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WADA bans Russia for four years from international sport

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.

9 Dec 08:04 Sportsnet.ca 4293652947015472760.html
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.

9 Dec 08:01 Reuters 8334514180605272228.html
OnePlus 8 Lite leak hints at a return to the mid-range

The OnePlus X could be getting a sequel

9 Dec 08:58 http://www.theinquirer.net 2181887306882569883.html
Britain’s parties in final hunt for votes

Conservatives and Labour are mounting a desperate bid to turn from apathetic voters four days out from an election that will change the face of politics.

9 Dec 08:40 The New Daily 5848147786069255479.html
Russian Malware Kingpin Named as Head of “Evil Corp” by NCA, FBI

Evil Corp's malware kingpin drives a Lamborghini with the number plate "Thief" – working from the basements of Moscow cafes to fleece victims globally.

9 Dec 08:52 Computer Business Review 8072376451658748792.html
Is Russia using its frozen-conflict playbook in Ukraine?

As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet for the first time Monday, many wonder what Moscow's long-term goal is in

9 Dec 08:02 The Japan Times 6673764368267496929.html
Putin, Zelenskyy to hold first summit on Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday in a much-anticipated summit in the French capital, Paris.

9 Dec 08:10 Aljazeera 6642629763738367979.html
German exports rise in October, defying expectations

BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.

9 Dec 08:32 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636304132154.html
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later today

MOSCOW, Dec 9 — Russia will learn later today whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly. Russia, which has tried to showcase itself as a global sports power, has...

9 Dec 08:09 Malaymail 302165934969916054.html
Man accused of rehearsing mass shooting, pointing guns at pedestrians outside San Diego hotel

Police arrested the suspect and seized his 14 registered firearms, not wanting to take any chances the rehearsal could become reality.

9 Dec 08:04 WBTV 6439870258939507406.html
Guns blaze in Ukraine as leaders meet in Paris

Hundreds of explosions and bursts of small arms fire were reported on the contact line in east Ukraine, as France prepares to host the first peace summit on the war in three years.

9 Dec 08:26 EUobserver 625925300057105612.html
Cops accused of flouting laws by sourcing unlawful R6.9m donations | The Star

SAPS allegedly received Police Day gifts and sponsorships with the national commissioner’s approval

9 Dec 08:03 www.iol.co.za 17825112663507336.html
GBP/USD: A close above 1.3187 is pivotal – Commerzbank

In the view of Karen Jones, an analyst at Commerzbank, the GBP/USD pair is looking northwards on the UK election, with the bias to be confirmed on a c

9 Dec 08:02 FXStreet 4480975638557090244.html
Accused Internet streaming services pirate gets R2k bail

SAPS arrest a suspect in Cape Town for selling pirate Internet streaming devices and online content subscriptions.

9 Dec 08:23 ITWeb 642894138755349579.html
Xiaomi Youpin teases product launch, possible new alarm clock - Gizmochina

Xiaomi Youpin is teasing a new device launch, and from the poster, it seems like it's going to be some sort of alarm clock.

9 Dec 08:40 Gizmochina 1751854816318015580.html
German exports rise in October, defying expectations

BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.

9 Dec 08:32 WFXT 6395891953723826797.html
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles

Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure

9 Dec 13:57 Yahoo 7097669637093653790.html
Cheney warns disengagement in Mideast benefits Iran, Russia

Cheney’s backing of a muscular military response in the Mideast starkly contrasts Trump’s promises to pull America from what he calls the Mideast’s “blood-stained sands.”

9 Dec 13:28 An-Nahar 2220466263144483026.html
Russia hopeful WADA ban will not impact World Cup

Russia are waiting on a response from FIFA after athletes were banned from competing at international sporting events under their flag.

9 Dec 13:27 FOX Sports Asia 3082304905738087491.html
Windows 10 Mobile is over: Prepare for final security patches as support ends

No more Windows 10 Mobile security updates after December 2019's Patch Tuesday.

9 Dec 13:50 ZDNet 591556593487110861.html
Hastie urges democracies to engage in political warfare to preserve peace

The Liberal MP says the West has watched on passively while states such as Russia and China weaponise "previously benign" activities.

9 Dec 13:00 The Age 7967730563001794283.html
Inspector general: Start of Russia probe was justified, unbiased but investigation had errors

Inspector general Michael E. Horowitz found that the FBI properly opened its investigation into Russian election interference but said there were some major errors in how the agency conducted the probe.

9 Dec 13:42 Fox 4 8372747778396002310.html
School teacher fights for job in court battle with principal

A teacher at Malek Fahd Islamic School is suing the school for allegedly taking action against her for raising security concerns after the Christchurch massacre.

9 Dec 13:00 The Age 7967730561494047721.html
Microsoft will shut down to-do app Wunderlist on May 6th

Microsoft hopes users will make the leap to its own To Do app.

9 Dec 13:35 Engadget 96641515975325790.html
Infrastructure developers await law on PPP - VietNamNet

The National Assembly is working on an investment law on public-private partnerships (PPP) which investors hope will settle legal conflicts.

9 Dec 13:38 VietNamNet 1879169834752045892.html
Bad news for Sonko as court hands him more days behind bars

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9 Dec 13:54 Pulse Live 3606876836207650870.html
WADA Revokes Russia's Right to Take Part or Host Int'l Sporting Events for Four Years

In November, WADA’s Compliance Review Committee recommended to the Executive Committee several punitive measures against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), saying that Russia should not have the right to host any editions of major sports events for four years.

9 Dec 13:13 Sputniknews 967333868154610855.html
Russia banned from 2020 Tokyo Olympics for doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee banned Russia from competing for the next four years, which will leave them out of the next two Olympic Games.

9 Dec 13:54 Washington Examiner 4625792332226781163.html
Japan’s 2nd-Largest Utility Trials Blockchain for Renewable Energy Credits

The second-largest power utility in Japan is extending its trial of a blockchain-powered system for transacting renewable energy credits.

9 Dec 13:33 Cointelegraph 3050247239195076883.html
Judiciary Hearing Sets Stage For Trump Impeachment Charges

Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president.

9 Dec 13:17 HuffPost 5982769915548412583.html
Junkyard Find: 1974 Toyota Corona Station Wagon

A 1974 Toyota Corona station wagon, photographed in a San Francisco Bay Area self-service wrecking yard.

9 Dec 13:10 The Truth About Cars 8594295342212996117.html
Robotics Researchers Have A Duty To Prevent Autonomous Weapons

Robotics is rapidly being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence. And the benefits are widespread: We are seeing safer vehicles with the ability to automatically brake in an emergency, robotic arms transforming factory lines that were once offshored and new robots that can do everything from shop for...

9 Dec 13:00 Gizmodo AU 3183561247069137719.html
The Quiet Joys Of ASMR Porn

I am watching a video of the outward crevice of a human’s large intestine. The cavity, exposed in the cold light of day, is isolated from the owner’s body; it pulsates to what sounds like wet dog food squishing in the palm of a hand. It is, at turns, grotesque, then abstract, suggestive of the hungry mouth of a...

9 Dec 13:28 Gizmodo AU 3183561247159212829.html
"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister

"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns

9 Dec 13:27 birminghammail 8288260685521534230.html
More Problems for Pensacola: Mayor Says City Systems Facing Cyber Attack

The mayor of Pensacola, Florida announced Monday that the city has been facing a cyber attack against city systems.

9 Dec 13:53 Law & Crime 7990899037359300868.html
'Irishman,' 'Dolemite,' 'Morning Show' score top Golden Globe nominations

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Dolemite is My Name and The Morning Show emerged as top contenders when Golden Globe nominations were announced in Los Angeles on Monday.

9 Dec 13:59 UPI 8257973864473073449.html
General Motors pulls out of Russian car assembly business with Avtovaz deal

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s biggest automaker Avtovaz said on Monday it would buy out General Motors (GM.N) from their joint venture producing vehicles in Russia under the Chevrolet brand, effectively ending GM’s presence in car assembling in the country.

9 Dec 13:13 Reuters 8334514181402894261.html
Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it...

9 Dec 13:23 The Nation Newspaper 2658445900982845202.html
Barr Allows Redacted Deets About Christopher Steele To Be Released In DOJ IG Report

Attorney General Bill Barr approved the release of originally redacted details about former British spy Christopher Steele as part of...

9 Dec 13:02 Talking Points Memo 4598529367474587359.html
Challenge to democracy to counter Russia, China

We have entered a new era of great power competition between authoritarian and democratic states. Western powers need to recalibrate accordingly.

9 Dec 13:00 The Age 7967730562857590431.html
Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway

The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.

9 Dec 13:15 Breaking Israel News 540123160634738236.html
Wythenshawe finally has its own Screwfix...and it could mean great things for local charities

The new Sharston store could mean a boost for Wythenshawe charities, thanks to the Screwfix Foundation

9 Dec 13:31 men 6694993429289824394.html
New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space

Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.

9 Dec 13:20 Gizmodo UK 8363059001253197359.html
Russia out of Olympics, World Cup after 4-year sporting ban for doping violations

WADA handed a four-year suspension to the Russian Athletics Federation from all major sporting events, which includes the 2020 Olympics, 2021 World Championships, and 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

9 Dec 13:48 The Indian Express 2885715105742108978.html
Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump’s claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

9 Dec 13:55 Whio 8204027953733617513.html
Anthony Joshua ‘definitely’ wants to defend heavyweight titles in Nigeria after defeating Andy Ruiz

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he would “definitely love” to defend his heavyweight titles in Nigeria after defeating Andy Ruiz in their rematch. The IBF, WBO and WBA champion recovered from a

9 Dec 13:53 The Independent 2511519171938206375.html
Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update December 9, 2019

The total crypto market cap added $6.5 billion of value during the last seven days and now stands at $204.2 billion. The top 10 currencies are mostly in red for the same time frame with Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Litecoin (LTC) being the best performers with 7.6 and 4.5 percent of loses respectively. By the time of writing bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $7,505 while ether (ETH) stands around $150. Ripple’s XRP is trading at $0.228.

9 Dec 13:00 BTC Manager 8549607151901665294.html
Russia Have Been Banned From 2020 Olympic Games & 2022 World Cup

WADA has banned Russia from global sporting events meaning they will not be eligible to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics or the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

9 Dec 13:46 PUNDIT ARENA 505417273154986619.html
Top news of the day: Lok Sabha discusses Citizenship Amendment Bill; Russia banned from Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

9 Dec 13:45 The Hindu 6679535025872693113.html
Media Release 7 – Heavy Rain Event West Coast

Media Release 7 –Heavy Rain Event West Coast9 December 20191300 hours

9 Dec 13:36 SCOOP 5315658998392020385.html
Why can Russia still play in Euro 2020 despite World Cup 2022 ban?

Russia have been handed a WADA ban ruling them out of the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup - but they will still be able to play in Euro 2020 next summer

9 Dec 13:11 mirror 675785259861161227.html
Tame Impala Announce North American Tour Dates With Perfume Genius

The tour kicks off in March and concludes in August.

9 Dec 13:42 Paste Magazine 2077921860804034579.html
Abe confirms visit to Japan by Iran's Rouhani under discussion

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is being considered, the first official confirmation that a trip by him could ta

9 Dec 13:35 The Japan Times 6673764367055362956.html
Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states

Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons

9 Dec 13:13 the Guardian 1491978796448746293.html
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill in January...

9 Dec 13:36 Punch Newspapers 3524240994753524487.html
A North Korea Crisis for Christmas

Gordon Chang: "There will be a year-end crisis this year, but it will be one that takes Pyongyang by surprise. All Kim needs to do is ask Xi Jinping what happens when Trump gets frustrated and loses

9 Dec 13:11 The National Interest 7207864702842247425.html
The Book of Mormon is coming to Nottingham - venue, dates, times and ticket prices revealed

It has sold out every one of its 2,829 performances to date in London

9 Dec 13:24 NottinghamshireLive 5149776701599206246.html
Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn

Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.

9 Dec 13:32 Rappler 1882105643677197136.html
Live Football: What's on Sky Sports this week?

The Premier League action continues and there's Championship and Scottish Premiership on Sky Sports this week - check out what's in store with our day-by-day guide.

9 Dec 13:53 Sky Sports 7729859609770978939.html
Trump a 'heedless and erratic old man,' North Korea says, after tweets about Kim Jong Un

North Korea took aim at President Trump on Monday, dubbing him a "heedless and erratic old man" after he tweeted leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to "void his special relationship" with him or the U.S. by interfering in the 2020 election by acting "in a hostile way."

9 Dec 12:27 Fox News 7362823821061175697.html
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.

9 Dec 12:40 Digital Journal 4566489171748868708.html
First Normandy Four summit in three years: what we know so far

For the first time in three years, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia will sit down at a negotiating table to move from a standstill the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

9 Dec 12:40 UNIAN 6863008972102859729.html
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup over doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.

9 Dec 12:02 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202748731640.html
Marlborough: Kids campaign sees 40km school speed limit plan

Kids campaign leads to proposed 40kmh speed limit outside school

9 Dec 12:00 SCOOP 5315658998681913810.html
Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampe.

9 Dec 12:04 Vanguard News 4125100340660400187.html
Telecommunications: The bright spot in a fragile economy

The positive momentum in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued into the month of October

9 Dec 12:27 Nairametrics.com 4741528845711754958.html
North Korea resumes insults of 'erratic old man' Trump

A senior North Korean official called President Donald Trump a "heedless and erratic old man", resuming insults of the American leader that were set aside during a rare thaw in relations.

9 Dec 12:25 Aljazeera 6642629762752464841.html
AG Barr Made Last-Minute, ‘Highly Unusual’ Decision to Alter OIG Russia Report

Attorney General William Barr intervened in the construction of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the genesis of the Russia investigation in order to include de-classified information about a well-known British spy. Barr’s out-of-the-blue push for additional transparency is decidedly out of character and being viewed with askance eyes as “highly unusual.”

9 Dec 12:46 Law & Crime 7990899036906358132.html
WhatsApp stops working on millions of old phones this month - see if yours is on the list

WhatsApp is ending support for numerous iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Check to see if your smartphone is impacted by the latest update.

9 Dec 12:48 Buzz.ie 7092425148798706985.html
Turkey Not in Hurry to Buy Fighters From Russia, Hopes to Get Them From US - Turkish Defence Minister

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in November after a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington that Ankara might purchase US Patriot systems, but it considers the US requests to get rid of Russia's air defence systems S-400 an infringement of its sovereignty.

9 Dec 12:24 Sputniknews 967333868698026210.html
Citizenship Amendment Bill has public endorsement, was part of manifesto: Amit Shah

Rejecting the charge that the Citizenship Amendment Bill targets Muslims, Amit Shah said, “The Citizenship Amendment Bill does not discriminate. It gives and does not snatch rights... Citizenship will be granted to refugees [from these three countries] even without documents, including ration cards.”

9 Dec 12:22 India Today 4286117814368717529.html
DNR Legislature More Aligned With Russia Than Ukraine - Donetsk People's Republic Parl't Speaker

Ukrainian authorities launched a military operation against the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic in April 2014. The two regions declared independence following a coup in Ukraine two months earlier. According to the latest UN data, some 13,000 people have fallen victim to the conflict.

9 Dec 12:00 Sputniknews 967333869017707698.html
The Russian Navy Has Some Problems

Yes, they received 23 new ships this year. That's where the good news ends. 

9 Dec 12:19 The National Interest 7207864704048850297.html
In First Meeting With Putin, Zelensky Plays to a Draw Despite a Bad Hand

The presidents of Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face for the first time, seeking to end the war in their border region. It appeared to be a draw, rather than the Putin domination some had feared.

9 Dec 12:48 NY Times 1961078288524262073.html
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday

Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.

9 Dec 12:57 WION 1570469241984108280.html
Russia banned from next Olympics and football World Cup

Russia has been accused of choosing “deception and denial” rather than getting its house in order over drugs.

9 Dec 12:50 Express & Star 7324224459591602849.html
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?

Depends if it actually happened.

9 Dec 12:05 Yahoo 7097669638423086243.html
Turkey hopes to still receive F-35 stealth fighters from US

It is premature to talk about Turkey’s purchase of Russian fighter jets as Ankara still expects to receive American F-35 aircraft, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar stated. “We must wait and see how things develop. Turkey is an independent state and it will do what it sees fit. If the US refuses to fulfil its obligations on the supply of F-35s, we can find other suppliers. Many planes are manufactured in the world, and finding an option is not a problem. But we want to cooperate with the United States because it is our partner”, Akar said on the television channel NTV. He added that Ankara has explained the situation to its American partners many times, and US President Donald Trump admits that it is the right thing. Earlier in December, US Senators Lindsey Graham and Chris Van Hollen sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling him that patience with Turkey had long expired and asking the administration to apply Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions. Last month…

9 Dec 12:22 AMN 4125648316609726767.html
Turkish football fans sign contract to quit smoking en masse

A football fan group in Turkey hopes to lead the way in an inspiring anti-tobacco drive which they recently inked into reality with a mass contract to quit...

9 Dec 12:10 DAILY SABAH 8383944808066141342.html
Russia says 'no chance' of winning ban appeal

"This is a tragedy," said Ganus.

9 Dec 12:22 Daily Nation 7421817123830289417.html
Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

WADA bans Russia from the Olympics and a variety of world championship events for four years as it remains embroiled in doping scandals.

9 Dec 12:05 Australian Financial Review 3974284486905546289.html
Watch live: Democrats lay out impeachment case against Trump

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Democratic investigators will detail their impeachment case against President Donald Trump at a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday, presenting evidence to the House judiciary committee.

9 Dec 12:54 UPI 8257973864201735538.html
Russia banned for 4 years from all global sporting events over doping

Russia has 21 days' time to file an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

9 Dec 12:35 sportskeeda 1601194027856704327.html
Call for more councils to publish details of donations given to councillors

Councils are being criticised for not publishing details of any political donations given to thei...

9 Dec 12:53 Newstalk 7635722258251831824.html
‘This is a tragedy’: Russia anti-doping chief says no chance of winning appeal against four-year ban

Yury Ganus said that some Russian athletes were contemplating leaving Russia so that they could train elsewhere.

9 Dec 12:53 Scroll.in 8669301693635836132.html
Robert Lawlor found not guilty of threatening to murder ex-girlfriend's partner

Robert Lawlor nodded his head and mouthed, 'thank you' in the direction of the jury as the court registrar read out the verdicts one by one.

9 Dec 12:27 Breaking News 4415806919511949535.html
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity

In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.

9 Dec 12:24 Express & Star 7324224460243384437.html
England to host Italy in Euro 2020 warm-up

LONDON, Dec 9 — England will step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals with a friendly against Italy at Wembley in March, the Football Association announced today. Gareth Southgate’s men will face the four-time world champions on Friday, March 27 before a match four days later against...

9 Dec 12:15 Malaymail 302165936028917092.html
Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

9 Dec 12:09 KNOE 8 News 9048639191083629325.html
Baker Mayfield calls out Cleveland Browns' medical staff for handling of Odell Beckham Jr. injury

The Browns can't even win without some kind of theatrics. And, once again, Odell Beckham is in the middle of the latest drama.

9 Dec 12:21 Fox News 7362823820671604875.html
Davy Russell hoping for weekend return after illness

Davy Russell hopes to return to the saddle this weekend after falling ill at Punchestown on Sunday.

9 Dec 12:52 Breaking News 4415806920068671720.html
Laytown man found not guilty of threatening to murder ex-girlfriend's partner

Following a trial at the Central Criminal Court the jury of seven men and five women took two hours and 40 minutes to find Robert Lawlor not (NOT) guilty on all five charges against him.

9 Dec 12:24 Meath Chronicle 604841991125648829.html
World anti-doping body bars Russia from 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Athletes were barred Monday from competing under the Russian flag during the 2020 Summer Olympics under a four-year ban handed down by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

9 Dec 12:25 UPI 8257973866007665075.html
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta January - Minister

The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rol...

9 Dec 12:56 The Nation Newspaper 2658445900417662348.html
Metallica And KISS Amongst The Highest-Grossing Tours Of 2019

KISS and Metallica sit alongside Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande as this year's top earners from touring

9 Dec 12:22 Kerrang! 370418008105627129.html
Russia banned from international sporting events for 4 years over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agancy (WADA) said on Monday that Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

9 Dec 12:04 euronews 7318238121606265817.html
Naseem Shah May be Replaced From Pakistan U-19 WC Squad After Being Named For SL Tests

The ICC U-19 World Cup will clash with the Pakistan vs Bangladesh two-match Test series and three T20 International contest in January.

9 Dec 12:29 India.com 7150386084809413310.html
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:17 Reuters 8334514181179698578.html
Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

Russia has been banned from participating in a full range of sporting events, including the upcoming 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for four...

9 Dec 12:33 DAILY SABAH 8383944808244274740.html
Russia banned from next Olympics and football World Cup

Russia has been accused of choosing “deception and denial” rather than getting its house in order over drugs.

9 Dec 12:50 Shropshire Star 3480199992045425313.html
Tributes paid to 'real gentleman' found dead in Aberdeen

Alan Geddes, 56, was found dead in Ruthrieson Crescent just after 5.30am on Saturday.

9 Dec 12:32 dailyrecord 552235480473535851.html
French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

9 Dec 12:28 Reuters 8334514180185920645.html
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity

In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.

9 Dec 12:24 Shropshire Star 3480199992697206901.html
Tottenham Hotspur's £65,000-a-week football star Davinson Sanchez Mina must pay £276 after being caught speeding in his Land Rover

The Colombian defender (pictured), 23, was clocked on a speed camera driving his three-litre diesel Land Rover over the speed limit in London on February 2.

9 Dec 12:57 Mail Online 124328112376438749.html
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold formal talks Monday for the first time with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east, at a highly anticipated summit in Paris.

9 Dec 12:03 The Guardian 7580308505760929980.html
Russia Banned From Olympics And World Cup Over Doping Scandal

Russia has been banned from all major sporting events due to tampering with anti-doping data.  The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously agreed to ban the country for four years during a meeting in Lausanne today, December 9, meaning they will not be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo or at the 2022 World ...

9 Dec 12:28 UNILAD 6373328987071182418.html
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 Soccer World Cup

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

9 Dec 12:57 Sport 682566034262424927.html
Sexton ruled out for Leinster but extent of knee injury uknown

Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with the Northampto...

9 Dec 12:13 Newstalk 7635722257942083433.html
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup through 2022 in doping scandal

WADA handed down a four-year ban to Russia from international sporting events after a panel recommended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again.

9 Dec 12:09 Sporting News 5110653854237225740.html
Russia anti-doping chief says 'no chance' of winning ban appeal

More sports News: The head of Russia's anti-doping agency said on Monday that his country had "no chance" of winning an appeal against a four-year international sportin

9 Dec 12:31 The Times of India 6060938664175853486.html
England to host Italy in Euro 2020 warm-up

England will step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals with a friendly against Italy at Wembley in March, the Football Association announced on Monday. Gareth Southgate

9 Dec 12:20 Punch Newspapers 3524240994518990501.html
A War with North Korea Would Bring Chaos to Millions. There Is Another Option.

Maximum pressure has failed and the cost of a military option is unacceptably high. A peace agreement is the only option. 

9 Dec 12:31 The National Interest 7207864703690132800.html
LATEST: Russia Banned From Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, and the Winter Games and World Cup in 2022. Global antidoping leaders agreed unanimously on Monday to banish Russia from international sports — including next summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo — for four years, the latest and severest punishment yet connected to a yearslong cheating scheme that has devastated global sport. The World Anti-Doping Agency’s board convened on Monday for a special meeting close to the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The decision is unlikely to surprise many given the scale of Russia’s attempt to conceal, obfuscate and frustrate attempts to unmask the beneficiaries of a state-powered doping program, remarkable for its sophistication and scope. Confirmation of the penalties, which includes specific bans on Russian sports and government officials and prohibits the country from hosting international events, comes four years after the first details…

9 Dec 12:12 Chronicle 6294247026501715648.html
HC extends date for Centre's reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code

The court allowed the oral prayer of central government standing counsel Anil Soni and listed the matter for hearing on March 2, asking the Centre to file its reply to the petition

9 Dec 12:15 Business-Standard 1502508925605047590.html
John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity

In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.

9 Dec 12:25 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774778787957.html
Woman, 23, 'set on fire by neighbour after she fought off his rape attempt'

The victim is fighting for her life after she suffered 50 per cent burns when she was doused with kerosene and set alight at her home in Bihar in east India

9 Dec 12:33 mirror 675785261847316064.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Express & Star 7324224459935208507.html
Russia banned for four years from global sporting events including the Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced the suspension this morning.

9 Dec 10:40 The42 5369852630121344168.html
Turkey tackles power supply problems in liberated areas of N Syria

Turkey is dealing with a power supply problem in a recently liberated area in northern Syria after the PKK-affiliated People's Protection Units (YPG) were...

9 Dec 10:45 DAILY SABAH 8383944809775416146.html
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

No comprehensive peace deal is expected from the afternoon meeting -- mediated by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- but diplomats hope that the exercise will help to boost trust between the two men.

9 Dec 10:50 Saudi Gazette 6913978436156226917.html
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 10:52 CTVNews 2422791598651879600.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Shropshire Star 3480199992389030971.html
Disabled mother, 51, and her nine-year-old autistic son face a homeless Christmas after Hoover tumble dryer blaze destroyed their flat

Lisa Camilleri, 51, from Shenley, Hertfordshire, was waiting for the three-year-old Hoover dryer to finish its cycle last month when she heard a 'loud bang' and her electricity tripped.

9 Dec 10:27 Mail Online 124328110847268980.html
The Truth About a Hamas Supporter that Might Become England’s Prime Minister on Thursday

On Thursday, December 12, Great Britain will hold their general elections. The leader of the Labour Party (England's version of the Democrats) is a man named Jeremy Corbyn. In the following tongue in cheek video, the Israel Advocacy Movement breaks down why his rise in the polls is so dangerous.  

9 Dec 10:40 Breaking Israel News 540123161342417482.html
WADA bans Russia from Olympics over doping scandals

Russia will be barred from competing in next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from global sports for four

9 Dec 10:56 New York Post 7654946768020185634.html
Explained: How govt proposes to regulate the dismantling of ships

Under the proposed law, ships will be recycled only in authorised recycling facilities. An application to authorise such a facility must be submitted to the Competent Authority notified by the central government, along with a ship recycling facility management plan and the prescribed fee.

9 Dec 10:40 The Indian Express 2885715105272131022.html
Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

9 Dec 10:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774020205139.html
Russia hit with four-year Olympic and World Cup ban over doping

Russia was banished from the Olympics and other international competitions for four years on Monday over a persistent doping scandal, a decision that also threatens to turn President Vladimir Putin and top Kremlin officials into global sporting pariahs.

9 Dec 10:56 BNN 3833521688598494902.html
Russia banned from major sporting events for four years

Euro 2020 not included in ban which does take in 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup

9 Dec 10:34 The Irish Times 8204772969172131814.html
Fabulous Noughties photos show Derby's festive lights switch-on celebrations

Were you in the crowds to see Sherrie Hewson and George Sampson?

9 Dec 10:12 Derbyshire Live 9061707931611973888.html
Greece Refuses US, French Extradition Requests for Russia's Vinnik - Russian Ombudswoman

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Greek court has refused to extradite Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who has been in detention since 2017 and is wanted by several countries, to the United States and France, with a decision on Russia's relevant request yet to be made, Russian ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova stated.

9 Dec 10:58 Sputniknews 967333869350260305.html
Thousands Protest In Russia's Northwest Against Becoming Moscow's Dumping Ground

Thousands have rallied in the northwestern Russian town of Kotlas against the construction of a new landfill for waste from Moscow.

9 Dec 10:42 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162570283314.html
BREAKING: Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years

Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events

9 Dec 10:52 The Standard 5587226194524564576.html
Richard Thompson touring, playing “All Requests” shows in NYC

Richard Thompson's tour includes a couple of ”All Requests Live!” shows at NYC's Symphony Space on Friday February 7 and Saturday February 8, 2020, where he'll eschew a setlist in favor of spontaneity, letting the audience decide what he plays in real time by drawing requests onstage.

9 Dec 10:45 BrooklynVegan 7574135800269292994.html
Russia to discover sporting fate as WADA meets

Russia faces a four-year ban from international sporting competitions, including the Olympic Games, when the World Anti-Doping Agency hold a ...

9 Dec 10:00 CNA 5644198862803431090.html
China's pig herd expands by 2% in November vs October - ministry

BEIJING — China’s pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.

9 Dec 10:15 Financial Post 2379081493463252803.html
‘Ghost ship' of Sutton Hoo to sail again: Anglo-Saxon vessel found in Suffolk 80 years ago will be rebuilt from 3D computer models to explore the origins of English seafaring

In its Suffolk-based burial mound - thought the resting place of King Rædwald - only the impression of the ship and its iron rivets remained, the timber having long rotted away.

9 Dec 10:59 Mail Online 124328110770067512.html
England to play Italy at Wembley on March 27 in friendly ahead of Euro 2020

England will host Italy in an international friendly at Wembley on March 27 as part of their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 10:48 Sky Sports 7729859610506409255.html
WADA executive committee bans Russia from Olympics, world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics.

9 Dec 10:48 India Today 4286117813889385486.html
Russia's four-year ban from all major sporting events branded as 'not enough' by WADA vice-president

Russia has been banned from the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup.

9 Dec 10:47 Independent.ie 5894610845130935269.html
Galaxy S11 specs, release date and price: In-the-wild images show chunky camera hump

108MP lens gets spied in the flesh

9 Dec 10:18 http://www.theinquirer.net 2181887308165602623.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 10:52 CTVNews 2422791598870440627.html
Russia banned from 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2020 Olympics following doping decision

Russia have been hit with a four-year doping ban from all major sporting events which will see them miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

9 Dec 10:35 mirror 675785260719248545.html
10 CLSA India employees may join Jefferies: ET NOW

CLSA analysts Mahesh Nandurkar and Ashish Agrawal are among those employees who are making the switch.

9 Dec 10:47 The Economic Times 7653256037137542588.html
Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card

If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.

9 Dec 10:50 Blockonomi 7720215217990196400.html
Russia are banned from all international sport for next four years over doping failures... but they could still farcically be allowed to compete at Qatar 2022 as 'NEUTRALS'

Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

9 Dec 10:19 Mail Online 124328111312122182.html
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia

The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.

9 Dec 10:33 ESPN 8538773402494178357.html
Russia banned from Olympics and World Cup for doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from major international sports events for four years.

9 Dec 10:57 The Age 7967730562665381141.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.

9 Dec 10:09 WVLT 4089046912067180815.html
WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia

The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.

9 Dec 10:33 ESPN.com 7331508222151889973.html
Russia Banned From Olympic Games Over Doping Scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency voted to punish Moscow for tampering with laboratory data.

9 Dec 10:48 HuffPost 5982769915917119569.html
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows

The US government collected a record amount in tariffs in October as a trade dispute between the Trump administration and China escalated. Reven...

9 Dec 10:30 Business Insider 3364799146960309691.html
Africom confirms Russian air defense system downed US drone in Libya

U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has confirmed that an unarmed American drone over the Libyan capital last month was shot down by Russian air defenses, reported Reuters. Africom dropped three headlines via Reuters in the overnight, revealing how the surveillance drone was shot down over Tripoli. The headlines specify Russian military contractors have operated alongside east Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya’s bloody civil war. The contractors used Russian missile defense systems last month to shoot down a US drone. Africom’s Gen. Stephen Townsend told Reuters in a statement that he believes the Russian air defense operators “didn’t know it was a US remotely piloted aircraft when they fired on it.” “But they certainly know who it belongs to now and they are refusing to return it. They say they don’t know where it is, but I am not buying it,” Townsend said.

9 Dec 10:59 AMN 4125648317267070958.html
Russian athletes banned for 4 years on doping charges

WADA confirmed the Russian national team could not take part in the 2022 World Cup soccer in Qatar under the Russian flag

9 Dec 10:36 The Hindu 6679535024258738238.html
Russia banned from all major sporting events for four years

Russia are set to miss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after being handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events

9 Dec 10:52 The Standard 5587226195570377972.html
Wada bans Russia from international competitions

The ruling means Russian athletes will still be allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics as neutrals.

9 Dec 10:32 Daily Nation 7421817124686256695.html
Russia Banned From Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s unanimous decision, if upheld, would exclude Russia from the 2020 Olympics, but many Russian athletes could be unaffected.

9 Dec 10:25 NY Times 1961078288547741313.html
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria.

9 Dec 10:08 Reuters 8334514181378919423.html
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in ...

9 Dec 10:32 CNA 5644198862782530733.html
Amid Internet Shutdown in Jammu, Government Employee Caught Making Money Off Water Bills

New Delhi (Sputnik): India's newly-formed union territory Jammu and Kashmir remains cut off from the world as internet, telephone, and mobile services were shut down in the area in August. The Indian government has been receiving international condemnation for the communications clampdown in the area.

9 Dec 10:18 Sputniknews 967333867648912865.html
Russia to miss Tokyo 2020 Olympics after four-year ban from major sporting events by Wada

Athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete at the Olympics under a neutral flag.

9 Dec 10:53 Scroll.in 8669301692202785544.html
Shocking! World Anti-Doping Agency bans Russia from Tokyo Olympics, World Cup Football in Qatar

In a huge development, the World Anti-Doping Agency, also known as WADA, has banned Russia from taking part in all major sporting events.

9 Dec 10:43 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720206946444045.html
Macron positive after Zelenskiy's first face-to-face with Putin

A ceasefire and further prisoner swaps are among the items on the agenda at the summit in Paris.

9 Dec 10:47 euronews 7318238121992123329.html
Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have both made the shortlist to be named 2019’s Time Person of the Year, "Today" revealed Monday. 

9 Dec 14:18 TheHill 355432918078943476.html
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defense 'dome' with S-400 missiles

Russia plans to establish an air defense "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure

9 Dec 14:03 Yahoo 7097669637891492485.html
NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.

9 Dec 14:07 Deccan Herald 2027555795903390985.html
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.

9 Dec 14:33 WFXT 6395891953278681961.html
Trump to meet with Russian foreign minister Tuesday

President Donald Trump is planning to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday in Washington, an encounter that is sure to draw significant scrutiny amid several ongoing controversies involving Trump and Russia.

9 Dec 14:55 CHANNEL3000 830332542472094419.html
Russia, Ukraine leaders agree on cease-fire, prisoner exchange by year's end

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a cease-fire Monday, moving the two countries closer to ending a standoff in the Donbas region.

9 Dec 14:03 UPI 8257973864393063708.html
Man jailed over plot to attack Israeli embassy

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year. The state security court ruled that Khaled Abu Raya ...

9 Dec 14:42 Punch Newspapers 3524240995239658011.html
Australia's Queensland state will bid for 2032 Olympics

BRISBANE, Australia - Australia's Queensland state will bid to host to the 2032 Olympic Games and Paralympics, state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told repo

9 Dec 14:55 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245709705199.html
Garda on trial charged with assault of RTÉ cameraman

A garda has gone on trial charged with assaulting an RTÉ cameraman and causing damage to his camera.

9 Dec 14:58 RTE.ie 7595237278076724887.html
F-22s, F-35s, and B-52s: How America Deters Iran Every Day

A big task.

9 Dec 14:50 The National Interest 7207864703243728555.html
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The International Space Station is running out of docking ports. Russia's Progress 74 cargo ship, which linked up with ISS early Monday morning, is one of five craft attached to the space station.

9 Dec 14:24 UPI 8257973864569384468.html
Russia Banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, for Doping

The deputy director general of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), Margarita Pakhnotskaya, said the WADA decision was "well-expected."

9 Dec 14:12 The Jewish Press 7246030799928064007.html
A changing world

Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.

9 Dec 14:33 The Phnom Penh Post 4150766116012597469.html
Russia banned from world sports for 4 years over doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously declared a blanket ban on Russia.

9 Dec 14:12 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363455424147.html
Shaleen Surtie-Richards on her new role in Arendsvlei: 'It is the beginning of Janice's new hell on earth'

Shaleen Surtie-Richards needs no introduction. On Wednesday the veteran actress made her debut on 'Arendsvlei' with a bang.

9 Dec 14:41 Channel24 2038030839504588655.html
Mayo GAA officer rounds on critics over 'torrent of abuse'

MAYO GAA secretary Dermot Butler has rounded on his critics, and those of his fellow officers, for what he described as the 'torrent of abuse' they have been subjected to in recent months.

9 Dec 14:54 Connaught Telegraph 8840491534228173494.html
Syrian Army, Russian military enter strategic area in northern Raqqa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Army (SAA) units, accompanied by Russian military police, entered a new strategic area that overlooks the Aleppo-Hasakah Highway after the withdrawal of the Turkish Army and their militant allies. According to a military report from northern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military police entered the strategic silo town of Sharkrak, which is adjacent to the international highway (M-4) in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqa. The reports said that the deployment of the Syrian Army units around the silos came after the withdrawal of the Turkish army and their allied militants in the ‘Ayn ‘Issa District of the Al-Raqqa Governorate. Previously, Sharkrak was under the control of the Turkish Army and their allies after they captured the area from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, per an agreement between Turkey and Russia, the Syrian Arab Army and Russian military were given access to this area for the first time in several years.

9 Dec 14:59 AMN 4125648317013795994.html
House Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges

Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes on Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.

9 Dec 14:02 Aljazeera 6642629763209964053.html
New Russian warships fitted to carry hypersonic missiles: report

All Russian warships of new Projects can carry Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, President of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation Alexei Rakhmanov told reporters on Monday. “All the new Projects of ships we are building are universal for a whole family of missiles from the standpoint of launchers, including those, which you mentioned,” Rakhmanov said, replying to a question about rearming all the Russian Navy’s combat ships with Kalibr cruise missiles and Tsirkon hypersonic weapons. As for rearming the warships operational in the Russian Navy with new missiles, the shipbuilders’ chief said he did not consider this as “a too costly issue.” However, the combat ships with the expiring service life are unlikely to be armed with Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, he added. “Perhaps, such work will be premature and this may lead partly even to unjustified expenses,” the head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation said.

9 Dec 14:29 AMN 4125648317082093630.html
Watchdog Expected to Find Russia Probe Valid

The Justice Department's internal watchdog was to release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. it also is expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

9 Dec 14:11 Courthouse News Service 1799505149390677588.html
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.

9 Dec 14:40 WION 1570469240520076506.html
Russia can play in 2022 World Cup qualifiers, says WADA-linked official

An official linked to the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday Russia can participate in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup despite receiving...

9 Dec 14:37 Vanguard News 4125100338832402811.html
Starting Strong: Young Farmers Survive on Solid Roots and Innovation

5 young farmers tell their stories of how they are building a solid foundation and a bright future on the farm.

9 Dec 14:50 Successful Farming 8502642055033503154.html
Date for new elections announced

'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.

9 Dec 14:11 Israel National News 5374683668957604168.html
Russia Banned from Olympics for Four Years over Doping Scandal

Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from Olympic competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

9 Dec 14:52 Breitbart 3148363492585084655.html
Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia's already tarnished sporting reputation.

9 Dec 14:58 Bdnews24 8119004129539375147.html
Wisconsin Guard leader resigns in wake of sex assault review

The commander of the Wisconsin National Guard agreed to resign at Gov. Tony Evers' request Monday, following the release of a scathing federal report that found the Guard defied federal law, regulations and policies for years over the handling of soldiers' sexual assault and harassment complaints

9 Dec 14:32 Yahoo 7097669637795551449.html
Apple to launch iPhone 9? I can't wait

The rumored new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to enjoy the name iPhone 9. What could be more perfect?

9 Dec 14:58 ZDNet 591556592082951985.html
John McDonnell joins Arlene Foster in attack on PM 'you can't trust'

Shadow chancellor backs DUP leader’s criticism of Boris Johnson as Labour vows to end austerity in February

9 Dec 14:55 the Guardian 1491978795545988332.html
Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases

New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.

9 Dec 14:47 Futurity 5051862824936653222.html
Sonko Arrest: Court Makes Decision on Bail Application

The Anti-Corruption Court has made a decision regarding Sonko's bail application, going on to...

9 Dec 14:14 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153976320248.html
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandal

Russia will not be allowed to compete at the 2020 Olympics or the World Cup two years later after being handed a four-year doping ban.

9 Dec 14:57 Buzz.ie 7092425148158819206.html
Vardy hits double in Leicester’s 8th straight victory

LAUSANNE: The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data. WADA's executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed Russia the four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of falsifying laboratory doping data handed over to

9 Dec 14:01 Arab News 8912634264052870230.html
College soccer: Stanford beats North Carolina for women's title

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- No. 1 Stanford won the 2019 women's College Cup soccer title by beating No. 2 North Carolina in a penalty kick session.

9 Dec 14:54 UPI 8257973865229682691.html
Call To Halt Deportation Of Two Ethnic Kazakhs To China

Kazakh opposition activists have called on the authorities of the Central Asian nation to halt the deportation to China of two ethnic Kazakhs from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang.

9 Dec 14:15 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162535343228.html
Two Turkish firms in world's top arms makers see their turnover surge in 2018

Arms sales of two Turkish firms listed in the sector’s largest 100 companies increased in 2018 as they managed to maintain their rankings in the list, a...

9 Dec 14:09 DAILY SABAH 8383944808762181352.html
Consecration of Big Temple likely on February 5

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thanjavur Range, J. Loganathan said the district police had started preparing detailed security measures to be put in place in and around the world heritage monument in view of the event

9 Dec 14:04 The Hindu 6679535024596537290.html
Lichfield Cathedral's illumination event to start next week

Lichfield Cathedral's annual illumination show will pay homage to Notre-Dame when it opens on Monday.

9 Dec 14:12 Express & Star 7324224460028161244.html
Bombay HC seeks RBI's response on plea against Chanda Kochhar's termination as ICICI MD

A division bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade directed the Reserve Bank of India to submit its reply by December 16. The bench will hear the matter next on December 18

9 Dec 14:41 Business Today 1145527431102703402.html
WADA imposes four year ban on Russia over doping data manipulation

Russia was banned from all sporting competitions including the Tokyo 2020 on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data, the Russian TASS news agency reported. 

9 Dec 14:01 WION 1570469240442764907.html
Russia has been banned from competing in international sports for 4 years after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency

The ban means the country will be unable to compete at the 2020 Olympics in Toyko, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

9 Dec 14:35 Business Insider Nederland 7680839748608556878.html
FIFA in contact with WADA to clarify Russia ban

With Russia banned from major international sporting events – seemingly including the 2022 World Cup – FIFA has contacted WADA.

9 Dec 14:28 FOX Sports Asia 3082304906177620385.html
Little progress as spending talks push past weekend

  

9 Dec 14:55 TheHill 355432917755352283.html
International Olympic Committee supports four-year Russia ban

WADA has banned Russia from sporting events after it was recommended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again, which the IOC supports.

9 Dec 14:18 FOX Sports Asia 3082304905205057638.html
U.S. Trailer for ‘Beanpole’ Previews Kantemir Balagov’s Cannes Winner and Russia’s Oscar Entry

Russia's official selection for the 92nd Academy Awards, Beanpole is the achingly beautiful sophomore feature by the burgeoning auteur Kantemir Balagov. An o

9 Dec 14:19 The Film Stage 8918382848875871472.html
Russia Ready to Consider Trump's Idea on New Nuclear Disarmament Treaty - Source

Russian President Vladimir Putin previously shared that he had discussed the fate of the bilateral treaty New START, set to expire soon, with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan in 2019, but added that what will happen with it remains unknown.

9 Dec 14:16 Sputniknews 967333868028810261.html
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will perform 2 shows at Tampa’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2020

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will be performing two standup shows at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in 2020.

9 Dec 14:30 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202916793283.html
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly

Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 11:41 FOX Sports Asia 3082304905847175098.html
Russia banned from global sports for four years over doping

It has been banned from Olympics 2020 and FIFA world Cup 2022

9 Dec 11:50 BusinessLine 5283600907488861.html
WADA bans Russia from Olympics for four years over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from an anti-doping laboratory.

9 Dec 11:48 The Guardian 7580308505605935118.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 11:13 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541636530990265.html
Russia opposes initiative on expanding Normandy format

The leaders of the Normandy Four states – Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia – are scheduled to meet in Paris, France, on December 9.

9 Dec 11:00 UNIAN 6863008970710795338.html
WADA bans Russia from Olympics for four years for doping

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia's already tarnished sporting reputation. The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating…

9 Dec 11:30 Japan Today 8582716287282206510.html
The Man Behind the Right Wing’s Favorite Conspiracy Theories

Meet David Booth, the fake news peddler who is helping Russia spread its lies.

9 Dec 11:00 The New Republic 7071196525720495933.html
Russia handed four-year ban from international events by WADA

WADA has banned Russia from international sporting events after a panel recomended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again.

9 Dec 11:39 FOX Sports Asia 3082304906925501605.html
Russia banned from next Olympics and World Cup soccer

LAUSANNE/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

10 Dec 11:39 Reuters 8334514179795611236.html
Berlin's Mayor Michael Mueller with "Meng Yuan"

The cuteness level at Berlin Zoo doubled on Monday when a pair of twin panda cubs made their public debut, with the zoo revealing the cuddly bundles of fur were both boys. The little ones were born at the zoo on August 31 but in keeping with Chinese tradition they were only named after 100 days. Speaking

9 Dec 11:28 Yahoo 7097669638205058868.html
Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In The First Four States?

More than just the four early states will decide the 2020 Democratic primary. After all, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina only make up about 4 per…

9 Dec 11:15 FiveThirtyEight 6485396906476163855.html
FACT CHECK Trump and GOP Allies Deny Reality to Defend Almost-certain Impeachment

Trump misleads in suggesting that Ukraine's Zelenskiy didn’t have any concerns about the call. Nor was the call 'transcribed perfectly;' only a rough transcript was released by the White House

9 Dec 11:31 Haaretz 1431421788533153454.html
Why Russia's four-year global sporting ban doesn't apply to Euro 2020 despite Olympic and 2022 World Cup suspension

Russia have been banned from competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - but are free to participate in next summer's European Championships

9 Dec 11:45 Wales Online 7686550516359628454.html
Northland – Environmentalists’ ‘No’ to Auckland port shift

Northland environmentalists are speaking out against the proposed $10 billion Auckland port shift to Marsden Point in what one labels a ‘think big’ project - about 650 metres from a marine reserve.

9 Dec 11:48 SCOOP 5315658999540720925.html
WADA bans Russia for four years from all major sporting events, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Will Russia get their ban revoked?

9 Dec 11:31 sportskeeda 1601194027774525922.html
The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint

“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.

9 Dec 11:00 The Atlantic 100708436119584951.html
Lithuanian-born Kerry goalkeeper shines brightest at AFL Combine in Dublin

20 hopefuls participated in the two-day testing event in UCD.

9 Dec 11:37 The42 5369852630946728442.html
Former Federal Prosecutor: Barr’s Warning to Trump About Giuliani May Be ‘Wink and Nod’ About Coming Indictment

Attorney General William Barr has reportedly cautioned President Donald Trump on multiple occasions that he is “not being well served” by his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, advising the President that the former New York City Mayor has become a liability for the administration. According to one former federal prosecutor, Barr, who oversees the U.S. Attorney’s office currently investigating Giuliani on multiple fronts, may be attempting to warn the White House about Giuliani’s dire legal straits.

9 Dec 11:05 Law & Crime 7990899036986940007.html
Republicans are Defining Foreign Interference Down

Trump's allies are trying to reset the standard for "election meddling" so low that it would be hard not to meddle in an election.

9 Dec 11:00 The New Republic 7071196524437870634.html
Russia has been banned from competing in international sports for 4 years after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency

Russia has been banned from competing in international sports for four years after an investigation from the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) was concluded.

9 Dec 11:40 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884087594830.html
Redmi K30 Pro powered by SD865 SoC to reportedly launch in March 2020 - Gizmochina

Xiaomi is hosting a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. on 10th December where the company will be launching its much-anticipated 5G smartphone — Redmi K30. As the name itself suggests, it is a successor to Redmi K20. While the Redmi K30 is getting launched tomorrow, its Pro variant, named Redmi K30 Pro is believed …

9 Dec 11:23 Gizmochina 1751854814783946883.html
It’s Not Because She’s a Woman

In early October, Elizabeth Warren hit her stride. Her stock in the Democratic primary had been climbing steadily since midsummer, and as Joe Biden continued to lag, the Massachusetts senator became the first presidential hopeful to overtake him as front-runner in the RealClearPolitics polling average.She

9 Dec 11:30 Yahoo 7097669637009639605.html
Russia banned for four years from all major sporting events over doping scandal - but can still compete in Euro 2020

Russia has been hit with a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

9 Dec 11:00 THE SCOTSMAN 4778851490285864927.html
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly

Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.

9 Dec 11:36 sportskeeda 1601194027836332357.html
Low-Res Galaxy S11 Live Images Pay Close Attention to Large Rear-Mounted Camera Hump

The Galaxy S11 live images have apparently leaked out by a tipster and given that person’s track record, it could be the real deal

9 Dec 11:42 Wccftech 3677959677965856370.html
Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen

The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.

9 Dec 11:51 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200833783929.html
Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted

Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave ...

9 Dec 11:08 CNA 5644198862656502339.html
Grant Duncan: Ardern still has much work to do

Grant Duncan, Massey University

9 Dec 11:13 SCOOP 5315658998930955879.html
Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday. Russia's hosting o

9 Dec 11:02 The Japan Times 6673764366663211903.html
Celebrate the Raspberry Pi’s 8th birthday at a Raspberry Jam

Next year is the Raspberry Pi computer's 8th birthday: celebrate at a community-led Raspberry Jam near you, and register your Birthday Jam so we can send you swag!

9 Dec 11:59 Raspberry Pi 2514347657012665275.html
Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics, other major sports events for 4 years

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 11:46 Fox News 7362823821361225826.html
Democrats poised to unveil two impeachment articles vs. Trump

House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump -- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress -- with an announcement expected early Tuesday.

9 Dec 11:01 CTVNews 2422791599134571999.html
Peace in sight? Paris summit seeks solution for Ukraine war

The summit notably includes the first face-to-face meeting between Zelenskiy, a comic actor and political novice, with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

9 Dec 11:15 An-Nahar 2220466262228154326.html
Russia banned from Olympics and football World Cup 

Anti-doping agency excludes country from big sporting events for four years

9 Dec 11:32 Financial Times 707176888242943735.html
Chance The Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert and Gucci Mane pay tribute to Juice WRLD

Key figures from the hip-hop community have paid their respects.

9 Dec 11:55 FACT Magazine 7458605277100695571.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 11:17 KitchenerToday.com 52741010548345521.html
Scotland at Euro 2020 – what Russia doping ban means for Steve Clarke’s side

RUSSIA have been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events – but will still deny Scotland an automatic place at Euro 2020. We told you last month how the world’s largest nat…

9 Dec 11:53 The Scottish Sun 6609127674358795426.html
John McDonnell confirms date of first Labour Budget as February 5

Despite the election polls, the Shadow Chancellor outlined the details as he voted to set up a major fund before Christmas and start nationalising water and energy within 100 days of entering 10 Downing Street

9 Dec 11:15 mirror 675785260778817920.html
Who’s Leading The Democratic Primary In Super Tuesday States?

And beyond.

9 Dec 11:00 FiveThirtyEight 6485396907600376300.html
Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges

Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against U.S. President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.

9 Dec 11:01 CTVNews 2422791599249108455.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia

Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.

9 Dec 11:06 Shropshire Star 3480199992289476474.html
Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.

9 Dec 11:12 WION 1570469241634484976.html
Cork to meet Tipperary in Munster Ladies Football semi-final

Holders Cork will play Tipperary in the 2020 TG4 Munster Senior Championship semi-final, with Kerry to play 2019 runners-up Waterford on the other side of the provincial draw.

9 Dec 11:55 Irishexaminer 8196011178544958201.html
Amid flurry of Saudi reforms, mocktails on order in execution square

RIYADH (Reuters) - For decades, criminals in Saudi Arabia were lined up after Friday prayers at a central Riyadh plaza and beheaded by sword in a gruesome public spectacle overseen by the religious police.

9 Dec 11:20 Reuters 8334514181005888284.html
Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday, in a much-anticipated summit in Paris.

9 Dec 11:47 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200920589195.html
Russia escapes complete sporting exile despite Wada's four-year ban

Russia has been hit with a four-year ban from using its flag, anthem and team name at the Olympics and World Cup, but the nation has escaped total sporting exile over fresh doping data breaches.

9 Dec 11:11 The Telegraph 140598091348920490.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia

Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.

9 Dec 11:06 Express & Star 7324224459835654010.html
MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties

Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.

9 Dec 11:51 Mail Online 124328111835669627.html
Russia banned from major sporting events for four years by anti-doping authorities

Russia has been banned from competing at major international sporting events for the next four ye...

9 Dec 11:02 Newstalk 7635722258217362320.html
Godzilla Vs. Kong Leak Shows the Iconic Giants Fighting

A still from Warner Bros.' Godzilla vs. Kong that was leaked online shows the two giant monsters engaged in an epic battle.

9 Dec 11:12 CBR.com 1295516962082644417.html
Russia banned from international sport for 4 years

Moscow accused of ‘extreme’ cheating and ‘fraud.’

9 Dec 11:16 POLITICO 2584151346190463678.html
Russia banned from international sports competition for four years

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.

9 Dec 11:47 CHANNEL3000 830332542613454303.html
Go for quality in consumption stocks: Andrew Holland, Avendus Capital

The auto sector corrected in the past year and that is why we see value and prices rebounding in some cases

9 Dec 11:05 The Economic Times 7653256037022060730.html
Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban

Russia­n govern­ment offici­als will also be barred from attend­ing any major events­

9 Dec 11:38 The Express Tribune 1105816785954690919.html
Daily Onion Price Tracker– December 9, 2019

Onion prices continued to rise in various parts of the country, with the minimum price of the commodity moving up to ₹45 a kilo on Monday from ₹43 on Saturday. In Rampurhat, West Bengal, prices of oni

9 Dec 11:59 BusinessLine 5283601470724631.html
Online booking for ID cards now available in Portugal

A protocol signed Friday in Lisbon will allow the State Booking Centre to operate an online scheduling service via the ePortugal Portal, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) informed.

9 Dec 11:40 The Portugal News Online 5173906808508701088.html
Questions Raised as Jowie Mysteriously Disappears From Prison

According to her statement, the officer in charge informed them that the suspect in Monica Kimani's murder had been...

9 Dec 11:06 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154993905065.html
Only 19 Senators Are A “Firm No” Against Impeachment – And There Are Whispers Some Republicans May Turn On Trump

Anything could still happen in the weeks ahead

9 Dec 11:43 Infowars 1950426314710308962.html
England book Italy friendly at Wembley ahead of Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate's men.

9 Dec 11:59 Sports Mole 7750663362123524452.html
Russia has been barred from competing in international sports for 4 years after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency

The ban means the country will be unable to compete at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

9 Dec 11:40 Business Insider 6060062401271922510.html
Russia banned from Olympic games, other world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics

9 Dec 11:07 Business Today 1145527430762877810.html
Russia has been barred from competing in international sports for 4 years after an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The ban means the country will be unable to compete at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 11:40 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757503164238.html
Census Bureau head says IT concerns are being remedied

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Information technology problems at the U.S. Census Bureau have been fixed or are in the process of being remedied, despite recent reports raising concerns about the...

9 Dec 11:13 The Seattle Times 9121942838034916164.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes ban on Russia for Olympics, major sports events

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from the Olympics and other major sports events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday.

9 Dec 11:15 NEWS wpxi.com 7786541637061310007.html
England announce glamour friendly in Euro 2020 preparation

England will host four-time World Cup winners Italy as they step up their preparations for the Euro 2020 finals.

9 Dec 11:09 TEAM talk 6412178963926560675.html
€80,000 funding approved for seven Mayo Social Enterprises

THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced the allocation of €81,590 through his department’s Dormant Accounts Fund to support seven social enterprise projects in Mayo.

9 Dec 11:23 Connaught Telegraph 8840491534962426203.html
Nairobi governor pleads innocent to graft charges, bail ruling Wednesday

NAIROBI (Reuters) - The governor of Kenya’s capital Nairobi pleaded not guilty in court on Monday to corruption and other economic crimes involving millions of dollars.

9 Dec 15:39 Reuters 8334514180941961486.html
If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020

Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.

9 Dec 15:46 The Jewish Press 7246030800096335650.html
Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame

Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.

9 Dec 15:28 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775316235073.html
US DOJ watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws

The United States Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report on Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

9 Dec 15:06 Aljazeera 6642629762508696558.html
Israeli parties agree on March 2 election if no government formed

Israel's two biggest parties agreed on Monday on a March 2 election date, barring a last-minute power-sharing deal, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

9 Dec 15:23 DAILY SABAH 8383944808748255109.html
European Union to prolong Russia sanctions: German minister

EU leaders will renew economic sanctions against Russia when they meet for a summit this week, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Maas said he saw no reason to relax the measures imposed on Moscow over its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its valuable oil and gas industries.

9 Dec 15:26 WION 1570469241560132687.html
Four footballers drown in River Nile

The match that was slated for 3:00 PM at Buwenda playground in Mafubira sub-county, Jinja district was promptly cancelled

9 Dec 15:11 New Vision 9103146372938203602.html
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Skewers a May 2020 Release Date in the West

Spring's looking sharp

9 Dec 15:00 Push Square 8538862519327100017.html
Beyoncé Gives "Zero F*cks" About Her Fluctuating Weight and Feels "More Womanly"

"Are you pregnant? Get off my ovaries!"

9 Dec 15:11 Harper's BAZAAR 9032339117642859486.html
Russia Can Play In 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, Says WADA-Linked Official

WADA said Russia can participate in 2022 World Cup qualifiers despite receiving a four-year ban which stops them from taking part in major global sporting events.

9 Dec 15:55 NDTVSports.com 2127367044480580643.html
Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem

A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.

9 Dec 15:46 The Atlantic 100708436390688571.html
First batch of NFCP deployment will be awarded in January 2020

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the NFCP 1 will be awarded to successful licensees that have been selected through a tender process in early January 2020. The NFCP 1 will cover a total of 153 locations which consists of 94 mukim in 8 states such as Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu and Sabah.

9 Dec 15:18 SoyaCincau.com 3698931831437532675.html
Locals in northern Syria back Turkey's presence in region

A survey released by Gallup shows that more than half of the locals back Turkey's offensive in northern Syria while expressing willingness to live under Turkish rule

9 Dec 15:51 DAILY SABAH 8383944809215713376.html
Universal Studios Prepares for an Epic Race Weekend in February

Participants in the 5K and 10K events will meet familiar characters along the course.

9 Dec 15:30 Runner's World 1237141769218223445.html
Doug Collins Lets Loose on Dems: 'This May Become Known As the Focus Group Impeachment'

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, used his opening statement to blast the ongoing impeachment inquiry on Monday.

9 Dec 15:20 Townhall 6083908947898607987.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year international sports ban on Russia

The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.

9 Dec 15:22 ABC7 New York 7327811148512141645.html
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war

A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.

9 Dec 15:26 Shropshire Star 3480199992512282807.html
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year.

9 Dec 15:22 The Guardian 7580308504874963305.html
7 home trends from the 2010s that will disappear, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Trends like painted floors and millennial pink decor are probably gone for good as we head into the new decade.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 Dec 15:46 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756897259842.html
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows

While the White House has asserted that foreign exporters pay tariffs, there's evidence those costs largely fall on domestic business and consumers.

9 Dec 15:31 Yahoo 7097669637925997327.html
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday

Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a ...

9 Dec 15:55 CNA 5644198863771568306.html
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup and other big events for cheating over doping

LAUSANNE/MOSCOW: Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data.

9 Dec 15:12 The Peninsula 1202843881880505048.html
The Probability Of A U.S. Recession - December 2019

Identifies and discusses two U.S. recession probability models.Shows the current and historical readings of these models.Compares the models' probabilities to the average estimate from a recent survey

9 Dec 15:26 Seeking Alpha 5725634556146861090.html
China Fires Another Salvo as the Trade War Kicks into High Gear – Orders Government Offices to Purge Western Tech

China is planning to purge all public offices of foreign-sourced technology in a policy that has come to light only recently.

9 Dec 15:34 Wccftech 3677959678508423854.html
A rarest of rare opportunities

An opportunity to meet and interact with the legendary Milkha Singh is rare. To have him visit you is rarer. But that’s what a young Indian sport climbing team got on Monday at the Sree Kanteerava Sta

9 Dec 15:05 The Hindu 6679535024991390576.html
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Russia banned from major sporting championships

The sporting superpower is being punished for tampering with drug-testing data.

9 Dec 15:56 Newshub 2131266986964398265.html
Yes, Ukraine Meddled in Our 2016 Election. That's Not a Baseless 'Conspiracy.'

Deflections.

9 Dec 15:25 Townhall 6083908947025152855.html
Police investigate 13-year-old Burnley fan over Son Heung-Min racist abuse

Burnley have confirmed they are looking into an incident from Saturday’s defeat at Tottenham in which a minor directed racist abuse to Spurs forward Son He...

9 Dec 15:21 Buzz.ie 7092425148659343265.html
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article

Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.

9 Dec 15:35 edhat santa barbara 2501874277395398121.html
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year international sports ban on Russia

Russia's hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped after the World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee approved a full slate of recommended sanctions as punishment for state authorities tampering with a Moscow laboratory database.

9 Dec 15:22 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440872075597.html
'I hope Liberman comes to his senses and prevents elections'

Min. Regev praises Petah Tikva conference, expresses hope that Yisrael Beytenu will join right-wing coalition and prevent elections.

9 Dec 15:02 Israel National News 5374683670122368346.html
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.

9 Dec 15:43 Israel National News 5374683668914931142.html
Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war

A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.

9 Dec 15:26 Express & Star 7324224460058460343.html
Russia's involvement in Rugby World Cup 2023 in serious doubt

On Monday morning, the World Anti-Doping Agency voted unanimously to ban Russia from international sport for four years for doping offences.

9 Dec 15:03 Rugbypass 8668874339327004211.html
Algeria seeks heavy sentences for ex-PMs accused of corruption

The Algerian prosecutor's office has requested 20-year prison sentences for several former politicians accused of corruption, including two prime ministers who served under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, reports say.

9 Dec 15:26 News24 3752801378560892465.html
Russia, Ukraine may hold "all for all" prisoner swap late 2019 – expert

The swap may be held around Christmas.

9 Dec 15:40 UNIAN 6863008970965936163.html
Exclusive: Hyundai's $1.8 billion shipbuilding deal with Daewoo faces full EU probe - sources

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World No. 1 shipbuilding group Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co Ltd’s (267250.KS) $1.8 billion merger with rival shipbuilder Daewoo (042660.KS) will face a full-scale investigation in Europe due to serious EU antitrust concerns, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday. 

9 Dec 15:30 Reuters 8334514181289946070.html
Russia, Ukraine to revive peace process, exchange prisoners

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine sat down together for the first time at the French presidential palace along with the leaders of France and Germany for talks focused on reviving a 2015 peace agreement for eastern Ukraine that has largely stalled.

9 Dec 15:06 KNOE 8 News 9048639191499609568.html
Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4

Sega has officially confirmed the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle. The two remastered games are coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early next year with various enhancements.

9 Dec 17:18 Neowin 8633418615149022739.html
Crimea appears to be thriving under the control of Putin’s Russia

Russia is now in charge and it is evident the country is committed to turning Crimea around.

9 Dec 17:45 The Citizen 410802300428291387.html
Russia's Response to Olympic Ban: 'Chronic Anti-Russian Hysteria'

The World Anti-Doping Agency said clean athletes from Russia may compete in the 2020 Olympic games but not under the Russian flag or any other symbols of the Russian state.

9 Dec 17:38 POLYGRAPH.info 4290135094754559487.html
How Russian doping scandal unfolded

More sports News: Russia will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from

9 Dec 17:12 The Times of India 6060938664568293629.html
Indian Army Fires American Origin Ammunition from M-777s Near Pakistan Border

New Delhi (Sputnik): The 155 mm satellite-guided artillery rounds for Howitzers were ordered from the US following the February 2019 military standoff between India and Pakistan, which erupted following a suicide attack on an Indian military convoy killing at least 40 soldiers.

9 Dec 17:22 Sputniknews 967333869285662281.html
World anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a

9 Dec 17:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244694342561.html
Israel Sets New Election Date Amid Deadlocked Netanyahu-Gantz Talks, Parliament Crunch

The ongoing Israeli political crisis not only entails the repeated failure of both the biggest parties, Likud and the Blue and White alliance, to arrive at a common ground and form a parliamentary majority, but a criminal indictment of the sitting prime minister last week.

9 Dec 17:11 Sputniknews 967333868761105716.html
Cavernous, 106-yr-old Burnaby reservoir exposed during demolition

Neighbours living near South Burnaby’s Alta Vista Park have gotten their last glance of a reservoir that has lain beneath their neighbourhood for 106 years.

9 Dec 17:23 Vancouver Is Awesome 4620958498194572809.html
Doping Scandal: WADA Bans Russia From All Major Sporting Events Including Olympics, FIFA World Cup For Four Years

athletes who’ll be able to prove that they are untainted by the scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag.

9 Dec 17:47 Swarajya 4977622829685246789.html
Remember When Russian Diesel Submarines Chased Down A British Nuclear Sub?

Depends if it actually happened.

9 Dec 17:05 The National Interest 7207864703445686054.html
Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag

‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’

9 Dec 17:09 The Hindu 6679535025988312436.html
Bong Go: Manila Water should be held liable for failing to construct sewer, wastewater system

Administration ally Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Monday that Manila Water Company, Inc. should be held liable for environmental damage because of their failure to construct a sewerage and wastewater system as stated in their contract.

9 Dec 17:55 Manila Bulletin News 7849457200293395919.html
GOP counsel says both Ukraine, Russia interfered in 2016 U.S. elections

GOP counsel Stephen Castor on Monday said both Russia and Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. 

9 Dec 17:52 TheHill 355432919606140341.html
Russia doping ban: What we know, what we don’t know and how will it impact Olympics, World Cup and Euro 2020?

Russia has been banned from hosting and competing in major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency [Wada] for the next four years, but what does that mean for Russian athletes?

9 Dec 17:31 The Independent 2511519171955633967.html
Cheaper And More Expensive Land Rover Defenders Are Coming

When it goes on sale in the US next spring, the 2020 Land Rover Defender will initially only be available i...

9 Dec 17:20 CarBuzz 4034462237138002887.html
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time

Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

9 Dec 17:34 Shropshire Star 3480199992020489164.html
Russia tells UK court Ukraine should be forced to pay debt despite disputes

LONDON/KIEV (Reuters) - Russia told Britain’s Supreme Court on Monday that Ukraine should not be allowed to use geopolitical arguments to dispute billions of dollars in debt, after Kiev argued it had been forced to borrow the money from Moscow.

9 Dec 17:02 Reuters 8334514180226722398.html
Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding

As per the ministry's data, maximum retail prices are ruling at Rs 165 per kg on Monday, while modal price was at Rs 100 per kg. In most cities, onions are quoted over Rs 100 per kg in retail markets, pinching hard on consumers' pocket.

9 Dec 17:01 The Indian Express 2885715105027323735.html
Supreme Court allows divisive Kentucky abortion law to begin

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear arguments about a new Kentucky rule that requires physicians show women seeking abortions ultrasound images of their unborn fetuses, allowing the controversial law to take effect.

9 Dec 17:23 UPI 8257973865082756347.html
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are "So Hands On" with the Sussex Royal Instagram Account

"[Meghan] even knew about Instagram algorithms."

9 Dec 17:24 Harper's BAZAAR 9032339116317572136.html
Ban-affected Moscow blames ‘anti-Russian hysteria’

Action taken against dope offenders, says PM Medvedev

9 Dec 17:20 The Hindu 6679535025421200496.html
Lucky 13: The Real Story Behind Tool’s Fear Inoculum

After a seemingly interminable wait of 13 years, Tool returned this year with Fear Inoculum: their most challenging, epic work yet. And with it, predictably, comes a lot of questions. Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor separate the fact from the fiction…

9 Dec 17:30 Kerrang! 370418007247974747.html
Russian diplomat meets with Syrian-Kurdish opposition member

Russian Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov met with a delegation of the Syrian Opposition’s Kurdish National Council consisting of member of the Syrian Constitutional Committee Kamiran Hajo, as well as Ibrahim Barro and Ismail Hassaf, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The situation unfolding in Syria with an emphasis on the scenario in the northeastern districts of the country and progress on implementing the Russian-Turkish memorandum on mutual understanding adopted in Sochi on October 22 was discussed in detail during the conversation,” the ministry noted. “The sides discussed their positions on further promoting the political settlement process in Syria based on Resolution 2254 of the UN Security Council, including the results of the two sessions of the Syrian Constitutional Committee held in Geneva. That said, the need to regard the interests of all the ethno-confessional groups of the Syrian population was highlighted.”…

9 Dec 17:29 AMN 4125648318038013693.html
tours announced: Silversun Pickups, Cheap Trick, Innovative Leisure Weekender, more

Plus: Soulwax, Tame Impala/Perfume Genius, Ed O'Brien (Radiohead), Pee-Wee Herman, John Prine, Richard Thompson, and more tour news.

9 Dec 17:48 BrooklynVegan 7574135798227848424.html
Russian Sports Minister Speaks After WADA Decision - Video

The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Executive Committee has unanimously endorsed a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee to ban Russia from hosting and competing in major international sporting events for four years after it allegedly manipulated laboratory data handed over to the agency's investigators.

9 Dec 17:28 Sputniknews 967333869397196192.html
Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time

Both leaders met along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

9 Dec 17:34 Express & Star 7324224459566666700.html
Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

9 Dec 17:09 WVLT 4089046910281169677.html
WireGuard VPN is a step closer to mainstream adoption

WireGuard in the Linux kernel itself means greater availability for the project.

9 Dec 17:38 Ars Technica 5028555107050924801.html
House Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges

Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes on Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings.

9 Dec 17:41 News24 3752801378065013195.html
Campaign highlights: DUP attacks Boris Johnson while Labour reveals budget plans

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said he will deliver a budget on February 5 that will end austerity ‘once and for all’.

9 Dec 17:30 Express & Star 7324224460101822527.html
Russia, Ukraine leaders to meet in Paris

French- and German-mediated talks seek to end 5-year conflict in eastern Ukraine

9 Dec 17:13 The Hindu 6679535026174996610.html
Euro 2020: Switzerland to host Germany in warm-up match

Germany will play a friendly in Switzerland next May as part of their build-up to the Euro 2020 finals, the German Football Association confirmed Monday.

9 Dec 17:21 Vanguard News 4125100340425407191.html
Putin meets Ukraine's Zelenskiy for first time at Paris peace summit

Russian President Valdimir Putin met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time on Monday at a summit in Paris that aimed at...

9 Dec 17:06 DAILY SABAH 8383944809481743608.html
SpaceX nails first Falcon 9 booster launch debut in months [photos]

On December 5th, SpaceX pulled off a flawless Falcon 9 booster debut in support of the Cargo Dragon spacecraft’s CRS-19 space station resupply mission, marking the first launch of a new booster in months. More specifically, the last time SpaceX launched a new Falcon 9 booster was on June 25th, 2019 during STP-2, Falcon Heavy […]

9 Dec 17:55 Teslarati 613467573738372519.html
The 9 youngest leaders in the world

Finland's Sanna Marin, 34, will be the world's youngest prime minister in office when she is sworn in tomorrow. Here are the nine youngest leaders serving in the world today:

9 Dec 17:14 RTE.ie 7595237277625853376.html
Campaign highlights: DUP attacks Boris Johnson while Labour reveals budget plans

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said he will deliver a budget on February 5 that will end austerity ‘once and for all’.

9 Dec 17:30 Shropshire Star 3480199992555644991.html
Kaytranada Releasing New Album 'Bubba' With Tinashe, Masego, Goldlink & More This Friday!

The star-studded album from Kaytranada will arrive this Friday.

9 Dec 17:53 Magnetic Magazine 5123414664706503078.html
'Nothing supernatural happened': RUSADA reacts to WADA ban

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency CEO reacted after the World Anti-Doping Agency imposed 4-year ban imposed on Russia on Monday.

9 Dec 17:27 euronews 7318238122162039654.html
DOJ watchdog finds no bias in launch of Trump-Russia probe, but uncovers ‘significant’ FBI errors

The Justice Department’s inspector general, in a long-awaited review concerning the origins of the Russia investigation, determined that the FBI complied with policies in launching the politically explosive probe -- but also flagged "significant concerns with how certain aspects of the investigation were conducted and supervised."

9 Dec 17:41 Fox News 7362823820047241830.html
High Court Refuses Check on Kentucky Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Rules

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law that requires doctors to show and describe ultrasound images to patients seeking abortions.

9 Dec 17:03 Courthouse News Service 1799505149570316464.html
‘The pandemic clock is ticking’: A race against time for a universal flu vaccine

For many people, including the elderly and others in high risk groups, getting a flu jab is a winter ritual.

9 Dec 17:00 The Telegraph 140598091186684579.html
Is THIS Banksy getting into the Christmas spirit? CCTV shows 'elusive artist making festive reindeer mural on Birmingham wall'

The reindeer mural, painted on a brick wall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is thought to be the work of Banksy. It is designed to draw attention to homelessness.

9 Dec 17:50 Mail Online 124328110990367634.html
Greta Thunberg highlights indigenous struggle at UN climate summit

Activi­sts argue that their commun­ities contri­bute almost none of fossil fuels emissi­ons drivin­g climat­e change­

9 Dec 17:45 The Express Tribune 1105816787304298543.html
Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results

The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting events imposed on his country.

9 Dec 17:10 Digital Journal 4566489173063695991.html
Former FBI Lawyer Lisa Page Reacts to IG Report, Slams Trump for Accusing Her of Treason

Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page, who together with former FBI agent Peter Strzok became household names due to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on them for their anti-Trump texts, reacted on Monday to the release of the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report.

9 Dec 17:56 Law & Crime 7990899037508402727.html
Samsung Galaxy S10: Everything you need to know!

The Galaxy S10 is one of Android's best flagships. From reviews, specs, comparisons, and more, here's everything you need to know about the phone!

9 Dec 17:37 Android Central 29040143878082871.html
QLDC to consider new governance process for QAC SOI

To shift the contentious QLD Airport focus to critical work which will need to take place over the next three months the Council is seeking to adopt an entirely new process around influencing the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Statement of Intent (SOI) outcomes.

9 Dec 17:04 SCOOP 5315659000093328429.html
How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’

Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.

9 Dec 16:04 Gizmodo 461714589995857712.html
Human rights abusers to face future EU blacklists

Human rights abusers worldwide will, in future, face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels.

9 Dec 16:00 EUobserver 625925299042584560.html
'Unfortunately' - Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi reveals injury latest

Reds head coach with the latest injury news on Samba Sow, Yuri Ribeiro and Carl Jenkinson ahead of Middlesbrough clash

9 Dec 16:59 NottinghamshireLive 5149776701728667607.html
Nine years on, graft case at CBI door

It took over nine years for complaints of massive corruption by the then Director and other officials of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala to be processed through various governme

9 Dec 16:50 The Hindu 6679535024721192035.html
Russia, Ukraine to revive peace process, exchange prisoners

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's president are meeting for the first time at a summit in Paris to find a way to end the five years of fighting in eastern Ukraine.

9 Dec 16:38 CTVNews 2422791598395544475.html
'No chance' of winning WADA ban appeal: Russian anti-doping chief

Russia's anti-doping agency chief on Monday said that his country has ''no chance'' of winning an appeal against a four-year international sporting ban. "There is no chance of winning this case in court," RUSADA chief Yury Ganus told AFP after the World Anti-Doping Agency imposed the ban that will rule Russia out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

9 Dec 16:55 WION 1570469240862796990.html
Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Handed Two-Year Sentence In Russia For Embassy Attack

Former Ukrainian lawmaker Mykola Rudkovskiy has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in Russia on charges of attacking the Russian Embassy in Kyiv in 2014.

9 Dec 16:00 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163238963225.html
Russia hands out passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held east Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has issued passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held eastern Ukraine, Russia’s interior minister said on Monday, deepening Moscow’s ties with the separatist region even as it begins talks with Kiev aimed at ending the conflict.

9 Dec 16:18 Reuters 8334514181815784454.html
Justice Dept. watchdog finds no evidence of bias in Russia inquiry

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice said in a highly-anticipated report Monday efforts by federal authorities to conduct surveillance on a member of President Donald Trump's campaign as part of the Russia investigation were rife with mistakes, but contained nothing improper or illegal.

9 Dec 16:44 UPI 8257973865255238939.html
WhatsApp block: Chat app will BAN these phones in a matter of weeks

WHATSAPP has been warning users for some time that they will face a block in 2019... and the all-important date when things come to an end is almost upon us. Here are the phone models that will be ditched by the hugely-successful chat app in a few weeks.

9 Dec 16:06 Nehanda Radio 3802011523540489468.html
Sri Lanka touch down in Pakistan for historic tour

Sri Lanka have touched down in Pakistan for a tour that will see the home country hosting Test cricket for the first time since the 2009 terrorist attack.

9 Dec 16:14 Sport 682566034695427883.html
Foreign Policy: What the West gets wrong about Russia's intentions in Ukraine

Moscow never wanted an annexation – it just wanted a bargaining chip. Understanding that is the key to settling the conflict once and for all.

9 Dec 16:40 UNIAN 6863008971023712332.html
Murder trial ends in mistrial after lawyer involved in crash

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The murder trial of a Massachusetts woman charged with killing her 81-year-old neighbor ended Monday when the judge called a mistrial because the defense attorney was struck by a car.

9 Dec 16:24 WFXT 6395891953926384263.html
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show

9 Dec 16:02 KitchenerToday.com 52741008753452566.html
WADA’s Decision is Stupid and Incomprehensible - Russian Boxing Federation Secretary-General

Earlier today, the WADA Executive Committee unanimously approved a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee to ban Russia from hosting and competing in major international sporting events for four years after it allegedly tampered with laboratory data.

9 Dec 16:17 Sputniknews 967333868898575758.html
Samsung Galaxy S11: News, Leaks, Release Date, Specs, and Rumors!

The Galaxy S10 is one of the best smartphones we've seen in 2019. Next year, it'll be succeeded by the Galaxy S11. Here's everything we know about the highly-anticipated sequel!

9 Dec 16:48 Android Central 29040143501868813.html
Pakistan Army Rejects Reports of Joint Border Patrolling with Iran

New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistan’s public broadcaster, Radio Pakistan and the country’s leading newspaper Dawn, had reported joint patrolling along its border with Iran. Islamabad has started fencing the common border with Iran to de-escalate tensions that arose in the past, due to attacks on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

9 Dec 16:26 Sputniknews 967333868776373145.html
Why Enceladus’ Unique “Tiger Stripes” Make It A Prime Target In The Search For Life

The Cassini Space probe revealed Saturn's moon Enceladus as one of the most promising places in the Solar System to find life beyond Earth. Among the many

9 Dec 16:00 IFLScience 242791750149034022.html
Russian Court Backs Release Of American Cartoonist Charged With Drug Smuggling

The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court's decision to release U.S. citizen Gaylen Grandstaff from custody until the Prosecutor-General's Office clarifies its arguments in the drug-smuggling case against him.

9 Dec 16:15 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162646962082.html
Plymouth man denies bleach attack on mother and toddler

Defendant accused of throwing liquid over pair is to face trial in May

9 Dec 16:11 PlymouthLive 6373569607267354511.html
The 16-Inch MacBook Pro’s Very Quiet Arrival

The 16-Inch MacBook Pro arrived with relatively very little fanfare, and it is worth asking why that is the case.

9 Dec 16:08 The Mac Observer 5087532648447116743.html
Mortgage switching startup Dashly names first direct founder Harris chairman

Fintech pioneer and first direct founder Mike Harris has come out of retirement to take on the role of chairman at mortgage switching tool Dashly.

9 Dec 16:09 Finextra 6000504749532533861.html
Justice Dept. watchdog to issue report on claims of Trump spying

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice will release a highly-anticipated report Monday answering accusations by the Trump administration that federal authorities illegally spied on President Donald Trump's campaign while searching for evidence of collusion between it and Russia.

9 Dec 16:44 UPI 8257973865686903972.html
Limited water availability raising concerns across the region

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning that limited water availability will become a major concern for the region by February next year due to evolving long term drought in several...

9 Dec 16:36 The Gleaner 1215260530114622614.html
MASSIVE: WADA Bans Russia From All Major Sporting Events Including Olympics For 4 Years

The World Anti-Doping Agency has handed Russia a four-year ban from all major sporting events including upcoming Tokyo Olympics and 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup

9 Dec 16:52 Republic World 1282918858004042974.html
Putin sits down for talks with Ukraine leader for first time

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's president are meeting for the first time at a summit in Paris to find a way to end the five years of fighting in eastern Ukraine.

9 Dec 16:38 CTVNews 2422791598148726216.html
Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday banned Russia from the Olympics and world championships in several sports for the next four years, after WADA's executive committee conclude that Moscow had manipulated laboratory data, the Guardian writes. Ru...

9 Dec 16:38 EUobserver 625925299999650713.html
Forex Club Shutters FX Operations in Russia

Forex Club has stopped accepting services for Russian users in what has become a trend in 2019.

9 Dec 16:41 Finance Magnates | Financial and business news 8992138266418687145.html
AMD and Intel Could Be Screwed By New Chinese Mandate Forbidding Foreign Technology

Following the U.S. ban that prohibited domestic companies from supplying equipment to Huawei back in May, the technological Cold War between the U.S. and China just got a bit more intense now that Beijing has ordered all Chinese government and public-facing offices to replace any equipment featuring foreign components.

9 Dec 16:20 Gizmodo 461714590086605046.html
China: Concentration Camp Victims 'Graduated' from 'Vocational' School

A Chinese government propaganda newspaper declared that "all" the victims of China's Muslim concentration camps had "graduated."

9 Dec 16:26 Breitbart 3148363491006500292.html
Pentagon's Concern About Rising Support for Russia Among US Troops 'Runs Deep' - Report

The trend is not limited to the US - in February polling revealed the average German holds Russia and China in higher regard than the US, with which their government is allied.

9 Dec 16:13 Sputniknews 967333869448582449.html
Reeling from four-year sporting ban, Moscow blames ‘chronic anti-Russia hysteria’ for Wada decision

World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from international competitions including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

9 Dec 16:24 Scroll.in 8669301692499667565.html
Russia Banned From Olympics

Globalist war on Russia extends to sports world

9 Dec 16:19 Infowars 1950426314071948049.html
After nod to Recycling of Ships Bill, India eyeing 60% global share: Govt

Terming the passing of the Bill as a giant step and a historical moment in the Indian maritime arena, Mandaviya said it will have far reaching effects on the ship recycling industry.

9 Dec 16:15 Business-Standard 1502508925647886014.html
FACT 2019: The Haxan Cloak on Midsommar

On some of the most impressive sound design of 2019.

9 Dec 16:52 FACT Magazine 7458605277108727219.html
Russia banned from Olympics for four years over doping

Russia was banned from the Olympics and world championships in a range of sports on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish it for manipulating laboratory data, the TASS news agency reported.

9 Dec 16:07 Deccan Herald 2027555796557358654.html
Human remains discovered in Lincoln Parish

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office says human remains have been discovered in the parish.

9 Dec 16:50 KNOE 8 News 9048639191887628185.html
READ: Top House Intel Investigator Makes The Ukraine Case In Opening Statement

The House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released the prepared remarks of Daniel Goldman, the committee’s director of investigations and its...

9 Dec 16:05 Talking Points Memo 4598529367445292249.html
Russia banned by WADA from 2022 World Cup, 2020 Olympics over doping

Lausanne: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.

9 Dec 16:16 The Peninsula 1202843880922406167.html
Latest Biafra News Online Update Today Monday, December 9th 2019

Good day and here is the latest Biafra news online update for today, Monday, December 9th, 2019 on the Concise News website.

9 Dec 09:30 Concise 5544636823672258963.html
Ethereum Developers Are Creating a Revolutionary Open Financial System: Report

To combat failing fiscal policies, currency manipulation and a shadow banking system that continues to feed fee-grabbing financial intermediaries, Ethereum developers are building tools that reimagine how money flows and how financial services are provided.

9 Dec 09:35 The Daily Hodl 7141394324522229977.html
Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria. Russian troops were shown in footage on the

9 Dec 09:52 Yahoo 7097669637067613317.html
WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus

From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.

9 Dec 09:12 www.iol.co.za 17825112762728099.html
The next booster shot to revive economy may not be far away

Going by what the indicators are showing so far, third quarter doesn't hold any hopes of revival.

9 Dec 09:48 The Economic Times 7653256036597981790.html
U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous

The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.

9 Dec 09:00 The National Interest 7207864704348510411.html
Russia and Ukraine leaders, in first talks, agree to exchange prisoners

PARIS (Reuters) - The leaders of Russia and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday to exchange all remaining prisoners from the conflict in east Ukraine by the end of the year, but left thorny questions about the region’s status for future talks.

10 Dec 09:21 Reuters 8334514181471652197.html
Australia's climate plan earns no credit

If the federal government gets its way on tackling carbon emissions, this will send a very bad signal to other countries that are already trying to twist the rules.

9 Dec 09:26 The Age 7967730561115802841.html
Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts

Singapore to arrest sanctioned Russian ship over unpaid parking debts

9 Dec 09:40 The Independent 5308065342742187257.html
Environment is the big winner in latest Council funding

Monday 9 December

9 Dec 09:42 SCOOP 5315658998799173940.html
It Looks Like a B-2 Bomber: Here Comes Russia's Okhotnik Stealth Drone

Take a look.

9 Dec 09:30 The National Interest 7207864703675591198.html
Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.

9 Dec 09:33 The Guardian 7580308503736875387.html
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump

Trump and his allies acknowledge he will likely be impeached in the Democratic-controlled House, but they also expect acquittal next year in the Senate where Republicans have the majority.

9 Dec 09:58 WBTV 6439870258382374067.html
Clean-up operation underway in Mayo after storm

MAYO has come through Storm Atiyah without suffering too much damage.

9 Dec 09:49 Connaught Telegraph 8840491535385937257.html
GBP/USD eases from 8-month tops, still comfortable above mid-1.3100s

The GBP/USD pair spiked to fresh eight-month tops during the early part of Monday's trading session, albeit quickly retreated around 20 pips thereafte

9 Dec 09:43 FXStreet 4480975639909463149.html
Three front-line nations drifting into chaos

Let's hope that Washington has enough wisdom to keep Ukraine, Turkey and South Korea on our side.

9 Dec 09:17 The Japan Times 6673764367556149148.html
N. Korea blasts Trump's warning, says it has nothing more to lose

North Korea has nothing more to lose, a senior Pyongyang official said Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the communist nation could lose everything if it engages in hostile acts.Kim Yong-chol, a former North Korean nuclear negotiator, made the remarks in a statement carried by the North's Korean Central News Agency, stressing that the U.S. should think about how to keep the two countries from clas...

9 Dec 09:00 Koreaherald 8029273603254737741.html
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson: Somebody suggested I should wear lower cut tops

Ms Swinson said she believes UK politics ‘can be better’.

9 Dec 09:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774080018509.html
Yakut Shaman Resumes March To Moscow 'To Drive Putin Out Of Kremlin'

Yakut shaman Aleksandr Gabyshev has resumed his march to Moscow from his native far-eastern region of Yakutia "to drive [President Vladimir] Putin out of the Kremlin."

9 Dec 09:47 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162944808189.html
Microsoft to finally shut down to-do list app Wunderlist on May 6, 2020

Microsoft has for years promised it would eventually shut down to-do list app Wunderlist, which it acquired in 2015, in favor of its own app, To Do — after it felt the latter was able to offer a competitive experience that included Wunderlist’s best features. Today, Microsoft is finally announcing a shut-down date for Wunderlist […]

9 Dec 09:05 TechCrunch 3713145561390836122.html
Macron eyes European leadership

If the U.S. declines play a uniting role in the democratic world, more parochial, divisive visions will come to the fore.

9 Dec 09:14 The Japan Times 6673764367539936129.html
Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]

9 Dec 09:20 iAfrica 8834711025086914256.html
Samsung Reportedly Has Some Major Camera Upgrades Planned For The Galaxy S11

Almost a year ago, Samsung acquired mobile camera developer Corephotonics, and now, if reports are true, Samsung might finally be ready to add some of the company’s fancy new photography tech on the upcoming Galaxy S11....

9 Dec 09:11 Gizmodo AU 3183561247226711627.html
President Akufo-Addo attends ACP summit in Nairobi, Kenya

news, story, article

9 Dec 09:26 ghananewsagency.org 5074937609444490722.html
Israeli Election to Be Held March 2 if Knesset Dissolves, Netanyahu, Gantz Agree

New date is eight days earlier than the original - March 10 - and alters a tradition enshrined in law, which stipulates that elections in Israel be held on Tuesday

9 Dec 09:21 Haaretz 1431421789114430176.html
Six Wounded as Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad International Airport

Iraq has been gripped by massive demonstrations that have swept across the country since early October. The protesters are demanding the government's resignation, economic reforms, improved living standards and social welfare and an end to corruption.

9 Dec 09:54 Sputniknews 967333868844634884.html
The mystery of 'murdered' Blackpool man Jason Goldrick - who is classed as a fugitive and may still be alive

He's been classed as missing, found, missing, and murdered in the past month, and now Blackpool man Jason Goldrick is being classed as a missing fugitive.

9 Dec 09:07 The Gazette 1828400564764152900.html
Steele warned that IG report contains information previously blacked out, report says

Christopher Steele, the British ex-spy and author of the anti-Trump dossier, was reportedly told that the Justice Department will release information about him that was previously blacked out in the department’s internal watchdog report on the investigation into President Trump’s 2016 campaign due on Monday.

9 Dec 09:40 Fox News 7362823821329932366.html
What looming doping ban would mean for Russia

Football and Formula One events in Russia would be exempt.

9 Dec 09:08 Daily Nation 7421817124842861300.html