BBC – The government’s Brexit bill has completed its passage through the House of Commons and the House of Lords and has received royal assent. The Brexit date – when the UK leaves the EU – will be 31 January 2020. The government’s large majority meant that the EU Withdrawal Bill sailed through the House … Continued
ASSOCIATED PRESS -Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven others, taking to Instagram to thank people for the global outpouring of support since the tragedy. She also announced the formation of a fund to help support the other families that were affected … Continued
Jamaican Reggae Superstar Koffee made history on Sunday when she copped her first Grammy becoming not only the first woman to do so but also the youngest to ever do it. She was awarded for her incredible album “Rapture”. In her acceptance speech she “thanked all the producers and everyone who helped to make Rapture … Continued
In what can be considered one of the greatest tragedies of our time, basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Giana are now dead among 7 others following a helicopter crash on Sunday. Officials have already identified all 9 of the victims which includes Baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa. … Continued
ASSOCIATED PRESS, WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism,” in which women travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can have a coveted U.S. passport. The State Department planned to publicize the rules Thursday, according to two officials with knowledge of the plans who … Continued
The United States has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus on its territory. The Centers for Disease Control said the virus, which originated in China, had been diagnosed in a US resident who arrived in Seattle from China. The virus, which spread from the Chinese city of Wuhan, has infected almost 300 people, … Continued
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (Associated Press)-Regional officials in Ethiopia on Tuesday confirmed 10 deaths and 250 people injured after a wooden platform collapsed during a religious event the day before. Thousands of people attended the colorful Epiphany celebration known as Timkat in the northern city of Gondar. “Ten people have lost their lives,” the Ethiopian Press … Continued
BEIJING (Associated Press) — China has sentenced the former president of Interpol, Meng Hongwei, to 13 years and six months in prison on charges of accepting more than $2 million in bribes. Meng was elected president of the international police organization in 2016, but his four-year term was cut short when he vanished after traveling … Continued
WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals and obstructing Congress’ ensuing investigation. As the Senate reconvenes with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding, a first test will come midday … Continued
An organizer of the funeral of General Qasem Soleimani has called on every Iranian to donate $1 to fund a bounty on Donald Trump. They want to raise $80 million (£60 million), according to state TV and threatened to attack the White House in response to the top official’s assassination. The attack was ordered by … Continued
