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Australians urged to evacuate as monster bushfires regenerate
- January 10, 2020
A warning for residents of Victoria state's northeastern region to leave after fires escalated overnight was downgraded to "wait and watch" as authorities monitored conditions. Thousands of people have been made homeless and thousands more have had to evacuate repeatedly because of the volatility of the fires. Of nine fires in the state of South Australia , one was categorised as an emergency. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
A warning for residents of Victoria state's northeastern region to leave after fires escalated overnight was downgraded to "wait and watch" as authorities monitored conditions. Thousands of people have been made homeless and thousands more have had to evacuate repeatedly because of the volatility of the fires. Of nine fires in the state of South Australia , one was categorised as an emergency. (more...)
Iran crisis: Ukraine warns against speculations on causes of airliner crash
- January 10, 2020
The Ukrainian embassy in Iran initially issued a statement saying: "According to preliminary data, the plane crashed due to engine failure for technical reasons". The Malaysian airliner was shot down on July 17, 2014, over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine as it was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all 298 people on board. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
The Ukrainian embassy in Iran initially issued a statement saying: "According to preliminary data, the plane crashed due to engine failure for technical reasons". The Malaysian airliner was shot down on July 17, 2014, over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine as it was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all 298 people on board. (more...)
Graham accuses Republicans dissenting on Iran of 'empowering the enemy'
- January 10, 2020
The war powers resolution is not binding on the president and would not require his signature. He also said he wonders what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif., meant when she called the airstrike disproportionate. Democrats and several Republicans called the briefings inadequate, adding that officials did not provide enough details about why the attack was justified. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
The war powers resolution is not binding on the president and would not require his signature. He also said he wonders what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif., meant when she called the airstrike disproportionate. Democrats and several Republicans called the briefings inadequate, adding that officials did not provide enough details about why the attack was justified. (more...)
How Facebook is justifying its decision to let politicians lie in ads
- January 10, 2020
Leathern also said "we plan to add a new control that will allow people to see fewer political and social issue ads on Facebook and Instagram". According to the company, when it comes to targeting, "our data actually indicates over 85 per cent of spend by United States presidential candidates on Facebook is for ad campaigns targeted to audiences estimated to be greater than 250,000". (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Leathern also said "we plan to add a new control that will allow people to see fewer political and social issue ads on Facebook and Instagram". According to the company, when it comes to targeting, "our data actually indicates over 85 per cent of spend by United States presidential candidates on Facebook is for ad campaigns targeted to audiences estimated to be greater than 250,000". (more...)
Trump rages at Democrats over vote on war powers at OH rally
- January 10, 2020
Tim Kaine, D-Va., faces an uphill fight in the GOP-run Senate. While the U.S. has stepped back from applying significant pressure in the Middle East, Iran is not quite finished. Charter, but he warned that "if the USA makes another mistake, it will receive a very risky response". Among them was Matt Gaetz, one of Trump's staunchest supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said that "engaging in another forever war in the Middle East ... (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Tim Kaine, D-Va., faces an uphill fight in the GOP-run Senate. While the U.S. has stepped back from applying significant pressure in the Middle East, Iran is not quite finished. Charter, but he warned that "if the USA makes another mistake, it will receive a very risky response". Among them was Matt Gaetz, one of Trump's staunchest supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said that "engaging in another forever war in the Middle East ... (more...)
Australian army vets treat koalas who have suffered burns in wildfires
- January 10, 2020
Authorities said they will be messaging those in the so-called fire zone throughout the day informing them that if they're able to leave, they should evacuate. Some expert estimates put the number of animals, including pets and livestock, dead at half a billion, with hundreds of thousands potentially injured and displaced wildlife . (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Authorities said they will be messaging those in the so-called fire zone throughout the day informing them that if they're able to leave, they should evacuate. Some expert estimates put the number of animals, including pets and livestock, dead at half a billion, with hundreds of thousands potentially injured and displaced wildlife . (more...)
Second black box of crashed Ukrainian plane found in Iran
- January 10, 2020
Ukraine local time (11:10 a.m. Iran time), Ukraine Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko confirmed the nationalities of those on board the flight, which was heading from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport to Ukraine's capital Kiev. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Ukraine local time (11:10 a.m. Iran time), Ukraine Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko confirmed the nationalities of those on board the flight, which was heading from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport to Ukraine's capital Kiev. (more...)
Key footage of accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 'deleted': United States court
- January 10, 2020
Because the MCC's computer backup system has been having technical issues, it is likely that the footage is gone for good. Epstein allegedly attempted to hang himself in his cell in July. Instead, the guards "browsed the Internet for furniture, motorcycle sales and sports news instead of monitoring Epstein in his cell, some 15 feet away in the Special Housing Unit", according to the indictment. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Because the MCC's computer backup system has been having technical issues, it is likely that the footage is gone for good. Epstein allegedly attempted to hang himself in his cell in July. Instead, the guards "browsed the Internet for furniture, motorcycle sales and sports news instead of monitoring Epstein in his cell, some 15 feet away in the Special Housing Unit", according to the indictment. (more...)
Brexit: MPs give final backing to Withdrawal Agreement Bill
- January 10, 2020
Lawmakers voted 330-231 on Thursday to pass the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill. Johnson's commanding 80-strong majority in the 650-seat chamber meant the government expected to comfortably defeat all amendments, ahead of the bill being handed over to the House of Lords. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Lawmakers voted 330-231 on Thursday to pass the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill. Johnson's commanding 80-strong majority in the 650-seat chamber meant the government expected to comfortably defeat all amendments, ahead of the bill being handed over to the House of Lords. (more...)
Environment Canada Is Warning Ontarians Of A Brutal Icy Nightmare This Weekend
- January 10, 2020
However, the temperature could fall to or below the freezing mark Sunday, switching the precipitation to a mix of freezing rain and ice pellets, and possibly snow. Friday will bring periods of rain and drizzle as the region warms up. "Travel is expected to be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday", Environment Canada said. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
However, the temperature could fall to or below the freezing mark Sunday, switching the precipitation to a mix of freezing rain and ice pellets, and possibly snow. Friday will bring periods of rain and drizzle as the region warms up. "Travel is expected to be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday", Environment Canada said. (more...)
Mitch McConnell Met with Trump at White House & Discussed Impeachment Trial
- January 10, 2020
If Pelosi sought leverage over the Senate, McConnell said , "no such leverage exists.it will never exist". House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her fellow Democrats Tuesday that she's not yet ready to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate - but suggested she could be soon. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
If Pelosi sought leverage over the Senate, McConnell said , "no such leverage exists.it will never exist". House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her fellow Democrats Tuesday that she's not yet ready to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate - but suggested she could be soon. (more...)
China Says Its Official Will Sign Trade Deal In US Next Week
- January 09, 2020
Negotiations for the second phase of a pending US-China trade deal will begin promptly but the outcome may wait until after this year's elections, President Donald Trump said Thursday. "The phase two negotiations will depend on the implementation of the phase one agreement", said Vice Finance Minister Liao Min on a press conference on December 13, 2019, adding that China's core concern in economic and trade negotiations has been the removal of additional tariffs, and both sides have ... (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Negotiations for the second phase of a pending US-China trade deal will begin promptly but the outcome may wait until after this year's elections, President Donald Trump said Thursday. "The phase two negotiations will depend on the implementation of the phase one agreement", said Vice Finance Minister Liao Min on a press conference on December 13, 2019, adding that China's core concern in economic and trade negotiations has been the removal of additional tariffs, and both sides have ... (more...)
Labour leadership: Jeremy Corbyn won't endorse any of the six candidates
- January 09, 2020
The party's business spokeswoman will likely win the backing of the grassroots Momentum organisation and Labour's powerful trade union backers. Earlier, the frontbencher insisted that she was not the "continuity candidate" to replace Jeremy Corbyn , but gave him a "10 out of 10 rating" - describing him as "one of the most honest, kind, principled politicians I've ever met". (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The party's business spokeswoman will likely win the backing of the grassroots Momentum organisation and Labour's powerful trade union backers. Earlier, the frontbencher insisted that she was not the "continuity candidate" to replace Jeremy Corbyn , but gave him a "10 out of 10 rating" - describing him as "one of the most honest, kind, principled politicians I've ever met". (more...)
We Got Trump Elected, Shouldn't Stop Him in 2020; Says Facebook Executive
- January 09, 2020
But ahead of the USA presidential election in November 2020, Facebook is struggling to quell criticism of its relatively hands-off ads policies. Trump in the interview reportedly said, "Zuckerberg told me that "I'd like to congratulate you, you are number one on Facebook". (more...)
- January 09, 2020
But ahead of the USA presidential election in November 2020, Facebook is struggling to quell criticism of its relatively hands-off ads policies. Trump in the interview reportedly said, "Zuckerberg told me that "I'd like to congratulate you, you are number one on Facebook". (more...)
Secret Service 'aware' of George Lopez's joke about killing Trump
- January 09, 2020
Williams, according to NBC News . An Instagram account posted the claim about the $ 80 million bounty that was made during Gen. Qasem Soleimani's televised funeral, the top Iranian official who was killed in an airstrike ordered by Donald Trump . (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Williams, according to NBC News . An Instagram account posted the claim about the $ 80 million bounty that was made during Gen. Qasem Soleimani's televised funeral, the top Iranian official who was killed in an airstrike ordered by Donald Trump . (more...)
"Don't bite!" Pope negotiates papal kiss after controversy
- January 09, 2020
Pope Francis joked Wednesday 8 January on the Vatican with a nun, asking her to not chunk him in change for a kiss, in reference to his current aggravated faucet on the hand of a too keen devotee. The woman who was waiting patiently for the Pope to greet her opted to grab his hand upon realising he had by-passed her. A visibly disgruntled Pope slapped the woman's hand to free himself from her grasp and pulled away while exhibiting pain and annoyance. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Pope Francis joked Wednesday 8 January on the Vatican with a nun, asking her to not chunk him in change for a kiss, in reference to his current aggravated faucet on the hand of a too keen devotee. The woman who was waiting patiently for the Pope to greet her opted to grab his hand upon realising he had by-passed her. A visibly disgruntled Pope slapped the woman's hand to free himself from her grasp and pulled away while exhibiting pain and annoyance. (more...)
Senate Democrats begin breaking with Nancy Pelosi on articles of impeachment
- January 09, 2020
She is also viewed as a potential swing vote in the trial, whenever it takes place. "It's a risk because if you're going to actually try to win the case in the Senate , the only way you can do that is to bring along the American public", Hutchinson said. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
She is also viewed as a potential swing vote in the trial, whenever it takes place. "It's a risk because if you're going to actually try to win the case in the Senate , the only way you can do that is to bring along the American public", Hutchinson said. (more...)
Saudi minister met Trump, delivered message from crown prince: Tweet
- January 09, 2020
The U.S. State Department said in a statement that Pompeo discussed with the Saudi deputy defense minister the killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), on Friday in Baghdad. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The U.S. State Department said in a statement that Pompeo discussed with the Saudi deputy defense minister the killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), on Friday in Baghdad. (more...)
Trump approval ratings stagnate on global scale
- January 09, 2020
Only 29% of the countries surveyed by Pew expressed confidence in Mr Trump a year ago, in keeping with how his presidency has been viewed since its infancy in 2017. A majority of those surveyed also did not approve of a U.S. -Mexico border wall or U.S. restrictions on immigration. It stands to reason Trump would inspire less confidence in those from countries other than the U.S. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Only 29% of the countries surveyed by Pew expressed confidence in Mr Trump a year ago, in keeping with how his presidency has been viewed since its infancy in 2017. A majority of those surveyed also did not approve of a U.S. -Mexico border wall or U.S. restrictions on immigration. It stands to reason Trump would inspire less confidence in those from countries other than the U.S. (more...)
Defying critics, Ivanka Trump draws applause at tech show
- January 09, 2020
So when I hear employers (who) come to me and say, "We need more skilled workers, we need more skilled workers", and then I read about the layoffs of their workers. Tech analyst Carolina Milanesi wrote in an opinion piece in Forbes: "The reason for my upset is rooted in the fact that there are many more women who are in tech and are entrepreneurs who could run circles around Trump on how technology will impact the future of work". (more...)
- January 09, 2020
So when I hear employers (who) come to me and say, "We need more skilled workers, we need more skilled workers", and then I read about the layoffs of their workers. Tech analyst Carolina Milanesi wrote in an opinion piece in Forbes: "The reason for my upset is rooted in the fact that there are many more women who are in tech and are entrepreneurs who could run circles around Trump on how technology will impact the future of work". (more...)
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