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Israel releases over $1bn of withheld tax funds to Palestinians
Under the Oslo peace accords, Israel collects the money on behalf of the Ramallah-based PA, which is led by Mahmoud Abbas. "Leading up to Wednesday's announcement that the PA was finally receiving the revenues, Israeli media reported that "several hundred million shekels" representing the amount to be paid to prisoners and families of slain Palestinians would be deducted" from the $1.14 bi... [Full Article...]
Politician named Adolf Hitler wins election in Namibia, isn't seeking world domination
Uunona says that his father named him after the Nazi dictator without properly realising what the name meant. Former German leader, Adolf Hitler. Many street names and places still bear German names, even though the country has not been under German rule since World War I. [Full Article...]
US Bishops oppose excluding undocumented immigrants from census
The State of NY and a coalition of 21 states and local governments have brought the issue to the Supreme Court, arguing that the exclusion of undocumented immigrants is unconstitutional. How have federal courts ruled on the issue so far? The Supreme Court a year ago ruled 5 to 4 against Trump's effort to add a citizenship question to the census. [Full Article...]
Bush fire destroys heritage island
Water bombers have dumped more than a million litres of water and fire-retardant gel on the bushfire but the loose soil on the world's largest sand island means it quickly drains away. A file image of K'gari/Fraser Island. "We've done a couple of water drops from the large Airtasker made available", Mr Haig said. "We really need rain and we're unfortunately not likely to receive it for some ti... [Full Article...]
United States delisting law headed to White House
The measure is "viewed as an "appropriate policy response" and something the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has sought for several years now on well-substantiated policy grounds", said Henrietta Treyz, director of economic policy at Veda Partners, in a note on Wednesday ahead of the House's vote. [Full Article...]
Four dead after explosion at United Kingdom wastewater plant
Eye-witnesses reported emergency services rushing to the warehouse, with "at least ten ambulances" along with police and fire crews heading to the scene, reports Bristol Live . © Other What looked like smoke was pictured at the scene. "Police enquiries into exactly what happened are at a very early stage and are continuing". [Full Article...]
Mother accused of locking up son for 30 years arrested
It seems he was only discovered by a relative on Sunday after his mother fell ill and was taken to hospital. The woman, who is aged 70, is expected to remain in police custody while the investigation continues. Police are due to question the man and his mother in the coming days to determine what had happened. Neighbours said the mother kept her apartment in a dilapidated state, with an advent... [Full Article...]
Iran's military commander killed at Iraq-Syria border | MEO
The commander was killed alongside three other men traveling in a vehicle with him. Paramilitary groups allied with Iran reportedly retrieved the bodies. Iraqi officials fear a conflagration ahead of President-elect Joe Biden taking office because he is viewed as less confrontational with Iran than the Trump administration. [Full Article...]