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Morrison starts the year with a psalm
Earlier, Attorney General Christian Porter warned the proposed bill was unconstitutional, as it was a spending bill originating in the Senate, after Labor amended the laws to explicitly say the panel of doctors judging medical transfers would not be paid. [Full Article...]
Police say 43 victims rescued from 'modern day slavery'
At a news conference held Monday in Barrie, OPP revealed details on an investigation begun in 2018 into allegations the workers had been hired and trafficked/defrauded by a cleaning company based in Barrie, Ont. She called it "very disturbing". As a result, officers say 43 labour human trafficking victims, mostly men, between the ages of 20 and 46 were brought to safety. [Full Article...]
Iran marks 40 years since 1979 revolution
Mr Bolton said Washington would support "the will of the Iranian people, & stand behind them to ensure their voices are heard". "I also want to share with you that the world has been in awe of Iran's military power and its capabilities over the last 40 years and especially in the last five years..." "After 40 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has failed to fulfill its promises to uphold ... [Full Article...]
Delhi: Fire breaks out in Karol Bagh hotel, many feared dead
Among those rescued was Sivanand Chand, 43, a hotel guest who was jolted awake around 4 am, struggling to breathe. Among the 17 dead was one child, fire officials reported. The blaze was extinguished in the early hours with the help of at least 25 fire engines, with the top floors being gutted. 30 fire tenders had rushed to the spot. [Full Article...]
Cops: Missouri Woman Amy Murray Killed Husband to Marry Man Serving Life
An autopsy determined her husband was poisoned by a chemical in antifreeze and likely died before the blaze started. The charges stem from a fire at her Iberia, Missouri , home that the Missouri State Fire Marshall and Miller County Sheriff's Office determined she allegedly started. [Full Article...]
Saudi-Morocco diplomatic tensions deepen
The Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen has viewed with concern, media reports alleging the transfer of U.S. military weapons to the Iranian-backed Houthi militia and AQAP in Yemen. In his tour to Maghreb region in November, Mohammed Bin Salman did not visit Morocco, while local media said it was Morocco that cancelled the Saudi crown prince's visit citing "agenda". [Full Article...]
Ex-White House aide Cliff Sims sues Trump over nondisclosure agreements
But Sims did sign an NDA for his work on the Trump campaign. Sims is suing Trump in his official capacity. Sims' lawsuit comes after the Trump campaign filed an arbitration claim against the White House aide turned author. He signed a nondisclosure agreement. Trump has had members of the administration and his campaign sign non-disclosure agreements, as revealed by Omarosa Manigault-Newman... [Full Article...]
Teen gets vaccinated, rebelling against anti-vaxxer mom
He says the only shot he received, tetanus, as a toddler was out of necessity. "I plan to get Hepatitis A and B, MMR, the flu, HPV, TDaP [tetanus, diptheria and pertussis], and many other immunizations that I was "exempt" from", she wrote in an email, adding that the re-emergence of measles has made her "seriously anxious". [Full Article...]