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Collins calls out Nadler for congressional theatrics
Nadler, last week, stated he was prepared to have his committee vote to hold McGahn in contempt of Congress if the former White House counsel defied the subpoena. "Trump obstructs everything. A president who thinks he's king, accountable to nobody & above the law is absolutely unacceptable", wrote Jayapal. In its memo released on Monday, the justice department said the president's former ... [Full Article...]
N Korean women sold into sex slavery in China
The trade is worth $100m (£79m) a year for criminal organisations, it says. Aid groups have reported that tens of thousands of North Koreans live in China as refugees, according to a 2014 United Nations report. The Rodong Sinmun urged North Korean farmers on Saturday to meet state goals in food production in the face of "hostile forces who don't want us to become prosperous and. [Full Article...]
'We start again': Anthony Albanese's plan to reform Labor's policies
Mr Albanese pitched his case to Neil Mitchell this morning, only moments after Mr Bowen officially declared his interest. Mr Fitzgibbon said he would "much rather someone else" be leader than himself. He told the ABC's "Q&A" on Monday evening he was "considering it". "It's up to the caucus". The exact nature of that substantial role I think is to be determined. [Full Article...]
DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new prime minister
Ilunga Ilunkamba, speaking to the press after meeting Tshisikedi, said, " I would like to thank his excellency, Joseph Kabila Kabange, who proposed me as prime minister and assured me of his trust". Katumbi, a wealthy businessman and former governor of Katanga province in the southeast of the country, returned three years to the day after he flew to Belgium . [Full Article...]
Nigel Farage Hits Out At "Radicalised Remainers" After Milkshake Incident
The "milkshaking" of Nigel Farage on Monday was the latest in a series of milk-based protests against far right political figures in the United Kingdom, with "lactose the intolerant" the latest evolution of a long-standing British slapstick tradition of throwing eggs and custard pies at politicians. [Full Article...]
Murder inquiry after man's body found by burning auto
Investigators said the man's age is unknown at this stage and his body remains at the scene. Gardai were called to the scene just after midnight. The auto was an Opel Insignia, and it was extinguished by a unit from the Dublin Fire Brigade. [Full Article...]
Two Charged in Connection to Urinating on Memorial for Young Boy
Christian Clopp died in 2012 at 9 years old from an inoperable brain tumor. The story goes back to a video that went viral Sunday , showing Bryan Bellace urinating on the memorial, while his friend videotaped the incident . "We come together. This is our community", Burgan said. "I had to remove him from employment", the business owner said Monday. "At the end of the day, the good outwei... [Full Article...]
Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander: 'not looking for war'
It accuses Iran of threats to U.S. troops and interests. "The difference between us and them [Americans] is that they are afraid of war and don't have the will for it", Salami said. On Saturday, Salami said Tehran's latest decisions and measures have refuted the hypothesis, which says Iran would not respond if it came under pressure. [Full Article...]