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- Saudi Trainee Kills 3 in Shooting at Florida Naval Base December 7, 2019Authorities were trying to determine whether the shooting that killed three and injured eight others was an act of terrorism.
- After 10 Years of Hopes and Setbacks, What Happened to the Common Core? December 6, 2019It was one of the most ambitious education efforts in United States history. Did it fail? Or does it just need more time to succeed?
- Trump Says He Will Delay Terrorist Designation for Mexican Cartels December 7, 2019The president said Friday night on Twitter that he was temporarily putting off the designation at the request of the president of Mexico.
- Supreme Court Won’t Allow Federal Executions to Resume December 7, 2019The Trump administration had asked the justices to overturn a trial judge’s ruling that blocked the first four federal executions scheduled in nearly two decades.
- Duncan Hunter to Resign Seat in Congress December 6, 2019The congressman had pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of misusing campaign funds, and could go to prison.
- Florida Shooting Updates: Authorities Say It’s Too Early to Know if It’s Terrorism December 7, 2019A member of the Saudi Air Force training to be a pilot killed three people at Naval Air Station Pensacola before he was shot dead by officers responding to the scene, the authorities said.
- Troubled Children’s Hospital Is Sued Over Toddler Who Died After Surgery December 6, 2019North Carolina Children’s Hospital and several of its doctors are accused of failing to warn parents about known problems within the pediatric heart surgery program.
- Texas Judge Blocks Construction of Private Border Wall, for Now December 5, 2019A Hidalgo County judge ruled that the privately built wall on the banks of the Rio Grande would pose “irreparable harm” to a nearby butterfly conservancy.
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- British diplomat in US resigns, saying she can't 'peddle half-truths' on Brexit December 6, 2019Alexandra Hall Hall, Brexit counsellor in Washington, described UK government’s ‘use of misleading or disingenuous arguments’The British diplomat in charge of explaining Brexit to the US government, Congress and public, has resigned, saying she was no longer prepared to “peddle half-truths on behalf of a government I do not trust”.Alexandra Hall Hall, the Br […]
- Australia fires: almost 100 burn across NSW as 'mega blaze' rages near Sydney December 7, 2019RFS says Gospers Mountain blaze, which has merged with neighbouring fires, will take many weeks to put out 12.21am GMT Watch and Act - Bengala Creek fire (Tenterfield LGA)Fire activity is increasing across the fireground. If you are in the areas of Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, Duck Creek and Bottle Creek, monitor conditions. Know what you will do if the fire approa […]
- BBC debate: Corbyn hits out at Johnson's ‘racist remarks’ December 6, 2019Labour and Conservative party leaders clash over racism and NHS in final before polling dayJohnson v Corbyn: who won the debate?Factcheck: How credible are Corbyn and Johnson’s claims?Jeremy Corbyn accused Boris Johnson of having made “racist remarks” as the pair clashed over Islamophobia and antisemitism in their parties in a crucial head-to-head debate les […]
- Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer, jury finds December 6, 2019Vernon Unsworth’s legal team had sought at least $190m in damages after Tesla CEO called him ‘pedo guy’Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer Vernon Unsworth by calling him a “pedo guy” on Twitter, a Los Angeles jury found Friday. Musk shook hands with his lawyer at the close of the four day trial in Los Angeles. He did not address Unsworth, whose te […]
- Chilean anti-rape anthem becomes international feminist phenomenon December 6, 2019A Rapist in Your Path performed by women at mass protestsPerformances staged across Latin America and EuropeA Chilean protest song about rape culture and victim shaming has become a viral anthem for feminists around the world. Related: Chile security forces' crackdown leaves toll of death and broken bodies Continue reading...
- The military drill that sparked WhatsApp rumours of Queen's death December 6, 2019Message sent by ‘Gibbo’ created fake news panic after being forwarded to millionsIt was the WhatsApp message that convinced millions of people the Queen had died. Now, the mystery of how a man called Gibbo and his friends inadvertently created a fake news panic that went “bigger than Ben Hur” has apparently been solved – and the finger of blame is pointing a […]
- Greta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing December 6, 2019Activist says 4% greenhouse gas emissions rise since 2015 shows action is insufficientThe global wave of school strikes for the climate over the past year has “achieved nothing” because greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, Greta Thunberg has told activists at UN climate talks in Madrid.Thousands of young people were expected to gather at the UN c […]
- Over a dozen killed in Baghdad when gunmen open fire on protesters December 6, 2019Attack follows mass stabbings in Tahrir Square, a focus of the anti-government movement At least 14 people were killed and more than 40 others wounded when gunmen in cars opened fire on a protest camp in Baghdad, sending people running for cover in nearby mosques. Three of the victims were police officers.The attacks on Friday came a day after a string of su […]
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- Elon Musk wins defamation case over 'pedo guy' tweet about caver December 6, 2019The Tesla founder did not defame UK caver who helped in dramatic Thai rescue, US jury finds.
- Trump impeachment: White House signals it will not attend hearings December 6, 2019The administration describes the process as a "charade" in a letter to the House judiciary committee.
- Pensacola shooting: Saudi student kills three at US naval base December 6, 2019The gunman was also shot dead in the attack in Pensacola, the second at a US naval site in a week.
- Auschwitz visit: Angela Merkel says Germany must remember Nazi crimes December 6, 2019The chancellor expresses Germany's "deep shame" on her first trip to the Auschwitz death camp.
- Australia bushfires north of Sydney 'too big to put out' December 6, 2019Firefighters battle to contain a "mega blaze" across a 60km front north of the city.
- Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe December 7, 2019The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says.
- Messiah: Netflix trailer 'reveals spoiler' to Muslim viewers December 6, 2019The main twist in the upcoming show, Messiah, was obvious to many Muslim and Arabic-speakers.
- Nepal man arrested over death of woman in 'menstruation hut' December 6, 2019It is believed to be the first-ever arrest for the centuries-old practice, which was outlawed in 2005.
