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Thousands march in Brussels against UN migration pact
Arab News 16 Dec 2018
BRUSSELS. Thousands of people marched in Brussels on Sunday against a UN pact aimed at fostering cooperation on migration, eclipsing a smaller demonstration in support of the deal, the signing of which brought down Belgium’s government last week ... Critics said the N-VA’s move was the opening shot in a campaign before federal elections in May....
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Harvey Weinstein bragged about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence after another actress rejected his advances, lawsuit claims
The Independent 15 Dec 2018
Film producer Harvey Weinstein is alleged to have bragged about sleeping with Jennifer Lawrence when another actor rejected his advances ... Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex ... Join Indpendent Minds ... Get the best of The Independent ... ....
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US sanctions won't change Iran policies says FM
The Times of India 15 Dec 2018
DOHA. Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday said US sanctions will have no impact on the policies of the Islamic republic at home or abroad. "It is obvious that we are facing pressure by the US sanctions. But will that lead to a change in policy? I can assure you it won't," Zarif told the Doha Forum policy conference in Qatar ... ....
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Legal plastic content in animal feed could harm human health, experts warn
The Guardian 15 Dec 2018
Their comments came after British farmer Alex Rock contacted the Guardian, having noticed plastic shreds in his animal feed ... Twitter ... Food that is ultimately lost or wasted consumes about a quarter of all water used by agriculture, requires a land area the size of China and is responsible for an estimated 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions ... .......
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UN chief concerned about Kosovo decision to form army
China.dot.org 15 Dec 2018photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb
Tens of thousands rally in Gaza to mark Hamas anniversary
Centre Daily Times 16 Dec 2018photo: Public Domain / Kathryine Gypson, VOA News
'Billionaire boys club': the challengers lining up to face Trump in 2020
The Guardian 16 Dec 2018
Donald Trump is a billionaire, or claims to be. The last opponent he is expecting to face in the 2020 presidential election is someone even richer. But one of the more unusual clusters in the putative Democratic field is the billionaire boys club ... Estimated combined wealth. $50bn. ‘The party could explode’. Democrats prepare for wild 2020 ride. Read more....
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PewDiePie printer hackers strike again
BBC News 16 Dec 2018
The potential financial costs to this are obvious but the hacker also pointed to another danger that his stunt has thrown up. "The fallout goes beyond print-outs, we could also capturing sensitive documents as they get printed or even modify documents as they get printed." ... It reads ... "Seriously. Fix your printer. It can be abused!" ... 'Act now' ... ....
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Netanyahu warns Hamas after deadly West Bank attacks
This is Money 16 Dec 2018
Mourners attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Yosef Cohen who was killed in a gun attack in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had issued a warning to Hamas after recent deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank, including two shootings claimed by the Islamist movement ... "We won't be deterred by attacks." ... ....
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Theresa May launches furious attack on Tony Blair for ‘undermining’ her on Brexit
Metro UK 16 Dec 2018
Theresa May launched a vicious attack on former prime minister Tony Blair for calling for a People’s Vote, accusing him of ‘undermining’ her Brexit talks. She said Mr Blair was ‘insulting’ the British people and warned a second referendum would amount to Parliament abdicating responsibility ... AFP/Getty) ... PA) ... She added ... Advertisement. Advertisement ... PA) ... ....
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Victory for democracy, says reinstated Sri Lankan PM Wikremesinghe
The Times of India 16 Dec 2018
COLOMBO. Ranil Wickremesinghe Sunday staged a triumphant comeback as Sri Lankan Prime Minister to end the unprecedented political turmoil in the country, 51 days after he was sacked by his bete noire and President Maithripala Sirisena, who also dissolved Parliament, controversial decisions which were nullified by the Supreme Court ... ....
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Turkey would consider working with Syria's Assad if he won democratic election: Cavusoglu
Press TV 16 Dec 2018
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the Ankara government would consider working with Syrian President Bashar Assad if he won a democratic and credible election ... “It has to be very credible, transparent, democratic and fair elections ... He further noted that constitution for Syria should be drafted by the people of their own country....
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Boeing opens 1st 737 plant in China amid trade war
The Japan News 16 Dec 2018
ReutersZHOUSHAN, China (Reuters) — Boeing Co. opened its first 737 completion plant in China on Saturday, a strategic investment aimed at building a sales lead over arch-rival Airbus in one of the world’s top travel markets that has been overshadowed by the U.S-China trade war ... Chicago-based Boeing calls itself the top U.S ... Speech. Click to play ... + - ... ....
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Offset begs Cardi B for forgiveness
Eye Witness News 15 Dec 2018photo: Creative Commons / Solent Creatives
EPL: Austin punishes Leno blunder as Saints stun Arsenal
The Times of India 16 Dec 2018
SOUTHAMPTON. Charlie Austin shattered Arsenal's 22-game unbeaten run as the Southampton striker punished a howler from Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno to seal a shock 3-2 win on Sunday. Austin settled a thrilling Premier League clash at St Mary's when he headed home with just five minutes left after Leno misjudged Shane Long's cross ... ....
