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British PM Johnson gambles on an election to decide the fate of Brexit
October 30, 2019
British PM Johnson gambles on an election to decide the fate of Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) – The fate of Britain’s departure from the European Union could be decided in a Dec. 12 election…
Californians struggle after latest blackout hits 1.5 million
October 30, 2019
Californians struggle after latest blackout hits 1.5 million
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Californians on Wednesday found themselves facing winds, wildfires and darkness from yet another power outage…
White House adviser tells lawmakers Trump Ukraine call raised national security concerns
October 30, 2019
White House adviser tells lawmakers Trump Ukraine call raised national security concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior White House official testified on Tuesday he was so alarmed by hearing US President Donald…
Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security
October 30, 2019
Beijing eyes facial recognition tech for metro security
Beijing will use facial recognition tools to speed up security checks in the city’s overcrowded metro, using a ‘credit system’…
In historic vote, US House recognizes ‘Armenian genocide’
October 30, 2019
In historic vote, US House recognizes ‘Armenian genocide’
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday officially recognizing the “Armenian genocide,” a symbolic but unprecedented move that…
California braces for powerful winds that could feed fires
October 30, 2019
California braces for powerful winds that could feed fires
California braced on Tuesday for the most powerful winds this season that threaten to spread destructive fires raging in the…
Falklands banking on king penguins to drive nature tourism
October 30, 2019
Falklands banking on king penguins to drive nature tourism
Waddling up the beach in single file, their heads held high with an almost self-important demeanor, king penguins are a…
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
October 30, 2019
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
A prequel series to global TV phenomenon “Game of Thrones” has been ordered, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, as it set out…
UK set for third election in four years to try to break Brexit gridlock
October 29, 2019
UK set for third election in four years to try to break Brexit gridlock
Britain looked set Tuesday for a pre-Christmas election after the main opposition Labor party backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s push…
Army officer says he raised concerns about Trump and Ukraine
October 29, 2019
Army officer says he raised concerns about Trump and Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A military officer at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration’s push to…