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“The Torah, though, is not just telling us about Pharaoh; it’s also telling us about ourselves. In every one of us, a little Pharaoh is hiding who knows exactly what needs to be done but doesn’t do it.
'Vulnerable' Canadian diplomats and dependents to depart Beijing amid coronavirus outbreak
In light of the spreading coronavirus outbreak, CTV News has learned that Global Affairs Canada has authorized the departure from China of select diplomats and their dependents.
Serving Equality With A Cup of Coffee
Coffee is one of the most popular hot beverages in the world and is drunk almost daily by about a third of the world’s population. At a coffee shop in Jakarta, Indonesia, the owners want to promote communication, understanding and tolerance by employing people who can’t hear.
Scotland may test a non-binding independence vote
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday that she did not rule out testing the power of the Scottish parliament to hold a non-binding vote on independence after prime minister Boris Johnson's government opposed granting a referendum, Reute...
Wuhan coronavirus: 1,500 SAF personnel packing 5.2m masks in 24-hour operation
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,500 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel are packing 5.2 million surgical masks for distribution to the public, as ...
Forty temporarily laid off at Cork hotel as doubts raised over long-term future
Staff at the Blarney hotel and golf resort were hoping against hope that the hotel would reopen tomorrow following its regular January closure.
Nigeria's Separated Conjoined Twins Live Normal Lives
Nigerian twin girls conjoined at the chest and abdomen are now living normal lives, weeks after being successfully separated at the state-owned National Hospital. Medical experts say the operation was the most complicated case of conjoined twins separation in Nigeria.
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed
Brexit Day timeline: How did we get here and what happens next?
It's been a long and winding road to the UK's decision to leave the EU. Here's how we got here, and how more than 1,000 days of Parliamentary drama since the Brexit vote in 2016 have played out
N.S. court says man's rights not infringed when Grabher licence plate was revoked
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a claim by a man who says the province infringed on his freedom of expression when it revoked a licence plate personalized with his surname -- Grabher.
'Strung along': Fox declines Super Bowl ad on botched abortions
Fox's network has opted not to air an awareness campaign during the Super Bowl featuring people who survived botched abortions.
B’nai B’rith Attacks Baseball’s Promotion of Israel Hater Roger Waters
In 2018, the Simon Wiesenthal Center counted Waters among the ten worst anti-Semitic phenomena of the year – a year which witnessed the Tree Of Life Synagogue massacre.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets
The Israeli military said on Friday that it launched 'wide-scale' airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinian militants fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted.
Leak throws Bolton deeper into Ukraine scandal hours before impeachment witness vote
A fresh leak from John Bolton's book came just hours before the Senate is expected to vote against calling witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial.
Senate poised to acquit Trump of impeachment charges
The US Senate appeared poised on Friday to rule out calling witnesses at Donald Trump's impeachment trial, clearing the way for the president to be swiftly acquitted in a decisive victory as he prepares to battle for re-election.
Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses
This means the Senate likely will vote soon to acquit Trump.
Air Force Retaliates Against Hamas Underground Site
The attack was in response to the rocket fire Thursday night as well as in response to the explosive-carrying balloons flown from Gaza into Israel, and the sniper shots taken at an IDF observer earlier.
What We Lose by Hiring Someone to Pick Up Our Avocados for Us
Will the proliferation of mobile ordering destroy civic life?
Masks, donations, and online salsa classes: Canadians worry, cope amid coronavirus outbreak
From self-quarantine to donating health supplies, Canadians who are in China or have relatives there are finding ways to cope amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak.
Former Maryland congressman John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race
John Delaney has ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, more than two-and-a-half years after he became the first to announce his candidacy.
Myanmar sends back China plane after coronavirus scare
Myanmar on Friday sent a plane back to China with most passengers still on board -- including French and American citizens —- after one man suspected of contracting the coronavirus was taken to hospital.
US wants to hike NHS drug prices in a Brexit trade deal, top diplomat declares
Sir Kim Darroch, who was our man in Washington, said 'of course' the US wants higher drug prices when it sells to the UK - despite Boris Johnson dismissing the claims as "nonsense"
‘Confront racist symbols’: UC Berkeley Law School abandons namesake over controversial past
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law removed John Boalt’s name from the campus over his support of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.
'Bernie is a Democrat': Biden backtracks on Sanders after questioning his party loyalty
Joe Biden walked back his jab questioning Democratic presidential primary rival Bernie Sanders's loyalty to the party.
Four women win District Assembly elections in UWR
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Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...
Buttimer: Fianna Fáil should rule out Sinn Féin coalition or 'get rid of Martin'
Fianna Fáil members who would consider entering Government with Sinn Féin should either remove Micheál Martin as leader or else rule out such a coalition, Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer has said.
Rick Scott: I believe President Trump will be acquitted on Friday
Sen. Rick Scott predicted that President Trump will be acquitted in his Senate trial on Friday.
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat
US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday.
Sekyere Kumawu DCE pledges support for newly-elected Assembly Members
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Law Firm Dumps Maduro Official After Outcry
A U.S. law firm that was hired for $12.5 million by a top official in Nicolás Maduro's government has decided to dump the controversial Venezuelan client amid an outcry by critics who accused it of carrying water for a socialist "dictator."
5.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes in Japan - EMSC
The quake occurred six kilometres to the west of the city of Ushiku, the US Geological Survey reported.
Medal for former ECB chief Draghi divides Germans
Months after the end of his term as president of the European Central Bank, Italian economist Mario Draghi will receive Germany's highest honour ...
Evacuations from Wuhan: What are the risks?
Countries are scrambling to airlift their citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan as it struggles to get to grips with the spread of a SARS-like ...
Dad of three kids found dead 'now knows what heartbroken means' in full tragic eulogy
Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home in Dublin - their mum Deirdre Morley, 43, has been charged with their murders
RT Journalist Injured in Syria Taken to St. Petersburg Military Academy Clinic - Simonyan
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Wafa Shabrouney, a journalist for RT Arabic who was injured in the Syrian province of Idlib, has been taken to the Kirov Military Medical Academy clinic in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, RT and Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan said.
Who is Responsible for Palestinian Honor Killing?
The United Nations estimates that, globally, 5,000 women are the victims of honor killings every year. It is a figure most experts dispute as being far too low.
Wilbur Ross Sees a Bright Side to Chinese Virus
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross suggested Thursday that the viral outbreak in China might offer an unexpected benefit for the U.S. economy: It could encourage American manufacturers in China to return to the United States.
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed
Japan speeds up new Wuhan coronavirus measures as more evacuees arrive
TOKYO: Japan said on Friday (Jan 31) that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a "designated infectious disease" to ...
Jubilant Brexit backers descend on Parliament for 'most exciting moment of their life'
A PA called Clare in Parliament Square said she had "never looked forward to something as much as this, ever" while a businessman called Jeff dressed as a crusader because it's "patriotic"
Trump’s Deal Doesn’t Break the Stalemate in Friday’s Poll: It’s Still 56 to 56
Less than half of the respondents, 46%, believed there's great urgency in annexing territories even before the elections.
IT teams of EC and Political Parties to meet
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Malaysia to send 18 million medical gloves to Wuhan for healthcare workers amid coronavirus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government will be sending 18 million pieces of medical gloves to healthcare workers in Wuhan amid an escalating ...
Swedish Media Bosses Publish Open Letter in Protest Against 'Chinese Pressure'
Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou compared Sweden's criticism of China to an 48-kilogram lightweight boxer picking a fight with an 86 kg heavyweight.
Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor
Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter's birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.
Trump to appoint White House official to take on human trafficking
President Trump will appoint a White House domestic policy adviser to focus exclusively on reducing human trafficking, according to a top administration official.
Nearly 1,000 students, staff on leave of absence after returning from China, says MOE
SINGAPORE: A total of 967 students and employees from schools in Singapore have been placed on a leave of absence because of their recent travel ...
Charter flight carrying South Koreans from Wuhan arrives home
SEOUL: A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday (Jan 31) as tensions simmered around quarantine centres where ...
Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus
Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.
Ex-US Rep. for Maryland John Delaney Withdraws From 2020 Presidential Race
The announcement was made as the clock ticks down to the 2020 US presidential election which will be held on 3 November.
Thai taxi driver is kingdom's first human-to-human transmission of virus
A Thai taxi driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, health officials said Friday, in the kingdom's first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly sickness which has sparked a global health alert.
Aston Martin bailed out by Canadian F1 billionaire
Aston Martin has been rescued from collapse by a US$656 million bailout led by a Canadian Formula 1 billionaire.
No use suing over spilt milk as court throws out Lidl shopper's personal injury claim
A woman who told a court she was injured when she slipped on milk in a Lidl supermarket has had her €15,000 compensation claim thrown out.
Chinese communities in Italy warn of 'racism' over Wuhan coronavirus
Prominent figures in Chinese communities in Italy warned Thursday of episodes of "latent racism" against their compatriots by Italians fearful of ...
Palestinians protest Trump plan, Gaza militants fire rockets
Palestinians held demonstrations across the region Friday to protest President Donald Trump's Middle East initiative, while militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets and mortar rounds at Israel, drawing retaliatory strikes.
Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory
The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.
'She Was So Easy': Trump Asks Supporters if He Should 'Take Another Crack' at ‘Crazy’ Hillary
US President Donald Trump taunted Democrats at a major rally in Iowa on Thursday night on the eve of key events in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial against him, and just days before the nation’s first presidential caucuses there.
Release Contaminated Fukushima Water Into Sea: Japan Panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...
Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for NPP primaries
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Serial upskirter accused of reoffending, faces enhanced voyeurism penalties with caning
SINGAPORE: A serial upskirter faces fresh charges, including two counts under the new voyeurism offences that came into force under the updated ...
Trudeau and Trump talk new NAFTA, China, and coronavirus in latest call
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump today discussed ongoing efforts to ratify the new North American Free Trade Agreement, frayed relations with China, and coronavirus concerns.
Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter
More than 20 women and children were held hostage during a tense 10-hour stand-off with police n the village of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China
Mongolia said Friday it will ban Chinese nationals and foreigners coming from China by plane, train or road to prevent the spread of a deadly virus.
Teen charged with Cameron Blair murder appears at children’s court
Mr Blair, whose funeral took place in Bandon last Sunday, was a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Cork Institute of Technology.
Estranged husband accused of killing Jennifer Dulos dies
A man charged with murdering his wife who went missing amid a contentious divorce case died Thursday, his lawyer said.
Man gets jail for trying to take videos of funeral guests in toilet
SINGAPORE: Friends and family had gathered to pay respects to a patriarch at his wake, but instead became prey to a man who had planted a mobile ...
Plane With UK, Foreign Citizens Leaves China’s Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan - UK Foreign Office
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A plane carrying 83 UK and 27 foreign nationals have left the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak, the UK Foreign Office said on Friday.
Doctors remove huge hairball growing inside 30-year-old woman's ovaries since birth
The woman had sought medical help after suffering abdominal pain and surgeons found the large cysts in her ovaries, before pulling a mass of hair from her body
Madrid postpones dialogue over Catalan crisis
The Spanish government announced Thursday that a meeting between Spain's president, Pedro Sánchez, and Catalan leader Quim Torra, scheduled for next week, has been postponed following the announcement of a snap election in Catalonia. "The sooner the snap ...
Mum-of-three praised for sharing photo of her breastfeeding on shop floor
Sarah Mills from New South Wales Australia has been praised for breastfeeding her toddler, 3, on the floor of a Target despite receiving a 'disgusted' look from a passer-by
Kansas considers requiring ‘In God We Trust’ to be posted in public schools
The state legislature in Kansas is considering a bill that would require all public buildings and schools to post the motto “In God We Trust.”
France Agrees to End Airbus Corruption Probe in $4B Deal
A French court has approved an agreement with Airbus that would see the planemaker pay up to $4 billion to end years of corruption investigations by three countries.
New York police warn public after antifa vows to ‘f--- shit up’ on city’s subway
The New York City police union warned the public about a rowdy demonstration promised by antifa against the city’s public transportation police.
Turning Into Virgin: Famous ‘Porn Oscars’ Venue in Las Vegas Closes Down With a Bang
The hotel is expected to open its doors again later this year as Virgin Hotels after an extensive renovation period.
Third death as protests grow in Chile
A man died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a supermarket was torched in Chile's capital Santiago on Friday, bringing the death toll from a resurgence in violent unrest rose to three.
Prosecution seeks jail for expelled Yale-NUS student who filmed shower videos of housemates
SINGAPORE: Prosecutors on Friday (Jan 31) sought a jail term of more than seven months for a student who was expelled from Yale-NUS College after ...
Israel hits targets in Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets
Israel launched airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinians fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted, the military said Friday.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission, total cases rise to 19
BANGKOK: Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on ...
Pasteurized Camembert? French Cheesemakers Vote ‘Non’
A battle over the future of camembert, one of France's most emblematic cheeses, came to a head Friday after producers voted against allowing pasteurized versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks.
Tears And Cheers as Britain Set for Historic Brexit Day
After three and-a-half years of tortuous negotiations and political chaos, Britain will officially leave the European Union at 11 o’clock in the evening London time Friday. Pro-Brexit supporters are planning celebrations – but there were emotional scenes in Brussels.
Goodbye. Hello: New MEPs join parliament after Brexit
For many in the EU, Brexit is goodbye. But for the MEPs elected to replace the Britons leaving the European Parliament, it is a new beginning.
'Bernie definitely concerns me': Trump supporters take Sanders challenge seriously
DES MOINES, Iowa — Supporters of President Trump don't agree with Bernie Sanders on almost anything, or even like him much, but they see him as a tough general election foe.
Man wearing gas mask panics passengers on Texas flight
The American Airlines flight in Texas was delayed while authorities escorted the masked man off the plane.
Why Jews Should Be Supporting Nuns
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Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended all direct flights with China, after a global health emergency was declared over the coronavirus epidemic which has killed more than 200 people.
Q&A: All you need to know as coronavirus affects more people in Europe
Many more people in Europe are likely to contract novel coronavirus that causes serious lung disease, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
Wuhan coronavirus: China sacks senior city health official unable to answer basic questions
BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Thursday (Jan 30) sacked the health chief of a city near the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak whose ...
Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks
A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.
Former Actress Testifies in Graphic Detail How Weinstein Raped Her
Jessica Mann told a jury that Harvey Weinstein blocked her from leaving a room and forced her to undress: “I was very angry inside and very scared.”
Can A Rabbi Impartially Judge His Constituent?
The issue here is the close connection between the dayan and his constituent and the question of whether his judgment will be affected by this relationship.
Shots fired after driver attempts to ram through gate at Mar-a-Lago
Two people were arrested after driving through security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago, forcing officials to open fire on the suspects.
Sarraj Not Interfering in Investigation of Cases Against Russians - Libyan Foreign Minister
TRIPOLI (Sputnik) - Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez Sarraj does not interfere in the investigation of cases against detained Russian citizens, GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala said.
Iraq Garment Factory Fosters Multi-Ethnic Female Workforce
A garment factory in the small town of Bartella - east of Mosul, Iraq - employs some 550 workers; most of whom are women. The town is known by locals as ‘Small Iraq’ because workers from different religions and ethnicities live here. A factory of mostly women faces some issues.
Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old
The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."
Post-Brexit talks failure 'existential threat' to Ireland
A failure by Britain and the European Union to reach a post-Brexit trade deal by the end-of-year deadline would pose an
Coronavirus outbreak highlights need for travel insurance: expert
Travellers are being advised to confirm their insurance details before flying abroad as airlines around the world halt travel to China amid the coronavirus outbreak.
China Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases
The World Health Organization says the worldwide spread of the virus is a global health emergency, as well as an "extraordinary event" requiring a coordinated international response.
4.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Sivrice, Eastern Turkey - Kandilli Observatory Seismological Centre
Earlier this month, Turkey's Elazig province was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which claimed the lives of 41 people and left more than 1,000 injured.
Cleaner dies after falling through false ceiling at Tampines Mall
SINGAPORE: A cleaner died on Saturday (Jan 25) after falling through a false ceiling at Tampines Mall. The Indian national, who was employed by ...
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK on Friday, according to a statement of the chief medical officer Chris Whitty. "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried-and-tested infection-control procedures to prevent fur...
Moscow Wants New Trade Deal With London After Brexit - Russian Ambassador
In August 2019, Russia's trade representative in London Boris Abramov pointed out that clinching a new trade agreement between Moscow and London “would be beneficial to both parties”.
'Conor, Darragh and Carla. I love you, I love you, I love you': Heartbroken father delivers emotional eulogy
The father of three murdered children has said he now knows what heartbreak really means.
Church of England Apologizes for Sex Guidance
The two most senior Anglican clerics have apologized after the Church of England issued guidance saying only married heterosexual couples should have sex.
Airbus Agrees to Pay $10Mln Fine for Violating US Arms Export Control Act - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has agreed to pay a $10 million fine for allegedly violating the US Arms Export Control Act by providing false information about its compliance with existing rules on arms sales overseas, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.
Brexit: Boris Johnson hails 'dawn of a new era' as UK leaves EU at 11pm tonight
The PM will address the nation - but he faces warnings of launching a 'race to the bottom' on trade and knows many northern voters have high expectations that he will deliver
Video: BMTC Volvo bus driver slaps two-wheeler rider; City bus corporation suspends driver
City bus corporation BMTC has suspended its staff Santosh Badiger, who works as a driver in depot 28 (Hebbal), for misbehaving with the public.
Pakistan Suspends Flights to China a Day After WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
New Delhi (Sputnik): Airlines around the world have been suspending all flights to China following the outbreak of the virus which has already claimed the lives of over 200 people.
Mark Levin to Lisa Murkowski: Bolton shouldn't be called because impeachment is unconstitutional
Radio host Mark Levin responded to Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s question of why John Bolton should not be called to testify in President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, reminding her that her "job is to uphold the Constitution."
Brexit Day: Britain officially departs from EU at 11 p.m. local time
Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day will still be up for debate.
Correction directions issued over claims of Singaporeans contracting Wuhan coronavirus, shortage of masks
SINGAPORE: Several correction directions have been issued over false claims to do with the Wuhan coronavirus situation in Singapore, the ...
Number of service members with brain injuries from Iran attack rises to 64
The Pentagon announced that the number of troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries from an Iranian missile attack has increased to 64.
Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Kiev on Friday on his first trip to Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's ...
Mairead McGuinness says some of Nigel Farage's colleagues agreed with her cutting off his mic
Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness turned off Mr Farage’s mic mid-sentence.
Head of 330 million-year-old great white shark-sized beast found in wall of cave
Fossils of 15 to 20 different shark species from the Late Mississippian period have been found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park in a breakthrough discovery
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and ...
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role "in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.
Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
'Our names will live in infamy': Mayor of Wuhan offers to resign over virus response
The mayor of the city where the coronavirus outbreak began offered to resign and said his handling of the epidemic was “not good enough.”
Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad
Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning system is outdated.
Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy? (Part II)
The reason so many young people are depressed, unhappy, and angry is the left has told them that G-d and Judeo-Christian religions are nonsense; their country is largely evil; their past is deplorable; and their future is hopeless.
Woman with six-month old baby drown in pond
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“Every Choice Has a Consequence” Say EU leaders in Open Letter
The three presidents of the main EU institutions say that five decades worth of interconnected policies between their economic bloc and the UK will have to be dismantled and then reconstructed in order to chart a “new way forward as allies, partners and friends”.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks
Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl
Erdogan Threatens New Offensive in Syria - Report
Earlier, amid a major offensive by the Syrian Army which liberated wide swathes of southeastern Idlib province, including a key strategic city, Turkey's Defence Ministry warned that its forces would retaliate "in the strongest way, without hesitation," if its 'observation posts' in the region were attacked.
Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with Britain, as business urges calm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome.
Sexual assaults rise at US military academies: Pentagon
Incidence of sexual assault in US military academies rose again last year, the Pentagon said Thursday, despite efforts to combat the problem.
Israel tightens security after Trump plan but prayers pass calmly
Israel stepped up security in Jerusalem's Old City Friday after US President Donald Trump enraged Palestinians with his controversial peace plan, but weekly prayers at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque passed off calmly.
UK confirms first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
LONDON: Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief ...
China to fly overseas citizens back to virus-hit Hubei province
BEIJING: The Chinese government has decided to send charter planes to bring citizens from virus-hit Hubei province who are overseas back "as soon ...
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
Argentina's debts, poverty on menu as Pope welcomes leader
Pope Francis on Friday received Argentina's new President Alberto Fernandez to the Vatican with his compatriot keen to address poverty and Buenos Aires' debts during private talks.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Top Iraq cleric urges elections 'as soon as possible'
Iraq's top Shiite cleric called Friday for parliamentary elections
‘Russia, if you’re listening’: CNN anchor reacts to GOP senator’s vote against witnesses
CNN anchor John Berman was dismayed by the announcement that Sen. Lamar Alexander would not vote in favor of adding additional witnesses to the Senate impeachment trial.
Pompeo vows unwavering US support during delicate Ukraine visit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington's support for Ukraine was unwavering during a delicate visit Friday to the country at the heart of the US impeachment process.
Limerick students hurt by 'insensitive' reminder of bus crash during pre-Leaving Cert exam
Students have been left shocked and upset by an “insensitive” reminder of a bus crash in a pre-Leaving Cert exam.
‘Deranged Human Being’: Newt Gingrich Takes Aim at Adam Schiff’s Fake Trump-Putin Conspiracy
Adam Schiff, one of the key figures in the Democrats’ efforts to unseat Donald Trump, has fantasised on the Senate floor about possible secret talks between Trump and Vladimir Putin.
EU top court stays out of Croatia-Slovenia border row
The EU's top court ruled on Friday that it had no jurisdiction to settle a border dispute between Slovenia and Croatia. Slovenia had argued that its fellow EU member could be sued under EU law because it was not implementing a 2017 border ruling by the in...
Grieving dad touches coffin at funeral of his three children found dead in house
Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home - a burial is being held in Newcastle Cemetery and their grieving father has given a heartbreaking eulogy
‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus
A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.
Tax Political Donations
Here’s a fair way to reduce our obscene $1 trillion federal deficit: Tax political donations. Not that our spineless, money-grubbing Congress would ever do it. They know who their masters are — and it ain’t the folks who elected them.
Taliban’s Continued Attacks Show Limits of U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
The number of attacks, detailed in a quarterly inspector general report, highlights once more the disparity between talking points and the reality on the ground.
U.S. commerce secretary says coronavirus will help bring jobs to North America
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday he believed the coronavirus outbreak that has left millions under lockdown in China will help return jobs to the U.S. and Mexico.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
A US spy satellite just launched from NZ. Here's what you need to know
The controversial mission, 'Birds of a Feather', is the first launch for a US spy agency from NZ. Ollie Neas explains what we know – and even more importantly, what we don’t. Last May, The Spinoff reported that New Zealand Space Agency staff had met with officials from a major US intelligence ag
WATCH LIVE: Senate holds vote on witnesses in impeachment trial
The Senate will continue the impeachment trial for President Trump at 1 p.m. EST on Friday. Senators are expected to vote on whether additional witnesses should be invited to deliver testimony.
Cheers and tears in UK as Brexit day finally dawns
Brexit supporters gathered outside parliament on Friday to cheer Britain's departure from the European Union following three years of epic political drama -- but for others there were only tears.
Champagne discusses coronavirus response, evacuation with China counterpart
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Chinese counterpart about the coronavirus outbreak, a day after the World Health Organization called it a global health emergency.
Church of England apologizes for saying only married heterosexuals should have sex
Top archbishops in the Church of England have apologized for guidance issued by the church last week that said only married heterosexuals should have sex while same-sex or heterosexual Christians in civil partnerships should remain abstinent.
Trudeau predicts orderly Brexit with minimal trade, investment disruption
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is confident that Britain's exit from the European Union later today will be an orderly process with minimal disruption to Canadian trade and investment.
DOJ Works to Ease Ballooning Immigration Case Backlog
Grappling with an inherited backlog that has ballooned to 1 million deportation cases, a years-long wait for hearings and White House pressure, the Executive Office for Immigration Review is buying real estate for new courts, creating an online filing system, streamlining training and hiring judges. And it still can't keep up.
Oliver Stone: United States is ‘the Evil Empire’
Oliver Stone’s films have won 12 Academy Awards including two for Best Director, as well as a bunch of Golden Globes and BAFTAs. His new focus is documentaries – on Venezuela, Ukraine, and Edward Snowden – all reflecting on the dubious activities of the US government both at home and abroad.
Trump rails against Democratic rivals ahead of Iowa caucuses
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at his top Democratic presidential rivals Thursday, taking his fight to the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa and the crucial battleground state of Michigan.
Russian Journalist Detained in Lithuanian Capital's Airport
VILNIUS (Sputnik) - Correspondent Yulia Shatilova of Russia's Zvezda channel has been detained at the airport in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
'Common sense': Bipartisan push for better-fitting female body armor for troops
Two bipartisan bills in the House and the Senate would improve the fit of body armor for female troops and require a report on injuries from poorly fitting armor.
Incumbent Jaman North MP picks forms for re-election
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Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU
LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...
Chattered Accountant pick forms to contest K.T Hammond
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