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Lebanon-based news group claims US, French warplanes behind explosions at Fujairah Port, UAE officials deny
According to the Emirati Foreign Ministry, four merchant vessels had been targeted by “acts of sabotage” in Gulf waters off its coast. “Four commercial, civilian trading vessels of various nationalities this morning suffered acts of sabotage off the UAE’s eastern coast,” the statement reads. The government of Fujairah denied on Sunday media reports about several heavy explosions taking place at the emirate’s port, insisting that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Rebel group seeking ‘moderate’ title behead Syrian soldier in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebel group, Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham, released a video this past weekend of their fighters boasting about beheading a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldier in northwestern Syria. Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham, who has repeatedly tried to sell themselves as a ‘moderate’ rebel group, is currently participating in the ongoing battle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
This Spring We’re Rescuing Hundreds of Orphaned Ducklings!
Each spring, hundreds of baby birds come into care at Bird Rescue. Human-wildlife conflicts are the primary causes of these admissions. As urban development continues, suitable nesting habitat decreases, bringing people and baby birds into contact. Between our two California wildlife centers, this May we have over 200 ducklings already in care, including the little […]
This Picture Is What China Needs to Become a Superpower
*Bryan McGrath, Mackenzie Eaglen* *Security, * Aircraft carriers. *While the size, capabilities and effectiveness of these vessels vary widely, the fact that India, Brazil, Thailand and China enter and stay in the aircraft carrier business speaks to the ship’s continued utility both in war fighting and war prevention.* China’s recent release of its *first strategic white paper* signals its official emergence as a maritime—and therefore global—power. Little in the document should surprise those who have monitored China’s rise, though it remains to be seen whether China watchers ... more »
Hitler's 'New York' Bomber: This B-2 Looking Bomber Could Have Changed History
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * In 1942, German air force chief Hermann Goering sketched out the requirement for the Amerika bomber—a strategic bomber capable of making 7,200-mile round-trip across the Atlantic. *The fact that Berlin was making new plans to manufacture sophisticated intercontinental jet bombers even while columns of Allied tanks were advancing deep into Germany highlights how Nazism was not only an abhorrent ideology, but instilled a remarkable capacity for self-delusion. Thus it’s no surprise that the megalomaniacal villain of the film Captain America flies an ... more »
Because of her advocacy work in the West, and previous employment with Washington-based Radio Free Asia, 31 of her cousins have been arrested
4-15-19 The staggering growth of the transformation through education camps since 2016, sheer numbers incarcerated, detention of inmates’ children in orphanages and fears of organ harvesting were highlighted by former President of the Canadian Uyghur Society, Ms. Turdush, who has had no contact with her own family for two years. Because of her advocacy work in the West, and previous employment with Washington-based Radio Free Asia, 31 of her cousins have been arrested and interned, one even dying in a camp during the past month…. Uyghur woman Mihrigul Tursunwas tortured with e... more »
When do I need lender's mortgage insurance to buy my home?
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If your house deposit is less than 20 per cent of your property's value, your bank might require you take out lender's mortgage insurance. So what is it?
How the federal election will change the taxes you pay
From personal income tax cuts to proposed changes to superannuation franking credits and negative gearing, the outcome of the federal election will affect how much people pay in taxes.
'Roll up one and all': A dance made famous by Slim Dusty clocks up almost 100 years
The foxtrot, waltz and tango are still in vogue at the Johnsonville Dance, a time capsule of cummerbunds, taffeta, lamingtons and vanilla slice.
Injured man's lawyer slams police investigation of botched raid as 'an absolute joke'
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The lawyer for an innocent man whose arm was broken by police during a botched raid describes an internal police investigation into the incident as "an absolute joke".
Mexican wrestler who starred in Nacho Libre dies in front of London audience
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Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron, who wrestled under the name Silver King, dies after collapsing from apparent cardiac arrest during a match in London.
The U.S. Navy's Drone Ships May Soon Be Moving Cargo
Sea Hunter. John F. Williams *Popular Mechanics:* *This Robotic Ship Could Become a Marine's Lifeline* *The Sea Hunter is a fully robotic ship, which makes it perfect for high-risk missions at sea.* The U.S. Navy’s ambitious push into unmanned ships may have a new mission: ferrying critically-needed supplies through hostile waters. The Navy believes its new Sea Hunter unmanned ship, and others like it, could be used to transport supplies to small groups of ground forces trapped behind enemy lines or operating over a wide area. The unmanned ship would get the job done in situation...more »
Remarkable Success – Nigel Farage Brexit Party Leaps to #1 in Weeks…
There’s a remarkable political restructuring happening on the other side of the Atlantic. Nigel Farage has led the U.K. Brexit Party into the leading political force in a matter of weeks. With frustration over the intransigent unwillingness of the political … Continue reading →
New Snowy hydro power scheme will supply zero electricity
by Viv Forbes, Science Writer “Malcolm Turnbull’s “Snowy 2” debases a great name – “the Snowy Scheme”. “The real Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme catches and stores water, uses it to generate reliable electricity, and then controls and releases that water for irrigation and other uses. It supplies both electricity and water. “Snowy 2 is a fraud […]
Many In Washington Are Expecting Criminal Indictments When The U.S. Justice Department Inspector General Releases His Report
Joe Digenova shared the conclusion of the OIG report on FISA abuse today on @LouDobbs - because of the recently uncovered information from the FOIA release and John Solomon today, he is now having to add and investigate that. Thanks for the clip @detachedaz pic.twitter.com/e8ihB4h2Wr — Tracybeanz (@tracybeanz) May 10, 2019 *American Thinker:* *Two stunning revelations on Russia hoax investigation yesterday from DC super-lawyers Victoria Toensing and Joe DiGenova* Washington, D.C. super-lawyers Joe DiGenova and Victoria Toensing have consistently been ahead of the news on the cours... more »
As water infrastructure crumbles, what do Niagara mayoral candidates plan to do with Sewer Plant?
In recent years, the City of Niagara Falls’ water treatment plant has become an international embarrassment. In 2017, the unsightly and confounding stenches of untimely sewage discharges merely a few hundred feet from the loading docks of the Maid of
New Satellite Data Confirm Real World Temperature Cooler Than Climate Models
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: From the team at CFACT ~ Newly published data gathered by NASA’s AIRS satellite confirm the Earth is warming more slowly than has been forecast by climate activists and the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data gathered from 2003 through 2017 confirm temperatures remained essentially…
MNN. $55M FOR GOWLING - $10 GRAND FOR VICTIMS
$55M FOR GOWLING. $10 GRAND FOR VICTIMS. Posted on May 9, 2019 Please post & distribute.\\\ MNN. 9 May 2019. Ambulance chasers Gowling WLG and the corporation of the government of Canada forgot we detainees learned how to count in their torture chambers called “Indian Day Schools”! Canada is a client of Gowling WLG and since 2016 the Indian Day School victims are clients of Gowling
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Speak at Rallies in NY and NJ Concerning Mandatory Vaccines and Government Overreach
Bills proposed include: eliminating religious exemptions, vaccines (including sexually transmitted HPV) for minors without parental consent, and forced annual flu shots for health care workers May 13, New York, NY—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children’s Health Defense, is speaking in Trenton, NJ today and Albany, NY tomorrow supporting concerned parents […] The post Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Speak at Rallies in NY and NJ Concerning Mandatory Vaccines and Government Overreach appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
President Trump Points Out Alternate Favorable Trade Partners – The 2017 “Golden Ticket” Summit….
CTH was wondering how long it would take for President Trump to point out the brutally obvious…. Thanks to some advanced planning that everyone ignored, there are multiple trade alternatives to China: Perhaps now people will reference President Trump’s long-game … Continue reading →
Is Indonesia's IPR Framework incompatible with RCEP?
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12-May-2019 On intellectual property rights, there's a serious gap between domestic Indonesian law and the structures of the proposed RCEP
Vietnam, EU work to enhance comprehensive partnership and cooperation
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12-May-2019 EU and Vietnam formed a Joint Committee for the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (PCA) and held its first meeting in Hanoi on May 10
EU needs unified stand to conclude BIT with China
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12-May-2019 China - EU were committed to achieving "decisive progress" for the conclusion of a China-EU Comprehensive Investment Agreement in 2020 - the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between China and the EU.
Malaysian minister: ‘Palm oil is a deal-braker for EU-ASEAN trade relations'
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12-May-2019 Malaysian minister warned that Malaysia would adopt retaliatory measures to penalise European products if the ban goes ahead as planned. Furthermore, the ASEAN will not sign a partnership agreement with the EU unless palm oil is allowed again.
Transit Pass Bingo
The city’s low income transit pass (LITP) program will start accepting applications on May 21, and there are a couple of changes afoot. Applications for the LITP have been combined with those for two other city programs, the Recreation Access Program (which covers half to full cost of rec programs for households with very low […]
Pre-emptive Nuclear War: The Role of Israel in Triggering an Attack on Iran
Pre-emptive Nuclear War: The Role of Israel in Triggering an Attack on Iran by Prof Michel Chossudovsky, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Chapter III of The Globalization of War The text below is Chapter III of Michel Chossudovsky book entitled: The Globalization of War. America’s Long War against Humanity,Global Research Publishers, Montreal, 2015. To order the book directly from …
US And Israel Fabricating Lies to Provoke War with Iran: Ex-CIA Officer
US And Israel Fabricating Lies to Provoke War with Iran: Ex-CIA Officer by https://www.presstv.com/ A former American counter-terrorism specialist and military intelligence officer of the CIA says some elements in the Donald Trump administration in collaboration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are fabricating lies in order to provoke a war with Iran. – “The …
Iran Nuclear Deal Falling Apart, As Conflict in Persian Gulf Inches Closer
The Illuminist philosophy is to control all sides in a conflict. IE. at the top echelons of USA, Zionist ‘666’ Israel, Iran … they are all Illuminists ie. Satanists. You are being sold an illusion via the Hegelian Dialectic – Problem, Reaction and Solution. They create the Problem (WW3), then wait for the desired Reaction …
Something Unprecedented Is Happening With Bilderberg 2019
WeAreChange Published on May 11, 2019 What do we know about the secret gathering of power brokers taking place in 2019? end
Man allegedly drags woman to ute in a headlock during attempted abduction
Police charge a man after he allegedly attempts to abduct a young woman in Rockhampton overnight. Police say the woman escaped after hitting a car horn during the struggle, drawing the attention of passers-by.
Two major NT electorates could be given Indigenous names
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Almost 11,000 voters will switch electorates across the Territory under draft electoral changes, while two major seats are given Indigenous names.
Protests mark first Eurovision event in Israel
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Eurovision contestants arrive on the orange carpet in Israel after human rights activists targeting the song contest's inauguration event in Tel Aviv are moved on by police.
Three bodies found impaled with crossbow bolts in German hotel room
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Investigations into the discovery of the bodies of the two women and a man continue, while another guest of the riverside hotel tells local media the night on which the three died was "completely quiet".
The 'worst state' for rape victims to get justice: Bri Lee's push to overhaul Queensland's consent laws
Sexual assault survivor and author Bri Lee is launching a new campaign to inform Australians about how Queensland's "archaic" mistake of fact laws are being used by sexual offenders to evade responsibility, and pressure the government to finally take urgent action.
This woman believes the NDIS only works if you can navigate the system
A blind and hearing-impaired woman says she is proof the NDIS can work, but believes the scheme is only successful when people can advocate for themselves.
Manchester City claim 'toughest' league title despite Liverpool victory
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Liverpool claimed the victory it needed on the last day of the Premier League season, but it was not enough after Manchester City also won to claim its second title in a row.
Why families are cremating their beloved pets
Pets are often treasured members of a household, so when their lives end it can be a particularly emotional time for their owners, and for some families, cremation is a way to hold onto memories of their animal companions.
Fact Check: Are a million Australians doing two jobs and a million underemployed?
With jobs and wages key talking points in this federal election campaign, RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's claim on underemployment.
Passengers walk away after pilot lands plane without front wheels
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All 82 passengers and seven crew members aboard the flight from Yangon to Mandalay escape unharmed when a Myanmar National Airlines plane lands with only its rear wheels operational.
Former Defense Secretary Of Defense Gates: 'Real Risk The Taliban May Retake Afghanistan If The U.S. Withdraws'
*Face The Nation:* *Former defense secretary: "Real risk" of Vietnam-like scenario after U.S. pulls out of Afghanistan* Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates believes there is a "real risk" that if American troops are pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban might retake control of the country. He told "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan that the U.S. should ensure that the Afghan government is stable before bringing American forces home. There are currently 12,000 U.S. service members stationed there. *Read more* .... *Update #1:* Gates: 'Real risk' Taliban can retake Afghanist... more »
The Navy's Nightmare: Too Few Ships (And It Can't Easily Be Fixed)
*Erik Khzmalyan* *Security, * Here's what to do. *As Jerry Hendrix argues American wars in the Middle East coupled with shrinking Navy have left “entire maritime ‘neighborhoods’ unpatrolled.” It’s high time for the United States to recover the numerical superiority even if it requires changing the current naval force structure including temporarily halting future carrier programs.* As the U.S. land wars in the Middle East fade into obscurity, Washington is slowly bracing itself for the naval age that will dominate the twenty-first century. Inherently a maritime nation, the futu... more »
Fire! The 6 Best .22 Pistols of 2019 (And Sig Sauer Made the Cut)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Our picks. *So think about your priorities, have at look at our reviews above, and make sure you get the perfect .22 pistol for your purposes.* The .22 round is now 159 years old, and shows no sign of becoming any less popular with age. Shooters have been relying on it for over a century, and it is now older than many of the weapons we have handled, let alone owned. There are many reasons to own a few good .22 caliber weapons. Preppers swear by them, if only because .22 rounds are available everywhere, can be stored and carried easily, and cost ne... more »
Hitler's Secret Plan to Kill the Royal Navy: Sink Their (Docked) Battleships
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Yes, this happenned during World War II. *Certainly the U-boat went down with all hands, including Prien and seven other members of the original Scapa Flow crew. Indeed, only 15 of the 44 submariners involved in the sinking of the Royal Oak were to survive the war, a testament to the appalling losses the U-boats suffered as a whole. The youngest member of the crew, torpedo mechanic Herbert Herrmann, eventually married a Scottish woman and settled in Dumfriesshire.* World War II had been in progress for six weeks when on the evening of Octo... more »
Free Download: Lucretius, "Of The Nature of Things"
"Again, do you not see that even stones are conquered by time, that tall turrets fall and rocks crumble, that the gods’ temples and their images wear out and crack, nor can their holy divinity carry forward the boundaries of fate, or strive against nature’s laws? Again, do Ave not see the monuments of men fall to pieces, asking whether you believe that they in their turn must grow old? Do we not see lumps of rock roll down torn from the lofty mountains, too weak to bear and endure the mighty force of time finite? For they would not fall thus suddenly torn off, if they had endured a... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Velvet Morning” ("Void of the Stellar Winds")
Liquid Mind, “Velvet Morning” ("Void of the Stellar Winds")
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 8 "The Horse"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will continue our second tale for this year, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the eighth episode or episode no.187 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *Noman turning Sawsan intoa horse by H.J Ford**Living in the body of a dog , Noman found ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“What will become of these galaxies? Spiral galaxies NGC 5426 and NGC 5427 are passing dangerously close to each other, but each is likely to survive this collision. Typically when galaxies collide, a large galaxy eats a much smaller galaxy. In this case, however, the two galaxies are quite similar, each being a sprawling spiral with expansive arms and a compact core. As the galaxies advance over the next tens of millions of years, their component stars are unlikely to collide, although new stars will form in the bunching of gas caused by gravitational tides. *Click image for larger... more »
The Poet: Stephen Levine, "Half Life"
*"Half Life"* "We walk through half our life as if it were a fever dream, barely touching the ground, our eyes half open, our heart half closed. Not half knowing who we are, we watch the ghost of us drift from room to room, through friends and lovers never quite as real as advertised. Not saying half we mean or meaning half we say, we dream ourselves from birth to birth seeking some true self. Until the fever breaks and the heart can not abide a moment longer as the rest of us awakens, summoned from the dream, not half caring for anything but love." ~ Stephen Levine
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"The Legend Of The Thornbird"
“There is a legend about a bird which sings just once in its life, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth. From the moment it leaves the nest it searches for a thorn tree, and does not rest until it has found one. Then, singing among the savage branches, it impales itself upon the longest, sharpest spine. And, dying, it rises above its own agony to out-carol the lark and the nightingale. One superlative song, existence the price. But the whole world stills to listen, and God in His heaven smiles. For the best is only bought at the price of great pain… or so sa... more »
"Desperate Courage..."
“Desperate courage makes One a majority.” - Andrew Jackson
Militarization at Standing Rock and Border: Native Women Testifying at Hearing Targeted by U.S.
Ofelia Rivas with Govinda Dalton Sunday. Photo Brenda Norrell. Native American Women Testifying in Jamaica Targeted by U.S. during Re-Entry into United States By Brenda Norrell Censored News May 12, 2019 TUCSON -- The militarization at Standing Rock was no different than the militarization at the border on Tohono O'odham Nation land. "They want to try and treat us like we are not
Al Baghdadi: The US Couldn’t Wish for a Greater Ally
By Tony Cartalucci By 2013 the US-led proxy war on Syria had stalled. A staged chemical attack and threats of direct US military intervention were... more »
NY Times Article Blames Russia for U.S. 5G Opposition Even Though Telecom Industry Can’t Provide Evidence That 5G Is Safe and Researchers Say It’s Harmful
By B.N. Frank Telecom Industry representatives admitted in February they have no scientific evidence that 5G is safe. There is research that has confirmed... more »
Afghan Military To Abandon Its Military Checkpoints In Taliban Controlled Territory
AFP *Military.com/Stars and Stripes:* *Afghan Military Closing Checkpoints in Hostile Taliban Territory* CAMP MAIWAND, Afghanistan -- Taliban raids like the one on a small outpost in Wardak province that killed 11 of his soldiers earlier this month are a vexing problem for Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Safi. But soon the remote, often undermanned checkpoints will be shuttered in favor of larger bases. Safi, who heads a brigade in the army's 203rd Corps, commands troops who guard two highways into the Afghan capital from Wardak and Logar provinces south of Kabul. Some of his checkpoints,... more »
From Mother's Day to #SexStrike: The Obscured Roots of Global Peace Solidarity
*by Sam Husseini* To much attention, the actress Alyssa Milano on Friday tweeted: "Our reproductive rights are being erased. Until women have legal control over our own bodies we just cannot risk pregnancy. JOIN ME by not having sex until we get bodily autonomy back. I’m calling for a #SexStrike. Pass it on." Much of the reaction online focused on the alleged irony of a liberal woman advocating abstinence from sex. The same day, Donald and Melania Trump hosted a celebration of military mothers at the White House. Said Donal Trump: "To the active-duty moms here today: We thank yo...more »
Report: More Can Be Done to Assist Undocumented Community College Students in California
A new report by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's office reveal that more needs to be done to assist undocumented students in the areas of financial aid, legal services and mental health.
"God Grant Me The Courage..."
“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is hopeless.” - Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
"How Life Under Predatory Capitalism Traumatized a Nation"
*"How Life Under Predatory Capitalism Traumatized a Nation"* Why Americans are (Even) More Stressed Out Than Venezuelans, or Why Happiness and Capitalism are Incompatible by Umair Haque "Here’s a fact that might shock and alarm you. People in Venezuela and Iraq feel less stressed than Americans. Venezuela - you know, the poster child of social collapse, and, war-torn Iraq. How can Venezuelans and Iraqis be less stressed than Americans? What the? Just think about that for a second. I recently took a look at Gallup’s World Emotional Temperature thermometer. It’s a survey about how peo... more »
fentanyl busts
-fentanyl pills 3-5-19 Two men were charged this week after the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of fentanyl (enough to kill NJ) that they tried to transport into New Jersey….Luis Aponte, 48, of Hesperia, Calif. (in Mojave Desert) drove the truck trailer, meeting Denny Diaz, 29, of Philadelphia. https://patch.com/new-jersey/warren/nj-rest-area-fentanyl-bust-enough-drugs-kill-10-million …….. 5-1-19 Throughout the course of the investigation, the Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, seized 75 firearms, over $80,000 worth of meth a... more »
Iran and the Fairy Tale Atomic Bomb
[image: undefined] Is it possible Senator Tom Cotton ghostwrites fairy tales on his days off from Congress? Cotton and his neocon buddies are pretty good at making things up. For instance: Europe must not give in to Tehran’s nuclear blackmail as the ayatollahs threaten to renew their rush toward the bomb. UK, Germany, & France ought to walk away from their financial backchannels w/ Iran & join us in imposing maximum pressure on the regime. https://t.co/3IqHudWJnV — Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) May 8, 2019 But you really don’t get the full impact unless you read the unabridged state... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-05-11
This is a summary of 5 AMN articles on the following subjects: Japan, Hama, Syria, Ahed Tamimi, London Protest, Palestine, Israel, Iran. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Japan rules F-35 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Site chosen for ‘Trump’ settlement in occupied Golan Heights: Netanyahu
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – Israel has selected a location for the town to be named after US President Donald Trump in the Golan Heights, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who made the announcement during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday. Netanyahu once again praised Trump’s “historic” decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Close call: Russian Air Force bombs jihadist forces near Turkish military post
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force unleashed a new round of airstrikes over the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this evening, targeting the positions of the jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels. According to a military source in Hama city, the Russian Air Force heavily bombarded the militants in the Sheir Magher area, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ACT set to recognise animals as 'sentient beings' in Australian first
Pet owners who keep their dogs locked up and do not allow them to exercise for longer than one day will face a fine of up to $4,000 under sweeping changes that enshrine animal feelings into ACT law.
NRL teams count the injury cost of a dramatic Magic Round
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The NRL is heralding the inaugural Magic Round as a huge success, but coaches are now counting the cost of a mounting injury toll.
How are people like me expected to survive on Newstart?
Living off $40 a day is the reality for more than 700,000 Australians who rely on Newstart payments to survive. What are the parties planning to do about it?
ACCC investigates allegations of rotten conduct in WA's free-range egg industry
Australia's peak consumer and competition body is investigating allegations of fraud in the egg industry, with reports of fertilised and caged eggs being trucked into WA to be sold at top-dollar in free-range packaging.
Alyssa Milano Calls for Sex Strike, Ignites Social Media
The actress ignited social media with a tweet calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest strict abortion bans passed by Republican-controlled legislatures.
More ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bans Advancing in South, Midwest
The Louisiana legislature is halfway toward passing a law — like the ones enacted in Mississippi and Georgia — that will ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Woman Escapes with Cat from Car That Plunged Into River
A woman was able to save herself and her cat after the car they were riding in plunged into a Massachusetts river.
Anger Over Author’s Critical Post of Worker Eating on Train
The publisher said it was postponing the release of Tynes’ novel “while we further discuss appropriate next steps to officially cancel.”
5 Years Later, Officer Faces Reckoning for Chokehold Death
The deadly confrontation five summers ago flickers in Gwen Carr’s mind, competing for attention with warm, happy memories of her late son Eric Garner’s life.
This Photo Might Represent The First Stealth Bomber Ever (In the 1940s)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What? *A few dark rumors implied that the accidents suffered by the YB-49 prototypes had not been accidental at all, but rather the result of sabotage. No meaningful evidence has ever emerged to substantiate these allegations.* As the United States approached World War II, it enjoyed the luxury of many innovative aircraft companies, and a ton of money to spend. Part of this bounty went to pursuit aircraft, part to tactical attack planes, and part to long-range bombers. This last generated one of the most interesting failures ever to emerge from th... more »
Lost My Battleship: 5 Times When the Unthinkable Went Down (Think Mutiny)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Yes, even on a battleship. *Given the political magnitude of naval mutinies, it is unsurprising that officials have taken steps to prevent such revolts, and to suppress them as quickly as possible when they break out.* Battleships were a huge investment of national treasure and national pride. Indeed, in some cases they arguably represented an over-investment. This can become awkward when those ships are lost, either by enemy action or by accident. But it becomes exceptionally awkward when the crews of those ships turn their guns in the wrong direct... more »
The A-10 Warthog: The Plane Russia Would Have Begged for in World War II
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * The A-10 is a legend. But it was built upon the wings of even greater legends. *The A-10 is a legend. But it was built upon the wings of even greater legends.* It’s a good thing that the Air Force generals who want to retire the beloved A-10 Warthog were not around 70 years ago. If they were, Josef Stalin might have had them shot. The Soviet dictator loved the A-10 of his day, otherwise known as the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik. “They are as essential to the Red Army as bread and water,” he said. It is the Sturmovik, along with the German Ju-87 Stuka dive... more »
Jihadists Attack And Burn A Church In Burkina Faso Killing The Priest And 5 Worshippers
*Christianity Today:* *Another Sunday Church Attack in Burkina Faso Kills Six* This time, terrorists interrupted a Catholic Mass in Dablo, separated men from women and children, and murdered the priest and five worshipers. For the second time since Easter, a church in Burkina Faso has suffered a terrorism attack during Sunday services. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2019/may/burkina-faso-church-attack-dablo-catholic-mass-terrorism.html *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This is the second attack in two weeks on a church in Burkina Faso. What is even more disturbing about today...more »
Ratcliffe: James Comey “under investigation for violations of the espionage act”?…
If this were anyone except Judiciary Committee member John Ratcliffe, it would be easier to ignore…. but it’s not. John Ratcliffe is a very tempered and deliberate voice; he has a strong reputation in DC and doesn’t speak in riddles, … Continue reading →
How an old pub and a love of bands led to a music festival in a small country town
Matt Clifton grew up with a passion for music, but his small-town upbringing meant live music events were few and far between, so he brought one home.
Meghan and Harry post tribute to 'lost' mothers as they release new Archie photo
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A week after welcoming their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor into the world, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrate Mother's Day by sharing a photo of their newborn along with a tribute to mums everywhere.
Police evict family from A-League game after row over disabled toilet
Hundreds of fans boo at security after a family is evicted from the A-league semi-final by police after the father took his daughter, who has special needs, into a disabled toilet located in a restricted area.
Australian woman dies after slipping off cliff on Japanese pilgrimage trail
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A 66-year-old Melbourne woman dies after falling off a cliff while undertaking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage walk in Japan.
Why photo ID could soon be required to buy mouthwash in the NT
As the sale of alcohol becomes more restricted in the Northern Territory, welfare groups say people are turning to easier-to-reach sources, like vanilla essence and cleaning products — with one person reportedly buying 21 litres of methylated spirits in a fortnight.
Selling creepy-crawlies to pay the bills
Unable to work, Isaac Bermingham began selling his collection of insects and spiders to put food on the table. Once a hobby, now it's his full-time job.
Meet the long-term unemployed living in marginal, regional electorates
Long-term unemployed voters in marginal, regional seats say politicians are "out of touch" with their struggle.
13yo girl missing west of Brisbane found safe and well
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A 13-year-old girl reported missing from Goodna, west of Brisbane, is located safe and well.
Who is in charge at Harvard? The racist socialist students apparently
This is ridiculous. Students get to decide when and who a law professor can defend in a court of law? Harvard dumps law professor representing Harvey Weinstein as faculty dean resulting in racial accusations – Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. and Harvey Weinstein. … Credit: Getty Images BizPak Review Victor Rantala May 12, 2019 On Saturday, Harvard notified students that a law professor who decided to represent Harvey Weinstein in court, will not return as faculty dean at one of the college’s residential houses. According to the New York Times, Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., who represent... more »
NY and NJ AGs sue IRS and Treasury over 501(c) change
Now this post makes me wonder what the heck are the Democrats, IRS and Treasury thinking. Instead of deleting the entire section called 501(c) 3 and 4 from the tax codes, IRS and the Treasury in July 16, 2018 were doubling down on social welfare organizations under 501 (c)(4). IRS will no longer require certain tax-exempt organizations to file personally-identifiable information about their donors as part of their annual return. Treasury Press Release July 16, 2018 I abhor the idea that there are protected groups abusing the tax exempt class like many are doing under 501(c). The IR... more »
In Defense of Mueller’s Obstruction Theory: A Reply to Jack Goldsmith
Flickr/David Geitgey Sierralupe I am far too good a lawyer—despite not being one at all—to take on Jack Goldsmith on a matter combining statutory interpretation, the presidency, and the historic positions of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel without a healthy dose of humility. So let me start by saying that I’m not saying Goldsmith’s critique of Mueller’s statutory analysis on obstruction of justice is wrong. Mueller actually needs to be persuasive to people like Goldsmith on a matter as fundamental as the application of the obstruction statutes to presidential acti... more »
Why Are Democrats Refusing To Look At The Unredacted Mueller Report?
Sen. Rand Paul on Mueller probe: "I think since the very beginning this all has been politically motivated. Now both sides are doing it. I think it goes back even to the Clintons. This is why we shouldn't have special prosecutors" https://t.co/s5XgPCmrVq pic.twitter.com/A69JAu6gOR — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) May 12, 2019 *Zero Hedge: **Why Hasn't A Single Democrat Looked At The 99.9% Unredacted Mueller Report Provided To Congress?* *If there's one thing that suggests Congressional Democrats are not acting in good faith amid their new obstruction crusade, it's this; * House Judicia... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 131 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
When Blackness is on Full Display
It’s graduation season for the nation’s colleges and universities, including the little more than 100 institutions that bear the federal designation as historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs).And we feel good. I mean, we are Black excellence and Black joy unparalleled—for ourselves, our institutions, and for our people.
Harvard Won’t Renew Weinstein Lawyer as Student House Dean
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Harvard faculty member who decided to represent Harvey Weinstein at his rape trial is losing his position as head of a student house at the college. Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana said in a written statement Saturday he would not renew the appointments of Ronald Sullivan and his wife, Stephanie Robinson, […]
Dr. Lonnie Burnett Named Interim President of University of Mobile
MOBILE, Ala.— The University of Mobile has a new president. Trustees at the private, Baptist-affiliated school selected executive dean and history professor Dr. Lonnie Burnett as interim president on Friday. A statement from the school says the appointment takes effect May 28 and last for 16 months. Burnett replaces former board chairman Fred Wilson, who […]
Pennsylvania College to No Longer Allow Frats, Sororities
SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Fraternities and sororities will no longer be allowed at Swarthmore College following outrage over years-old documents allegedly written by one fraternity there that contains derogatory comments about women and the LGBTQ community and jokes about sexual assault. School President Valerie Smith made the announcement Friday in a letter posted on the college’s […]
Michael Jackson’s Eldest Child Prince is a College Graduate
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s eldest child Prince is a college graduate. Twenty-two-year-old Prince Jackson — whose real name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. — went through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Prince Jackson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The day was celebrated in social media […]
Why Strange Bat Skulls Evolved As They Did
When most people think of bats they think of vampires or the World's Greatest Detective, but biologically they are much more diverse than pop culture reveals. With more than 1,300 species worldwide they are one of the largest groups of mammals. Some have large ears, others sport elaborate noses or long jaws. There's a lot of morphological variety, and that's a great lesson for what types of evolutionary forces shape the shapes of animals. Like their skulls. read more
Connecticut Looks to Remove Religious Right to Vaccine Exemption in "Emergency" Bill on May 13
We here in Connecticut face the loss of our religious right to say no to a vaccine required for school attendance. TOMORROW, Monday, 5/13. Matt Ritter, Liz Linehan and Josh Elliott have been successful in creating an emergency bill to... more »
Venezuela's Guaido ‘Wants U.S. Military Support’ In Bid To Topple Maduro
*Reuters*:* Venezuela's Guaido seeks U.S. Pentagon cooperation to solve political crisis* CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday he has asked his envoy to the United States to meet with Pentagon officials to “cooperate” on a solution to the South American country’s political crisis. Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, added he had received word from China that the country would join a diplomatic effort between European and Latin American countries, known as the International Contact Group on Venezuela, to nego... more »
Peggy Lipton, ‘Mod Squad’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ Star, Dies at 72
Lipton played one of a trio of Los Angeles undercover “hippie cops” on “The Mod Squad,” which aired on ABC.
States Seek Explicit Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams
Bills introduced in roughly a dozen states this year would require that women undergoing gynecological surgeries give explicit approval to a pelvic exam beforehand.
Channeling Maybe-Yes, Maybe-No Mueller: Speak, Bob, Speak!
The release of a redacted version of Mueller’s 448-page report last month offered a long-awaited moment of closure for many — and an utterly unsatisfying cliffhanger for plenty of others.
BWorld 325, Power shortage as election issue
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last Friday, May 10, 2019. Until last week May 3, another yellow alert has been issued by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) because of insufficient reserves due to the following: (a) forced outage due to earthquake of GN Power Mariveles (316 MW), (b) unplanned/forced outage of SEM Calaca U2 and Team’s Pagbilao U1 (582 MW), and (c) derated/reduced capacity of five power plants (736 MW). Total 1,634 MW unavailable, that’s big. These yellow alerts and occasional red alerts (which require rotational blackouts) have been going on sinc...more »
Creating A Nation Of Kaczynskis? The C.I.A., The Left, & The Frankfurt School
Did you know that the Unibomber was a subject in a C.I.A. instigated mind control research experiment? Didn't turn out all that well, did it. Continue reading →
This Might Be the Ultimate Sig Sauer Gun (And There Is Only 1)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * We explain it all. *As if the pistol wasn't enough, Sig Sauer also unveiled a brief documentary recounting Slabinski's years of service.* In May 2018, President Donald Trump awarded retired Navy Master Chief Britt K. Slabinski the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while leading a Joint Task Force during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Now Sig Sauer is paying tribute in its own way. This past National Medal of Honor Day, the gunmaker unveiled a specially-designed commemorative P226 pistol — the same pistol that SEALs carried under the offi... more »
"This is an inclusive society..."
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Live: NSW Now: Gunman at Kings Park Subway, water restrictions loom as Dubbo dams run dry
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police released footage of an armed robbery at a Subway in Sydney's west last week, water restrictions loom as a regional dam levels sink to just 6 per cent.
A brass box and a bullet-ridden table: Reuniting artefacts from Ned Kelly's last stand
Two items salvaged from the ruins of the Glenrowan Inn, which burnt to the ground in a siege between the Kelly Gang and police almost 140 years ago, will be brought together again for an exhibition in north-east Victoria.
Beachcombing for the kind of buried treasure you don't want to find
From afar, it might look like Michelle Blewitt is teaching bystanders how to pan for gold, as she vigorously shakes a sieve full of sand on a beach, but on closer inspection, she is teaching locals how to hunt for microplastics.
'Traffic lights' for beaches: Could a high-school invention stem the tide of drownings?
Jackson Harrigan designed a warning system for beach safety as part of his HSC school work. Now it's a start-up project hoping to make beaches safer by getting more attention for warnings about rips and sharks.
The art of barracking seems lost in dark side of footy fandom
The old art of barracking is changing, with a section of fans' cries at AFL games turning toxic — and that is leading to more confrontations in the stands, writes Richard Hinds.
'Jam jars thing would never work in my house': Why the Barefoot Investor isn't for everyone
Scott Pape's Barefoot Investor has been sold as the "only money guide you'll ever need" but it might not necessarily work for you. Here's why.
Whoever wins on Saturday, we're facing a three-way threat from China
The federal election campaign is reaching the back end, but China has finally found itself on the front page, writes Stan Grant.
FOI document reveals Morrison considered changes to negative gearing
Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed interest in overhauling housing tax concessions, including negative gearing, just days into his time as treasurer, according to official documents.
Not your usual neighbourhood fence dispute: Beach access cut to save threatened bird
For years, Raspins Beach on Tasmania's east coast has been a people's paradise, but six months ago it was fenced without consultation to protect a threatened Australian bird.
'I am destroyed': Couple lodges court claim for almost $500k in unpaid wages
Bill and Jackie Lakovski say they worked 60 hours a week each — often overnight — with no penalty rates or superannuation for a cleaning company that provides services for a Melbourne council.
Girl's finger cut off, boy held in isolation for 23 days: The Watch House Files
Each year, hundreds of children are locked up in adult watch houses. Some are as young as 11, and some are locked up for weeks. These files document their stories.
Morrison insists new loan scheme won't push house prices up by enticing more buyers
The Morrison Government and Labor agree on a plan to help first-home buyers save for a deposit, but property industry experts warn the cooperation of the banks is crucial if it is going to work.
RBA and Morrison Government clash on economy, unite to stop housing slide
Having backed themselves into a corner, our leaders are now preparing to jettison almost every rule in the economics textbooks, writes Ian Verrender.
Australia's most left-leaning and right-leaning seats revealed
Vote Compass data reveals our most left-leaning and right-leaning electorates, and provides a map of where elections are won and lost.
After overcoming lows of new motherhood, Kate Miller-Heidke's high-flying plans for Eurovision
Haunted by the experience of childbirth, Kate Miller-Heidke feared she would never find the strength to sing again. Now she's reached the pinnacle of pop and in a few days will be competing on the biggest stage of her career at Eurovision.
Multiple Studies Show Children Better Off Left in Troubled Homes than Put Into Foster Care
A new study conducted by Martin Guggenheim, from the NYU School of Law School, shows that children seized by Child Protection Services spend much less time in Foster Care if the parents are provided with high-quality legal representation, with no compromise in child safety. This means that many children in Foster Care today would not even need to be there if their parents had proper legal representation to fight the massive billion dollar foster care and adoption system, which for the most part has nothing to do with child safety. Richard Wexler, writing for the National Coalition f... more »
Actor and Comedian Lúcio Mauro Dies in Rio at the Age of 92
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian Actor and comedian Lúcio Mauro died late Saturday night, May 11, at the age of 92, in Rio de Janeiro, reported his son Lúcio Mauro Filho, who is also an actor. Lúcio Mauro Filho paid tribute to his father by posting a text on a social […] The post Actor and Comedian Lúcio Mauro Dies in Rio at the Age of 92 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Senator Lindsey Graham Discusses 2016 “Spygate” With Maria Bartiromo….
Boy howdy, Maria Bartiromo has the big picture of the 2015/2016 political weaponization of the intelligence apparatus exactly right. In this interesting interview with Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham both Bartriromo and Graham discuss the scale and scope of the … Continue reading →
Parenting Is All About Losing
As I've been immersed again in the world of children's music, I'm struck by how much of it is sad. Not "when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall sad," but a kind of melancholic ache behind the music itself. I think it's the losing. My wife asked me the other day, "Is it always like this?" We had turned around and had one of those moments when you realize that your baby looks like a small child, an undersized person, but not an infant any more. It's a truly mixed moment emotionally, one part pride and joy at how big your child has grown, and one part sadness and loss because there... more »
Multiple Studies Show Children Better Off Left in Troubled Homes than Put Into Foster Care
A new study conducted by Martin Guggenheim, from the NYU School of Law School, shows that children seized by Child Protection Services spend much less time in Foster Care if the parents are provided with high-quality legal representation, with no compromise in child safety. This means that many children in Foster Care today would not even need to be there if their parents had proper legal representation to fight the massive billion dollar foster care and adoption system, which for the most part has nothing to do with child safety. Richard Wexler, writing for the National Coalition f... more »
Iran Commander Calls U.S. Military In The Persian Gulf A Target
File photo of General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of aerial forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. (AFP) *Reuters:* Iran commander calls U.S. military in Gulf a target not a threat: ISNA GENEVA (Reuters) - A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Sunday the U.S. military presence in the Gulf used to be a serious threat but now represented a target, the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reported. The U.S. military has sent forces, including an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers, to the Middle East in a move U.S. officials said was to counter “clear indications... more »
The Plague Of Trumpism Is Predatory, Of Course-- But Also Cannibalistic
*SCAM-ALERT* Elizabeth Warren was in tiny Kermit, West Virginia yesterday, where she and her message were warmly received. The media dubbed it Trump Country. *Politico*'s story headed it like this: Trump backers applaud Warren in heart of MAGA country. And it is true that Mingo County voters went strongly for Trump in November of 2016. Trump beat Hillary there, 83.2% to 14.4%. But guess what they had done on primary day. Mingo into Trump Country; it's Bernie Country. On primary day, Hillary came in third with 1,074 votes. Bernie came in first among Mingo voters with 2,425. In fact, ... more »
Mad Magazine vs Mayor Butt-edge-edge
My post yesterday ” What, Us Worry ? “, had fun with some of the 2020 democratic candidates for POTUS , and the great nicknames President Trump comes up with for them. His latest was for Pete Buttigieg, the youthful, queer mayor of South Bend, Indiana. Trump compared him to Mad Magazine’s icon Alfred E. Neuman , stating : “Alfred E. Neuman cannot become president of the United States,” Attempting to be nonplussed, Buttigieg tried to shrug it off : Mad Magazine, not to be slighted by a light-in-the-loafers upstart who is nearly 1/2 the age of their decades old … Continue reading →
This Ugly Looking Plane Won World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * We explain it. *On May 5, 1945, the 10,000th DC-3 was delivered to the United States Army Air Forces; all but 500 were built after Pearl Harbor. By the end of 1944, all the DC-3s that had been procured from the airlines for military use had been returned. The airlines also benefited from the military production, as hundreds of C-47s and C-53s became surplus to the military’s needs and were released for civilian purchase.* Even though, technically at least, it was not a combat airplane, the performance of the Douglas C-47 transport led Gene...more »
Spyplane Smasher: This Plane Was Built to Kill America's SR-71
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Meet the MiG-25 *The last Foxbats left Russian service in December 2013. A small number reportedly remain active in Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Syria. “The withdrawal of the MiG-25 leaves notable gaps in Russia’s aerial reconnaissance-gathering capabilities,” Combat Aircraft reporters Stefan Buettner and Alexander Golz lamented.* *(This article by David Axe **originally appeared** at War is Boring in 2014.)* In 1964, the Soviet Union’s awesome MiG-25 Foxbat jet fighter flew for the first time. Specifically designed to intercept the U.S. Air Force...more »
The Day a U.S. Navy Battleship Exploded (What Happened Next Will Shock You)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * A sad event. *"We did not accuse Kendall Truitt of anything in the investigation or the other gent," Kelso said. "I regret the accident occurred, obviously. I'm very sorry it ever occurred. I think it was a terrible, terrific tragedy that we had. I'm sorry for anyone's personal grief or personal anguish over that."* It's been 30 years since an explosion inside the number two gun turret on the USS *Iowa* killed 47 American sailors, but for Mike Carr, it still feels like yesterday. "I knew all 47 guys inside that turret because as part of the ship... more »
An F-22 'Killed' Me: I Lost a Dogfight to a Stealth Fighter (Here's My Story)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * It was an intense to say the least. *Indeed, the Air Force flight surgeon told me that the examination was indeed an abbreviated and modified version of the Class I flight physical that is required for the service’s pilots. After a very thorough examination, my flight surgeon gave her ascent and I was cleared to fly. * *(This first appeared in 2016.)* This past Wednesday, I had the opportunity to fly on a training sortie during the U.S. Air Force’s Atlantic Trident 17 exercise at Joint Base Langley Eustis in Virginia. The war game brings toget... more »
U.K.'s Theresa May On Track For The Worst General Election Result In Tory Party History
The new data, from Opinium, predicts the Brexit Party will earn more votes than the Labour Party and the Tories combined in the European elections The same poll also found that 28% of voters would back Jeremy Corbyn's party in a General Election, ahead of Theresa May's Conservatives on 22% - with the Brexit Party in third with 21% *Daily Mail:* *Theresa May on track for the worst General Election result in Tory Party history - as Brexit Party is predicted to win more votes than Labour and Conservatives COMBINED in European elections, polls say* * The Brexit Party is slated to win 3...more »
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