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2019-11-14

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World News

Suicide rates fall among LGBT+ community in Sweden, Denmark

Suicide rates among lesbians and gay men are falling as the stigma around homosexuality fades, but are still much higher than among straight people, a study released on Thursday has found.

USA

How to watch the impeachment hearing: Day 2 schedule, witnesses and more

President Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Yovanovitch was "bad news"

USA

State Department watchdog faults Trump official for 'inappropriate' treatment of diplomat

The report echoes accusations in the Ukraine inquiry that Trump has undermined and mistreated the country's non-partisan career diplomats.

USA

Trump admin preparing to take over private land for border wall

The Trump administration is preparing court filings to begin taking over private land to build a border wall as early as this week, say officials.

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USA

Line-up announced for MSNBC/Washington Post Democratic debate

A total of 10 candidates will take part in debate, which is being hosted by MSNBC and the Washington Post.

USA

Bevin concedes after recanvass in Kentucky governor's race

Bevin said any changes to the vote tally would not change the result of the race.

USA

Sen. Durbin proposes limits on ICE solitary confinement after NBC News investigation

"There's virtually no accountability when it comes to these detainees," said Sen. Durbin. "We're setting strict standards here, and it's about time."

Italy

Italy to resume barrier project that could have stopped Venice floods

In 1984, Italy launched a flood barrier project called Mose. It was supposed to protect the lagoon city of Venice from high tides.

USA

Washington state voters reject restoring affirmative action

It's a win for groups that sought to block the Democratic-controlled Legislature from overturning a decadeslong ban.

France

Thousands of French hospital workers protest years of cutbacks

"Exhausted caregivers = endangered patients", "Public hospitals in life-threatening emergency" were some of the protesters' mottos.

USA

Pelosi: Impeachment hearing 'corroborated evidence of bribery'

"The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections — that's bribery," the House speaker said Thursday.

World News

MEPs reject Hungary's pick for EU commissioner... again

It hasn't been second time lucky for Budapest, so far.

No Comment

Myths and legends brought to life in Edinburgh Castle light display

Myths and legends are turning Edinburgh's oldest building into a trove of dazzling lights and colours.

United Kingdom

Turkey deports one British and seven German jihadists

Terror suspect arrested at London Heathrow after he arrives on flight from Turkey

USA

Two dead and three critically injured after US school shooting

A suspect described as a male Asian in black clothing was still at large, the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff said on Twitter.

USA

With a single bead of plastic, scientists tease interactive 3D

British scientists have developed moving three-dimensional images with sound and touch sensations based on a tiny plastic bead moved at high speeds.

USA

Hearsay might be barred in court. A congressional hearing is entirely different.

Analysis: Hearsay is a rule of evidence, applying only to court proceedings, and even then with so many exceptions that it's often admissible anyway.

USA

Progressive group pushes Democrats to tie Israel aid to settlement issue

Joe Biden called the idea of placing strings on assistance to Israel "outrageous," but other 2020 Democrats are open to the idea.

USA

More flooding expected even as Venetians mop up, wring out after high tide

"Our generation must be capable of solving this problem, we went to the moon we have to also save Venice from flooding."

USA

Turkey to send suspected American ISIS fighter back to U.S.

The man was deported to Greece on Nov. 11 but was stranded when officials there refused to accept him.

United Kingdom

The John Lewis Christmas advert 2019 is here

Retailer John Lewis has released its annual Christmas advert, marking the beginning of the festive season for many in the UK.