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Hong Kong police arrest man who fired shot at officers
On Thursday night, Spark Alliance confirmed the arrests, saying all "comrades" were receiving legal support, said the South China Morning Post . He also said that he would not kill himself, a reference to rumors about the circumstances of a teenager's death in October that the police had classified as a suicide. [Full Article...]
Trump again airs dubious claims in latest attacks on windmills
This time the flow of criticism, apart from being openly scathing, pointed to a possible "mental issue". "A windmill will kill many bald eagles", Trump asserted. You'll see more birds than you've seen ever in your life. "And they say the noise causes cancer". Go under a windmill someday. Later in August, Trump once again rebuked "big windmills" at a petrochemical complex in western Pennsylva... [Full Article...]
Croats pick president in tight test for ruling conservatives
An independent candidate Miroslav Skoro, a popular singer with conservative nationalist-leaning voters is third with 21.8% of votes. Voters had the opportunity to vote at 44 locations at the headquarters of diplomatic missions and consular posts in Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica, Livno and Vitez, Klix.ba news portal reports. [Full Article...]
Arizona policeman kills man who attacked him on road
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Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to speak to in connection with an attack on two officers. The 25-year-old then walked in the middle of the road, would not obey commands to stop and then began punching and kicking trooper Hugh Grant. [Full Article...]
Trump slams Houses impeachment delay as so unfair
There are gaps", Jones added. A close Trump ally, Senator Lindsey Graham, said Pelosi would fail in her quest "to get Mitch Mcconnell to bend to her will to shape the trial". The timing of the Senate trial is unclear as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has yet to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, which charge the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress . [Full Article...]
Donegal woman dies following road incident in Australia
A friend who was in the back seat with Ms Molloy remains in hospital following the incident in South Melbourne. Another young woman in the taxi, also believed to be from Co Donegal, was injured but her injuries are not understood to be life-threatening. [Full Article...]
Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress' dharna against CAA in Delhi tomorrow
The party members also observed a one-minute silence in support of their cause and against the BJP-led government's policies. "The concerns are genuine and the fundamental rights of the people can not be trampled upon, " she said. The Congress president said the people's fears were "legitimate". She also added that the Congress assures people that they are fully committed to stand up and defend ... [Full Article...]
Pope warns the Church is losing influence
The pope discussed the changes proposed for the doctrinal congregation and the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the large Curia office that supports and oversees church efforts in lands traditionally known as "missionary territory" - like Africa and Asia. [Full Article...]