Reza Pahlavi, whose father Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi ruled Iran from 1941 until 1979, also called for regime change and the establishment of a secular democracy. His comments come as Iran is gripped by the most serious social unrest in 40 years, with anti-government protesters taking to the streets in […]
Daily Archives: December 12, 2019
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WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that there was “no chance” that President Donald Trump would be removed from office in any impeachment trial and that it “wouldn’t surprise” him if some Democrats split from their party and voted in the president’s favor. “The case is […]
Madrid (AFP) – United Nations climate negotiations in Madrid were set to wrap up Friday with even the best-case outcome likely to fall well short of what science says is needed to avert a future ravaged by global warming. The COP25 summit comes on the heels of climate-related disasters across […]
The exertions attached to Rangers’ League Cup final defeat against Celtic only days earlier can explain the fact Steven Gerrard’s team stumbled over the line and into the Europa League’s last 32. Gerrard will ultimately be judged on whether or not he can end Celtic’s domestic stranglehold but progress such […]
Steve Granitz/WireImage Now that’s an award-winning look, Taylor Swift! The Grammy-winning pop star, who will receive the biggest honor at the ceremony, dazzled in a as she walked the red carpet at Billboard’s 2019 Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium theater on Thursday, a day before her 30th birthday. The birthday girl walked the […]
The Expanse is based on a book series of the same name and the next series will follow the story told in book four Cibola Burn by James SA Corey. Shankar also told Entertainment Weekly: “We are going to tell that story in season 4, sure, but we’re not leaving […]
Melania Trump arrived for the annual Congressional Ball last night in a stunning white gown.The FLOTUS was show-stopping last night as she joined her husband President Donald Trump, 72, for this year’s ball The matching cape loosely draped across her shoulders in an elegant fashion. Melania sported a matching set of […]
ZeniMax Online Studios unveiled a new Elder Scrolls Online cinematic at The Game Awards tonight that signals the conclusion of the Season of the Dragon. It’s a suitably epic affair, packed with struggle and sacrifice, triumph and loss, and when it’s all over and the smoke clears, the next phase […]
While Republicans in general have long been more hostile to journalists than Democrats, a new survey shows that’s more the case among fans of President Donald Trump By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer December 12, 2019, 9:16 PM 3 min read NEW YORK — It’s been true for some time […]
Fans of Kate Beckinsale will recall when the actress said to Jimmy Fallon that she thought she and Ryan Reynolds looked a lot alike. Apparently, Ryan Reynolds came out to say he couldn’t help but agree with the sentiment claims a new report from Just Jared. When he spoke with […]
(Reuters) – An environmental group launched legal action on Thursday seeking to ban commercial use of “super-toxic” rat poisons in California, citing data showing the products pose a grave threat to a dozen endangered species and other wildlife. San Joaquin kit foxes are seen in this undated handout photo obtained […]
(Reuters) – Broadcom Inc’s (AVGO.O) fourth-quarter earnings beat Street estimates on Thursday, but investors were put off by slowing growth in semiconductor business and a lukewarm revenue forecast for 2020, sending its shares down about 2% in extended trade. FILE PHOTO: A sign to the campus offices of chip maker […]
Hasina Begun says 10 of her family members were killed when the Myanmar military set fire to their village and open fired on the community. She travelled from refugee camps in Bangladesh, where over 700,000 Rohingya are living, to attend a court case in which genocide allegations have been made. […]
New York’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes is still held up in court, but the state is moving to keep it alive and could also expand it to include menthol By MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press December 12, 2019, 8:44 PM 3 min read ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s ban on flavored […]
The new Microsoft Xbox Series X looks unassuming, but it’s the most powerful gaming device the company has made. Microsoft Earlier this year, Microsoft discussed its next-generation video game console, Project Scarlett. Now, it has a launch name: Xbox Series X. Microsoft unveiled the name for the new device, which […]
Jumanji: The Next Level is the latest movie from big screen behemoth Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He returns along with Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan to the incredible yet dangerous world of Jumanji. With its success predicted to lead to another movie, will there be a Jumanji 4? […]
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Series X as their next console, which will be launching Holiday 2020. Unlike other Microsoft consoles, The Xbox Series X will be a Tower Design, offering up a disc drive, as well as a full range of backwards compatibility support. According to Microsoft, the Xbox […]
Melania Trump arrived for the annual Congressional Ball last night in a stunning white gown.The FLOTUS was show-stopping last night as she joined her husband President Donald Trump, 72, for this year’s ball The matching cape loosely draped across her shoulders in an elegant fashion. Melania sported a matching set of […]
Experts believe they have uncovered the world’s oldest artwork in a cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia which dates back 44,000 years. The drawing appears to show a horned beast on the prowl, and proves that our Neanderthal ancestors were creating fictional stories. Experts believe the 4.5 metre wide paintings show wild […]
One wrote: “David Stern is a Legend, everyone give up your prayers to the goat.” Another posted: “Prayers up for David Stern. The NBA wouldn’t exist without his efforts in the 80s.” “Prayers out to David Stern. Hope the brain surgery was successful,” one wrote. “This is really depressing. Made […]