Recalled US ambassador felt ‘threatened’ by Trump
Recalled US ambassador felt 'threatened' by Trump
Marie Yovanovitch said Mr Trump's remark in a call to Ukraine's leader left her "very concerned".
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Paris climate accords: US notifies UN of intention to withdraw
Paris climate accords: US notifies UN of intention to withdraw
Notification begins the one-year process of withdrawing from the landmark climate agreement.
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Man accused of plotting to bomb Colorado synagogue
Man accused of plotting to bomb Colorado synagogue
Richard Holzer is charged with hate crime after allegedly threatening to unleash "racial holy war".
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IS conflict: Dutch air strike killed about 70 people in Iraq in 2015
IS conflict: Dutch air strike killed about 70 people in Iraq in 2015
The strike on the town of Hawija left both civilians and IS militants dead, a Dutch minister says.
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Lead levels in Canadian water ‘exceed safe limit’ in a third of cases
Lead levels in Canadian water 'exceed safe limit' in a third of cases
Some cities show lead levels "similar" to the notorious case of Flint, Michigan.
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Trump Serves Notice to Quit Climate Accord, as Diplomats Plot to Save It
Trump Serves Notice to Quit Climate Accord, as Diplomats Plot to Save It
The United States notified the United Nations on Monday that it would leave the Paris climate agreement, staring the clock on a yearlong withdrawal process.
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Justice Dept. Asks for Identifying Details on Anonymous Op-Ed Author
Justice Dept. Asks for Identifying Details on Anonymous Op-Ed Author
The writer, a senior Trump administration official, plans to write a book to be published this month.
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No 10 blocks Russia EU referendum report until after election
No 10 blocks Russia EU referendum report until after election
Decision to prevent publication described as ‘jaw-dropping’ by Dominic GrieveDowning Street has effectively blocked the publication of a potentially explosive parliamentary report on the security threat that Russia poses to the UK until after the general election.The 50-page document from the intelligence and security committee examines allegations that Kremlin-sponsored activity distorted the result of the 2016 EU referendum, but has to be cleared by No 10 before it can be released. Continue reading...
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General election: Lindsay Hoyle clear winner in first ballot for Speaker, but short of 50% of votes needed – live news
General election: Lindsay Hoyle clear winner in first ballot for Speaker, but short of 50% of votes needed – live news
Rolling coverage of the day’s political events as they happen, including 2019 general election campaigningSinn Féin steps aside for remain candidates in three key seatsJuncker: Boris Johnson told ‘so many lies’ in EU referendum campaignQ&A: how will MPs elect a new Speaker? 5.50pm GMTKen Clarke has just read out the results of the second round of voting. Here they are (with the results from the first round in brackets).Round 2... #speakerelection pic.twitter.com/qX7vHvQlNK 5.41pm GMTIn the Commons the division bells are ringing, which means the results of the next round of voting in the election of the new Speaker will be announced soon. Continue reading...
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Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts
Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts
In England and Wales, children as young as 10 can be convicted of a crime – the lowest minimum age of any EU stateHundreds of primary school-aged children are being needlessly criminalised because of the “ridiculously young” age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales, according to experts who are calling for it to be increased.Representatives from youth services, the justice system and politicians are urging the government to raise the minimum age a child can be convicted of a crime by at least two years from 10 to 12, in response to the Guardian’s investigation into youth courts. Continue reading...
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Nasa’s Voyager 2 sends back its first signal from interstellar space
Nasa's Voyager 2 sends back its first signal from interstellar space
Nasa craft is second to travel beyond heliosphere but will give most detailed data yetTwelve billion miles from Earth, there is an elusive boundary that marks the edge of the sun’s realm and the start of interstellar space. Voyager 2, the longest-running space mission, has finally beamed back a faint signal from the other side of that frontier, 42 years after its launch.The Nasa craft is the second ever to travel beyond the heliosphere, the bubble of supersonic charged particles streaming outwards from the sun. Despite setting off a month ahead of its twin, Voyager 1, it crossed the threshold into interstellar space more than six years behind, after taking the scenic route across the solar system and providing wh...
Police find 41 migrants alive in refrigerated truck in Greece
Police find 41 migrants alive in refrigerated truck in Greece
Driver arrested after seven people are rushed to hospital with respiratory problemsGreek police have found 41 people alive in a refrigerated truck in a discovery that has underscored the extraordinary risk migrants are prepared to take to get into Europe.At least a third of the people, of apparent Afghan origin, had developed breathing problems and seven were rushed to a nearby hospital with respiratory problems. Continue reading...
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One Year From Election, Trump Trails Biden but Leads Warren in Battlegrounds
One Year From Election, Trump Trails Biden but Leads Warren in Battlegrounds
Signs that the president’s advantage in the Electoral College has persisted or even increased since 2016.
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As Warren Gains in Race, Wall Street Sounds the Alarm
As Warren Gains in Race, Wall Street Sounds the Alarm
With a populist message that promises to rein in corporate excess, Ms. Warren has been facing more hostility from the finance industry than any other candidate.
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Democratic Strategists Set Up $75 Million Digital Campaign to Counter Trump
Democratic Strategists Set Up $75 Million Digital Campaign to Counter Trump
David Plouffe, the former Obama campaign manager, will advise the effort, which aims to compete with the president on his terms.
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Trump Taxes: Appeals Court Rules President Must Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns
Trump Taxes: Appeals Court Rules President Must Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns
A three-judge appeals panel said the president’s accounting firm had to comply with a subpoena.
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Inside Ukraine’s Push to Cultivate Trump From the Start
Inside Ukraine’s Push to Cultivate Trump From the Start
Former President Petro Poroshenko alternately flattered President Trump, signed deals with U.S. firms and met with Rudolph Giuliani.
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Delhi air quality: Judges accuse state governments of ‘passing the buck’
Delhi air quality: Judges accuse state governments of 'passing the buck'
The Indian Supreme Court says state governments are not doing enough to tackle Delhi's toxic air.
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Tabu turns 48: Rare photos of the versatile actor
Tabu turns 48: Rare photos of the versatile actor
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LIC allows revival of lapsed policy of over 2 years
LIC allows revival of lapsed policy of over 2 years
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California fires: Trump threatens to pull federal aid funds
California fires: Trump threatens to pull federal aid funds
The president tweeted that California's governor had done a "terrible job of forest management".
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Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC: World in ‘colossal danger’
Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC: World in ‘colossal danger’
The former Soviet leader warns that the tension between Russia and the West is a risk to the entire planet.
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McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook fired after dating employee
McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook fired after dating employee
Steve Easterbrook had a consensual relationship with another member of staff, violating company rules.
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Hong Kong protests: Knife attacker bites man’s ear after stabbing four
Hong Kong protests: Knife attacker bites man's ear after stabbing four
Four people are hurt in an attack at the Cityplaza mall, where pro-democracy protesters had gathered.
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Delhi air quality: Severe pollution drives car rationing
Delhi air quality: Severe pollution drives car rationing
Officials hope that car rationing will reduce pollution, but experts doubt its effectiveness.
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Happy birthday Tabu: Decoding the best looks from her films
Happy birthday Tabu: Decoding the best looks from her films
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How Karnataka became the most innovative state in the country
How Karnataka became the most innovative state in the country
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Steal this military secret for falling asleep in two minutes
Steal this military secret for falling asleep in two minutes
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Apple TV Plus: How to get free subscription for one year
Apple TV Plus: How to get free subscription for one year
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