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Trump Suggests Firing Journalist After His Apologies Over 'Fake' Photo
- December 10, 2017
A Washington Post reporter today had to tender an apology after US President Donald Trump asked him to do so for posting an erroneous tweet about his rally in Florida. "I deleted it after like 20 minutes". Mr. Trump gave a further endorsement of Alabama Republican Senatorial candidate Roy Moore who is running against Democratic challenger Doug Jones in the adjacent state. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
A Washington Post reporter today had to tender an apology after US President Donald Trump asked him to do so for posting an erroneous tweet about his rally in Florida. "I deleted it after like 20 minutes". Mr. Trump gave a further endorsement of Alabama Republican Senatorial candidate Roy Moore who is running against Democratic challenger Doug Jones in the adjacent state. (more...)
Chinese newspaper supplies tips on nuclear war, evacuation
- December 10, 2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping tapped Song Tao, a senior diplomat, to visit North Korea after the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) national congress concluded in mid-October and endorsed Xi for a second five-year term. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping tapped Song Tao, a senior diplomat, to visit North Korea after the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China's (CPC) national congress concluded in mid-October and endorsed Xi for a second five-year term. (more...)
Henderson Accepts His Place Isn't Guaranteed, Klopp Laughs Off Made Up Stories
- December 10, 2017
Are you (on TV)? "Sorry. He is such an important player for us - I don't get why I have to say that". Ahead of the huge weekend of football, Klopp targeted the playing style of Pep Guardiola's squad as a benchmark for Liverpool, but also pointed to the danger of Manchester United. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Are you (on TV)? "Sorry. He is such an important player for us - I don't get why I have to say that". Ahead of the huge weekend of football, Klopp targeted the playing style of Pep Guardiola's squad as a benchmark for Liverpool, but also pointed to the danger of Manchester United. (more...)
Orange weather warning to remain until tomorrow night
- December 10, 2017
The Met Office says the snow could cause disruption on the road, railways and to air travel. The MET office has issued blanket yellow warnings across Scotland covering Saturday night into Sunday morning. "A further 2cm to 5cm of snow is likely over parts of northern Scotland with 5cm to 10cm possible over some mountains". "Icy surfaces are also likely to be an additional hazard, especially overnight". (more...)
- December 10, 2017
The Met Office says the snow could cause disruption on the road, railways and to air travel. The MET office has issued blanket yellow warnings across Scotland covering Saturday night into Sunday morning. "A further 2cm to 5cm of snow is likely over parts of northern Scotland with 5cm to 10cm possible over some mountains". "Icy surfaces are also likely to be an additional hazard, especially overnight". (more...)
Louvre Abu Dhabi to Display World's Most Expensive Painting
- December 10, 2017
According to the New York Times , the buyer is a Saudi prince, Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud, a close friend of the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a 30-year deal worth a reported €1 billion ($1.18 billion), the French Louvre assists with exhibition management, offers advice and lends artworks to its Middle Eastern franchise. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
According to the New York Times , the buyer is a Saudi prince, Bader bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan al-Saud, a close friend of the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a 30-year deal worth a reported €1 billion ($1.18 billion), the French Louvre assists with exhibition management, offers advice and lends artworks to its Middle Eastern franchise. (more...)
Truck Ad Featuring Ivanka Trump Bashing Roy Moore Trolls Dad's Rally
- December 10, 2017
Jones' pro-abortion-rights stance has cost him votes in Alabama but Moore's focus on religious beliefs turned off some voters even before the accusations against him. Moore is locked in a heated contest with Democrat Doug Jones for the seat that previously belonged to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Nine women have come forward on the record to accuse Republican Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, assault, majority when they were teenagers. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Jones' pro-abortion-rights stance has cost him votes in Alabama but Moore's focus on religious beliefs turned off some voters even before the accusations against him. Moore is locked in a heated contest with Democrat Doug Jones for the seat that previously belonged to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Nine women have come forward on the record to accuse Republican Roy Moore of sexual misconduct, assault, majority when they were teenagers. (more...)
Foreign interference in Australian politics: Malcolm Turnbull
- December 10, 2017
However, the report said Australian security officials are concerned about individuals at both state and federal levels of politics. "In Australia, it seems there's no limitation at all, the Chinese do it publicly", Chen said. He is also in hot water after an audio recording surfaced of him defending Beijing's aggressive land grab in the South China Sea. Turnbull had told parliament a day earlier, as he introduced changes to the national security legislation on foreign agents, that the ... (more...)
- December 10, 2017
However, the report said Australian security officials are concerned about individuals at both state and federal levels of politics. "In Australia, it seems there's no limitation at all, the Chinese do it publicly", Chen said. He is also in hot water after an audio recording surfaced of him defending Beijing's aggressive land grab in the South China Sea. Turnbull had told parliament a day earlier, as he introduced changes to the national security legislation on foreign agents, that the ... (more...)
Justice Department Is Looking Into Discredited Fetal Remains Allegations Against Planned Parenthood
- December 10, 2017
In the case of the 2015 video , Planned Parenthood said that its representative was merely discussing such legal charges and adamantly denied any wrongdoing. DOJ did not immediately respond to request for comment on the delay. The group also "strongly" disagreed with Grassley's recommendations to refer the matter to the Justice Department "especially in light of the fact that the investigations by three other Congressional committees, and investigations in 13 states including a Grand ... (more...)
- December 10, 2017
In the case of the 2015 video , Planned Parenthood said that its representative was merely discussing such legal charges and adamantly denied any wrongdoing. DOJ did not immediately respond to request for comment on the delay. The group also "strongly" disagreed with Grassley's recommendations to refer the matter to the Justice Department "especially in light of the fact that the investigations by three other Congressional committees, and investigations in 13 states including a Grand ... (more...)
Sonia Gandhi celebrates her 71st birthday
- December 10, 2017
Later that year in October, she lead the Congress to its worst tally in the Lok Sabha, with the party winning just 114 seats. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Pramod Tiwari, who headed the Congress in UP, said Modi is in the list of Hitler, Mussolini & Gaddafi. What did Digvijaya Singh tweet about me? "One more Congress leader called me a monkey". (more...)
- December 10, 2017
Later that year in October, she lead the Congress to its worst tally in the Lok Sabha, with the party winning just 114 seats. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Pramod Tiwari, who headed the Congress in UP, said Modi is in the list of Hitler, Mussolini & Gaddafi. What did Digvijaya Singh tweet about me? "One more Congress leader called me a monkey". (more...)
Traveling this weekend? Winter Storm Benji could affect your journey
- December 10, 2017
The Pinpoint Weather Team expects the snow to begin falling early Saturday morning and pick up in the afternoon and evening before coming to an end Sunday morning. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. For central parts of the area, a coating to an inch is likely, with a transition to flurries and snow showers to the far west and northwest. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
The Pinpoint Weather Team expects the snow to begin falling early Saturday morning and pick up in the afternoon and evening before coming to an end Sunday morning. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. For central parts of the area, a coating to an inch is likely, with a transition to flurries and snow showers to the far west and northwest. (more...)
Republicans Press FBI Director on Whether Agents Are Politically Biased
- December 10, 2017
All of this reinforces our doubts about Mr. Mueller's ability to conduct a fair and credible probe of the FBI's considerable part in the Russia-Trump drama. At the House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing Thursday morning, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) told FBI Director Chrisopher Wray that he takes "second place to no one" in holding the bureau in high esteem, but hinted that his patience with the Justice Department is wearing thin. (more...)
- December 10, 2017
All of this reinforces our doubts about Mr. Mueller's ability to conduct a fair and credible probe of the FBI's considerable part in the Russia-Trump drama. At the House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing Thursday morning, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) told FBI Director Chrisopher Wray that he takes "second place to no one" in holding the bureau in high esteem, but hinted that his patience with the Justice Department is wearing thin. (more...)
Senior UN official leaves North Korea after rare visit
- December 09, 2017
Feltman arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday and met with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho and other senior officials. Feltman, who visited several UN-assisted health and food production facilities in North Korea, acknowledged that the sanctions imposed on the country "are negatively affecting the humanitarian assistance" and expressed his intention "to strive for cooperation in keeping with the humanitarian mission", according to KCNA. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Feltman arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday and met with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho and other senior officials. Feltman, who visited several UN-assisted health and food production facilities in North Korea, acknowledged that the sanctions imposed on the country "are negatively affecting the humanitarian assistance" and expressed his intention "to strive for cooperation in keeping with the humanitarian mission", according to KCNA. (more...)
Poroshenko Denies Interfering With Ukraine's Anticorruption Efforts
- December 09, 2017
Poroshenko said in Vilnius on December 8 that he would "not allow any threats of political interference in the activities of anticorruption institutions". "In this regard, I supported the president's agenda for the submission of a draft law to parliament in the coming days consistent with the Venice Commission's recommendations and past agreements under the IMF-supported programme", she said. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Poroshenko said in Vilnius on December 8 that he would "not allow any threats of political interference in the activities of anticorruption institutions". "In this regard, I supported the president's agenda for the submission of a draft law to parliament in the coming days consistent with the Venice Commission's recommendations and past agreements under the IMF-supported programme", she said. (more...)
UK's Johnson to voice 'grave concerns' for detained mother in Iran
- December 09, 2017
He is scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani as well as a number of officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, according to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA. He indicated though that the visit will be dominated by more geopolitical issues, including how we can find a political solution to the devastating conflict in Yemen and secure greater humanitarian access to ease the vast suffering there. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
He is scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani as well as a number of officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, according to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA. He indicated though that the visit will be dominated by more geopolitical issues, including how we can find a political solution to the devastating conflict in Yemen and secure greater humanitarian access to ease the vast suffering there. (more...)
Donald Trump will undergo health exam and release results after slurred speech
- December 09, 2017
President Trump will receive a routine physical examination early next year and allow the results to be released by doctors, the White House said Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House for NY in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2017. Sanders also said that Trump would undergo a checkup - "the full physical that presidents go through" - at Walter Reed in "the first part of next year". (more...)
- December 09, 2017
President Trump will receive a routine physical examination early next year and allow the results to be released by doctors, the White House said Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House for NY in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2017. Sanders also said that Trump would undergo a checkup - "the full physical that presidents go through" - at Walter Reed in "the first part of next year". (more...)
Public memorial to be held Saturday for Good Samaritan killed in Hamilton
- December 09, 2017
E. when he saw two people "accosting" an older man, police say. He was pronounced dead in hospital about an hour later. In the end, Hamilton police have investigated the situation and the page has been shut down and the originators are being sought and a suspect is now in custody. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
E. when he saw two people "accosting" an older man, police say. He was pronounced dead in hospital about an hour later. In the end, Hamilton police have investigated the situation and the page has been shut down and the originators are being sought and a suspect is now in custody. (more...)
Gaza rocket hits Israeli town: army
- December 09, 2017
Across the Arab and Muslim worlds, thousands more protesters took to the streets on the Muslim holy day to express solidarity with the Palestinians and outrage at Trump's reversal of decades of USA policy. Riots consumed the West Bank and Gaza on Thursday. Across the Arab and Muslim worlds, thousands more protesters had gathered to express solidarity. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Across the Arab and Muslim worlds, thousands more protesters took to the streets on the Muslim holy day to express solidarity with the Palestinians and outrage at Trump's reversal of decades of USA policy. Riots consumed the West Bank and Gaza on Thursday. Across the Arab and Muslim worlds, thousands more protesters had gathered to express solidarity. (more...)
Max Hospital was a 'habitual offender': Delhi Health Minister
- December 09, 2017
A premature baby who was "mistakenly" declared dead by doctors in India's capital Delhi has died in another hospital where he was being treated. Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was reportedsaying, "We have cancelled the license of Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh , the negligence in the newborn death case was unacceptable". (more...)
- December 09, 2017
A premature baby who was "mistakenly" declared dead by doctors in India's capital Delhi has died in another hospital where he was being treated. Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was reportedsaying, "We have cancelled the license of Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh , the negligence in the newborn death case was unacceptable". (more...)
Triple H Defeats Jinder Mahal In India, Full Results From 12/9 Show
- December 09, 2017
It is an iconic day for all WWE fans with the "Modern Day Maharaja" Jinder Mahal and "King of Kings" Triple H coming face-to-face at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi during the WWE Live India Tour. "I'm 31 years old". After reaching India, Mahal also found time to interact and play cricket with some Special Olympics Bharat Kids . Ahead of the match, we can easily say, its a normal logic dictates that the Indian-origin superstar will surely be the crowd favorite in New Delhi. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
It is an iconic day for all WWE fans with the "Modern Day Maharaja" Jinder Mahal and "King of Kings" Triple H coming face-to-face at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Delhi during the WWE Live India Tour. "I'm 31 years old". After reaching India, Mahal also found time to interact and play cricket with some Special Olympics Bharat Kids . Ahead of the match, we can easily say, its a normal logic dictates that the Indian-origin superstar will surely be the crowd favorite in New Delhi. (more...)
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Victory Over ISIS in His Country
- December 09, 2017
Daesh is an Arabic acronym for Islamic State. Iraq declared Saturday the liberation of all Iraqi lands from Islamic State (IS) militants after seizing the whole border areas and desert in western Iraq, the Iraqi military said. The fighting caused massive devastation in many areas, and some 3 million Iraqis are still displaced. He urged his followers to keep up the fight despite setbacks. (more...)
- December 09, 2017
Daesh is an Arabic acronym for Islamic State. Iraq declared Saturday the liberation of all Iraqi lands from Islamic State (IS) militants after seizing the whole border areas and desert in western Iraq, the Iraqi military said. The fighting caused massive devastation in many areas, and some 3 million Iraqis are still displaced. He urged his followers to keep up the fight despite setbacks. (more...)
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