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The New York Times
- Democrats Slow Impeachment Timeline to Sharpen Their Public Case October 22, 2019House Democrats, once eyeing an impeachment vote by Thanksgiving, now conceded they may have to go slower as they plan public hearings to drive home their case.
- As Homelessness Surges in California, So Does a Backlash October 21, 2019Tent encampments across California are testing residents’ tolerance and compassion as street conditions deteriorate.
- More Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal October 21, 2019Douglas Hodge, one of the most prominent business executives charged in the case, said, “I acted out of love for my children, but I know that this explanation for my actions is not an excuse.”
- Two UConn Students Arrested After Repeatedly Shouting Racial Slur, Officials Say October 22, 2019A video of the episode on Oct. 11 was widely shared on social media and spurred outrage from students.
- Fired for Repeating Racist Slur, School Guard Will Get Job Back, Union Says October 22, 2019A student directed the slur at Marlon Anderson, and Mr. Anderson said he repeated it as he was trying to explain why it was offensive.
- Dallas Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage; Storm Causes Panic at Memphis Airport October 21, 2019A tornado destroyed buildings in Dallas and cut electricity to tens of thousands of people. The storm system is moving east, and has killed a man in Arkansas.
- Warren’s Education Plan Promises Billions for Low-Income Schools and Desegregation October 21, 2019The long-awaited proposal breaks from Obama-era Democratic priorities by critiquing charter schools and testing.
- Mitt Romney Admits to Having a Secret Twitter Account, ‘Pierre Delecto’ October 21, 2019The senator acknowledged that he had an account, which he used to monitor political conversations online and defend himself.
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- Canada elections: Justin Trudeau wins narrow victory to form minority government October 22, 2019Liberals secure four more years in power despite lingering criticism over handling of corruption inquiry and blackface scandalCanada election – latest updatesJustin Trudeau has won a second term as Canada’s prime minister after the country’s federal election, but his narrow victory means he will lead a minority government that will be forced to depend on oth […]
- Facebook discloses operations by Russia and Iran to meddle in 2020 election October 21, 2019The company confirmed it had dismantled the four accounts and announced initiatives to prevent foreign interference in US campaignsFacebook on Monday disclosed it had taken down four new foreign interference operations originating from Iran and Russia, including one targeting the US 2020 presidential elections that appears to be linked to the Russian troll a […]
- Brexit: Johnson launches final bid to get UK to leave EU on 31 October - live news October 22, 2019Rolling updates on today’s political developments as prime minister plans to ram his deal through parliament by ThursdayFull story: PM in final push to ram through Brexit dealWithdrawal bill: what does Johnson’s version say?Explained: what happened on Monday and what comes next? 8.09am BST It was published last night at 8pm, giving MPs preparing to vote just […]
- Japan grants half a million pardons to mark enthronement of emperor Naruhito October 22, 2019Petty crimes forgiven ahead of ceremony that completes ascension after father’s abdication in May Naruhito has proclaimed himself Japan’s new emperor and vowed to “stand with the people” after performing a series of ancient rituals that culminated in his appearance on the imperial throne alongside his wife, Empress Masako.Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanth […]
- Chile on edge as worst unrest in three decades claims 11 lives October 21, 2019More clashes likely after Piñera expands state of emergency following ‘weekend of rage’Latin America’s most prosperous country is braced for fresh upheaval after Chile’s president expanded a state of emergency beyond the capital and the death toll from three days of violence rose to 11.“We are at war with a powerful and uncompromising enemy that respects not […]
- The five reluctant hitmen of China: group jailed over botched contract killing October 22, 2019Court hears job was outsourced repeatedly before fifth hitman offered to stage the death and pocket the payment A court in southern China has sentenced six men to prison for attempted murder in a hit job that was botched after being subcontracted several times.According to the Nanning Intermediate People’s Court in Guangxi, in the autumn of 2013 a real estat […]
- Auckland fire: thousands evacuated as huge blaze takes hold in SkyCity October 22, 2019The fire started just after 1pm on the roof of the SkyCity convention centreThousands of people were evacuated from central Auckland on Tuesday as a massive fire burned in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city.The fire started just after 1pm on the roof of the SkyCity convention centre, which is still under construction. Continue reading...
- Trump tells Republicans to 'get tougher and fight' impeachment inquiry October 22, 2019President bemoans disunity among his party as he faces criticism from a handful of membersDonald Trump on Monday demanded Republicans “get tougher and fight” against an intensifying impeachment inquiry that has strained their allegiance to the president.In a meandering, hour-long back-and-forth with reporters a White House cabinet meeting earlier on Monday, […]
The BBC
- Canada election: Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority October 22, 2019Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has earned a second, narrow election win.
- Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory October 22, 2019The vote appeared set for a second round but latest figures give Mr Morales the outright lead.
- Naruhito: Japan's emperor proclaims enthronement in ancient ceremony October 22, 2019The elaborate ceremony, conducted largely in silence, is thought to date back more than a thousand years.
- Thai king strips consort of titles for 'disloyalty' October 21, 2019The King of Thailand strips his royal consort of her titles months after appointing her.
- Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump October 22, 2019The president's comments come despite him insisting he wants them all pulled out.
- The Kenyan ghostwriters doing 'lazy' Western students' work October 21, 2019University students in Europe and the US are paying Kenyans to do their academic work for them.
- 'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me' October 22, 2019A Manchester-based visual artist says he isn't all that surprised to see his work reposted without credit.
- Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies October 22, 2019Chris the sheep's mammoth coat won him fans globally in 2015 after he was spotted in the wild.
