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Top Russia adviser at White House put on leave amid security probe
Andrew Peek was escorted off the White House compound on Friday, according to one of those familiar with his departure. The official declined to comment on the development when approached by the media. His two predecessors in that position - Tim Morrison and Fiona Hill - both testified in the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump . The Senate's impeachment trial is expected to beg... [Full Article...]
Beirut Braces for More Anti-Government Protests After Night of Riots
At least 377 people were injured in Saturday's clashes, according to the Red Cross and the Lebanese Civil Defense. "It's clear that the more they [security forces] step up their violence, the more people's strength and determination grow". [Full Article...]
North Korea to appoint new foreign minister
SEOUL-North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has been replaced, Seoul-based NK News reported on Saturday. The outlet said it would likely be confirmed on or before Thursday, when an event for resident diplomats is scheduled in Pyongyang . [Full Article...]
Queensland braces for more rain after yesterday's deluge
The Bureau of Meteology reported that 95mm fell in an hour on the outskirts of Gold Coast in Carrara and 145mm fell in less than two hours in Monterey Keys. The slow-moving cell is now impacting northern NSW as the storm cell moves offshore, but more rain has been forecast for the region across the weekend. [Full Article...]
Two Officers Dead in Honolulu Shooting
One officer, a female, was taken to the Queen's Medical Center in extremely critical condition and later died. Dozens of police officers, including Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard, were seen arriving at the hospital en masse as the patients were transported away from the Diamond Head scene. [Full Article...]
Officers beaten after police disband Hong Kong democracy rally
At Sunday's rally, thousands gathered in the heart of the Central commercial district, chanting slogans such as "Stand with Hong Kong, fight for freedom". Moments later, police fired multiple rounds of teargas, sending protesters, and dozens of migrant domestic workers who gather in the area on their day off, fleeing. [Full Article...]
Boris Johnson ‘plans to move House of Lords to York’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to ramp up investment in the north of England. "When the PM stood up the day after the election and said this is going to be the people's government he meant it". If York is chosen for setting up a new House of Lords, it will be the first time the city has been a hub of political power since the English Civil War. [Full Article...]
China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus in Wuhan
Kennedy International - to supplement existing staff at quarantine stations located at those airports. Initially it was suspected that Ms Maheshwari may have been suffering from a new type of coronavirus . Online commentators in China have begun calling 2019-nCoV the "patriotic virus" because there have been no cases in provinces other than Wuhan so far. [Full Article...]