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San Francisco passes resolution deeming NRA a terrorist organization
- September 05, 2019
The sharply worded declaration noted recent acts of gun violence, including the July shooting that killed three people , all under the age of 26, at a food festival in Gilroy, California, south of San Francisco. Ms Stefani mentioned the rate of gun ownership in the USA - a country with more guns than people, she said - and said that this action was "a step in fighting the negative action of the NRA". (more...)
- September 05, 2019
The sharply worded declaration noted recent acts of gun violence, including the July shooting that killed three people , all under the age of 26, at a food festival in Gilroy, California, south of San Francisco. Ms Stefani mentioned the rate of gun ownership in the USA - a country with more guns than people, she said - and said that this action was "a step in fighting the negative action of the NRA". (more...)
DNA hints the Loch Ness 'monster' might be giant eel
- September 05, 2019
Through the analysis, which started in June final yr, the crew took 250 water samples from Loch Ness. The slippery question of what lurks in the depths of a very deep Scottish loch has finally been revealed - the Loch Ness Monster is at best a very big eel. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Through the analysis, which started in June final yr, the crew took 250 water samples from Loch Ness. The slippery question of what lurks in the depths of a very deep Scottish loch has finally been revealed - the Loch Ness Monster is at best a very big eel. (more...)
This is why Corbyn will not agree to a General Election…. Yet
- September 05, 2019
It comes as the government says a bill to prevent a no-deal Brexit will complete its passage through the Lords on Friday. It is not presently clear what the prime minister will be able to change in terms of voting numbers in four days, given he was over 100 votes short on Wednesday night. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
It comes as the government says a bill to prevent a no-deal Brexit will complete its passage through the Lords on Friday. It is not presently clear what the prime minister will be able to change in terms of voting numbers in four days, given he was over 100 votes short on Wednesday night. (more...)
Facebook launches dating feature with in-app safety measures and 'secret crushes'
- September 05, 2019
Facebook says it plans to launch Facebook Dating in Europe by early 2020. If a match doesn't occur, Facebook says no one will know you entered their name. Facebook daters can also use their Instagram followers for a feature called " Secret Crush ", which could match them with another Facebook Dating user from their Instagram network. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Facebook says it plans to launch Facebook Dating in Europe by early 2020. If a match doesn't occur, Facebook says no one will know you entered their name. Facebook daters can also use their Instagram followers for a feature called " Secret Crush ", which could match them with another Facebook Dating user from their Instagram network. (more...)
South African embassy in Nigeria closed after retaliatory attacks
- September 05, 2019
The foreign affairs ministry's statement on Wednesday suggested the government was encouraging Nigerians in South Africa to return. South Africa and Nigeria stepped security on Wednesday after deadly attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg triggered reprisal assaults on South African businesses in Nigerian cities. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
The foreign affairs ministry's statement on Wednesday suggested the government was encouraging Nigerians in South Africa to return. South Africa and Nigeria stepped security on Wednesday after deadly attacks on foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg triggered reprisal assaults on South African businesses in Nigerian cities. (more...)
Boris Johnson and a surrender of statesmanship ahead of general election
- September 05, 2019
Stanley, Rachel and Jo Johnson , Boris Johnson's father, sister and brother, wait for the announcement that he has been elected leader of the Conservative party , at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London , Britain July 23, 2019. His resignation suggests that view has changed. Earlier, in an interview with the BBC , Brexit Party leader Farage claimed that Johnson's Tories " cannot win an election " in any snap poll if his party stands against him. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Stanley, Rachel and Jo Johnson , Boris Johnson's father, sister and brother, wait for the announcement that he has been elected leader of the Conservative party , at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London , Britain July 23, 2019. His resignation suggests that view has changed. Earlier, in an interview with the BBC , Brexit Party leader Farage claimed that Johnson's Tories " cannot win an election " in any snap poll if his party stands against him. (more...)
Conservatives lose majority as Phillip Lee joins Lib Dems
- September 05, 2019
Mr Johnson could take the unenviable title of shortest-serving British prime minister should he lose a snap election next month, falling short of George Canning's 119-day stint in 1827. "And it is doing these things in a deliberate and considered way". Mr Lee's defection means there are now 310 Conservatives, alongside 10 members of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who support the government, which equals 320 MPs. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Mr Johnson could take the unenviable title of shortest-serving British prime minister should he lose a snap election next month, falling short of George Canning's 119-day stint in 1827. "And it is doing these things in a deliberate and considered way". Mr Lee's defection means there are now 310 Conservatives, alongside 10 members of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who support the government, which equals 320 MPs. (more...)
Johnson to take aim at 'cowardly' Corbyn as election battle looms
- September 05, 2019
It was predicted that Labour would back down from the challenge, with analysis and warnings even from former Prime Minister Tony Blair predicting failure for the leftists at the polls and a "comfortable Tory majority". Jeremy Corbyn insists that he will not back a new election until the law to stop a no-deal Brexit is passed. Senior Labour figures, including Keir Starmer, have suggested that the election should not take place until the extension to Brexit has actually been secured, to ... (more...)
- September 05, 2019
It was predicted that Labour would back down from the challenge, with analysis and warnings even from former Prime Minister Tony Blair predicting failure for the leftists at the polls and a "comfortable Tory majority". Jeremy Corbyn insists that he will not back a new election until the law to stop a no-deal Brexit is passed. Senior Labour figures, including Keir Starmer, have suggested that the election should not take place until the extension to Brexit has actually been secured, to ... (more...)
MPs reject early general election in further blow to Boris Johnson
- September 05, 2019
To take effect, the bill must be approved by MPs and the unelected House of Lords in the next few days, as Johnson has controversially made a decision to suspend parliament next week until mid-October. Those who backed the measure include members of Johnson's own Conservative Party who first broke rank to support the legislation Tuesday and were subsequently expelled from the bloc. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
To take effect, the bill must be approved by MPs and the unelected House of Lords in the next few days, as Johnson has controversially made a decision to suspend parliament next week until mid-October. Those who backed the measure include members of Johnson's own Conservative Party who first broke rank to support the legislation Tuesday and were subsequently expelled from the bloc. (more...)
United Kingdom pound struggles in 'uncharted waters' as Brexit chaos worsens
- September 05, 2019
But his task became even more hard after former minister Phillip Lee dramatically defected to the Liberal Democrats, crossing the floor of the Commons as Mr Johnson delivered a statement to MPs. The judge is expected to announce his ruling on Wednesday. The heightened political tension sent the British pound plummeting Tuesday to its lowest level against the dollar in almost three years. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
But his task became even more hard after former minister Phillip Lee dramatically defected to the Liberal Democrats, crossing the floor of the Commons as Mr Johnson delivered a statement to MPs. The judge is expected to announce his ruling on Wednesday. The heightened political tension sent the British pound plummeting Tuesday to its lowest level against the dollar in almost three years. (more...)
Iranian president rules out likelihood of "direct" talks with US
- September 05, 2019
President Hassan Rouhani's chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Sunday that Araghchi's visit to Paris is meant to discuss a "proposal being discussed between Iran and France". "Unfortunately after the USA betrayal. the Europeans haven't acted on their commitments or couldn't.in some cases they could have acted but did not", he said. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
President Hassan Rouhani's chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Sunday that Araghchi's visit to Paris is meant to discuss a "proposal being discussed between Iran and France". "Unfortunately after the USA betrayal. the Europeans haven't acted on their commitments or couldn't.in some cases they could have acted but did not", he said. (more...)
PMQs: Applause as MP demands apology for Boris Johnson burka remarks
- September 05, 2019
In a newspaper column written a year ago when he was a backbencher, Mr Johnson defended the right of women to wear Islamic head coverings - but used mocking language widely denounced as racist. "And given an increasing prevalence of such incidents within his party, when will the Prime Minister finally order an inquiry into Islamaphobia - something that that he and his Chancellor promised on national television". (more...)
- September 05, 2019
In a newspaper column written a year ago when he was a backbencher, Mr Johnson defended the right of women to wear Islamic head coverings - but used mocking language widely denounced as racist. "And given an increasing prevalence of such incidents within his party, when will the Prime Minister finally order an inquiry into Islamaphobia - something that that he and his Chancellor promised on national television". (more...)
U.S. and China agree to October trade talks in Washington
- September 05, 2019
S&P 500 Index futures climbed on the news, gaining 0.7%. The Chinese yuan jumped versus the dollar in offshore trade, while safe-have assets such as gold, the Swiss franc, and the yen fell. "China talks are the story", said Masayuki Kichikawa, chief macro strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co in Tokyo. The prospect of talks may raise hope of some progress in the more than year-long trade conflict, though clear differences between the two sides on the substantive issues remain. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
S&P 500 Index futures climbed on the news, gaining 0.7%. The Chinese yuan jumped versus the dollar in offshore trade, while safe-have assets such as gold, the Swiss franc, and the yen fell. "China talks are the story", said Masayuki Kichikawa, chief macro strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co in Tokyo. The prospect of talks may raise hope of some progress in the more than year-long trade conflict, though clear differences between the two sides on the substantive issues remain. (more...)
Bear kills woman while she's searching woods for her dogs
- September 05, 2019
Police Constable Jim Davis saids Sweatt-Mueller went outside Sunday evening when she heard her two dogs barking, but that she never returned, the Star Tribune reported. A black bear is seen in this stock photo. "The bear was dispatched; it was shot by officers and the bear killed". Another yearling and a sow were in the brush nearby, stomping and making aggressive noises. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Police Constable Jim Davis saids Sweatt-Mueller went outside Sunday evening when she heard her two dogs barking, but that she never returned, the Star Tribune reported. A black bear is seen in this stock photo. "The bear was dispatched; it was shot by officers and the bear killed". Another yearling and a sow were in the brush nearby, stomping and making aggressive noises. (more...)
Two held after Indian mission damaged in Kashmir protest
- September 05, 2019
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the vandalism of India's high commission building during a protest in support of Kashmiris living Indian occupation. Khan, meanwhile, has reached out to world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to press the Modi government over settling the Kashmir issue. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the vandalism of India's high commission building during a protest in support of Kashmiris living Indian occupation. Khan, meanwhile, has reached out to world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to press the Modi government over settling the Kashmir issue. (more...)
Woman takes in 97 dogs during Hurricane Dorian
- September 05, 2019
A Nassau woman named Chella Phillips shared photos on Facebook of 97 stray dogs taking over her house while Dorian raged outside. In a post that she made to inform everyone that she and the dogs were okay, Phillips said, "We are alright after a stressful night". (more...)
- September 05, 2019
A Nassau woman named Chella Phillips shared photos on Facebook of 97 stray dogs taking over her house while Dorian raged outside. In a post that she made to inform everyone that she and the dogs were okay, Phillips said, "We are alright after a stressful night". (more...)
Boris Johnson loses majority in British Parliament
- September 05, 2019
A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Chief Whip is speaking to those Tory MPs who did not vote with the Government this evening". It's after party rebels and opposition MPs defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law created to block a no-deal Brexit. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Chief Whip is speaking to those Tory MPs who did not vote with the Government this evening". It's after party rebels and opposition MPs defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law created to block a no-deal Brexit. (more...)
US Treasury sanctions tanker filled with Iranian oil after Fox News report
- September 05, 2019
An oil delivery to Syria could ramp up tensions between Washington and Tehran, sparked by President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. Also targeted are subsidiaries of an Indian firm with an interest in the Adrian Darya 1 , the Iranian tanker the authorities in Gibraltar detained in July on suspicion it was carrying oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
An oil delivery to Syria could ramp up tensions between Washington and Tehran, sparked by President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. Also targeted are subsidiaries of an Indian firm with an interest in the Adrian Darya 1 , the Iranian tanker the authorities in Gibraltar detained in July on suspicion it was carrying oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions. (more...)
Iran ratchets up pressure ahead of weekend nuclear deadline
- September 05, 2019
The step is expected to be "stronger" than the previous two, which included exceeding the stockpile of enriched uranium beyond the 300kg limit, as well as going beyond the 3.67 percent enrichment threshold. France has proposed offering Iran $15 billion in credit lines until year-end if Tehran comes fully back into compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal, a move that hinges on Washington not blocking it. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
The step is expected to be "stronger" than the previous two, which included exceeding the stockpile of enriched uranium beyond the 300kg limit, as well as going beyond the 3.67 percent enrichment threshold. France has proposed offering Iran $15 billion in credit lines until year-end if Tehran comes fully back into compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal, a move that hinges on Washington not blocking it. (more...)
Brexit: How did your MP vote on the Brexit delay bill?
- September 05, 2019
Lawmakers are also likely to vote on whether to hold a snap election, after Johnson said he would table the motion . Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn fired back that any backing for a snap election would need to be contingent on no-deal being taken off the table. (more...)
- September 05, 2019
Lawmakers are also likely to vote on whether to hold a snap election, after Johnson said he would table the motion . Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn fired back that any backing for a snap election would need to be contingent on no-deal being taken off the table. (more...)
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