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Johnson says he'll pull Brexit bill if lawmakers force delay
- October 23, 2019
The battle over Brexit has been raging on for years at this point, with various deals being voted down at the hands of both former Prime Minister Theresa May and current Prime Minister Johnson. Despite Johnson being adamant he will not delay Brexit for months, the European Union may also offer Britain the option of a longer extension - which opposition MPs argue the premier would be compelled by law to accept. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The battle over Brexit has been raging on for years at this point, with various deals being voted down at the hands of both former Prime Minister Theresa May and current Prime Minister Johnson. Despite Johnson being adamant he will not delay Brexit for months, the European Union may also offer Britain the option of a longer extension - which opposition MPs argue the premier would be compelled by law to accept. (more...)
Bird's world-record titter could deafen potential mates
- October 23, 2019
According to a paper published Monday in Current Biology , this goofball boasts the loudest birdsong ever recorded. Sexual selection happens when males compete for mates, driving the evolution of truly weird and exaggerated traits such as the peacock's tail, and the now found loud singing abilities of the male bellbirds, the study noted. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
According to a paper published Monday in Current Biology , this goofball boasts the loudest birdsong ever recorded. Sexual selection happens when males compete for mates, driving the evolution of truly weird and exaggerated traits such as the peacock's tail, and the now found loud singing abilities of the male bellbirds, the study noted. (more...)
Bolivia’s Morales Receives Record Low 45% in Presidential Election, 2nd Round Expected
- October 22, 2019
The OAS raised concerns about the "hard-to-explain" change in the overall trend of the result, which it said "drastically modified the fate of the election and generates a loss of confidence in the electoral process". The interior minister, Carlos Romero, accused the opposition of trying to create trouble, warning that "they have to take care of the violence they're generating". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
The OAS raised concerns about the "hard-to-explain" change in the overall trend of the result, which it said "drastically modified the fate of the election and generates a loss of confidence in the electoral process". The interior minister, Carlos Romero, accused the opposition of trying to create trouble, warning that "they have to take care of the violence they're generating". (more...)
President Uhuru among leaders who witnessed enthronement of Emperor Naruhito
- October 22, 2019
The last presidential visit was in 1990 when the then president, R Venkatraman, attended the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Emeritus Akihoto, the father of Naruhito . Naruhito promised to follow his father's path and observers have noted he has so far made only small changes. It was first used by Naruhito's grandmother. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
The last presidential visit was in 1990 when the then president, R Venkatraman, attended the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Emeritus Akihoto, the father of Naruhito . Naruhito promised to follow his father's path and observers have noted he has so far made only small changes. It was first used by Naruhito's grandmother. (more...)
United Kingdom police to interview U.S. diplomat's wife about deadly crash
- October 22, 2019
On Monday evening, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the US Embassy had told the British government Mrs Sacoolas would be leaving the UK . The Dunn family said his statement "added insult to injury" and there was an "unacceptable lack of information being provided to the family". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
On Monday evening, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the US Embassy had told the British government Mrs Sacoolas would be leaving the UK . The Dunn family said his statement "added insult to injury" and there was an "unacceptable lack of information being provided to the family". (more...)
Stolen ambulance hits family in Norway, two babies injured
- October 22, 2019
Norwegian news agency NTB said two seven-month-old twins were in the pram, one of whom was lightly injured and being treated in a hospital while the status of the other was not immediately known. Public broadcaster NRK showed images of an ambulance driving in the Torshov neighbourhood of Oslo while several gunshots rang out. Photos from the scene showed that the perpetrator wore military green trousers, camouflage jacket and what looked like a bulletproof vest. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Norwegian news agency NTB said two seven-month-old twins were in the pram, one of whom was lightly injured and being treated in a hospital while the status of the other was not immediately known. Public broadcaster NRK showed images of an ambulance driving in the Torshov neighbourhood of Oslo while several gunshots rang out. Photos from the scene showed that the perpetrator wore military green trousers, camouflage jacket and what looked like a bulletproof vest. (more...)
Three Tornadoes Strike North Texas Causing Heavy Damage, Thousands Still Without Power
- October 22, 2019
NBC affiliate KXAS issued a statement admitting that although its meterologists were tracking thunderstorms Sunday night, they delayed breaking into programming when a tornado warning was issued for Dallas County , USA Today reports. The storm also wreaked havoc at the Dallas-Fire Rescue station on the north side of the city, with the building having sustained "significant damage". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
NBC affiliate KXAS issued a statement admitting that although its meterologists were tracking thunderstorms Sunday night, they delayed breaking into programming when a tornado warning was issued for Dallas County , USA Today reports. The storm also wreaked havoc at the Dallas-Fire Rescue station on the north side of the city, with the building having sustained "significant damage". (more...)
China Asks WTO For $2.4B In Sanctions Against US
- October 22, 2019
On Friday he said a trade deal between the world's two largest economies will be signed by the time the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings take place in Chile on November 16 and 17. WTO appeals judges had ruled in July that the U.S. did not fully comply with the ruling and could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs that break the trade watchdog's rules. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
On Friday he said a trade deal between the world's two largest economies will be signed by the time the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings take place in Chile on November 16 and 17. WTO appeals judges had ruled in July that the U.S. did not fully comply with the ruling and could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs that break the trade watchdog's rules. (more...)
British PM denied new Brexit agreement vote
- October 22, 2019
Portuguese Prime Minister-designate Antonio Costa on Monday expressed "concern" about the political stalemate in the British parliament for the approval of new Brexit deal and asked the United Kingdom to define its relations with the European Union (EU) "once and for all". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Portuguese Prime Minister-designate Antonio Costa on Monday expressed "concern" about the political stalemate in the British parliament for the approval of new Brexit deal and asked the United Kingdom to define its relations with the European Union (EU) "once and for all". (more...)
Drugs firms reach $260m opioid settlement
- October 22, 2019
Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc and McKesson Corpand Israel-based drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd TEVA will announce the settlement on Monday, according to the report. The new plan is for Walgreens and other pharmacies to go to trial within six months. The federal judge overseeing the case had long pushed for settlements that would not only provide for damages for the plaintiffs, but also change practices as a way to make a dent in the opioid crisis. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc and McKesson Corpand Israel-based drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd TEVA will announce the settlement on Monday, according to the report. The new plan is for Walgreens and other pharmacies to go to trial within six months. The federal judge overseeing the case had long pushed for settlements that would not only provide for damages for the plaintiffs, but also change practices as a way to make a dent in the opioid crisis. (more...)
Singapore President Halimah among dignitaries to witness Emperor Naruhito's enthronement in Tokyo
- October 22, 2019
Naruhito is the 126th emperor in the world's oldest hereditary monarchy that historians say goes back 1,500 years. Akihito remained on throne for nearly 30 years. President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan today (21) to participate in the coronation ceremony of Emperor Naruhito at the invitation of Japanese Government. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Naruhito is the 126th emperor in the world's oldest hereditary monarchy that historians say goes back 1,500 years. Akihito remained on throne for nearly 30 years. President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan today (21) to participate in the coronation ceremony of Emperor Naruhito at the invitation of Japanese Government. (more...)
Trump blames Democrats, media for relocation of G7
- October 22, 2019
His plan to have the event at Doral drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats who said it gave the impression that he was profiting from being president. Democrats mocked Trump. "It is literally in the Constitution", Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell said on Twitter . "And they want to do it as quick as possible", Trump added. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
His plan to have the event at Doral drew sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats who said it gave the impression that he was profiting from being president. Democrats mocked Trump. "It is literally in the Constitution", Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell said on Twitter . "And they want to do it as quick as possible", Trump added. (more...)
Lebanon's protesters reject government's economic reforms with chants of 'thieves, thieves!'
- October 22, 2019
Many who gathered in the streets of Beirut on Monday had little hope the government would follow through in the promises, which they had previously made during the elections of 2018 and the garbage crisis of 2015, when the government was unable to produce a plan to deal with the country's waste. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Many who gathered in the streets of Beirut on Monday had little hope the government would follow through in the promises, which they had previously made during the elections of 2018 and the garbage crisis of 2015, when the government was unable to produce a plan to deal with the country's waste. (more...)
No Syria-type pullout planned for Afghanistan: Pentagon chief
- October 22, 2019
Angry residents in a Kurdish-controlled Syrian city pelted departing USA armored vehicles with potatoes and other refuse, videos on social media show. The withdrawal could take weeks, he said, and troops around the town of Kobani on the border with Turkey are the first leaving. On Sunday , the SDF said they had withdrawn from the border town of Ras al-Ain under the US-brokered ceasefire deal, but a spokesman for Turkish-backed Syrian rebels said the withdrawal was not yet complete. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Angry residents in a Kurdish-controlled Syrian city pelted departing USA armored vehicles with potatoes and other refuse, videos on social media show. The withdrawal could take weeks, he said, and troops around the town of Kobani on the border with Turkey are the first leaving. On Sunday , the SDF said they had withdrawn from the border town of Ras al-Ain under the US-brokered ceasefire deal, but a spokesman for Turkish-backed Syrian rebels said the withdrawal was not yet complete. (more...)
Northern Ireland's abortion and same-sex marriage laws set to change
- October 22, 2019
The DUP's Paul Givan MLA had urged the suspension of standing orders to enable the bill to be tabled. Their MLAs then walked out of the chamber. It's not clear yet what will replace the law and officials have six months to come up with new regulations for the delivery of abortion services. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
The DUP's Paul Givan MLA had urged the suspension of standing orders to enable the bill to be tabled. Their MLAs then walked out of the chamber. It's not clear yet what will replace the law and officials have six months to come up with new regulations for the delivery of abortion services. (more...)
WikiLeaks Founder Assange in Court to Fight Extradition
- October 22, 2019
Mr Summers said the case has many facets and will require a "mammoth" amount of planning and preparation. In a statement before the hearing, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International's deputy director for Europe, said: "The British authorities must acknowledge the real risks of serious human rights violations Julian Assange would face if sent to the United States of America and reject the extradition request". (more...)
- October 22, 2019
Mr Summers said the case has many facets and will require a "mammoth" amount of planning and preparation. In a statement before the hearing, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International's deputy director for Europe, said: "The British authorities must acknowledge the real risks of serious human rights violations Julian Assange would face if sent to the United States of America and reject the extradition request". (more...)
Officials View Trade Uncertainty as Biggest Global Economic Risk
- October 22, 2019
To know more, stay updated with us. China has been fighting a trade war with the United States over the past year, as well as suffering from declining demand at home. One of China's most influential central bank officials disclosed on Saturday that the major risk factors facing the world economy are the escalation of trade disputes and policy uncertainties. (more...)
- October 22, 2019
To know more, stay updated with us. China has been fighting a trade war with the United States over the past year, as well as suffering from declining demand at home. One of China's most influential central bank officials disclosed on Saturday that the major risk factors facing the world economy are the escalation of trade disputes and policy uncertainties. (more...)
Netanyahu fails to form new government, throwing Israeli politics into disarray
- October 21, 2019
Mr Netanyahu has been in power for the past decade but was unable to secure a majority after September's elections failed to produce a clear victor. But those talks appear to have gone nowhere. Netanyahu, who has been in power for the past decade and 13 years in total, has seen his political strength wane as he faces a looming indictment on corruption allegations that he denies. (more...)
- October 21, 2019
Mr Netanyahu has been in power for the past decade but was unable to secure a majority after September's elections failed to produce a clear victor. But those talks appear to have gone nowhere. Netanyahu, who has been in power for the past decade and 13 years in total, has seen his political strength wane as he faces a looming indictment on corruption allegations that he denies. (more...)
Mum terrified when she sees 'ghost baby' in son's cot
- October 21, 2019
While looking on her child's baby monitor, she noticed what appeared to be a ghost baby snuggled up against her own child. Halloween came early to an IL mom of two after her husband forgot an important step while making their son's bed. (more...)
- October 21, 2019
While looking on her child's baby monitor, she noticed what appeared to be a ghost baby snuggled up against her own child. Halloween came early to an IL mom of two after her husband forgot an important step while making their son's bed. (more...)
Tornado Touches Down in Dallas
- October 21, 2019
Homes were left in ruins in Preston Hollow, an affluent Dallas neighborhood north of Southern Methodist University, where radar data showed debris lifted at least three miles into the air. As of Monday morning, more than 100,000 electric customers in the state remain in the dark, according to power company Oncor . Oncor said early Monday that there's no estimated time of restoration. (more...)
- October 21, 2019
Homes were left in ruins in Preston Hollow, an affluent Dallas neighborhood north of Southern Methodist University, where radar data showed debris lifted at least three miles into the air. As of Monday morning, more than 100,000 electric customers in the state remain in the dark, according to power company Oncor . Oncor said early Monday that there's no estimated time of restoration. (more...)
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