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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
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.
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.
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.
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
Sonko Unveils Expensive Strategy to Beat DPP Haji
Known not to go down without a fight, the governor has unveiled his strategy to fight back as the...
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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...
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).
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.
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.
8 soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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 […]
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.
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.
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
Lebanon’s Greek Orthodox Archbishop: Country Ruled by One Person, Armed Group
Sharp remarks by Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Aude on Sunday sparked a wave of counter reactions among Lebanon’s political and religious figures. Aude celebrated a mass in downtown Beirut, marking the 14th anniversary of the assassination of law
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
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.
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
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your week.
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
Mexico rejects US trade deal proposals on steel, aluminum
Mexico's foreign minister said Sunday the country would not accept a US proposal for steel and aluminum production under the new trade deal, saying it would leave Mexico at a disadvantage. During a meeting with senators to discuss details of negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada treaty
Benue: ICPC Arraigns Ortom’s Aide Over Alleged N4.7b Contract Scam
Stephen Amase, the principal private secretary to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, and a former Commissioner for Works, Manger T Emmanuel, have been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged N4.7billion fraud.
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...
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.
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
Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM
Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
Finland’s Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest serving PM
Former transport minister to head leftwing coalition after Antti Rinne’s resignation
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.
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.
Latest on armed police response to 'gunman on the street' report
Police received an anonymous call about 'someone with a gun in the street'
Kannababu blames Naidu for denial of SCS
‘Telangana agrees to implement majority of panel recommendations on assets distribution’
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
Finland's new 34-year-old prime minister is the world's youngest
Finland's leading party has nominated a 34-year-old prime minister, making her the world's youngest premier in a women-led coalition cabinet after a political shake-up.
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.
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
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
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.
Boris Johnson pockets reporter's phone to avoid picture of 4-year-old on hospital floor
Prime Minister forced to apologise and return phone
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dalian Atkinson death: police officers to stand trial next September
Benjamin Monk is accused of murder and Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assault
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.
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" ...
Babcock’s VC Finally Speaks Out About Girl’s Sex-Tape Scandal
Early last month, the news that broke the net was the sex tape scandal of a Babcock lady. This generated lots of opinions from people.
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.
IN PICTURES: Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s day in court
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
Macron has failed to lift France's gloom
A nation distrustful of change cannot bring itself to look at the facts.
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...
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.
‘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.
Police called to sudden death of man
Police were called to the sudden death of a man in Bury St Edmunds this morning.
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.
Cape Coral to discuss noise ordinance again
City council members are expected to vote on a noise ordinance Monday night in Cape Coral.
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.
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.
Elon Musk cleared in 'pedo guy' defamation trial
Tesla CEO said his faith in humanity is restored.
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 …
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
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.
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.
‘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.
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
ICPC discovers projects in Imo without contract agreement
A team of the federal constituency Project tracking in Imo state, led by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC.
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.
Have you been the victim of a burglary in Ireland?
Share your stories about your house being broken into or car being stolen
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.
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.
Awaran ‘abducted women’ return home: Mengal
BNP-M chief had threatened to break away from PTI-led coalition if four women weren’t released
China claims it has freed Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang
‘All the trainees . . . have completed their studies,’ says governor, without evidence
SC Order In Dileep Case: Some Pertinent Questions
Seminal question which arose for consideration by the apex court in the appeal preferred with special leave against the Order of a single judge of the High Court of Kerala in P.Gopalakrishnan...
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.
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.
Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, six wounded
Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said. Security forces found a rocket launcher and several rockets in a search of the area, the statement said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. It was the latest in a spate of rocket attacks on military installations this past week. On Thursday, two Katyusha rockets landed inside Balad air base, but there were no casualties or damage reported from the attack.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
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.
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.
‘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
Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states
Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons
Guelph Police investigating after man struck and killed by train
Police say it happened late Sunday night
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
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.
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...
Jury sworn in for trial of man (20) accused of murdering Japanese national in Dundalk
A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a Japanese national in Dundalk nearly two years ago by reason of insanity. Mohamed Morei, of no fixed abode is charged with murdering Yosuke...
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
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
Arrests after police stop suspected drug deal taking place in West Bridgford
Five men were arrested
Efforts to reduce plastic during Paryaya of Admar Mutt
Efforts would be made to reduce the use of plastic during the Paryaya period (2020-22) of Admar Mutt here. M.B. Puranik, President of the Sri Krishna Seva Balaga, told presspersons today that it was t
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…
General Election seats to watch: Wales
There are opportunities – and risks – for all parties on December 12.
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.
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
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.
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.
Anglican Church bans use of Aso Ebi at Funerals
The Anglican Church in Obosi, Anambra State has banned ceremonial dresses, popularly referred to as Aso Ebi and printing of brochures during funerals in the church. Ven. Ikechukwu Ihemtuge, Vicar in charge of St. Andrew’s Church, Obosi, disclosed
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?
Depends if it actually happened.
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…
The Best the GOP Has? Republicans Put Adam Schiff on Milk Carton at Impeachment Hearing
House Judiciary Committee Republicans put House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s face (D-Calif.) on a milk carton and brought it to a public impeachment hearing on Monday.
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. . . .
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.
'No impact of BJP's tactics on Shivajinagar voters'
Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, who has secured a total of 40, 481 votes so far, thanked the voters, saying they did not fall prey to the Bharatiya Janata Party's tactics.
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.
Greece and Turkey in War of Words over accusations of Greek army ‘war crimes’
Turkey’s constant efforts to distort historical facts are regretful and sadly expose it. As does its use of inappropriate expressions. We will not follow suit.
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.
Tulu Shivalli Brahmins’ meet in Udupi from Dec. 13
Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Palimar Mutt said on Monday that a Tulu Shivalli Brahmins’ First World Conference would be held at Rajangana here from December 13 to 15. Addressing presspersons h
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...
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
Garda air support on hand in fight against Christmas tree theft
The Garda Air Support unit will liaise with An Garda Síochána on the ground in tackling the theft of trees from Christmas tree farms.
Pakistani FM, Saudi envoy discuss regional issues
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army spokesperson on Monday rejected media reports suggesting that Pakistani and Iranian security forces conducted joint border patrolling. “News published by Dawn today ('Pak-Iran Forces jointly conduct border patrolling') is factually incorrect,” Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, said in a tweet. He added
Man caught trying to enter Parliament building, detained
He was detained by the security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police.
Sweden: Multiple Dead as Gang-Related Shootings Continue
Two people were fatally shot outside a nightclub in Norrköping, Sweden, as gang violence continues to plague the country
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 […]
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
Greek fighter jet locks in on Turkish warships near Cyprus: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – A Greek fighter jet locked in on a Turkish frigate that was traveling off the coast of Cyprus on December 8, 2019, the Aviationist reported. Citing photos from the Twitter profile of journalist Yannis Nikitas, the Aviationist reported that a Greek Mirage 2000 jet targeted the Turkish frigate with Exocet anti-ship missiles during a show of force over the weekend. “In the photos we can see the HUD of a Mirage 2000, recognizable also by the characteristic Mirage refueling probe, as it gets a lock on a ship which, according to the caption, could be a Turkish frigate. On the left side of the HUD we can see a “M39” label, showing that the pilot selected the AM-39 Exocet anti-ship to perform the lock on the ship,” the publication said. Relations between Greece and Turkey have been rocky this year after Ankara began drilling for oil off the coast of Cyprus. This move by Ankara prompted Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt to issue a joint statement condemning Turkey for violating international law.…
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.
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.
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.
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...
Wanted man in Vernon
Vernon RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in their search for a man wanted on outstanding warrants.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sonko lawyers want him granted bail because Nairobi has no Deputy Governor
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Lawyers representing embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko were at pains to convince the court Monday to free him on bond after - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
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
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.
Congress Opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Terms it ‘Unconstitutional’
Congress leader Manish Tewari said the foundation for the two-nation theory was laid in 1935 in Ahmadabad by Savarkar in a Hindu Mahasabha session and not the by Congress.
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
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.
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…
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
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.
‘I Don’t Know What He Was Doing’: Joe Biden Gets Defensive When Asked About Son’s Business Dealings
Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared defensive when Axios co-founder Mike Allen asked him during an “Axios on HBO” interview about his son’s business dealings in Ukraine.
Fusion GPS Chief Saw Russian Lawyer Before and After Her Trump Tower Meeting
Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS, admitted in his book he met two times on the same day with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya.
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...
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
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.
Aristocrat and estranged wife begin latest round of Anglo-Scottish legal battle
Five Supreme Court justices are analysing the dispute.
‘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
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.
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.
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...
Arlene Foster accuses PM of breaking his word over Brexit deal
Arlene Foster says Boris Johnson has betrayed unionist voters in Northern Ireland
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
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.
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.
Trócaire appeals to Louth for support for families living in war zones this Christmas
Trócaire reimagines iconic John Lennon peace campaign on 50th anniversary.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Sonko no-show in Voi
Sources at the Voi court also said they were expecting Sonko to appear and face charges
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu protests against onion price hike
This action by the police led to a verbal altercation between them and TDP leaders.
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.
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...
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
The Truth About a Hamas Supporter that Might Become England’s Prime Minister on Thursday
On Thursday, December 12, Great Britain will hold their general elections. The leader of the Labour Party (England's version of the Democrats) is a man named Jeremy Corbyn. In the following tongue in cheek video, the Israel Advocacy Movement breaks down why his rise in the polls is so dangerous.
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...
'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.
Horn hears frustration from constituents over impeachment
U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn faced frustrated constituents on Sunday at a town hall meeting, where people voiced anger over impeachment and the lack of accomplishments the divided government has produced this year. “As an independent voter, I think you’re in a lot of trouble if you vote for this impeachment,” Susan Jaslow, of Edmond, told Horn. Ronda Peterson, of Edmond, who identified herself as a conservative, said Congress had been consumed all year with impeaching President Donald Trump. “We want Congress to get back to work for the American people, please,” Peterson said. Horn, D-Oklahoma City, who had earlier reiterated her position that she hasn’t made up her mind on impeachment, told Peterson,
Ganduje appoints Sanusi as new Emirate Council chair for two years
Ted Odogwu, Kano Kano State governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday appointed Emir Mohammed Sanusi, as the pioneer Chairman of the new State Council of Emirs for a period of two years. The...
India Steps Toward Making Naturalization Harder for Muslims
A bill establishing a religious test for immigrants has passed the lower house of Parliament, a major step for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist agenda.
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.
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
Successful water action flotilla at Lyttelton Port
Fifteen kayaks, a yacht, and a ferry filled with over a hundred local school children joined the peace flotilla this morning at Lyttelton Port, Christchurch. They were encouraged from the land by approximately 80 human rights activists, who sang Saharawi songs of freedom. The action was to "unwelcome" the bulk carrying cargo ship the "Federal Crimson", as it arrived in Lyttelton carrying 50,000 tonnes of 'blood phosphate' from the occupied territory of Western Sahara. Christchurch group, ‘Ravensdown- Take ‘Em Down’ organised the water flotilla, inspired by the Peace Squadrons - which were instrumental in the NZ Nuclear Free campaign. Christchurch resident Catherline Low stated "I'm horrified that New Zealand companies are supporting human rights abuses by buying this phosphate. It has got to stop". Local organiser Josie Butler reports "Ravensdown are funding war crimes. We are here today to demand Ravensdown's CEO Greg Campbell to cease this internationally illegal import immediately".
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kan 11 Poll: Blue&White, Likud, Gain a Seat Each, Habayit Hayehudi Disappears
In response to the question whom they would prefer as the next prime minister, 41% of respondents preferred Benjamin Netanyahu, with Benny Gantz trailing with 38%, within the margin of error.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Karnataka By-polls Results: 11 rebels labelled defectors by their parties win again on BJP seats
Congress won two seats, Janata Dal Secular (JDS) drew a blank while a BJP rebel won as an Independent candidate.
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.
Millions of Nigerians not bothered about Sowore’s rearrest —Presidency
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Presidency has said that millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja la...
Russia Banned From Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, but many Russian athletes could be unaffected.
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.
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
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 ...
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.
Jo Swinson reveals she has been advised to wear 'lower cut tops' amid fears that the Lib Dem campaign is failing to win over voters
Jo Swinson said the extraordinary tip was among a welter of 'unsolicited advice' she has received on how to revive her flagging campaign.
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
Russia banned from Olympics for four years over doping scandal: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the Olympics and world championships in a range of sports on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish it for manipulating laboratory data, the TASS news agency reported.
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.
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...
Inhofe, Horn chide Tinker housing contractor
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn leveled harsh criticism last week at the contractor accused of negligence and fraudulent activity while operating private housing at Tinker Air Force Base and other military installations. Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, referred to Balfour Beatty Communities as “notorious.” Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, told a company executive she was “incredibly disappointed you have failed to live up to your responsibility for taking care of the people that are living in these houses.” At a hearing of his committee, Inhofe asked Air Force Secretary Barbara M.
MPD: Police investigating shooting on Dick Taylor Street
It happened Monday morning on Dick Taylor Street.
Number of victims of Odesa college fire grows to 12
Four people are still missing.
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
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.
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...
Sonko remanded until Wednesday to await bail ruling
and JOOSEPH MURAYA NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his co-accused persons were on Monday sent to remand prison after facing - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Home For Christmas: Royal Irish Parade On Return From Afghanistan
Hundreds of people cheered on 250 troops in Shropshire on Saturday.
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.
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 ...
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.
Juice Wrld Reportedly Took Multiple Percocets To Evade Police Prior To Death
He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Deadly shooting under investigation in St. Pete
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Monday morning.
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.
SERAP asks state governors to disclose pension paid to ex-governors
The civil society group condemns jumbo payments to former political office holders under the pension laws.
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 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.
Police seal off Dalmuir Park in Clydebank after body of man found in water
The man's body was discovered this morning.
160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem
Cars in Arab neighborhood of Shuafat in Jerusalem vandalized with anti-Arab slogans, have their tires slashed.
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."
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 ...
Encounter no solution to sexual assaults on women: Katti Padma Rao
Culture of respecting women should be nurtured: Dalit leader
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
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
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
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...
Michael Clifford: Is Boris Johnson the man for the moment?
Mike Sutcliffe thinks Boris is the man for the moment.
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…
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.
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.
Date for new elections announced
'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.
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
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
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.
Body pulled from water in Dalmuir Park near Clydebank as Cops lock down area
THE body of a man has been found in Dalmuir Park. Police have confirmed that the body was found in water in the Clydebank park this morning. A spokesperson from the cops said: “Police Scotlan…
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".
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.
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...
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...
InfoWars Host Disrupts Impeachment Hearing: ‘America’s Sick of the Treason Committed by the Democrat Party’
InfoWars host Owen Shroyer interrupted the impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
Lib Dems criticised for 'sneaky and misleading' Devon election letter
The party say they have done nothing wrong - what do you think?
Deiga appeals for rehabilitation of Peki Hospital
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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.
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.
Mexico President Obrador: Senators have accepted proposed changes to USMCA
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday announced that Mexican senators have accepted the proposed changes to the United States-Mexico
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.
Nawaz Sharif recommended medical treatment in U.S.
"Mentally paralysed [persons] are doing politics over Nawaz Sharif’s health," she said.
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
Republicans Brought the Perfect Sign to Monday's Impeachment Hearing
"The author of the Schiff Report is not here," House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins (R-GA) observed at Monday morning's public impeachment hearing against President Trump.
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
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
Ho Catholic Diocese marks end-of-year Grotto pilgrimage
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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.
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
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...
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.
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
The Children of ISIS Don’t Belong in Cages, Either
The world is failing innocent victims of the war on terrorism.
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.
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.
Anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill strike, protests disrupt life in Tripura
Situation peaceful and several protesters arrested, police said
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.
Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year
OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.
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’.
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…
Partition on basis of religion: Amit Shah's jibe at Congress
Introducing the bill, Shah said the Congress 'divided' the country on the basis of religion that is why it was necessary to bring the bill.
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
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...
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
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.
Saudi eateries rid of double entrances
Required entrances for single men and another for women and families now lifted.
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...
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.
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.”
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
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
Grant Duncan: Ardern still has much work to do
Grant Duncan, Massey University
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.
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.
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.
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.
Afghan MPs Approve Law on Protection of Children
Afghan MPs have approved the Law on Protection of Child Rights--the Child Protection Act--on Monday after years of wrangling over the legal age of boys and girls.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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 …
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
In view of multiple protests, entry, exit of Delhi’s 3 metro stations closed
Entry and exit at Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg and Central Secretariat metro stations were closed on Monday.
Bernie Sanders Staff Member Who Posted anti-Semitic, Homophobic Tweets ‘No Longer With Campaign’
The Republican Jewish Coalition in a statement issued on Friday afternoon called on the Sanders campaign to fire Darius Khalil Gordon
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
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,
Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment
Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment. Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.
Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In Super Tuesday States?
And beyond.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
'What coup! It was a change of administration' said SADC - sheer folly, let coup gene out, again
For the last 39 years the country has drifted like a log, with ordinary people hang on to the log for dear life, in the flood Zambezi River, totally at the merc...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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'...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Fashion firm ordered to pay sales exec. €94k as case hears CEO hacked her intimate photos
A chief executive of a fashion company here hacked into a female colleague’s phone and downloaded the woman's personal intimate photos.
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?
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR, allows it from 6 am to 6 pm (Eds: Adding background) New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday allowed construction activity in the Delhi-NCR region between 6 am and 6 pm, partially lifting its complete ban on it. The apex court perused the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.
Full Video: Reporter Arrested After Calling Impeachment Hearings a Scam
Exclusive: Owen Shroyer booked in Washington, D.C.
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
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.
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.
Murder accused told psychiatrist he heard 'voices', jury told
Gavin Collins also spoke about a female voice which suggested good chess moves
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.
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.
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.
Florida city issues summons for 7-year-old parking violation
A Florida city mailed a summons to a vehicle owner seeking payment for a parking violation that was seven years old.
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.
Zimbabweans in The Diaspora to pay USD318 for emergency Passports
Zimbabweans in The Diaspora to pay USD318 for emergency Passports in a bid by the government to clear the passport backlog that has balloned to 300k
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
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.
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court declines to hear Kentucky ultrasound law
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Kentucky law that obligates doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women who seek abortions, even if patients object.
Man, 53, stabbed multiple times over theft of his cell phone in Oshawa
A 26-year-old Ajax man has been charged with attempted murder after a male victim was stabbed numerous times outside an Oshawa convenience store last Saturday, in what investigators say started as a cell phone theft.
European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea
Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill
Lok Sabha passes bill for stringent punishment to those possessing illegal arms, indulging in celebratory gunfire
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
Honeypreet meets Sirsa dera chief at Rohtak jail
Honeypreet was granted bail a month ago in connection with the Panchkula violence.
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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.”
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.
Hats off to KCR, TS police, says Jagan
‘Killing of accused in the Disha case case has been widely hailed’
USR PLUS Alliance, joint candidates in local elections
The Save Romania Union - Freedom, Unity and Solidarity Party (USR PLUS) Alliance will have joint candidates in the local elections, with each...
‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’
Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA
After bypoll defeat, Siddaramaiah resigns as CLP leader
His resignation comes as he has taken responsibility for the defeat in the Karnataka bypolls.
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
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.
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.
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.
Russia, Ukraine may hold "all for all" prisoner swap late 2019 – expert
The swap may be held around Christmas.
General Election 2019: Johnson and Sturgeon both accused of 'running scared'
Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have both been accused today of avoiding scrutiny.
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.
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
Police say City Road alleged stabbings in Cardiff are 'not linked'
There have been two incidents in less than a month
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...
‘Outspoken and committed’: SA mourns ANC veteran Ben Turok
ANC veteran Ben Turok’s career has been anything but dull.
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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.
Gaetz Slams Dems’ Call for Impeachment Hearing Recess to Talk to Press
Rep. Matt Gaetz slammed Democrats' call for a recess in the middle of the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry hearing on Monday.
Wisconsin Guard leader to make changes after assault probe
The head of the Wisconsin National Guard says all recommendations made following an investigation into multiple reports of sexual assault and harassment will be implemented.
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
Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'looking at' getting rid of the BBC licence fee
Could it be under threat?
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?
Depends if it actually happened.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
In Pictures: Fishy encounter and scenic views as parties launch final voter push
The PM visited a fish market while the SNP battle bus took a trip to the Highlands.
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.
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.
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.
Democrats Close to Agreement With White House on New NAFTA
Congressional Democrats and the White House are on the cusp of an agreement on revisions to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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.
‘Pay Back The Money’: ANC Calls For Charges Against DA & Former MMC
TSHWANE – The African National Congress (ANC) in Tshwane on Monday said former Roads and Transport MMC Sheila Senkubuge should be charged with electoral fraud and pay back the money she earned while working. The ANC released documents in which former Democratic Alliance (DA) officials claimed Senkubuge was not a South African citizen in 2015 […]
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.
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.
Supreme Court allows divisive Kentucky abortion law to begin
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear arguments about a new Kentucky rule that requires physicians show women seeking abortions ultrasound images of their unborn fetuses, allowing the controversial law to take effect.
‘Threatening’ behaviour towards Smriti Irani: Apologise flatly, govt tells two Congress MPs
They face suspension for five days
Rushden stabbing: Levi Davis 'killed after car crash'
Mother-of-two Levi Davis died during an argument after a collision on Saturday, police say.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
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.
Russian diplomat meets with Syrian-Kurdish opposition member
Russian Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov met with a delegation of the Syrian Opposition’s Kurdish National Council consisting of member of the Syrian Constitutional Committee Kamiran Hajo, as well as Ibrahim Barro and Ismail Hassaf, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The situation unfolding in Syria with an emphasis on the scenario in the northeastern districts of the country and progress on implementing the Russian-Turkish memorandum on mutual understanding adopted in Sochi on October 22 was discussed in detail during the conversation,” the ministry noted. “The sides discussed their positions on further promoting the political settlement process in Syria based on Resolution 2254 of the UN Security Council, including the results of the two sessions of the Syrian Constitutional Committee held in Geneva. That said, the need to regard the interests of all the ethno-confessional groups of the Syrian population was highlighted.”…
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.
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...
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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.
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.
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 …
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
People in Xinjiang camps have graduated: China
‘They have jobs and are living happily’
Outgoing papal nuncio asks Filipino faithful to give Tagle to ‘Universal Church’
Outgoing Papal Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia on Monday asked Filipinos to give Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the Universal Church with open arms.
Amazon says Trump's obsession with screwing over Jeff Bezos is reason company lost $10 billion Pentagon contract, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Amazon recently lost out to Microsoft on a $10 billion contract, called JEDI, to help the Department of Defense move its sensitive data to the cloud.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Amazon says Trump's 'vendetta' lost it $10bn Pentagon contract
Company said ‘personal vendetta’ against Bezos, Amazon and the Washington Post cost it the cloud computing contract
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
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...
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."
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
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
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.
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
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
Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal
Brussels (AP) -
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 ...
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.
In Pictures: Fishy encounter and scenic views as parties launch final voter push
The PM visited a fish market while the SNP battle bus took a trip to the Highlands.
Stitt to speak at OSU graduation Saturday
Gov. Kevin Stitt will speak to roughly 1,800 fall graduates.
Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid
Amazon says President Donald Trump’s “improper pressure” and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The Pentagon awarded the cloud...
Gunmen attack MD of Maersk Line, Gildas Tohouo, kill wife
Gunmen reportedly invaded the residence of the managing director of Maersk Line, Gildas Tohouo, in Ikoyi, Lagos, killing his wife in the process. Mr Tohouo is a Cameroonian while his late wife, Bernadett Kurucz, was from
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
Discussed weather: Ajit Pawar on talk with Fadnavis
In a stunning turn of events, Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy. Both were sworn in a hush-hush early morning ceremony but the government lasted only 80 hours.
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
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.
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.
Syrian Army uses advanced Russian equipment to clear booby traps in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 P.M.) – Engineering units from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are working to dismantle the explosives left behind by the jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to a Sputnik Arabic correspondent, engineering units of the Syrian Army are working to clear the liberated areas in northeast Latakia, as they concentrate on three main fronts in this governorate. The reporter quoted a military source as confirming that the current combing operation is targeting some of the more rugged locations that the armed terrorist factions used before their defeat. The source pointed out that “the engineering units of the Syrian army are using advanced Russian equipment to detect explosive objects left behind by the gunmen. They would point out that the Syrian Army has great experience in the detection of explosives and mines, especially in areas that were previously under control of the jihadist rebels.
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.
A Misleading Take on Immigrant, Veterans Health Care
A long-circulating headline on social media misleadingly tells users that Democrats chose to "vote down" a health records system for veterans while approving the same for immigrants who cross the border illegally. The bill in question did not affect veterans.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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
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
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
Asaduddin Owaisi Tears Citizenship Amendment Bill, Says it Will Make Muslims 'Stateless'
Calling the Bill ‘arbitrary in nature’, Asaduddin Owaisi said secularism is the basic structure of the Constitution and the Bill was in violation of fundamental rights.
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.
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
‘Make public draft law on Sabarimala’
All India Sabarimala Action Council threatens to approach Centre
Prof. Jonathan Turley Claims Harassment After Testifying at Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart
Professor Jonathan Turley of George Washington University Law School claims that he received threatening messages after his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee last week. Turley was the only law professor on a panel that argued against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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…
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
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.
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.
Congress wins battle in Hunsur
Its candidate H.P. Manjunath romps home with an impressive margin of 39,727 votes
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.
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.
Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website
The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
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.
Aide of former King provides a ‘tonne’ of historical documents
Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) director Youk Chhang considers the new documents on contemporary Cambodian history, especially during Pol Pot’s Democratic Kampuchea regime provided by Julio A Jelres as very valuable.
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.
PICTURES: Over 100 SADA tricycles burnt in WA
Over 100 tricycles belonging to the defunct Savannah Accelerated Authority (SADA) now Northern Development Authority (NDA) have been burnt in Wa, the Upper West Regional capital. The tricycles that have been abandoned in the open at the controller fuel station, were reported to have been burnt on Monday morning according to MyNewsGh.com sources. It is believed to have been caused by wild fire in view of the impending dry season accompanied by the harmattan winds and took fire fighters several hours to bring the inferno under control but most of them were burnt beyond repairs. Sale of tricycles The Northern Development Authority started the sale of tricycles that were purchased under the defunct Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA).
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.
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.
Next step for China, Vatican is to establish diplomatic ties, top-level mutual visits: bishop
Pope Francis has love and confidence in China and China trusts Pope Francis, said a Vatican bishop during a conference held in China, noting that the next step for the two countries is to establish diplomatic relations, which is at the center of the Pope's heart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Ready for Prisoner Swap, 'Ball is in US Court' - Reports
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on 7 December that Iran and the United States were conducting an exchange of US-held Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani and Chinese-American Xiyue Wang detained in Iran.
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
Post-mortem report vanishes from court
Three police officers have been accused of murder.
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...
Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website
The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.
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.
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
USR PLUS Alliance, joint candidates in local elections
The Save Romania Union - Freedom, Unity and Solidarity Party (USR PLUS) Alliance will have joint candidates in the local elections, with each...
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.
Number of children arrested in North East drops as police turn to restorative justice
The Howard League for Penal reform has welcomed the drop in youth arrests in the Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary areas
Teen struck by lightning is IDF soldier
IDF confirms 19-year-old who was struck by lightning Sunday was soldier in middle of training exercise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whom Does President Trump Remind You Of?
Uncouth he may be, but he’s not unfamiliar.
Govt funds $100k for weather-hit communities
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare have today confirmed initial Government support of $100,000 for communities affected by the severe weather that swept across the South Island and lower North Island over the weekend.
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 ...
SACP Congress To Follow Up On Implementation Of Resolutions
The South African Communist Party (SACP) plans to start its special national congress on Monday with discussions focussing on whether the party is prepared to contest the next general elections and if its leaders are permitted to serve in cabinet. The congress is planning to review the pmplemtation of resolutions taken since the SACP’s national […]
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.
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.
The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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 win: Siddaramaiah's clout works only in Mysuru
The victory of Congress candidate HP Manjunath in the bypoll in the Hunsur Assembly constituency emerged as the victory of ex-chief minister Siddaramaiah. However, this lone victory for the Congress
Amazon Accuses Trump of ‘Improper Pressure’ on JEDI Contract
In a legal complaint, Amazon said that the president attacked the company behind the scenes to harm its C.E.O., Jeff Bezos, “his perceived political enemy.”
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.
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.
Turkish military, allied militants launch heavy attack in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Army, alongside their allied militants, launched a fresh attack on the Abu Rasin area of the Al-Hasakah Governorate this afternoon. According to reports from northeast Syria, the Turkish Army and their allied militants launched several artillery shells and rockets towards the Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) positions near the town of Zarqan. As a result of this attack by the Turkish Army and their allies, one civilian was killed in the town of Tal Al-Ward. The Syrian Democratic Forces and Syrian Arab Army (SAA) have yet to respond to this latest attack by the Turkish Army.
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.
Human remains discovered in Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office says human remains have been discovered in the parish.
Doug Collins Shreds Schiff for No-Show: 'This Is Going Nowhere'
House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) blasted the Democrats' "focus impeachment" on Monday.
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.
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.
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
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.
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
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.
20TH Ordination: I was deaf,dumb as a growing child – Fr.Emakpor
Parish Priest of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Edmund Tansi Emakpor, who says
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.
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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.
'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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
[Graphic News] Majority of Americans see North Korea as enemy: poll
A majority of Americans view North Korea as an enemy, a recent survey showed, putting the communist nation atop a list of countries in terms of enemy perceptions. The poll of 1,500 people, carried out last month by the London-based research data group YouGov and the Economist magazine, showed that 56 percent of Americans consider North Korea to be an enemy of the United States, up from 51 percent in August. The ...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
DART security alert system receiving dozens of passenger texts each month
Fireworks being set off on-board, passengers drinking and taking drugs and people urinating on pl...
Taiwan KMT justifies shoving of 'strange auntie' cop
Taiwan KMT blames female police officer's appearance for incurring wrath of lawmaker
Why Won't Steam Approve These Games Supporting Hong Kong Protestors?
Last year Valve proclaimed that it would allow virtually any game on its Steam service, so long as the game wasn’t illegal or “straight up trolling”—but activist-minded developers who have made games about the Hong Kong protests have realised that, perhaps, there are other ways to get barred from the gaming...
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
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
Ukraine reports seven enemy attacks in Donbas on Dec 8
There were no Ukrainian army casualties in the past day.
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 ...
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.
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
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
President Akufo-Addo attends ACP summit in Nairobi, Kenya
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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
Six Wounded as Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad International Airport
Iraq has been gripped by massive demonstrations that have swept across the country since early October. The protesters are demanding the government's resignation, economic reforms, improved living standards and social welfare and an end to corruption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indian Lawyer Lauded in NYC for his Work of Cleaning Beaches in Mumbai
New Delhi (Sputnik): Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Clean India Mission is a nationwide campaign to clean up the streets, roads, and infrastructure of India's cities, towns, urban, and rural areas launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tribute to the father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi on the anniversary of his birthday.
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.
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
Karnataka bypolls: Counting begins to decide BJP's fate
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
SERAP faults presidency on Sowore - The Nation Newspaper
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday faulted the presidency for comparing Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare with
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.
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.
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.
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
Police dispersal order in place for Brookfield
A police dispersal order is in place in Brookfield, near Preston, today.
He is suffering from memory lapses – Raila on Mudavadi’s new book
The book accuses Raila of playing tricks on NASA co-principals
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
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.
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.
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...
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cash doubt over £13m Arbroath dual-carriageway scheme
A divide over Arbroath active travel proposals to transform the town-splitting A92 dual carriageway has seen a bid to halt the multi-million pound scheme blocked.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today
December 09: Russian company Gazprom is set to initiate the feasibility study in the first quarter of 2020 for laying down undersea pipeline starting from Persian Gulf to Pakistan, India and Bangladesh initially that will ultimately end to China after touching Myanmar and Thailand, a senior official of the Petroleum Division privy to the development told The News.
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
EU gets another female leader with 34-year-old Finnish PM
Appointment means all leaders of parties in Finland’s ruling coalition are women.
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
Labour's first post-election Budget would give 330,000 North East workers a pay rise
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell sets out his priorities for his first Budget, if Labour wins the election
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
Controversial Company at the Centre of Sonko's Woes
As the flamboyant county head unleashed his battery of 12 lawyers, the controversial company behind his woes has been revealed as...
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.
Kentucky police seize air fryer containing 20 pounds of meth
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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.
***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
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.
Corruption: EFCC recovers N217.2m in Benin Zonal office
Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered about N217,268,236 million between January and December.
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.
Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 billion Pentagon contract
Amazon says it lost a $10 billion contract because of President Trump's "personal vendetta."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Govt's Ksh400 Million Gamble That Backfired
A report tabled in Parliament from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals an extra...
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.
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'
Siddaramaiah quits as Cong legislature party leader after K'taka bypoll defeat
'I have submitted my resignation to Sonia Gandhi,' said Siddaramaiah after poor show by Congress in the Karnataka bypolls
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.
Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report
Senior U.S.
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez say company seeking HIV patent extension 'deceitful and immoral'
Trump is urged to block company from holding back drug, Descovy, from the market
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’
ACB traps Sub-Registrar, computer operator
‘Accused sought bribe for registering a lease deed’
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.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering Japanese national
Mohamed Morei on trial over death of Yosuke Sasaki in Dundalk in January 2018
Brahmaputra and Barak Valley are the only CAB included area of Northeast: Amit Shah
various organizations in Assam and Northeast, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday while initiating a debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill
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.
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
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
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
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.
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.
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
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’
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.
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.
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.
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...
Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide case
Nobel laureate will defend government at court hearing on Rohingya crackdown
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.
Paramilitary troops to soon don khadi uniform, Amit Shah issues directions
Samples of cotton and woollen uniforms, blankets and camouflage uniform, among others, for paramilitary forces have been developed by KVIC
Mayors Ask Trump to Import More Refugees to U.S. for ‘Cultural Diversity’
In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month, about 88 mayors — from Denver, Colorado to Columbia, South Carolina — urged Trump to end his latest executive order
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
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.
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…
Uhuru is for us all, Ruto tells Kieleweke
Ruto asks Jubilee leaders to reject politics of hate, chaos and division.
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.”
In First Meeting With Putin, Zelensky Plays to a Draw Despite a Bad Hand
The presidents of Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face for the first time, seeking to end the war in their border region. It appeared to be a draw, rather than the Putin domination some had feared.
Erdogan accuses some Arab countries of being supportive of Israeli attacks against Palestine
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech on Monday at he meeting of Ministers of Social Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul. During the meeting, the Turkish President accused some Arab countries of being supportive of Israeli attacks over the last few months, and Erdogan explained that the situation in Palestine is getting worse by the day. He continued by saying: “The Islamic world, which constitutes a quarter of the world’s population, does not have an effect equal to the size of its capabilities.” “We often feel that we stand alone when we object to the persecution of Palestine and Jerusalem.” He pointed out that global imperialism continues the policy of “divide and rule” against Islamic countries. The OIC Conference adopts several goals, the most important of which are to remove obstacles to increasing investments among OIC member countries, to encourage investments within the organization, and to increase the ease of doing business…
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.
‘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.
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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.
2 Turkish Soldiers Killed while Defusing Bomb
At least two Turkish soldiers were killed and seven others were wounded on Monday while attempting to defuse an improvised explosive device, officials said. The device exploded in a village near the town of Idil, in the mainly-Kurdish populated Sirna
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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”
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.
Will never allow NRC, CAB in Bengal; no one will lose citizenship: Mamata
Her comments come on a day when Shah after introducing the bill in Lok Sabha said it is not against minorities but against infiltrators
Kidnap suspect commits suicide in Dhaka
Police have recovered the body of a kidnap suspect from a house in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area.
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 …
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...
Follow your passion to succeed, PM Imran advises youth
Premier lauds Fawad Chaudhry for showing "passion for a ministry that no one cared about".
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.
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...
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.
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.
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
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.
PA Villagers Enraged: Jews Bought Parcels in Arab Development Project
Abu Samra uploaded an ad in Hebrew announcing "A golden opportunity to buy land in Judea and Samaria!" above a map of the land plots available for purchasing from the Arab project.
Jharkhand assembly polls: PM Modi cautions people against Congress
PM 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 tribal state to vote for the BJP government for the second time in a row.
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.
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.
Fervour marks Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala
Priests trek to Chakra Theertham amid thick Tirumala forests
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General Election seats to watch: Wales
There are opportunities – and risks – for all parties on December 12.
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...
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.
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
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:
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
‘There Were No Safety Features’: Outrage Follows New Delhi Fire
The blaze at an illegal factory in New Delhi was one of the worst in recent years. The victims were migrant laborers from poor villages.
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.
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.
'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.
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...
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 …
I-League: Real Kashmir FC's two home games postponed after closure of Srinagar airport
Flight operations at Srinagar airport were disrupted since Sunday due to dense fog.
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.
Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut
Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.
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.
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’.
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.
SCOTUS Declines to Consider Challenge of Controversial Kentucky Abortion Law
The United State Supreme Court announced on Monday that it declined to consider the challenge to a Kentucky law requiring doctors to show patients ultrasounds before they receive an abortion.
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.
Labor issues could plague long-delayed veterans cemetery project
The Buffalo Building and Construction Trades Council has been pushing for a project labor agreement at the site. But the Department of Veter
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.
Alert jail guard foils smuggle of contraband
AN ALERT Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) guard foiled an attempt to smuggle contraband inside Navotas City Jail (NCJ) by passing through steel grills of the extension facility yesterday before dawn in Navotas City.
The case against Mike Sonko
A breakdown of the specific charges the Nairobi governor faced.
Reader’s comment: Pakistan’s movement to revive Punjabi culture faces no viable threat
The writer responds.
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.
'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
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'.
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.
Man attacked in his home in Telford
A man was attacked in his home in Telford.
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.
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
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.
China’s advanced type PCL191 multiple rocket system in strategic proximity to Taiwan – reports
A report in the latest issue of Modern Ships praises the Chinese multiple launch rocket system called the Type PCL191 as the most cutting-edge piece of weaponry capable of firing both rockets and ballistic missiles. The modular launcher appears to be based on the AR3 system intended for the export market. Unlike other weaponry on display in Beijing during China’s National Day military parade on 1 October, the Type PCL191, dubbed by CCTV as “a self-propelled rocket launcher with precision strike capability”, traveled up and down the streets of the capital loaded on the back of heavy-duty trucks almost anonymously, the report has it. It also gives an in-depth description of the system’s capacity saying it can carry eight 370 mm (14½ inch) rockets – each with a range of 350 km (220 miles) – or two 750 mm Fire Dragon 480 tactical ballistic missiles, capable of flying up to 500 km. According to PLA Daily, an MLRS brigade was stationed with the 72nd Group Army in Huzhou, in the province of Zhejiang on China’s eastern…
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.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
Emergency crews on scene of rollover crash in Dayton
DAYTON — Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash near the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue in Dayton that left an SUV overturned off the road.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conservative scorecard now a factor in race for NY-27
The state Conservative Party's new legislative scorecard gives Sen. Rob Ortt bragging rights while putting Sen. Chris Jacobs a bit on the de
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
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.
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’.
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.
'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.
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
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 ...
Amit Shah introduces Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha amid uproar
“This bill is not even .001 per cent against minorities. It is against infiltrators,” said the Home Minister.
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.
Watch Live: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee holds its second hearing on the impeachment inquiry on Monday at 9 a.m.
Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’
In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.
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.”
Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of murdering infant son
Yusif Ali Abdi charged with killing Nathan Baraka Andrew Ali in Clane 18 years ago
Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have both made the shortlist to be named 2019’s Time Person of the Year, "Today" revealed Monday.
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
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defense 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defense "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 ...
EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...
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...
Delhi unauthorised colonies: How to apply for ownership rights online
Last month, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said residents of unauthorised colonies will be able to apply for ownership rights starting December 16
Man bags two-year jail term for stealing boxers
One Tobechukwu Anyanwu has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing 34 pieces of boxers. According to reports, the 24-year-old was arraigned for stealing male underpants. He was sentenced by A Magistrate Court in Isolo,
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.
Eco-house and forest school on greenbelt near Bolton refused
The applicant is now appealing to the national planning inspectorate
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.
Ga West Assembly assesses damages of windstorm
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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...
Supreme Court allows Kentucky abortion ultrasound law to take effect
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal over a Kentucky law that forces health providers to show pregnant women ultrasounds of their fetuses before having abortions.
Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference
ISTANBUL, Turkey: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi attended the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process held in Istanbul on December 9, 2019 under the theme “Peace, Partnership, Prosperity”. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Statement at 8th Ministerial Conference Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Distinguished Foreign Minister of Turkey, Honorable Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Excellencies,
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.”
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.
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.
11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district
Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police
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.
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.
Breaking: Nigeria has suffered over 8 air crashes since 2015 — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabimaila has regretted incessant military air crashes in the country, placing the number at 8...
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.
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.
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 ...
Mixed views over political party registration
© THE recent feud between MDC Alliance and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) over a new political outfit, MDC Zimbabwe exposes the absence of a legislation regulating local political parties.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
'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.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Berkeley cell phone law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a free speech challenge brought by a trade group against a regulation issued by the California city of Berkeley that requires cell phone retailers to tell customers of certain radiation risks. The justices left in place a July 2019 decision by the San Francisco-based
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…
'Read the First Amendment': Bloomberg criticized for attacking own reporters about 2020 coverage rules
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg faced criticism over the weekend for comments he made about reporters at his own news publication, Bloomberg News.
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.
Elon Musk's win over Vernon Unsworth was a miscarriage of justice, according to Unsworth's lawyer
The lawyer for British cave diver Vernon Unsworth has tweeted his indignation after Elon Musk won a defamation case on Friday for calling Unsworth “pedo guy.”
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.
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,
No directions to central universities to increase fees: HRD minister
Nishank made the statement in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha
Sonko Arrest: Court Makes Decision on Bail Application
The Anti-Corruption Court has made a decision regarding Sonko's bail application, going on to...
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.
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…
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'.
Court remand police officer in prison over alleged murder of truck driver in Ondo
37-year-old police officer, Idowu Omosuyi, has been remanded in Olokuta Correctional Service, for allegedly killing a truck driver, Ade Saleh, along Uso/Owo in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 37-year-old officer was arraigned on
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.
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.
Adam Schiff Fails to Show Up at Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart
Adam Schiff failed to show up at the presentation of his own committee's impeachment report at the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
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.
Judge accused of having threesome in her chambers with lawyers
A Female judge has been accused of using her courtroom to have group sex with lawyers. Dawn Gentry,38, from Kentucky, US.
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...
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
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.
General Election seats to watch: North-west England
The Tories are eyeing a dozen gains in this battleground region.
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.…
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-
Iraq military complex housing US forces slammed by rockets, says army
Several rockets slammed into an Iraqi military complex that hosts US forces next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement. Security forces found launchers with rockets that had not been fired properly, indicating a larger attack was planned, the military said.
Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies
Carice van Houten cancels planned appearance on Belgian show over inclusion of mayor who backed anti-Semitic parade float.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Have you followed SC guidelines in Shadnagar ‘encounter’: HC
Government told to preserve bodies in Gandhi Hospital mortuary till Friday
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.
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.
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
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
Calls to Scots domestic abuse helpline rise by a quarter in last year
CALLS to a domestic abuse and forced marriage hotline in Scotland have risen by a quarter in the past year. The helpline, managed by Scottish Women’s Aid, dealt with 3,191 requests for assist…
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.
Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia
His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells
Bamber Bridge man admits having indecent images of children
A man is facing a custodial sentence after admitting making and distributing indecent images of children.
Have you seen Nikita? Appeal for 31-year-old woman missing from Dublin since Saturday
Nikita Mooney is missing from the Kilmore West area of Dublin 5.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
EFCC secures 84 convictions in Edo - The Nation Newspaper
The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured 84 convictions from January...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish court clears Stora Enso over largest wildfire in decades
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish district court on Monday acquitted Finnish paper firm Stora Enso of responsibility for causing Sweden’s largest wildfire in 40 years, instead fining a subcontractor.
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.”
Marvin Rees calls councillors' plan to complain a 'fake debate'
“I feel that we’re being ignored," an opposition councillor said
Rudy Giuliani Is Living the Dream
Don’t let his butt-dials distract from his cunning.
Boston's trauma to be dissected as marathon bomber appeals death sentence
This city's deepest wound - the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings that killed three and injured hundreds more - will be re-examined Thursday when lawyers for bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev seek to have his death sentence lifted because the jury pool was too traumatized to render a fair verdict. The then-19
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi military training under review after US shooting
US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.
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.
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.
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.
Afghan MPs Approve Law on Protection of Children
Afghan MPs have approved the Law on Protection of Child Rights--the Child Protection Act--on Monday after years of wrangling over the legal age of boys and girls.
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
Buttigieg, in Search of Black Support, Looks Homeward
The mayor of South Bend, Ind., has some local black leaders vouching for him. But that hasn’t stopped his opponents from criticizing his record.
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
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
An impressive BJP and a hopelessly divided Congress: Analysing the Karnataka by-poll
However the fact here is that the Congress has yet proven that in Karnataka no one defeats the party, but it ends up defeating itself.
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.
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...
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.
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.
A Policy to Quash the Women’s Wave. From Democrats.
The D.C.C.C.’s blacklist against people working to oust incumbents has caused untold damage.
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
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
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
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 ...
Man hurled racist insults at Exeter McDonalds worker
Exeter magistrates court heard that it was 'an unpleasant incident which was racially aggravated'
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
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.
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.
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
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences
Joseph McCann to serve minimum of 30 years after two weeks of attacks in England
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.
PM Narendra Modi met Sports Ministry officials over Tokyo Olympics preparation
Modi headed the meeting at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on November 20.
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.
Nigerians React As Buhari Replaces Babatunde Fowler As FIRS Chairman
The tenure of Babatunde Fowler as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) ended today, with President Buhari opting not to reappoint him for a second tenure.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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…
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
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.
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.
Construction of roads in Ugbowo to commence soon, Obaseki assures
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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.
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.
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...
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.'
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...
Johnson ‘looking at’ abolishing BBC licence fee
The Prime Minister said whilst his party are currently “not planning to get rid of all TV licence fees”, he is “certainly looking at it”.
HC stays toll collection on Doddaballapur highway
Government was unable to confirm that work on the State Highway has been completed
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
Adivasis from Telangana send out a clear message in New Delhi
Adivasis from Telangana demand removal of Lambadas from ST list
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.
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.
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.
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
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The big news: Amit Shah claims Citizenship Bill has no political agenda, and nine other top stories
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Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy
Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.
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.
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.
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.
FG not ready for Sowore’s trial —Falana
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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
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.
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.
'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.
Sowore: NBA under fire over impeachment call - The Nation Newspaper
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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.
NOTA votes highest in K.R. Puram
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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.
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’.
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.
PM's Post-Cab 9/12/19: And Then A Volcano
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Bill on extension of SC, ST quota in LS, Assemblies introduced
It also proposes scrapping of nomination of Anglo-Indians
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
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...
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.
Actor Shane Nigam meets Minister
Presents his side of story
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.
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.
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.
Today in Impeachment: Order is Hard to Find
Today's impeachment hearings went off course a number of times.
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
The union will comprise of seven to 11 student-members.
It may not be HQ2 but AOC declares victory and trolls Amazon over New York expansion
Can we call it HQ1/2?
A new video game about the 2020 election lets you fight as Donald Trump, Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Cory Booker
"Yang2020 Path to Presidency" will let players fight as Andrew Yang, President Donald Trump, and more of the 2020 presidential candidates.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag
‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’
Watch Democrats' counsel expertly sum up the Ukraine scandal in just 3 minutes
Well that was easy. Democratic counsel Daniel Goldman wrapped up his opening statement during the House Judiciary Committee impeachment hearing Monday by summarizing the entire Ukraine scandal that spurred the inquiry into President Trump. The whole thing took just around three minutes. DANIEL GOLDMAN: "The president's scheme is quite simple and the facts are not seriously in dispute. It can be boiled down to four key takeaways." pic.twitter.com/iohClV27Mr — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 9, 2019 Don't be fooled, though. The rest of the impeachment proceedings — including Monday's hearing, which is expected to last through the afternoon — won't be so concise. Tim O'Donnell
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
A new video game about the 2020 election lets you fight as Donald Trump, Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Cory Booker
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is the star of an upcoming video game featuring the frontrunners of the 2020 election – “Yang2020: Path To Presidency.” The game will let the 2020 candidates fight for the presidency, with a fictional story mode charting Yang’s path to office.
House Democrats lay out case for formal Trump impeachment as President tweets his scorn
The House Judiciary Committee received a detailed summing up of the impeachment case against President Donald Trump as both sides of politics began to feel the pressure.
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.
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.
Supermarket upskirter who was pinned down by victim’s boyfriend gets jail
SINGAPORE: A man who took upskirt videos of a woman at the supermarket was caught in the act and pinned down on the floor by the victim’s boyfriend.
A new video game about the 2020 election lets you fight as Donald Trump, Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Cory Booker
The Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is the star of an upcoming video game featuring the front-runners of the 2020 election – “Yang2020 Path to Presidency.” The game will let the 2020 candidates fight for the presidency, with a fictional story mode charting Yang’s path to office.
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...
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
Ban-affected Moscow blames ‘anti-Russian hysteria’
Action taken against dope offenders, says PM Medvedev
‘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
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.
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.
'Discussed weather': Ajit Pawar on public chat with Fadnavis post BJP-NCP fall
Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu writes to party chiefs on absenteeism
‘Mechanism should be instituted for monitoring of attendance’
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’.
Border Closure: Nigerians now eat fresh, healthy rice — RIFAN
Following the closure of the country's land borders to curtail excesses of smugglers and other illegal activities, the Rice Farmers Association of...
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Suspended from Twitter for Tweeting Saudi Terrorist's Motivations | Breitbart
Fox News Host Pete Hegseth became the latest journalist to be suspended from Twitter after attempting to draw attention to the tweeted motivations of Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, the Saudi Arabian national responsible for the Pensacola terror attack.
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.
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’
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
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.
Deadline for green belt housing protests on Wolverhampton border
Last chance for Wolverhampton residents to contact South Staffs Council over proposed development to build 1,350 new homes on much-loved green belt land near borders
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,
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.
Appeals court appears skeptical of challenge on Trump payments
A three-judge federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical during oral arguments Monday about letting a group of more than 200 congressional Democrats sue President Donald Trump over foreign payments to his businesses.
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'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.
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...
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
Boy on the floor photo prompts Boris to add larceny to mendacity
Faced with evidence of NHS overcrowding by a reporter, the PM simply pocketed it
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
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Plea in Supreme Court seeks psychological help for Jammu and Kashmir children
Many detained during lockdown: activist
Trivandrum Bar Association expresses ‘regret’ for ruckus
Police seek permission to file case against magistrate
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...
'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
Swedish diplomat faces trial for trying to free China dissident
Anna Lindstedt accused of brokering unauthorised meeting over fate of Gui Minhai
Senate passes amendments to 10 articles of trade union law
The Senate on Monday approved draft amendments to 10 articles of the Law on Trade Unions at the fourth session of the fourth legislature. It did so without modification, following its approval by the National Assembly last month. The 10 articles comprise Articles 3, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 54, 55 and 59 of the Law on Trade Unions, which was promulgated in 2016.
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.
‘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
Goods moving between Britain and North will require checking - Coveney
British Prime Minister claimed over the weekend such checks would not be necessary
Cabinet expansion, the next challenge
It is likely to happen early next week
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.
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.
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.
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...
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Killed Journalists
Down from 95 journalist killings in 2018, the International Federation of Journalists reported Monday that 49 journalists have been killed so far this year.
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
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website
The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.
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.
The Cure For Ultraviolence
The cases of Usman Khan and Lisa Marie Smith point to the problems with deradicalization.
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.
'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.
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.
Plymouth man denies bleach attack on mother and toddler
Defendant accused of throwing liquid over pair is to face trial in May
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Kentucky abortion law
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a Kentucky law requiring doctors to describe ultrasound images and play fetal heartbeat sound to abortion seekers.
Arrests made after deadly New Delhi factory fire
New Delhi police have arrested the owner and manager at a factory where 43 people perished in the Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Lifeguard's spy cam for boys
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Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Derides ‘Conservatives’ Enjoying Bollywood Stars’ Erotic Songs
New Delhi (Sputnik): Controversial writer and feminist Taslima Nasreen, who was expelled from Bangladesh for taking on “fundamentalist Islam” through her writings, is currently living in exile in India.
Senior North Korean official calls Donald Trump 'erratic old man'
It follows Trump making his own statement.
Second man in Mountlake Terrace pot shop robbery sentenced
Bradford Johnson was sentenced to 12½ years in prison, for holding up employees at gunpoint.
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 ...
Syrian Army launches heavy attack across southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) artillery and missile teams unleashed a heavy attack across the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this morning. According to a military report from the nearby Hama Governorate, the Syrian Army heavily targeted several front-lines towns and villages in southern Idlib, with a primary focus on Al-Badriyah and Al-Huwayjah. With the Syrian and Russian air forces mostly grounded due to poor weather conditions, the SAA has increased their strikes in order to weaken the jihadist forces in the Idlib countryside. The report added that the Syrian Army is now targeting the jihadist defenses in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate; these strikes are targeting the Kafr Naha and Al-Zahra’a areas. While the Syrian Arab Army controls most of Aleppo city, the jihadist rebels continue to hold onto some areas at the outskirts of the provincial capital.
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.
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
Nigerian Army commander killed in Boko Haram bomb attack
A Nigerian Army commander was killed on Saturday after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Marte, Borno State.
Kalonzo's Little-Known Job in Museveni's Backyard
Musyoka has been serving in that capacity since 2013 and had his tenure extended in 2017, ensuring that he would serve until...
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.
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.
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. […]
Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.
Rockets Hit Base Near Baghdad Airport, Six Wounded
An army complex that hosts U.S. forces next to Baghdad International Airport was hit by several rockets, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement.
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.
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).
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
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.
Sowore: Wole Soyinka Centre Suspends Integrity Award For Osinbajo
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), on Monday, announced that it is postponing the presentation of an Integrity Award to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo amidst protests over repression of freedom of speech in the country.
Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger
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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.
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.
Blow job is abnormal – Babcock VC on why school expelled student
Vice-Chancellor, VC of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Prof. Ademola Tayo, reportedly mentioned that giving blow job is abnormal, while stating the reason why a student in a viral sex tape was expelled by the school. Last month
'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.
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.
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. ...
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.
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.
'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
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.
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.
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
DOJ watchdog report on Russia investigation set for release
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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
‘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.’
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'
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.
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…
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 …
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.
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.
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in
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.
Let's discuss BBI, not fight
Many Kenyans are simply intolerant of ideas outside their tribal ideology and act on the slightest information.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
BBC goes to war with Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister hints the TV licence fee could be SCRAPPED as he says it doesn't 'make sense in the long term'
Boris Johnson said he was looking at whether it made long-term sense to impose a £154.50 annual levy on all homes with TV sets. Dominic Cummings is leading a review of the BBC's funding.
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.
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,
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
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...
He Suffers From Serious Memory Lapses, Raila Reacts On Mudavadi Autobiography
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader and AU High Representative for Infrastructure Raila Odinga has addressed the remarks made by Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi.Odinga ha
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.
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
FAI invited to 'emergency meeting' of Oireachtas Sports Committee
The FAI is being invited to an emergency meeting of the Oireachtas Sport Committee on Wednesday....
Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM
Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
Raila: Leave 2022 poll talk out of BBI
He says the top priority for him and Uhuru is to cure electoral anxiety.
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 ...
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.
Governor Mike Sonko Charged With Economic Crimes, Prosecution Opposes Bail
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Court after his dramatic arrest on Friday, December, 6 on the charges of over Sh357 million graft case.He was presented before th
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...
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
Record number of domestic abuse incidents reported in North
Officers respond to domestic abuse incident every 17 minutes, PSNI says
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
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.
LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today
December 09: Pakistan and Qatar formalize a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and Free trade agreement (FTA) to improve bilateral trade and ties between two nations. Read More
'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.
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.
Finland’s Sanna Marin set to become world’s youngest prime minister at 34
She will lead an alliance of five parties that are all headed by women.
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.
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch
The question on many lips now is if chief executive Carrie Lam will reach out.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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."
Kijana Wamalwa's Son Dies
William was a second-year student at the University of Nairobi at the time of his death...
PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical
Boris Johnson, polarising leader focused on Brexit
Johnson's relaxed style and lack of attention to detail has led to accusations of incompetence
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.
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
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
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…
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
Senior N.Korean official warns Trump to quit abusive language that may offend N.Korean leader
SEOUL, Dec 9 — A senior North Korean official said in a statement today that US President Donald Trump should stop using abusive language that may further offend North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, said Trump should think twice if...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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'.
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...
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
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.
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...
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 . . .
"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister
"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns
Who Is Barry Berke? Judiciary Committee’s Lawyer Will Present Impeachment Case
A New York defense lawyer working for House Democrats, Mr. Berke has been an architect of their impeachment inquiry.
"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.
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.
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.
Biden blames staff, says nobody ‘warned’ him son’s Ukraine job could raise conflict
Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed in a new interview that when his son Hunter was a board member of Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings while he was in office, no one informed him that it could pose a problem.
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,
WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds public impeachment hearing
The House Judiciary Committee will hold its second public hearing regarding the Trump impeachment investigation at 9 a.m. on Monday morning. Daniel Goldman, the Judiciary Committee lawyer for the Democrats, and Stephen R. Castor, the Judiciary Committee lawyer for the Republicans, will be presenting evidence about the president's actions.
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...
PFN rejects new marriage certificate law by FG
PFN, has kicked against the newly introduced marriage certificate law by FG and chided Ministry of Interior of imposing such anti-Christian law on church.
Boris Johnson snatched a reporter's phone when he tried to show him a photo of a 4-year-old boy forced to lie on a hospital floor
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was urged by the reporter to look at a picture of a boy who had been left to lie on a pile of coats on a hospital floor.
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.
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
Thousand Indian Scientists, Scholars Oppose Citizenship Bill based on Religion
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s Federal Home Minister is expected to table a bill in Parliament on Monday to grant citizenship to illegal migrants, who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, 6 hurt
Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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
'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.
Trump Officials Block U.N. Meeting on Human Rights Abuses in North Korea
The U.S. is trying to preserve a diplomatic opening with Kim Jong-un, even as North Korea dismisses President Trump as a “heedless and erratic old man.”
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 ...
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
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 …
Australia and coal: If the supply is reduced, renewables look better
Age readers discuss federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese backing the case for Australian coal exports.
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.
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.
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."
Defibrillator found after being stolen from outside shop in Co Louth over the weekend
The theft by two young men was captured on CCTV footage that has been given to the gardaí.
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.
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.
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.
Damages claim by Angela Kerins adjourned until January
A High Court claim for damages by former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins over her treatment by the Dáil Public Accounts Committee has been adjourned until January.
NBRU says nearly 1,000 anti-social incidents on Dublin Bus services
Most incidents concentrated in about ‘half a dozen hotspots’ around the city
Indian Army To Honour 30 Bangladeshi Freedom Fighters Ahead Of Vijay Diwas
India to honour Bangladeshi freedom fighters who helped liberate their country
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.”
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?
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
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.
Deputy PM Turcan: Romanians could be living 'like abroad', if country development wasn't blocked by corruption
The Government makes a
Girl, 12, allegedly knocked unconscious outside school gates
Ordeal was filmed and circulated on Instagram
Lie of the Year 2019: Readers' Choice Poll
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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
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.
Normandy Four summit: schedule
The schedule does not show a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sonko Speaks on Appointment of Deputy Governor
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke through his Director of Communications, Sonko explained...
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
Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky Abortion Law
A Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions was upheld Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.
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.
Never Trumper Rick Wilson Suggests Putting Anti-Vaxxers in “Re-Education Camps”
And taking their children.
Man who threw tear gas in Wajir gets bail
His three accomplices are still at large.
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.
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.
'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.
Orji Kalu will receive full salaries, allowances in prison – Senate
The convicted Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, according to the Senate, will continue to receive his salaries and all other allowances, even while serving in prison. The spokesperson of the Senate, Godiya Akwashiki made
Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government
Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government
Uzhgorod stabbing: One serviceman injured
The conflict sparked between the military at a local army base.
'Extend and upgrade the Metro': Planning expert's plea to politicians vying for Number 10
James Hall said improving the Metro should be a key manifesto commitment from the main political parties
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…
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
Man captured on video killing jumbo arraigned
Prosecutor requests court to deny the suspect cash bail.
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.
‘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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor — Bridger, Leis
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.
Pawan’s Harsh Comments on Fans: Need Some Introspection
The other day, Janasena President
Turkey tackles power supply problems in liberated areas of N Syria
Turkey is dealing with a power supply problem in a recently liberated area in northern Syria after the PKK-affiliated People's Protection Units (YPG) were...
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…
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...
Katureebe advises Fresh Kid to balance talent and education
The young celebrity started singing as the judicial officers enjoyed his thrilling music despite being composed in Luganda.
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.
Can a WhatsApp message lead to a binding contract?
An associate unpacks the legal implication of contracts set up via social outlets and what this means to South African law.
J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Shahpur sector of Poonch district
According to reports, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Shahpur Sector of J&K's Poonch district.
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. . .
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
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).
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.
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.
Kentucky law requiring abortion seekers to listen to fetal heartbeat will stand
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a Kentucky law requiring doctors to describe ultrasound images and play fetal heartbeat sound to abortion seekers.
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:
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.
Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris
Brussels: 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. The maritime border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil
'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA
North Korea on Monday accused US President Trump of
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.
Watch: Muslim Waqf Chips Away at Temple Mount Increasing Pressure on Retaining Walls
The Herodian engineers constructed the enormous, almost rectangular platform above the slopes of the hill known as the Temple Mount, by building a substructure consisting of a series of vaulted arches in order to reduce pressure on the retaining walls
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
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.
Grave danger
SAYING that inexperienced motorcycle taxis with no track record will put commuters’ lives in danger, the Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection (LCSP) filed a petition for injunction with application for a temporary restraining order against five motorcycle taxi companies hoping to penetrate the market.
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.
Stoltenberg: NATO does not define Russia as "enemy"
At the same time, the Alliance will not turn a blind eye to Russian aggression.
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.
Sanna Marin of Finland to Become World’s Youngest Prime Minister
At 34, Ms. Marin will head a coalition made up of five parties, in a government led by women.
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.
Clearwater High School students spread message of unity, create January Unity Walk
Some kids in Pinellas County are hoping to inspire other kids their age.
Reputation Cost
What’s the value of a congressional reputation? You’d think it would be pretty low these days but that doesn’t mean that legislators don’t think highly of themselves.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
Nativity Scene Shows Holy Family Separated, Caged at Border
The Claremont United Methodist Church has erected a Nativity scene showing the Holy Family separated and in cages at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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.
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.
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.
How to vote in the 2019 general election
There are two weeks left until the 2019 general election polling day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Constituency profile: Great Grimsby
A Labour seat since 1945 that might be about to turn blue.
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.
One person, one gun: Govt moves further changes to Arms Amendment Bill
The further amendment to the Bill seeks to provide special status for sportspersons. 'Many suggestions were received. I have moved an official amendment in this regard also,' he said. The Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on November 29.
Court challenge to federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners postponed
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 delay for a case that began seven years ago.
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.
U.S., Japan military drills include cyberspace coordination
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. and Japanese forces began engaging in joint exercises on Monday.
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.
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
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.
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.
MMDA announces reactivation of Pasig River ferry
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reactivated the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) on Monday as an alternative means of transportation that can help ease the traffic congestion in the metro.
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.
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 […]
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
Court orders meeting with foreigners in church amid ‘crisis’
All parties were also ordered to file reports by 09.00am on Friday so the court could understand how the matter was being resolved.
Man jailed for 14 sexual offences after police seize his computer and iPhone
Thomas Inglis admitted the charges
Mayo GAA officer rounds on critics over 'torrent of abuse'
MAYO GAA secretary Dermot Butler has rounded on his critics, and those of his fellow officers, for what he described as the 'torrent of abuse' they have been subjected to in recent months.
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 [...]
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.
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.
'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.
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.
New Russian warships fitted to carry hypersonic missiles: report
All Russian warships of new Projects can carry Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, President of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation Alexei Rakhmanov told reporters on Monday. “All the new Projects of ships we are building are universal for a whole family of missiles from the standpoint of launchers, including those, which you mentioned,” Rakhmanov said, replying to a question about rearming all the Russian Navy’s combat ships with Kalibr cruise missiles and Tsirkon hypersonic weapons. As for rearming the warships operational in the Russian Navy with new missiles, the shipbuilders’ chief said he did not consider this as “a too costly issue.” However, the combat ships with the expiring service life are unlikely to be armed with Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, he added. “Perhaps, such work will be premature and this may lead partly even to unjustified expenses,” the head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation said.
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
Elizabeth Warren reveals she earned $2 million from 30 years of private legal work as she feuds with Pete Buttigieg over financial transparency
Buttigieg's campaign has honed in Warren's previous private legal work, seeking to cast her as a "corporate lawyer" at odds her campaign message.
Sri Lanka arrive for first Test in Pakistan since 2009
Sri Lanka arrived for the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years on Monday following the deadly 2009 attack on their team that plunged Pakistan into sporting isolation. "The arrival of Sri
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.
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.
WADA imposes four-year Olympic ban on Russia – media
WADA's executive committee took the decision after it concluded that Moscow had tampered with laboratory data by planting fake evidence.
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
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
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...
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
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.
EFCC seized N643.9m, secured 22 convictions in Kano – Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Monday that its Kano Zonal office seized N643.9 million this year.
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
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
Forensic officers scour scene of ‘unexplained’ death two days after man’s body was found in Glasgow lane
FORENSIC officers are still at the scene of an “unexplained” death two days after a man’s body was found in a Glasgow lane. Cops confirmed a 40-year-old man had passed away after they were called t…
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?
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.
Man appears in court on GBH charge after alleged incident involving his neighbours
He was brought to Nottingham Magistrates' Court
Report: Russian fighters intercepted Israeli jets over Syria
Russian Su-35 fighter jets reportedly scrambled to intercept Israeli fighters over Syria, block them from carrying out airstrikes.
Three youth go on a robbing spree, arrested within 24 hours
They strike at six persons within eight hours
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.
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.
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.
UK government to skip EU summit
Boris Johnson won’t attend or send a representative in his place.
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 ...
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
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
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.
Stroppy Frogs
My train service, South Western Rail may be on strike for a month, blast them, but comfort comes from the fact that we’re not nearly as strike-prone as the French.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Student leaders’ tour plan draws flak
Govt. initiative to reform campus politics by taking elected student leaders to Cardiff varsity
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.
Four killed as car hits roadside banyan tree
Driver dozed off at the wheel, say police
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.
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.
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’.
MUT murder accused: 'Zolile loved me more than her parents' | Daily News
Thabani Mzolo who is facing a charge of murder of Zolile Khumalo
Johnson casts net for votes at fish market
Boris Johnson posed for selfies and watched a fish auction as cod and haddock were sold at Grimsby Fish Market.
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.
The Man Behind the Right Wing’s Favorite Conspiracy Theories
Meet David Booth, the fake news peddler who is helping Russia spread its lies.
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.
Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: Full list of winners from BJP, Congress, JDS
The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the party after its setback in Maharashtra.
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
Extinction Rebellion stages air pollution protests in London and Manchester
Demonstrators target key roads to demand government action to tackle deadly issue
China claims detained Uighurs have been freed
Xinjiang governor offers no evidence of release but says ‘trainees’ have found stable jobs
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
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
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.
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.
Karnataka bypolls: BJP wins Yellapur seat by 31k votes
BJP candidate from Yellapur Arabail Shivaram Hebbar became the first candidate to register a victory in the by-polls to 15 assembly constituencies in Karnataka
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...
Man arrested after woman seriously injured in Newton Mearns house as cops probe 'disturbance'
The 41-year-old woman was raced to hospital.
'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'.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Shiv Sena Monkey Balances On Citizenship Amendment Bill: Announces Support But Says Give No Voting Rights
A move that may embarrass the NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra, the Sena have decided to back the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), which the Congress brands as "unconstitutional".
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...
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
These are the latest cases and convictions from Preston's courts - Monday, December 9, 2019
Here is the latest round-up of cases at Preston’s courts.
Israeli FM vows ‘hundreds of Tomahawk missiles at Tehran’ if Iran crosses red line
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz threatened a military operation against Iran if they crossed a “red line” in the region. Katz told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Saturday on the sidelines of the Mediterranean Dialogues (MED) conference in Rome.that a potential Israeli attack on Iran was “an option.” “If Iran crosses the red line, it will discover a unified front between Saudi Arabia, UAE and the United States, which will launch hundreds of Tomahawk missiles at Tehran,” he said. By the red line, Katz meant, “We will not allow Iran to acquire or stockpile nuclear weapons. If that is the last option – we will act militarily.” Iran has repeatedly enunciated its nuclear program as exclusively civilian, subject to the most intensive UN supervision ever.
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.
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.
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Why are the children of Avraham compared to the stars? The poetess Chana Senesh was born in Hungary in 1921 and in 1939 she emigrated to what was then the British Mandate of Palestine. Senesh was a brave heroine who volunteered to leave her beloved Palestine in 1944 in order to fight with the partisans…
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
12 killed in Niger car accident
The accident involved 103 people: 55 female, 40 male, eight children, five adults.
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...
India police lauded for killing rape suspects
Crowds cheered the men's deaths and lauded "swift justice" by police.
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…
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
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
Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military
Bezos said it's the responsibility of management to push back against employee outrage towards military contracts.
Citizenship bill introduced; Bill is not 0.001% against minorities, Amit Shah
He said Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be benefited from the bill as ‘they have not faced religious prosecution’.
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.
’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.
Squirming Boris Johnson repeats promise to lie in front of Heathrow bulldozers
In an awkward grilling the Prime Minister claimed he may honour his promise to stop Heathrow Airport's controversial third runway using his own body 'were the bulldozers to appear'
REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.TOP STORIESGLOBALNEWZEALAND-VOLCANO/'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
Syrian sisters ask world community to help war victims
Two Syrian siblings have been using social media to call on the international community to help victims of war in their country. Forced by Syrian regime...
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
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.
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.
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.
FIRS Chairman: Nigerians React As Buhari Nominates Fowler’s Replacement
The tenure of Babatunde Fowler as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) ended today, with President Buhari opting not to reappoint him for a second tenure.
Erdogan: Muslim Countries Need to Provide Better Living Conditions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Muslim countries to provide better living conditions for people by improving economic stability and prosperity. This is possible if everyone follows the Islamic principle of helping the needy, Sabah writes.
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.
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
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.
'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.
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.
‘State will produce Nobel laureates in next 20 years’
Ilaiah urges teachers’ unions to drop opposition to English medium
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.
Thalassemia wards mooted at Red Cross units across the State
Governor lays foundation for exclusive building for Thalassemia ward in Warangal
GOP congresswoman demands Schiff release call logs
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik echoed a growing Republican cry for the release of call records showing contacts between the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee and the whistleblower whose report has sparked an impeachment investigation into President Trump.
CEO hacked employee’s phone and downloaded ‘intimate’ images
WRC awards ex-worker with fashion firm €94,000 for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal
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’.
Jim Jordan: House Democratic staff not 'accountable to the people'
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff should be testifying before the House Judiciary Committee instead of lawyers for the two parties arguing over whether or not to impeach President Trump.
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’.
Johnson ‘looking at’ abolishing BBC licence fee
The Prime Minister said whilst his party are currently “not planning to get rid of all TV licence fees”, he is “certainly looking at it”.
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
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...
14 CBI cases against 18 serving, ex-legislators
Serving and former MLAs, MPs face probe
Kentucky law requiring abortion seekers to listen to fetal heartbeat will stand
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a Kentucky law requiring doctors to describe ultrasound images and play fetal heartbeat sound to abortion seekers.
Brexit civil war will not be over by Christmas
The trench fighting has only begun.
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.
Mexico may accept US steel trade rule, rejects aluminum
Mexico may accept U.S. requests for greater regional content on steel, as long as there is a five-year phase-in period.
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.
'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.
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.
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,
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
NAB chairman urges ministers to avoid making predictions about investigations
Javed Iqbal urges parliament to play its due role in eliminating corruption.
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.
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.
Yes, Ukraine Meddled in Our 2016 Election. That's Not a Baseless 'Conspiracy.'
Deflections.
"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.
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…
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 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.
'I hope Liberman comes to his senses and prevents elections'
Min. Regev praises Petah Tikva conference, expresses hope that Yisrael Beytenu will join right-wing coalition and prevent elections.
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.
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.
'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.
Boris Johnson says he is looking at abolishing the TV licence
The prime minister said it is not in his plan to get rid of all TV licence fees - but he is 'certainly looking at it'.
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
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
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
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…
Couple loses defamation claim against Dublin restaurant whose staff asked them to pay dinner bill
The judge said it was probably Glen McCarthy’s argumentative attitude in the Harbourmaster Bar and Restaurant that had led to the proceedings being taken.
Senior citizen loses ₹1.25 lakh in online fraud
Victim gave bank details to unknown caller
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
Girl trafficked 25 years ago urges police to trace her parents
She settled at Kanchivanam in Tamil Nadu, and attended ‘Spandana’ programme
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.
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.
Telangana has become a haven for boozers: Aruna
Uncontrolled sale of liquor reason for growing crime against women: BJP leader
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.
TPS constable accused of Tasering break-and-enter suspect after he surrendered
A 51-year-old Toronto police officer has been charged in connection with an October incident where a break-and-enter suspect was allegedly shocked three times with a conducted energy weapon and kicked after he surrendered.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Indian Army Fires American Origin Ammunition from M-777s Near Pakistan Border
New Delhi (Sputnik): The 155 mm satellite-guided artillery rounds for Howitzers were ordered from the US following the February 2019 military standoff between India and Pakistan, which erupted following a suicide attack on an Indian military convoy killing at least 40 soldiers.
‘Akali-gangster link’: CM says guilty won’t be spared
‘Evidence was serious and required a full-fledged probe; Governor apprised’
Businessman tasks Nigerians on fighting corruption
Mr Zubair Idris the Project Manager, Wadata Communications Nigeria Limited, has called for active participation of Nigerians in the fight against...
Another woman set on fire in Bihar
She resisted rape bid by neighbour
Arrangements begin for Maramon Convention
Annual evangelical event to be held from February 9 to 16
Omo-Agege, Wase’s aides groan, plan protest as NASS reduces salaries
Some aides to the deputy Senate president, Omo-Agege, and the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase, have accused the National Assembly of refusing to pay their salaries and entitlements.
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
Scottish aristocrat and estranged wife disagree where to fight for sizeable estate
An aristocrat and his estranged wife who disagree over where they should stage a fight over money have begun the latest round of an Anglo-Scottish legal battle which has spanned more than four years.
South Korea jails three Samsung Elec execs over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud
A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under ...
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.
‘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
Russian Sports Minister Speaks After WADA Decision - Video
The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Executive Committee has unanimously endorsed a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee to ban Russia from hosting and competing in major international sporting events for four years after it allegedly manipulated laboratory data handed over to the agency's investigators.
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.
11th-hour plea made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to give evidence at inquests
A lawyer for the victim’s families told the court today: “It is not too late to tell the truth.”
Woman missing from Castlebar found safe and well
Gardaí said no further action was required.
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.
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.
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.
FG recording successes in fight against corruption — TUGAR
The Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms, TUGAR, Monday, stated that despite the slow judicial process in Nigeria, the...
Seven Qataris held for illegal poaching
Arrested men also include members of the Qatari royal family
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
A new video game about the 2020 election lets you fight as Donald Trump, Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Cory Booker, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Yang2020 Path To Presidency" will let players fight as Andrew Yang, Donald Trump, and more of the 2020 presidential candidates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
Buhari jets out to Egypt Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum. The gathering is designed to set an agenda for sustainable peace and development in the continent. In a statement issued on
Dollar General shooting trial delayed again over mental health concerns
Prosecutors and Travis Green’s defense attorneys say it’s likely he needs to go back to the Rochester Psychiatric Center for further tre
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:
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."
Councillor walks out of meeting in budget protest
SINN Féin Councillor Gerry Murray walked out of a meeting of Mayo County Council this afternoon (Monday) in protest over how the previous week's budget meeting was conducted.
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
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."
Joe Biden Claims No One Told Him About Potential Conflict of Interest With Hunter's Job at Burisma
Former Vice President Joe Biden said no one told him about the appearance of conflict of interest when his son Hunter took a job at Ukrainian gas company Burisma during his interview with NPR.
Eight-year-old climate activist climbs lamp post to protest outside COP25
Greta Thunberg may have found her successor.
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.
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…
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.
Cash in transit robbery in Trim.
The driver of a cash security vehicle was confronted on the forecourt of Circle K, Navan Road, Trim
Alleged P&ID Scam: Court dismisses Briton's bail variation application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British national, James Nolan.
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.
Sri Lanka orders medical test for Swiss employee
She had alleged abduction, sexual assault
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.
Finland picks world's youngest PM, women-led cabinet
Finland's new prime minister - the world's youngest premier - will have a finance minister two years her junior in a new women-led coalition cabinet after a political shake-up, party officials said on Monday.
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.
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
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.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
HRD Ministry not likely to interfere in JNU fee hike issue, may facilitate resolution
The government is unlikely to make a direct intervention to resolve the issue between JNU administration and students protesting against hike in hostel fees, official sources said on Monday. The HRD Ministry may 'facilitate' a resolution but will not issue any 'directive', they said. 'Issuing a directive may be und
Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy gifts onions on Sonia Gandhi's birthday
Puducherry CM protested the Central government's failure to control the price of onion
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: 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...
General Election leaves schools in budget limbo
Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year
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
'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...
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
Negative campaign did me in, says Vishwanath
He cites ‘shifting’ of JD(S) votes to Cong. as another reason
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.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in P Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
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.
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.
Elon Musk's win over Vernon Unsworth was a miscarriage of justice, according to Unsworth's lawyer
Jurors ruled that Elon Musk calling British cave diver Vernon Unsworth "pedo guy" on Twitter did not qualify as defamation.
WADA’s Decision is Stupid and Incomprehensible - Russian Boxing Federation Secretary-General
Earlier today, the WADA Executive Committee unanimously approved a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee to ban Russia from hosting and competing in major international sporting events for four years after it allegedly tampered with laboratory data.
US military aircraft spotted near Russian base in Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – A U.S. military aircraft was tracked off the coast of Syria this week, as it reportedly traveled through the eastern Mediterranean region. Citing the Twitter account IntelSKy, Avia.Pro reported that a U.S. P-8 military aircraft was tracked near the Russian Hmeimim Airbase, which is located in the southwestern part of the Latakia Governorate. “The American anti-submarine aircraft Boeing P-8 A Poseidon was spotted a few hours ago near the Russian military bases in Syria. A rather remarkable event took place for the first time in many weeks, which raises questions from experts about the Pentagon’s new interest in Russian military bases,” Avia.Pro said. The reason for the close flight is unknown and the U.S. Armed Forces do not comment about these flights. “The purpose of the flight of the American military aircraft was unknown, however, experts previously noticed an interesting detail – often the appearance of American military aircraft near the Russian military bases in Syria are accompanied…
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.
Police ask for help to identify unconscious elderly woman found in St Annes
An elderly woman who has been unconscious after falling in St Annes has yet to be identified by the police.
BJP, AAP war of words over Azad Mandi fire continues
Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation
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
Saudi Arabia ditches rules separating women and men in restaurants
Restaurants too small to enforce the law would not allow women inside.
MLA chairs meeting on Paryaya festival
K. Raghupati Bhat, MLA, chaired a meeting of municipal officers and office-bearers of the paryaya festival committee at the Udupi municipal office here on Monday. The meeting focused on the ways and m
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.
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.
Boris Johnson pledges to 'look at' abolishing BBC licence fee
Boris Johnson has said he is "looking at" abolishing the BBC licence fee.
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...
Michelle Obama on Trump impeachment push: 'It's surreal'
Former first lady Michelle Obama weighed in on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry against President Trump Monday, calling the proceedings "surreal."
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
Shop workers tied up during terrifying armed robbery in Preston
Detectives are investigating following a robbery in Broughton on Sunday night.
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
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.
GTD’s role comes under the scanner
The role of former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda, who had vowed to remain neutral in the by-elections from Hunsur constituency, has come under the scanner.While the losing BJP candidate A.H. Vishwanath has
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man dies in queue to buy onions, TDP hits out at AP govt
Doctors confirmed that he died of a heart attack.
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
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.
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 …
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.
Policeman accused of rape flees to Tanzania
Police suspect someone is leaking information on their search for him.
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
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.
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.
Ondo driver: Court remands killer cop in prison
Peter Dada, Akure An Ondo State Magistrates
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Putin, Zelenskiy Meet In Bid To Bring Peace To Eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, met in Paris for long-awaited talks on resolving the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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.
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
Asaduddin Owaisi tears copy of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, warns of ‘new partition’
Owaisi also opposed the introduction of the bill, saying it violates various provisions of the Constitution, including move to grant citizenship on the basis on religion.
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.
Border integrity and anti-corruption focus for Aus visit
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Border integrity and anti-corruption focus for Australian visit to New Zealand)
Minister Senzo Mchunu announces massive cuts to ministers' perks, expenditure | IOL News
Public service and administration minister Senzo Mchunu announced wide amendments to the ministerial handbook.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts
Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts
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.
Tun Samy Vellu Has Alzheimer’s, Dementia; Son Says He Can’t Make His Own Decisions Anymore
Politics is a tricky business but having family in politics is even trickier. What happens in your family is no longer a personal affair but instead becomes a heavily publicised one. This former minister who has been missing from the limelight has resurfaced again but unfortunately, it's not good news.…
Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport
Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital on Monday wounding "six fighters", the military said.
Prelates hail Tagle’s appointment to a Vatican post
Catholic prelates welcomed the appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle of Manila to a Vatican post, saying it was a
Inflated haredi draft numbers: 'The orders came from the top'
Former officer in IDF's manpower directorate who was involved in inflating of haredi draft numbers says orders 'came from the top.'
MDC calls for solidarity for youth assembly leader in court to day
The main opposition political party, MDC has called for solidarity for MDC Youth Assembly Secretary General Gift Ostallos Siziba who is appearing in court today...
Antony Catalano, Bruce Gordon reject Seven West Media's takeover bid for Prime Media
Australian Community Media executive chairman and Prime Media shareholder Antony Catalano has confirmed he will vote against Seven West Media's proposal to sw...
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Speaks On Sponsorship Of IPOB
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked rumours that Senator Abaribe is sponsoring his group, Concise News reports.
Lawyer Asks Racists To Use Sketchy Millions They Got From UNC To Fund Scholarships For Black Students To Avoid Lawsuit For Bogus Takedown
Last week we wrote about the sketchy, sketchy deal in which UNC gave some racists $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit that was filed after...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swiss donor hands Nazi artefacts to Israel warning of anti-Semitism
A wealthy Lebanese-Swiss businessman said Sunday he had bought Adolf Hitler's top hat and other Nazi artifacts to give them to Jewish groups and prevent them falling into the hands of a resurgent far-right.
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 ..
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.
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'.
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.
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."
'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.
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.
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...
"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.
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 […]
Angus domestic abuser who said he’d rather go to jail than do unpaid work told sentencing ‘not a negotiation’
An Angus domestic abuser has been put on an electronic tag after being told by a sheriff that court sentencing “isn’t a negotiation”.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Bishop Aude says Lebanon is being ruled by ‘one person and an armed group’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch for the Archdiocese of Beirut, Elias ‘Aude, said Lebanon was being ruled by “one person and an armed group” during his sermon on Sunday. Bishop ‘Aude made the comment during the mass marking the 14th anniversary of Gebran Tueni’s assassination. “This country is being ruled today by one person we all know, and no one speaks and by a group that is ruling us by arms,” the bishop said. The ‘person’ the bishop is referencing Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
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
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.
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.
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.
Highlands man Derek Ray Mackay ‘danger to public’ missing as cops launch frantic manhunt
A HIGHLANDS man considered to be a danger to the public is missing – with cops launching a manhunt to find him. Derek Ray Mackay, 33, from Invergordon, has failed to comply with conditions of…
Inquest opened following death of a man in Swadlincote
The case has now been adjourned
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.
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…
Chandrababu Naidu, TDP legislators protest outside Assembly against high onion prices
As the price of onions has sky-rocketed, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs and MLCs led by their party president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu staged a protest near the Fire Station outsi
Russian troops enter Raqqa city for first time during Syrian War
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces have entered the city of Raqqa for the first time during this nearly nine-year-long war, a number of activists in northern Syria reported on Monday. According to the reports, the Russian Armed Forces entered Raqqa to distribute humanitarian aid to the people in the war-torn city. The military delivered two thousand food kits to Raqqa residents. Military doctors have also arrived in the city, who are ready to provide assistance to all in need. “The infrastructure in Raqqa was completely destroyed during the liberation process conducted by the US-led international coalition,” an officer at the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Controversial Parties, Vladimir Varnavsky, told reporters. “Thousands of civilians became victims of indiscriminate air and artillery attacks,” Varnavsky added. “The city has not yet finished the work of clearing debris and clearing the area, and there is a shortage of clean water, medicine and food.”
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.
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.
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.
Readers’ comments: Justice for rape victims lost amidst politics of the Left and Right
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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
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.
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…
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
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.
China’s Cutting-Edge PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System in Strategic Proximity to Taiwan – Reports
The new PCL191 system is understood to be capable of destroying multiple strategic targets such as airports, command points, and supply bases. One of the locations it is reportedly stationed at now is Xiamen in Fujian Province, just a stone’s throw away from Taiwan.
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.
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.
BJP retains Karnataka, set to win 12 bypoll seats under CM Yeddiyurappa
The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the saffron party after it's setback in Maharashtra
Despite Warnings, Trump Moves to Expand Migrant Family Detention
Tiny prison uniforms were replaced with T-shirts. Healthcare and schooling improved. Experts say there is still no safe way to incarcerate families.
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.
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.
LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today
December 09: Prime Minister Imran Khan, while reiterating commitment to the Charter of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation on Sunday, said that Pakistan was a firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual, national and regional development. Read More
Ex-VP Wamalwa’s son dies in Kitale
Family suspects Makali died of diabetes complications.
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.
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.
'Blue and White are acting like amateurs'
Former Kadima minister Haim Ramon criticizes Blue and White for 'amateurism,' says they 'failed twice,' 'need to separate.'
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.
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. […]
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...
'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
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.
£13m Arbroath active travel plan hits bump in the road over cash question
A divide over Arbroath active travel proposals to transform the town-splitting A92 dual carriageway has seen a bid to halt the multi-million pound scheme blocked.
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
Executions ahead? Buxar jail told to make 10 ropes
Buxar Central jail has been supplying ropes to different jails throughout the country since 1930.
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
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.
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.
Anti-corruption drive will bring prosperity to Pakistan: PM Imran
Premier lauds Punjab govt for launching anti-corruption app
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.”
Coats for homeless removed from Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge
Action by city authority for ‘public safety’ reasons provokes social media outcry
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
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.
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
Justice Chandrachud recuses himself from hearing St Stephen's college case
The judge said though he had prepared all the notes after going through the case file, it would not be appropriate for him to hear the matter
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.
Robredo report on administration’s drug war not meant to disparage anyone
Vice President Leni Robredo has no intention to discredit anyone from the administration upon the release of her findings on the drug war after the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, her spokesperson assured.
George H.W. Bush grandson to enter Texas congressional race
Pierce Bush, the grandson of the late President George H.W.
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.
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.
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
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
House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on impeachment evidence: Live updates
The House Judiciary Committee is holding an impeachment hearing Monday where committee lawyers are presenting evidence in the case, as Democrats begin to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump at the direction of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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.
North Korea tells Donald Trump it has 'nothing to lose'
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- North Korea warned the United States on Monday that it has "nothing to lose," following a tweet from President Donald Trump.
Bad news for Sonko as court hands him more days behind bars
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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.
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
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 ...
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
Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism
Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.
SNC exec driven by greed?
The Crown has begun final arguments in the criminal trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi.
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.
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...
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...
Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court
Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.
Warren made at least $1.9 million for past private legal work
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Sunday night released new details about her time doing corporate legal work, a period going back more than 30 years in which she made at least $1.9 million from private clients.
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. […]
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks
He must serve a minimum term of 30 years.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria, Iran in fresh talks over El-Zakzaky
Nigerian and Iranian governments are holding fresh talks on the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Seyed Abbas Mousavi, on Sunday,...
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.
Teacher in court for killing pupil, baby
Eric Otieno was facing charges for defiling the 13-year old girl.
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.
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.
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.
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
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."
Boris Johnson snatched away a reporter’s phone when he tried to show him a photo of a 4-year-old boy forced to lie on a hospital floor
LONDON – Boris Johnson snatched away a reporter’s phone after he challenged the prime minister to look at a picture of a 4-year-old boy who was forced to sleep on a hospital floor,
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.
Former Oracle Product Manager Claims He Was Forced Out For Refusing to Sell Vaporware
A former Oracle employee filed a lawsuit against the database giant on Tuesday claiming that he was forced out for refusing to lie about the functionality of the company's software. The civil complaint, filed on behalf of plaintiff Tayo Daramola in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, contends tha...
BRT, Malam Jabba references are ready: NAB chairman
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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
‘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.
Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar
Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar
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.
Can you take dogs into polling stations?
Get ready for #dogsatpollingstations.
Will States relax the rules on busking?
STREET entertainers will be allowed to use amplifiers while performing if proposals to relax Jersey’s busking laws are approved by the States this week.
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.
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
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...
The Russian Navy Has Some Problems
Yes, they received 23 new ships this year. That's where the good news ends.
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists. The 16-year-old Swede has drawn huge crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year.
Four suspects pray High Court for their freedom
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Plea to desilt Parakkirama Pandian Kulam
TIRUNELVELIVillagers of Anaithalaiyoor and Vadakarai near Gangaikondan submitted petitions to Collector Shilpa Prabhakar Satish on Monday appealing to her to include the Parakkirama Pandian Kulam in t
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.
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
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....
What to expect from Monday's House Judiciary Committee impeachment summation hearing
Republican and Democratic lawyers are set to present impeachment evidence at the House Judiciary Committee's latest hearing. The House Judiciary Committee on Monday will hold its second public hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. The hearing will kick off with opening statements by Democratic counsel Barry Berke and Republican counsel Stephen Castor; from there, Democratic counsel Daniel Goldman will lay out the evidence for impeaching Trump, while Castor will lay out the evidence against, The New York Times reports. They'll be using evidence gathered by the House Intelligence Committee. The Republican and Democratic lawyers will have 90 minutes to present evidence, per Vox, at which point committee members will be able to ask questions. Politico in previewing the hearing notes that "lawmakers will have their crack at a congressional staffer, which can create a unique dynamic. They can be much more firm, direct and, to be frank, rude with someone who works on the Hill." The hearing is expected…
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.
Task force submits 2nd set of proposed constitutional amendments to House panel
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Constitutional Reforms (Task Force CORE) insisted its proposed constitutional amendments will strengthen political parties as public institutions, prohibit turn-coatism (balimbing), make the anti-political dynasty provision of the Constitution self-executing, advocate for finance reform through the creation of a democracy fund, and extend the terms of local government officials to five years with one reelection.
Ask PolitiFact: Does a video show Joe Biden confessing to bribery? No
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Dravidian Activists Demand Titan’s Boycott Over Ad Glorifying Tamil-Hindu Culture, Here’s What Happened
India’s leading watch maker Titan recently launched a marketing campaign glorifying the Tamil-Hindu culture which irked various so-called Dravidian activists who as a result called for their boycott.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Crews working to contain industrial fire in Schomberg
Crews are working to contain a fire that broke out in an industrial building in Schomberg early this morning.
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.”
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.
Corruption biggest hurdle in country's progress: Chaudhry Sarwar
Corruption biggest hurdle in country
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.
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“The monarchy costs each Canadians pennies and as head of state, the monarch has no influence on what parliament passes.”
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...
Sweden’s former China envoy charged over detained HK bookseller
Anna Lindstedt alleged to have held unauthorised negotiations with foreign power
Barangays urged to create ‘Christmas’ social assistance programs
President Rodrigo Duterte has enjoined all Sangguniang Barangays to establish a social assistance program for village officials and employees this Yuletide.
Aucklanders stuck in traffic due to Govt policy
Todd McClay - Workplace Relations and Safety
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.
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
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.
Public Offered Free Counter-Terrorism Training
The coaching was previously available only to those who worked in crowded areas.
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
We are placing Prasa under administration – Mbalula
The minister has dissolved the interim board with immediate effect and Bongisizwe Mpondo has been appointed administrator.
PML-N cannot befool people anymore: Firdous
Opposition leaders are devising a policy to protect their corruption, while sitting in London.
Massive US military convoy arrives base in western Iraq: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – A massive U.S. military convoy reportedly arrived in western Iraq this week amid recent attacks carried out near their installations inside the country. According to Al-Sumaria TV, the U.S. military convoy consisted of 500 vehicles that entered Iraq from neighboring Jordan. The U.S. military convoy reportedly reached their final destination at the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base in Iraq’s Al-Anbar province. No further details were released regarding the alleged U.S. military convoy. Last week, a rocket attack was reported near the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base in the Heet District of Al-Anbar – no one claimed responsibility for the projectile fire.
Can they really search my phone? Answering your border questions
Buffalo News reporter Tim O'Shei answers some frequently asked questions regarding his
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.
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.
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.
Ex-Governor Tries To Silence A Critic With A Bar Complaint; Gains Critic 70,000+ New Twitter Followers
The whitest boy on the beach, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, has decided to bring his beach-grabbing exploits to the attention...
Karnataka bypolls: Siddaramaiah resigns as CLP leader over Cong' poor show
The Congress, which held 12 of the 15 seats where byelections were held on December five, won only two, in a huge set-back to the opposition party
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
Aucklanders stuck in traffic due to Govt policy
Todd McClay - Workplace Relations and Safety
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.
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.
'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
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…
Kenney and cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet federal counterparts
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.
Five Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack In Helmand
At least five soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in a suicide attack in southern Helmand province on Monday, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement.
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
FM Qureshi leaves for Turkey to attend Heart of Asia Conference
FM Qureshi leaves for Turkey to attend Heart of Asia Conference
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.
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.
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.
SERAP gives States seven days to disclose payments of pensions to ex-governors, others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sent a Freedom of Information Act request to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
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’.
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
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
[Pankaj Mishra] India’s problems bigger than Modi
A new narrative about India is suddenly emerging. Until very recently, India appeared to be a great democracy as well as a rising economic power, a potential partner of the West in its policy of containing China. Writing in Time magazine in 2015, no less a moral and political authority than Barack Obama hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India’s “reformer-in-chief” who “reflects the dynami...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
Greens demand Zahradil conflict of interest probe
The Greens are demanding an internal investigation by the European Parliament into Czech MEP Jan Zahradil following a story by this website on possible conflicts of interest in his role as lead negotiator on the EU trade deal with Vietnam. "These allegati...
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.
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.
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
‘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.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama calls impeachment proceedings 'surreal'
Former first lady Michelle Obama called the impeachment proceedings into President Donald Trump and Ukraine surreal as the House's inquiry heads into the homestretch.
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
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....
Mike Sonko gets 2 more nights in cell
Ahead of a bond ruling, prison authorities will confirm his claims of being sick.
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.
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.
'Nobody should tamper with Constitution's basic spirit'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tributes to the founding fathers of the Constitution and said nobody should tamper with the basic spirit of the Constitution.
Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?
Here's what we know.
Alleged P&ID scam: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation - The Nation Newspaper
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan. Justice Okon Abang, who dismissed the prayer, said the application was lacking in merit and adjourned the case till Tuesday for continuation of trial. He gave the ruling after he had taken the arguments of […]
The Open Rights Group wants answers on General Election data use
Privacy of the ballot box
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.
Tobacco stolen from Booker Cash and Carry was a 'gift for a friend'
'He realises it was a stupid thing'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
F-22s, F-35s, and B-52s: How America Deters Iran Every Day
A big task.
‘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.
A changing world
Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.
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.
Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — costing $1 trillion and 2,351 American 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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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. […]
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.
Boris Johnson criticised after pocketing reporter’s phone
ITV journalist Joe Pike tried to show PM photograph of child lying on coats in hospital
Rutherglen car park sealed off after murder bid
The incident happened on Sunday night
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tayside businessman accuses Mongol Rally team-mate over missing charity money
A global adventure in a good cause has ended up in a court battle over allegations of missing charity money.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann handed 33 life sentences after attacking 11 women and children
McCann embarked on a 'fortnight of terror'
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.
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.
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
Decision on six bus companies in Dhaka by March, says Mayor Khokon
Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon says a decision could be made by March to bring the buses operating in Dhaka under six companies as part of an effort to discipline public transports.
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’
Those who abandon vision don't succeed ever: PM Imran
Those who abandon vision don
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.
Plea to rescue two labourers stranded in Muscat
TENKASISeeking intervention of Collector G.K. Arun Sundar Thayalan to ensure the safe release of two labourers stranded in Muscat, the Abroad Tamils’ Welfare Association a submitted petition during th
Clash Over Titan: Ad For New Watch Collection That Celebrates Tamil Culture Runs Into ‘Dravidian’ Trouble
For sometime on Saturday, the hashtag #boycottitanwatches trended on Twitter, forcing Titan to withdraw the ad.
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
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
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.
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"
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.
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.
‘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.
General Election seats to watch: North-west England
The Tories are eyeing a dozen gains in this battleground region.
House Judiciary Committee holds second impeachment hearing, live stream
The House Judiciary Committee is holding its second impeachment hearing on Monday, days after Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Democratic committee chairs to begin drafting articles of impeachment. Watch live
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Northern Ireland constituency profile - three
The DUP won ten of Northern Ireland's 18 seats in the 2017 Westminster Election, called by Theresa May.
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
TNPSC Group I Main exam results released; final results on December 31
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released results of 363 successful candidated online
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.
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.
12 high profile Lawyers Sonko has hired to represent him
His bail hearing is on going
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.
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
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…
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.
Johnson casts net for votes at fish market
Boris Johnson posed for selfies and watched a fish auction as cod and haddock were sold at Grimsby Fish Market.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Ron Lauder Pledges $25 Million for Campaign Against Anti-Semitism
Mr. Lauder, a billionaire and longtime Republican contributor, cast the effort as more aggressive than that of other Jewish advocacy groups, outlining plans to air television and radio ads.
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.
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.
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
How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates
Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.
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'.
JNU protest: Police resort to lathicharge after clash with students
Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students during protest march over fee hike.
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.
Nadler: If Trump Is Not Removed From Office, He “Will Do Everything He Can To Make It Not A Fair Election”
Yes, this is actually happening
The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment
A crucial week on impeachment
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
Judd Gregg: Send them home
OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.
The English history of impeachment
It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule
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
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.
N. Korean airline increases flights to Russia ahead of deadline for repatriation of workers
North Korea's national carrier has increased flights on a route between Pyongyang and Vladivostok as the deadline for the repatriation of North Korean workers draws near, sources said Monday.Air Koryo increased the number of weekly flights connecting the two cities to five from the previous two this week, according to Vladivostok International Airport. The change is set to last until Dec. 20. The increase appare...
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.
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 banned from international sport for 4 years
Moscow accused of ‘extreme’ cheating and ‘fraud.’
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
UPDATED: Court sentences fake doctor to 10 years imprisonment
Hindi Livinus, Yola A High Court in Yola on Monday sentenced a fake medical doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, to 10 years imprisonment for using forged medical certificate to practice. Mustapha stoo...
Trial date set for businessman Jim Mansfield Jnr on false-imprisonment chanrges
Businessman Jim Mansfield Jnr is to stand trial at the non-jury Special Criminal Court next year on charges relating to false imprisonment and the perversion of justice.
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...
Only 19 Senators Are A “Firm No” Against Impeachment – And There Are Whispers Some Republicans May Turn On Trump
Anything could still happen in the weeks ahead
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...
Flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital charged with graft
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has been charged with 19 counts of graft-related charges as the country struggles to tackle runaway corruption.
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.
Thai cops' high suicide rates prompt reforms
SHOCKING statistics have revealed a high rate of suicide among the police in Thailand.
Finnish leader Sanna Marin, 34, becomes world's youngest prime minister
Finland prime minister: The new PM Marin was the former transport minister. At the age of 27, Marin was elected the head of the city council in her hometown of Tampere
Scottish Labour out to defy polls once again
The party picked up seven MPs in the 2017 General Election against expectations.
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 …
Mirhan Smith is this week's Local Hero
The Centre, Livingston, welcomed Mirhan Smith (19) into the mall to collect her well-deserved award.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Mayo garda appeal issued over missing person
Gardai in Mayo are appealing for information to help them trace a missing person.
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...
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, ...
The Subtweet Defense Wins: Elon Musk Cleared In Defamation Case
A little over a year ago when cave diver Vern Unsworth sued Elon Musk for defamation, we noted that (unlike many defamation cases), it...
'Amit Shah's name will be featured with Hitler, David Ben-Gurion': Owaisi on CAB
AIMIM leader also said that the Bill is in violation of the SC verdict in Sarbanan Sounwal case.
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...
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.
Australian Digital Health Agency chief suddenly quits
After three years.
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.
Aspley man appears in court to face charge of burgling a house in the Broxtowe estate
The address of the house involved is Denewood Crescent on the Broxtowe estate
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.
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...
FM Qureshi boycotts Indian minister’s speech at Istanbul conference
Qureshi walks out of Heart of Asia conference in protest against Occupied Kashmir clampdown
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...
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
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.
Why Republicans should drag out Trump's Senate trial
Give Democrats what they asked for
Disabled man dies in Franklin Parish fire
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal fire in Franklin Parish.
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.
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
Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat
Former Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Va.) will drop his challenge to Sen.
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…
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...
Amazon accuses Trump of 'improper pressure' to influence Pentagon contract decision
Amazon is accusing President Trump of exerting "improper pressure" to influence the Pentagon to award a lucrative cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon, which was a clear
Citizenship Amendement Bill: Massive anti-NRC rally in Kolkata
A country cannot be run by fear of losing citizenship, say protesters
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
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.”
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
Defence calls no evidence
The defence lawyer for a man accused in the stabbing death of a 13-year-old girl in Abbotsford says no evidence will be called in his defence.
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"
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.
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.
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.
PSD supports progressive taxation of income
Interim Chairperson of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Marcel Ciolacu argued that it is
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Trump, Dems in tentative deal on North American trade pact
The new trade pact would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated most tariffs and other trade barriers involving the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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
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.
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.
'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
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.
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.
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.
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'
Uhuru Lands Top International Role
Knowing fully well the task ahead, President Kenyatta lay his agenda before the leaders present with a view to...
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.
Tentative deal on trade pact
House Democrats have reached a tentative agreement with labour leaders and the White House over a rewrite of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal that has been a top priority for President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench to begin hearing on pleas against abrogation of Article 370
A 5-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice N V Ramana will commence the hearing on a batch of petitions including that of private individuals, lawyers, activists and political parties like National Conference, Sajjad Lone-led J&K Peoples Conference and CPI (M) leader Mohd Yousuf Tarigami.
'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
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'.
'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.
Prayed for a happy Telangana, says Governor
Tamilisai Sounderarajan accorded a ‘purnakumbh’ welcome by Yadadri temple priests
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.
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.
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
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,
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
Ready for more U.S. prisoner swaps: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the U.S.. “The ball is in the U.S.’ court”, he said in a tweet.The United St
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...
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
Stage being set for next partition: Kanthapuram
Against religion as basis for citizenship
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,
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.
Boris Johnson audience told not voting for Jeremy Corbyn 'doesn't make you a Tory'
The Conservative Party leader took part in a question-and-answer session with employees at Ferguson's Transport in Washington as the final week of campaigning got under way
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.
Owaisi rips the Citizenship bill in LS saying it seeks to make Muslims ‘stateless'
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Union government in Lok Sabha over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, saying it was aimed at making Muslims 'stateless' and will lead to another partition. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, Owaisi said he was called Mahatma after he tore the discriminatory
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.
White Island eruption: Australian politician David Leyonhjelm blasted for 'insensitive' tweet
"But the emissions..." wrote Leyonhjelm.
Yediyurappa firms up strength as BJP sweeps Karnataka bypoll
Party wins 12 out of 15 seats; Siddaramaiah, Gundu Rao quit Congress party posts
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
In Pictures: Fishy encounter and scenic views as parties launch final voter push
The PM visited a fish market while the SNP battle bus took a trip to the Highlands.
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”
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
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
French pension reform commissioner in conflict of interest controversy
Delevoye said not disclosing his role was "a mistake" and an "omission by oversight".
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.
'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.
Former Fed chair Paul Volcker dies
Central banker responsible for ending US inflationary spiral
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
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.
City sees big margin gains for BJP
Results will have a bearing on the BBMP council and standing committees
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign itineraries compared
Where have the Tory and Labour leaders been so far – and why?
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 […]
Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris
The Ukrainian president is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart later today.
Protest against book
DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur
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.
Russia, Ukraine leaders to meet in Paris
French- and German-mediated talks seek to end 5-year conflict in eastern Ukraine
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Shivajinagar bypoll outcome: Consolidation of Muslim votes helped Congress
The margin was over 13,000 votes
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.
Nigerian arrested for confining 3 female MUBS students
crime
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.
Protests over Panipat intensify in Rajasthan, hall vandalised
Several theatres stopped screening of the film following protests
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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’.
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.
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...
Supreme Court to Hear Today Pleas Against Revocation of Article 370
The development comes after the top court had in November said it would hear all the pleas related to Article 370.
High Court Refuses Check on Kentucky Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Rules
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law that requires doctors to show and describe ultrasound images to patients seeking abortions.
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.
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.
INL urges govt. not to implement NRC in State
Party to take out a march to Raj Bhavan
Greta Thunberg, Megan Rapinoe, and Rudy Giuliani made Time magazine's Person of the Year shortlist for 2019, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year will be announced Wednesday on the "Today" show. Last year's winner were a group of journalists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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
Forensic investigations begin, Delhi Anaj Mandi fire echoes in Parliament
Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation
Mexico rejects US trade deal proposals on steel, aluminum
Mexico's foreign minister said Sunday the country would not accept a US proposal for steel and aluminum production under the new trade deal, saying it would leave Mexico at a disadvantage.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Aggravated Robbery
Crime Stoppers could use your help solving a recent aggravated robbery.
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'
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.
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.
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
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
Algerian ex-politicians face jail terms
Two Bouteflika-era prime ministers are among those facing 20-year sentences.
Beverley Walrond: Barbados loses one of its influential attorneys in family and child law
Barbados is one of the populous and prosperous Caribbean islands with political, economic and social stability, as well as, influential people who are impacting lives tremendously. One of such people is Lady Beverley Walrond, QC. She was a qualified Mediator and has quite a number of experiences outside of legal practice as well. She acted...
Congress leads protests in LS against Citizenship Bill
Opposition dubs Bill unconstitutional; Govt will get it thru‘ Lower House, going by support it managed at introduction
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.
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
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.
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.
Did PM raise persecution issue with Hasina, asks Congress
Bill is a bid to divert attention from NRC failure: MP
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?
J&K declares 2 detention locations as subsidiary jails
One is for three former chief ministers – Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar and Mehbooba Mufti.
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.
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
House Judiciary Committee to Hear Evidence as Impeachment Vote Nears
Lawmakers gear up for pivotal week in witch hunt
Amazon says Donald Trump sidestepped contract rules to block $10 billion Pentagon bid
Amazon has outlined its case for reversing the Pentagon’s decision.
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...
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
British model Lily Cole backs climate change hunger strikers
LONDON (Reuters) - British model and actress Lily Cole on Monday visited two elderly climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group who have been on hunger strike outside Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party headquarters for 22 days.
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...
KSRTC asked to raise issue of low-floor buses before RTA
Road Transport Authority is meeting on January 4
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Three held in Oman for drugs
The Royal Oman Police in Dhofar have arrested three people.
Russia Banned From Olympics
Globalist war on Russia extends to sports world
Supreme Court Lets Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Law Take Effect
The law requires doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women seeking abortions. Challengers said it violated the First Amendment.
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.
Centre begins training States on piped water quality standard
Jal Shakti Ministry yet to respond on BIS draft quality control order
Kentucky Judge Accused Of Having Threesomes With Staff in Courthouse
According to reports, a Kentucky judge named Dawn Gentry has been accused of pressuring lawyers into having threesomes with her and a pastor who us...
We’ll fight corruption with full powers of law – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it would fight corruption according to the full dictates of the law.
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.
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
China says Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang 'graduated'
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 says.
Orban wants bill to tighten grip over theatres
The ruling party of nationalist Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban submitted plans to parliament on Monday to tighten control over theatres, a decision - prompting protests from artists who see artistic freedom at risk, Reuters writes. The law says cul...
Police determine package was not suspicious
They were called to a Cambridge business on Saturday
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas
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.
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.
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.
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…
Breaking: Russian military choppers resume heavy attack on jihadist mountain stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Russian Air Force’s attack choppers resumed their strikes on the jihadist mountain stronghold of Kabani. According to an army source in the Al-Akrad Mountains of northeastern Latakia, the Russian military choppers launched a heavy attack on Kabani and its surroundings, causing a number of explosions that could be heard throughout this rugged region. This latest string of strikes by the Russian Air Force comes after a short absence of aerial attacks over Syria because of the poor weather. While the Russian Air Force was grounded, however, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 4th Armored Division kept up the pressure on the jihadist rebels by launching several rockets and artillery shells towards the latter’s positions in Kabani.
Man held for raping, smashing head with stone of 5-year-old tribal girl in Maharashtra's Nagpur
The body of the girl, who was missing since December 6, was found on an agriculture farm in Linga village in Kalmeshwar taluka, some 25 kms away from Nagpur.
Sri Lanka arrives for first test in a decade in Pakistan
Islamabad - Sri Lanka's cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to play two-test series that will be the first test in Pakistan in over a decade.
‘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.
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
South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud.
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.
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.
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
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.
No citizen will be allowed to turn refugee due to NRC, Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Mamata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the NRC and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will not be allowed in Bengal as long as the TMC is in power
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...
‘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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Tanwir: I would marry Hazara girls to Pashtoon men if I was in power
Afghan politician Mohammad Halim Tanwir has said in a gathering, if he was in power he would have married Hazara girls to Pashtoon men for the social equality.
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
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
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.
Not a single citizen will be allowed to turn a refugee due to NRC, CAB: Mamata
Giving assurances that NRC and CAB will be never allowed in Bengal as long as the TMC is in power, Banerjee said NRC and CAB are both two sides of a coin.
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.
Winners of SHATIU honoured
The winners of the 5th edition of Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) were honoured yesterday in a ceremony held at the Ritz-Carlton, Doha
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.
South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud
A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud. Prosecutors began investigating the suspected fraud at Samsung Biologics
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson: Somebody suggested I should wear lower cut tops
Ms Swinson said she believes UK politics ‘can be better’.
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.
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.
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
CGSS & Punjab University Organize Interactive Session with Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishembiev
LAHORE, Pakistan: The Islamabad-based Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) in collaboration with the University of the Punjab organized an Interactive Session with the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan His Excellency Erik Beishembiev on December 9, 2019 in Lahore. The Interactive Session had the participation of distinguished guest speakers which included the Vice Chancellor (VC) University of the Punjab Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar and the Member Advisory Board CGSS Brigadier (retd) Mansoor Saeed. The VC Punjab University Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar delivered the welcome address and discussed the positive aspects of Pakistan’s cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in various departments. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar also discussed research opportunities for Kyrgyz students and encouraged students from Punjab University to avail different opportunities in Central Asia. He appreciated CGSS for the successful ADASIA 2019 Conference and thanked CGSS for organizing the interactive session in Punjab University. He ensured further…
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
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.
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.
Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society
The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.
Finland’s Sanna Marin to become world’s youngest prime minister
At just 34, the Finnish social democrat will be confirmed as the new leader on Tuesday
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
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.
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
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.
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 […]