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Vladimir Putin's critic arrested, conscripted to Arctic military base

December 26, 2019

An attorney with Mr Navalny's foundation said the officers were from the federal court bailiffs' service and that they claimed to be searching for evidence connected to a case against the organisation's director Ivan Zhdanov. Ally Ruslan Shaveddinov, proper, was seized on Monday from his Moscow house "for navy service" and resurfaced the following day at a navy base within the distant Arctic Circle.

Annular solar eclipse darkens skies across Pakistan

December 26, 2019

The event is expected to draw one of the largest audiences in recent times, including those watching on television and online. A partial solar eclipse is seen from Islamabad, Pakistan. Experts had warned people not to look directly at the sun without any protective eye apparatus as it could damage eyesight. More than 90 percent of the sun was shaded by the moon between 9.25 am and 9.28 am.

Police locate teen suspect wanted in connection with murder of Barnard student

December 26, 2019

The 14-year-old boy, whose name was not released, was located in the Bronx early Thursday morning, according to a law enforcement official. NYPD searching for a 14-year-old boy described as a person of interest in the murder case. A detective said surveillance video does not show the 13-year-old stabbing Majors or taking her property, and an attorney for the teen argued his client was not aware that a robbery would be taking place.

Trump Lashes Out Against Democratic Lawmakers over Impeachment

December 26, 2019

Kildee said Pelosi is "making the right decision", adding Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) "needs to stop playing games" so the House can "move forward". But McConnell has rebuffed Schumer's requests and says he wants to hold off on locking in any specific plans until Congress returns in January and the trial starts.

French transport strike continues through Christmas, disrupting many plans

December 26, 2019

Only a fraction of high-speed and inter-city trains ran on Christmas Eve and even fewer were operating on the holiday itself. This sent thousands scrambling for elective vehicle, with vehicle rental offices unfit to fulfill the flood in need.

Merry Impeachmas? Support for Trump Impeachment Hits Whopping 55 Percent on Christmas

December 26, 2019

Murkowski stated that she will act independently during the trial. "There will be no difference between the President's position and our position as to how to handle this to the extent that we can", he said, adding, "We have no choice but to take it up".

What is Boxing Day?

December 26, 2019

In addition, 14,000 police officers and 18,000 security guards will be at work, and Christmas Day services will see 25,000 members of the clergy kept busy. Bathers fearless the cold waters of the North Sea as they take part Thursday morning in the annual Boxing Day dip at England's Redcar Beach. There are also hints of a nautical tradition behind the day.

Owaisi meets KCR, wants ongoing work on NPR to be stopped

December 26, 2019

Shah indicated that he might reach out to chief ministers who have announced they would not conduct NPR in their states, and also said the provision of detention centres was put in place during the UPA years. As it clashed with Aadhaar, the home ministry felt it would be best to push NPR as it connected every recorded resident to a household through a census.

New Section Of Iran's Arak Heavy Water Reactor Comes On Stream

December 26, 2019

Iran has been critical of France, Britain and Germany for what it calls their "failure" in protecting Iran's economic interests under the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after the United States left the accord a year ago and re-imposed sanctions against the Islamic republic.

What Did Donald Trump and Melania Say in Christmas Message to America?

December 26, 2019

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet guests at the Congressional Ball in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, US, Dec. "It's a big Christmas hit, one of the biggest", the president said during a meeting with deployed members of the military . I picked the nicest one, ' the president told military officials during a video call from Mar-a-Lago.

Judiciary Lawyer Suggests That House May Have to Impeach Trump Again

December 26, 2019

A federal appeals court argument is scheduled to hear arguments next week on whether McGahn can be forced to testify. The committee says McGahn's testimony could also be useful for impeachment proceedings against the Senate. The Division of Justice argued within the 10-page submitting that the Home's impeachment vote "get rid of [d] the necessity" for McGahn to reply congressional questions and "underscore the the reason why this Courtroom ought to dismiss or deny the Committee's go well with ...

Woman, 2 Children Found Dead On Sidewalk Near Ruggles T Station

December 26, 2019

She and Gross both said the tragedy seemed all the more grim for having involved two small children on Christmas Day. The woman's vehicle, with the children's auto seats inside, was found on the top level of the eight-story garage, which is adjacent to the Ruggles transit station.

Christians celebrate mass in Bethlehem

December 26, 2019

The Speaker, who described Christmas as a time for sober reflections, tasked all the Christian faithful to imbibe the virtues of Jesus Christ , adding that at a time like this, Nigerians should come together and celebrate with one another as well as pray for their leaders to lead them well for the good of the country.

Boris Johnson highlights Christian persecution in Christmas speech

December 26, 2019

THE Prime Minister, Boris Johnson , has used his Christmas message to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. "Then, as a country, let's reflect on the year and celebrate how good it is to come". Mr Corbyn has previously said he will stand down as leader "early next year". "It's the goodwill and generosity of ordinary people, public-service and charity workers, who give tirelessly to help the most vulnerable and the lonely".

Russia's most advanced fighter jet suffers first crash

December 26, 2019

F-22 Raptor stealth fighter. The Russian military was set to receive its first serial-produced Su-57 this week. The plane belongs to Komsomolsk-on-Amur Gagarin Aircraft Plant. Some of them have been flown in combat during Russia's military campaign in Syria. The state-controlled UAC has yet to release what caused the crash.

Turkey pressures Russian Federation for a new truce in Syrian Idlib

December 26, 2019

Backed by Russian air strikes, Syrian government forces began a new offensive on the country's last rebel stronghold last week, setting off a mass exodus of civilians to safer areas near the Turkish border. On Dec. 23, the Assad regime and its allied forces took control of 12 villages in the Idlib de-escalation zone. More than a million Syrians fleeing the fighting have amassed near the Turkish border, according to Anadolu.

Israel Strikes Gaza Strip After Rocket Fire, Says Army

December 26, 2019

He has warned that an embattled Mr Netanyahu will be unable to lead Likud to victory in elections in March and could consign Likud to opposition for the first time since 2009. Last week, Israeli warplanes attacked an area in Gaza early after Palestinian fighters in the enclave fired a rocket towards southern Israel. The IDF press service said the Hamas group shoulder the responsibility for "everything that happens in the Gaza Strip" warning that it will be "held accountable for its ...

India Welcomes Preliminary Results of Afghan Presidential Elections

December 26, 2019

The dispute over transparency and fairness of the exercise would obviously have serious repercussions for the fragile national unity government in which Abdullah Abdullah is the Chief Executive. Talks between the Taliban and the U.S. for a future peace plan are also on "pause" because of these attacks. According to the tally released by IEC, the total turnout was 1,824,401 with Ghani winning 923,868 votes and Abdullah second with 720,099 (39.52 per cent).

Spanish police investigate British family’s pool deaths

December 26, 2019

A spokesperson for Club La Costa World offered the company's condolences, adding: "The guests were found unresponsive in one of the resort's pools. We would like to thank our first response team and the emergency services for their quick and appropriate responses and our staff for the continuing support of the family at this hard time".

Latest weather forecast for Christmas Day from Met Eireann

December 26, 2019

Before the arrival of the pleasant conditions on December 25, the Met Office is predicting that thunderstorms will hit parts of south Wales and south-west England on Christmas Eve. A bright wintry outlook is forecast with temperatures between 3C in Belfast and 8C in Cork. Strong, gusty northeasterly winds will develop across much of the area on Thursday.

Santa Tracker 2019: Norad, Google, apps and more

December 26, 2019

NORAD's tradition of tracking Santa Claus began in 1955 when a local newspaper advertisement informed child they could call Santa directly - only the contact number in the advertisement was misprinted. Longtime Santa trackers are familiar with the NORAD-Santa story. "We escorted him throughout Canada and we passed him off to American F-16 fighters when he headed down to the United States", he said.

Tropical storm ruins Christmas for thousands of Filipinos

December 26, 2019

Typhoon Phanfone brought a wet and miserable holiday for Philippines as it pummelled through the country on Christmas eve. Many others took shelter in rain-soaked homes as the devastating typhoon crossed from one island to another for the second day on the archipelago.

Ninth earthquake in three days recorded off Canada's west coast

December 26, 2019

The depth was recorded at around one to five kilometres. Earthquakes Canada said the magnitude 6.2 natural disaster struck 188 kilometres west of Port Hardy just after 7.30 p.m. People reported feeling the quake in Vancouver, more than 300 miles away. "There are [damages reported], and none would be expected", reads Earthquake Canada's details on the tremors.

Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack

December 25, 2019

None of the jihadist groups that have found a suitable ground in Mali and kept up attacks in Burkina Faso claimed responsibility for the violence. All Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Burkina Faso and the president declared 48 hours of national mourning.

Russian Federation extends detention of alleged U.S. spy

December 25, 2019

While waiting for a ruling at the Moscow City Court on Tuesday, Whelan tried to read a statement denouncing the case against him to the press. Paul Whelan was arrested December 28 in a Moscow hotel during a visit to the country, where he faces up to 20 years in prison.

‘Fragile’ Notre Dame ‘might not be entirely saved’

December 25, 2019

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris did not celebrate Christmas mass for the first time in over 200 years after fire ravaged the edifice in April. But its congregation, clergy and choir are keeping its spirit alive, and decamped Christmas celebrations to the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church across from the Louvre Museum instead.

Christmas tree collection: when do Christmas trees get picked up in Luton?

December 25, 2019

Assessing the environmental impact is trickier than it seems. However, it would be a real shame to be discarding a whole tree every year after just a couple of weeks of use. Some old trees can be repurposed , but most artificial products will end up in a landfill. The word used for the tree could also mean a mast or pole, the tree may have been like a paradise tree or even a tree-shaped wooden candelabra rather than a real tree.

Philippines coconut wine poisoning deaths rise to 11; 300 hospitalised

December 25, 2019

According to the state-run Philippine News Agency , presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace was "alarmed" over the reported cases of suspected lambanog poisoning, especially during the holidays where alcohol is usually present at parties.

Iraqi students protest as PM's nomination delayed

December 25, 2019

Asaad al-Eidani for premier. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned last month under pressure from the street demonstrations but has remained in office in a caretaker capacity. "Al-Eidani is part of the political system we want overhauled and so our demonstrations will continue until we get a prime minister who fits our criteria".

Trump impeachment inquiry: Ukraine aid withheld on president's instructions, reveal internal emails

December 25, 2019

Duffey is also one of the OMB officials who refused to testify before the House, and one of the four administration officials Senate Democrats have said they want to hear from during the impeachment trial. "To pull a line out of one email and fail to address the context is misleading and inaccurate". However, another OMB official, Mark Sandy, did appear for a deposition after being subpoenaed.

Bank robber yells, ‘Merry Christmas!’ and throws cash on the street

December 25, 2019

Witnesses say they saw a man throw money from a bag onto a street in Colorado Springs while yelling "Merry Christmas", KKTV reported . Police have not confirmed what happened next, but according to Pascale, the crook tried to put a holiday spin on his crime.

Strike, Notre Dame Closure Dampens Christmas Spirit in France

December 25, 2019

However, the country's rail operator said on 24 December that up to 40% of high-speed trains had been cancelled, as well as 20% of rail services. "We're not sure what to do", said Joel Rossignon, 66, visiting Paris from the east of France to spend Christmas with his son, who lives in a far-flung suburb of the capital to which there will be none of the usual trains on Tuesday evening.

Pope Francis on Christmas Eve: God loves ‘even the worst of us’

December 25, 2019

The pope told tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans gathered in St. Peter's Square for the annual Christmas Day message that "the light of Christ is greater" than the darkness "in human hearts" and "in economic, geopolitical and ecological conflicts".

Venice expected to be hit by more floods

December 25, 2019

The lagoon city is still counting the damage caused by the 1.87-meter-high tide on November 12, the highest in more than 50 years. The historic centre refers to the areas of public pedestrian traffic. 'I've been living right here for more than 50 years and by no contrivance saw anything esteem that, ' talked about Toto Bergamo Rossi, director of the cultural foundation Venetian Heritage.

Partial Solar Eclipse To Be Visible In India, Other Countries On Thursday

December 25, 2019

The June 21 event will be an annular solar eclipse where the Moon will cover the Sun from the centre leaving the outer rim visible , thus creating a ring of fire. It is occurring a day after you have a good time Christmas and is the time when the Moon will eclipses the Solar to kind a "ring of fireside" within the sky.

Sen. Mike Lee advising President Trump on impeachment

December 25, 2019

That relationship could prove critical when the Senate considers hard votes on witnesses or other motions, and ultimately on the president's acquittal or conviction. "I don't know that it's a distinction worth arguing about". "We've said, 'Let's handle this case just like we did with President Clinton.' Fair is fair".

Trump huffs and puffs about windmills, but wind power keeps growing

December 25, 2019

Trump told an audience cheering him:: I never understood the wind. "I've studied it better than anybody it's very expensive". Trump's remarks were so weird that environmentalists and other observers had a hard time critiquing them, aside from noting that they were completely " unhinged ." Vox's David Roberts wrote that while was no decipherable argument in Trump's speech , that won't stop mainstream media outlets from presenting the president's remarks as a "coherent point about wind ...

Bloomberg Campaign Cuts Ties With Firm That Used Prison Labor

December 25, 2019

The Intercept reported two of the company's call centers operated out of state prisons in Oklahoma. The Bloomberg campaign claimed it did not know prisons were being used to make the calls and said it had terminated the agreement. "We don't believe in this practice and we've now ended our relationship with the subcontractor in question", said a Bloomberg campaign spokesperson. USA presidential candidate will make sure vendors vet their subcontractors more properly.

Top Iranian official: Israel 'will regret' attacks in Syria

December 25, 2019

According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, there were three explosions in the Damascus suburbs after the missiles targeted "Syrian regime and Iranian positions". Since the beginning of the Syrian conflict in 2011, the Israeli army has made hundreds of strikes on Syrian territory against Iranian targets and pro-Tehran militias, who are allied with Assad.

Body of missing Texas mom found; child found 'safe'

December 25, 2019

West said her friend's "horrific" death has left her feeling "complete anger". Police did not identify the suspect but said the person's bail is $600,000 and they now remain in custody. "She's 15 days old, 16 days old", Nolte said of the alleged child. Police are yet to charge anyone with murder over the strangling-homicide, but announced Friday they had arrested a second, unnamed person in connection with the death.

Teen Eduardo Arevalo kills pregnant sister Viridiana because she was 'embarrassment': cops

December 24, 2019

The body that was discovered Sunday morning in the 5200 block of Strickland Avenue recognized as 23-year-old Viridiana Arevalo, who reported missing last Tuesday evening. "He later confessed to having written the note, and all the information we have is that it was implied she wrote the note", Woodard said. "She was super excited".

Google Posts Happy Holidays 2019! Doodles For The Week

December 24, 2019

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China denies claims of forced foreign labour in a Shanghai jail

December 24, 2019

A spokesman for China's Overseas Ministry, Geng Shuang, mentioned at a Monday information convention that officers have verified that no global inmates in Shanghai's Qingpu jail are made to work in opposition to their will. But they then described the packaging of these Christmas cards very accurately. Florence Widdicombe with the Tesco Christmas card. "What they mean is that they have been put in a position where they are coerced", he said.

Weather Service issues winter weather advisory for incoming storm

December 24, 2019

More clouds Friday night, with lows in the 40s. Motorists on portions of interstates 25, 40, 70 and 80 should expect at least a 12-hour period of slower travel. PLAINS: Low: 20s/30s; High: 50s/60s. After sweeping north through the Great Lakes region, the storm's center could track along/north of the Canadian border into southeastern Ontario and Quebec.

Five in hospital after balloon drop promo sparks stampede at shopping centre

December 24, 2019

However, video of the event shows the crowd collapsing as soon as the balloons drop. Five people were admitted to hospital and several others were treated on the spot for injuries. Eleven people were injured and four were taken to hospital when a balloon grab went wrong at Westfield Parramatta. Shoppers were injured and treated at the scene before a fleet of ambulances transported people to Westmead Hospital.

Annular solar eclipse visible from Sri Lanka on December 26

December 24, 2019

The reason we get this "ring of fire" is due to the distance of our planet's little satellite. In an annular solar eclipse , the moon covers the Sun's centre, leaving the Sun's visible rim to form a "ring of fire" or annulus around the moon.

‘Chag Hanukkah Sameach’: PM Modi greets Israel, Netanyahu on festival of lights

December 24, 2019

Hanukkah sameach to all! People signed up to and took their cars, and the lights, to the streets to celebrate the Festival of Lights. He additionally tweeted the greetings in Hebrew, Israel's official language. US President Donald Trump additionally despatched throughout Hanukkah greetings. The Grand Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting sponsored by Chabad of The Woodlands took place last night, December 22, in Market Street Central Park.

Forced prison labour allegations 'fabricated', Tesco's China printer says

December 24, 2019

CHANG: That is journalist Peter Humphrey . Humphrey is a journalist and former corporate fraud investigator, who himself spent two years at the Qingpu prison, after being sentenced for "illegally acquiring personal information" of Chinese citizens and selling it to British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK ).

Union Cabinet approves Rs 8500 crore for National Population Register

December 24, 2019

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah said that that information obtained through NPR can not be used for NRC which was a separate process. However, in the last NPR exercise in 2010, data was not collected on date and place of birth of parents, last place of residence, passport number, Aadhaar ID, PAN, Driving Licence number, Voter ID card and Mobile number.

Hong Kong man arrested for shooting at police

December 24, 2019

Congregating outside a detention center in the western Kowloon district of Lai Chi Kok, the crowds held up signs with the words "In Solidarity We Stand", waved flags and demanded the release of all protesters. "It's too convenient for the authorities to call it money laundering", she said. HSBC Holdings Plc moved to defend itself after Hong Kong police announced arrests linked to an account the bank closed last month.

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