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French tourists missing after Canada snowmobile crash
- January 24, 2020
Investigators are still hopeful that the French tourists managed to find refuge on an island or a chalet but have been unable to communicate, provincial police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu said. "Enthusiasts in the area, they know it well", he said in a phone interview. Police say a group of eight French tourists were exploring the province's Lac St Jean region when the accident occurred. (more...)
- January 24, 2020
Investigators are still hopeful that the French tourists managed to find refuge on an island or a chalet but have been unable to communicate, provincial police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu said. "Enthusiasts in the area, they know it well", he said in a phone interview. Police say a group of eight French tourists were exploring the province's Lac St Jean region when the accident occurred. (more...)
Brexit clears final hurdle as Lords let government ignore any reasonable amendments
- January 24, 2020
But, the agreement's passage through parliament shows Johnson can expect scrutiny and opposition in the Lords, where his governing party doesn't have a majority. We are leaving on 31 January. He also said, " At times it felt like we would never cross the Brexit finish line, but we've done it ". "Now we can put the rancour and division of the past three years behind us", Johnson said, according to an emailed statement. (more...)
- January 24, 2020
But, the agreement's passage through parliament shows Johnson can expect scrutiny and opposition in the Lords, where his governing party doesn't have a majority. We are leaving on 31 January. He also said, " At times it felt like we would never cross the Brexit finish line, but we've done it ". "Now we can put the rancour and division of the past three years behind us", Johnson said, according to an emailed statement. (more...)
U.S. limits visas for pregnant women in effort to end 'birth tourism'
- January 24, 2020
But they would have to determine whether a visa applicant would be coming to the United States primarily to give birth. The applicants will have to prove they are coming for medical treatment and they have the money to pay for it. He is also expected to expand his 2017 travel ban to several new countries - including Belarus, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania - as early as Monday to mark the anniversary of the current restrictions on eight nations. (more...)
- January 24, 2020
But they would have to determine whether a visa applicant would be coming to the United States primarily to give birth. The applicants will have to prove they are coming for medical treatment and they have the money to pay for it. He is also expected to expand his 2017 travel ban to several new countries - including Belarus, Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania - as early as Monday to mark the anniversary of the current restrictions on eight nations. (more...)
Prince Charles skips handshake with Mike Pence at World Holocaust Forum
- January 24, 2020
As soon as he reached the Vice President and Second Lady Karen Pence , he appears to evade a handshake and skips over to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Soon after the video circulated online, social media users began sharing it and commenting on the apparent snub with a wide range of reactions. However, Pence's press secretary Katie Waldman quickly hosed down those claims, explaining in a tweet that the pair had spoken and shaken hands beforehand. (more...)
- January 24, 2020
As soon as he reached the Vice President and Second Lady Karen Pence , he appears to evade a handshake and skips over to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Soon after the video circulated online, social media users began sharing it and commenting on the apparent snub with a wide range of reactions. However, Pence's press secretary Katie Waldman quickly hosed down those claims, explaining in a tweet that the pair had spoken and shaken hands beforehand. (more...)
Meghan McCain blasts Hillary Clinton for making 'stupid' remarks about Bernie Sanders
- January 23, 2020
Clinton said in a tweet , subtly referring to a common criticism of her as inauthentic. It's his leadership team. She further said that she was running for president precisely because she thought America's leaders needed to be above squabbling and be more in tune with "the reality of what people are dealing with every day". (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Clinton said in a tweet , subtly referring to a common criticism of her as inauthentic. It's his leadership team. She further said that she was running for president precisely because she thought America's leaders needed to be above squabbling and be more in tune with "the reality of what people are dealing with every day". (more...)
Scientists move 'Doomsday Clock' to latest time in history
- January 23, 2020
This is the closest to midnight the clock has ever been at, reflecting growing threats nuclear war, climate change , and disinformation. Leaders also failed to take steps appropriate to the "climate emergency" the world is in, even as devastating wildfires, floods and heat waves raged around the planet. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
This is the closest to midnight the clock has ever been at, reflecting growing threats nuclear war, climate change , and disinformation. Leaders also failed to take steps appropriate to the "climate emergency" the world is in, even as devastating wildfires, floods and heat waves raged around the planet. (more...)
Death Toll from New Coronavirus in China Rises to 17
- January 23, 2020
Health authorities have reported cases in other Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. Other cases have been reported in the Thailand , the United States , Japan and South Korea . Contrasting with its secrecy over the 2002-03 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) that killed almost 800 people, China's communist government has this time given regular updates to try to avoid panic as millions travel for the Lunar New Year. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Health authorities have reported cases in other Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. Other cases have been reported in the Thailand , the United States , Japan and South Korea . Contrasting with its secrecy over the 2002-03 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) that killed almost 800 people, China's communist government has this time given regular updates to try to avoid panic as millions travel for the Lunar New Year. (more...)
President Trump: Service members injured in Baghdad airstrike received only minor concussions
- January 23, 2020
Earlier this week, General Esmail Ghaani, who succeeded Soleimani as the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds force, said Iran will seek revenge for Soleimani in a "manly way", suggesting a direct confrontation with USA troops. claims that they killed Soleimani as a preventative measure, the politician said.'Are your military bases and centers in the region for benevolence or to harm nations? The officials left open the possibility that the number could increase in coming days. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Earlier this week, General Esmail Ghaani, who succeeded Soleimani as the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds force, said Iran will seek revenge for Soleimani in a "manly way", suggesting a direct confrontation with USA troops. claims that they killed Soleimani as a preventative measure, the politician said.'Are your military bases and centers in the region for benevolence or to harm nations? The officials left open the possibility that the number could increase in coming days. (more...)
Greta Thunberg: Climate activist meets Prince Charles to talk climate change
- January 23, 2020
Mnuchin made his remarks on Tuesday morning, replying to a reporter's question on Thunberg's call for world economies to divest from fossil fuels. In a speech on Tuesday, Trump criticized "prophets of doom and their predictions of apocalypse" while also committing the U.S.to joining the World Economic Forum's One Trillion Trees initiative, which aims to plant or conserve one trillion trees. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Mnuchin made his remarks on Tuesday morning, replying to a reporter's question on Thunberg's call for world economies to divest from fossil fuels. In a speech on Tuesday, Trump criticized "prophets of doom and their predictions of apocalypse" while also committing the U.S.to joining the World Economic Forum's One Trillion Trees initiative, which aims to plant or conserve one trillion trees. (more...)
'Oasis of the Seas' cruise ship passenger dies after going overboard
- January 23, 2020
West Hollywood based Atlantis Events advertised the cruise as "one of the biggest cruise ship in the world, the Oasis of the Seas , with a capacity of over 5000 guys!" "Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this hard time", the cruise ship company said in a statement. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
West Hollywood based Atlantis Events advertised the cruise as "one of the biggest cruise ship in the world, the Oasis of the Seas , with a capacity of over 5000 guys!" "Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this hard time", the cruise ship company said in a statement. (more...)
'Brexit finish line' crossed as Britain passes European Union exit bill
- January 23, 2020
Brexit secretary Steve Barclay said in a Twitter post: "The bill is now law and confirms our departure from the European Union on January 31". His predecessor, Theresa May, negotiated a Brexit deal with Brussels in 2018 but the Commons rejected it three times, forcing her to resign. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Brexit secretary Steve Barclay said in a Twitter post: "The bill is now law and confirms our departure from the European Union on January 31". His predecessor, Theresa May, negotiated a Brexit deal with Brussels in 2018 but the Commons rejected it three times, forcing her to resign. (more...)
Russian Federation expects Israeli ‘gestures of goodwill’ in exchange for Naama’s release
- January 23, 2020
Russian Federation expects Netanyahu to praise its contribution to defeating Hitler at Thursday's Fifth World Holocaust Forum. The heir to the throne will give a speech at the World Holocaust Forum - the largest worldwide event in Israel's history - where around 40 world leaders are due to attend, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and France's President Emmanuel Macron. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Russian Federation expects Netanyahu to praise its contribution to defeating Hitler at Thursday's Fifth World Holocaust Forum. The heir to the throne will give a speech at the World Holocaust Forum - the largest worldwide event in Israel's history - where around 40 world leaders are due to attend, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and France's President Emmanuel Macron. (more...)
Mom arrested after 3 kids found dead in Phoenix home
- January 23, 2020
Officers attempted CPR on the children , but they were already dead, according to the police department. A woman arrested on suspicion of killing her three young children told investigators that she suffocated her son and two daughters with her hands, police said in court records. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Officers attempted CPR on the children , but they were already dead, according to the police department. A woman arrested on suspicion of killing her three young children told investigators that she suffocated her son and two daughters with her hands, police said in court records. (more...)
Greek lawmakers elect country's first female president
- January 23, 2020
Nominated by Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis , Sakellaropoulou, 63, needed 200 votes in the 300-member Parliament to get the nod and received 266 in the January 22 ballot, with the backing of some other rival parties. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Nominated by Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis , Sakellaropoulou, 63, needed 200 votes in the 300-member Parliament to get the nod and received 266 in the January 22 ballot, with the backing of some other rival parties. (more...)
Dog with 'weird-looking' eyes gets a home after finding fame online
- January 23, 2020
Despite the vet declaring her happy and healthy, Jubilee struggled to get adopted as many felt her eyes were googly and funny-looking. "I wish I had my own family that could love me even though I'm not pretty". "She's really such an awesome dog who was so deserving of her forever home". "It has no effect on her or slows her down a bit". "Since the original Facebook post went viral, we received an overwhelming amount of love, support, and inquiries, including adoption requests", the ... (more...)
- January 23, 2020
Despite the vet declaring her happy and healthy, Jubilee struggled to get adopted as many felt her eyes were googly and funny-looking. "I wish I had my own family that could love me even though I'm not pretty". "She's really such an awesome dog who was so deserving of her forever home". "It has no effect on her or slows her down a bit". "Since the original Facebook post went viral, we received an overwhelming amount of love, support, and inquiries, including adoption requests", the ... (more...)
Impeachments in history: Bill Clinton's trial
- January 23, 2020
As the third presidential impeachment trial in USA history began in earnest, Trump's chief legal defender argued the Democratic case was a baseless effort to overturn the 2016 election but a top Democratic lawmaker said there was "overwhelming" evidence of wrongdoing. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
As the third presidential impeachment trial in USA history began in earnest, Trump's chief legal defender argued the Democratic case was a baseless effort to overturn the 2016 election but a top Democratic lawmaker said there was "overwhelming" evidence of wrongdoing. (more...)
Denmark tops anti-corruption index
- January 23, 2020
CPI uses a scale of 0 to 100 to rank nations, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. Various western nations saw their score drop from 2018-2019, including Canada , France, the UK, and the United States. "All citizens must be represented in decision making", she added. Twenty-one have significantly declined , including Australia , Canada and Nicaragua. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
CPI uses a scale of 0 to 100 to rank nations, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. Various western nations saw their score drop from 2018-2019, including Canada , France, the UK, and the United States. "All citizens must be represented in decision making", she added. Twenty-one have significantly declined , including Australia , Canada and Nicaragua. (more...)
World court orders Myanmar to prevent acts of genocide
- January 23, 2020
The International Court of Justice on Thursday ordered Myanmar to take urgent measures to protect its Muslim Rohingya population from persecution and atrocities, and preserve evidence of alleged crimes against them. Suu Kyi told world court judges in December that the exodus was a tragic outcome of the military's response to "coordinated and comprehensive armed attacks" by Rohingya insurgents. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
The International Court of Justice on Thursday ordered Myanmar to take urgent measures to protect its Muslim Rohingya population from persecution and atrocities, and preserve evidence of alleged crimes against them. Suu Kyi told world court judges in December that the exodus was a tragic outcome of the military's response to "coordinated and comprehensive armed attacks" by Rohingya insurgents. (more...)
Shooting at Las Vegas Strip mall leaves multiple people injured
- January 23, 2020
People have been advised to avoid the area while the investigation is underway. Subscribe and receive our daily emails and follow us on social media. This Sunday, Asuka will take on Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's championship at the Royal Rumble show in Houston, Texas. After being out of the limelight as a wrestler for some time, things are finally looking up for the Empress . (more...)
- January 23, 2020
People have been advised to avoid the area while the investigation is underway. Subscribe and receive our daily emails and follow us on social media. This Sunday, Asuka will take on Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's championship at the Royal Rumble show in Houston, Texas. After being out of the limelight as a wrestler for some time, things are finally looking up for the Empress . (more...)
Isabel dos Santos now a formal fraud suspect in Angola
- January 23, 2020
In 2013, according to Forbes, her net worth had exceeded $2 billion making her Africa's first female USA dollar billionaire. The cache of documents is known as Luanda Leaks , named for Angola's capital, Luanda. She said it is part of an orchestrated attack against her by the current government. In December 2019, prosecutors in Angola froze the bank accounts and domestic assets owned by the couple. (more...)
- January 23, 2020
In 2013, according to Forbes, her net worth had exceeded $2 billion making her Africa's first female USA dollar billionaire. The cache of documents is known as Luanda Leaks , named for Angola's capital, Luanda. She said it is part of an orchestrated attack against her by the current government. In December 2019, prosecutors in Angola froze the bank accounts and domestic assets owned by the couple. (more...)
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