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Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for serial murders
The father of one 25-year-old victim said in court last month that he "will never forgive Shiraishi even if he dies", public broadcaster NHK reported at the time. When asked if the verdict was audible, Shiraishi, wearing a white mask, stood still and only said: "I understood". Police tracked him down after the brother of one of his victims found messages from Shiraishi in her Twitter account and i... [Full Article...]
Ex-Epstein pal seeks bail with $28.5M and armed guards
Audrey Strauss, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of NY, speaks during a news conference to announce charges against Ghislaine Maxwell for her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein, July 2, 2020, in NY. [Full Article...]
Data leak exposes Chinese Communist Party’s link to global businesses
Explaining the significance of the leak, a security expert explained it was concerning the communist party had potential insider knowledge of government agencies and wider businesses. The data was reportedly extracted from a server in Shanghai in 2016 by Chinese dissidents, who used it for counterintelligence purposes. Markson said it, "is worth noting that there's no suggestion that these membe... [Full Article...]
Keisha Lance Bottoms ‘respectfully declined’ Biden Cabinet position
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing Rashad Taylor, Bottoms' senior adviser, reported that the mayor is focused on the people of her city and "respectfully declined" the offer. Her national profile rose with her response to unrest in her city over the summer. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms arrives to speak during a drive-in rally for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice Presid... [Full Article...]
New coronavirus variant may be linked to faster spread in England - Hancock
Other parts of the country - including most of Essex - will also move to "tier 3" along with the capital. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Monday that the government must take swift action after seeing "very sharp, exponential rises" in Greater London. [Full Article...]
Record daily number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta
Hospitals across the USA and the commonwealth are expected to receive doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this week. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum said in November that he had received an experimental coronavirus vaccine, joining other top UAE officials to take part in the trials . [Full Article...]
Early Voting Opens in Georgia for Senate Runoff Election
For decades a Republican stronghold, Georgia was narrowly won by Joe Biden , a Democrat, in the November 3 presidential election . The southern state, dominated by Republicans for decades, is now one of the most competitive U.S. Republicans, meanwhile, are warning voters that Trump's policies are on the line. More than 246,000 Georgians have already voted by mail, according to McDonald's f... [Full Article...]
Advocates welcome United Kingdom decision to lift gay/bi blood donation ban
Under the new guidelines, donors who have had only one sexual partner for more than three months will be eligible to give blood. Health Secretary Matt Hancock called this a "positive step" as it recognises individuals for the actions they take "rather than their sexual preference". [Full Article...]