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Easter Islanders Arrive in London With Massive Empty Suitcase
The four-ton, 7ft 10in Hoa Hakananai'a is regarded as one of the most spiritually important of the Chilean island's 900 famous stone monoliths, or moai. "You, the British people, have our soul", she added. The delegation, which is in London for two days, is led by Chile's Minister for National Property, Felipe Ward. [Full Article...]
S^x-for-mark: Court Remands OAU Professor
He was arraigned before Justice Maureen Onyetenu of a Federal High Court, Osogbo, on four counts bothering on adjustment of age and demanding sex to pass her student. The ICPC alleged that the lecturer unlawfully demanded sex from his student and thereby committed an offense contrary to Section A (1)(2) of the corrupt practices and other related offenses. [Full Article...]
Another House Win Caps Democratic Rout in California
House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press . If GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins her run-off against Democrat Mike Espy next Tuesday in Mississippi, Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority. It wasn't enough. Democratic ads depicted her as a Trump underling, eager to carry out his agenda. The Cisneros victory was assured on Saturday and cements a stunning political ... [Full Article...]
UAE appeals court sentences Matthew Hedges to life in prison
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he was "deeply shocked and disappointed" by the verdict, which carries a sentence of up to 25 years. "I have repeatedly made clear that the handling of this case by the UAE authorities will have repercussions for the relationship between our two countries, which has to be built on trust". [Full Article...]
Evacuations As Massive Waves Batter Buildings In Tenerife
Vicious storms have led to cars being swept into the sea, and restaurant and shop fronts being completely destroyed. The Daily Mail reported that about 65 flats in two blocks facing the ocean had been evacuated. Guests of a hotel in the area were also left stunned when waves battered the windows where they were eating. The first evacuations were carried out around 10pm last night/on Saturd... [Full Article...]
'Out! Out!' Anti-Caravan Protests Erupt on US-Mexico Border (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent nearly 6,000 troops to fortify the U.S-Mexico border, and has threatened to close the frontier entirely to keep out the migrants. "We had the idea to cross to the United States, but they told us it will be almost impossible", said Mayra Gonzalez, 32, traveling with her two children. [Full Article...]
United States mulls adding Venezuela to terrorism sponsors list
The Trump administration is preparing to add Venezuela to its " State Sponsor of Terrorism" list in the coming days; allowing the White House to ramp-up the pressure against Nicolas Maduro's brutal socialist regime. Rubio and two other Republican senators implored Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a September letter to declare Venezuela a terrorism sponsor, accusing the country of links to both H... [Full Article...]
American believed to have been killed by isolated tribe on Indian island
A U.S. tourist is believed to have been killed by an isolated Indian island tribe known to fire at outsiders with bows and arrows, Indian police said. "He tried to reach Sentinel island on November 14 but could not make it. He left the dingy midway and took a canoe all by himself to the island", a source told news agency AFP . [Full Article...]