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Ukraine’s Zelensky ‘breaks record’ for world’s longest press conference
Volodymyr Zelensky, a popular comedian before he was elected president of Ukraine this spring, promised to bring a fresh kind of politics to the ex-Soviet nation. Around eight hours into the marathon event, Zelensky’s first major press conference since coming to power in May, a representative of the agency stood up to deliver the news. The previous record was held by Belarus strongman Alexander…
Social Security cost-of-living increase to raise benefits 1.6% in 2020
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will raise benefits 1.6% in 2020. That’s down from 2.8% in 2019 and in line with modest gains past decade
Social Security cost-of-living increase to raise benefits 1.6% in 2020
Social Security cost-of-living increase to raise benefits 1.6% in 2020
Source: Yahoo News
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US to hand over to Iraq IS members evacuated from Syria
The U.S. will hand over to Iraqi authorities nearly 50 Islamic State members who were transferred from Syria in recent days, two Iraqi intelligence officials said Thursday. The move comes after Turkey began a military offensive into northern Syria against U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces who are holding more than 10,000 IS members. It wasn’t immediately clear why…
Divided UN fails to agree on Turkey’s offensive in Syria
The divided U.N. Security Council failed to agree on Turkey’s offensive in northeast Syria on Thursday, with Europeans demanding a halt to military action and Syrian ally Russia calling for “restraint” and “direct dialogue” between the two countries. The five European council members who called the closed meeting would have liked its 15 members to agree on a statement on the Turkish offensive,…
Syria’s Kurds: Turn to Damascus or concede to Turkey?
Syria’s most powerful Kurdish group is grappling for friends after its ally, the United States, abandoned it to an invasion by Turkey, whose warplanes, tanks and artillery are raining shells onto its stronghold in the north of the country. The Kurdish fighters have few options. The Turkish military operation, backed by warplanes and a formidable mobilization, has already targeted dozens of…
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster
L.A.’s hopes of getting back to the World Series — and winning this time — died at the hands of its manager and his dubious moves.
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster
Dave Roberts will have to own this Dodgers disaster
Source: ESPN News
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‘Kill it immediately’: Invasive fish that can breathe air, survive on land found in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division confirmed someone found an invasive northern snakehead in a pond.
‘Kill it immediately’: Invasive fish that can breathe air, survive on land found in Georgia
‘Kill it immediately’: Invasive fish that can breathe air, survive on land found in Georgia
Source: Yahoo News
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No, Betsy DeVos is not going to jail
A judge said to Betsy DeVos’ department: “I am not sending anyone to jail yet, but it’s good to know that I have that ability.” The internet exploded.
No, Betsy DeVos is not going to jail
No, Betsy DeVos is not going to jail
Source: Yahoo News
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Q&A: How is China-India summit affecting Asia rivalry
Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, just weeks after Beijing supported India’s rival Pakistan in raising the issue of New Delhi’s recent actions in disputed Kashmir at the U.N. General Assembly meeting. It was just the latest slight to India-China relations, which both leaders project as solid but which are constantly at risk…
Deal ‘Not Impossible’ as Leaders Prepare to Meet: Brexit Update
(Bloomberg) — Boris Johnson will meet his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar for crucial talks over lunch as the U.K. and European Union seek a way through the Brexit impasse with time running out to reach a deal. While neither side is brimming with optimism, Ireland’s government said an agreement was “not impossible,” though wide gaps remain.Read more: Johnson and Varadkar to Meet in Last Ditch Bid…