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Lindsey Graham Calls For Investigation Into Biden-Ukraine Connection; Alleged Election Interference
- September 23, 2019
Biden said late Friday that if the reports are accurate, "then there is truly no bottom to President Trump's willingness to abuse his power and abase our country". Biden is now the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Trump administration has doubled down on its insistence that Trump did nothing wrong, but the allegations about Trump's requests of Ukrainian leadership have led some Democrats to reaffirm calls for impeachment. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Biden said late Friday that if the reports are accurate, "then there is truly no bottom to President Trump's willingness to abuse his power and abase our country". Biden is now the leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. The Trump administration has doubled down on its insistence that Trump did nothing wrong, but the allegations about Trump's requests of Ukrainian leadership have led some Democrats to reaffirm calls for impeachment. (more...)
'Dose of reality needed' over Brexit deal hopes
- September 23, 2019
Simon Coveney , Ireland's deputy prime minister, said: "There are serious problems that arise because of the change in approach by the British Prime Minister - asking to remove a very significant section within the Withdrawal Agreement without any serious proposals as to how you solve those problems is not going to be the basis for an agreement". (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Simon Coveney , Ireland's deputy prime minister, said: "There are serious problems that arise because of the change in approach by the British Prime Minister - asking to remove a very significant section within the Withdrawal Agreement without any serious proposals as to how you solve those problems is not going to be the basis for an agreement". (more...)
Jitendra Singh: Kashmiri politicians house arrest not beyond 18 months
- September 23, 2019
The Union Minister talking about the Kashmiri political leaders explained that they have been kept in VIP bungalows and given CDs of Hollywood movies. Earlier, intelligence agencies had alerted the Indian security establishment that Pakistan's deep state had set in motion the plan to reactivate terror groups nearly immediately after the Indian parliament gave its nod to revoke provisions of Article 370 and 35A paving the way of full integration of Jammu and Kashmir into India. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
The Union Minister talking about the Kashmiri political leaders explained that they have been kept in VIP bungalows and given CDs of Hollywood movies. Earlier, intelligence agencies had alerted the Indian security establishment that Pakistan's deep state had set in motion the plan to reactivate terror groups nearly immediately after the Indian parliament gave its nod to revoke provisions of Article 370 and 35A paving the way of full integration of Jammu and Kashmir into India. (more...)
SDSU community takes part in global climate strike
- September 23, 2019
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg first staged a "School Strike for Climate" outside her national parliament in August previous year. "Also, there's a lot of world hunger and chain reactions that will take effect if we don't start taking action". (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg first staged a "School Strike for Climate" outside her national parliament in August previous year. "Also, there's a lot of world hunger and chain reactions that will take effect if we don't start taking action". (more...)
German coalition agrees climate package
- September 23, 2019
The price for pollution rights would start at 10 euros per tonne of Carbon dioxide and gradually rise to up to 35 euros by 2025. The costs for incentives such as promoting electric vehicles and upgrading older furnaces will be balanced by income from carbon-dioxide certificates. (more...)
- September 23, 2019
The price for pollution rights would start at 10 euros per tonne of Carbon dioxide and gradually rise to up to 35 euros by 2025. The costs for incentives such as promoting electric vehicles and upgrading older furnaces will be balanced by income from carbon-dioxide certificates. (more...)
Let's decide our Brexit referendum stance now, says Labour's foreign policy chief
- September 23, 2019
Britain's main opposition Labour Party should make a decision on what to campaign for in any second referendum now, the party's foreign affairs policy chief, Emily Thornberry, said on Sunday, putting herself at odds with leader Jeremy Corbyn . (more...)
- September 23, 2019
Britain's main opposition Labour Party should make a decision on what to campaign for in any second referendum now, the party's foreign affairs policy chief, Emily Thornberry, said on Sunday, putting herself at odds with leader Jeremy Corbyn . (more...)
Police storm mall and Hong Kong protesters turn violent once again
- September 22, 2019
The campaign, mostly conducted by young people, was peaceful to start with but has become increasingly violent. Riot officers were also called in to rescue Patrick Nip, a minister in the Hong Kong government, after his chauffeured auto was surrounded by angry protesters, local news outlets South China Morning Post and RTHK reported. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The campaign, mostly conducted by young people, was peaceful to start with but has become increasingly violent. Riot officers were also called in to rescue Patrick Nip, a minister in the Hong Kong government, after his chauffeured auto was surrounded by angry protesters, local news outlets South China Morning Post and RTHK reported. (more...)
US, El Salvador Sign New Asylum Deal To Stem Tide Of Migrants
- September 22, 2019
The official said the acting homeland security secretary, Kevin McAleenan , would sign a "cooperative asylum agreement ". For some Trump critics, the photo also became ammunition to argue that his policies were cruel - they argued the family had become frustrated waiting in Mexico to claim asylum and felt they had no choice but to cross illegally. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The official said the acting homeland security secretary, Kevin McAleenan , would sign a "cooperative asylum agreement ". For some Trump critics, the photo also became ammunition to argue that his policies were cruel - they argued the family had become frustrated waiting in Mexico to claim asylum and felt they had no choice but to cross illegally. (more...)
Magnitude 5.6 natural disaster rocks buildings in Albania
- September 22, 2019
Some 80 people sought medical help in both Tirana and Durres, 21 of whom were hospitalized due to injuries caused by falling objects or parts of walls as well as for panic attacks, Health Minister Ogerta Manasterilu said. Witnesses in Durres and Albania's capital of Tirana reported damaged homes and apartments and power being temporarily cut. Some of the cars were destroyed by falling debris. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Some 80 people sought medical help in both Tirana and Durres, 21 of whom were hospitalized due to injuries caused by falling objects or parts of walls as well as for panic attacks, Health Minister Ogerta Manasterilu said. Witnesses in Durres and Albania's capital of Tirana reported damaged homes and apartments and power being temporarily cut. Some of the cars were destroyed by falling debris. (more...)
Epstein Accuser Out With Details on Prince Andrew
- September 22, 2019
Her allegations, which Andrew strongly denies , were struck from U.S. civil court records in 2015 after a judge said they were "immaterial and impertinent". Andrew who is the Duke of York and other accused in the sexual exploitation case have denied their connection to the allegations. "It was such a shock to me. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Her allegations, which Andrew strongly denies , were struck from U.S. civil court records in 2015 after a judge said they were "immaterial and impertinent". Andrew who is the Duke of York and other accused in the sexual exploitation case have denied their connection to the allegations. "It was such a shock to me. (more...)
Twelve killed in minibus explosion outside Karbala
- September 22, 2019
The group's sleeper cells continue to wage an insurgency and carry out sporadic attacks across the country. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. The statement gave no further details about the suspect. The explosion occurred when the bus was passing through an army checkpoint, about 10 kilometers south of Karbala in the direction of the town of al-Hilla. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The group's sleeper cells continue to wage an insurgency and carry out sporadic attacks across the country. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. The statement gave no further details about the suspect. The explosion occurred when the bus was passing through an army checkpoint, about 10 kilometers south of Karbala in the direction of the town of al-Hilla. (more...)
Morrison Announces Australia Will Be 'Doing Mars' With Trump
- September 22, 2019
Mr Morrison also laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington national cemetery on Saturday where he met Australian defence personnel stationed in Washington. Trump and Morrison shake hands at the White House. He described the 2024 moon mission as ambitious. Mr Morrison also laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington national cemetery, where he met numerous Australian defence personnel stationed in Washington. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Mr Morrison also laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington national cemetery on Saturday where he met Australian defence personnel stationed in Washington. Trump and Morrison shake hands at the White House. He described the 2024 moon mission as ambitious. Mr Morrison also laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington national cemetery, where he met numerous Australian defence personnel stationed in Washington. (more...)
Travel firm Thomas Cook holds talks to avoid a collapse
- September 22, 2019
Ryan Farmer, who is staying at Les Oranges Hotel, told BBC Radio 5: "It started at around 4pm there an announcement to call the people who are leaving today to go to the reception to pay this additional fee, obviously with this situation with Thomas Cook". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Ryan Farmer, who is staying at Les Oranges Hotel, told BBC Radio 5: "It started at around 4pm there an announcement to call the people who are leaving today to go to the reception to pay this additional fee, obviously with this situation with Thomas Cook". (more...)
Chinese agriculture officials cancel USA farm visits
- September 22, 2019
The trade officials reportedly changed their travel schedule and will return to China earlier than expected, according to Montana Farm Bureau Federal Director of National Affairs Nicole Rolf, per CNBC . Both sides have since imposed tariffs over billions of dollars of each other's goods, including a recent USA tariff of 15 percent on $300 billion of Chinese imports, covering a range of consumer goods. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The trade officials reportedly changed their travel schedule and will return to China earlier than expected, according to Montana Farm Bureau Federal Director of National Affairs Nicole Rolf, per CNBC . Both sides have since imposed tariffs over billions of dollars of each other's goods, including a recent USA tariff of 15 percent on $300 billion of Chinese imports, covering a range of consumer goods. (more...)
Indonesia Moves to Ban Consensual Sex Outside of Marriage
- September 22, 2019
The new criminal code is due to be adopted in the next week after parliament and the government agreed on a final draft on Wednesday, four parliamentarians said . As well as criminalising adultery and sex workers, many believe the article would in effect criminalise all same-sex conduct. The code further introduces fines for some people who promote contraception, and a six-month prison term for unauthorised discussion of "tools of abortion". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The new criminal code is due to be adopted in the next week after parliament and the government agreed on a final draft on Wednesday, four parliamentarians said . As well as criminalising adultery and sex workers, many believe the article would in effect criminalise all same-sex conduct. The code further introduces fines for some people who promote contraception, and a six-month prison term for unauthorised discussion of "tools of abortion". (more...)
Heavy police deployed in Paris over an array of protests
- September 22, 2019
The government deployed a massive police presence as it feared yellow-vest supporters would take advantage of authorised protests over climate change and pension reform to cause disruption in the French capital. The weekly demonstrations around France - Saturday was the 45th - prompted Macron to loosen the state's purse strings to the tune of almost 17 billion euros ($18.8 billion) in wage boosts and tax cuts for low earners. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The government deployed a massive police presence as it feared yellow-vest supporters would take advantage of authorised protests over climate change and pension reform to cause disruption in the French capital. The weekly demonstrations around France - Saturday was the 45th - prompted Macron to loosen the state's purse strings to the tune of almost 17 billion euros ($18.8 billion) in wage boosts and tax cuts for low earners. (more...)
Hurricane Lorena approaching Mexico's Los Cabos
- September 22, 2019
David Greenholtz was vacationing with his wife and children in Los Cabos, where on Friday Hurricane Lorena made landfall. Police and soldiers went through low-lying, low-income neighbourhoods in Los Cabos urging people to evacuate. As it moved along the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, Lorena caused damage in Los Planes, El Sargento, La Ventana and Los Barriles. The storm is forecast to pass over or near the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula later in the day with heavy ... (more...)
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- September 22, 2019
David Greenholtz was vacationing with his wife and children in Los Cabos, where on Friday Hurricane Lorena made landfall. Police and soldiers went through low-lying, low-income neighbourhoods in Los Cabos urging people to evacuate. As it moved along the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, Lorena caused damage in Los Planes, El Sargento, La Ventana and Los Barriles. The storm is forecast to pass over or near the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula later in the day with heavy ... (more...)
Johnson to meet European leaders to push Brexit deal
- September 22, 2019
The backstop is an insurance policy to keep the 500-km (300-mile) border between Ireland, which will remain in the European Union, and the British province of Northern Ireland open after Brexit. Finnish prime minister Antti Rinne has put pressure on his British counterpart to formally outline his plans for the UK's exit by the end of September, "if they exist". (more...)
- September 22, 2019
The backstop is an insurance policy to keep the 500-km (300-mile) border between Ireland, which will remain in the European Union, and the British province of Northern Ireland open after Brexit. Finnish prime minister Antti Rinne has put pressure on his British counterpart to formally outline his plans for the UK's exit by the end of September, "if they exist". (more...)
Russia, China veto UNSC resolution on Syria
- September 22, 2019
Syrian forces, backed by Russian Federation, targeted Idlib in a four-month ground and air offensive but civilians have been widely affected as well as hospitals, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure. The vote in the 15-member council on Thursday was 12-2 with Equatorial Guinea abstaining. Idlib Province in northern Syria remains the last part of the country controlled by the terrorists. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Syrian forces, backed by Russian Federation, targeted Idlib in a four-month ground and air offensive but civilians have been widely affected as well as hospitals, health facilities and other civilian infrastructure. The vote in the 15-member council on Thursday was 12-2 with Equatorial Guinea abstaining. Idlib Province in northern Syria remains the last part of the country controlled by the terrorists. (more...)
Abducted businessman beaten and dumped on road in Co Fermanagh
- September 22, 2019
Quinn Industrial Holdings' (QIH) has confirmed this morning that Mr Kevin Lunney, Director and Chief Operating Officer, QIH has been hospitalised following his abduction and a vicious assault that occurred last evening. Officers are appealing for information about a silver BMW and black Audi seen driving suspiciously in Derrylin on Tuesday evening. It is the latest in a series of attacks against the business portfolio once owned by fallen tycoon Sean Quinn, who was declared bankrupt in 2011. (more...)
- September 22, 2019
Quinn Industrial Holdings' (QIH) has confirmed this morning that Mr Kevin Lunney, Director and Chief Operating Officer, QIH has been hospitalised following his abduction and a vicious assault that occurred last evening. Officers are appealing for information about a silver BMW and black Audi seen driving suspiciously in Derrylin on Tuesday evening. It is the latest in a series of attacks against the business portfolio once owned by fallen tycoon Sean Quinn, who was declared bankrupt in 2011. (more...)
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