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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.
The Bedpan: The NHS has been politically neutralised
This week: John McTernan
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
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
Crossbow killer to die in jail over ‘evil’ murder of heavily pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo had claimed the killing was an accident.
'Allocate a chill-out zone': how to keep the family peace at Christmas
Lawyers, therapists and hostage negotiators explain how to defuse festive conflicts
A tale of two countries. Opinion.
Looking at the two political and legal challenges of the two leaders - President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: report
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is preparing a legal counterpunch against new moves by American regulators to bar the company from accessing $8.5 billion in US federal funds for services and equipment, ...
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...
Osinbajo to state govts: prioritise basic education by making funds available
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on state governments to give priority to basic education by making funds available....
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.
Iraqi families mourn their dead after protests' 'bloodiest day'
Baghdad, Iraq - Hundreds of people in southern Iraqi cities of Nasiriya and Najaf have taken to the streets to bury their dead and demand justice a day after at least 52 protesters were shot dead by security forces in the country's south in what was described as the "bloodiest day" in the weeks-long anti-government demonstrations.
Evil crossbow killer who shot pregnant ex-wife in revenge attack is jailed for 33 years
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo is likely to die in prison after being given 33 years for murdering Sana Muhammad in a terrifying home attack.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem
A wealth tax could have cut Jeff Bezos’ fortune in half and made Bill Gates $US61 billion less rich, but it might not do anything to make the economy feel more fair to the middle class, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith argued in a recent column.
Government fails to calm Iraqis, becomes ruthless
The Iraqi government, which has failed to meet protesters' demands and establish balanced relations with Iran, has become more ruthless after demonstrators burned down the Iranian Consulate in Najaf
US-Taliban Talks Are Back On
Trump makes announcement during Afghanistan visit
Natural burial ground set to host one service a day as plans approved
Controversial plans to allow a natural burial ground in Walsall to increases services to one a day have been approved.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
Public comments sought on revised Tennessee block grant plan
Federal officials are seeking the public’s input on Tennessee’s revised plan requesting to become the first state to receive funding in a lump sum for its Medicaid program, TennCare.
Huawei plans legal challenge over exclusion from federal subsidies in US
The Federal Communications Commission last week branded Huawei and its Chinese rival ZTE as threats to US national security and blocked them from the fund
Donald Trump's Very Real Health Care Victory: Price Competition is Coming
In short, the policy promises to increase the power of individuals and families by giving them greater control over their health care dollars and decisions.
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.
Taliban ready to restart peace talks after Trump visit, official says
Taliban leaders signaled Friday they are ready to resume peace talks with the U.S.
Hillary Clinton Visits ‘The Graham Norton Show’ To Reveal What She Wishes She Told Donald Trump At Most Memorable Debate
Hillary Clinton is recalling one of the most memorable moments of her battle with Donald Trump for the presidency of America, when the two debated in St. Louis. The former Secretary of State visited "The Graham Norton Show" show, and recalled how Trump roamed around the stage, standing behind her. "He loomed over me," she…
2020 race now caught in deep freeze
Thanksgiving is over! Christmas is 26 days away!
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.
Grow up New Zealand
It’s time for us to grow up and move on as a country. That is why I support changing our flag and becoming a republic.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London .
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.
Fact: Both Presidential Front-Runners Have Previously Called for Cuts to Social Security
Cutting Social Security benefits isn't too popular with the public, but some level of outlay reductions may be necessary to strengthen the program.
Reports: President Trump’s ‘No Quid Pro Quo’ Call With Sondland Never Happened
Following weeks of compounding evidence and testimony implying that President Donald Trump made congressionally-approved aid to Ukraine contingent on a politically advantageous investigation, the President and his GOP supporters’ primary defense has been an alleged Sept. 9th phone call during which the President told E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland he wanted “no quid pro quo.” But a Friday report by JustSecurity, supported by a Wednesday report from the Washington Post, appear to show that no such call ever took place.
Fears about worker shootings prompt new business tactics
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Security is not subtle at the sprawling campus of human resources technology giant Paycom in Oklahoma City.Off-duty police officers roam the grounds, bolstering the company’s own force of armed guards. A basement command center that looks like something out of a spy movie is filled with video screens showing feeds from hundreds of security cameras at company offices across the country.While heavy security has become common at airports and stadiums to deter terrorism, extreme measures have been out of the ordinary at most companies eager to maintain a comfortable work environment and a welcoming atmosphere.
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.
Twenty people charged over 2015 Paris terror attacks
Salah Abdeslam among those indicted over attacks during which 131 people were killed
Man jailed for crossbow murder of pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo shot Sana Muhammad at her home in east London last year
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
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.
Throwback: That Time Obama's Press Secretary Was Asked About Hunter Biden and Burisma
For weeks, Democrats and their friends in the media have done everything possible to cover for former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden's work with Ukrainian gas company Burisma. Despite multiple government officials who served under President Obama and Trump citing Burisma as a concern and notoriously corrupt, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff refused to allow Republicans to call Hunter Biden as a witness during impeachment inquiry hearings last week. Questions about Hunter Biden's dealings, which included an $83,000 per month paycheck, have been brushed aside by the media as a political attack on Joe Biden, who is running for the White House.
Man who killed pregnant ex-wife with crossbow in 'brutal and evil' revenge attack jailed for minimum of 33 years
A man who shot dead his pregnant ex-wife with a crossbow in a "brutal and evil" revenge attack has been jailed for a minimum term of 33 years. Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo, 51, broke into the home of Sana Muhammad and fired an arrow into her in the stomach as she try to flee. Mrs Muhammad, 35, suffered catastrophic internal injuries and died. Her unborn son miraculously survived after being delivered by Caesarean section. Unmathallegadoo was found guilty last week at the Old Bailey after four hours of deliberations, the jury rejecting the defendant's claim it was an accident.
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Indian special forces abducting Kashmiri children: Fakhar Imam
Denmark finds three guilty for buying drones for Islamic State
Three men were convicted on Thursday in Denmark on charges of buying drones and other equipment for the extremist Islamic State group to use...
Hong Kong police end dramatic 12-day siege of university
Hong Kong police pulled out of a university campus Friday after a 12-day blockade during which they sought to arrest pro-democracy activists holed up inside. The standoff at Hong Kong Polytechnic
Hong Kong police end blockade of university campus
Hong Kong police have ended their blockade of a university campus after surrounding it for 12 days to try to arrest anti-government protesters holed up inside. Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 petrol bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets. The stand-off at Hong Kong Polytechnic University was one of the most dramatic episodes in nearly six months of unrest that began in June with a huge march against an extradition Bill seen as an erosion of freedoms promised when the former British colony returned to Chinese control in 1997. Protesters have since expanded their demands to include fully democratic elections and an investigation into police use of tear gas, rubber bullets and other force to suppress the demonstrations. Police have arrested 5,890 people since June, ranging in age from 11 to 83.
Suspect in London Bridge attack had been jailed for previous terror incidents
Two people were killed and a number of others injured in a terrorist attack in central London, the London Metropolitan Police said.
In pictures: Trump's unannounced maiden visit to Afghanistan as US president
Before taking the secret flight to Afghanistan, Trump had been expected to spend Thanksgiving in Florida.
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Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he will resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top Shiite cleric, after nearly two months of...
Hong Kong Protesters Gather On Thanksgiving After Trump Signs Pro-Democracy Legislation
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in Hong Kong on Thanksgiving to show their gratitude to President Donald Trump after he signed legislation in their favor
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.
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.
Iraqi PM To Resign After Deadly Protests
Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has condemned the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters and also urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism.
PIB sets up fact-checking unit to tackle spread of fake news related to government
The government urged the public to send across any information that they wanted verified.
Crossbow killer to die in jail over ‘evil’ murder of heavily pregnant ex-wife
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo had claimed the killing was an accident.
Sana Muhammad crossbow death: Ex-husband jailed for 'evil' murder
Ramanodge Unmathallegadoo shot Sana Muhammad in the abdomen when she was nine months pregnant.
UN refugee agency rejects ‘starving migrants’ claim
KABUL: The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a cease-fire. Trump’s Thanksgiving Day visit was his first to Afghanistan since becoming president and came a week after a prisoner swap
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
London Bridge attack suspect shot and killed by British police after stabbing: report
British police shot and killed a suspected terror attacker Friday on the London Bridge -- a harrowing incident that left at least two people dead and several others injured around the key thoroughfare that had been the site of a deadly Islamist attack just over two years ago.
Suspect in London Bridge attack had been jailed for previous terror incidents
Two people were killed and a number of others injured in a terrorist attack in central London, the London Metropolitan Police said.
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
SEOUL, South Korea -- The clock is ticking.Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, has said that the United States has until the end of the year to make a new proposal to create a breakthrough in stalled negotiations on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.The looming deadline -- which North Korea has
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.
Maltese PM refuses to pardon businessman in journalist murder probe
Businessman Yorgen Fenech, who is himself a suspect in the murder investigation, had been seeking immunity from prosecution
LIVE: Police confirm one man shot in London Bridge incident
Police in London have confirmed that officers shot one man during the incident. They did not confirm his current condition.
Iraq Protests
Iraqi officials say four protesters were killed amid ongoing violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, hours after Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced his intention to resign. Security and hospital officials say one protester was killed and 18 wounded Friday by security forces who fired live rounds
Health crisis moves from tragedy to farce
GOVERNMENT has failed to solve its impasse with medical doctors, who have withdrawn services from the country's major hospitals for 89 days today. While the cou...
Hong Kong set for fresh weekend protests as police end university siege
But the calm spell looks set to end as public anger grows once more over the lack of response to the election results by Beijing and Hong Kong's leaders.
US Military Presence at Syria's Oil Fields Escalates Situation in Country - Russian Deputy FM
The day before, Syrian state television reported that US forces mustered dozens of military vehicles near oil fields in the Rumeilan region of Al-Hasakah province in Syria's northeast.
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
General Election 2019: Johnson says it is 'best' Trump does not interfere in the campaign during visit to London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it would be “best” if Donald Trump does not get involved in the UK’s [...]
Take Five: NATO -- dead or alive?
(Reuters) - 1/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATO!
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada … CALGARY — The Flames will practise in Calgary this morning for the first time since allegations surfaced earlier this week that head …
Trump makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, meets Afghan president
U.S. President Donald Trump paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Thursday evening, meeting with his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ash
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
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.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29. What we are watching in Canada ...
'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.
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.
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.
Telangana: Cops said she has eloped, murdered doctor's family alleges police apathy
If the testimony of the victim's family is to be believed, the police could have saved her only if they acted on time.
The Startling Low Bar to Ace a Fingerprint Examiner’s Proficiency Test
One wrong match could send an innocent person to prison or see a killer go free. But it doesn’t take much to qualify as an expert.
Several stabbed near London Bridge, attacker identified
British police have shot dead a man on London Bridge, in the centre of the British capital, following a stabbing rampage that killed two people and wounded three others.
Australia a 'treasure island' for medical device giants: ex-hospital boss
The former boss of Australia's second largest private hospital operator has backed health insurers' claims they are being gouged by medical device manufacturers.
Bridge attacker shot dead
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people in what police are treating as a terrorist attack Friday before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, police and the city’s mayor said.
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.
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.
London Bridge Attack: Several Injured After Stabbing Incident, One Suspect Detained
"We are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge," a leading daily reported police as saying in a statement.
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.
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.
Two killed, suspect shot dead after terrorist incident on London Bridge
British police say suspect in stabbing attack was wearing fake suicide vest
Why Scott Morrison’s phone call to a police chief matters
It’s time we took a civics lesson and ask some serious questions about the Prime Minister's actions this week.
London police shoot suspect dead after 'terrorist' stabbings
Police shot dead a man suspected of stabbing several people near London Bridge on Friday in what detectives declared a terrorist incident. The...
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.
'It's important that the truth is told': Family of Michaela McAreavey fear they may never get justice
The husband of murdered Irish woman Michaela McAreavey has put together an in-depth podcast outlining the ordeal the family went through at the timeof her death
Alaska governor marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he hopes to move past the rancor of his first year in office, amid an unsettled dispute with lawmakers over state spending and threat of a recall effort.
Iraq's Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi to resign amid anti-government protests
The sudden turnaround came after one of the bloodiest days of protests yet, with 44 demonstrators killed and nearly 1,000 wounded on Thursday in Baghdad and across the south.
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.
After Trump's Afghan visit, Taliban say they are ready to resume peace talks
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a day after President Donald Trump visited U.S. troops in Afghanistan and said he believed the radical group would agree to a ceasefire.
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.
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.
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.
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
'A Warning' replaces Donald Trump Jr.'s 'Triggered' as No.1 book on NYT bestseller list
“A Warning,” a behind-the-scenes book authored by an anonymous Trump administration official that takes a critical look at the president, has replaced Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered” as the No.
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Ian Bailey’s poetic justice
Ian Bailey still lives under the shadow of a crime he has never stood trial for here, but was found guilty of in absentia in France. He now writes verse to battle a fear of extradition he tells Michael Clifford.
Keeping hackers out and costs low: Cyber security in the public sector
Kieran O’Driscoll at CyberArk discusses the challenges faced by public sector firms when it comes to balancing cost-effective cyber security
Iran Arrests Eight as it Blames CIA Conspiracy for Recent Riots
Iran security forces made eight arrests Thursday of people it accuses of having direct links to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Republicans 'wrestling' with whether to turn on Trump
A former Republican lawmaker said his former colleagues are publicly standing with President Trump as he faces impeachment, but in private they are dismayed by his conduct.
London Bridge Terror: Police Shoot Knifeman, Two Killed
Dozens of police response vehicles swarmed onto London Bridge Friday afternoon, amid reports of shots having been fired in the vicinity.
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.
Police officer charged with obtaining sexual gratification from female suspects in car parks
SINGAPORE: A staff sergeant with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has been charged with multiple offences, including reportedly abusing his ...
77 Percent of Indians Concerned About Looming Danger of War, Survey Reveals
New Delhi (Sputnik): A series of steps taken by the Indian government, such as the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, and the Balakot airstrike in February, among other things, have brought things to a head in the region, according to a Paris-based global market research and consulting firm.
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: Report
The Federal Communications Commission last week branded Huawei and its Chinese rival ZTE as threats to US national security and blocked them from the fund. It also proposed that other service providers be required to cancel or replace existing services and equipment from the companies. Huawei plans to file a lawsuit in the United States next week.
Turkey is a leading NATO member. It’s time this commitment was recognised, not criticised ǀ View
The 70th anniversary of NATO follows both President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments about the Alliance suffering from a “brain death” and the legacy of last year’s summit, during which tensions were high and questions swirled about NATO’s longevity and utility.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem
A wealth tax could have cut Jeff Bezos' fortune in half and made Bill Gates $61 billion less rich, but it might not do anything to make the economy feel more fair to the middle class, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith argued in a recent column.
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.
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.
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.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
HONG KONG, Nov 29 — Hong Kong police today withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend. Senior faculty members of Hong Kong Polytechnic University toured the campus...
‘Taliban Wants A Deal’: Trump During Surprise Thanksgiving Visit To US Troops In Afghanistan
The US president said that American and Afghan soldiers were making the Taliban more eager to reach a peace agreement
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.
World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a Black Friday sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
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 ...
Hong Kong police end 12-day siege of university campus to arrest protesters
Police removed a stash of nearly 4,000 gasoline bombs left behind by protesters, who fought pitched battles about two weeks ago with riot officers on surrounding streets
Bicameral conference on proposed P4.1-trillion 2020 national budget starts
The Congress bicameral conference committee started finalizing the P4.1-trillion proposed 2020 national budget bill on Friday, November 29.
The extension fiasco: Who won, who lost?
Once this issue hits the parliament floor it could reveal the true colours of the opposition parties
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.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest. Adel Abdel Mahdi, who took up the post of premier last year, said he would submit to the parliament a formal letter requesting my resignation to "preserve the blood" of Iraqis.
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
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.
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
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.
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
Breakaway former Turkish PM to form new party within weeks
BAGHDAD: Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he would resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top cleric, as renewed violence added to a soaring death toll in two months of anti-government protests. Adel Abdel Mahdi's written statement was greeted with cheers and blaring music across Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have massed since early
Senior Scotland Yard officer facing misconduct probe for contact with officer convicted over child abuse photo
A senior officer at Scotland Yard is said to have been placed on restricted duties as he faces an inquiry over contact he had with a colleague who was found guilty of possessing a video of child sexual abuse.
World shares mostly slide in ‘Black Friday' retreat
BEIJING (AP) - Stock markets mostly fell Friday as investors gauged whether renewed China-U.S. tensions might lead to a "Black Friday" sell-off, and with U.S. traders largely out for a long weekend.
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.
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.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
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.
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.
Trump blasts Newsweek over story on his Thanksgiving plans
President Trump slammed Newsweek over its story on his Thanksgiving plans, which the mag said would include “tweeting, golfing and more” — before he ended up making a surprise visit to US troops
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
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.
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
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.
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
Critics saw in President Donald Trump's campaign message a totalitarian disregard for the truth, but others saw the message as humorous trolling.
London Bridge: Two dead in terror attack; suspect with hoax bomb vest shot dead by police
British police have said they're dealing with an incident on London Bridge, and witnesses have reported hearing gunshots.The Metropolitan Police force tweeted that officers were 'in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge.'
Johnson warns Trump to stay out of election ahead of president’s UK visit
Mr Trump did have some criticism for Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
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.
Wall Street Breakfast: Black Friday In Full Swing
Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. The biggest shopping weekend of the year is here and 165.3M A
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.
How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump
Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.
'The markets are not thinking about it yet' — BlackRock boss Larry Fink reportedly expects political turmoil in 2020, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Political scientist Ian Bremmer said Fink shared his fears of a constitutional crisis in 2020, whether Trump is reelected or not.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post this week for reporting that a picture President Donald Trump shared of his head pasted onto the body of the fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa had been doctored.
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
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.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionDemocratic presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to her supporters after officially filing to be on the ballot for the New Hampshire state primary at the State House on…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Critics saw in President Donald Trump's campaign message a totalitarian disregard for the truth, but others saw the message as humorous trolling.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
If You're a Solo Entrepreneur in a Blue State, Get Politically Aware Right Now to Save Your Business
The problem isn't unions and employee status so much as it is a rush that might not make distinctions.
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces He'll Resign Amid Continuing Violence
Adel Abdul-Mahdi's statement comes a day after security forces killed more than 40 anti-government protesters in 24 hours.
London Bridge stabbings declared 'terrorist incident'
Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a 'terrorist incident' and that a man was shot dead.
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.
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
Crossbow killer, 51, who shot his heavily pregnant ex-wife in 'evil' revenge attack jailed for 33 years
A crossbow killer has been jailed for 33 years for shooting his heavily pregnant ex-wife in a "brutal and evil" revenge attack.
Metro Vancouver bus stop stabbing victim on his incredible survival story
It was a cold night in December 2011 and the then-19-year-old, an avid transit user, was about to board the 701 bus, his last transfer to Maple Ridge.
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 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.
Trump impeachment news – live: White House ‘engaged in unprecedented obstruction’, as officials admit they have no record of call president claims proves his innocence
Donald Trump’s White House has “engaged in unprecedented obstruction”, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal has declared in a damning interview with MSNBC, as the White House admits it has no record of a key call between the president and EU ambassador Gordon Sondland that Republicans had hoped
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.
London Bridge attack: Victims named by police
Jack Merritt, 25, of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, died in the attack, police said, as well as the suspect.
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.
U.S. planned to separate 26,000 migrant families in 2018
The estimate was revealed by a watchdog report, which also found the U.S. can't calculate how many families it separated due to unreliable data.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics
Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.
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.
Why every vote matters
Nidhi Sinha of #WeStandTogether explains why it is important everyone exercises their right to vote on December 12
Taliban say 'way too early' to speak of resuming talks with US
Most observers agree that a political settlement is the only way towards a lasting peace in Afghanistan, and since September diplomatic efforts to foster dialogue have continued.
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK on 117th day
Life remains affected due to continued lockdown in IOK ON 117th day
The First Time Congress Tried to Impeach a President Was a Disaster
It didn't go as planned...
You judge: who is Victoria's Cop of the Year?
An off-duty cop who risked his life, a detective who cracked the Dark Web to trap a drug dealer and a policewoman whose local knowledge helped solve a murder.
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek With A Tweet On Thanksgiving For Predicting He’d Spend The Holiday On Twitter
Donald Trump took issue with a Newsweek post that suggested that he would spend the holiday on Twitter, so he pointed out to his followers how wrong the news was by doing just what the news outlet ...
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
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post this week for reporting that a picture President Donald Trump shared of his head pasted onto the body of the fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa had been doctored.
Trump to decide if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participate in impeachment proceedings before the panel.
Taliban confirm informal talks with the US
The Taliban has confirmed a claim by US President Donald Trump that Washington has resumed informal talks with the Afghan armed group nearly two months after peace negotiations were abruptly suspended.
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.
New commission and Malta in focus This Week
Ursula von der Leyen and her new team of commissioners will have their first meeting on Wednesday. In the meantime, Malta descends into political turmoil over the death of an investigative journalist.
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.
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
Boris Johnson refuses to say how many children he has
He refused to answer questions about his own children when challenged on his comments about the children of single mothers.
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.
Iraq's prime minister to step down amid protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Monday said he would step down as anti-government protests continue to roil the country.
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.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
AI Takes on Popular Minecraft Game in Machine-Learning Contest
The MineRL competition encourages coders to devise programs that learn by example
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Foreign affairs
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant: "There is a global rethink going on about how to civilise the internet, and Inman Grant is a worldwide pioneer.” Plus: Joe Hockey and Andrew Hastie.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
East Asia's political vulnerability
To avoid Latin America-style political crises, East Asian governments must ensure that their economic policies support equitable growth.
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.
Police checks apology and Black Friday upstages Boxing Day; In-The-News Nov. 29
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29.
China Folds: Beijing Does Nothing After Trump Signs HK Bill
President calls China's bluff
In Defense of ‘Woke’
Donald Trump and his supporters want the rest of us to stay asleep.
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
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week.
Five Common Misconceptions About the Electoral College
Defenders of the Electoral College argue that it was created to combat majority tyranny and support federalism, and that it continues to serve those purposes. This stance depends on a profound misunderstanding of the history of the institution.
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...
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 […]
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Politics
Scott Morrison: “Cunning. A little Machiavellian. And not to be underestimated." Plus: Jacqui Lambie and Philip Lowe.
Democracy wins in Hong Kong, but for how long?
Japan must speak up loudly in behalf of democracy in Hong Kong and make clear that there cannot be business as usual — and certainly no visit to Japan by Xi next year — if there is a resort to force to democracy.
Industrial Relations Code 2019: Balance tilts in favour of industry; makes trade unions jittery
Trade unions have raised several serious objections in the bill: from discretionary power of the executive to raising the threshold for lay-offs to making it virtually impossible to strike legally, restricting outsiders in the unorganised sector and extending fix term employment to the entire industry
Huawei plans legal challenge to latest US pressure: report
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is preparing a legal counterpunch against new moves by American regulators to bar the company from accessing $8.5 billion in US federal funds for services and equipment, a report said Friday.
Afghan President: Defeating al-Baghdadi More Significant than Bin-Laden
Ashraf Ghani told Americans on Thursday that Donald Trump defeating the Islamic State Founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was very significant.
UK PM calls in referendum team for Brexit election pitch
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a pitch to Brexit-backing opposition voters Friday alongside a former Labour member of his 2016 referendum team, insisting only a vote for him in next month's election would get Britain out of the EU.