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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.
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.
Zuma loses bid to appeal high court's ruling in graft trial but can still petition SCA | IOL News
Jacob Zuma has lost an application for leave to appeal the high court judgment, but he still has an option to petition the ...
How Whitesnake Ended for Bernie Marsden
Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden recalled being the author of my own demise from the band in November 2019.
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.
UK PM promises new visa policy from Jan 2021 to block unskilled immigrants
Johnson called for people to vote for a majority Conservative Party government on December 12 to get Brexit done by the January 31, 2020 deadline
Party time! The photographer who captured the other swinging sixties
James Barnor shot Ghana’s independence on a cheap camera, then moved to London to document its emergent black counterculture. Now, at the age of 90, he is finally being recognised
CHEAP: Show your dark side with 30% off Cards Against Humanity
Need an excuse to be a bad person for Black Friday? You're in luck. Cards Against Humanity are now 30 percent cheaper than usual.
Kibra Man Arrested for Disrupting Inua Mama Rally in Wajir With Teargas [VIDEO]
Residents of Wajir County were forced to scamper for safety after a man hurled...
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.
READERS’ LETTERS: Untrue to say Royal Navy warships will be built in an independent Scotland
Sir, – In a recent interview Nicola Sturgeon blithely stated that, in the event of Scotland becoming independent of the rest of the UK, warship building for the Royal Navy would continue to be undertaken on the Clyde and at Rosyth.
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.
Daily Mail owner to buy i newspaper and website for £50m
Mail group sees opportunities for cost synergies
The battle for the Brexit-backing north
Will Britain’s election be decided in the Labour heartlands? Matthew Engel reports
Malta PM says no immunity for top suspect in journalist killing
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said the main suspect in the 2017 killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia would not be granted immunity to disclose what he knows about the case.
The First Suikoden is an Underrated Gem for the PS1
If there’s one series I wish more gamers knew about, it’s Suikoden.
4.5 % GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday the GDP growth rate of 4.5 per cent was unacceptable and worrisome, and urged his successor Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set aside 'deep-rooted suspicion' of society and nurse India back to harmonious, mutually trustworthy society that can help the economy soar.
Crafting In Times Of Crisis Helps Critters And Creators
The bushfires burning across Australia are having a devastating impact on our unique native wildlife....
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year. Near Paris, climate demonstrators blocked one of the company’s warehouses on Thursday to protest over-production they say is killing the planet. Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday altogether. Consumer rights groups in Britain and some other countries say it’s not always clear how real or big the discounts are. Other critics say it hurts small businesses. Angela Charlton And Claire Parker, The Associated Press Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Month of rail strikes starts on Monday and will disrupt Christmas trains
Dispute is over guards on South Western Railway trains
Black Friday frenzy goes global—and not everyone's happy
People don't celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.
Ukraine protests visit of Russian propagandists to UN forum
The mission told that persons claiming to be representing Crimea must not be accredited at UN events as part of Russian or any other delegation but that of Ukraine.
After 400 die in Iraq protests, top cleric urges cabinet change
Iraq's top Shia cleric on Friday urged parliament to replace the cabinet, after dozens of protesters were killed in one of the bloodiest days of anti-government rallies gripping the country. Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani's weekly sermon gave a major boost to Iraqi demonstrators who have been taking to the streets since early October against a ruling class deemed corrupt and inefficient.
Publisher says he’s hearing interest in non-profit turn
NEW YORK — The publisher of the nation’s first daily newspaper to be granted non-profit status says he’s since heard from a “few dozen” lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune’s approach could work elsewhere. Tribune publisher Paul Huntsman learned earlier this month that the Internal Revenue Service had approved the …
Is India Inc getting aggressive on cutting costs via VRS?
Voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) is a popular method to reduce surplus staff. Many large public and private sector companies have implemented VRS in recent years
Block Friday: French activists try to disrupt discount shopping day
PARIS, Nov 29 — Activists staged protests against online retailer Amazon around France today and tried to blockade a shopping mall in Paris, denouncing as rampant consumerism the US Black Friday shopping frenzy that has spread to European shores. French companies have embraced the discount...
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.
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...
Listen to a previously unreleased version of Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love
Sunshine Of Your Love was recorded live at California’s Oakland Coliseum Arena, and comes from the upcoming Goodbye Tour Live 1968 box set
Pakistani Minister Supports Revocation of Ban on Students’ Union Amid Countrywide Protests
New Delhi (Sputnik): Students and members of civil society in 40 cities across Pakistan are taking part in a Students Solidarity March on Friday demanding the revocation of a 35-year-old ban on students’ unions. Students are fighting to reclaim their right to practice diplomacy, debate, politics, and leadership.
Hong Kong police officially end siege at university
Police restored school administrators' control of Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Friday, declaring that there were no pro-democracy protesters left on the wrecked campus after a two-week siege, The New York Times reports. Police arrested hundreds of protesters during the showdown, the latest episode amid months of civic unrest. On Thursday, a team of about 400 officers conducted a sweep of the university, and found nearly 4,000 firebombs, 921 gas canisters, and 588 containers of chemicals, including acid and other corrosive liquids, the South China Morning Post reports. The transfer of control back to school officials marked the end of one of the most intense clashes between protesters and police in a month of escalating unrest following the death of a student who fell from a parking structure during a police operation. Harold Maass
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.
First pictures of London Bridge 'shooting' after panic fills streets as police swarm on area
BBC correspondent John McManus told BBC News that he had heard several gunshots on London Bridge
Time for Labour to get its house in order
The Labour Party has an opportunity to get its house in order and look forward to the election after a dismal couple of years. Laura Walters writes that might be a job best suited to a woman. The Labour Party will want to use the election of its new president to get its house in order and move on from almost two years of mismanaged sexual assault controversies. This weekend, the Labour Party will converge on Whanganui for its annual conference. The AGM will have all the usual components, including campaign workshops, a guest speaker, socialising opportunities, and speeches from top dogs Grant Robertson, Kelvin Davis and Jacinda Ardern. But Ardern’s brief opening address on the Friday evening is expected to include more than self-congratulations and an optimistic throw forward to next year’s election.
Knives Out Takes Several Jabs At Donald Trump
Knives Out includes some subtle slams against Donald Trump, his political policies and America's divided political landscape.
'It bothers me when mediocre films get more credit'
With her latest film, Bengaluru girl Nithya Menen is back to Malayalam, where she started her career. She was at the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India with ‘Kolambi’, directed by T K Rajeev Kumar.
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.
Farah back on track for 10,000m target at Tokyo Games
LONDON, Nov 29 — Olympic champion Mo Farah is getting back on track to chase more gold in the 10,000m at next year’s Tokyo Games, the Briton announced on his YouTube channel today. The 36-year-old, a four-times Olympic champion and six times world champion over 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres,...
Woman suspected of spying for Ukraine detained in occupied Sevastopol – Russian media
The woman had been "purposefully collecting" military secrets, according to the FSB.
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.
Duterte apologizes to foreign teams for SEA Games 2019 woes
The President says the Malacañang probe into the SEA Games would not spare his allies even if the controversy could cause their political downfall
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.
Playing a Broken Record: UK Defence Minister Calls Russia a ‘Threat’
French President Emmanuel Macron earlier argued that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, provoking a wave of comments from world leaders who found his remarks about the alliance’s condition less than stellar, with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stating that the bloc was very much “alive”.
Barber shop owner fined over £1,000 for dumping business waste in bin
He had failed to listen to council inspectors
NATO spending tweak lets Berlin push back on Trump
US will pay less for budget that covers alliance HQ while Germany pays a little more.
Our fear of China is not loathing
Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.
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.
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
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
What is a hung parliament? What happens when no party wins an election majority?
The UK is heading to the polls on Dec 12, 2019 but, there is a chance that the results could end up with a hung parliament.
US-China trade war news: Clash around law supporting Hong Kong
While harsh statements from Chinese and Hong Kong diplomats to the US should have potentially dragged the Asian shares to south, losses are limited ah
Sondland Won’t Resign After Three Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland will not resign after three women came forward with detailed accounts of his sexual...
Luke Thomas on ‘reality’ of MMA media: ‘You have to attach yourself to power’
Luke Thomas says it is going to be a hard, long road up the ranks if you aren’t willing to play ball with the powerful entities in MMA media.
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests
DC Comics pulled its ad campaign for an upcoming Batman comic book after Chinese fans claimed Batwoman looked like a Hong Kong protester and accused the company of supporting the city’s anti-China demonstrations.
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.
PM accused of ‘fuelling stigma’ with previous comments on single mothers
He was grilled over a column he wrote in 1995 in which he described the children of single mothers as ‘ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive’.
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.
Who made the new drapes? It’s among high court’s mysteries
The lack of transparency at the Supreme Court begins with the heavy red drapes that frame the courtroom on all sides. The Supreme Court’s role in a bitterly divided Washington and nation may be more important than ever, yet basic details about how the court operates remain obscured. The court is not
London Bridge closed amid reports of gunfire, police at scene
Police are dealing with an ongoing incident
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
India announces $400 mln loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties.
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.
Russian Jokes Tell the Brutal Truth
In a repressive society, dark political jokes allow regular people to describe what they see with their own eyes.
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.
Boris Johnson’s father: British public couldn’t spell Pinocchio if they tried
Stanley Johnson said Pinocchio requires a degree of literacy the British public does not have.
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.
Rescue Beacons Save Lives of Five Migrants in Arizona Desert
Rescue beacons placed in the Arizona desert by Tucson Sector Border Patrol officials led to the rescue of five migrants on Monday.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces He’s Moving To Africa, Says It Will Define Bitcoin Future
Dorsey’s trip could be the beginning of a Western ideological shift among big technology companies toward nations in Africa. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced in a tweet this week that he would ...
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
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Code for Africa, a South Africa based NGO wants to put Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria on the map using drones.
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
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.
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
Daily Mail owner buys rival the i for nearly £50m
Daily Mail and General Trust chairman Lord Rothermere said the publication was ‘highly respected’ and generating plenty of cash.
Three activists in Erode taken into custody and later released
The activists had planned to stage protests condemning the death of IIT Madras student Fathima Latheef
Sherri Hrycay finds timelessness in designing women's hats
Hrycay was invited for a third year to make a hat for the London Hat Week, an exhibit with 200 milliners chosen from around the world.
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
Italy's ‘Sardines’ movement threatens Salvini’s dominance
ROME — In Italy’s polarized political landscape, a grassroots group calling itself “Sardines” is putting the squeeze on right-wing populist Matteo Salvini.
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
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
Malta prime minister expected to quit in crisis over journalist murder
VALLETTA, Nov 29 — Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported today. His decision was brought on by the political and legal crisis brought about by the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia,...
Crude Oil Price and Forecast: WTI traders take clues from US-China tensions, OPEC+ eyed
WTI has been dropping to the intra-day low of $58.07 by the press time of early Friday in Asia. The energy benchmark seems to have negatively affected
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.
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt
Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
GDP growth at 4.5%: No, Indian economy is still not in recession, but these countries are
Q2 GDP: Some of the key economies in the world are in the verge of recession raising fears about the global economic health
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy - Barriere Star Journal
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
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.
Sri Lanka wants to undo 99-year port lease to China
Sri Lanka’s new government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to undo the previous regime’s move to lease the southern port of Hambantota to a Chinese venture, citing national interest. Former
What the Moomins can tell us about fighting climate despair
These books were written in the 1940s, but they can be read as parables of today's climate catastrophe
Elizabeth I revealed as the translator of Tacitus into English
LONDON, Nov 29 — Elizabeth I, one of England’s best-loved monarchs, has been revealed to be the translator behind an English version of an ancient text by Tacitus who described the high politics, treachery and debauchery of the Roman elite. A 16th Century translation of the first book of...
National Treasury issues warning on scams as festive season looms | IOL News
National Treasury has issued a warning to companies doing business with it, saying there could be a potential escalation ...
Party lines: five writers' verdicts on the election manifestos
Time for ‘real change’? ‘Unleash’ Britain’s potential? And what does ‘Wales, it’s us’ mean? Five writers tear apart the party manifestos to show what they’re actually saying
Former Nepal PM calls for trilateral partnership with India and China
Prachanda said Nepal being a sovereign and independent country should have equal status and say in the trilateral partnership
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
Boris Johnson wants ‘exuberant’ media after Channel 4 debate row
A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4’s public service broadcasting position.
Alaska governor marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Last December, poor weather scrambled Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's inaugural plans, a bumpy start to a turbulent year marked by budget disputes and a recall threat.
The perils of an online election campaign and Kevin the carrot | Jabbering Journo column
Let’s be honest, no-one knows who or what to believe as this General Election looms.
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.
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.
Japan Loses Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone has died at the age of 101, Concise News understands, according to NHK television.
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
'He has left behind a great legacy': Ramaphosa's eulogy for Xhosa king | IOL News
The full eulogy delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of His Majesty, King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcau.
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 …
Top headlines: Q2 GDP growth slips to 4.5%, CEA defends tax cut & more
From Mukesh Ambani becoming ninth richest on Forbes' billionaires list to PM Modi announcing $50 million assistance to Sri Lanka, Business Standard brings you the top news of the day
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.
Boris Johnson promises to give state aid to UK companies to stop them collapsing after Brexit
The prime minister announced that he would remove EU rules preventing the government from awarding contracts to UK-based businesses.
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...
Boris Johnson forced to clarify his defence of monarchy in Prince Andrew scandal
The Tory leader said 10 days ago the monarchy was 'beyond reproach' - but now he's made clear he was only talking about the Queen, not the entire royal family
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.
Italian MP proposes during earthquake aid debate in parliament
Flavio Di Muro gets applause for marriage proposal – and reprimand from Speaker
Parliament to monitor Ghana’s implementation of SDGs
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Teen who went viral with TikTok hair tutorial tells ITV News people need to know about China threat to Uighur Muslims
A 16-year-old whose hairstyling TikTok tutorial talking about the threat to Uighur Muslims in China has gone viral has told ITV News he and others are using the platform so people understand what's going on in our world. Pavan Shandil Narayan, who lives in Sacramento, California, posted the video on his TikTok channel five days ago. But it went viral on Friday after it was shared by US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump
Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.
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.
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.
A tale of two countries. Opinion.
Looking at the two political and legal challenges of the two leaders - President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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.
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.
Police detain BNP leader ABM Mosharraf
Police have detained BNP leader ABM Mosharraf Hossain without giving any reason for the arrest.
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
Nordstrom's Black Friday Sale Will Distract You From Family Drama
When does that direct deposit drop again? Asking for a friend...
BET founder says 2020 election is Trump’s to lose
Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, said in an interview Friday that he does not believe that there's a Democrat in the 2020 field today who can prevent President Trump from winning a second term.
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...
Sudan disbands ex-ruling party, abolishes Public Order Act
Women played an important role in the mass protests that led to al-Bashir’s overthrow in April. The transitional government includes Sudan’s first female foreign minister, Asmaa Abdallah.
Erdoğan to Macron: Get your own ‘brain death’ checked first
Turkish president also says his French counterpart ‘doesn’t know what the fight against terror is.’
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.
Brothers In ‘Arms’: Why Uttarakhand And Haryana Should Walk Together Using Gita Mahotsav, For A Larger Hindu Cause
Last year, Haryana’s partner for this event was Uttar Pradesh.
Malegaon blast: Supreme Court to hear after two weeks plea against bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya
Seven people were killed in a bomb blast on September 29, 2008 at Malegaon, a communally-sensitive textile town in Nasik district of north Maharashtra. The plea, filed by the father of one of the blast victims, came up for hearing before a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar. The apex court said it would hear the matter after two weeks.
Shah to hold meetings on Citizenship Bill
He will have discussions with Chief Ministers of northeastern States and student groups
'Knives Out' review: Rian Johnson aces this 'whodunnit'
Knives Out is a strong contender if you feel like putting on your thinking cap over the weekend. It's got the drama down and the mystery well within its grasp, and with a cast like this one and the promise of an original property, there's really no reason to miss it.
Knives Out does what so many of the best mysteries do: Carve up the rich
The new film by Rian Johnson has a radical class politics — just like Agatha Christie's stories or Columbo
General Election seats to watch: North-east England
A political sea-change might be about to happen in this corner of the country.
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.
Johnson 'did not keep word' to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Other dual nationals also in jail because of UK failure to repay debt to Iran, says husband
Dundee schools to give pupils who skip classes for climate change protest a black mark
Dundee pupils who skip school to take part in another global day of climate strike action will have their absence treated as unauthorised.
Tory minister rules out immigration powers being devolved to Scotland
A senior Conservative Cabinet minister has dismissed the latest call from the SNP for immigration powers to be devolved to Holyrood once the UK leaves the EU.
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.
Brexit Britain’s big talk on space fails to fly
European aerospace firms get in work contracts as much as their governments fund the European Space Agency, but the UK lags behind.
PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy
Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism
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...
We are in a virtual free-fall: Congress on GDP growth slip
'India's GDP has collapsed to an abysmal 4.5%. We are in a virtual free-fallWe are in a virtual free-fall. This is the lowest GDP quarter in 6 years. But why is the BJP celebrating? Because their understanding of GDP (Godse Divisive Politics) suggests double digit growth levels. All in the perspective,' he said on Twi
Wary of China, Germany plans rapid state intervention to protect key industries
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany set out plans on Friday to create a government committee to step in quickly to protect companies against foreign takeovers, a sign of concern about China and others acquiring its technology.
Top cleric warns of chaos amid worsening crisis in Iraq
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Publisher says he's hearing interest in nonprofit turn
NEW YORK (AP) - The publisher of the nation's first daily newspaper to be granted nonprofit status says he's since heard from a "few dozen" lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune's approach could work elsewhere.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges...
‘Tens of thousands’ of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
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.
‘Tens of thousands' of children skip school for climate strike protest
The international movement, Fridays For Future, was started by teenage activist Greta Thunberg.
Mass consumerism is destroying our planet. This Black Friday, let’s take a stand
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, we should reject this orgy of consumption, says professor of marketing Alan Bradshaw
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
Who are we writing for? Investigative storytelling for grannies and lawmakers
"Broadcast journalism forces you to think very differently," reporter Harry Karanikas tells us in our monthly Meet The Investigators series.
2020 race now caught in deep freeze
Thanksgiving is over! Christmas is 26 days away!
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek for Fake Thanksgiving Headline
President Donald Trump mocked Newsweek on Thursday after they reported Thursday that he spent Thanksgiving golfing and tweeting.
Kate Middleton Completed Top Secret Work Experience at a London Hospital
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton recently underwent two days of work experience at a busy London hospital, and the whole thing was kept a secret.
Police shoot man in London Bridge 'terror related' attack
One man has been shot by police near London Bridge in an incident which is being responded to "as though it is terror-related", the Metropolitan Police said.
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.
Boris Johnson’s father: British public couldn’t spell Pinocchio if they tried
Stanley Johnson said Pinocchio requires a degree of literacy the British public does not have.
We are in a virtual free-fall, says Congress on GDP growth slip
The Congress on Friday took a swipe at the BJP government over the GDP growth falling to 4.5 per cent, and said this is the lowest GDP recorded in six years.Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewa
Report: TikTok Continues Trying to Distance Itself from Chinese Ownership | Breitbart
A new report alleges that Chinese firm ByteDance Studios is making efforts to distance its TikTok app from its other Chinese operations amid a probe by U.S. authorities.
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.
New EU leadership eyes more 'assertive' role for bloc
The European Union plans a bigger global role for itself, one of its new chiefs emphasised Friday as the bloc's leadership started changing the guard to a team with firm geopolitical ambitions.
Gale of defection hits PDP as 7 LG Chairmen defect to APC in Ekiti
Ekiti-No fewer than seven serving local government chairmen elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party defected to the APC...
Maharashtra: Floor test may be just a formality, but the real drama follows later
It may be a mere formality, but the floor test that Udhav Thackeray is likely to take on Saturday would be an interesting one to watch.
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.
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
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.
4.5 per cent GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Delivering his valedictory address at a national conclave on economy, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said mutual trust is the bedrock of societal transactions fostering economic growth, but "our social fabric of trust, confidence is now torn and ruptured".
Anger as Labour confirms it has thrown out gigafactory plans
Labour has prompted fury from business leaders in the West Midlands after Jeremy Corbyn confirmed that the region had been overlooked for a new gigafactory.
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.
The 32 Best Christmas Songs Gifted to Us By Celebrities
The holidays are almost here, and fact: There is no better way to treat yourself than with celebrity Christmas songs.
India Offers Over $400 Million Credit Line to Sri Lanka During President Rajapaksa's Visit
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has responded positively to a request by one of its largest trading partners in South Asia, Sri Lanka, for economic assistance and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as intelligence cooperation during delegation-level talks held in New Delhi.
Malta PM Muscat to resign: Times of Malta
VALETTA (Reuters) - Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported on Friday.
UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.
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.
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
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” …
Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across the world, demanding more action on climate change and aiming to force political leaders to come up with urgent solutions at a United Nations conference next week.
Trigger warnings don’t help people cope with distressing material
Imagine you're a lecturer teaching a celebrated novel that features violent scenes – say, F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925).
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
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.
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.
Politicians quoting the film helped, says Uri director
Uri was one of the biggest commercial releases to be screened at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Court rejects Jacob Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
The ruling paves the way for Zuma's long-awaited trial to start in February 2020.
Slow, steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises
"It is a huge achievement because without this intervention they would have gone extinct from the country," Rahman said.
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.
WHOA! Post Ranbir Kapoor, Now Kangana Ranaut Confesses To Have A Secret Social Media Account!
Kangana Ranaut is well known for her audacious statements and never shies away from expressing her views. Be it supporting the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government or bashing Bollyw
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...
NUM demands probe into Eskom over failure to make profit | IOL News
The National Union of Mineworkers has called for an independent audit on power utility Eskom to probe why it repeatedly fails to post profits.
'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.
Iraq PM announces resignation after call from top Shiite cleric, Friday's death toll rises
ANKARA: Former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who was once President Tayyip Erdogan’s closest ally but who broke away from the ruling AK Party in September, will form a new party within weeks, a source close to the matter said on Friday. Davutoglu, 60, served as prime minister between 2014 and 2016 before falling out with Erdogan. This year, he slammed the president
Red Letters / November 29 2019: Fly Liverpool fly, and feeling concerned, hopeful, optimistic and thankful
LFC Stories: The latest instalment of our Red Letters series as the duo discuss the win over Crystal Palace, Napoli and watching the Reds from the air
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.
Supreme Court releases new roster, PILs to be heard by CJI and 3 senior most judges
The new roster is slightly different from the last time when the outgoing CJI Ranjan Gogoi had kept PIL matters for top five judges of the apex court, including the CJI. Besides PIL matters, CJI Bobde has kept with him matters of contempt, election, habeas corpus, social justice, direct and indirect tax cases, among others.
Music is the language we all share
Harvard's Music Lab has spent five years compiling a large database of thousands of songs from all over the world — with some striking similarities.
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany …
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.
Mammootty & Filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad To Team Up For A Malayalam Venture After Two Decades
Ace Malayalam filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad who is well known for helming superhit films like Nadodikattu, Manassinakkare, Achuvinthe Amma, Rasathanthram, Oru Indian Pranayakatha among many other films w
Eight arrested in Gabon corruption purge
The revived anti-graft drive has seen a string of top-level arrests.
Legacy systems, digital skills shortages a big thumbs down in APS report
State of the Service census lays bare the struggle to transform.
Rural unrest spreads as farmers’ anger boils over
Low food prices and widespread fears about the green transition fuel discontent.
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.
Police called to London Bridge following reports of shots being fired
The Metropolitan Police said they are dealing with an incident at London Bridge amid reports of shots being fired.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
Twitter Users Mock AP for Piece Suggesting Designated Rooms and Moderators for Impeachment Talk on Thanksgiving
The AP spoke to etiquette coach Elaine Swann in an article titled “On the Thanksgiving menu: Turkey, with a side of impeachment.”
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
'Dazed and Confused' Director Richard Linklater: Trump Avoids War So He 'Can’t Just Watch TV and Tweet'
Donald Trump’s “malignant narcissism” is the only thing stopping the US president plunging the country into a foreign war, according to cult American director Richard Linklater.
Children across the UK go on strike to demand action on climate
Pupils to declare December vote a ‘climate election’ as data highlights urgency of crisis
Democrats are running into Trump's economic buzzsaw
If you're a president who promised to make America great again, and the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since the early 1950s, it looks like you're making American great again
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.
Listen To Clutch’s Cover Of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Fortunate Son
Clutch dedicate their cover of Fortunate Son to late manager Jack Flanagan
Durjoy Datta Wants To Know Why You’re Still Reading Him
11 years after his blockbuster debut, the best-selling writer is still accessible and down-to-earth—and willing to take some risks.
Prof Danquah calls for a Presidential Initiative transformation of Agriculture
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Boris Johnson: It Is Best If Trump Doesn’t Get Involved In Our Election Campaigns
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 […]
Hong Kong Police Secure Thousands of Petrol Bombs as Campus Standoff Ends
Protesters stockpiling gas canisters, chemicals, explosives
President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Khoi-San act into law | IOL News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act into law, his office confirmed.
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.
What's new on Netflix this weekend?
Can these new releases tempt you from the Late Late Toy Show?
Boris Johnson wants ‘exuberant’ media after Channel 4 debate row
A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4’s public service broadcasting position.
Boris Johnson’s father: British public couldn’t spell Pinocchio if they tried
Stanley Johnson said Pinocchio requires a degree of literacy the British public does not have.
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...
Johnson seeks to focus UK election on Brexit, not his flaws
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson struggled Friday to move Britain's election debate away from questions about his character and onto Brexit, promising to bolster protection for British businesses and farmers once the country has left the European Union.
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.
Supriya Sule 'rightful heir' to Sharad Pawar's 'great' legacy, says Milind Deora
The former Union minister said he shared Sule's belief that social work and policy change are the paths to political empowerment.
Germany urges unified approach to 5G security in Europe
Both Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron suggest no specific vendor should be targeted.
Teaching unions criticise Tory plan for snap Ofsted visits
Party has proposed longer inspections carried out at no notice for schools in England
Number of children requiring treatment for cannabis misuse failed to improve in the last 3 years
Public Health England has today revealed that a staggering 12,702 young people entered treatment last year because of problems with cannabis.
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
EU to be more 'assertive' says new chief Michel
Europe will become more "assertive" on the world stage, the new head of the European Council, Charles Michel, has vowed as he took over from Donald Tusk.
Will take ties to new level, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa
In a dialogue with newly elected Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his three-day tour to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a line of credit of USD 400 million for development projects in Sri Lanka besides granting a separate fund of USD 50 million to help the country deal with challenges of terrorism.
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.
Yesterdaze: Tough on grease, strong on gangs
Simon Bridges has ditched the greased-up look for a Trump-type bouffant, and that's not the only Trumpian tack he's taking. James Elliott on the news of the week. My recommended read of the week was a piece by broadcaster-turned-lawyer Linda Clark, published here at Newsroom. It was a plea for the continued civility, relatively speaking, in New Zealand’s public discourse. It comes at a time when politics around the world has become infected with division, anger and tribalism, the symptoms of a “polarising virus” that began with patient zero, Donald Trump. As New Zealand starts to look ahead to a general election in 2020, Linda makes a reasonable request as to how we should respond to the political positioning and posturing that lies ahead: “If it looks even a bit like Trump, or if it sounds even a bit like something Trump would say, press delete.” Enter Simon Bridges and National’s new law and order policy – tough on the worst youth offenders, tough on murderers and especially tough on gangs.
Anyone for Goulash? Why We Need to Talk About Hungarian Communism
The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has been marked by some very simplistic analysis and lots of sweeping generalisations about the ‘evils’ of communism. A new book, on everyday life in Hungary in the 1970s and 80s, provides some counter-balance to the dominant narrative.
Business licences loom for short-term online rentals in Saskatoon
The options city politicians will consider include an outright ban on renting properties not occupied by host
Natixis downgrades price outlook for 2020 as gold starts losing glitter
Signs of a thaw in the US-China trade spat and prospects of an improvement in US economic growth have taken a toll on the metal, which has lost nearly $100 an ounce to trade at $1,456 today
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.
Sensex hits 19 fresh highs in November, gains 665 points
The announcement of corporate tax reduction in the last week of September provided the much-needed trigger that lifted the market by around 4 per cent during the month and a little over 7 per cent till date
Johnson wants 'exuberant' media after Channel 4 row
A Conservative source suggested the party may review Channel 4's public service broadcasting position after it replaced Mr Johnson with an ice sculpture when he refused to take part in a climate change debate.
Jennifer Aniston Spent Thanksgiving With Her Ex, Justin Theroux
Jennifer Aniston spent Thanksgiving 2019 with her ex-husband, Justin Theroux, amongst a whole host of other celebrities including Courteney Cox.
In Defense of ‘Woke’
Donald Trump and his supporters want the rest of us to stay asleep.
‘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.
Chubarov: Silence about Crimea at Normandy Four summit could look as consent to annexation
Chubarov believes it is necessary to turn to partners, namely French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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
Politics And The Markets 11/29/19
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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
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.
South Africa Court Rejects Zuma Appeal To Prevent Corruption Trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a 2 billion dollars arms deal.
Need to change people's perception about police: Amit Shah
"When we are sitting here and talking about narcotics control, smuggling, terrorism, Naxalism, fake currency and routine law and order, perhaps we do not know that the success that we are looking at has been at the cost of sacrifice of more than 35,000 jawans," he said.
Cornwall takes 10 as WI crush AFG in over 2 days
It was a reality check for Afghanistan, who were awarded Test status in 2017 & won their first games in the 5-day format earlier this year.
Daily Mail owner buys rival the i for nearly £50m
Daily Mail and General Trust chairman Lord Rothermere said the publication was ‘highly respected’ and generating plenty of cash.
Banners spring up against disqualified MLAs in Telsang village of Athani
Banners saying “no entry” to disqualified MLAs were put up in Telsang village in Athani. Telsang is the native village of disqualified MLA Mahesh Kumthalli who is now fighting the bypolls as a BJP can
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.
Dayton traffic from the WHIO Traffic Center
Check this page for a full list of crashes, disabled vehicles, construction projects and other hazards affecting your commute.
Party like a spy: Spookstock is intel world's hush-hush bash
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sometime earlier this year, one of the most elite social events in Washington took place, but without any fanfare or news coverage.
Robben Island Museum board member resigns citing outside interference | Cape Argus
A member of the Robben Island Museum (RIM) board resigned from his position citing outside interference in the board’s affairs.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
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.
BJP will win in all 15 seats in bypolls: Yediyurappa
Yediyurappa said that his government will complete a full term and that his party will win all 15 seats in the bypolls.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
How The Crown keeps Queen Elizabeth at a distance
The Netflix series doesn't make you feel any closer to royalty. That's why it works.
Should you be worried about your carbon footprint every time you take a flight?
Even if biofuels and electric planes become more common, flying may never be climate neutral.
General Election seats to watch: North-east England
A political sea-change might be about to happen in this corner of the country.
Election polls aren’t broken, but they still can’t predict the future
Swing voters, skewed samples, and more have always limited the ability to pick a winner
This election gives us the impossible choice, writes Robert Peston
How do you weigh a once-in-a-generation transfer of power from private sector to public sector and from capital to labour, against an irreversible rupture with the European Union? That is the choice being offered to voters, by Labour and the Tories respectively. Talk about chalk and cheese, or bicycles versus fish. How on earth do you decide, if you haven't made up your mind already, which you like best? You could argue that the desire among some voters to squeeze the private sector's pips till they squeak and those that want to take a chainsaw to the UK's ties with the EU - with only a relatively small group apparently wanting both - stem from similar social and economic causes. Namely that the way we've run this place has eroded the living standards, security and a sense of being heard for millions of people, especially those outside the big metropolises, as well as among the young.
Boris Johnson says he's 'made of Greggs' but doesn't have a clue how much a sausage roll costs
The Tory leader boasted that he is 'made out of Greggs' during a telephone interview ahead of the general election
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.
Ohanaeze youths disown kinsman seeking third term for Buhari
Mudiaga Affe The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has disowned the move by a member of the All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State, Charles Enya, who is seeking an amendment of the Constitution t...
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...
US Dollar Index clinches 6-week highs beyond 98.50
DXY moves beyond the 98.50 level. The index records fresh multi-week highs. US 10-year yields climb to highs near 1.78%. The greenback, in terms of t
Plea in SC seeks stay on implementation of Electoral Bond Scheme
Plea filed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said that certain amendments made in Finance Act, 2017 and earlier Finance Act, 2016, both passed as money bills, have opened doors to unlimited political donations, even from foreign companies and thereby legitimising electoral corruption at a huge scale.
Prof Danquah calls for a Presidential Initiative to transform Agriculture
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Criminal candidates: 44 of 260 in J'khand polls face serious offences including rape
According to the ADR report, 46 (18 per cent) candidates contesting in the second phrase are crorepatis.
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.
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.
Will the entire iPhone 12 range feature OLED screens?
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 29 — Although it will not be out before the fall of 2020, Korean website ET News is already reporting on some of the alleged features of the future iPhone 12. The high-end Apple smartphone will reportedly no longer ship with an LCD screen, the entire future range will be...
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
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
Chinese TV journalist guilty of slapping Tory delegate
Judge says Linlin Kong hit Enoch Lieu in heat of moment at party conference event
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.
5 things to know for Friday, November 29, 2019
Investigative teams are combing through debris in a wooded area to determine what made a small plane crash in southern Ontario, killing all seven passengers on board. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
If this is not recession, what is? Opposition slams govt after India's GDP growth dips | Reactions
Speaking at the National Economy Conclave, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury referred to the recent GDP numbers and said, "This is the New India. This government wants a Hindu Rashtra which they want to do keeping states at bay."
Black Friday sparks worldwide backlash from politicians, activists
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in
Here's all the new film and TV shows landing on Netflix this weekend
Netflix has a bundle of new content hitting the streaming site this weekend.
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.
10 things you need to know today: November 29, 2019
Trump announces new Taliban peace talks in surprise Afghanistan visit, Hong Kong police end siege after protesters leave campus, and more
The Year of Return of Military Parades and its Six Dimensions on International Affairs
The year 2019 witnessed impressive military parades of the US and other regional powers. US President Donald Trump had floated the idea of having a parade in the USA in 2018 (10 November) to honour the veterans. He had been impressed by the July 2017 Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris which he witnessed during […]
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Euro-Dollar Gets No Joy from Inflation Gains as German Politics and U.S. Tariff Threat Loom
The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today
Smurfit boxes clever on recycling and sustainability
In Paris to receive a business award, Tony Smurfit talks about sustainable packaging, Brexit and France
The Impeachment News Industry Is Here to Help (Overwhelm You Even More)
A glut of pop-up podcasts and newsletters from major publishers and worried citizens promise to cut through the flood of impeachment news.
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.
Party like a spy: Spookstock is intel world's hush-hush bash
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sometime earlier this year, one of the most elite social events in Washington took place, but without any fanfare or news coverage.
Daily Mail owner buys i as UK regional market consolidates
DMGT to pay £50m for national daily that belongs to indebted JPI Media
Moscow Accuses NATO of Luring Extra-Regional Nations Into Military Activities in Arctic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO increases military and political tensions in the Arctic region through encouraging extra-regional nations to engage in military activities there, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large for international Arctic cooperation, Nikolai Korchunov, said.
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.
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
Dhaka University fails to attract foreign students
Dhaka University, which was once called the Oxford of the East for its quality of education, is not having foreign students as expected, as the centennial of its founding approaches.
German Catholic Church Debates Sexuality, Celibacy and Women’s Roles
With the German church’s global influence, a meeting of bishops and laypeople to take up hot-button topics has led to warnings of a new schism, originating in the home of the Protestant Reformation.
Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism
HONG KONG: Low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines said Friday (Nov 29) it will delay salary payments to some staff, warning its business has been ...
'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.
Sudan PM elected chairperson of regional body IGAD
IGAD members comprise countries from the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Eritrea), the Nile Valley (Sudan and South Sudan) and the African Great Lakes region (Kenya and Uganda).
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
After Being Slammed For Anti-Semitism Under Corbyn’s Leadership, Labour Now Denounced For Anti-Hindu Prejudice
The Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Archbishop of Canterbury had earlier criticised anti-semitism in Labour
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.
Harris’ Fall: A Campaign Divided And A Candidate Lost
Disorganization is the currency of the realm at the Kamala Harris campaign, with an apparatus split between two coasts and...
Boris Johnson defends calling children of single mothers 'ill-raised' before he was 'even in politics'
Boris Johnson has defended disparaging remarks he made about single mothers, telling a voter they were made before he was “even in politics”. Written in an article for The Spectator magazine in 1995, the Conservative Party leader described the children of single mothers as “ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive and illegitimate”. The prime minister was put to task over the NHS, trade deals and the promises of 50,000 more nurses by callers on the LBC radio.
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Zimbabwe facing 'man-made' starvation, UN expert warns
Zimbabwe is facing "man-made" starvation with 60 percent of the people failing to meet basic food needs, a UN special envoy said Thursday after ...
Economic Slowdown: 4.5% Growth “Clearly Unacceptable", "Worrisome", Says Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Indian economy needs to grow at 8-9% per year to fulfil people’s aspirations. Root cause for slowdown is Modi government's distrust of businessmen, says Singh.
U.N. Summit to Hear Call for Rich Nations to Pay 'Climate' Reparations
Officials at the United Nations COP25 climate change conference in Madrid next week will consider new taxes on developed countries.
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.
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.
Overseas experts criticize US signing of Hong Kong-related act into law
Political experts worldwide and overseas Chinese communities have criticized the signing of a Hong Kong-related act into law by the United States, saying the move interferes in China's internal affairs.
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.
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.
Tim Berners-Lee: web inventor's plan to save the internet is admirable, but doomed to fail
Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the world wide web and now he's calling on us to save it. The British engineer and computer scientist recently released a Contract for the Web – a list of ...
The Floating Voter: 'I was told I'd be shot by the big boys over sulky racing regulation proposal' - Mattie McGrath
INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has revealed he received a death threat after he proposed legislation which would regulate sulky racing.
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.
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?'
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Music / fashion / literature
Baker Boy, the adored Indigenous hip-hop artist promoting "positive blackness", and Tones and I, the former busker who's had the longest-running No. 1 song in ARIA chart history. Plus: Trent Dalton and Adut Akech Bior.
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.
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.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Music / fashion / literature
Baker Boy, the adored Indigenous hip-hop artist promoting "positive blackness", and Tones and I, the former busker who's had the longest-running No. 1 song in ARIA chart history. Plus: Trent Dalton and Adut Akech Bior.
PM scrambles to spur growth; India braces for GDP shock
By Vrishti Beniwal The bad news is getting worse for India’s economy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is exhausting all options to stem the fallout. Data on Friday will likely show the economy had
New Media as future of the newsroom: Myth or reality?, by Edward Dickson
The new media is the translation of Marshall McLuhan’s prediction in his seminal 1964 book, Understanding Media: Extensions of Man,
U.S. to Negotiate Carbon Trades Under Climate Pact Shunned by Trump
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump may be withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, but the U.
30 Beauty Gifts for Every Type of Friend In Your Life
Not sure what you get your friend for their birthday or for the holidays? Check out these best skincare, haircare, and makeup products for 2019.
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.
We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame
We can’t say we didn’t know.Reports of the repression of Muslims living in northwestern China have been leaking out for years in drips and drabs. Satellite photos picked up the construction of massive prison facilities in the Xinjiang province. The BBC was even invited into one of the “thought transformation
DC drops Batman image after claims it supports Hong Kong unrest
Picture trailing new Frank Miller comic showed Batwoman throwing a molotov cocktail against the legend: ‘The future is young’
‘Rehabilitate a Sexual Predator’: Digital Ads to Trash Kavanaugh, Federalist Society
A series of ads by liberal watchdog/activist group Demand Justice will target the Federalist Society, the law firms which support it, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Associated Press reports.
Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends
Activists handed a petition to a British Consulate official before leaving.
Sudan repeals public order law restricting women’s behaviour
Transitional authorities approve law to dissolve former ruling party of Omar al-Bashir
Ram temple will bring peace, foster brotherhood: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Asked how he envisages the proposed Ram temple to be, Ravi Shankar said, "Which will bring peace in the country and establish brotherhood between both the communities. Work has started towards the realisation of the dream the country harboured for a long time of having a grand Ram temple."
Boris Johnson's Unearthed Columns Called Out For “Ignorant” & “Racist” Comments
Alongside being an MP and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has had columns in a variety of newspapers and magazines, including The Telegraph and The Spectator. On more than one occasion both members of the public and his peers have criticised him for…
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Daily Mail owner buys rival the i for nearly £50m
Daily Mail and General Trust chairman Lord Rothermere said the publication was ‘highly respected’ and generating plenty of cash.
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charges over a 2 billion dollars arms deal.
GDP growth slows down to 4.5% in Q2, hits more than 6-year low
India's Q2 GDP Growth 2019: DEA Secretary Atanu Chakraborty and CEA KV Subramnaian said that the fundamentals of India economy remain strong and the GDP growth rate is expected to bounce back in the third quarter of this fiscal
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
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.
Economy hit by climate of fear, says Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister warns of disastrous effects of a sharp slowdown in growth .
Quader warns BNP of stern action against anarchy
Awami League leader Obaidul Quader has warned the BNP that the government will take strong measures if their movement for the release of jailed party chief Khaleda Zia devolves into chaos and anarchy.
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 ...
Ronan Farrow: ‘Reporters ultimately don’t stop’
The investigative journalist on #MeToo and the perils of taking on the powerful
West and Europe Are no Longer the Axis of the World, Claims Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Speaking together with former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar at the University of Francisco de Vitoria, the 64-year-old politician said European civilization doesn’t want to die and stressed that in a changing world, Europe can’t allow itself to live without development.
GDP Growth Rate: Deeply Worrying, Says Manmohan Singh; Will Pick up From Next Quarter, Claims Ministry
Many industrialists tell me that they live in an atmosphere of fear in our society today, former PM Manmohan Singh said denouncing Centre's economic policies
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
Another Jolt To RCEP? Japan Not To Sign The Multi-Nation Regional Trade Deal If India Doesn’t Join
“All we are thinking of is negotiations including India,” the Japanese Trade Minister added.
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.
So It Looks Like New Yorkers Blamed Cuomo, Not AOC, for Amazon Loss
Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to secure a new Amazon headquarters in New York last year. It was a massive hit, as the company had pledged to bring 25,000 jobs to the state, in exchange for $3 billion in state and local tax breaks. Some of the blame was lobbed against progressive freshman U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had been urging her supporters to fight against the company's move. She celebrated in the halls of Congress when she heard the news Amazon had backed out of its plans for Queens.
India's GDP Growth Drops To 4.5%, Lowest In 26 Quarters
The data comes two days after Nirmala Sitharam on Wednesday quelled fears about the Indian economy going into recession.
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
Record 108,364 people stuck on a hospital trolley so far this year
INMO seeking formal intervention by Health Information and Quality Authority
Shocking figures reveal 2019 has been the worst for hospital overcrowding with a full month left to go
The alarming figure breaks 2018's previous record with a full month left to go in the year
Pep Guardiola reveals how relationship with Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak affects his future plans
Manchester City manager has said he could stay beyond the end of his contract in 2023.
What's new on Netflix this weekend?
Can these new releases tempt you from the Late Late Toy Show?
DA demands Mbalula apologises to Judge John Hlophe over 'Mickey Mouse' remark | IOL News
DA has called on Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to apologise to Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe for criticism ...
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.
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
'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.
Want to take ties with India to high levels: Rajapaksa
New Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to take his country's relationship with India to a very high level.
PM Narendra Modi Graces Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Actress Mohena Singh-Suyesh's Wedding Reception
Mohena Singh and Suyesh Rawat got married on October 14, 2019 in Haridwar. Almost a month after their wedding, Suyesh threw a grand wedding reception in Delhi yesterday (November 28). Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced their wedding reception.
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.
India announces $400 million loan for Sri Lanka, in support of new president
India will lend Sri Lanka $400 million for infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after talks with the island nation's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa aimed at improving bilateral ties. Sri Lanka, located off the southern tip of India, has become an arena of competing
Latest Kogi State News Today Ahead Dino Melaye Vs Smart Adeyemi Decisive Battle
Good day, and welcome to the Concise News compilation of the latest Kogi State news online headlines for today, November 29th 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Never referred to Nathuram Godse as patriot: Pragya Thakur
"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 someone is hurt, I express my regret and apologise," Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur she said in Lok Sabha around 3.00 pm.
UK Election: Why Jeremy Corbyn Is Surging Against Boris Johnson
It's possible that Jeremy Corbyn could soon be prime minister. In no small measure, Boris Johnson has Donald Trump to thank for that.
USD/JPY climbs to fresh six month highs above 109.60
The USD/JPY pair is inching higher ahead of the American session on Friday supported by the broad-based USD strength. As of writing, the pair was trad
South Africa court rejects Zuma appeal to prevent corruption trial
A South African court on Friday rejected an appeal by former President Jacob Zuma that sought to prevent his prosecution on corruption charge
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet: lessons from my father, John
John Perrottet works at the World Bank developing tourism projects. His son Dominic – one of 12 siblings – is NSW Treasurer.
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.
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it's prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.
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."
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.
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
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.
In test of 'fake news' laws, Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post
The government issued the order after a post containing accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
Whitesands decision delay blasted by campaigners
A decision by Scottish ministers into the fate of the flood defence scheme is now expected in the New Year - despite reporters submitting their findings in September.
'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.
Sweden's 'Man-Free' Festival Poised for Comeback Despite Being Ruled Discriminatory
The Statement festival is being touted as the world's first major music festival for women, non-binary individuals, and transgender people.
Rashmika Mandanna sees warriors in fans — here's why
Nervous, with butterflies in her stomach, she took the stage for a session with film critic Baradwaj Rangan and actor Nithya Menen -- her topic, being a leading lady in Indian cinema.
DC Comics pulled a new Batman comic book poster after Chinese fans claimed it supported Hong Kong protests, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - DC Comics yanked an ad campaign for "Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child," which shows a black-clad Batwoman preparing to throw a Molotov cocktail.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
'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.
Boris Johnson's dad just called the entire British public illiterate
Prime Minister's dad Stanley Johnson was on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire show
‘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'.
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
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
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.
George IV and the cartoonist who kept him on his toes
Cruikshank 'made an example of an out-of-touch prince'
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.
Mozilla: Smart Home Devices Still Bad for Privacy and Security | Breitbart
The editor of the Mozilla Foundation’s Internet Health Report recently published a blog post on the website of the UK consumer association Which? that questions how privacy-focused the smart devices being pushed by the Masters of the Universe are.
The nasty side of Boris Johnson as he makes throat slitting gesture during interview
The Prime Minister was trying to kill a line of questioning but didn't realise he was being filmed during radio interview
Publisher says he's hearing interest in nonprofit turn
NEW YORK (AP) - The publisher of the nation's first daily newspaper to be granted nonprofit status says he's since heard from a few dozen lawyers and news executives curious about whether the Salt Lake Tribune's approach could work elsewhere.
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".