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France says no to Brexit delay beyond October 31
Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a similar vote last Wednesday, falling well short of the two-thirds majority required of the 650-seat lower house to call an early election. But the United Kingdom parliament last week passed a law blocking the country from leaving the European Union without a deal, and mandating that the prime minister seek another Brexit extension if no deal were passed throug... [Full Article...]
Hong Kong protesters urge Trump to 'liberate' their city
They are urging the president to support the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, a Democrat party bill due for discussion this week that would require the U.S. When granting bail, the court ruled at that time that although Wong has to abide by a curfew and can not leave Hong Kong , he will be allowed to continue with pre-arranged trips overseas, including one to Germany this week wher... [Full Article...]
Netanyahu: Iran had secret nuclear weapons development site in Abadeh
He said Iran destroyed the site sometime between late June and late July after Israel found out about its existence. In an address on live television, with photos of the alleged site on a screen behind him, Netanyahu referred to an intelligence trove he had previously announced last year. [Full Article...]
Trump cancels secret peace talks with Taliban after deadly Afghanistan attack
An Afghan cabinet minister who asked not to be named told RFE/RL that the trip was delayed "by the US government because of Mr. Ghani's opposition" to the text of the draft, which USA special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad had briefed Ghani on earlier in the week. [Full Article...]
Brown University Official Suspended Amid Epstein Gift Probe
Cohen in the context of Brown University policies, core values and the University's commitment to treat employees fairly". He said the review "does not constitute any adverse determination, and it would be premature to speak to any potential outcomes". [Full Article...]
US House steps up Trump impeachment probe
The House judiciary committee announced Monday it would consider new procedures for hearings regarding its ongoing impeachment investigation. There haven't been any formal votes on launching an inquiry or hearings on articles of impeachment, but many Democrats on the panel insist that the committee's investigations amounted to forward movement on the issue - something many are frustrated h... [Full Article...]
Purdue Pharma says settlement negations continue
Most attorneys general have declined to comment, but people familiar with the talks say some of the dissatisfaction from the plaintiffs is about the Sacklers not guaranteeing more money in the deal. The drug firm acknowledged last March, however, that filing for Chapter 11 is one of the strategies being contemplated if a settlement can't be reached. [Full Article...]
Couple blew through $120K accidentally deposited in their bank account
Mr and Mrs Williams, 36 and 35 respectively, have been charged with theft and receiving stolen property. When a non-hypothetical $120,000 intended for a business was accidentally transferred into their BB&T bank account because of a teller error, the couple splurged on a camper, a Chevy and a racecar, state trooper Aaron Brown told the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. [Full Article...]