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The New York Times
- Trump Rages Over Republican Defections as Democrats Press on Impeachment October 21, 2019President Trump said that while Democrats have been “vicious” and united in attacking him, Republicans were not fighting hard enough on his behalf.
- 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.
- Dallas Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- Thomas D’Alesandro, 90, Ex-Mayor of Baltimore and Pelosi’s Brother, Dies October 21, 2019He was elected president of the Baltimore City Council in 1963 before serving as mayor from 1967 to 1971.
- Explosives Fail to Take Down Crane at Site of Collapsed Hard Rock Hotel October 21, 2019One crane came down completely, but a second one remained dangling over the side of a building in New Orleans.
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- Boris Johnson in final push to ram through Brexit deal October 21, 2019PM will seek to win two crucial votes on Tuesday in bid to leave EU by 31 October deadlineBoris Johnson will make a final bid on Tuesday to force Brexit through by the 31 October “do or die” deadline, amid growing signs he will make a renewed push for a general election whether his deal passes or not.Johnson has already requested a delay to Brexit, by sendin […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Ocean acidification can cause mass extinctions, fossils reveal October 21, 2019Carbon emissions make sea more acidic, which wiped out 75% of marine species 66m years agoOcean acidification can cause the mass extinction of marine life, fossil evidence from 66m years ago has revealed.A key impact of today’s climate crisis is that seas are again getting more acidic, as they absorb carbon emissions from the burning of coal, oil and gas. Sc […]
- Bolivia: confusion over election results sparks fear and protests October 21, 2019Top electoral authority stopped announcing new results without explanation, leading to fears of manipulation of votesBolivia’s presidential election result was on a knife-edge on Monday, after a sudden halt in release of presidential election returns led to confusion and protests, as opponents suggested officials were trying to help the current president, Ev […]
- Diplomatic immunity review launched after Harry Dunn case October 21, 2019The foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, announces move in light of British teenager’s deathThe foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has commissioned a review into immunity arrangements for US personnel and their families at the RAF Croughton annex in light of the death of Harry Dunn.He claimed there were “no barriers to justice being done” in the case of the road c […]
- Thailand's king strips 'disloyal' royal consort of titles and military ranks October 21, 2019Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, 34, was accused of breaching code of conduct for courtiersKing Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has stripped his 34-year-old consort of all titles for “disloyalty” and apparent “ambition” to match the queen’s position, a royal command said, less than three months after Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was bestowed with the honour.Wongvajirap […]
- Syrian residents pelt retreating US troops with food and insults October 21, 2019Angry scenes demonstrate sense of betrayal amid rushed US pullout as Trump says remaining force is to protect oil not KurdsPelted with fruit and hounded by insults, the American military’s exit from Syria was very different from its time on the ground. The remnants of the US presence in the north-east of the country made an ignominious departure on Monday, d […]
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- 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.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu fails to form a government ahead of deadline October 21, 2019The prime minister concedes he cannot form a coalition, handing an opportunity to his main rival.
- Syria: Civilians pelt US army vehicles with potatoes in Qamishli October 21, 2019Residents bombard withdrawing US army vehicles in Qamishli, on the Syrian border with Turkey.
- Canada election: Canadians head to the polls in tight race October 21, 2019Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is seeking a second mandate, is in a tough fight for re-election.
- At least 55 elephants die in Zimbabwe drought October 21, 2019A severe drought over the past two months kills the animals in Hwange National Park.
- Herman Mashaba: Johannesburg's black mayor resigns over DA race row October 21, 2019Herman Mashaba hits out at his party's promotion of a colleague who had praised aspects of colonialism.
- Brexit: MPs' vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow October 21, 2019The government says it is disappointed, but will go ahead with introducing legislation putting the deal into law.
- Jan Kuciak: Four charged over murder of journalist and fiancée October 21, 2019The murder of Jan Kuciak and his fiancée last year triggered mass protests in Slovakia.
