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Bolivia Expels Mexican Ambassador and Two Spanish Diplomats
Hours earlier, Anez stated: "The constitutional government that I preside over has chose to declare persona non grata the ambassador of Mexico in Bolivia, Maria Teresa Mercado, the charge d'affaires of Spain , Cristina Borreguero, and the (Spanish) consul, Alvaro Fernandez". [Full Article...]
Evacuations and total fire bans as wide-reaching bushfire threat continues
In New South Wales, more than 900 homes have been destroyed but that number is expected to increase with rising temperatures and dry winds forecast to peak on New Year's Eve. More than a dozen blazes are raging in the East Gippsland countryside, some so intensely that hundreds of firefighters were pulled back beyond a firefront estimated to stretch 1,000km. [Full Article...]
Dem highlights difference within GOP over Trump impeachment trial strategy
Murkowski says the Senate is now being asked to cure deficiencies in evidence to be presented at the trial, particularly when it comes to whether key witnesses should be brought forward to testify, including White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and former national security adviser John Bolton. [Full Article...]
De Blasio pleads to Trump for help with homeless crisis
Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said rents in the state are too high and about one-third of renters are "one emergency away" from losing their homes. "They are setting records!" "Would be so easy with competence!" the president continued. The US President earlier blasted Pelosi on Twitter for allowing the homeless crisis in her San Francisco district to become "the worst anywhere in the US", and said ... [Full Article...]
Gardaí identify man found dead at house in Cork city
Mr Comyns said Gardai were going through a list of missing people to try to establish the man's identity and that Gardai were conducting house-to-house inquiries as part of their investigation. Gardai still have no idea precisely how long the body was in the garden. "But it isn't there long term". His body had been found decapitated and without arms. [Full Article...]
Noon Year's Eve to Kick Off 2020
The museum will close for the holiday at 3 p.m. Food Trucks are located on 99 Avenue between 107 Street and 108 Street. Conner Prairie will host a fireworks show at a New Year's Eve celebration starting at 9:30 p.m. When: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. "We know guests have come to expect the unexpected with us, but not releasing the balls previous year wasn't what we had in mind", Richard Conti, th... [Full Article...]
Winter storm closes much of Interstate 90 in South Dakota
Many roads remained icy and snow-packed Monday after a winter storm dumped snow and sleet across the region. A no travel advisory has been issued for the city of West Fargo due to minimal visibility and impassable roads. "Mostly just some slide ins, nothing too serious, nothing too insane, just people kind of sliding off the road, things of that nature, with the interstate closing East of the ba... [Full Article...]
Iran says France 'interfering' in case of jailed academic
It came as Iran accused France of " interference " in the case of another detained dual citizen, a French-Iranian academic who is facing spying charges. Asked by reporters on Saturday about certain Australian media reports on the status of Gilbert-Moore, Mousavi said, "She has been arrested on a charge of violating Iran's national security and the competent court has also issued the appropriate ... [Full Article...]