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Domino's training reindeer to deliver pizzas in Japan
- November 24, 2016
One big obstacle could be safety as reindeer are wild animals which could turn on people. Unfortunately for United Kingdom customers, Domino's is only planning to role out their new fleet in Japan this year. Reindeer delivery may be part of a contingency plan for Domino's Japan ahead of what is expected to be a particularly cold and snowy winter, RocketNews24 reports . (more...)
- November 24, 2016
One big obstacle could be safety as reindeer are wild animals which could turn on people. Unfortunately for United Kingdom customers, Domino's is only planning to role out their new fleet in Japan this year. Reindeer delivery may be part of a contingency plan for Domino's Japan ahead of what is expected to be a particularly cold and snowy winter, RocketNews24 reports . (more...)
'Phoney' war over as top job is linked to Mitt Romney
- November 24, 2016
Trump has taken to Twitter to demand an apology. Christie, the Republican governor of New Jersey, advised Trump during the presidential campaign but was dismissed as the head of his transition team. Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo as Central Intelligence Agency director, and retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as national security adviser. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Trump has taken to Twitter to demand an apology. Christie, the Republican governor of New Jersey, advised Trump during the presidential campaign but was dismissed as the head of his transition team. Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo as Central Intelligence Agency director, and retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as national security adviser. (more...)
Sarkozy quits politics as ex-French President's bid to return hits rock
- November 24, 2016
The experience of former prime minister Francois Fillon over the past fortnight offers him food for thought, along with Britain's vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's victory in the USA presidential election - all adding to questions over the accuracy of such surveys. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The experience of former prime minister Francois Fillon over the past fortnight offers him food for thought, along with Britain's vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's victory in the USA presidential election - all adding to questions over the accuracy of such surveys. (more...)
Clinton's popular vote lead passes the 2 million mark
- November 24, 2016
Trump so far has won 62,206,395 votes, Xinhua news agency reported . Hillary Clinton's national popular vote lead over President-elect Donald Trump has now exceeded two million votes . Also, the New York Times' own polling analyst Nate Cohn disputes the theory put forth by voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and computer scientist J. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Trump so far has won 62,206,395 votes, Xinhua news agency reported . Hillary Clinton's national popular vote lead over President-elect Donald Trump has now exceeded two million votes . Also, the New York Times' own polling analyst Nate Cohn disputes the theory put forth by voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and computer scientist J. (more...)
Syria rejects United Nations proposal for autonomous rebel-held Aleppo
- November 24, 2016
Damascus has denied use of the gas, which would contravene the worldwide Chemical Weapons Convention. In a statement this afternoon, the EU's humanitarian aid commissioner, Christos Stylianides condemned the ongoing bombardment of the city. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Damascus has denied use of the gas, which would contravene the worldwide Chemical Weapons Convention. In a statement this afternoon, the EU's humanitarian aid commissioner, Christos Stylianides condemned the ongoing bombardment of the city. (more...)
Obama says goodbye to world stage after eight years
- November 24, 2016
By convention, former presidents tend to leave the political fray and avoid commenting on their successors. That's how Trump, who had harsh things to say about minorities, immigrants, women and USA allies on the campaign trail, "can set a tone that will help move things forward once he's actually taken office", Obama said . (more...)
- November 24, 2016
By convention, former presidents tend to leave the political fray and avoid commenting on their successors. That's how Trump, who had harsh things to say about minorities, immigrants, women and USA allies on the campaign trail, "can set a tone that will help move things forward once he's actually taken office", Obama said . (more...)
McCrory files request for a recount in NC governor's race
- November 24, 2016
Democrat Roy Cooper on Monday took steps to demonstrate he's the victor of the still-unresolved race for North Carolina's governor, presenting key members of his transition team and turning up the pressure on incumbent Republican Pat McCrory to concede. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Democrat Roy Cooper on Monday took steps to demonstrate he's the victor of the still-unresolved race for North Carolina's governor, presenting key members of his transition team and turning up the pressure on incumbent Republican Pat McCrory to concede. (more...)
Opposing Sides Dig in Over Close N. Carolina Governor's Race
- November 24, 2016
McCrory spokesman Ricky Diaz said in a statement released Monday. "They have the right to do that", said Carter Wrenn, a longtime Republican strategist in North Carolina. North Carolina law allows the state legislature to step in and make the final call on "contested elections" - essentially allowing lawmakers to decide which candidate got the most votes. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
McCrory spokesman Ricky Diaz said in a statement released Monday. "They have the right to do that", said Carter Wrenn, a longtime Republican strategist in North Carolina. North Carolina law allows the state legislature to step in and make the final call on "contested elections" - essentially allowing lawmakers to decide which candidate got the most votes. (more...)
Reaction to Betsy Devos' Nomination for Education Secretary
- November 24, 2016
Trump is also expected to select billionaire investor Wilbur Ross Jr.to lead the Commerce Department, a senior Trump adviser said Wednesday, speaking only on condition of anonymity because the adviser was not authorized to disclose internal deliberations. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Trump is also expected to select billionaire investor Wilbur Ross Jr.to lead the Commerce Department, a senior Trump adviser said Wednesday, speaking only on condition of anonymity because the adviser was not authorized to disclose internal deliberations. (more...)
Semesa Rokoduguni dropped for Argentina match despite two-try show against Fiji
- November 24, 2016
Full-back Alex Goode, who also dotted down against Fiji, has also been left out of this weekend's Twickenham clash, despite there being no suggestion of him or Rokoduguni carrying injuries. While they were unable to overcome the mighty All Blacks in last year's final, they did show what a strong side they had become under Michael Chieka. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Full-back Alex Goode, who also dotted down against Fiji, has also been left out of this weekend's Twickenham clash, despite there being no suggestion of him or Rokoduguni carrying injuries. While they were unable to overcome the mighty All Blacks in last year's final, they did show what a strong side they had become under Michael Chieka. (more...)
Refugees in Australia's remote camps offered U.S. resettlement
- November 24, 2016
Turnbull did not specify the number of people the USA is to let in, but the news channel said most of the asylum-seekers now held in island refugee centers would be eligible, as well as some who were brought to mainland Australia for medical treatment. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Turnbull did not specify the number of people the USA is to let in, but the news channel said most of the asylum-seekers now held in island refugee centers would be eligible, as well as some who were brought to mainland Australia for medical treatment. (more...)
Australia, US agree refugee resettlement deal for people held at Manus, Nauru
- November 24, 2016
Since then, the Coalition government has introduced legislation to place a lifetime ban on asylum seekers who have arrived by boat from ever travelling to Australia once they are resettled in other countries. Around 1,300 people are now being held in offshore detention on the Pacific Island nation of Nauru , and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island . However, The Wall Street Journal noted on Friday that at least one Australian newspaper had predicted that a deal could be announced as soon ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Since then, the Coalition government has introduced legislation to place a lifetime ban on asylum seekers who have arrived by boat from ever travelling to Australia once they are resettled in other countries. Around 1,300 people are now being held in offshore detention on the Pacific Island nation of Nauru , and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island . However, The Wall Street Journal noted on Friday that at least one Australian newspaper had predicted that a deal could be announced as soon ... (more...)
Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghan Worshippers
- November 24, 2016
Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims has in the past been rare in majority Sunni Afghanistan . No terror organisation has claimed responsibility for the blast yet. According to UNAMA , numerous victims were children. Another worshipper, Nadir Ali, told AFP news agency the blast had created a cloud of dust: "When the dust settled down, I saw the mosque was full of flesh and blood". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims has in the past been rare in majority Sunni Afghanistan . No terror organisation has claimed responsibility for the blast yet. According to UNAMA , numerous victims were children. Another worshipper, Nadir Ali, told AFP news agency the blast had created a cloud of dust: "When the dust settled down, I saw the mosque was full of flesh and blood". (more...)
Iraqi troops capture 3 more neighbourhoods in eastern Mosul
- November 24, 2016
On Wednesday, officials at Iraq's ministry of defense announced in a statement that "Isis media minister of Wilayet Ninewa. the so-called Ziad Kharoufa", was killed in a recent air strike on the city of Mosul , Iraqi News reported. That will make it very long and unsafe for ISIS if it attempts to move fighters and equipment between Mosul and Raqqa, the last two bastions of their crumbling "state". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
On Wednesday, officials at Iraq's ministry of defense announced in a statement that "Isis media minister of Wilayet Ninewa. the so-called Ziad Kharoufa", was killed in a recent air strike on the city of Mosul , Iraqi News reported. That will make it very long and unsafe for ISIS if it attempts to move fighters and equipment between Mosul and Raqqa, the last two bastions of their crumbling "state". (more...)
No time for 'long but winning trial on Trump U'
- November 24, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump agreed to a $25 million settlement to end lawsuits against Trump University for fraud. Trump, who once declared "I do not settle lawsuits", did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement but agreed to pay the plaintiffs $25 million in addition to $1 million in penalties to NY state for violating state education laws. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump agreed to a $25 million settlement to end lawsuits against Trump University for fraud. Trump, who once declared "I do not settle lawsuits", did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement but agreed to pay the plaintiffs $25 million in addition to $1 million in penalties to NY state for violating state education laws. (more...)
Obama urges Trump to 'stand up' to Russian Federation
- November 24, 2016
That is where we must stand again. Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain might finally be doing something useful in the Senate. "I think people who have been around for awhile understand that's what happens", he said on MSNBC. The South Carolina Republican, who once called Trump a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot, said he would probably support Trump's Cabinet and Supreme Court nominees, and said there were deals to be made with Democrats on issues like replenishing the Highway ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
That is where we must stand again. Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain might finally be doing something useful in the Senate. "I think people who have been around for awhile understand that's what happens", he said on MSNBC. The South Carolina Republican, who once called Trump a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot, said he would probably support Trump's Cabinet and Supreme Court nominees, and said there were deals to be made with Democrats on issues like replenishing the Highway ... (more...)
Trump asks countrymen to unite to rebuild US
- November 24, 2016
To add gravitas to his appeal, he quoted Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, when he declared the U.S. national holiday during America's Civil War in 1864: "President Lincoln called upon Americans to speak with one voice and one heart". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
To add gravitas to his appeal, he quoted Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, when he declared the U.S. national holiday during America's Civil War in 1864: "President Lincoln called upon Americans to speak with one voice and one heart". (more...)
UK cuts growth forecasts in first budget plan since Brexit vote
- November 24, 2016
Over the five-year forecasting period, around $75 billion of a total of $150 billion in additional borrowing can be attributed to Brexit. Hammond also committed £390 million "to build on our competitive advantage in low emission vehicles and the development of connected autonomous vehicles". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Over the five-year forecasting period, around $75 billion of a total of $150 billion in additional borrowing can be attributed to Brexit. Hammond also committed £390 million "to build on our competitive advantage in low emission vehicles and the development of connected autonomous vehicles". (more...)
Santa Claus fantasy may damage parent-child bond
- November 24, 2016
Dr McKay says the children she works with on Nauru are perfectly happy not having the Santa tradition. With the Christmas season just around the corner, many children all around the world look forward to receiving gifts "from" Santa Claus as a reward for exhibiting good behavior all year. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Dr McKay says the children she works with on Nauru are perfectly happy not having the Santa tradition. With the Christmas season just around the corner, many children all around the world look forward to receiving gifts "from" Santa Claus as a reward for exhibiting good behavior all year. (more...)
Erdogan 'Disillusioned' with Obama for Not Taking Migrant Crisis 'Seriously'
- November 24, 2016
Authorities have cracked down on politicians and institutions alleging ties to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a 32-year insurgency against Turkey in the largely Kurdish southeast. Two days earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim dismissed the latest round of criticism from EU countries by maintaining that European standards do not apply to Turkey , while promising that Ankara will not be intimidated by EU threats. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Authorities have cracked down on politicians and institutions alleging ties to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a 32-year insurgency against Turkey in the largely Kurdish southeast. Two days earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim dismissed the latest round of criticism from EU countries by maintaining that European standards do not apply to Turkey , while promising that Ankara will not be intimidated by EU threats. (more...)
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