Committee of Alberta MLAs votes to cut own salaries
There was a heated meeting of some Alberta MLAs Tuesday, during which committee members voted to cut their own pay and that of the premier. Tom Vernon reports.
There was a heated meeting of some Alberta MLAs Tuesday, during which committee members voted to cut their own pay and that of the premier. Tom Vernon reports.
Daniel Frahn sat with a group of far-right ultras during Chemnitzer's league game with Hallescher and has been sacked by his club.
Is adding "From Facebook" to the branding for the social media giant's Instagram photo- and video-sharing network and WhatsApp messaging application a good move, a bad move or inconsequential? Writer and business coach Jason Aten opted for the second, saying in his post on Inc., "Let's put this in context: This branding move would be...
COMMENT: Getting an answer out of Jacinda Ardern over the latest sex scandal to hit the Labour Party is like getting blood out of a stone. The Prime Minister does what many leaders have done over the ...
The Rams on Tuesday completed a surprise move for the former England captain, who will join Derby in January 2020 on an initial 18-month contract.
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Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning-author Toni Morrison, whose masterful and groundbreaking contributions to literature explore the Black-American experience among other topics, passed away on Monday night at the age of 88.
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Here's what stars like Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, and Tori Spelling have been up to since they left the iconic '90s show.
Ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon joins Pafos FC, with the Cypriot side calling the signing the 'greatest transfer' in their history.
The governing body absolved Lekjaa after an accusation of violent conduct following the Confederation Cup final match between Zamalek and RS Berkane
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The special Alaska legislative session that began cloaked in drama is ending quietly. Tuesday marks the 30-day session limit. No floor sessions were planned to mark the official end, which comes more than a week after lawmakers finished their work on issues Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked them to consider. The Legislature […]
South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) says it is confident about the manner in which it presented its case before the Equality Court against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Las Vegas police say they think road rage may have led to a fatal freeway shooting.
By about noon the runway had been reopened and by 1 p.m. the plane was towed from the runway as operations have returned back to normal.
The DNA profile of an unknown woman has been indicted in the death of an infant found inside a backpack in Illinois three years ago, prosecutors said. A grand jury on Thursday indicted the unknown female DNA profile on a felony charge of failure to report the death or disappearance of a child in connection...
During his visit to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, President Donald Trump may have to reckon with an uncomfortable situation:...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor says the state should have harsher penalties for people convicted of targeting others because of their race, ethnicity or religion, calling for the measure in the wake of two mass shootings that include one in Texas being investigated as a possible hate crime. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a group of sheriffs on Tuesday that he wants to end the state’s distinction as only one of four without a hate crimes law. Hutchinson later […]
When a president orders up a special script, summons the national media and sends a message to all Americans that the "sinister ideologies" of "racism, bigotry and white supremacy" have no place here, the normal response is to cheer.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj who passed on Tuesday due to cardiac arrest."Extremely shocked to hear of the passing of Smt Sushma Swaraj. The country has lost a much-loved leader who epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life. Ever willing to help others, she will always be remembered for her service to the people of India," President tweeted.Recalling Sushma's work, the Prime Minister... Читать дальше...
US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds, up 1% after China moves on yuan Yahoo Finance
U.S. stocks jumped more than 1 percent on Tuesday, bouncing back from a sharp sell-off the previous day as China stepped in to stabilize the yuan, easing ...
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Gulf Air reported a 23% first-half increase in passenger numbers, which the airline said indicates its move toward becoming a niche, “boutique carrier” is starting to show results.
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LIMA (Reuters) - U.S. national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday said Washington was ready to impose sanctions on any international company doing business with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a sharp escalation of U.S. pressure on the leftist leader.
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EASTENDERS’ troubled Ben Mitchell could be on his father’s hit list as Phil Mitchell awoke from his coma, seemingly overhearing his son stating he wanted to kill him. With the two men at war, will Phil seek revenge on his son for wanting to bump him off?
Minecraft and Roblox, two games that have been around for a decade or more, are enjoying a rise in popularity and user base at the moment. Meanwhile, the fortunes of Epic Games’ Fortnite appear to be mellowing out somewhat. The old favorites are staging a comeback, and they could provide a glimpse into the battle royale game’s future. It’s been almost imperceptible, but interest in Fortnite is starting to slowly drift downwards. Not a sharp drop-off by any means but still — gamers are starting to show less rabid enthusiasm for Epic’s cash cow. Читать дальше...