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Michael Gove: Public can use election to change Brexit deal
- December 12, 2017
The UK struck a deal with Brussels on Friday after overcoming the thorny issue of the Irish border. "The Irish government's guiding light in the negotiations has been to ensure that the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement with regard to the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and the principle of consent". (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The UK struck a deal with Brussels on Friday after overcoming the thorny issue of the Irish border. "The Irish government's guiding light in the negotiations has been to ensure that the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement with regard to the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and the principle of consent". (more...)
Diego Maradona helps unveil a giant statue of himself
- December 12, 2017
His second public appearance has been a long-time coming having originally been scheduled for September, meaning the statue had to stay behind its blue and white curtain for months before the man himself could unveil it at a ceremony on Monday. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
His second public appearance has been a long-time coming having originally been scheduled for September, meaning the statue had to stay behind its blue and white curtain for months before the man himself could unveil it at a ceremony on Monday. (more...)
Jenkins, deserter who married abductee Soga in N. Korea, dies
- December 12, 2017
Drinking heavily off duty, Mr Jenkins became depressed and claims that he convinced himself that after crossing into North Korea he would be handed over to the Soviet Union and eventually returned to the United States in an exchange of Cold War prisoners. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Drinking heavily off duty, Mr Jenkins became depressed and claims that he convinced himself that after crossing into North Korea he would be handed over to the Soviet Union and eventually returned to the United States in an exchange of Cold War prisoners. (more...)
Jenkins, deserter who married abductee Soga in N. Korea, dies
- December 12, 2017
Drinking heavily off duty, Mr Jenkins became depressed and claims that he convinced himself that after crossing into North Korea he would be handed over to the Soviet Union and eventually returned to the United States in an exchange of Cold War prisoners. (more...)
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- December 12, 2017
Drinking heavily off duty, Mr Jenkins became depressed and claims that he convinced himself that after crossing into North Korea he would be handed over to the Soviet Union and eventually returned to the United States in an exchange of Cold War prisoners. (more...)
Second Pennsylvania gerrymandering challenge heads to trial
- December 12, 2017
An order adding the case to the court's merits docket was issued Friday afternoon. A decision isn't expected on this case until January, but this week's court proceedings could shed more light on the mapmaking process. Awaiting the resolution of Gill v. Whitford , a three-judge panel in Maryland ruled 2-1 this past August to stay Benisek's case , leaving the challenged map in place for the 2018 election. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
An order adding the case to the court's merits docket was issued Friday afternoon. A decision isn't expected on this case until January, but this week's court proceedings could shed more light on the mapmaking process. Awaiting the resolution of Gill v. Whitford , a three-judge panel in Maryland ruled 2-1 this past August to stay Benisek's case , leaving the challenged map in place for the 2018 election. (more...)
Oil price jumps above $65
- December 12, 2017
February Brent added $1.29, or 2%, to end at $64.69 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. Some of that crude is used to create the Brent crude benchmark. A strategy to exit the deal can be drafted in June if the market is no longer oversupplied by then, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
February Brent added $1.29, or 2%, to end at $64.69 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe. Some of that crude is used to create the Brent crude benchmark. A strategy to exit the deal can be drafted in June if the market is no longer oversupplied by then, according to United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei. (more...)
Rocket Lab launch aborted seconds from launch
- December 12, 2017
The launch was abruptly halted at 10:50 p.m. EST on December 11 (0350 GMT), which is 4:50 p.m. "After reviewing the telemetry and data, and time remaining in our launch window, the team has chose to wave-off for the rest of the day", Daniel Gillies, Rocket Lab's mission management and integration director, said during a live webcast on the company's website. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The launch was abruptly halted at 10:50 p.m. EST on December 11 (0350 GMT), which is 4:50 p.m. "After reviewing the telemetry and data, and time remaining in our launch window, the team has chose to wave-off for the rest of the day", Daniel Gillies, Rocket Lab's mission management and integration director, said during a live webcast on the company's website. (more...)
UK Foreign Secretary Urges Iran To Release Dual Nationals
- December 12, 2017
Despite their diverging views, Johnson said, where possible, London and Tehran should be looking to encourage scientific, educational and cultural exchanges. Johnson met December 9 with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to lobby for Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release. He also stressed the need for honoring and implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying all parties, particularly the Iranian nation, should enjoy the benefits of the nuclear deal. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Despite their diverging views, Johnson said, where possible, London and Tehran should be looking to encourage scientific, educational and cultural exchanges. Johnson met December 9 with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to lobby for Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release. He also stressed the need for honoring and implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying all parties, particularly the Iranian nation, should enjoy the benefits of the nuclear deal. (more...)
Commentator behind 'It's OK To Be White' speech due in court
- December 12, 2017
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 28 during a speech given by Lucian Wintrich , the White House correspondent for the conservative website The Gateway Pundit . Gregory was among dozens of audience members protesting Wintrich's speech, which was titled "It's Okay to Be White" and organized by the UConn College Republicans. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 28 during a speech given by Lucian Wintrich , the White House correspondent for the conservative website The Gateway Pundit . Gregory was among dozens of audience members protesting Wintrich's speech, which was titled "It's Okay to Be White" and organized by the UConn College Republicans. (more...)
American Legion Riders Chapter 19 Takes Part In Wreaths Across America
- December 12, 2017
The Riders have surpassed their goal, and for the second consecutive year are pleased to announce that a wreath will be placed on every known Veterans' grave at Guaje Pines Cemetery. The Wreaths Across American organization is a not-for-profit charity that delivers remembrance wreaths to military cemeteries all over the country. Both wreath sponsorships and the donation of volunteer time make the annual event a success. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The Riders have surpassed their goal, and for the second consecutive year are pleased to announce that a wreath will be placed on every known Veterans' grave at Guaje Pines Cemetery. The Wreaths Across American organization is a not-for-profit charity that delivers remembrance wreaths to military cemeteries all over the country. Both wreath sponsorships and the donation of volunteer time make the annual event a success. (more...)
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan to quit court practice after humiliated
- December 12, 2017
Rajeev Dhavan claimed that he has been humiliated by the Court during the hearing of the Delhi CM vs LG matter. At the end of the hearing on December 6 when the constitution bench reserved the order, Dhavan, in his concluding remarks, told the court that he would not mind any judgment in the case - a position which was objected to by senior counsel Indira Jaising who said that he can't be presumptive and assserted that they would succeed in the case. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Rajeev Dhavan claimed that he has been humiliated by the Court during the hearing of the Delhi CM vs LG matter. At the end of the hearing on December 6 when the constitution bench reserved the order, Dhavan, in his concluding remarks, told the court that he would not mind any judgment in the case - a position which was objected to by senior counsel Indira Jaising who said that he can't be presumptive and assserted that they would succeed in the case. (more...)
Convicted Serial Killer Claims More Victims in Letter to Newspaper
- December 12, 2017
The killer's crimes came to light when authorities searching for missing woman Kala Brown, 30, tracked her cell phone to one of Kohlhepp's properties in November 2016. Phil" show in February that Kohlhepp raped her daily during her captivity and bragged that he was good at killing, claiming that his victims numbered almost 100. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The killer's crimes came to light when authorities searching for missing woman Kala Brown, 30, tracked her cell phone to one of Kohlhepp's properties in November 2016. Phil" show in February that Kohlhepp raped her daily during her captivity and bragged that he was good at killing, claiming that his victims numbered almost 100. (more...)
Maryland toddler signals 'help' in sign language during photo with Santa
- December 12, 2017
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Transgender people will be able to enlist in military next year
- December 12, 2017
The administration tried to delay enlisting new transgender troops after Kollar-Kotelly issued an injunction against the transgender ban President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. "Trump administration claims that our highly sophisticated military is unprepared to implement a minor policy change after more than a year of preparation are simply not credible", Shannon Minter, the legal director at NCLR, said in a statement. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The administration tried to delay enlisting new transgender troops after Kollar-Kotelly issued an injunction against the transgender ban President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. "Trump administration claims that our highly sophisticated military is unprepared to implement a minor policy change after more than a year of preparation are simply not credible", Shannon Minter, the legal director at NCLR, said in a statement. (more...)
Ryan Lizza booted from The New Yorker for sex misconduct
- December 12, 2017
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci , in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. "@RyanLizza will not appear on CNN while we look into this matter". Days after the report, Scaramucci departed the White House; he had been in the position for one week. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci , in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. "@RyanLizza will not appear on CNN while we look into this matter". Days after the report, Scaramucci departed the White House; he had been in the position for one week. (more...)
Imran Khan rejects possibility of electoral alliance with Zardari-led PPP
- December 12, 2017
Appearing before the court for third time, Imran Khan vowed to support Qadri in his campaign against Model Town incident culprits. Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar said on Monday if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) political opponents had turned it into a political battle, no one could fight it better than PML-N. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Appearing before the court for third time, Imran Khan vowed to support Qadri in his campaign against Model Town incident culprits. Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar said on Monday if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) political opponents had turned it into a political battle, no one could fight it better than PML-N. (more...)
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