2017-12-20

World News

Pentagon confirms U.S. ground operations in Yemen

For the first time, the Defense Department acknowledged "multiple ground operations" in war-torn Yemen, while claiming that the size of ISIS had doubled.

20/12/2017

United Kingdom

Damian Green resigns from UK government

The First Secretary of State Damian Green has resigned from the UK government amid pornography scandal

20/12/2017

World News

Al Franken's last day in Senate will be Jan. 2

Sen. Al Franken will officially resign from the Senate on Jan. 2, the Minnesota Democrat's office confirmed.

20/12/2017

World News

Trump calls tax bill 'historic victory for the American people'

President Donald Trump applauded Republicans for passing a sweeping tax bill Wednesday, touting it as an "incredible Christmas gift" for Americans.

20/12/2017

World News

New tax plan hurts small businesses, especially after disaster

If your office burns down or your warehouse gets flooded, there will no longer be any federal backup to help keep your business running.

20/12/2017

World News

5 immune boosters to stave off sickness

Easy, affordable things you can do to help prevent and fight against colds and flu, before you even get a sniffle.

20/12/2017

United Kingdom

EU:UK Brexit deadline flip-flop

The European Union has now come out saying it wants the transition period after Brexit to end no later than the last day of 2020, while the UK say that are willing to be more flexible

20/12/2017

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congolese fashion designer says: wear a condom

Unusual dresses are designed to promote safe sex.

20/12/2017

Economy

EU court says taxi rules apply to Uber

The European Court of Justice rules that Uber should come under taxi service regulations

20/12/2017

United Kingdom

Vending machines for homeless in the UK

Through a partnership with supermarkets and shops, Action Hunger will offer products including food, toiletries and books, in the machines which will be available to homeless people 24 hours a day.

20/12/2017

World News

Euroviews. View: EU must take the lead on Palestinian statehood

Following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Javier Solana says the EU must recognise the Palestinian state

20/12/2017

World News

Europe's top court rules Sharia divorce 'not in the scope' of EU laws

The ruling followed a divorce case by Syrian-German couple who divorced under Sharia law in Syria on October 2013. This is the court's first ruling on the subject.

20/12/2017

Economy

IMF says its pre-Brexit gloomy forecast is proving to be true

Britain’s economy is already suffering from its vote to leave the European Union according to International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde

20/12/2017

Syria

Pro-government airstrikes kill 19 in Syrian village

Air strikes have killed 19 people in a village in Syria's rebel stronghold of Idlib. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the strikes were either carried out by Syrian or Russian warplanes. Syria and Russia have not responded but previously they've said they only ever target militants.

20/12/2017

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Poland faces EU punishment

20/12/2017

Poland

What is ‘Article 7’ and why was it triggered against Poland?

The European Commission has called for the so-called nuclear option to be adopted in a bid to defend judicial independence in Poland

20/12/2017

United Kingdom

This hotel turns you into a movie star

Being a guest at Victory House in London has its advantages.

20/12/2017

Sport

Panathinakos extend unbeaten home run with win over Maccabi

Greece's Panathinaikos made light work of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv to stretch their undefeated home record to seven wins

20/12/2017

Spain

Catalonia elections: Catalonia in Common candidate, Xavier Domènech

While not expected to garner more than 10 seats in Parliament, the Catalunya en Comú-Podem may turn out to be the king-maker in coalition talks.

20/12/2017

United Kingdom

Selfieccino debutes in London cafe

A cafe in London is taking barista art to a new level by giving customers the chance to sip on their own self-portraits.

20/12/2017

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Animatronic Trump doll joins Disney's Hall of Presidents

Animatronic doll of US President Donald Trump joins Disney's Hall of Presidents

20/12/2017

USA

US tax bill: Who are the winners and losers?

The Republican-led US Senate on Wednesday approved the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code in decades.

20/12/2017

Europe News

EU spillover from America's tax overhaul?

As America sees its biggest tax overhaul in decades, alarm bells ring in EU

20/12/2017

Cinema

Ocean's 8 - the female sequel

Ocean's 8 is a new iteration of the heist comedy franchise - but this time it's headed by feisty women.

20/12/2017

No Comment

Massive hailstones wreak havoc in Melbourne

A shower of "golf-ball" sized hailstones caused damage when they fell on Melbourne

20/12/2017

Europe News

EU takes action against Poland over judicial reforms

Brussels launches unprecedented process, often referred to as "nuclear option"

20/12/2017

World News

Senate passes sweeping GOP tax bill, but House has to vote again

The Senate votes along party lines to dramatically lower tax rates for corporations, provide new breaks for businesses and reorganize the individual tax code.

20/12/2017

World News

'Unconscionable': Puerto Rico governor slams Republicans on tax bill

"It is unconscionable that Congress would do this at this juncture," Rosselló said in a telephone interview from San Juan, Puerto Rico with NBC News.

20/12/2017

USA

US ‘taking names’ of UN opponents on Jerusalem

The warning comes ahead of a vote by the 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday

20/12/2017

World News

This year's trending Christmas recipes across Europe

Google has compiled data on recipes that EU countries are searching for ahead of Christmas dinner. This year's winner was the Italian classic, tiramisu.

20/12/2017