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2019-09-24

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Green News

Changing the world in 17 numbers? There’s an app for that

One group has created a platform to help people across the globe make the world a better, more sustainable place

USA

Growing list of 150 House members backing some action on Trump impeachment

12 Democrats have joined the bandwagon since reports last week that the president pushed Ukraine to investigate the Biden family.

USA

Former Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's remains to be exhumed decades after death

Six judges unanimously rejected an appeal by Franco's relatives against the government's plan to move the body to a cemetery on the capital's outskirts.

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United Kingdom

Why are UK opposition parties lagging behind Boris Johnson?

Although under fire from all sides over Brexit, Britain's ruling Conservatives under Prime Minister Boris Johnson still lead in the opinion polls.

USA

U.K. Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson's Parliament suspension unlawful

The decision marks a decisive setback for the government, potentially giving lawmakers additional time to scrutinize and challenge its hardline Brexit plans.

Spain

Spain will exhume Franco's remains on Thursday

The location of Franco's tomb continues to fracture Spanish opinion with 43% in favour of the move and 32.5% against, according to a recent poll.

USA

How anti-vaxxers target grieving moms and turn them into crusaders

Anti-vaccine advocates find women whose babies have died unexpectedly and convince them vaccines are to blame.

United Kingdom

Labour party members vote against pro-EU stance for election run

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won support for his Brexit strategy on Monday, fighting off a challenge by members who wanted him to immediately back remaining in the European Union before any election.

World News

Europeans back US in blaming Iran for Saudi oil attack

"It is clear to us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other plausible explanation," Britain, France and Germany said.

USA

New calls for impeachment could give Pelosi 'cover' to take next step, sources say

In an op-ed, seven House freshmen have called for impeachments hearings to look into Ukraine allegations.

USA

Manhattan DA asks judge to toss Trump bid to keep tax returns secret

Trump is "seeking to invent and enforce a new presidential 'tax return privilege,'" the New York prosecutors said.

USA

'Giuliani took Fredo to the cleaners': Trump trashes CNN's Cuomo during UN remarks

Cuomo sparred with Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani last week in an interview that devolved into a shouting match.

Malta

Five EU interior ministers agree on draft migration deal

Five EU interior ministers agreed on a draft migration proposal that will be discussed by all 28 interior ministers on October 8.

USA

Trump admin broke law with visa delays for Afghans, Iraqis who worked for U.S., says judge

Calling the government's arguments "untenable," the court ordered the Trump admin to produce a plan in 30 days on how to fix the visa application problem.

USA

'The dam could break' on impeachment this week

Analysis: Democrats had been holding back as they ready a slew of charges against President Donald Trump. The Ukraine affair may force them forward.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson calls for new Iran nuclear deal, says Trump is 'one guy' to get it done

In an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, the Conservative prime minister praised President Donald Trump's negotiating skills.

USA

3D-printed heart tissue could ease organ donor shortage

There are more than 120,000 people in the United States waiting for donor organs to become available.