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Meghan McCain rips Hillary Clinton's 'stupid' criticism of Bernie Sanders
Democrats allege President Donald Trump abused his office by directing a pressure campaign for Ukraine to announce an investigation into Biden and his son, Hunter, in exchange for $400 million in U.S. That's particularly true with what's going on right now with the Bernie campaign having gone after Elizabeth with a very personal attack on her. She also called Sanders "a career politician" whose cl... [Full Article...]
Germany bans neo-Nazi group Combat 18 Deutschland
Although it is the group's suspected links to the killing of Lübcke that appear to have prompted the ban, Mr Seehofer also cited its attempts to promote its "inhumane" beliefs by producing and distributing neo-Nazi music. His suspected murderer is thought to have had contact with members of Combat 18. The ban came as 210 officers on Thursday morning carried out raids across Germany, searching th... [Full Article...]
Britain crosses Brexit finish line as Parliament passes withdrawal Bill
Despite Johnson's repeated promise to "get Brexit done" on January 31, the day of departure only marks the start of the country's exit from the EU. The Brexit deal agreed by the UK Government with the European Union is now law, with Boris Johnson's bill receiving royal assent from the Queen on Thursday. [Full Article...]
Today’s Xenophobia: US to Restrict Visas for Pregnant Women Entering the Country
Risch, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, wrote in the final rule. State Department officials holding a briefing for reporters under the condition of anonymity failed to provide an example of how birth tourism presented a national security risk, though both the State Department and the White House said that it did. [Full Article...]
Women politicians trolled more: Amnesty India
While women around the world face sexist abuse online, Indian female leaders deal with almost twice as much harassment than their counterparts in the United Kingdom or the USA, according to the report. Women who were from parties other than the BJP were found to receive 56.7% more problematic or abusive content in their tweets. Those associated with the Indian National Congress received 45.3 p... [Full Article...]
‘World’s Worst Cat’ up for adoption at North Carolina shelter
One of Perdita's most offensive qualities is her tendency to lure in humans for some feigned affection, only for her to seize an opportunity to express disdain. A truly unique animal adoption notice recently appeared on Facebook . "She definitely makes you laugh", she said. "DISLIKES: the color pink, kittens (yuk they are so chipper), dogs, children, the Dixie Chicks, Disney movies, Christmas... [Full Article...]
Greek islanders strike against refugee camps
During a second day of protests over the plight of the camps and the conservative government's plans to replace them with holding centers, the mayors of Lesbos, Samos and Chios pressed for a swift resolution to the problem. "Our priorities include the decongestion of islands, the reduction of migrant inflows, their (migrants') return to Turkey and trust-building measures between the central govern... [Full Article...]
Where China’s coronavirus has spread to so far — MAP
No cases have been reported in Canada. Officials announced public transportation in Wuhan would be suspended until further notice starting the morning of Thursday, January 23. Thailand has always been a favorite destination for Chinese nationals - the country tops the list of source markets for worldwide arrivals in the country. [Full Article...]