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United States lawmaker: likelihood of 'preemptive war' with North Korea grows
National Security Adviser H.R. McMastersaid Saturday that the chances of war between North Korea and the United States are "increasing every day". The UN also barred the hiring of North Korean guest workers and capped exports of refined petroleum products. [Full Article...]
USA withdraws from UN's Global Compact on Migration
The US says that numerous provisions of this agreement during Obama's tenure are against immigration and refugee policies of America and immigration principles of the Trump administration. In this case, no other country has done more than the US. "As such, it has the experience and expertise to help ensure that this process leads to a successful outcome". [Full Article...]
One killed, several injured after vehicle plows into pedestrians in NYC
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One person was reportedly killed with three injured. Police say the crash happened after a knife fight outside a hookah lounge at 127th and Liberty Avenue. "Suddenly, I just see the white vehicle driving through the sidewalk". Police are sorting out the details, but said there was a dispute before the man drove into the people, the AP reported . [Full Article...]
IShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (EFA) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
Following the numbers for Ishares Edge MSCI Min Vol Gbl ETF (XMW.TO), we have seen that the 14 day Stochastic RSI reading is showing a possible bearish divergence. A value of 50-75 would signify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would point to an extremely strong trend. The ADX is used to measure trend strength. [Full Article...]
Portugal to meet Spain in group matches of FIFA World Cup
It is the fifth time Nigeria have been grouped with Argentina in their six World Cups. After speeches by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Federation Internationale de Football Association chief Gianni Infantino, the business of drawing the 32 balls from four pots began with eight World Cup greats, including Argentina's Diego Maradona and France's 1998 captain Laurent Blanc assisting in... [Full Article...]
DOJ taps NBI to lead fact-finding into dengue vaccine deal
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said further recommendation will be released on December 12 or 13 by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization, an advisory body of the World Health Organization. The vaccine, intended for the 9-to-45-year-old age group, was introduced to the Philippines as it was reported to help reduce the incidence of dengue in the country. [Full Article...]
Motorway PC stops lorry from falling off bridge
Officers from the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived shortly afterwards and used a winch to stabilize the van and rescue the 22-year-old driver, who was subsequently taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment. Sue Drew posted: "That must've been a heart stopping moment!" The accident happened close to junction 44 for Aberford and Bramham, near Leeds, this morning in icy condition... [Full Article...]
SNL Skit Imagines A Christmas Carol Starring Trump, Flynn
The parade of spirits is interrupted by a Melania Trump character, who implores her husband to return to the Christmas party and check out her decorations: "It's a lovely, festive hallway of dead branches and mysterious shadows". "I'm looking pretty good in the NBC News division right about now", Moffatt said, referring to the sexual misconduct allegations against Lauer, who was sacked by NBC Ne... [Full Article...]