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Iraqi prime minister announces his resignation
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- After weeks of violent protests in Iraq, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi announced Friday that he will submit his resignation to the Iraqi Parliament.
Telangana: Cops said she has eloped, murdered doctor's family alleges police apathy
If the testimony of the victim's family is to be believed, the police could have saved her only if they acted on time.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
London Bridge Attack: Several Injured After Stabbing Incident, One Suspect Detained
"We are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge," a leading daily reported police as saying in a statement.
Several people stabbed in London Bridge incident - Barriere Star Journal
A man has been detained, according to Metropolitan Police
Uddhav's first Cabinet meet discussed house majority not farm relief: Fadnavis
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday attacked the newly formed Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra, alleging it preferred discussing proving majority in its first cabinet meet rather than giving relief to farmers, and asked why it then claims to have numbers.
Is Ramaphosa recognising Khoisan communities, or robbing the rural poor?
While a new law sees the president formally recognising Khoi and San communities, its critics say it also opens up vulnerable communities to exploitation by mining companies.
China Folds: Beijing Does Nothing After Trump Signs HK Bill
President calls China's bluff
London Bridge knife rampage declared a terror attack
The suspect appears to have been disarmed by brave bystanders before being shot by police.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest.
Proposal to have Tenkasi Collectorate at Aayiraperi triggers heated argument
Opposers say it will be difficult to access for people from northern parts of the district
4 arrested for death of Hyderabad veterinarian, cops suspect rape
The police suspect the vehicle was deliberately punctured by the culprits to trap the woman.
Five Common Misconceptions About the Electoral College
Defenders of the Electoral College argue that it was created to combat majority tyranny and support federalism, and that it continues to serve those purposes. This stance depends on a profound misunderstanding of the history of the institution.
London Bridge incident: People injured and shots fired after stabbing
A major incident has been declared
Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for racist 'burka' comments
As Conservatives face allegations of Islamophobia, prime minister says remark from 2018 should be read in context.
Clarence Thomas’s New Documentary Is All About How Biden Stinks and Liberals Are The New KKK
In case you’re still in a tryptophan stupor, allow me to catch you up. Donald Trump is still president. There’s still a Congressman presiding over hearings about the president’s shady dealings with the Ukraine who appears to himself have had shady dealings with Ukraine. And now, we’ve got the longest-sitting Supreme Court justice launching a documentary which targets the Democratic presidential frontrunner. I say we just drop the ball on this sucker and end 2019 now.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
UK police: Bridge attacker had been jailed for terror crimes
A man imprisoned six years for terrorism offenses before his release last year stabbed several people in London on Friday, two fatally, before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge.
2 ASIs, 3 constables suspended for allegedly killing former councillor Waheed Anjum in Rawalpindi
Amjad's friend says an ASI shot the former councillor "with the intent to murder".
US Military Presence at Syria's Oil Fields Escalates Situation in Country - Russian Deputy FM
The day before, Syrian state television reported that US forces mustered dozens of military vehicles near oil fields in the Rumeilan region of Al-Hasakah province in Syria's northeast.
Prosecuting Sowore will strengthen Nigeria's democracy - Nigerian professionals
The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) on Thursday, November 28, said that the prosecution of the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, will strengthen Nigeria's democracy.
The extension fiasco: Who won, who lost?
Once this issue hits the parliament floor it could reveal the true colours of the opposition parties
Supreme Court sacks Eleruwa of Eruwa, says appeal lacks merit
The Supreme Court, on Friday, sacked the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola and six others, dismissing an appeal they lodged before it...
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Probe complete, Centre seeks SC nod to disband SIT
The SIT was set up by the apex court on January 11 last year to supervise further investigation into 186 riots cases, in which closure reports were filed earlier
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Crafting In Times Of Crisis Helps Critters And Creators
The bushfires burning across Australia are having a devastating impact on our unique native wildlife....
Government ministers, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari endorse demands of student protesters
The Pakistan People's Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari voiced his support of the Student Solidarity March on Friday on the social networking app, Twitter. READ
Trump to decide if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participate in impeachment proceedings before the panel.
Man wins appeal over lack of detail in mortgage debt demand
A man has won a Supreme Court appeal which centred on a claim he was entitled to more detail about how a €221,000 mortgage debt was calculated before a bank obtained judgment for the money against him.
UK: Several people stabbed near London Bridge, suspect shot dead by police
The Metropolitan Police declared it a ‘terrorist incident’.
Vatican Gives Christmas Present to Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem: A Piece of the Manger
In his last meeting with the Pope, Abbas asked for the relic that has sat in the Vatican for 1,000 years. Are there other relics from the Holy Land hidden away in the Vatican that should be returned?
Colombia protest leaders push Duque on dialogue
Protest leaders in Colombia on Thursday urged President Ivan Duque to include them in negotiations aimed at ending demonstrations that have rocked his right-wing government.
Abiodun visits rainstorms victims, promises succour
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has visited the people of Ibefun in Odogbolu Local Government Area, who were affected by a rainstorm
The First Time Congress Tried to Impeach a President Was a Disaster
It didn't go as planned...
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
HONG KONG, Nov 29 — Hong Kong police today withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend. Senior faculty members of Hong Kong Polytechnic University toured the campus...
Judge Approves Demolition of Home Where 5-Year-Old AJ Freund Was Allegedly Murdered
A judge has approved the demolition of the home where 5-year-old Illinois boy Andrew “AJ” Freund Jr. was allegedly murdered. This comes after a man obtained the residence at an auction, and through his attorney, announced initial plans to renovate the house, according to The Chicago Tribune.
Army revolts against General Sibanda
Junior Commanders of the Zimbabwe National Army have reportedly openly defied the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces Philip Valerio Sibanda and called for...
Mexico bristles at US terror designation plan
MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today Mexico had not been invaded for more than a century and he would not permit another foreign intervention, reflecting tensions over a Trump administration plan to designate drug cartels based in Mexico as terrorist groups....
K-pop stars sentenced to prison for gang rape
Two Korean pop stars were sentenced to prison Friday for gang-raping unconscious women, secretly recording the act and distributing the tapes as part of a scandal that has rocked the K-pop industry, according to South Korean media.
London Bridge attack: Victims named by police
Jack Merritt, 25, of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, died in the attack, police said, as well as the suspect.
No women need apply (still) to Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of NY
Members of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of New York, an all-male organization since its founding in 1783, voted to allow females to join its ranks, but an objection to the how the vote was carried out has necessitated a do-over which will take place at the next society meeting in January.
NECO : Ogun cancels November sanitation exercise
Ogun Govt has cancelled the monthly sanitation exercise ,to enable secondary school students across the state to take part in the NECO examinations.
Crossbow killer, 51, who shot his heavily pregnant ex-wife in 'evil' revenge attack jailed for 33 years
A crossbow killer has been jailed for 33 years for shooting his heavily pregnant ex-wife in a "brutal and evil" revenge attack.
FG Embarks On Moves To Retrieve Nigeria’s Stolen Artefacts
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has launched the campaign for the return of Nigeria’s stolen Artifacts from around the world.
Father jailed for murdering six-week-old son
Lee Vernon inflicted fatal head injuries on baby McKenzie Ellis in Broadstairs.
Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - In Germany employees went on strike, and in some warehouses do not plan to return to work until after Cyber Monday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Israel steps up settlement projects in occupied Jerusalem after US move
Israel announced on Thursday that it would approve 11,000 illegal housing units in the north of Jerusalem, following a surge of illegal settlements in...
Police treating London Bridge stabbing as 'terror-related' as man shot by officers
Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are at the scene following the incident and a number of people have been stabbed
Wool, mohair trade rules: Why Lesotho parliament witnessed bloody clash
The MPs had expressly demanded him to appear to give clarity on wool and mohair regulations that had seen farmers protest over the local broker appointed by government for their wool and mohair.
US-Taliban Talks Are Back On
Trump makes announcement during Afghanistan visit
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously thought on defense, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to demand once more that other leaders boost their military budgets.
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Horrific injuries suffered by mother at centre of love triangle murder attempt revealed
WARNING: Graphic image shows horrific injuries suffered by the woman at the centre of a love triangle between Alnwick Garden staff
Hong Kong set for fresh weekend protests as police end university siege
But the calm spell looks set to end as public anger grows once more over the lack of response to the election results by Beijing and Hong Kong's leaders.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics
Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.
Kerala Judicial Officers Seeks High Court Interference Against Protesting Lawyers In Court
Judicial officers sought Kerala High Court's interference, requesting appropriate action against some of the office-bearers protesting against the magistrate
Young age no barrier for heart disease
A heart attack can occur at any age, even among seemingly young and healthy adults, writes Meera Murugesan.
BJP Staring At Tough Challenge In Jharkhand, May Need Support Of Angry Allies To Form Government
Why BJP is facing a tough challenge in Jharkhand assembly polls.
London Bridge attacker identified, had been jailed for terror crimes
A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, U.K., killing two in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge.
Truck driver Mohammed Pasha, Naveen, Kesavulu, and Shiva arrested for raping and brutally killing Hyderabad doctor
Police in Telangana have arrested four accused in connection with the gruesome murder of a 27-year-old veterinary doctor on Wednesday night.
Australian students kick off global climate change protests
SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged Jihadists Plotting Holiday Season Terror attack
Dutch police have arrested two men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack during the December holiday season.
Want to take Sri Lanka-India relationship to higher level: President Rajapaksa
The newly elected president said that Colombo and New Delhi need to 'work together' for economic development and security of their people.
Iraq’s PM announces he’ll resign amid worsening crisis
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation would placate protesters, who are now calling for the removal of the entire political class that has ruled Iraq since the 2003 downfall of Saddam Hussein.
Johnson: Disparaging remarks about single mothers made 25 years ago
The PM said the quotes were stripped of context and formed part of a smear campaign by Labour.
A third of British women have suffered unwanted choking in the bedroom
The research is released following the Grace Millane trial.
MHP leader: No turning back from presidential system
There is no turning back from the presidential system as it is the only path to true democracy and stability in the country, said the head of the...
Taliban ready to restart peace talks after Trump visit, official says
Taliban leaders signaled Friday they are ready to resume peace talks with the U.S.
Bolivia's interim govt redraws foreign policy after Morales
Bolivia's interim government on Thursday announced that it would renew diplomatic relations with Israel after they were cut off around ten years ago, as...
Indian police find burned body of woman in suspected rape
HYDERABAD, India — Police said they detained four suspects for questioning Friday after finding the burned body of a 27-year-old veterinarian who was raped and killed in southern India, in yet another instance of violent crime against women in India. The woman went missing on Wednesday night and her body was found by a passer-by …
PIB sets up fact-checking unit to tackle spread of fake news related to government
The government urged the public to send across any information that they wanted verified.
Man crushed by agricultural vehicle could walk again a year on from accident
Liam Earle's catastrophic injuries were compared to a bomb victim's
Two K-Pop Stars Sentenced to Prison for Rape
The two men raped women who were too drunk to resist, and one of them shared videos of the assaults, a court found.
‘If she’d called 100 instead of sister, could’ve been saved’: Telangana minister on Hyderabad Vet’s murder
The state Home Minister lauding the efficiency of Telangana police claimed it works diligently to ensure a "drastic reduction in the number of crimes" reported in the state.
Scheer heads to Conservative heartland after a bruising week of challenges
OTTAWA — Andrew Scheer heads into the Conservative heartland of Alberta today where he'll make a pitch to some of the party's most fervent supporters about why he ought to keep his job as federal leader and how he intends to do it.
A Limerick hospital nurse: Staff ‘cannot cope’ with the stress
Overcrowding at UHL: ‘I’ll be honest – there is no dignity for patients on trolleys’
Slovakia may force women to get pre-abortion ultrasound
LONDON (AP) - Lawmakers in Slovakia are scheduled to debate a proposed law Friday that would compel women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound and listen to the heartbeat of the embryo or fetus, a move many groups have decried as a backward step for women's rights.
Suspect in London Bridge attack had been jailed for previous terror incidents
Two people were killed and a number of others injured in a terrorist attack in central London, the London Metropolitan Police said.
Central African Republic seeks a salve for the scars of war
Conflict-ravaged country hopes trials at new court in Bangui will at last punish those responsible for massacres and rape
Centre to bring new job-oriented education policy, says HRD Minister
HRD minister urged students to work with dedication to make India a $5 trillion economy in the next few years
U.K. Police Shoot Man After Potential Terrorist Attack in London
(Bloomberg) -- Armed police shot a man after a possible terrorist attack sent hundreds of people running for their lives in the heart of London.Several civilians were believed to have been injured in a stabbing just before 2 p.m. in the London Bridge area on the edge of the capital’s financial center
Concerns that thousands spent on Jobseekers forced to do JobPath programme for a fourth time
The two private companies operating JobPath have been paid €207m.
Two killed, suspect shot dead after terrorist incident on London Bridge
British police say suspect in stabbing attack was wearing fake suicide vest
Belated bill to help solve indigenous cold cases gains steam
FARGO, N.D. — A bill originally meant to help law enforcement investigate cold cases of murdered and missing indigenous women that has floundered in Congress for two years may have the missing ingredients to become law — money and muscle. The money comes from an appropriations subcommittee chaired by Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who …
What 2020 Democrats can (and can't) learn from Obama's historic Iowa win
"I wouldn't run the same campaign today, in this environment, as I ran in 2008," Obama said recently.
Bridge attacker shot dead
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people in what police are treating as a terrorist attack Friday before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, police and the city’s mayor said.
MP CM Kamal Nath attacks BJP, Pragya Thakur over remarks on Godse
Amid opposition ruckus, Thakur on Friday made a fresh statement in Lok Sabha, apologising for her remarks on Godse. 'I want to say only what I do for the country. On November 27, during discussion on SPG (Amendment) Bill, I did not call Nathuram Godse a patriot (desh bhakt), I did not even take his name. Still if some
Children's home youth worker used excessive force to restrain vulnerable teenagers, hearing told
Sian Moses is also accused of making inappropriate sexual advances to a colleague
Duterte seeks probe, clears Cayetano
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte believes his former election running mate, Speaker Alan Cayetano, is innocent of corruption in the hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a political titan who spanned eras, dies at 101
The enduring statesman, who bolstered the military alliance with the U.S. and privatized the Japanese National Railways, led Japan onto the world stage in the 1980s.
Antisemites to the left, Islamophobes to the right … election misery continues
Low-quality debate and a wilful disregard for the truth have made this the most depressing poll ever
Nurses hurled gravel at dementia patients then tried to pin the blame on other 'confused' sufferers, court hears
Two nurses who hurled gravel at dementia patients then tried to pin the blame on other "confused" sufferers are facing jail.
Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.
Sajid Javid warns Nicola Sturgeon over pact with Labour party 'riddled' with antisemitism
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has criticised Nicola Sturgeon for “getting into bed” with Labour despite antisemitism being "riddled" throughout the party.
#IraqiSodaChallenge highlights horrific protester injuries
A new hashtag is encouraging Twitter users to share pictures of themselves holding a can of soda to their head, highlighting the horrific injuries sustained by Iraqi protesters.
Portugal's students march for climate as Greta visit delayed
LISBON (Reuters) - Students took to the streets in eight cities across Portugal on Friday to call for action on climate change, but Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was unable to join them because she was held up by bad weather in mid-Atlantic.
Rare glimpse inside derelict 300-year-old building that's up for sale
The building could be brought back into use
Erdogan slams ‘brain dead’ Macron over Nato comments
ISTANBUL, Nov 29 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out today at counterpart Emmanuel Macron over his criticisms of Nato, saying it was the French president who was suffering “brain death”. “I am talking to France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and I will also say this at Nato....
De Lima lashes at Palace for Midler rebuke, says she was just telling the truth
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on Friday slammed Malacañang for criticizing American Actress Bette Midler who classified President Duterte as among the world’s most detestable leaders.
Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US
President Donald Trump statement indicated progress, though spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid's statement suggested roadblocks remain. "It is way too early to talk about the resumption of talks for now," the insurgent spokesman told AFP in a WhatsApp message, adding that the Islamist group would give an official reaction later.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
‘My wife brings her lover into our bedroom for lovemaking’
A petty trader, Mrs Molade Owolabi, on Thursday lost her 11-year-old marriage to alleged adultery, as an Igando Customary Court in Lagos granted her...
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: Please keep out of election
LONDON (Nov 29): Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if US President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain's upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week."What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the Dec 12 election."The best (thing) when you have
Anonymous official’s book replaces Trump Jr’s ‘fake No 1’ on bestseller list
A Warning knocks Triggered from atop the New York Times nonfiction list amid reports Republicans attempted to boost sales
Iraqi PM To Resign After Deadly Protests
Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has condemned the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters and also urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism.
Violence rises in Iraq’s south amid crackdowns on protests and press
Iraqi security officers opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq on Thursday, killing at least 35, as the government sought to quell violence that started with an attack on the Iranian Consulate in the city of Najaf, but then spread to other areas in the country’s south.
77 Percent of Indians Concerned About Looming Danger of War, Survey Reveals
New Delhi (Sputnik): A series of steps taken by the Indian government, such as the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and the Balakot airstrike in February, among other things, have brought things to a head in the region, according to a Paris-based global market research and consulting firm.
Is Jo Swinson's election campaign punching below its weight?
Lib Dem leader’s ratings have slipped just three weeks after she aimed straight for No 10
Scrapped lockout laws pave way for Sydney Olympic renaissance: Hemmes
Sydney nightclub mogul Justin Hemmes believes scrapping the lockout laws have paved the way for a cultural rejuvenation not seen since the Sydney Olympics.
History behind Anwar-Hadi feud
SERIES of events between 1999 and 2013 had led to the deterioration of trust between PKR and Pas, with the desertion of DAP, in a loose tripartite alliance (Barisan Alternatif) to improve its chances in the Sarawak election in 2001, being the straw that broke the camel’s back.
Father jailed for murdering six-week-old son
A father who murdered his six-week-old son has been jailed for life. Lee Vernon inflicted fatal head injuries on baby McKenzie Ellis in Broadstairs, Kent, and was sentenced to life in prison on Friday, Kent Police said. Vernon, 21 and of no fixed address, was found guilty of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court in October 2019. He was sentenced at the same court on Friday and will serve a minimum term of 16 years. Baby McKenzie died at a London hospital in July last year.
Mixed Reactions to Abdullah-Led Protest
The protest march initiated by Abdullah Abdullah's campaign team on Friday in Kabul was met with diverse reactions from both prominent leaders and the general public.
QC gov’t warns customers not to indulge in ‘extra service’ in spas
Customers patronizing spas offering “extra service” will also be held liable and may face criminal charges, the Quezon City's top police official warned.
Uddhav Thackeray government to face floor test on November 30
The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance claims to have the support of over 170 MLAs.
2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect
A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, killing two, in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before he was tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, police and the city’s mayor said.
HuffPost: Thanksgiving ‘National Day of Mourning’ for Native Americans
One of the lessons non-Natives need to understand, HuffPost explains, is that Thanksgiving is a “National Day of Mourning” for Native Americans
Fury in Malta over latest twist in slain reporter case
An intensifying probe into the murder of Caruana Galizia, who was blown up by a car bomb in October 2017, has destabilized Joseph Muscat's government, though the prime minister has rebutted repeated calls for his resignation.
Student Solidarity March: Thousands take to streets nationwide
Across the country on Friday, students, activists, and civil society members, as well as academics and politicians protested to mark what organizers have called the
Turkey slams France's nonconstructive attitude toward NATO solidarity
Turkey harshly criticizes French President Emmanuel Macron's statements undermining NATO's main principle, which is based on the solidarity of its allies
Sudan Overturns Moral Policing Law That Targeted Women, Dismantles Ousted Leader's Party
Move comes as part of a power-sharing agreement between the country’s ruling generals and protesters demanding sweeping political change
Juncker bids adieu, saying ‘I’m hungry’
At final midday news conference, outgoing Commission president says he has ‘shed a lot of tears’ but leaves ‘with elements of satisfaction.’
Johnson: Disparaging remarks about single mothers made 25 years ago
The PM said the quotes were stripped of context and formed part of a smear campaign by Labour.
Ombudsman allows Rajat Sharma to quit as DDCA president
Cricket News: The Delhi and District Cricket Association ombudsman Justice (Retd) Badar Durrez Ahmed on Friday accepted senior journalist Rajat Sharma's resignation
The values we hold dear manifested in DC election results
The liberal and democratic political faction swept to a landslide victory in the District Council elections on Sunday, thereby reshaping the landscape of the district councils in the city. Over the years, the DC elections were focused on livelihood issues. Members of the academic and professional sectors, as well as university students, have always shown…
It’s not elementary, my dear social media
To all the overnight Sherlocks who bloomed gloriously online over the last month…
History Prof Compares Trump’s ‘Undisguised Championship of White Supremacy’ to Andrew Johnson
Within weeks of riding a populist wave to an electoral college victory in the 2016 presidential election, President Donald Trump and his supporters began likening the real estate mogul to rabble-rousing former president Andrew Jackson. But according to renown University of Connecticut American History professor Manisha Sinha, a far more apt comparison for current occupant of the White House can be found in a different presidential Andrew – that being Andrew Johnson.
County denies responsibility for deputy's assault on bloodied Bills fan
Faced with a jury verdict that found a sheriff's deputy guilty of reckless assault, Erie County continues to distance itself from responsib
‘Terrorist Pragya Thakur’ remark: BJP MP moves notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
The former Congress president said he stood by his comment.
End of Border Violence? Hamas Cancels Gaza Riots for Third Week in a Row
After 20 months of violence, Hamas seems to reconsider this aspect of its violent agenda.
The Curious Case Of Demolition And Restoration Of Guru Ravidas Temple
In its initial years, the judiciary undertook a very principled interference with the decisions taken by the legislature or the executive. Due to failures of successive governments, and more...
Woman who is 4ft tall and can't put rubbish in bin faces court action as a result
Tia Goldsmith has been fined for not recycling her cardboard and could face prosecution
PNP mourns brave fallen cop, lauds another
THE Philippine National Police leadership yesterday mourned the death of a brave policeman who was killed while trying to subdue a grenade-wielding man in Initao, Misamis Oriental and at the same time praised another who helped deliver a baby inside a tricycle in Sorsogon City. “The Philippine National Police mourns the death of another hero cop. We give our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Police Senior Master Sergeant Jason Magno of Initao Police Station in Misamis Oriental. PSMS Magno made a supreme sacrifice by covering the grenade with his own body to save innocent civilian lives. He truly lives up to his sworn duty, to serve and protect even if it costs his life,” said PNP spokesman Brigadier General Bernard M. Banac.
Intriguing moves in Pakistan establishment
Some pretty obvious behind the scenes friction is playing itself out between the pro-India and anti-India camps within the Pak army
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK on 117th day
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK ON 117th day
‘Fake parliament’ not fit for sensitive legislation: Maulana Fazl
JUI-F chief addresses protest rally in Karachi, urges ECP to take PTI foreign funding case to its logical conclusion
Suspect in London Bridge attack had been jailed for previous terror incidents
Two people were killed and a number of others injured in a terrorist attack in central London, the London Metropolitan Police said.
Anti-Abortion Bill Requires Doctors to Perform Procedure That They Say Does Not Exist
Lawmakers in the Ohio State Legislature recently introduced an anti-abortion bill which forces doctors to “re-implant an ectopic pregnancy” into a woman’s uterus or face a felony “abortion murder” charge. However, according to doctors, there is a substantial problem with the bill – no such procedure exists in medical science.
Thousands Protest in Kabul Against Alleged Election Fraud
The result of the September 28 vote was to be declared on October 19 but had to be postponed until November 14 due to technical problems.
UK medics fight deadly measles outbreak in Samoa
UK medics will help save lives in Samoa where a fatal outbreak of measles is affecting thousands of people.
Sana Muhammad crossbow death: Ex-husband jailed for 'evil' murder
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo shot Sana Muhammad in the abdomen when she was nine months pregnant.
Senior Scotland Yard officer facing misconduct probe for contact with officer convicted over child abuse photo
A senior officer at Scotland Yard is said to have been placed on restricted duties as he faces an inquiry over contact he had with a colleague who was found guilty of possessing a video of child sexual abuse.
Police officer charged with obtaining sexual gratification from female suspects in car parks
SINGAPORE: A staff sergeant with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has been charged with multiple offences, including reportedly abusing his ...
Aarey Colony: Uddhav Thackeray stops work on car shed after taking charge as Maharashtra CM
The Bombay High Court had last month dismissed petitions asking it to give Aarey the status of a forest, and stop cutting the trees.
Norovirus outbreaks confirmed in South Devon
Cases have been confirmed at hospitals and care homes in the area
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) - Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city's former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.
Denmark finds three guilty for buying drones for Islamic State
Three men were convicted on Thursday in Denmark on charges of buying drones and other equipment for the extremist Islamic State group to use...
Labour to cut jobs at Newcastle office amid talk of tight finances
Staff say they feel let down after being told their contracts will end after Christmas
SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish remarks vows to keep fighting for election as backers blast his suspension
AN SNP candidate axed over anti-Jewish web posts has vowed to keep fighting for election as Nats backers blasted his suspension. Neale Hanvey ‘liked’ a series of social media comments branding his …
Malta government rejects immunity bid by businessman in journalist murder
Malta govt turned down a request from one of the island’s richest men for a pardon in return for cooperation in the investigation into a journalist’s murder
British police shoot man at London Bridge after stabbing
LONDON, Nov 29 — British police shot a man today after a stabbing in the London Bridge area in the centre of the city. A 14-second video clip on Twitter filmed from a high vantage point showed what appeared to be three police officers backing away from a man lying on the pavement. Two officers...
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
We have lost a great leader – Ramaphosa on King Sigcawu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has bid farewell to King Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu during his funeral on Friday at the Nqadu Royal Palace near Willowvale in the Eastern Cape.
Cremate my corpse after death, says MASSOB leader
Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike says he would wish his body to be...
Claim: Germany Preparing to Ban Terrorist Hezbollah Entirely
German media has claimed that the German government is looking to completely ban the Islamist terror group Hezbollah as early as next week.
PM Orban: Let's not export live animals - medium-term objective; more human and profitable
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said on Friday that banning export of live animals should be a medium-term objective, mentioning that the...
Evacuation order lifted as huge Texas plant fire ‘contained’
Officials lifted evacuation orders Friday for around 50,000 people on the Texas Gulf Coast, determining a massive fire was finally under control at a chemical plant rocked by two major explosions two days earlier.
U.S. planned to separate 26,000 migrant families in 2018
The estimate was revealed by a watchdog report, which also found the U.S. can't calculate how many families it separated due to unreliable data.
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 — India, anxious to counter China’s influence in the region, today offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island’s new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s visit to India just 12 days after he became...
Crossbow killer to die in jail over ‘evil’ murder of heavily pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo had claimed the killing was an accident.
Italian MP proposes during earthquake aid debate in parliament
Flavio Di Muro gets applause for marriage proposal – and reprimand from Speaker
Twenty people charged over 2015 Paris terror attacks
Salah Abdeslam among those indicted over attacks during which 131 people were killed
Parliament to monitor Ghana’s implementation of SDGs
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Tipperary County Council defends handling of housing crisis
County now has two officers dealing with homeless prevention
K-pop singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of the country’s lucrative entertainment industry.
Report: Germany to Completely Outlaw Hezbollah Next Week
The German government intends to completely ban all Hezbollah activities in the country, including the flying of its flag.
Killer pilot loses appeal
The High Court has barred the Airforce of Zimbabwe pilot, who fatally assaulted his Gweru-based girlfriend last year for allegedly cheating on him with his colleague, from approaching the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction and sentence.
Woman walks again after surgery to stop weak neck being crushed by skull
Erin Meegan, 34, was bedridden for more than 20 hours a day in constant pain - now she's recovering from rare surgery funded by £70,000 fundraiser
Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
No Stone Unturned journalists 'to sue police for wrongful imprisonment'
TWO Belfast journalists whose homes were raided are to sue police for wrongful imprisonment, the High Court has heard.
'Why didn't She Call 100?' Telangana Minister Blames Victim in Gruesome Rape and Murder Case
"This is an unfortunate incident. But why didn't she call up 100? She was an educated woman," the minister said.
Belgian officials boycott trade delegation to Israel
BDS movement scores victory in Belgium, with officials dropping out of delegation to Israel, accusing Israel of violating international law.
Man Convicted of Having Sex on Mattress Which Concealed Roommate’s Dead Body
An Oregon man was found guilty Tuesday for hiding his roommate’s body under a mattress instead of reporting her dead. He was acquitted on a charge of identity theft. Clayton Lamont Howard, 56, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 3 for two counts of abusing a corpse, according to The Oregonian. He had sex on that mattress with another woman a number of times, authorities said.
Joburg mayoral malaise: ANC decides against going to court to challenge DA speaker
The ANC says it has received legal advice cautioning it against going to court to challenge a decision to postpone a City of Johannesburg council meeting meant to elect a new executive mayor.
Trump Needs Conspiracy Theories
The president uses them for political and personal ends. The damage he’s wrought along the way won’t be easily repaired.
After taking over as CM, Thackeray stays Metro carshed work in Aarey Colony
Thackeray clarified that he had not stayed the work of the Mumbai metro rail project itself
Chile protests: The students 'woke us up'
Santiago, Chile - For 28-year-old Cristina Paillal and many others from her generation in Chile, protesting has almost become the norm.
Sweden charges EU parliament member with sexual molestation
Prosecutors on Friday charged a Swedish member of the European Parliament with sexual molestation, a move challenged by the politician, Peter Lundgren of the anti-immigrant nationalist party the Sweden Democrats. The Prosecution Authority said in a statement the alleged incident took place in a hotel
Hazel Chu elected cathaoirleach of The Green Party
Dublin city Councillor Hazel Chu has been elected as the new cathaoirleach of The Green Party.Co...
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please keep out of election
"What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the December 12.
‘Tens of thousands’ of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Throwback: That Time Obama's Press Secretary Was Asked About Hunter Biden and Burisma
For weeks, Democrats and their friends in the media have done everything possible to cover for former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden's work with Ukrainian gas company Burisma. Despite multiple government officials who served under President Obama and Trump citing Burisma as a concern and notoriously corrupt, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff refused to allow Republicans to call Hunter Biden as a witness during impeachment inquiry hearings last week. Questions about Hunter Biden's dealings, which included an $83,000 per month paycheck, have been brushed aside by the media as a political attack on Joe Biden, who is running for the White House.
Three held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in dawn raids after Cheetham Hill gun war puts public in danger
"This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated on our streets," Supt Rebecca Boyce
Shah to hold meetings on Citizenship Bill
He will have discussions with Chief Ministers of northeastern States and student groups
Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced his resignation on Friday after the country’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for a government rocked by weeks of deadly anti-establishment unrest.
Duterte searches for honest PNP chief
Duterte said he is still having trouble choosing who he will put at the helm of the agency. Its top position was left open after PDGen Oscar Albayalde relinquished his post. Albayalde was accused during a Senate investigation of blocking the dismissal of 13 policemen involved in an irregular drug raid in Pampanga during his stint as provincial police chief in 2013. Albayalde has professed innocence.
Police kill man who killed two in terrorist knife attack on London Bridge
Gunshots have been fired on the London Bridge while London’s Metropolitan Police Service announced that officers were “in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge.”
London Bridge incident: Suspect shot by police after five injured in stabbing
Five people were injured in a stabbing incident on London Bridge today before a suspect was shot by police. Video footage has emerged online which showed
SSS withdraws access tags from Osinbajo's 'sacked' aides
The State Security Service (SSS) has withdrawn access tags from about 35 aides of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who were affected by the controversial dismissal earlier this month, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.
General Election seats to watch: North-east England
A political sea-change might be about to happen in this corner of the country.
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
K-Pop Fans Shocked After Jung Joon-young Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison Amid Sexual Assault Charges
Several South Korean singers are currently facing public scrutiny following charges about their alleged participation in an aggravated rape back in 2016. They retired from the entertainment industry following the scandal and have now received prison sentences in relation to sexual assault charges.
Hyderabad vet was educated, why call sister not police? Telangana minister blames murder victim
Speaking to India Today TV, Telangana Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali said the "doctor was educated" and it was "unfortunate" that the deceased veterinary doctor dialled her family and not the police.
PNP hails ‘hero’ cop in Misamis Oriental grenade blast
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recognized on Friday the heroism of a police officer who died after grappling with a grenade-wielding man at Initao College in Misamis Oriental.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban talks back on
On a brief visit to Bagram Airfield outside the capital Kabul, Trump served turkey dinner to soldiers, posed for photographs and delivered a speech after meeting...
B.C. RCMP announce charges in 1993 homicide of 23-year-old Vicki Black
VANCOUVER — The RCMP in British Columbia say a man is in custody and facing a murder charge in the homicide of a 23-year-old woman in Vancouver in 1993. The Mounties announced in a news release Friday that Stephen Laroche has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Vicki Black. They say a Vancouver police …
Guwahati: Army thinks green, lays 1km road from plastic waste
The plan is to ascertain how durable the road is before replicating the model in other cantonments and military stations across India.
Shocked to hear about rape, murder of Telangana doctor, says Rahul Gandhi
Evidence gathered from the crime scene suggests rape, but that has not been confirmed yet as the body is completely charred, sources in the police told India Today.
New commission and Malta in focus This Week
Ursula von der Leyen and her new team of commissioners will have their first meeting on Wednesday. In the meantime, Malta descends into political turmoil over the death of an investigative journalist.
America's Kids Need to Understand Why the President Is Being Impeached
Students should learn about impeachment in school—here’s how to make it work.
Ex-Bank Executive Linked to Trump Loans Commits Suicide
Thomas Bowers, who is said to have approved some of the financial services company's loans to President Donald Trump, has committed suicide.
Cholera outbreak: Ogun death toll now five
Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta The death toll as a result of a cholera outbreak in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has risen to five and it includes a four-month-old baby and 33-year-old pregnant woman. ...
‘Tens of thousands' of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
No need for ‘us vs them’, Ruto says of BBI debate
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 29 - Deputy President William Ruto has softened his stance on the Building Bridges Initiative report, and called for unity in moving - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Ex-Labour MP stands next to Boris and urges people to vote Tory
Gisela Stuart said a vote for Boris Johnson, 'did not make you a Tory'.
Top news of the day: GDP growth slips to a six-year low of 4.5%, Pragya Thakur apologies for Godse remarks, moves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Metro Vancouver bus stop stabbing victim on his incredible survival story
It was a cold night in December 2011 and the then-19-year-old, an avid transit user, was about to board the 701 bus, his last transfer to Maple Ridge.
Sudan adopts law to dissolve Bashir party, ‘dismantle’ regime
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Sudan’s new authorities have ordered that the party of ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime “dismantled”, heeding the call of protesters whose campaign led to the leader’s overthrow. Bashir and his Islamist National Congress Party (NCP) had ruled the northeast African country since 1989 before a nationwide …
Scrapped lockout laws pave way for Sydney Olympic renaissance: Hemmes
Sydney nightclub mogul Justin Hemmes believes scrapping the lockout laws have paved the way for a cultural rejuvenation not seen since the Sydney Olympics.
Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Trolley numbers for this year are the highest since records began, INMO says
The INMO said today that over 108,300 people have gone without beds so far this year.
‘We don’t ban the rich from public schools, firefighters, or libraries’ — AOC slams Pete Buttigieg after he criticizes tuition-free public college as too radical
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Pete Buttigieg after he criticized calls for tuition-free public college as too radical.
Ultimate sufferer is common Mumbaikar: Fadnavis after CM Thackeray stays Aarey car shed work
Devendra Fadnavis said the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had given Rs 15,000 crore for the metro project on "nominal" interest rates.
Missing Irish dad feared murdered by Colombian drug cartel
It is feared that James Hillis, from Forth Mountain, in County Wexford has been murdered by a drug cartel in South America. Hillis, the father of young children, traveled to Columbia, from his own in Tenerife, Spain, on his Irish passport in October 2019. He has not been heard of in a month...
'We don't ban the rich from public schools, firefighters, or libraries' — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Pete Buttigieg after he says tuition-free public college is too radical
"Just like rich kids can attend public school, they should be able to attend tuition-free public college," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
On the road with Jeremy Corbyn – a photo essay
As the Labour leader fights his second general election, Guardian photographer Sean Smith joins the campaign trail
No harness on fallen roofer
A Penticton roofer that fell to his death last year was not wearing a harness and was not properly supervised, according to a WorkSafeBC investigation.
Sudan approves new law 'dismantling' Omar al-Bashir's regime
Sudan's transitional authorities approved a law late on Thursday to "dismantle" the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, including the dissolution of his political party and confiscation of all its properties - in response to a key demand of protesters that helped overthrow his government in April.
UN agency suspends activities in troubled eastern Congo
U.N. agencies on Friday expressed concern about security around the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the deaths of four...
Trump blasts Newsweek over story on his Thanksgiving plans
President Trump slammed Newsweek over its story on his Thanksgiving plans, which the mag said would include “tweeting, golfing and more” — before he ended up making a surprise visit to US troops
These are the latest cases and conviction from Blackpool Magistrates' Court - Friday, November 29, 2019
These are the latest cases from Blackpool Magistrates' Court.
After suicide of serviceman, SCDF enhances support for recruits struggling to adjust
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has recently enhanced its support programme for National Service recruits who struggle to ...
Slovakia Rejected the Istanbul Convention for a Second Time
Slovak lawmakers rejected the convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence for the second time and called on the government of the country to block the adoption of the convention by the EU. The Istanbul Convention, adopted by the Council of Europe in 2011, entered into force in 2014 and was signed by the EU in June 2017.
Pose as cops robbers nabbed
Five men from Bulawayo who masqueraded as police officers before robbing several residents of more US$30 000 and R43 000 as well as an assortment of goods worth more than $200 000 have been arrested.
A million illegal cigarettes seized by police along with drugs and air rifle in Winlaton raids
Two men in their 60s were arrested following the discovery and have since been released under investigation
Several people stabbed in London Bridge incident
A man has been detained, according to Metropolitan Police
Woman guilty of manslaughter in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
A woman accused in the death of a toddler found outside an Edmonton church has been convicted of manslaughter.
Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy booked for sedition over protest against I-T raids
A city court recently directed the commercial street police registered cases under various sections of IPC.
Inspiring story of man who was called to bar after wrongful 12 years imprisonment
A Nigerian man who was recently called to bar, is currently being celebrated on social media for his determination. According to a Facebook user who shared the story, he was incarcerated for 12 years for a murder he didn't commit.
Iraqi Prime Minister Says He Will Resign After Over 400 Killed in Anti-gov't Protest
Abdul Mahdi's decision comes in response to a call for a change of leadership on Friday by Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric
Toronto man sues Airbnb after being shot at party house booked through platform
TORONTO — A Toronto man is suing Airbnb after being shot while attending a large party at a house rented through the online platform.
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Opposition Leaders in North-Eastern Indian State to Skip Meet on Controversial Citizenship Bill
Sputnik (New Delhi): India is planning to introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) during the ongoing winter session of parliament. The legislation, if passed, would allow Hindu immigrants from certain neighbouring countries with Muslim majority populations to immigrate and settle in India.
This Made Hitler Mad: Why Allied Commandos Stormed Nazi-Occupied Norway to Destroy Fish Oil Factories
The raid at Vågsøy was planned with an unusual target in mind: fish oil factories. The Nazis were interested less in the dietary benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids, so much as the oil’s ability to
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
What Racial Discrimination Will Look Like in 2060
As biracial people become increasingly common in America, bias based on perceived rather than actual identity will too
Ex-Kigumo MP Dies Leaving Hefty Hospital Bill, Legislators Asked To Help Offset Sh5 Million Bill
Former Kigumo Member of Parliament Onesmus Kihara Mwangi has passed on at the Nairobi West Hospital after a long term battle with diabetes.The former legislator served as MP between 1997 to 2007 a
East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced
Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa.
Syrian regime hampers political process, blocking constitutional talks
The Syrian regime's uncompromising attitude on constitutional committee talks has left the process at a dead end again on the fourth day of the second...
Trump’s visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn’t post for 13 hours
Trump administration staffers sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from President Donald Trump’s Twitter account to avoid suspicion that his account was silent as he made a secret trip to visit US troops in Afghanistan.
U.K. police say a number of people injured in London Bridge stabbing incident
'A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured'
Government is on its last legs, says BNP's Mirza Fakhrul
BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir believes the end is near for the ruling Awami League government.
Buhari’s third term: APC to expel member calling for Constitutional amendment
APC has promised to expel a ‘self-proclaimed’ party member, Charles Enya who called for a constitutional amendment to enable Nigeria Buhari
Trump Suddenly Announces Renewed Peace Talks With The Taliban
President Donald Trump declared on Thanksgiving Day that U.S. peace negotiations with the Taliban have resumed after the talks collapsed...
Michael Bloomberg: the magnate shaking up the 2020 election
Money on top of his success as New York’s mayor make a formidable candidate despite a late start
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada … CALGARY — The Flames will practise in Calgary this morning for the first time since allegations surfaced earlier this week that head …
Families of Mexico massacre victims suffer backlash over cartel row
MEXICO CITY - Members of a US-Mexican religious community who lost relatives in a gangland massacre this month have come under fire from supporters of Mexico’s government for pressing the United States to declare drugs cartels terrorist groups.
FETÖ under more scrutiny with new arrests
Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 23 suspects in an investigation into the Gülenist Terror Group's (FETÖ) civilian network, while seven former...
Whole Foods sent pumpkin pies through an airport baggage carousel for US travelers arriving in London for Thanksgiving
Passengers arriving from the US this week at London’s Heathrow Airport were picking up more than just their luggage in the baggage claim area of Terminal 5.
Durham teen who sent series of hoaxes to US emergency services handed suspended jail term
Connor Ash, 18, of Hawthorn Terrace, Stanley, claimed to be armed with an assault rifle and holding hostage in a series of emails
London police shoot suspect dead after 'terrorist' stabbings
Police shot dead a man suspected of stabbing several people near London Bridge on Friday in what detectives declared a terrorist incident. The...
AP Explains: What awaits Suriname’s convicted president?
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A court in the South American country of Suriname has convicted President Desi Bouterse in the 1982 killings of 15 prominent political opponents and sentenced him to 20 years in prison. The decision marks the end of a historic trial that began in 2007, the same year that Bouterse accepted “political responsibility” …
'Tupperware' knife used in Suncoast dune murders | The Post
Police probe love triangle as motive in couple’s killing
Thousands Rally In Kabul To Condemn Electoral 'Fraud'
Thousands of supporters of Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah have marched in Kabul in a rally the organizers said was aimed at condemning and preventing electoral fraud.
Why did she call sister instead of police, asks Telangana minister about murdered vet
After the comment triggered a controversy, Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali said he was ‘deeply saddened by the mishap’.
Brazil’s president criticizes DiCaprio over Amazon fires
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday said actor Leonardo DiCaprio had funded non-profit groups that he claimed are partly responsible for widespread fires in the Amazon . . .
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek With A Tweet On Thanksgiving For Predicting He’d Spend The Holiday On Twitter
Donald Trump took issue with a Newsweek post that suggested that he would spend the holiday on Twitter, so he pointed out to his followers how wrong the news was by doing just what the news outlet ...
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege ends
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city’s former colonial ruler to emulate the U.S. and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days.Waving British flags, the activists urged Britain to ensure that Hong Kong political dissidents do not suffer the same fate as Simon Cheng, a former British Consulate employee in the city who says he was detained and tortured by Chinese secret police.The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.“The U.K.
Boy with suspected autism killed in complete breach of trust, says lawyer
Liam Whoriskey, 25, from Londonderry, was convicted of manslaughter and cruelty to a child.
UK PM Boris Johnson To Donald Trump: Don't Interfere In Our Election
Trump -- who visits London for a NATO summit next week -- has already waded into the upcoming December vote, however.
Man charged with murder of baby boy in North
Charges of possession of indecent photograph of a child and illegal entry to UK also made
India offers funds to Sri Lanka in bid to outdo China
India, anxious to counter China's influence in the region, on Friday offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island's new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi.
Why are Iraqi protesters targeting Iranian buildings?
Baghdad, Iraq - As anti-government protests demanding a complete overhaul of the political system continue from the capital to the mainly Shia south, some protesters have focused their anger on official Iranian facilities.
South African police officer found guilty of killing Nigerian
Austin Luciano Reynold, a South African police constable, has been found guilty of the murder of Ebuka Okoli, a Nigerian. Okoli was killed in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, in 2018.
Afghan President: Defeating al-Baghdadi More Significant than Bin-Laden
Ashraf Ghani told Americans on Thursday that Donald Trump defeating the Islamic State Founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was very significant.
Albanians hold mass funeral for earthquake victims
Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake.
Ordinary Zimbabweans say 'THE' Government rather than 'OUR'
Zimbabwe is buffeted by lack of cohesion, it is buffeted by incapacitation, and it is buffeted by intra-party politics, indecisiveness and inconsistencies.Polit...
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Suspect shot dead after terrorist incident on London Bridge
Police say suspect in stabbing incident was wearing hoax bomb device
'I Would Have Been Called Balasaheb's Nalayak Son,' Uddhav Thackeray on Why he Didn't Say 'No' to CM Post
While it was clear that the Sena would not settle without the CM post this time, Uddhav Thackeray was not very keen to take the responsibility initially.
Walt Harris shares ‘thank you’ post to slain stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard
It was a somber Thanksgiving for UFC heavyweight Walt Harris — who posted an emotional “thank you” message to his stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard, a day after authorities confirmed her remains were
CM Uddhav Thackeray puts construction of car shed in Aarey forest on hold
CM Uddhav Thackeray said that while the work on Mumbai metro will continue, car shed construction will be reviewed by the concerned department.
Student from Mysuru shot dead in U.S.
Abhishek Chand, 25, of Mysuru, who was pursuing a master’s degree in computer science in San Bernardino, California, was shot dead in the United States by unidentified miscreants on Thursday. Family s
Prosecutor asks French court to clear cardinal over sex abuse cover-up
A French prosecutor asked an appeals court on Friday to quash Cardinal Philippe Barbarin's conviction for failing to report sex abuse by a priest, eight months after a verdict that rocked the French Catholic Church.
Grow up New Zealand
It’s time for us to grow up and move on as a country. That is why I support changing our flag and becoming a republic.
UN refugee agency rejects ‘starving migrants’ claim
KABUL: The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a cease-fire. Trump’s Thanksgiving Day visit was his first to Afghanistan since becoming president and came a week after a prisoner swap
Maltese govt refuses immunity request in murder probe
The Maltese government has turned down a request from one of the island's richest men on for immunity in return for his cooperation in the investigation into a journalist's murder, after freeing a top official he was said to implicate.
Azmin Ali is Mahathir’s trojan horse, says a blogger
Azmin Ali is Mahathir’s trojan horse, says a blogger
Why did KCR drag Telangana’s Chief Justice into RTC staff strike issue: Congress
Is it permissible for the CJ to discuss an issue pending in his court with the CM, asks AICC spokesperson
Community fights back
A group of north end Kelowna residents are mobilizing after a tent city was moved from Leon Ave. in downtown Kelowna to two locations in their neighbourhood.
'A Warning' replaces Donald Trump Jr.'s 'Triggered' as No.1 book on NYT bestseller list
“A Warning,” a behind-the-scenes book authored by an anonymous Trump administration official that takes a critical look at the president, has replaced Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered” as the No.
Election rigging or poor leadership: Bickering in Bengal BJP after TMC sweeps bypolls
The senior leadership in West Bengal BJP seems to be divided over the reasons for the party's loss in the bypolls.
K-Pop Star Sentenced To 6 Years In Jail For Sharing Secret Sex Tapes
A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of the country’s lucrative entertainment industry. Jung Joon-young, 30, was arrested in March. Choi Jong-hoon, 30, a former member […]
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Health
Joe Ibrahim: the geriatric medicine specialist exposing the "astonishing" truth behind some nursing-home deaths. Plus: David Caldicott and Wendy McCarthy.
French army denies IS claim for deadly Mali crash that killed 13 soldiers
An ambush by Islamic State jihadists did not cause a collision between two French army helicopters which left 13 soldiers dead in Mali, France's military chief of staff said Friday.
Boy with suspected autism killed in complete breach of trust, says lawyer
Liam Whoriskey, 25, from Londonderry, was convicted of manslaughter and cruelty to a child.
Ocasio-Cortez knocks Buttigieg: He has adopted a 'GOP talking point' on education
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) knocked Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg for using what she called a “GOP talking point” to take aim at proposals for tuition-free public college.
My Godse remark distorted, Rahul Gandhi should apologise for calling me terrorist: Pragya in House
"No charges have been proven against me in the court. This is against the law to call me a terrorist without any proof and insult me, Thakur said in Lok Sabha.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Montreal woman fined for not holding escalator handrail
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Bela Kosoian should not have been fined for refusing to hold onto an escalator handrail 10 years ago.
Ayrshire pervert spared jail- despite background report
The 22-year-old admitted sexually assaulting a women at a property in Dalmellington.
Reports: President Trump’s ‘No Quid Pro Quo’ Call With Sondland Never Happened
Following weeks of compounding evidence and testimony implying that President Donald Trump made congressionally-approved aid to Ukraine contingent on a politically advantageous investigation, the President and his GOP supporters’ primary defense has been an alleged Sept. 9th phone call during which the President told E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland he wanted “no quid pro quo.” But a Friday report by JustSecurity, supported by a Wednesday report from the Washington Post, appear to show that no such call ever took place.
Prominent Democrat Publicly Harasses Ken Cuccinelli in 'Shocking' Confrontation at DC Pub
Acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli was publicly harassed Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley when the two ran into each other at a bar in Washington, D.C.
Sudan overturns moral policing law, disbands former ruling party | IOL News
Rights groups say the Public Order Act targets women and is a holdover from the three-decade rule of toppled autocrat Omar al-Bashir.
Maldives ex-President Yameen Sentenced to 5 Years Prison Over Money Laundering Charges
Yameen has been accused of receiving US $1 million of government money through a private company as part of a deal to lease a number of tropical islands for hotel development.
CHR recognizes role of women human rights defenders in nation-building
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday has urgently called for the imposition of more stringent measures to further promote women’s rights and recognize their invaluable contribution in nation-building in yesterday’s celebration of the International Women’s Human Rights Defenders Day.
Iraq's Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi to resign amid anti-government protests
The sudden turnaround came after one of the bloodiest days of protests yet, with 44 demonstrators killed and nearly 1,000 wounded on Thursday in Baghdad and across the south.
Mother blames Glasgow hospital bosses for girl's death after infection
Milly Main, 10, would be alive if water supply warning had been acted on, says her mother
Turkey is a leading NATO member. It’s time this commitment was recognised, not criticised ǀ View
The 70th anniversary of NATO follows both President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments about the Alliance suffering from a “brain death” and the legacy of last year’s summit, during which tensions were high and questions swirled about NATO’s longevity and utility.
Eight arrested in Gabon corruption purge
The revived anti-graft drive has seen a string of top-level arrests.
Boris Johnson refuses to say how many children he has
He refused to answer questions about his own children when challenged on his comments about the children of single mothers.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics
Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Trump's visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn't post for 13 hours
White House staffers sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from President Donald Trump’s Twitter account to avoid suspicion had his account been silent as he made a secret trip to visit US troops in Afghanistan.
UPS workers snagged in decade-long drug smuggling scheme
A handful of United Parcel Service employees were among 11 men arrested in the past two weeks for their alleged roles in a decade-long drug smuggling scheme, multiple news outlets reported.
Man jailed for crossbow murder of pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo shot Sana Muhammad at her home in east London last year
K-pop singer sentenced to jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
30-year-old Choi Jong-hoon is a former member of South Korean boy band FT Island
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
Hong Kong police end blockade of university campus
Hong Kong police have ended their blockade of a university campus after surrounding it for 12 days to try to arrest anti-government protesters holed up inside. Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 petrol bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets. The stand-off at Hong Kong Polytechnic University was one of the most dramatic episodes in nearly six months of unrest that began in June with a huge march against an extradition Bill seen as an erosion of freedoms promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese control in 1997. Protesters have since expanded their demands to include fully democratic elections and an investigation into police use of tear gas, rubber bullets and other force to suppress the demonstrations. Police have arrested 5,890 people since June, ranging in age from 11 to 83.
Mum cheers as son is jailed for beating dog to death
Lexi the Alsation puppy was beat to death and left near some trees, where traumatised children later found her.
School bullies 'held a knife to a boy's throat'. Two weeks later the school can't say what's happened to them 'because of GDPR' and his mum hasn't heard back from the police
'He's just meant to put on a brave face. To top it all off the police haven't even phoned me'
Man drags estranged wife to court for changing children’s school without consent
A man, Yusuf Buhari, on Friday, dragged his estranged wife, Hadiza Muhammad, to a Sharia Court, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for...
Search in Albania quake reduced, death toll at 49
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - The operation to find survivors and recover bodies from Albania's deadly earthquake was winding down Friday, with rescue crews limiting their efforts to a collapsed beachfront hotel in the port town of Durres as the death toll climbed to 49.
Trump back in Florida after whirlwind Afghanistan trip
President Trump arrived in Florida early Friday morning following his surprise trip to Afghanistan to see U.S. troops on Thanksgiving, his second visit to a combat zone as president and his first to
Ex-MP hopes payout over Carl Beech case will deter police from ‘assuming guilt’
Officers raided Harvey Proctor’s home on the basis of claims made by fantasist Beech.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen at Gaza protest, Palestinians say
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with the Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian officials said. Israel's military said soldiers had been fending off Palestinians who had approached and tried to sabotage its security fence. The military also said the demonstrators
Detectives hunting serious sex attacker are looking for someone with this distinctive tattoo
A woman in her 30s was seriously sexually assaulted in Tredegar
Former Suffolk Coastal chairman dies at 90 after short illness
Former Suffolk Coastal Council chairman John Geater has died after a short illness in Ipswich Hospital a few months after celebrating his 90th birthday.
London Bridge attack suspect shot and killed by British police after stabbing: report
British police shot and killed a suspected terror attacker Friday on the London Bridge -- a harrowing incident that left at least two people dead and several others injured around the key thoroughfare that had been the site of a deadly Islamist attack just over two years ago.
Kerala woman judge heckled by lawyers for cancelling bail of accused
The Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association has dismissed the allegations.
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen at Gaza protest, Palestinians say
GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near the border fence with the Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian officials said.
Hong Kong Police Secure Thousands of Petrol Bombs as Campus Standoff Ends
Protesters stockpiling gas canisters, chemicals, explosives
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education
Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.
Indian police find burned body of woman in suspected rape
HYDERABAD, India — Police said they detained four suspects for questioning Friday after finding the burned body of a 27-year-old veterinarian who was raped and killed in southern India, in yet another instance of violent crime against women in India.
Tusla defers deadline for crèches to submit fire risk assessments
Some childcare providers were finding it “particularly challenging” to carry out fire risk assessments.
Germany Denies Complete Ban on Hezbollah, Only the Bad Parts
US ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell demanded the German government ban Hezbollah completely.
Abdullah’s Team: Nation’s Voice Should be Heard
Thousands of supporters of Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s election campaign team marched from different parts of Kabul and converged near the Presidential on Friday.
Taliban Ready to Resume Peace Talks Following Trump's Visit to Kabul
The Taliban said today they are ready to resume peace talks with theUS - a day after President Donald Trump's surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan, Reuters reported. Trump has announced that peace talks with hardline Islamist insurgents in Afghanistan will resume.
PolyU blockade lifted; police find 4,000 gas bombs in two days
Hong Kong police on Friday said they had seized nearly 4,000 petrol bombs, 1,400 pieces of explosives materials, 600 items containing corrosive liquids and 570 weapons during the two-day evidence-collection procedure at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which was reopened at about Friday noon after being occupied by rioters for 13 days.
Obaseki applauds Cambridge's Jesus College for return of Benin cockerel statue
With the confirmation by Jesus College of Cambridge University of the return of 'Okukor' statue, one of the artifacts looted from Benin in 1897,...
I-Team: Air Force reservist fighting to get unused PTO paid out
DAYTON — A local Air Force reservist is facing a fight based on principle here at home.
Electoral bonds cleaned political donation system; ain't a scam: SC Garg
In case a political party receives a political donation in cash primarily, then that might actually indicate a scam, he stated
Here's what you need to know about today's four by-elections
Voting is underway in the by-elections across the country.Turnout has been low this morning with...
3 wounded in knife attack
Three people were wounded in a stabbing in The Hague’s main shopping district Friday night, and police were searching for at least one suspect, authorities said.
Samoa measles outbreak toll hits 42
An outbreak of measles in Samoa has claimed the lives of 42 in the island nation, nations are flying in medical staff and supplies to help combat the outbreak.
Conor McGregor returning to face Donald Cerrone in UFC 246
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Conor McGregor is making his return to Ultimate Fighting Championship, with a UFC 246 welterweight bout against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone set for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas.
Three suspected transformer vandals beaten to death in Imo state
An angry mob has beaten to death, three suspected transformer vandals in Umuohiagu community of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area and Egbelu Obube community in Owerri North Local government area of Imo State, midnight Thursday. The
Breakaway former Turkish PM to form new party within weeks
BAGHDAD: Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he would resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top cleric, as renewed violence added to a soaring death toll in two months of anti-government protests. Adel Abdel Mahdi's written statement was greeted with cheers and blaring music across Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have massed since early
Telangana doctor murder: They raped, smothered, burnt her after hatching crime over drinks
The accused saw the woman parking her scooter near a toll plaza, one of them then punctured her scooter's tire when she was not around while another offered to help her fix it when she came back, telling her all repair shops were closed. They then raped the doctor, killed her and set her on fire.
Judge Upholds Charges that Could Put Harvey Weinstein Away for Life
A New York judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to throw out the most serious charges in his sexual assault case, dealing a big blow to the disgraced movie mogul as he sought to limit the scope of his looming trial and any potential punishment.
Police continue to search River Trent for man missing for more than three weeks
'Michal's family is distraught and really worried about him'
Sena’s Baptism To Secularism Shows This Word Has No Relevance Now; It’s Time To Consign It To The Dustbin
By aligning with Congress, the Shiv Sena has given Balasaheb Thackeray the ultimate ‘gift’ of treachery.
Hundreds gathered in Bucharest on Friday for the opening stage of former president Ion Iliescu's crimes against humanity trial
On the morning of December 22, 1989, Bogdan Stan drank his usual cup of coffee and went to join the wave of protests against Romania's communist regime. Almost 30 years later, his mother Elena Bancila was one of around 600 victims and relatives who gathered Friday in Bucharest for the opening stage
Stand by my statement calling Pragya Thakur a terrorist: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he stood by his remarks calling BJP MP Pragya Thakur a 'terrorist'.
Steinmetz fails to overturn $1.25bn arbitration award
London High Court tells mining group BSGR ‘no apparent bias or procedural irregularity’
Harvey Proctor: Former MP secures £900,000 Met payout over 'Nick' claims
Harvey Proctor says he will aim to repair his "damaged life" after false claims of child sex abuse.
Sonko Appoints Ex-Convict Ally to Government
The appointee at one time spent close to nine years in a foreign jail after being accused of...
Cradle Fund CEO murder trial: First responders accused of not following SOP, crime scene compromised
SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — Lead defence counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah during the murder trial of Cradle Fund chief operating officer Nazrin Hassan today suggested that the first responders had failed to follow protocol which led to the crime scene being compromised. Shafee accused 13th...
Taliban Confirms Meetings With US Have Begun: Reuters
US President Trump on Thursday made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan where he celebrated the US holiday Thanksgiving with troops and met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Nathuram Godse remark: Sadhvi Pragya tenders second apology agreed upon by all parties
A mid opposition ruckus, BJP member Pragya Thakur on Friday made a fresh statement in Lok Sabha, apologising for her remarks on Nathuram Godse, even as she asserted that she never described Mahatma Gandhi's assassin as a patriot.
Romania’s 1989 revolution generation await ex-president’s trial
Bucharest, Romania | AFP | On the morning of December 22, 1989, Bogdan Stan drank his usual cup of coffee and went to join the wave of protests against Romania’s communist regime. Shortly after that, he was shot and killed in front of the public TV building. Almost 30 years later, his mother Elena Bancila is …
TCIF raises awareness for trauma victims - The Nation Newspaper
Stakeholders in Nigeria's health, accident and emergency response industries have demanded increased government and private sector...
Singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing videos
A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of th...
Sandwell General Election preview: All change in West Bromwich as stalwarts stand down
We preview the three Sandwell-only seats up for grabs at the 2019 General Election: West Bromwich East, West Bromwich West and Warley.
Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
Dickson attributes eight years in office to divine intervention
Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has attributed the landmark achievement of being the first governor to successfully complete a second term
AOC accuses Buttigieg of pushing 'GOP talking point' regarding education
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg of espousing Republican philosophy in regards to free education.
OSCE could be delivering pensions to elderly in occupied Donbas, governor suggests
To receive pensions, those living in the occupied areas now have to cross to the government-controlled territory and undergo an IDing procedure, which is an issue for those physically unable to do this.
Harvey Weinstein loses bid to dismiss sexual assault charges
In refusing to dismiss the predatory sexual assault charges, Justice James Burke of the State Supreme Court rejected Harvey Weinstein’s claim that an alleged rape from the winter of 1993-94 occurred too long ago to serve as an “aggravating” and “underlying” crime, as required by state law.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest. Adel Abdel Mahdi, who took up the post of premier last year, said he would submit to the parliament a formal letter requesting my resignation to "preserve the blood" of Iraqis.
UPDATE: Several people stabbed in London Bridge incident, declared act of terrorism
A man has been detained, according to Metropolitan Police
Police Trash Basic Rule of Law Principle
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Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
‘Flailing ... teetering’: New York Times and Washington Post declare Kamala Harris doomed
Both the New York Times and Washington Post published stories arguing that Sen. Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is on uneasy footing and nearing a collapse.
Imo: Angry mob beat three suspected transformer vandals to death
Three armed robbery suspects, midnight Thursday, met their waterloo as an angry mob pounced on them in Umuohiagu community of Ngor Okpala...
London Bridge stabbings declared 'terrorist incident'
Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a 'terrorist incident' and that a man was shot dead.
UPDATE: ‘Slim’ chance of finding murdered Blackpool man alive, detectives believe
There is a 'slim possibility' missing man Jason Goldrick, who disappeared from hospital nearly a month ago, could still be alive.
Trump's visit to Afghanistan was so secret the White House sent generic Thanksgiving tweets from his account to avoid questions about why he didn't post for 13 hours, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The White House took a series of measures to ensure total secrecy when President Donald Trump visited troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trump immigration official forced out of bar as ex-Maryland governor slams him for 'putting children in cages'
A top immigration adviser to Donald Trump was forced out of a bar in Washington after facing extensive heckling from fellow patrons — including former Maryland governor and 2016 Democratic candidate Martin O'Malley.Ken Cuccinelli, who currently serves as the acting deputy secretary of the Department
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education
Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.
Peter McVerry Trust must show 'due diligence' regarding planning of state's largest homeless hostel - junior housing minister
JUNIOR housing minister John Paul Phelan has said that the Peter McVerry Trust must show due diligence regarding the planning of the State’s largest homeless hostel in Dublin.
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
SEOUL, South Korea -- The clock is ticking.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, has said that the United States has until the end of the year to make a new proposal to create a breakthrough in stalled negotiations on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.The looming deadline -- which North Korea has
General Election 2019: Johnson says it is 'best' Trump does not interfere in the campaign during visit to London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it would be “best” if Donald Trump does not get involved in the UK’s [...]
How one valley's residents are taking fire plans into their own hands
Residents of beautiful Kangaroo Valley know the RFS won't always be able to protect them from bushfires and they aren't waiting for last-minute warnings to act.
Two give statements to Perak police over return of Chin Peng’s ashes
IPOH, Nov 29 — The police today have recorded statements from several individuals to assist in an investigation over their alleged involvements in bringing back the ashes of former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng to Malaysia. They were seen entering the compound of the Ipoh District...
Twenty suspects face trial for deadly 2015 Paris attacks
PARIS, Nov 29 — French prosecutors called today for 20 suspects to go on trial over the massacre of 130 people by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris four years ago. In a 562-page indictment, the office of the national anti-terror prosecutor (PNAT) charged 14 people currently in prison or under...
Hong Kong police end 12-day siege of university campus to arrest protesters
Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 gasoline bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets
Trump thanks troops in Afghanistan, says Taliban want a deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) - President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
China holds out carrot ahead of Taiwan election, but few convinced
China is stepping up efforts to be nice to Taiwan ahead of key elections on January 11, offering better treatment to Taiwanese in China and urging the democratic island to "come home", but many there only see Beijing wielding a threatening stick. China denies interfering in elections in Taiwan, which Beijing claims as sacred territory, but it traditionally tries various means to influence their result, hoping politicians with a more positive view on China ties get into office.
Karoo drills and prays as taps run dry
Drilling boreholes gives temporary reprieve.
Iraqi families mourn their dead after protests' 'bloodiest day'
Baghdad, Iraq - Hundreds of people in southern Iraqi cities of Nasiriya and Najaf have taken to the streets to bury their dead and demand justice a day after at least 52 protesters were shot dead by security forces in the country's south in what was described as the "bloodiest day" in the weeks-long anti-government demonstrations.
ZRP shake-up looms, Matanga to go
A SHAKE-UP is imminent in the Zimbabwe Republic Police, with Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga set to be replaced, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues t...
Sudan moves to eradicate traces of Bashir regime
Sudan's new authorities on Thursday ordered that the party of ousted President Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime 'dismantled,' heeding the call of...
Iran Arrests Eight as it Blames CIA Conspiracy for Recent Riots
Iran security forces made eight arrests Thursday of people it accuses of having direct links to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Suu Kyi fans join VIP tours for Rohingya genocide trial
YANGON, Nov 29 — Ardent fans of Aung San Suu Kyi are snapping up spots on US$2,000 (RM8,350) tours to The Hague, in a display of moral support as Myanmar faces charges of genocide over the Rohingya crisis at the UN’s top court in December. Supporter rallies, billboards and outpourings of praise...
China Orders Hong Kong to 'Sober Up' and Obey 'the Motherland'
China's state propaganda outlet Global Times warned that now should be the time "Hong Kong society sobers up" to defend from America.
Facebook instructed by POFMA Office to publish correction notice on States Times Review's post
SINGAPORE: The office overseeing the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) on Friday (Nov 29) instructed Facebook to ...
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Tusla involved in welfare plans for Lisa Smith’s child - Taoiseach
Speculation Ms Smith and daughter may be flown back to Ireland in the coming days
Three teenagers murdered Edinburgh pensioner leaving him with 100 wounds because they were ‘out their nut’
THREE teenagers were facing life sentences today after brutally murdering a pensioner in his home in a frenzied attack. Keirin McMillan, 19, and his two accomplices, who were aged 16 and 15 at the …
Residents of Bolga express frustration over Ghana Card Registration
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Boris Johnson criticised by Greens over ’embarrassing’ climate debate no-show
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie accused the Prime Minister of lying about ‘pretty much everything’ he says.
Sudan adopts law to dissolve Bashir party, 'dismantle' regime
Bashir and his Islamist National Congress Party (NCP) had ruled the northeast African country since 1989 before a nationwide protest movement resulted in him being...
Stalin is lying about the local body polls, says Edappadi
The Chief Minister accused the Opposition leader of lying about the modality of conducting local body elections in Tamil Nadu
Hong Kong Police Lift Cordon Surrounding Polytechnic University After 2-Week Standoff
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Hong Kong police said on Friday that they had retreated from the Polytechnic University (PolyU) following the completion of a two-day search operation and the removal of dangerous items that were left on the campus during the violent clashes that lasted for two weeks.
After Trump's Afghan visit, Taliban say they are ready to resume peace talks
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump visited U.S. troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a ceasefire.
What is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?
Following three failed attempts by the Government to force an early election using the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, on Oct 29 Parliament voted in support of a Dec 12 general election.
'Shocked, Such Violence is Beyond Imagination,' Says Rahul Gandhi on Murder of Telangana Doctor
A charred body, later identified as Dr Priyanka Reddy, was found under a culvert near Shadnagar in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district on Thursday morning, a day after the veterinarian went missing.
Dwarf fined £100 because she couldn't reach bin to throw rubbish away
She claims she cannot reach the recycling bin because she's only four feet tall.
Maltese PM refuses to pardon businessman in journalist murder probe
Businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is himself a suspect in the murder investigation, had been seeking immunity from prosecution
World’s Newest Nation? Another State May Soon Emerge in Oceania
Following a bloody civil war that ended in 1998, with a peace agreement finalised in 2001, Bougainville has been struggling to achieve independence. A referendum has finally been held to determine the island’s status.
Arsenal fires manager Unai Emery after 18-month tenure
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Premier League soccer club Arsenal fired manager Unai Emery Friday, ending the coach's tenure after 18 months.
South Africa's Zuma loses bid to appeal against corruption trial
A court in South Africa on Friday dismissed former President Jacob Zuma's attempts to appeal against his corruption trial related to a 1990s arms deal.
Joshua Allen is released from jail to enter drug rehab
Joshua Allen was released from custody this afternoon to do a residential drug rehabilitation programme – three weeks after the prison door closed behind him.
Sturgeon ‘getting into bed with Corbyn’ to win indyref2, Chancellor claims
Sajid Javid used a visit to Scotland to launch an attack on the SNP leader.
Homeless Arizona Man Locked Up, Charged with Felony for Allegedly Taking Another Man’s Burrito
An Arizona man spent Thanksgiving behind bars after authorities say he robbed another man of his burrito. Timothy James Bell, 29, was arrested on felony robbery charges this week after allegedly stealing the victim's burrito, a meal "of a value less than 1,000," while hurling threats at him, charging documents
BBC bars Johnson from Marr Show unless he agrees Neil interview
PM will not be allowed to pick the shows he wants appear on, says broadcaster
Gauteng police nab over 600 suspects in operations | Saturday Star
Gauteng police arrested 600 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder, hijacking, rape, assault and robberies, ...
Pragya Thakur says sorry twice in Parl after uproar over Godse remark
Referring to Rahul's remark, she said member of House referred to her as 'terrorist' and called it an attack on her dignity.
RSS acting like extra-constitutional authority, says Ashok Gehlot
He dared the RSS to convert itself into a political party and come out in the open.
How Trump’s Thanksgiving Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps amid extreme security
President Trump surprised troops and news outlets on Thanksgiving morning when he appeared in Afghanistan to thank troops for their service to the country and help serve a turkey dinner -- but doing so required extreme security measures to ensure both safety and to prevent the word from getting out.
London Bridge: Workers run away in tears as police tackling knifeman scream 'get back'
Eyewitnesses have described their horror as armed police swarmed London Bridge and shot a man after several people were injure with people fleeing the scene in central London
K-Pop Stars Sentenced After Gang-Raping Two Women
K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon have been sentenced by a South Korean court for gang-raping vulnerable women
Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for racist 'burka' comments
London, United Kingdom - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to offer an outright apology for Islamophobic comments he made in 2018, which led to a spike in anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Chinese TV journalist guilty of slapping Tory delegate
Judge says Linlin Kong hit Enoch Lieu in heat of moment at party conference event
Hong Kong police end dramatic 12-day siege of university
Hong Kong police pulled out of a university campus Friday after a 12-day blockade during which they sought to arrest pro-democracy activists holed up inside. The standoff at Hong Kong Polytechnic
Kyrgyz ex-president Atambayev stands trial over release of mob boss
BISHKEK (Reuters) - Former Kyrgyz president Almazbek Atambayev went on trial behind closed doors on Friday charged with illegally setting free a jailed organized crime boss, which led to his arrest in August after a dramatic stand-off with security forces.
Brute who stabbed patient and worker at Royal Alexandra Hospital is caged
Kenneth Wrethman, 43, armed himself with cutlery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and repeatedly attacked staff member Carol Crawford as well as attempting to stab a dementia patient she was helping.
Mya Piper, four, died in swimming pool on holiday in Cyprus
Her mother, Lisa Piper, had been distracted by an urgent phone call from the UK
Johnson: Disparaging remarks about single mothers made 25 years ago
The PM said the quotes were stripped of context and formed part of a smear campaign by Labour.
London Bridge: Man shot dead by police following 'terror incident'
Police have declared a knife rampage in central London as a terror incident and confirmed that the suspect was shot dead by armed officers on London Bridge.
At last! Proper police officers are back on Metrolink and people love it
GMP officers posted this picture on Facebook - brilliant
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Beaumont hospital apologises over ‘deficiencies in care’ after death of woman
Kathleen Conroy (68) had a blocked artery in her right leg and died of a heart attack
Governor to convene meet of VCs
Irregularities in conduct of examinations and allocation of marks
Robber 'choked student after she ignored cat calls, then molested her body'
Ruth George was strangled to death and sexually assaulted in a deserted parking garage near her university. Donald Thurman reportedly carried out the horrific crime after she ignored him
He Defended the Confederate Flag and Insulted Immigrants. Now He’s a Judge.
Former state Rep. Mike Pitts made anti-immigrant and racially charged remarks seemingly at odds with South Carolina’s judicial code. He sailed through an appointment process as a magistrate nominee with little scrutiny and no debate.
VIDEO: Buhari’s refusal to offer Tinubu’s wife a handshake stirs Twitter debate
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A video showing President Muhammadu Buhari seeming refusal to offer Senator Oluremi Tinubu a handshake while greeting other dignitaries on the sidelines of the E-Nigeria ...
Mobile boutique can zip from waterfront to Lower Lonsdale
Lower Lonsdale clothing boutique Double the Love now has twice the locations after the City of North Vancouver council voted unanimously for it.
Demand in LS to shift private members' business to Wednesday from Friday
BJD member Bhartruhari Mahtab suggested that the day for private members' business be changed from Friday to Wednesday. He said it was the practice in the British parliament
Iraq Protests
Iraqi officials say four protesters were killed amid ongoing violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, hours after Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced his intention to resign. Security and hospital officials say one protester was killed and 18 wounded Friday by security forces who fired live rounds
Families of Mexico massacre victims suffer backlash over cartel row
Members of a U.S.-Mexican religious community who lost relatives in a gangland massacre this month have come under fire from supporters of ...
Albanians hold mass funeral for earthquake victims
Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake. Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.
Akshay Kumar And Badshah Express Their Anguish on Priyanka Reddy's Brutal Rape And Killing
After news of 26-year-old Hyderabad based veterinarian Dr. Priyanka Reddy being brutally murdered and charred to death made headlines, many actors have been expressing their anguish over the same. Akshay Kumar and rapper Badshah too showed their anger and disappointment on the social media handle
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously thought on defense, just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to demand once more that other leaders boost their military budgets.
2015 Paris attacks: 20 suspects face trial over massacre of 130 people
Since 2015, France has been struck by a wave of jihadist terror strikes that have claimed the lives of over 250 people
Kutuny leads section of Rift Valley leaders in backing BBI
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 29-A section of Rift Valley leaders have declared support for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report launched by President Uhuru - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Terrorist group claims role in deadly French helicopter crash in Mali
France intervened in Mali in 2013 after extremists seized control of major towns in the north and implemented a harsh version of Islamic law. They were forced back into the desert, where they have reg
Attack on magistrate: bar assn. office-bearers booked
Police named 10 ‘identifiable’ lawyers as co-accused in the case
'Outcome of UK Election Will Be Substantially Closer Than Many People Realise' - Brexit Expert
David Collins, a professor of international economic law at City, University of London and author of Negotiating Brexit: The Legal Basis for EU and Global Trade, has commented on the results of a YouGov poll predicting a big win for the Tories in the upcoming UK vote on 12 December.
Feckless UK voters? Johnson rejects criticism over old article
The quotes were splashed across the front page of the left-wing Daily Mirror tabloid, under the tagline
Ex-MP Harvey Proctor wins Met payout for false child abuse claims
Former politician had been implicated in disastrous Operation Midland inquiry
Why Scott Morrison’s phone call to a police chief matters
It’s time we took a civics lesson and ask some serious questions about the Prime Minister's actions this week.
Slovakia may force women to listen to fetal heartbeat in pre-abortion ultrasounds
The bill was submitted by three members of the conservative Slovak National Party, who wrote that it is intended “to ensure that women are informed about the current stage of their pregnancy”
Trump spends Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, visits with troops
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
Rescuer charges kittens died of distemper after surgery at Niagara SPCA
A cat rescuer claims four kittens she brought to the SPCA of Niagara to be spayed or neutered caught a highly contagious virus at the she...
Natural burial ground set to host one service a day as plans approved
Controversial plans to allow a natural burial ground in Walsall to increases services to one a day have been approved.
Sudan moves to dissolve ex-ruling party, repeals public order law
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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ian Bailey’s poetic justice
Ian Bailey still lives under the shadow of a crime he has never stood trial for here, but was found guilty of in absentia in France. He now writes verse to battle a fear of extradition he tells Michael Clifford.
Tory caught staging doorstep chat is odious sexist, says Anna Soubry
Lee Anderson was subject of complaint from MP over Facebook post last summer
U.K. prime minister skips climate debate so TV station replaces him with block ice
The broadcaster's head of news and current affairs, Dorothy Byrne, described the prime minister as "a known liar" in a major industry speech in August.
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif undergoes medical tests in London: Reports
Sharif, 69, left for London on November 19 in an air ambulance for medical treatment after the Lahore High Court allowed him to travel abroad for four weeks.
Vancouver murder suspect arrested 26 years after killing
More than 26 years after a 23-year-old woman died in Vancouver, a man has been charged with murder.
Centre-right candidate wins in Uruguay, ending 15 years of liberal rule
The presidential candidate of the centre-left coalition that has governed Uruguay for 15 years conceded defeat Thursday, four days after a close and contentious runoff election, as the nation joined others in the region in shifting rightward.
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces He'll Resign Amid Continuing Violence
Adel Abdul-Mahdi's statement comes a day after security forces killed more than 40 anti-government protesters in 24 hours.
Father jailed for murdering six-week-old son
Lee Vernon inflicted fatal head injuries on baby McKenzie Ellis in Broadstairs.
Low-pressure area watch in South as fog and cold descend on North
Heavy rain forecast for South including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in US stores as spending moves online
TRIPOLI: Libya’s National Oil Company said Thursday production had resumed at a key field in the southwest a day after it was interrupted by fighting there. “Following the cessation of military activity at the (Al-Feel) oilfield, production has resumed,” the NOC said in a statement on its website. Forces backing eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, who seized Al-Feel
Malta’s PM refuses to quit amid scandal over journalist’s murder
Joseph Muscat accused of protecting allies in investigation into killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Bennett: Force Iran to give up on Syria
Defense Minister says Israel has unique opportunity to force Iran out of Syria while Tehran is under pressure at home with economic woes.
Sudan's ex-ruling party condemns law dissolving it, to continue 'reforms'
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan’s former ruling National Congress Party of deposed president Omar al-Bashir condemned a law passed by transitional authorities to dissolve the NCP and seize its assets, saying it would pursue internal reforms.
Taliban confirm informal talks with the US
The Taliban has confirmed a claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington has resumed informal talks with the Afghan armed group nearly two months after peace negotiations were abruptly suspended.
Home of Nottingham Forest star Matty Cash burgled while he was away with the Reds
'The criminals knew I was away with Forest which is very concerning and they took the opportunity to invade my privacy'
Search in Albania quake reduced, death toll at 49
TIRANA, Albania (AP) - The operation to find survivors and recover bodies from Albania's deadly earthquake was winding down Friday, with rescue crews limiting their efforts to a collapsed beachfront hotel in the port town of Durres as the death toll climbed to 49.
Hyderabad veterinarian rape, murder: police detain four suspects
Two lorry drivers and cleaners allegedly committed the crime; NCW to set up inquiry committee and seek detailed action report from police
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut hints at another 'miracle' in Goa
Sanjay Raut said at least four MLAs, including those with Goa Forward Party President Vijay Sardesai are in contact with Shiv Sena.
Taoiseach confirms plans have been made to take care of Lisa Smith's child
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is satisfied with plans put in place to care for Lisa Smith's child when she and her daughter return to Ireland.
Man who killed pregnant ex-wife with crossbow in 'brutal and evil' revenge attack jailed for minimum of 33 years
A man who shot dead his pregnant ex-wife with a crossbow in a "brutal and evil" revenge attack has been jailed for a minimum term of 33 years. Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo, 51, broke into the home of Sana Muhammad and fired an arrow into her in the stomach as she try to flee. Mrs Muhammad, 35, suffered catastrophic internal injuries and died. Her unborn son miraculously survived after being delivered by Caesarean section. Unmathallegadoo was found guilty last week at the Old Bailey after four hours of deliberations, the jury rejecting the defendant's claim it was an accident.
LIVE: Police confirm one man shot in London Bridge incident
Police in London have confirmed that officers shot one man during the incident. They did not confirm his current condition.
Uddhav Thackeray announces stay on Aarey metro car shed construction
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray announced stay on construction of metro car shed project in Mumbai's green lung Aarey Colony. He, however, clarified that he had not stayed the work of the Mumbai metro rail project itself.
Slovakia may force women to get pre-abortion ultrasound
LONDON (AP) — Lawmakers in Slovakia are scheduled to debate a proposed law Friday that would compel women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound and listen to the heartbeat of the embryo or fetus, a move many groups have decried as a backward step for women’s rights.The bill was submitted by three members of the conservative Slovak National Party, who wrote that it is intended “to ensure that women are informed about the current stage of their pregnancy” before having an abortion.It would oblige doctors to show a woman ultrasound images “about the development stage of the embryo or fetus whose development is to be terminated.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Health
Joe Ibrahim: the geriatric medicine specialist exposing the "astonishing" truth behind some nursing-home deaths. Plus: David Caldicott and Wendy McCarthy.
Sudan overturns moral policing law, disbands ex-ruling party
CAIRO (AP) - Sudan's transitional government announced Friday it overturned a moral policing law that criminalized revealing clothing for women and drinking alcohol and moved to dissolve the country's former ruling party, fulfilling two major demands from the country's pro-democracy protesters.
Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq's prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis.
Man told he can't stand as Santa in election because voters would be 'confused'
'Lord Buckethead and Count Binface are allowed to stand, so why not Santa Claus?'
Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.4 magnitude earthquake
Thumanë (Albania) (AFP) - Albanian families buried their loved ones on Friday and the country mourned the 49 people known to have died in this week's earthquake, as officials grapple with the destruction left in its wake. Entire families were crushed by their homes when the 6.4 magnitude earthquake
Hong Kong set for fresh weekend protests as police end university siege
Hong Kong police on Friday ended their two-week siege of a university campus that became a battleground with pro-democracy protesters, as activists vowed to hold fresh rallies and strikes in the coming days.
Battle to save Exmouth home amid spate of car arson attacks
Owen Howlett, who witnessed the entire incident, battled to stop the fire spreading to a nearby home
Ohio Abortion Bill Would Require Doctors To ‘Re-implant Ectopic Pregnancy’ In Uterus Or Face Murder Charges
The procedure is not currently medically possible. Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require doctors, on discovering an ectopic pregnancy, to “re-introduce” the fetus into ...
Report: Knesset Speaker Edelstein Preparing to Run for Likud Leadership
Edelstein has recently also launched an initiative aimed at preventing third elections.
They have 'rights to get decent job': Gerindra defends LGBT jobseekers through Twitter
“We do not support their [LGBT] behavior. But their right to get a decent job and living," the Prabowo-led party said.
'We have lost a great leader' - Ramaphosa as King Sigcawu is laid to rest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has bid farewell to King Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu during his funeral at the Nqadu Royal Palace near Willowvale in the Eastern Cape.
TİKA reaches out to families affected by Israel's Gaza attacks
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered aid to 1,100 Palestinian families affected by Israel's wave of attacks earlier this month, from food to beds
Ex-MP hopes payout over Carl Beech case will deter police from ‘assuming guilt’
Officers raided Harvey Proctor’s home on the basis of claims made by fantasist Beech.
Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US
Most observers agree that a political settlement is the only way towards a lasting peace in Afghanistan, and since September diplomatic efforts to foster dialogue have continued.
Constable pulls proposal for town council funding
PLANS to form a town council have not been shelved, the St Helier Constable has said, despite withdrawing an amendment to the Government Plan for £15,000 of funding.
Climate change protests staged across the globe
The protests come just days before officials gather in Madrid for talks on tackling climate change.
Japan ex-PM Nakasone who boosted ties with US dies at 101
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the United States, died on Friday at the age of 101, an official at his son's office said.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Zimbabwe army generals sweat over rampant indiscipline
ZIMBABWE National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant-General Edzai Chimonyo last week convened an emergency staff meeting where he read the riot act over rampant i...
Sudan repeals public order law restricting women’s behaviour
Transitional authorities approve law to dissolve former ruling party of Omar al-Bashir
Orchard Towers murder: Natalie Siow disputes 1 charge and claims trial
Orchard Towers murder: Natalie Siow disputes 1 charge and claims trial
250 Indian students held in Fake Varsity Sting Operation in US
A total of about 250 students, mostly from India, have been arrested in a sting operation by US immigration officials who set up a fake university in the
#BorisJohnsonIsAMelt: Tories Threaten Channel 4 After it Replaced the PM With Melting Ice Sculptures
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is now campaigning in the general election, has recently found himself in hot water after he refused to take part in an interview with BBC presenter Andrew Neil.
Rethink needed over Culm Garden Village name to build links with Cullompton
The Culm Garden Village will provide up to 5,000 new homes in the west of Cullompton across M5 Motorway
Thousands of people across Europe are protesting and striking against Amazon on Black Friday
Amazon workers and activists across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain are protesting working conditions at the retail giant’s warehouses with demonstrations and strikes on Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Government fails to calm Iraqis, becomes ruthless
The Iraqi government, which has failed to meet protesters' demands and establish balanced relations with Iran, has become more ruthless after demonstrators burned down the Iranian Consulate in Najaf
World Aids Day reflects importance of community effort
Sunday 1 December is World Aids Day and the theme of this year’s observance is that communities can make a difference by fighting to end the epidemic.
Ex-Brazilian football chief Teixeira banned for life
LAUSANNE, Nov 29 — Ex-Brazilian football chief Ricardo Teixeira was banned for life from football today for bribery, Fifa announced. World football’s governing body said the Brazilian was banned and fined one million Swiss francs (RM4.1 million) for taking bribes for marketing and media rights...
Bengaluru road rage: Inebriated journalist stabs biker
The police have booked a case against Charles on charges of attempt to murder as well as drunken driving. The accused has been remanded in judicial custody.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi says he will resign
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi will resign after nearly two months of anti-government protests, according to a statement from his office.
Fadnavis Makes Conspiracy Allegation On CM Uddhav's First Cabinet Meet
Maharashtra's Ex-Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday levelled allegations at the newly formed 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' government in the State
Lawyers protest, petition Kazembe, Matanga over police brutality
ZIMBABWEAN lawyers have marched during a demonstration to protest against harassment and assault of legal practitioners and ordinary citizens.Dozens of placard ...
London Bridge knife rampage declared a terror attack
The suspect appears to have been disarmed by brave bystanders before being shot by police.
Drug-crazed toff who clubbed Scots pal Alex Morgan to death because he ‘thought he was alien’ out after just three years
A DRUG-crazed Swiss aristocrat who bludgeoned a Scottish pal to death with a candlestick is to be freed from jail after just three years. Bennet von Vertes, 34, was cleared of the manslaughter of A…
Boris Johnson Skips Climate Change Debate, Replaced By Melting Ice Sculpture
Boris Johnson declined to attend the debate on climate change on Channel, the broadcasting regulator decided to replace the spot with a melting ice sculpture.
Climate change protesters bring Upper Parliament Street to a standstill in 'march for justice'
Demands were being made to end the use of and investment in burning fossil fuels
India offers credits to boost Sri Lankan economy, security
Rajapaksa, a former defence secretary who is credited with ending the country's long civil war, was sworn in as the island nation's new president on November 18, a day after he won the closely fought presidential election in island nation.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29.
'Not genuine' - Judges rule on Jacob Zuma's bid to avoid prosecution
Three judges have found that there is no compelling reason why former president Jacob Zuma should be granted leave to appeal the dismissal of his bid for a permanent stay of prosecution.
Chandrababu Naidu walks for Amaravati, gets bouquets and brickbats
Cautioning people to be on their guard against the policies of the government, Naidu declared that he would take up the capital issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of national part.
Zuma and Thales’ leave to appeal dismissed with costs
Former president Jacob Zuma’s leave to appeal the refusal of a permanent stay of the graft charges he faces was denied with costs by a full bench of the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Friday.The leave to appeal for French arms manufacturer Thales was also dismissed with costs.Advocate Muzi Sik
Several stabbed near London Bridge, attacker identified
British police have shot dead a man on London Bridge, in the centre of the British capital, following a stabbing rampage that killed two people and wounded three others.
Sexsomnia is to Blame: Canadian Mogul Accused of Sexual Assault Claims He Had No Such Intentions
In January, a Canadian court will hear testimony by experts on sexsomnia after an executive from a mining company in the country denied having any recollection of sexual intercourse with a blind date, insisting that he suffers from a peculiar sleeping disorder.
Record 108,364 people stuck on a hospital trolley so far this year
INMO seeking formal intervention by Health Information and Quality Authority
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he will resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top Shiite cleric, after nearly two months of...
JNU Student Protests: Security Increased Outside HRD Ministry
Taking in view the protests by agitating students of the capital's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a massive deployment of security forces has been made outside the Union Human Resource Development Ministry (MHRD) in New Delhi.
Pete Mihalik murder: Accused struggle to find lawyers for high court trial
It has been a struggle to secure lawyers willing to represent two of the men accused of a suspected hit on Cape Town advocate Pete Mihalik, the Western Cape High Court has heard.
After Trump’s statement, Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US
The Taliban said Friday it was "way too early" to speak of resuming direct talks with Washington, a day after President Donald Trump suggested negotiations to end America's longest war were back on track during a surprise visit to Afghanistan. "It is way too early to talk about the resumption of talks for now. We will give our official reaction later," the Islamist group's official spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, told AFP in a WhatsApp message.
Fears about worker shootings prompt new business tactics
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Security is not subtle at the sprawling campus of human resources technology giant Paycom in Oklahoma City.Off-duty police officers roam the grounds, bolstering the company’s own force of armed guards. A basement command center that looks like something out of a spy movie is filled with video screens showing feeds from hundreds of security cameras at company offices across the country.While heavy security has become common at airports and stadiums to deter terrorism, extreme measures have been out of the ordinary at most companies eager to maintain a comfortable work environment and a welcoming atmosphere.
Woman films horrifying moment abusive dad attacks her and mum with hammer
WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Millions have seen the 23-year-old's footage after recording the bedroom attack when a family argument turned violent in Cangzhou, north China
TS man back home after 3-year Gulf ordeal
40-year-old from Nizamabad spent three months in jail for overstaying in Saudi Arabia
'2 former J&K MLAs, detained since Aug 5, admitted to hospital': Officials
NC general secretary and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar and former Ganderbal MLA Ishfaq Ahmed were taken to SKIMS.
Authorities take down 'Imminent Monitor' RAT malware operation
Europol reports 14 arrests across eight countries, including the RAT's creator, in Australia.
General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?
The PA news agency has a look at the TV election debate drama with less than two weeks until polling day.
‘Taliban Wants A Deal’: Trump During Surprise Thanksgiving Visit To US Troops In Afghanistan
The US president said that American and Afghan soldiers were making the Taliban more eager to reach a peace agreement
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli had 'low key' 22nd anniversary celebration amid college admissions scandal
“It’s all business, all the time with them as they move through this,” a source said.
Doctors told to 're-implant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charge
An extreme anti-abortion bill orders doctors to do the impossible or face life in prison.
FG to support campaign against child abuse, kidnapping, others
The Federal Government has pledged its resolve to support the campaign against child abuse, kidnapping, poverty and child molestation, as parts of...
Four in Court After Shooting, Machete Attack in 'Gun-Free' UK
Four men appeared in a UK court this week, charged with their alleged roles in a series of gun and machete attacks in Manchester.
Slovakia may force women to get pre-abortion ultrasound
LONDON (AP) - Lawmakers in Slovakia are scheduled to debate a proposed law Friday that would compel women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound and listen to the heartbeat of the embryo or fetus, a move many groups have decried as a backward step for women's rights.
ANC stalwarts not happy with party's stance on corruption-accused Bongani Bongo
Several former leaders of the ANC have come out to slam the party over its position on corruption-accused MP Bongani Bongo.
Pressure rises on Malta PM to resign over slain reporter case
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat came under increasing pressure to resign on Friday as protesters cried foul over the latest twist in the case of slain investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
K-pop star jailed for six years for gang rape and spycam crimes
South Korean K-pop singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young was convicted on Friday of gang rape, as well as secretly filming and distributing illicit sex videos of his partners, and jailed for six years.
Sudan repeals Omar al-Bashir-era law regulating women's behaviour and dissolves former ruling party
Sudan's new authorities on Thursday ordered that the party of ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir be dissolved and his regime "dismantled", heeding the call of protesters whose campaign led to the leader's overthrow.
NCW sets up panel to probe Hyderabad vet's killing
NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma said in a tweet that the women's panel would not "leave any stone unturned" till the perpetrators get the punishment they deserve.
Boris Johnson struggles with questions on trade deals and trust
UK in talks with ‘about a dozen’ countries on future trade deals, prime minister says.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada ...
Halifax police apologize to black community for pain caused by street checks
Halifax’s police chief has issued a formal apology to Nova Scotia’s black community today over the practice of street checks.
Baragur stresses on need for uniform education policy
Writer says this will help ensure equality among children
Watch: Justice Clarence Thomas Slams Biden-led Confirmation Hearing
In a forthcoming documentary "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas joined the chorus of criticism of Joe Biden's handling of his 1991 Supreme Court confirmation process.
Student Solidarity March held countrywide to demand restoration of unions, better education facilities
"Students are part of a country's political struggle. Students were depoliticised and our society has since regressed."
Three-year-old Kayden McGuinness 'killed in complete breach of trust'
A three-year-old boy with suspected autism suffered fatal head injuries in a complete breach of trust by his killer, a lawyer told a court.
Four Ebola responders killed by rebels in eastern DRC, WHO alarmed
It was by far the deadliest such attack in the second-worst Ebola outbreak in history, the United Nations health agency said.
Crossbow killer to die in jail over ‘evil’ murder of heavily pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo had claimed the killing was an accident.
Democracy wins in Hong Kong, but for how long?
Japan must speak up loudly in behalf of democracy in Hong Kong and make clear that there cannot be business as usual — and certainly no visit to Japan by Xi next year — if there is a resort to force to democracy.
Dad who murdered newborn son by shaking him so hard he broke 28 bones jailed for life
Lee Vernon inflicted fatal head injuries on baby McKenzie Ellis in Broadstairs, Kent, then phoned emergency services to report his son was unconscious but claimed he didn't know why
Trump Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan, Meets Country’s President
U.S. President Donald Trump paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday evening, meeting with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and spending Thanksgiving with U.S. troops stationed in the country, Concise News reports.
In Albania, a race to save lives on ground that keeps shaking
With each piece of rubble pulled off the twisted pile of steel and concrete that used to be a four-story home, Luca Martino and his rescue dog, Foglia, were called into action.
'Dysfunctional' Zimbabwe on brink of man-made starvation
About 5.5 million people in rural areas face food insecurity. In urban areas, about 2.2 million people lack access to basic public services, including health and safe water, according to figures by U.
Illegal Alien Returns to U.S. After Killing Four American Kids in 2008
An illegal alien woman returned to the United States soon after being deported for killing four American children in a 2008 school bus crash.
Bicameral conference on proposed P4.1-trillion 2020 national budget starts
The Congress bicameral conference committee started finalizing the P4.1-trillion proposed 2020 national budget bill on Friday, November 29.
Turkey treats migrants beaten by Greek troops
Turkey takes care of the refugees mistreated by Greece by going against the international law, beating and pushing back the migrants
‘Elected representatives should lead Afghanistan peace settlement’: India
India has issued a note of caution for the United States peace efforts in Afghanistan with the Taliban saying that the elected representatives should be the
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg Holds Press Conference in Brussels - Video
The summit comes as NATO member countries are mired in a spending row. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged other states to raise their expenditures on security issues, stressing that numerous allies must meet the current target of 2 percent of GDP.
Terrorist Incident On London Bridge, Five Injured
A person is believed to have started stabbing people with a knife on the London Bridge on Friday.
'Ready to go to jail, no problem,' says Shivakumar on I-T case against him
On March 28, Shivakumar held a protest opposing the raids on JD(S) and Congress leaders.
CCTV footage shows teens attack lesbian couple who 'refused to kiss' on London bus
Horrifying CCTV shows a group of teenage boys threatening and attacking a lesbian couple on a London bus.
Several stabbed in London bridge attack ― Police
British police shot a man on Friday after a stabbing in the London Bridge area in the centre of the city. The bridge was also the scene of an attack 2017
Farogh Naseem takes oath as federal minister
He will hold the portfolio of federal law and justice minister upon return to the cabinet.
‘Christian Resistance’ leader arrested for alleged terrorism plot
Harry Johannes Knoesen allegedly planned to target informal settlements, key points and malls and had an 'explosives factory'.
Governor Ngilu Pays Dearly After Clashing With Senators
Appearing before the senate PAIC committee, Governor Ngilu failed to provide necessary documents as requested by the committee leading to....
London stabbing | Two people killed, police shoot suspect dead
Metropolitan Police Chief Cressida Dick said two stabbing victims had died and three injured people were being treated in a hospital
Feckless UK voters? Johnson rejects criticism over old article
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday dismissed criticism of an old article he wrote condemning single mothers and
Disturbed by Turkey's achievements in Mediterranean, Greece summons Turkish envoy
Greece summoned Turkey's ambassador to Athens on Thursday, following the country's agreement with Libya over the Mediterranean Sea to protect its rights in...
U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Tuesday invited President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing, scheduled for Dec.
Hong Kong Protesters Gather On Thanksgiving After Trump Signs Pro-Democracy Legislation
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in Hong Kong on Thanksgiving to show their gratitude to President Donald Trump after he signed legislation in their favor
Farmer Paints Tiger Stripes On Dog To Stop Monkeys From Eating His Crops
A farmer in India has dyed his dog to look like a tiger, in order to scare away monkeys who keep eating and destroying his crops
Johnny Jones: Why the number of US troops in Afghanistan doesn't matter
The number of U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan doesn't matter as much as how they are employed to keep the peace, retired U.S. Marine Bomb Technician and Fox News contributor Johnny Jones said Friday.
'Discussed majority first, then farmers': Fadnavis attacks Maha Vikas Aghadi
Fadnavis sought to know why the three-party alliance tried to change the protem speaker defying rules.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
Pupils explore the great outdoors in Cullompton thanks to Forest School scheme
Youngsters at Willowbank School are leaving the classrooms to learn and explore the great outdoors
Boris Johnson defends 1995 remarks that children of single mothers are 'ignorant, aggressive and illegitimate'
BORIS Johnson has defended disparaging remarks he made about single mothers, telling a voter they were made before he was "even in politics".
Two K-pop stars get prison terms for rape, spycam crimes
A South Korean court has found two K-pop stars guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman and sentenced them to up to six years in prison.