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Election speculation as Boris Johnson's plan for Brexit is blocked by MPs
- October 23, 2019
He made no reference to the October 31 deadline or to a general election. The UK government will find it "almost impossible" to negotiate a free trade deal with the European Union before the end of Britain's Brexit transition period next year, according to analysts. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
He made no reference to the October 31 deadline or to a general election. The UK government will find it "almost impossible" to negotiate a free trade deal with the European Union before the end of Britain's Brexit transition period next year, according to analysts. (more...)
Lion Air families meet Indonesia safety agency ahead of report
- October 23, 2019
Evidence of "undue pressure" was also pinpointed by a group of worldwide regulators reviewing the 737 MAX certification. The presentation was obtained by the committee's investigators and not among a trove of documents handed over the committee by Boeing itself, a person briefed on the matter said . (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Evidence of "undue pressure" was also pinpointed by a group of worldwide regulators reviewing the 737 MAX certification. The presentation was obtained by the committee's investigators and not among a trove of documents handed over the committee by Boeing itself, a person briefed on the matter said . (more...)
4 killed, 50 injured as police open fire on mob at Bangladesh
- October 23, 2019
Bhola is 72 miles south of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said police were forced to open fire after they came under attack from mobs. Effe News quoted the police as saying that a Hindu man made some derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad on the social media platform on Friday, after which there was a ruckus here at around 11 am on Sunday. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Bhola is 72 miles south of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said police were forced to open fire after they came under attack from mobs. Effe News quoted the police as saying that a Hindu man made some derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad on the social media platform on Friday, after which there was a ruckus here at around 11 am on Sunday. (more...)
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader as authorities withdraw extradition bill
- October 23, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had proposed the amendments to resolve a case involving a man wanted for murder in Taiwan who could not be sent to the self-ruled island because there was no extradition agreement in place. "The plan definitely has come too late as Carrie Lam's net support. dropped to a disastrous level as early as four months ago", said political analyst Dixon Sing. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had proposed the amendments to resolve a case involving a man wanted for murder in Taiwan who could not be sent to the self-ruled island because there was no extradition agreement in place. "The plan definitely has come too late as Carrie Lam's net support. dropped to a disastrous level as early as four months ago", said political analyst Dixon Sing. (more...)
Brexit: Johnson's legislation to fast-track deal rejected
- October 23, 2019
The European Union is expected to delay Britain's departure from the bloc after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a key vote in Parliament on Tuesday and halted ratification of his Brexit agreement. Opponents of the EU are incensed by revelations that a special British governmental agency will be established to look after the status of European Union citizens living in Britain at an estimated cost of around £150 million (S$264 million) over the next decade, or that Britain may still have ... (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The European Union is expected to delay Britain's departure from the bloc after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a key vote in Parliament on Tuesday and halted ratification of his Brexit agreement. Opponents of the EU are incensed by revelations that a special British governmental agency will be established to look after the status of European Union citizens living in Britain at an estimated cost of around £150 million (S$264 million) over the next decade, or that Britain may still have ... (more...)
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam: FT
- October 23, 2019
After both sides accused the other of politicising the case for their own gain, Taiwan said yesterday that it would send personnel to Hong Kong today with the aim of retrieving Chan and bringing him back to the island to face justice. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had said many times the bill was as good as dead and said that other demands, including universal suffrage and an amnesty for all those charged with rioting, were beyond her control. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
After both sides accused the other of politicising the case for their own gain, Taiwan said yesterday that it would send personnel to Hong Kong today with the aim of retrieving Chan and bringing him back to the island to face justice. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam had said many times the bill was as good as dead and said that other demands, including universal suffrage and an amnesty for all those charged with rioting, were beyond her control. (more...)
In protest against media restrictions, Australian papers black out front pages
- October 23, 2019
The raids appeared to be part of an effort to identify journalists' sources behind multiple sensitive stories. News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller said people "should always be suspicious of governments that want to restrict their right to know what's going on". (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The raids appeared to be part of an effort to identify journalists' sources behind multiple sensitive stories. News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller said people "should always be suspicious of governments that want to restrict their right to know what's going on". (more...)
Hillary Clinton posts parody letter mocking Donald Trump
- October 23, 2019
Her parody letter, dated October 1962, was signed by former US President John F Kennedy and addressed to former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. "You don't want to be responsible for slaughtering thousands of people, and I don't want to be responsible for destroying the Turkish economy - and I will", Trump added. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Her parody letter, dated October 1962, was signed by former US President John F Kennedy and addressed to former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. "You don't want to be responsible for slaughtering thousands of people, and I don't want to be responsible for destroying the Turkish economy - and I will", Trump added. (more...)
United Kingdom police to interview USA diplomat's wife over fatal crash
- October 23, 2019
They plan to interview Anne Sacoolas about the crash that killed 19-year-old Harry Dunn in August. Chief Constable Nick Adderley gave an timeline of the probe including what happened surrounding diplomatic immunity , when Anne Sacoolas left the country and when Harry's family found out. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
They plan to interview Anne Sacoolas about the crash that killed 19-year-old Harry Dunn in August. Chief Constable Nick Adderley gave an timeline of the probe including what happened surrounding diplomatic immunity , when Anne Sacoolas left the country and when Harry's family found out. (more...)
Facebook unveils new measures to stem political misinformation
- October 23, 2019
At least 50 Instagram accounts were removed, as well as one Facebook account that was reported to be the work of the Internet Research Agency. "Having seen Mark's visit to South Bend in 2017 and Facebook Live with Mayor Buttigieg, colleagues later asked Mark and Priscilla to connect them with the Buttigieg campaign as they were interested in joining", LaBolt said in an emailed statement. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
At least 50 Instagram accounts were removed, as well as one Facebook account that was reported to be the work of the Internet Research Agency. "Having seen Mark's visit to South Bend in 2017 and Facebook Live with Mayor Buttigieg, colleagues later asked Mark and Priscilla to connect them with the Buttigieg campaign as they were interested in joining", LaBolt said in an emailed statement. (more...)
Chile extends state of emergency as unrest death toll hits seven
- October 23, 2019
Pinera will meet with the heads of the Supreme Court and Congress to discuss ways to overcome the crisis. Smoke billows from a warehouse in Renca neighbourhood, in Santiago . The Chilean lower house of congress approved a bill eliminating the metro fair price hike on Sunday evening. "The levels of destruction have never been seen before", government spokeswoman Cecilia Perez told reporters. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Pinera will meet with the heads of the Supreme Court and Congress to discuss ways to overcome the crisis. Smoke billows from a warehouse in Renca neighbourhood, in Santiago . The Chilean lower house of congress approved a bill eliminating the metro fair price hike on Sunday evening. "The levels of destruction have never been seen before", government spokeswoman Cecilia Perez told reporters. (more...)
The 2019 Ozone Layer Hole Is Now the Smallest on Record
- October 23, 2019
But don't think the atmospheric ozone is suddenly on a fast track to recovery . The hole fluctuates every year and is usually largest during the coldest months in the southern hemisphere, between late September and early October. However, scientists tracking the ozone hole cautioned the changes are mostly a reflection of atypical weather patterns and not because of a dramatic recovery. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
But don't think the atmospheric ozone is suddenly on a fast track to recovery . The hole fluctuates every year and is usually largest during the coldest months in the southern hemisphere, between late September and early October. However, scientists tracking the ozone hole cautioned the changes are mostly a reflection of atypical weather patterns and not because of a dramatic recovery. (more...)
Former President Carter hospitalized after falling in home
- October 23, 2019
Carter, a former peanut farmer and Georgia governor, was the nation's 39th president and served one term from 1977 to 1981. Carter, 95, also fell at his home on October 6 and needed 14 stitches above his brow. He and 92-year-old Rosalynn recently became the longest married first couple, with more than 73 years of marriage, surpassing George and Barbara Bush. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Carter, a former peanut farmer and Georgia governor, was the nation's 39th president and served one term from 1977 to 1981. Carter, 95, also fell at his home on October 6 and needed 14 stitches above his brow. He and 92-year-old Rosalynn recently became the longest married first couple, with more than 73 years of marriage, surpassing George and Barbara Bush. (more...)
Brexit deal passes Parliament but another critical vote fails
- October 23, 2019
The so called WAB (Withdrawal Agreement Bill) will have less time for debate in the House of Commons than a law to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, according to the Institute for Government. "We will have to go forward to a general election". The second vote that was held Tuesday night was related to the timeline of the further passage of the bill, and that vote failed, meaning that some of the members who voted in favor of the bill voted against the proposed three days they were ... (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The so called WAB (Withdrawal Agreement Bill) will have less time for debate in the House of Commons than a law to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, according to the Institute for Government. "We will have to go forward to a general election". The second vote that was held Tuesday night was related to the timeline of the further passage of the bill, and that vote failed, meaning that some of the members who voted in favor of the bill voted against the proposed three days they were ... (more...)
Violence breaks out in Bolivia over vote count
- October 22, 2019
With nearly 83.8% of votes verified, incumbent President Evo Morales led with 45.3%, leaving his main rival, Carlos Mesa, in second place with 38.2%. The interior minister, Carlos Romero, accused the opposition of trying to create trouble, warning that "they have to take care of the violence they're generating". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
With nearly 83.8% of votes verified, incumbent President Evo Morales led with 45.3%, leaving his main rival, Carlos Mesa, in second place with 38.2%. The interior minister, Carlos Romero, accused the opposition of trying to create trouble, warning that "they have to take care of the violence they're generating". (more...)
Japanese Emperor Naruhito pledges to fulfil duty at enthronement ceremony
- October 22, 2019
Earlier Tuesday, the 59-year-old Naruhito put on a white robe and prayed at Kashikodokoro and two other shrines, to report to gods ahead of the ceremony. Akihito ascended to the throne in 1989 after the death of his father, Emperor Hirohito. The 30-minute ceremony in the Imperial Palace - featuring elements of ancient protocol which was immersed in the traditions and glory of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history - was attended by roughly 2,000 guests, including dignitaries from ... (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Earlier Tuesday, the 59-year-old Naruhito put on a white robe and prayed at Kashikodokoro and two other shrines, to report to gods ahead of the ceremony. Akihito ascended to the throne in 1989 after the death of his father, Emperor Hirohito. The 30-minute ceremony in the Imperial Palace - featuring elements of ancient protocol which was immersed in the traditions and glory of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history - was attended by roughly 2,000 guests, including dignitaries from ... (more...)
Oslo: Man shot by police after running down people in stolen ambulance
- October 22, 2019
Three people were hurt in total - including the babies who were in a pram - when the man struck a family, Norwegian police and hospital officials told Reuters . "He is not in critical condition". The police said they were searching for a woman who "looks intoxicated". Police opened fire on the auto to stop the criminal. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Three people were hurt in total - including the babies who were in a pram - when the man struck a family, Norwegian police and hospital officials told Reuters . "He is not in critical condition". The police said they were searching for a woman who "looks intoxicated". Police opened fire on the auto to stop the criminal. (more...)
Tornado touched down in Northern Dallas, National Weather Service says
- October 22, 2019
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Brooke Arbeitman said two teenage boys died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Weleetka, about 80 miles east of Oklahoma City. According to power company Oncor , almost 112,000 customers were affected by outages. Six schools across the Dallas Independent School District canceled classes Monday due to the extensive damage some of the campuses sustained in the storm , the district tweeted . (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Brooke Arbeitman said two teenage boys died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Weleetka, about 80 miles east of Oklahoma City. According to power company Oncor , almost 112,000 customers were affected by outages. Six schools across the Dallas Independent School District canceled classes Monday due to the extensive damage some of the campuses sustained in the storm , the district tweeted . (more...)
China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against US in latest clash
- October 22, 2019
Reuters reported Monday that Beijing will seek to have the usa pay the sanctions, which are on the agenda for its Dispute Settlement Body . A US delegation at the WTO had no comment on China's decision. China and the US are locked in a continuing trade war . The ruling also said the United States must accept Chinese prices to measure subsidies, even though USTR viewed those prices as "distorted". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Reuters reported Monday that Beijing will seek to have the usa pay the sanctions, which are on the agenda for its Dispute Settlement Body . A US delegation at the WTO had no comment on China's decision. China and the US are locked in a continuing trade war . The ruling also said the United States must accept Chinese prices to measure subsidies, even though USTR viewed those prices as "distorted". (more...)
Commons Speaker facing calls to allow Brexit 'meaningful vote'
- October 22, 2019
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the leader of the House of Commons, said at the weekend that the government wants to hold another meaningful vote on Johnson's deal on Monday. The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has met with EU ambassadors to discuss the consequences of the letter sent by British Prime minister Boris Johnson asking for a Brexit extension. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the leader of the House of Commons, said at the weekend that the government wants to hold another meaningful vote on Johnson's deal on Monday. The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has met with EU ambassadors to discuss the consequences of the letter sent by British Prime minister Boris Johnson asking for a Brexit extension. (more...)
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