction Rebellion stages air pollution protests in London and Manchester
Demonstrators target key roads to demand government action to tackle deadly issue
Jewish groups criticize Trump for antisemitic stereotypes in speech
Trump urged to appeal to Jewish voters in ways that don’t use ‘money references that feed age-old and ugly stereotypes’
Jaden Moodie murder: suspect accused of ‘preposterous’ claims
Ayoub Majdouline has said his clothes were stolen and worn by an attacker of the 14-year-old
In Ecuador, no one can act outside the law
Letter: In response to a report that a Hindu guru had a established his own island off the coast of Ecuador, Ambassador Jaime Marchan Romero clarifies that no individual would ever be allowed to annex off land from a sovereign state
UK weather: Storm Atiyah brings high winds and power cuts
Blustery weather prompts two yellow alerts and warning of disruption to election voting
Border line: a journey through the Irish heart of the Brexit crisis – video
In the weeks leading up to the general election triggered by the Brexit crisis, Phoebe Greenwood and Ekaterina Ochagavia have driven the length of the border that has proved one of the most contentious issues in the Brexit debate. We hear from the people living along it, and what they think is at stake in the election
Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury
Blaze complying with ministry directive meant for schools harks back to Qin dynasty and Nazi Germany, critics say
‘The government is strangling cinema’: Brazil film industry fights for survival
Film expo will open Monday with a smaller program after Bolsonaro slashed public funding for the arts earlier this year
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences
Joseph McCann to serve minimum of 30 years after two weeks of attacks in England
Arlene Foster accuses PM of breaking his word over Brexit deal
Arlene Foster says Boris Johnson has betrayed unionist voters in Northern Ireland
Coats for homeless removed from Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge
Action by city authority for ‘public safety’ reasons provokes social media outcry
My working week: 'A pupil is worried her mum will turn up at school drunk'
I work in a school with the most vulnerable children. It can be rewarding and impossibly frustrating
'An outright lie': Ohio lawmaker shown to be linked to group pushing rightwing Christian bills
Timothy Ginter, who said he had ‘no knowledge’ of Project Blitz, was listed as co-chair of state branch of group behind the campaign
Trump impeachment: judiciary hearing could bring Mueller into play
Bipartisan lawyers testified on findings by the special counsel and intelligence committee in second public session
Manchester coroner considers bullying claims in death of Somali schoolgirl
Twelve-year-old Shukri Abdi drowned in June in the River Irwell in Bury, Lancashire
Britain’s young people are radicalised and registered. Will this be our election?
Our generation is even more politicised than in 2017, and the spike in registration is a reason to hope that change is coming, says gal-dem opinions editor Micha Frazer-Carroll
Survivor of attack by Joseph McCann tells of long wait for therapy
Woman with PTSD symptoms had to go private as NHS wait was at least eight months
Abortion: justices permit Kentucky law that requires doctors to show pregnant women ultrasounds
Supreme court refuses to review appeals court ruling that upheld law, which states doctors must describe ultrasound in detail to pregnant women
South Africa hit by massive power cuts as floods disrupt supply
Worst outages in a decade after heavy rains cause power stations to fail
John Greenacre obituary
Other lives: Teacher at Peterhouse school in Zimbabwe for more than half a century
A tale of two Carols: Dickens's festive feast served with a twist
This year, the tried-and-tested tale at London’s Old Vic is up against subversive surprises at Wilton’s Music Hall, where Scrooge’s sister takes the lead
Southampton student feared she would die during rape, jury told
Jozef Janczura, 33, allegedly strangled victim ‘to the point she was in and out of consciousness’
China claims detained Uighurs have been freed
Xinjiang governor offers no evidence of release but says ‘trainees’ have found stable jobs
Farage appeared with antisemitic pastor on US web radio show
Brexit party leader gave at least six long interviews to Rick Wiles on the TruNews network
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s Champions Cup action
It was a difficult weekend for English clubs in the Champions Cup, with Irish provinces picking up a triple crown of victories over Premiership sides
Former student tells hearing of 'excruciating pain' at hands of police
Alfie Meadows had more than 100 staples in head after being hit by baton at 2010 protest
Nell Gifford, owner of Giffords Circus, dies of breast cancer
Despite her illness, co-founder appeared in shows over the summer before her death at 46
Hungry bears and a legends parade: Monday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats
Ocean species endangered as black market trade devastates marine life across Puglia region
This was supposed to be the climate crisis election. So what happened?
With the Tories obsessed with Brexit, the issue hasn’t gained traction in the media, says London-based writer Stephen Buranyi
The 50 best films of 2019 in the US: 10-50
Our countdown continues with a starry whodunnit, snappy stripper caper, riotous high-school comedy and CIA takedown
Dalian Atkinson death: police officers to stand trial next September
Benjamin Monk is accused of murder and Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assault
US lies and deception spelled out in Afghanistan papers' shocking detail
The tranche of documents show that in trying to paint the best pictures, those involved delivered the worst
Two Wolves supporters arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton game
Brighton have confirmed two Wolves supporters were ejected from the Amex Stadium and arrested for homophobic abuse during Sunday’s match
John McDonnell joins Arlene Foster in attack on PM 'you can't trust'
Shadow chancellor backs DUP leader’s criticism of Boris Johnson as Labour vows to end austerity in February
Crossword blog: the New Yorker's cryptic puzzles
The New Yorker has retrieved from its archives some puzzles from its cryptic series. What do you think of them?
Will the pound go up in value if Labour wins the general election?
We examine John McDonnell’s claim that Labour’s spending plans could boost sterling
PM refuses to look at picture of boy forced to sleep on hospital floor
Boris Johnson accused of not caring after refusing reporter’s requests several times
Poverty blighted my childhood. I’m voting to help today’s cold and hungry kids
Boris Johnson’s government is predicted to impoverish hundreds of thousands more children, says author Kerry Hudson
Who will be Christmas No 1? Why the pop charts are weirdly more relevant than ever before
LadBaby and his charity single, I Love Sausage Rolls, could reap the benefits of recent rule changes to top the singles chart this Christmas
Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump
Candidate says she would consider Kamala Harris as potential running mate and would be ‘open’ to Joe Biden
Christmas starter: Thomasina Miers' recipe for buckwheat blinis with ricotta and salmon
A delicious festive starter that can be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for the kids
The no-flush movement: the unexpected rise of the composting toilet
We squander masses of clean water flushing away our own waste instead of using it as fertiliser. But a lavatorial eco revolution has now begun
Boris Johnson insults the 3.6m EU citizens who have made the UK their home
Letter: EU immigrants are the latest scapegoats in an election that demonises others to gloss over the Tory party’s own failure to create a prosperous and more equal society, writes Maike Bohn, co-founder of the3million
North Korea insults Trump as 'heedless and erratic old man' as tension rises
Pyongyang responds to tweets on denuclearization and says ‘the time when we cannot but call him a ‘dotard’ again may come’
‘Get Brexit done’ is this election’s biggest lie
Leaving the EU will be only the start of a long and tortuous process. To claim anything else is pure fantasy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Alex Duval Smith, former Guardian journalist, dies at 55
Tributes paid to former Africa correspondent, who died in Paris after sudden infection
Why did the Sun publish a far-right conspiracy theory?
The tabloid swiftly deleted its dubious exclusive linking Labour to a shadowy ‘network’ of postmodern hard-left extremists, says author Daniel Trilling
ACT pushes for national pill-testing after study finds it encouraged people to ditch unsafe drugs
Health and youth minister says all governments should support moves that could reduce the harms of drug use
Burnley supporter, 13, ejected from Spurs stadium for alleged racist gesture
Burnley have confirmed that a 13-year-old supporter was ejected from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following an alleged racist gesture towards Son Heung-min
I Wanna Be Yours review – a love story with heady chemistry
Ragevan Vasan and Emily Stott star as a couple pulled apart by their backgrounds in this play by slam poet Zia Ahmed
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – first trailer for new supernatural comedy with Bill Murray
Long-awaited fourth instalment of the much-loved comedy, which is due to bring back stars of the original 1984 hit for cameo appearances
Bombshell review – Fox News abuse drama pulls its hardest punches
Roger Ailes’ victims fight back in a film where the odious media mogul looms large … before Rupert Murdoch saves the day
Campaigners attack Boris Johnson for EU nationals remarks
Prime minister said migrants from Europe have treated the UK like ‘their own’ country for too long
As a Facebook moderator I saw the worst of humanity. We need to be valued
Murder, torture, child abuse: each day we see things that keep us awake at night. Yet Mark Zuckerberg calls us ‘overdramatic’, says former Facebook moderator Chris Gray
Afghanistan papers reveal US public were misled about unwinnable war
Interviews with key insiders reveal damning verdict on conflict that cost 2,300 US lives
Talking Horses: Sandown seven either failed to see the flag, or ignored it
Jockeys’ appeals against bans for racing despite a yellow flag has brought under scrutiny the approach to stopping a race
NHS data is a goldmine. It must be saved from big tech
Health datasets play a vital role in medical research. The UK could be losing a valuable public resource, says James Meadway, associate fellow of the Institute for Public Policy Research
General election beckons but sportsmen and women are staying quiet
Gary Lineker and Raheem Sterling are among the few to speak out in the buildup to the General Election but the trend is a growing political apathy in sport
Swedish diplomat faces trial for trying to free China dissident
Anna Lindstedt accused of brokering unauthorised meeting over fate of Gui Minhai
Factcheck: a Labour government would not mean an extra murder a week
Tory research claims party’s opposition to stop and search would lead to a crime surge
Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states
Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons
Bashar al-Assad's uncle faces embezzlement trial in Paris
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of embezzling Syrian funds to buy property worth at least €90m in France
NSW fires: state faces 'lethal' conditions as temperatures forecast to soar past 40C
RFS commissioner says despite lower wind speed on Tuesday, high temperature and low humidity will make it a ‘difficult day’ with the New South Wales bushfires
That impeachment hearing protester was actually an InfoWars reporter and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist
It took a few weeks, but the impeachment hearings finally saw their first protester. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) had just gaveled a hearing on the findings of the Intelligence Committee's impeachment investigation into order when a protester silenced his opening statement. "Jerry Nadler and the Democrat party are committing treason in this country," the protester alleged, going on to claim that "Trump is innocent!" as he was pulled out of the room. NEW: Pro-Trump protester disrupts impeachment hearing, is escorted out by Capitol Police: pic.twitter.com/vuEFv7BVHB — Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) December 9, 2019 The protester's shouts to Nadler about how "Americans are sick of your impeachment scam!" was especially ironic given that he turned out to be Owen Shroyer, a known conspiracy theorist. Shroyer works for the right-wing program InfoWars, and is known for pushing the Pizzagate conspiracy that led a man to open fire in a Washington, D.C. pizzeria because he thought it was the center…
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy falsely insists a president has 'never' been impeached in their 1st term
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) doesn't quite have his impeachment facts straight. "In modern history, we've never gone after impeaching a president in the first term," McCarthy said in a Monday appearance on Fox News ahead of the House Judiciary Committee's second public impeachment hearing. McCarthy then claimed longtime impeachment advocate Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) had once said "we have to impeach [Trump] because we cannot beat him." Green specifically said he was "concerned that if we don't impeach this president, he will get re-elected" and "say he has been vindicated." "In modern history, we've never gone after impeaching a president in the first term" -- Kevin McCarthy argues that there's a precedent against impeaching presidents before their second term pic.twitter.com/lPJMJGlIQy — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 9, 2019 McCarthy didn't specify what he meant by modern history, but seeing as it's generally accepted to include the entire time the U.S. has existed, his statement is just false.…
10 things you need to know today: December 9, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee hears from impeachment investigators, the FBI treats the Pensacola base attack as terrorism, and more
Supreme Court declines to hear ACLU challenge to Kentucky's abortion ultrasound law
Kentucky's new restrictions on abortion will be allowed to stand without further challenge. The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the law requiring women see a fetal ultrasound and listen to a heartbeat before getting an abortion, giving no comment for its Monday decision. Now, the bill signed into law by recently outvoted Gov. Matt Bevin (R) will go into effect. Bevin signed the abortion restriction into law in 2017, and it has been entangled in court challenges ever since. The ACLU contended that the ultrasound and fetal heartbeat had no medical backing and that mandating them violated doctors' free speech rights. But the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the plaintiffs, declaring "as a First Amendment matter, there is nothing suspect with a state's requiring a doctor, before performing an abortion, to make truthful, non-misleading factual disclosures." Only four Supreme Court justices have to say they want to hear an appeal in order for it to appear on their docket. Yet this was a free…
Republican counsel appears to disregard previous testimony about Ukraine during impeachment hearing
Republican lawyer Steve Castor seemed to forget about some previous impeachment testimony during his own appearance before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. Castor argued that Ukraine didn't feel pressure from President Trump to investigate his domestic political arrivals and that the country's government wasn't even aware of a freeze in U.S. military aid until the end of August. Previous witnesses in the House Intelligence Committee's hearings, however, had a different story. Their testimony claimed that at least some Ukrainian officials knew about the hold up the same day as Trump's infamous call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which spurred the impeachment process. How strange that Castor repeats the argument that the Ukrainians didn’t know the aid was withheld until late August, when we have documents and testimony dating it to July 25 if not earlier. — Blake News (@blakehounshell) December 9, 2019 #CastorLiesCastor: Ukraine officials "did not learn it was paused until the pause was reported…
Why Republicans should drag out Trump's Senate trial
Give Democrats what they asked for
Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia
His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells
Democrats agree to sanction Trump's Space Force in exchange for paid federal parental leave
President Trump wants to have a full-fledged Space Force to tout in his re-election bid and Democrats want 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers with newborn or newly adopted children, and if Senate Republicans go along, everyone will get their wish this holiday season, The Washington Post reports. Democratic lawmakers and the White House have tentatively agreed to a deal for a must-pass defense authorization bill that would give Trump his sixth branch of the military and Democrats the biggest expansion in federal benefits since Bill Clinton's presidency. Over several months of negotiations on the defense spending bill, Democrats and Republicans reached agreement on about 1,300 provision, but "the White House cared most about Space Force," a person familiar with the negotiations told the Post. Democrats used Trump's fixation on the topic to get the 2.1 million civilian workforce in line with benefits the military enacted in 2016. About a quarter of private companies in the U.S. offer paid parental…
U.S. pushed Afghanistan war to the public despite persistent internal doubts, Washington Post investigation reveals
U.S. officials have doubted the war in Afghanistan since its very beginning. Just six months after the longest war in American history began, then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tellingly wrote in a memo that "we are never going to get the U.S. military out of Afghanistan unless" the U.S. ensured there was "stability ... necessary for us to leave." And for the 18 years since, U.S. officials have been privately relaying the same concerns while publicly touting "progress," documents and interviews obtained and published by The Washington Post reveal. Rumsfeld wrote an estimated 59,000 memos he called "snowflakes" during his tenure, but most of them remained private until now. The Post had filed a lawsuit against the National Security Archive and has since obtained more of those snowflakes, including one from 2003 where Rumsfeld complained that he had "no visibility into who the bad guys are." In interviews with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction also obtained and published by the Post…
Even Attorney General Barr is reportedly warning Trump to dump Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani's late-career taste for wealth led him to lucrative foreign consulting work, and those business ties apparently prevented him from becoming secretary of state after he helped get his old friend Donald Trump elected president in 2016, The Washington Post and The New York Times recount. But Giuliani joined the president as an unpaid personal attorney in 2018, the Times adds, and since then, "step by step, he has escorted President Trump to the brink of impeachment." Without Giuliani's "push for money and frank yearning for relevance, the Trump Ukrainian initiative might never have amounted to much more than presidential tweetstorms," and Trump wouldn't be weeks from impeachment, the Times reports. Yet Giuliani was back in Ukraine last week, still publicly digging for (or trying to will into being) dirt on Democrats. Trump seems on board, but his staunchest allies aren't sure what to make of it. "It's weird that he's over there," Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told ABC News This Week on Sunday. Rep. Mark…
The English history of impeachment
It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule
Joe Biden says he would consider Elizabeth Warren as a running mate, wonders if she'd pick him
Axios' Mike Allen sat down with former Vice President Joe Biden for Sunday's Axios on HBO, and he noted that when asked about potential running mates recently, Biden mentioned several women but didn't name Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Biden said sure, he would add Warren to the list, but even talking about vice presidential picks is "presumptuous" at this point. "The question is, would she add me to her list?" he added. Allen also addressed the elephant in the room, asking Biden what he believed his son Hunter was doing "for an extraordinary amount of money" on the board of Ukrainian gas company Burisma while he was vice president. "I don't know what he was doing," Biden said. "I know he was on the board, I found out he was on the board after he was on the board. And that was it." "Isn't this something you want to get to the bottom of?" Allen asked. "No, because I trust my son," Biden said. "There's nothing on its face that was wrong. Look, if you want to talk about problems, you know, let's talk about Trump's…
A new North American trade deal looks like it's close
Impeachment hearings don't look like they're getting in the way of Congress hammering out a new trade deal for North America. Richard Trumka, the president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, said Monday that there's a deal in place. He added that he'll meet with his executive committee in the afternoon to discuss it, but he hinted that he feels optimistic about it. "We have pushed them hard and have done quite well," he said. The AFL-CIO is a key player in the negotiations, since it's the largest federation of unions in the U.S. The organization opposes the existing North American Free Trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, which it blames for the decline in manufacturing jobs with good wages, so its support likely means the potential agreement includes stronger labor protections than NAFTA or the replacement agreement signed by President Trump in 2018. Republicans in both chambers are expected to support the new deal overwhelmingly, and the AFL-CIO stamp…
Ayodhya case: Hindu body opposes land to Muslims, two review pleas in SC
Separately, 40 persons, including rights activists, have jointly moved the top court seeking review of its verdict in the Ayodhya case claiming that the judgement "errs in both fact and law"
Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding
Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.
No reason to show that employment has come down: Govt tells Lok Sabha
The Labour and Employment Minister also said the government is implementing various schemes for generating more employment
North Korea calls Donald Trump 'thoughtless', 'sneaky old man' over tweets
Kim has said North Korea will seek a new way if the US maintains its sanctions and pressure, and issued the deadline for the Trump administration to offer mutually acceptable terms for a deal.
HC declines to order linking of social media accounts with Aadhaar, PAN
The bench said linking of accounts with social media platforms with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government
Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people
"We will have to differentiate between intruders and refugees. Citizenship amendment bill does not discriminate against anyone and does not snatch anyone's rights," he said.
NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations
The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.
Five major industrial fire accidents that shook the nation's conscience
Each of these mishaps snuffed out innocent lives, often due to negligence on the part of the authorities
5 dead, many missing in eruption of NZ volcano; search ops yet to begin
Police said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing
Police resort to lathicharge during JNU student march to Rashtrapati Bhawan
When the students reached a cordoned area, they tried to jump the barricades and were lathicharged by the police
SC to hear PIL over setting up SIT into Hyderabad encounter case tomorrow
Telangana police said on Friday that the accused were killed in an exchange of fire with police
In a first, Sri Lanka appoints military officer as intelligence chief
It is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a military officer had been appointed as the SIS chief, it added
After WADA's four-year doping ban, Russia set to miss 2020 Olympics
A spokesperson for WADA, whose executive committee is meeting in Lausanne, said: "The full list of recommendations have been unanimously accepted
Organisations demand release of 9 activists in Koregaon Bhima violence case
Noted journalist Nikhil Wagle, who was present at the press conference, said, "These cases were foisted by the previous Devendra Fadnavis government.
PSBs turn profitable in Apr-Sep FY20, post aggregate profit of Rs 3221 cr
State-run lenders had posted aggregate operating profits during 2017-18 and 2018-19 of Rs 1,55,603 crore and Rs 1,53,871 crore respectively
Over 6000 arrests in Hong Kong protests, 16,000 tear gas rounds fired
Police also arrested 12 people on Monday suspected of preparing gasoline bombs
Article 370: 5-judge SC bench to hear pleas against abrogation tomorrow
The bench also asked the parties to prepare a common compilation of all the documents so that hearing of the matter becomes easier.
Frames per second: Killing Gandhi, again
Neither the mahatma's murder, nor the Babri demolition was a result of madness. Astute men and women planned both, funded them, and provided logistical and ideological support
HC extends date for Centre's reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code
The court allowed the oral prayer of central government standing counsel Anil Soni and listed the matter for hearing on March 2, asking the Centre to file its reply to the petition
India needs support from advanced nations to fight climate change: Govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) at the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019 held in New York on September 23.
JNU fee hike row: HRD Ministry unlikely to interfere, won't issue directive
The HRD Ministry may 'facilitate' a resolution but will not issue any 'directive'
Letter to BS: Delhi fire tragedy shows how lethargic govt officials are
This is also the reason for frequent deaths in the national capital in public buildings
Over Rs 10 trn worth of loans disbursed under Mudra Yojana till Nov 1: Govt
The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
27.2 mn male, 15.6 mn female registered job seekers in the country: Govt
Santosh Gangwar said employment exchanges are being managed by the respective state governments in the country and there are five employment exchanges which are exclusively for women job seekers
UP govt clears plan to induct 700 electric buses in 14 cities across state
Singh said Rs 250 crore will be incurred in the operation of these buses of which Rs 120 crore will be realised through sale of tickets.
Sonia Gandhi spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in for Cong president
Gandhi decided not to celebrate her birthday as she was saddened by rape incidents and assaults on women in various parts if the country
Italy proposes new plan to rescue ArcelorMittal plant; 8,000 jobs at stake
Italy considers the steel mill a strategic industrial site and faces pressure from unions, which are trying to protect the 8,000 jobs at risk
Higher MSP fosters surge in paddy arrivals in Chhattisgarh's centres
Over 700,000 tonnes of the crop arrived in a week. State has till date disbursed Rs 7,000 cr to farmers, who will be paid Rs 1,815 a quintal for common grade and Rs 1,835 for A-grade produce
Delhi BJP sets up panel to probe Anaj Mandi fire, exchange barbs with AAP
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced Rs 10 lakh for the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured in the incident.
How Cambridge Analytica profiled voters and what it means for India
Voter psychological profiles were built to determine political enthusiasm, political orientation, frequency in voting and consistency in voting for the same political party
Sanna Marin to be PM of Finland, world's youngest head of govt at 34 years
Finland, like much of the West, has seen a rise in right-wing populists and the nationalist Finns Party did well in April election, though centrist and left-wing parties won most votes
Anaj Mandi fire incident was catastrophe waiting to happen, says NHRC
About 100-150 people were sleeping when the fire broke out and most of the victims choked to death
Maldives keen to disentangle from China's debt trap: Nasheed to Venkaiah
The former president of Maldives said his country, amidst claims of huge investment by Beijing, is undertaking an assessment of assets created through debt funding from China.
K'taka bypolls: With 12 seats Yediyurappa retains govt, Cong sees fallout
Modi called the by-polls in Karnataka "extraordinary", one which would decide whether the BJP government would stay or go.
Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill 2019, exempts sportspersons
Shah said that there is a provision for life imprisonment for those who snatch or loot arms and ammunition from police or defence forces.
How corruption and populist politics weigh down Delhi's infrastructure
The first of a five-part series takes stock of Delhi, the power centre and cultural melting pot of India, to find that it needs an overhaul
Auto sector is in transition phase, no threat of job losses: Govt in RS
Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar said no closure of any automobile or ancillary manufacturing units has been reported in the past three years
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill doesn't violate constitution: Amit Shah
It will give relief to people living a painful life after facing persecution in neighbouring countries, he said.
Imran urges overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pak, says learn from Indians
He lamented that Pakistani people were unaware of the dire consequences corruption could have on their lives
MPs in RS demand hike in tea workers' wages, universal maternity benefits
Demanding the government protect goldsmiths, BJP leader Kailash Soni said traders of gold and silver are in distress due to "police harassment".
Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM
Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.
Anarchists vandalise Alexander the Great and 1821 Greek War Hero
Anarchists vandalised the newly erected statue of Alexander the Great and that of 1821 Greek War of Independence hero, Theodoros Kolokotronis in central Athens last night, in what has become a routine occurrence in the Greek capital for decades.
Eagles’ Miles Sanders rapidly approaching these notable franchise rookie records
PHILADELPHIA -- Miles Sanders’ first season with the Eagles could set a new bar for all future rookie playmakers who arrive in Philadelphia after him.
Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
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Malta protesters block entry to prime minister's office
Protesters demanding the immediate resignation of Malta's prime minister blocked an entrance to his office on Monday, the latest demonstrations over his handling of a journalist's murder. The sit-in outside the side entrance of the offices of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat began shortly after 7:00 am and involved about 30 protesters.
Turkey deports 11 French relatives of 'terrorist' suspects
Turkey has sent 11 French relatives of suspected "terrorist fighters" back home, the Turkish interior ministry said Monday, the latest in the country's renewed push to deport foreign jihadist insurgents. "Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country," it said in a statement. A judicial source in France confirmed that four women and their seven children had arrived in France early on Monday.
WADA imposes four year ban on Russia over doping data manipulation
Russia was banned from all sporting competitions including the Tokyo 2020 on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data, the Russian TASS news agency reported.
'Hilarious': Iraq leaders laugh off new US sanctions
An Iraqi paramilitary leader and a politician have laughed off financial sanctions Washington recently placed on them for alleged corruption and human rights abuses. "They should have given us this honour a long time ago," said Qais al-Khazali, one of the newly-sanctioned figures, in sardonic remarks to an audience of supporters on Sunday. Khazali heads Asaib Ahl al-Haq, a pro-Iran armed faction that makes up part of the broader Hashed al-Shaabi security force tied to the Iraqi state.
Kazakhstan plans more than $1 billion in fresh aid to banks: Sources
Kazakhstan plans to provide more than $1 billion in aid to at least four local banks after an asset quality review revealed holes in their balance sheets that require capital injections, two sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback
Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.
New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared
New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."
US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says
Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign. Tension has flared in recent weeks between China and the United States over issues such as Beijing's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority and protesters in Hong Kong, complicating prospects for a near-term deal to end a 17-month long trade war.
Over 9 million facing food shortages in African Sahel: Sources
The number of people requiring urgent food aid in 16 countries across Africa's Sahel region more than doubled this year to some 9.4 million amid an increase in violence and insecurity, officials and experts said Monday. Three countries, Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, are facing crisis conditions, at phase three of five on the scale used by the Food Crisis Prevention Network, which includes government and United Nations representatives as well as NGOs.
New Zealand: Volcano eruption kills five, several missing
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11 pm, police said.
European Union permits state aid to develop electric battery giants
The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in the highly strategic sector of electric batteries. The move is part of a major push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as gas combustible engines are phased out over concerns for the environment.
Trump to meet Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday: Source
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet US President Donald Trump during talks with his US counterpart in Washington on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry source as saying.
UK election: From cosplaying Football goalie to Barista, Political leaders try to gather votes as Britain enters final stretch of campaign
Britain's main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final stretch.
Ready for more United States prisoner swaps: Iran
Iran said Monday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe. US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for what he called a "very fair negotiation" after an American scholar was released Saturday in exchange for an Iranian scientist held in the United States.
European Union to prolong Russia sanctions: German minister
EU leaders will renew economic sanctions against Russia when they meet for a summit this week, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Maas said he saw no reason to relax the measures imposed on Moscow over its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its valuable oil and gas industries.
Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report
Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.
160 Palestinian cars vandalised in suspected hate crime: Police
More than 160 cars were vandalised in a Palestinian neighbourhood of Jerusalem with anti-Arab slogans scrawled nearby, Israeli police said Monday, in a suspected hate crime.
Austria: Government declines to implement glyphosate ban for 2020
Austria's government said Monday it would not implement a ban on the controversial herbicide glyphosate, despite MPs having voted for it to come into effect on January 1. In a letter to the speaker of parliament, Chancellor Brigitte Bierlein said the European Commission had not been given the necessary notification about the measure and it therefore could not enter into force.
Democratic candidate Warren discloses details of past legal work, showing $2 million in compensation
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren released information on Sunday about her past legal work, showing nearly $2 million in compensation from dozens of clients, as a dispute intensified with her rival Pete Buttigieg over transparency.
US: Rally outside Pakistan embassy against Islamabad sponsored terrorism
A rally was organised outside the Pakistan embassy in Washington on Sunday to protest against Islamabad sponsored terrorism. Two congressional candidates from Virginia and American veterans who fought and worked in Afghanistan were among those who participated in the rally 'Veterans Rally against terror state Pakistan'.
Former Federal Reserve Chief Paul Volcker dead at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed US inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to the New York Times, which quoted his daughter.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to visit Washington, US confirms
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will welcome his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday -- the Russian's first visit to Washington since a controversial 2017 meeting with US President Donald Trump, the State Department announced. The brief statement about the meeting, to be held at the State Department, said Pompeo and Lavrov would "discuss a broad range of regional and bilateral issues." On Friday, a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said the meeting was being "prepared" for Tuesday.
Tanzania to free 5,500 inmates from overcrowded prisons
President John Magufuli on Monday ordered that around 5,500 inmates be freed from Tanzania's overcrowded prisons at a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the country's independence from colonial rule. The populist president, who has publicly expressed both sympathy and derision for the country's prison population, announced the mass pardon at an event marking Tanzania's national day.
Daughter claims Australian ex-PM urged silence on alleged rape
The daughter of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke said he ordered her to keep quiet about her alleged rape by one of his political allies for fear it would damage his career, Australian media has reported. Rosslyn Dillon alleged she was raped three times by a late Labor member of parliament in the 1980s, The New Daily reported Saturday.
Barcelona 'cannot afford' to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu
Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.
WADA bans Russia for four years from all major sporting events, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Will Russia get their ban revoked?
Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20
Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly
Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.
McIlroy: People like to kick Reed when he's down
Patrick Reed has been on the defensive after becoming embroiled in controversy at the Hero World Challenge, with Rory McIlroy on his side.
UEFA Champions League 2019-20: Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur - Combined XI
Bayern Munich face Tottenham Hotspur this week in the Champions League, but who would make a Combined XI between the two sides?
Australia vs New Zealand: Steve Smith confident over state of MCG wicket for Boxing Day Test
Australia superstar Steve Smith is confident there will be a "good" wicket at the MCG in time for December 26.
Patriots fans have the right to boo, says Brady
The New England Patriots were jeered at home on Sunday, and Tom Brady accepted the criticism.
5 current WWE Superstars who can be excellent announcers just like Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe's stint with commentary has been widely appreciated by the WWE fans. Which other Superstar can follow in his footsteps?
[Update: Now on sale] Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Edition goes on sale from December 13th for $1,300
With the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film coming to a cinema near you on December 20, Samsung has announced a special edition of its Galaxy Note 10+ to get in on the action. Complete with …
Industry-backed campaign encourages gamers to vote
Gamechanger Giveaway offers prizes in effort to increase voter turnout
Gameloft UK shuts down
Update: Mobile publisher confirms layoffs in Brisbane, closed Manila office earlier this year
China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue “training” residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region’s Uighur population. Rights groups estimate more than a million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are held in the facilities, which reports describe as …
Online users slam MOE for providing misleading statistics and poor justification on scholarships for foreign students from India
It was reported that scholars from India under scholarships administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) would be arriving in Singapore this month and next month. They are essentially scholarship holders of A*STAR Youth Scholarship and SIA Youth Scholarship. Some would be going to Sec 3 while others to pre-university 1. Since the announcement, there …
Greenpeace Southeast Asia report says abuse of migrant fishers akin to modern slavery
Thirteen foreign distant water fishing vessels have been accused of abusing migrant fishers from Southeast Asia, in cases so severe it has been characterised by many as “modern slavery”. A Greenpeace Southeast Asia report called Seabound: The Journey to Modern Slavery on the High Seas presents a snapshot of the living and working conditions of …
December Indie World direct will be tomorrow to show new Nindies
Nintendo’s new Nindies will be shown off tomorrow in an all-new December Indie World direct. Starting tomorrow at 18:00 UK time / 19:00 CET, Nintendo will be showing off roughly twenty minutes of new indie games for Nintendo Switch. The Indie World – 10.12.19 livestream will, like always, be livestreamed on the official Nintendo Switch …
Beijing orders Chinese government to dump all Windows PCs by 2022
China replace all Windows PCs for government use for security reasons by 2022 due to a new government directive to "uncouple" for western technology
This Yoga Video For Stress Uses Pillows, and It's Just What I Needed on a Sunday
Adriene Mishler just released a "Yoga to Heal Stress" flow. This gentle video actually has moves that will target your booty, and you'll end using
Bitcoin Climbs 2 Spots on China’s Latest CCID Ranking
China's Center for Information and Industry Development once again published a new list of its crypto ranking index, pushing Bitcoin 2 spots higher than
Austria Bedeviled With Complaints About Drunk Men Dressed Like The Christmas Demon Krampus
‘If large group of young men in masks roamed the streets on any other night of the year, the police would be called out in an instant,’ said an historian. Austrian authorities are trying, ...
Victoria’s Secret’s Lorena Rae Rocks Plunging Blue Bikini In Miami
Lorena wore a seriously plunging bikini top at the beach. Victoria’s Secret model Lorena Rae showed some serious skin in a very plunging bikini in a seriously hot new shot recently shared to ...
Pensacola Shooting Suspect Mohammed Alshamrani Was Purportedly’Infuriated’ By An Instructor’s Nickname For Him
The instructor purportedly called him ‘Porn Stash’ in reference to his mustache. The suspect in the Pensacola, Florida Naval Air Station shooting, a flight student identified as Mohammed ...
‘Sesame Street’ Stars Wear Yellow Feathers As They Remember Caroll Spinney At Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony
The late Big Bird puppeteer died on the same day ‘Sesame Street’ became the first TV series ever to receive the award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Caroll Spinney was remembered ...
Huawei’s ARM-based chips may arrive for desktop PCs soon enough - Gizmochina
Huawei recently introduced the Kunpeng D920S10 desktop motherboard. What this does is allow Huawei’s Kunpeng 920 processor to power PCs.
New team to tackle stalled public transport services in Khayelitsha | Cape Argus
The Khayelitsha Development Forum has appointed its former chairperson Michael Benu to lead a task team to look into the state of public transport.
Ben Turok made sacrifices that helped SA attain freedom - Ramaphosa | IOL News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has mourned the loss of Struggle stalwart and former parliamentarian Professor Ben Turok.
SACP set to rally behind Ramaphosa's ANC leadership | IOL News
The SACP looks set to rally behind President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership of the ANC.
Chris Panayiotou's father shot dead in Uitenhage, assistant raped | IOL News
Uitenhage police are investigating after the father of convicted murderer Christopher Panayiotou was shot dead in the early hours of Monday morning.
China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns US bill | IOL News
People held in camps in China's Xinjiang region have now "graduated" and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said
Anti-apartheid activist Ben Turok dies, aged 92 | IOL News
Former anti-apartheid activist and economics professor Ben Turok had died, his family confirmed on Monday morning.
UPDATE: Five dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano | IOL News
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like ...
New Zealand volcano: Island too 'dangerous' for rescuers | IOL News
New Zealand police said they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption that killed at least five people.
MUT murder accused: 'Zolile loved me more than her parents' | Daily News
Thabani Mzolo who is facing a charge of murder of Zolile Khumalo
Gauteng's multibillion-rand strategy to end hunger in the province | The Star
MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the strategy will provide solid services that will move them from dependency to independence.
Mafia relaxes laws on homosexuality as long as gay men don't 'parade it' | IOL News
The mafia have relaxed their rules on homosexuality, a top Italian prosecutor has revealed.
#changethestory: Retribution poisons well of freedom | Cape Argus
This year was a traumatic year in which every imaginable political nightmare reared its ugly head, writes Lorenzo Davids.
UNICEF wants countries to prioritise children in climate action policies | IOL News
UNICEF and the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have called on countries to sign a declaration that will ensure children ...
Kenyan government sued for 'failing to protect' sex trafficking victims | IOL News
A charity group says the government's decision to make the women testify against their alleged traffickers had caused them psychological harm.
Cops accused of flouting laws by sourcing unlawful R6.9m donations | The Star
SAPS allegedly received Police Day gifts and sponsorships with the national commissioner’s approval
EU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry
The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.
Accidental Shootings by Police Show Training Problems
When an Iowa mother tried to take her child from her husband during an argument on a snowy sidewalk in 2015, an officer stepped in to stop the scuffle, then accidentally fired his gun as a dog approached. The bullet went through the woman's arm and into her chest, killing her as her family watched in horror.
Cherry Blossoms Prompt Full-Blown Scandal for Japan’s PM
It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.
White House Absent as Counsel Makes Case to Impeach Trump
Calling out the White House’s conspicuous absence from a hearing to make the case for impeachment, Representative Jerry Nadler asserted Monday that President Donald Trump may have spurned the proceedings for lack of a defense.
Democrats Ask Skeptical Panel to Allow Emoluments Challenge
With a seemingly impossible hurdle to jump, Democrats argued Monday morning before the D.C. Circuit that they can sue President Donald Trump for ignoring the Constitution as foreign governments poured money into his pockets.
Watchdog Expected to Find Russia Probe Valid
The Justice Department's internal watchdog was to release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. it also is expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.
Sotomayor Skewers Louisiana Policy for Appeals Scandal
Eliciting a statement of concern from Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case stemming from a suicide note that described a secret court policy in Louisiana targeting the poor.
Volcano Erupts in New Zealand; 5 Dead, Many Missing
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moonlike surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
Malaysia Vaccinating for Polio After First Case in 27 Years
Malaysia began a vaccination campaign in a rural town on Borneo island after a 3-month-old boy was confirmed to have polio in the country's first case of the highly infectious virus in 27 years.
Former Blackpool loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor victim of racist abuse at Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia
Former Blackpool loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor has been the victim of racist abuse in Bulgaria according to a statement released by his current club CSKA Sofia.
'It's all down to sheer laziness' - Your opinions on parking chaos outside Stanley School in Blackpool
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Russia Banned From Olympics
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India Steps Toward Making Naturalization Harder for Muslims
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Russia Banned From Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping
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Supreme Court Lets Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Law Take Effect
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Ron Lauder Pledges $25 Million for Campaign Against Anti-Semitism
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Sanna Marin of Finland to Become World’s Youngest Prime Minister
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The Magpies are impressed with his efforts so far after joining Stevenage back in the summer
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Wallsend woman banned from keeping animals after claiming sex change led to her neglecting pets
Julie Ann Greenwood's cats were found covered in fleas by RSPCA inspectors
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Campaigners hoping to return palliative care services to the Primrose Hill site held candles and sang carols under the hospice's Christmas lights
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Labour's first post-election Budget would give 330,000 North East workers a pay rise
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Toyota to invest PhP 4.5 billion to build new Luzon import hub
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One person, one gun: Govt moves further changes to Arms Amendment Bill
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Owaisi rips the Citizenship bill in LS saying it seeks to make Muslims ‘stateless'
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HRD Ministry not likely to interfere in JNU fee hike issue, may facilitate resolution
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NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test
Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.
Karnataka bypolls: BJP wins in KR Pet, creates history
The saffron party created history by breaking into the JD(S) bastion and winning the bypolls in the K R Pet segment.
'Mother helped 3 men rape daughter', father tells cops
Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly over a year, while the victim's mother, who abetted the crime, is absconding, said police on
Over 10 lakh cr loans sanctioned under Mudra Yojana
The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
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The counting of votes for the by-elections on 15 assembly seats in Karnataka that went to polls on December 5 is underway at 11 centres in the state. The election results will have a bearing on the
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR
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'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA
Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un engaged in mutual insults and threats of devastation in 2017, sending tensions soaring before a diplomatic rapprochement the following year.
1 dead as NZ volcano erupts, more fatalities likely
Around 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.
Woman set on fire in Bihar after failed rape bid
A young woman was allegedly set on fire by a neighbour after she resisted his attempt to rape her, a police officer said here on Monday.
Tech, climate change creating new inequalities: UN
A new generation of global inequalities fueled by climate change and technology could trigger violence and political instability if left unchecked, the United Nations warned on Monday. Climate change
J&K declares 2 detention locations as subsidiary jails
One is for three former chief ministers – Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar and Mehbooba Mufti.
4-yr-old twins free selves, climb to safety after crash
Washington state authorities say 4-year-old twins freed themselves from their car seats and climbed an embankment seeking help following a car crash that killed their father.
Parts of Assam tense as Amit Shah gears up to table CAB
We are ready to die but will never accept the Bill, one of the protesters shouted in front of television cameras in Dhemaji district.
BJP wins 10 seats, retains majority in K'taka Assembly
The ruling BJP on Monday retained a majority in the Karnataka Assembly when it bagged six seats in the byelections in which it was also leading in an equal number in other segments where counting is underway.
Docs advise Sharif to go to US as health remains weak
Pakistan's ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently undergoing treatment in London, has shown no improvement in his platelet count and the doctors have advised that he be shifted to the US for better medical care, a top PML-N official said on Monday.
Iran says ready for more US prisoner swaps
Iran said Monday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe.
Saudi removes gender-segregated entrances for eateries
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.
Hyd rape case: SIT to probe killing of four accused
The Telangana government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the killing of four accused in the rape and murder of a woman veterinarian in "retaliatory" firing by police last
West Bengal one of the least corrupt states: Mamata
West Bengal has emerged as one of the least corrupt states in the country, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday citing a recent survey conducted in 20 states.
Singapore's Tamil community over 2,000-year old: Book
The Tamil community has been present in South East Asia and Singapore for more than 2,000 years, according to a new book which explores the lesser-known aspects of Tamil history and heritage.
US confirms visit by Russian foreign minister
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will welcome his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday -- the Russian's first visit to Washington since a controversial 2017 meeting with US President Donald
Injuries feared as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Around 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for. Prime Minister
Delhi court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad
A Delhi court on Monday allowed Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, to travel abroad for medical treatment and business purposes.
Will give stable, pro-development govt, asserts CM BSY
Jubilant after the BJP's stellar performance in the byelections, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday asserted that he would give a stable and pro-development government for the next three-and-half years
BJP will not indulge in Operation Kamala, says Kateel
Kateel said it was teamwork by BJP leaders that resulted in the party winning the maximum number of seats.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before base shooting
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast US support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
Pressure mounts on FBI to answer on Florida shooting
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, speaking at a Sunday evening press conference, said he was sure the gunman carried out an act of terrorism. He questioned whether it could have been prevented by better vetting of foreign military officers who train in the United States.
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Meet Ali, 25, Boris Johnson's biggest challenger
Ali Milani didn't speak English when he came to Britain from Iran at the age of five. Twenty years later, he's the biggest individual threat to Boris Johnson at this week's election. The 25-year-old
After bypoll defeat, Siddaramaiah resigns as CLP leader
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Cong, JDS disqualified in people's court: BJP
Expressing joy over BJP's stellar performance in the Assembly by-elections in Karnataka, the party's state chief Nalin Kumar Kateel on Monday said Congress and JD(S) have been "disqualified" in the people's court.
Govt mulls allowing employees to reduce PF contribution
The proposal will face stiff opposition from trade unions, which had earlier expressed strong reservations about the move saying this would defeat the purpose of the social security scheme run by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
President Ramaphosa praises Zozibini after Miss Universe win
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Blow job is abnormal – Babcock VC on why school expelled student
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Senior North Korean official calls Donald Trump 'erratic old man'
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Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020
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Former 'Islamic State matchmaker' Tooba Gondal deported from Turkey to France as part of repatriation attempt
A former London university student accused of being an Islamic State recruiter has been deported from Turkey to France, alongside her two children, as part of an attempt by the Ankara government to repatriate foreigners who joined the terror group. Tooba Gondal, who lived in Walthamstow before travelling to Syria in 2015, is among four former IS members flown to Paris this morning with their seven children. Gondal is a French citizen but had permanent British residence until the Home Office issued an exclusion order in 2017.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
New Zealand's most continuously active volcano White Island has erupted, killing five people and leaving many more unaccounted for. Police said "no sign of life" could be seen on the island following the tourist attraction's latest eruption, so the death toll is likely to rise. The eruption sent huge plumes of smoke and ash into the air when it erupted on Monday afternoon. The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity - meaning eruptions are more likely than normal and can happen with little or no warning. White Island last erupted three years ago.
DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment
Boris Johnson has been accused of breaking his word over his commitment to protect the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. As the Prime Minister faced fresh questions over trade within the UK after Brexit, Arlene Foster said Government officials had told her there would need to be checks. Asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme about the sense of some in the unionist community that Mr Johnson’s deal was a “betrayal”, she said: “I think it is right for the leadership of unionism in Northern Ireland to try to work with the prime minister of the day to get the best deal for Northern Ireland. “We will always do that. We will continue to do that. I think it says more about the person who broke their word than me and the leadership of the… Democratic Unionist Party.”
What do the leading parties think will swing your vote online?
Polling day looms and the political parties are stepping up their online campaigns to encourage as many voters to back them on Thursday. What is fascinating about this campaign is that parties have followed very different campaigns online, some staying consistent throughout while others shifted on a daily or weekly basis. But, at this late stage, it is fairly safe to assume that the parties have finalised their online strategies. So what do the leading parties think will swing your vote online?
Finland's Sanna Marin set to become the world’s youngest Prime Minister at 34 - but who has slipped down the list?
A 34-year-old transport minister is set to become Finland’s youngest prime minister ever and its third female government leader. Finland’s ruling Social Democratic Party council voted 32-29 to name Sanna Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government’s top post from incumbent Antti Rinne. Having emerged as Finland’s largest party in the April election, the Social Democrats can appoint one of their own to the post of prime minister in the Nordic nation of 5.5 million.
Johnson's Brexit fight and NHS waiting times 'cover up' lead the papers
The future of Brexit and last-ditch voting drives for the leaders of the major parties dominate the front pages of most of the nation’s newspapers to kick-off election week. The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph lead off with Boris Johnson’s rallying cry to Leave voters ahead of Thursday’s election.
Japan PM Abe says visit by Iran’s Rouhani being arranged
Abe, who has developed friendly ties with Trump, traveled to Iran in June in an unsuccessful effort to encourage Iran and the U.S. to hold talks to reduce tensions.
Peace in sight? Paris summit seeks solution for Ukraine war
The summit notably includes the first face-to-face meeting between Zelenskiy, a comic actor and political novice, with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US
While no rocket or weapons launch from North Korea was detected over the weekend, many foreign experts speculate that North Korea tested a new high-thrust engine, which is needed to launch bigger, more powerful rockets.
Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations
The swap raised hopes of other similar actions and was seen as a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.
Cheney warns disengagement in Mideast benefits Iran, Russia
Cheney’s backing of a muscular military response in the Mideast starkly contrasts Trump’s promises to pull America from what he calls the Mideast’s “blood-stained sands.”
1 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The eruption sent a plume of steam and ash about 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) into the air.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
Tourism is excluded from the heavy sanctions the U.N. Security Council has imposed on the North over its nuclear weapons program.
10 Tax Moves to Make Before 2020
Time is running out to get yourself set up for success when tax filing season starts up early next year.
ISWAP executes two soldiers, policeman in new video
INSURGENTS believed to be members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), released a video showing the execution of two
Release Sowore, others within two weeks or face nationwide protests, CSOs warn FG
CISLAC director, Rafsanjani, urged Nigerians to see the duty of holding government accountable as a collective responsibility.
Sowore’s rearrest in court, national tragedy – Gani Adams
Gani Adams, has expressed his disappointment in the actions of operatives of the DSS, following the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore...
Wole Soyinka withdraws Osinbajo award nomination over Sowore’s detention
THE Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has withdrawn the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo following the Department of States Services’ (DSS) invasion of the court and repression of freedom of speech...
Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate
JUST IN: Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate
Just less than 100, 000 Nigerians are sympathetic to Sowore—Adesina
FEMI Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Monday says less than 100, 000 Nigerians are actually concerned about continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters, contrary to popular believe that Nigerians are dissatisfied with actions of the Federal Government and the Department of State Security (DSS).
'It was horrible': CP Rail train derails in Sask., sparking fire that closes highway
The fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train overnight left a large swath of highway in Saskatchewan closed Monday morning.
How to Watch the 2020 Golden Globe Nominations Announcement Live
Awards season kicks into full gear with the Golden Globes nominations Monday morning
Impeachment witness: Trump poses election 'danger'
U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to "cheat to win an election" are a threat to national security, the top Democratic investigator testified Monday as the House Judiciary Committee pushes ahead with articles of impeachment.
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today
An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.
Polish school director fired over terror attack exercise
Local authorities in northeast Poland say that a primary school director has been fired and psychologists are working with traumatized schoolchildren following a terrorist attack exercise the director organized but that unprepared students took for real.
Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17
A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week.
Liberals move on tax cut for the middle-class in the Commons
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tabled a motion in the House of Commons to move on the Liberal's promised tax cut for the middle class.
House Democrats lay out case for formal Trump impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee received a detailed summing up of the impeachment case against U.S. President Donald Trump Monday as Democrats prepare formal charges against him. Trump and his allies lobbed fresh assaults on the proceedings they dismiss as a hoax and a sham.
Monsta X to drop all-English album while fans continue global protest over member's departure
K-pop group Monsta X announced their all-English album earlier this month while their global fan base continue to protest member Wonho’s departure from the group due to 'scandal.'
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery.
China reportedly bans foreign technology in its government and public offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
Wildlife conservationist, mauled by tigers, insists they were just playing
A wildlife conservationist and founder of a California animal sanctuary was hospitalized on Saturday after tigers pinned her to the ground and injured her.
Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM
It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.
Putin sits down for talks with Ukraine leader for first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's president are meeting for the first time at a summit in Paris to find a way to end the five years of fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Canopy Growth shares get lift after Constellation executive named new CEO
Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. got a lift after the cannabis producer named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive.
Twins, 4, free selves and climb to safety after crash
Washington state authorities say 4-year-old twins freed themselves from their car seats and climbed an embankment seeking help following a car crash that killed their father.
Russia, Ukraine to revive peace process, exchange prisoners
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's president are meeting for the first time at a summit in Paris to find a way to end the five years of fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Democrats poised to unveil two impeachment articles against Trump
House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump.
North Korea calls Trump 'erratic' old man over tweets
North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a "heedless and erratic old man" after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.
After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek
A Canadian woman who was brutally attacked and left for dead on the Appalachian Trail in May has a story of determination, survival, and inspiration.
CP Rail train derails near Lanigan, Sask., sparking fire that closes highway
A Canadian Pacific freight train hauling crude derailed overnight sparking a fire that forced the closure of part of a major highway south of Humboldt, Sask.
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
Britain faces most history-shaping election since Second World War
Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since the Second World War.
Kenney aims for clear signs of federal action on two-day Ottawa trip
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney set out a dire picture of the economic and social impact of federal policy on Alberta Monday as he embarked on a two-day political trade mission in the capital.
5 things to know for Monday, December 9, 2019
Advocates are pushing for the federal government to expand the criteria for medically assisted deaths beyond just the terminally ill. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
Democrats poised to unveil two impeachment articles vs. Trump
House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump -- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress -- with an announcement expected early Tuesday.
China claims everyone in Xinjiang camps has 'graduated'
People who were at vocational training centres in China's far west Xinjiang have all "graduated" and are living happy lives, an official said Monday.
Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges
Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against U.S. President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.
Viral Image Shows Grey Seal Pup Lounging With A Starbucks Bottle
An amateur photographer has captured an image of a young pup lounging next to a glass Starbucks bottle in the midst of the UK grey pup season in what some
Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen At A Shocking Rate
The world’s oceans are becoming parched of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. A new IUCN report, released this weekend at the UN's Conference of the Parties
Doctors Highlight Hidden Dangers At Christmas In Grim Medical Report
Anyone with young kids knows there's nothing they like more than eating stuff that's not for human consumption the very second you take your eye off them.
New Zealand volcano eruption leaves at least five dead after tourists seen in crater caught up in explosion
Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims said 23 people had been taken from White Island in the country's Bay of Plenty, some of whom are injured
Man hurled racist insults at Exeter McDonalds worker
Exeter magistrates court heard that it was 'an unpleasant incident which was racially aggravated'
Mum accused of giving son Tyler Peck drugs claims witnesses 'bribed' to tell lies
Holly Strawbridge, aged 34, said in interview that the 15-year-old friend's were offered money after his death
National outdoor clothing chain set to take over empty high street building
A planning application has been submitted for the former Nationwide Building society premises
Devon winery to supply supermarket giants with sparkling wine for Christmas
They will provide sparking wine for Aldi's ‘Exquisite Collection’
Still no news on man 'unaccounted for' after huge house fire - one week after it happened
His next-of-kin have been informed, but the property still cannot be accessed
Lib Dems criticised for 'sneaky and misleading' Devon election letter
The party say they have done nothing wrong - what do you think?
Professor Lisa Roberts named new vice chancellor of Exeter University
She will replace long serving Professor Sir Steve Smith
Pablo Picasso’s muse lives in Devon - and says the artist was a teetotal perfect gentleman
But French-born model Sylvette David declares that far from the alcohol-fuelled rumours that have previously overshadowed his life, the surrealist painter was in fact teetotal
These five adorable kittens need rehoming in Devon after being abandoned
Warning: There are pictures of ridiculously cute kittens contained in this article
Exeter Uni 'at the forefront' of research into likes of dementia and schizophrenia with new equipment
The new genome sequencing platform is a significant boost to the university's research capabilities
Police latest after woman injured by double decker bus in Torquay
It happened in Torquay on Saturday night.
Mum of teen who died after MRI scan reveals moment she was told her daughter couldn't be saved
Alice Sloman passed away on October 19 last year after a three-day battle, an inquest heard today.
Tory communities secretary challenged on £16billion spending cuts
The Local Government Association estimates councils have lost almost £16 billion of funding since 2010, equal to 60p in every pound
'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 35 employees out of work
Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.
'Devastating' fire at Alberta dealership leaves 60 out of work
Fire destroyed the Edson Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership early Monday morning, leaving dozens of employees out of work.
Two Arrested in Early Morning Assault
On December 9, 2019 at 12:18 A.M., Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to 300 Block of East Carrillo Street to investigate a report of intoxicated subjects arguing on the rooftop of an apartment building.
SBCC Staff Takes Care of Students During Wildfire
When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa Barbara City College campuses on the days before Thanksgiving. That didn't stop the staff and counselors of SBCC's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) from serving their students, however.
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
Scanner Reports 12-9-19
I was rereading an old interview with the author Marlon James the otter day when I saw the essay "Walking While Black" by Garnette Cadogan mentioned and I remember I meant to read it once but had more important things to do at the time so I put it off. Seeing the mention again I decided to Google it and read it. I did read it and it made me see what I was blind to before. I never understood White Privilege and I hate people who toss it in my face just because I am white. Who in the HELL are they to assume I have had it better than others just because I am a White Male? I have had a rough life not even Chris Rock would like to trade places with me. For people who grew up as I did with abuse it would be hard, damn near impossible to see where there has been any Privilege in their lives.
Cardi B Makes History As First Female Rapper To Cover American 'Vogue'
Kulture joins her for the iconic Annie Leibowitz photos
Miss Universe winner says her skin and hair were ‘never considered beautiful’ when growing up
South African beauty pageant contestant Zozibini Tunzi delivered stirring words about female leadership, climate change and beauty as she was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday evening. Ms Tunzi,
England to wear black armbands against South Africa as tribute to Bob Willis
England players will wear black armbands during the first Test of their tour of South Africa in honour of former bowler Bob Willis. Willis, who captained England before turning to punditry after
Raccoon passes out after drinking too much wine at Christmas market
A raccoon was shot dead after getting drunk on mulled wine and passing out at a Christmas market in Germany, according to authorities. The racoon is said to have gotten hold of the alcohol after
Two Wolves supporters arrested for homophobic abuse during Brighton & Hove Albion draw
Brighton have announced that two visiting supporters were arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during Sunday’s match with Wolves at the Amex Stadium. Two men, aged 46 and 48 from Bridgnorth in
Mulberry announces launch of 'first 100% sustainable leather bag'
Mulberry has launched a new handbag, the Portobello Tote, which it claims is 100 per cent sustainable. The bag, which retails at £795, was produced in the luxury fashion label's carbon-neutral
Anthony Joshua defends Saudi Arabia after ‘expecting to step off the plane see something like a war zone’
Newly-crowned heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua defended Saudi Arabia following his rematch against Andy Ruiz in Diriyah. In what was the first heavyweight title fight to take place in the
Boris Johnson faces backlash over refusal to look at photo of child on NHS hospital floor
Boris Johnson has refused to look at a picture of a four-year-old boy forced to lie on the floor in an NHS hospital, eventually taking the phone of a reporter attempting to show it to him and putting
Boris Johnson is an enemy to football and Gary Neville did not go far enough when condemning prime minister
Gary Neville did not go far enough. The Tories are the enemies of football. If Boris Johnson is given a working majority in Parliament on Thursday in the General Election, stadiums across the country
Mohammed Alshamrani: Saudi pilot who killed three sailors was ‘left infuriated after being called ‘pornstache’’
The Saudi air force trainee who killed three sailors at a US navy base last week reportedly made an official complaint about being called “pornstache” by one of his instructors. Mohammed Alshamrani
TV reporter smacked on bottom during live broadcast: ‘You violated, objectified and embarrassed me’
A TV reporter said she was left “violated” and “embarrassed” after being smacked on the bottom during a live broadcast. Alex Bozarjian, of WSAV News, was reporting roadside from a 10km race in
Russia doping ban: What we know, what we don’t know and how will it impact Olympics, World Cup and Euro 2020?
Russia has been banned from hosting and competing in major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency [Wada] for the next four years, but what does that mean for Russian athletes?
‘I rejoice’: Finland forms government of five parties all led by women, with youngest prime minister in world
Finland’s coalition government will be composed of five parties all led by women for the first time after the female transport minister won a vote to be the next leader. Sanna Marin has been chosen
Gary Lineker accuses Boris Johnson of ‘nauseating xenophobia’
Gary Lineker has accused Boris Johnson of “nauseating xenophobia” after the Prime Minister vowed to stop EU migrants from treating Britain “as if it’s part of their own country”. The former England
Trump impeachment hearing: Pro-Trump Infowars host who called for Obama to be lynched thrown out of inquiry
A host on the far-right US conspiracy and disinformation website InfoWars has been removed from the latest impeachment hearing by police, after interrupting House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry
Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence
People have the right to enjoy entertainment spaces as part of the characteristics of a society that aspires to improve its quality of life
González anticipates new dialogue between the federal and local governments
Washington Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González thinks the end of the tax benefit should be negotiated
Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence
Yesterday's events also show another serious problem in Puerto Rico: the lack of gun control on the island. The recurrent use of assault and automatic weapons in attacks in public places increases the probability of deaths in a single incident.
Juice Wrld Allegedly Consumed Pills on Plane Before His Death, 70 Pounds of Marijuana Seized: Report
Details here.
Juice Wrld’s Security Guards Arrested for Having Guns at Airport: Report
Details here.
The Morning Show Gets Apple Three Golden Globe Nominations
The Morning Show has earned Apple its first three major Golden Globe nominations.
Chucklefish Apologises for "Insensitive" Wargroove Casting Choices
Backlash came over casting for upcoming DLC characters.
Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’
In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.
Brexit civil war will not be over by Christmas
The trench fighting has only begun.
EU gets another female leader with 34-year-old Finnish PM
Appointment means all leaders of parties in Finland’s ruling coalition are women.
POLITICO Pro Sustainability Insights: Circular batteries boost — Chemicals leaks — COP update
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UK government to skip EU summit
Boris Johnson won’t attend or send a representative in his place.
Commission approves pan-EU battery project
The plan aims to invest more than €8 billion in battery projects across Europe over the coming decade.
Northern Irish leader says Boris Johnson broke his word on Brexit
The DUP has refused to support the Brexit deal Boris Johnson struck with the EU.
Adamawa: Elected council chairmen take oath of office
The newly elected chairmen for the 21 local government councils of Adamawa State have been sworn in.The chairmen, whose victories were...
Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway - The Nation Newspaper
Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along Kawli-Kaita highway
UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election - The Nation Newspaper
THE main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days...
JUST IN: Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi to head Kano Council of Chiefs
The Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed His Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman ...
Chairmanship Tussle: Court directs Monarchs, Fayemi to seek alternative dispute resolution
An Ado-Ekiti High Court has advised parties to the suit challenging the appointment of the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti Oba Adebanji Alabi by Governor...
Sowore: CISLAC tackles Presidency over comment on 100, 000 Nigerians
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has tackled the Special Adviser to the President On Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, over...
Edo crisis: Oshiomhole cannot resolve problems he created - Idahosa
A former political Adviser to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Mr. Charles Idahosa, has said that it was laughable for Oshiomhole to s...
Aisha Buhari, World Bank and the Nigerian condition
About the time First Lady Aisha Buhari was again emerging from 'the other room' to deliver one of her seasonal tirades against the system ...
Obaseki reiterates resolve to curb corruption, sustain transparency, probity in govt
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his resolve to curb corruption in government by deploying technology...
Sowore: NBA under fire over impeachment call - The Nation Newspaper
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) came under fire on Monday for calling for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment over the re-arrest of...
We inherited N100b debts not N30b, says AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday said that his administration inherited a sum of N100 billion debts from the former government of...
The Oraifite killings - The Nation Newspaper
Why an intra-communal feud turned bloody in Oraifite community in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State last week is a puzzle the authorities
Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway - The Nation Newspaper
Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along...
Lagos to eradicate wastes generated from construction, demolition
The Lagos State government has launched the Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste (CDDW) of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
How we fast-tracked Kalu's, others' trials, by Justice Bulkachuwa
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has given hints on how the Judiciary was working to eradicate delay...
Publish charges against ex-bank chiefs, Diezani, CSOs tell EFCC
A coalition of society organisations has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publish the criminal charges against...
Nursing students protest colleague's death in Anambra
Students of School of Nursing, Iyienu Mission hospital, Ogidi in Idemili North local government area of Anambra state on Monday protested the death of one..
12 things to know about Reinhard Bonnke - The Nation Newspaper
The demise of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke who is well known and loved by majority(especially in Africa) came so sudden that shocked...
Buhari challenges NNMA laureates on policy making
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the Nigeria National Merit Award, NNMA to create an enabling environment for body of laureates to channel
We don’t want another Boko Haram, IPOB - The Nation Newspaper
The Department of State Services (DSS) is doing its job, the Presidency said on Sunday in its reaction to the agency’s action in the Sowore saga.
Construction of roads in Ugbowo to commence soon, Obaseki assures
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his support for the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin...
31 rescued from B'Haram's den in Borno forest - The Nation Newspaper
Again troops have rescued thirty-one persons including fourteen women and seventeen children from a Boko Haram hideout in Malam Masari and Gabchari
Scores killed in India factory fire - The Nation Newspaper
At least 100 people were sleeping inside the factory, which mainly makes school bags, when the fire started. More than 60 have been rescued...
Just In: Gunmen attack business man, murder wife in Lagos
A business mogul has been critically wounded and the wife murder in a suspected armed robbery attack in their highbrow Lagos home. The victim is...
EFCC recovers N3.6bn, 10 houses from suspected looters in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has recovered N3.6 billion and 10 houses from suspected looters...
Adamawa fake doctor to spend 10 years in jail - The Nation Newspaper
A secondary school leaver who admitted to working for several years as a medical doctor has been sentenced to 44 years and six months in jail...
Sowore: APC accuses Atiku of spreading falsehood - The Nation Newspaper
Tony Akowe, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday night accused former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of spreading falsehood about the event leading the rearrest of the founder of #RebolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services in Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary of the […]
Sowore: WSCIJ suspends award for Osinbajo - The Nation Newspaper
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has suspended the presentation of award to the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo ..
Road accident kills 12 in Niger - The Nation Newspaper
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in...
A doctor and son missing in Mawlamyaing
A doctor and his three-year-old son have been missing for four days and their family had reported it to the police.
Vice President highlights limp action to prevent illegal trade
Despite the inability to prevent and control illegal trade effectively, illegal goods worth over Ks15 billion were confiscated over the past 14 months, Vice President Myint Swe told local businesspeople. The Private Sector Development Committee held the 31st meeting with Myanmar entrepreneurs at the office of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Yangon on December 8.
Five Chinese men face lawsuit for assault over car parking
A case has been opened against five Chinese citizens for attacking local authorities with iron bars and swords while the latter were trying to ask them to move their parked car in front of a house in Hlaingthaya Township. In connection with the case, Khin Myint, the owner of a flat in FMI City Housing phoned Aung Kyaw Moe, the administrator of Ward No.4 in Hlaingthaya Township, about a parked car in front of her flat. Then, the administrator sought help from the township police station at about 7.45 pm on December 7.
Konbaung era monastery in Aunglan under repair
Local residents are repairing an over-100-year-old monastery of Konbaung Era design in Aunglan Township, Magway Region, without harming the original architecture. The monastery, built under the reign of King Thibaw in Letplanhla Village, is being repaired under the permission of the Department of Archaeology and National Museums.
Want to be fit for spring? Here’s why winter training is key to summer success
Building and maintaining your fitness throughout the winter months can be an arduous and appreciably tough exercise but if you stay motivated you’re sure to come out the other side a stronger and fitter rider
Desert to Power Initiative gains momentum in Burkina Faso
AfDB has approved $54 million loan to the government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, which forms part of the Desert to Power Initiative.
World Bank takes a stance on Isimba hydropower project
The World Bank has approved a Management Action Plan, in response to complaints regarding the construction of Isimba Hydropower Project.
EU and African banks sign $120 million climate action facility
The EIB and the TDB have signed a deal to fund sustainable energy projects over the next 15 years.
Seventh suspect arrested over killing of fireman in centre of Augsburg
A seventh and final suspect was also arrested after a deadly attack on a passer-by in Augsburg on Friday evening.
'A leftist course': Merkel's CDU wary as coalition partner seeks concessions
Chancellor Angela Merkel's party on Sunday reacted coolly to concessions sought by the new leaders of the Social Democrats in return for keeping their fragile coalition afloat
'A year-long ordeal': What I learned from getting my driving licence in Berlin
I thought that driving tests couldn’t get much worse than my first and last in the UK five years ago. That was before I attempted again in Berlin.
Rick and Morty Recap: Bros Rescue Dragons
Morty makes a simple deal with Rick, which gets decidedly more complicated once a vindictive wizard enters the picture. A recap of “Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Morty,” episode four of season four of “Rick and Morty” on Adult Swim.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer: Who Ya Gonna Reboot?
In the first trailer for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard star as the “Ghostbusters” franchise is rebooted.
‘He Did NOT Commit Suicide” – More Details Emerge On Zim Man Who Brutally Murdered Wife In Pretoria & Wrapped Body In Plastic
Three weeks ago, the country was rocked by the news of a Zimbabwean man, who brutally murdered his wife Netsai Makore, in Pretoria, South Africa.
Village Love Triangle Turns Fatal After Jealous Man Kills Lover’s Other Boyfriend
A love triangle involving three villagers turned fatal after one of the men killed his rival. He also severely battered the woman at the centre of the
Cape Town City files urgent application to deport foreigners
Capetown To Deport Foreigners-Foreigners in the City of Cape Town face a bleak festive season after the City applied an urgent court interdict.
WATCH: Unbelievable Heart-Rending Scenes Of Flooding As Centurion Goes UNDERWATER In South Africa
Heavy rains have devasted South Africa's Gauteng Province after massive flash floods resulted in parts of the City of Centurion going underwater.
BREAKING : Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested
Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested after she was busted by cops driving under the influence of alcohol.The actress spent the weekend behind bars
Zim Children Smuggled Into SouthAfrica Perish In FREAK Accident
Undocumented Zimbabwean children who were travelling to SouthAfrica died in an accident after a Toyota Quantum collided with a Ford Fiesta
Protecting Uganda’s Future – Its Children
Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most vulnerable among us, completely dependent on others for their needs and protection. This makes children the most likely to suffer violence and human rights abuses, often at the hands of those on whom they depend on the most. Uganda has an appallingly high incidence rate of violence against children. The Uganda Violence Against Children Survey (UVAC 2015) found that 75 per cent of Ugandan children experience some form of violence during childhood. Research shows that the bulk of this violence is occurring in places that should be safe and committed by people like parents/relatives, teachers, friends, and trusted community leaders who those children should be able to trust most.
Ethiopia’s Peace Prize Challenge
As Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed collects this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, his country is at a crossroads. In one direction lies a democratic transition, via a successful general election scheduled for May 2020. The other path would lead the country to instability, ethnic violence, and possibly a return to repressive authoritarianism. For the last decade, Ethiopia has experienced strong, broad-based economic growth. The government has built on those gains, investing in infrastructure development and expanding social services, such as health care and education. Moreover, since April 2018, when Ahmed peacefully took power following the unexpected resignation of his predecessor, the government has been restoring political and economic freedoms. Ahmed lifted the country’s state of emergency, ordered the release of thousands of political prisoners, allowed exiled dissidents to return, removed bans on political parties, and unblocked previously censored media.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl
Woman tragically dies after going swimming off coast of Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Another lady pulled from the water is being treated for hypothermia
Cheltenham Festival pointers we learned from the weekend's horse racing action
There was plenty of quality action on Saturday and Sunday
Drink driving limits in Ireland 2019: How soon can you drive after pints, wine and shorts at Christmas
It's the time of year for drinking but make sure not to drive while over the limit
Rosanna Davison named newborn daughter Sophia after cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine
The model and her husband Wes Quirke welcomed their adorable daughter via a surrogate last month
Kyle Walker sends Liverpool title warning despite huge advantage over Man City
Manchester City have lost four times in the league this season and trail unbeaten Liverpool by a staggering 14 points. But Kyle Walker isn't ready to concede defeat just yet
Phillip Schofield's former co-star brands him a 't**t' amid 'complaints' row
Former Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker star Connor Byrne vented on Twitter: "I can categorically state cuddly Phil is a total t**t"
Billie Piper begs voters to reject the Tories with extremely cheeky T-shirt
Singer Billie Piper has shared a snap of herself wearing a T-shirt with an election-themed twist on the 'Tesco' as she encourages voters to cast tactical ballots in the general election
Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim
The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu
Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of Gerry Hutch's relative Clive Staunton in Leixlip, Co Kildare
The dad-of-one was originally from the Greek Street flats in Dublin’s inner city
Romeo Beckham enjoys festive trip to Winter Wonderland with dad David and family
The youngster joined his famous family for their annual trip to London's Christmas attraction while he captured the festivities with hilarious upside down snaps
Jacqueline Jossa 'left in dark' about Dan Osborne threesome claims before I'm A Celeb win
New I'm A Celebrity 2019 winner Jacqueline Jossa appears to have been left to find out about her husband Dan Osborne's alleged cheating after she came out of the jungle
Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Liverpool trio ahead of Red Bull Salzburg clash
Liverpool had concerns over Dejan Lovren, Gini Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana ahead of the trip to Austria in the Champions League
Sizing John to make long-awaited return on New Year's Eve
The nine-year-old completed the rare treble of the Irish, Cheltenham and Punchestown Gold Cups in 2017
Health Minister Simon Harris calls on Dara Murphy to return expenses money
The Minister for Health has broken ranks and directly challenged Mr Murphy to give the taxpayer something back
Driver miraculously escapes after tree falls on car in Co Cork during Storm Atiyah
Shocking pictures show extensive damage to the windscreen after an enormous tree fell due to the high winds
Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match
Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour
Mark Timlin re-signs with Finn Harps for 2020 League of Ireland season
The Buncrana man has been with the Donegal outfit since initially joining in the summer of 2017 on loan from Derry City
Paddy Clancy column: Leaving coats for the homeless on the Ha'penny Bridge is wonderful, but it's not enough
"Every politician in Leinster House must accept some blame"
Bike-borne miscreants loot 50 kg onions from rickshaw puller in UP’s Gorakhpur
The incident took place on Sunday afternoon when the rickshaw puller was going to deliver the onions to a hotel. "Police is checking the CCTV footage and action will be taken on the basis of investigation," Superintendent of Police (city) Kaustabh said.
CTET 2019: Gang involved in impersonating aspirants busted
Ten people have been arrested in Moradabad for being involved in impersonating aspirants of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test-2019 examination.
Govt seeks apology from Congress MPs for alleged misbehaviour with Smriti Irani
In the previous sitting of the House on Friday, ruling BJP members had accused Congress MPs Dean Kuriakose and TN Prathapan of charging in an "attacking posture" towards Irani when she was speaking in the House.
Delhi pollution: SC partially lifts ban on construction, allows work only during day time
Earlier in November, the apex court imposed a ban on all kinds of construction work in view of the rising pollution levels in Delhi. This is the longest construction ban that has been enforced in winter months for the past few years.
Weekend Roundup: Racism mars United’s derby win; Son, Suarez’s hit wonder goals
While a man was arrested for racist abuse directed at Manchester United players, Son Heung-min and Luis Suarez scored worldies, and Juventus suffered their first league defeat this season.
Bihar: 34,549 water bodies, 19,739 roads encroached, govt survey shows
The survey was ordered after the maximum cases registered under the Public Grievances Redressal Act, 2015, were found to be encroachment-related.
‘Discussed weather’: Ajit Pawar on first meeting with Fadnavis after fallout
On Sunday, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar shared the stage at the marriage ceremony of independent MLA Sanjay Shinde's daughter in Solapur district and were seen engaged in a 20-minute animated chat.
Hats off to KCR and Telangana police officers: Jagan Reddy on Hyderabad ‘encounter’
"If the hero in a movie kills someone in an encounter, we all clap and say the movie is good. If a daring person does that in real life...someone will come down from Delhi in the name of National Human Rights Commission and say this is wrong," Jagan Mohan Reddy said.
Universities great hubs of ideas, but not ivory towers: President Ram Nath Kovind
As Utkal University celebrates completion of 75 years of its existence, President Kovind said, it is time to take stock of its achievements and the areas where further improvements are possible.
Tripura: Two anti-CAB strikes paralyse life in state, over 1,000 detained
Examinations in government colleges had to be postponed, while train services and road transport were hit.
Ayodhya verdict: Hindu Mahasabha files review petition over 5-acre land to Muslims
"There is no material to prove that the 'disputed structure' on the Ayodhya plot was a Mosque, as claimed by the Muslim parties. It is urged that references to the same as a 'mosque' or as a masjid must be expunged," the Hindu Mahasabha petition said.
Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves
The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.
The Conjuring 3 is officially titled The Devil Made Me Do It
The third installment of the popular horror movie franchise is called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. It is slated to be released on September 11, 2020.
Karnataka bypoll results: Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao resign after Congress poor show
However, the Congress high command in Delhi is yet to take a call on these resignations.
Explained: The WTO’s dispute settlements mechanism is all but dead. This is why India should worry
Trump sees the WTO -- which seeks to ensure equal treatment for all its members -- as standing in the way of "America First", tying its hands when it tries to protect American workers or seeks to effectively employ the advantages of being the world's most powerful economy.
JNU protest march Highlights: Students lathicharged, detained; refuse to call off protest
JNU students protest Highlights: Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University students near Bhikaji Cama Place metro station. Police say students were trying to jump over a barricade.
Issac Vanmalsawma helps Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin
Chennaiyin took the lead through Nerijus Valskis' fine strike in the 26th minute. However, Jamshedpur denied Chennaiyin a win by equalising in the 89th minute through Issac Vanmalsawma.
Five Sainik schools enroll girls, rest to join league
Government has made a provision of 10 per cent reservation for girls in such schools. The minister added, if any state felt the need for Sainik Schools they can send the proposal to the Centre.
No reason that employment has come down due to demonetisation, says Gangwar
In response to remarks that demonetisation has severely impacted jobs, the Union minister said the government is implementing various schemes for generating more employment.
South Asian Games: Ankit Khatana, Kalaivani Srinivasan lead India to six boxing gold medals
While Manish Kaushik settled for a silver medal, Vinod Tanwar (49kg), Sachin (56kg) and Gaurav Chauhan (91kg) won gold medals. In the women's category, Parveen (60kg) took the gold too.
How people in leprosy colonies are fighting stigma for a life of dignity
While leprosy is curable and early treatment checks disabilities, the stigma associated with the disease continues to run deep. In 2017, there were 2.1 lakh new leprosy cases registered globally — India accounted for over half of them, according to the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP).
Explained: Who is Sanna Marin, only 34, and set to be the world’s youngest Prime Minister?
All five parties in Finland's ruling coalition are led by women, and four of them are in their early thirties. The ruling coalition is Centre-Left in political orientation.
Rise in crime due to economic crisis in Tripura: CPI (M)
Taking potshots at Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who said in September this year that crimes against women have ‘drastically’ come down, the CPI (M) leader said National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has put Tripura among the top states in India in terms of rapes and murders.
CAB not against minorities, Congress divided India on religious lines: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
"Why do we need this Bill today? After Independence, had Congress not done partition on the basis of religion, then today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did the partition on the basis of religion," Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha.
Gujarat: Congress workers clash with police during protest against recruitment exam ‘irregularities’
Police used water cannons and pushed Congress supporters into buses as they marched towards the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha
Delhi Fire tragedy: Court sends property owner, manager to 14-day police custody
The police have booked the two accused under section 304 and 308 of IPC at Sadar Bazar police station.
National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi’s chaos, history in all its glory
One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.
Hyderabad: Congress leader’s son held for possessing drugs, cops say ‘had them delivered by speed post’
The accused was identified as Kathi Chanakya, son of Congress leader Kathi Venkataswamy, who is the party's national coordinator of OBC department and in-charge of the OBC cell in North East India. Venkataswamy said the arrest was a 'conspiracy to malign his image'.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asks Censor Board to take note of opposition to Panipat
The movie is based on the Third Battle of Panipat fought between the Maratha empire and Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761. Arjun Kapoor plays the role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau, commander of the Maratha army. Bharatpur king Surajmal is shown as having denied help to the Maratha army.
No Commonwealth Shooting Championships in India during 2022 CWG
The CGF said there was no formal proposal made to the ISSF to conduct a Commonwealth Shooting Championships when its heads met the top brass of the world body on Friday.
BJP expels rebel MLA Saryu Roy for contesting against Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das
Roy, a former state minister, contested against Chief Minister and incumbent Jamshedpur East MLA Raghubar Das as an Independent candidate after he was denied a ticket by the saffron. He alleges the act was done on the behest of CM Raghubar Das.
Who is Ali Milani?
Raised by a single mother, Ali Milani studied politics at Brunel University, where he was also the student union president as well as Vice-President of National Union of Students.
Traffic jams cripple Paris as pension strikes halt trains
French President Emmanuel Macron girded for one of the toughest weeks of his presidency as his government prepares to present a redesign of the convoluted French pension system.
SUV driver fined Rs 9,500 for damaging a tree in Telangana town
Since September 2018, Siddipet horticulture officers have collected over Rs 1.2 lakh as penalties on damages to trees planted under the 'Haritha Haram' afforestation programme.
Explained: How govt proposes to regulate the dismantling of ships
Under the proposed law, ships will be recycled only in authorised recycling facilities. An application to authorise such a facility must be submitted to the Competent Authority notified by the central government, along with a ship recycling facility management plan and the prescribed fee.
Manipur declares holiday on December 10 to celebrate inclusion in ILP system
Speaking on the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Union Home minister Amit Shah announced in Parliament Monday that Manipur would be brought under the purview of the Inner Line Permit system.
Hong Kong protesters lead in popular choice for TIME Person of the Year 2019
The demonstrators with 89% votes polled as 'yes' have emerged the current favourite among people across the world who are voting to validate them as the people wielding the most influence in the past 12 months.
IIT-Hyderabad launches short course on ‘Nonlocal Mechanics Approaches for Modelling’, applications open
The classes will be held from February 19 to 21 and the applications for the same will be closed on December 15. The course will be co-taught by IIT-Hyderabad faculty along with renowned international faculty.
MIHAN tiger to be captured: Maharashtra Forest Department
“We had sought permission to tranquilise and capture the tiger, which has been granted by Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar,” said Prabhunath Shukla, Nagpur Deputy Chief Conservator of Forest.
Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment exam on December 22
All candidates who qualified the physical efficiency test (PET) have been directed to report at the venue by 9 am, the spokesperson said, adding that call letters have been sent to the candidates.
Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha: Parties in favour of and against the legislation
While Congress and TMC led the charge against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill inside the Lok Sabha, the MPs of Indian Union Muslim League and All India United Democratic Front demonstrated in the Parliament premises and at Jantar Mantar.
Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges ‘animal-like treatment’, claims given drinking water from water cannon
An assistant commandant-rank company commander of 222nd battalion of CRPF has complained to state authorities and his headquarters in Delhi.
On Sonia Gandhi’s birthday, Puducherry CM distributes onions to party workers
In a tweet, the Puducherry chief minister is seen offering prayers at a temple for the long life of Congress chief. He also said that "she has made immense sacrifices for the country".
Russia out of Olympics, World Cup after 4-year sporting ban for doping violations
WADA handed a four-year suspension to the Russian Athletics Federation from all major sporting events, which includes the 2020 Olympics, 2021 World Championships, and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
As New Zealand volcano erupted, a tourist captured images and videos of the disaster
"My God, White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted today for first time since 2001. My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were waiting at our boat about to leave when we saw it," the tourist tweeted.
Hong Kong protest, largest in weeks, stretches several miles
The huge turnout was a reminder to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, that the monthslong campaign against his authoritarian policies still had broad support in Hong Kong despite a weakening economy and increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police.
Two arrested for murder of gangster Ashok Rathi: Police
Residents of Alipur village in Gurgaon, both the accused Narendra and Rohit, revealed that they held a grudge against the gangster because of a property dispute and family friction, and so they plotted his murder.
‘To the man who smacked my butt on live TV’: Woman reporter calls out runner
A reporter from WSAV was speaking to the camera at the Savannah Bridge Run when a male participant groped her on live television.
Pokémon could soon hide behind your couch thanks to an ARCore update
A new Google ARCore update helps your phone understand the depth that real-world objects have, helping virtual characters and objects feel a lot more realistic.
2K Games establishes Cloud Chamber, developing next BioShock
BioShock is an incredible first-person shooter franchise that deals with the collapse of various isolated communities. Many years ago, the previous developer was shut down by parent company 2K Games, but now, another team has emerged to take its place.
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
Obofour to name officials of Tema Assembly who received bribes from him
The Founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC) Francis Antwi, aka Reverend Obofour has threatened to expose officials of the Tema West Municipal Assembly who took some monies from him as bribes when they inspected progress of his church building in the area. “I will talk when you push me. Anyone who has collected money in connection with the construction of the building will have to vomit it when we get to the court,” he threatened A week ago, there was news that Adwoa Amoako, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema West Assembly, escaped being physically attacked by some agitated members of APC after the MCE and her officers had visited the premises of the church to inspect building permits and also collect property rates. Reacting to the fracas that ensued on the premises of his church in Tema, Rev. Obofour called the TWMA official “liars” and rather accused them of attacking three of his security men on the church premises without any justification. He explained in a 28-minute 17-seconds video on his YouTube…
Scandal hits Northern Regional Coordinating Council; top official fingered
A huge financial scandal has hit the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) involving an official with the bursary department who is alleged to have diverted over hundred thousand Ghana cedis into his personal account through fraudulent means. Baba Osman Daney, 45, who is at the centre of the scandal, has since been transferred from the unit and according to a provisional charge sheet sighted by this portal faces charges of forgery, contrary to section 158 of the criminal offences code act 1960 (Act 29), stealing contrary to section 124(1) of the criminal offences act and corruption of public officers, could soon be arraigned before court. According to the statement of offence, the civil servant who is under the direct supervision of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department in October 2019 forged four bank cheques of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council and withdrew the total sum of GH¢119,423.60. The amount according to officials of the NRCC who lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation…
Journalists will be safe under the next NDC government – John Mahama assures
Former President John Dramani Mahama has marked the 2019 International Anti-corruption Day (which is today December 9, 2019) with an assurance that journalists will be safe thus none will be killed, live in fear or flee the country because of their investigative reporting on corruption. “We shall protect the rights of our people to expose corruption and undertake to investigate credible allegations that come to our attention. No journalist will be killed, live in fear or flee the country because of their investigative reporting,” a press statement to mark the day read in part. In the press statement signed on his behalf by his special aide, Joyce Mogtari, the former President Mahama further noted that the fight against corruption requires genuine and collective efforts, especially from political leadership, and the NDC has demonstrated that in the past when it governed and will continue the fight in future when it forms the government. “Fighting corruption requires genuine and collective efforts, particularly…
Kumasi: Teachers snub “useless“strike; say it is for leaders’ selfish agenda
Teachers in schools in the Kumasi Metropolis and its adjoining municipalities and districts in the Ashanti region have snubbed the nationwide strike declared by three teacher unions, describing it as “useless”, MyNewsGh.com reports. Kumasi-based Angel FM’s reporters who toured dozens of schools this morning on day one that the strike took effect reported that teachers were in classrooms and going about their normal duties, this portal monitored on Monday. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH) however insist that their nationwide strike is in full force. The three teacher unions say their industrial action is in connection with the failure of the government to pay some “legacy arrears” owed some of its members as far back as 2012 to 2016. “In line of this development, we, the Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduated Teachers, Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana…
VIDEO: 3 NPP executives suspended for hooting at MP
Three(3) Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Atwima Nwabiagya North constituency of the Ashanti Region have been suspended for hooting at the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon Benito Owusu Bio. Kwabena Owusu Denkyira(Amando), Youth Organizer at Atwima Koforidua L/A Middle School, Prince Boakye, Organizer at Atwima Koforidua CAC “A” and Prince Adu Gyamfi, Organizer at Koforidua Market Square “B” were each handed an indefinite suspension by the party following a recommendation from the disciplinary committee. They were said to have misconducted themselves and therefore found guilty by the disciplinary committee according to a letter dated 29th November, 2019 and signed by Isaac K Dawuni the constituency secretary It would be recalled that Hon Benito Owusu Bio was last month humiliated, hooted at and chased out of a gathering by youth belonging to the NPP. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources had gone to Atwima Koforidua, a town in his constituency to engage members of the community…
PKR sec-gen says SPV 2030 dinner did not violate party discipline
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The ‘Shared Prosperity Vision’ dinner which was attended by several PKR leaders yesterday, did not violate the party discipline, said PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. However, he said, the content of the speech delivered during the dinner was...
Cambodia to start opposition leader trial in January
PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 —The trial of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges will begin on Jan. 15, a court said today. Kem Sokha was arrested in 2017 and his opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) banned ahead of an election last year that was condemned by Western...
Dewan Negara observes moment’s silence for late senators
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Dewan Negara today observed a minute of silence and extended its condolences to family members of senator Datuk M. Sambanthan and senator Datuk Ong Chong Swen who died recently. Sambanthan who was also Indian Progressive Front (IPF) president died of a heart attack on...
Floods worsen in Johor while Kelantan fully recovers
JOHOR BARU, Dec 9 — The number of flood victims currently housed at the temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kota Tinggi has increased to 39, as of 5pm, compared to 19 victims recorded at noon today. State Local Government, Urban Well-being and Environment Committee chairman Tan Chen Choon, in a...
New chief EU diplomat urged to review Palestine stance
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — Luxembourg’s veteran foreign minister has written to the new head of European Union foreign policy to urge a debate on recognising Palestinian statehood. In a note to Josep Borrell, who took office last week as Brussels’ chief diplomat, Jean Asselborn said a discussion could...
Yusoff Rawther: Police open investigation paper
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Police have opened an investigation paper over Muhammed Yusoff Rawther’s allegations that he was sexually assaulted by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department’s Prosecution and Legal Division principal assistant director SAC...
Mahfuz: 59,689 cabbies, e-hailing drivers have signed up with Socso since October
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — About 59,689 taxi and e-hailing drivers have registered under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) since October this year, said Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mahfuz Omar. He said various initiatives were undertaken by the government, to attract the public...
Congressional panel to weigh Trump impeachment evidence as formal charges loom
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — A US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump will debate the evidence against him on Monday, with Democratic lawmakers poised to move forward with possible formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress this week. The...
Netherlands reduces terror threat level after six years
AMSTERDAM, Dec 9 — The Dutch national anti-terrorism agency (NCTV) has downgraded the threat of a terror attack in the Netherlands for the first time since 2013. The NCTV said it had reduced the threat level by one notch, to 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, meaning an attack is “conceivable”. The...
Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership
IPOH, Dec 9 — Any decision to be made by the Perak state government in granting 999-year ownership or permanent titles to new villages, will have to be in line with Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) stance, said Perak Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) chairman Datuk Asmuni Awi. He said whatever decision made...
Suaram wants to engage with home minister for human rights, says buck stops with him
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The home minister should meet and engage with civil society groups on human rights as many related problems fall under his ministry, watchdog Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) said today. Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy said this year has been a busy one for the...
Communism claims a ploy to tarnish democratic process, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator P. Waytha Moorthy has expressed disappointment over allegations made by a Terengganu Umno member that communist elements have infiltrated the government. In a statement today, he said such claims are clear efforts to...
US House Democrat accuses Trump of violating oath of office
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — The head of a US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today accused him of putting himself before his country and violating his oath of office. In a statement kicking off a hearing in the US House of Representatives to weigh the...
Minister: Polio virus probably brought in from outside Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The polio virus which infected a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Tuaran, Sabah is suspected to have come from outside Sabah, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said there were two possibilities how the polio virus, which had been eradicated 27 years ago,...
Kota Tinggi flood victims rise, 729 people evacuated
JOHOR BARU, Dec 9 — The number of flood victims placed at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Kota Tinggi tonight rose sharply to 729 people compared to 39 victims this afternoon. State Local Government, Urban Well Being and Environment Committee chairman Tan Chen Choon, in a statement, said as...
Norza: Medal bounty shows Malaysian badminton has a great future
MANILA, Dec 9 — The national badminton squad’s bounty of three gold, two silver and five bronze at the 30th SEA Games is a proud achievement for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), and proves that all is not lost as far as the future of Malaysian badminton is concerned. Its president...
Another elephant found dead in Sabah, says Wildlife Dept
LAHAD DATU, Dec 9 — Another elephant was found dead in Sabah today. Lahad Datu Wildlife Department officer Sylvester Saimin said the carcass was found in Bakapit near here at 6.30am by a plantation worker. “We have gone to the scene and investigations are underway. We will give further...
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — The EU’s powerful anti-trust authority today approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries. The move is part of a big push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as...
Dollar holds ground as central bank meetings loom, pound jumps
LONDON, Dec 9 — The dollar held its ground today thanks to last week’s stronger-than-expected jobs data, although worries about US/China trade talks kept gains in check, while Britain’s pound jumped on the latest polls ahead of this week’s election. Sterling hit a fresh 2-1/2 year high...
Sri Lanka shakes up intelligence agency after Easter attacks
COLOMBO, Dec 9 — Sri Lanka has for the first time named a military officer to head the country’s main intelligence agency, which was blamed for failing to prevent Islamist extremist bombings in April that killed 259 people. The head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) was replaced by...
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE, Dec 9 — United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia today for this week’s Presidents Cup. Reed received a two-stroke penalty for improving his...
Health Ministry springs to action after first confirmed polio case in nearly 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago. After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in...
WESG 2019-2020 Asia Pacific to be held in Malaysia on January 3-5
PETALING JAYA, Dec 9 — A total of 260 athletes from 58 countries will be converging in Malaysia for one of the world’s biggest e-Sports events, the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final, which will be held from January 3-5 at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre...
MACC needs to explain officer’s placement, says Perlis MB
KANGAR, Dec 9 — The Perlis government has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to come up with a detailed explanation if it wants to place a senior MACC officer in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man. He said he needed to look at the suitability and response given...
Whisky galore! Largest ever collection could fetch up to US$10m
LONDON, Dec 9 — Scottish auctioneers hope to sell off 3,900 bottles of rare whisky for up to £8 million (RM42.8 million) next year in what they said would be the largest private collection of the tipple ever to go up for auction. Colorado businessman Richard Gooding, who died in 2014 aged 67,...
Sabah govt views seriously re-emergence of polio, says Shafie
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Sabah government views seriously the re-emergence of polio in the state, the first for the country after almost 30 years, and will do its level best to ensure that it will not spread, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said. He said the re-emergence of the...
Customs busts drug trafficking syndicate, seizes RM5m worth of ketamine
NILAI, Dec 9 — The Customs Department believes that an international drug trafficking syndicate has been crippled with the arrest of four men, including a local resident, in two separate raids in Selangor earlier this month. Customs deputy director-general (enforcement and compliance) Datuk Abdul...
Mexico president says senators OK’d changes to USMCA trade pact
MEXICO CITY, Dec 9 — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today that the country’s senators have accepted proposed changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as US lawmakers mull ratifying the trade pact. Speaking during his regular morning news conference, Lopez Obrador...
NZ police say no more survivors expected from volcano eruption
WHAKATANE (New Zealand), Dec 10 — New Zealand police said early today they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people and injured up to 20. “No signs of life have been seen at any point,” the police said in a statement...
Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport
The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Wins 2019 Miss Universe, Joins Group of Top Black Beauty Queens In Historic Feat
Congratulations are in order for Zozibini Tunzi, the South African beauty queen crowned Miss Universe 2019 at the annual pageant Sunday night. Before a
Solange Knowles to Be Awarded Inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, Solange Knowles will be the very first recipient of the Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact when it's given to
UC Berkeley Students Plead for Forgiveness, Privacy After Their Racist ‘Joke’ Video Goes Viral
A social media video allegedly showing a University of California Berkeley student hurling racial slurs and making offensive remarks against women and
Retired Cop Claims NYPD Rewarded Officers for Arresting More Black Men While Avoiding ‘Soft Targets’
New York City officers were rewarded more overtime if they arrested African-American men, a bombshell declaration submitted by a former NYPD cop alleges.
A Reality Check: Blockchain and DLT in International Trade
New study jointly conducted by international trade organizations focuses on possibilities and challenges of blockchain tech implementation to the industry.
A Reality Check: Blockchain and DLT in International Trade
New study jointly conducted by international trade organizations focuses on possibilities and challenges of blockchain tech implementation to the industry.
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
The U.S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against Bitcoin fraudster Renwick Haddow, as he has not resolved the regulator’s claims for monetary relief.
South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains
South Korea's government plans to tax capital gains returns on cryptocurrency transactions.
Cyberattack Hits City of Pensacola After Shooting At Naval Air Station
The city of Pensacola, Florida, has been dealing with a cyberattack since late Friday when a Saudi Air Force trainee killed three sailors at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Officials for the city are unsure whether the incidents are related. CNN reports: The city of Pensacola, Florida, said it has exp...
International Olympic Committee supports four-year Russia ban
WADA has banned Russia from sporting events after it was recommended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again, which the IOC supports.
Tiger Woods warns Patrick Reed of Australian crowds after penalty controversy
Tiger Woods and the United States aim to put Patrick Reed’s Hero World Challenge controversy behind them at the Presidents Cup.
Barcelona leave Lionel Messi out of squad for Inter clash
Barcelona have left Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique out of their squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Inter in San Siro.
Rory McIlroy: People like to kick Patrick Reed when he’s down
Patrick Reed has been on the defensive after becoming embroiled in controversy at the Hero World Challenge, with Rory McIlroy on his side
Russia hopeful WADA ban will not impact World Cup
Russia are waiting on a response from FIFA after athletes were banned from competing at international sporting events under their flag.
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly
Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.
FIFA in contact with WADA to clarify Russia ban
With Russia banned from major international sporting events – seemingly including the 2022 World Cup – FIFA has contacted WADA.
SEA Games 2019: Badminton medal tally and standings
The Badminton tournament wrapped up on Day 9 of the 2019 SEA Games, with Indonesia and Malaysia dominating proceedings. While their gold medals failed to threaten the Philippines at the top, they may eventually have an effect on the mid-table standings. Here’s what the mini-Badminton tally shapes up like.
Reports say Juventus offer Erling Haaland €3m per season
Juventus have reportedly made an initial offer to red-hot Salzburg forward Erling Haaland.
Manchester United’s firepower enough for top four – Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire has been buoyed by the form of Manchester United’s attack as the Red Devils set their sights on the Premier League’s top four.
Barcelona ‘cannot afford’ to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu
Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.
A warning to consume alcohol moderately this festive season
The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) launched a campaign that urges ordinary citizens not to overindulge during this festive season.
Rhino warriors honoured for their bravery
Courage, resilience and tenacity were greatly emphasised at the Caxton and Spear Awards held to acknowledge the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line to save rhinos in the KNP.
Curro Swimming Academy puts their best stroke forward at MP Swimming Championships
The academy also gained the Best Master Swimmer trophy via veteran swimmer Michele Esterhuizen.
Enchanting Christmas performance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir
The 100-strong Drakensberg Boys Choir made a turn in the city at the end of November, as part of its annual Noel Tour.
Pam Bondi: Trump Wants Schiff, Hunter Biden, ‘Whistleblower’ to Testify
Pam Bondi said that President Trump expects a fair Senate trial and expects Adam Schiff, Hunter Biden, and the “whistleblower” to testify.
China: Concentration Camp Victims 'Graduated' from 'Vocational' School
A Chinese government propaganda newspaper declared that "all" the victims of China's Muslim concentration camps had "graduated."
Nadler Failed to Swear in Witnesses at Judiciary Impeachment Hearings | Breitbart
Jerry Nadler failed to swear in impeachment witnesses until after opening statements, letting Democrat Barry Berke make dubious claims.
Republican Counsel Stephen Castor Destroys Democrats' Arguments for Impeachment | Breitbart
Stephen Castor, Republican counsel for the House Intelligence Committee, laid out his party's case against Trump's impeachment.
UK Teacher Bans Christmas Cards to Be 'Environmentally Friendly' | Breitbart
A primary school teacher in the United Kingdom came under fire last week over his decision to ban Christmas cards. The teacher argued that Christmas cards have a toxic impact on the environment.
Pollak: Airman Mohammed Haitham, Muslim-American Patriot and Hero | Breitbart
Airman Mohammed Haitham, who died saving others at NAS Pensacola, was the best of America, a Muslim patriot. He will not have died in vain.
Dem Rep. Jayapal: Trump Himself Is the 'Smoking Gun' in Impeachment Case | Breitbart
Monday on CNN's "New Day," Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) charged President Donald Trump with being the "smoking gun" in the impeachment case against him | Clips
Dem Counsel in Impeachment Hearing Begins with 'My Young Son' Story
Berke invoked his young son as he began his opening statement in the House Judiciary Committee's second impeachment hearing.
Macron's France: Fifth Day of Anti-Reform Strikes Cripple Paris
Paris commuters inched to work Monday through massive traffic jams as strikes against retirement plan changes halted trains and subways.
NZ Volcano Erupts: At Least Five Dead, Authorities Warn to Brace for More
A volcano erupted in New Zealand on Monday, leaving five people dead and 50 more more unaccounted for, local police said.
Vatican Bishop: ‘China Trusts Pope Francis’
A top Vatican bishop has confirmed Pope Francis’ wish to visit Beijing and establish formal diplomatic ties with the country.
***Live Updates*** House Judiciary Committee Holds Second Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart
The House Judiciary Committee will hold its second impeachment inquiry hearing on Monday. Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates. All times eastern. | Politics
Democrat Counsel Barry Berke Plays Deceptively Edited Video of Trump at Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart
Barry Berke played the same deceptively-edited video clip of Trump that Democrats had used in last week's impeachment hearing.
Latin American Church Calls for ‘Incisive’ Action Against Climate Change
The president of the Latin-American Catholic Bishops’ Conference said it is time for Europeans to start battling climate change effectively.
Hong Kong: 800,000 Take to Streets Against China in Peaceful Protest
Nearly a million Hong Kong residents flooded the streets, demanding safeguards for their democracy against the Communist Party of China.
Michelle Obama Calls Trump Impeachment Probe ‘Surreal’
Michelle Obama described the ongoing impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump and his activities regarding Ukraine as "surreal."
Delingpole: Britain’s Political Class Has Surrendered to the Green Blob
The entirety of Britain's political class, left and right, has surrendered to the Green Blob. Why do the Tories pander to the enemy like this?
Sen. Rick Scott Pens Letter Warning of Chinese Influence on Campus | Breitbart
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) penned a letter last week to Florida's public universities to warn them of Chinese government efforts to undermine free expression on American college campuses.
Russia Banned from Olympics for Four Years over Doping Scandal
Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from Olympic competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Ron Lauder Launches $25 Million Effort to Fight Anti-Semitism
World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder is pledging $25 million of his own money to launch a new organization aimed at...
Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart
A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.
Jury Rules You Can Call Elon Musk A Pedo Guy
It took a federal jury in Los Angeles less than an hour to throw out a $US190 ($278) million defamation case against Elon Musk. Calling someone a “pedo guy” to an audience of millions of Twitter followers isn’t an accusation, the jury decided, because words are tricky little devils that can mean a lot of things...
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead Of UK Election
Fears of Russian interference ahead of a heated U.K. election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post....
Donald Trump Has Toilet Problems
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is having some toilet trouble—extremely normal toilet trouble that happens to all of us on a regular basis. Like how we sometimes have to flush 10-15 times before it all goes down, and that is totally due to wacko liberals demanding environmentally friendly toilets....
How Scream Holds Up In 2019
In 1996 a movie was unleashed on the world that resurrected the slasher genre from the consumerist graveyard of the 1980s. Not only that, it completely spoofed and subverted it. Scream was a movie that should never have happened, never should have worked. And yet it managed to redefine horror and become a cult...
Sydney's Bushfire Smoke Pollution Is Now The Worst In NSW's History
Sydney has once again found itself facing some of the worst air pollution in the world due to bushfire smoke drifting in from one of the most devastating bushfire seasons Australia has ever faced....
Doctor Manhattan Has Brought Watchmen's Story About Time Full Circle
As a young boy, Watchmen’s Jon Osterman had no idea that he would one day grow up to be the closest approximation of a god that anyone would ever live to see or that he would fundamentally alter the course of history in nearly unimaginable ways. But this week’s episode posits the idea that for all of his...
Miss South Africa emerges winner of Miss Universe 2019 pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, a beauty pageant titleholder who doubles as Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe 2019.
‘I Am Jesus Christ’ Is the Ultimate God Game
There have been plenty of video games based on the Bible. Most of them are bad, sometimes hilariously so. Religion has inspired some of history’s greatest works of art. But so far video […]
Kim Gun Mo's alleged victim participates in a livestream interview with Garo Sero Institute, states that there is a second victim
Kim Gun Mo's alleged sexual assault victim participated in a live stream interview with Youtube channel Garo Sero Institute on December 9. …
Dozens Feared Dead After New Zealand's Most Active Volcano Erupts
White Island is home to New Zealand’s most active volcano. And on Monday, it erupted while tourists were visiting, and police reports indicate there are “no signs of life.”
Puzzle As Jowie Allegedly Transferred To Voi, Parents Question Motive
Jowie Irungu, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani has allegedly been transferred from Kamiti Maximum Prison Security Prison under unclear circumstances.According
Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death Of Kijana Wamalwa’s Son As Family Rubbishes Drug Abuse Claims
The late vice president Kijana Wamalwa's son, William Makali, is dead.Robert Wamalwa, the deceased's uncle, confirmed the reports saying Makali died on Sunday evening at their Milimani home in Kit
Sonko To Spend Two More Days In Police Custody
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko will spend two more days in police custody pending his bail application ruling on Wednesday.Milimani Law Courts Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti ordered that he be remand
Nyeri Deputy Speaker On The Spot For Assaulting Youth, Police Issue Warrant Of Arrest
A viral video circulated on social media of Nyeri County Deputy Speaker Samuel Kariuki assaulting a youth has angered netizens and prompted the intervention of the police authorities.In the captur
Sonko Suffered Chest Complications, Rib Fractures During Arrest – Lawyer
Nairobi governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko developed serious chest complications after his dramatic arrest on Friday, his lawyer told the court on Monday.Appearing before the anti-corruption court in Nairo
'You guys are based in California, not Ukraine, right?' — an analyst mocked Trump's CrowdStrike conspiracy on the firm's earnings call
An analyst mocked Donald Trump's false claim that CrowdStrike is a Ukrainian company, during the American cybersecurity firm's latest earnings c...
The US has become one of the lowest-taxed countries in the world. Here are the 6 other nations with the smallest tax burdens.
The US tax burden slid to among the lowest for major global economies in 2018. It now sits above just Ireland, Chile, and Mexico, according ...
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows
The US government collected a record amount in tariffs in October as a trade dispute between the Trump administration and China escalated. Reven...
Bella Hadid Arrives at the Airport in St. Barts
Bella Hadid is getting ready to say goodbye to St. Barts!
Man, 33, arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot Waikiki workers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A 33-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after threatening to shoot employees at a Waikiki store if he didn’t get the items he wanted, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
Magnum Reloaded: ‘Blood brothers’ reunite to help a buddy on ‘Magnum P.I.’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Most people know that when a Hawaiian says you are part of their ʻohana, they do not say this lightly. ʻOhana means family, but sometimes “family” can simply be friends who have been with you through the best and worst of times. In this week’s “Magnum P.I.”, Magnum (Jay Hernandez), Rick (Zachary Knighton), and TC (Stephen Hill) risk everything to help Nuzo’s (Domenick Lombardozzi) brother Paulie (Louis Lombardi) rescue Ahmed (Mohit Gautam) an Afghan boy Paulie grew close to when they were all stationed in Afghanistan seven years before.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
PM criticised by Sturgeon over comments on EU migrants
Scotland’s First Minister branded Boris Johnson’s remarks ‘despicable’ and described them as ‘anti-immigration rhetoric’.
Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull
Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
Policeman to stand trial for murder over Dalian Atkinson death
A police officer from Shrewsbury accused of murdering former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson will stand trial in September next year alongside a colleague who denies assaulting the ex-footballer.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks
He must serve a minimum term of 30 years.
General Election seats to watch: North-west England
The Tories are eyeing a dozen gains in this battleground region.
Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake to tour the UK in 2020
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s critically acclaimed Swan Lake, first created in 1981 by Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova, will tour the UK next year.
Anthony Joshua dreams of future world title defence in Nigeria
Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, visited the country earlier this year and was inspired to return in a boxing capacity.
Ex-MP Glyn Davies predicts Tory gains in Wales
Former Montgomeryshire MP Glyn Davies has said he expects the Conservatives to win four more seats in Wales on Thursday.
Shrewsbury woman, 21, charged over Co-op robbery
A 21-year-old Shrewsbury woman has been charged with robbing a Co-op store and possessing a fake gun.
Guards who were with Juice Wrld when he died arrested on gun charges
They are both due in court later this month.
General Election seats to watch: Wales
There are opportunities – and risks – for all parties on December 12.
DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment
The PM is embarking on a blitz of Labour’s heartlands as the election campaign enters its final few days.
Benik Afobe thankful for support following death of daughter
Afobe’s two-year-old Amora died from complications from a severe infection.
Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame
Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence
The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.
Temporarily banned film Blue Story shortlisted for Bafta
The gang drama is shortlisted along with nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
Wheely' hungry burglars break into Market Drayton pub to steal cheese
Hungry burglars broke into a pub in Market Drayton and stole a wheel of cheese.
Community spirit praised as team effort finds missing Shropshire pensioner
A "true community spirit" helped police and members of the public find an 80-year-old Shropshire woman who went missing and suffered a fall.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Russia banned from next Olympics and football World Cup
Russia has been accused of choosing “deception and denial” rather than getting its house in order over drugs.
Reds in danger of early exit – 5 Champions League talking points
Liverpool know defeat away to Red Bull Salzburg would likely see them eliminated.
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor
Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.
Trump impeachment hearing interrupted by protester
The US Judiciary Committee is to vote soon on two or more charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction against US President Donald Trump.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia
Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
Tories are safe bet for clean sweep in Shropshire and to win big majority
The Tories are set for a clean sweep across Shropshire in next week’s election, according to the bookies – helping propel Boris Johnson to a healthy majority.
Man attacked in his home in Telford
A man was attacked in his home in Telford.
Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM
Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
Tories urge pro-UK voters to unite and back them in Scotland
Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw made the plea as he said the election is ‘on a knife edge’.
Dozens feared dead following eruption of New Zealand volcano
Police said aircraft had seen no signs of life.
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war
A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.
Campaign highlights: DUP attacks Boris Johnson while Labour reveals budget plans
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said he will deliver a budget on February 5 that will end austerity ‘once and for all’.
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref
The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Banksy installs new art piece in Birmingham highlighting homelessness
Legendary artist Banksy has installed a new art piece in Birmingham to highlight the growing homelessness problem in the UK.
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity
In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.
Policeman to stand trial for murder over Dalian Atkinson death
Another officer is accused of assaulting the ex-footballer during an incident in Telford, Shropshire, in August 2016.
Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward
The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.
Boris Johnson criticised as row over four-year-old’s hospital treatment deepens
Jack Williment-Barr had to be covered with coats by his mother Sarah Williment to keep warm as he waited for a bed.
Jack Black improvises farting song to tune of You Give Love A Bad Name
He left co-star Karen Gillan in fits of laughter.
AFC Telford United loan Henry Cowans to Stourbridge
AFC Telford United have sent midfielder Henry Cowans on loan to Stourbridge for a month.
Bridgnorth Wolves fans arrested for alleged homophobic abuse during Brighton match
Two Wolves fans from Bridgnorth were arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during Sunday's game at Brighton.
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Rush hour delays on A5 near Shrewsbury after crash
Commuters faced rush hour delays on the A5 near Shrewsbury today following a two-vehicle crash.
Burglars cause 'horrific' damage at Market Drayton pub - to steal a wheel of cheese
Burglars ripped out the alarm system to a pub in Market Drayton before prying open doors with a spade.
North Korea calls Trump ‘erratic old man’ after tweets
The comments came after Donald Trump tweeted that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un would not want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.
Boris Johnson takes reporter’s phone after refusing to look at photo
The Prime Minister tried to steer the focus of the interview on to Tory NHS funding.
Guardiola admits Manchester City standards have slipped
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders,...
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday. Police said some 50 peop...
Hotel occupancy law not designed to tax Imo citizens arbitrarily —Ihedioha
Gibson Achonu, Owerri Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has said that one of the three bills he signed into law recently is not designed to tax Imo citizens arbitrarily. Rather, he said, ...
Three things we learned from the Premier League
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Youths stop Rep’s speech at PDP woman leader’s burial
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja A member of the House of Representatives from Kogi State, Mr Zacharias Idris, has decried his rejection at the burial of the Peoples Democratic Party’s woman leader, Salome Abu...
UPDATED: Civil society gives FG 14-day ultimatum over Sowore
Friday Olokor, Abuja A coalition of over 200 civil society organisations on Monday issued a 14-day ultimatum within which President Muhammadu Buhari should show commitment to the rule of law fac...
BREAKING: Ondo sacks 51 workers who shunned screening exercise
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Government said it has removed names of 51 workers from its payroll following the failure of the affected workers to show up for the recently conducted screening...
Sowore: Groups seek US visa ban on AGF, DSS boss
Tobi Aworinde, Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the United States to protest the rearrest of the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, by armed ...
Biden says no foreign business for family if he wins White House
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden says his family members would not engage in any business abroad if he were to win the White House next year, citing the activities of Donald Trump
Hate speech bill meant to stop criticisms against corruption – Falana
Femi Makinde Human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said the hate speech bill being considered by the Senate is an attempt to gag Nigerians from speaking against the alleged massive corr...
President Buhari and the rule of law
Eze Onyekpere This is 20 years of Nigeria’s experiment with civil rule which aspires to be a full-blown democracy. The current dispensation is founded on the Constitution of the Federal Republic o...
Electrician, accomplice, allegedly stab Lagos couple, kill wife
Deji Lambo A yet-to-be-identified electrician on Sunday allegedly attacked the Managing Director of Maersk Nigeria, Gildas Tohouo, at his residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. It was ga...
Stop heating up polity, Bayelsa APC tells Dickson
Daniels Igoni, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State on Sunday called on the state governor, Seriake Dickson, to stop heating up the polity with “wild allegations and inciting com...
Michelle Obama visits Vietnam, tells girls to stay in school
Former US first lady Michelle Obama and Hollywood A-lister Julia Roberts toured a high school in rural Vietnam on Monday, urging a classroom of teenage girls to stay focused on their education to t...
Man jailed over plot to attack Israeli embassy
A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year. The state security court ruled that Khaled Abu Raya ...
10 things to know about new FIRS chairman, Muhammad Nami
Sodiq Oyeleke President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated Muhammad Nami as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Subject to Senate confirmation, Nami is expected to repla...
Buhari inaugurates treasury portal, says Nigerians can now monitor govt spending
The Federal Government has launched the Open Treasury Portal, with the hope of making public the daily treasury statement on how monies that come into government coffer are being spent. This was...
Boko Haram: Troops rescue 31 women, children in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. ...
Ondo driver: Court remands killer cop in prison
Peter Dada, Akure An Ondo State Magistrates
Reps decry eight NAF crashes in four years, grill CAS
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The House of Representatives has criticised the Nigerian Air Force for the incessant crashes recorded recently, leading to the loss of lives and aircraft. The Chief of Air...
Road accident claims 12 lives in Niger —FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger State has said that 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill Village along Mokwa-Makera road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Th...
FG not ready for Sowore’s trial —Falana
Sodiq Oyeleke Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has said the Federal Government and the Department of State Services are not ready for the trial of his client, Omoyele Sowore. Sowor...
BREAKING: Civil society gives FG 14-day ultimatum over Sowore
Friday Olokor, Abuja A coalition of over 200 civil rights organizations on Monday issued a 14-day ultimatum within which President Muhammadu Buhari should show commitment to the rule of law face...
Riquelme beats Maradona as Boca Juniors elect new president
Former Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has won a three-way battle with bitter rival Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta after his group won the elections at Boca Juniors, striking a big bl...
Wole Soyinka Centre postpones honour for Osinbajo over Sowore
Chima Azubuike, Gombe The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has postponed the presentation of the award to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. According to a statement signed by Mot...
Presidential candidates serving in the Senate must recuse themselves from impeachment proceedings
As legislators, we all share the same commitment to protecting our Constitution and the democratic institutions it enshrined. Thus far, the politically motivated impeachment of President Donald J.
Senate acquittal would be nothing but a stay of execution for Trump
The Senate may not convict Trump, but he faces big trouble in the court of public opinion.
Bill Hemmer chosen as Shepard Smith's permanent replacement on Fox News
Bill Hemmer, currently a co-anchor on Fox News' "America's Newsroom," has been chosen as Shepard Smith’s permanent replacement on the network, according to a statement from Fox News on Monday.
This week: House impeachment inquiry hits crucial stretch
The House inquiry is set to hit a tipping point this week, as Democrats prepare to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump.
DOJ argues Congress can't take non-legislative steps against Trump on emoluments
The Department of Justice argued before a federal appeals court on Monday that the only way for Congress to take action against President Trump over alleged violations of the Constitution’s
Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat
Former Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Va.) will drop his challenge to Sen.
Giuliani says he hopes to present findings of Ukraine trip to GOP this week
Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal attorney, said Monday that he expects to complete a report this week detailing his findings from his recent travels to Ukraine to counter the Democrats'
White House, Democrats close to USMCA trade deal: report
The White House and House Democrats are on the verge of a new North American trade deal in what would give President Trump a signature legislative victory. The Washington Post
Judiciary fireworks: GOP accuses Democratic counsel of impugning Trump's motives
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused a Democratic counsel offering impeachment evidence of impugning the motives of President Trump, the latest round of fireworks in a testy and
Progressive group putting $45M behind battleground turnout effort
The liberal Progressive Turnout Project (PTP) is putting $45 million behind an effort to turn out voters who did not cast ballots in 2016 in more than a dozen key battleground states.
Senate braces for brawl on Trump impeachment rules
Senators are bracing for a partisan brawl over the rules of President Trump's looming impeachment trial.
The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment
A crucial week on impeachment
Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report
Senior U.S.
Judd Gregg: Send them home
OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.
Live coverage: Democrats, Republicans seek to win PR battle in final House impeachment hearing
The House Judiciary Committee on Monday will hold its first hearing since Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced last week that the relevant committees would begin drafting impeachment articles
Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year
OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.
Senate Democrats demand Trump fire Stephen Miller
Senate Democrats are demanding that President Trump fire Stephen Miller after a watchdog group released hundreds of controversial emails the White House adviser sent prior to his time in the
'Rocket Man' and 'The Dotard,' redux
Kim Jong Un is maintaining a balance of terror with the North Korean people, who have no means to escape.
GOP counsel says both Ukraine, Russia interfered in 2016 U.S. elections
GOP counsel Stephen Castor on Monday said both Russia and Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump a 'clear and present danger,' says Democratic investigator in impeachment hearing
President Trump's efforts to get Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden was meant to interfere in next year's election and "is a clear and present danger" to fair elections and U.S.
Grampians' top cancer killers might not be what you think
Latest report from Cancer Council Victoria shows top cancer killers and cases
Recycling returns to Golden Plains Shire
Recycling collected in Golden Plains Shire will no longer automatically go to landfill from next week.
Creswick Woollen Mills: Huge upgrades unveiled
More than $1 million was injected into the tourist attraction
How To Heal A Yoga Butt Injury, According To A Physical Therapist
Picture this yogi: You're in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat . Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. This is most likely a burning, discomfort, cramping, or pinching high up in the hamstrings, close to the pelvis, says Ariele Foster , DPT, a physical therapist and yoga teacher based in Washington, DC.
How Nillan’s 3rd birthday party went down in Photos
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Fowler out, Muhammad Nami in – here are few things you need to know about the new head of Nigeria's revenue-generating agency, FIRS
The Nigerian government has appointed Muhammad M. Nami as the new chairman of the country's revenue-generating agency, Federal Inland Revenue Service.
He is suffering from memory lapses – Raila on Mudavadi’s new book
The book accuses Raila of playing tricks on NASA co-principals
Financial sector clean-up: Government of Ghana waiting on Parliament's approval for GH¢15.6billion bailout
The government of Ghana says it is on course to secure Parliamentary approval for GH¢15.6 billion bailout for the financial sector clean-up.
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta comes up with 6 areas Africa and Caribbean countries need to join hands and put their money in
President Uhuru Kenyatta has outlined six key focus areas that need revamping in order to jump start industrial transformation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) member countries.
Iraqis rally against government as Baghdad summons Western envoys
Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died.
Nigeria's weak operating environment is still a challenging factor for the banking sector
Moody's Investors Service has said that Nigeria's weak operating environment posed a challenge to the banking sector in maintaining the recent improving trend, particularly as regards asset quality, given the increasing bank lending.
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.
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Here is Miss Universe 2019’s answer when asked the important thing young girls should be taught today
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday (December 8, 2019).
African players in Europe: Salah and Keita drive Liverpool towards title
Liverpool's confident march towards a first English title since 1990 continued with Mo Salah and Naby Keita both on target in the 3-0 win at Bournemouth.
Real Madrid forward Benzema could face trial over sextape allegations Benzema facing possible court date over Valbuena sextape blackmail
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema may be facing a criminal trial after France's highest court of appeal on Monday dismissed his appeal challenging the legality of a blackmail investigation over a sextape featuring fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.
It's like they want to do something to him - Jowie's mother worried after he could not be found at Kamiti
Where is my son? - Jowie Irungu's mother
Police hunting for Deputy Speaker after he was caught beating up a young man at Ruto's event
The speaker is said to have left the country last night
The Government Has Taken At Least 1,100 Children From Their Parents Since Family Separations Officially Ended
Border Patrol agents, untrained in child welfare, decide that some parents are unfit to stay with their children based on brief interactions in detention.
U.S. Lobbyists Seek Brexit Deal That Raises Drug Prices, Shreds Consumer Safeguards
The Brexit deal may be a Trojan horse for U.S. corporate interests, from Silicon Valley and American pork to pharmaceuticals.
Bayonetta & Vanquish 4K Remaster Bundle Officially Announced for Xbox One and PS4
Existence of the remasters leaked last week, but Sega has made it official – the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle drops next year!
NVIDIA Registers Hopper GPU Trademark – A Next Generation MCM GPU?
The folks over at Videocardz have verified a rumor we published almost a month back about NVIDIA's upcoming GPU, called Hopper. This is now no longer a rumor and strictly in leak territory, although the only thing confirmed at this point is the codename: Hopper. I will say this right at the start that its …
Samsung’s Galaxy S11+ Could Come With a Custom 108MP Camera for Enhanced Image Quality
According to the latest, Samsung Galaxy S11+ camera could boast a massive 108MP sensor which will allow for enhanced image quality and mroe.
Cooperative Horror FPS ‘GTFO’ Launches Today on Steam Early Access
GTFO, the horror themed first-person shooter with an emphasis on cooperative action, debuts today on PC (Steam Early Access).
First batch of NFCP deployment will be awarded in January 2020
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the NFCP 1 will be awarded to successful licensees that have been selected through a tender process in early January 2020. The NFCP 1 will cover a total of 153 locations which consists of 94 mukim in 8 states such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and Sabah.
Samy Vellu's son seeks court order to determine his father's mental health
KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu’s son has filed a legal proceeding to determine his father's mental health which allegedly has been deteriorating over the last two years.
Ronnie Liu gives statement over event commemorating Hat Yai Peace Accord
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Pelek assemblyman Ronnie Liu has given his statement to police over his attendance at the 30th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace Accord last week.
Anifah to apply for stay order in Kimanis by-election
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Anifah Aman's counsel will be applying for an urgent stay order to prevent Election Commission from holding the by-election for Kimanis parliamentary seat.
We did it! Malaysia wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has won the Best National Costume title at the 68th Miss Universe 2019 pageant for the first time ever.
One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely
WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.
Thai cops' high suicide rates prompt reforms
SHOCKING statistics have revealed a high rate of suicide among the police in Thailand.
Randy Rhoads’s Stolen Gear Found In North Hollywood Dumpster
The gear that Ozzy put out a $25k reward on has been recovered.
Metallica And KISS Amongst The Highest-Grossing Tours Of 2019
KISS and Metallica sit alongside Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande as this year's top earners from touring
Ozzy Osbourne Knighthood Petition Reaches 19,000 Signatures
Sign the petition for Ozzy Osbourne to receive a knighthood
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UPDATE: Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted leaving dozens stranded.
Trump warns North Korea's Kim has 'everything' to lose through hostility
US President Donald Trump has warned that North Korea's Kim Jong Un had 'everything' to lose through hostility towards the United States, after Pyongyang said it had carried out a major new weapons test.
Crucial week for Trump as impeachment drive heats up in divided Congress
The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the House Judiciary Committee convenes a hearing expected to result in specific charges against the Republican leader.
Pieter du Toit: Four years on and Zuma’s dismissal of Nene still grates
If there’s anything that the government and party of former president Jacob Zuma will be remembered for – apart from corruption, mismanagement and theft – it will be the brazen manner in which the capture clique attempted to hijack National Treasury on December 9, 2015, writes Pieter du Toit.
Corruption trial of Angolan ex-president's son begins
The son of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appeared in court, at the start of his trial on corruption charges.
The numbers that matter ahead of Britain's general election on Thursday
Voters head to the polls across Britain on Thursday for the third general election in four and-a-half years. Here are some of the key numbers:
Brexit? New referendum? What's at stake in UK vote
Britain is voting in a crucial general election that will determine whether the country leaves the European Union next month or sets out a path to potentially reverse Brexit.
House Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges
Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes on Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
Volcano popular with tourists erupts in northern New Zealand leaving at least five dead and 10 trapped.
China prison camps: Govt. says it will continue 'training' Xinjiang people
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue "training" residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region's Uighur population.
Firemen hailed as heroes in Delhi horror blaze
Two fireman who rescued 27 people were hailed as heroes Monday after Delhi's deadliest fire in decades killed 43, prompting outrage that safety regulations were yet again ignored.
Algeria seeks heavy sentences for ex-PMs accused of corruption
The Algerian prosecutor's office has requested 20-year prison sentences for several former politicians accused of corruption, including two prime ministers who served under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, reports say.
Amazon is getting free access to NHS medical data
As fear mounts in the UK at the prospect of the NHS being sold in part or in whole to the US, the government has decided to give Amazon access to National Health Service data for free.
PDP wins all 21 chairmanship seats in Adamawa LG election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won big in Adamawa state as all its candidates in the just concluded local government election recorded victory.
Presidential aide Garba Shehu presents 2019 Man of the Year award to Melaye
The former senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has won the ‘Man of the Year’ award just days after losing a return to the legislative chamber.
Premier League table: Liverpool maintain leadership with 8 points over Leicester City
Premier League table after matchday 16 shows Liverpool are runaway leaders of the table. The Reds have opened an eight points lead over Leicester City who are second on the log. Man United have risen to fifth on the table
Twitter user recounts how a gay man harassed him on a bike in Lagos
A Lagos resident has recounted his experience while on a bike trip in Lagos. According to the individual, he was molested by a gay co-passenger.
Senator Danjuma Goje says he won’t contest election at any level again
A serving Nigerian senator, Muhammadu Danjuma Goje, has announced that he will not contest for any elective office in the future. Goje, a former governor of Gombe state, made the disclosure on Sunday, December 8.
Beautiful photos of Davido's brother Adewale Adeleke with his family at his wedding introduction
Adewale Adeleke, the brother of Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has done his wedding introduction in Calabar, Cross River state. The ceremony took place on Saturday, December 8.
Unconfirmed reports say an army commander is killed in a Borno bomb attack
An improvised explosive device (IED) reportedly killed a Nigerian Army commander after it exploded near his vehicle during a military patrol in Marte, Borno state. The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, December 7.
Sanna Marin: 34-year-old female becomes Finland's youngest prime minister
Finland picked its youngest citizen as prime minister on Sunday, December 8, after former transport minister, Sanna Marin, won an election.
Kalidou Koulibaly emerges as big transfer target for Tottenham coach Mourinho
Kalidou Koulibaly who plays as a defender for Italian club Napoli has reportedly emerged January 2020 transfer target for Tottenham new manager Jose Mourinho.
Buhari’s appointee Okechukwu wants APC, PDP to adopt Igbo presidency in 2023
One of the only ways to save Nigeria's democracy from threats is for the APC and the PDP to adopt presidential candidates from the south east zone, Osita Okechukwu, an appointee of Muhammadu Buhari, has said.
Jury would convict Trump ‘in 3 minutes flat,’ says key lawmaker
The chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that if the impeachment case against President Donald Trump were put to a jury, there "would be a guilty verdict in three minutes flat."
Like a giant’s robe on a dwarfish thief, the 2019 Coach of the Year coat hangs loose on Antipas
Highlanders’ Flying Dutchman, Hendrik Pieter de Jongh, turned 49 yesterday and, amid a shower of love he received from the Bosso family, there was also an underlying sense of regret.
Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire
At least 43 people were killed Sunday in a devastating fire that ripped through a bag factory in the congested old quarter of the Indian capital New Delhi, with survivors describing the screams of workers trapped inside.
PICTURES and FULL list of winners at Zimbabwe Young Achievers Awards UK
By Lance Guma Varaidzo Kativhu (Miss Varz), a 21-year-old Zimbabwean student who is studying Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford University and has amassed over 91 000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, was among various young Zimbabweans who were honoured in the UK. Upmarket Zimbabwean restaurant eKhaya, in Dudley, West Midlands was the setting for the Zimbabwe Young Achievers Awards on Saturday which honoured people like musician and actor John Falsetto, footballer Marvelous Nakamba, graphic designer David Zinyama and others.
Mugodhi Apostolic sect faces fresh divisions
Mugodhi Apostolic Church, one of the largest Apostolic sects in Zimbabwe, faces fresh divisions after one of its senior pastors approached the High Court challenging the validity of the church’s constitution, saying it was not properly enacted.
Rising US rap artist Juice WRLD dies at 21
Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD, one of a wave of young artists who earned attention on streaming platforms before breaking out as chart-toppers and social media celebrities, died Sunday at the age of 21, according to local authorities.
END. Clothing Reworks New Balance's 997 Made in USA With "Persian Rug" Inspiration
Indebted with premium materials and details.
Netflix Releases Trailer for Ryan Reynolds & Michael Bay's Upcoming Action Flick '6 Underground'
Arriving on Netflix December 13.
28-year-old atop one of world's oldest fortunes faces backlash
Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, is the U.K.’s third-richest person and considered by some its most eligible bachelor.
Russia hit with four-year Olympic and World Cup ban over doping
Russia was banished from the Olympics and other international competitions for four years on Monday over a persistent doping scandal, a decision that also threatens to turn President Vladimir Putin and top Kremlin officials into global sporting pariahs.
Democrats focus on abuse of power, obstruction in impeachment
The panel’s Republican counsel, Steve Castor, accused Democrats of pursuing an “artificial and arbitrary political deadline” to overturn the 2016 election and impeach Trump’s before the Christmas holiday.
Sweden’s ex-ambassador to China charged after setting up unofficial meetings over detained bookseller
Sweden’s former ambassador to China has been charged with “arbitrariness during negotiations with a foreign power,” over her involvement in a series of unauthorised meetings related to detained boseller Gui Minhai. Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s former ambassador, led negotiations to release Gui in exchange for his daughter’s silence in January this year. Gui is currently imprisoned in China. […]
Hundreds of democrats and district councillors urge Hong Kong gov’t to scrap police pay rise plans
Hundreds of pro-democracy lawmakers and district councillors have urged the government to scrap a proposed pay rise for the embattled police force. Hong Kong has seen six months of large-scale protests. Initially against the now-withdrawn extradition bill, protesters are now focused on wider demands including an independent investigation of the police force for alleged brutality. […]
19-year-old shot in leg during Everett-area invasion robbery
Two males reportedly entered the victim’s home and demanded money. Then shots were fired.
Longtime Edmonds resident leaves legacy at new senior center
Rose Mary Specht’s family donated her 25 solar credits from the PUD to the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
Second man in Mountlake Terrace pot shop robbery sentenced
Bradford Johnson was sentenced to 12½ years in prison, for holding up employees at gunpoint.
Silvertips goalie to represent U.S. at World Juniors
Dustin Wolf was selected to the roster that will compete Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in the Czech Republic.
A new medical examiner will explain death to the living
Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.
Burke: Three of Aesop’s fables, fractured by Trumpian lore
Written thousands of years ago, Aesop’s morals still hold true when applied to the Trump presidency.
Hot Tickets: What to watch this week in prep sports
Among the highlights is an MP-Jackson boys basketball clash of defending Wesco champions.
Seahawks’ Penny to miss remainder of season after knee injury
The second-year running back injured his ACL early in Sunday night’s loss to the L.A. Rams.
Maurice Mounsdon: Battle Of Britain Hero Dies Aged 101
It leaves only three remaining members of 'The Few' pilots who defended the country in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War.
Public Offered Free Counter-Terrorism Training
The coaching was previously available only to those who worked in crowded areas.
Comment: Why Is There Only One Woman Training To Become A Royal Marine?
A former Royal Marine shares with Forces News his opinion on the news that there is only one female in Marines training.
Two Held On Suspicion Of Terror Offences In Dover
The pair are to be held for extended questioning after being arrested as part of an "intelligence-led" operation.
NAS Pensacola Attack: US Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Base Security
The call follows a shooting at a naval base in Florida that left three sailors dead.
Rushden stabbing: Levi Davis 'killed after car crash'
Mother-of-two Levi Davis died during an argument after a collision on Saturday, police say.
Axed BBC Christmas tree 'to be replaced soon'
The 7m tree was removed less than two weeks after being put up outside Broadcasting House.
Reports: Ronaldo Tells Friends His Big Regret
With things not going very well for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus this season, the former Real Madrid talisman has reportedly opened up to his friends about a major regret of his.
Chiefs Striker Leapfrogs Erasmus And Grobler On Charts
The Absa Premiership goalscoring chart has a new man on top after his hat-trick at the weekend.
Reader’s Voice: I Feel Like We Might Lose Nurkovic
Kaizer Chiefs fans are relishing in the rich goal-scoring form of Serbian hitman Samir Nurkovic. The striker’s lethal form is one of the many reasons why Amakhosi sit pretty atop the Absa Premiership standings. However, some fans fear that the lanky strik
Pep Makes Shock Admission
Following Manchester City's home loss to rivals Manchester City in the Premier League this past weekend, manager Pep Guardiola made quite a shock admission about his side.
Manager Explains Clash With Messi
After being involved in a heated argument with FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Saturday night, Mallorca manager Vicente Moreno has explained his war of words with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, who went on to score a hat-trick against his side.
Mbappe With Ronaldo-Like Reaction To Substitution, Coach Responds
It seems Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only player who reacts with frustration to being substituted in recent times, with Kylian Mbappe visibly annoyed when he was replaced on the weekend, and his coach has since commented on the incident.
Man Utd Star On Being Racially Abused, Thrown With Object
After being an alleged target of racial abuse from Manchester City supporters at the Etihad, where he was also hit with an object, Manchester United star Fred has discussed the shocking events from this weekend.
Co-op Refinery transporting staff via helicopter as job action continues
The Co-op Refinery says it is using helicopters to transport staff into the Regina facility as job action continues.
Hayne is the green harbinger of more red tape
Corporate Australia and unelected regulators are a big problem for the Morrison government's ambitions to free the economy.
CEOs want urgent action to boost economic growth
Chanticleer's annual survey of 40 CEOs has uncovered some sage advice for government on how to kick-start the economy.
Macron has failed to lift France's gloom
A nation distrustful of change cannot bring itself to look at the facts.
ICAC hears Huang was conduit for China's Communist Party
The disgraced billionaire offered to pay for a state dinner and sought to have Victoria sign an agreement with a Chinese province.
Climate risk legal advice coincided with military capability warning
Top-shelf legal advice warning company directors have a duty to act on climate change risk was studied by the federal government as recently as June
Cooper Energy poised to get its Sole, Downer leaves site
Cooper Energy is close to unlocking gas from its Sole project in south-eastern Victoria.
FBI and US Marshals warn of heinous scammers demanding payments via Bitcoin ATMs
The United States Marshals and Federal Bureau of Investigation don't want you to forget about Bitcoin scammers pretending to be people they're not.
Byte Me #10: Very old dildos, deadly lipstick, and a tanned asshole
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The climate crisis threatens gender equality in Africa
People who directly depend on the natural world for their livelihoods, like farmers and fishers, will be among the greatest victims of the climate crisis. In vulnerable hotspots, such as the arid lands of Kenya and Ethiopia, farming communities are already struggling with droughts and water scarcity that kill their cattle and threaten their very […]
Bitcoin ransomware locks 10 years’ worth of government data in Argentina
Bitcoin-hungry hackers have attacked a data center in Argentina which houses local government files.
Moonday Mornings: IRS readies to tax your cryptocurrency — no matter what
It's the start of another week and that means it's time for Hard Fork's wrap-up of the weekend's top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines.
How fashion and technology come together with Huawei Smart Life
When it comes to technology, people normally wouldn't associate it with fashion. If anything, the closest thing that most people can think of is perhaps the cool gadgets from the James Bond franchise but the thing is it's already happening now.
Tesla Model 3 Owner Fails To Understand How Autopilot Works
No matter how advanced, technology is not always perfect. Such is the case of the Tesla Autopilot system. D...
Mysterious Hackers Strike BMW And Hyundai
Cybersecurity is more important than ever not only for governments but also for global corporations, includ...
Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location
Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...
RNC, DNC bank on Duo authentication ahead 2020 election
The Republican National Committee is relying on authentication tools and careful social media behavior in order to avoid a devastating data breach like the kind that derailed its Democratic counterparts in 2016. The RNC, which develops and promotes the party’s platform and currently supports President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, is banking on Duo Security, which specializes in multi-factor authentication, to keep state-sponsored hackers out of party accounts, according to recent Federal Election Commission filings. Even if a user’s password credentials are stolen, an extra layer of authentication can ensure that only the legitimate account holder could access his or her communications. Since March of this year, the RNC has paid just over $1,000 per month to Duo, according to FEC filings. The RNC started using Duo in 2016, just days before the election. And it’s not just email account access the RNC is trying to protect — the RNC uses multiple layers of authentication to protect other […]
Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found
A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.
Woman held captive, abused at Knoxville motel; man charged with kidnapping
Police arrest man after an alert bulletin out of Oak Ridge, KPD officers were able to locate and arrest a man holding a woman against her will at a Knoxville motel.
'No mother should have to deal with this' says mom after Grainger Co. toddler dies in crash
A Grainger County two-year-old was hit and killed after running into the street Friday night, according to a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol.
5-year-old boy killed in accident involving float at SC Christmas parade
Bluffton police say they’re investigating an accident that took place at the end of the Bluffton Christmas parade on Saturday which left a 5-year-old boy dead.
5-year-old hit by SUV in Lexington
A 5-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Monday morning after being hit by an SUV in Lexington.
Woman attacked, seriously injured by tigers she raised at California animal sanctuary
The victim and founder of the animal sanctuary remains hospitalized with several cuts and puncture wounds as officials investigate.
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions
Man found shot to death outside Knoxville apartment, KPD opens homicide investigation
KPD responds to a call about a man's body at a Knoxville apartment complex.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.
We are placing Prasa under administration – Mbalula
The minister has dissolved the interim board with immediate effect and Bongisizwe Mpondo has been appointed administrator.
Crimea appears to be thriving under the control of Putin’s Russia
Russia is now in charge and it is evident the country is committed to turning Crimea around.
EFF to expand using alternative funding models – Shivambu
Shivambu said the party does not want to be reliant on private donors who would want to dictate EFF policy and positions.
Ramaphosa roasted after ‘tone-deaf’ Eskom letter
The president visited Medupi for the first time, calling it a 'fitting symbol of the importance of our state-owned enterprises'.
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn
An estimated two million hectares have burned -- the size of some small countries -- across a region spanning hundreds of kilometres.
At least 700 shacks destroyed by floods, people trapped in Mamelodi
Communities across the city are in dire need of help after being affected by the flooding.
Nigerian games shortlisted for International Convention
Three board games made by Nigerian designers have been shortlisted for debut at the 2019 African Board games Convention (AB Con).
Mourn Reinhard Bonnke’s demise, CAN President directs churches
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Revd. Samson Ayokunle has directed all churches in the country to mourn Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke...
Ondo sacks 51 ghost workers in its workforce ― HoS
Fifty-one ghost workers have been discovered by the Ondo state government during the last verification exercise carried out to ascertain the workforce.
SERAP faults presidency for comparing Sowore, Bakare with Boko Haram
SERAP, has condemned the presidency for comparing Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare with Boko Haram militants. It maintained that...
No corrupt individual will be allowed in my cabinet — Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that no corrupt individual would have a position in his cabinet, restating the state govt...
Buhari orders Accountant General publish daily treasury statement
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to publish a Daily Treasury Statement that will provide information...
Remember who you are, U.S. senator tells Nigerians, other Africans
New York State senator Robert Jackson, at the weekend told Nigerians and other black people around the world that “Africa is waiting”
Kano Gov, elders trade words over creation of new Emirates
The creation of four new Emirates of Rano, Karaye, Bichi and Gaya from the former Kano Emirate has led to an exchange of words between Governor...
Cross River automated cocoa processing factory ready for commissioning
Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory located in Ikom is scheduled to begin a test run early next year following ninety-five percent work completion.
Finland’s Sanna Marin to become world’s youngest head of government
At 34, Sanna Marin will become Finland and world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday.
How Buhari encouraged Egyptian revolutionary protest in 2011 ― Falana
Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari had 2011 urged Nigerians to emulate and be prepared for a revolution
Omo-Agege introduces amendment bill on electoral malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday said, he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act No. 6 of 2010.
EFCC secures conviction of 111 fraudsters in Southeast in 11 months
EFCC says it has obtained the conviction of 111 fraudsters in the South East between January and November, 2019, secured the final forfeiture of N1.5billion
Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Nairobi’s governor pleaded not guilty to corruption and other economic crimes involving millions of dollars in a Kenyan court on Monday
Wanted notorious kidnapper arrested for abduction of two teenagers in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command on Monday says it has arrested a wanted notorious kidnapper, Aliyu Sani in connection with the abduction of two...
LASEMA boss to educate residents on safety at home
Director-General of LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-_Osanyintolu, is expected to deliver a lecture on safety at home as management of Radio Lagos Station is holding...
PDP lawmaker begs Buhari to fix roads, electricity in constituency
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Francis Otta Agbo, has pleaded Buhari to address the neglect of his constituency.
The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society
Twelve-year-old Nike is missing on her way home from school. Her mother, Bola Ogun,a singleparent, is distraught looking for her. She is
Lagos NDLEA new commander promises state free of hard drugs
Mr Ralph Igwenagu, the new commander, National Law Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for Lagos State, has said that he will ensure tha
N4.8bn contract fraud: I’ll not shield my appointees from investigation and prosecution ― Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has stated that he would not shield any of his appointees accused of corrupt practices from investigation and prosecution.
Updated: Incessant military air crashes in Nigeria frightening — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabimaila has regretted the incessant military air crashes in the country, describing it as frightening.
Fire and petrol bombs after ‘generally peaceful’ Hong Kong march, police say
Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on buildings, following a “generally peaceful” march
NDDC: N’Delta Assembly warns against moves to shortchange Delta of MD position
NDDC: THE Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, NDPA, a pressure group in the Niger Delta region, has warned that any attempt to shortchange Delta State from...
Alleged fraud: I’ll not shield my aides from prosecution – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, said on Monday he would not shield any of his appointees accused of corruption from investigation and prosecution.
Buhari jets out to Egypt on Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set.
Kano gov, Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi chairman Council of chief
The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Ganduje Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano Emirate, as Chairman Kano State Council of Chiefs.
Hate Speech Bill: There’s no need to multiply our laws, I smell a rat — Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of Bomadi Diocese of the Catholic Church, Most Rev Hycianth Egbebo, MSP, has said that Nigerians do not need additional laws
2 men in court for allegedly stealing car worth N2.5 million
Two men, Godwin Amuzie and Godspower Imafidon, who allegedly stole a Honda Accord car valued at N2.5 million on Monday appeared before a court...
No sign of life on New Zealand volcano island – Police
Reconnaissance flights over New Zealand's White Island volcano have not identified any survivors there after Monday's eruption, police said.
Catholic Congress recommends dialogical approach for church reformation in Africa
The Pan African Catholic Congress has resolved to use dialogical approach for the renewal and reform of the church and her institutions i
How BBNaija Mike Edwards bite more than he could chew
BBNaija Mike is so much loved that the gangling dude could get away with just about anything but on a certain occasion last week.
Obaseki tasks christian pilgrims on building new Nigeria
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked intending Christian pilgrims in the state to allow their experience while at the Holy land tr.
Illegal operation: LASG shuts 24 health facilities
The Lagos State Govt has shut at least 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises across the state over illegal operation
NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday called on Nigerians and security agencies to join its effort at curbing the menace of oil....
Power sector privatisation, grand scheme to defraud Nigeria ― Lawan
The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan stated that the privatization of the power sector was a grand scheme conceived with intention to defraud Nigeria.
FIRS: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler (Updated)
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami, a renowned tax consultant to replace the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS....
Anti-Corruption War: FG unveils financial transparency policy/open treasury portal
The Federal government on Monday launched a Financial Transparency Web Portal to enhance accountability and transparency i
EFCC recovers N300m, convicts 60 persons in A-Ibom
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, zonal Office in Akwa Ibom State said it has so far recovered N300 million this year and convicted...
Reps to proffer “lasting solutions” to NAF crashes
The House of Representatives has said it is set to proffer “lasting solutions” to the incessant air crashes experienced by the Nigerian Air Force
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the EPL table.
Social Media without regulation ‘ll result to lawlessness, violence — Presidency warns
THE Presidency on Monday warned that leaving the social media to operate without regulation could result in more lawlessness, violence and deaths.
Biden campaign attacks Trump policy on Saudi Arabia, North Korea
Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign launched new attacks on Donald Trump on Sunday, advocating a reevaluation of U.S.-Saudi relations.
P&ID: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan.
Okpe Union (North America) donates books to Schools
Members of the Okpe Union in North America have donated textbooks worth thousands of naira to some schools in Sapele and Okpe Local Government Area...
Updated: Amnesty Int’l, SERAP threaten mass action over Sowore’s rearrest
Following the 'combative' rearrest of Convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, by the Department of State Services, DSS, at the....SERAP
AFN: Shehu-Gusau vows to unravel corrupt practices
Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau, embattled President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN has said the body will work diligently to unravel all corrupt practices.
Troops kill eight Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 31 hostages in Borno
The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed at Malam Fatori in Abadam local government area of Borno State have killed eight Boko Haram insurgents
Premier League: Three things we learned from Matchweek 16
Premier League: Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, while Manchester..
Fayemi tasks police to fish out ‘killers’ during council poll
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has directed the police to fish out the killers of one Dotun Kosedake who was shot dead ...
Anambra Business and Investment Roundtable seeks to shape the future
The 3rd edition of the Anambra Business and Investiment Rountable (ABR) took place on November 25, 2019; the theme was “Beyond Infrastructure
Re-run: APC aspirants demand redeployment of REC, top Akwa Ibom INEC officials
APC Aspirants Forum, Akwa Ibom has demanded the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Mike Igini and principal officials at the state INEC
Red Cross trains 40 professionals on “health care in danger’’
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria delegation says 40 healthcare professionals benefitted from its two-day training of trainer...
China says people held in Xinjiang camps have ‘graduated’, condemns U.S. bill
People held in camps in China’s Xinjiang region have now “graduated” and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said.
Angry protesters storm French embassy in Lagos
Some protesters stormed the French embassy in Lagos on Monday, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of support for terrorism
EFCC secures 1,900 convictions, recovers N794bn in 4 years — Magu
Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), says the commission has so far secured 1,900 convictions and recovered...
Iran working on improving Zakzaky’s health via diplomatic channels
Iran is constantly working on the case of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky through diplomatic contacts with the Nigerian government.
Court remand police officer in prison over alleged murder of truck driver in Ondo
37-year-old trigger happy police sergeant Idowu Omosuyi who murdered a truck driver at a checkpoint in Uso, Owo area of Ondo
Sowore Re-arrest: Judiciary fared better under military rule, SANs lament
Sowore: Senior legal practitioners in the country, flayed what they termed as continuous desecration of the judiciary by the President Buhari-led government
FG targets $500 AfDB loan to boost technological innovation
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Adebayo, said the Federal Government has initiated moves to secure a $500 millon (AfDB) fund
Sowore: Wole Soyinka Centre postpones award to Osinbajo
Following the rearrest and continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)
Court slams N1m bail on estate agent over alleged fraudulent property sale
A 59-year-old man, Agbomabini Kolawole, who conspired with others and obtained N8 million under false pretences from a woman to sell a building to her....
Iran dismisses Israeli threats as ‘sign of weakness’
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Monday dismissed the recent Israeli anti-Iran threats as a sign of weakness. “We consider the threats from Jerusalem’s occupying regime (Israel) as a sign of weakness,” Mousavi said in a statement. Israeli threats are also “desperate attempts to cover up the crises and domestic problems of its leaders,” he added. Highlighting Iran’s ability to protect its national security, the spokesman said his country “will give a crushing regretful response to any act of aggression or stupid action.” On Sunday, the Israeli defense minister warned Iran against continued presence in Syria, saying Israel will “work tirelessly” to prevent the establishment of a stable Iranian military presence in the Arab country.
Turkey hopes to still receive F-35 stealth fighters from US
It is premature to talk about Turkey’s purchase of Russian fighter jets as Ankara still expects to receive American F-35 aircraft, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar stated. “We must wait and see how things develop. Turkey is an independent state and it will do what it sees fit. If the US refuses to fulfil its obligations on the supply of F-35s, we can find other suppliers. Many planes are manufactured in the world, and finding an option is not a problem. But we want to cooperate with the United States because it is our partner”, Akar said on the television channel NTV. He added that Ankara has explained the situation to its American partners many times, and US President Donald Trump admits that it is the right thing. Earlier in December, US Senators Lindsey Graham and Chris Van Hollen sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling him that patience with Turkey had long expired and asking the administration to apply Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions. Last month…
Hezbollah is always preparing for confrontations with Israel: official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – One of the members of Hezbollah’s Central Council stated this week that Hezbollah is always preparing for potential confrontations with Israel. According to the Ahlul Bayt News Agency, the Central Council member, Sheikh Nabil Qawouk, warned Israel to not attempt to isolate or besiege the party, as they are always preparing to deter their attacks. In regards to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, Sheikh Qawouk called for a new government that has support from all national parties, while not being subdued by U.S. pressures. Lastly, similar to the stance of Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Sheikh Qawouk stressed that the ongoing crisis should not last much longer, as it does not serve Lebanon’s national interest.
Syrian Army, Russian military enter strategic area in northern Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Army (SAA) units, accompanied by Russian military police, entered a new strategic area that overlooks the Aleppo-Hasakah Highway after the withdrawal of the Turkish Army and their militant allies. According to a military report from northern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military police entered the strategic silo town of Sharkrak, which is adjacent to the international highway (M-4) in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqa. The reports said that the deployment of the Syrian Army units around the silos came after the withdrawal of the Turkish army and their allied militants in the ‘Ayn ‘Issa District of the Al-Raqqa Governorate. Previously, Sharkrak was under the control of the Turkish Army and their allies after they captured the area from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, per an agreement between Turkey and Russia, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military were given access to this area for the first time in several years.
Africom confirms Russian air defense system downed US drone in Libya
U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has confirmed that an unarmed American drone over the Libyan capital last month was shot down by Russian air defenses, reported Reuters. Africom dropped three headlines via Reuters in the overnight, revealing how the surveillance drone was shot down over Tripoli. The headlines specify Russian military contractors have operated alongside east Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya’s bloody civil war. The contractors used Russian missile defense systems last month to shoot down a US drone. Africom’s Gen. Stephen Townsend told Reuters in a statement that he believes the Russian air defense operators “didn’t know it was a US remotely piloted aircraft when they fired on it.” “But they certainly know who it belongs to now and they are refusing to return it. They say they don’t know where it is, but I am not buying it,” Townsend said.
IDF tank flips over during military drill along Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – A tank belonging to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) was reported to have flipped over during a military drill along the Lebanese border on Monday. According to the website Hamodia, the tank was damaged after being overturned, but no one was hurt. “The tank was traveling on a road along the northern border in heavy fog, along a mountainous,” the publication said, adding “an investigation has been opened into the specific circumstances of the incident. A photo later shared on Hezbollah’s military media Telegram channel showed the alleged overturned tank; they said the photo was taken from uncited Israeli media channel.
Unknown gunmen attack Syrian intelligence checkpoint in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A group of unknown gunmen carried out an attack on a checkpoint belonging to the Syrian Air Force Intelligence in eastern Daraa this morning. According to local reports, the gunmen, who were suspected to be members of a Free Syrian Army (FSA), Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) or Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cell, opened fire on the checkpoint before fleeing in an unknown direction. The reports said there were casualties among the Syrian Air Force Intelligence personnel; however, the total dead and wounded is unknown. These attacks by the FSA, HTS, and ISIS sleeper cells have decreased over the last four months, thanks in large part to the increase of Syrian Army troops in the Daraa Governorate. However, with the absence of Syrian military personnel in some of the reconciled towns in the Daraa Governorate, it has been difficult to crackdown on these sleeper cells.
Preview: Lightning riding high heading into matchup against visiting Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning ready for a clash with Mathew Barzal, Barry Trotz, and the New York Islander Monday night at Amalie Arena.
Ohio St jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in Top 25
Louisville and Kansas remained atop the Top 25 this week
Blues recall Kyrou, Poganski from San Antonio
Jordan Kyrou, getting his first call-up of the season, and Austin Poganski, getting his second, could make their 2019 St. Louis Blues debuts this week.
Arthur Melo: Barcelona midfielder set to miss El Clasico due to treatment of STD infection
Arthur Melo: Barcelona midfielder reportedly set to miss upcoming El Clasico due to an alleged encounter with an STD infection.Barcelona’s star midfielder is set to miss Barcelona matches for few weeks after he has reportedly encountered an STD infection, and its treatment will keep him away from matches as its dosages can violate anti-doping norms.According to Andreu Ginola, the reason Arthur Melo did not play against Mallorca was because of a sexually transmitted infection. The club claimed he missed out due to a groin injury, whereas Ginola claims it was due to gonorrhoea. This would likely see Arthur sidelined for a few weeks: the medicine for gonorrhoea pops up on anti-doping control’s radar, and if tested positive, Arthur would be suspended for months. According to @andreuginola, the reason Arthur Melo did not play against Mallorca was because of a sexually transmitted infection. The club claimed he missed out due to a groin injury, whereas Ginola claims it was due to gonorrhea. — Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy)…
Ministries, institutions discuss measures for Mekong conservation
Members of relevant ministries and institutions gathered on Friday and Saturday to discuss the importance of the Mekong to Cambodia from a policy standpoint and how the government can best work together to ensure the conservation of the river.
Hundreds in B Meanchey survive snake bites
The Banteay Meanchey provincial Department of Health said this year had seen more than 300 people saved from snake bites after seeking timely treatment from state hospitals across the province. As a precaution, department director Keo Sopheatra called on people bitten by snakes to seek treatment from state hospitals rather than private clinics or traditional healers.
Hundreds in Banteay Meanchey survive snake bites
The Banteay Meanchey provincial Department of Health said this year had seen more than 300 people saved from snake bites after seeking timely treatment from state hospitals across the province. As a precaution, department director Keo Sopheatra called on people bitten by snakes to seek treatment from state hospitals rather than private clinics or traditional healers.
Preah Sihanouk villagers seeking intervention over land dispute
Nearly 300 people representing 9,095 families in Preah Sihanouk province on Monday filed a petition to the provincial administration seeking intervention in a long-running land dispute. The villagers submitted the petition after their initial request to hold a march to coincide with the 71st international Human Rights Day on Tuesday was rejected.
ICC-Angkor applauds Apsara’s bicycle lane project
The International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the Historic Site of Angkor (ICC-Angkor) welcomed the Apsara National Authority’s initiative to construct a bicycle lane at the Angkor Archaeological Park.
DC-Cam returns records, photos of Khmer Rouge cadre to family
The Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) on Monday brought a 220-page document and photographs of a former Khmer Rouge cadre killed at the Tuol Sleng S-21 detention centre to his daughter in Kampong Speu province. Sek Say, 52, said that since the fall of the Khmer Rouge, she had been searching for information about her father, not knowing that he had been killed at Tuol Sleng.
Court orders Sokha to stand trial on January 15 for treason
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has set January 15 as the trial date for Kem Sokha, the former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) who is under court-supervised bail on a treason charge. In a press release issued on Monday, the municipal court said Sokha will stand trial on the conspiracy charge under Article 443 of the Criminal Code.
Healthcare management transferred to sub-national level
The government on Monday issued a sub-decree to delegate the management of healthcare provision to sub-national administrations, which will be effective as of January next year.
P Sihanouk villagers seeking intervention over land dispute
Nearly 300 people representing 9,095 families in Preah Sihanouk province on Monday filed a petition to the provincial administration seeking intervention in a long-running land dispute. The villagers submitted the petition after their initial request to hold a march to coincide with the 71st international Human Rights Day on Tuesday was rejected.
A changing world
Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.
Kampong Speu police arrest eight suspects over armed snatch thefts
Eight snatch theft suspects, including two women, who were armed with swords and sticks when committing crimes, were arrested by Kampong Speu police on Sunday in the province’s Chambak village in Samrong Tong district’s Voasar commune. Kampong Speu provincial police chief Sam Samuon told The Post on Monday that police arrested 11 suspects in a crackdown in Samrong Tong district.
LGBTQ faces discrimination in workplace, says CCHR report
The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) issued a report this month revealing workplace discrimination faced by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Cambodia.
‘Laugh at what is hurting you’: Lebanon cartoonists stir debate
On the edges of a protest in Lebanon’s capital, 24-year-old cartoonist Mohamad Nohad Alameddine bites through sticky tape and plasters one of his political sketches to a side wall. “I haven’t been able to work with newspapers, so instead I come down and stick them up in the street,” says the unemployed artist, who graduated this year with a master’s degree in press cartoons.
Klopp explains tactical reasons Naby Keita hasn’t been in the side
Naby Keita was exceptional on Saturday afternoon. The Guinean scored a goal, registered an assist and put in one of his best ever Liverpool performances since arriving at the club in the summer of …
Manchester United legend admits Virgil van Dijk ‘maybe even better’ than he was
Former Dutch international and treble winning Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has lauded Liverpool’s no.4 Virgil van Dijk, labelling his countryman as ‘maybe even better’ tha…
Gary Lineker tweets warning to Liverpool but clarifies title comments
It seems Leicester City may be genuine rivals this season. They’re on a brilliant run and should be respected for not only their recent performances but a points tally that could be leading t…
Brendan Rodgers begins his Title-Race mind-games with Klopp…
Brendan Rodgers has predictably painted his Leicester City side as the underdogs in this year’s title race, which in fairness, they are! The Foxes have won eight on the bounce and are eight p…
Liverpool Fans, please: Stop point-scoring over the racist Manchester City incident
On Saturday evening, a Manchester City fan was filmed making a monkey gesture at Manchester United’s Fred, with his side 2-0 down at the Etihad. We’ve all seen it. It’s as plain a…
Volcano Erupts in New Zealand, Tourists are Missing (VIDEO)
Hundreds of tourists were near New Zealand's island when a volcano erupted there, the Associated Press reported, citing country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some people have been injured and others are still missing.
IIB Board of Directors in Budapest Summed up the Results of 2019: Successful Completion of Relocation to Europe, Record Growth of Loan Portfolio and Key Performance Indicators
On December 6, 2019, IIB Board of Directors met in Budapest. The meeting summed up the results of the outgoing year, which became not only very successful but to a large degree marked a turning point in recent IIB history.
First Polio Case in Malaysia in 27 Years
Malaysia registered the first case of polio in 27 years, the France Press reported, citing the Malaysian Ministry of Health. A three-month-old baby, originally from the city of Tuaran in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of fever and muscle weakness on Friday, the ministry said.
There are no Reports of Injured Bulgarians in the Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand
There are currently no reports of injured Bulgarian citizens in the eruption of the White Island volcano in New Zealand, as well as in relation with the complicated climatic conditions of the South Island and the capital Wellington. This was announced by the press centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A Gas Explosion in an Apartment Building Killed Seven People in Slovakia
At least seven people were killed and more than 40 were injured in yesterday's gas explosion in a 12-floor apartment building in the Slovak town of Prešov, police and fire officials said. One person is still missing.
Johnson to Introduce 3 Types of Work Visas for Foreigners on the Island
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will introduce three types of work visas if he wins the upcoming December 12th parliamentary elections. The first category of visas - "exceptional talent" - will be issued to scientists, geniuses from start-ups and people who will contribute to the growth of the UK economy.
Special Police Operation against Drunk or Drugged Drivers
A special police operation against driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is taking place in Bulgaria, the press office of the Ministry of the Interior reported. The EU-wide operation by European traffic police Tispol will take place from 10 to 16 December.
15 People Were Killed during Protests in Baghdad
Iraqi security and health officials said unidentified gunmen fired shots at protesters at the Khilani square in Baghdad, killing 15 people and injuring dozens, the Associated Press reported. At least two of those killed are police officers.
Earthquake in Italy
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was registered tonight at 03.
Turkey Returns 11 Jihadists to France
Turkish authorities have deported 11 French jihadists to France as part of a campaign to repatriate terrorists from the Islamic State group, BTA reported. After they arrive in France, the deportees are expected to be brought to justice in cases of involvement with a terrorist organization.
Scottish Labour say Section 30 order for IndyRef2 will not be granted should Jeremy Corbyn become PM
Scottish Labour insists a Section 30 order for a referendum on Scots independence will not be granted should Jeremy Corbyn become prime minister on Friday.
Health and safety probe rules no action needed after A9 worker crushed by falling cabin
Health and safety chiefs have recommended no further action after a probe into an industrial accident on the A9 near Perth.
Fife care worker struck off after after posting Facebook message about dead resident
A Fife care home worker has been struck off after posting an insensitive message on Facebook about a deceased resident.
Novel Montrose museum project sees pupils prepare for zombie apocalypse
A delve into the depths of history has helped secondary school pupils come up with the kit to survive in a post-apocalyptic Angus.
Garden gnomes return home to Blairgowrie after police find kidnappers
Police have confirmed that two youngsters have received warnings after being caught kidnapping garden gnomes from outside a property in Blairgowrie.
Police and fire crews lead city-wide air and river search for missing Perth pensioner
An air and river search was launched in Perth on Sunday amid growing concern for a missing pensioner.
Perth firm prepares to auction off record-breaking whisky ‘library’
A record-breaking whisky collection that goes under the hammer next year has been unveiled in Perthshire.
Angus man, 44, assaulted his ex after she finished their relationship on Valentine’s Day
Neil Wares, 44, of Peffers Place, Forfar, was placed on a nine-month community payback order with supervision, and made the subject of a one-year non harassment order.
Fife teen who sent naked photos of himself to young girls given unpaid work order
A Dunfermline man who sent naked photos of himself to young girls has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.
Fife man to stand trial accused of harassing women and handing them lewd drawings
A Newport man will stand trial accused of harassing women and giving them lewd drawings.
Man dies after being hit by school bus on main road between Aberdeen and Dundee
A man has died after being struck by a bus on the main road between Aberdeen and Dundee.
Police patrols ramped up after series of break-ins at old psychiatric hospital in Perth
Police are stepping up patrols at an abandoned psychiatric hospital after a spate of thefts.
Fife railway enthusiasts to bring UK’s oldest industrial locomotive back into use
A locomotive which was the oldest in industrial use in the UK will be back on the tracks next year after being gifted to Fife railway enthusiasts.
Angus man threatened to put girlfriend in ‘shallow hole’ when she changed her mind about having KFC
An Angus man who threatened to put his girlfriend “in a shallow hole” when she changed her mind about wanting a KFC has been fined for the threat which sounded the death knell in their “volatile” relationship.
‘Never say never again’ says Ruth Davidson on return to politics after stepping down in 2021
Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said she would take a “never say never again” position on re-entering politics once she steps down in May 2021.
Arbroath FC project to stop litter going in North Sea nets environmental award
Arbroath FC added praise for their off-the-pitch environmental efforts to another point bagged in the club’s on-the-park Championship campaign on a wet winter weekend at Gayfield.
Courier readers can donate £5 to charity for chance to win jewellery worth £1,200+
Courier readers are being offered the chance to own treasures they helped harvest in a nationwide charity appeal which has already raised over £20,000.
Angus McDondald’s diners shocked at seeing drug-driver, 55, careering airborne on busy street
A drug-driver who sped off from an Angus McDonalds restaurant and went airborne after careering through a bollard in the middle of busy street had been put off the road for 21 months.
READERS’ LETTERS: Many factors go into sentencing criminals
Sir, – As a person who was concerned with the Scottish criminal justice system for some 50 years as defence counsel, advocate depute, sheriff and part time High Court judge, I think that I am entitled to comment on the editorial The Courier story entitled “Disappointing term for sexual abuser” (December 5).
Election candidate raises hopes of Mossmorran inquiry at Lochgelly debate
Hopes were raised that the Scottish Government had changed its position on an independent inquiry into the impact of flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife.
‘Never say never again’ says Ruth Davidon on return to politics after stepping down in 2021
Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said she would take a “never say never again” position on re-entering politics once she steps down in May 2021.
Plans for new homes in East Neuk village ‘essential to ensure its vitality’
Plans for 86 new homes in the East Neuk village of St Monans have been hailed as "essential to ensure its vitality".
Emergency services return to River Tay as search for missing man continues
Emergency services are continuing to scour the River Tay as the search for a missing Perth man continues.
Man in ‘serious’ condition after being hit by car on busy Dunfermline road
A man is said to be in a "serious" but not life threatening condition after being struck by a car on a busy Dunfermline road on Sunday evening.
Dundee scooter rider, 39, jailed for ploughing into girl, 4, banned from his vehicle after another incident
A drug addict who drove a mobility scooter while high just months after mowing down a child with the vehicle has avoided jail but been told to stay off his vehicle for a year.
Perth and Kinross Matters: Volunteers deserve praise for trying to make Christmas special
In Iceland, children count down the days til Christmas with the arrival of 13 troublesome trolls.
Family of Perth man informed as body recovered from River Tay near town
A body has been recovered from the River Tay near a Fife town.
Hyderabad rape-murder: Watch the CCTV footage that helped police solve crime
CCTV footage from near a toll plaza where a Hyderabad woman doctor was gang-raped was a crucial lead that helped the police identify the four men who brutalised the woman and later killed her.
Do Andhra Pardesh ration cards carry Jesus Christ's image?
According to the government, the dealer in East Godavari district had been using different images on ration cards while printing them. For example, in 2016 the dealer had printed ration cards with Satya Saibaba on it.
Panipat: Protesters vandalise Jaipur theatre, claim Maharaja Surajmal shown in bad light
Rajasthan minister Vishvendra Singh, a descendant of Maharaja Surajmal, joined the protest and demanded an immediate ban on Panipat.
Bihar jail asked to make execution ropes, speculation rife it's for Nirbhaya convicts
The Buxar jail, the only prison in the state having the required knowhow, received an instruction to the effect last week, though it was not known where these ropes -- strong with a short shelf-life -- would be dispatched.
31 Army personnel killed in terrorist attacks along LoC from 2016 to 2018, says govt
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that in 2016, six Army personnel died in terrorist attacks, followed by 13 in 2017 and 12 in 2018.
Mumbai: Chopped-up remains of girl found in suitcase. Father was the murderer
Foul smell emanating from the suitcase of a man traveling in an auto in Thane near Mumbai, led to the revelation of a spine-chilling crime. Choosing to stay with the man of her choice, cost a woman her life - once again.
Asaduddin Owaisi tears copy of Citizenship Bill in Parliament, says it tries to divide India
AIMIM president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi tore a copy of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in the Lok Sabha, saying that the Bill tries to divide the country.
Why Karnataka bypolls will give battered BJP some confidence
The BJP was looking battered following the Shiv Sena's Maharashtra machinations and a threat to repeat the feat in neighbouring Goa. Karnataka bypolls victory has given the BJP a shot in the arm in the middle of Jharkhand Assembly election.
Senior Supreme Court advocate accuses Haryana minister of harassment
Advocate Navratan Chaudhary in a police complaint said she got scared when an unknown person knocked at her door twice.
Man dies in queue to buy onions, TDP hits out at AP govt
Doctors confirmed that he died of a heart attack.
Amit Shah tables Citizenship Bill amid protests, blames Congress for Partition over religious lines | Highlights
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday amid violent protests in Assam and other northeastern states over the contentious Bill. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bill and faced protests from Opposition MPs amid a heated debate.
Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges animal-like treatment, claims given drinking water from water canon
An assistant commandant-rank company commander of 222nd battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has written to the state authorities and his headquarters in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu village auctions panchayat seats to raise money for temple
It seems like the people of Nadukuppam village panchayat have decided to raise money for social welfare and other development works by auctioning off the panchayat posts, instead of electing their leaders.
As Tihar hunts for hangman, Tamil Nadu cop applies for executioner’s job to ensure justice for Nirbhaya
After reading about a lack of executioner in Tihar jail to hang the Nirbaya case convicts, S Subash Srinivasan volunteered to take up the role.
Man caught trying to enter Parliament building, detained
He was detained by the security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police.
Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Owner of gutted floor AAP worker, says Manoj Tiwari
Manoj Tiwari has claimed that Rehan, owner of the floor of the building which was engulfed by a massive fire in Anaj Mandi area, is said to be an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker.
Telangana HC orders bodies of Hyderabad accused to be preserved till December 13
The Telangana High Court on Monday ordered to preserve the bodies of the accused in the Telangana doctor's rape and murder case till December 13.
Monday Masala: Why is Bigg Boss so addictive?
Why do so many of us love watching Bigg Boss? We try and dissect the 10.30 pm phenomenon in this week's Monday Masala.
Nirbhaya rape case: Tihar jail hunts for hangman
With no hangman in Tihar, the jail authorities have approached other prisons in the country to provide them with a hangman.
Nirbhaya case: Another convict to file review petition in Supreme Court
Akshay Thakur will file a review petition, a few days after the home ministry recommended President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy plea filed by another accused Vinay Kumar.
Citizenship Amendment Bill has public endorsement, was part of manifesto: Amit Shah
Rejecting the charge that the Citizenship Amendment Bill targets Muslims, Amit Shah said, “The Citizenship Amendment Bill does not discriminate. It gives and does not snatch rights... Citizenship will be granted to refugees [from these three countries] even without documents, including ration cards.”
Honeypreet meets Sirsa dera chief at Rohtak jail
Honeypreet was granted bail a month ago in connection with the Panchkula violence.
Freweini of Ethiopia named CNN Hero
Freweini Mebrahtu of Ethiopia is named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year for helping girls stay in schools providing reusable menstrual pads.
Watch an Underwater Photog Swim with a Ginormous Great White
Earlier this year, marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey of One Ocean Diving was diving off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu when the group came across one of the largest great white sharks ever caught on camera. The encounter can be seen in the 3.5-minute video above. The team estimates that the shark was roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. While the average female great white measures 15 to 16 feet, they can reach up to 20 feet (6.1m) and 4,200 pounds (1,900kg).
Photographer Nearly Killed by Passing Train that Got so Close it Tore Her Coat
A video released by local authorities in Carland, Michigan captured the scary moment when a photographer was nearly hit by a passing train she was photographing. Fortunately, the train “only” tore a piece off of her coat, leaving her unscathed… if shaken and (hopefully) wiser.
Russia's Response to Olympic Ban: 'Chronic Anti-Russian Hysteria'
The World Anti-Doping Agency said clean athletes from Russia may compete in the 2020 Olympic games but not under the Russian flag or any other symbols of the Russian state.
Red Wings prospect Joe Veleno to join Canada ahead of world juniors
Hockey Canada has received a boost ahead of the upcoming world junior championship.
WADA bans Russia for four years from international sport
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl
B.C. coroner asking for help identifying man found dead in Peace region
Mounties have deemed the man’s death not suspicious and believe he died earlier this year
Chelsea FC want to re-sign 24-year-old defender – report
Chelsea FC are interested in a deal to re-sign Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, according to a report in England. The Daily Telegraph is reporting that
‘Simply the best’: Martin Keown raves about 22-year-old Man United star
Martin Keown has hailed Manchester United summer signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the best one-on-one defender in the Premier League. The England
Mbalula’s Prasa-administration announcement is welcomed by Scopa
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula’s announcement that he had decided to place state-owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa under administration with immediate effect has been welcomed by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
‘Outspoken and committed’: SA mourns ANC veteran Ben Turok
ANC veteran Ben Turok’s career has been anything but dull.
Medupi is a fitting symbol of the importance of our SOEs – Ramaphosa
The problems with the construction of Medupi and Kusile power stations account for much of the financial crisis at Eskom, says President Cyril Ramaphosa, but they are a fitting symbol of the importance of the country’s state-owned enterprises.
Nissan likely to be fined $22 million by Japan's markets watchdog
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo in November last year over allegations of financial misconduct, including understating his salary by around 9.1 billion yen ($84.71 million) over a period of nearly a decade and temporarily transferring pe
Jaguar upgrades I-Pace with increased range for free
Jaguar used data from the I-Pace eTrophy racing series to increase the production I-Pace's range potential.
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts
The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.
DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment
The PM is embarking on a blitz of Labour’s heartlands as the election campaign enters its final few days.
Two visiting fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton-Wolves game
Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.
Rats, a dead mouse and pigeon faeces: Record 23 enforcement orders in November
It is the highest number of Enforcement Orders in one month since the legislation was introduced in 1998.
Boris Johnson apologises after boy, 4, slept on hospital floor
Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.
Irish midfielder Forde to leave hospital after suffering four broken ribs and punctured lung
Thankfully, the Limerick-native avoided any long-term damage to his lung.
Trial of garda accused of assaulting RTÉ cameraman hears protestors became 'extremely aggressive'
The trial has started of a garda charged with the assault of an RTÉ cameraman who was reporting on demonstrations by an “anti-Islamisation” group and “anti-racism” groups.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
You have to fall in love with life, says Kevin Hart after serious car crash
The comedian suffered major back injuries in the accident.
Temporarily banned film Blue Story nominated for Bafta
The gang drama is up against nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
2,000 people from more than 100 countries to be conferred with Irish citizenship today
The ceremonies take place at the Gleneagle Hotel Convention Centre which is now the venue for the foreseeable future for the conferring ceremonies.
Man suffers 'serious and possible life changing injuries' in Dublin collision
Gardaí said the emergency services attended the scene of a two-car collision on the Corballis Rd at around 6.40am this morning.
Mudslides strand hundreds of tourists in New Zealand town
Authorities said road access to Franz Josef is not likely to be restored until Friday.
High Court adjourns Angela Kerins' damages claim over PAC treatment
A damages claim by former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins over her treatment by the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has been adjourned at the High Court to January.
Leinster captain Sexton ruled out for Northampton visit to Dublin
Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with Northampton Saints this weekend but the full extent of his knee injury has yet to be determined.
10 of 31 local authorities publish political donations given to councillors
Fingal and South Dublin County Councils are the most transparent in the country, while Kerry and Westmeath are the worst performing.
Cheltenham hero Sizing John set to return after two-year absence
Jessica Harrington’s 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Sizing John is set to make his return from a two-year absence at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve after pleasing connections in a post-racing workout at the County Kildare circuit on Sunday.
Extinction Rebellion calls on Government to end over-fishing
The campaign group said the country must put a halt to the practice by January 1 2020 as part of a legal requirement.
New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion
The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.
Robert Lawlor found not guilty of threatening to murder ex-girlfriend's partner
Robert Lawlor nodded his head and mouthed, 'thank you' in the direction of the jury as the court registrar read out the verdicts one by one.
'Classic psychopath' and serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences
Over 15 days, he abducted, raped and assaulted victims aged between 11 and 71 in Watford, London and the North West on England.
Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward
The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.
Man appears in court in connection with Dublin robbery
He is accused of using a broken glass bottle to threaten staff at a shop on Andrew Street yesterday.
Beyonce reveals how ‘pain and loss’ of miscarriages taught her life lessons
The singer also talked about how her body has changed through her pregnancies and how she feels ‘more womanly with my curves’.
Guards who were with Juice Wrld when he died arrested on gun charges
They are both due in court later this month.
Ensure your safety and security while Christmas shopping
These safety tips are aimed at contributing to the safety and security of people during the holiday season.
Australian Digital Health Agency chief suddenly quits
After three years.
US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.
Govts agree on national API standards
To keep IT systems interoperable.
GBP positioning higher ahead of election – ING
According to CFTC data for the week between 27 Nov-3 Dec, speculative investors have trimmed some GBP shorts with latest polls keep cementing the pros
UK Labour’s McDonnell: Markets realize PM Johnson's promises on Brexit are not implementable
"There wouldn't be a run on the pound under a Labour government, " opposition Labour Party’s Finance Policy Chief and the second most powerful man, Jo
GBP/USD: A close above 1.3187 is pivotal – Commerzbank
In the view of Karen Jones, an analyst at Commerzbank, the GBP/USD pair is looking northwards on the UK election, with the bias to be confirmed on a c
India: Analysing the fiscal impact of income tax cuts – Standard Chartered Bank
Economist at Standard Chartered Bank offered their take on the fiscal impact of an expected personal income tax cut – aimed at boosting consumption de
GBP/USD retreats modestly from eight month highs to the 1.3130 area
The GBP/USD dropped from 1.3180 -the highest level since early April- to 1.3135 following the release of a new poll ahead of the general election in t
UK election: PM Johnson's Conservatives' lead over Labour drops to 6 points
Support for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party stayed unchanged at 42% while support for the Labour Party increased by 1 point
Fitch: Smoother Italy-EU relations do not remove fiscal uncertainty
Political divisions and differing policy views within Italy's governing coalition are likely to constrain meaningful tax & structural reforms, Fitch R
GBP/USD eases from 8-month tops, still comfortable above mid-1.3100s
The GBP/USD pair spiked to fresh eight-month tops during the early part of Monday's trading session, albeit quickly retreated around 20 pips thereafte
CPI slams Centre, State Government over ‘adamant’ attitude on CAB
The Lakhimpur district council of the Communist Party of India (CPI) once again came down heavily against the BJP-led Union and State
FC Goa back to winning ways
Manvir Singh came off the bench to score the match-winner as FC Goa edged past Hyderabad FC 1-0 in the Hero Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi
Martyr’s family of Assam Movement opposes Citizenship Bill
The family members of the first martyr of the Assam Movement have shown solidarity with the people of Assam and lent support the region-wide movement
PM Imran to receive Bahrain's highest civil award: PM's special assistant
Premier is going on an official visit to Bahrain in mid-December where he will receive the award, says Zulfi Bukhari.
Woman dies after being set ablaze in Jhang; police register FIR against husband
According to the medical report, the victim had sustained burns across 90 per cent of her body.
NAB chairman urges ministers to avoid making predictions about investigations
Javed Iqbal urges parliament to play its due role in eliminating corruption.
Finnish minister Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM
Marin, 34, has been a lawmaker since 2015 and served as until this week as the minster for transport and communications.
Awaran women arrested last month have returned home, says BNP-M leader
The development comes days after BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal staged protest in the National Assembly.
Govt given a week's time by LHC to decide on Maryam's request to be removed from ECL
High court disposes of Maryam's petition; directs the government to decide on the matter as per the law.
Follow your passion to succeed, PM Imran advises youth
Premier lauds Fawad Chaudhry for showing "passion for a ministry that no one cared about".
Investigators want motorists’ videos of UPS truck shooting
MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appealed Monday for anyone who witnessed or has video of last week’s shootout between police and...
A New Jersey bill would require schoolchildren to be taught cursive handwriting
(CNN) — Should children be required to learn cursive? A New Jersey legislator says so. Assemblywoman Angela McKnight has introduced a bill that would require...
National Council elects Bernard Sibalatani as the new Chairperson
-The National Council has elected Bernard Sibalatani from the Zambezi Region as the new Chairperson while Victoria Mbawo Kauma from the Kavango East Region as his Deputy on Monday.
Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units - even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.
Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years
Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.
Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line
More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case.
Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees
When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.
Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is associated with reduced suicidality, shows study
When an adolescent is acutely suicidal and cannot safely remain in the community, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is the traditional intervention.
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.
Iraqis rally against government as Baghdad summons Western envoys
Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died.
Review: ‘Knives Out’ keeps the mystery alive with a classic whodunit
‘Knives Out’ is a murder mystery with an all-star cast of suspects who all had reason to kill their family’s patriarch… but did he have reason to kill himself?
Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.
Finland's Sanna Marin, world's youngest PM
At 34, Sanna Marin will become the world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday, but she is far from lacking in political experience.
Sweden to prosecute ex-China envoy over Gui meetings
Sweden's former envoy to Beijing is to go on trial for overstepping her duties by trying to negotiate the release of a Chinese-Swedish dissident held in China, prosecutors in Stockholm said Monday.
'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA
North Korea on Monday accused US President Trump of
French far-left leader gets suspended jail term for shoving police
A French court on Monday handed a suspended jail term of three months to far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon over his conduct during a raid on his party offices last year, when he shoved a police officer and a prosecutor.
Tiger skin, foetuses found in Indonesia poacher case
The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.
Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results
The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting events imposed on his country.
Linda Ronstadt Shuts Down Pompeo After He Wonders ‘When Will I Be Loved’
Tough love, indeed. Singer Linda Ronstadt didn’t hesitate to rip into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a State Department...
Biden Says He Doesn’t Actually Know What Hunter Did In Ukraine: ‘I Trust My Son’
Former Vice President Joe Biden grew defensive during an interview with Axios that aired Sunday evening, calling out reporter Mike...
LIVEBLOG: House Lawyers Give Impeachment Presentation For Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON – The impeachment hearing Monday is expected to feature counsel from the House Judiciary Committee and from the House...
WATCH: OAN Begins Posting The Tinfoil-Hatted Fruits Of Giuliani’s Trip To Ukraine
We’re getting a first look at the fruits of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani’s mission to Ukraine. One America News began...
READ: Top House Intel Investigator Makes The Ukraine Case In Opening Statement
The House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released the prepared remarks of Daniel Goldman, the committee’s director of investigations and its...
Barr Allows Redacted Deets About Christopher Steele To Be Released In DOJ IG Report
Attorney General Bill Barr approved the release of originally redacted details about former British spy Christopher Steele as part of...
These are the bullets that killed JFK
The above GIF was created from new 3D scans of the bullets that killed president John F. Kennedy. The GIF shows two bits of the bullets that killed the president along with another mostly complete …
Watch the trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984"
It’s not the The New Adventures of Wonder Woman that I grew up with but it does have that Stranger Things/mallwave appeal, and a New Order song. It also has Steve Trevor who most certainly di…
Video tutorial on how to play retro video games with a Raspberry Pi
In this video from Pi My Life Up you’ll learn how to install and use software called RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi. RetroPie lets you emulate a bunch of different game platforms, like Atari 2600…
The student movements at the vanguard of Chile's protests are allied with former student leaders now serving in Congress
Chile’s months-long uprising was led by student activists protesting neoliberal reform, galvanized around the seemingly trivial issue of public transit fare-hikes.
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP
Legendary puppeteer Carroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame Street, died today. He was 85. Here’s the New York Times obituary. And from the Sesame Worksho…
US pharma and biotech lobbyists' documents reveal their plan to gouge Britons in any post-Brexit trade-deal
Both Phrma (the lobby for the global pharmaceutical industry) and Biotechnology Innovation Organization (biotech lobbyists) provided letters to a US-UK government meeting to discuss post-Brexit tra…
Marianne Williamson assails Trump for pardoning Charles Manson's corpse (he hasn't)
Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson posted a tweet late Sunday condemning Donald Trump for posthumously pardoning Charles Manson, the cult leader jailed for life after his followe…
Police found not negligent in tragic OD death of Metro Vancouver teen
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says police officers were not negligent when they were initially unable to locate a Langley teenager as he overdosed from drugs.
Man claims he drank broken glass from beer bottle at Metro Vancouver casino
A Surrey man claims he accidentally drank glass from a broken beer bottle at Burnaby’s Grand Villa Casino.
Saudi gunman complained about nickname ‘Porn Stash’ given by Pensacola flight instructor
The Saudi national who opened fire at a Navy base in Florida was outraged at his peers who slapped him with the nickname “Porn Stash.”
Online account linked to Saudi gunman in Pensacola attack quoted Osama bin Laden
The Saudi national who killed three at a Naval base in Florida may have tweeted a quote by al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden prior to the shooting.
Sacramento State student appears to slap former College Republicans' president following Facebook argument
Video of a student assaulting the former president of the Sacramento State College Republicans has gone viral.
House Judiciary GOP: Where’s the impeachable offense?
House Republicans argued President Trump has not conducted an impeachable offense and said Democrats are trying to eject him for political reasons.
'My job is to defend my client': Giuliani teases his own report on Ukraine findings
President Trump’s personal attorney claimed he would have a report on his own findings in the Ukraine saga ready by the end of the week.
Russia banned from 2020 Tokyo Olympics for doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee banned Russia from competing for the next four years, which will leave them out of the next two Olympic Games.
'Epstein didn't kill himself': $120,000 duct-taped banana art vandalized
A $120,000 banana taped to a wall was vandalized a second time, after a New York performance artist initially ate it.
Twitter stands by temporarily suspending Fox's Hegseth for posting Pensacola terrorist's manifesto
Twitter is standing by its decision to temporarily suspend Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth after he posted the Pensacola terrorist's manifesto on the social media platform.
Nadler: Trump put himself before country
House Judiciary Committee Democrats argued President Trump put himself ahead of the interests of the country by seeking Ukraine’s help investigating Joe Biden and the Democrats.
North Korea warns ‘erratic old man’ Trump that it has ‘nothing more to lose’
North Korea released a statement warning President Trump that it has “nothing more to lose” after he condemned its recent missile tests.
‘I hope it’s not a live volcano': Americans caught in deadly New Zealand eruption
An unexpected volcanic eruption in New Zealand has trapped dozens of tourists, including several Americans.
GOP congressman leaves impeachment hearing after Democratic attorney calls Trump a 'danger'
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert stormed out of the impeachment hearing on Monday, according to a report from CNN.
How a nuclear plant got hacked
India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) publicly admitted they discovered malware on their networks. It likely could have been easily avoided.
Amid protests, Shah to table 'contentious' Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha earlier this year but lapsed with the term of the previous Lok Sabha in the first term of the Narendra Modi government in the Centre.
Pakistani woman dies after being set on fire by husband
The victim, a resident of Kabirwala tehsil, was doused in petrol and set on fire by her husband and others on December 6.
Finland's Sanna Marin set to be world's youngest Prime Minister
At 34, Sanna Marin also becomes one of the world's youngest state leaders, ahead of Ukraine's prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk, who is currently 35.
Executions ahead? Buxar jail told to make 10 ropes
Buxar Central jail has been supplying ropes to different jails throughout the country since 1930.
20 hours delay in FIR, no witness: Court lets off Delhi doctor accused of raping patient
The court said that the victim, who had alleged that the incident took place on December 4, 2012, lodged a complaint next day after about 20 hours, to which there was 'no explanation'.
Delhi's Anaj Mandi area fire: Search for missing Bihar teenager ends in morgue
Acquaintances and relatives of the teenager, hailing from Bihar's Samastipur, had been frantically searching for him since Sunday morning, saying he was present inside the ill-fated building.
Tis Hazari clash: SC seeks placing of HC orders related to lawyers-Delhi police tiff
The bench, also comprising Justice Indira Banerjee, said it would like to see what orders have been passed by the high court which is dealing with the issue.
Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion
With the onion prices touching Rs 180 per kilo in retail market, people have been making a beeline to the Rythu Bazaars where the government is selling onions at a subsidised price of Rs 25 per kilo.
Preserve bodies till Dec 13: Telangana HC after adjourning Hyderabad 'encounter'
The Court directed the state advocate general to produce documentary evidence as to whether the police fully followed the guidelines of the Supreme Court on the encounter issue.
JNU fee hike: Students lathi-charged by cops during protest march to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the students' march against the hostel fee hike.
Will protect Northeast, new law won't apply there: Amit Shah on Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha
Seeing the opposition to the Bill in the Northeast region, the BJP-led government has decided to exempt parts of the area which are under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
Woman set on fire by neighbour in Bihar after failed rape bid
According to the complaint, the woman was alone at home on Saturday, when the accused, who lived close by, sneaked into her house and tried to rape her.
Jawan kills Chhattisgarh Armed Force commander, shoots self
According to a preliminary report, the SSP said, the two had a tiff over something around 6.30 am, following which the jawan opened fire.
Taiwan KMT justifies shoving of 'strange auntie' cop
Taiwan KMT blames female police officer's appearance for incurring wrath of lawmaker
KMT leads DPP in Taiwan legislator-at-large election
Han Kuo-yu trails Tsai Ing-wen by 4.7 percentage points based on poll of 7,000 Taiwanese netizens.An online poll revealed by Yahoo News on Dec. 9 showed that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) leads the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) by 4.7 percentage points in the January election.
Chinese library burns religious and pro-democracy publications
Scholars concerned for safety as online criticism removed from all websites in China.A library in Gansu, China announced in October that it would begin to examine its collections and remove publications that encouraged thoughts against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Girl, 12, allegedly knocked unconscious outside school gates
Ordeal was filmed and circulated on Instagram
Latest on armed police response to 'gunman on the street' report
Police received an anonymous call about 'someone with a gun in the street'
Christmas events and activities happening across the south west to enjoy with loved ones
Fill up your festive calendar with a range of celebratory events
The Labour General Election candidates for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
Here is what your local Labour candidates had to say ahead of the 2019 election in the UK
Thieves carry out 'utterly devastating' raid at charity-run farm
The criminals seized a van, cash and equipment from Elm Tree Farm
Labour's Thangam Debbonaire hits back after Greens claim they are the only Remain party in Bristol West
Ms Debbonaire also implied a vote for the Greens was a vote for a 'protest party' that would keep the Tories in power
Former Leeds United defender hits out at on-loan Arsenal striker linked with Bristol City
Danny Mills said Eddie Nketiah has been the worst Leeds United player this season, with the on loan Arsenal striker rumoured to be nearing a recall from his spell with the Whites
Brick thrown through bus window misses passenger 'by inches'
It happened on the number three bus near Shirehampton
Fundraiser launched for children of Bristol mum who died suddenly in her sleep
'Carrie was very loved and a bubbly and outgoing person.'
Mum speaks of horrific moment she was told her daughter was going to die
'It had been nine hours since she was playing Lego cards with me'
What to do if you have lost or not received your polling card for general election
You need to first check if you are registered to vote
Student who nearly died after fall from Bristol club roof in emotional reunion with stranger who saved his life
“It’s not often you get to meet the person who saved your life and say thank you."
Hearing into death of man shot by police near Bristol to be held this week
Spencer Ashworth, 29, was shot by firearms officers on the A369 Portbury Hundred on September 27, 2017
Solo 45 'beat and raped me until I wanted to die', woman tells court
Andy Anokye, otherwise known as Solo 45, is on trial at Bristol Crown Court
Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'
People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism
Uncertainty over FIRS boss reappointment, as his tenure ends
The tenure of Babatunde Fowler as the Chairman of the FIRS ended last weekend and his special adviser has been announced as his replacement.
Debt profile: MAN raises concerns over Nigeria’s rising figures
Manufacturers in Nigeria have disclosed that President Buhari's request for more loan to fund the 2020 budget is a serious source of concern.
These are the sad reasons Nigerian airlines struggle and fail
The CEO of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, has listed out the factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Africa’s largest economy.
Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
12 Days Of Christmas 2019 Challenge 8
See what you need to do to complete the eighth challenge in this year's Twelve Days of Christmas community challenge event!
General Election 2019: Johnson and Sturgeon both accused of 'running scared'
Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have both been accused today of avoiding scrutiny.
New Zealand: Five dead after volcanic island erupts - British tourist among missing
British nationals are among those missing or injured after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted, killing at least five people.
Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney
Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.
Brian Monteith: This Brexit General Election could undermine trust in politicians even more
No side has been able to wholly convince the electorate of their main campaign claims, writes Brian Monteith.
New Zealand: Two British women injured in hospital as five killed after volcanic island erupts
British nationals are among those missing or injured after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted, killing at least five people.
Lesley Riddoch: Brexit won’t get done if Boris wins, an SNP-backed Labour government is safer bet
‘Getting Brexit done’ will simply continue to overshadow everything else, says Lesley Riddoch.
Jo Swinson's voting record revealed as general election looms
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson has been asked many questions about her inconsistent voting record.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences
"Classic psychopath" Joseph McCann has been handed 33 life sentences and a minimum term of 30 years for a string of horrific sex attacks on 11 women and children.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'despicable' Boris Johnson comments on immigration
Nicola Sturgeon has condemned Boris Johnson for resorting to "despicable, dog whistle politics" after the Prime Minister claimed that EU migrants had been able to treat the UK as their own country for too long.
'Heartless' Boris Johnson takes reporter's phone after refusing to look at photo of child on hospital floor
Boris Johnson has been accused of being "heartless" after refusing to look at a photo of a child sleeping on a hospital floor because of a lack of beds.
What Aircraft Crews Know About Managing High-Pressure Situations
Research on making decisions in times of crisis.
Anatomy of an epidemic: How measles took hold of Samoa
More than 63 children in Samoa have died from measles. After a mass vaccination campaign, authorities are hopeful the spread of the highly contagious virus has been contained, but remain on edge. How did it come to this?
Public trust in governments is at an all-time low, Australian National University finds
The most comprehensive study of Australians' political beliefs finds management of the economy and taxation are issues that benefited the Coalition at the election.
ForMin Aurescu: Romania remains strong supporter of EU enlargement
Romania will remain a strong supporter of EU enlargement, Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu said during a meeting with German...
Romanians, Lithuanians, heaviest EU spenders on food, and non-alcoholic beverages
In 2018, households in the European Union (EU) spent 12.1% of their total consumption expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages, with...
Deputy PM Turcan: Romanians could be living 'like abroad', if country development wasn't blocked by corruption
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PSD supports progressive taxation of income
Interim Chairperson of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Marcel Ciolacu argued that it is
President Iohannis: I want mayors to be elected in two rounds
President Klaus Iohannis on Monday argued that mayors must be elected in two rounds and stressed that a real partnership between central and...
Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania - lowest flu vaccination rate among the elderly
The lowest influenza vaccination coverage rates among the elderly - more than 65 years old - in the European Union were recorded in Estonia,...
On International Anti-Corruption Day, Iohannis say corruption scourge undermines democracy, rule of law
Corruption weakens the state, erodes the institutions and generates a setback of the society as a whole, and the scourge undermines democracy...
PSD will attack at CCR laws assumed by Gov't if Parliament has same topics drafted
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) will attack at the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) any law the Government assumes responsibility on if...
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push
The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries.
Ground Report From Unnao: Victim’s Father Says Shoot The ‘Killers’; Accused’s Families Claim Conspiracy, Want Fair Probe
A 23-year-old woman in UP’s Unnao was allegedly gangraped and then set afire by the accused.
Congress’ Stand On CAB Hypocritical; This Act Passed By Nehru Government In 1950 Had Similar Provisions
The CAB only makes the 1950 Act more robust and explicit.
Karnataka Bypolls: BJP Races Ahead Towards Majority; Modi Calls It A ‘Message To Those Who Violate Mandate’
Imminent clean sweep for BJP in Karnataka bypolls as Congress struggles to save face.
Sad Moment For Kumaraswamy: JD(S) Fails To Win A Single Seat In Karnataka Bypolls
Breaking away from its former coalition alliance partner Congress, the JD-S contested separately
Karnataka Bypolls Effect: Siddaramaiah Resigns As Leader Of Opposition In Assembly After Congress’ Humiliating Defeat
“I express my sincere regret for not being able to give satisfactory results in the bye-elections despite my efforts”
Citizenship Bill: Why Assam Can’t Afford To Throw Out Hindu Migrants From Bangladesh Even If They’re Paperless
The Bangladeshi Muslim migrants have fraudulently obtained citizenship documents; the Hindu migrants have not.
Construction Of Surat Metro’s First Phase Set To Begin In June 2020, Expected To Be Ready By 2024
The centre had approved funds for the construction of the first phase for Surat Metro in February this year.
Game Set Match For Yediyurappa Government: BJP To Get Simple Majority In Karnataka As Party Sweeps Bypolls
BJP leads in 12 out of 15 seats, Congress-JD(S) routed
‘Congress Partitioned Nation On Religious Lines’: Amit Shah Tables Citizenship Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha
The Home Minister also said that the Bill did not violate any article of the Constitution.
Delhi Court Accepts Robert Vadra’s Plea To Travel Abroad For Medical Treatment
A Delhi Court on Monday (9 December) allowed Robert Vadra, businessman and Congress interim Chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, to travel to Spain for medical treatment and business purposes.
Arnab Goswami Vs Lutyens Media: India’s Largest News Media Association Elects Republic TV Chief As President
Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami has been elected as the president of News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)‘s governing board, The Hindu has reported.
Delhi Blaze: Police Nabs Factory Owner After Delhi’s Deadliest Fire In 25 Years Killing 43 People
Labourers who died in Delhi fire were mostly from Bihar between the ages of 14 and 20
Onion Prices Ease In Delhi As Produce Arrives From Afghanistan, Turkey Along With Local Crop
Wholesale prices of onion were quoted in between Rs 50-75 per kg at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi on Monday.
Karnataka Bypolls: BJP In Commanding Position As It Leads In 11 Out Of 15 Seats; Congress Admits Defeat
The B S Yediyurappa led Karnataka BJP has put itself in a commanding position in the Karnataka by-polls by leading in 11 out of the 15 assembly by-poll seats, News18 Kannada has reported.
The Ten Women After Whom The Modi Government Is Planning To Set Up Chairs In Universities
The list includes Amrita Devi Beniwal, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Lal Ded, M S Subbulakshmi and Lilavati among others.
PM Modi Pays Surprise Visit To Former Union Minister Arun Shourie At Hospital In Pune
Former IT minister Shourie has been a ferocious critic of PM Modi’s previous tenure in power.
A new generation ain’t afraid of no ghosts in Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer
"Call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe everything happens for a reason."
Let's consider important issues when voting
© EDITOR— Zimbabwe is a small country with a small population of about 15 million people, most of whom are young, vibrant and energetic, but with no employment. It's a peaceful country compared to sister nations in southern Africa.
Stop drug prices rating
© EDITOR — Soon after the government announced that as a country we are moving from the multi-currency system to the Zimbabwe dollar, the prices of medical drugs escalated, showing that even now the rating system is still being applied.
Improve service delivery in high density areas
© EDITOR — It is sad to note that most local authorities are failing to provide essential services throughout the country. The economy is in bad shape, everyone knows that. Residents are struggling to service their bills.
England Reportedly Keen To Persuade Irish Prospect To Switch Allegiance
England are reportedly interested in persuading Celtic's Irish U19 international Armstrong Okoflex to switch international allegiances.
Anthony Forde On The Mend After Suffering Broken Ribs & Punctured Lung
Former Irish U19 and U21 international Anthony Forde suffered four broken ribs and a punctured lung in Oxford 0-0 draw against Shrewsbury at the weekend.
Leinster Confirm Johnny Sexton To Miss Northampton Clash
Johnny Sexton will miss Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Northampton on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium following a knee injury picked up at the weekend.
England Reportedly Keen To Persuade Irish Prospect To Switch Allegiance
England are reportedly interested in persuading Celtic's Irish U19 international Armstrong Okoflex to switch international allegiances.
President Akufo-Addo attends ACP summit in Nairobi, Kenya
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Equip SHS with Smart Boards to enhance efficiency - Government urged
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WGLI holds maiden edition of Ghanaian Language Literature Festival
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Four suspects pray High Court for their freedom
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Help reform children in conflict with law – LRC
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IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign
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Accra High School holds 96th Speech and Prize Giving Day
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GOP counsel Steve Castor brought a reusable grocery bag instead of a briefcase to an impeachment hearing, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "That time your lawyer makes a stop at the Whole Foods hot bar on his way to defend you in Congress," comic Lizz Winstead tweeted.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Twin 4-year-olds freed themselves from a car crash that killed their father and climbed to safety, police say, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Police said that on Friday, Corey Simmons of Langley, Washington, was driving with his twin daughters when their car careened down an embankment.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Miss Universe's first openly gay contestant is from a country where same sex relationships are illegal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Despite having to return to a country where homosexuality is criminalized, Swe Zin Htet hopes her story will empower more Burmese people to come out.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "You're brutal killers," President Donald Trump told those in real estate. "Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned 'most closely' with Boris Johnson's agenda, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The study's authors found that "in proportional terms, TV coverage has therefore tended to align most closely with the Conservatives' Brexit agenda.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The incurable virus mainly affects young children, and invades an infected person's brain and spinal cord, which can lead to permanent disability and death in serious cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The father of a missing 1-year-old girl was arrested on weapons charges in Connecticut 4 days after the baby's mother was found dead, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Police say Jose Morales' arrest is not related to the disappearance of his daughter, Venessa, and that he has been cooperative with investigators.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The rapid rise of Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old Finnish woman set to become the youngest serving world leader, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Formerly Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications, Marin entered politics aged just 27, and became an MP in 2015, aged 30.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A huge new theme park set to be the UK's answer to Disneyland is costing $4.6 billion to build, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Called The London Resort, it will be located in Kent which is just a 17 minute train ride from St Pancras, London. The site will cover 535 acres.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
7 home trends from the 2010s that will disappear, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trends like painted floors and millennial pink decor are probably gone for good as we head into the new decade.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
'Ghostbusters' is getting a sequel 36 years after the original movie — here's the first trailer, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard star in this movie, which centers on a family that moves to a town called Summerville.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The webcam photograph was taken at 2:10 p.m. local time, just a minute before the eruption started. The fate of the people in the picture is unclear.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died. Volcker helped to rein in the US's persistent inflation problem and reset the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
China claims all Uighur Muslims have happily 'graduated' from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
OPM gives 28,000 kgs of rice to elderly women, persons living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 1,400 elderly women and Persons Living with HIV/AIDs in Gulu municipality have received 28,000 kilograms of rice from the office of the prime minister. Denis Owachgiu Nono, the Community Services Secretary Gulu Municipal council, says each of the four divisions has 350 beneficiaries. Nono, who is …
Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress
Washington, United States | AFP | The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the House Judiciary Committee convenes a hearing expected to result in specific charges against the Republican leader. Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine …
Female miners position themselves as gold mining takes shape in Mubende, Kassanda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Although women play a much bigger role in artisan and small-scale mining in Uganda, they are less recognized and generally get poor remunerations. Women in Mubende-Kassanda gold mines are striving to change the narrative as mining activities take shape in the area. A 2018 study conducted by Global Rights …
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having …
Machete wielding thugs raid Nuns’ Convent, steal unspecified money
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Metropolitan Police have launched a hunt for four machete-wielding thugs that raided the convent of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Bunamwaya, and robbed an unspecified amount of money. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that the thugs raided the convent at 2 …
NFL coach hot seat tiers: Cowboys' Jason Garrett, Browns' Freddie Kitchens could be fired next
Who will be the next NFL coach to get fired in 2019?
Patriots vs. Chiefs final score: Kansas City builds lead early, holds on for tight win
Sporting News had live scoring updates and highlights from a potential AFC playoff preview in Week 14.
Travis Konecny injury update: Philadelphia Flyers forward out indefinitely with concussion
The 22-year-old star left Philadelphia's game on Dec. 7 after a violent collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.
Craig Anderson injury update: Ottawa Senators goalie placed on injured reserve
Craig Anderson left Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury and will miss at least one week.
College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 15
Check out the updated college football rankings from the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll after the Week 11 slate of games.
Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: St. Louis Blues GM confident forward will return for playoff run
The 27-year-old underwent surgery on his shoulder in October, but Doug Armstrong says Tarasenko's recovery timetable has him on pace to return in early April.
Tom Brady injury update: Patriots QB says he's 'fine' despite elbow being heavily wrapped
Brady assumes he will be on the injury report this week with an elbow injury, but he claims he will play in Week 15 against the Bengals.
When are the College Football Playoff semifinals 2019? Date, schedule, location for Peach, Fiesta bowls
LSU, Ohio State, Clemson and Oklahoma make up this year's College Football Playoff. Find out when and where these teams will face off in the CFP semifinals.
Just eight people turn up to get a free cash handout in Ilkeston
It was available to pensioners living in a certain area
The Book of Mormon is coming to Nottingham - venue, dates, times and ticket prices revealed
It has sold out every one of its 2,829 performances to date in London
'Unfortunately' - Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi reveals injury latest
Reds head coach with the latest injury news on Samba Sow, Yuri Ribeiro and Carl Jenkinson ahead of Middlesbrough clash
Ashfield residents on what is influencing how they will vote in the General Election
'I live in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and that gets virtually nothing'
Shocked Bulwell residents speak out about living on the same street as a 'deconstructed meth lab'
Residents described the estate as 'quiet' for families
Nottingham Forest fans have mixed feelings over potential striker transfer
Nottingham Forest transfer news | The Reds have been linked with the Charlton forward ahead of the January transfer window
Murder accused told psychiatrist he heard 'voices', jury told
Gavin Collins also spoke about a female voice which suggested good chess moves
Hucknall Fire Station closes after 75 years as firefighters move to new base
Members of the public were concerned they were losing their fire station when the Watnall Road station closed
Look inside the Carlton pub grotto with own ice kingdom and Christmas train
Advance tickets to the festive pop-up sold out in a matter of days
New free-to-use streaming platform Plex to rival Netflix launches in the UK
Plex offers a range of movies and TV shows
Arrests after police stop suspected drug deal taking place in West Bridgford
Five men were arrested
Man appears in court on GBH charge after alleged incident involving his neighbours
He was brought to Nottingham Magistrates' Court
Police launch hunt for missing 14-year-old girl in Nottinghamshire
Officers are concerned for her safety
Tobacco stolen from Booker Cash and Carry was a 'gift for a friend'
'He realises it was a stupid thing'
Flight MH17 families seek answers as suspects face trial in absentia
The Dutch government believes Russia carries primary responsibility for the downing of flight MH17.
Three held in Oman for drugs
The Royal Oman Police in Dhofar have arrested three people.
Death toll in Ukraine's Odessa college fire rises to 10
Ten people have been killed and eight others are still missing as a result of a fire.
Tourists missing after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption
One person was reported dead after a volcano erupted on Monday.
Climate change: Thousands form a human chain in Brussels
2,400 people in Brussels held hands on Sunday to form a human chain as part of demands for tougher measures to combat climate change.
APICORP outlines key recommendations for sustainable growth in Mena
Access to private sector financing and increased energy efficiency amongst key recommendations for sustainable growth of MENA energy sector
UK visitors to GCC to increase 22% by 2024, reports ATM
2.8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared with 2018
Cyclone alert lifted for French island of Mayotte
The French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte was bracing for a major cyclone.
Airlines from three CPLP countries banned from Europe
Airlines from Angola, Sao Tome and Principe and Equatorial Guinea are on the 'black list' of 115 airlines banned from flying to the European Union (EU), released in Brussels on Monday.
Teacher shortage hinders Portuguese teaching in California
The shortage of teachers and the constraints of the education department are affecting the expansion of Portuguese teaching in California, where Duarte Pinheiro, deputy coordinator of the Camões Institute, found fewer students than expected.
Wrong way driver injures six on A1
Six people, including two children, were injured in road accidents on Sunday on Portugal’s main A1 motorway, near Condeixa, in the district of Coimbra, caused by a driver going the wrong way, the country’s National Republican Guard (GNR) force source told Lusa.
Bigg Boss 13: Is Mudslinging Rashami Desai Arhaan Khan’s Way Of Justifying Himself?
The Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss 13 is turning out to be one of the most entertaining yet surprising seasons. And while, we are absolutely in love with the season there are many instances where inmate
Arjun Kapoor’s Panipat Faces Protests At Several Places In Rajasthan; CM Ashok Gehlot Urges Censor Board To Intervene
The protest against film Panipat for portraying king Surajmal in bad light escalated when protesters smashed window glasses of the Inox cinema hall here on Monday. Also, the show at Raj Mandir, the re
Ozzy Osbourne Puts $25,000 Reward For Informing About Stolen Randy Rhoads’ ‘Irreplaceable’ Guitar
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne has offered a $25,000 reward for the return of his late friend Randy Rhoads' stolen guitars.The 71-year-old rocker took to social media to offer th
Police bust alleged $1.6M car theft ring that exported high-end vehicles out of Canada
Four people have been charged after police busted a $1.6-million car theft ring that spanned across southern Ontario and allegedly exported high-end stolen vehicles out of Canada.
Nintendo 'Indie World' Presentation Announced For Tuesday 10th December
It's Nindie Direct time!
Polymega Slips Into Early 2020, But It's Bringing Some Cool Stuff With It
Intelligent patches! New screen filters! Impressive compatibility!
Random: Remembering When One Company Ruined Christmas For Some NES Owners
A chastity belt, but for your console
Video: Digital Foundry Says The Touryst Is "A Revelation" On Switch
'On par with the best from Nintendo'
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show
Kentucky police seize air fryer containing 20 pounds of meth
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Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...
Kenney and cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet federal counterparts
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa today as part of a trip to meet their federal counterparts. Kenney will speak at the Canadian Club this afternoon and later host a reception.
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earning under $147,000 a year.
Official portrait of former premier Kathleen Wynne to be unveiled
TORONTO — The official portrait of Ontario's first female premier is set to be unveiled at the legislature later today.
Police determine package was not suspicious
They were called to a Cambridge business on Saturday
After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek
MONCTON, N.B. — Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off-the-charts" tackling.
South Carolina law lax on regulating foreign animals
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mobs of kangaroos can roam largely unrestricted in Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, where state laws don't regulate ownership of the creatures.
Police looking for suspects in Kitchener robbery (3 photos)
It happened Sunday at a convenience store on Doon Village Road
Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today
TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.
Guelph Police investigating after man struck and killed by train
Police say it happened late Sunday night
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY — A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. "It feels good.
Closing arguments begin in hearing for N.B. officers involved in fatal shooting
FREDERICTON — Closing arguments are underway today in an arbitration hearing for two police officers from Bathurst, N.B., involved in a fatal shooting almost five years ago.
National e-commerce policy to lay down terms for treatment of non-personal, commercial data
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, says the official
US continues to block appointment to key WTO body
Washington spurns the draft General Council decision presented by facilitator
Russia banned from global sports for four years over doping
It has been banned from Olympics 2020 and FIFA world Cup 2022
The tough task of drawing up a structure and norms for a social stock exchange
Social enterprises may have to balance between improving the lives of people and earning returns
No threat of job losses in auto sector: Minister tells RS
There is no threat of job losses in the automobile sector and no reason for worry, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Arjun Ram Meghwal said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. “The automobile sector is pre
VA Tech Wabag executes TTRO plant for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply
This is one of the largest and technologically advanced water reuse plants in India
Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar
Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar
Tragedy strikes 49-year-old Filipino maid who is killed after driver loses control at Farrer Road
Tragedy strikes 49-year-old Filipino maid who is killed after driver loses control at Farrer Road
Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government
Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
Nicholas Fang to moderate ‘In Conversation with President Barack Obama’ on December 16
Nicholas Fang to moderate ‘In Conversation with President Barack Obama’ on December 16
Media Release 7 – Heavy Rain Event West Coast
Media Release 7 –Heavy Rain Event West Coast9 December 20191300 hours
Safety first following Nelson road safety operation
Please attribute to Tasman Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews:
Body armour for specialist Police vehicles
New Zealand Police has taken delivery of three Armoured Special Purpose Vehicles. The vehicles are unmarked and look like standard Toyota Land cruisers.
PM's Post-Cab 9/12/19: And Then A Volcano
Transcript follows below
Child poverty efforts must be escalated
9th December 2019
Grant Duncan: Ardern still has much work to do
Grant Duncan, Massey University
Man charged in West Coast homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a West Coast woman this weekend.
Eruption on White Island
Police is working with National Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a search and rescue operation following a volcanic eruption at White Island this afternoon.
Death of NZ High Commissioner to Cook Islands
New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tessa Temata, died in Palmerston North over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today.
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
Government Praised for Decisive Leadership on Port Issue
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters are to be commended for their leadership on the Upper North Island port issue, Waterfront 2029 Spokesperson Michael Goldwater said today.
White Island eruption – Expert Reaction
Tourists were present on Whakaari/White Island when its volcano erupted at 2.11pm today.
Road linking Timaru and Ashburton reopening midday
Road crews have worked long hours overnight to make progress on reopening a road link between Timaru and Ashburton.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
B.C. coroner asking for help identifying man found dead in Peace region
Mounties have deemed the man’s death not suspicious and believe he died earlier this year
Manchester United's firepower enough for Premier League top-four finish, says Maguire
The centre-back has been buoyed by the form of the Red Devils’ attack.
Real Betis legend makes La Liga history at 38
Joaquin has become the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Spanish top flight.
Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse
The Premier League club has strongly condemned the behaviour of the supporters during Sunday’s draw away to Brighton.
Serie A legend Mihajlovic makes emotional return after leukaemia diagnosis
The Serbian boss returned to the dugout after a difficult period, and his rival coach was delighted to see him.
The goals keep coming for the Irishman who's the top scorer in English football
Eoin Doyle took his tally of goals to 18 in just 17 League Two games this season for Swindon Town.
Russia banned for four years from global sporting events including the Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency announced the suspension this morning.
Dortmund's Witsel out for rest of the year after suffering freak injury at home
The Belgian midfielder needed facial surgery after a fall.
TV Wrap - Neville calls out Boris Johnson in high point for Sky's football coverage
The British Prime Minister also bewilderingly claimed that a World Cup co-hosted in Ireland would be ‘bringing football home.’
Leinster rule Sexton out of Aviva date with Saints due to knee injury
The captain had to be helped from the field early in the second half of the win in Franklin’s Gardens.
Irish winger Forde hospitalised with four broken ribs and a punctured lung
The Limerick native suffered the injuries in Oxford United’s League One game over the weekend.
Guardiola: City now 'not able to compete' with Europe's top teams
The City boss gave a glum prognosis after his side’s latest league defeat.
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy
Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.
"Concerning that Democrats take position demeaning to Israel"
Rep. Alan Clemmons tells why the term 'occupation' is wrong, expresses concern over 2020 candidates' attempts to de-legitimize Israel.
'Israel is history in the making and we want to be a part of it'
What brings a Texas pastor to Israel? Larry Huch, board member of Israel Allies Foundation, explains his connection to the Jewish state
Labor leader: We're holding elections because of one man only
MK Amir Peretz says elections are due to MK Liberman's 'racist hatred of Arabs and haredim.'
Former Justice Minister: Aharon Barak a 'judicial pirate'
Haim Ramon slams former Supreme Court president responsible for 'constitutional revolution' says court acts as 'tyrannical' political party.
Poll: Likud, Blue & White up - Yisrael Beytenu down
New poll shows Left and Right nearly tied, with Jewish Home failing to enter next Knesset as Likud and Blue & White gain strength.
Netanyahu: No chance for unity with Gantz, Lapid
PM says Blue and White leaders leave no chance for unity government, urges Avigdor Liberman to join coalition in last 48 hours.
160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem
Cars in Arab neighborhood of Shuafat in Jerusalem vandalized with anti-Arab slogans, have their tires slashed.
Man shot in Poway attack sues synagogue for lax security
Worshipper shot in shooting at Chabad of Poway sues center for not protecting congregants, plans to sue gunshop where shooter bought weapon.
Arab suspected in attack on rabbi in central Israel arrested
28-year-old Arab man arrested after rabbi dragged out of his car, beaten in central Israeli city of Lod.
Gantz to Netanyahu: Give up on immunity, go for unity
Blue and White head to PM: If you publicly announce you are giving up on 'immunity bloc' we can have immediate direct negotiations.
Terror Roundup: Two Separate Stabbing Attempts in Hebron
Other terror-related incidents that took place in Israel yesterday included a rabbi who was pulled out of his vehicle and beaten by Arabs in front of his kids in the central city of Lod.
Hamas Chief Arrives in Turkey on First Leg of Foreign Tour
During his first trip beyond Egypt since 2017, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is also scheduled to visit Malaysia, Russia, Qatar, Lebanon, Mauritania and Kuwait, Palestinian sources tell Turkish state media.
Is Now the Right Time for a US-Israel Mutual Defense Pact?
U.S President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promoted the idea of a Mutual Defense Treaty between their countries in September, with Netanyahu branding such a pact as being “historic” should it be achieved. The idea is now back in the headlines in Israel. Energy Minister and security cabinet minister Yuval Steinitz stated…
Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway
The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.
Iran Accuses Israel of Nuclear Missile Test Aimed at Islamic Republic
The Arrow 3 is an exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile, jointly funded, developed and produced by Israel and the United States.
Palestinian PM Calls Jesus a “Palestinian Guerrilla Fighting Occupation”
Shtayyeh conveyed the greetings of President Mahmoud Abbas to the people of Birzeit, saying “The tree that we light today is our tree, as Maryam Al-Batool (Mary the virgin) is the only woman mentioned in the Qur’an by name so she is our lady.”
Why I'm proposing amendments to Electoral Act - Omo-Agege
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday, said he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act No. 6 of 2010.
Buhari travels to Egypt Tuesday - Premium Times Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt, to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set “An Agenda for Sustainable Peace
Court sentences fake doctor to 54 years in jail
The State High Court 1 in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced a fake medical doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, to 54 years in jail.
Buhari's aide backs social media regulation - Premium Times Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman, Garba Shehu, has called for the regulation of social media, saying doing otherwise could lead to "more lawlessness
12 killed in Niger car accident
The accident involved 103 people: 55 female, 40 male, eight children, five adults.
Sowore: Whistleblowers' coalition condemns SSS invasion of court
The coalition urged President Muhammadu Buhari to punish the officials of the SSS and leadership of the agency for the invasion of a courtroom in an attempt to rearrest Mr Sowore.
CHRISTMAS: FRSC deploys 1,700 personnel on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, other Ogun roads
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) will deploy 1,700 personnel to control traffic on highways across Ogun State during the Christmas festival.
Woman who burned co-wife, seven stepchildren alive sentenced to death
The Ebonyi State High Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, has sentenced a woman, Agnes Nwefuru, to death.
Volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
Police say more casualties were feared as about 50 people were nearby minutes before the eruption.
PROFILE: Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant, heads Nigeria's FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated a renowned tax consultant, Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
EFCC receives 580 petitions, convicts 27 - Premium Times Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Office, has received over 580 petitions and convicted 27 from January to date.
UPDATED: Fowler out as Buhari appoints new chairman for FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the exit of Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
Pamela Fiori on Her New Book, How Journalism Has Changed and the Hearst Union
Pamela Fiori, former editor in chief of Town & Country has penned a new tome charting the rise and fall of Holiday magazine.
Man charged after bus crashes onto railway line near Galashiels station
One person was checked by an ambulance crew after the incident on Sunday night.
Body discovered in the River Tay
Family of missing Perth pensioner informed
Man arrested after woman seriously injured in Newton Mearns house as cops probe 'disturbance'
The 41-year-old woman was raced to hospital.
Drivers on busy Ayrshire road affected as car hits sheep on A76
A driver is believed to have struck a sheep on the busy A76 and ended up overturning the vehicle, which has caused major tailbacks.
Kieran Tierney's Arsenal absence explained as former Celtic star suffers blow
The left back has been left out by Freddie Ljungberg but it isn't down to his quality.
Former Rangers footballer has grave restored 125 years after he first signed for club
Rangers supporters and Larkhall residents turned out to mark the re-dedication service for Neilly Gibson.
Celtic Christmas advert role for Plains youngster
Dana Rennie, 11, is in the choir featured in the Parkhead side's viral festive film and charity single.
Alfredo Morelos receives Rangers vote of confidence as Scott Arfield lifts lid on striker's state of mind
The striker endured a difficult afternoon as Celtic stunned their city rivals in the Betfred Cup Final.
Burst water main at Dumbarton Common described as 'mini geyser'
It's left a large hole in the grass.
Police seal off Dalmuir Park in Clydebank after body of man found in water
The man's body was discovered this morning.
Towering wind turbine planned for new South Ayrshire school
Plans for it to be a zero carbon campus
Rutherglen car park sealed off after murder bid
The incident happened on Sunday night
Police Scotland blasted by councillors over process of top cop's appointment
Police Scotland have been lambasted by Stirling councillors over the appointment of Forth Valley’s new top cop, with one suggesting they may even have broken the law.
Police recover body from water in search for missing Perthshire pensioner
The 73-year-old was last spotted leaving his home in North Muirton on Saturday evening and has been reporting missing since.
Gang who planned major organised crime involving guns in Glasgow jailed for more than 18 years
Richard Carty, Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were found in possession of pistols, fake council uniforms and counterfeit cash after they were arrested in a dramatic armed swoop outside the Forge shopping centre
Police launch probe after Cambuslang social club disturbance leaves four men injured
Officers were called to a report of a disturbance within Holepark Social Club around 7.20pm on Sunday night.
'Brexit referendum would be held before Indyref2' suggests Nicola Sturgeon
The First Minister said that she would like to see the 'whole UK get the chance to stop Brexit', but a second referendum on Europe 'could still see Scotland leaving the union'.
Tributes paid to 'real gentleman' found dead in Aberdeen
Alan Geddes, 56, was found dead in Ruthrieson Crescent just after 5.30am on Saturday.
Police seal off Rutherglen car park after two men seriously assaulted in murder bid
Two men, aged 51 and 25, were rushed to hospital after the incident on East Kilbride Road on Sunday night.
Tackling the key issues - our manifesto for West Dunbartonshire
Voters head to the polls this Thursday and the Lennox Herald has identified what we believe are the key issues the successful candidate needs to address.
Awards recognition for Hope for Autism sports coach
Majella Kerr was named disability coach of the year by sportscotland for her work with young people at the Airdrie charity.
Where to find the cheapest PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold membership deals ahead of Christmas
Take your gaming experience to the next level with a PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold membership this December
Police hunt missing man deemed to be 'risk to public'
An appeal has been launched for information that may lead police to the whereabouts of Derek Mackay, who was reported missing on Monday.
Why Russia's doping ban doesn't spell good news for Scotland's Euro 2020 hopes
Some Scotland fans may have hoped that it could guarantee them a trip to the Euros but we've got some bad news.
Patriots Losing At Home To Chiefs Had The Fan Base Fighting Each Other In the Stands (VIDEO)
The New England Patriots lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-16 on Sunday, which was the Pats' first loss at…
Ex-NFL GM Says Dak Prescott Will Sign Massive $400M Deal With Cowboys
(Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) Say what, now??? The Dallas Cowboys are 13 games into the 2019 season and the…
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Reveals ‘Real Reason’ For Sowore’s Ordeal With DSS
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said that Omoyele Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement is being maltreated by the Department of State Services (DSS) because of the meeting he had with him.
2023: Don’t Expect Us To Hand Over To You, Arewa Youths Tell Southwest
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has said the South-West should not expect the North to hand over power to the region.
Just 100,000 People ‘Making Noise’ About Sowore’s Rearrest – Femi Adesina
The Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, says millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolution Now.
2023: APC Chieftain Speaks On Igbo Producing Buhari’s Replacement
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osita Okechukwu has called on the ruling party to zone the presidential seat to the South-East.
FIRS Chairman: Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment As Fowler’s Tenure Ends
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad M. Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Man Bags Jail Term For Stealing Boxers
For stealing boxers, a 24-year-old man, Tobechukwu Anyanwu has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Magistrate Court in Isolo, Lagos.
APC Invented Hate Speech In Nigeria, Ruling Party Chieftain Admits
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Joshua Alobo, has claimed that his party originated hate speech.
Women, Children Rescued As Nigerian Army Crushes Boko Haram Insurgents
The Nigerian Army says troops of 68/94 Battalions of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Malam Fatori, Abadam area of Borno State have crushed Boko Haram insurgents in the area.
Tonto Dikeh Reveals How American Rapper Juice Wrld Predicted His Death
Nollywood screen diva, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the death of American rapper, Juice Wrld who died on Sunday, December 8, at the age of 21.
FG Hopeful Of Securing $500M AFDB Fund For Technology Innovation
The federal government is optimistic of securing a $500 million AFDB fund for technology innovation in the country, Trade and Industry Minister, Richard Adebayo has said.
Sowore: What Top Yoruba Leader Said About Activist’s Re-Arrest By DSS
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams has described the re-arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore as a national tragedy.
Russia Banned From 2020 Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup
Global anti-doping leaders Monday banned Russia from participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games in Tokyo and other international sports.
Nigerian Striker Speaks On African Player Of The Year Award Chances
Super Falcons of Nigeria striker, Asisat Oshoala has said she would not be disappointed if the 2019 African Women's Footballer of the Year doesn't come to her.
Top Northern Senator Vows Never To Contest Election In Nigeria Again
Senator representing Gombe Central in the Nigerian Senate, Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has announced that he will not contest elections in the future.
Rivers: Gov. Wike Approves Payment For 2,673 New Retirees
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has approved the inclusion of 2,673 additional retirees into the monthly pension payment scheme of the state government.
Two Nigerian Soldiers, Policeman Killed As ISWAP Releases Fresh Video
The Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has released a new video showing the execution of two Nigerian soldiers and a policeman, Concise News reports.
Sowore: APC Blasts PDP, Atiku For Condemning Activist’s Re-Arrest
The APC has berated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for attacking the Department of State Services (DSS) over a court invasion.
Latest Biafra News Online Update Today Monday, December 9th 2019
Good day and here is the latest Biafra news online update for today, Monday, December 9th, 2019 on the Concise News website.
What would you like to see revealed during The Game Awards 2019?
This week sees the annual return of industry ceremony/advertising bonanza The Game Awards, as Geoff Keighley takes to the stage once again to hand out gongs for some of 2019's greatest games, in between developer chats and performances by a...
Fuller House's Rocket League episode ranked from most- to least-believable moments
There is a new episode of Fuller House where Rocket League is prominently featured. It's much more than a cameo; it's a major plot device that drives the primary narrative. With that sort of spotlight shone on Rocket League,...
Nintendo set to broadcast new Indie World Showcase tomorrow
If there is one thing the Nintendo Switch has it's indie games. Hundreds of them, across many different genres from developers all across the world. In 2019, some amazing small studio projects hit the console, from Wargroove to Baba is...
That GameCube style Smash Ultimate controller will be re-released in 2020
Official Switch GameCube remotes can go for upward of $80. You know the drill. Nintendo releases a limited run of something, scalpers go crazy, Nintendo drags their feet on reprints and the world continues to turn. It's been a while since w...
Minecraft Bedrock Edition hits PS4 tomorrow, cross-play finally enabled
It's taken some time, but the PS4 port of globally-popular build-'em-up Minecraft will be updated to the
WATCH- Asaduddin Owaisi tears Citizenship Amendment Bill in parliament
AIMIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday caused quite a flutter inside the parliament after he tore a copy of the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Psychic Training: How to become a psychic?
Did you know that everyone has innate psychic abilities? Every living creature operates in all dimensions, whether they aware of all of them or not! But psychic...
PHOTOS: German invites Nelson Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is currently in German attending a conference organised by the Germany Social Democratic Party."So honoured to be in Germany, Be...
WATCH: Year of Return: The African Americans moving to Ghana
1619 marks the year of the first documented arrival of enslaved Africans in what’s today the United States of America. The West African country of Ghana – which was a major hub during the transatlantic slave trade - declared 2019 the year of return and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country. According to the country’s tourism board from January to June this year, there was a 20 per cent increase in the number of Americans visiting the country and an 11 per cent increase in visitors from the UK. But some young African Americans have decided to return for good....
GOP counsel Steve Castor brought a reusable grocery bag instead of a briefcase to an impeachment hearing
At the Monday hearing on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, Republican counsel Steve Castor raised some eyebrows with his unique choice of a bag to transport his documents.
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain 'as their own country'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.
Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances
Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.
Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned 'most closely' with Boris Johnson's agenda
The BBC and other UK broadcasters have helped Boris Johnson frame the general election on his own terms, according to an academic study of media coverage of the campaign.
Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5
A photograph from a webcam operated by the New Zealand geological hazards agency GeoNet shows a group of people inside the crater of the White Island volcano moments before it erupted.
Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — even as costs rose to $1 trillion and 2,351 American troop's lives
US officials have been lying to the American people about US failures in Afghanistan, where the US military has been fighting its longest armed conflict in history, a collection of confidential documents obtained by The Washington Post reveals.
Ghani Calls for Regional, Int’l Support for Afghan Peace
President Ashraf Ghani on Monday addressed the eighth ministerial conference of the “Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process” in Turkey and emphasized the need for a political solution to the confli
Abdullah’s Team Sees No Outcome from Election Meeting
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s campaign team at a news conference on Monday said the meeting about the elections in Kabul was politically-motivated, which could not lead to a solution.
Govt Needs Stronger Anti-Corruption Measures: Danish
Sarwar Danish, Afghanistan’s second vice president, addressed a gathering on Monday-- International Anti-Corruption Day-- and said: “Despite some achievements, we have not been completely s
US, Taliban Not Agreed on Reduction of Violence: Sources
Sources close to the Doha talks said the United States and the Taliban negotiators—on their third day of negotiations--have yet to agree on the terms of a reduction of violence, ceasefire a
Abdullah’s Team Sees No Outcome from Election Meeting
Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s campaign team at a news conference on Monday said the meeting about the elections in Kabul was politically-motivated, which could not lead to a solution.
Ghani Calls for Regional, Int’l Support for Afghan Peace
President Ashraf Ghani on Monday addressed the eighth ministerial conference of the “Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process” in Turkey and emphasized the need for a political solution to the confli
BREAKING: Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years
Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events
Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years
Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events
World Anti-Corruption Day: Graft masters rake in Sh300 trillion annually
Kenya has been plagued by a long list of corruption scandals which are yet to be resolved
2K Games Announces Existence of New ‘BioShock’ Game
While we’re waiting on news of you-know-what, another long-awaited sequel has been announced: BioShock. Yes, those rumours from a few years back have been given a dose of reality, courtesy of IGN. IGN has been in contact with Kelley Gilmore, who has worked at 2K’s Firaxis Games for nearly two decades. According to Gilmore, he […]
‘Terminator’-Inspired NES Game “Journey to Silius” Being Added to Switch Online!
After a few months hiatus, Switch Online is being updated this Thursday, December 12th with six classic Nintendo and Super NES games. However, the highlight is Journey to Silius, in which you play Jay, who is on a run and gun mission to take down the mechanical army responsible for his father’s death. In the […]
Isabelle Fuhrman and Rory Culkin Head Back to 1843 for Horror Film ‘The Last Thing Mary Saw’
In addition to the upcoming Escape Room 2, Orphan star Isabelle Fuhrman will also be starring in the period horror movie The Last Thing Mary Saw, set in the year 1843. Deadline reports that Fuhrman will star alongside Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Stefanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3) and Judith Roberts (You Were Never Really […]
[Review] Issue #1 of Joe Hill’s ‘Dying is Easy’ Introduces a Marvelously Dark and Very Funny Noir Tale
“There was this one guy, we got him sitting in front of the TV with his mother’s head in his lap. We asked him what happened. He said she did it to herself! Cut her own head off, man. We asked him how she did that. He said, ‘Quickly’.” In addition to writing a number […]
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup
United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed's rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when ...
US Bill on Xinjiang violates international law, region's governor says
A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...
Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM
It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry ...
US confirms Washington visit by Russian foreign minister
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will welcome his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday - the Russian's first visit to Washington since a ...
Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted
Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave ...
Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
12 workers hurt in Pasir Gudang chemical factory fire
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 12 chemical factory workers in Jalan Nibong 1, Tanjung Langsat Industrial area near Pasir Gudang sustained burns on Sunday ...
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in ...
Russia to discover sporting fate as WADA meets
Russia faces a four-year ban from international sporting competitions, including the Olympic Games, when the World Anti-Doping Agency hold a ...
Saudi crown prince called Trump, expressed condolences over Florida base shooting: State news
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and expressed his condolences and support for the families of ...
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger
Ali Milani didn't speak English when he came to Britain from Iran at the age of five. Twenty years later, he's the biggest individual threat to ...
House Democrats, USTR nearing deal to pass modified USMCA agreement -WSJ
House Democrats and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are nearing a deal to pass a revised version of the United States-Mexico-Canada ...
Football: Free-scoring Salzburg pose serious threat to leaky Liverpool
Liverpool travel to Salzburg on Tuesday needing to avoid defeat to the confident Austrian champions to guard against an embarrassing Champions ...
Governor of China's Xinjiang says US Bill violates international law
A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...
Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social ...
Queensland to bid to bring Games back to Australia in 2032
SYDNEY: Queensland will launch a bid to bring the Summer Olympics to Australia for the third time in 2032 if it can get financial support from ...
No reprieve as Samoa measles toll hits 70
A devastating measles outbreak continued to spread in Samoa, data released Monday showed, as the death toll from the epidemic climbed to 70, ...
UK election campaign enters final rounds with Brexit on the line
Britain's general election campaign enters its frenetic final stages on Monday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ...
Day 5 of public transport chaos as French strike bites
PARIS: French commuters and tourists braced for a fifth day of public transport chaos Monday (Dec 9) as the government prepared to respond to ...
Australians' faith in government hits record low
SYDNEY: Australians have less trust in government than at any point on record and are more worried about climate change, according to a ...
Daughter claims Australian ex-PM ordered her to keep quiet about rape
The daughter of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke said he ordered her to keep quiet about her alleged rape by one of his political allies ...
Firemen hailed as heroes in Delhi horror blaze
NEW DELHI: Two firemen who rescued 27 people were hailed as heroes Monday (Dec 9) after Delhi's deadliest fire in decades killed 43, prompting ...
Anti-Semitism stokes fear and election angst in UK's 'bagel belt'
Labour party candidate Holly Kal-Weiss sums up the mood of Jewish constituents she's met on the election campaign trail in the "bagel belt" ...
Skechers' 'cool' value gives it room to run like Nike: Barron's
Shoemaker Skechers USA is expected to post earnings growth on pace with Nike over the next three years, giving its relatively low valuation a ...
Several injured, about 100 people in the area as New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts
WELLINGTON: About 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday (Dec 9), leaving authorities ...
India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears
The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling ...
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch after rare calm
Hong Kongers have delivered a clarion call for change over the last fortnight with a landslide local election defeat for the government and more ...
Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
2 arrested after fight breaks out at Jewel Changi Airport
SINGAPORE: Two men were arrested on Sunday (Dec 8) after a fight broke out outside the A&W restaurant at Jewel Changi Airport. In response to ...
Football: Man City not on par with European elite, says Guardiola
Manchester City must accept that they may not be able to compete with the top teams in Europe at the moment, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
Marcelo Bielsa says he has not decided who Kalvin Phillips will replace in Leeds side
Marcelo Bielsa has told his pre-Hull City press conference – as per Leeds Live – that midfielder Kalvin Phillips will return to the Leeds United side on Tuesday evening to take on Hull City – but has not decided who the midfielder will replace. Phillips, 24, was suspended for Saturday’s excellent 2-0 win away at […]Leeds take on Hull City at Elland Road on Tuesday night and Marcelo Bielsa has said Kalvin Phillips will start, but is yet to decide who he will replace.
Arsenal fans react as Unai Emery linked with vacant Everton job
Everton have reportedly made an approach for Unai Emery and have held a meeting with the Spanish manager in London following his exit from Arsenal – and Gunners fans have predicted Emery to prove a good appointment at Goodison Park. Sky Sports have claimed that Everton have met with Emery and have held talks in […]Unai Emery has been reportedly approached by Everton and has held an informal meeting in London, following his sacking by Arsenal.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has plenty of praise for Hull City attacker Jarrod Bowen
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has told his pre-Hull City press conference – as per Leeds Live – that Tigers star Jarrod Bowen is a “great attacker” amid rumours over the winger’s future at the KCOM Stadium. Bowen, 22, is once again in incredible form this season – improving his numbers on what was a […]Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has raved over Hull City star Jarrod Bowen ahead of Tuesday night's Championship fixture at Elland Road.
Tottenham transfer target Youcef Atal to undergo knee surgery
Supposed Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Youcef Atal is set to have surgery to repair a meniscal injury in his knee (BBC Sport). The Nice full-back will be out for ‘a long time’ after suffering the injury during the 4-1 win over Metz. A Nice statement read: “Bad news for Youcef Atal and the Eagles. The […]Nice full-back Youcef Atal has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for a long time, meaning Tottenham Hotspur will likely miss out next month.
U.K.: The Page Has Turned
Elections are providing outlet for Brexit uncertainty.GDP forecasted to grow and stabilise.UK has fiscal space for mitigating negative Brexit outcomes.
A Great American Achievement
The new government statistics are out.September marked the first month that U.S. exports of crude oil, and petroleum products, surpassed imports since the government started recording the data in 1949
The Asset Allocator: The UK's Lose-Lose Elections (Podcast)
The British pound hit a 31-month high against the euro last week, presumably because the Conservatives maintain a healthy lead over Labour in this week’s elections.It’s understandable why investors do
A Rare ‘Full Cold Moon Kiss’ Is Coming This Week—Here’s How to See It
On December 11, a full cold moon will appear at the same time as a planetary 'kiss' between Saturn and Venus. Here's how to catch the spectacle.
How To Thrive During The Holidays As An Empath, According To A Psychiatrist
During this holiday season, give yourself the gift of quiet spaces.
Victoria’s top cop claims Lawyer X ignorance
Victoria Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton claims he only learned this year that lawyer Nicola Gobbo was a police informer more than once.
Temperatures set to soar into 40s in NSW heatwave
Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of bushfires across NSW before temperatures soar later this week.
Hunt for ex-Sydney man over child abuse
A global hunt is on involving police from three countries for a high-profile man accused of abusing boys at a refuge he ran in Sydney in the 1980s.
Caroll Spinney, puppeteer behind Big Bird, Oscar, dies
Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer who created Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch during 50 years on the children's television show Sesame Street has died aged 85
Britain’s parties in final hunt for votes
Conservatives and Labour are mounting a desperate bid to turn from apathetic voters four days out from an election that will change the face of politics.
Father of ex-police minister granted bail over alleged hit-and-run
The father of former police minister Troy Grant has been granted bail after allegedly killing a pedestrian while drink driving.
Hayne lambasts Coalition attitude on climate change, urges businesses to act
Kenneth Hayne has warned business leaders they are legally obliged to act on climate change and cannot hide behind the government's "short-termism".
Rapper Juice Wrld dies at 21 after seizure
US rapper Juice Wrld, who had a hit with the song Lucid Dreams, has died after he reportedly suffered a seizure at a Chicago airport; he was 21.
Hong Kong police defuse bombs designed 'to kill and to maim'
Hong Kong police say they have defused two large homemade bombs packed with nails and designed “to kill and to maim people.” Police say the bombs found Monday evening were “complete, fully functional and ready to be used.” The bombs were radio-controlled, to be triggered with mobile phones. Police said they were made with a …
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade agreement is close to completion.
Impeachment witness: Trump poses a danger to fair elections
President Donald Trump’s efforts to “cheat to win an election” are a threat to national security, the top Democratic investigator testified Monday as the House Judiciary Committee pushes ahead with articles of impeachment.
Trudeau says UN vote not a shift in Canada's "steadfast" support Israel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a recent vote by Canada to support a UN resolution endorsing Palestinian self-determination is not a shift in Canada’s policy against singling out Israel for criticism on the international stage. Trudeau made the remarks at a menorah lighting on Parliament Hill Monday, where about 100 parliamentarians gathered to mark the …
California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is fining the nation’s largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of its locations, regulators said Monday. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, better known as CalRecycle, said its investigation found that 81 of CVS Pharmacy’s …
Officer shoots, wounds man following traffic stop, chase
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — A man was shot and wounded by police over the weekend following a vehicle chase in South Florida, authorities said. An officer attempted to make a traffic stop for a moving violation early Sunday morning in Hallandale Beach, police spokeswoman RaShana Dabney-Donovan told news outlets. The driver refused to stop and …
Natan Sharansky receives Israel's prestigious Genesis Prize
JERUSALEM — Former Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky has been awarded Israel’s prestigious 2020 Genesis Prize for a lifetime of work promoting political and religious freedoms, organizers announced Tuesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person recognized for outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity and commitment to Jewish values. Following a tradition …
Charity: Over 110 children killed in 2 Yemeni areas in 2019
CAIRO — Over 110 Yemeni children were killed between January and October in the key port city of Hodeida and a southwestern province, an international charity said Monday. Save the Children said in a report that 56 children were killed and 170 wounded as a direct result of fighting in Hodeida, despite a cease-fire there …
Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport
BAGHDAD — Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused rockets nearby after searching the area …
Nigeria issues Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Nigerian health officials have reported 785 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 23 states through November 24, including 160 deaths among the confirmed cases, giving it a 20 percent fatality rate. This prompted officials to issue an Lassa Fever Public Health Advisory as more cases are reported during the dry season, which began …
Dengue fever in the Cayman Islands: More local cases reported
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials with the Cayman Islands Public Health Department continue to report locally transmitted dengue fever cases, according to local media. Three additional autochthonous dengue cases have been reported during the last two weeks, bringing the total number of confirmed dengue cases since in October that were contracted locally to seventeen, with nine …
ADB, Pakistan sign $1.3 billion loan agreement
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar was present on the occasion.
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
The union will comprise of seven to 11 student-members.
LHC disposes of Maryam's ECL plea, directs govt to resolve matter in seven days
LHC disposes of Maryam's plea for removal of name from ECL
Corruption biggest hurdle in country's progress: Chaudhry Sarwar
Corruption biggest hurdle in country
Nawaz Sharif recommended medical treatment in U.S.
"Mentally paralysed [persons] are doing politics over Nawaz Sharif’s health," she said.
BRT, Malam Jabba references are ready: NAB chairman
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Paragon case: Court extends Saad Rafique, Salman Rafique's judicial remand till Dec 23
Judge Jawadul Hassan also allowed former railways minister Saad Rafique to attend NA
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger
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Oilers In Need Of Scoring Help
Give credit to Joakim Nygard and Riley Sheahan. They both played solid games on Sunday night and found their way into the goal column. Their contributions were part of a terrific second period by E…
UND Finishes Fantastic First Half
Raise your hand if you thought the University of North Dakota hockey team would finish the first half of the 2019-20 season 14-1-2 (.882). Keep your hands up if you thought the UND hockey team woul…
A look at why Martha’s Vineyard is a popular vacation spot for blacks after the Obamas spent $11.75M on a house
It seems the Obamas can’t get enough of Martha’s Vineyard and have decided to become permanent residents of the plush and historic Massachusetts island. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the former president of the United States and his wife purchased an almost 30-acre vacation home in the Edgartown neighborhood on December 4. They had to...
Pastor Samuel Green, the little-known but key Underground Railroad figure who helped Harriet Tubman
By day, he was a pastor of a church but by night, he was part of a secret network that helped slaves escaped to freedom. The Reverend Samuel Green, a farmer and a Methodist preacher, was also a key Underground Railroad agent active in Dorchester County, Maryland in the 1850s. In the course of time,...
Five famous people you probably didn’t know were of Tanzanian descent
Tanzania is the largest country in eastern Africa. It is known as the highest point in Africa with the Kilimanjaro and its beautiful islands such as Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. The country which was formed by merging Tanganyika and Zanzibar became independent in 1964. Until resigning as president in 1985, independence leader Julius K. Nyerere...
Three Ghanaian medical students receive top award by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Three Ghanaian students of optometry have been honored with the William C. Ezell Fellowships. They are Heiz Otchere, Afua Oteng Asare and Eugen Appenteng Osae. They were bestowed the honor at the joint conference of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Third World Congress of Optometry for (WCO) held in Orlando Florida.Support Pan-African Journalism...
Nigeria’s insistence on keeping journalist behind bars brings to mind Buhari’s time as a military ruler
On Friday, Nigeria’s Department of State Security (DSS), the country’s intelligence agency, rearrested Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of a US-based online news platform only hours after a court had granted him bail. Sowore, who is also an American, owns Sahara Reporters, a publication that focuses on Nigerian politics with a particular focus on corruption. He...
Rights Group Calls For Amendments To Russian Domestic Violence Bill
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on Russian lawmakers to amend a long-awaited draft law addressing domestic violence in order to bring it in line with international standards and include key protections for victims.
Divisive Nobel Winner Peter Handke To Receive Prize Amid Boycotts, Controversy
Turkey says it is joining Albania and Kosovo in boycotting the Nobel awards ceremony on December 10 to protest 2019 literature prize laureate Peter Handke, who has been criticized for backing late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.
Ex-Kyrgyz President Atambaev To Face Psychiatric Examination
A psychiatric examination has been ordered for arrested former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev, the Interior Ministry says.
Topless Protesters Detained Ahead Of Ukraine Peace Summit In Paris
Two female activists from the Femen movement have protested topless outside the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Bosnia Puts Off Closing Makeshift Migrant Camp 'Until Further Notice'
Bosnian authorities have indefinitely postponed the scheduled closing of a makeshift migrant tent camp in the northwest of the country.
Call To Halt Deportation Of Two Ethnic Kazakhs To China
Kazakh opposition activists have called on the authorities of the Central Asian nation to halt the deportation to China of two ethnic Kazakhs from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Thousands Protest In Russia's Northwest Against Becoming Moscow's Dumping Ground
Thousands have rallied in the northwestern Russian town of Kotlas against the construction of a new landfill for waste from Moscow.
Russian Court Backs Release Of American Cartoonist Charged With Drug Smuggling
The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court's decision to release U.S. citizen Gaylen Grandstaff from custody until the Prosecutor-General's Office clarifies its arguments in the drug-smuggling case against him.
Yakut Shaman Resumes March To Moscow 'To Drive Putin Out Of Kremlin'
Yakut shaman Aleksandr Gabyshev has resumed his march to Moscow from his native far-eastern region of Yakutia "to drive [President Vladimir] Putin out of the Kremlin."
Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Handed Two-Year Sentence In Russia For Embassy Attack
Former Ukrainian lawmaker Mykola Rudkovskiy has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in Russia on charges of attacking the Russian Embassy in Kyiv in 2014.
Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Prison Terms For Two Former Bishkek Mayors
Kyrgyz prosecutors in a high-profile corruption trial have asked a court to sentence two former mayors of Bishkek to lengthy prison terms.
U.S. Confirms Lavrov To Visit Washington, Meet With Pompeo
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Washington to meet for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on December 10, the U.S. State Department has said in a brief statement.
Iranian Lawmaker Denounces 'Tyranny,' 'Privileges' Of Officials
An outspoken Iranian female lawmaker says "tyranny," as well as "parallel" state institutions and centers of power, are destroying the "republican" element of the country’s political system.
Jonathan Sexton ruled out of Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints with knee injury
Jonathan Sexton will not play against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup on Saturday.
'They took everything' - Mario Rosenstock's warning after burglary gang ransacked home as he watched TV
MARIO Rosenstock has told of his shock after raiders ransacked his home while he and his family were watching TV downstairs.
Russia's four-year ban from all major sporting events branded as 'not enough' by WADA vice-president
Russia has been banned from the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup.
'Absolute tragedy' - one women dead and another hospitalised after swimmers got into difficulty off Antrim beach
A WOMAN has died and another is in hospital after a group of swimmers got into difficulty off Ballycastle beach, Co Antrim this morning.
Miss South Africa named Miss Universe as Irish datanaut gives stiff competition
Miss South Africa was crowned this year's winner of the Miss Universe title.
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after fire at his Kerry office
KERRY TD Michael Healy-Rae is being treated in hospital for suspected smoke inhalation after a fire was detected at his property.
FBI now treating investigation into Pensacola naval station shooting as an 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as "an act of terror," a member of the agency said.
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says
The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim.
Man accused of carving his name on girlfriend's face with knife
A San Antonio man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and carving his name on her forehead with a knife.
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup over doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.
Deadly shooting under investigation in St. Pete
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Monday morning.
Florida authorities arrest girl, 12, for posting kill list
Florida authorities arrested a 12-year-old girl after discovering at least two social media posts that threatened to kill fellow students at her middle school.
North Korea calls President Trump 'erratic old man' over tweets
North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a “heedless and erratic old man” after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn’t want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.
5 dead, others missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
Desperate efforts are underway to locate any additional survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island Monday, which killed at least five people and injured at least a dozen more.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists were among those who were dead, missing or injured.
Brian Eno Shares New Song “Everything’s On The Up With The Tories” Ahead Of UK Election
The UK general election will take place this Thursday, and Brian Eno has shared quite an original song ahead of the vote. Eno has been extremely vocal about his politics for decades now, and he was among the public figures who signed a letter expressing support for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the upcoming election. Naturally, the title of his new song, "Everything's On The Up With The Tories," is deeply tongue-in-cheek. It's a very British jaunt that lays into the party of Boris Johnson. Some lyrics: "Everything's up the creek with the Blue Boys/ They're selling off the NHS to cowboys/ They're cutting back on nurses, but investing it in hearses, the nitwits, and the we-don't-have-a-clue boys." And more: "Everything's on the up with the righties/ Who worship at the feet of Trump Almighty/ There's people in the street without a bloody crust to eat/ But everything's on the up with the Tories." If you're in the UK, find a guide to voting here and check out Eno's song below.
Marvin Gaye Family Claims In Court That Pharrell Williams Committed Perjury
Love it or hate it, the "Blurred Lines" case became a signature moment this past decade after Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, and a song publisher were ordered to pay nearly $5 million for infringing the copyright to Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up." The 2015 jury verdict, largely upheld last year on appeal, signaled that even an international chart-topper wasn't immune from an allegation of plagiarism in a court of law. Quite a number of musicians have voiced displeasure with an outcome they believed could chill creativity. Pretty much everyone, though, figured the case was over. Well, it's not. On Friday, the Marvin Gaye family filed a motion that proves that no controversy will rest in peace especially when stars live in the public sphere. The filing points a California judge's attention to a Pharrell Williams interview published in early November by GQ Magazine. The hit maker discussed his behind-the-scenes production process and how when he finds something he likes, he "reverse
Tame Impala Announce North American Summer Arena Tour With Perfume Genius
Early next year, Aussie psych superstars Tame Impala will return with the new album The Slow Rush, their first in five years. Kevin Parker and his co-conspirators have already shared a handful of early songs, the most recent of which is the sprawling "Posthumous Forgiveness." And now they've unveiled the dates for a summer tour of North America. Tame Impala had already announced a few dates in California and Mexico, with openers like Clairo and MGMT. But the main part of the tour kicks off next May in Chicago. Tame Impala will spend the entire summer crossing North America, hitting many of our finest hockey arenas. Perfume Genius will open those dates, which means Tame Impala are putting themselves in serious danger of getting blown off the stage every night. Check out the dates below. TOUR DATES: 03/09 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego * 03/10-11 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum * 03/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center * 03/19 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol ^ 03/21 –
Fake news probe in Brazil exposes "Office of Hate" within government
Access will be requested to computers that were allegedly used to spread misinformation with taxpayer money.
NZ Police Confirm 5 Dead In Volcanic Eruption With “At Least A Double Digit” Still Missing
New Zealand Police have confirmed at least five casualties as a result of the devastating volcano eruption on Monday afternoon.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi tears up copy of Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha, says Bill makes Muslims stateless
During the discussion on the Citizenship Amendments Bill in Lok Sabha, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi teared up a copy of CAB and accused the BJP Government of targetting and trying to make Muslims stateless.
Pensacola Shooter Sent Anti-U.S. Tweets Before Naval Base Attack
Mohammed Alshamrani, a member of the Royal Saudi Air Force, killed three Americans when he opened fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
North Korea Calls Trump 'Erratic' Old Man Over Tweets
Former nuclear negotiator Kim Yong Chol said North Korea wouldn’t cave in to U.S. pressure because it has nothing to lose.
U.S. Supreme Court Leaves In Place Kentucky Abortion Restriction
The state law requires that doctors show and describe ultrasound images to women seeking abortions.
Judiciary Hearing Sets Stage For Trump Impeachment Charges
Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president.
4-Year-Old Twins Survive Car Crash By Freeing Selves, Climbing To Safety
The girls' father, Corey Simmons, 47, died when the vehicle with his daughters in the backseat crashed Friday evening.
Investigating These Grisly Unsolved Murders In America's Heartland Changed My Life
It took the mother of a murdered child to permit me to forgive myself.
Ex-Swedish ambassador to China faces trial over Gui Minhai meeting
Sweden's former ambassador to China faces an unprecedented trial over allegations she overstepped her authority during a meeting to secure the release of imprisoned bookseller Gui Minhai.
Opinion: Who will be crowned the Lucia of the Brexit election?
Does a Swedish symbol of light herald the end of the saga of Brexit, asks British writer and PhD student Sarah Campbell in this opinion piece for The Local.
Swedish #MeToo activist told to pay damages to man she accused of rape
A Swedish journalist has been ordered to pay thousands of kronor in damages to a man she claimed raped her, in a series of social media posts that got the #MeToo movement under way in Sweden.
Bayonetta and Vanquish anniversary bundle is coming to PS4 and Xbox One next year
Bayonetta and Vanquish are slated to reappear as part of a new anniversary bundle from developer Platinumgames and publisher Sega.
Life is Strange 2 is the most important game of 2019
Life is Strange 2 is a game about familial bonds, power dynamics, adulthood, and an intolerant, hypocritical America. The first Life is Strange was excellent, but I’ve been putting off getting stuck into the second because of the wait between episodes. Now they’re all out, I’ve binged my way through it and I’ve come to […]
The best sniper games you can play right now
There’s seldom a shot that’s as satisfying as a headshot from a sniper rifle, though it’s rare to find a game that pulls off the mechanic well. Sniper rifles are often much slower to reload and set up, and while they can inflict massive damage, they aren’t the usual go-to weapon in a PvP match. […]
The 50 best FPS games ever
What are the best FPS games? With so much choice, it's hard to pick the right game that will give you enough bang for your buck. Let us help.
Risk rooted in colonial era weighs on Bahamas’ efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian
It's now officially the end of hurricane season, but the rebuilding of the Bahamas continues, slowed by the risks imposed by a history of colonialism and class division.
Counter Attack Solution for All Problems in AP?
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Sessions began today this morning in Undavalli. The Principal Opposition Party, TDP has announced its intention of raking 13 issues in this session but the Ruling Party, YSR Congress seems to have some other ideas. The Ruling Party has no answers except for counter-attacking TDP with unrelated issues, the Opposition Party alleged.
Laytown man found not guilty of threatening to murder ex-girlfriend's partner
Following a trial at the Central Criminal Court the jury of seven men and five women took two hours and 40 minutes to find Robert Lawlor not (NOT) guilty on all five charges against him.
Juice Wrld Reportedly Took Multiple Percocets To Evade Police Prior To Death
He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Joyner Lucas Criticizes 'Rappers Who Glorified Drugs' Following Juice Wrld's Death
"Gone too soon," he said of the late rapper.
Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — even as costs rose to $1 trillion and 2,351 American troop's lives
Thousands of pages of notes from hundreds of interviews reveal true US assessments of the war in Afghanistan, and it's not a pretty picture.
Photos: Sara Ali Khan flaunts her infectious smile as she sizzles in a black and white shimmery babycon dress with a bow
Sara Ali Khan might be just two films old but the diva has already carved a niche for herself in the industry with her spectacular performances on the
Narinder Batra meets Amit Shah, briefs on preparation for Tokyo Olympics
More sports News: Indian Olympics Association (IOA) president Narinder Dhruv Batra on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah and updated him on India's preparation for the
Everybody wants results, but I will give Stimac more time: Bhutia
Football News: Sports is all about the final outcome and going by new India football coach Igor Stimac's statistics so far, he has managed the team in 9 internationa
Guardiola admits Manchester City standards have slipped
Football News: Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United lef
'Recent spike in retail inflation mainly on costlier food, government taking steps to moderate prices'
India Business News: The recent spike in retail inflation is mainly due to high food prices and the government is taking steps to moderate the volatility in prices, minist
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United
Football News: Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Prem
'Panipat': Post protests, Jaipur theatres stop screening Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer
Several theatres here stopped screening Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat' on Monday, amid criticism by Jat groups over the film's portrayal of Bharatpur'
Indian women's football team clinches third successive SAG gold, beats Nepal 2-0
Football News: The Indian women's football team won its third consecutive gold medal at the South Asian Games after beating hosts Nepal 2-0 in the summit clash on Mo
ISL: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin
Football News: Jamshedpur FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a point each at the end of a thrilling Indian Super League encounter which ended 1-1 at the JRD Tata Sport
Currency in circulation rises to Rs 21 lakh crore as on March 2019: Anurag Thakur
India Business News: Currency in circulation peaked to over Rs 21 lakh crore at the end of March 2019, having dipped to a mere Rs 13 lakh crore at the end of fiscal 2016-
How Russian doping scandal unfolded
More sports News: Russia will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from
Ankit, Kalaivani lead India to six boxing gold medals at SAG
Boxing News: National champion Ankit Khatana (75kg) and rising star Kalaivani Srinivasan (48kg) led India to six boxing gold medals even as World Championships bro
Are Articles of Impeachment Coming As Soon As This Week?
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler wants to get the impeachment ball rolling. So much so that he hinted on "Meet the Press" on Sunday that Congress may introduce their articles of impeachment against President Trump as early as this week.
Yes, Ukraine Meddled in Our 2016 Election. That's Not a Baseless 'Conspiracy.'
Deflections.
GOP Rep Introduces Motion Against Witness After His Character Assassination of Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) had a point of order after listening to Democratic counsel Barry Berke's character assassination of President Trump at Monday's House Judiciary Committee hearing.
The Wait Is Over: DOJ Inspector General Report On Alleged Obama-Era FISA Abuses Against Trump Team Drops Today
Well, the day has arrived. The long-awaited report from Michael Horowitz, the Department of Justice’s inspector general, on the alleged FISA abuses that occurred under the Obama administration will be released. We already have some tidbits that this report doesn’t corroborate the allegation that the Obama White House spied on the Trump campaign, but it will conclude that there were deviations from department policy concerning the process in obtaining these warrants. Okay, let’s play on that for a minute. That’s still not good. The liberal media will chalk this up as a win for them because President Trump’s accusation won’t be legitimized or something. There’s still an ongoing pattern of FBI officials going off the reservation in order to get what they want. We know they didn’t want Trump to be president. We know disgraced former FBI Director James Comey took memos he had about the meeting she had with the president and gave them to a friend who leaked them to The New York Times. This was done on purpose; it was…
Doug Collins Lets Loose on Dems: 'This May Become Known As the Focus Group Impeachment'
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, used his opening statement to blast the ongoing impeachment inquiry on Monday.
If 1998 Impeachment Backfired on Republicans, Expect a Bloodbath For Dems In 2020
Remember when Democrats admitted that a partisan impeachment would be a disaster for the country?
Cape Town files urgent application to deport foreigners camped at Methodist Church
SOUTH AFRICA: Foreigners in the City of Cape Town face a bleak festive season after the City applied an urgent court interdict
Zim police will shoot to kill machete gold miners: Govt
Justice, legal and parliamentary affairs minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi has warned machete-wielding artisanal miners against terrorising mining areas Minister Ziyambi’s comments come after
Disaster as Zim high school girl, boyfriend die during sex
A young high school student died on Saturday while having sex with her lover. According to sources, the incident occurred at PamaStones
ED’s homeboys..Machete terrorists enjoy Mnangagwa protection: Goreraza
If I was the President, there would not be a single Mushurugwi breathing right now. I would have ordered that they not
PlayStation Now Australia release potentially teased by ad
The Australian release of PlayStation Now may have just been teased after an ad for the service was spotted on PS4 dashboards over the weekend.
Battlefield 5 Wake Island, custom games coming this week
Battlefield 5 will be updated to include Wake Island and support custom games later this week, EA and DICE have advised.
New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer is deliciously 80s
The first proper Wonder Woman 1984 trailer has dropped, and it's a good'un. The trailer, below, debuted today at CCXP Brazil. In it, you'll get great glimpses of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman...
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
PM criticised by Sturgeon over comments on EU migrants
Scotland’s First Minister branded Boris Johnson’s remarks ‘despicable’ and described them as ‘anti-immigration rhetoric’.
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
Scotland ‘only part of the UK’ where Brexit not the defining issue of GE2019
North of the border campaigning has been dominated by talk of a second Scottish independence vote.
Five-try Reds made to work hard by Hartpury grafters
JERSEY REDS confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the Championship Cup at Stade Santander on Saturday, with a bonus-point Pool 2 victory over a spirited Hartpury University.
General Election seats to watch: North-west England
The Tories are eyeing a dozen gains in this battleground region.
General Election not just about Brexit, says Scottish Labour leader
Richard Leonard has urged voters to also consider issues such as investment in public services.
Benik Afobe thankful for support following death of daughter
Afobe’s two-year-old Amora died from complications from a severe infection.
Wales to begin Euro 2020 build-up with Austria friendly
The Dragons line-up against Italy, Switzerland and Turkey in Group A this summer.
Hong Kong protest arrests surges past 6,000, say police
Police said they have also fired 10,000 rubber baton rounds during the six months of protests and that 493 officers have been injured.
Guards who were with Juice Wrld when he died arrested on gun charges
They are both due in court later this month.
General Election seats to watch: Wales
There are opportunities – and risks – for all parties on December 12.
Spectre of coalition still hangs over Lib Dems nine years on
The agreement nine years ago could prove to be the party’s downfall in this year’s General Election.
Two visiting fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton-Wolves game
Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence
The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts
The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.
Reds in danger of early exit – 5 Champions League talking points
Liverpool know defeat away to Red Bull Salzburg would likely see them eliminated.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson: Somebody suggested I should wear lower cut tops
Ms Swinson said she believes UK politics ‘can be better’.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
How the heavyweight division stands after Joshua’s win
It may be a while yet before Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder face one another.
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor
Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.
Trump impeachment hearing interrupted by protester
The US Judiciary Committee is to vote soon on two or more charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction against US President Donald Trump.
Cavendish confident of getting back to his best with Bahrain-McLaren
The 30-time Tour de France stage winner has joined the newly-branded team.
Man faces trial over death of boy in hit-and-run outside school
Harley Watson died in hospital after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton on December 2.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM
Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
Tories urge pro-UK voters to unite and back them in Scotland
Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw made the plea as he said the election is ‘on a knife edge’.
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war
A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref
The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.
Halting demands for indyref2 once again at the heart of Scottish Tory campaign
Mr Carlaw says the Tories are getting a ‘fantastic response in certain key seats’.
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity
In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.
Policeman to stand trial for murder over Dalian Atkinson death
Another officer is accused of assaulting the ex-footballer during an incident in Telford, Shropshire, in August 2016.
Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward
The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.
Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull
Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.
Yoga, holistic therapy sessions and posture workshops offered to States police to improve wellbeing
YOGA, holistic therapy sessions and ‘posture’ workshops have all been offered to police officers and staff as part of a drive to improve wellbeing.
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Charlie Parker: ‘We can attract good people’
IT is a ‘bit of a myth’ that the government finds it difficult to attract ‘good people’ to fill front-line roles – the real problem is inadequate support once they arrive, the government’s chief executive has said.
North Korea calls Trump ‘erratic old man’ after tweets
The comments came after Donald Trump tweeted that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un would not want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.
Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame
Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.
Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road
The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.
Man in tux 'repeatedly punched in the face' during late-night town assault
A MAN in a tuxedo suffered injuries to his face after being repeatedly punched during a late-night assault in St Helier.
Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of December 9, 2019.
Brittain elects for jury trial
Alleged quadruple murderer John Brittain appeared briefly in Penticton court Monday morning, waiving his right to a previously-scheduled preliminary inquiry and announcing his intention to proceed straight to a jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court.
Thomson bows out
Steve Thomson has made it official. Widely rumoured not to be seeking re-election in the next provincial election, Thomson issued a statement Monday confirming so.
Not negligent in teen death
British Columbia's police watchdog has concluded two Langley RCMP officers were not negligent in their response to a report of a teenage boy who was in distress after consuming a large quantity of drugs.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.
ATV rider plummets 150 feet
UPDATE 6 p.m. The Penticton Fire Department has successfully rescued the rider from the bottom of the embankment.
Lifeguard's spy cam for boys
Warning: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
Shoe could help ID body
The coroner's service and the RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose body was found Nov. 1 near Moberly Lake, in Northern B.C.
Ice bucket inspiration dies
Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. He was 34.
Power restored on Westside
UPDATE 4:54 p.m. BCHydro says the power has been restored in West Kelowna.
DST switch 'reckless'
It’s late December, 6 a.m., and you hop in the shower. Dark.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.
Cougar mauls dog, eats cat
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is advising the public to keep their pets on a leash after a dog was mauled by a cougar Saturday afternoon in Penticton.
Surrey to get 2nd hospital
The fast-growing city of Surrey is getting a second hospital.
Stadia's store will support trials and demos, gifting, wishlists, pre-orders, and tons of other lists
Stadia launched in what what most would consider a very unfinished state, missing many plenty of the announced features like family sharing and
New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK
Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some
[Update: More countries] Google is sending out 20% Google Store discount codes to Local Guides in the UK
As a thank you, some Local Guide contributors are now receiving 20% off codes for purchases made on the Google Store right in time for the holidays.
Spun to Run gets post-Cigar Mile break; 'he'll come back stronger'
Horse Racing news: Spun to Run gets post-Cigar Mile break; 'he'll come back stronger'.
Hall of Famer Stevens: 'It's time for a revolution to save our sport'
Horse Racing news: Hall of Famer Stevens: 'It's time for a revolution to save our sport'.
Energy treaty 'undermines success of Green Deal'
Over 250 civil society organisations and trade unions say that the Energy Charter Treaty is incompatible with the Paris Climate Agreement and the new Green Deal - becoming an obstacle to the clean-energy transition.
Pesticide chlorpyrifos banned by EU
EU member states have voted to ban from the market chlorpyrifos, a pesticide which is toxic to the brain in both its forms, and has been the subject of a long-running Le Monde and EUobserver investigation.
Zahradil 'conflict of interest' probe may flounder
The European Parliament's internal body, designed to sanction MEPs for conflicts of interests, has failed to deliver any meaningful verdicts. Some are hoping a future proposal for a new independent ethics body will help hold MEPs accountable.
Human rights abusers to face future EU blacklists
Human rights abusers worldwide will, in future, face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels.
Dutch reduce terror threat level for first time since 2013
The Dutch national anti-terrorism agency (NCTV) reduced on Monday the threat of a terror attack in the Netherlands for the first time since 2013, Reuters writes. "We still see jihadist attacks in the West every now and then", the NCTV said. "But the situa...
EU agrees future human rights sanctions
Human rights abusers worldwide are to face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels Monday. "Today, the EU unanimously decided to legislate a worldwide EU human rights sanction regime," Dutch forei...
Data watchdog raps EU asylum body for snooping
The European Asylum Support Office combed through social media to monitor refugee routes to Europe for three years. The agency sent weekly reports on its findings to member states, the EU Commission and institutions such as UNHCR and Interpol.
EU commission to 'correct mistake' on enlargement
The European commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, said on Monday that Europe "should be able to move ahead and correct the mistake that was committed in October," when three member states (Denmark, France and the Netherlands) o...
Guns blaze in Ukraine as leaders meet in Paris
Hundreds of explosions and bursts of small arms fire were reported on the contact line in east Ukraine, as France prepares to host the first peace summit on the war in three years.
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn
Oxygen in the oceans is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with "dead zones" proliferating and hundreds more areas showing oxygen dangerously depleted, as a result of the climate emergency and intensive farming, experts have warned. From a report: Sharks, tuna, marlin and other large fish species ...
SyncThink’s eye-tracking helps monitor brain health and concussion risk
SyncThink, which uses a virtual reality headset and eye-tracking to evaluate brain health, has partnered with two clinics to help treat patients.
LATEST: Russia Banned From Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, and the Winter Games and World Cup in 2022. Global antidoping leaders agreed unanimously on Monday to banish Russia from international sports — including next summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo — for four years, the latest and severest punishment yet connected to a yearslong cheating scheme that has devastated global sport. The World Anti-Doping Agency’s board convened on Monday for a special meeting close to the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The decision is unlikely to surprise many given the scale of Russia’s attempt to conceal, obfuscate and frustrate attempts to unmask the beneficiaries of a state-powered doping program, remarkable for its sophistication and scope. Confirmation of the penalties, which includes specific bans on Russian sports and government officials and prohibits the country from hosting international events, comes four years after the first details…
Survivors Of Volcano Eruption Being Treated Across New Zealand, Police Say
Police in New Zealand believe no one has survived the volcanic eruption on the White Island, which erupted at around 2.11pm local time
Sanna Marin Appointed As Finland’s Youngest Prime Minister Aged 34
A 34-year-old transport minister and lawmaker will become Finland’s youngest ever prime minister and its third female government leader
Russia Banned From Olympics And World Cup Over Doping Scandal
Russia has been banned from all major sporting events due to tampering with anti-doping data. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously agreed to ban the country for four years during a meeting in Lausanne today, December 9, meaning they will not be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo or at the 2022 World ...
The UK’s First Ever Yorkshire Pudding Festival Launches Next Year
The ‘first ever’ Yorkshire pudding festival is coming to the UK, and you don’t even need to pay anything for the privilege
One Of The Last Battle Of Britain Pilots Dies Aged 101
Following the passing of Flt Lt Maurice Mounsdon, the number of heroes left who fought in the historic air battles is just three
Wild Koala Population ‘Will Never Recover’ From Australian Bushfires
An expert fears Australia's wild koala population will never recover after the crippling bushfires tore through their habitat
More than 30 feared dead with 'no more survivors' of New Zealand volcano eruption
It's too dangerous for rescue teams to reach the island
Inside the estate where 'hundreds of kids are starving and mums live off energy drinks'
Charity says 600 people in small community in Wales are relying on food bank parcels to eat
Plymouth Lib Dem candidate denies he is pulling out of General Election
Graham Reed says his name will definitely be on the ballot paper in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport on Thursday
Nine-year-old girl in hospital after being hit by car in Plymouth
The crash happened on Haye Road in Elburton
Man in court accused of starting major fire at his Plymouth home
John Dangerfield, aged 49, faced a judge charged with arson at the house in Mount Gould last month
Police investigate arson attack on caravans and portable loos
Two caravans destroyed in fire
Beyonce explains how miscarriages changed her life
'I began to search for deeper meaning when life began to teach me lessons I didn't know I needed'
Terrifying footage of New Zealand volcano eruption that has killed five
Around 30 people are missing
The George Cooper conundrum for Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe to try and solve
The talented Peterborough United loan signing has been on the bench for the last five games
4 held for ‘pusoy’ in Candon
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur- Police arrested yesterday four persons who were caught in the act engaging in illegal gambling in Bgy. Calongbuyan, Candon City.
DENR wants public, stakeholders to help solve garbage crisis
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) admitted that the government alone cannot solve the garbage problem and called on stakeholders and the public to join hands in addressing the crisis.
Pope names Tagle to Vatican post
POPE Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to the top Vatican post of Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Isko wants Manila to end ‘endo’
MAYOR Isko Moreno yesterday said he would want Manila to lead in helping the government of President Rodrigo Duterte toward the direction of putting an end to the practice of short-term employment called ‘endo’.
Palace lauds Gazini for winning Miss U’s Best in National Costume
Even if Gazini Ganados, the country’s Miss Universe 2019 bet, did not make it to the top 10, she gave the nation “pride and glory” by winning the Best in National Costume and presenting the unique inspiration from the Philippine Eagle.
Warning issued on peace talks saboteurs
WHILE the Makabayan bloc welcomed the move to resume peace talks between the government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF) they warned about saboteurs.
Pasig River Ferry Service relaunched by MMDA
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) relaunches its Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) with free ride offer until January 31, 2020 yesterday morning in Manila’s Lawton.
Noynoy in hospital
FORMER President Benigno Aquino III is confined at the Makati Medical Center where he is scheduled to undergo a heart surgery, the Makati police chief said yesterday.
Immaculate Conception
Before anything, I wish to mention that it was the feastday of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, one of the most important feastdays of the Catholic Church, celebrated worldwide. “O
Troops recover 8 NPA high-powered firearms
BALER, Aurora - Eight high-powered firearms and assorted materiel belonging to a unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) were recovered Saturday in a joint Army-Police operation in barangay Punglo, Maria Aurora town.
Cops alerted as CPP anniversary nears
ALL police forces nationwide were ordered to be on heightened alert and maintain their vigilance needed to thwart surprise New People’s Army attacks and other atrocities as the the Communist Party of the Philippines marks its founding anniversary on December 26.
In the works: PNP-HPG Major Road Crash Investigation Division
THE Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) is on its way to activate its Major Road Crash Investigation Division which will investigate deadly vehicular accidents across the country and recommend scientific measures to prevent them from happening again and again, the Journal Group learned yesterday.
Bus-stoning suspects hunted by C. Sur cops
RAGAY, C. SUR- members of the local police are tracking down suspects who were responsible for stoning buses plying the route from Metro Manila to Bicol passing the Andaya Highway in this town.
Artificial intelligence could wipe out 13,000 legal sector jobs
The adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence could lead to the UK legal sector shedding 13,000 jobs, according [...]
Jo Swinson admits revoking Article 50 'doesn't look likely' as Lib Dems unveil second ref plan
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has admitted the best chance of stopping Brexit is through a second referendum rather than pursuing the party's divisive policy of revoking Article 50.
HSBC shakes up senior management after 'unacceptable' third quarter
HSBC has replaced its investment banking boss and group chief operating officer in a raft of changes due to take effect in 2020.
All we want for Christmas is... for politicians to commit to helping disabled workers
As we hurtle towards the polls this week, my thoughts are turning to how disabled people can make their voices [...]
Election 2019: BBC licence could be scrapped, Boris Johnson hints
Boris Johnson has hinted he may scrap the licence fee that funds the BBC during an unscripted question and answer [...]
Too much regulation on bitcoin and cryptocurrency could scare away future tech innovators
The FCA must strike a balance when it comes to protecting customers, regulating bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and not stifling tech innovation.
EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development
The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.
Phones 4U billionaire John Caudwell tells John McDonnell he may leave the UK if Labour wins the election
Billionaire Phones 4U founder John Caudwell told shadow chancellor John McDonnell today that he was considering leaving the country if the Labour Party wins Thursday’s General Election.
Margrethe Vestager says EU will review competition rules in light of increasing digitalisation
The EU will review its rules on how it defines markets to react to increasing digitalisation, EU competition chief Margrethe [...]
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker dies aged 92
Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve chairman who slayed rampant US inflation in the 1970s and 1980s, has died aged 92.
Election 2019: Government adviser in altercation as health secretary visits Leeds General Hospital
A government special adviser has been involved in an altercation at Leeds General Hospital, during a visit by health secretary [...]
Champions League permutations: What results Liverpool and Chelsea need to reach the last 16
Liverpool head to Red Bull Salzburg needing a result to avoid dropping down to the Europa League, while Chelsea face Lille at Stamford Bridge.
Works restart at Forrestania Nickel Operation in Western Australia
Nickel mining firm Western Areas has resumed normal operations at its Forrestania project in Western Australia, following a bush fire incident last week.
Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects
We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.
Rock collapse at gold mine in South Africa kills four workers
A rock fall at the Village Main Reef’s Tau Lekoa gold mine in Orkney, North West province of South Africa, has claimed the lives of four workers.
New rule proposed for out-of-state medical marijuana users
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island agencies have proposed a new regulation on the sale of medical marijuana that would require out-of-state patients to present identification from their state as proof of residency.
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.
North Korea calls Trump 'erratic' old man over tweets
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a heedless and erratic old man after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy high civilization under socialism in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its broken economy.
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
Quake rattles Tuscany, no injuries reported
ROME (AP) - An earthquake struck Tuscany north of Florence on Monday, sending frightened people into the street in the middle of the night, opening up cracks in walls and damaging a church.
Reporter groped by runner on live TV
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital charged with graft
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, was Monday charged with 19 counts of graft-related charges as the country struggles to tackle runaway corruption.
Official: China hopes for US trade pact as tariff hike nears
BEIJING (AP) - A Chinese official says Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington.
Suspect in hookah lounge stabbing held without bail
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A purported member of the Almighty Latin Kings gang was held without bail Monday after pleading not guilty to murder in the stabbing death of a man at a Rhode Island hookah lounge.
Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
LONDON (AP) - Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II.
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals
Weighing on the entire Catholic clergy in the U.S. is the ripple effect of their church’s long-running crisis arising from sex abuse committed by priests.
Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on Sesame Street, died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.
New Zealand volcano erupts: 5 dead, many missing after eruption on White Island, officials say
At least five people are dead after a volcano erupted Monday on New Zealand’s White Island, officials said.
Murder trial ends in mistrial after lawyer involved in crash
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The murder trial of a Massachusetts woman charged with killing her 81-year-old neighbor ended Monday when the judge called a mistrial because the defense attorney was struck by a car.
Maryland mom, grandmother charged after 9-month-old baby dies from drug overdose, officials say
A Maryland mom and grandmother are facing multiple charges after a 9-month-old Orchard Beach boy died from a drug overdose in July, authorities said.
Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.
Kentucky police seize air fryer containing 20 pounds of meth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - It may be the holiday season, but police in Kentucky confiscated an unusual gift being delivered to a Kentucky man's home - a package with about 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of meth that was shipped through the mail inside of an air fryer.
Italy investigates Maltese prof implicated in Russia probe
ROME (AP) - Prosecutors in Sicily are investigating suspected embezzlement by a mysterious Maltese academic who has been linked to a U.S. probe of hacked emails.
Swastikas found on Worcester State University restroom door
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Swastikas were found on the door of a men's restroom at a Worcester State University, according to an email from the school's dean of students.
Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal
Brussels (AP) -
Boy on hospital floor dominates Britain's election campaign
LONDON (AP) - A 4-year-old boy in a Spider-Man top lying on a hospital floor took center stage Monday in Britain's election campaign, as the opposition painted his plight as a symptom of the country's ailing health system and branded Prime Minister Boris Johnson heartless for avoiding looking at his photo.
England announce glamour friendly in Euro 2020 preparation
England will host four-time World Cup winners Italy as they step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals.
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2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech
The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.
Vodacom, SAPS power crime prevention via app
MySAPS app is part of Vodacom’s journey towards being a ‘purpose-led’ organisation, says Vodacom Business’ Rudi Matjokana.
Myrtle Beach officers capture lost mini-pig, working to reunite pet with family
A mini-pig that was separated from its vacationing family has been located.
’A big blow to the city.’ Iconic NoDa restaurant owner shot, killed
One of the owners of Charlotte-staple Brooks’ Sandwich House was shot and killed while opening up the restaurant early Monday morning, police say.
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump
Trump and his allies acknowledge he will likely be impeached in the Democratic-controlled House, but they also expect acquittal next year in the Senate where Republicans have the majority.
First set of SC inmates to graduate with associate’s degree through Second Chance Initiative
Five inmates at Evans Correctional Institution in Marlboro County will earn their associate’s degrees. It’s South Carolina’s first in-prison graduation through the Second Chance Initiative with the U.S. Department of Education.
NC teacher knew beating of disabled teen was coming, and didn’t stop it, lawsuit says
More than a year later, according to the complaint, the victim has not returned to his classes in Gaston County.
Man accused of rehearsing mass shooting, pointing guns at pedestrians outside San Diego hotel
Police arrested the suspect and seized his 14 registered firearms, not wanting to take any chances the rehearsal could become reality.
Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of murdering his 20-month-old son
Yusif Ali Abdi is charged with murdering Nathan Baraka Andrew Ali on 17 April 2001.
2,000 people from over 100 countries will become Irish citizens today
Such ceremonies were put on hold after a High Court ruling in July.
UK serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks
Convicted burglar McCann (34) had been freed after a UK probation service error.
Simon Harris says former TD Dara Murphy should pay back some of his expenses
Questions still hang over who will carry out the review into Murphy’s expense claims.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your week.
Dublin restaurant forced to close after live cockroaches were found on a container of nuts during food safety inspection
November was the worst-month ever for food safety with record numbers of FSAI orders.
Finnish minister set to become country's youngest prime minister at age of 34
Sanna Marin will also become the world’s youngest sitting PM, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
Boris Johnson pockets journalist's phone instead of looking at photo of child sleeping on hospital floor
Johnson then took the phone and said it is a “a terrible, terrible photo”.
Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott have been nominated for Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais will host the Globes for the fifth time on 5 January.
Arlene Foster says Boris Johnson 'broke his word' on preventing an Irish Sea border
Foster says government officials have told her there would need to be checks.
Michael Healy-Rae TD brought to hospital after fire at Kerry shop
Healy-Rae is understood to be okay but is being checked due to the potential effects of smoke inhalation.
Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of man in Kildare last year
Clive Staunton (50) was shot outside a house on Glen Easton Way on 15 November 2018.
Mermaids at Leinster House as protest calls for end to overfishing
“The oceans are dying before our eyes – we should be doing everything we can to reverse this situation before it is too late.”
The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Fatal US naval base shooting presumed to be act of terrorism, FBI says
The US has sought the assistance of Saudi officials as they try to gather information about the gunman.
Vanquish and Bayonetta revealed for PS4 and Xbox One, out in February
It was last week when a leak occurred on the Microsoft Store that basically confirmed a re-release of SEGA's fast-paced shooter Vanquish, and witch based action game Bayonetta. Today, SEGA has reveale
How to watch It's A Wonderful Life for free
Christmas can be a sad, lonely time for many people, but life is not always what you think. It's A Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie that gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Here's how to watch It's A Wonderful Life online or on any device.
5 probable destinations for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti
Samuel Umtiti is all but certainly going to leave Barcelona in 2020, so here's a look at five possible destinations for the World Cup winner. Barcelona cen...
Preston North End left-back Andrew Hughes hoping his injury woes are at an end
If injuries come in threes, Preston North End left-back Andrew Hughes has surely had his quota for the season and can look forward to a run of games.
Police make counter terrorism training available to the public
Free counter terrorism training is being made available to the public to teach them how to react to a major incident.
Morecambe rapist Stephen Gilyeat gets extended jail term for attacks on two schoolgirls
A child rapist snared two young victims by chatting to them on a social media app, a court has heard.
General Election 2019: when do polling stations open and close in the North West – and how to find your nearest place to vote
This Thursday, the UK will head to the polls for the first December general election since 1923.
‘Time to toughen up our laws’ - Motorists call for drink-drive limit to be cut across UK
Four out of five Scottish drivers believe the rest of the UK should bring its drink-drive limit in line with that north of the border.
Police in Lancaster close roads following police incident
Police in Lancaster have closed the A6 Caton Road One Way Street at Bulk Road following an incident in the early hours of this morning.
Ex-drugs gang member and former homeless man team up to help people living rough at Christmas
One of them was once locked up for his part in a sophisticated plot to pour £40,000 worth of cocaine into central Lancashire.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences
"Classic psychopath" Joseph McCann has been handed 33 life sentences and a minimum term of 30 years for a string of horrific sex attacks on 11 women and children.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
Five people have been killed and many more are missing after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface.
Leyland community hub reopens to public with free Christmas dinners for the over 65s
A group of Leyland charity trustees are celebrating the revival of a vital community hub by serving up free Christmas dinners for the over 65s.
Police dispersal order in place for Brookfield
A police dispersal order is in place in Brookfield, near Preston, today.
Preston North End boss Alex Neil discusses the high number of injuries in the Lilywhites squad
Alex Neil thinks Preston North End have been unlucky with their current crop of injuries rather than there being one obvious cause.
Big change in number of children arrested in Lancashire
Arrests of children in Lancashire have been reduced by 81 per cent in eight years.
Big Bertha: A 25,000 HP Mechanical Worm Designed in Japan for American Drilling
It’s a known fact that engineers, in their constant pursuit for innovations, have learned a good amount from nature itself, as it provides one of the best sources of inspiration.
Daniel Craig Helped Design the Omega Watch James Bond Wears in No Time to Die
Omega has been making watches for James Bond for the past 25 years, ever since producers ruled that a partnership with Rollex made less sense than one with Omega, and they switched it up. To mark the occasion, the latest installment, No Time to Die, will see the debut of a watch Daniel Craig helped design.
Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-Series Super Duty Over Safety Risks
The Explorer may be all-new for the 2020 model year, but it’s recalled once again, for the umpteenth time. Vehicles built at the Chicago Assembly Plant between January 18th and July 17th are involved in this campaign, along with the Lincoln Aviator from January 15th to July 17th.
Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In The First Four States?
More than just the four early states will decide the 2020 Democratic primary. After all, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina only make up about 4 per…
Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In Super Tuesday States?
And beyond.
San Francisco resident captures astonishing video, photos of New Zealand volcano
A tower of choking ash spewed from the eruption of a volcano on White Island in New Zealand Monday, killing five people and leaving more missing.
The Best 4K TV Deals in the UK This Week: LG, Sony, Hisense, Philips, and More
Find and compare all the best 4K TV deals available in the UK this week. Featuring deals on top brands such as Sony, LG, Samsung, Philips, and more.
Coastguard stand down search for missing Gourock man on Firth of Clyde as Police continue to scour
A FRANTIC search for a dad missing in the Firth of Clyde has been stood down. The 55-year-old boatsman, known locally as David Wilson, vanished after leaving his car parked at Cardwell Bay in Gouro…
Rangers vs Celtic – Six arrested at Betfred Cup final for ‘attacks’ and ‘breach of the peace’
SIX men were arrested for alleged assaults and alleged breach of the peace offences at yesterday’s Betfred League Cup final Old Firm clash. Cops confirmed the arrests after the heated derby clash w…
Woman rushed to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after Newton Mearns ‘disturbance’ as man arrested
A WOMAN was left with “serious injuries” as a man was arrested after a “disturbance” in Newton Mearns. Cops confirmed they were called to a property on Castle Road in the to…
Two men rushed to hospital after Rutherglen murder bid as forensic cops seal off pub
TWO men were rushed to hospital after a Rutherglen murder bid – as forensic cops seal off a local pub. Police confirmed that two men, aged 27 and 51, were badly hurt on East Kilbride Road las…
Celtic pub Queens Park Cafe ‘attacked by balaclava thugs with bottles’ after Hoops’ win over Rangers in Betfred Cup
A CELTIC pub has been attacked following their Betfred Cup Final win over Rangers this afternoon. Photos online show the windows of Queens Park Cafe, on Victoria Road, smashed in. The incident is s…
Body found in search for Perth pensioner Michael McGannon missing overnight as cops treat death as ‘unexplained’
A BODY has been found in the search for Perth pensioner Michael McGannon – who disappeared overnight in torrid conditions. Cops launched a search for the 73-year-old, who had last been seen a…
Gun gang nicked by armed cops at Glasgow Forge with fake money and Royal Mail and council disguises jailed for 18 years
MEMBERS of a gang which was planning a major crime in Glasgow involving guns and Royal Mail uniforms were today jailed for a total of 18 years and three months. Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were …
Peebles High School fire: Pupils return to classes after major blaze
HIGH SCHOOL pupils in Peebles have returned to class this morning after their secondary school was badly damaged in a fire. Peebles High School went up in flames on Thursday, November 28 and will r…
Bus stuck on Borders Railway line after smash in Galashiels sparking emergency response
A BUS crashed into the Borders Railway line, sparking an emergency response. Pictures online showed the vehicle stuck on the tracks in Galashiels last night. It appeared to have left the road and p…
Nicola Sturgeon urges SNP activists not to back candidate axed over alleged anti-Semitism
NICOLA Sturgeon has urged SNP members not to back a candidate axed over alleged anti-Semitism. Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath hopeful Neale Hanvey was dropped by the party after comments he allegedly ma…
Pervy Glasgow maths teacher told schoolgirl, 16, he’d pay £20 to look up her skirt and pretended to spank another
A SHAMED teacher has admitted offering a schoolgirl £20 to look up her skirt, pretending to spank another girl, and pinning another against a wall. Married maths teacher Nat McMullen’s victim…
Child rapist who wrote sick book on abuse stories dies of severe heart attack in Edinburgh prison
A CHILD rapist who wrote a book based on his own campaign of abuse was killed by a severe heart attack behind bars, a sheriff has ruled. Hugh Mitchell, 69, was caged for 10 years and 10 months in 2…
Rangers vs Celtic: Sutton blasted by Thompson over ‘disgraceful and misleading’ Morelos analysis
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Over 500 Scottish homes ravaged by fire during 2018 Christmas period as SFRS warns of danger of cooking while drunk
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Pound-Euro Rate's Recovery Potential Limited Beyond 1.20: AFEX
Foreign exchange strategists with foreign exchange brokers AFEX say Pound Sterling is likely to remain relatively well supported against the Euro, and the strong rally in the exchange rate seen over recent weeks can potentially reach 1.20
Pound Sterling hits Fresh 31-Month High vs. Euro on Survation Poll
The British Pound hit a fresh 31-month high against the Euro Monday after two polls showed gains for the Conservative Party
Pound a Solid "Contrarian" Bet Against the Dollar for Early 2020: BofA
Foreign exchange strategists at Bank of America Global Research have confirmed they remains positioned for a further recovery in the Pound against the U.S. Dollar, describing the stance as one of their "best contrarian G10 FX trades" for the foreseeable future
Joining hands to deliver
Need to bring detained MNAs to the House The government-opposition mudfest continues as usual. PTI supporters gathered outside Avenfield apartments asking for Nawaz Sharif’s head, l
Dengue fever claims another life in Karachi
KARACHI: Dengue fever has claimed another life in Karachi city in a private hospital during the last 24 hours, taking the death toll from this mosquito-borne disease to 46 since January 01, 2019.
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
--Student unions to ensure social and academic welfare, discipline on campusesKARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Monday approved a bill to restore student unions in provincial educational institutes.
References in Peshawar BRT, Malam Jabba land scams ready, says NAB chief
ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that the accountability watchdog has prepared references against alleged malfeasance in Peshawar Bu
‘Follow your passion’: PM Imran tells success mantra to youth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the youth to follow their passion in order to succeed while addressing an event at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
Corruption biggest hurdle in progress: Sarwar
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar on Monday said corruption is the biggest hurdle in the country’s progress and prosperity.In his message on the International Anti-Corruption Day which is
Pangs of affluence
Sans purpose, without roots, free from any and every ideology; behold Mankind in all its cluelessness For centuries, mankind has strived to achieve ‘enough’. Enough food, enough
No let up in Lahore’s crime rate
LAHORE: The Punjab police have failed to control crime in the provincial capital as proven by figures of 2019 in comparison with those of 2018, Pakistan Today learnt reliably on Monday.A well-plac
Woman dies after being set ablaze by husband in Jhang
JHANG: A case was registered against a suspect and his accomplices after he allegedly set ablaze his wife in Ahmed Sial, a city in Jhang district, police said on Monday.The case was registered b
Floods, landslide in Uganda claims 26 lives - Red Cross
Some there have resisted the government’s attempts to have them relocated to lowlands elsewhere, saying they find it hard to vacate their ancestral lands.
South Sudan rivals to hold talks in Juba
The two protagonists are expected to discuss issues seen as critical to the realisation of the peace accord signed in September of last year.
Self-driving Ethiopia PM grants 'crisp interview' ahead of Nobel ceremony
The interview was on the streets of Addis Ababa with the Prime Minister seated behind the wheel of a car with a fellow passenger and the journalist posing questions from outside.
South African Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
The brief biography of the 26-year-old winner who is from Tsolo read: "Zozibini Tunzi is a passionate activist and engaged in the fight against gender based violence.
Embattled governor of Kenya capital denies corruption charges
Sonko, a member of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ruling Jubilee Party, said in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Sunday that his arrest was “politically schemed.”
Kenya story building collapse: 10 dead, 20 inured, 30 missing - Police
Nairobi Police Chief Philip Ndolo said four bodies were recovered from the scene Sunday including that of a child, while a fifth person died in a hospital. According to authorities, that brings the ov
Ethiopia's internet shutdowns, hate speech bill worries U.N. expert
Ethiopia has shut down the internet nine times in 2019, mostly during national exams and public protests, he said.
With embattled airline, South Africa moves to save rail company
Years of corruption and mismanagement have put several state owned enterprises in serious financial crisis including power utility Eskom, whose financial problems have left it struggling to keep the l
Algeria seeks heavy sentences for ex-PMs accused of corruption
The Algerian prosecutor's office has requested 20-year prison sentences for several former politicians accused of corruption, including two prime ministers who served under former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, local media reported.
Trouble brews in post-election Sri Lanka
Two weeks after the election of hardliner Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka, the prospects for justice and reconciliation between the different communities on the island lie in tatters. The victory of Gota, as he is commonly known, sent shockwaves across the Tamil-dominated northeast - where memories of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's brutal presidency, marked by mass atrocities and enforced disappearances, remain fresh.
Activists storm into Malta PM's office to demand his resignation
Activists have barged into the building that houses the office of Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to demand his immediate resignation amid an investigation into the 2017 killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
At least 5 killed as New Zealand volcano erupts on tourist island
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted on Monday killing at least five people with many trapped on the popular tourist spot, White Island, as conditions were too dangerous for search-and-rescue teams.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted violently on Monday with at least five people killed and many still trapped on White Island with rescuers unable to reach them.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko denies corruption charges in court
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest after appearing in court under tight security.
The heat builds as the fires burn in Australia
The Australia Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is forecasting a heatwave across the northern half of the country this week as firefighters continue to battle bushfires.
US DOJ watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws
The United States Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report on Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.
UK votes on Thursday: What you should know in 500 words
Britons will head to the polls on Thursday, December 12 for a snap general election, which is hoped to end the country's Brexit impasse.
Labour's 'red wall' creaks as loyal voters consider other parties
West Bromwich, United Kingdom - Something unusual is stirring in this red-brick market town, and Ed Renyard senses it.
40th GCC summit: The beginning of reconciliation?
Doha, Qatar - As leaders prepare to convene the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday, a possible resolution to the blockade on Qatar that has lasted more than two years will dominate discussions, analysts say.
Rohingya campaigners launch Myanmar boycott
Human rights campaigners supporting Myanmar's Rohingya mainly Muslim minority have called for a global boycott of the country, a day before genocide hearings begin at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague.
North Korea resumes insults of 'erratic old man' Trump
A senior North Korean official called President Donald Trump a "heedless and erratic old man", resuming insults of the American leader that were set aside during a rare thaw in relations.
TANAP and Turkey's energy ambitions
The December 3-4 NATO summit in London was marked by internal bickering between member states. Yet by the end of the two-day gathering, consensus was reached on one item: that Russia poses a major problem to the alliance.
US Supreme Court leaves in place Kentucky abortion restriction
The United States Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky restriction requiring doctors to show and describe ultrasound images to women seeking an abortion, turning away a challenge arguing that the measure violates the free speech rights of physicians.
Turkey deports 11 French suspected ISIL members
Turkey has deported 11 French nationals who are suspected of being members of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group.
House Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges
Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes on Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.
Africa's Nobel Prize winners: A list
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday will receive the 2019 Nobel Prize for Peace for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".
Zarif: Iran fully ready for prisoner swap, ball in US court
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Tehran was "fully ready" for a full prisoner exchange with the United States.
Extrajudicial killing fears as Indians cheer Hyderabad 'shootout'
The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling with high levels of sexual crimes and a notoriously slow judicial process.
Putin, Zelenskyy to hold first summit on Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday in a much-anticipated summit in the French capital, Paris.
Finland: Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM at 34
Finland's left-wing Social Democrats, who lead a five-party coalition government, have picked 34-year-old Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin to become the country's youngest-ever prime minister next week, taking over after the resignation of Antti Rinne.
Arabian Gulf Cup: Football, blockade and an 'historic' win
Doha, Qatar – The curtain has fallen on the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup in Qatar, with a new regional football champion crowned.
Palestinian ex-prisoners recall torture in Israeli detention
Ramallah, Occupied West Bank - It was supposed to be a normal Wednesday for Samer Arbeed and his wife, Noura, picking up and dropping off the children, eating leftovers for lunch, and working on a sink-load of dishes.
What The Karnataka Bypoll Results Mean For Yediyurappa And Congress
The BJP won 12 of the total 15 seats in the bypolls and Congress only managed to get two. Siddaramaiah resigned as Leader of Congress Legislature Party and Leader of Opposition.
Citizenship Amendment Bill: How Amit Shah Defended Excluding Muslims
The Lok Sabha voted in favour of the introduction of the bill after protests by opposition leaders.
No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar
Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.
Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn to shoot with Akshay Kumar for a special song in Sooryavanshi
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4-year-old twins free selves, climb to safety after crash in Washington
SEATTLE - Washington state authorities say 4-year-old twins freed themselves from their car seats and climbed an embankment seeking help following a car cra
After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek
MONCTON, N.B. - Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off
iN VIDEO: 5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
WHAKATANE, New Zealand - A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like s
Court challenge to federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners postponed
TORONTO - A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed until next week in the latest del
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwen
World anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a
Coroner, RCMP ask for help identifying man whose body was found in B.C.
MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. - The coroner's service and the RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose body was found Nov. 1 near Moberly Lake,
'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwen
Why Kelowna remains without a winter shelter
As winter cold deepens around the province, Kelowna is one of the very few cities that has no emergency shelter in place so dozens of homeless people are li
Australia's Queensland state will bid for 2032 Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia - Australia's Queensland state will bid to host to the 2032 Olympic Games and Paralympics, state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told repo
Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De
Traffic and transportation strategies for the 2020 Games
Innovative traffic and transportation management strategies are being developed to handle the surge in travelers and traffic during the games and the various trial events.
In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society
Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.
Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday. Russia's hosting o
Abe confirms visit to Japan by Iran's Rouhani under discussion
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is being considered, the first official confirmation that a trip by him could ta
Abe granted brief respite as scandal-hit extraordinary Diet session draws to a close
During the course of the session two ministers resigned, a plan for reforming college English-language tests was withdrawn and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was accused of breaching election campaign laws.
Macron eyes European leadership
If the U.S. declines play a uniting role in the democratic world, more parochial, divisive visions will come to the fore.
Three front-line nations drifting into chaos
Let's hope that Washington has enough wisdom to keep Ukraine, Turkey and South Korea on our side.
Empress Masako pledges to help emperor more and bring happiness to the people in birthday message
Empress Masako said Monday she is happy to have completed her duties as part of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement rituals, and pledged to continue such work
At least five dead, many more missing following eruption of New Zealand volcano
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five peo
Is Russia using its frozen-conflict playbook in Ukraine?
As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet for the first time Monday, many wonder what Moscow's long-term goal is in
Support smaller think tanks in Japan
Hundreds of smaller think tanks and personal offices — essentially small to medium-sized enterprises — around the country may hold the key for Japan's rebirth.
China claims everyone in Xinjiang camps has 'graduated'
People who were at vocational training centers in China's far west Xinjiang have all "graduated" and are living happy lives, an official said Monday. But U
A less than satisfactory trade agreement
This trade deal, inadequate is it is, may be all that is possible during the first term of a Trump administration.
Hyderabad vet murder: Parents of accused rapists claim 2 of them were minors
Yes, I agree that my son committed a heinous offence, but the police cannot kill,” said Rajanna, Shiva's father.
Protests over Panipat intensify in Rajasthan, hall vandalised
Several theatres stopped screening of the film following protests
Defectors transferred votes to BJP in a big way
Through the campaign for bypolls in Karnataka, strategists kept their fingers crossed over transfer of votes. For, in several constituencies, there had to be significant transfer of votes in favour of
Telangana has become a haven for boozers: Aruna
Uncontrolled sale of liquor reason for growing crime against women: BJP leader
Fervour marks Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala
Priests trek to Chakra Theertham amid thick Tirumala forests
113 nominations received on day one in Thoothukudi district
THOOTHUKUDIAs nomination for various positions in the rural local bodies commenced on Monday, 113 persons filed their nominations on the first day.For the 3,537 positions in the rural civic bodies in
Kumarakom to become plastic-free
All stakeholders in the tourism industry to come together against single-use plastics
Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission seeks report on suicide bid by Salem youth humiliated by cops
The SHRC has sought a report from the Salem Superintendent of Police
8 soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
AICF crisis could blow the lid off its dark side
The crisis in the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is showing no sign of abating.President P.R. Venketrama Raja and secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan have been involved in an ugly battle, through mails,
‘Make public draft law on Sabarimala’
All India Sabarimala Action Council threatens to approach Centre
Consecration of Big Temple likely on February 5
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thanjavur Range, J. Loganathan said the district police had started preparing detailed security measures to be put in place in and around the world heritage monument in view of the event
Political parties deplore government’s decision to hike APSRTC bus fare
Activists of BJP and TDP stage protests in Kurnool and Chittoor, terming the move ‘anti-poor’
‘Cabinet sub-committee willsubmit report on PPAs soon’
41 were signed with terms in favour of IPPs, says Buggana
Congress wins battle in Hunsur
Its candidate H.P. Manjunath romps home with an impressive margin of 39,727 votes
JNU students lathi-charged by police during march to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the JNU students’ march towards Rashtrpati Bhavan in protest against the hostel fee hike.
Nine years on, graft case at CBI door
It took over nine years for complaints of massive corruption by the then Director and other officials of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala to be processed through various governme
Karnataka bypoll: Hunsur bucks the trend, hands out defeat to BJP
Popularity of Cong. candidate H.P. Manjunath and absence of chemistry between BJP’s A.H. Vishwanath and the electorate are said to be the chief reasons for the defeat
72 candidates file nominations on first day
Ramanathapuram/Sivaganga A total of 72 candidates filed papers on Monday on the first day for filing of nominations for elections to rural local bodies in Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga districts. While
Yediyurappa-led BJP govt. safe in Karnataka as party sets to win 12 out of 15 bypoll seats
While the Congress managed to win two seats, the Janata Dal (Secular) drew a complete blank
Supreme Court to hear DMK plea challenging validity of local bodies’ poll notification
It deserves to be set aside for defying reservation procedure, Apex Court told
Four killed as car hits roadside banyan tree
Driver dozed off at the wheel, say police
Habitual offender caught with country-made pistol
The Shivajinagar police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old habitual offender for allegedly carrying a country-made pistol and two live cartridges. Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted him near R
Hats off to KCR, TS police, says Jagan
‘Killing of accused in the Disha case case has been widely hailed’
Bill to scrap quota for Anglo-Indians arbitrary, says Ernakulam MP
The government has brought in legislation to discontinue the reservation for Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies without undertaking a factual study of their current economic
Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Police conducts 3D laser scan of building to recreate scene
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory also visited the site and collected samples from the four-storey Anaj Mandi building.
Centre begins training States on piped water quality standard
Jal Shakti Ministry yet to respond on BIS draft quality control order
Adivasis from Telangana send out a clear message in New Delhi
Adivasis from Telangana demand removal of Lambadas from ST list
SC to hear BCCI cases in January
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list before an appropriate Bench the main BCCI case and connected applications to be heard in January 2020.A Bench led by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde acceded to an o
INL urges govt. not to implement NRC in State
Party to take out a march to Raj Bhavan
A school for food
Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms
Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: After victims’ families object, bodies of Bihar residents to be taken home by road
Bowing to pressure from families of those killed in the Anaj Mandi fire on December 8, the Bihar government has decided to send the bodies of the State’s residents home by road instead of train.Earlie
Mahila court awards life imprisonment to old man
Ramanathapuram The Fast Track Mahila Court has awarded life imprisonment to a 60-year-old man after convicting him on charges of murdering his wife, suspecting her fidelity. Holding that the prosecuti
Owaisi tears copy of Citizenship Amendment Bill , says it aims to make Muslims ‘stateless’
Owaisi’s act invites sharp reactions from treasury benches which described his act an ‘insult’ to Parliament.
Have you followed SC guidelines in Shadnagar ‘encounter’: HC
Government told to preserve bodies in Gandhi Hospital mortuary till Friday
SC asks States for report on Food Security Act
The order came on a petition on the starvation death of a girl in Jharkhand in 2017
GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre
CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised
Child rights panel slaps fine on teachers
Two teachers asked to pay compensation to student for leaving answer script unevaluated
‘Akali-gangster link’: CM says guilty won’t be spared
‘Evidence was serious and required a full-fledged probe; Governor apprised’
Woman seeks help to bring back husband’s body
She suspects mystery over his sudden death
Fake messages on organ donation rampant
Sulphi Noohu says perhaps there is lobby working against cadaver donations as there is no money in it
Ministers draw ire of Rajya Sabha Chairman for absence
Last week, Mr. Naidu had pulled up members for skipping meetings of the Parliamentary Standing Committees.
Citizenship Amendement Bill: Massive anti-NRC rally in Kolkata
A country cannot be run by fear of losing citizenship, say protesters
Senior citizen loses ₹1.25 lakh in online fraud
Victim gave bank details to unknown caller
Did PM raise persecution issue with Hasina, asks Congress
Bill is a bid to divert attention from NRC failure: MP
Forensic investigations begin, Delhi Anaj Mandi fire echoes in Parliament
Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation
NHRC team quizzes MRO and revenue staff
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team on Monday questioned four MROs and other revenue officers who conducted panchanama of the four accused in the Disha rape and murder case, who were killed i
Student leaders’ tour plan draws flak
Govt. initiative to reform campus politics by taking elected student leaders to Cardiff varsity
Shivajinagar bypoll outcome: Consolidation of Muslim votes helped Congress
The margin was over 13,000 votes
Arrangements begin for Maramon Convention
Annual evangelical event to be held from February 9 to 16
For the first time in two decades, steam locomotive operates from Coonoor to Ooty
The chartered train service carried more than 70 foreign tourists from multiple countries
Kannababu blames Naidu for denial of SCS
‘Telangana agrees to implement majority of panel recommendations on assets distribution’
Supreme Court to hear plea on Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder accused killing
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad A. Bobde agreed to list on Wednesday a petition seeking an independent probe into the extra-judicial killing of four accused of the rape and murder of a veterinaria
Man appears with sickle on highway
A 30-year-old man created a ruckus on Tiruchi-Karur highway at Mayanur by brandishing a veecharuval (a long sickle) on Sunday.According to police sources, Nagaraj, a resident of Pichampatti, came to t
Three youth go on a robbing spree, arrested within 24 hours
They strike at six persons within eight hours
Ban-affected Moscow blames ‘anti-Russian hysteria’
Action taken against dope offenders, says PM Medvedev
Several nuns have stories of abuse: Sister Lucy
Nun’s memoir, Karthavinte Namathil launched in Kochi
NHRC says Delhi Anaj Mandi fire was catastrophe waiting to happen, asks for detailed report
Describing the Anaj Mandi fire incident as a “catastrophe” waiting to happen, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on December 9 issued notices to the Delhi government, the city’s police chief
Jharkhand Assembly election | Congress subverted mandate in Karnataka; people taught it a a lesson: PM Modi
PM Modi claimed that the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance in Jharkhand would plunge the State into “instability and uncertainty” if voted to power
Government moves further changes to Arms (Amendment) Bill
The Arms (Amendment) Bill allows for a person to have a maximum of two firearms, as against the present norm of three.
Police get three days’ custody of gang-rape accused
The All Women Police Station (West) on Monday got three days custody of P. Manikandan, 30, suspected to be the main accused in the gang-rape of a class XI girl in Coimbatore. The Mahila Court-cum-Spec
Conclave onblockchain
Top blockchain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, ‘BlockHash Live 2019’ to be held here from December 12.The experts will share ideas and lead disc
‘Increase minimum wage of workers to ₹21,000’
Alleging that the labour laws were being diluted, workers have demanded the revival of the Contract Labour Advisory Board and minimum wage of ₹21,000. ‘Karmika Garjana’ Addressing a ‘Karmika Garjana’
Liverpool faces a tricky Salzburg
Needs to avoid defeat to progress; one of Inter and Dortmund set to miss out
113 nominations received in Virudhunagar district
Virudhunagar A total of 113 nominations, seven for panchayat presidents and 106 for panchayat ward members, were filed on Monday, the first day for filing papers for the rural local body elections.Aft
Negative campaign did me in, says Vishwanath
He cites ‘shifting’ of JD(S) votes to Cong. as another reason
City sees big margin gains for BJP
Results will have a bearing on the BBMP council and standing committees
Protest against book
DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur
Stage being set for next partition: Kanthapuram
Against religion as basis for citizenship
‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’
Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA
BJP’s thumping win will bolster BSY’s position in party
The central leadership, after Maharashtra, is not keen to risk interfering too much with the Chief Minister’s decision-making process
Hunsur voters not impressed by promise of a new district
The BJP candidate A.H. Vishwanath’ dream of carving out an area of political sphere for himself by creating a new district of Hunsur by bifurcating Mysuru has failed to enamour the voters. Mr. Vishwan
Filing of nominations begins for poll to rural local bodies
A total of 85 nominations were received on the first day of filing of nominations for 5,462 rural panchayat posts in Thanjavur district on Monday.While election for the post of village panchayat ward
U.K.’s poll campaign enters final stage
Johnson is hoping the election will hand his ruling Conservatives a majority to push Brexit with the EU
11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district
Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police
Yediyurappa firms up strength as BJP sweeps Karnataka bypoll
Party wins 12 out of 15 seats; Siddaramaiah, Gundu Rao quit Congress party posts
Thalassemia wards mooted at Red Cross units across the State
Governor lays foundation for exclusive building for Thalassemia ward in Warangal
People in Xinjiang camps have graduated: China
‘They have jobs and are living happily’
Encounter no solution to sexual assaults on women: Katti Padma Rao
Culture of respecting women should be nurtured: Dalit leader
‘Aathmeeyudu’ owns up improvement of hostels in Narayanpet
Officials from other departments deputed to find gaps and find solutions to bridge them
Mahila mithra committees planned to check crime against women
Responsible citizens will be roped in for concerted action, says SP
Police to file SLP on death sentence for child rapist
Warangal Police Commissioner V. Ravinder on Monday stated that they would file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court on reducing the death sentence of Polepaka Praveen (26), who was convicted
Anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill strike, protests disrupt life in Tripura
Situation peaceful and several protesters arrested, police said
U.P. to set up 218 fast track courts for speedy disposal of cases of sexual crimes against women, children
State has 42,389 pending cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 cases of rape and sexual crimes against women
Top news of the day: Lok Sabha discusses Citizenship Amendment Bill; Russia banned from Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Question paper leak: HC quashes punishment for constable
Treatment meted out to three, whose names were dropped by CBI, was different
HC takes suo motu notice of snakebite case
The Kerala High Court has ordered to initiate suo motu proceedings in the case of the death of Shehla Sherin, a student of the Government Sarvajana Vocational Higher Secondary School, Sulthan Bathery,
3-day TECH 2019 from December 10
As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education
Loans worth over ₹10 lakh sanctioned under MUDRA Yojana
The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag
‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’
‘State will produce Nobel laureates in next 20 years’
Ilaiah urges teachers’ unions to drop opposition to English medium
Bill for regulated recycling of ships passed by Parliament
MPs raise concerns over environmental impact, workers’ safety
BJP, AAP war of words over Azad Mandi fire continues
Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation
Plea in Supreme Court seeks psychological help for Jammu and Kashmir children
Many detained during lockdown: activist
Japan, Australia still hopeful of India’s rethink on RCEP
Despite India’s decision to walk out of the ASEAN-led 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Free Trade Agreement last month, officials from India’s Indo-Pacific partners Austral
Two more cheated in QR code scam
More cases of people losing money after falling prey to QR code scamsters are coming to light. Two city-based software engineers were allegedly cheated of ₹1.17 lakh in separate incidents when they we
Quack gave consultations at govt. hospital
Had childhood dream of becoming a doctor, Sanjay Singh told police
Another woman set on fire in Bihar
She resisted rape bid by neighbour
Russia, Ukraine leaders to meet in Paris
French- and German-mediated talks seek to end 5-year conflict in eastern Ukraine
HC stays toll collection on Doddaballapur highway
Government was unable to confirm that work on the State Highway has been completed
Sonia Gandhi turns 73, wishes pour in
Ms. Gandhi, however, is not celebrating her birthday in the wake of rape incidents in various parts of the country and concerns over women’s security.
‘Threatening’ behaviour towards Smriti Irani: Apologise flatly, govt tells two Congress MPs
They face suspension for five days
Girl trafficked 25 years ago urges police to trace her parents
She settled at Kanchivanam in Tamil Nadu, and attended ‘Spandana’ programme
8 Panchayat Unions to go for polls in Theni and 14 in Dindigul
THENI/DINDIGUL Filing of nominations by candidates for the local body elections started in Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday.Theni district has eight Panchayat Unions — Andipatti, Kadamalaikundu-
TRS opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and will do so in Rajya Sabha too
Their opposition could make the arithmetic slightly tricky for the BJP in the Upper House but still doesn't threaten the passage of the bill.
Serious lapses in CCRC construction: Chennithala
Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala, who visited the construction site of the Cochin Cancer Research Centre where the porch roof that was newly built had collapsed last Monday, said that it wa
Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill
Lok Sabha passes bill for stringent punishment to those possessing illegal arms, indulging in celebratory gunfire
Sri Lanka orders medical test for Swiss employee
She had alleged abduction, sexual assault
14 CBI cases against 18 serving, ex-legislators
Serving and former MLAs, MPs face probe
‘Parties that support CAB a threat to unity’
The Aligarh Muslim Students’ Union has said that political parties that support the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 are a threat to the unity and the integrity of the country. It called upon the Pre
Project and system
There are two ways of seeing order in the world: as a spontaneous system or as an intentional project. Which way lies freedom?
Marcelo Bielsa praises Jack Harrison and Philippe Sandler's 'urgent' surgery - Man City loan round up
Manchester City loanee Jack Harrison has been praised by Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for his improvement this season.
Marcus Rashford and his agent ask Premier League to count goal vs Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford's goal vs Aston Villa earlier this month was given as a Tom Heaton own goal.
Antonio Valencia tells Manchester United what to do with Paul Pogba
Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba should soon return from injury and Antonio Valencia has spoken about what the club need to do to keep him happy.
Man arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after Manchester derby released on police bail after questioning
Greater Manchester Police said investigations would continue
Former Man City player Roy Cheetham dies, aged 79
The ex-treasurer of the Manchester City Former Players' Association passes away in his sleep a day after attending the Manchester derby
Manchester United great Jaap Stam makes admission about Liverpool FC defender Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk has been hugely influential to Liverpool's recent rise and recently placed second in the Ballon d'Or standings.
How Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed Manchester United teammates in training
Man Utd right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed since arriving in the summer but Darren Fletcher wants to see him improve in one area.
Inquest into death of drowned schoolgirl Shukri Yahye Abdi could look into claims she was bullied - and 'coerced' into going to the River Irwell
Shukri, 12, died after being pulled from the river in Bury in June
Dalian Atkinson death: Two police officers appear in court and will stand trial
Benjamin Monk is accused of the murder of the former Manchester City star and Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assault
Manchester United fans identify full strength team when everyone's fit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could soon have a dilemma when Paul Pogba returns from injury and other Man Utd players are available.
His mum showed him nothing but unconditional love... he terrorised her for years to feed his drug habit
'I can't keep living like this'
Eco-house and forest school on greenbelt near Bolton refused
The applicant is now appealing to the national planning inspectorate
I Will Declare as a Muslim If Parliament Passes Citizenship Amendment Bill, Says Harsh Mander
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill Citizenship Bill Harsh Mander India Airing anguish against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, writer and activist Harsh Mander sa
Plenty of Fish 'boyfriend from hell' threatened to kill woman in campaign of abuse
Dennis Beastall and Julie Emms met on a dating website and he moved into her flat in Leicestershire a week after they started talking - but he soon turned violent
Harrowing warning of mum after son, 17, died from Tramadol overdose
William Horley, 17, died last year, after overdosing on the painkiller Tramadol
Man fighting for life after 'setting himself on fire' outside London pub
Three drinkers and a bouncer managed to put out the flames after the horrifying incident in Chislehurst, south east London
Flailing Boris Johnson struggles to explain his 'made up' crime and HS2 figures
Boris Johnson was challenged live on LBC over "made up" figures from Home Secretary Priti Patel about an alleged violent crimewave that would follow a Labour victory in this week's general election
Why can Russia still play in Euro 2020 despite World Cup 2022 ban?
Russia have been handed a WADA ban ruling them out of the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup - but they will still be able to play in Euro 2020 next summer
What the General Election outcome will mean for the pound - and your travel money
As we head into the final week of campaigning, the Pound is currently trading at a 31-month high against the euro - here's what you need to know if you're about to swap your cash
New Zealand volcano: No survivors left on island after eruption kills at least five
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
Nicolas Pepe explains changes Freddie Ljungberg has made at Arsenal since Unai Emery sacking
Ljungberg has taken over from the sacked Spaniard on an interim basis and has already stamped his mark on the club according to Pepe
Dalian Atkinson: Policeman to stand trial for murder over ex-Aston Villa star's death
The former striker died in 2016 after being tasered by police in Telford and a police officer will stand trial next September
BREAKING Lucky UK EuroMillions winner still not claimed whopping £40m jackpot
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
A child loses their home every 8 minutes despite parents 'doing everything they're supposed to'
Penny Walster, a hub manager at Shelter, says many families and individuals are caught in a 'perfect storm' of homelessness, which has seen people who work in schools and hospitals turn to the charity for help
Pub chain offering everyone free pints for taking part in the General Election
On Friday, December 13, the nation will wake up to a new Government, and now is your chance to have your say - but why not pick up a free beer while you're at it?
"Only the Labour Party can truly fight Britain's youth mental health crisis"
Jonelle Awomoyi is a 20-year old-student, a member of the National Council of Women, and an ambassador for the #iwill campaign - she also serves on the Youth Parliament in Croydon, south London
Great-grandma who's just turned 100 is 'oldest Labour Party member in country'
Bristolian Pamela Parsons has just celebrated her 100th birthday but has already sent off her postal vote for this week's election - and once again she's backing Labour
Toddler who has lived whole life in detention centre faces separation from mum
Huyen Tran arrived in Australia by boat as an asylum seeker in 2011. There she met Paul and the pair decided to start a family together - they now have an 18-month-old daughter
'Youth minister' slaps reporter's bum while running race leaving her 'violated'
A participant slapped WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian on her bum while she was reporting on the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run - now he's been banned from future events
BREAKING New Zealand volcano: Fears for three Brits after eruption kills at least five
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
John McDonnell confirms date of first Labour Budget as February 5
Despite the election polls, the Shadow Chancellor outlined the details as he voted to set up a major fund before Christmas and start nationalising water and energy within 100 days of entering 10 Downing Street
Brit arrested after 'two-mile wrecking spree' with 'stolen coach' in Benidorm
CCTV footage shows the coach smashing into mopeds and cars at the side of the road in Benidorm, Spain, after it was allegedly stolen from a depot by a British man
Tory chairwoman 'tells Muslim shopper her hijab is "offensive" outside Asda'
Barnet Tory chairwoman Fiona Bulmer was asked to stand down after she allegedly made the comments to the Muslim mum - who had asked if she supported Boris Johnson's 'letterbox' niqab comparison
Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan
The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job
Claims girl, 12, 'coerced' into river where she drowned could be probed
Tragic Shukri Yahye-Abdi, 12, was allegedly bullied before her body was pulled from the River Irwell near Bury town centre in June, a pre-inquest hearing into her death was told
Phillip Schofield's former co-star brands him a 't**t' amid 'complaints' row
Former Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker star Connor Byrne vented on Twitter: "I can categorically state cuddly Phil is a total t**t"
Alan Shearer makes emphatic title prediction after Man City lose to Man Utd
City are 14 points off league leaders Liverpool following the weekend's results and their chances of retaining the title for a third season in a row look slim
Kyle Walker sends Liverpool title warning despite huge advantage over Man City
Manchester City have lost four times in the league this season and trail unbeaten Liverpool by a staggering 14 points. But Kyle Walker isn't ready to concede defeat just yet
Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets' leaving Real Madrid and makes Ballon d'Or claim
The Portuguese forward joined Juventus from Madrid in 2018 and helped his side win the Serie A last season but reportedly wishes he had stayed at the Bernabeu
Topman slammed for 'glamorising violence' after selling mock stab vests
Anti-knife campaigners say the fashion business is feeding off the knife crime epidemic while a father of a knife crime victim said Topman is glamorising the crime culture
New Zealand volcano tour guide named as first victim of White Island eruption
Hayden Marshall-Inman was an experienced tour guide with White Island Tours and people have described him as a man with a kind nature who died doing what he loved
Anthony Joshua sends warning to Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder after beating Andy Ruiz Jr
Anthony Joshua is back on top of the heavyweight world and insists he wants to fight and beat Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder as soon as possible
Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko forgets his own shirt number during Monaco match
The midfielder is currently back on loan with the Ligue 1 side and had a comical moment during their 3-0 win over Amiens on Sunday
EastEnders Christmas promo pictures tease bloodshed and danger in revenge twist
EastEnders legend Phil Mitchell vows payback against wife Sharon and son-in-law Keanu Taylor as their affair is exposed
BREAKING Woman dies after taking early-morning swim in the sea
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
BREAKING Man City fan arrested over alleged Manchester derby racial abuse released on bail
Anthony Burke, 41, was arrested after appearing to make a gesture towards Manchester United midfielder Fred during Saturday's clash at the Etihad
New Zealand volcano: Terrified tourists run for cover as eruption kills five
Dramatic footage shows panic on a tour boat where a man repeatedly yells "go inside" as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupts and sends a giant ash cloud billowing over the water
Laurent Koscielny addresses Arsenal struggles after controversial summer exit
The former Gunners defender left the club in acrimonious circumstances over the summer to join Bordeaux and has had his say on his ex side's current troubles
Billie Piper begs voters to reject the Tories with extremely cheeky T-shirt
Singer Billie Piper has shared a snap of herself wearing a T-shirt with an election-themed twist on the 'Tesco' as she encourages voters to cast tactical ballots in the general election
Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Liverpool trio ahead of Red Bull Salzburg clash
Liverpool had concerns over Dejan Lovren, Gini Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana ahead of the trip to Austria in the Champions League
Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match
Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour
Woman, 23, 'set on fire by neighbour after she fought off his rape attempt'
The victim is fighting for her life after she suffered 50 per cent burns when she was doused with kerosene and set alight at her home in Bihar in east India
Boris Johnson sparks outrage by flying 90 miles in a plane instead of taking his bus
The Prime Minister took a plane for around two-thirds of the 156-mile journey between Grimsby and Washington - weeks after allies claimed his general election manifesto would be the greenest in history
Hawke sisters divided over will fight
BOB Hawke’s eldest daughter hopes claims the former prime minister dissuaded her sister from reporting an alleged rape by a Labor MP in the 1980s don’t change the way Australians view him.
Manuel Pellegrini insists West Ham's position is not "critical" ahead of Arsenal clash
The Hammers have won just one of their last ten games heading into Monday's meeting in Stratford
We simulated West Ham vs Arsenal to get a score prediction for Premier League clash
Freddie Ljungberg's Arsenal travel to London rivals West Ham in the Premier League on Monday Night Football hoping to end a run of nine games without a win and avoid getting sucked into a relegation battle
UK general election 2019: What each party are offering to football fans in London
Football has been on the agenda for the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats this election but which political party is offering what to fans ahead of polling day on December 12?
Eddie Nketiah recall latest, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's return - How Arsenal's loan stars are faring
Arsenal news includes a look at how the club's loanees are getting on at their current clubs
'Did they not watch Arsenal?' - Fans can't believe Everton have 'made contact' with Unai Emery
Reports state that Everton have made contact with former Arsenal manager Unai Emery about potentially taking over at Goodison Park, and fans of both sides cannot believe it
Hotels and restaurants in East of England 'at heightened risk of insolvency'
The East of England's agricultural sector is healthier than most other parts of the UK - but construction, hotel and restaurant businesses are at heightened risk, a report suggests.
When will Santa's sleigh be in Bury St Edmunds?
Santa Claus is getting ready for his annual Christmas street visits to Bury St Edmunds.
Two-car crash sees one vehicle collide with tree
Two cars were involved in a crash in a Suffolk village this morning which resulted in one vehicle colliding with a tree.
Police called to sudden death of man
Police were called to the sudden death of a man in Bury St Edmunds this morning.
Jewellery, watch and bank card stolen in village burglary
A number of items - including a bank card, jewellery and a watch - were stolen following a burglary in a village near Sudbury.
Sears targets Town's visit to Portsmouth for his senior return following successful Under 23 outing
Freddie Sears has targeted a first-team return when Ipswich Town travel to Portsmouth later this month.
Heat praying rain stays away from Durban
Durban Heat coach Gary Kirsten admits that their MSL fate is out of their hands heading into their final regular-season encounter against Jozi Stars.
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 Soccer World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Keita's ability has never been in question, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that he never doubted the talent of industrious midfielder Naby Keita.
Cape Town Sevens tickets still on sale
Tickets for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium are still available.
Vince leaves Paarl Rocks to join Big Bash on eve of MSL final
James Vince has left the Paarl Rocks team to join the Sydney Sixers for the Big Bash League in Australia.
Dayimani set for Blitzboks debut in Cape Town
South Africa Sevens coach Neil Powell has added Lions star Hacjivah Dayimani to his squad for the Cape Town Sevens.
The top four is within reach for United, says Maguire
In the wake of Manchester United's 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City, Harry Maguire has set his sights on the top four.
Blitzboks in 'Pool of Death' at Cape Town Sevens
The Blitzboks have been drawn in a tough Pool A for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens.
Dortmund star Witsel has surgery after domestic accident
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will miss the rest of the year after needing surgery for a facial injury sustained in an accident at home.
Blitzboks keen to use that one opportunity - Sage
Blitzbok forward Dylan Sage says they are relishing the prospect of playing in front of their home fans at Cape Town Stadium.
Rapper Juice Wrld dies aged 21 after a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport
Rapper Juice Wrld has died following a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport, just days after completing a sold out Australian tour.
‘No other survivors’ in New Zealand volcanic eruption tragedy on White Island
New Zealand police do not expect to find any more survivors of a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
Miss Australia Priya Serrao said she has an “incredible appreciation” for the Miss Universe competition after an ‘inspiring’ winner was chosen in the pageant's finale just hours ago.
Ahead of Normandy Four summit, Ukraine's Foreign Minister names "main red line" for Ukraine
The talks on Donbas settlement will be held in Paris today.
Russia opposes initiative on expanding Normandy format
The leaders of the Normandy Four states – Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia – are scheduled to meet in Paris, France, on December 9.
Russia, Ukraine may hold "all for all" prisoner swap late 2019 – expert
The swap may be held around Christmas.
Foreign Policy: What the West gets wrong about Russia's intentions in Ukraine
Moscow never wanted an annexation – it just wanted a bargaining chip. Understanding that is the key to settling the conflict once and for all.
Normandy Four summit: schedule
The schedule does not show a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Number of victims of Odesa college fire grows to 12
Four people are still missing.
Wartime love story: Donetsk woman meets man from Right Sector unit
Viktoria and Anatoly Kotelenets have told UNIAN their story of love during wartime that strives among the ongoing hostilities. When the two met, "Romeo" was a fighter with the "Right Sector group, while "Juliet" was a Donetsk native.
Ukraine's security chief, interior minister and chief of General Staff to be Zelensky's advisors at Normandy Four summit
The Ukrainian delegation also includes Minister of Energy and Environmental Protection Oleksiy Orzhel and Executive Director of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine Yuriy Vitrenko.
Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris
The Ukrainian president is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart later today.
Zelensky, Putin to have bilateral meeting following Normandy Four talks – media
A meeting of the four leaders is scheduled for Monday evening.
First Normandy Four summit in three years: what we know so far
For the first time in three years, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia will sit down at a negotiating table to move from a standstill the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Uzhgorod stabbing: One serviceman injured
The conflict sparked between the military at a local army base.
Jaded Gittins pleads for budget honesty
Via a demoralised Ross Gittins:
Wages killer: Skilled visa pay crashes below Aussie average
In the years leading up to the May federal election, the Morrison Government and its supporters used Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data to lobby against Labor’s policy changes to negative gearing, claiming that those earning $80,000 were ‘middle-income earners’.
NFCP 2 Is Now Underway; NFCP 1 Licensees To Be Revealed In January 2020
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today has announced that it is ready to announce the licensees of the first National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP 1) infrastructure package in early January 2020. At
UK election campaign enters final rounds with Brexit on the line
Johnson is hoping to regain the Conservative majority lost by his predecessor Theresa May in the last election, just two years ago, while Corbyn is aiming to upset the odds and usher in the first Labour government for nine years.
China and America: A political war!
This news reminded me of the American writer George Friedman, who said that America’s strategy with China would not be direct confrontation, but would be rooted in the spirit of democracy and economic liberalism as opposed to the political weight of central decisions made in Beijing.
Works of 27 Arab artists on display at Diriyah expo
The exhibition was opened on Sunday by Hamid Bin Mohammed Fayez, vice minister of culture, in the presence of art and culture enthusiasts.
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefited from irregular procurement and payments of $3.5 million.
Trump warns Kim has 'everything' to lose through hostility
"Kim Jong Un is too smart and has far too much to lose, everything actually, if he acts in a hostile way," Trump tweeted in response to the unspecified test at the Sohae space launch center.
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Guardiola's City have been the Premier League's outstanding side over the past two years, clocking up 100 points in 2017/18 and retaining the title last term during their treble-winning campaign.
Agreement on arrival of Iranian pilgrims signed
The accord came as Bentin received the Iranian dignitary in his office in the holy city, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
Five dead, tourists stranded as New Zealand volcano erupts
Around 50 people, including cruise passengers and foreigners, were believed to be on or around White Island at the time it erupted. Police said 23 have come back.
SPA, ATA sign cooperation MoU
This came during a meeting held at SPA headquarters in Riyadh between Al-Hussein and the ATA director general and her delegation comprising Romelda Rapolari, director of human resources division and Arian Jorgaqi, director of international news division in addition to SPA Vice President Ahmed Bin Ibrahim Al-Awadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire
Police and fire officials said they had rescued at least 58 people and did not expect to find more bodies.
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger
The 25-year-old candidate for the main opposition Labour party is trying to unseat the prime minister in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency in west London.
Day 5 of public transport chaos as French strike bites
President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and senior cabinet ministers met late Sunday to discuss the contentious reform, which the country's powerful labor unions claim will force many to work longer for a smaller retirement payout.
The role of geopolitics in GCC unity
All current member states are monarchies, two absolute monarchies (Saudi Arabia and Oman), three constitutional monarchies (Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain) and one federal monarchy (United Arab Emirates).
Prominent activist gunned down in Iraq shrine city Karbala
Fahem Al-Tai, 53, had been taking part in weeks of rallies denouncing Iraq's entrenched political elite as corrupt, inept and beholden to neighboring Iran.
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict
No comprehensive peace deal is expected from the afternoon meeting -- mediated by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- but diplomats hope that the exercise will help to boost trust between the two men.
Climate Change Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue
The genesis of a generational conflict
Climate Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue
The genesis of a generational conflict
Republicans are Defining Foreign Interference Down
Trump's allies are trying to reset the standard for "election meddling" so low that it would be hard not to meddle in an election.
The Man Behind the Right Wing’s Favorite Conspiracy Theories
Meet David Booth, the fake news peddler who is helping Russia spread its lies.
Russia banned from Olympics and football World Cup
Anti-doping agency excludes country from big sporting events for four years
Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide case
Nobel laureate will defend government at court hearing on Rohingya crackdown
Central bankers pay tribute to Paul Volcker
US Fed chairman who tackled 1970s-era inflation has died aged 92
Finland’s Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest serving PM
Former transport minister to head leftwing coalition after Antti Rinne’s resignation
EU unveils €3bn research fund to develop batteries
Seven member states to invest in the project which is set to run until 2031
The unappealing fate of the WTO’s Appellate Body
Unless there is a massive U-turn by the US, the institution will grind to a halt
Samsung executives guilty of destroying evidence in fraud case
Three employees jailed for up to two years in case linked to $3.9bn accounting fraud
Sweden’s former China envoy charged over detained HK bookseller
Anna Lindstedt alleged to have held unauthorised negotiations with foreign power
Ukraine Set To Legalize Cryptocurrencies As Means Of Payment And Investment
Good news came from Eastern Europe as the legislative arm of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, has reportedly adopted an amended draft law that seeks to
"A coward, violent bully and paedophile”: Joseph McCann gets 33 life sentences after sex attacks
Serial rapist Joseph McCann has received 33 life sentences after a string of sex attacks on women and children.
Man and woman arrested over murder of man in Kildare in 2018
A man and a woman have been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of a man in Leixlip, Co.Kildare that occurred last year.
Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after fire breaks out at Kerry office
Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in his office and shop this morning.
Five killed, several injured as volcano erupts in New Zealand
Five people have died and several others are injured after a volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island
23 Enforcement Orders issued on Irish food businesses last month
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland today reported that during the month of November, 21 Closure Orders, and 2 Prohibition Orders were served on food busine...
Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Antrim coast
A woman has died after a group of swimmers got into difficulty in the sea off the Antrim coast this morning.
Jacqueline Jossa not doing interviews following reports about husband Dan Osborne
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2019 winner Jacqueline Jossa won't be doing interviews following recent reports about husband Dan Osborne.
Roman Kemp to see biggest Instagram fee increase since leaving I'm A Celeb, reveals data
Roman Kemp finished in third place on last night's finale of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Andy Whyment came second and Jacqueline Jossa won.
Princess Beatrice's wedding plans are being affected because of Prince Andrew
Princess Beatrice only recently got engaged to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi when he popped the question in September of this year
Police investigate 13-year-old Burnley fan over Son Heung-Min racist abuse
Burnley have confirmed they are looking into an incident from Saturday’s defeat at Tottenham in which a minor directed racist abuse to Spurs forward Son He...
That impeachment hearing protester was actually an InfoWars reporter and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist
It took a few weeks, but the impeachment hearings finally saw their first protester.House Judiciary Committee Chair Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) had just gaveled a hearing on the findings of the Intelligence Committee's impeachment investigation into order when a protester silenced his opening statement
‘No More Survivors Expected’ Among Dozens of Tourists Caught in New Zealand Volcano
At least five people have died and more than 20 are still unaccounted for after the White Island/Whakaari volcano off the coast of New Zealand erupted without warning Monday as tourists hiked around the rim and walked inside the crater. Authorities say an estimated 30 to 38 of those on the island when
It’s Not Because She’s a Woman
In early October, Elizabeth Warren hit her stride. Her stock in the Democratic primary had been climbing steadily since midsummer, and as Joe Biden continued to lag, the Massachusetts senator became the first presidential hopeful to overtake him as front-runner in the RealClearPolitics polling average.She
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices
Isil 'matchmaker' who lured British teen bride to Syria is deported to France
Turkey has deported to France the “Islamic State matchmaker” who lured a British teen bride to Syria as part of a drive to send foreign fighters back to their countries of origin. Tooba Gondal, 25, is among 11 French nationals that Turkey repatriated early on Monday, according to France's Centre
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback
Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria. Russian troops were shown in footage on the
Clergy Stress Plight of the Priesthood
More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges
A protester from the conspiracy site InfoWars interrupted the latest impeachment hearing as soon as it began, shouting 'Trump is innocent!'
"We know who committed the crimes and it wasn't Trump. Trump is innocent!" the pro-Trump InfoWars protester yelled as he was escorted out of the room.
Chris Wallace Schools Ken Starr: Trump Impeachment ‘Much Bigger’ Than Clinton’s Sex Lies Were
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace on Monday dressed down Kenneth Starr, the Clinton impeachment-era independent counsel, objecting to Starr’s insistence that the current allegations against President Donald Trump are “narrow” and “slanted.”During a break in Monday’s House impeachment hearing, Wallace addressed
Modi’s New India Citizenship Law Sparks Panic and Protests
(Bloomberg) -- India’s parliament is set to approve legislation preventing Muslim migrants from neighboring countries from receiving citizenship -- the next step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hardline Hindu nationalist program and one that’s seen to go against the nation’s secular constitution.The
Twin 4-year-olds freed themselves from a car crash that killed their father and climbed to safety, police say
Police said that on Friday, Corey Simmons of Langley, Washington, was driving with his twin daughters when their car careened down an embankment.
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
Why a journalist’s murder is shaking the Maltese government
The investigation into journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder inspired protests against Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, who will resign in January.
Pete Buttigieg asked if taking big money out of politics includes not taking money from billionaires, he responds: 'No'
Pete Buttigieg implied that he would take money off billionaires and closed-door fundraisers during a terse exchange with a student activist, amid growing criticism of the Democratic candidate’s fundraising strategy.The 2020 presidential candidate has come under scrutiny for his decision to take money
5-Year-Old Carries Baby in Subzero Cold After They Are Abandoned, Police Say
A 5-year-old, wearing just socks and light clothing, carried an 18-month-old through subzero temperatures in the Yukon Flats of Alaska after the power went out at the home where they had been left alone, according to the authorities.The power failure scared the older child, who then carried the baby
Barr 'warns Trump that Giuliani has become a liability'
Donald Trump’s attorney general has repeatedly briefed the president that Rudy Giuliani has become a liability to his administration, it has been reported, as opposition to the former New York mayor continues to swell within the White House.Mr Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer, has become increasingly
‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems
When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath
Donald Trump could abuse power again if he is not impeached, Democrats claim
The Democrats have claimed that Donald Trump could abuse his presidential powers again if he is not impeached over the "brazen" Ukraine scandal. Spelling out their case for removing the US president in detail, a top lawyer for the party argued that what Mr Trump had done was a "big deal
Man wearing reindeer slippers tips woman out of wheelchair on train as he tries to steal it
A man has been arrested after a would-be thief tipped a woman out of her wheelchair on a train and attempted to steal it.CCTV footage of the incident shows a man dressed in a red jacket and reindeer slippers, who lept out of his seat and grabbed the handles of the wheelchair as the train approached a
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The first lady released photos and a video of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue decorated for Christmas with the theme "The Spirit of America."
Boris Johnson Snatches Reporter’s Phone to Avoid Looking at Photo of Sick Child
There are hundreds of ways Boris Johnson could have handled this interview—and he may well have picked the worst one.Days ahead of Thursday’s general election, when the Conservative prime minister is hoping to secure a majority to be able to force through his Brexit project at the start of next year,
Supreme Court Death Sentence
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal Wednesday by an Arizona death row inmate who is seeking a new sentencing trial, arguing the horrific physical abuse that he suffered as a child wasn’t fully considered when he was first sentenced. The appeal of James Erin McKinney could affect as many as 15
BofA Director Charged in Hong Kong After Scuffle With Police
(Bloomberg) -- A Bank of America Corp. anti-bribery and compliance director in Hong Kong was charged with assaulting a police officer after an altercation in a metro station over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter.The director, a 35-year-old American, was released on HK$10,000
Sweden to prosecute ex-China envoy over Gui meetings
Sweden's former envoy to Beijing is to go on trial for overstepping her duties by trying to negotiate the release of a Chinese-Swedish dissident held in China, prosecutors in Stockholm said Monday. Anna Lindstedt is accused of brokering an unauthorised meeting during her time as ambassador to get
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free
A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to
Iran US
Iran is ready for more prisoner swaps with the United States, the Cabinet spokesman said Monday even as he reiterated the Iranian leadership's stance that there will be no other negotiations between Tehran and Washington. The remarks by the spokesman, Ali Rabiei, were the first after a prisoner
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions. The justices did not comment in refusing to review an appeals court ruling that upheld the law. Enforcement of the law had been on hold pending the legal
UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him. The British parliament has approved an expansion plan for Heathrow, including building
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having
Marijuana Allegations Brings Call for Probe Into Serb President
(Bloomberg) -- A top aide of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic requested an investigation into his boss and his brother in a bid to clear them from opposition-led allegations that they’re linked to an illegal marijuana farm.Opposition parties are struggling to make a dent in the dominant position of
Joe Biden says he would consider Elizabeth Warren as a running mate, wonders if she'd pick him
Axios' Mike Allen sat down with former Vice President Joe Biden for Sunday's Axios on HBO, and he noted that when asked about potential running mates recently, Biden mentioned several women but didn't name Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Biden said sure, he would add Warren to the list,
Wisconsin Guard leader resigns in wake of sex assault review
The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov. Tony Evers' request Monday, following the release of a scathing federal report that found the Guard defied federal law, regulations and policies for years over the handling of soldiers' sexual assault and harassment complaints
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy falsely insists a president has 'never' been impeached in their 1st term
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) doesn't quite have his impeachment facts straight."In modern history, we've never gone after impeaching a president in the first term," McCarthy said in a Monday appearance on Fox News ahead of the House Judiciary Committee's second
Democrats' December debate lineup could be all white, but diversity isn't only about race
The fact that no black candidate has qualified for the Los Angeles debate is no reflection on a diverse party that made Barack Obama president.
Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump
* Candidate says she’d consider Kamala Harris as running mate * Warren: Trump has destroyed US leadership – I’ll restore itElizabeth Warren believes an all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Donald Trump next year.The Massachusetts senator made her views plain in an interview with the Associated
Sweden charges former China envoy over dissident bookseller case
Swedish prosecutors said on Monday they had brought criminal charges against the country's former ambassador to China over unauthorized meetings in Stockholm aimed at freeing dissident bookseller Gui Minhai. Anna Lindstedt was replaced as ambassador in February amid a furore over her alleged role
Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square
For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police. Such jarring contrasts are accompanying the rapid social changes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, like lifting
This Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine
And thank god for that.
Ramaphosa Pledges Tough Love for Ailing South African Firms
(Bloomberg) -- Sign up to our Next Africa newsletter and follow Bloomberg Africa on TwitterPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said he’s ready to make tough decisions about the future of South Africa’s struggling state-owned companies, after placing the national airline into bankruptcy protection last week.“Business
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows
While the White House has asserted that foreign exporters pay tariffs, there's evidence those costs largely fall on domestic business and consumers.
With many having opted to work from home last week and only now returning to the workplace, this week will test public support for the strike
France's transport chaos deepened Monday on the fifth day of a nationwide strike over pension reforms, ramping up tensions at the start of a crucial week in President Emmanuel Macron's battle with trade unions. With only two of the Paris metro's 16 lines running as normal and suburban trains
UPS Truck Chase-Shootout
Family and friends honored on Monday a UPS driver who was killed in a shootout between Florida police and the robbery suspects who had hijacked his delivery truck. Loved ones filed by Frank Ordonez's open casket at a Miami funeral home to pay respects to the 27-year-old driver. Some UPS employees
Modi criticised after excluding Muslims from religious persecution citizenship offer
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing renewed criticism after tabling legislation today which will exclude Muslims from an offer of citizenship rights to religious refugees. The Citizenship Amendment Bill will see nationality defined by religion for the first time in India's history but only
2020 election crucial for US to catch up on climate action
A significant expansion of state, city, and business climate action could reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent by 2030 over 2005 levels even without federal support, according to projections published Monday. The figures were compiled by America's Pledge, a group founded in 2017
Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport
Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused
TV crew laugh at Ted Cruz in live interview after he endorses Trump's baseless conspiracy theory
Ted Cruz was laughed at by a TV crew during a live interview after he endorsed Donald Trump’s baseless conspiracy theory about Ukraine.The Texas senator, who challenged Mr Trump to be the Republican nominee in 2016, was mocked for saying he believed there was “considerable evidence” that Ukraine meddled
U.S. military to shift focus to competing with China and Russia: Esper
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday he still plans to shift the military’s focus to competing with China and Russia, even as security threats pile up in the Middle East. Esper outlined his strategic goals and priorities in a speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum, an annual gathering of government, defense industry and military officials.
New Zealand volcano: British citizens among those missing or injured as five people killed in White Island eruption
The rise of 'volcano tourism' – a disaster waiting to happen Subscribe for just £1 per week - 50% off Families of British tourists are searching for information about their loved ones feared to have been caught up in a volcanic eruption that is believed to have killed 13 people. Jacinda Ardern
Pensacola Attack Probed for Terrorism Link. Saudi Suspect Clashed With Instructor.
The investigation into the fatal shooting last week at a Navy training center in Florida was officially characterized as a terrorism inquiry Sunday as new details emerged about the Saudi air force trainee who killed three sailors on the base where he was a visiting student.As the FBI continued to conduct
Kosovo files IS terror charges against man, wife and mother
Kosovo prosecutors filed terrorism charges Monday against three ethnic Albanians who returned to the small European country in May after allegedly joining the Islamic State group in Syria. Prosecutors said the three are a man, his wife and his mother.
'An outright lie': Ohio lawmaker shown to be linked to group pushing rightwing Christian bills
Timothy Ginter, who said he had ‘no knowledge’ of Project Blitz, was listed as co-chair of state branch of group behind the campaignAn Ohio legislator who said he had “no knowledge” of a rightwing Christian bill mill called Project Blitz is, in fact, the co-chair of the state branch of an organization
From karate to pepper spray, sexual assaults prompt Indian women to fight back
KOLKATA/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian karate teacher Monimala Halder took up the sport in her teens as a way to get fit. "I caught hold of the pillion rider just as he was reaching out for us and we beat them up," said Halder, 35, who has seen a steady rise in the number of women seeking self-defense
Mysterious automated calls, vanished relatives, and sinister Facebook comments: How China intimidates Uighurs who don't even live in the country
Though China's brutal campaign is most active in Xinjiang, many Uighurs living abroad say they've been targeted by Chinese agents.
Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances
Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.
No let-up in Macron's duel with unions on fifth day of strikes
Trade unions called for more street protests after nationwide strikes aimed at forcing President Emmanuel Macron to abandon his pension reforms caused chaos on France's transport networks for a fifth day on Monday. The week ahead will test whether Macron can deliver the social and economic change
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?
Depends if it actually happened.
Bolsonaro Says Trade With Argentina Will Go On Despite Fernandez
(Bloomberg) -- President Jair Bolsonaro said trade with Argentina “will remain the same” despite his animosity with President-elect Alberto Fernandez but didn’t confirm whether Brazil will send a high-ranking representative to his inauguration in Buenos Aires.Asked whether he had changed plans to send
New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption
New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five people, injuring more than 30 and leaving eight people missing, presumed dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no
Labor Union President Confirms Trump and House Democrats Have Reached Deal on USMCA: Report
The president of the largest federation of unions in the country said Monday that the Trump administration and House Democrats had reached a deal on President Trump’s landmark USMCA trade deal after months of negotiation.AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who represents a key party in negotiations, told
Qatar’s Emir Unlikely to Attend Gulf Summit in Riyadh
(Bloomberg) -- Qatar’s emir isn’t likely to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state summit starting Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the matter who confirmed progress toward mending a drawn-out regional rift while tempering expectations of a breakthrough this week.Sheikh
At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air
New Zealand Police said the site is too dangerous to attempt to rescue anybody. The volcano could erupt again.
Finland Politics
Finland's next government is breaking the mold in multiple ways. Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old transport minister, was tapped over the weekend by the ruling Social Democratic Party to be Finland's new prime minister. When she takes the reins of the country, most likely on Tuesday, she will become
Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5
The webcam photograph was taken at 2:10 p.m. local time, just a minute before the eruption started. The fate of the people in the picture is unclear.
Albania Earthquake
Albania's prime minister on Monday hailed the work of Israeli engineers who have come to the country to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that destroyed thousands of buildings. The Israelis are among scores of foreign engineers and experts who have come or will be headed to the country
Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — even as costs rose to $1 trillion and 2,351 American troop's lives
Thousands of pages of notes from hundreds of interviews reveal true US assessments of the war in Afghanistan, and it's not a pretty picture.
Charity: Over 110 children killed in 2 Yemeni areas in 2019
Over 110 Yemeni children were killed between January and October in the key port city of Hodeida and a southwestern province, an international charity said Monday. Save the Children said in a report that 56 children were killed and 170 wounded as a direct result of fighting in Hodeida, despite a cease-fire
Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car
Yet another Tesla on Autopilot was involved in a crash, this time with a parked police car that was assisting a driver with a disabled vehicle.
Serial rapist given 33 life sentences after UK rampage while wrongly free
A convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage across Britain while wrongly free from jail was given 33 life sentences on Monday, with the judge saying he would never cease to be a danger to society. Joseph McCann, 34, was convicted of 37 offences relating to
China claims all Uighur Muslims have happily 'graduated' from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained
Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.
Milo, the cat who went missing at Dulles airport in October, is reunited with owner
"Guess who’s home for the holidays!" wrote Molly McFadden, who has been reunited with Milo the cat, who went missing at Dulles Airport in October.
Grandson of late President Bush runs for Congress in Texas
Pierce Bush, a grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, launched a Texas congressional run on Monday and aligned himself with President Donald Trump, who his late grandfather blasted as a “blowhard" and voted against in the 2016 campaign. In an interview with The Associated Press, he pushed
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother
The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of
Two Members of Juice Wrld’s Entourage Arrested For Carrying Guns
Two bodyguards protecting the rapper Juice Wrld at the time of his dramatic death Sunday have been arrested on gun charges, police said.The 21-year-old rising star, whose real name was Jarad Anthony Higgens, died after suffering a “medical emergency” while making his way through Chicago’s Midway International
U.S. Supreme Court rejects inmate's bid for sex reassignment surgery
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a convicted murderer who filed a civil rights lawsuit because Texas prison officials denied her request to be considered for gender reassignment surgery. The justices let stand a lower court's decision to reject the claim by inmate Vanessa
Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects
Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters. Turkey's Interior Ministry, which made the announcement, gave no details. France's Foreign Ministry declined to comment, but diplomatic sources
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices
Russia confident UK's top court to rule in its favor in Eurobond case vs Ukraine
The Russian finance ministry said on Monday it remained confident that the UK Supreme Court would rule in Moscow's favor in a Russia-Ukraine $3 billion Eurobond case, it said in a statement. The debt was borrowed six years ago by a pro-Russian president months before he was toppled in a popular
Trump impeachment: judiciary hearing could bring Mueller into play
Bipartisan lawyers testified on findings by the special counsel and intelligence committee in second public session * Opinion: Pelosi is bungling the impeachment inquiryMarching toward the impeachment of Donald Trump, Democrats on Monday heard testimony that could result in material from the special
GOP counsel Steve Castor brought a reusable grocery bag instead of a briefcase to an impeachment hearing
"That time your lawyer makes a stop at the Whole Foods hot bar on his way to defend you in Congress," comic Lizz Winstead tweeted.
‘Fox & Friends’ Host Presses Kellyanne Conway: Is Rudy Giuliani Working for Trump or Himself?
Kellyanne Conway spent nearly 10 minutes ranting and raving Monday morning on Fox & Friends, receiving mostly agreeable nods and words of encouragement from the three hosts. When the White House counselor called out Democrats for preparing their impeachment strategy over the weekend, Steve Doocy replied
Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax
"You're brutal killers," President Donald Trump told those in real estate. "Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice."
Backcountry skier killed in northern Colorado avalanche
A 29-year-old woman has died in an avalanche while skiing in northern Colorado, where communities along the Rocky Mountains have seen record or near-record snowfall since September. The unidentified woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide Sunday, authorities said. Other members of
Princess Beatrice Cancels Her Engagement Party In the Wake of Prince Andrew Scandal
Princess Beatrice has cancelled her engagement party following Prince Andrew's scandal, involving sex trafficking and Jeffrey Epstein, over paparazzi fears
How Google Play works
Today we are publishing the “How Google Play Works” report, a comprehensive look under the hood at how the Play Store operates.
Making Pixel more helpful with the first Pixel feature drop
Your Pixel just got more helpful with new camera controls, improved Duo video calls and automatic call screening
Manipur Declares Holiday For Govt Schools, Offices as MHA Clears ILP For Implemention; to be 'Exempted' From Centre's CAB
Amid a high-tension debate on the contentious bill in the Parliament, BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had assured Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh that the permit will be introduced in the state.
SC Partially Lifts Ban on Construction Activities in Delhi-NCR
The SC had previously deferred lifting the ban, requested by the Centre, slamming the authorities for failing to curb the pollution that had caused a near medical emergency in the capital city.
ISL: Jamshedpur FC Score Late to Steal a Point From Chennaiyin FC
With this draw, Jamshedpur are in the fourth position with 12 points while Chennaiyin are still ninth with six points from seven games.
'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill
"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.
Citizenship Amendment Bill Receives Mixed Response in LS | Top Reactions
Introducing the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the Bill will not do injustice to anyone and there is no political agenda behind bringing the Bill to the House.
Karnataka Bypolls: BJP Registers Thumping Victory by Winning 12 Out of 15 Seats, Congress Bags 2
The BJP government led by B. S. Yediyurappa is set to retain power, after winning 12 of the 15 seats, and complete three-and-a-half-years of his term.
Out on Bail, Honeypreet Insaan Meets Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim In Sirsa Jail
The meeting between Honeypreet Insaan and Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Sirsa jail continued for about one and a half hours.
'Hats Off,' Andhra CM Reddy Lauds 'Encounter Killings' in Telangana Rape, Murder Case
Reddy, who is a close friend of KCR, said that the brutal incident was a shame on part of the society that needs to be questioned.
DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Urges Smriti Irani to Disburse ‘Nirbhaya’ Fund to States
The Union Home Ministry on December 5 sanctioned Rs 100 crores from 'Nirbhaya' Fund for setting up women help desks at police stations across the country.
'Death by Shooting': Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Supporters Call Against Nawaz Sharif in London
One protester called loudly for Sharif's death by shooting while another called for Taliban-style bombing of the Avengield apartment.
JNU Protest: 'Call Off Strike, Stop Exam Boycott,' JNU Admin Tells Agitating Students
The police had already heightened security arrangements and deployed additional forces on every gate of JNU, sealing the varsity from protesting students to leave the premises.
Priyanka Lambasts Centre Over Rising Petrol, Onion Prices, Says Govt is in Sleeping Mode
"The inflation has made the life of common man worse, prices of onion have crossed Rs 200 in some parts and petrol has crossed Rs 75, but the BJP government is in sleeping mode", stated Priyanka.
JNU Protest: These Metro Stations Resume Operations After Brief Shutdown
"Three metro stations in Central Delhi which were closed for over four hours following Delhi police directive now open," the (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ) said in a statement.
As Onion Price Reaches Rs 200 Per kg, Centre Reduces Stock Limit For Retailers
For wholesalers, the stock limit remains 25 MT, while for retailers, is has further been reduced to 2 MT from the earlier 5 MT.
'Sellers Set Their Price, We Don't Interfere,' Amazon India Retorts to Deep Discounting Accusation
The assertions come at a time when the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has approached the government for its intervention regarding the "deep" discounts offered by e-commerce majors like Amazon and Flipkart during festival sales.
BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Writes to Delhi Government Over Anaj Mandi Fire Incident
The BJP lawmaker on Sunday had said that he did not want to get into politics, but somebody has to take responsibility for the fire incident.
Tamil Nadu Couple Gets Bouquet Of Onion As Wedding Gift, Picture Goes Viral
In a picture that has now gone viral, a married couple can be seen holding the bouquet of onions while being surrounded by their friends.
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Starrer Brahmastra Delayed Again, Film to Release in Winter 2020
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's film Brahmastra Delayed Again Due to VFX Work.
JNU: Protest Over Fee Hike Turns Violent, Police Lathicharge Agitating Students
The development comes after the JNU administration rejected the students'demand for complete rollback of the proposed hike in the hostel.
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Vandals slashed the tires of over 160 vehicles and sprayed slogans such as “Arabs=enemies” in a Palestinian neighborhood of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, Israeli police said Monday. Elsewhere, Palestinian residents of the volatile West Bank city of Hebron staged a general strike to protest the construction of a new Jewish settlement there.Masked suspects operated under the cover of darkness to vandalize the cars in east Jerusalem's Shuafat neighborhood and spray-painted Hebrew graffiti on a nearby wall, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. He said the authorities were treating the incident as criminal with “nationalistic motives.
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.The justices did not comment in refusing to review an appeals court ruling that upheld the law. Enforcement of the law had been on hold pending the legal challenge but will begin shortly, said Steve Pitt, general counsel to Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin.The American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the law on behalf of Kentucky's lone remaining abortion clinic. The ACLU argued that “display and describe” ultrasound laws violate physicians' speech rights under the First Amendment.
2020 Watch: Buttigieg on the defensive, Biden's strategy
NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:___Days to Iowa caucuses: 56Days to general election: 330___THE NARRATIVEThe Republican president is likely to be impeached, but Democrats are further away from rallying behind one nominee (or two) than they've ever been, even after California Sen. Kamala Harris' sudden departure. The top tier still features four — former Vice President Joe Biden; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; and Massachusetts Sen.
Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is ready for more prisoner swaps with the United States, the Cabinet spokesman said Monday even as he reiterated the Iranian leadership's stance that there will be no other negotiations between Tehran and Washington.The remarks by the spokesman, Ali Rabiei, were the first after a prisoner exchange over the weekend saw Iran free a Chinese-American scholar from Princeton who had been held for three years on widely criticized espionage charges.The scholar, graduate student Xiyue Wang, was freed in exchange for Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani who had faced a federal trial in Georgia over charges he violated sanctions by trying to have biological material brought to Iran.
Stitt appoints corrections director
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday appointed a new director to oversee the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, following the previous director's abrupt departure. Scott Crow, who has been with the department for more than 20 years and served as interim director since June, will lead the state agency that oversees Oklahoma’s correctional facilities. The department's previous director, Joe Allbaugh, abruptly resigned at a Board of Corrections meeting in June. At the time, Crow, who served as the department’s chief of operations, stepped into the interim director role. In a news release, Stitt praised Crow for his strong leadership at the agency leading up to when Oklahoma released more than 450 low-level, nonviolent drug and
Dozens feared dead in eruption of New Zealand volcano
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.Police said that the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing but that aircraft had seen no signs of life.“Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island,” police said in a statement.“My god,” Michael Schade tweeted as he posted video of the eruption. “My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were w
Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal
Brussels (AP) —The European Union's top diplomat said Monday that some EU countries are concerned over Turkey's controversial maritime border agreement with Libya but that the bloc will continue studying the deal before deciding whether to take action.The maritime deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil and gas drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean.The deal could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the eastern Mediterranean Sea and Greece has already expelled the Libyan ambassador over it.“It’s clear that it is problematic.
Finland's new young female prime minister breaks the mold
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland's next government is breaking the mold in multiple ways.Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old transport minister, was tapped over the weekend by the ruling Social Democratic Party to be Finland's new prime minister. When she takes the reins of the country, most likely on Tuesday, she will become the world’s youngest sitting head of government.In another unusual development, Marin will head a coalition with four other parties that are all led by women — three of whom are in their early 30s. Her own biography also breaks the mold: Raised by a single mother, she has described feeling discriminated against in Finland when her mother was in a relationship with another woman.
Oklahoma City nonprofit raises funds to serve human trafficking survivors
The Dragonfly Home, a metro-area nonprofit that helps human trafficking survivors, is holding its third annual “Drive for Dragonfly” fundraiser. Dragonfly operates Oklahoma’s only state-certified human trafficking crisis center and is working to open a sex trafficking shelter in Oklahoma City. Since receiving state certification from the Attorney General’s Office in November 2016, Dragonfly has served more than 300 victim-survivors of sex and labor trafficking, and fielded more than 3,000 calls to its 24-hour helpline. The fundraising effort is led by Maddie McNeill, a recent University of Oklahoma graduate, and Rebecca Jakopin and Shary Bouvette, two current OU students.
This Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine
And thank god for that.
Let Us Tell You Why White Island Erupted (And Why There Was No Warning)
In this age of technology and instrumental monitoring, it seems irrational that there should be little or no warning for such eruptions. The eruption is not caused by magma, but by steam, and this is
A North Korea Crisis for Christmas
Gordon Chang: "There will be a year-end crisis this year, but it will be one that takes Pyongyang by surprise. All Kim needs to do is ask Xi Jinping what happens when Trump gets frustrated and loses
F-22s, F-35s, and B-52s: How America Deters Iran Every Day
A big task.
China's 3 Greatest Dynasties
What can Chinese history tell us about China today?
The Tale of Harriet Tubman's Faith-Based Survival
She remained fearless as she rescued slaves.
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?
Depends if it actually happened.
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
A War with North Korea Would Bring Chaos to Millions. There Is Another Option.
Maximum pressure has failed and the cost of a military option is unacceptably high. A peace agreement is the only option.
The Russian Navy Has Some Problems
Yes, they received 23 new ships this year. That's where the good news ends.
U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous
The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.
Larry’s Letters: Israel “is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everyone else.”
So if you have to compare Judaism and Islam to see which ideology is truly supremacist, Islam would win hands down.
Impeaching Trump for Obstructing Congress Would Harm Checks and Balances
For Congress to impeach President Trump for abuse of Congress would be an abuse of power by Congress. So despite the partisan opinions of the Democratic academic experts, Congress should not include abuse of Congress among its list of impeachable offenses.
Film Version of ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’ Premieres in Berlin
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit starts in Berlin, in March 1933, when nine-year-old Anna finds out one morning that her father is missing.
PA Releases Tortured Jewish Convert Jailed Since Yom Kippur
As punishment, besides the beatings, he was denied food and water, and as a result "I fainted three times and they took me to a hospital.”
Russia Banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, for Doping
The deputy director general of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), Margarita Pakhnotskaya, said the WADA decision was "well-expected."
Spurring International Action to Remember the ‘Forgotten’ Mideast Jewish Refugees
“For many reasons, awareness of our communities’ history is not at the level it should be. We welcome any opportunity to educate and engage diplomats and foreign dignitaries on the story of the ignored and forgotten Jewish refugees,” said JIMENA board member Nathaniel Malka.
If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020
Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.
A Non-Aggression Agreement between Israel and the Arab Countries
The United States is trying to assist Israel to reach an agreement with four Arab countries that will eventually lead to full normalization with them. Several Arab countries still fear full normalization with Israel due to Palestinian opposition, but behind the scenes, they are advancing relations with Israel.
A national emergency: Eskom moves to stage-6 load shedding
Eskom has implemented stage-6 load shedding as the problems at the failed state-owned utility keep mounting.
Whakaari/White Island: The science of the eruption, and why there was no warning
We don’t normally see these eruptions coming, no matter how much we would like to. Many systems are already 'primed' for such events, but the triggers are poorly understood, writes Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland. As of Monday night five people have been confirmed dead, 18 had been res
Police Seize 70 Pounds Of Marijuana From Jet After Death Of Juice Wrld
Cops Say Juice Wrld's private jet was loaded with drugs just before the rap star's shocking death.
R. Kelly's Ex-Tour Manager Spoke To Prosecutors About Marriage To Aaliyah
It looks like Demetrius Smith, a former tour manager for R. Kelly, is set to take the stand in one of the singer's forthcoming federal trials.
Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Rapper Juice WRLD, who launched his career on SoundCloud before becoming a streaming juggernaut and rose to the top of the charts with the Sting-sampled hit “Lucid Dreams,” died early Sunday after a “medical emergency” at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Rep. Sewell’s Voting Rights Bill Passes the House
The House of Representatives last week passed a bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), meant to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that would make it more difficult for states to discriminate against voters of color.
Democracy NGO casts doubts over Orban's 2018 supermajority in Hungary
NGO Unhack Democracy Europe heard reports of vote buying, intimidation, forged logs, and voters being brought in from neighbouring countries during Hungary's 2018 election
You are what you watch: How media consumption is driving impeachment divisions
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
34-year-old lawmaker set to become Finland's prime minister
Finland's ruling Social Democratic Party council voted to name Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government's top post.
The GOP wall: Why Republicans won't walk away from Trump
Analysis: Politics and the media have changed since the time a group of GOP lawmakers went to the White House to tell Nixon he was finished.
Sweden charges former China envoy over Gin Minhai meetings
Swedish prosecutors suspect Anna Lindstedt of organising a meeting in January between Gui’s daughter, China's ambassador and two businessmen about the possible release of her father, a dissident bookseller who is current imprisoned.
Toxic rhetoric and violent threats: U.K. election revives dark past in Northern Ireland
The upcoming election has been called "one of the most toxic, divisive elections" Northern Ireland has seen in recent years.
Raccoon shot dead in Germany after being spotted in 'drunken' state
A raccoon became a social media star in Germany after being spotted wandering around near a Christmas market, but was later shot dead by authorities
UK's former most wanted handed 33 life sentences for sex attacks
A huge manhunt was launched to find Joseph McCann, who had embarked on a string of horrific attacks after being released from prison.
Joe Biden gambles that 'No Malarkey' tour found foothold in Iowa
The former vice president wasn't setting crowds on fire during Iowa bus trip but he's betting fears of a second Trump term and his personal touch is enough.
Russia banned from international sporting events for 4 years over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agancy (WADA) said on Monday that Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
France braces for further travel chaos as pension strike continues
Only a fifth of high-speed trains and cross-country services are expected to run in France on Monday as strikes over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform continue.
Climate protests across Europe as COP25 summit enters second week
Madrid, Paris, Brussels and London are among the European capitals to host climate change protests
Tourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat
Police said more casualties were feared with rescue services unable to reach New Zealand's White Island as it remained too dangerous after the volcano sent a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air
U.S.-Taliban talks resume, raising prospect of an end to America's longest war
A Western official told NBC News that Washington had "ambitious timelines" for the talks and was pushing to secure a deal by the end of December.
Is Boris Johnson telling the truth on Northern Ireland border checks?
The UK prime minister has been called out as wrong for saying there will be no checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland after Brexit.
Macron positive after Zelenskiy's first face-to-face with Putin
A ceasefire and further prisoner swaps are among the items on the agenda at the summit in Paris.
'We know that 23 people have been rescued,' says local journalist
More fatalities are likely according to authorities.
Eight-year-old climate activist climbs lamp post to protest outside COP25
Greta Thunberg may have found her successor.
Caroline Kennedy christens new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy
JFK's daughter christened the new US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, at a ceremony on Dec 7.
"How the Irish Became White" is a history book that fails the history test
Title of Noel Ignatiev's book "How the Irish became White" is a shoddy attempt to conflate Irish suffering with slavery.
My dad’s alive and well again in “The Irishman” movie
The family of Detective Eugene Casey, who was one of the investigators of an infamous 1957 mob murder, was stunned to see him in “The Irishman” movie.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
PM criticised by Sturgeon over comments on EU migrants
Scotland’s First Minister branded Boris Johnson’s remarks ‘despicable’ and described them as ‘anti-immigration rhetoric’.
Kalvin Phillips set for Leeds return against Hull
Phillips sat out Leeds’ win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.
Anthony Joshua dreams of future world title defence in Nigeria
Joshua, who is of Nigerian heritage, visited the country earlier this year and was inspired to return in a boxing capacity.
Guards who were with Juice Wrld when he died arrested on gun charges
They are both due in court later this month.
Cavendish confident of getting back to his best with Bahrain-McLaren
The 30-time Tour de France stage winner has joined the newly-branded team.
Darrell Clarke's challenge to Walsall strikers
Walsall boss Darrell Clarke has challenged his strikers to improve their play with their backs to goal after his side’s 1-0 win away at Port Vale.
DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment
The PM is embarking on a blitz of Labour’s heartlands as the election campaign enters its final few days.
Tactical voters could keep seats for Labour
Two key marginal seats in the Black Country could be held by Labour with the help of tactical voting, research has suggested.
Battle of Britain hero Maurice Mounsdon of Lichfield dies aged 101
One of the last surviving members of The Few – the pilots who defended the country in the Battle of Britain during World War II – has died.
Benik Afobe thankful for support following death of daughter
Afobe’s two-year-old Amora died from complications from a severe infection.
Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame
Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Temporarily banned film Blue Story shortlisted for Bafta
The gang drama is shortlisted along with nine other films in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Boris Johnson too busy to do Andrew Neil interview, says James Cleverly
Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly has suggested Boris Johnson ducked an interview with the BBC's Andrew Neil because he was too busy.
Schoolboy hit by car in Oldbury
A schoolboy has been hit by a car in Oldbury.
Russia banned from next Olympics and football World Cup
Russia has been accused of choosing “deception and denial” rather than getting its house in order over drugs.
Classic bike star Davies enjoys stellar 2019 on circuits and roads
A four-hour endurance race, club championship podiums and breaking the 100mph barrier at the Classic TT.
Reds in danger of early exit – 5 Champions League talking points
Liverpool know defeat away to Red Bull Salzburg would likely see them eliminated.
Boris Johnson apologises after boy slept on hospital floor
Sarah Williment covered her four-year-old son, Jack, with coats to keep him warm as he waited for a bed at Leeds General Infirmary.
Trump impeachment hearing interrupted by protester
The US Judiciary Committee is to vote soon on two or more charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction against US President Donald Trump.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia
Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
Two visiting fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton-Wolves game
Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
Britons feared missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Seven teenagers released by police after train driver attacked in Rugeley
Seven teenage boys who were arrested after a train driver was attacked in Rugeley have been released under investigation.
Dozens feared dead following eruption of New Zealand volcano
Police said aircraft had seen no signs of life.
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war
A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.
Campaign highlights: DUP attacks Boris Johnson while Labour reveals budget plans
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said he will deliver a budget on February 5 that will end austerity ‘once and for all’.
Sturgeon suggests EU vote would take place before indyref
The First Minister reiterated her view that another Scottish referendum should be held towards the end of 2020.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Banksy installs new art piece in Birmingham highlighting homelessness
Legendary artist Banksy has installed a new art piece in Birmingham to highlight the growing homelessness problem in the UK.
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity
In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.
Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward
The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.
Donations made at funeral of Walsall wingsuit champion gone 'missing'
Donations made at the funeral of a wingsuit champion who grew up in Willenhall have gone "missing".
Boris Johnson criticised as row over four-year-old’s hospital treatment deepens
Jack Williment-Barr had to be covered with coats by his mother Sarah Williment to keep warm as he waited for a bed.
Thief caught trying to steal champagne worth £1,800
A thief was caught trying to steal a trolley full of champagne worth more than £1,800.
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Beyonce reveals how ‘pain and loss’ of miscarriages taught her life lessons
The singer also talked about how her body has changed through her pregnancies and how she feels ‘more womanly with my curves’.
North Korea calls Trump ‘erratic old man’ after tweets
The comments came after Donald Trump tweeted that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un would not want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.
Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road
The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.
Boris Johnson takes reporter’s phone after refusing to look at photo
The Prime Minister tried to steer the focus of the interview on to Tory NHS funding.
Schumer says FAA study on legroom, seat width late - calls for mandates
A study on whether to mandate additional legroom and seat width on airplanes is late on arrival.
Off-duty police officer due in court to face manslaughter charge in deadly Brooklyn crash
An off-duty officer was arrested and charged after a two-car crash in Brooklyn left a passenger dead and another person seriously injured.
Man injured when bathroom floor collapses in Bronx apartment
A man was injured early Sunday when his bathroom floor collapsed under him in the Bronx.
Father calls driver of car that fled scene in Brooklyn of daughter's death 'cowardly'
An off-duty officer was arrested and charged after a two-car crash in Brooklyn left a passenger dead and another person seriously injured.
Teen son accused of fatally stabbing his mother in car on Long Island
Police arrested a man who they say stabbed his mother to death on Long Island.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year international sports ban on Russia
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
Fire destroys senior apartment complex under construction in Peekskill
Flames tore through an apartment complex in Westchester County.
Controversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China
Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.
Watch This Bridge in Taiwan Collapse in Seconds
This video shows the collapse of a bridge in seconds, which leads to the death and injury of several people.
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia
The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.
Carmelo Anthony: After Rockets exit, told Chris Paul to 'just be careful'
Carmelo Anthony said he wasn't surprised by the way Chris Paul's deal to Oklahoma City was handled by the Rockets. In fact, he told his good friend to "just be careful" in the wake of his own departure from Houston.
Ohio State jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in poll
Ohio State jumped to No. 3, trailing only Louisville and Kansas, in what has been a volatile Top 25 poll this season.
UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake
UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.
State AGs To Fight T-Mobile-Sprint Merger In Federal Trial
Antitrust News: A group of state attorneys general are getting set to fight against the T-Mobile and Sprint merger in an unprecedented federal trial.
Why are Pakistani men so fearful of female sexuality?
Women are still looked upon in relative terms and are seen as custodians of men’s honour
How to empower small businesses in Pakistan
Marketing, payments and logistics are essential for small businesses to have sustainable exports
Elon Musk spotted hitting the town -- and a sign -- in the Tesla Cybertruck
Still making a smash.
Juice WRLD died before attending 21st birthday party, after rapping about not living past that age
Rapper Juice WRLD was reportedly going to attend his 21st birthday celebration in his hometown of Chicago the night he died after previously singing about how he didn’t plan to live past that age.
Kate Middleton has an 'easy relationship’ with Queen Elizabeth after ‘putting the family first': royal expert
Kate Middleton’s relationship with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is better than ever, one royal expert is claiming.
Kevin McCarthy torches Dems' impeachment push: Nadler is 'inept' and Schiff is a 'liar'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday torched House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., for allegedly lying throughout the impeachment inquiry process in order to successfully indict President Trump.
DOJ watchdog report on Russia investigation set for release
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your Monday ...
DOJ watchdog finds no bias in launch of Trump-Russia probe, but uncovers ‘significant’ FBI errors
The Justice Department’s inspector general, in a long-awaited review concerning the origins of the Russia investigation, determined that the FBI complied with policies in launching the politically explosive probe -- but also flagged "significant concerns with how certain aspects of the investigation were conducted and supervised."
New York City subway fall leaves woman dead, another injured: 'You could hear bones crunching'
One woman was killed and another was injured after falling in between train cars at a New York City subway station early Sunday in what one person described as a "terrible" thing to witness.
American Airlines apologizes to passenger booted over 'Hail Satan' T-shirt
"He said, ‘Our crew has found your shirt to be offensive,’" the passenger stated.
Model dies hours after liposuction, nose job at Mexico clinic, reports say
At some point in her recovery, the mother of two suffered cardiorespiratory failure, reports say.
Marianne Williamson falls for fake news story about Trump pardoning Charles Manson
Marianne Williamson seemingly fell for a fake news story Sunday night that involved President Trump pardoning Charles Manson, the murderous cult leader who died in 2017.
Minnesota man died after Vikings 'allowed 17 unanswered points,' obituary jokes
A Minnesota man's obituary says he died last week because of the Vikings' dreadful loss in a Monday Night Football game.
Kellyanne Conway: Americans are not 'buying' impeachment this holiday season
Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said Monday, “For all the incredible buying power in this Trump economy, you know what Americans are not buying this holiday season? Impeachment.”
Reinhard Bonnke, Christian evangelist called 'the Billy Graham of Africa,' dead at 79
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, a German-born preacher nicknamed "the Billy Graham of Africa" for his record-setting crusades, died Saturday at 79.
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night.
Georgia jogger seen slapping TV reporter’s butt on-air banned from races
A male jogger who appeared to smack a female television reporter’s butt as she was covering a race in Georgia Saturday has now been banned from all of the organizer’s future events, officials say.
CBS’ harassment and misogyny allegations extend to local stations, report says
CBS parted ways with ex-CEO Les Moonves amid sexual misconduct claims over a year ago but the network’s local affiliates continue to face allegations of past harassment and misogyny, according to a new report.
Trump a 'heedless and erratic old man,' North Korea says, after tweets about Kim Jong Un
North Korea took aim at President Trump on Monday, dubbing him a "heedless and erratic old man" after he tweeted leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to "void his special relationship" with him or the U.S. by interfering in the 2020 election by acting "in a hostile way."
This Day in History: Dec. 9
On this day, Dec. 9 … 1965: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated TV special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, premieres on CBS. Also on this day:
Bongino rips Biden for response to Ukraine allegations: Why does he think he's 'immune' from questions?
Fox News contributor Dan Bongino asked Monday why former Vice President Joe Biden seems to believe he's "immune" from having to answer tough questions over his son's business dealings with a Ukrainian gas company.
Rep. Scalise: Democrats 'insulting voters' with impeachment push
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise pushes back on Monday against the House Democrats' call for impeachment, saying that it’s an insult to the voters as they decide on the president on November 2020.
California man arrested after posting YouTube videos appearing to show mass shooting practice
A South California man has been arrested after posting graphic YouTube videos shot at a downtown San Diego hotel in which he appears to be practicing for a mass shooting with assault-style weapons.
Tiny phones hidden in Nike sneakers intercepted at Oklahoma detention facility
An Oklahoma inmate’s special Christmas delivery was thwarted last week after prison staff intercepted an early – and illegal – holiday gift: a pair of Nike shoes with six mini cellphones hidden inside a secret cavity.
Steele warned that IG report contains information previously blacked out, report says
Christopher Steele, the British ex-spy and author of the anti-Trump dossier, was reportedly told that the Justice Department will release information about him that was previously blacked out in the department’s internal watchdog report on the investigation into President Trump’s 2016 campaign due on Monday.
Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics, other major sports events for 4 years
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
Drunk raccoon stumbles around German Christmas market, then shot by local hunter
A drunk raccoon stumbled around a Christmas market in Germany on Saturday, according to police, who said the furry creature tripped around until it eventually fell asleep — before it was shot by a local hunter.
Three things we learnt from EPL
This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.
Sonko no-show in Voi
Sources at the Voi court also said they were expecting Sonko to appear and face charges
Uhuru is for us all, Ruto tells Kieleweke
Ruto asks Jubilee leaders to reject politics of hate, chaos and division.
Nairobi Governor Sonko to face accuser in court
Sonko was convicted in 1998 and sentenced to a six-month jail term or a Sh200,000 fine.
Teacher in court for killing pupil, baby
Eric Otieno was facing charges for defiling the 13-year old girl.
Court hostage is also part of state capture
Cartels subdue the legislature and pass laws that aim at securing their haven of rotten and unfair advantage to the detriment of the common good.
Saudi military training under review after US shooting
US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.
Man who threw tear gas in Wajir gets bail
His three accomplices are still at large.
India police lauded for killing rape suspects
Crowds cheered the men's deaths and lauded "swift justice" by police.
Explainer: Your rights in a PSV
As a PSV passenger you have rights that are enforceable
Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court
Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.
Kenyans rule Martial Arts Championship in Mombasa
Kenya have emerged winners since the inaugural edition in 2013.
'Top four in sight for Manchester United'
United are unbeaten in five Premier League matches.
Wada bans Russia from international competitions
The ruling means Russian athletes will still be allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics as neutrals.
What looming doping ban would mean for Russia
Football and Formula One events in Russia would be exempt.
Saudi eateries rid of double entrances
Required entrances for single men and another for women and families now lifted.
Ex-VP Wamalwa’s son dies in Kitale
Family suspects Makali died of diabetes complications.
Dorcas Ajwang's burial set for December 20
The ceremony will take place at her home in Waondo, Suba North.
ONGAJI: Curbing gender based violence starts with us
We should stop this habit of burying our heads under the sand anytime a person is attacked
Three things we learnt from EPL
This was undoubtedly Solskjaer's best week as permanent United boss.
No more survivors from New Zealand volcano eruption
As many as two dozen tourists are feared dead.
New Zealand volcano eruption kills 5
The island volcano eruption also left 18 injured and several others stranded.
Poachers kill 2 southern white rhinos
This comes after six years of successfully keeping all rhinos in the conservancy safe.
Man captured on video killing jumbo arraigned
Prosecutor requests court to deny the suspect cash bail.
Post-mortem report vanishes from court
Three police officers have been accused of murder.
Algerian ex-politicians face jail terms
Two Bouteflika-era prime ministers are among those facing 20-year sentences.
Let's discuss BBI, not fight
Many Kenyans are simply intolerant of ideas outside their tribal ideology and act on the slightest information.
Policeman accused of rape flees to Tanzania
Police suspect someone is leaking information on their search for him.
Cracks on Njoro interchange worry motorists
KeNHA allays fears that cracks pose danger to motorists.
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch
The question on many lips now is if chief executive Carrie Lam will reach out.
Taking shame out of periods for women with disabilities
Lizzie's campaigns aim at making the disabled visible so that their issues can be addressed.
Brave woman fights FGM in Kwale
Rehema Nandito has campaigned against the illegal practice since 2013.
Flying along Kenyan coastline now risky
Met department warns aviation industry as cyclonic activities take place.
Doug Ford goes back to the well on water bottling ban
The province has extended a moratorium on water bottling operations, but is it just a stall tactic?
Has the public sector remote working revolution really been effective?
David Beggs, practice director at Managementors, explores just how successful public sector remote working has really been for productivity
Samsung Galaxy A51 will be unveiled soon, here’s when
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is coming. Early image renders presented quad cameras. Just a few days ago, it was also teased on video. The follow-up to the Galaxy A50 is already in the works and some new …
Hot deal alert: Get $30 back when you buy a Nintendo Switch on Amazon
This is it, folks — the one you’ve been waiting for. If you missed all the Nintendo Switch bundle deals that were out there for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019, it turns out you’re i…
New Zealand volcano claims at least five lives in first eruption in nearly two decades
A volcano erupted on New Zealand’s White Island earlier today. Early reports indicate that the event has already claimed at least five lives, and emergency recovery efforts are still underway…
After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four
34-year-old Finnish female minister to become world’s youngest PM
Sanna Marin, Finland's transport minister, is set to become the world's youngest prime minister.
Lawan: Power generation may fall below 4,000MW if urgent action isn’t taken
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says if nothing is done to address the challenges in the power sector, the 4,000 megawatts the country currently enjoys may become a challenge.
Buhari to spend three days in Egypt
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend a meeting designed to set “an agenda for sustainable peace and development in Africa.” Femi Adesina, presidential
Femi Adesina: Millions of Nigerians not bothered about Sowore’s rearrest
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolution Now. Adesina spoke on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme,
Wole Soyinka Centre postpones award to Osinbajo in protest against Sowore’s rearrest
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) says it haVice President Yemi Osinbajo to protest the treatment of Omoyele Sowore,
FG planning to charge Sowore with terrorism, says Falana
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says the federal government is planning to charge Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, with terrorism.
INEC seeks powers to withhold certificates of candidates declared winner under duress
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the amendment of electoral laws return of candidates declared winners under duress.
FG: All agencies, ministries must publish details of financial activities daily
The federal government has directed that all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) must publish a daily statement of their financial activities
‘373 punches, inspirational Fela’ — how streetwise Joshua defeated Ruiz
Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia, was the coming of age for Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua. It was either a win to retrace his steps or a loss to become Samuel Peters 2.0,
Armed men kill Maersk MD’s wife at Ikoyi residence
Gildas Tohouo, managing director of Maersk Line, was attacked at his residence in the Ikoyi area of Lagos on Sunday night. Maersk is the world’s biggest shipping company. A source
CSOs give Buhari 14-day ultimatum to release Sowore
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have given President Muhammadu Buhari a 14-day ultimatum to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow
Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names new FIRS chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
Fake doctor who performed fatal surgeries on 15 patients jailed 54 years in Adamawa
A high court in Yola, Adamawa state capital, has sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor, to 54 years in prison. In June, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested
Inside New York retreat the Scribner’s Catskill Lodge
A tried 1960s motor lodge gets a new lease of life
18 yo Pregnant M’sian Teen Mercilessly Beaten By BF’s Gang As He Refused To Take Responsibility
Even though she was five months pregnant, the victim was completely trashed and left by the road dripping with blood. Reported in Harian Metro, the 18-year-old teen was tortured by her own boyfriend, also 18, along with his two friends in the alley behind Vocational College Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The…
Watch: M’sian Wedding Convoy Selfishly Stops Traffic For Bride’s Car, Netizens Angered
Wedding convoys are part and parcel of the Malaysian wedding tradition. Whether you are Chinese, Malay, Indian or of other races, you're sure to want to have your family and friends tag along on the road as the groom collects his bride from her family home. As such, those convoys…
Radish Farmers Lose RM177K After Neighbours Spread Rumour They Were Giving Crops For Free
Generosity went wrong. This is the kind of event none of us could've ever predicted. Three farmers who were kind enough to share some of their crops with their neighbours realised quickly that they would regret their generosity as their business faced RM177K worth of loss. Thousands of strangers came…
Creepy Guy Texts M’sian Girl After Sitting Next to Her on Train, But She Didn’t Share Her Number
Is it really a safe world for women out there? We read news and hear stories almost daily from all the women out there about the harassment that happens to them just when they step outside. The worst part? It's just creepy how some perverted men stalk and prey on…
Grujic’s midfield masterclass & Ojo’s cup final disappointment – Liverpool FC Loan Watch
Marko Grujic produced a midfield masterclass with a goal and assist at Hertha Berlin, while Sheyi Ojo suffered a painful cup final defeat at Rangers. Gametime took a downturn this week for Jurgen Klopp’s borrowed Reds, as only six loanees featured. Despite that limited match action there was no shortage of talking points, as those who played experienced severely contrasting fortunes on a dramatic weekend. There was a stunning display from Grujic and an agonizing cup final loss for Ojo, while the season came to a successful end for one Red. Here’s the full lowdown on all the action, starting with that star performance.
Tame Impala announce 2020 tour with Perfume Genius
The tour will be in support of Tame Impala's new album, The Slow Rush, which is out in February.
‘Old man’ Trump is ‘bluffing’ says North Korea: KCNA
North Korea on Monday slammed US President Trump for "bluffing" and called him "an old man bereft of patience" as Pyongyang ramps up pressure on Washington over stalled nuclear talks.
Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.
Three things we learned from the Premier League
Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, while Manchester City's defence of the trophy was hit by a painful defeat against rivals Manchester United.
AFN: Shehu-Gusau vows to unravel corrupt practices
Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau, embattled President, AFN, has said that the federation will work diligently to unravel all corrupt practices in the federation.
Road accident claims 12 lives in Niger
FRSC in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.
Fintiri swears-in newly elected LG Chairmen in Adamawa
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sworn in 21 newly elected council chairmen in Adamawa. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday in Yola
Dipo Awojide becomes first Nigerian to be honoured as LinkedIn Top Voice
Last week, LinkedIn unveiled its annual Top Voices list. This list highlights professionals in a variety of industries who are building communities and starting thoughtful conversations on LinkedIn through their articles, posts and comments. Dr Dipo Awojide, a Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Nottingham Business School (UK), and Founder of BTDT Hub and BTDT Home […]
Sowore: NBA denies calling for Buhari’s impeachment
Nigerian Bar Association has denied calling for the impeachment of the country’s president over the poor handling of the prosecution of a former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore by the secret police. Media reports over the weekend said the lawyers’ body wanted the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Buhari if he did not sack […]
Omo-Agege introduces amendment bill on electoral malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday said, he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act No. 6 of 2010.
Nigeria Army says using phone while approaching check points not allowed
Making phone calls close to military checkpoints is not advisable, a senior Nigerian military official said on Monday. “It is a security measure for when you are approaching a checkpoint,” he said, “you don’t make phone calls,” said Major-General Usman Mohammed, Nigerian Army’s head of Civil-Military Affairs said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. […]
No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died.
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders, Liverpool.
India rape-murder victim’s relatives to get guns and guards
Indian police on Monday deployed round-the-clock protection and promised a weapons licence to the family of an alleged rape victim who died after being set on fire on the way to testify in court.
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.
Ganduje appoints Emir Sanusi Kano council chiefs chairman
Kano State governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has appointed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the pioneer chairman of the state council of Chiefs. Governor Ganduje also directed conveyance of inaugural council meeting of the chiefs with immediate effect. The appointment which takes effect from Monday, the 9th Day of December 2019 will last for […]
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy
A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year.
WSCIJ postpones Osinbajo’s integrity award over Sowore
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has postponed the presentation of its integrity award to Nigeria vice president Yemi Osinbajo over the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore. “The postponement was decided on, to align with protests against the repression of #FreedomOfSpeech in recent times, especially the incidence between the […]
Corruption trial of Angolan ex-president’s son begins
The son of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos appeared in court on Monday, at the start of his trial on corruption charges.
Falana says Nigerian authorities offered Sowore ‘death warrant’ deal
The lead counsel to embattled former Nigerian presidential candidate and journalist Omoyele Sowore said that the Nigerian authorities reached out for a deal during Sowore’s first 45 days in detention. “They went to a court behind us and got an order to detain Sowore for 45 days to investigate his alleged terrorism,” Femi Falana said […]
Gbadamosi seeks repeal of Land Use Act
A real estate developer, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has called for the repeal of Land Use Act to allow for freehold ownership system in all states across the federation.
Fake Nigerian doctor sentenced to 54 years in prison
A high court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced one Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor to 54 years in prison. The judge Justice Nathan Musa gave the judgements following Mustapha’s admittance of guilt in a 9-count charge against him. Justice Nathan said the verdict was in consideration of the plea by Mustapha’s lawyer. […]
Iraqis rally against government after activist killed
Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died.
Ekiti poll: Fayemi tasks police on killing
Fayemi of Ekiti has directed the police to fish out the killers of one Dotun Kosedake who was shot during Saturday’s local government election in the state.
Buhari directs accountant-general, MDAs to make daily financial inflows public
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed ministries, departments and agencies of the government to publish daily treasury summary statements of financial inflows and outflows. President Buhari, represented by the Minister of State for Niger Delta, Tayo Alasoadura gave the directives at the official launch of the Financial Transparency Policy and Implementation Guidelines by the […]
WADA bans Russia from Olympics for four years over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from an anti-doping laboratory.
Dortmund star Witsel has surgery after domestic accident
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will miss the rest of the year after needing surgery for a facial injury sustained in an accident at home, his club said Monday.
Falana insists Sowore was assaulted by DSS inside court
Femi Falana (SAN) on Monday insisted that Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore was assaulted inside the court contrary to the claims by the Department of State Service (DSS).
4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Tuscany, no victims
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit the central Italian region of Mugello on Monday, sending panicked residents into the streets but causing minimal damage to buildings.
Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts urge Vietnam girls to stay in school
Former US first lady Michelle Obama and Hollywood A-lister Julia Roberts toured a high school in rural Vietnam on Monday, urging a classroom of teenage girls to stay focused on their education to transform their lives.
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday.
R.Kelly’s Manager Ex-Tour Manager To Testify In Court
R. Kelly's former tour manager, Demetrius Smith, will testify on the singer's marriage to Aaliyah in one of his federal trials but he doesn't want to see Kelly thrown in prison.
EFCC recovers N3.6bn, 10 houses from suspected looters in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has recovered N3.6 billion and 10 houses from suspected looters.
French strike chaos deepens in crucial week for Macron
France's transport chaos deepened Monday on the fifth day of a nationwide strike over pension reforms, ramping up tensions at the start of a crucial week in President Emmanuel Macron's battle with trade unions.
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold formal talks Monday for the first time with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east, at a highly anticipated summit in Paris.
The 9 youngest leaders in the world
Finland's Sanna Marin, 34, will be the world's youngest prime minister in office when she is sworn in tomorrow. Here are the nine youngest leaders serving in the world today:
Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing
Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.
Swimmer dies off Co Antrim coast
A swimmer has died and another has been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea off the Antrim coast.
Northern Ireland constituency profile - three
The DUP won ten of Northern Ireland's 18 seats in the 2017 Westminster Election, called by Theresa May.
Garda on trial charged with assault of RTÉ cameraman
A garda has gone on trial charged with assaulting an RTÉ cameraman and causing damage to his camera.
Checks on goods needed to protect EU market - Coveney
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that there will be a need for checks on goods moving from Britain into Northern Ireland in order to protect the EU Single Market.
Boris Johnson criticised for taking reporter's phone
Boris Johnson took a reporter's phone and put it in his pocket after refusing to look at a photo of a child who had to sleep on a hospital floor.
Man pleads not guilty to murder by reason of insanity
A 20-year-old Egyptian man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a Japanese national in Dundalk nearly two years ago by reason of insanity.
Finland's Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM
Finland's former transport minister Sanna Marin, 34, will become the world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament.
Menton: Government and FIFA intervention needed for FAI
Former FAI treasurer and general secretary Brendan Menton believes intervention from the government, FIFA and further support from UEFA is necessary to keep the FAI a going concern.
Thalapathy 64: Vijay Mania Runs Wild In This Awesome Video From Shoot Location
In an exciting development, a superb video from the shoot location of Vijays eagerly awaited film Thalapathy 64 is going viral for all the right reasons. In it, the Mersal star is seen greeting his well-wishers, giving them a reason to rejoice.
Tabu’s Picture With Mira Nair During Lucknow Shoot Of ‘A Suitable Boy’ Goes Viral
Mira Nair took to Twitter to share a picture with Tabu, taken on the last day of Lucknow schedule of A Suitable Boy. Mira Nair and Tabu are seen sitting on a cart, having a good laugh together along with two more members from the movie crew.
Prabhas To Shelve Jaan And Announce A New Movie? Shocking Rumour Goes Viral
According to a leading website, Prabhass well-wishers have asked him to drop the Hindi-Telugu bilingual Jaan and take up a new project.
KWS adopts new policies to fight corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has emphasised the need for the operationalisation of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) code - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Leadership crisis in Nairobi County after Sonko graft charges
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - The Nairobi County Government was thrown into a leadership crisis following the arraignment of Governor Mike Sonko who faced over - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
ACP nations will defend multilateral trading systems – Kenyatta
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - President Uhuru Kenyatta today said the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of nations will strongly defend multilateral trading systems in order to protect themselves from unfair trade practices. President Kenyatta said
Three things we learned from the Premier League
LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 8 - Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Sonko is a fugitive having fled prison, state says in opposing his bail
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s troubled past haunted him on Monday, after the prosecution heavily relied on it to argue its case in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Tassia collapse building death toll rises to 10 after 4 more bodies found
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9- The death toll from the building that collapsed in Tassia Estate in Embakasi Constituency has risen to 10 after more bodies were - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Free-scoring Salzburg pose serious threat to leaky Liverpool
LONDON, United Kingdom, Dec 9 - Liverpool travel to Salzburg on Tuesday needing to avoid defeat to the confident Austrian champions to guard against an Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Eritrea pull shocker on Burundi in CECAFA
KAMPALA, Uganda, Dec 9 – After returning to the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup for the first time in almost six years, Eritrea posted a shocking result at Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Robbery suspect pulls knife when confronted by store owner: Oak Bay police
Oak Bay police say a robbery suspect pulled a knife when he was approached just after noon Saturday by the owner of a store at Eastdowne Road and Dalhousie Street. The man had taken food items.. . .
Court date for fugitive charged with attempted murder to be set next week
A date for a preliminary inquiry is expected to be set next week for a Quebec man who fled to France two years ago after being charged in Victoria with two counts of attempted murder. Sebastien . . .
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade agreement is close. . .
Man arrested after barricading himself inside synagogue
A man who barricaded himself inside a Victoria synagogue for four hours Monday morning was eventually apprehended by police under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.Victoria police Const. . . .
Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
BOSTON — Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. . .
Senior Party officials face disciplinary action for exam fraud - VnExpress International
The Party Central Inspection Committee has recommended disciplinary action against a former Party secretary of Ha Giang Province over last year’s massive exam fraud.
SEA Games: Vietnam surpass gold target with 9th day haul - VnExpress International
Vietnamese athletes won 14 gold medals in various disciplines Monday to go past the target of 65-70 gold medals at the 30th SEA Games.
Michelle Obama visits Mekong Delta, promotes girls' continued education - VnExpress International
Former US first lady Michelle Obama visited the Mekong Delta Monday, stressing the importance of continued education for girls and young women.
Sexton ruled out for Leinster but extent of knee injury uknown
Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with the Northampto...
Russia banned from major sporting events for four years by anti-doping authorities
Russia has been banned from competing at major international sporting events for the next four ye...
Call for more councils to publish details of donations given to councillors
Councils are being criticised for not publishing details of any political donations given to thei...
Highest ever number of closure and enforcement orders on food businesses last month
The 'highest ever' monthly number of enforcement orders were served on restaurants and other food...
Mark Timlin the third player to re-sign with Finn Harps for 2020
Finn Harps have confirmed that Mark Timlin has re-signed with the club ahead of the 2020 season....
Dejan Lovren fit to travel with Liverpool squad to Salzburg
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is among Liverpool's travelling party for their UEFA Champions Le...
Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of man in Leixlip last year
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Co Kildare over a ...
HC declines to order linking of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp accounts with Aadhaar, PAN
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said linking of accounts with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government and this exercise cannot be done by the court.
NHRC says Delhi's Anaj Mandi fire was catastrophe waiting to happen, asks for detailed report
Describing the Anaj Mandi fire incident as a "catastrophe" waiting to happen, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notices to the Delhi government, the city's police chief and the North MCD and sought a detailed report in six weeks.
Defeat in Karnataka Bypolls: Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao quit Congress positions
Siddaramaiah has sent in his letter of resignation to AICC president Sonia Gandhi, reiterating his loyalty to Gandhi as well as the party. He expressed regrets at not being able to win more seats despite making sincere efforts.
PM Modi cautions people against Congress in Jharkhand
Modi, who was addressing a poll rally at Bokaro, compared Jharkhand to a youth attaining 19 years and its citizens its gaurdian and appealed to the people of the state to vote for the BJP government for the second time in a row.
Delhi court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad
The court directed him to submit a fixed deposit receipt (FDR) of Rs 25 lakh and his contact details and address of his stay abroad.
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari drops Jai Prakash as vice president, move surprises many in party
Removal of Prakash has come as a "surprise" for many in the party as he is considered close to Rajya Sabha member Vijay Goel. "The timing of the decision is questionable since Tiwari himself has completed his three-year term as the president of Delhi BJP. Jai Prakash is known for his closeness to Goel," said a top Delhi BJP leader.
VA Tech Wabag, Ion Exchange rally over 15% after NGT grim report on water pollution
Va Tech Wabag is a multinational player in the water treatment industry.
No reason that employment has come down, says Gangwar
In response to remarks on demonetisation and the job cuts it caused these years, Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said the government is implementing the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 to mitigate hardships caused by migration.
Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019: What does it do, why is it seen as a problem
The Bill,seeks to amend the definition of illegal immigrant for Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have lived in India without documentation.
31 Army personnel killed in terrorist attacks along LoC from 2016 to 2018: Govt
In written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that in 2016, six Army personnel died in terrorist attacks, followed by 13 in 2017 and 12 in 2018.
Include Muslim sects facing persecution in citizenship bill: SAD
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said his party supports the bill as it will hugely benefit Sikhs facing persecution in Pakistan. He also urged the government to include Ahmediyas and Hazaras in the ambit of the bill as they too are facing persecution in neighbouring countries. He said the move will send a good signal.
Citizenship Amendment Bill an attempt by govt to distract people from its failures on NRC, economy: Congress
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said the bill is in violation of many articles of the Constitution and the basic spirit of the Preamble which talks of equality, liberty and fraternity. Claiming that the BJP is "digging a political graveyard" for its NDA allies from northeastern states, Gogoi appealed to those parties to vote with their conscience.
Asaduddin Owaisi alleges citizenship bill seeks to make Muslims stateless, rips copy of proposed law in Lok Sabha
The is an insult to India's freedom fighters, Owaisi retorted, accusing the BJP-led government of working to marginalise Muslims in the country.
Citizenship Amendment Bill has endorsement of India's 130 crore citizens: Amit Shah
Trying to allay apprehensions of people of the Northeast, Shah said the Narendra Modi Government is committed to protect the customs and culture of people of the region and informed that Manipur will be brought under Inner Line Permit regime, where the proposed law will not be applicable.
Government moves further changes to Arms (Amendment) Bill
The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on November 29. The Bill seeks to enhance punishment for illegally possessing and making prohibited arms besides other changes in the six- decade-old Arms Act.
Don't give voting rights for 25 years, Shiv Sena on Citizenship Bill
Participating in the debate on the bill, Vinayak Raut (SS) said there is no clarity yet on how and in which state these people would be rehabilitated. He said framing laws is not enough and there is a need to implement them properly.
HC allows Centre more time to file reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code
Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Upadhyay, said the government has to make its stand clear, whether it has recommended for drafting a UCC to the Law Commission or not.
‘Bombshell’ review: Megyn Kelly movie lacks power
Is this the longest “Saturday Night Live” cold open ever? No, it’s “Bombshell,” a hammy new film based on the ouster of Fox News head honcho Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. The
Maryland cop charged with multiple counts of rape, suspended without pay
Baltimore County Police Officer Anthony Michael Westerman, 25, has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape and three counts of second-degree assault
Brave 4-year-old twins escape Washington state crash that killed dad, search for help
Brave 4-year-old twin girls escaped a Washington state car wreck and went looking for help in the dark after their father was killed in the crash, according to a new report. Corey Simmons, 47, of
Trump rips ‘Do Nothing Democrats’ on Twitter as impeachment hearings resume
After firing off more than 100 tweets or re-tweets on Sunday — mostly attacking Democrats and the impeachment proceedings targeting him — President Trump picked up where he left off on Monday as
North Korea opens ski resort in effort to boost tourism
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the
WADA bans Russia from Olympics over doping scandals
Russia will be barred from competing in next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from global sports for four
Florida girl arrested for posting ‘death list’ on Snapchat
A 12-year-old Florida girl was arrested after posting a “death list” on Snapchat of students from her middle school, authorities said. The girl, who was not identified, was taken into custody late
House Judiciary Committee heads deliver statements in Trump impeachment hearing
The heads of the House Judiciary Committee squared off Monday as the panel prepared to hear evidence in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking Republican on the
China to remove foreign tech from government offices amid US trade war
The policy — which reportedly affects both hardware and software — could strike a big blow to American tech companies such as Microsoft, HP and Dell.
Mount Sinai Hospital emergency department is a ‘war zone,’ workers say
Mount Sinai Hospital is considered one of the best in the country — but its emergency department is a “war zone” and a danger to the very patients it is supposed to save, current and former
Driver strikes mom and kid in East Harlem, killing 3-year-old boy
Bertin DeJesus was in his stroller when a Ford F-150 driven by a 59-year-old man struck him and his mom near First Avenue and 116th Street about 9:35 a.m.
Pensacola hit with cyberattack day after deadly Naval base shooting
The city of Pensacola, Florida, was hit with a cyberattack just one day after a deadly shooting at the Naval base there — though it’s unclear if the events are connected, officials
Ghislaine Maxwell planning TV tell-all about Epstein scandal
Accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell is the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal planning a major TV interview — in part to defend her disgraced pal Prince Andrew, according to a report Monday. The
With Two Days Left, Deadlocked Israel Faces Repeat Vote
Israel edged closer to a third election within a year Monday as neither the embattled premier Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival appeared close to forming a government two days before a deadline. Right-winger Netanyahu and former army general Benn
Riyadh Gears up to Host 40th GCC Summit on Tuesday
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz will chair in Riyadh on Tuesday the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit. Riyadh has previously hosted the GCC summit on eight occasions. GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani
Politics in Morocco Difficult, Government Doesn’t Rule: Benkirane
Morocco's former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane said Saturday his country is not experiencing an ideal democracy, and “its government doesn’t rule.” He stressed that politics is difficult in the country but not impossible. “I have been away for a
A Duel on a Sinking Ship
Foreign observers find it difficult to understand the developments of the Lebanese situation and its sudden turns. This is not surprising. Lebanon is not a normal democracy, to which the known rules of such system apply. Lebanon’s democracy is bizzar
Jordan: Parliament Refers 2 Former Ministers to Court, Refuses to Waive Immunity of MP
The Jordanian parliament agreed on the judiciary request to refer two former ministers to court on charges of abusing their job jurisdictions, while it refused to waive the immunity of two deputies in two different cases. The Parliamentary Legal Comm
Haniyeh Arrives in Turkey on 1st Leg of Long Tour
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Turkey on Sunday as part of a tour abroad, his first since assuming power in May 2017. Haniyeh heads a large delegation including the deputy chief of the Hamas politburo, Saleh Arouri, head of Hamas Diaspora Off
The Real Test for the GCC: Dealing with Qatar's Crisis Skilfully
This is a Gulf week par-excellence, as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was founded in 1981 with security as its primary concern, will hold it fortieth summit under exceptional circumstances. The Saudi capital Riyadh is considered the Counci
Algeria Youth Scorn 'Dinosaur' Old Guard Ahead of Polls
Algeria's contentious presidential election campaign is highlighting the deep gulf between young people at the heart of a street protest movement and an aging elite they see as clinging to power. The poll, set for Thursday, will see five candidates,
Five arrested in Riau as authorities seize four Sumatran tiger fetuses in jar, dried skin
Authorities have arrested five suspected poachers and traders targeting Sumatran tigers, confiscating four fetuses of the endangered species and tiger skin during raids in Riau over the weekend.
Construction begins on Munir Human Rights Museum
The Munir Human Rights Museum was expected to become a place "to teach the public, tourists who visit Batu and students about human rights".
‘I’m desperate’: Mother posts her daughter’s rape case online after year-long investigation
A mother in Jeneponto regency, South Sulawesi, has posted about her child’s rape case on social media as the police have not yet brought the alleged perpetrator to justice after a year of investigation.
Hello, citizens: West Java introduces app to facilitate communication with residents
The West Java administration has launched a mobile application that will enable local residents to engage in a two-way communication with administration officials, therefore allowing them to voice their concerns over certain issues and curbing the prevalence of fake news.
Royke Tumilaar appointed Bank Mandiri president director
State-owned lender Bank Mandiri’s shareholders have officially appointed Royke Tumilaar to be the bank’s new president director.
SEA Games: Indonesian Maria Londa considers retiring after almost 20 years of competing
The 2019 Philippines Games was Maria’s sixth SEA Games, and the gold was her 12th SEA Games medal.
'We demand proof, not promises': Papuans urge Jokowi to bring justice to Paniai tragedy
Five people, including four high school students, were allegedly shot and killed by Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers on Dec. 8, 2014, during a protest in Paniai.
One killed, several injured in New Zealand volcano eruption
At least one person was killed, several injured and others reported missing in New Zealand after a volcano erupted off the east coast of its North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Polio returns to haunt Malaysia after almost 30 years
Malaysia has reported its first polio case in 27 years, health authorities said Sunday, announcing a three-month-old baby had been diagnosed on Borneo island.
Central Java students take to streets to mark International Anticorruption Day
During the rally, students carried posters emblazoned with words of protest such as “Cukup Atiku Sing Ambyar, Negoroku Ojo" (It’s enough that my heart is broken, don’t make my country become so) in the Javanese language.
Good governance matters
The stakes are too high for the government to quietly settle the case, as Garuda is publicly listed. Transparency matters, for without it the government would put its reputation on the line both at home and overseas.
Jokowi appoints Rudiantara as PLN president director: Luhut
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has named former Communications and Information Minister Rudiantara as the new president director of state-owned utility company PLN, says an official close to the President.
Jokowi skips KPK anticorruption day invitation, delegating Ma'ruf to attend instead
When asked why he did not attend the KPK event, Jokowi said he was merely “delegating”
Soon-to-be skyscrapers in Habibie’s Meisterstadt megablock feared to disrupt air traffic
Hang Nadim International Airport has demanded that the apartments have a more reasonable height so as to prevent disruption to air traffic.
Fox News dedicated a segment to QAnon, and supporters of the conspiracy theory are happy for the attention
On "Watters' World," the Fox News host Jesse Watters told a political-science professor that one of his good friends was a QAnon supporter.
Trump reportedly uses unsecured phone lines. Cybersecurity experts explain why those are 'so easy to hack it's scary.'
Business Insider spoke with cybersecurity experts about how hackers gain access to phone conversations on unsecured devices.
Mysterious automated calls, vanished relatives, and sinister Facebook comments: How China intimidates Uighurs who don't even live in the country
Though China's brutal campaign is most active in Xinjiang, many Uighurs living abroad say they've been targeted by Chinese agents.
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants treating Britain 'as their own country'
Prime minister Boris Johnson says EU migrants had been able to treat the UK as their own country for too long.
Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax
"You're brutal killers. Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice," Trump told the Israeli American Council conference.
The FBI is now investigating the Pensacola Navy base shooting as act of terrorism
Three young troops were killed and eight people were injured when 21-year-old 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani of the Royal Saudi Air Force opened fire.
At a pro-Israel conference, Trump told Jewish voters they'd vote for him to avoid a wealth tax
During his speech to the Israeli American Council, President Donald Trump also said some Jewish people 'don't love Israel enough.'
10 things in tech you need to know today
Elon Musk won the defamation trial over his 'pedo guy' tweet and TikTok's chief is headed to Washington this week.
China claims all Uighur Muslims have happily 'graduated' from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained
Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.
Police say City Road alleged stabbings in Cardiff are 'not linked'
There have been two incidents in less than a month
Gender neutral debate after mum slammed for calling Santa 'Father Christmas'
The mum said she was 'shamed' on social media for not using a gender neutral term
How much money are people willing to spend on their kids this Christmas?
Are you going to spend more or less than the UK average?
Cardiff City boss Neil Harris identifies key area he is looking to address in January transfer window
The Bluebirds boss has repeatedly said he wants to streamline the squad, but there is one position in particular in which he is looking to bolster the ranks next month
Farm burglar who stole quad bikes and vehicles in 'prolific' spree has found God
Jeffrey Bevan stole quad bikes, tools and pick-ups in a spree of thievery but told a judge he has now found God, and feels ashamed of what he did.
Shoppers blast M&S for 'mugging' them over Percy Pig Advent calendars
The high street giant is renowned for selling Percy Pigs - but the Advent calendar has sparked controversy
The extent of Ross Moriarty's worrying health issue revealed as Wales and Dragons star loses stone in weight
He has been laid low by Japan virus since the Rugby World Cup and has now seen a specialist to find out exactly what is going on
Fireworks at 4am mark 10 years since quad bikers killed on on rail tracks fleeing Go Outdoors burglary
Trevor Davies and David Cooper were killed instantly when they were struck by a train
NHS staff in Wales can get free Uber rides or Uber Eats meals this Christmas
The offer is available during Christmas week (December 23-27) when doctors, nurses and support staff continue to work around the clock
Ospreys consider emergency signings after further additions to crippling injury list
They are being hammered in one area in particular
Why Russia's four-year global sporting ban doesn't apply to Euro 2020 despite Olympic and 2022 World Cup suspension
Russia have been banned from competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - but are free to participate in next summer's European Championships
Man 'booted the s**t' out of car causing thousands of pounds worth of damage
Alison Brown said that the drivers side handle had been ripped off and all of the panels of the car had been kicked in as well
Jeremy Corbyn had his beard trimmed in a Carmarthen barber shop
Big Mel's barbershop gave the UK Labour leader a trim
Boris Johnson took a reporter's phone to avoid looking at a picture of a four-year-old lying on a hospital floor
The Prime Minister had to be reminded to give the phone back
The January transfer window headache in-form star has given Cardiff City boss Neil Harris
Bluebirds boss Neil Harris has made it clear that there are likely to be casualties next month and with five senior strikers on the books, something has to give
Man born without arms or legs forced to prove he can't work three times a year
Kevin Donnellon, 58, was one of the children affected in the thailidomide tragedy which saw approximately 2,000 babies born with malformed limbs as a side effect of a sedative drug
What the final Welsh poll of the General Election 2019 campaign shows as Labour faces historic shock
It could be a historic night for the Conservatives
Clarks announces loss of 170 jobs just weeks before Christmas
A spokeswoman confirmed 170 staff members will be made redundant and 80 of these workers are based at its Somerset headquarters in Street
Tributes to 'much loved' member of staff who died during 'traumatic' day for Swansea primary school
A book of condolence will be placed at the school this week for people to leave their memories of Carol Watts
Heroes Deal with an Important Loss in Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 Promo
Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 will air on December 9.
Anthony Joshua would love to defend world titles in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua has revealed his desire to defend his world heavyweight titles in Nigeria after his rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr. on Saturday night.
Thistletrack may swerve King George for Paisley Park rematch
Thistlecrack could renew rivalries with Paisley Park in the Marsh Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday week as an alternative to running in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase.
Mark Howard reflects on the recent jumping action
Top Racing TV analyst Mark Howard reflects on the weekend action and still harbours one doubt over Defi Du Seuil's Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase credentials.
West Ham United v Arsenal betting preview: Premier League predictions, best bets and stats for Monday Night Football clash
Arsenal will be hoping to end a torrid run as they make the short trip to West Ham for Monday Night Football. George Pitts previews the action.
Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card
If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann handed 33 life sentences after attacking 11 women and children
McCann embarked on a 'fortnight of terror'
Police give update after man on night out with friends left with serious head injury
The 38-year-old victim suffered from the injury during the brutal attack on Sunday morning
Experts tell Liberal Democrats to vote Labour in Southport to kick the Tories out
Southport is seen as a three-way marginal and for many years
General Election leaves schools in budget limbo
Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year
Bobby Duncan agent Saif Rubie banned and fined by FA after Twitter posts
Rubie launched an astonishing attack on Liverpool as Bobby Duncan left the club in the summer
Uber driver caught watching porn on the Motorway by police
The driver was caught on the hard shoulder
Besiktas chief rules out potential January swoop for Everton striker Cenk Tosun
Everton striker Cenk Tosun continues to be linked with a move away from the club
Mum "destroyed" by death of "lovely, funny" son
A murder investigation was launched after the Birkenhead-born dad-of-three was found dead in his flat
Vietnam ministry may cut some tariffs on U.S. agriculture
Under pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on some American agriculture products, from chicken to apples.
Premier League to roll out VAR giant screen changes in December
The Premier League hopes supporters will receive more information about VAR decisions on giant screens in time for the festive fixtures.
Live Football: What's on Sky Sports this week?
The Premier League action continues and there's Championship and Scottish Premiership on Sky Sports this week - check out what's in store with our day-by-day guide.
Heung-Min Son: Police, Tottenham and Burnley investigating alleged racial abuse by 13-year-old
Tottenham and Burnley are investigating alleged racial abuse aimed at Heung-Min Son by a 13-year-old spectator on Saturday.
England to play Italy at Wembley on March 27 in friendly ahead of Euro 2020
England will host Italy in an international friendly at Wembley on March 27 as part of their preparations for Euro 2020.
China to replace all foreign hardware and software at government and public institutions by 2022
Among several developments in the US-China trade war has been the latter's push to make itself technologically independent of the US semiconductor industry. A major step in this direction is an order passed by the Chinese Communist Party, to push…
Ryzen 9 3950X vs. Core i9-9900KS Gaming, Feat. Tuned DDR4 Memory Performance
Today we're comparing the Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-9900KS in a massive number of games, using one of G.Skill's most premium 16GB memory kits, the Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 CL14. For those of you spending $600+ on a CPU, purchasing top end DDR4 memory doesn't seem like a stretch, so here's a head to head comparison between AMD and Intel processors using manually tuned timings.
Full size Commodore 64 launch imminent, shipping in Europe first
Thanks to the nostalgic wave of retro machines that has yet to crest, we learned earlier this year that the 8-bit 1980s gaming machine was getting a proper, full sized version. The C64, as it's called, was announced with a…
Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton game
Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.
Anti-discrimination groups want joint response after weekend of homophobic, racist incidents
Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.
Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery 'approached for Everton job'
Unai Emery is reportedly being considered for the vacant Everton job but will consider his future this week before making a final decision.
The key talking points ahead of this week's crucial Champions League fixtures
Liverpool know defeat away to Red Bull Salzburg would likely see them eliminated.
Oxford's Anthony Forde to leave hospital this week after nasty injuries
Anthony Forde suffered four broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wigan Athletic's clash with West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
How does the heavyweight division stand after Joshua win?
It may be a while yet before Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder face one another.
Kalvin Phillips to return for Leeds for Hull clash
Kalvin Phillips sat out Leeds' win at Huddersfield on Saturday through suspension.
England book Italy friendly at Wembley ahead of Euro 2020
The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate's men.
Manchester City to bid for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti in January?
Manchester City are reportedly considering whether to launch an approach for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti during the January transfer window.
Report: Arsenal chiefs meet for new coach talks
Arsenal executives will continue to assess candidates for the vacant managerial position after reportedly meeting to discuss the decision over dinner last week.
Roy Hodgson hails "superb professional" Jairo Riedewald
The Dutchman made his first Premier League appearance since April 2018 at Watford.
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
Boy on hospital floor dominates Britain's election campaign
LONDON (AP) - A 4-year-old boy in a Spider-Man top lying on a hospital floor took center stage Monday in Britain's election campaign, as the opposition painted his plight as a symptom of the country's ailing health system and branded Prime Minister Boris Johnson heartless for avoiding looking at his photo.
EU approves state aid to develop car batteries industry
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has approved 3.2 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.
Review: Author keeps tension high in `Trace of Evil'
"Trace of Evil" by Alice Blanchard (Minotaur)
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
Finland's new young female prime minister breaks the mold
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Finland's government has a new face, and it is young and female.
EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya maritime border deal
Brussels (AP) - European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea.
Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.
2 guards with rapper Juice WRLD arrested on gun charges
Chicago (AP) - Two security guards who were with rapper Juice WRLD when he died after suffering a medical emergency at Chicago's Midway International Airport have been arrested on gun charges.
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy "high civilization under socialism" in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its broken economy.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey named right costume contest winner, pageant says of apparent flub
Steve Harvey can’t catch a break when it comes to Miss Universe.
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes ban on Russia for Olympics, major sports events
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from the Olympics and other major sports events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday.
Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.
U.N. expert urges Ethiopia to stop shutting down internet
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - A United Nations expert on the freedom of expression said he has urged Ethiopian officials to stop shutting down the internet.
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on "Sesame Street," died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.
Paralyzed Humboldt crash survivor takes first steps
The day Ryan Straschnitzki underwent surgery that would turn his body into something like a remote-controlled robot, the paralyzed hockey player had one deep worry: The 6-foot-1, 190-pound defenseman who once didn't miss a shift even after dislocating a shoulder told his dad he was afraid of needles.
Turkey deports 11 French suspected IS members
ANKARA, TURKEY (AP) - Turkey has deported 11 French nationals who are suspected of being members of the Islamic State group, the Interior Ministry said Monday.
Analysis: 4 enough for now to keep CFP expansion talk quiet
College football always needs an argument when it comes to the postseason. This year, it was whether LSU or Ohio State should be the top seed in the four-team playoff.
North Korea calls Trump 'thoughtless' old man over tweets
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a "thoughtless and sneaky old man" after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.
US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals
CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) - More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges and sex abuse scandals complicating their lives and those of their fellow priests across the United States.
Traffic jams cripple Paris as pension strikes halt trains
PARIS (AP) - Paris commuters inched to work Monday through massive traffic jams as strikes against retirement plan changes halted trains and subways for a fifth straight day.
Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster eyeing return for ‘Sunday Night Football,' report says
After missing the past three games with a knee injury, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is eyeing a return Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter .
Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
LONDON (AP) - Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II.
N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A day after North Korea said it had performed a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site, there is wide speculation that it involved a new engine for either a space launch vehicle or a long-range missile.
Dartmouth student lawsuit settled over baseball injury
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A lawsuit filed by a Dartmouth College student against the school who was seriously injured during baseball practice has been settled, the college said Monday.
Prosecutor warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
READING, Pa. (AP) - A district attorney in southeastern Pennsylvania issued a public health warning Monday in the wake of a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Zozibini Tunzi, Miss South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe.
2020 Watch: Buttigieg on the defensive, Biden's strategy
NEW YORK (AP) - Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer released
Slimer is back and has an afterlife again.
SwiftKey Beta gains support for 49 additional languages
Swiftkey Beta for Android now supports 49 more languages, including languages from Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Minecraft adds PlayStation 4 cross-play, joins Xbox One and other platforms
Minecraft Bedrock has expanded to PlayStation 4 consoles, welcoming cross-platform multiplayer, purchases, and progression with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile, and more.
Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment
The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.
Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week
The Oculus Quest is a standalone virtual reality headset that has become quite popular in recent months. The press release Android Central received said that the team wanted to "share that we’ll be rolling out an initial version of hand tracking as an early feature for consumers on Oculus Quest."
All Xinjiang de-radicalization trainees graduate, find jobs, lead happy life: official
Trainees who used to be influenced by extremism have all graduated from the vocational education and training centers in Xinjiang, a senior official with Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region told reporters in Beijing on Monday.
Yuletide Social Assistance Program to be established for barangay execs, workers
In appreciation of their hard work in providing frontline government services, President Duterte has called for the establishment of a “Yuletide Social Assistance Program” for barangay officials and workers this year.
No holiday truce with NPA — Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has rejected the idea of declaring a ceasefire with the New People's Army (NPA) in the spirit of the Christmas season.
Hontiveros renews call for hospitals to comply with anti-deposit law
Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday renewed her call for all hospitals to comply with the anti-hospital deposit law, warning that those who continue violating it would be penalized.
QC councilors ask for longer work hours for traffic enforcers during Yuletide season
With the traffic congestion expected to worsen further this Yuletide Season, Quezon City officials have asked local traffic authorities to add two hours per shift to the schedules of the city’s traffic field enforcers to help lessen public inconvenience.
Lacson files resolution honoring Misamis Oriental hero cop
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, chairman of the Senate National Defense and Security Committee, acknowledged Monday the selflessness showed by the late Police Senior Master Sergeant Jason Magno who used his own body to shield innocent lives in a school in Misamis Oriental from a live grenade, and said that he should be emulated not only by the Philippine National Police but by the entire country.
DOJ: Gov’t ready to run water supply if water concessionaires bail
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra assured the public on Monday that the government is ready to take over the water supply duties for Metro Manila in the event that the two water concessionaires Manila Water Co., Inc. and Maynilad Water Services decide to halt their services.
Cardinal Tagle gets new Vatican post
Pope Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
12 LGUs receive DOH-Calabarzon’s Gintong DALOY award
The Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon recently awarded the first “Gintong DALOY” (Damayan para sa Aksyong Linis, Oportunidad at Yamang pangkalusugan) Award to 12 local government units (LGUs) in Quezon province.
Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992
A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday.
Martires: One out of 40 households has had experience with corruption
Ombudsman Samuel Martires has revealed that one out of every 40 households in the country has had an experience with corruption activities.
‘War crime’: Gov’t slams use of child soldiers after clash kills 16-year-old rebel
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday denounced rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such an act is a war crime and
China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue
Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY - The Province of Compostela Valley will soon have its new name after majority of its constituents agreed to ratify Republic Act 11297 renaming it to Davao de Oro.
Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen
The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.
Teen potheads caught smoking in police car
While most drug users would run away or cringe in fear at seeing a police car, this group of marijuana users in Quezon City turned one into a hotbox for their pot session.
Fighting corruption a government priority – Andanar
Fighting corruption remains an utmost priority of the Duterte administration to prevent an abusive culture of extortion and embezzlement as well as oppression of the people, a Palace official said Monday.
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday, in a much-anticipated summit in Paris.
Responsibility over privilege, public schools teachers told
The continued clamor of teachers groups for more government support does not sit well with a group of private schools - noting that if they truly want to contribute to achieving quality education, public school teachers should “focus more on responsibility rather than privilege.”
P3.4-million shabu seized from street-level pusher
Some P3.4 million worth of shabu was seized from a woman drug peddler in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City Sunday night.
Palace cites Miss Universe PH bet for bringing ‘pride and glory to Filipino nation’
Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados has brought pride and glory to the Filipino nation despite failing to bag the Miss Universe crown, Malacañang said Monday.
Retired cop killed in QC buy-bust
Anti-scalawag operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) killed early Monday morning a recently retired policeman in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City.
Nigerian arrested for confining 3 female MUBS students
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Massive, peaceful march is win-win for protesters, police
Evidently stung by the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by the United States, the Hong Kong government has made a multi-barreled response: denied that human rights have been eroded, granted permission for a mass rally on Sunday, and castigated political figures who “urged foreign governments or legislatures to interfere with…
Will govt seek a middle path via an independent review panel?
Six months after the launch of the extradition bill-related protest movement, Hong Kong continues to grapple with large-scale street demonstrations and elevated public anger toward the establishment. Although there have been mounting calls within society for an independent commission of inquiry (COI) into all the recent events, the government has continued to dig in its…
NATO-China: New relationship challenges
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Last week, leaders of its 29 member states gathered for a two-day summit in London. And for the very first time, the group in its joint statement named and mentioned China. As Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary general, has…
At least 5 killed after New Zealand volcano suddenly erupts
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11…
These Homes for Mentally Ill Adults Have Been Notoriously Mismanaged. Now, One Is a Gruesome Crime Scene.
Oceanview Manor Home for Adults, a psychiatric group home at the center of a yearslong legal battle over the rights of people with mental illness, is now the scene of a criminal investigation involving the death of a resident and the arrest of another.
'Citizenship bill not even .001 per cent against minorities,' says Amit Shah
The Citizenship Bill 2019 seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pak, B'desh, and Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today
Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.
UP Cabinet gives nod for setting 218 fast-track courts for rape, crimes against minor
At present, the state has 81 fast-track courts to hear cases related to women, Pathak told PTI.
Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar
The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.
British PM visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India mission
Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting
Investigators are trying to establish whether killer, 2nd Lt Mhd Alshamrani acted alone or was part of a larger plot.
Andhra govt cancels Rs 3 crore work orders at CM's residence to ward off criticism
BJP leader Lanka Dinakar welcomed the cancellation of the order pertaining to the expenditure.
'Hats off to KCR, cops': Jagan Reddy lauds Telangana encounter
In some countries, the Andhra CM claimed, perpetrators of such crimes would be instantly shot dead.
BS Yediyurappa celebrates with son as trends show BJP leading in K'taka by-polls
Earlier Yediyurappa had confidently said that BJP will win at least 13 seats and the government will be 'safeguarded'.
NHRC seeks report in 'catastrophic' Delhi fire, issues notices to govt
About 100-150 people were sleeping when the fire broke out and most of the victims choked to death.
'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena raises concern over Citizenship bill
Amit Shah would introduce bill that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Cong, JD(S) 'disqualified' in people's court: BJP after K'taka by-poll results
Kateel was happy that the party made its presence felt for the first time in Mandya district.
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, allows It from 6 am to 6 pm
SC perused the report filed by CPCB which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in LS, aims to promote safety on water
The proposed law is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India's maritime trade.
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu protests against onion price hike
This action by the police led to a verbal altercation between them and TDP leaders.
Donald Trump warns Kim Jong Un has ‘everything’ to lose through hostility
'North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has tremendous economic potential, but it must denuclearize as promised,' Trump tweeted.
People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls
Bypolls were for 15 of 17 seats left vacant by MLAs who resigned in July, causing collapse of Cong-JD(S) and BJP's takeover.
'Give citizenship to immigrants, but no voting rights for 25 years': Sanjay Raut
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was introduced in LS on December 9 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
K'taka poll results message for all states where anyone betrays public mandate: PM
Modi also spoke about the political tussle that the state of Karnataka had witnessed soon after the assembly election results.
Amit Shah tables Citizenship Amendment bill in Lok Sabha
Meanwhile, BJP's former ally, Shiv Sena, is yet to clear its stand on the CAB.
GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now in open beta
The integrated launcher is now available to everyone
Vote in the UK’s general election and you could win CoD: Modern Warfare and more
The UK general election is just days away, and the games industry is urging gamers to vote
Inside the Archive of Often Overlooked Street Photographer Shirley Baker
A new book, edited by Lou Stoppard and published by MACK, uncovers the extraordinary and extensive legacy of one of Britain’s most prolific street photographers, Shirley Baker
Why me? Julius Malema fumes at questions over his lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema has slammed critics who question his taste for the good life while claiming to represent the poor.
Australia's climate plan earns no credit
If the federal government gets its way on tackling carbon emissions, this will send a very bad signal to other countries that are already trying to twist the rules.
The Age Year in Review: Call for leadership on the climate crisis
Group executive editor James Chessell said climate change was now the biggest cause for anxiety in the community.
Water wars escalate as Victoria slams Murray-Darling power shift
Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has criticised plans for the Murray-Darling inspector-general's role, ahead of a crunch meeting next week.
As top women step aside, the notorious juggle is again in the spotlight
These heavy hitting women have plenty in common with the next working mother struggling with the ongoing intensity of 'the juggle'.
School teacher fights for job in court battle with principal
A teacher at Malek Fahd Islamic School is suing the school for allegedly taking action against her for raising security concerns after the Christchurch massacre.
Ending right to block private schools hailed as a win over 'red tape'
Residents will lose the right to object to the building of new private schools under planning laws designed to "fast-track" development in the independent sector.
We came to Bali to stop using drugs, Australian men tell court hearing
Melbourne nightclub figures William Cabantog, 35, and David Van Iersel, 38, face charges of cocaine possession, or alternative charges of abusing drugs for personal use.
It was vintage Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A as Tony Jones bowed out
The show was a fitting nostalgia trip for Tony Jones and the show’s creator Peter McEvoy on their last run on the Q&A paddock.
Beyond cricket and curry: India could be the next big thing
The India-Australia relationship has been a bit stuck - but it doesn't have to be that way.
'He threw my half-naked and bound body into a bush': Victim recounts Edwards' rape
Horrific details of how the accused Claremont serial killer abducted and raped a teenager before throwing her limp, half-naked and bound body into dense shrubs at a cemetery have been revealed for the first time.
Challenge to democracy to counter Russia, China
We have entered a new era of great power competition between authoritarian and democratic states. Western powers need to recalibrate accordingly.
Hastie urges democracies to engage in political warfare to preserve peace
The Liberal MP says the West has watched on passively while states such as Russia and China weaponise "previously benign" activities.
Queensland's Games bid gets tourism tick
Preliminary costs in May 2019 estimated it would cost $5.3 billion to stage the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Queensland, but tourism boss says the bid will give Queensland 'focus'.
One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'
A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.
Breakers overrun Patterson and Bullets
Lamar Patterson’s hot hand wasn’t enough to help the Brisbane Bullets, whose NBL road woes continued with a 96-85 loss to the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland.
DOJ Inspector General’s Report on FBI ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation Released
The long-awaited report from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz was released as expected on Monday. Also as expected, the 400-page report said that the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation ultimately had a proper and legal factual basis — despite numerous procedural shortcomings at the bureau, and despite a criminal referral related to low-level ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith’s alleged alteration of an email used in an application to surveil former Trump adviser Carter Page.
AG Barr Made Last-Minute, ‘Highly Unusual’ Decision to Alter OIG Russia Report
Attorney General William Barr intervened in the construction of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the genesis of the Russia investigation in order to include de-classified information about a well-known British spy. Barr’s out-of-the-blue push for additional transparency is decidedly out of character and being viewed with askance eyes as “highly unusual.”
Former Federal Prosecutor: Barr’s Warning to Trump About Giuliani May Be ‘Wink and Nod’ About Coming Indictment
Attorney General William Barr has reportedly cautioned President Donald Trump on multiple occasions that he is “not being well served” by his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, advising the President that the former New York City Mayor has become a liability for the administration. According to one former federal prosecutor, Barr, who oversees the U.S. Attorney’s office currently investigating Giuliani on multiple fronts, may be attempting to warn the White House about Giuliani’s dire legal straits.
DOJ Argues Trump Can Profit from Foreign Governments Until Congress Passes a New Law
An attorney for the Department of Justice told a judge in Washington D.C. federal court Monday that President Donald Trump may profit from any foreign governments that patronize his private businesses. Defending against a lawsuit filed by more than 200 Congressional Democrats accusing Trump of violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, attorney Hashim Mooppan argued that the clause, on its own, does not actually forbid the president from accepting such payments, it merely permits Congress to legislate on the matter.
Ivanka Trump Once Spoke with Author of ‘Steele Dossier’ About Working for the Trump Org: Report
Years prior to authoring the Steele Dossier at the center of Republicans allegations that federal authorities improperly “spied” on the Trump campaign, Christopher Steele and Ivanka Trump had been in talks about the former British intelligence officer potentially working for the Trump Organization, according to ABC News.
More Problems for Pensacola: Mayor Says City Systems Facing Cyber Attack
The mayor of Pensacola, Florida announced Monday that the city has been facing a cyber attack against city systems.
Former FBI Lawyer Lisa Page Reacts to IG Report, Slams Trump for Accusing Her of Treason
Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page, who together with former FBI agent Peter Strzok became household names due to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on them for their anti-Trump texts, reacted on Monday to the release of the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report.
Calls for ‘Compulsive Liar’ AG Barr to Resign Swell After Misleading Statement About DOJ’s FBI Report
Attorney General William Barr was widely accused of lying, dishonesty and being an all around hack for President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon over his reaction to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Officer of Inspector General (OIG) report on alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) leading up to the Russiagate investigation started by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Deputy Allegedly Told Woman to ‘Lift Her Bra and Shake,’ Was Sexually Aroused During Another Search
A deputy in Bexar County, Texas is accused of executing a spate of sexually abusive searches. Floyd Berry Jr., 49, is charged with three count of a official oppression, a class A misdemeanor, according to KSAT. At least five alleged victims, each between the ages of 26 and 56, made allegations, authorities said. Two other claims remained under investigation.
House GOP Lawyer’s ‘Straw Man’ Argument: Impeaching the President Over ‘8 Lines’ Is ‘Baloney’
Steve Castor, who you may remember from the House Intelligence Committee phase of the impeachment inquiry, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to present the case as to why the president should not be impeached. Castor argued during his opening statement that it would be “baloney” to impeach President Donald Trump over “eight lines” in the non-verbatim memo of Trump’s infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Preet Bharara to House GOP Lawyer: Calling Trump a Clown Isn’t Election Interference, It’s a ‘Correct Consensus Opinion’
Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) Preet Bharara mocked the GOP’s lead counsel for his defense of President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings on Monday.
Japan PM Abe says visit by Iran's Rouhani being arranged
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday his country is arranging a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because it wants to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East, the source of more than 80% of Japan’s oil.
N. Korea blasts Trump's warning, says it has nothing more to lose
North Korea has nothing more to lose, a senior Pyongyang official said Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the communist nation could lose everything if it engages in hostile acts.Kim Yong-chol, a former North Korean nuclear negotiator, made the remarks in a statement carried by the North's Korean Central News Agency, stressing that the U.S. should think about how to keep the two countries from clas...
‘Time is ticking for action on antimicrobial resistance’
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- Korea is hosting an international meeting to fight the rising public health threat of drug resistance.The seventh session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission task force on antimicrobial resistance kicked off Monday in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, to be held for five days through Friday.In 2015, the World Health Assembly adopted a global action plan to tackle the trend of antimicrob...
PPP forum on exporting smart transport infra to be held
A forum on public-private partnerships for the export of smart technology-based public transport infrastructure is set to be held in Seoul on Thursday, the Seoul City government said Monday. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the forum will look at emerging trends in smart transport systems, Seoul’s smart transport policies and the municipality’s support for private companies looking to br...
National Assembly suspends voting on fast-tracked reform bills
The National Assembly decided Monday to suspend voting on fiercely contested fast-tracked bills, including election and prosecutorial reforms, and postpone its plenary session until Tuesday. National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang drew the floor leaders of three major parties -- the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, Liberty Korea Party and minor conservative Bareunmirae Party -- to the agreement, following the e...
Russian Malware Kingpin Named as Head of “Evil Corp” by NCA, FBI
Evil Corp's malware kingpin drives a Lamborghini with the number plate "Thief" – working from the basements of Moscow cafes to fleece victims globally.
US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says
Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign.
Sri Lanka’s state broadcaster to air ‘Matir Projar Deshe’ on Dec 15
Sri Lanka’s state-owned Independent Television Network or ITN will broadcast a Bangladeshi film, ‘Matir Projar Deshe’.
Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings
Human rights campaigners supporting Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority on Monday called for a global boycott of the country, a day before genocide hearings begin at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Police charge in court 14 terror suspects in 2017 Hotel Olio International blast
Police have pressed formal charges against 14 militant suspects in connection with a suicide bomb blast in a hotel in Dhaka’s Panthapath two years ago in what is said to be a foiled plot to attack National Mourning Day programmes.
Government works for women’s rights, says Hasina
The government is working to translate feminist thinker and activist Begum Rokeya’s dream to establish women’s rights into reality, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladeshis bag all 10 gold medals in archery events of SA games
Archers Suma Biswas, Sohel Rana, Eti Khatun and Roman Sana won gold medals at separate events in archery at the South Asian Games in Nepal on Monday.
Rohingya refugees demand justice at Myanmar World Court case
Rohingya Muslims demanded Myanmar be held to account at the United Nations' top court in The Hague, where Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is set to defend the country against charges of genocide of the minority community.
Prof Ajoy Roy, father of slain writer Avijit, dies at 83
Prominent Professor Ajoy Roy, the father of slain writer-blogger Avijit, has died in a Dhaka hospital at the age of 83.
Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
Police in New Delhi have arrested the owner and manager at a factory where 43 people perished in the Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years, a spokesman said on Monday.
Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world's strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold.
Kidnap suspect commits suicide in Dhaka
Police have recovered the body of a kidnap suspect from a house in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area.
Volcano Leaves No Survivors On New Zealand's White Island, Police Say
New Zealand police say they don't believe there are any survivors on an island where a volcano has erupted.
Chelsea injury news: Key boost for Lampard vs Lille, but duo ruled out
Blues boss gets mixed news on injury front...
Man Utd could offer swap deal to Euro giants to land key signing for Solskjaer
Red Devils tipped to put swap deal on table...
What Pep Guardiola did after Man Utd ace Fred received alleged racist abuse
Class touch from City boss, but action needed...
‘Has been outstanding’ – BBC pundit singles out Liverpool stalwart for praise after latest win
Another vital shift from Reds ace...
Antonio Conte eyeing reunion with Chelsea ace in January to bolster Inter squad
January move touted by reports in Italy...
Confirmed Barcelona squad vs Inter: No Messi, quartet ruled out due to injury
Catalan giants missing string of key players...
AC Milan hold meeting with Barcelona as they consider swoop for €10m-rated starlet
Catalan giants could opt to offload talented youngster...
Iconic Cork restaurant one of 23 food outlets forced to close
An iconic Cork restaurant was one of a record 23 food outlets forced to close in November over hygiene concerns.
Boris Johnson takes reporter’s phone after refusing to look at photo
The Prime Minister tried to steer the focus of the interview on to Tory NHS funding.
Sask. syphilis outbreak continues as doctors struggle to find patients
Khan said he's worried by a newer trend driving syphilis infections: sex fuelled by crystal meth.
Letter of the Day: Youth need suicide prevention now
Letter to the editor from Karen Leis
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor — Bridger, Leis
Pinehouse inquiry report expected by year's end
The formal portion of the inquiry into the Northern Village of Pinehouse has concluded and the final report is expected by year's end.
Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump’s claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.
No injuries after a reported vehicle crashed into a building on Brandt Pike
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Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi student who fatally shot three sailors at a U.S. naval base in Florida hosted a dinner party earlier in the week where he and three others watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Shots fired into home on Euclid Avenue, outside gas line reportedly hit
DAYTON — Crews are responding to a person’s home on Euclid Avenue after hearing reports of someone shooting toward the residence, according to regional dispatch.
One man killed after vehicle rolls on Erastus Durbin Road in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY — One person was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Erastus Durbin Road near state Route 119 early this morning.
More than 100 Middletown-based soldiers to be sent off to year-long deployment
ST. CLAIR TWP., Butler County — More than 100 soldiers with the 324th Military Police Co. with the Ohio National Guard based in Middletown will soon deploy for a year to support the U.S. Southern Command operations, according to the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department.
Texas man accused of carving name into girlfriend’s face
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man is behind bars after police said he repeatedly punched his girlfriend, then used a knife to carve his name into her face.
Trump family member to kick off re-election campaign in Butler County
HAMILTON — Butler County Republicans will set the stage in February for President Donald Trump’s re-election bid at the county GOP’s biggest fundraiser of the year by featuring a member of the Trump family.
Daughter’s Christmas presents reported stolen from vehicle in Butler County
— Oxford police received a report Nov. 30 of toys valued at approximately $200 taken from the trunk of a car parked in a driveway on Kelly Drive.
Record number of domestic abuse incidents reported in North
Officers respond to domestic abuse incident every 17 minutes, PSNI says
Trinity College the highest entrant on FT’s business school rankings
TCD back in the rankings for first time since 2007 as IMI and UCD Smurfit School also rise
Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Foster
DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain
Raw sewage and rodents account for record food-safety closures
More restaurants closed or sanctioned by watchdog than any time in last 20 years
Boris Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Arlene Foster
DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain
Goods moving between Britain and North will require checking - Coveney
British Prime Minister claimed over the weekend such checks would not be necessary
Boris Johnson criticised after pocketing reporter’s phone
ITV journalist Joe Pike tried to show PM photograph of child lying on coats in hospital
Australia burns grasslands to minimise looming bushfire risk
More than 100 fires are ablaze in New South Wales and Victoria states
China claims it has freed Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang
‘All the trainees . . . have completed their studies,’ says governor, without evidence
Ryanair again ranked among Europe’s worst polluters
Airline included in top 10 of continent’s biggest carbon emitters
Former Fed chair Paul Volcker dies
Central banker responsible for ending US inflationary spiral
Irish woman and wife’s struggle to bring their baby home to Ireland
‘My mum is going to Mass every morning to pray Sofia gets home for Christmas ... but our daughter is stateless’
TV guide: 18 of the best shows to watch this week
Up close with Ireland's street artists, plus playing with Gadafy, Trump’s mum, the Irish Rich List, and the uplifting life of an Irish undertaker
Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity
Residents of Foynes centre living in ‘the most challenging’ asylum conditions in Ireland
Johnny Sexton to see a specialist with knee injury
Leinster outhalf will definitely miss return clash against Northampton this weekend
Lessons learned from man’s death have improved safety, inquest hears
Tony McDermott died during loading incident at warehouse in Co Kildare
Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes
Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland
Joshua v Ruiz does little to gloss over fight for rights in Saudi Arabia
Some locals say things are changing but evidence suggests they are doing so slowly
NTMA to borrow less next year as repayments in focus
Agency sold €15.4bn of long-term bonds this year, at the lower end of its full-year target
Tougher financial accountability rules come into force in UK
Asset managers, independent financial advisers and hedge fund managers are lable for bans or nines
Russia banned from major sporting events for four years
Euro 2020 not included in ban which does take in 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup
Man found not guilty of attempted murder of love rival’s mother
Robert Lawlor acquitted of threatening ex-partner’s boyfriend and shooting a dog
Nearly 1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town following landslides
Authorities say road access to Franz Josef is not likely to be restored until Friday
NBRU says nearly 1,000 anti-social incidents on Dublin Bus services
Most incidents concentrated in about ‘half a dozen hotspots’ around the city
Woman dies swimming off Antrim coast
Another woman who got into difficulty taken to hospital; understood women were part of swim group
4-year-old twins free selves, climb to safety after dad dies in car crash
Authorities say the girls' father was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The accident is under investigation.
Reports: Library in China burned 'illegal' books
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Reports in China that a library staff burned dozens of "illegal" books is drawing controversy in the country, but the articles and social media posts on the matter have been removed.
Digital economy's environmental footprint threatens the planet
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Modern society has given significant attention to the promises of the digital economy over the past decade. But it has given little attention to its negative environmental footprint.
On This Day: Senate report on CIA calls torture tactics 'deeply flawed'
On Dec. 9, 2014, a U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee report said the CIA's interrogation of terror suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was more brutal than it told the White House or public. The so-called "CIA torture report" called CIA tactics "deeply flawed."
Watch live: Democrats lay out impeachment case against Trump
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic investigators will detail their impeachment case against President Donald Trump at a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday, presenting evidence to the House judiciary committee.
Russia, Ukraine leaders agree on cease-fire, prisoner exchange by year's end
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a cease-fire Monday, moving the two countries closer to ending a standoff in the Donbas region.
Japan stars in Hong Kong racing; Maximum Security wins Grade I Cigar Mile
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Japan won three of the four Group 1 races in Hong Kong on Sunday, while a potential new superstar blazed through the Group 1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies back home in top weekend horse racing action around the globe.
Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa wins Miss Universe 2019
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2019 with Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson and Miss Mexico Sofia Aragon as the runner-ups.
$120,000 banana eaten by art gallery visitor, wall vandalized
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The $120,000 banana duct taped to the wall of a Florida art gallery was taken off the wall and eaten by a visitor -- and another visitor then replaced it with graffiti about Jeffrey Epstein.
New rules for managing wild horses, burros on horizon
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Federal agents soon might expand methods to manage wild horses and burros on public lands, including unrestricted sales that could lead to slaughter for meat and sterilizing on the range, according to a rule proposed by the Department of Interior.
Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood
The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.
Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker, known as inflation buster, dies at 92
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Paul Volcker, a towering figure in the history of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank who took tough measures to battle inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
Trump, Saudi prince pledge cooperation after Florida base attack
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman about the attack Friday at a naval base in Florida, which is being investigated by the FBI as a presumed terrorist attack.
House Democrats to lay out articles of impeachment Tuesday after judiciary hearing
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic chairs plan to announce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, House foreign affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel said after a day of House judiciary hearings on Monday.
College soccer: Stanford beats North Carolina for women's title
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- No. 1 Stanford won the 2019 women's College Cup soccer title by beating No. 2 North Carolina in a penalty kick session.
Russia, Ukraine leaders Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky meet for 1st time
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet face-to-face Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time, as the leaders hope to end a long standoff in the Donbas region.
Justice Dept. watchdog finds no evidence of bias in Russia inquiry
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice said in a highly-anticipated report Monday efforts by federal authorities to conduct surveillance on a member of President Donald Trump's campaign as part of the Russia investigation were rife with mistakes, but contained nothing improper or illegal.
Supreme Court refuses to hear opioid case involving OxyContin makers
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case Monday that accused Purdue Pharma of moving billions of dollars in an effort to shield them from a spate of pending lawsuits over the popular opioid painkiller OxyContin.
Watch live: Democrats lay out impeachment case against President Donald Trump
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic investigators began to detail their impeachment case against President Donald Trump at a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday, presenting evidence to the House judiciary committee.
At least one dead, several missing after volcano erupts on New Zealand's White Island
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- At least one person is dead and several others are missing after a volcano on a small New Zealand island erupted Monday, authorities said.
'Ghostbusters: Afterlife': A small town becomes haunted in first trailer
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A small town is taken over by supernatural forces in the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Justice Dept. watchdog to issue report on claims of Trump spying
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice will release a highly-anticipated report Monday answering accusations by the Trump administration that federal authorities illegally spied on President Donald Trump's campaign while searching for evidence of collusion between it and Russia.
British judge gives 'classic psychopath' rapist 33 life sentences
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Serial British rapist Joseph McCann was sentenced Monday to 33 life sentences for a two-week run of sex crimes and abductions earlier this year that targeted 11 victims, including a young boy.
Finland ready to elect world's youngest prime minister
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Finland's Sanna Marin could become the world's youngest sitting prime minister this week at 34 after she was elected by her party late Sunday to assume its leadership position.
China says Uighur Muslims have 'graduated' from camps
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- China claimed ethnic Uighurs once held in detention centers in the western region of Xinjiang have all been released, while criticizing the United States for "attacks and smears."
'Bachelorette' alum J.P. Rosenbaum diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Former Bachelorette contestant J.P. Rosenbaum has been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Geriatric conditions pose added danger for older heart patients in ICU
Common geriatric conditions complicate ICU stays, the American Heart Association says in a new scientific statement, requiring doctors to factor in a mix of treatment needs for older adults.
Police horse delights shoppers inside PetSmart store
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Police in Louisiana shared video of a police horse going shopping inside a pet supply store, to the delight of staff and customers.
World anti-doping body bars Russia from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Athletes were barred Monday from competing under the Russian flag during the 2020 Summer Olympics under a four-year ban handed down by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Wolves condemn homophobic abuse after two arrests at Brighton
Brighton and Wolves have both issued statements following arrests at Amex Stadium after Sunday's 2-2 draw
Aston Villa's relegation odds slashed after heavy defeat to Leicester City
Aston Villa news | Dean Smith's men currently sit in 17th place after the comprehensive defeat to the Foxes at Villa Park
Aston Villa plotting transfer swoop on West Brom - reports
Aston Villa transfer news includes AVFC linked with Albion youngster
Couple conned in 'bargain' television scam at M6 services car park
Embarrassed pair said the man claimed to be a delivery driver from a discount store and the TV was well-packed and looked to be the real deal
Brummies in a Banksy! Crowds pose on bench next to iconic artwork in Jewellery Quarter
Crowds flock to have their picture taken next to mystery artist's stunning mural in Vyse Street
"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister
"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns
Drink-fuelled all-inclusive breaks to Magaluf could be banned in hard-hitting new measures
Politicians are discussing plans to outlaw bad behaviour on the island of Majorca - and they could come into force as soon as next month
Freddie Flintoff reveals real reason he won't watch Top Gear
The former cricketer, 42, told the PA news agency that he finds it too embarrassing to watch anything he does for TV with his wife Rachael Wools Flintoff and their three children
‘I must admit’ - Every word from Dean Smith on VAR complaint, Aston Villa’s shape & Leicester
Aston Villa news includes full transcript from the head coach after the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City
'Close' - Birmingham City star reveals Aston Villa transfer breakdown
The 26-year-old made his first Blues start in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Reading, beginning a game for the first time since February
Serie A outfit contact Wolves and Everton over January transfers - reports
The young star has made just three Premier League starts, with eight appearances off the bench - and has scored twice
Staggering moment Boris Johnson takes ITV reporter's phone to avoid picture of boy, 4, on hospital floor
ITV reporter Joe Pike has said Boris Johnson took his phone off him when he showed him a picture of Jack Williment-Barr, the four-year-old with suspected pneumonia forced to lie on a pile of coats on the floor of a Leeds hospital
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year international sports ban on Russia
Russia's hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped after the World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee approved a full slate of recommended sanctions as punishment for state authorities tampering with a Moscow laboratory database.
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
Police help pull man out from burning apartment complex in San Bernardino
Police rushed into a burning apartment complex in San Bernardino and helped pull an injured man out from the fire.
Classmates Make Dana's LAST Wish Come True
30 years after their high school reunion this classmates Bucket list inspired her classmates to make her Disney wish come true!
The surprising things stolen from luxury hotel rooms
When checking out of a five-star hotel, thrifty travelers have been known to slip a few shower caps, mini-shampoos or even slippers into their suitcases.
Azerbaijan's secret to long life? Mountain air
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
Missing toddler found dead in northwestern Wisconsin
Authorities say a toddler who went missing in northwestern Wisconsin has been found dead. Rice Lake police say they received a call about 9:30 p.m. Sunday that a 2-year-old girl was missing from her home and that the front door was open.
Suspect chased by Milwaukee police dies in crash
Milwaukee police say a 28-year-old man has died after crashing his car during a police chase.
Madison woman found slumped over wheel of running car, arrested on OWI charges, police say
A Madison woman was arrested on suspicion of fourth-offense OWI after she was found slumped over the wheel of a running car, police said.
Sting pays tribute to Juice WRLD
Sting says that Juice WRLD's hit single Lucid Dreams is his all-time favorite reworking of Shape of my Heart, following the emo rapper's death.
Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation at restaurants
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have separate entrances for men and women, the kingdom's government announced on Sunday.
Two masked, armed men rob East Washington Avenue business, police say
Two masked and armed men confronted employees of PL$ Check Cashing as they were arriving to work Monday morning and demanded cash, according to an incident report.
Madison Refugee Union, Jewish Social Services rally for refugee resettlement
The Madison Refugee Union and Jewish Social Services rallied at the Capitol on Sunday to spread awareness of the refugees resettling in the city.
Man killed in fatal ATV crash identified
The person killed in a fatal ATV crash Saturday has been identified, according to a news release from the Green County Sheriff's Department.
Trump to meet with Russian foreign minister Tuesday
President Donald Trump is planning to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday in Washington, an encounter that is sure to draw significant scrutiny amid several ongoing controversies involving Trump and Russia.
All northbound lanes of Highway 73 at Tobacco Road open after of vehicle crash
All northbound lanes of Highway 73 at Tobacco Road outside Cambridge are open after a vehicle crash, according to a news release.
Russia banned from international sports competition for four years
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.
Vehicle hits shed, comes to rest against tree after crash in Lafayette County, deputies say
One person was injured after a crash where a vehicle hit a shed and tree in Lafayette County, deputies said.
Teen cited after falling asleep at wheel, crashing vehicle into corn field, deputies say
An Illinois teen was cited after his vehicle was found abandoned in the middle of a corn field, according to a release by the Green County Sheriff's Office.
Washpo: Top US officials misled public about Afghan War
Confidential documents obtained by The Washington Post reveal that top U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan in order to conceal doubts about the likelihood that the U.S. could be successful in the nearly 20-year effort since its earliest days, the paper reported in a major investigation on Monday.
FBI: Pensacola base shooting 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola still remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as an act of terror, a member of the agency said.
Trump, Saudi Arabia stay close after Pensacola shooting
President Donald Trump appears to be maintaining his support of Saudi Arabia in the wake of a deadly shooting at a U.S. naval base allegedly perpetrated by a Saudi national -- a crime the FBI presumes is an act of terrorism.
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
Requiem for Russell Chatham: Artist, writer, rogue
Russell Chatham, who died in California on Nov. 10 at 80, was a talented artist, writer, fly fisherman and chef, fond of drink and better at making and spending money than managing it.
GOP counsel Steve Castor brought a reusable grocery bag instead of a briefcase to an impeachment hearing
At the Monday hearing on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, Republican counsel Steve Castor raised some eyebrows with his unique choice of a bag to transport his documents.
Twin 4-year-olds freed themselves from a car crash that killed their father and climbed to safety, police say
Twin 4-year-old girls in Washington freed themselves from their car seats and climbed out of an embankment after being involved in a car crash that killed their father.
Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain ‘as their own country’
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.
Miss Universe’s first openly gay contestant is from a country where same sex relationships are illegal
Miss Universe’s first openly gay contestant strutted down the runway on Sunday night despite coming from a country where homosexuality is criminalized.
Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax
Progressive Jewish groups have accused President Donald Trump of spreading anti-Semitic smears when he spoke on Saturday night in an appeal to Jewish voters at an Israeli American Council conference.
Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani’s fiery media appearances
Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.
Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned ‘most closely’ with Boris Johnson’s agenda
The BBC and other UK broadcasters have helped Boris Johnson frame the general election on his own terms, according to an academic study of media coverage of the campaign.
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus
Malaysia has reported its first polio case nearly three decades after the last occurence in 1992.
The rapid rise of Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old Finnish woman set to become the youngest serving world leader
Sanna Marin is set to become the next prime minister of Finland on Tuesday, which will make the 34-year-old the youngest prime minister the country has ever had, and the third woman to lead the country.
A huge new theme park set to be the UK’s answer to Disneyland is costing $4.6 billion to build
A huge new theme park is set to open in the UK in 2024.
10 details you may have missed in this year’s White House Christmas decorations
First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2019 White House Christmas decorations in several glittering rooms on Monday, keeping with the theme of “The Spirit of America.”
China aims to replace up to 30 million pieces of foreign tech in government offices with Chinese tech by 2022
The Chinese government has instructed its offices to phase out technology made outside of China, including hardware and software, by 2022, according to the Financial Times.
Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5
A photograph from a webcam operated by the New Zealand geological hazards agency GeoNet showed a group of people inside the crater of the White Island volcano moments before it erupted.
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92
Paul Volcker, the legendary economist who served as the 12th chairman of the US Federal Reserve, died Sunday at the age of 92.
China claims all Uighur Muslims have happily ‘graduated’ from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained
Chinese authorities claimed Monday to have released all Uighur Muslims from the country’s oppressive prison camps in Xinjiang, contradicting widespread reports that at least 1 million are locked up in its vast system.
Russia has been banned from competing in international sports for 4 years after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency
Russia has been banned from competing in international sports for four years after an investigation from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) was concluded.
Biden looks to rural Iowa to catch fast-rising Buttigieg
STORM LAKE/OELWEIN, Iowa (Reuters) - As Joe Biden on Saturday finished an eight-day bus tour through the crucial early nominating state of Iowa, one realization loomed large: His biggest challenge to clinching the Democratic presidential nomination may be coming from Pete Buttigieg, a Midwest mayor less than half his age.
New Zealand police says at least five dead in volcano eruption
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - At least five people have now been confirmed to have died after a volcano erupted off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, police confirmed on Monday.
WADA sanctions are inappropriate and excessive: Russian Olympic Committee
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) sanctions against Russia are inappropriate and excessive, the president of Russia’s Olympic Committee Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Monday after WADA banned the country from all major sporting events for four years.
Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - Fearing a volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand’s White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
Biden campaign attacks Trump policy on Saudi Arabia, North Korea
(Reuters) - Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign launched new attacks on Donald Trump on Sunday, advocating a re-evaluation of U.S.-Saudi relations and calling North Korea’s apparent weapons test a “rebuke” to the U.S. president in a statement to Reuters.
Activist Thunberg turns spotlight on indigenous struggle at climate summit
MADRID (Reuters) - Teen activist Greta Thunberg turned a spotlight on the struggles of the world’s indigenous peoples against climate change on Monday, appearing at a U.N. summit alongside other young campaigners furious at the West’s failure to tackle the crisis.
UK Labour would deliver first budget on February 5: McDonnell
LONDON (Reuters) - The man who would be Britain’s finance minister if the opposition Labour Party takes power after Thursday’s election said on Monday he would deliver his first tax-and-spending budget statement on Feb. 5.
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes
PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.
China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns U.S. bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - People held in camps in China’s Xinjiang region have now “graduated” and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said on Monday.
Sweden charges former China envoy over dissident bookseller case
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish prosecutors said on Monday they had brought criminal charges against the country’s former ambassador to China over unauthorized meetings in Stockholm aimed at freeing dissident bookseller Gui Minhai.
Russia tells UK court Ukraine should be forced to pay debt despite disputes
LONDON/KIEV (Reuters) - Russia told Britain’s Supreme Court on Monday that Ukraine should not be allowed to use geopolitical arguments to dispute billions of dollars in debt, after Kiev argued it had been forced to borrow the money from Moscow.
Rohingya refugees demand justice at Myanmar World Court case
COX’S BAZAR (Reuters) - Rohingya Muslims demanded Myanmar be held to account at the United Nations’ top court in The Hague, where Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is set to defend the country against charges of genocide of the minority community.
Dutch government moves to ban laughing gas
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Monday announced plans to include nitrous oxide — better known as laughing gas — on its “black list” of forbidden drugs, in response to a rapid increase in usage of the gas among the nation’s youth.
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
Factory owner, manager arrested after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Police in New Delhi have arrested the owner and manager of a factory where 43 people died in the Indian capital’s deadliest fire in 20 years, a spokesman said on Monday.
Hong Kong braces for wave of store closures after protests: HKRMA
HONG KONG (Reuters) - More than one in 10 retailers in Hong Kong could close down in the next six months as social unrest and sometimes violent protests deter tourists, threatening the survival of smaller operators, the city’s main retailing group said on Monday.
Japan PM Abe discussing Japan visit by Iranian President Rouhani
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Tokyo is in discussions about a visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani this month, an attempt to try to resolve Iran’s nuclear impasse with the United States.
Austrian leader blocks ban on weedkiller glyphosate, citing technicality
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s caretaker leader on Monday made clear she would not sign into law the European Union’s first national ban on the weedkiller glyphosate due to a technicality, infuriating environmentalists while delighting farmers’ groups.
Trump to meet Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday: Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet U.S. President Donald Trump during talks with his U.S. counterpart in Washington on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry source as saying.
New Zealand police say no more survivors expected from volcano eruption
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - New Zealand police said early on Tuesday they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people and injured up to 20.
Cambodia to start opposition leader trial in January
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - The trial of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges will begin on Jan. 15, a court said on Monday.
Factbox: Volcker quotes on U.S. banks, inflation, government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92.
Nairobi governor pleads innocent to graft charges, bail ruling Wednesday
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The governor of Kenya’s capital Nairobi pleaded not guilty in court on Monday to corruption and other economic crimes involving millions of dollars.
Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.
Caring alone for two small girls, Texas father grapples with loss
SEGUIN, Texas (Reuters) - Zak Tiemann picked up his daughters from school early this Halloween. Zayleeana, 3, and Zoey, 5, were beaming with excitement as they donned their “Frozen” costumes and went trick-or-treating in their small hometown of Seguin, Texas.
Turkey joins Nobel ceremony boycott in protest against Handke
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it would join Albania and Kosovo in boycotting the Nobel awards ceremony in protest against 2019 literature prize laureate Peter Handke, who has been criticized for backing late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes
PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.
UK PM Johnson on Heathrow: might be difficult to lie before bulldozers
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would try to find a way to honor his promise to oppose Heathrow airport expansion by lying down in front of bulldozers but that it might be difficult for him.
Netherlands reduces terror threat level after six years
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch national anti-terrorism agency (NCTV) has downgraded the threat of a terror attack in the Netherlands for the first time since 2013.
Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters.
Saudi Aramco will exercise 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during first 30 days of trading: statement
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco will exercise its 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during the first 30 days of its trading period, its lead managers said.
Exclusive: Hyundai's $1.8 billion shipbuilding deal with Daewoo faces full EU probe - sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World No. 1 shipbuilding group Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co Ltd’s (267250.KS) $1.8 billion merger with rival shipbuilder Daewoo (042660.KS) will face a full-scale investigation in Europe due to serious EU antitrust concerns, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
House Democrats still studying proposed changes to North American trade pact: aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are still studying proposed changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade pact, and there was no agreement to announce it yet, a senior Democratic aide said.
Activists storm into Maltese government HQ demanding PM's resignation
VALLETTA (Reuters) - Activists staged a protest in government headquarters for five hours on Monday to demand the immediate resignation of Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat amid an investigation into the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria.
Canadian Pacific crude train derails, causes fire in Saskatoon: media
(Reuters) - A Canadian Pacific Railway train hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Saskatoon, causing a fire at around midnight local time, the Global News reported on Monday.
Factbox: Some of the world's youngest national leaders
(Reuters) - Finland’s Sanna Marin is about to become the world’s youngest serving prime minister at the age of 34.
Fire and petrol bombs after 'generally peaceful' Hong Kong march, police say
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, following a “generally peaceful” march at the weekend, police said on Monday.
Qatar state minister for foreign affairs arrives in Riyadh: QNA
DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, state news agency QNA said, for a preparatory meeting ahead of an annual summit of Gulf Cooperation Council leaders that could see a thaw in a 2-1/2-year Gulf crisis.
Russia and Ukraine leaders, in first talks, agree to exchange prisoners
PARIS (Reuters) - The leaders of Russia and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday to exchange all remaining prisoners from the conflict in east Ukraine by the end of the year, but left thorny questions about the region’s status for future talks.
French far-left leader sentenced to suspended prison term
PARIS (Reuters) - French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has been sentenced to a suspended three-months prison term and given a 8,000 euros fine for intimidating officials who were investigating him over possible funding irregularities, a Paris suburb court said on Monday.
Brazil will drill massive oil find despite climate concerns: minister
MADRID (Reuters) - Brazil will push to expand oil drilling in its massive “pre-salt” oil and gas area off its coast in spite of growing global concerns about climate change, the country’s energy minister told Reuters on Monday.
Swedish government postpones unemployment agency reform to defuse crisis
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Swedish government and the centre-right parties backing it in parliament said on Monday they would postpone labor reforms, potentially defusing a row that had threatened the policy deal that keeps Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in power.
Trump, Saudi crown prince vow to cooperate on Florida base shooting probe
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday discussed last week’s Florida naval base shooting and vowed to work together on the investigation of the attack, which left three people dead and injured eight others.
Italy's Conte calls for a change in EU competition rules
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called on Monday for a change to European Union competition rules, saying current regulations were hindering the growth of European giants.
Grumpy Cat, lovelorn whale are stars of 2019's top animal stories
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lovelorn singing whale, a world-famous feline sourpuss and ravenous goats credited with thwarting a dangerous California wildfire were among animals whose escapades across the United States made news in 2019.
Myanmar leader Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare at home
YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi departed on Sunday for the U.N’s top court in The Hague to defend the country against charges of genocide of its Rohingya Muslim minority.
EU approves 3.2 billion euro state aid for battery research
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Monday 3.2 billion euros ($3.53 billion) of state aid from seven European Union countries for research and innovation in battery technology.
Russia hands out passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held east Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has issued passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held eastern Ukraine, Russia’s interior minister said on Monday, deepening Moscow’s ties with the separatist region even as it begins talks with Kiev aimed at ending the conflict.
God Takes Blame for Attacking Brexit Party Advert in Doncaster
Political activists in Doncaster are all off the hook today, after police decided that a mobile Brexit Party banner had not been rammed off the road by an angry local as initially claimed. Blame for the incident has now been placed on the wind.
Amazon's NHS Collaboration Will See the US Company Get Access to Medical Data for Free
It turns out that the government's deal with Amazon to provide medical date for Alexa to parrot at people is a bit shit for the NHS.
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead of General Election
Fears of Russian interference ahead of the UK general election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post.
FBI now treating investigation into Pensacola naval station shooting as an 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as "an act of terror," a member of the agency said.
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says
The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.
Sievers and Rodgers sentencings happening this week
The penalty phase in the trial of Mark Sievers will start Tuesday.
Accused Colorado Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear indicted by federal grand jury
Prosecutors say Robert Dear, the man accused of shooting and killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs in 2015, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 68 counts.
Motorcyclist crash in Cape Coral causes roadblock on Country Club Boulevard
Police are on the scene of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle that has northbound Country Club Boulevard.
City leaders discuss new proposed gun range in Cape Coral in council meeting
City council members will discuss the $8 million proposed gun range planned for Cape Coral
Lee County announces Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year
The School District of Lee County has announced their Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year for 2019.
Miss USA, Miss America, Miss Teen USA and now Miss Universe are all black women
For the first time, top beauty pageants — Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America and now, Miss Universe — have crowned black women as their winners at the same time.
2 4-year-olds escape deadly crash by unhooking seats, climbing to safety
Washington State Patrol says two young girls are alive after they managed to unhook themselves from their booster seats and climb to safety to escape an accident.
Officers thank Cape Coral man for helping rescue woman from canal
Police have issued a Citizen Commendable Action Coin to a Cape Coral man who helped rescue an elderly woman from a canal last month.
Sexual Battery investigation underway in North Port
North Port Police are conducting an investigation into a reported sexual battery on Tamiami Trail near Pan American Boulevard
Georgia reporter responds after being groped by runner on live TV: 'Do better'
A Georgia reporter called out the runner who groped her while she was reporting on a running event in Savanah over the weekend.
Inspector general: Start of Russia probe was justified, unbiased but investigation had errors
Inspector general Michael E. Horowitz found that the FBI properly opened its investigation into Russian election interference but said there were some major errors in how the agency conducted the probe.
Ryan Cole pleads not guilty in arraignment hearing in Port Charlotte
Ryan Cole, the man accused of stabbing to death 15 year old Khyler Edman had an arraignment hearing today and plead not gu
Juice WRLD: Rapper dies following medical emergency at Chicago airport
Rapper and singer Juice WRLD has died in Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said Sunday.
Pete Frates: Man who helped spread 'Ice Bucket Challenge' dies of ALS at 34
Pete Frates, one of the people who inspired thousands to give to charity through the spread of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, his family said Monday through Boston College. He was 34.
All eyes on Lagarde’s ECB debut this week
Christine Lagarde delivers her first monetary policy announcements as ECB president on Thursday, with observers set to scrutinize every word for hints of the bank's future direction at a time of stuttering eurozone growth.
PH records 6.8M int’l visitors from Jan-Oct
International tourist arrivals reached over 6.8 million visitors as of October this year reflecting a 15 percent growth over same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.
Turkey alone on Palestine but will keep supporting oppressed, Erdoğan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined that Turkey will continue to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and never stop defending the Palestinian cause
US, Saudi Arabia try to throw off 'Wahhabi-linked' mess they created
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes. The phrase is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates'...
Finland's Marin to become world's youngest prime minister at 34
Finland's Social Democrats elected Sunday a 34-year-old former transport minister to the post of the prime minister, making her the youngest head of...
Turkey expects EU Council to have constructive, objective stance
Turkey expects the European Council to have a constructive attitude, apart from political motives, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday. “We...
Police guard new $120,000 duct-taped banana after 'hungry artist' eats it
The move was bananas... or maybe the work was just too appealing. Police now stand guard around a replacement banana artwork valued at tens of thousands of dollars after the original was eaten off the wall at an art gallery in Miami, Florida, reported local media.
2 soldiers killed, 7 injured in PKK bombing in Turkey's Şırnak
At least two soldiers were killed and seven more injured in a PKK bomb explosion in southeastern Turkey on Monday. According to the governorate, an...
Police detain 2 FETÖ suspects on Turkey-Greece border
Turkish security forces apprehended two suspects with links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) in northwestern Turkey's Edirne province Monday as the pair...
UN report: Climate, technology could produce 'severe inequalities'
The climate crisis and technological changes could shape a 'new generation of severe inequalities in human development,' according to a U.N. report...
Rohingya refugees demand justice for Myanmar genocide at ICJ
Rohingya genocide hearings at the International Court of Justice start at The Hague as human rights campaigners call for a global boycott of Myanmar to stop violence against the Muslim minority group
Israeli parties agree on March 2 election if no government formed
Israel's two biggest parties agreed on Monday on a March 2 election date, barring a last-minute power-sharing deal, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Turkey will always defend its interests, Defense Minister Akar says
Turkey is in favor of dialogue with regional actors when it comes to the Eastern Mediterranean, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Monday, adding that the...
India's Parliament passes anti-Muslim citizenship bill
India's Parliament saw raucous scenes Monday and protests raged in the northeast of the country as lawmakers debated legislation that stands to give...
New footage, new questions over former British officer Le Mesurier's death
It has been almost one month since James Gustaf Edward Le Mesurier was found dead outside his residence in Istanbul, but new footage calls to mind more...
Operation Peace Spring aims to preserve Syria's territorial integrity, VP Fuat Oktay says
Turkey aimed to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria with Operation Peace Spring, Vice President Fuat Oktay said Monday. 'A more than...
French strike chaos deepens in crucial week for Macron
France's transport chaos deepened amid an ongoing nationwide strike and mass protests over pension reforms, ramping up tensions at the start of a crucial...
New footage, new questions over former British officer's death
It has been almost one month since James Gustaf Edward Le Mesurier was found dead outside his residence in Istanbul, but new footage calls to mind more...
Locals in northern Syria back Turkey's presence in region
A survey released by Gallup shows that more than half of the locals back Turkey's offensive in northern Syria while expressing willingness to live under Turkish rule
Turkey's Armenian community to elect new patriarch
The Armenian community of Turkey voted in Armenian Gregorian churches across the country on Monday to elect delegates to choose the 85th head of the church...
Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social...
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort amid tourism drive
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy 'high civilization under socialism' in another...
Putin meets Ukraine's Zelenskiy for first time at Paris peace summit
Russian President Valdimir Putin met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time on Monday at a summit in Paris that aimed at...
Criticism of Handke's Nobel Prize grows over denial of Bosnian war crimes
Ahead of the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony, condemnation grew Monday over the awarding of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian writer Peter...
Young woman's murderer attempts suicide
A murder suspect who stabbed 20-year-old university student Ceren Özdemir to death attempted suicide in a high-security prison in eastern Turkey's Van...
Turkey repatriates 11 suspected Daesh members to France
Eleven terrorists of French nationality have been repatriated as part of Turkey's newly-introduced process of deporting former Daesh members who have taken...
Uncle of Syria's Assad faces money laundering trial in Paris
Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad's uncle went on trial in Paris Monday on charges of pilfering Syrian state coffers and using the spoils to build a...
Amanda Holden hails This Morning presenters for 'taking on' Phillip Schofield in new swipe at her TV foe
She's spoken out on the latest round of tabloid allegations
Coronation Street SPOILERS: Geoff and Yasmeen return to Weatherfield with bombshell news TONIGHT!
Geoff has been controlling Yasmeen!
Good Morning Britain 'shake-up' as Piers Morgan works Friday for General Election coverage
Joked he will be putting in a shift on Friday as a 'national duty'
Taiwan urged to ease rules to attract AI talent
To tackle ongoing brain drain, Taiwan businesses are keen on adopting AI solutions to accelerate operation upgrades and transformations, but what counts more is how they can attract more high-level foreign AI and other tech professionals to work in Taiwan to sustain innovation momentum, according to some experts.
Recognize this shoe? Coroner asks for help identifying body found in B.C. field
Officials are asking for the public's help to identify a body found in a field in northeastern B.C. based on the dead man's footwear.
Farm-Labor Reform Bill Heads For House Vote This Week
The House is scheduled to vote on a bipartisan bill to provide legal status to undocumented farmworkers and to modernize the H-2A guestworker program.
Strategie Grains sees 2020 EU rapeseed crop at 18.5 mln T
PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Consultancy Strategie Grains forecast that rapeseed production in the European Union would reach 18.46 million tonnes next year, rebounding from a 13-year low of 16.85 million this year.The 2020 crop forecast would still be one of the smallest in recent years after a drought-disrupted sowing campaign in western Europe. It was in line with Strategie Grains' initial outlook last month which said next year's output might not reach the 19-million-tonne level.
UPDATE 1-EU sets tariffs on Indonesia biodiesel imports over subsidies
(Adds details of case)By Philip BlenkinsopBRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The European Union confirmed on Monday that it will impose tariffs on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia to counter what it sees as unfair subsidies, concluding a case that has lasted seven years.The duties, normally in place for five years, have been set at between 8 and 18%, the same level as the provisional rates proposed in August.
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Anthony Joshua could fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in next bout
Anthony Joshua could fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in his next bout, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn.
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia
The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.
Man United's Paul Pogba is back from injury, but does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even need him?
Paul Pogba is closing in on a return to the Man United squad after injury, but does he fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tactical framework?
Burnley supporter, 13 ejected for racially abusing Tottenham's Son Heung-Min
Burnley have announced a 13-year-old supporter was ejected from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday for racially abusing Spurs' Son Heung-Min.
NBA Power Rankings Week 8: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
Play as Snoop Dogg in NHL 20 on PS4 with Latest Free Update
Items, commentary, and more
To the Surprise of No One, PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games
Titles not playable on PS4
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Will Have You Login to an Xbox Account on Your PS4
Update: Now officially confirmed
Bayonetta and Vanquish Remasters Confirmed for PS4, Launching February 2020
Celebrating a decade
A New BioShock Has Been Announced, Almost Certainly a PS5 Game
Won't be out for a long while
A Free Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Dynamic Theme Steps Out of the Shadows on PS4
Holiday theme available now
Two Wolves supporters arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during Brighton game
Two Wolves supporters have been arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during the team’s game against Brighton.
Free counter-terrorism training available to public for first time
Counter-terrorism training is going to be made available to the public for the first time to prepare them for major incidents.
BBC ad accused of bias over turkey wearing "I love vegan" jumper
Farmers have complained of BBC bias after a Christmas advert featuring turkeys wearing jumpersprocliming "I love vegans".
South Korea: Government Mulling Taxing Cryptocurrency Capital Gains
The South Korean government is mulling imposing taxes on capital gains arising out of cryptocurrency transactions – including Bitcoin (BTC) – reports The Korea Times, December 9, 2019.
Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dead at 34
Pete Frates, whose battle with ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised millions for research, died on Monday at age 34 after a seven-year battle with the disease, Boston College said. The former BC baseball captain, died at his home in Beverly, Massachusetts. He had been diagnosed with the…
Arsenal fight back for win at West Ham to end winless run
Arsenal scored three goals in nine second-half minutes as they came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 away on Monday to end a seven-match winless run in the Premier League. The Hammers took the lead seven minutes before the break, with Angelo Ogbonna charging into a…
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…
5 dead, many more missing or injured after New Zealand volcano erupts
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing. Police said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing. Police…
The FBI Is Warning That Your Smart Home Devices Aren't Secure. Here's What You Should Do About It
A string of warnings about smart home vulnerability means that its time for a refresher course on keeping your network and devices safe.
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Sega has officially confirmed the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle. The two remastered games are coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early next year with various enhancements.
Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into two cars in Connecticut
On Saturday, a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot mode crashed into a stationary police car and a disabled vehicle near the area of Interstate 95 in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut, United States.
Kijana Wamalwa's Son Dies
William was a second-year student at the University of Nairobi at the time of his death...
Uhuru Lands Top International Role
Knowing fully well the task ahead, President Kenyatta lay his agenda before the leaders present with a view to...
CCTV Captures Moment Driver Plunged into Indian Ocean at High Speed [VIDEO]
The incident was reported to have occurred at 4:20 a.m. with the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) management stating that the...
Tassia Rescue Missions Ends as Children's Bodies Found
Rescue mission at the Tassia Tragedy has come to an end with fresh findings involving the...
Sonko Arrest: Court Makes Decision on Bail Application
The Anti-Corruption Court has made a decision regarding Sonko's bail application, going on to...
Scare as Kenya Airforce Fighter Jet Part Falls From Sky
The stunned residents convened at the scene of the crash but were stopped dead on their heels the moment...
Ngunjiri Wambugu's Appeals Force Police Into Action
The brutal beating caught Ngunjiri's attention forcing him to call upon the police officers to take action on the...
Man in Viral Video of Brutal Elephant Killing Pays Dearly
After the shocking video of the man mercilessly hacking the poor animal to death went viral, village elders have finally turned...
Questions Raised as Jowie Mysteriously Disappears From Prison
According to her statement, the officer in charge informed them that the suspect in Monica Kimani's murder had been...
Govt's Ksh400 Million Gamble That Backfired
A report tabled in Parliament from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals an extra...
Impeachment hearings continue with House committee — LIVESTREAM
The House Judiciary Committee received a detailed summing up of the impeachment case against President Donald Trump Monday as Democrats prepare formal charges against him.
Marijuana testing data points to lab shopping in Nevada
When it comes to marijuana testing labs in Nevada, results may vary — wildly — according to an analysis of state data conducted by a Washington-based scientist.
5 dead, many more missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
5 dead, 8 missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight ...
Mugga Lane landfill rubbish seen strewn over nearby farms
Rubbish from the landfill has been seen hundreds of metres away from the site among paddocks and animals.
Human rights advocates are fighting to overturn laws which allow 10-year-olds to be locked away
Current laws allow children just 10 years old to be locked away in the ACT.
Southerly change predicted Tuesday will push the Currowan fire into more accessible open country
Crews 'quietly confident' as southerly change approached NSW South Coast
England's 'Unluckiest XV' of the last decade
Unluckiest XV: This has been a mixed decade for the England rugby team, filled with some great highs and all-time nadirs.
Sexton's Six Nations worry as Leinster confirm out-half will miss Northampton game
Sexton was forced off in Leinster's 43-16 win at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday after falling awkwardly while being tackled.
Watch: Painful footage of Lood de Jager injury is released
The 26-year-old Springbok left the pitch clutching his left shoulder after 21 minutes of the Rugby World Cup final against England in Yokohama.
The jaw-dropping Crusaders stat that favours Robertson's All Black ambitions
As New Zealand grows closer to finding out the next All Blacks coach, broadcaster Scotty Stevenson revealed a stat that favours one hopeful.
Narendra Modi says Karnataka bye-poll results show voters trust only BJP for stability, development
The prime minister made the remark at an election rally in Jharkhand.
Bru starvation deaths: ‘Why were ration supplies stopped?’ Supreme Court asks Centre
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked the government counsel to respond to the court’s directive within two weeks.
Russia to miss Tokyo 2020 Olympics after four-year ban from major sporting events by Wada
Athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete at the Olympics under a neutral flag.
Include Shia Muslims in Citizenship Amendment Bill, Shia Central Waqf Board urges Centre
The board alleged that Shias were persecuted in Sunni-majority countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.
WHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’
The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.
Premier League: Manchester City can’t compete with top clubs at the moment, says coach Pep Guardiola
The Sky Blues are a whopping 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool after losing the derby against United at Etihad.
The big news: Amit Shah claims Citizenship Bill has no political agenda, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: The BJP won 12 out of 15 seats in the Karnataka bye-polls, and Delhi Police baton-charged JNU students protesting against fee hike proposal.
Reeling from four-year sporting ban, Moscow blames ‘chronic anti-Russia hysteria’ for Wada decision
World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from international competitions including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jaipur: Several cinemas stop screening ‘Panipat’ after protests over Maharaja Surajmal’s portrayal
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said people’s sentiments should not be hurt.
Badminton: After winning gold at South Asian Games, India’s Ashmita Chaliha eyes top-50 ranking
The Guwahati shuttler’s season was hampered by an injury but has acquired momentum of late.
Uttar Pradesh to set up 218 fast-track courts for crimes against women and children
Currently 42,389 cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 cases of rape and sexual crimes against women are pending in the courts.
In rural Jharkhand, Aadhaar has become a hurdle in providing food security
The state saw 23 deaths due to starvation and non-availability of subsidised food grains in the past four years.
JNU fee hike: Students baton-charged by police as they march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president said the police attacked the protestors brutally and detained many of them.
Nicolas Bourbaki: One of the greatest mathematicians of 20th century never really existed
When an editor of the journal ‘Mathematical Reviews’ wrote that Bourbaki was a pseudonym, he was refuted by Bourbaki himself.
Manipur to be included in Inner Line Permit system to gain ‘exemption’ from Citizenship Bill
The state government ordered offices to celebrate by putting up pictures of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.
‘No one bothers about rules’: NHRC sends notice to Delhi government after Anaj Mandi fire
The Delhi Police had on Sunday evening arrested the owner, identified as Rehan, and his manager Furkan.
No plans to hold Commonwealth Shooting Championship during 2022 CWG, says federation CEO
According to the CGF Constitution, a Commonwealth Championships may not be held in any country three months prior to or after the CWG.
Reader’s comment: Pakistan’s movement to revive Punjabi culture faces no viable threat
The writer responds.
In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
Watch: Horses go out of control with carriage, motorbike riders try to stop it, fall under it
One person has been injured in the extraordinary incident in Pune.
Karnataka bye-polls: Siddaramaiah steps down as leader of Congress legislature party after defeat
The BJP won 12 of the 15 constituencies where bye-polls were held.
WBSET 2019: WBCSC released SET 2019 admit card at wbcsconline.in
WBCSC will conduct the WBSET 2019 examination on January 19th, 2020 and admit card for the exam is available now.
Telangana encounter: High Court asks for bodies of rape suspects to be preserved for four more days
The court ordered that the bodies will have to be transferred to a Hyderabad hospital in air-conditioned ambulances.
Boxing: Khatana, Kalaivani lead the way as India bag six gold medals at South Asian Games
Surprisingly, World Championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik could only win a silver medal at the event.
The falsehood at the heart of Amit Shah’s defence of the Citizenship Amendment Bill
Shah not only wants to rewrite history, he is doing so in a manner that fully embraces Jinnah’s two-nation theory, while blaming his own actions on Congress.
‘Boris ko humein jitaana hai’: This Hindi song is asking British Indians to vote for Boris Johnson
‘Britain ke PM banenge Boris Johnson Boris Johnson.’
Real Madrid’s Benzema set to face trial over sextape scandal after French court rejects his appeal
France’s highest court dismissed Benzema’s appeal challenging the legality of a blackmail investigation over a sextape featuring fellow footballer Valbuena.
Watch: Reporter speaks out against man who assaulted her during a live news segment
‘No woman should EVER have to put up with this at work or anywhere!’ said Alex Bozarjian.
ISL: Jamshedpur’s controversial equaliser denies Owen Coyle winning start as Chennaiyin manager
Isaac’s shot for the goal appeared to have hit Farukh Choudhary’s hand before deflecting into the back of the net.
IOA president Narinder Batra seeks government support for hosting 2026 Youth Olympics in India
The IOA chief met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the issue and various other matters including hosting the 2023 session of IOC.
Readers’ comments: Justice for rape victims lost amidst politics of the Left and Right
Responses to articles on Scroll.in.
Watch: A snake delays start of Ranji Trophy match between Vidarbha and Andhra
Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal, whose team are chasing a third successive Ranji Trophy crown, won the toss and elected to field in Vijayawada.
Citizenship Bill: Asaduddin Owaisi tears up copy in Lok Sabha, says it will cause another Partition
The AIMIM chief said that the proposed legislation is ‘worse than Hitler’s laws’, and aimed at making Muslims stateless.
Kelvynboy finally smokes the peace pipe with Wendy Shay and Bullet as they hug each other in church
Ghanaian singer and Rufftown records signee, Wendy Shay and former Bhim Native, Kelvynboy have quashed their beef that erupted during the Shatta Wale-Stonebwoy peace conference. The two singers got entangled in public fracas after the joint press conference held by Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale at Marriott Hotel in Accra on June 4, 2019, to squash […]
Andy Whyment confirms Jaqueline Jossa had a ‘tough time’ in the I’m A Celeb camp
It comes after claims her husband had an affair with Love Islands star Gabby Allen
R Kelly’s former manager set to testify about the singers marriage to Aaliyah
The singer is reportedly set to be prosecuted for bribery
Fans claim that Juice WRLD predicted his own death with eerie lyrics
The lyrics were written in tribute to other rappers who died young.
SC Issues Notice On TMC MP Mahua Moitra's Plea To Direct ECI To Publish Final Vote Counts Of General Elections
Supreme Court today issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea by TMC MP Mahua Moitra seeking directions to the poll body to publish details of voter turnout and final vote counts on...
Citizenship Amendment Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha Amidst Opposition Uproar
The motion to introduce the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 was cleared in the Lok Sabha on Monday with 293 'ayes' and 82 'noes'.Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved the motion to introduce the...
Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up
Consumer Forums/Commissions Cannot Consider Complaint/Appeal On Merits After Finding That It Is Time Barred [M/S. Singal Udyog V. National Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.] The Supreme Court...
Coal Scam: SC Asks SG To Suggest Names To Replace Special Prosecutor
The Supreme Court on Monday did not take kindly to the ED's request for changing certain investigating officers associated with the Coal-gate scam.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had sought permission...
NAB prepares BRT, Malam Jabba references, says chairman NAB
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired justice Javed Iqbal said on Monday that the accountability watchdog has tightened its noose around plunderers of
Fikile Mbalula: Prasa Placed Under Administration
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that the interim board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has been dissolved with immediate effect and that it has been placed under administration. Mbalula made the announcement at a press briefing on Monday morning. He said Prasa had deep-rooted problems and merely replacing an interim […]
World Church Leaders Worried Over Women Abuse And Attacks On Foreigner In SA
World church leaders extremely troubled with the rise of women abuse and attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. A delegation of the World Council of Churches is in the country to talk about social justice mission. The meeting commenced with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Benoni on Monday morning. The world church leadersmet with Ramaphosa […]
Mbalula: Placing Prasa Under Administration Will Get It Back On Track
JOHANNESBURG – Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said his decision to place Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) under administration with immediate effect will allow for rapid action to get the parastatal back on track. Mbalula made the surprise announcement at a briefing in Braamfontein on Monday shortly after informing staff about the decision, which […]
Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]
A fight over A&W seats? Two arrested over brawl outside Jewel Changi Airport outlet (Video)
Two men have been arrested over a brawl that broke out just outside the A&W fast food outlet at Jewel Changi Airport on Sunday.
American seen wrestling with ID-less off-duty cop in viral video charged with assault
An American banker seen in a now-viral video grappling with a man who turned out to be an off-duty police officer in an MTR station was charged with common assault and assaulting an officer today The incident happened on Saturday at Causeway Bay...
Number of people arrested since protests began breaks 6,000 mark
Police today announced that more than 6,000 people have been arrested since anti-government protests began six months ago Speaking to reporters at their regular 4pm press briefing this afternoon, Senior Superintendent Kong Wing-cheung of the...
The Curious Case of the Concussion Chiropractor
A Rhode Island chiropractor claims he has a method to treat a wide variety of brain-related conditions. But does it work?
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
BAGHDAD: Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died. That came as Iraq's foreign ministry summoned four Western envoys over their condemnation of a deadly attack against protesters at the weekend. Iraq's capital and its
Bangladesh army chief begins four-day historic visit to Myanmar
TOKYO: Japan is weighing inviting Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani for a state visit, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday, as local media reported the trip was likely to happen this month. Japan has been trying to forge a possible mediator role as tensions rise between its ally Washington and Tehran. Local media has reported in recent days that Rouhani is likely to visit
Unemployment high on list of Arab youth’s major concerns
ANKARA: Turkey sent 11 French “foreign terrorist fighters” back to France on Monday, the Turkish interior ministry said. “Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country,” it said in a statement. Ankara has lambasted Western countries for refusing to take back their citizens who left to join the Daesh group in Syria and Iraq. It says it has some 1,200 foreign
Vardy hits double in Leicester’s 8th straight victory
LAUSANNE: The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data. WADA's executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed Russia the four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of falsifying laboratory doping data handed over to
Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris
PARIS: The uncle of Syrian President Bashar Assad is going on trial in Paris, accused of illegally using Syrian state funds to build a French real estate empire. Rifaat Assad, a former Syrian vice president and brother to longtime leader Hafez Assad, has lived in Europe since his exile from Syria following a failed coup attempt in the 1980s. Watchdog organizations filed a
Dubai Airports prepares to cut single-use plastics
UAE – Mubasher: As the clock is ticking towards the self-imposed deadline to ban single-use plastics, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is actively laying the groundwork to eliminate plastic cutlery and drinking straws. In June 2019, Dubai …
Advanced Petrochemical proposes SAR 0.65/shr dividends
Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Advanced Petrochemical Company has recommended the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 at SAR 0.65 per share, equivalent to 6.5% of the share’s par value. During a …
Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘Bacurau’ and How the Brazilian Government is Destroying Culture
With three features to date, Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho has distinguished himself as one of the most eclectic voices in world cinema. We caught
The first international week starts at Tomsk Polytechnic on Monday
The first international seminar (International Week’2019) with participation of universities’ representatives from Europe, Asia, the USA start on Monday at TPU; seminar will last a week, scientists and experts will hold open lectures for Tomsk citizens, the head of TPU international programs and grants department Svetlana Rybushkina told RIA Tomsk.
My stepmother told me she wasn’t required to file my father’s will — then she left his house and investments to her kids
‘Her adult children gave me a box of my father’s old family photographs they found in storage.’
Rev. Obofour hints to name TMA officials who took bribe from him
The leader and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel Rev. Obofour has hinted that he will in the coming days list the name of some corrupt officia
You hired a helicopter just to make Cardi B recognize you – Archipalago to Shatta Wale
Archipalago aka Palago Mufasa has attacked Shatta Wale for hiring a chopper just to get Cardi B's attention.
Kenedy Agyapong is still on the watchlist of US security – Kevin Taylor
Broadcast journalist Kevin Ekow Taylor has stated that loudmouth politician and the Member of Parliament for Assin Central Hon. Kennedy Agyap
Wichita Falls Police Offer Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Thieves
With the increase in shopping during the holiday season, the WFPD has posted a reminder to help citizens protect themselves from thieves.
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Aggravated Robbery
Crime Stoppers could use your help solving a recent aggravated robbery.
South Korea to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has decided to impose capital gains tax on digital currencies.
Kiernan Shipka and Yara Shahidi Discuss the Anxiety and Hope That Come From Turning 20 in 2020
The Gen Z wunderkinds talk with National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson about what it means to come of age in the first year of the new decade.
Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found
A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.
Russia, Ukraine to revive peace process, exchange prisoners
President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine sat down together for the first time at the French presidential palace along with the leaders of France and Germany for talks focused on reviving a 2015 peace agreement for eastern Ukraine that has largely stalled.
Arrest made after $13,000 in purses stolen from Pecanland Mall
A Shreveport man has been arrested in connection with two shoplifting cases in Monroe in which more than $13,000 in purses were stolen.
Experts cite training gaps in accidental shootings by police
Accidental shootings by law enforcement have happened in recent years at agencies small and large and at all levels — city, county, state and federal — across the U.S., an Associated Press investigation found.
Human remains discovered in Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office says human remains have been discovered in the parish.
WMPD: Employees find drugs, card scanner while cleaning West Monroe hotel
West Monroe police arrested two people Sunday after getting a call about suspicious activity at the Comfort Inn on Constitution Drive.
Disabled man dies in Franklin Parish fire
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal fire in Franklin Parish.
Winnfield woman accused of selling raffle tickets in holiday scam
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two suspects from Winnfield after for an alleged “holiday scam.”
MPD: Police investigating shooting on Dick Taylor Street
It happened Monday morning on Dick Taylor Street.
Brewers need a breather after fresh Imps run off with the points
Difficult week for Albion as they take only one point from two home games
Moving tributes at packed service for grandmother swept away in Derbyshire floods
Former High Sheriff Annie Hall was described as a 'supporter, adviser, leader'
Cyclist was saved by good Samaritans when he collapsed and 'died' for a moment
He says having a defibrillator machine nearby was vital
Derby couple who were shipwrecked for 117 days to be featured in new film
“Their story reminded me of Life of Pi"
Inquest opened following death of a man in Swadlincote
The case has now been adjourned
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Guardiola hopes City, who have now lost four of their 16 league games this season, will be able to learn from their setbacks.
Trending conversations today - December 9
The new week is here! Are you wondering what is happening on social media today? Here are the top trending topics in Uganda.
Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
The latest reform was hailed by young Saudis but dismissed by arch-conservatives on social media, with one Twitter user saying it went against sharia, or Islamic...
Govt to recruit over 500 health workers
Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the state minister for primary healthcare, says the ministry has been understaffed
Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress
Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine and a White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky to a request...
Occupational safety, health awareness and practice are paramount
It is the sole responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees by preventing their exposure to occupational risks
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of...
Magistrate declines dismissing Bajjo’s case
The prosecution alleges that during the month of June 2019 in various places such as Masaka, Mbarara, Ibanda and Kampala, Bajjo incited members of the public.
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
An array of global and local NGOs are in a tense fight to save the rainforest, which lost an area twice the size of Luxembourg last year alone, according to Global...
PD: Phoenix woman stabs Uber car used by boyfriend to escape assault
A woman chased her boyfriend and stabbed the Uber car he used to escape from her.
Barrio Queen owners sell Paradise Valley luxury home
The owners of the Barrio Queen chain of restaurants found a buyer for their luxury home in Paradise Valley.
AG William Barr told Trump that Rudy Giuliani has become a liability, The Washington Post reports
Attorney General William Barr counseled President Donald Trump that his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has become a liability for his administration, The Washington Post reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the conversations.
YCSO: Man arrested after man with head trauma dies in Cornville
Officials were dispatched to a Cornville home around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday where a 22-year-old man was suffering from a severe head injury.
2 4-year-olds escape deadly crash by unhooking seats, climbing to safety
Washington State Patrol says two young girls are alive after they managed to unhook themselves from their booster seats and climb to safety to escape an accident.
PHX PD: Juvenile accused of firing gun near private police academy
A minor teen is accused of firing shots outside a private police and fire academy in Phoenix.
Falcons’ Ridley, Trufant suffer season-ending injuries
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley and cornerback Desmond Trufant will miss the rest of the season after getting hurt in a win over Carolina. Coach Dan...
California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is fining the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of...
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton had no interest in emphasizing the positives in a thrilling 48-46 loss that came down to the final seconds against the team...
Court rejects Minnesota’s renewal of US Steel mine permit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday reversed a decision by state regulators to renew a wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's giant Minntac iron ore mine...
Census Bureau head says IT concerns are being remedied
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Information technology problems at the U.S. Census Bureau have been fixed or are in the process of being remedied, despite recent reports raising concerns about the...
Officer shoots, wounds man following traffic stop, chase
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man was shot and wounded by police over the weekend following a vehicle chase in South Florida, authorities said. An officer attempted to make...
U.S. military trainers describe Afghan security forces as incompetent, unmotivated and rife with deserters
In a trove of confidential government interviews obtained by The Washington Post, U.S., NATO and Afghan officials described their efforts to create an Afghan proxy force as a long-running calamity.
Communicate or die in hardcore horror shooter GTFO
This is definitely not the game to pull a Leeroy Jenkins.
If there’s such a thing as gaming phone, the Asus ROG Phone II Ultimate is it
Whether Stadia will support it is another question.
Reclaiming the city... Another win for the Thawra
Since October 17, Lebanon has been witness to the largest popular movement in its history, a revolution seeking to bring down a corrupt political...
Oculus Quest hand tracking is available as an experimental feature
You won't need controllers in certain VR apps.
China bans all government departments from using US-made technology
Defining what counts as foreign might be interesting, though.
US labor board will investigate Google's recent firings
US labor relations board will determine if Google violated federal labor laws and discouraged union organizing.
First 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer entrusts Ecto-1 to Egon's grandkids
'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' finally gets a full-length trailer.
GOG's Galaxy 2.0 game launcher is available without an invitation
It promises to unify all your games and friends lists under one roof.
Jaguar's I-Pace software update boosts the range by 12 miles
Your luxury EV has learned something from its time on the track.
Boris Johnson Takes Aim at Pro-Brexit Labour Seats Across UK in Last Push Before National Vote
Polling stations across Britain will open on 12 December, with voters expected to throw their weight behind one of the listed candidates. The biggest stumbling block still surrounds how they (and their electorate) view Britain’s future in or outside the EU.
Chairman of Republicans in Israel: Trump Frustrated with Lack of Government in Israel
Only two days are left for Israel's parliament, the Knesset, to put forward a candidate that will be able to form a government. Otherwise, the Knesset will dissolve itself, prompting another general vote, the third in under a year.
Amid Internet Shutdown in Jammu, Government Employee Caught Making Money Off Water Bills
New Delhi (Sputnik): India's newly-formed union territory Jammu and Kashmir remains cut off from the world as internet, telephone, and mobile services were shut down in the area in August. The Indian government has been receiving international condemnation for the communications clampdown in the area.
Army Personnel on Election Duty in Indian State Kills Company Commander Before Shooting Himself Dead
New Delhi (Sputnik): The issue of suicide and ‘fratricide’ - when a soldier or police officer kills a fellow service member in the Indian armed forces was recently raised in the Lower House of the Indian Parliament, with the government citing policies undertaken to check such incidents.
Russia Ready to Consider Trump's Idea on New Nuclear Disarmament Treaty - Source
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously shared that he had discussed the fate of the bilateral treaty New START, set to expire soon, with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan in 2019, but added that what will happen with it remains unknown.
North Korea Has 'Nothing More to Lose', Slams Trump's Warnings Over Missile Tests - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea is a country that has nothing to lose, a senior official remarked on Monday in a statement published by state media, slamming US President Donald Trump's warning to leader Kim Jong-un not to engage in any hostile activities.
French Politician Melenchon Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison for Intimidating Officials - Reports
The head of the left-wing La France Insoumise party has faced trial over clashes with police officers during raids on his home and office last October.
WADA Revokes Russia's Right to Take Part or Host Int'l Sporting Events for Four Years
In November, WADA’s Compliance Review Committee recommended to the Executive Committee several punitive measures against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), saying that Russia should not have the right to host any editions of major sports events for four years.
IAEA Got No Invitation From North Korea to Visit Nyongbyon Nuclear Test Site - Grossi
VIENNA (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not received any invitation from Pyongyang to visit the Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Centre, the new director-general of the organisation, Rafael Grossi, has said in an interview.
Indian Film on Third Battle of Panipat Evokes Row, Indian State Chief Asks Censor Board to Act
New Delhi (Sputnik): Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt star in “Panipat”, which depicts a battle that occurred between the Marathas and the then-Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761. It’s a creation of National Awardee Director Ashutosh Gowariker, known for his 2001 release “Lagaan”.
Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free
In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.
India’s Bollywood Borrows Plot from the Life of a Daredevil Civil Servant
New Delhi (Sputnik): An elite Indian civil servant was caught up in a political debate in 2013 when she was suspended for allegedly ordering the demolition of a wall that formed part of a mosque in the communally sensitive northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Turkey Not in Hurry to Buy Fighters From Russia, Hopes to Get Them From US - Turkish Defence Minister
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in November after a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington that Ankara might purchase US Patriot systems, but it considers the US requests to get rid of Russia's air defence systems S-400 an infringement of its sovereignty.
Israel Sets New Election Date Amid Deadlocked Netanyahu-Gantz Talks, Parliament Crunch
The ongoing Israeli political crisis not only entails the repeated failure of both the biggest parties, Likud and the Blue and White alliance, to arrive at a common ground and form a parliamentary majority, but a criminal indictment of the sitting prime minister last week.
Pakistan Army Rejects Reports of Joint Border Patrolling with Iran
New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistan’s public broadcaster, Radio Pakistan and the country’s leading newspaper Dawn, had reported joint patrolling along its border with Iran. Islamabad has started fencing the common border with Iran to de-escalate tensions that arose in the past, due to attacks on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Indian Parliament's Lower House Passes Bill to Amend Arms Act Aimed at Curbing Illegal Manufacturing
New Delhi (Sputnik): Thousands of people are arrested annually across India for manufacturing and supplying illegal firearms, particularly those who have set up production centres in the country’s Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states, parts of which border Nepal and Bangladesh that have significant markets for such weapons.
Eight Servicemen Killed in Southern Afghanistan Due to Car Bomb Explosion - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - According to sources, as cited by the Xinhua news outlet, the bomb was detonated by a suicide bomber.
Turkey Intercepts Almost 3,250 EU-Bound Migrants Over Past Week – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The bulk of the apprehensions were made in regions adjacent to Turkey’s land border with Greece and Bulgaria, as well as Turkey’s western coast, which is a common departure point for migrants seeking to reach the Greek Aegean Islands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in French Capital Paris for Normandy Four Talks - Video
The Normandy Format was created in 2014 to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The representatives of the Normandy Four states: Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France, will participate in the talks. Their last previous meeting took place three years ago, in October 2016.
DNR Legislature More Aligned With Russia Than Ukraine - Donetsk People's Republic Parl't Speaker
Ukrainian authorities launched a military operation against the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic in April 2014. The two regions declared independence following a coup in Ukraine two months earlier. According to the latest UN data, some 13,000 people have fallen victim to the conflict.
Johnson Says He May Find a Way to ‘Lie in Front of Bulldozers’ to Oppose Heathrow's 3rd Runway
Campaigners oppose Heathrow's expansion because of its contribution to air pollution and global warming. There are also concerns over the possible demolition of homes as well as the overall cost to the public purse.
Israeli Police Searching for Vandals Who Damaged 40 Cars in East Jerusalem - Photo, Video
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli police are investigating acts of vandalism that took place in the Arab quarter of Jerusalem, with at least 40 vehicles being damaged, police said on Monday.
12 Seats to Watch: The Results to Keep an Eye Out for On UK General Election Night
On 12 December voters in the UK will go to the polls as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks a decisive victory which would allow him to push ahead with his Brexit deal. Sputnik has picked a dozen of the 650 constituencies to highlight some of the trends to look out for.
Jewish Journalist Accuses Swedish Police of Enlarging Her Nose on ID Card
While many interpreted what the Jewish journalist claimed to be a doctored photograph as yet another token of age-old hatred of Jews, others saw no trace of anti-Semitism but rather a bad printer.
EU Failing to Fight Against Illegal Migration is a Big Problem for Italy - Lega Party's MP
Italy’s Lega party still has high ratings despite the break-up of the ruling coalition. Italy's previous government collapsed in August when Matteo Salvini, then-deputy prime minister, called for a no-confidence vote on the government and the prime minister in pursuit of a snap general election.
Greece Refuses US, French Extradition Requests for Russia's Vinnik - Russian Ombudswoman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Greek court has refused to extradite Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who has been in detention since 2017 and is wanted by several countries, to the United States and France, with a decision on Russia's relevant request yet to be made, Russian ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova stated.
Pentagon's Concern About Rising Support for Russia Among US Troops 'Runs Deep' - Report
The trend is not limited to the US - in February polling revealed the average German holds Russia and China in higher regard than the US, with which their government is allied.
‘A Big Wake-up Call': ‘Giant UFO’ Over California Reportedly Seen ‘by More Than 100 Witnesses’
The object could have been taken for a drone or a skydiving vehicle, if not for a combination of facts: it didn’t move and emitted no sound whatsoever.
‘Who Did this?’ India-Style Boris Johnson’s ‘Election Campaign’ Video has Netizens in Splits
New Delhi (Sputnik): Ahead of a fast-approaching UK General Election set for 12 December, a traditional Indian style election campaign video is grabbing all the attention on social media.
Will Finland Get World's Youngest Prime Minister?
If backed by the parliament and the president, Sanna Marin will become not only Finland's but the world's youngest prime minister, besting Ukraine's 35-year-old Oleksiy Honcharuk.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition out this week with PS4 crossplay
It looks like Sony has finally given in when it comes to crossplay on Minecraft, with a new Bedrock Edition coming to PS4 this week.
Don't ask Beyonce is she's pregnant: 'Get off my ovaries'
Beyonce is already mum to Blue, Rumi and Sir.
I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa breaks down as she's reunited with daughters
The mum-of-two had been desperate to get back to her girls.
The Conjuring 3: Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning for sequel
The third installment will arrive in September 2020.
Christine McGuinness puts up first Christmas tree in years
'I can’t believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree.'
Three Brits missing feared dead on New Zealand volcano
The huge eruption on White Island New Zealand, struck at 2.11pm local time, with more than 20 people still unaccounted for.
'Science teacher, 32, sexted nude photos and videos to two 14 year-old boys'
Married mother-of-three Ashley Beasley reportedly targeted the youngsters while she was their teacher
Climate change destroyed my home and washed away everything I owned
After the typhoon, fishing was impossible as dead bodies floated in the sea for a long time afterwards.
I'm A Celeb campmates 'banned Brexit and voting talk' and we're insanely jealous
Can you imagine not hearing about Brexit for a month?!
Animal park gets first African elephant born in the UK this year and he's a cuti
He doesn't have a name yet though.
British father, 36, jailed in UAE after being victim of identity theft
Atif Khalique, 36, had applied for what he thought was a job and provided all his personal details.
Stripper had sex with boyfriend's disabled Star Wars fan son then beheaded him
Roena Mills has been ordered to spend life behind bars after murdering boyfriend James White's son Bo
Jeremy Corbyn refuses to say if he will quit if Tories win General Election
The Labour leader said voters have a 'very clear choice' on Thursday.
Paddy McGuinness stuck in a rut in BTS look at Top Gear Christmas special
The team are headed to the Himalayas.
Two arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse after Brighton vs Wolves match
It is the latest in a series of allegedly discriminatory incidents in the Premier League.
Ex-midwife who died after 25 falls 'blamed for attention seeking' by care staff
Frail pensioner Audrey Allen, 80, had suffered from dementia.
Woman surprises mum when long lost friends appear in mirror as she has a haircut
Keanna's mum looked in the mirror at her hair - but behind her were two friends she hadn't seen in years.
I nearly died but was still presented with a £93,000 bill for my treatment
I was left paralysed on my left side and I need support with even the simplest of things like eating and going to the toilet.
PS6 due in 2026 says Sony, PS5 Pro in three to four years
Get your pre-orders ready because the PS6 could be out as early as 2026, with a PS5 Pro model perhaps as early as 2023.
White Island survivors describe carnage after New Zealand volcano erupts
'It didn’t dawn on us right away what had just happened or that there were still people were still on the island.'
Phillip Schofield ignores ‘complaint allegations’ on This Morning
It was Phil's first time on television since allegations arose.
EastEnders return, Corrie car accident and 8 more soap spoilers this week
All of soap's unmissable moments from this upcoming week.
Disgusting moment creepy marathon runner gropes female TV reporter live on air
Alexandrea Bozarjian was left lost for words after the runner groped her, but later launched a blistering attack on Twitter
'Rapist prison guards forced female inmates to have threesome with them'
Guards at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Wildwood, Florida, are accused of inflicting horrific sexual abuse against female inmates
Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer is here and who you gonna call?
Who you gonna call?
Woman opens shop selling black dolls as a way to cope with grief
She's hoping to make male dolls too.
More than 2,000 koalas dead after Australian bush fires
Experts said the blaze has ravaged koala habitat so rapidly that 'we will probably never find the bodies'.
Homeless 'should get £400,000,000 left on dormant Oyster cards'
A London Mayoral candidate is fronting a campaign she hopes can raise millions for charities.
Walmart apologises for Christmas jumper of Santa doing coke
He appears to have three lines racked up in front of him.
Huge fight breaks out at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
'Everyone was getting pushed back but there was nowhere to go.'
Rod Stewart 'absolutely shattered' when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer
He thanked his wife Penny Lancaster for helping him through it.
Julia Roberts joins Michelle Obama in Vietnam to encourage girls' education
'Even if your families don't understand that today, trust me they will, when you go off to college or start your businesses.'
NHS promises from all major parties are 'not physically possible'
Leading public health officials say the manifesto pledges of the Lib Dems, Labour and Tories are misleading or impossible.
What to do if your lover says something awkward during sex
'Three years ago, I slept with a guy who told me, and I quote, he "likes when he hits the cervix",'
David Beckham treats Harper, Romeo and Cruz to Winter Wonderland fun
All the festive fun.
Nearly half of students want a voice assistant to help them study
It's quicker than a visit to the library
First footage of Marvel’s The Eternals revealed with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek
The clip was shown at Brazil Comic-Con this weekend.
Saudi Arabia ditches rules separating women and men in restaurants
Restaurants too small to enforce the law would not allow women inside.
The two Man City stars Solskjaer told his Man Utd side to target at the Etihad
A tactical masterclass...
John Lennon's sons post throwback family photos on 39th anniversary
Sean and Julian Lennon paid tribute to their dad
Pep Guardiola names FIVE teams Man City can't compete with
Surely an exaggeration from Pep.
Mom 'killed toddler by slapping her to stop seizure caused by abusive boyfriend'
Scarlett Newsom is said to have been killed by her mom Sarah Newsom and Newsom's boyfriend Joshua Fulbright, with Fulbright set to stand trial Monday
Young mum was 'stabbed dead while trying to break up a fight between two men'
‘She tried to get in the middle and she got stabbed.'
Beyonce gives ‘zero f***s’ about weight gain and we stan
The queen has spoken.
Can you take dogs into polling stations?
Get ready for #dogsatpollingstations.
Juice Wrld 'took unknown pills' on flight before fatal seizure
Juice has died aged 21.
Tories hold 10-point lead over Labour three days before election
Party leaders have launched a final push to get voters to back them as election week begins.
Snapchat working on 'deepfake' feature which is not as sinister as it sounds
The new tool lets users quickly edit their face into videos.
Amanda Holden addresses 'issues' with Phillip Schofield amid This Morning row
'There is a tin opener and there’s a can somewhere and other people have found the tin opener.'
Kim Kardashian isn’t changing her Christmas decorations so chill
The cotton wool Christmas trees are staying put.
Boris Johnson takes private jet to avoid drive from Doncaster to Teesside
The prime minister flew the 84 mile journey to target Labour heartlands in the north east of England.
Only Bella Hadid can wear a sheer top and white jeans to the beach
Party up top, business on the bottom.
Should we start asking our friends if they're in the right 'headspace' to chat?
Are you in the right headspace to read an 900-word feature?
Labour will renationalise water and energy in first 100 days if they win
John McDonnell said 'we're setting our sights higher than any opposition party has ever done before'.
Man who hasn't cut his floor-length hair in 20 years to chop it off for charity
Andrew hopes to raise thousands with his epic haircut.
Yoko Ono describes 'hollowing experience' of losing John Lennon
'It is always good to cry. Tears gives you immense health.'
I'm A Celebrity's Roman baffled as Lorraine asks saucy question about girlfriend
Awks!
Boris takes reporter's phone after being shown picture of boy on hospital floor
'Look, sorry, it's a terrible terrible photo and I apologise obviously to the families and all those who have terrible experiences in the NHS.'
Boris has fishy start to last few days by campaigning in Labour heartland
The prime minister will spend the final three days targeting voters in traditional Labour strongholds.
Steve Harvey announces wrong Miss Universe category winner and we're all wincing
There he goes again.
‘Gamified learning’: Game-based pilot for young farmers launched
A gaming pilot programme to raise co-operative awareness among young farmers through "gamified learning" resources .
Will Algeria disrupt internet access as election day nears?
With protesters taking to social media to spread information about what is happening on the ground, the Algerian authorities repeatedly resorted to disrupting access to networks and social media platforms.
Man (28) arrested over double ATM theft in Antrim
A 28-year-old man has been arrested over the theft of a double ATM from a Tesco supermarket in Antrim town last week.