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Schauffele making a name for himself with his golf
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Steve Stricker cared only about securing a spot in the first U.S. Open in his home state of Wisconsin. Still, there was something about the PGA Tour rookie in his group during a 36-hole qualifier that intrigued him.
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
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.
The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society
Twelve-year-old Nike is missing on her way home from school. Her mother, Bola Ogun,a singleparent, is distraught looking for her. She is
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
Scanner Reports 12-9-19
I was rereading an old interview with the author Marlon James the otter day when I saw the essay "Walking While Black" by Garnette Cadogan mentioned and I remember I meant to read it once but had more important things to do at the time so I put it off. Seeing the mention again I decided to Google it and read it. I did read it and it made me see what I was blind to before. I never understood White Privilege and I hate people who toss it in my face just because I am white. Who in the HELL are they to assume I have had it better than others just because I am a White Male? I have had a rough life not even Chris Rock would like to trade places with me. For people who grew up as I did with abuse it would be hard, damn near impossible to see where there has been any Privilege in their lives.
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.
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.
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.
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
Responses to articles on Scroll.in.
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.
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.
New rules for managing wild horses, burros on horizon
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Federal agents soon might expand methods to manage wild horses and burros on public lands, including unrestricted sales that could lead to slaughter for meat and sterilizing on the range, according to a rule proposed by the Department of Interior.
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
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
China's 3 Greatest Dynasties
What can Chinese history tell us about China today?
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.
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.
Raila: Leave 2022 poll talk out of BBI
He says the top priority for him and Uhuru is to cure electoral anxiety.
Good governance matters
The stakes are too high for the government to quietly settle the case, as Garuda is publicly listed. Transparency matters, for without it the government would put its reputation on the line both at home and overseas.
1 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The eruption sent a plume of steam and ash about 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) into the air.
5 dead, many more missing or injured after New Zealand volcano erupts
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing. Police said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing. Police…
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Special report: We need more than GDP growth (part 1)
Why measuring GDP is not enough.
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: 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 […]
Wild Koala Population ‘Will Never Recover’ From Australian Bushfires
An expert fears Australia's wild koala population will never recover after the crippling bushfires tore through their habitat
Cracks on Njoro interchange worry motorists
KeNHA allays fears that cracks pose danger to motorists.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
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.
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
National Day has significant meanings in minds of citizens and residents: Qatar Post Chairman
Doha: The Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Postal Services Company Faleh Mohammed Al Nuaimi, said that the celebration of the National Day has significant meanings in the minds and hearts of all citizens and residents of the State of Qatar.
God Mode: New Game Allowing Users to Play as Jesus Christ Splits Netizens - Video
Sometimes games are really violent and depict dark magic, drawing criticism from religious people, but what if they literally allow you play God?
Liverpool Fans, please: Stop point-scoring over the racist Manchester City incident
On Saturday evening, a Manchester City fan was filmed making a monkey gesture at Manchester United’s Fred, with his side 2-0 down at the Etihad. We’ve all seen it. It’s as plain a…
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
The State Of PC Gaming In 2019
Sometimes, as borders erode, new fissures form in their wake. In 2019, more games flowed between PC and other platforms than ever before, but a single major division cracked the PC gaming landscape in half....
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.
Deforestation Is a Death Sentence for Tropical Forest Animals
The wildlife that rely on tropical rainforests may be more screwed than we thought. A new study has found that tropical forest species are six times more sensitive to forest fragmentation than species in temperate ecosystems.
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
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.
International Breweries opens N164b rights issue - The Nation Newspaper
International Breweries has opened application list for its N164 billion right issue, in a major recapitalisation that will see the Belgian core ...
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
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...
The cult of Hideo Kojima
Death and Stranding in Singapore.
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.
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.
Buhari challenges NNMA laureates on policy making
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the Nigeria National Merit Award, NNMA to create an enabling environment for body of laureates to channel
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Analysis: 4 enough for now to keep CFP expansion talk quiet
College football always needs an argument when it comes to the postseason. This year, it was whether LSU or Ohio State should be the top seed in the four-team playoff.
Pakistan Foreign Secretary’s remarks at 35th SAARC Charter Day Ceremony
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A Ceremony was organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Islamabad on Monday in connection with the 35th SAARC Charter Day. The Ambassador from SAARC Member Countries and Senior Officials at MoFA attend the event. The Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Sohail Mahmood and Ambassador of Maldives Ahmed Saleem addressed the Ceremony. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood’s remarks at the 35th SAARC Charter Day Ceremony Excellencies,
Foreign capital inflows into telecoms rise by $659.03m
The country’s desire to deepen broadband penetration nationwide is hinged on capital investment into the telecom sector. IFE OGUNFUWA examines how the sector has fared in investment in the past two...
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.
Aisha Buhari, World Bank and the Nigerian condition
About the time First Lady Aisha Buhari was again emerging from 'the other room' to deliver one of her seasonal tirades against the system ...
New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption
New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five people, injuring more than 30 and leaving eight people missing, presumed dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no
Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)
EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.
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.
Feature: 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
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
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
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
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.
The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020
There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence could wipe out 13,000 legal sector jobs
The adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence could lead to the UK legal sector shedding 13,000 jobs, according [...]
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.
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
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.
Sesame Street receives Kennedy Center Honors to rare bipartisan cheer
Members of both parties could be seen applauding as show is recognized at America’s most prestigious performing arts awards
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.
A 'meteor hurricane' caused civilisation collapse and another could wipe us out
Space objects wreaked havoc on Earth and caused a devastating apocalypse which destroyed early societies.
A bold escape from a negative rate world
The Riksbank will be the first central bank in Europe to exit negative rates, which have fostered political and social discontent without any material economic recovery.
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.
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.
South Carolina law lax on regulating foreign animals
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mobs of kangaroos can roam largely unrestricted in Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, where state laws don't regulate ownership of the creatures.
Govt's Ksh400 Million Gamble That Backfired
A report tabled in Parliament from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals an extra...
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
Opinion: Who will be crowned the Lucia of the Brexit election?
Does a Swedish symbol of light herald the end of the saga of Brexit, asks British writer and PhD student Sarah Campbell in this opinion piece for The Local.
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
Jennifer Whalen Breaks Down Baroness Von Sketch Show
Catch up with the showrunner of everybody's favorite Canadian all-woman sketch comedy show.
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.
IN PICTURES: Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s day in court
- Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
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
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.
Tiger Woods and how he became the Presidents Cup captain so soon
Usually, captains of team events are older. Tiger Woods is only 43. So why is he the captain of this week's U.S. Presidents Cup team? It all started with one text.
How much do workers in Switzerland earn - and which jobs are the best paid?
Wages are high in Switzerland - which is just as well due to the sometimes prohibitive cost of living. But how much on average do Swiss people actually earn - and which jobs are the best paid?
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.
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...
Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report
Senior U.S.
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...
Five arrested in Riau as authorities seize four Sumatran tiger fetuses in jar, dried skin
Authorities have arrested five suspected poachers and traders targeting Sumatran tigers, confiscating four fetuses of the endangered species and tiger skin during raids in Riau over the weekend.
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.
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.
Roger Daltrey Recalls Horror of Who Fan Stampede
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend took part in a December 2019 documentary about a 1979 fan stampede in which 11 Who fans died.
Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood
The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.
Who set fire to Stanley Park? Hunt on for Blackpool arsonist after firefighters douse flames in toilet block
The gent's toilet block inside Blackpool’s Stanley Park was torched deliberately, investigators believe.
Don’t Let China Win the Green Race
America should be leading the way on clean energy, not falling behind.
Beyond cricket and curry: India could be the next big thing
The India-Australia relationship has been a bit stuck - but it doesn't have to be that way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Trading Volume in Argentina Hits New ATH As The President-Elect Announced New Cabinet
Bitcoin trading volume in Argentina has broken the all-time high record again at the start of December. It comes just after the new president-elect has
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
Criticism of Handke's Nobel Prize grows over denial of Bosnian war crimes
Ahead of the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony, condemnation grew Monday over the awarding of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian writer Peter...
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.
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.
Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line
More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case.
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.
Jobs of the future are clustering in a handful of US cities: Study
A new analysis of where "innovation" jobs are being created in the United States paints a stark portrait of a divided economy where the industries ...
Pakistan’s population growth rate highest among neighboring Countries
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Assembly was told that with population of 218.326 million (projected) in 2019, Pakistan has become the 5th most Populous Country in the world, and its population growth rate is the highest among the neighboring Countries. In reply to a question by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) MNA Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination told that in 2017, Pakistan was the 6th Most Populous Country in the world. The minister told that according to Housing & Population Census Report 2017, Pakistan’s population was 208.7 million, with population growth rate of 2.4% per annum. The national health services minister further told that on basis of the World Bank (WB) Report ‘Pakistan@100-Sharing the Future 2047’ published during March 2019, the Country Director World Bank claimed that with the present growth rate, Pakistan’s population will be 376 million after next 28 years, i.e. in 2047. Also Read: About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform…
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.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
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.
First set of SC inmates to graduate with associate’s degree through Second Chance Initiative
Five inmates at Evans Correctional Institution in Marlboro County will earn their associate’s degrees. It’s South Carolina’s first in-prison graduation through the Second Chance Initiative with the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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
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.”
Registration for mountain biking closes today
Registrations for amateurs competing in the 6th edition of MTB (Mountain Bike) Kerala will close on December 10.Organised by the Department of Tourism, the December 20-22 mega mountain biking event in
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 …
Senior Supreme Court advocate accuses Haryana minister of harassment
Advocate Navratan Chaudhary in a police complaint said she got scared when an unknown person knocked at her door twice.
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ As Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
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."
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.
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.
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."
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.
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.
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefited from irregular procurement and payments of $3.5 million.
Trump 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...
The Daily Mail's annual wine awards: Thousands of bottles, whittled down by our expert panel to the 60 best-value wines on the high street right now
British drinks expert Matthew Jukes revealed the winners of this year's Daily Mail Wine Awards as selected across 20 distinct categories.
Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide case
Nobel laureate will defend government at court hearing on Rohingya crackdown
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.
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.
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
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?
Hero Electric partners with Punjab government to develop electric infrastructure
Hero Electric has announced a Rs 700 crore investment in its facility in Ludhiana to make the state of Punjab an EV hub. Head here more details.
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.
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
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
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.
Deputy PM Turcan: Romanians could be living 'like abroad', if country development wasn't blocked by corruption
The Government makes a
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
The Curious Case of the Concussion Chiropractor
A Rhode Island chiropractor claims he has a method to treat a wide variety of brain-related conditions. But does it work?
UPC inventor, George Laurer, dies at 94 in his North Carolina home
George J. Laurer, the man who invented the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode and called Wendell his home died on Thursday. He was 94.
Girl, 12, allegedly knocked unconscious outside school gates
Ordeal was filmed and circulated on Instagram
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
Uhuru appointed to lead 79 countries
Leader of leaders
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.
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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.
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.
Regina residents prepare to have their say at city council budget talks
As city council prepares to deliberate the City of Regina’s proposed 2020 general operating budget Monday night, 39 residents are poised and ready to give their thoughts.
Ask PolitiFact: Does a video show Joe Biden confessing to bribery? No
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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.
Normandy Four summit: schedule
The schedule does not show a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Winds Might Be Changing For Vestas
The company has grown fast in a favorable market environment, having a 5-year CAGR if 8%.Despite the record-high order backlog in Q3/2019, the company identified the impact of tariffs and increased ex
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 …
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.”
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.
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 […]
NBA Power Rankings Week 8: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
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...
California fines CVS $3.6 million for failing to recycle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is fining the nation’s largest pharmacy health care provider a record $3.6 million for failing to redeem deposits on bottles and cans at some of its locations, regulators said Monday. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, better known as CalRecycle, said its investigation found that 81 of CVS Pharmacy’s …
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
An array of global and local NGOs are in a tense fight to save the rainforest, which lost an area twice the size of Luxembourg last year alone, according to Global...
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.
Explained: The WTO’s dispute settlements mechanism is all but dead. This is why India should worry
Trump sees the WTO -- which seeks to ensure equal treatment for all its members -- as standing in the way of "America First", tying its hands when it tries to protect American workers or seeks to effectively employ the advantages of being the world's most powerful economy.
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism
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.
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...
'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.
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
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.
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.
Uzhgorod stabbing: One serviceman injured
The conflict sparked between the military at a local army base.
More than 2,000 koalas dead after Australian bush fires
Experts said the blaze has ravaged koala habitat so rapidly that 'we will probably never find the bodies'.
No plans to hold Commonwealth Shooting Championship during 2022 CWG, says federation CEO
According to the CGF Constitution, a Commonwealth Championships may not be held in any country three months prior to or after the CWG.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists were among those who were dead, missing or injured.
5 dead, others missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
Desperate efforts are underway to locate any additional survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island Monday, which killed at least five people and injured at least a dozen more.
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.
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
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.
EUR/CHF Could Find Upside In 2020
The euro has fallen against the Swiss franc over the majority of its life.However, the EUR/CHF interest rate differential remains in a positive position (on a central bank rate basis, the spread is po
U.S. Lobbyists Seek Brexit Deal That Raises Drug Prices, Shreds Consumer Safeguards
The Brexit deal may be a Trojan horse for U.S. corporate interests, from Silicon Valley and American pork to pharmaceuticals.
At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather
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
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
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
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.
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
Minister of Education to partner youths on skill development
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, said that his office was ready to partner young people with skills in order to encourage innovation.
Letters to the editor Dec. 9
Letters to the editor — Bridger, Leis
EU approves state aid to develop car batteries industry
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has approved 3.2 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.
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.
They Call Me Rocket: Drunken Raccoon Revels at Christmas Market in Germany - Video
Everybody needs to relax sometimes and crack open a cold one with friends, but alcohol might be tricky for those who lack stamina or for those drinking for the first time.
Flying along Kenyan coastline now risky
Met department warns aviation industry as cyclonic activities take place.
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...
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
Finland Addresses Sex Change Regret as Gender Reassignment Soars
Over the past 15 years, the number of Finns seeking sexual reassignment has grown 20-fold. De-transitioning has been described as a physically and mentally challenging procedure with some of the effects being irreversible.
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.
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
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.
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.
Tech, climate change creating new inequalities: UN
A new generation of global inequalities fueled by climate change and technology could trigger violence and political instability if left unchecked, the United Nations warned on Monday. Climate change
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.
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.
Singapore's Tamil community over 2,000-year old: Book
The Tamil community has been present in South East Asia and Singapore for more than 2,000 years, according to a new book which explores the lesser-known aspects of Tamil history and heritage.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
Five people have been killed and many more are missing after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface.
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. . .
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.
LTA awards S$210 million contract for Jurong West, Bahar Junction MRT stations
SINGAPORE: Two Jurong Region Line stations will be designed and constructed by the Singapore branch of China Railway 11 Bureau Group, the Land ...
Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online
An online company that allows users to obtain a copy of their birth and death certificates from U.S. state governments has exposed a massive cache of applications — including their personal information. More than 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates were found on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage bucket. (The bucket also had […]
Crypto Payments Now Legal in Ukraine
Lawmakers in Ukraine have adopted new legislation that legalizes crypto payments as the country moves forward with strict compliance to international
Blockchain, A Four-Time Waltz: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra & the CBDCs – The Need for a New Balance
We have deliberately chosen to limit our presentation, for pedagogical reasons, to the four fundamental periods represented by the emergence of Bitcoin, Ethereu
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.
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.
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:
India makes modest progress in Human Development Index, fares poorly in gender equality
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy.
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".
'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA
North Korea on Monday accused US President Trump of
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Elizabeth Warren Built the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It Became a Revolving Door.
When Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) began staffing up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010 and 2011, she did something that appeared, at first blush, to be highly counterintuitive. Instead of limiting staff to those with extensive background in consumer activism and regulatory policy, she chose
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
Kisangani, DR Congo: Lush rainforest covers millions of hectares of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a central part of Earth's natural defence against global warming -- but it is under severe threat from a perfect storm of mismanagement and corruption.
Android, Google and free content licenses. Who is to blame and what can be done?
The story of another ban. Have you heard about bans on apps and developers in Google Play? This is just such a story. It’s also an attempt to collect similar c...
Vodacom, SAPS power crime prevention via app
MySAPS app is part of Vodacom’s journey towards being a ‘purpose-led’ organisation, says Vodacom Business’ Rudi Matjokana.
State AGs To Fight T-Mobile-Sprint Merger In Federal Trial
Antitrust News: A group of state attorneys general are getting set to fight against the T-Mobile and Sprint merger in an unprecedented federal trial.
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.
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…
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.
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia
The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia
The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.
Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters.
Saudi 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.
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
Simon Sadler: Blackpool FC Community Trust's £400,000 new facility will strengthen links with the town
Simon Sadler says Blackpool FC Community Trust's new £400,000 facility at Bloomfield Road is a 'great symbol' of the strengthening links between the town and the club.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Number of victims of Odesa college fire grows to 12
Four people are still missing.
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 ...
People urged to stay off the ice after vehicles break through on Lake Winnipeg
The Rural Municipality of St. Clements is urging people to keep their vehicles off the ice after five vehicles, including a truck and camper trailer, broke through the ice on Lake Winnipeg Sunday near Balsam Bay.
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.
A Great American Achievement
The new government statistics are out.September marked the first month that U.S. exports of crude oil, and petroleum products, surpassed imports since the government started recording the data in 1949
Mahila mithra committees planned to check crime against women
Responsible citizens will be roped in for concerted action, says SP
Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’
In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.
Significant Digits for Monday, Dec. 9, 2019
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. Today’s number is 8-feet-2-inches, for the height of Big Bird, the belo…
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker, Inflation Tamer, Dies at 92
In working to help the U.S. economy recover from the 2008 crisis, he proposed what became known as the Volcker rule that restricted banks from making high-risk investments
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.
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.
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
Sonko remanded until Wednesday to await bail ruling
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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.
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.
Lebanon's exit path from economic woes
The government should aim at restoring confidence through economic sustainability and balanced growth.
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.
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.
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...
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 […]
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...
SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, allows It from 6 am to 6 pm
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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.
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
NNPC seeks support in curbing oil pipelines vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Monday called on Nigerians and security agencies to join its effort at curbing the menace of oil....
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.
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.
Arjun Kapoor’s Panipat Faces Protests At Several Places In Rajasthan; CM Ashok Gehlot Urges Censor Board To Intervene
The protest against film Panipat for portraying king Surajmal in bad light escalated when protesters smashed window glasses of the Inox cinema hall here on Monday. Also, the show at Raj Mandir, the re
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.
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 ...
A protester from the conspiracy site InfoWars interrupted the latest impeachment hearing as soon as it began, shouting 'Trump is innocent!'
"We know who committed the crimes and it wasn't Trump. Trump is innocent!" the pro-Trump InfoWars protester yelled as he was escorted out of the room.
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.
Reclaiming the city... Another win for the Thawra
Since October 17, Lebanon has been witness to the largest popular movement in its history, a revolution seeking to bring down a corrupt political...
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.
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
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.
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.
PSD will attack at CCR laws assumed by Gov't if Parliament has same topics drafted
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) will attack at the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) any law the Government assumes responsibility on if...
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...
Nursing students protest colleague's death in Anambra
Students of School of Nursing, Iyienu Mission hospital, Ogidi in Idemili North local government area of Anambra state on Monday protested the death of one..
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.
Buhari orders Accountant General publish daily treasury statement
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to publish a Daily Treasury Statement that will provide information...
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.
Watchmen HBO episode guide: every new episode explained
Did you catch everything that went down in HBO's Watchmen: Episode 8? Here are the questions that need answering.
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.
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.
Monday Masala: Why is Bigg Boss so addictive?
Why do so many of us love watching Bigg Boss? We try and dissect the 10.30 pm phenomenon in this week's Monday Masala.
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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.
Central bankers pay tribute to Paul Volcker
US Fed chairman who tackled 1970s-era inflation has died aged 92
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.
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.
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
Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car
Yet another Tesla on Autopilot was involved in a crash, this time with a parked police car that was assisting a driver with a disabled vehicle.
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
Let Us Tell You Why White Island Erupted (And Why There Was No Warning)
In this age of technology and instrumental monitoring, it seems irrational that there should be little or no warning for such eruptions. The eruption is not caused by magma, but by steam, and this is
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.
Watchmen HBO episode guide: every new episode explained
Did you catch everything that went down in HBO's Watchmen: Episode 8? Here are the questions that need answering.
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
Miss South Africa, Zozobini Tunzi, won Miss Universe at the pageant held at Tyler Perry Studios Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
College soccer: Stanford beats North Carolina for women's title
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- No. 1 Stanford won the 2019 women's College Cup soccer title by beating No. 2 North Carolina in a penalty kick session.
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.
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
Maldives keen to disentangle from China's debt trap: Nasheed to Venkaiah
The former president of Maldives said his country, amidst claims of huge investment by Beijing, is undertaking an assessment of assets created through debt funding from China.
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 ...
Pastor Samuel Green, the little-known but key Underground Railroad figure who helped Harriet Tubman
By day, he was a pastor of a church but by night, he was part of a secret network that helped slaves escaped to freedom. The Reverend Samuel Green, a farmer and a Methodist preacher, was also a key Underground Railroad agent active in Dorchester County, Maryland in the 1850s. In the course of time,...
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.
Investigating These Grisly Unsolved Murders In America's Heartland Changed My Life
It took the mother of a murdered child to permit me to forgive myself.
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...
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.
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
‘General Hospital’ Monday Scheduling Scoop: ABC Executive Details Plans For December 9 Episode
A new week of drama in Port Charles is about to kick into gear and General Hospital fans are wondering whether they will face any schedule interruptions this week. ABC and many other networks are ...
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.
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.
Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn
An estimated two million hectares have burned -- the size of some small countries -- across a region spanning hundreds of kilometres.
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.…
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.
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-
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe pageant
"I want children to look at me and see my face and see theirs reflected in mine," Miss South Africa Zozobini Tunzi said before her win.
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
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.
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
Volcker was called on to devise a successor to the gold standard, a cure for runaway inflation and a response to the housing-market collapse.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volvo S90, V90, And V90 Cross Country Spied Testing Upcoming Refresh
The changes include tweaks to the front fascia, tiny tweaks at the rear, and new taillights. Inside, there are probably infotainment upgrades.
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
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
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.
Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia
His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells
5 dead, many more missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
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.
Anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill strike, protests disrupt life in Tripura
Situation peaceful and several protesters arrested, police said
Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year
OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.
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.
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…
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
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
Indo-Pacific connectivity needs support for good governance
Importantly, common governance rules and standards will address issues of sustainable financing and quality infrastructure, transparency in project preparation and accountability in project execution.
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
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.
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
Mapping South Australia’s big mines and new projects
We profile South Australia's largest and most ambitious mining operations, from significant uranium projects to the world’s largest zircon mine.
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
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 ...
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...
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
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Illegal operation: LASG shuts 24 health facilities
The Lagos State Govt has shut at least 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises across the state over illegal operation
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.
Google Glass Explorer Edition will get its final update next year
Google has been quiet about the Google Glass project. The last update we featured was about the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 allowing efficiency and speed in production. That was back in May. That la…
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.
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.
Project and system
There are two ways of seeing order in the world: as a spontaneous system or as an intentional project. Which way lies freedom?
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.
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.
Queensland's Games bid gets tourism tick
Preliminary costs in May 2019 estimated it would cost $5.3 billion to stage the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Queensland, but tourism boss says the bid will give Queensland 'focus'.
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.
National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi’s chaos, history in all its glory
One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.
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.
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.
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.
Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances
Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.
‘No More Survivors Expected’ Among Dozens of Tourists Caught in New Zealand Volcano
At least five people have died and more than 20 are still unaccounted for after the White Island/Whakaari volcano off the coast of New Zealand erupted without warning Monday as tourists hiked around the rim and walked inside the crater. Authorities say an estimated 30 to 38 of those on the island when
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
The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment
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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.
Rudy Giuliani Is Living the Dream
Don’t let his butt-dials distract from his cunning.
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.
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
The English history of impeachment
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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.
Turkey climbs higher in Human Development Index
Turkey made it into the 'very high development' category of UNDP's Human Development Index in 2018, the UN agency announced on Monday, thanks to higher life expectancy and improved standard of living
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.
'He threw my half-naked and bound body into a bush': Victim recounts Edwards' rape
Horrific details of how the accused Claremont serial killer abducted and raped a teenager before throwing her limp, half-naked and bound body into dense shrubs at a cemetery have been revealed for the first time.
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.
Electric vehicle charging station map goes live
Electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers can now view the current statuses of SA’s public charging stations online.
Saudi military training under review after US shooting
US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.
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.
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.
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.
Rebuilding Zimbabwe starts with strong institutions
It is now apparent that Zimbabwe's socio-economic status needs rebuilding and radical reforms if the country is to develop. The economy is set to contract by at...
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.
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".
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.
Marijuana Allegations Brings Call for Probe Into Serb President
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BREAKING: Civil society gives FG 14-day ultimatum over Sowore
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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
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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
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...
Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban
Russian government officials will also be barred from attending any major events
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.
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...
At least five dead, many more missing following eruption of New Zealand volcano
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five peo
Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China
China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.
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
Volcano Erupts in New Zealand; 5 Dead, Many Missing
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moonlike surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - Fearing a volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand’s White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.
’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.
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.
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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
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers
It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.
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.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The first lady released photos and a video of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue decorated for Christmas with the theme "The Spirit of America."
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.
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
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.
2020 election crucial for US to catch up on climate action
A significant expansion of state, city, and business climate action could reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent by 2030 over 2005 levels even without federal support, according to projections published Monday. The figures were compiled by America's Pledge, a group founded in 2017
Crypto Community Crowns Tezos (XTZ) As The New ‘Ethereum of 2017’
Ever since its launch last year, Tezos has done quite a lot to improve its feats and keeps on doing so. As the company appears to continue with
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.
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.
Full Video: Reporter Arrested After Calling Impeachment Hearings a Scam
Exclusive: Owen Shroyer booked in Washington, D.C.
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.
My stepmother told me she wasn’t required to file my father’s will — then she left his house and investments to her kids
‘Her adult children gave me a box of my father’s old family photographs they found in storage.’
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.
FIRS: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler (Updated)
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami, a renowned tax consultant to replace the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS....
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem
A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.
Poachers kill 2 southern white rhinos
This comes after six years of successfully keeping all rhinos in the conservancy safe.
First batch of NFCP deployment will be awarded in January 2020
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the NFCP 1 will be awarded to successful licensees that have been selected through a tender process in early January 2020. The NFCP 1 will cover a total of 153 locations which consists of 94 mukim in 8 states such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and Sabah.
FM Qureshi boycotts Indian minister’s speech at Istanbul conference
Qureshi walks out of Heart of Asia conference in protest against Occupied Kashmir clampdown
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...
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.
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
Revealed: The most popular tourist attractions for Uber passengers in 2019 - and it's the Empire State Building that tops the list, with Buckingham Palace 9th
The cab-hailing app has been keeping track of the most-visited attractions by its drivers in 2019. In second place is the Freedom Tower in New York while in third is Toronto's CN Tower.
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.
Brexit civil war will not be over by Christmas
The trench fighting has only begun.
Fowler out, Muhammad Nami in – here are few things you need to know about the new head of Nigeria's revenue-generating agency, FIRS
The Nigerian government has appointed Muhammad M. Nami as the new chairman of the country's revenue-generating agency, Federal Inland Revenue Service.
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'
Child poverty efforts must be escalated
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Paul Volcker, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 92
The economic statesman's greatest historical mark: shocking the US economy out of a cycle of inflation and setting the stage for a generation of prosperity.
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.
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.
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,
Why Republicans should drag out Trump's Senate trial
Give Democrats what they asked for
All The Nerdy Books We're Reading This Summer
Summer is officially here. For me that means butchering countless mangos with my trash knifeskills and playing Daryl Braithwaite's One Summer on repeat. Summer break is also a time where my fellow colleagues and I like to catch up on some of the books that have been piling up on our shelves and e-readers for...
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…
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.
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.
NAB chairman urges ministers to avoid making predictions about investigations
Javed Iqbal urges parliament to play its due role in eliminating corruption.
Yes, Ukraine Meddled in Our 2016 Election. That's Not a Baseless 'Conspiracy.'
Deflections.
Bulgaria Ranks 52nd out of 189 Countries in the Human Development Index
Bulgaria is among the countries with a very high level of human development. Bulgaria ranks 52nd with a score of 0.
10 Tax Moves to Make Before 2020
Time is running out to get yourself set up for success when tax filing season starts up early next year.
Swastikas found on Worcester State University restroom door
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Swastikas were found on the door of a men's restroom at a Worcester State University, according to an email from the school's dean of students.
How Much Foreign Equity Exposure Do Investors Need? (Podcast Transcript)
With U.S. equities outperforming their foreign counterparts by 170% over the past decade, it's not surprising that large numbers of investors continue to fall into the home bias trap.Looking at the hi
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.
Remembering Sesame Street Icon Caroll Spinney at the Kennedy Center Honors
A report from the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors, where “Sesame Street” was celebrated on the same day one of its own, Caroll Spinney, died.
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.
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.
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker dies aged 92
Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve chairman who slayed rampant US inflation in the 1970s and 1980s, has died aged 92.
India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said.
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.
South Africa Calls For Robust Multilateral Response To Climate Change
South Africa on Monday called for a robust multilateral response to climate change in a way that would assist African and other developing countries to adapt to the associated loss and damage, Concise News reports.
How early is too early for holiday decor? Poll puts hot topic to rest
In an attempt to put the hotly debated question to rest, pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, host of Fox Nation's "What Are the Odds?" shared the findings of a recent poll in Fox Nation's Christmas special "All American Christmas on Fox Square."
Senator Danjuma Goje says he won’t contest election at any level again
A serving Nigerian senator, Muhammadu Danjuma Goje, has announced that he will not contest for any elective office in the future. Goje, a former governor of Gombe state, made the disclosure on Sunday, December 8.
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
UPDATED: Fowler out as Buhari appoints new chairman for FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the exit of Babatunde Fowler as the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service.
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
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Uhuru Lands Top International Role
Knowing fully well the task ahead, President Kenyatta lay his agenda before the leaders present with a view to...
Where to watch 'Tamron Hall Show' during Trump impeachment hearings
Because of our coverage of the Trump impeachment hearings on Channel 7, our regularly scheduled programs can be seen over-the-air on channel 7.2 and on cable.
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.
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.
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.
Lessons learned from man’s death have improved safety, inquest hears
Tony McDermott died during loading incident at warehouse in Co Kildare
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.
As a new breed of global inequality rises, we must unstack the deck holding millions back
In 1964, Dr Strangelove encapsulated Cold War life, unfolding under the constant threat of nuclear fallout.
How Truckers Keep On Transacting
America's 3.5 million truckers face serious delays when they can't easily pay for fuel and cargo unloading services. Carrying cash isn't always safe, and payments acceptance can vary retailer-to-retailer. In the new Next-Gen Payments Report, Women In Trucking Association CEO Ellen Voie explains how EMV cards, expense tracking and budgeting tools keep drivers from veering off course.
New Zealand volcano: British citizens among those missing or injured as five people killed in White Island eruption
The rise of 'volcano tourism' – a disaster waiting to happen Subscribe for just £1 per week - 50% off Families of British tourists are searching for information about their loved ones feared to have been caught up in a volcanic eruption that is believed to have killed 13 people. Jacinda Ardern
Sowore: NBA under fire over impeachment call - The Nation Newspaper
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) came under fire on Monday for calling for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment over the re-arrest of...
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.
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.
Azerbaijan's secret to long life? Mountain air
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
Police say City Road alleged stabbings in Cardiff are 'not linked'
There have been two incidents in less than a month
‘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...
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.
PM's Post-Cab 9/12/19: And Then A Volcano
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Former Federal Reserve Chief Paul Volcker dead at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed US inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to the New York Times, which quoted his daughter.
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...
Pictured: Tour leader killed in New Zealand volcano horror as questions are raised over whether tourists should have been allowed onto island – and fears grow for second guide
The victim's brother, Mark Inman, confirmed his death and said Mr Marshall-Inman had 'passed away doing the one thing he loved' after the New Zealand eruption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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.
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.
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
TANAP and Turkey's energy ambitions
The December 3-4 NATO summit in London was marked by internal bickering between member states. Yet by the end of the two-day gathering, consensus was reached on one item: that Russia poses a major problem to the alliance.
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
The union will comprise of seven to 11 student-members.
World anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a
Equip SHS with Smart Boards to enhance efficiency - Government urged
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Commuter hell: ‘My daily commute is affecting my mental health’
Commuter-belt living is fruitful for some, but the majority are dismayed by transport links
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
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.
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.
Revealed: Juice Wrld died after 'swallowing painkillers to HIDE them from cops' after private jet pilot alerted Chicago police that rapper was flying in with 70 pounds of marijuana, hand guns and armour-piercing bullets
Police and federal agents had been waiting inside the Atlantic Aviation hangar for the 21-year-old's flight to arrive from Los Angeles at 1:30am Sunday, following claims drugs and guns on board.
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...
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
Pub chain offering everyone free pints for taking part in the General Election
On Friday, December 13, the nation will wake up to a new Government, and now is your chance to have your say - but why not pick up a free beer while you're at it?
'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.
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.
JUST IN: Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate
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.
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.
Ohio St jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in Top 25
Louisville and Kansas finally provided some consistency to what has been a volatile Top 25 poll this season while perennial bluebloods Michigan State and North Carolina continued to tumble after another wave of defeats.
Santrokofi and Akpafu traditional councils bid for SALL District capital
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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.
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.
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.
Buhari names Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS boss
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharion Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) subject to Senate
Severe cold wave continues in J-K, Ladakh
The mercury climbed several notches across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh due to overcast conditions on Monday even as the region braces for a fresh spell of snow and rainfall in the next couple of days, a meteorological department official said.
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris
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WGLI holds maiden edition of Ghanaian Language Literature Festival
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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.
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.
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
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
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...
APICORP outlines key recommendations for sustainable growth in Mena
Access to private sector financing and increased energy efficiency amongst key recommendations for sustainable growth of MENA energy sector
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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
Ericsson to pay $1 billion USD to settle corruption investigation
Ericsson has agreed to pay more than $1 billion USD (approximately $1.3 billion CAD) to resolve U.S. corruption probes.
Autism Awareness Roscrea open new community hub at Rosemary Square
AAR was recently honoured with a Civic Reception by Thurles Templemore Municipal district of Tipperary County Council
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.
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."
Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal
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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."
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.
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.
iN VIDEO: 5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
WHAKATANE, New Zealand - A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like s
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.
Japan, Australia still hopeful of India’s rethink on RCEP
Despite India’s decision to walk out of the ASEAN-led 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Free Trade Agreement last month, officials from India’s Indo-Pacific partners Austral
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.
Gbadamosi seeks repeal of Land Use Act
A real estate developer, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has called for the repeal of Land Use Act to allow for freehold ownership system in all states across the federation.
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.
The role of geopolitics in GCC unity
All current member states are monarchies, two absolute monarchies (Saudi Arabia and Oman), three constitutional monarchies (Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain) and one federal monarchy (United Arab Emirates).
FG launches digital platform to publish daily financial transactions of agencies, ministries
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Open Treasury Portal to promote transparency and track spending in the public sector.
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
Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019
Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world
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.
Climate change threatens food supplies
A team from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based in Austria said climate change not only resulted in higher temperatures but is also producing more severe climatic events such as drought, heatwaves and floods. "Climatic shocks to agricultural production contribute
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.
Forensic investigations begin, Delhi Anaj Mandi fire echoes in Parliament
Union Minister announces probe into accident, demands higher compensation
Letter of the Day: Youth need suicide prevention now
Letter to the editor from Karen Leis
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
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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…
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.
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.
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.
WABC hosts annual party for employees and their kids
Santa Claus made a visit to ABC7NY.
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.
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.
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
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Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show
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.
GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre
CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised
AMCON takes over oil firm over N29b debt, appoints manager
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Monday took over Cedar Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Limited over N29 billion bad debt...
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.
MamaMancini's Holdings, Inc.'s (MMMB) CEO Carl Wolf on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Michelle Obama tells Jenna Bush Hager that Trump's impeachment is 'surreal' but says the country will 'come back from it'
"We've seen tough times in this country ... and we've always come out stronger," she said in an interview with former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager.
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
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.
India ranks 129 in UN's human development index
India climbed one spot to 129 among 189 countries in the 2019 human development index, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019
Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world
Algerian ex-politicians face jail terms
Two Bouteflika-era prime ministers are among those facing 20-year sentences.
Tutu discharged from hospital, instructed to rest
Tutu, who turned 88 in October, has been open about his fight against prostate cancer.
Saudi Arabia favours stronger ties with India
‘Energy cooperation key to the strategic partnership between the two countries’
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."
POLITICO Pro Sustainability Insights: Circular batteries boost — Chemicals leaks — COP update
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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
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.
Cardi B Makes History As First Female Rapper To Cover American 'Vogue'
Kulture joins her for the iconic Annie Leibowitz photos
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019 winner
Miss South Africa, Zozobini Tunzi, won Miss Universe 2019 at the pageant hosted by Steve Harvey Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia.
2020 Jaguar I-Pace Update Offers 234 Miles of Range Thanks to eTrophy Know-How
The redesigned F-Type may be the most important Jaguar of the moment, but the I-Pace hasn’t been forgotten either. In production since 2018 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria, the electric SUV gains 12 more miles of range for 2020 thanks to a software update.
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...
'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.
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.
EU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry
The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.
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.
Two arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse after Brighton vs Wolves match
It is the latest in a series of allegedly discriminatory incidents in the Premier League.
Woman, 24, died after battling with anorexia for ten years while being treated by the NHS, inquest hears
Maria Jakes (pictured), 24, who died last September, was one of five anorexia patients in the east of England to die during NHS treatment between 2012 and 2018.
MTIANZ regard ADLS Sale and purchase agreement
MTIANZ welcomes the release of the jointly endorsed Auckland District Law Society and REINZ standard sale and purchase Agreement (10th Edition 2019). The inclusion of a toxicology condition clause (9.5), and new wording for vendor warranties (7.2), establishes certainty and protection for potential purchasers who choose to include a toxicology condition, or if the vendor fails to disclose historical information that may not comply with the New Zealand Standard NZS8510:2017.
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
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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
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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...
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, said on Monday he would not shield any of his appointees accused of corruption from investigation and prosecution.
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.
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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.
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.He was 92.Volcker took charge of the Fed in August 1979, when the U.S. economy was in the grip of runaway inflation. Consumer prices skyrocketed 13% in 1979 and then by the same pace again in 1980.Working relentlessly to bring prices under control, Volcker raised the Fed’s benchmark interest rate from 11% to a record 20% by late 1980 to try to slow the economy’s growth and thereby shrink inflation.Those high interest rates made it so expensive for people and companies to borrow that the economy
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.
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.
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.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019 winner
"I want children to look at me and see my face and see theirs reflected in mine," Miss South Africa Zozobini Tunzi said before her win.
BJP’s thumping win will bolster BSY’s position in party
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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.
Status symbols for a new decade! Tatler reveals the all-new badges of honour that prove you're upper class - including owning several passports and a £1,425 BBQ loved by Meghan Markle
Some people just can't help wanting to keep up with the Joneses, and if you're eager to take stock of your social standing, Tatler has produced a list of the new must-have status symbols.
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.
Mourn Reinhard Bonnke’s demise, CAN President directs churches
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Revd. Samson Ayokunle has directed all churches in the country to mourn Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
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
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday will receive the 2019 Nobel Prize for Peace for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".
Turkey joins Nobel ceremony boycott in protest against Handke
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it would join Albania and Kosovo in boycotting the Nobel awards ceremony in protest against 2019 literature prize laureate Peter Handke, who has been criticized for backing late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.
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.
Russia banned by WADA from 2022 World Cup, 2020 Olympics over doping
Lausanne: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.
Universal Insurance mulls new capital raising to boost capital base
Universal Insurance Plc is considering raising new equity funds to bolster its operations and strengthen its capital base ahead of deadline for ...
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.
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
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.
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
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Brand new research has ranked the most romantic states for Christmas
Christmas is often regarded as one of the most romantic times of the year, where families come together, and couples get to spend their December exploring festive Christmas markets while drinking mulled wine, snuggled up in thick winter coats. It’s no surprise then that festivity and romance go hand in hand with one usually enhancing the other. In the US Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with each state competing to be the most festive. Houses are decorated with Christmas
Protecting Uganda’s Future – Its Children
Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most vulnerable among us, completely dependent on others for their needs and protection. This makes children the most likely to suffer violence and human rights abuses, often at the hands of those on whom they depend on the most. Uganda has an appallingly high incidence rate of violence against children. The Uganda Violence Against Children Survey (UVAC 2015) found that 75 per cent of Ugandan children experience some form of violence during childhood. Research shows that the bulk of this violence is occurring in places that should be safe and committed by people like parents/relatives, teachers, friends, and trusted community leaders who those children should be able to trust most.
What’s driving capital market developments in South Africa and Namibia? - CityAM
South Africa - the second-largest economy in Africa after Nigeria - has considerably higher GDP than its sub-Saharan neighbours.
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
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.
Australia's climate plan earns no credit
If the federal government gets its way on tackling carbon emissions, this will send a very bad signal to other countries that are already trying to twist the rules.
Kenya spent Sh437m in Amina's lobby for AU job
Kenya spent Sh437.7 million in its failed bid to capture the African Union Commission chairmanship.
Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.
Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem
DUBAI: The quality of youth is said to determine the kind of future a nation will have. Experience shows that high levels of youth participation in a country’s workforce and political discourse can have a positive impact on societal development. Sadly, only a few Arab countries offer their youth these opportunities.
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.
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.
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia on Monday for this week’s Presidents Cup.
Hawke sisters divided over will fight
BOB Hawke’s eldest daughter hopes claims the former prime minister dissuaded her sister from reporting an alleged rape by a Labor MP in the 1980s don’t change the way Australians view him.
Caroline Kennedy christens new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy
JFK's daughter christened the new US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, at a ceremony on Dec 7.
FTC to probe ‘slave’ contracts of Korean esports players
Amid the recent controversy over unfair contracts of young professional esports players in South Korea, the Fair Trade Commission on Monday pledged to comb through the relevant regulations and examine all contracts.Currently, the watchdog is undertaking preliminary inspections of Korea e-Sports Association’s standard contract and a full-fledged review of major esports teams will begin as soon as possible, a FTC...
My working week: 'A pupil is worried her mum will turn up at school drunk'
I work in a school with the most vulnerable children. It can be rewarding and impossibly frustrating
'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.
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.
A new medical examiner will explain death to the living
Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.
The 2019 CPhI Pharma Index Report
Examining this year’s industry performance
40th GCC summit: The beginning of reconciliation?
Doha, Qatar - As leaders prepare to convene the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday, a possible resolution to the blockade on Qatar that has lasted more than two years will dominate discussions, analysts say.
ISPA challenges proposed blocking of adult Web content in SA
The body says proposals to block all adult Web content will not protect children.
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.
'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
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...
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.
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta comes up with 6 areas Africa and Caribbean countries need to join hands and put their money in
President Uhuru Kenyatta has outlined six key focus areas that need revamping in order to jump start industrial transformation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) member countries.
Big Bird, Ronstadt, Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) - Actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt and the disco-funk band Earth Wind and Fire shared the spotlight Sunday night as part of the latest group of recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts.
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.
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
'India took only five years to move from USD 2 to USD 3 trillion economy'
"It took us nearly 60 years after independence to achieve USD 1 trillion mark. It took 12 years to achieve our second trillion (dollar economy). And it has taken only five years, 2014 to 2019, to achieve the third trillion economy," Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said in his address to the Indian-American community.
Anatomy of an epidemic: How measles took hold of Samoa
More than 63 children in Samoa have died from measles. After a mass vaccination campaign, authorities are hopeful the spread of the highly contagious virus has been contained, but remain on edge. How did it come to this?
Community sports roundup: Locals lift WWU women’s soccer
The Western Washington University women’s soccer team is on to the NCAA Division II national semifinals, and a pair of Snohomish County products played significant roles in the Vikings getting there.
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
Brave woman fights FGM in Kwale
Rehema Nandito has campaigned against the illegal practice since 2013.
DOJ watchdog report on Russia investigation set for release
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your Monday ...
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.
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.
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.
A Policy Vault Made for Africa - The Nation Newspaper
An exciting idea turned into an interesting organization that will open Africa to development opportunities and investments
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
How bad leadership, corruption fuel poverty in Africa
More than 70 per cent of Africa’s estimated 1.2 billion people are said to be suffering from high unemployment, inequality and poverty.
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
Let's discuss BBI, not fight
Many Kenyans are simply intolerant of ideas outside their tribal ideology and act on the slightest information.
27.2 mn male, 15.6 mn female registered job seekers in the country: Govt
Santosh Gangwar said employment exchanges are being managed by the respective state governments in the country and there are five employment exchanges which are exclusively for women job seekers
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.
A less than satisfactory trade agreement
This trade deal, inadequate is it is, may be all that is possible during the first term of a Trump administration.
Progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks key to unlocking full benefits of air connectivity
Montreal and Aqaba, Jordan, 6 December 2019 - At the Twelfth ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event taking place in Aqaba, Jordan this week, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu encouraged progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks for air transport, and highlighted the importance of air connectivity for sustainable development, particularly for the Middle East. “Besides the fact that air connectivity generates over 2.4 million jobs in this Region, and $130 billion dollars in Middle East Gross Domestic Product (GDP),
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 opens mountain spa, ski resort amid tourism drive
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy 'high civilization under socialism' in another...
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...
10 Highest Paid Engineering Majors in the U.S.
Engineering could be the right major for you. But which discipline should you choose if you're really keen for a high starting salary?
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
'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.
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.