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Warren taps all-woman lineup to chair US presidential campaign
- November 22, 2019
As the debate underscored, the top candidates also represent a wide spectrum of other choices facing the party: Between those who would make big structural changes and advocates of a more incremental approach; between an advocate of a strong USA role in the world and those with more limited ambitions; between a millennial who brings a new style of leadership and a septuagenarian touting his long government career. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
As the debate underscored, the top candidates also represent a wide spectrum of other choices facing the party: Between those who would make big structural changes and advocates of a more incremental approach; between an advocate of a strong USA role in the world and those with more limited ambitions; between a millennial who brings a new style of leadership and a septuagenarian touting his long government career. (more...)
Rainbow Riches
- November 22, 2019
A smiling leprechaun and a colourful rainbow populate this cheerful game. Do not miss the opportunity to find the hidden treasure when you play at Thorslots.com . They stop spinning and Player can select one on three well by clicking on it. The number hidden inside represents a multiplier. The reward will be the value of the stake multiplied the number obtained. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
A smiling leprechaun and a colourful rainbow populate this cheerful game. Do not miss the opportunity to find the hidden treasure when you play at Thorslots.com . They stop spinning and Player can select one on three well by clicking on it. The number hidden inside represents a multiplier. The reward will be the value of the stake multiplied the number obtained. (more...)
Ukraine asked about aid on day of Trump call
- November 22, 2019
USA diplomat Gordon Sondland told the impeachment panel investigating President Donald Trump Wednesday that despite the president's denial, US aid to Ukraine was conditioned on investigations benefiting Trump's personal political interests. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
USA diplomat Gordon Sondland told the impeachment panel investigating President Donald Trump Wednesday that despite the president's denial, US aid to Ukraine was conditioned on investigations benefiting Trump's personal political interests. (more...)
Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Faces Fraud, Tax Charges
- November 22, 2019
Federal authorities say Pugh and two city employees double-sold her self-published children's books or failed to deliver them to institutions they were purchased for, including the Baltimore City Public Schools. Last spring, CNN reported that UMMS spent $500,000 to fund the purchase of some 100,000 books from Pugh's company, Healthy Holly LLC. For example, in 2016, Ms. (more...)
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- November 22, 2019
Federal authorities say Pugh and two city employees double-sold her self-published children's books or failed to deliver them to institutions they were purchased for, including the Baltimore City Public Schools. Last spring, CNN reported that UMMS spent $500,000 to fund the purchase of some 100,000 books from Pugh's company, Healthy Holly LLC. For example, in 2016, Ms. (more...)
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's full questioning of Gordon Sondland | Trump impeachment hearings
- November 22, 2019
Sondland said he did not "recall any substantive response" from Pence. And an Energy Department spokesperson asserted Sondland's testimony "misrepresented both Secretary Perry's interaction with Rudy Giuliani and direction the secretary received from President Trump ". (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Sondland said he did not "recall any substantive response" from Pence. And an Energy Department spokesperson asserted Sondland's testimony "misrepresented both Secretary Perry's interaction with Rudy Giuliani and direction the secretary received from President Trump ". (more...)
Athens Acropolis lights up in blue for children's rights
- November 22, 2019
Echoing her peer Greta Thunberg on climate change , Brown said "young people like her are shouting for the world leaders to hear, to listen and to act". Girls and boys have something to say because we are the ones who will inherit a sicker and sicker world. The Minister touched upon the most significant achievements over the past years and its future plans. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Echoing her peer Greta Thunberg on climate change , Brown said "young people like her are shouting for the world leaders to hear, to listen and to act". Girls and boys have something to say because we are the ones who will inherit a sicker and sicker world. The Minister touched upon the most significant achievements over the past years and its future plans. (more...)
S. Korea suspends notice to Japan on ending intelligence pact
- November 22, 2019
November 15 - Moon tells visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper that it is hard for Seoul to share military intelligence with Japan following Tokyo's tighter export controls. saying the pact's termination will only benefit North Korea and China. The GSOMIA pact, signed in 2016, enabled the two U.S. allies to share military secrets, particularly over North Korea's nuclear and missile capacity. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
November 15 - Moon tells visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper that it is hard for Seoul to share military intelligence with Japan following Tokyo's tighter export controls. saying the pact's termination will only benefit North Korea and China. The GSOMIA pact, signed in 2016, enabled the two U.S. allies to share military secrets, particularly over North Korea's nuclear and missile capacity. (more...)
Pompeo Urges Iranian Protesters To Submit Videos, Photos To Document ‘Abuses’
- November 22, 2019
Tehran and at least one province had its internet restored on Friday, according to state media. Considering the pressures on the Iranian economy - and on the ordinary Iranian, thanks mainly to U.S. News agencies and residents said only fixed-line internet, not mobile internet, was partially restored. Internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said the restoration of connectivity in Iran covered only about 10 percent of the country. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Tehran and at least one province had its internet restored on Friday, according to state media. Considering the pressures on the Iranian economy - and on the ordinary Iranian, thanks mainly to U.S. News agencies and residents said only fixed-line internet, not mobile internet, was partially restored. Internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said the restoration of connectivity in Iran covered only about 10 percent of the country. (more...)
California Can’t Force Trump to Release Tax Returns, State Supreme Court Says
- November 22, 2019
House Democrats urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to quickly allow enforcement of a congressional subpoena for eight years of President Donald Trump's financial and tax records from accounting firm Mazars USA. Gavin Newsom's later that month. "Today's ruling is a victory for every California voter", Patterson said in a statement. Additionally, in the lawsuit triggered by Manhattan prosecutors' attempts to release Trump's tax returns, the president's personal attorneys are requesting ... (more...)
- November 22, 2019
House Democrats urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to quickly allow enforcement of a congressional subpoena for eight years of President Donald Trump's financial and tax records from accounting firm Mazars USA. Gavin Newsom's later that month. "Today's ruling is a victory for every California voter", Patterson said in a statement. Additionally, in the lawsuit triggered by Manhattan prosecutors' attempts to release Trump's tax returns, the president's personal attorneys are requesting ... (more...)
READ: Fiona Hill, David Holmes' Impeachment Hearing Opening Statements
- November 22, 2019
She warned that Russian Federation is gearing up to intervene again in the 2020 US election. "Our nation is being torn apart", she said. USA support for Ukraine-which continues to face armed Russian aggression-has been politicized. Hill said she was aware at the time that Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani , had been urging Ukrainian officials to investigate the younger Biden's role at the company.... (more...)
- November 22, 2019
She warned that Russian Federation is gearing up to intervene again in the 2020 US election. "Our nation is being torn apart", she said. USA support for Ukraine-which continues to face armed Russian aggression-has been politicized. Hill said she was aware at the time that Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani , had been urging Ukrainian officials to investigate the younger Biden's role at the company.... (more...)
16 found alive in sealed trailer on Ireland-bound ferry
- November 22, 2019
Sixteen people were discovered sealed in a truck on a ferry traveling from France to Ireland, officials said Thursday. The men - who are all believed to be aged between 20 and 40 - have been transferred to an immigration reception centre in Dublin , where they are being given accommodation and food. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Sixteen people were discovered sealed in a truck on a ferry traveling from France to Ireland, officials said Thursday. The men - who are all believed to be aged between 20 and 40 - have been transferred to an immigration reception centre in Dublin , where they are being given accommodation and food. (more...)
FLAMES burst from plane during takeoff at Los Angeles airport
- November 22, 2019
PAL Flight 113 departed from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 11:45am Pacific Standard Time (3:12am in Manila ), carrying 347 passengers and 18 crew members. The incident is believed to have been caused by a mechanical malfunction. "It nearly looked like backfire flames from a motorcycle or vehicle". The 737 MAX has been grounded worldwide since March. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
PAL Flight 113 departed from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 11:45am Pacific Standard Time (3:12am in Manila ), carrying 347 passengers and 18 crew members. The incident is believed to have been caused by a mechanical malfunction. "It nearly looked like backfire flames from a motorcycle or vehicle". The 737 MAX has been grounded worldwide since March. (more...)
Thai court bars rising opposition leader from parliament
- November 22, 2019
THE billionaire frontman of Thailand's anti-military bloc was stripped of his MP status today over a media shareholding case, a court ruling that could lead to him being banned from politics and jailed for up to 10 years. "What he and his party stood for is antithetical to the established centres of power in Thailand ", he told AFP . The political alliance includes a party loyal to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose populists dominated elections in Thailand for almost two ... (more...)
- November 22, 2019
THE billionaire frontman of Thailand's anti-military bloc was stripped of his MP status today over a media shareholding case, a court ruling that could lead to him being banned from politics and jailed for up to 10 years. "What he and his party stood for is antithetical to the established centres of power in Thailand ", he told AFP . The political alliance includes a party loyal to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose populists dominated elections in Thailand for almost two ... (more...)
FBI Official Altered Document in Fake Russia Probe
- November 22, 2019
CNN admitted in its report that the altering of documentation would help "fuel" claims from the allies of the president that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was improperly abusing their power to target then-candidate Trump. A person familiar with the matter confirmed in late October that Durham's inquiry had become a criminal investigation. No charges that could reflect the situation have been filed publicly in court. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
CNN admitted in its report that the altering of documentation would help "fuel" claims from the allies of the president that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was improperly abusing their power to target then-candidate Trump. A person familiar with the matter confirmed in late October that Durham's inquiry had become a criminal investigation. No charges that could reflect the situation have been filed publicly in court. (more...)
Power boss held in yacht raid over journalist’s killing
- November 22, 2019
Mr. Fenech's lawyer was contacted for comment but has so far issued no statement. No data of charges from Fenech have been uncovered, however authorities would have 48 a number of hours to resolve on them. The crowd later prevented Justice Minister Owen Bonnici´s auto driving away from parliament, banging on the windows and shouting: "Mafia!" Including the suspected middleman, three men have already been charged over the auto bomb which killed Daphne Caruana Galizia . (more...)
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- November 22, 2019
Mr. Fenech's lawyer was contacted for comment but has so far issued no statement. No data of charges from Fenech have been uncovered, however authorities would have 48 a number of hours to resolve on them. The crowd later prevented Justice Minister Owen Bonnici´s auto driving away from parliament, banging on the windows and shouting: "Mafia!" Including the suspected middleman, three men have already been charged over the auto bomb which killed Daphne Caruana Galizia . (more...)
Philippines to ban e-cigarettes
- November 22, 2019
Duterte, 74, was himself once a heavy smoker but quit when he was diagnosed as suffering from Buerger's disease, which can cause blockages in the blood vessels. Better stop it, I will order your arrest if you do it in a room. "That is like smoking", he added. The President said he will be issuing soon an executive order on this matter. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Duterte, 74, was himself once a heavy smoker but quit when he was diagnosed as suffering from Buerger's disease, which can cause blockages in the blood vessels. Better stop it, I will order your arrest if you do it in a room. "That is like smoking", he added. The President said he will be issuing soon an executive order on this matter. (more...)
Beijing invites United States trade envoys for talks
- November 22, 2019
The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act will sanction officials considered to be harming human rights and freedom in Hong Kong . It was passed by both chambers of Congress on Wednesday, despite warnings from China, which angrily rejects criticism of its handling of Hong Kong. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act will sanction officials considered to be harming human rights and freedom in Hong Kong . It was passed by both chambers of Congress on Wednesday, despite warnings from China, which angrily rejects criticism of its handling of Hong Kong. (more...)
Jury unanimous: Guilty verdict in Millane trial
- November 22, 2019
Prosecutor Brian Dickey said that at some point, Millane would have lost consciousness, meaning the man would have needed to keep strangling her after she went lifeless under his grip, news organization RNZ reported. Prosecutors alleged during the trial that 21-year-old Millane, from Essex, met her killer on Tinder on December 1, 2018 while she was on an around-the-world backpacking trip, according to the report. (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Prosecutor Brian Dickey said that at some point, Millane would have lost consciousness, meaning the man would have needed to keep strangling her after she went lifeless under his grip, news organization RNZ reported. Prosecutors alleged during the trial that 21-year-old Millane, from Essex, met her killer on Tinder on December 1, 2018 while she was on an around-the-world backpacking trip, according to the report. (more...)
NATO's new enemy is 'Chinese Communist Party,' Pompeo tells Alliance
- November 22, 2019
Public questioning of the alliance comes ahead of a summit in London for NATO's 70th anniversary in two weeks and reflects both broader transatlantic frictions and the space in leadership left by Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU). (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Public questioning of the alliance comes ahead of a summit in London for NATO's 70th anniversary in two weeks and reflects both broader transatlantic frictions and the space in leadership left by Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU). (more...)
Impeachment Hearing Takeaways: Trump request to Ukraine 'improper'
- November 22, 2019
Adding to concerns is the fact that, at the time Hunter Biden joined Burisma-where he was paid as much as $83,00-per-month-the company was seen as actively courting western leaders to prevent further scrutiny of its business practices. "The one person he named as being a sleazebag was the president of Burisma", Graham remarked. Graham's inquiry is focused on any calls Biden may have had with Petro Poroshenko, then the Ukrainian president, regarding the firing of the country's top ... (more...)
- November 22, 2019
Adding to concerns is the fact that, at the time Hunter Biden joined Burisma-where he was paid as much as $83,00-per-month-the company was seen as actively courting western leaders to prevent further scrutiny of its business practices. "The one person he named as being a sleazebag was the president of Burisma", Graham remarked. Graham's inquiry is focused on any calls Biden may have had with Petro Poroshenko, then the Ukrainian president, regarding the firing of the country's top ... (more...)
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