Month: March 2023

Read MoreTwo children are among the victims and 50 other people have been admitted to hospital, fire official says.Two children are among the victims and 50 other people have been admitted to hospital, fire official says.

Read More House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer tells The Independent he never said President Biden’s late son should have been prosecuted after complaining that the Delaware US Attorney ‘had an opportunity to go after the Bidens years ago’ House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer tells The Independent he never said President Biden’s late son…

Read More Curtis ‘Cousin Eddie’ Smith is a former law firm client, distant cousin and allegedly drug dealer of Murdaugh who is accused of shooting him in the ‘side of the road’ incident Curtis ‘Cousin Eddie’ Smith is a former law firm client, distant cousin and allegedly drug dealer of Murdaugh who is accused of…

Read More Four months after the investigation into Shanquella Robinson’s was launched, no arrests have been made. Four months after the investigation into Shanquella Robinson’s was launched, no arrests have been made.

Read More The former US secretary of state is widely expected to announce a 2024 campaign for the presidency The former US secretary of state is widely expected to announce a 2024 campaign for the presidency

Read More MADRID, Mar 03 (IPS) – The data is shocking: three-quarters of African Governments have already reduced their agricultural budgets while paying almost double that on arms. Read the full story, “Most African Govts (3 in 4) Spend More on Arms, Less on Farms”, on globalissues.org → MADRID, Mar 03 (IPS) – The data…

Read More Two Kansas men have been criminally indicted for exporting advanced aviation technology to Moscow Two US citizens have been arrested on charges of smuggling sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia, violating licensing requirements for sensitive technologies even as Washington was tightening export restrictions amid the Ukraine conflict. Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky, 59, and Douglas Robertson,…

Read MoreRacial tensions are spinning out of control as many sub-Saharan Africans prepare to leave the country.Racial tensions are spinning out of control as many sub-Saharan Africans prepare to leave the country.

Read More Eugene Shvidler wants expedited court hearing to hear his claim that impounding his jets was wrong A Russian billionaire who is a close associate of the former owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, has launched a legal challenge against UK government sanctions imposed on him in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.…

Read More Sugar replacements are everywhere in foods and beverages. But despite their ubiquity, the scientific verdict on whether or not they pose health risks ping pongs back and forth. Every so often, though, a study is published with a conclusion so shocking that it forces people to reassess their pantries. A Feb. 27 study…

Read More Couple charged with manslaughter and concealing a birth will appear at Old Bailey on 31 March Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been remanded in custody charged with the manslaughter of a baby named Victoria. Marten, 35, and Gordon, 48, appeared at Crawley magistrates court on Friday charged with gross negligence manslaughter, concealing…

Read MoreThe report from the World Obesity Federation also predicts childhood obesity could more than double compared to 2020 levels.The report from the World Obesity Federation also predicts childhood obesity could more than double compared to 2020 levels.

Read More First class stamp £1.10 from April and second class 95p as firm predicts £450m operating loss The cost of a first class stamp will rise to £1.10 early next month, Royal Mail has announced, breaking the £1 barrier for the first time. The company said it would increase the price of a first…

Read More Kiev’s military officers took part in multi-day table-top exercises, General Mark Milley has announced A number of Ukrainian military personnel have taken part in tactical exercises hosted by the US at a war-gaming facility in Germany this week, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, announced on Thursday.   …

Read More Right-wing conference promises speeches from GOP figures as panelists and speakers return to familiar grievances, attacks and conspiracy theories Right-wing conference promises speeches from GOP figures as panelists and speakers return to familiar grievances, attacks and conspiracy theories

Read More Beyond the murders, Murdaugh is charged with over 100 charges including charges over a vast multi-million-dollar fraud scheme and a bizarre botched hitman plot Beyond the murders, Murdaugh is charged with over 100 charges including charges over a vast multi-million-dollar fraud scheme and a bizarre botched hitman plot

Read More Georgia Republican falsely claims Ukrainian president wants ‘our sons and daughters to go die in Ukraine’ Georgia Republican falsely claims Ukrainian president wants ‘our sons and daughters to go die in Ukraine’

Read More Justice Department rules ex-president could face legal action over Capitol riot as he continues feud with right-wing media giant and veteran executive Rupert Murdoch over lawsuit revelations Justice Department rules ex-president could face legal action over Capitol riot as he continues feud with right-wing media giant and veteran executive Rupert Murdoch over lawsuit…

Read More In the village of Kamianka, Kim Sengupta sees a Ukrainian commander confront the neighbours he suspects betrayed his family In the village of Kamianka, Kim Sengupta sees a Ukrainian commander confront the neighbours he suspects betrayed his family

Read More Anti-tras rhetoric dominates at the conservative gathering Anti-tras rhetoric dominates at the conservative gathering

Read More Reality TV personality also ordered to sign sex offender register and not to contact ex Georgia Harrison The reality TV personality Stephen Bear has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sharing a private video of him having sex with his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison, in a judgment confirming that sharing intimate images…

Read MoreRussian troops poured across Ukraine’s northern border a year ago in a failed bid to capture Kyiv. If they try again, Ukrainian forces will be waiting.Russian troops poured across Ukraine’s northern border a year ago in a failed bid to capture Kyiv. If they try again, Ukrainian forces will be waiting.

Read More Host, who is leaving BBC after 46 years, says it is a shame he had to finish 17 days before end of contract The radio presenter Ken Bruce paid tributes to listeners as he hosted his final show on BBC Radio 2. Bruce, who has hosted the morning programme for 30 years, chose…

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Read More Former US government analyst announces on Twitter diagnosis with inoperable pancreatic cancer and says he has months to live Former US government analyst Daniel Ellsberg – who leaked the Pentagon Papers which detailed secrets about American policy during the Vietnam war and became one of world politics’ most famous whistleblowers – has terminal…

Read More2024 contender Nikki Haley is Friday’s highest-profile speakerSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Rightwing congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene just spoke at CPAC, where she railed against familiar targets of conservative ire, such as transgender people and America’s support for Ukraine. But she also made a bit of news:…

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Read More California governor declares state of emergency in 13 counties while Portland, Oregon, sees second snowiest day in history The west coast of the US, from Oregon to the mountains of California and the golf courses of Phoenix, has received nearly unprecedented levels of snowfall this week in what officials are calling a “once-in-a-generation”…

Read More GENEVA, Mar 03 (IPS) – At a high-level UN event, global donors pledged US$1.2 billion in aid operations to Yemen in 2023. Millions of Yemenis require humanitarian assistance as the country continues to suffer from the fallout of a prolonged civil war. Read the full story, “UN Falls Short of Aid Pledge to Yemen…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Mar 03 (IPS) – There is no better environment for the expansion of violent extremist groups than a vacuum in state authority. It provides ideal conditions for these groups to prey on existing and historical grievances, fill the void with promises of financial support, access to services and attention for marginalized,…

Read More Hours before deliberations, Judge Clifton Newman announced that a female juror was being removed from the panel for discussing the case with other people Hours before deliberations, Judge Clifton Newman announced that a female juror was being removed from the panel for discussing the case with other people

Read MoreBiden, Trump, DeSantis and the scenarios for the 2024 presidential elections.Biden, Trump, DeSantis and the scenarios for the 2024 presidential elections.

Read MoreIt comes after three flights were diverted from Dublin to Shannon and Belfast last night after a drone sighting.It comes after three flights were diverted from Dublin to Shannon and Belfast last night after a drone sighting.

Read More LONDON — King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, Buckingham Palace said Friday, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors following years of strained relations caused by Brexit. Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will visit the European Union’s two…

Read More MP apologises after breaching harassment policy with ‘racist comments’ Neil Coyle will be suspended from the House of Commons for five days and has made a public apology in parliament after breaching its harassment policy with incidents of “drunken abuse” and “racist comments”. The MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark was found by…