December2017
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Trump says never asked Comey to stop investigating Flynn
Dec 3, 2017U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Sunday he never asked former FBI director James Comey to stop investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn is the first member of Trump’s administration to... -
Saudi-led coalition provides air support for Yemen’s Saleh
Dec 3, 2017Aircraft from the Saudi-led coalition bombed Houthi positions in Sanaa overnight on Sunday, residents and local media said, aiming to shore up supporters of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh as they battle the Iran-aligned Houthi... -
Social mobility board quits over lack of progress
Dec 3, 2017All four members of the board of the government’s Social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at the lack of progress towards a “fairer Britain”. Ex-Labour minister Alan Milburn, who chairs the commission, said he... -
Pentagon evaluating U.S. West Coast missile defense sites
Dec 3, 2017The U.S. agency tasked with protecting the country from missile attacks is scouting the West Coast for places to deploy new anti-missile defenses, two Congressmen said on Saturday, as North Korea’s missile tests raise concerns about... -
‘Supermoon’ to brighten up skies for stargazers
Dec 3, 2017Skywatchers could catch a glimpse of a so-called “supermoon” – when the Moon appears larger and brighter in the sky as it moves closer to Earth – later. It will appear about 7% larger and 15%... -
Brexit supporters list demands for ‘divorce bill’ talks
Dec 3, 2017Leading Brexit supporters have urged the prime minister not to settle the UK’s “divorce bill” unless the EU agrees to a series of conditions. The Leave Means Leave group, which includes ex-cabinet ministers, says Brussels must... -
Pope urges Bangladeshi youths to grow up with spirit of harmony
Dec 3, 2017Pope Francis yesterday urged the youth to grow up with the wisdom of God which he said refers to “communal harmony, fraternity and goodness”. “Wisdom of God continues to inspire your (youth) commitment to grow in... -
Coutinho shows why he is still Liverpool’s main man
Dec 3, 2017Philippe Coutinho’s importance to Liverpool may be difficult to put a price on following his latest exemplary showing in the 5-1 thumping of Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. The focus in... -
10-man United beat Arsenal in thriller to keep heat on City
Dec 3, 2017Manchester United held on with 10 men after Paul Pogba’s late dismissal to beat Arsenal 3-1 in a pulsating game at the Emirates Stadium on a day when Liverpool and Chelsea also kept up the heat... -
England fail to make inroads under Adelaide lights
Dec 3, 2017Craig Overton made Australia captain Steve Smith his maiden test victim but England could not drive home their advantage under the Adelaide lights and the hosts finished the first day of day-night Ashes cricket on 209...
