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(Update) Four shot, two dead including gunman in Westerly shooting rampage
- December 20, 2019
The suspect - a 66-year-old man who lived at the assisted subsidized housing complex - was found dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. Connecticut State Police are also covering the border in Connecticut and the Town of Stonington, which is next to Westerly, according to State Police spokeswoman Christine Jeltema. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
The suspect - a 66-year-old man who lived at the assisted subsidized housing complex - was found dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. Connecticut State Police are also covering the border in Connecticut and the Town of Stonington, which is next to Westerly, according to State Police spokeswoman Christine Jeltema. (more...)
Lebanese president asks Hezbollah-backed Hassan Diab to form government
- December 20, 2019
President Michel Aoun , a Hezbollah ally who has also been at political loggerheads with Hariri, began consultations on Thursday with deputies to designate the new premier, who under the country's sectarian political system must be a Sunni Muslim. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
President Michel Aoun , a Hezbollah ally who has also been at political loggerheads with Hariri, began consultations on Thursday with deputies to designate the new premier, who under the country's sectarian political system must be a Sunni Muslim. (more...)
President Putin Reveals Hardest Moments of His Tenure
- December 20, 2019
Putin on Thursday said the new allegations that Trump sought to pressure Ukraine's government into announcing politically motivated investigations were also thought up by the Democrats to seek an unfair impeachment . Putin nevertheless criticized the United States in general for what he called unfriendly steps toward Russian Federation, saying Moscow had adopted a policy of responding in kind. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Putin on Thursday said the new allegations that Trump sought to pressure Ukraine's government into announcing politically motivated investigations were also thought up by the Democrats to seek an unfair impeachment . Putin nevertheless criticized the United States in general for what he called unfriendly steps toward Russian Federation, saying Moscow had adopted a policy of responding in kind. (more...)
Impeachment meaning: What is impeachment, what does it mean for Trump?
- December 20, 2019
Depending on the timing, Trump could be impeached while he is speaking on stage. The abuse of power article was passed on a 230-197 vote. Five of them are U.S. What does impeachment mean for Donald Trump? DON'T MISSTrump news: Could President be impeached? Representative Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said Democrats had begun plotting Trump's impeachment even before his dealings with Ukraine, which form the core of the impeachment case, became public in ... (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Depending on the timing, Trump could be impeached while he is speaking on stage. The abuse of power article was passed on a 230-197 vote. Five of them are U.S. What does impeachment mean for Donald Trump? DON'T MISSTrump news: Could President be impeached? Representative Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said Democrats had begun plotting Trump's impeachment even before his dealings with Ukraine, which form the core of the impeachment case, became public in ... (more...)
Boris Johnson’s EU Withdrawal Bill Removes Parliament From Brexit Talks
- December 20, 2019
Mr Johnson has inserted a clause that will legally prohibit his Government from extending the transition period - the 11-months buffer during which his team will look to negotiate a trade deal with Brussels - beyond 2020. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to give more British courts the power to challenge and overturn decisions by European Union judges. The government plans to set up a "Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission" that could lead to reform of the Supreme Court. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Mr Johnson has inserted a clause that will legally prohibit his Government from extending the transition period - the 11-months buffer during which his team will look to negotiate a trade deal with Brussels - beyond 2020. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to give more British courts the power to challenge and overturn decisions by European Union judges. The government plans to set up a "Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission" that could lead to reform of the Supreme Court. (more...)
Judge Says US Government Can Seize Profits from Snowden's Book
- December 20, 2019
Similarly, as an employee of the NSA , Snowed had access to classified information. Snowden now lives in Russian Federation after being charged under the Espionage Act for leaking classified documents about the US government's mass collection of emails, phone calls and Internet activity in the name of national security surveillance in June 2013. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Similarly, as an employee of the NSA , Snowed had access to classified information. Snowden now lives in Russian Federation after being charged under the Espionage Act for leaking classified documents about the US government's mass collection of emails, phone calls and Internet activity in the name of national security surveillance in June 2013. (more...)
Scientists narrow age estimate for fossils of human ancestor
- December 20, 2019
With the aid of new techniques, we have now found that the Ngandong Homo erectus fossils are the most recent known specimens, dating from between 117,000 and 108,000 years ago. Rizal is a joint-lead author on the paper. 'By working with Professor Westaway, who had huge quantity of relationship knowledge for the terraces, mountains and different panorama options, we have been capable of present exact regional chronological and geomorphic contexts for the Ngandong website'. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
With the aid of new techniques, we have now found that the Ngandong Homo erectus fossils are the most recent known specimens, dating from between 117,000 and 108,000 years ago. Rizal is a joint-lead author on the paper. 'By working with Professor Westaway, who had huge quantity of relationship knowledge for the terraces, mountains and different panorama options, we have been capable of present exact regional chronological and geomorphic contexts for the Ngandong website'. (more...)
Xi praises Macau for 'patriotism' and political calm
- December 20, 2019
The measures are expected to include a new yuan-denominated stock exchange and policies to further integrate Macau with the mainland. Throughout his three-day visit, Xi has seized on Macau's comparative political calm, a theme he continued in Friday's landmark speech as he presided over Ho's swearing-in ceremony. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
The measures are expected to include a new yuan-denominated stock exchange and policies to further integrate Macau with the mainland. Throughout his three-day visit, Xi has seized on Macau's comparative political calm, a theme he continued in Friday's landmark speech as he presided over Ho's swearing-in ceremony. (more...)
Here's how newspaper front pages announced Trump's impeachment
- December 20, 2019
But that effort has been threatened by Pelosi's decision to delay sending the articles approved by the House Wednesday to the Senate until, she says, Republican leaders offer more details about how they will handle an expected trial. "I don't think they suspected that we could have a rogue president and a rogue leader in the Senate at the same time", she said. Democrats do not have enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to convict Trump and remove him from office, but have been ... (more...)
- December 20, 2019
But that effort has been threatened by Pelosi's decision to delay sending the articles approved by the House Wednesday to the Senate until, she says, Republican leaders offer more details about how they will handle an expected trial. "I don't think they suspected that we could have a rogue president and a rogue leader in the Senate at the same time", she said. Democrats do not have enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to convict Trump and remove him from office, but have been ... (more...)
Moody's Cuts Boeing's Debt Ratings as 737 MAX Problems Deepen
- December 20, 2019
The Boeing 737 MAX series aircraft has been grounded worldwide since March following deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. The production halt, set to begin in January, was announced by Boeing Monday after a board meeting. Boeing has repeatedly said it is working with regulators to safely return the plane to service and acknowledged last week it would not occur until 2020. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
The Boeing 737 MAX series aircraft has been grounded worldwide since March following deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. The production halt, set to begin in January, was announced by Boeing Monday after a board meeting. Boeing has repeatedly said it is working with regulators to safely return the plane to service and acknowledged last week it would not occur until 2020. (more...)
Scott Morrison To Return From His Hawaii Holiday After Firefighter Deaths
- December 20, 2019
Officially , we don't know. When Region Media put a call to the Deputy Prime Minister's office this week to ask how much longer Mr McCormack would be our Prime Minister, we were told a couple of days and then we were referred to the PM's office. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
Officially , we don't know. When Region Media put a call to the Deputy Prime Minister's office this week to ask how much longer Mr McCormack would be our Prime Minister, we were told a couple of days and then we were referred to the PM's office. (more...)
Two RFS Volunteers Killed In Tragic Firetruck Rollover In South-West Sydney
- December 20, 2019
The nation's average maximum temperature on Tuesday was 40.7C, beating the mark of 40.3C that had stood since January 2013. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Dean Narramore said the "dangerous and disastrous" heatwave was toppling dozens of "extraordinary" records across the country. (more...)
- December 20, 2019
The nation's average maximum temperature on Tuesday was 40.7C, beating the mark of 40.3C that had stood since January 2013. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Dean Narramore said the "dangerous and disastrous" heatwave was toppling dozens of "extraordinary" records across the country. (more...)
Philippine court finds massacre masterminds guilty of 57 murders
- December 19, 2019
Some 90 defendants were in jail when the verdict was handed down Thursday , but out of the almost 200 accused of the murder, 80 remain at large. "Advocates should use this verdict to spur further political and judicial reforms to ultimately end the impunity that has plagued the country for far too long", he said. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Some 90 defendants were in jail when the verdict was handed down Thursday , but out of the almost 200 accused of the murder, 80 remain at large. "Advocates should use this verdict to spur further political and judicial reforms to ultimately end the impunity that has plagued the country for far too long", he said. (more...)
Iran confirms President Hassan Rouhani to visit USA ally Japan
- December 19, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a week ago his country was arranging the visit because it wanted to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East, the source of more than 80 percent of Japan's oil. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a week ago his country was arranging the visit because it wanted to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East, the source of more than 80 percent of Japan's oil. (more...)
European Union court rules Catalan independence leader should be released
- December 19, 2019
But the EU court ruled that anyone elected to the European Parliament "enjoys immunities" to travel and take part in parliamentary sessions and an MEP can not be subject to detention or legal proceedings because of views expressed or votes cast. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
But the EU court ruled that anyone elected to the European Parliament "enjoys immunities" to travel and take part in parliamentary sessions and an MEP can not be subject to detention or legal proceedings because of views expressed or votes cast. (more...)
Police searching for five suspects after four people shot at Texas mall
- December 19, 2019
You are still at large, the police said. The shooters then fled the scene before police arrived, reportedly driving off in a black Dodge Charger where two accomplices were waiting. Three of the people in the auto shot at the victims. The victims were three males, ages 17, 26, and 41 and a female, age 19 or 20. "Officers are at South Park Mall at 2310 SW Military Dr. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
You are still at large, the police said. The shooters then fled the scene before police arrived, reportedly driving off in a black Dodge Charger where two accomplices were waiting. Three of the people in the auto shot at the victims. The victims were three males, ages 17, 26, and 41 and a female, age 19 or 20. "Officers are at South Park Mall at 2310 SW Military Dr. (more...)
One dead after shooting near Russian security services' headquarters, says FSB
- December 19, 2019
Russia's main intelligence agency says several people were wounded when shots were fired near its headquarters in central Moscow. The FSB, Russia's domestic security service, said it had "neutralised" the gunman and was working to establish his identity, the Interfax news agency reported. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
Russia's main intelligence agency says several people were wounded when shots were fired near its headquarters in central Moscow. The FSB, Russia's domestic security service, said it had "neutralised" the gunman and was working to establish his identity, the Interfax news agency reported. (more...)
United Nations peacekeepers in Haiti 'fathered hundreds of babies' with young girls
- December 19, 2019
The research concluded that, "ladies as younger as 11 have been sexually abused and impregnated by peacekeepers and...left in distress to lift their youngsters alone". There were a number of girls, said Dr. Bartels, who were underage. "They had sex with the girls not even for money, it's just for food, for one meal", a man from Port Salut told the researchers. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
The research concluded that, "ladies as younger as 11 have been sexually abused and impregnated by peacekeepers and...left in distress to lift their youngsters alone". There were a number of girls, said Dr. Bartels, who were underage. "They had sex with the girls not even for money, it's just for food, for one meal", a man from Port Salut told the researchers. (more...)
Eastern Ontario car-theft ring disrupted
- December 19, 2019
This after the OPP busted an alleged auto theft group, charged 20 people and recovered 497 vehicles, 100 of them being readied for shipment overseas, specifically to Africa and the Middle East. They said they plan to hold a media conference tomorrow to unveil evidence and provide details of their investigation into a "lucrative online and traditional gaming enterprise involving members of known organized crime groups". (more...)
- December 19, 2019
This after the OPP busted an alleged auto theft group, charged 20 people and recovered 497 vehicles, 100 of them being readied for shipment overseas, specifically to Africa and the Middle East. They said they plan to hold a media conference tomorrow to unveil evidence and provide details of their investigation into a "lucrative online and traditional gaming enterprise involving members of known organized crime groups". (more...)
Giuliani Says He Told Trump Yovanovitch was Impeding Investigations
- December 19, 2019
While speaking to reporters at the White House Monday, he touted Giuliani's record of fighting organized crime in NY and beyond. The top USA diplomat for Ukraine, Bill Taylor, will leave his post at the end of the year, a current and a former US official told NBC News on Tuesday. (more...)
- December 19, 2019
While speaking to reporters at the White House Monday, he touted Giuliani's record of fighting organized crime in NY and beyond. The top USA diplomat for Ukraine, Bill Taylor, will leave his post at the end of the year, a current and a former US official told NBC News on Tuesday. (more...)
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