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Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard indicted in U.S. on sex trafficking charges
- December 16, 2020
The 79-year-old has denied similar allegations in a class-action lawsuit now on hold in the USA, blaming a conspiracy caused by a feud with his billionaire neighbour in the Bahamas . Born in Finland, Nygard grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his own namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada's wealthiest people. (more...)
- December 16, 2020
The 79-year-old has denied similar allegations in a class-action lawsuit now on hold in the USA, blaming a conspiracy caused by a feud with his billionaire neighbour in the Bahamas . Born in Finland, Nygard grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his own namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada's wealthiest people. (more...)
After the White House, Trump faces uncertain future and legal threats
- December 16, 2020
In November, Colorado residents voted to remain in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact - a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia that favor awarding state electoral votes to the victor of the national popular vote, rather than the winners of individual state votes for president. (more...)
- December 16, 2020
In November, Colorado residents voted to remain in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact - a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia that favor awarding state electoral votes to the victor of the national popular vote, rather than the winners of individual state votes for president. (more...)
Biden Team Divided on Rejoining Iran Nuclear Deal
- December 15, 2020
Fakhrizadeh was named by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2018 as the director of Iran's rogue nuclear weapons project. Biden's victory has raised the possibility that Washington could rejoin a deal Iran reached with world powers in 2015, and he appears to see a return as a prelude to wider talks on Iran's nuclear work, its ballistic missiles and regional activities. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Fakhrizadeh was named by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2018 as the director of Iran's rogue nuclear weapons project. Biden's victory has raised the possibility that Washington could rejoin a deal Iran reached with world powers in 2015, and he appears to see a return as a prelude to wider talks on Iran's nuclear work, its ballistic missiles and regional activities. (more...)
Boko Haram claims kidnapping of Nigeria students in north
- December 15, 2020
The number of missing students remains unclear. A Nigerian government spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the group targeted the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara. However, Boko Haram has now said it was behind the operation. The deadly group has also extended its attacks to countries in the Lake Chad Basin. More than 36,000 people have been killed in the conflict and two million have been displaced. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
The number of missing students remains unclear. A Nigerian government spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the group targeted the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara. However, Boko Haram has now said it was behind the operation. The deadly group has also extended its attacks to countries in the Lake Chad Basin. More than 36,000 people have been killed in the conflict and two million have been displaced. (more...)
Ho, Ho, Hold It! Undercover Santa, Elf Tell Suspects
- December 15, 2020
Footage shows the officer dressed as Santa Claus slamming a suspect to the ground, while the officer in the elf costume arrests another one at gunpoint. As part of the "Santa's Intervention" program, police also arrested a woman who allegedly walked out of a store with a cart full of stolen items. The jolly old elf then performed a two-point takedown on the suspect. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Footage shows the officer dressed as Santa Claus slamming a suspect to the ground, while the officer in the elf costume arrests another one at gunpoint. As part of the "Santa's Intervention" program, police also arrested a woman who allegedly walked out of a store with a cart full of stolen items. The jolly old elf then performed a two-point takedown on the suspect. (more...)
Explosion at Saudi port of Jeddah hits at least one tanker
- December 15, 2020
Also last month, the Houthi rebels said they struck a Saudi oil plant with a Quds-2 missile which tore a hole in an oil tank, triggering an explosion and fire. On November 25, an oil tanker was damaged at the Saudi terminal of Shuqaiq, south of Jeddah, which the Saudis blamed on a naval mine laid by Houthi rebels from Yemen. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Also last month, the Houthi rebels said they struck a Saudi oil plant with a Quds-2 missile which tore a hole in an oil tank, triggering an explosion and fire. On November 25, an oil tanker was damaged at the Saudi terminal of Shuqaiq, south of Jeddah, which the Saudis blamed on a naval mine laid by Houthi rebels from Yemen. (more...)
Netherlands reports 8,496 new COVID-19 infections
- December 15, 2020
Schools will close until 18 January. Mr Rutte said that with vaccinations starting in the new year, 2021 would be a year "of hope, of light at the end of the tunnel". A further 8,500 cases were announce yesterday, pushing the seven-day rolling average over the past week to 47.5 infections per 100,000, up from 29.2 the week before. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Schools will close until 18 January. Mr Rutte said that with vaccinations starting in the new year, 2021 would be a year "of hope, of light at the end of the tunnel". A further 8,500 cases were announce yesterday, pushing the seven-day rolling average over the past week to 47.5 infections per 100,000, up from 29.2 the week before. (more...)
Indonesia nabs suspected leader of Al-Qaeda linked Jemaah Islamiyah
- December 15, 2020
Zulkarnaen, one of the commanders of the Bali attack , was arrested on Thursday by anti-terrorism police, spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan said in a statement on Saturday. "Zulkarnaen is one of al-Qaida's point men in Southeast Asia and is one of the few people in Indonesia who have direct contact with the al-Qaida terror network". (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Zulkarnaen, one of the commanders of the Bali attack , was arrested on Thursday by anti-terrorism police, spokesman Ahmad Ramadhan said in a statement on Saturday. "Zulkarnaen is one of al-Qaida's point men in Southeast Asia and is one of the few people in Indonesia who have direct contact with the al-Qaida terror network". (more...)
Japan’s ‘Twitter killer’ recieves death penalty for nine murders
- December 15, 2020
Though Shiraishi was never very cooperative with his defense team, they tried to get a lighter punishment for him by arguing that the victims all went to his apartment on their own volition and had clearly made known over social media their desire to die. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Though Shiraishi was never very cooperative with his defense team, they tried to get a lighter punishment for him by arguing that the victims all went to his apartment on their own volition and had clearly made known over social media their desire to die. (more...)
These Are the Only 14 States That Haven't Received COVID Vaccine Shipments
- December 15, 2020
As the United States kicks off its largest ever immunisation campaign, the first three million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are being distributed across dozens of locations by cargo plane and truck. According to a survey, at least 21.3 per cent adults in the country are not planning to get the Covid-19 vaccine. According to a Reuters report, the Gulf Arab state started Phase III clinical trials of the vaccine, developed by Beijing Institute of Biological Product, a unit of ... (more...)
- December 15, 2020
As the United States kicks off its largest ever immunisation campaign, the first three million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are being distributed across dozens of locations by cargo plane and truck. According to a survey, at least 21.3 per cent adults in the country are not planning to get the Covid-19 vaccine. According to a Reuters report, the Gulf Arab state started Phase III clinical trials of the vaccine, developed by Beijing Institute of Biological Product, a unit of ... (more...)
Sons see mum fall to death taking a selfie
- December 15, 2020
Police said he climbed past security barriers to pose on a rock for a photo and fell about 262 feet off the face of the cliff. Rosy Loomba fell from the Boroka Lookout at the Grampians National Park on Saturday afternoon while walking with her husband and two children. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Police said he climbed past security barriers to pose on a rock for a photo and fell about 262 feet off the face of the cliff. Rosy Loomba fell from the Boroka Lookout at the Grampians National Park on Saturday afternoon while walking with her husband and two children. (more...)
GOP Sens. Loeffler, Perdue Want List of Georgia Runoff Voters
- December 15, 2020
Meanwhile, NextGen America, the progressive group founded by billionaire Democratic booster and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer, is pushing a remote phone banking effort in support of Democrat challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Meanwhile, NextGen America, the progressive group founded by billionaire Democratic booster and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer, is pushing a remote phone banking effort in support of Democrat challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. (more...)
No Indication New COVID-19 Variant in UK Interferes with Vaccine Effectiveness
- December 15, 2020
The theater district also would be forced to cancel performances, after venues had only just started to welcome back audiences, according to the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said more than 1,000 cases of the new variant had been identified, mainly in southeastern England. Conservative MP Stephen Hammond, who represents Wimbledon in London, told BBC Two's Newsnight there could be a "rethinking" over whether it is appropriate for families to gather at ... (more...)
- December 15, 2020
The theater district also would be forced to cancel performances, after venues had only just started to welcome back audiences, according to the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said more than 1,000 cases of the new variant had been identified, mainly in southeastern England. Conservative MP Stephen Hammond, who represents Wimbledon in London, told BBC Two's Newsnight there could be a "rethinking" over whether it is appropriate for families to gather at ... (more...)
Donation change to allow more gay and bisexual men to give blood
- December 15, 2020
She said: "Patients rely on the generosity of donors for their lifesaving blood and so we welcome the decision to accept the FAIR recommendations in full". 'This is just the beginning. 'We will keep collaborating with and listening to LGBT representatives, patients and current donors to make sure by summer 2021, when we bring about these changes, that our process for getting accurate information from donors about their sexual behaviours is inclusive and done well'. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
She said: "Patients rely on the generosity of donors for their lifesaving blood and so we welcome the decision to accept the FAIR recommendations in full". 'This is just the beginning. 'We will keep collaborating with and listening to LGBT representatives, patients and current donors to make sure by summer 2021, when we bring about these changes, that our process for getting accurate information from donors about their sexual behaviours is inclusive and done well'. (more...)
United States to remove Sudan from terrorism list on December 14
- December 15, 2020
Washington once labeled Khartoum a hub of the "axis of evil", but relations between the USA and Sudan have warmed since former President Omar al-Bashir was toppled previous year. contributes to economic reforms, attracting investments and remittances through official channels, creating new job opportunities for young people, and many other positives". (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Washington once labeled Khartoum a hub of the "axis of evil", but relations between the USA and Sudan have warmed since former President Omar al-Bashir was toppled previous year. contributes to economic reforms, attracting investments and remittances through official channels, creating new job opportunities for young people, and many other positives". (more...)
Election 2020 Today: Electoral College votes, vaccine U-turn | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
- December 15, 2020
With the Electoral College set to formally elect Biden as president on Monday, his aides say they hope Republicans will consider their own long-term interests and the country's, accept Trump's defeat and focus their attention on fighting the coronavirus pandemic and staving off economic tumult. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
With the Electoral College set to formally elect Biden as president on Monday, his aides say they hope Republicans will consider their own long-term interests and the country's, accept Trump's defeat and focus their attention on fighting the coronavirus pandemic and staving off economic tumult. (more...)
Wild weather lashes vast stretch of Australia's east coast
- December 15, 2020
Authorities have warned of more eroding beaches today as a major storm, bringing 5m waves, flash flooding and risky winds lashes large parts of northern NSW and south east Queensland . Upper Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland recorded 475mm of rain overnight and Couchy Creek, near the Queensland and NSW border, received 365mm of rain since 9am on Saturday, with Numinbah recording 348mm and Chillingham 306mm. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Authorities have warned of more eroding beaches today as a major storm, bringing 5m waves, flash flooding and risky winds lashes large parts of northern NSW and south east Queensland . Upper Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland recorded 475mm of rain overnight and Couchy Creek, near the Queensland and NSW border, received 365mm of rain since 9am on Saturday, with Numinbah recording 348mm and Chillingham 306mm. (more...)
'New variant' of COVID-19 detected as cases rise in southeast England
- December 15, 2020
Members of different households can't mingle indoors, although people can still meet in groups of up to six in public places outside. - Education Secretary Gavin Williamson warned Greenwich council to keep schools open to all pupils or it would face legal action. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
Members of different households can't mingle indoors, although people can still meet in groups of up to six in public places outside. - Education Secretary Gavin Williamson warned Greenwich council to keep schools open to all pupils or it would face legal action. (more...)
NY, NJ shutdown concerns remain as coronavirus cases continue to surge
- December 15, 2020
The governor clarified that if a region could increase its hospital capacity, either through field hospitals or other measures, that the red zone shutdown could be avoided. He said that no region is now exceeding this threshold; "that's what we're trying to avoid", he said. But for the city's restaurant operators, that will be a challenge. (more...)
- December 15, 2020
The governor clarified that if a region could increase its hospital capacity, either through field hospitals or other measures, that the red zone shutdown could be avoided. He said that no region is now exceeding this threshold; "that's what we're trying to avoid", he said. But for the city's restaurant operators, that will be a challenge. (more...)
US crosses 300000 COVID-19 deaths as vaccine rollout begins
- December 15, 2020
The countries with a death toll above 20,000 are Mexico (114,298), Italy (65,011), the United Kingdom (64,500), France (58,391), Iran (52,447), Spain (48,013), Russian Federation (46,846), Argentina (41,041), Colombia (39,195), Peru (36,677), South Africa (23,451), Poland (22,960) and Germany (22,330). (more...)
- December 15, 2020
The countries with a death toll above 20,000 are Mexico (114,298), Italy (65,011), the United Kingdom (64,500), France (58,391), Iran (52,447), Spain (48,013), Russian Federation (46,846), Argentina (41,041), Colombia (39,195), Peru (36,677), South Africa (23,451), Poland (22,960) and Germany (22,330). (more...)
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