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Labor leadership contender denies calling northern voters "stupid"

December 17, 2019

Amid the debate over who should take over from Jeremy Corbyn as leader, a frontbencher furiously denounced claims from an ousted MP who said she had called northern voters stupid. There have been unconfirmed reports that Ms Long-Bailey and Angela Rayner, another potential candidate, could stand on a "joint ticket" in which the latter stands for the vacant deputy leader position and backs Ms Long-Bailey for the top job.

British PM to present Brexit Bill to MPs on Friday, says spokesman

December 17, 2019

Johnson's official spokesperson at 10 Downing Street told a media briefing on Monday that the government plans to start the Brexit process before Parliament closes for the festive and New Year recess. In the Queen's Speech on Thursday setting out his government's programme, Johnson will also promise more funds for Britain's much-loved but struggling public health service-a pledge he plans to enshrine in law.

Comey says there was 'real sloppiness' in Carter Page FISA warrants

December 17, 2019

Gowdy was on Fox News' " Sunday Morning Futures " and told host Maria Bartiromo that congressional investigators, a group that included the South Carolina Republican until he left Congress in January, could have used Comey's help as they probed what exactly happened in 2016 within the Federal Bureau of Investigation while it was surveilling people close to then-candidate Donald Trump .

Bank mistakenly deposits $37M into Texas woman's account

December 17, 2019

The lender apologized and took back the money. Or she could have not said anything, taken a bunch of money from you, and cost you tens of thousands in legal fees plus God knows what else trying to recover it. As we've covered, they hadn't. I did daydream of what would I do with it if I did have it, ' she told DailyMail.com. "First I was going to do 10% tithing, then I was going to donate some money and then I would have invested in real estate".

18-year-old college student stabbed to death in NYC park

December 17, 2019

A 13-year-old Harlem resident has been arrested in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Barnard student Tessa Majors in Manhattan . The president of NY police labour union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, Ed Mullins said Ms Majors may have been attempting to buy the drug at the time of the attack, the NY post reports.

Turkish president threatens to shut down two USA military bases

December 17, 2019

It's the clearest sign yet that the standoff with the US risks spreading and further damaging Turkey's relations with the western alliance. The US air force uses the airbase at Incirlik for raids on positions held by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria .

China suspends planned tariffs scheduled for Dec 15 on some U.S. goods

December 17, 2019

With the rolling back of these tariffs however, USA consumers will now avoid having to pay an extra 10% for these products. In addition, the phase one deal includes structural and other changes to China's economic and trade regime in intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, financial services, and currency and foreign exchange.

USA says it will not accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline

December 16, 2019

The Times notes three sources confirmed the defector was a high-ranking official in the North Korean government for many years. "The priceless data, experience and new technologies gained in the recent tests. "Our army is fully ready to thoroughly carry out any decision of the Supreme Leader with action", he said. Kim is seeking greater US concessions in return for his decision to suspend nuclear weapons tests and his agreement with Trump in Singapore to "work toward complete ...

A shooting in an Atlanta suburban mall hurts 1 when shoppers flee

December 16, 2019

Hara said she was in surgery and "hoped to survive her wounds". A suspect was identified but fled the scene, and police told CNN they are working to locate him. Security guards descend on the scene, before a shot rings out over the chaos. Police also said multiple shoppers experienced panic attacks as people rushed to get out of the mall during the shooting, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports .

Scotland can't be imprisoned in UK: Nicola Sturgeon

December 16, 2019

The SNP increased its share of the vote to 45% and achieved 47 MPs. Sturgeon said on Friday her semi-autonomous government in Edinburgh would next week publish a detailed case for a transfer of power from London that would allow her to hold a second independence referendum.

Disappointment as marathon climate talks end with slim deal

December 16, 2019

But the final agreement can not have brackets - so, when the revised draft was put before the negotiators on Saturday (December 14) morning, numerous earlier options had been removed. That fell far short of promising to enhance countries' pledges to cut planet-heating greenhouse gases next year, which developing countries and environmentalists had lobbied the delegates to achieve.

Tracking rain & storms to end weekend, start work week

December 16, 2019

National Weather Service in Honolulu says there will be a Wind Advisory in effect for most of Hawaiʻi Island from 2 p.m. this afternoon to 8 p.m. Tuesday . Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 10 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Sunny, with a high near 53.

Bushfires threatens people and homes in Australia

December 16, 2019

The blaze moved towards Mount Wilson, Mount Irvine, Mount Tomah and Berambing and winds were creating spot fires ahead of the main fire front. The Rural Fire Service on Monday confirmed that backburning over the weekend spurred the fires, which have damaged around 20 homes.

Boeing suppliers brace for potential suspension of 737 Max production

December 16, 2019

Officials reportedly see pausing production as the most viable among hard options. Boeing board members are meeting Monday as reports swirl that the company is considering suspending or shutting down production of its 737 Max jets, which have been grounded for nearly nine months.

India court convicts former ruling lawmaker of teen rape

December 16, 2019

The case was thrust into the spotlight past year when the accuser, who was a teenager in 2017 when she says she was raped, tried to kill herself, accusing the police of inaction. He died in judicial custody a few days later and a murder case was filed against Sengar, his brother and nine others. The court noted that after the victim wrote letter to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath, several criminal cases were filed against her family and "imprints of Sengar" were visible in them.

Private investigation into Sherman murders complete, police still looking for tips

December 16, 2019

Toronto police will release a statement this morning regarding the investigation into the murders of billionaire philanthropists Barry and Honey Sherman . His family offered a reward of as much as C$10 million ($7.6 million) in October 2018 for information in their deaths, alleging police had mishandled the investigation from the start.

Mary Chiwenga due in court over alleged money laundering

December 16, 2019

Marry is expected to be presented before a court on Monday. He has not been seen in public, including at the annual ruling party conference that ended on Saturday. Instead of buying the meters, the money was allegedly used to buy a house, 1309 Kingstone Heath Close, Waterkloof Golf Estate, Pretoria, South Africa.

Snow-Ice Warning Remains In Place In Clare

December 16, 2019

Asked about a possibility of a white Christmas, a Met Office spokesman said it was a bit too far ahead to firmly predict what the weather will do next week. There remains a chance of brief drier, colder interludes, with an increased risk of frost and fog'. Icy surfaces may make accidents and falls more likely.

Former Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption

December 16, 2019

Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court over accusations of genocide in Darfur, where the United Nations has estimated his forces have killed at least 300,000 people. While the former president admitted to having received a total of $90 million from Saudi leaders, the trial centres on the $25 million received from Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Violence over citizenship law deeply distressing, says PM Modi

December 16, 2019

Numerous injured students were taken to nearby hospitals, including Holy Family, where about 26 students were treated, according to Father George, the hospital's spokesman. Police said they acted with restraint. Anger with Modi's Hindu nationalist government over the citizenship act has erupted for two reasons. The best defence against these dirty weapons is peaceful, non violent Satyagraha.

President Xi meets with HKSAR chief executive

December 16, 2019

Xi praised Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam for holding fast to the principle of "one country, two systems", and for courage during an "extraordinary period" for Hong Kong . Lam met earlier with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who said her government had "tried its best to maintain social stability" amid "an unprecedentedly severe and complicated situation".

China trade deal 'totally done', Trump aide Lighthizer says

December 16, 2019

Oil prices on Monday held near three-month highs, supported by last week's announcement that an initial trade deal had been reached between the United States and China . China on Sunday called off additional tariffs set to kick in on some United States goods as the two countries pull back from a trade war that has roiled financial markets and damaged global economies.

Boeing weighs cutting or halting 737 MAX production

December 16, 2019

Boeing is considering cutting or halting production of the grounded aircraft. Reuters was also told that a temporary shutdown is more likely than another production cut, but it would potentially take a few weeks before production could be halted.

Attackers burn Lebanon ruling parties' offices after night of clashes

December 16, 2019

On Sunday the local office for resigned prime minister Saad Hariri's political party in Kharibet al-Jindi was torched and its windows were broken. Caline Mouawad, a lawyer, said she watched as security forces violently broke up the protests and chose to join in solidarity.

Yellow snow/ ice warning issued for Donegal

December 16, 2019

Meanwhile, a Status Yellow gale warning is in place in coastal areas from Carnsore Point to Roches Point to Valentia and on the Irish Sea south of Anglesea. Blizzards rage in parts of the midlands and northeast, and temperatures are expected to plummet to -8C in the Scottish Highlands tonight, bringing frost and around three centimeters of snow.

One dead in southern Philippines natural disaster

December 16, 2019

A 6-year-old girl was killed when the wall of her house collapsed on her during the 6.8 magnitude quake , the fifth to hit the region since October. Following the tremor, the U.S. He was in the city when the quake struck but is reportedly unharmed. "The first lady. said the auto she was riding (in) was swaying", spokesman Salvador Panelo said.

At least 14 killed, 18 hurt in Nepal bus accident

December 16, 2019

The bus was heading towards Bhaktapur from a Hindu temple in Kalinchok in Dolakha district when it skidded off the highway and plunged down from Chha Kilo area, police said. Maharjan said police were investigating the cause of the crash but the roads were slippery because of winter rain. Last month, another major accident occurred in Nepal which claimed 17 lives when a passenger bus fell into the Sunkoshi river.

Six dead in protests against Indian citizenship law

December 16, 2019

In the capital New Delhi and other urban centres, opposition political activists and student leaders are angry over a law that they say erodes India's secular foundations. "We saw smoke and burned buses, but that wasn't us". The university said police later entered the campus without permission and video footage showed police assaulting students and staff.

Matteo Salvini: 'Sardines' pack in for Rome protest

December 16, 2019

The Sardines Movement was launched in Bologna just last month, when Santori and three friends invited people to protest against the League, whose popularity is rising ahead of an election in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. "I'm here because I'm against Salvini and I'm against the right and I want to see how many people feel like me", said Flavia Simula, a 68-year old retired biologist.

Mitch McConnell Plans to Acquit Trump on Impeachment Charges

December 16, 2019

McConnell to recuse himself from trial; Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson reacts. Trump's national security adviser at the time, was critical of the administration's request of Ukraine, and Mr. Trump is expected this week to become the third US president to be impeached when the House votes on charges that he abused his power by asking Ukraine to investigate Biden, a leading contender to oppose him in next year's USA presidential election, and obstructed Congress' investigation of the matter.

Al-Hassan Says 'Infiltrators' behind New Clashes, Urges Protesters' to Leave

December 16, 2019

Hassan demanded the identification of those responsible for the most violent episode since the anti-government protests began in October. Hariri resigned October 29 amid nationwide protests that have accused the entire political elite of corruption and mismanagement amid Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades.

Arsenal press release on Mesut Ozil's social media message

December 16, 2019

The U.S., the United Nations and various human rights groups have accused China of detaining an estimated one million ethnic Muslims in so-called "re-education camps" in the remote Western province of Xinjiang in an attempt to force them to renounce their religion and heritage.

Anti-Boris Johnson Protests Erupt in London Following Election

December 16, 2019

For most conservatives it was necessary to get at least 326 seats. The document was saved by Andrew Parsons, who has been taking images for Mr Johnson for years. But, while the incident caused dismay among senior Tories, it was shown to be less devastating than feared. From Thursday night that the PM was convinced enough of success that he didn't draft a resignation speech, as his predecessors have done.

New Inspector General Report Reveals FBI's FISA Warrant Misconduct in Russia Probe

December 16, 2019

Where are the apologies to me and others, Jim?' Attorney General William Barr, the head of the Justice Department , criticized Horowitz's findings , saying, "The F.B.I. "I was responsible for this", he said. "And I think that leaves open the possibility to infer bad faith", Barr told NBC News in the clip. Gowdy's comments came after Comey admitted that he was wrong for defending how the Federal Bureau of Investigation obtained FISA warrants against Carter Page .

United States covertly expelled Chinese officials who drove on to military base

December 16, 2019

Two Chinese diplomats have been secretly kicked out of the USA after driving onto a sensitive military base in Virginia - the first such expulsions in more than 30 years, according to a report Sunday. officials said "they believed it was to test the security at the installation" and that had the Chinese officials "made it onto the base without being stopped, the embassy could have dispatched a more senior intelligence officer to enter the base, the theory goes".

Paul package thief leaves thank-you note for rightful recipient

December 16, 2019

The package only contained a phone charger she had bought for her boss, and Amazon agreed to refund her payment in full, so Von Smith chose not to report the note to police. Sgt. Mike Ernster of St. Paul Police said the note was "unheard of" and "something we've never seen before". Police noted package thefts increase during the holiday season, and noted since October 1, at least 94 of the thefts were reported in St.

US Supreme Court to decide on release of Trump's tax records

December 16, 2019

The fight for President Donald Trump's financial records is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of the United States agreed on Friday to hear the appeals of President Donald Trump in three separate cases to prevent his financial records, including tax returns, from being handed over to the House of Representatives committees led by Democrats and a NY prosecutor.

Amid impeachment vote, Giuliani visits White House

December 16, 2019

That's why the Center for Public Integrity filed two Freedom of Information Act requests in late September, seeking copies of emails and other communications between the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Defense about the aid from April to the present, and also copies of messages passed between three top Pentagon officials about the aid, including Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.

Snow in store for Monday commute, freezing rain expected Tuesday

December 15, 2019

A lull in the snow is possible Sunday night before a second round of snow moves in Monday morning and lasts into Monday afternoon. New ice accumulation of 0.1-0.2 of an inch possible. This same storm system brought over 5 inches of rain to parts of coastal New England causing flooding in some areas. CANON CITY: Low: 30; High: 36.

Comey: 'Real sloppiness' in Russian Federation probe but no misconduct

December 15, 2019

Former FBI Director James Comey also spoke with Wallace, admitting he was "overconfident" in the agency's procedures, and slightly walked back some comments he made about the report vindicated the FBI. Wallace dismissed Comey's attempt at plausible deniability, arguing that he must have been particularly attentive to the Russian Federation probe given its prominent target.

Jo Swinson Has Stepped Down As The Leader Of The Liberal Democrats

December 15, 2019

The Lib Dems, as they are called, have won a mere 11 seats so far, 10 less than they previously held in the House of Commons, according to result provided by UK's Press Association. Former Lib Dem deputy Simon Hughes told Sky News: "Every single decision taken since Jo became the leader and Ed (Davey) became the deputy leader has been the wrong decision".

Anti-Citizenship Act protests in West Bengal

December 15, 2019

In Amdanga and Kalyani areas of North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts respectively, agitators blocked various thoroughfares, set fire to wooden logs on the streets. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee , who has aggressively opposed the controversial act, appealed for peace. Starting Monday, the chief minister is scheduled to lead a series of rallies against the Citizenship Act and the NRC.

Citizenship Act: Protestors clash with police in Delhi, buses set on fire

December 15, 2019

Entry and exit gates of Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Vihar and Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh were also closed the DMRC said trains will not be halting at these stations. It also appealed to students to stay away from such "direction-less" protests led by local political leaders. The student community of Jamia Milia Islamia also sought to disassociate themselves from Sunday's violent incident.

Weather Watch: Tracking Our Next Chance of a Wintry Mix Tuesday Morning

December 15, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs fans could be in for an icy trek home from Arrowhead Stadium Sunday as winter weather is expected to move into the area around 1 p.m. Monday for the following counties in our area. That will continue through early Sunday afternoon (before it moves to the east) then transitions to flurries by late afternoon.

Suu Kyi has made herself the face of a murderous regime

December 15, 2019

She further mentions that it was now just a little over two years since armed conflicts ignited by ARSA ravaged Rakhine State from the following fallout, citing that worldwide criminal tribunals tend to take a minimum of four years to perform full investigations.

New Zealand volcano: Divers deployed to find last two missing bodies

December 15, 2019

In the aftermath of Monday's eruption , tremors on the island reached similar levels to the 2016 event, preventing a recovery mission until this morning. Hospital personnel anticipated needing an extra 120 square metres (1,300 square feet) of skin for grafting onto patients, Watson said. Authorities say 24 Australians, nine United States citizens, five New Zealanders, four Germans, two Britons, two Chinese and a Malaysian were visiting the island on Monday at the time of the eruption.

Boris Johnson’s Conservatives Win Majority in UK

December 15, 2019

While there is still one constituency (St Ives, Cornwall) yet to declare results, the numbers so far mean Boris Johnson , who regained his seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, will now continue as Prime Minister. Many Labour members blamed Corbyn , who is widely unpopular, and called on him to step down as party leader immediately. U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted his congratulations to Johnson late into the night.

Matt Gaetz slammed for DUI bust after citing Hunter Biden’s coke use

December 15, 2019

Then, the Florida congressman questioned how Burisma could have had a legitimate reason for putting Hunter Biden on its board, considering "a crack pipe" and "a plastic bag containing white powdery substance" were found in a Hertz rental auto he once drove.

Hong Kong leader Lam heads for Beijing as pressure mounts at home

December 15, 2019

Hong Kong's besieged leader heads to Beijing for meetings with senior Chinese officials seeking to end pro-democracy protests that have raged for more than six months. The two countries have been locked in a trade dispute for nearly two years, while rights issues in China's northwest region of Xinjiang and Hong Kong have further strained diplomatic relations.

Exit Poll Show Majority For Conservatives

December 15, 2019

Boris Johnson is on a path to pass his Brexit deal. Former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock told The Independent that Mr Corbyn "must own this devastating defeat and go after a maximum of two months, starting in January a leadership election".