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UK PM May urges devolved nations to back her Brexit deal
- December 20, 2018
The clause proposes that the whole of the United Kingdom , including Northern Ireland, remain in a customs union with the EU "unless and until" the bloc agrees there is no prospect of a return to a hard border. Director General Adam Marshall said "the lack of certainty over the U.K.'s future relationship with the European Union has led to many firms hitting the pause button on their growth plans". (more...)
- December 20, 2018
The clause proposes that the whole of the United Kingdom , including Northern Ireland, remain in a customs union with the EU "unless and until" the bloc agrees there is no prospect of a return to a hard border. Director General Adam Marshall said "the lack of certainty over the U.K.'s future relationship with the European Union has led to many firms hitting the pause button on their growth plans". (more...)
Vladimir Putin Photo Calendar Sells Out in Japan
- December 20, 2018
Russian Federation said on Wednesday it would not let the United States inspect a new nuclear-capable cruise missile at the heart of a dispute between Washington and Moscow that risks unraveling a landmark arms control treaty. Russian President Vladimir Putin is signalling that his government will move to more closely control rap music in the country, the BBC reports . (more...)
- December 20, 2018
Russian Federation said on Wednesday it would not let the United States inspect a new nuclear-capable cruise missile at the heart of a dispute between Washington and Moscow that risks unraveling a landmark arms control treaty. Russian President Vladimir Putin is signalling that his government will move to more closely control rap music in the country, the BBC reports . (more...)
Sudanese president's visit prelude for restoring Syria, Arab relations
- December 20, 2018
However, the visit seemed to have more depth to it, as it was read by analysts as the beginning of restoring Arab relations with Damascus given the variety of relations al-Bashir enjoys with regional and Arab countries. Instead, the article noted, Turkish officials discuss a "political process" in Syria while Jordan recently opened a bordered crossing. The fresh nudge in the diplomatic relations comes amid a succession of victories of the Syrian army, which enabled the Syrian government to ... (more...)
- December 20, 2018
However, the visit seemed to have more depth to it, as it was read by analysts as the beginning of restoring Arab relations with Damascus given the variety of relations al-Bashir enjoys with regional and Arab countries. Instead, the article noted, Turkish officials discuss a "political process" in Syria while Jordan recently opened a bordered crossing. The fresh nudge in the diplomatic relations comes amid a succession of victories of the Syrian army, which enabled the Syrian government to ... (more...)
DC attorney general sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
- December 20, 2018
Bigger trouble may arise from the Irish data protection regulator, which is investigating Facebook for multiple admissions of security flaws, in what is being seen as the first major test of Europe's new privacy rules as dictated by the General Data Protection Regulation. (more...)
- December 20, 2018
Bigger trouble may arise from the Irish data protection regulator, which is investigating Facebook for multiple admissions of security flaws, in what is being seen as the first major test of Europe's new privacy rules as dictated by the General Data Protection Regulation. (more...)
Carolina sunshine now, changes on the way
- December 20, 2018
Temperatures will return to the 40s for the back end of the workweek. Thursday will be sunny and mild in the upper 40s. Historically, according to NOAA, just more than 40 percent of the lower 48 states experience a white Christmas. As we head towards Christmas, we're not expecting a lot of snow in the city, but we'll still get a fair amount on the highways. Temperatures will look similarly seasonable for the holidays. (more...)
- December 20, 2018
Temperatures will return to the 40s for the back end of the workweek. Thursday will be sunny and mild in the upper 40s. Historically, according to NOAA, just more than 40 percent of the lower 48 states experience a white Christmas. As we head towards Christmas, we're not expecting a lot of snow in the city, but we'll still get a fair amount on the highways. Temperatures will look similarly seasonable for the holidays. (more...)
Michelle Obama on 2017 inauguration: 'Bye, Felicia'
- December 20, 2018
On The Tonight Show Tuesday, she became slightly more blunt. Michelle Obama is now out promoting her book " Becoming ", a memoir partly about her time as first lady . "'We're leaving. You gotta take all your stuff, pick it up". Groups of tourists thought they were going to the top of 30 Rockefeller Center, but they first got a surprise when the doors opened to reveal these two jumping rope, singing holiday songs, and being all-around goofballs. (more...)
- December 20, 2018
On The Tonight Show Tuesday, she became slightly more blunt. Michelle Obama is now out promoting her book " Becoming ", a memoir partly about her time as first lady . "'We're leaving. You gotta take all your stuff, pick it up". Groups of tourists thought they were going to the top of 30 Rockefeller Center, but they first got a surprise when the doors opened to reveal these two jumping rope, singing holiday songs, and being all-around goofballs. (more...)
Trump to sign justice bill
- December 20, 2018
New Jersey Democratic Cory Booker hailed the legislation as "one small step [which] will affect thousands and thousands of lives". The act would end so-called "three strikes" mandatory life sentences for defendants facing a third drug conviction, except for those with a prior "serious violent felony". (more...)
- December 20, 2018
New Jersey Democratic Cory Booker hailed the legislation as "one small step [which] will affect thousands and thousands of lives". The act would end so-called "three strikes" mandatory life sentences for defendants facing a third drug conviction, except for those with a prior "serious violent felony". (more...)
Because of anti-Muslim Posts: Facebook page blocked by Netanyahu's son
- December 19, 2018
He also argued that there were no terror attacks "in Iceland and Japan where coincidentally there are no Muslims". He added, " I prefer the second option ". The company said it never removes posts for criticising the company and Netanyahu's claim "that we are censoring criticism of the company on the platform is plainly untrue". (more...)
- December 19, 2018
He also argued that there were no terror attacks "in Iceland and Japan where coincidentally there are no Muslims". He added, " I prefer the second option ". The company said it never removes posts for criticising the company and Netanyahu's claim "that we are censoring criticism of the company on the platform is plainly untrue". (more...)
Trump says ISIS defeated in Syria as U.S. begins withdrawing troops
- December 19, 2018
A North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally of the US, Turkey has vehemently criticized Washington's support for the Kurds and recently Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan vowed to launch cross-border attacks on Kurdish fighters. Syrian Democratic Forces and US troops are seen during a patrol near Hasakah, Syria, Nov. 4, 2018. Israel will study the USA decision to pull its forces from Syria and will ensure its own security, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
A North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally of the US, Turkey has vehemently criticized Washington's support for the Kurds and recently Turkish President Tayyip Recep Erdogan vowed to launch cross-border attacks on Kurdish fighters. Syrian Democratic Forces and US troops are seen during a patrol near Hasakah, Syria, Nov. 4, 2018. Israel will study the USA decision to pull its forces from Syria and will ensure its own security, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. (more...)
United Kingdom opposition leader denies calling PM May a 'stupid woman'
- December 19, 2018
Conservative MPs called on the Labour leader to be ordered to apologise. She said: "I know it's Christmas and he has looked in his stocking, down the chimney, under the Christmas tree, but he still has not found a Brexit plan". Cries of "shame" and "disgraceful" were heard from the Tory benches at this point. Mr Corbyn talks about what he's against, she told MPs, but he never says what he's for. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
Conservative MPs called on the Labour leader to be ordered to apologise. She said: "I know it's Christmas and he has looked in his stocking, down the chimney, under the Christmas tree, but he still has not found a Brexit plan". Cries of "shame" and "disgraceful" were heard from the Tory benches at this point. Mr Corbyn talks about what he's against, she told MPs, but he never says what he's for. (more...)
Business groups 'watching in horror' over risk of no-deal Brexit
- December 19, 2018
In a joint statement, the UK's five main business organisations said contingency plans for a no-deal were a "significant drain" on companies' time and money. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte compared his own country to a "fragile vase" but said on this side of the channel the vase has been "dropped". Mr Tomkins added: "That's a no brainer as far as I'm concerned". (more...)
- December 19, 2018
In a joint statement, the UK's five main business organisations said contingency plans for a no-deal were a "significant drain" on companies' time and money. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte compared his own country to a "fragile vase" but said on this side of the channel the vase has been "dropped". Mr Tomkins added: "That's a no brainer as far as I'm concerned". (more...)
Mueller and other probes posing risk for Trump
- December 19, 2018
Cohen pleaded guilty in August to crimes including campaign finance violations, which he said he carried out at the direction of Trump to silence two women about alleged sexual affairs. In August of this year Cohen pleaded guilty in NY to campaign finance violations and other charges, saying he made payments to influence the 2016 election at the direction of a candidate for federal office. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
Cohen pleaded guilty in August to crimes including campaign finance violations, which he said he carried out at the direction of Trump to silence two women about alleged sexual affairs. In August of this year Cohen pleaded guilty in NY to campaign finance violations and other charges, saying he made payments to influence the 2016 election at the direction of a candidate for federal office. (more...)
Israel, Aussie Jews respond to Morrison’s Jerusalem announcement
- December 19, 2018
West Jerusalem is the capital of Israel . Aboul Gheit's remarks followed an official statement Saturday from the Arab League that said it "strongly condemns" Australia's move, which it called "irresponsible and biased" and "contrary to global law". (more...)
- December 19, 2018
West Jerusalem is the capital of Israel . Aboul Gheit's remarks followed an official statement Saturday from the Arab League that said it "strongly condemns" Australia's move, which it called "irresponsible and biased" and "contrary to global law". (more...)
U.S. Hints at Abandoning Syrian Kurds to Please Turkey
- December 19, 2018
The Britain-based watchdog group said the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are amassing forces near the borderline to beware of any surprise attack by the Turkish side. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Monday that his country was determine to eliminate Kurdish forces from northern Syria if Washington does not persuade them to withdraw from the region. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
The Britain-based watchdog group said the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are amassing forces near the borderline to beware of any surprise attack by the Turkish side. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Monday that his country was determine to eliminate Kurdish forces from northern Syria if Washington does not persuade them to withdraw from the region. (more...)
'ISIS defeated in Syria,' says Trump, amid reports of U.S. troop withdrawal
- December 19, 2018
Officials have told the President in meetings and calls recently that the move could expose the United States' Kurdish allies in the region to attacks from Turkish troops and would allow Russian Federation and Iran to have more influence over the region, per the New York Times . (more...)
- December 19, 2018
Officials have told the President in meetings and calls recently that the move could expose the United States' Kurdish allies in the region to attacks from Turkish troops and would allow Russian Federation and Iran to have more influence over the region, per the New York Times . (more...)
Russian new military barracks in disputed Kuril islands anger Japan
- December 19, 2018
Among the key threats identified in the plan are the militarily assertiveness of China and Russian Federation in regional waters, a North Korea that remains nuclear-armed, and other emergent areas such as cyber, outer space and electromagnetic waves. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
Among the key threats identified in the plan are the militarily assertiveness of China and Russian Federation in regional waters, a North Korea that remains nuclear-armed, and other emergent areas such as cyber, outer space and electromagnetic waves. (more...)
Algoa FM Warrant of arrest issued for Grace Mugabe
- December 19, 2018
She assaulted South African model Gabriella Engels at a hotel in Johannesburg in 2017. The model suffered cuts to her forehead and the back of her head. Mugabe, accompanied by about 10 bodyguards and hotel security guards, was looking for her sons, Robert Jnr, 25, and Chatunga Bellarmine, 21 at The Capital 20 West hotel in Johannesburg's wealthy Sandton district. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
She assaulted South African model Gabriella Engels at a hotel in Johannesburg in 2017. The model suffered cuts to her forehead and the back of her head. Mugabe, accompanied by about 10 bodyguards and hotel security guards, was looking for her sons, Robert Jnr, 25, and Chatunga Bellarmine, 21 at The Capital 20 West hotel in Johannesburg's wealthy Sandton district. (more...)
Yemeni Mother Wins Fight for US Visa to Visit Her Dying Son
- December 19, 2018
US-based Yemeni family reported that the mother is was granted waiver to visit the U.S. to hold her dying son one last time. Abdullah was born in war-torn Yemen with a rare form of hypomyelination, a degenerative brain disease which has left him unable to breathe without a ventilator. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
US-based Yemeni family reported that the mother is was granted waiver to visit the U.S. to hold her dying son one last time. Abdullah was born in war-torn Yemen with a rare form of hypomyelination, a degenerative brain disease which has left him unable to breathe without a ventilator. (more...)
1MDB scandal: Malaysia files charges against Goldman Sachs
- December 19, 2018
ET Monday morning, the shares took another hit, dropping 2.4%, CNBC reported . The last time it traded that low in the regular session was October 14, 2016. Malaysian authorities allege that Goldman misled investors when the bank knew that proceeds from 1MDB bond sales it arranged would be misappropriated. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
ET Monday morning, the shares took another hit, dropping 2.4%, CNBC reported . The last time it traded that low in the regular session was October 14, 2016. Malaysian authorities allege that Goldman misled investors when the bank knew that proceeds from 1MDB bond sales it arranged would be misappropriated. (more...)
Trump Administration To Officially Ban Bump Stocks, Report Says
- December 19, 2018
The ban comes as Mr Trump met with a school safety panel, set up in the wake of the massacre in Parkland, Florida, which recommended arming teachers and using veterans as guards. media reported. In March, Mr Trump said his administration would "ban" the devices, which he said "turn legal weapons into illegal machines". The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had previously ruled that bump stocks did not qualify as machine guns and thus would not be regulated. (more...)
- December 19, 2018
The ban comes as Mr Trump met with a school safety panel, set up in the wake of the massacre in Parkland, Florida, which recommended arming teachers and using veterans as guards. media reported. In March, Mr Trump said his administration would "ban" the devices, which he said "turn legal weapons into illegal machines". The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had previously ruled that bump stocks did not qualify as machine guns and thus would not be regulated. (more...)
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