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Protesters angry about rising taxes clash with police in Paris, 81 arrested
The so-called "yellow vest" movement began in spontaneous protest at a spike in fuel prices and the high cost of living, but has since been linked to broader criticism of the president's economic agenda. The authorities rounded up dozens of protesters, some wearing black hoodies, after they built barricades in the middle of streets in central Paris near the Arc de Triomphe, threw rocks at poli... [Full Article...]
South Korea says North Korean soldier has defected by crossing DMZ
The incident came as Donald Trump reaffirmed in a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in that he wants a second summit with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un . The 28 experts will live on the train for the next 18 days while inspecting 1,200km (745 miles) of track and railway infrastructure. During the surveys, a North Korean train engine will pull six South Korean cars - includi... [Full Article...]
Internet goes wild over Putin-Mohammed bin Salman handshake
Mr. Trump told reporters Friday the reason he wasn't meeting with the crown prince in Argentina was that his staff never set it up. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent at least 11 text messages to his closest adviser, said to have overseen the killing of Jamal Khashoggi , in the hours preceding and following the journalist's murder, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, cit... [Full Article...]
House Democratic leader threatens to tie Mueller protections to spending bill
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Trump could agree to sign a bipartisan spending deal for the Department of Homeland Security that would provide 1.6 billion USA dollars for border security measures, said the New York Democrat. In January, the House will fall back into Democratic control. An incoming federal lawmaker from Dubuque will support Nancy Pelosi's bid to reclaim the role of speaker of the U.S. [Full Article...]
United Kingdom science minister quits over Theresa May's Brexit deal
Additionally, Britain will look into building its own GPS system to provide smartphone services, run energy networks and support military drones. Gyimah, who backed remaining in the European Union during Britain's 2016 referendum, said the agreement was "a deal in name only ". [Full Article...]
Saturday starts nice, but freezing rain is coming
The light to heavy rain will remain scattered through the day and can cause some ponding out on the roadways with the aid of melting snow. Those areas will have the best chance for accumulating snowfall across the state. We've seen wind gusts as high as 53mph in the metro already this morning. Rain will start to change to snow Sunday morning into the afternoon. Bad news is that snow return Sunday ... [Full Article...]
At Least 65 People Injured in Paris Protest, Including 11 Officers
Police said 24 people had been arrested amid concerns that violent far-right and far-left groups were infiltrating the "yellow vests" movement , a spontaneous popular rebellion against diesel tax hikes and the high cost of living. Police briefly used tear gas to disperse the crowd as some tried to force their way through. For over two weeks, the "gilets jaunes" (yellow vests) protesters - who t... [Full Article...]
Is Mike Pence about to be indicted in Mueller Trump Russia investigation?
Cohen said that he lied in order to help Trump avoid the likely political fallout from the disclosure that the candidate was still trying to cut a business deal with people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin just as he clinched the Republican nomination. [Full Article...]