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United Kingdom to ban gay 'conversion therapy' after world's largest survey
More than 108,000 people, who identify as LGBT, shared their experiences by answering questions about health, education and their personal safety. More than two thirds, 68 percent, of respondents said they had avoided holding hands in public with a same-sex partner for fear of a negative reaction from others and 70 percent said they had avoided being open about their sexuality, for the same reas... [Full Article...]
2 shot at Kansas elementary school; gunman at large
That is where police arrest the suspect. Lacy said that police believe an argument erupted between co-workers installing synthetic turf on the school's playground. There were no kids on or around the school's property when the shooting happened. Further shots were fired there, but no one was injured. 157th and Roe: Sunrise Point Elementary School where a man shot two people he was working ... [Full Article...]
Israel warns Syrian army away from Golan, boosts frontier forces
In light of ongoing developments across the border in Syria , the Israeli military has bolstered its presence on the Golan Heights, with the deployment of armor and artillery reinforcements. But other opposition bodies have rejected the deals. In the face of the intensified bombings and ground assault, rebel lines have collapsed in some areas. [Full Article...]
Bolton raised U.S. election meddling with Putin
In the case of Putin, Trump has already assessed their interpersonal ties up close, but wants more time to develop the leader-to-leader relationship, according to the person familiar with the summit's planning. Trump should confront Putin with the "overwhelming" evidence, Graham said. During his historic summit with Kim Jong Un last month, Trump met for about an hour with just the North Korean d... [Full Article...]
Antonio Halili Facts: Philippines Mayor Assassinated, 'Walk Of Shame' Policy Probable Motive
It could not be done by an ordinary person. "Like I told everyone else, and it's just my personal opinion, if that's always what you hear from the same people that you talk to-and they keep telling you the same thing-it gets in your system to the point that you believe it even though it's a lie", said Angeline Halili. [Full Article...]
Murkowski wants Kennedy-like high court nominee
What I want to see is a nominee who, regardless of his or her personal views on the very hard and contentious life issue, is going to respect precedent. Collins made headlines this weekend when she told CNN she wouldn't support a nominee who "demonstrated hostility" toward Roe v. Wade . "But in the end, I'm confident we'll get the judge confirmed ". [Full Article...]
Federal agencies probe Facebook's sharing of data with Cambridge Analytica
A federal investigation into Facebook's data sharing arrangements with Cambridge Analytica has broadened in both its scope and the agencies involved, according to The Washington Post . "We are cooperating with officials in the USA, United Kingdom and beyond", Facebook spokesman Matt Steinfeld said, according to The Washington Post . [Full Article...]
Merkel Faces Showdown in Germany Over Migrant Policy
The CSU leader and interior minister said he would meet with Angela Merkel one last time to seek a compromise in the asylum policy dispute. Merkel, who has long favored open borders between European countries, agreed to allow "transit centers" along the Austrian border for the goal of screening asylum seekers. [Full Article...]