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Police officer shot during New Jersey hold up
- December 10, 2019
UPDATE: Another round of gunfire was heard at 1:16 p.m. The wild noon incident first unfolded at the Bay View Cemetery and then spilled over to Martin Luther King Drive and Bayview Avenue about a mile away, ABC7 reported . Two cops have reportedly been shot, one of whom was shot in the head. "I have every confidence in our law enforcement professionals to ensure the safety of the community and resolve this situation". (more...)
- December 10, 2019
UPDATE: Another round of gunfire was heard at 1:16 p.m. The wild noon incident first unfolded at the Bay View Cemetery and then spilled over to Martin Luther King Drive and Bayview Avenue about a mile away, ABC7 reported . Two cops have reportedly been shot, one of whom was shot in the head. "I have every confidence in our law enforcement professionals to ensure the safety of the community and resolve this situation". (more...)
Stayaways and protests against Peter Handke at Nobel awards ceremony
- December 10, 2019
As stipulated in the Swedish-born inventor's will, which was opened after his death in 1896, the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economic Sciences are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden , while the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
As stipulated in the Swedish-born inventor's will, which was opened after his death in 1896, the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economic Sciences are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden , while the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway. (more...)
UK PM Johnson pockets reporter's phone in hospital row
- December 10, 2019
The reporter said Johnson then took his phone and put it in his pocket. Challenged over the fact the photo had been on the front page of the Daily Mirror that day and it was unlikely the prime minister was not aware of it, Mr Buckland says Mr Johnson "clearly hadn't seen the photograph". (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The reporter said Johnson then took his phone and put it in his pocket. Challenged over the fact the photo had been on the front page of the Daily Mirror that day and it was unlikely the prime minister was not aware of it, Mr Buckland says Mr Johnson "clearly hadn't seen the photograph". (more...)
United Nations resolution condemns Russia's occupation of Crimea
- December 10, 2019
While Zelenskiy still enjoys broad public support, he has been embarrassed by the scandal around his discussions with US President Donald Trump that unleashed an impeachment inquiry. French officials say potential changes to the timeline will be discussed Monday, but stressed that the summit is aimed at fulfilling the Minsk accord - not writing a new peace deal. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
While Zelenskiy still enjoys broad public support, he has been embarrassed by the scandal around his discussions with US President Donald Trump that unleashed an impeachment inquiry. French officials say potential changes to the timeline will be discussed Monday, but stressed that the summit is aimed at fulfilling the Minsk accord - not writing a new peace deal. (more...)
Rep. Matt Gaetz: Trump suspended Ukraine military aid over 'sincere' corruption concerns
- December 10, 2019
Acquire. Matt Gaetz, a Republican member of the Apartment Judiciary Committee, stated he believes President Trump paused hundreds of hundreds in protection drive support to Ukraine attributable to his "actual" concerns that the country used to be tainted. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Acquire. Matt Gaetz, a Republican member of the Apartment Judiciary Committee, stated he believes President Trump paused hundreds of hundreds in protection drive support to Ukraine attributable to his "actual" concerns that the country used to be tainted. (more...)
Trump Officials Block UN Meeting on Human Rights Abuses in North Korea
- December 10, 2019
Diplomatic efforts have largely remained deadlocked since a second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed last February. Tensions are quickly rising between the United States and North Korea, which has ramped up pressure as it demands concessions by President Donald Trump's administration by the end of the year. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Diplomatic efforts have largely remained deadlocked since a second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed last February. Tensions are quickly rising between the United States and North Korea, which has ramped up pressure as it demands concessions by President Donald Trump's administration by the end of the year. (more...)
Jewish groups criticize Trump for antisemitic stereotypes in speech
- December 10, 2019
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) was even angrier when it rebuked Trump's comments. He recounted his record on issues of importance to Jews. Some of you I don't like at all, actually. "You're brutal killers, not nice people at all ". Trump said he believes thousands of Iranians have been killed in the protests and that thousands more have been arrested. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) was even angrier when it rebuked Trump's comments. He recounted his record on issues of importance to Jews. Some of you I don't like at all, actually. "You're brutal killers, not nice people at all ". Trump said he believes thousands of Iranians have been killed in the protests and that thousands more have been arrested. (more...)
6 dead after man opens fire in Czech hospital waiting room
- December 10, 2019
Police personnel and paramedics outside the Ostrava Teaching Hospital. Soon after the incident, Czech police released a picture of the suspect wanted over the shooting. Two others are seriously wounded. Police are boosting security across the country. Shooting was on the 3rd floor of the traumatology department, according to local media. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Police personnel and paramedics outside the Ostrava Teaching Hospital. Soon after the incident, Czech police released a picture of the suspect wanted over the shooting. Two others are seriously wounded. Police are boosting security across the country. Shooting was on the 3rd floor of the traumatology department, according to local media. (more...)
Russia, Ukraine agree to cease-fire by year-end at Paris talks
- December 10, 2019
Meeting face to face at a four-way summit with the leaders of France and Germany in Paris, all sides also agreed to push for an "all for all" prisoner exchange by the end of the year. Some Ukrainians fear Zelensky will be out-maneuvered by Putin. At a press conference after the talks in France's Élysée Palace, President Putin hailed the talks as an "important step" towards a de-escalation of the conflict. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Meeting face to face at a four-way summit with the leaders of France and Germany in Paris, all sides also agreed to push for an "all for all" prisoner exchange by the end of the year. Some Ukrainians fear Zelensky will be out-maneuvered by Putin. At a press conference after the talks in France's Élysée Palace, President Putin hailed the talks as an "important step" towards a de-escalation of the conflict. (more...)
Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, 6 wounded - military statement
- December 10, 2019
The Iraqi military said in a statement that Monday's rocket attack was planned to be a larger one as security forces found launchers that had not been fired properly. The attacks have taken place as the United States has grown increasingly concerned that Iran may be planning new provocations against USA troops and interests in the region. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The Iraqi military said in a statement that Monday's rocket attack was planned to be a larger one as security forces found launchers that had not been fired properly. The attacks have taken place as the United States has grown increasingly concerned that Iran may be planning new provocations against USA troops and interests in the region. (more...)
Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Hong Kong as Movement Nears Half-Year Mark
- December 10, 2019
The police has in recent months banned many protests and rallies in Hong Kong , citing safety concerns. Protesters spilled into narrow side streets, crying "Revolution in our times". Hours before the march was due to kick off, police displayed weapons, including a pistol and knives, they said had been found during overnight raids where eleven people were arrested. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The police has in recent months banned many protests and rallies in Hong Kong , citing safety concerns. Protesters spilled into narrow side streets, crying "Revolution in our times". Hours before the march was due to kick off, police displayed weapons, including a pistol and knives, they said had been found during overnight raids where eleven people were arrested. (more...)
The Rohingya genocide case
- December 10, 2019
The tiny African nation, acting on behalf of the 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, filed the lawsuit at UN's top court on November 11, seeking to hold Myanmar accountable under worldwide law for violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The tiny African nation, acting on behalf of the 57 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, filed the lawsuit at UN's top court on November 11, seeking to hold Myanmar accountable under worldwide law for violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. (more...)
Australia Braces For Bushfires As Strong Winds Create "Severe" Conditions
- December 10, 2019
The severity of the bush fires has led to the fear of the disappearance of koalas if such disasters continue and the remaining eucalyptus forests on the north coast of New South Wales are unprotected. "I've been through this before about 20 years ago when I stood outside my house looking at flames 50 feet high, I decided then that I would leave early if it happened again". (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The severity of the bush fires has led to the fear of the disappearance of koalas if such disasters continue and the remaining eucalyptus forests on the north coast of New South Wales are unprotected. "I've been through this before about 20 years ago when I stood outside my house looking at flames 50 feet high, I decided then that I would leave early if it happened again". (more...)
Chilean military plane 'disappears' with 38 aboard
- December 10, 2019
Contact was lost at 6.13pm. "On board the C130 Hercules are 38 people, of which 17 are crew members of the aircraft and 21 are passengers", the Air Force said in a statement . Drake's Passage, where the plane was missing, is infamous for severe weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and ferocious storms. Mosqueira said the aircraft would have been about halfway to the Antarctic base at the time communications went down. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Contact was lost at 6.13pm. "On board the C130 Hercules are 38 people, of which 17 are crew members of the aircraft and 21 are passengers", the Air Force said in a statement . Drake's Passage, where the plane was missing, is infamous for severe weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and ferocious storms. Mosqueira said the aircraft would have been about halfway to the Antarctic base at the time communications went down. (more...)
Boris Johnson asked to apologise after boy sleeps on hospital floor
- December 10, 2019
Asked if it was fear of Labour that made his party set up the website, Johnson said: "I'm afraid the short answer to that question is that I haven't got the foggiest idea". "Sick toddlers like Jack deserve so much better". He said: "They've had nine years to sort this out". Sarah Williment said it was "chaos", and her son, who has suspected pneumonia, then had to wait for five hours on a trolley before a bed was found. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
Asked if it was fear of Labour that made his party set up the website, Johnson said: "I'm afraid the short answer to that question is that I haven't got the foggiest idea". "Sick toddlers like Jack deserve so much better". He said: "They've had nine years to sort this out". Sarah Williment said it was "chaos", and her son, who has suspected pneumonia, then had to wait for five hours on a trolley before a bed was found. (more...)
Pete Frates, Inspiration for The Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies at 34
- December 10, 2019
A former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ice bucket challenge has died . The family is urging those who would like to extend an expression of sympathy to make a donation to the Peter Frates Family Foundation , 21 Landers Drive, Beverly, MA 01915 or online here . (more...)
- December 10, 2019
A former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped inspire the ice bucket challenge has died . The family is urging those who would like to extend an expression of sympathy to make a donation to the Peter Frates Family Foundation , 21 Landers Drive, Beverly, MA 01915 or online here . (more...)
Oil prices slip as weak China exports highlight trade war impact
- December 10, 2019
The market has been largely working on the assumption that those tariffs , which cover several consumer products such as cellphones and toys, will be dropped or at least postponed, given that Washington and Beijing agreed in October to work on a trade deal. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
The market has been largely working on the assumption that those tariffs , which cover several consumer products such as cellphones and toys, will be dropped or at least postponed, given that Washington and Beijing agreed in October to work on a trade deal. (more...)
Watchdog report says FBI's Russian Federation probe justified, no political bias found
- December 10, 2019
I take this to mean that Barr disagrees with the Inspector General's conclusion that the suspicions asserted as reason to launch the investigation of Trump's campaign were sufficient to justify the launch. 5, 2019. The report, as described by people familiar with its findings, is expected to conclude there was an adequate basis for opening one of the most politically sensitive investigations in FBI history and one that Trump has denounced as a witch hunt. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
I take this to mean that Barr disagrees with the Inspector General's conclusion that the suspicions asserted as reason to launch the investigation of Trump's campaign were sufficient to justify the launch. 5, 2019. The report, as described by people familiar with its findings, is expected to conclude there was an adequate basis for opening one of the most politically sensitive investigations in FBI history and one that Trump has denounced as a witch hunt. (more...)
US officials painted 'rosy' picture of Afghanistan despite evidence: WPost
- December 10, 2019
An explosive report in Monday's Washington Post suggests that government officials have been lying to the American public about progress made in the war in Afghanistan for almost two decades, distorting statistics and offering rosy assessments instead of acknowledging the difficulty of the undertaking. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
An explosive report in Monday's Washington Post suggests that government officials have been lying to the American public about progress made in the war in Afghanistan for almost two decades, distorting statistics and offering rosy assessments instead of acknowledging the difficulty of the undertaking. (more...)
Everyone in Xinjiang camps has 'graduated': China
- December 10, 2019
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue "training" residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region's Uighur population. (more...)
- December 10, 2019
China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue "training" residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region's Uighur population. (more...)
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