2019-01-15

United Kingdom

What's been the reaction to Theresa May's Brexit deal defeat?

Lots of strong adjectives being used to describe May's divorce deal defeat.

15/01/2019

USA

3 adults overdose in same county where 1 died, 14 stricken from fentanyl

An overdose incident Monday occurred in the same county where one person died and 14 were hospitalized in a mass overdose on Saturday.

15/01/2019

USA

Captured American ISIS member says he 'wanted to go see exactly what the group was about'

A Muslim convert, Warren Christopher Clark and another American were being held in the northern Syrian town of Kobane on the border with Turkey after being captured

15/01/2019

USA

House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Iowa GOP Rep. King's racist comments

The lawmaker, who has a history of offensive remarks about immigrants, himself supported passage of the measure, saying that it was "true" and "just."

15/01/2019

USA

Federal judge denies request to pay federal workers during shutdown

"It's hard not to empathize" with federal workers, the judge said, but the shutdown is a "political problem" that the judiciary cannot get involved in.

15/01/2019

USA

Googlers launch campaign to bring discrimination issues out from the shadows

Silicon Valley workers have grown vocal about what they see as systemic problems related to harassment, inequality or government contracts.

15/01/2019

USA

Who let the dogs out? Robotic pooches could deliver packages right to your door

The battery-powered pooches can climb stairs and even ring the doorbell.

15/01/2019

USA

Theresa May's Brexit deal crushed in parliamentary vote

Moments after the vote, Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, announced he would seek to oust May's ruling Conservatives by bringing a motion of no confidence.

15/01/2019

The Cube

Which Brexit campaign group spent the most on Facebook advertising?

The direct battle for votes might be taking place in the corridors of power but it’s also playing out on your social feeds.

15/01/2019

USA

42,000 Coast Guard members miss first paycheck due to government shutdown

"The Congress can't their act together. The president can't get their act together, but your community will take care of you," one Coast Guard spouse said.

15/01/2019

World

Raw Politics: Theresa May heads to Parliament with her deal

The full episode of Raw Politics.

15/01/2019

France

Macron says some impoverished members of society are 'mucking about'

As French president starts off a national debate aimed at uniting his nation, he immediately causes a rift.

15/01/2019

Markets

China stimulus boosts European shares, autos rally after Peugeot results

China stimulus boosts European shares, autos rally after Peugeot results

15/01/2019

Cult

Technology and tradition: the new world of watchmaking at SIHH 2019

The luxury watch sector has embraced modernity at the 29th edition of SIHH.

15/01/2019

USA

Texas woman took her own life and two girls found near her were murdered

Even though the medical examiner ruled Olson's cause of death a suicide and the two girls homicides, an official said it's still too early to say who killed the younger victims.

15/01/2019

USA

Rick Gates still cooperating in several ongoing investigations,' Mueller says

Last November, Robert Mueller also cited Gates' ongoing cooperation in asking for a delay in his sentencing.

15/01/2019

USA

New York lawmakers approve election reforms, including early voting

Among the changes: State and federal primaries are now required to be held on the same day.

15/01/2019

China

Chinese researchers sprout seeds on the moon for first time ever

Cotton seeds transported to the moon earlier this month have sprouted, Chinese researchers have said

15/01/2019

USA

Woman who found Jayme Closs feared kidnapper would come after them

A criminal complaint outlines horrific details about Jayme's time held captive by the man who allegedly killed her parents.

15/01/2019

Economy

EU plans to end individual states' veto power on taxes

Unanimous decisions on tax matters should be phased out gradually

15/01/2019

Cult

"Harry Potter" bookshop celebrates 113th birthday

"Harry Potter" bookshop celebrates 113th birthday

15/01/2019

United Kingdom

What are the Brexit amendments that will be discussed before MPs vote?

House Speaker John Bercow selected four Brexit amendments that will be discussed before a vote on Theresa May's deal.

15/01/2019

Russia

Is there a 'gay purge' in Chechnya? Rights group fears the worst

At least two members of the LGBT community have died and others are being detained in Chechnya, according to the Russian LGBT Network

15/01/2019

Climate Now

Global temperatures 1.1°C above pre-industrial era

In partnership with Copernicus

Fears over warming planet as global temperatures are more than 1°C above pre-industrial era

15/01/2019

United Kingdom

Attorney General to MPs 'You are not children...you are legislators'

'You are not children in the playground, you are legislators,' roars Attorney General

15/01/2019

USA

Plants now growing on the moon for the first time ever

New photo shows cotton seeds sprouting inside sealed container.

15/01/2019

Switzerland

Geneva’s annual watch season-opener gets underway

Around 20,000 visitors expected to attend the luxurious event, including Hollywood celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan.

15/01/2019

Spain

Catalan police arrest over 17 people in anti-terrorist raid

The Catalan regional police service, Mossos d’Esquadra, have arrested a least 17 people who they believe are linked to a jihadist cell based in and around Barcelona.

15/01/2019

Switzerland

The watch made of plants

Mother Nature plant watch on display at Geneva Fair

15/01/2019

Spain

Rescue team builds tunnels to reach missing Spanish toddler

A search and rescue operation involving over 100 people is underway to find a toddler that fell down a borehole on Sunday. The rescue team hopes to reach the missing child via either a vertical or a horizontal tunnel currently under construction

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