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The New York Times

Weinstein and His Accusers Reach Tentative $25 Million Deal December 11, 2019
A proposed settlement would end nearly every lawsuit filed by the Hollywood producer’s alleged victims, without his having to admit wrongdoing or pay anything to the women.
U.S. Troops Could Soon Be Able to Sue Over Medical Blunders December 11, 2019
A must-pass spending bill in Congress would loosen the Feres doctrine, a bar to suing the government for injuries sustained on active duty. It is named for a heroic World War II paratrooper.
Bipartisan Bill Targets Online Spread of Child Sex Abuse Material December 11, 2019
The legislation, responding to an investigation in The New York Times, would make tech companies more responsible for retaining data about abuse.
Pentagon Restricts Training for Saudi Military Students December 12, 2019
More than 800 students from Saudi Arabia have been limited to classroom training in the wake of a shooting at a Pensacola Navy base that left three people dead.
Judge Issues Nationwide Injunction Blocking Border Wall Funding December 11, 2019
A federal court ruled that President Trump’s proclamation of a national emergency did not justify tapping into Pentagon construction funds.
Britt McHenry Sues Fox News, Saying Tyrus Sexually Harassed Her December 11, 2019
The Fox Nation host accused her former co-host Tyrus, whose real name is George Murdoch, of sexual harassment and said that Fox News failed to respond appropriately to her claims.
Someone Is Putting Cowboy Hats on Pigeons in Las Vegas December 10, 2019
No one knows why. A rodeo was in town but denied any connection. The Las Vegas police said it “does not appear to be a police matter at this time.”
‘They’ Is the Word of the Year, Merriam-Webster Says, Noting Its Singular Rise December 10, 2019
A surge in searches for the definition of an old-school pronoun signals a new, nonbinary meaning.

The Guardian, UK

House committee votes to advance articles of impeachment against Trump December 13, 2019
Judiciary committee voted on Friday morning to approve two articles on a straight party-line voteCommittee advances articles of impeachment – live updatesOn a straight party-line vote, the House judiciary committee voted on Friday morning to move two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the House floor, in a crucial final stage before impeachment […]
China confirms 'phase one' trade deal with US December 13, 2019
Beijing says deal includes rollback of tariffs in phasesTrump hails ‘amazing deal for all’China and the US have reached an initial deal to resolve a bruising trade war between the two countries, according to statements from both sides.China’s vice-commerce minister, Wang Shouwen, said in a late night briefing on Friday that the US had agreed to cancel some o […]
UK must be loyal on standards in return for market access – Macron December 13, 2019
French president demands regulatory harmonisation as price of good Brexit deal Election reaction – live updatesEmmanuel Macron has warned Boris Johnson that the UK must remain “loyal” to EU standards post-Brexit for British companies to maintain access to the European market.In comments echoed by the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, the French president dem […]
Arsenal distance themselves from Mesut Özil comments on Uighurs’ plight December 13, 2019
• Midfielder highlighted persecution of Muslims in China• Club says it ‘does not involve itself in politics’ in statementArsenal have distanced themselves from comments made by Mesut Özil on Instagram, in which he spoke out strongly against China’s persecution of the Uighur population in the north-western region of Xinjiang and criticised Muslims for not doi […]
Danny Aiello, Do the Right Thing star, dies aged 86 December 13, 2019
Oscar-nominated character actor made his breakthrough in Moonstruck and appeared in The Godfather Part IIDanny Aiello, the veteran character actor best known for roles in The Purple Rose of Cairo, Do the Right Thing and Moonstruck, has died aged 86. According to TMZ, his family confirmed Aiello had died in hospital on 12 December after an infection.Born in 1 […]
European Green Deal to press ahead despite Polish targets opt-out December 13, 2019
Poland opts out of 2050 net-zero emissions after hours of wrangling over timetables and moneyEuropean Union leaders have vowed to press on with a major economic plan to confront the climate emergency, despite Poland’s opt-out from a net-zero emissions target by 2050.The Polish prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, told journalists he had secured an exemption f […]
Canada: nearly 14,000 people die from opioid overdoses in four years December 13, 2019
More than 17,000 have been hospitalized in what officials say is mounting crisis Nearly 14,000 people in Canada have died from opioid overdoses in the last four years and more than 17,000 have been hospitalized in what officials say is a mounting crisis that shows few signs of relief.In a report titled Opioid-related harms in Canada released this week, Canad […]
Lawyers complain about lack of access to Julian Assange in jail December 13, 2019
Defence team say he is unaware of some evidence in his case because of blockage in visitsJulian Assange has been blocked from seeing evidence in his extradition case because his lawyers cannot get sufficient access to him, a court has heard.The WikiLeaks founder, 48, appeared at Westminster magistrates court by video link on Friday for a hearing to extend hi […]

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Key committee passes Trump impeachment charges December 13, 2019
Impeachment moves closer as the charges head for a House of Representatives vote.
Pakistan protest: Police hunt PM Imran Khan's nephew over deadly hospital riot December 13, 2019
Three patients died when lawyers attacked a cardiac hospital in Lahore in a dispute with doctors.
Quadriga: Lawyers for users of bankrupt crypto firm seek exhumation of founder December 13, 2019
Lawyers for Quadriga users say there are "questionable circumstances" behind Gerald Cotten's death.
General election 2019: World leaders react to Johnson victory December 13, 2019
Boris Johnson and the Conservatives have won big - here's how world leaders have responded so far.
Finnish minister sorry for Instagram poll on IS women December 13, 2019
Finnish Finance Minister Katri Kulmuni deletes her poll on repatriating IS-linked women and children.
Octopus and eagle square off at Canadian fish farm December 13, 2019
The duelling animals were found floating in the waters off Quatsino, British Columbia.
Chile protests: UN accuses security forces of human rights abuses December 13, 2019
Investigators say they have verified four cases of unlawful deaths involving state agents.
Trump halts new tariffs in US China trade war December 13, 2019
The so-called phase one deal will see billions of dollars in tariffs removed or delayed.