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Two die after RFS truck rolls - southwest Sydney
- December 20, 2019
A southerly change has impacted the Gospers Mountain fireground & is pushing the fire north. Fire crossing the Bells Line of Road at Bilpin. In New South Wales , more than 100 bushfires - 50 of those uncontained - continued to stretch firefighters to the limit as temperatures topped 40C. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
A southerly change has impacted the Gospers Mountain fireground & is pushing the fire north. Fire crossing the Bells Line of Road at Bilpin. In New South Wales , more than 100 bushfires - 50 of those uncontained - continued to stretch firefighters to the limit as temperatures topped 40C. (more...)
Judge rules in favour of US effort to take Snowden’s book money
- December 20, 2019
In 2013, federal prosecutors charged Mr. Snowden with violations of the Espionage Act , which outlaws the disclosure of potentially harmful national security information to someone not authorized to receive it. He added that the government would not review the content of his client's book in "good faith". Brett Max Kaufman , an attorney with the ACLU's Center for Democracy and lawyer for Snowden, said that the legal team disagrees with the ruling and is reviewing its options. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
In 2013, federal prosecutors charged Mr. Snowden with violations of the Espionage Act , which outlaws the disclosure of potentially harmful national security information to someone not authorized to receive it. He added that the government would not review the content of his client's book in "good faith". Brett Max Kaufman , an attorney with the ACLU's Center for Democracy and lawyer for Snowden, said that the legal team disagrees with the ruling and is reviewing its options. (more...)
Scott Morrison To Return From His Hawaii Holiday After Firefighter Deaths
- December 20, 2019
Some Labor MPs have posted online barbs to criticise Mr Morrison for taking a break as bushfires continue to burn in his home state. Scott Morrison has expressed deep regrets regarding "any offense caused to any of the many Australians affected by the awful bush fires by my taking leave with family at this time". (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Some Labor MPs have posted online barbs to criticise Mr Morrison for taking a break as bushfires continue to burn in his home state. Scott Morrison has expressed deep regrets regarding "any offense caused to any of the many Australians affected by the awful bush fires by my taking leave with family at this time". (more...)
Turkish Airlines prepares to sue Boeing
- December 20, 2019
There is still no date in sight for when regulators might approve the upgrades Boeing is making to the fleet to fix the flawed flight-control system known as MCAS, which led to the crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 that together killed 346 people. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
There is still no date in sight for when regulators might approve the upgrades Boeing is making to the fleet to fix the flawed flight-control system known as MCAS, which led to the crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 that together killed 346 people. (more...)
Masterminds of Philippines' worst political massacre jailed
- December 19, 2019
Manila - A Philippine court on Thursday convicted several members of an influential political clan in the country on 57 counts of murder in the country's worst election-related killing that took place 10 years ago. "So be it. The court of the land has spoken", he said in an interview on Thursday . Thirty-two of those gunned down were local reporters and media workers in the worst single attack on journalists in the world . (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Manila - A Philippine court on Thursday convicted several members of an influential political clan in the country on 57 counts of murder in the country's worst election-related killing that took place 10 years ago. "So be it. The court of the land has spoken", he said in an interview on Thursday . Thirty-two of those gunned down were local reporters and media workers in the worst single attack on journalists in the world . (more...)
Iran is testing new uranium enrichment centrifuges, President Hassan Rouhani says
- December 19, 2019
The two remaining counterparts of Iran in the JCPOA, China, and Russian Federation have so far stayed away from the dispute, largely abiding by US sanctions. Saudi Arabia and Iran are bitter rivals. Muslims account for 94 per cent of worldwide conflict with one out of three arms sold globally finding its way to the Middle East, he said. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The two remaining counterparts of Iran in the JCPOA, China, and Russian Federation have so far stayed away from the dispute, largely abiding by US sanctions. Saudi Arabia and Iran are bitter rivals. Muslims account for 94 per cent of worldwide conflict with one out of three arms sold globally finding its way to the Middle East, he said. (more...)
Shooting at Texas mall leaves four injured
- December 19, 2019
Four people reportedly were shot and wounded in the chaos as three of the alleged suspects fired into the mall. All four were taken to nearby hospitals, including one that was in critical condition, police say. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases . Witness Bryan Reyna, who was inside the mall at the time, said: 'I just saw everyone screaming, yelling and crying. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Four people reportedly were shot and wounded in the chaos as three of the alleged suspects fired into the mall. All four were taken to nearby hospitals, including one that was in critical condition, police say. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases . Witness Bryan Reyna, who was inside the mall at the time, said: 'I just saw everyone screaming, yelling and crying. (more...)
Russia: FSB officer killed in shooting outside agency HQs
- December 19, 2019
Russia's security services, the FSB, says that one of its employees has died and two badly wounded after a gunman opened fire near its Moscow headquarters. Another video showed gunfire at the windows of the FSB headquarters. Russian investigators said in a statement they had opened a criminal case into the attempted murder of law enforcement officers. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Russia's security services, the FSB, says that one of its employees has died and two badly wounded after a gunman opened fire near its Moscow headquarters. Another video showed gunfire at the windows of the FSB headquarters. Russian investigators said in a statement they had opened a criminal case into the attempted murder of law enforcement officers. (more...)
United Nations peacekeeping personnel in Haiti said they fathered hundreds of children
- December 19, 2019
As reported by investigators, in 2017 the then U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley urged all countries that send troops to United Nations peacekeeping mission to hold soldiers accountable for sexual abuse and exploitation, an appeal that came after she cited an investigation into a child sex ring in Haiti involving Sri Lankan peacekeepers, it was also discovered that a handful of the cases involving pregnancy came from rape. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
As reported by investigators, in 2017 the then U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley urged all countries that send troops to United Nations peacekeeping mission to hold soldiers accountable for sexual abuse and exploitation, an appeal that came after she cited an investigation into a child sex ring in Haiti involving Sri Lankan peacekeepers, it was also discovered that a handful of the cases involving pregnancy came from rape. (more...)
Lists fictional ‘Black Panther’ nation Wakanda as a trade partner
- December 19, 2019
It was also listed in a table of tariff codes, which suggested that Wakanda was trading with America in markets including dairy, tobacco and alcohol . Guess we're in a trade war with them too'. The futuristic nation of Wakanda became a pop-culture phenomenon in early 2018, when Marvel Studios brought it to life for its blockbuster film Black Panther . (more...)
- December 19, 2019
It was also listed in a table of tariff codes, which suggested that Wakanda was trading with America in markets including dairy, tobacco and alcohol . Guess we're in a trade war with them too'. The futuristic nation of Wakanda became a pop-culture phenomenon in early 2018, when Marvel Studios brought it to life for its blockbuster film Black Panther . (more...)
20 people face 350 charges in bust of high-end vehicle theft ring
- December 19, 2019
The announcement comes roughly a week after police in Hamilton said they had arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged global auto theft and export ring. In a news release, police said the investigation was part of a collaboration between many police forces across the country. Investigators seized numerous items during the execution of the search warrants, including brass knuckles, stolen vehicle registration cards, items stolen from vehicles, and a variety of controlled ... (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The announcement comes roughly a week after police in Hamilton said they had arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged global auto theft and export ring. In a news release, police said the investigation was part of a collaboration between many police forces across the country. Investigators seized numerous items during the execution of the search warrants, including brass knuckles, stolen vehicle registration cards, items stolen from vehicles, and a variety of controlled ... (more...)
Giuliani: Trump 'relied on' his claims about U.S. diplomat
- December 19, 2019
The hosts reviewed recent comments from Giuliani, made to the New Yorker and Monday night on Fox News , about why he engaged in a smear campaign against Marie Yovanovitch , a figure you'll remember from the testimony in Trump's impeachment case. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The hosts reviewed recent comments from Giuliani, made to the New Yorker and Monday night on Fox News , about why he engaged in a smear campaign against Marie Yovanovitch , a figure you'll remember from the testimony in Trump's impeachment case. (more...)
Putin says Russian Federation must compete under own flag at sports events
- December 19, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that President Donald Trump's impeachment is far-fetched. He likened Trump's impeachment to the earlier USA probe into collusion with Russian Federation, which Putin downplayed as being groundless. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that President Donald Trump's impeachment is far-fetched. He likened Trump's impeachment to the earlier USA probe into collusion with Russian Federation, which Putin downplayed as being groundless. (more...)
Trump takes swipe at late MI lawmaker, upsetting widow
- December 19, 2019
Republican congressman Fred Upton of MI, who voted against impeaching Trump, tweeted: "I've always looked up to John Dingell - my good friend and a great MI legend". By the way, he - I didn't call him. His staff adored him. The Christmas trees on either side of President Donald Trump weren't topped with a star or an angel but red Make America Great Again hats. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Republican congressman Fred Upton of MI, who voted against impeaching Trump, tweeted: "I've always looked up to John Dingell - my good friend and a great MI legend". By the way, he - I didn't call him. His staff adored him. The Christmas trees on either side of President Donald Trump weren't topped with a star or an angel but red Make America Great Again hats. (more...)
Man roasts pork in car during Oz heatwave
- December 19, 2019
Last Friday in 39C heat (a relatively cool day for a Perth summer) Pengelly put the meat inside his auto for 10 hours, monitoring the temperatures inside and outside the vehicle. "If you see children or dogs in a hot vehicle, don't hesitate to smash a window to get them out as soon as possible." insisted on the post. "Please keep a watch out". (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Last Friday in 39C heat (a relatively cool day for a Perth summer) Pengelly put the meat inside his auto for 10 hours, monitoring the temperatures inside and outside the vehicle. "If you see children or dogs in a hot vehicle, don't hesitate to smash a window to get them out as soon as possible." insisted on the post. "Please keep a watch out". (more...)
Never Trumpers Start New PAC To ‘Defeat President Trump and Trumpism’
- December 19, 2019
A Baptist, he authored the book "And Then They Prayed", featuring stories of historical American figures at prayer. The group also pledged to transcend partisanship to preserve Constitutional principles. The group is aiming to raise and spend millions of dollars on advertising to dissuade Republican voters from backing Trump's reelection bid. Most , but not all, have already left the Republican Party. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
A Baptist, he authored the book "And Then They Prayed", featuring stories of historical American figures at prayer. The group also pledged to transcend partisanship to preserve Constitutional principles. The group is aiming to raise and spend millions of dollars on advertising to dissuade Republican voters from backing Trump's reelection bid. Most , but not all, have already left the Republican Party. (more...)
Imran Khan cancels Malaysia summit under Saudi diplomatic pressure
- December 19, 2019
Senior journalists and anchorpersons were told at the foreign ministry yesterday that there was a "division" on the KL summit among the Ummah so Pakistan made a decision to skip it. "We can not fight terrorism just using words, we need to take actions". Prime Minister Mohamad's office issued a statement which clarified there was no intention to create a "new bloc as alluded to by some of its critics", Reuters reported . (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Senior journalists and anchorpersons were told at the foreign ministry yesterday that there was a "division" on the KL summit among the Ummah so Pakistan made a decision to skip it. "We can not fight terrorism just using words, we need to take actions". Prime Minister Mohamad's office issued a statement which clarified there was no intention to create a "new bloc as alluded to by some of its critics", Reuters reported . (more...)
UK's Johnson to unveil plans at lavish Parliament opening
- December 19, 2019
Johnson's predecessor Theresa May, who attended Davos twice as prime minister, used the forum to promote the United Kingdom, hoping to convince business leaders that the United Kingdom was not cutting itself off despite leaving the European Union. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Johnson's predecessor Theresa May, who attended Davos twice as prime minister, used the forum to promote the United Kingdom, hoping to convince business leaders that the United Kingdom was not cutting itself off despite leaving the European Union. (more...)
Manhunt underway for 14-year-old suspected Barnard stabber
- December 19, 2019
The 13-year-old suspect, who lives in Harlem, was arraigned as a juvenile in family court on Friday, according to a report from the Daily Beast. The Dec. According to Signoretti, the suspect told police that the two other boys attacked Majors at West 116th and Morningside Drive while he largely stood back and watched. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The 13-year-old suspect, who lives in Harlem, was arraigned as a juvenile in family court on Friday, according to a report from the Daily Beast. The Dec. According to Signoretti, the suspect told police that the two other boys attacked Majors at West 116th and Morningside Drive while he largely stood back and watched. (more...)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Keeps Busy Public Schedule After Illness
- December 19, 2019
He expects the same division to take place in a Senate impeachment trial. Great job! Radical Left has NO CASE. This may have been in referenhce to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's saying an acquittal was a "foregone conclusion". As the court's most senior liberal justice, her health is closely watched. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump listens to a question during a meeting with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington ... (more...)
- December 19, 2019
He expects the same division to take place in a Senate impeachment trial. Great job! Radical Left has NO CASE. This may have been in referenhce to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's saying an acquittal was a "foregone conclusion". As the court's most senior liberal justice, her health is closely watched. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump listens to a question during a meeting with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington ... (more...)
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