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Spain's Sanchez wins parliament vote to return as PM
- January 09, 2020
But the closeness of the result and the complex nature of Spain's fragmented political system means there is no guarantee that the Socialist-Podemos government will achieve stability, after four elections in the past four years. The new coalition has pledged to raise the minimum wage and hike taxes on high earners and large businesses, while also repealing elements of the controversial 2012 labour market reforms, prompting industry warnings it could hurt job creation. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
But the closeness of the result and the complex nature of Spain's fragmented political system means there is no guarantee that the Socialist-Podemos government will achieve stability, after four elections in the past four years. The new coalition has pledged to raise the minimum wage and hike taxes on high earners and large businesses, while also repealing elements of the controversial 2012 labour market reforms, prompting industry warnings it could hurt job creation. (more...)
Two rockets land in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone
- January 09, 2020
The Iranian attack did not harm any Iraqis or Americans, Baghdad and Washington said. He said damage was also minimal. Just before midnight, AFP correspondents in Baghdad heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone . (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The Iranian attack did not harm any Iraqis or Americans, Baghdad and Washington said. He said damage was also minimal. Just before midnight, AFP correspondents in Baghdad heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone . (more...)
Explained: Why Does America Still Have Troops in Iraq?
- January 09, 2020
The developments come in the aftermath of an American drone strike ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani , widely seen as Iran's second most powerful figure behind Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The developments come in the aftermath of an American drone strike ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani , widely seen as Iran's second most powerful figure behind Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei . (more...)
USMCA Pushes Forward, Heads To Senate Floor
- January 09, 2020
The Senate Finance Committee has recommended the U.S. -Mexico-Canada Agreement come up for a vote in the Senate as a whole, voting 25-3 January 7 to advance the deal. Mexico ratified the USMCA last summer. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who noted that his vote for USMCA will be his first ever vote for a trade agreement in his 27-year career, said the Mexican minimum wage is $6.50 a day. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The Senate Finance Committee has recommended the U.S. -Mexico-Canada Agreement come up for a vote in the Senate as a whole, voting 25-3 January 7 to advance the deal. Mexico ratified the USMCA last summer. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who noted that his vote for USMCA will be his first ever vote for a trade agreement in his 27-year career, said the Mexican minimum wage is $6.50 a day. (more...)
Stowaway child found dead in plane at Paris airport
- January 09, 2020
The tragic incident was confirmed by Air France in a tweet after a concerned member of the public asked if it was true that a "stowaway" died on a flight from the Ivory Coast city. An investigation into how the individual was able to get on the flight is underway. An airline official has said such stowaway attempts are rare and almost impossible to survive. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The tragic incident was confirmed by Air France in a tweet after a concerned member of the public asked if it was true that a "stowaway" died on a flight from the Ivory Coast city. An investigation into how the individual was able to get on the flight is underway. An airline official has said such stowaway attempts are rare and almost impossible to survive. (more...)
Australia begins cull of over 10,000 wild camels due to drought
- January 08, 2020
There are believed to be more than 1 million camels in Australia and the country's camel population is growing rapidly. While the culling operation is the biggest in this state in South Australia, countries have in the past resorted to culling the wild for multiple reasons. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
There are believed to be more than 1 million camels in Australia and the country's camel population is growing rapidly. While the culling operation is the biggest in this state in South Australia, countries have in the past resorted to culling the wild for multiple reasons. (more...)
Iranian missiles target Iraqi city used by Canadian Forces
- January 08, 2020
The decision to temporarily relocate was made in conjunction with NATO and other Canadian allies, Vance continued, adding that Canada has " temporarily paused " its military activities falling under Operation IMPACT and NATO Mission Iraq. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
The decision to temporarily relocate was made in conjunction with NATO and other Canadian allies, Vance continued, adding that Canada has " temporarily paused " its military activities falling under Operation IMPACT and NATO Mission Iraq. (more...)
Police Fail to Protect Students
- January 08, 2020
The mainstream TV media coverage of JNU , its protests and the violence that ensued on January 5, followed by inaction by the administration in nabbing the goons have swayed the sentiment against the university and its ethics of solving matters with debate and discussion. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
The mainstream TV media coverage of JNU , its protests and the violence that ensued on January 5, followed by inaction by the administration in nabbing the goons have swayed the sentiment against the university and its ethics of solving matters with debate and discussion. (more...)
Celeste Barber’s staggering bushfire appeal sparks global fundraisers and donations
- January 08, 2020
Fire safety crews monitor fires and begin backburns between the towns of Orbost and Lakes Entrance in east Gippsland, Australia , on January 2, 2020. "Do you want to support me for a good cause?" The money will go to the registered charity NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donations Fund. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
Fire safety crews monitor fires and begin backburns between the towns of Orbost and Lakes Entrance in east Gippsland, Australia , on January 2, 2020. "Do you want to support me for a good cause?" The money will go to the registered charity NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donations Fund. (more...)
Trade unions in India go on strike as slowdown hits jobs
- January 08, 2020
The unions said that hundreds of thousands of workers will lose jobs if the government went ahead with the sale of Air India , Bharat Petroleum Corporation, the Shipping Corporation of India and the Container Corporation of India. Last month the International Monetary Fund said the Indian government must take steps quickly to reverse the slowdown. Police said there had been some "clashes" in Kolkata and other districts between supporters and opponents of the strike. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
The unions said that hundreds of thousands of workers will lose jobs if the government went ahead with the sale of Air India , Bharat Petroleum Corporation, the Shipping Corporation of India and the Container Corporation of India. Last month the International Monetary Fund said the Indian government must take steps quickly to reverse the slowdown. Police said there had been some "clashes" in Kolkata and other districts between supporters and opponents of the strike. (more...)
Meghan Markle makes first public appearance in almost 2 months
- January 08, 2020
An employee revealed to People magazine that as the Duchess thanked staff for their visit, she revealed eight-month-old Archie was in "awe" of the natural beauty of Canada. This suggests that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex secretly called it quits around October. "That was exactly why we chose Canada", he said. Tom Bradby, who made a documentary about the Sussexes" tour of southern Africa a year ago, addressed the matter earlier today on "Good Morning Britain'. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
An employee revealed to People magazine that as the Duchess thanked staff for their visit, she revealed eight-month-old Archie was in "awe" of the natural beauty of Canada. This suggests that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex secretly called it quits around October. "That was exactly why we chose Canada", he said. Tom Bradby, who made a documentary about the Sussexes" tour of southern Africa a year ago, addressed the matter earlier today on "Good Morning Britain'. (more...)
Middle East tensions-Crude oil prices increases
- January 08, 2020
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps confirmed they fired the missiles in retaliation for last week's killing of Qassem Soleimani, according to a statement on state TV. The flight to safety and a falling dollar supported gold, which rocked 1.91 percent higher on the spot market to $1,603.93 per ounce. The price of crude oil constituting the Indian basket has been increasing since October and is likely to exceed $70 a barrel this month on escalating U.S. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps confirmed they fired the missiles in retaliation for last week's killing of Qassem Soleimani, according to a statement on state TV. The flight to safety and a falling dollar supported gold, which rocked 1.91 percent higher on the spot market to $1,603.93 per ounce. The price of crude oil constituting the Indian basket has been increasing since October and is likely to exceed $70 a barrel this month on escalating U.S. (more...)
First Alert Weather Day issued for Friday afternoon through Saturday morning
- January 08, 2020
A vigorous storm system is expected to dive into East Texas beginning on Friday afternoon. Areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario could see significant rainfall, with freezing rain expected to hit eastern Ontario. However, the Ontario Storm Prediction Centre will be monitoring the situation. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer. However, it is going to drop back down to -8 C across southern Ontario later in the day. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
A vigorous storm system is expected to dive into East Texas beginning on Friday afternoon. Areas north of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario could see significant rainfall, with freezing rain expected to hit eastern Ontario. However, the Ontario Storm Prediction Centre will be monitoring the situation. Warnings may be issued as the event draws nearer. However, it is going to drop back down to -8 C across southern Ontario later in the day. (more...)
‘Zero tariffs, zero quotas’ - European Union wants ‘unprecedented’ trade deal with UK
- January 08, 2020
Speaking ahead of her first meeting with the Prime Minister since she took office last month, she said they would need to "prioritise" those areas where there were no global agreements to fall back on to avoid a damaging "hard Brexit". But we are ready to design a new partnership with zero tariffs, zero quotas, zero dumping. "This is not a meeting that will go into the details of the trade negotiation per se", he added. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
Speaking ahead of her first meeting with the Prime Minister since she took office last month, she said they would need to "prioritise" those areas where there were no global agreements to fall back on to avoid a damaging "hard Brexit". But we are ready to design a new partnership with zero tariffs, zero quotas, zero dumping. "This is not a meeting that will go into the details of the trade negotiation per se", he added. (more...)
4.9 magnitude quake hits Iran's Bushehr
- January 08, 2020
There were no reports of damage to the nuclear plant. The Bushehr plant, which produces 1,000 megawatts of power, was built by Russian Federation after being delayed for years and officially handed over in September 2013. The country sits on a major fault line between the Arabian and Eurasian plates, and has experienced many earthquakes in the past. A similar quake was reported in December previous year at Bushehr plant, less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the country's only nuclear ... (more...)
- January 08, 2020
There were no reports of damage to the nuclear plant. The Bushehr plant, which produces 1,000 megawatts of power, was built by Russian Federation after being delayed for years and officially handed over in September 2013. The country sits on a major fault line between the Arabian and Eurasian plates, and has experienced many earthquakes in the past. A similar quake was reported in December previous year at Bushehr plant, less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the country's only nuclear ... (more...)
Biden’s presidential campaign reports best fundraising quarter
- January 08, 2020
The campaign doubled its online fundraising and increased its overall fundraising by 49 per cent compared to last quarter, according to the statement. The long-simmering debate over big money in politics erupted during the sixth Democratic debate in Los Angeles last week when Warren went after Buttigieg for holding a fundraiser in a so-called wine cave in Napa Valley that was "full of crystals and served $900-a-bottle wine". (more...)
- January 08, 2020
The campaign doubled its online fundraising and increased its overall fundraising by 49 per cent compared to last quarter, according to the statement. The long-simmering debate over big money in politics erupted during the sixth Democratic debate in Los Angeles last week when Warren went after Buttigieg for holding a fundraiser in a so-called wine cave in Napa Valley that was "full of crystals and served $900-a-bottle wine". (more...)
Husband to appear on murder charges in missing mother case
- January 08, 2020
She described an unstable relationship, with her five children caught in a fierce struggle and her husband harbouring a slew of "sickening revenge fantasies" against others, including a reference to dropping a brick on a former client's home from an airplane. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
She described an unstable relationship, with her five children caught in a fierce struggle and her husband harbouring a slew of "sickening revenge fantasies" against others, including a reference to dropping a brick on a former client's home from an airplane. (more...)
(1:33 PM) Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
- January 08, 2020
There is still some uncertainty about the storm track, the National Weather Service said. Drivers are asked to be aware of roadway conditions and slow down when traveling Tuesday and Wednesday . "Expect rapidly changing conditions during any snow squall, including near whiteout conditions, wind gusts up to 30 to 45 miles per hour and a temperature drop", the National Weather Service said. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
There is still some uncertainty about the storm track, the National Weather Service said. Drivers are asked to be aware of roadway conditions and slow down when traveling Tuesday and Wednesday . "Expect rapidly changing conditions during any snow squall, including near whiteout conditions, wind gusts up to 30 to 45 miles per hour and a temperature drop", the National Weather Service said. (more...)
Sen. Rand Paul co-sponsors bill to dismiss articles of impeachment
- January 08, 2020
This denial by the Senate Majority Leader makes sense for someone who has openly aligned himself with the president and his legal team regardless of his obligations to remain an impartial participant prior to and during the Senate trial. McConnell also said Tuesday that GOP leadership would share the resolution to govern the trial, once it is unveiled. "I think the speaker should send the articles regardless. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
This denial by the Senate Majority Leader makes sense for someone who has openly aligned himself with the president and his legal team regardless of his obligations to remain an impartial participant prior to and during the Senate trial. McConnell also said Tuesday that GOP leadership would share the resolution to govern the trial, once it is unveiled. "I think the speaker should send the articles regardless. (more...)
1 dead, 3 injured in 'targeted shooting' in downtown Ottawa
- January 08, 2020
The area is about a kilometre south of Parliament Hill. Police said they continue to search for a suspect but the scene has been secured. They urged people to avoid the area. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located in the province of Ontario. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. (more...)
- January 08, 2020
The area is about a kilometre south of Parliament Hill. Police said they continue to search for a suspect but the scene has been secured. They urged people to avoid the area. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located in the province of Ontario. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Major Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. (more...)
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