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Theresa May: rejecting Brexit deal would be 'unforgivable breach of trust'
- January 13, 2019
We have been shown, in the starkest terms yet, that there are plenty of people who want to thwart Brexit . 'I think that is something that we would regret for many, many generations'. "Instead of embarking on another fruitless effort of renegotiation, it is time to hand this crucial decision back to the people". In the event her deal is rejected, some Brexiters have argued for the United Kingdom to leave without a deal. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
We have been shown, in the starkest terms yet, that there are plenty of people who want to thwart Brexit . 'I think that is something that we would regret for many, many generations'. "Instead of embarking on another fruitless effort of renegotiation, it is time to hand this crucial decision back to the people". In the event her deal is rejected, some Brexiters have argued for the United Kingdom to leave without a deal. (more...)
Burmese journalists lose appeal against seven-year sentence
- January 13, 2019
At the time of their arrest, they had been working on a story about a massacre of ten Rohingya Muslim men and boys in Rakhine state, allegedly by government forces and Buddhist civilians, during an anti-Rohingya crackdown by the government that sent almost 700,000 Rohingya fleeing into Bangladesh amid mass rapes and killings and the razing of hundreds of villages. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
At the time of their arrest, they had been working on a story about a massacre of ten Rohingya Muslim men and boys in Rakhine state, allegedly by government forces and Buddhist civilians, during an anti-Rohingya crackdown by the government that sent almost 700,000 Rohingya fleeing into Bangladesh amid mass rapes and killings and the razing of hundreds of villages. (more...)
At least 4 dead as 1,400-mile-long snowstorm heads east
- January 13, 2019
Snow is covering roads and making driving unsafe. Dozens of flights were canceled at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, which described the onslaught of snow on Twitter as one of its biggest single-day winter storms in years. Philadelphia is expected to receive a few inches of snow, but areas north of there are expected to be spared, Orrison said. There is a small chance that the southern Appalachians get enough freezing rain and sleet to turn into an ice event Saturday into Sunday. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
Snow is covering roads and making driving unsafe. Dozens of flights were canceled at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, which described the onslaught of snow on Twitter as one of its biggest single-day winter storms in years. Philadelphia is expected to receive a few inches of snow, but areas north of there are expected to be spared, Orrison said. There is a small chance that the southern Appalachians get enough freezing rain and sleet to turn into an ice event Saturday into Sunday. (more...)
Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Our Area
- January 13, 2019
Strong winter winds held temperatures below 40 degrees for the first time this year on Thursday, which ended a 28-day streak of above normal temperatures at Reagan National Airport, our longest stretch of "warmth" in winter in over a decade. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
Strong winter winds held temperatures below 40 degrees for the first time this year on Thursday, which ended a 28-day streak of above normal temperatures at Reagan National Airport, our longest stretch of "warmth" in winter in over a decade. (more...)
Julian Castro, Barack Obama's housing chief, launches 2020 U.S. presidential bid
- January 13, 2019
Castro's entry into the race was widely expected after he formed an exploratory committee last month. Introduced by his mother, local activist Rosie Castro, he said the country was going through a crisis of leadership under President Donald Trump . (more...)
- January 13, 2019
Castro's entry into the race was widely expected after he formed an exploratory committee last month. Introduced by his mother, local activist Rosie Castro, he said the country was going through a crisis of leadership under President Donald Trump . (more...)
Bus Driver Helps Baby Boy Found Wandering Alone On Freeway Overpass
- January 13, 2019
Irena stopped her bus, ran across the busy street, picked up the crying child, and carried the little one to safety. A passenger then gave the child her coat to help keep the girl warm until the fire and police departments arrived on the scene. (more...)
- January 13, 2019
Irena stopped her bus, ran across the busy street, picked up the crying child, and carried the little one to safety. A passenger then gave the child her coat to help keep the girl warm until the fire and police departments arrived on the scene. (more...)
Grandfather insists teen didn't know kidnapper
- January 13, 2019
Closs gave neighbors and police a description of a vehicle that Patterson was said to be driving, and police captured the suspect quickly. Jayme Closs's aunt, Jennifer Naiberg Smith, posted an update on Jayme's condition Saturday morning, shared via the Healing For Jayme Closs Facebook page . (more...)
- January 13, 2019
Closs gave neighbors and police a description of a vehicle that Patterson was said to be driving, and police captured the suspect quickly. Jayme Closs's aunt, Jennifer Naiberg Smith, posted an update on Jayme's condition Saturday morning, shared via the Healing For Jayme Closs Facebook page . (more...)
Florida governor suspends Sheriff Scott Israel over Parkland massacre response
- January 12, 2019
Ron DeSantis on Friday. " Gregory Tony will be a champion for Broward County who will work tirelessly to safeguard our schools and our streets while ensuring accountability within the Sheriff's office", DeSantis said in a statement . (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Ron DeSantis on Friday. " Gregory Tony will be a champion for Broward County who will work tirelessly to safeguard our schools and our streets while ensuring accountability within the Sheriff's office", DeSantis said in a statement . (more...)
GoFundMe is refunding all donations made to the 'Build the Wall' fundraiser
- January 12, 2019
Brian Kolfage , the campaign's founder, assured donors Friday that because the campaign didn't reach its $1 billion goal, they would be refunded. Kolfage's original campaign page had said "If we don't reach our goal or come significantly close we will refund every single penny" and that "100% of your donations will go to the Trump Wall". (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Brian Kolfage , the campaign's founder, assured donors Friday that because the campaign didn't reach its $1 billion goal, they would be refunded. Kolfage's original campaign page had said "If we don't reach our goal or come significantly close we will refund every single penny" and that "100% of your donations will go to the Trump Wall". (more...)
Macedonian parliament agrees to change country's name, paving way to European Union membership
- January 12, 2019
Ahead of the Macedonian vote, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev had emphasised the historic importance of the decision. "I changed my opinion on the name issue in the name of progress and at the cost of my political career", he added. The chief of NATO and the European Union's foreign policy chief have congratulated Macedonia for approving constitutional changes to rename itself North Macedonia under a deal with Greece. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Ahead of the Macedonian vote, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev had emphasised the historic importance of the decision. "I changed my opinion on the name issue in the name of progress and at the cost of my political career", he added. The chief of NATO and the European Union's foreign policy chief have congratulated Macedonia for approving constitutional changes to rename itself North Macedonia under a deal with Greece. (more...)
Huawei Canada senior executive leaving the embattled Chinese tech company
- January 12, 2019
Orange, a leading telecommunications company in Poland, says it's cooperating with the Polish security services who say a Polish employee at the company and a Chinese manager for tech giant Huawei have been accused of spying on Poland for China . (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Orange, a leading telecommunications company in Poland, says it's cooperating with the Polish security services who say a Polish employee at the company and a Chinese manager for tech giant Huawei have been accused of spying on Poland for China . (more...)
Italian minister in Poland seeking allies in EU elections
- January 12, 2019
However, Polish skepticism about Salvini's friendly approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin could be an impediment to collaboration. Earlier in the day Salvini also met with his Polish counterpart Joachim Brudzinski , arriving at the Interior Ministry in Warsaw wearing a jacket with the word "Polizia" (police) on the back. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
However, Polish skepticism about Salvini's friendly approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin could be an impediment to collaboration. Earlier in the day Salvini also met with his Polish counterpart Joachim Brudzinski , arriving at the Interior Ministry in Warsaw wearing a jacket with the word "Polizia" (police) on the back. (more...)
WATCH Syrian Army Repel Israeli Attack on Damascus
- January 12, 2019
The source said Syrian defences intercepted most of the "enemy targets" and that only a warehouse at Damascus International airport was hit, according to SANA. Commentators suggested the attacks have targeted a Hezbollah-linked facility in Al Kisweh. Lebanon's acting Transport Minister Youssef Fenianos confirmed Russia's account, saying the two airplanes in Lebanese airspace "narrowly" escaped Israeli warplanes, averting a "human catastrophe". (more...)
- January 12, 2019
The source said Syrian defences intercepted most of the "enemy targets" and that only a warehouse at Damascus International airport was hit, according to SANA. Commentators suggested the attacks have targeted a Hezbollah-linked facility in Al Kisweh. Lebanon's acting Transport Minister Youssef Fenianos confirmed Russia's account, saying the two airplanes in Lebanese airspace "narrowly" escaped Israeli warplanes, averting a "human catastrophe". (more...)
Several injured in bakery gas explosion in Paris
- January 12, 2019
According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred due to a gas leak and has nothing to do with the ongoing yellow vests protests in Paris , the broadcaster added. Emergency services rushed to the scene to battle the blaze. Several injuries had been reported to police but no deaths. Scenes around the bakery, shown in images uploaded on Twitter show firefighters at the scene of the blast, while French television showed emergency vehicles surrounding the area. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred due to a gas leak and has nothing to do with the ongoing yellow vests protests in Paris , the broadcaster added. Emergency services rushed to the scene to battle the blaze. Several injuries had been reported to police but no deaths. Scenes around the bakery, shown in images uploaded on Twitter show firefighters at the scene of the blast, while French television showed emergency vehicles surrounding the area. (more...)
Saudi woman who fled family granted refugee status
- January 12, 2019
Thai immigration chief Surachet Hakparn, speaking to journalists outside the Saudi Embassy after meeting with Saudi officials in Bangkok on Tuesday, said officials are concerned about Qunun's safety and well-being. Dina Ali Lasloom, 24, was en route from Kuwait via the Philippines but was taken back to Saudi Arabia from Manila airport by her family. The UNHCR is now evaluating her asylum claim, which is expected to take up to a week. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Thai immigration chief Surachet Hakparn, speaking to journalists outside the Saudi Embassy after meeting with Saudi officials in Bangkok on Tuesday, said officials are concerned about Qunun's safety and well-being. Dina Ali Lasloom, 24, was en route from Kuwait via the Philippines but was taken back to Saudi Arabia from Manila airport by her family. The UNHCR is now evaluating her asylum claim, which is expected to take up to a week. (more...)
Ottawa Bus Crash: Westboro Station Incident Sees Double-Decker Vehicle Strike Transit Shelter
- January 12, 2019
The accident happened at 3:50 p.m. local time on Friday when the second floor of the bus struck the roof of the Westboro bus station , which is located in the city's Westboro neighborhood. "It's not a comfortable thing to witness and I can't imagine experiencing it". Ontario Premier Doug Ford took it to Twitter to send a message to the victims and their families. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
The accident happened at 3:50 p.m. local time on Friday when the second floor of the bus struck the roof of the Westboro bus station , which is located in the city's Westboro neighborhood. "It's not a comfortable thing to witness and I can't imagine experiencing it". Ontario Premier Doug Ford took it to Twitter to send a message to the victims and their families. (more...)
FBI probed whether Trump secretly worked for Russia
- January 12, 2019
Comey constituted obstruction of justice". Comey's firing , rather than ending the Russian Federation investigation, led directly to the appointment, over Trump's objections, of Mueller, another former FBI director, to take over the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Comey constituted obstruction of justice". Comey's firing , rather than ending the Russian Federation investigation, led directly to the appointment, over Trump's objections, of Mueller, another former FBI director, to take over the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's campaign fined for not providing workers' comp coverage
- January 12, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez, who is extremely active on social media, has yet to respond to the embarrassing report . AOC unsheathed the quote from a character created by the British anarchist author in response to a Politico piece about older-guard Democrats' frustration with the outspoken new member of their House. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez, who is extremely active on social media, has yet to respond to the embarrassing report . AOC unsheathed the quote from a character created by the British anarchist author in response to a Politico piece about older-guard Democrats' frustration with the outspoken new member of their House. (more...)
Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Says She’s Running for President
- January 12, 2019
Gabbard said health care access, criminal justice reform and climate change would be central to her message, but cited one factor as paramount, asserting, " There is one main issue that is central to the rest, and that is the issue of war and peace ". (more...)
- January 12, 2019
Gabbard said health care access, criminal justice reform and climate change would be central to her message, but cited one factor as paramount, asserting, " There is one main issue that is central to the rest, and that is the issue of war and peace ". (more...)
Robert Mueller met with Trump's pollster
- January 12, 2019
There is no evidence that Trump was aware that Manafort was sharing the data with Kilimnik, who was described by Mueller in court documents a year ago as having "ties to a Russian intelligence service". "No, I didn't know anything about it", he told reporters at the White House. Manafort, who sat in a wheelchair during a court hearing in October, also has severe gout, his lawyers said. (more...)
- January 12, 2019
There is no evidence that Trump was aware that Manafort was sharing the data with Kilimnik, who was described by Mueller in court documents a year ago as having "ties to a Russian intelligence service". "No, I didn't know anything about it", he told reporters at the White House. Manafort, who sat in a wheelchair during a court hearing in October, also has severe gout, his lawyers said. (more...)
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