Hilary Benn: Brexit deal better than no deal
Hilary Benn, Chair of the Brexit Select Committee, says a deal is better than a no deal, and while MPs will have to look at any deal secured between the UK and the EU, it is likely to get their support. .
Hilary Benn, Chair of the Brexit Select Committee, says a deal is better than a no deal, and while MPs will have to look at any deal secured between the UK and the EU, it is likely to get their support. .
Firefighters battled a fire in the foothills of Milpitas, California, on January 18, according to local reports.The fire was reported about 8:45 pm, with evacuations initially ordered for residents in Cervantez Court, Camarillo Court, Calaveras Ridge Drive and Calera Creek Heights Drive.Residents were told they could return home just before 10 pm. Credit: @brenp0wer via Storyful
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Non-profit organisation Eliminating Deaths & Abuse in Custody Together (Edict) has criticised Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail’s response to the rape of a...
Footage shared to Instagram on January 8 captures the heartfelt moment a law school graduate found out he passed the California Bar Exam.Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, decided in fifth grade he wanted to be a lawyer and described passing the exam as “the greatest accomplishment” of his life.“I was the first male in my family to go to college, let alone law school,” he said.Rambert lost his stepfather, the songwriter LaShawn Daniels, in a fatal car crash in 2019, during his final year of law school. Despite the pain of losing of one of his “biggest supporters,” he pushed on and finished “the mission because that’s what [Daniels] wanted.”“I graduated UCLA School of Law that same year, had a virtual graduation ceremony because of COVID-19, and began the process of studying for the California Bar Exam,” he said. “The CA Bar Exam is considered the hardest in the nation, and I passed due to God and hard work.”This video shows Rambert and his mother emotionally reacting to the news of his exam results. Credit: Omarr Rambert via Storyful
Social media was abuzz Tuesday after India secured a historic fourth Test and series win over Australia by three wickets after a thrilling final day.
Throwing stones and gasoline bombs the streets in Tunisia's capital were on fire late Monday, as hundreds of young people clashed with police. Protests erupted following the 10 year anniversary of a revolution that was sparked when a fruit seller set himself on fire protesting over similar issues, and inspired a wave of revolt known as the Arab Spring. In Tunisia it brought democracy but few have seen material gains and anger has been growing at the dire prospects for jobs and poor state services. Around 300 young men confronted police and violence followed in several Tunisian cities. With no clear agenda, it's uncertain what direction the demonstrations are moving towards, or whether they will die down, as there's no clear political leadership or backing from major parties. There were no slogans chanted on Monday, but one protester who spoke to Reuters said the goal was to expose their daily struggles, calling for jobs and dignity. After shaking off the shackles of autocratic rule, Tunisia was heading towards an economic crisis even before the global coronavirus pandemic. Tanks were deployed on the streets on Sunday and over 600 people -- mostly teenagers -- were detained by police. Human rights groups are calling for restraint, citing footage of police beating and dragging protesters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Far more Malaysians sought to dispose of their cars during the first movement control order (MCO) last year compared to Indonesians and Thais who faced a similar lockdown,...
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Malaysia’s biggest gloves factory ‘extremely disappointed’ actions taken to improve workers’ lives excluded from report. This article, Top Glove says ‘misleading and damaging’ Canadian report omits new company policies, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading alternative media company.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to agree with regional leaders on Tuesday stricter requirements for working from home among other measures as they try to rein in the coronavirus, leading politicians said. New infections have been decreasing in recent days and pressure on intensive care units has eased slightly, but virologists are worried about the possible spread of more infectious variants of the virus. National and regional leaders meet on Tuesday to decide on extending a current lockdown which has closed most shops and schools and introducing new restrictions.
The Treasury said on Monday that more than 1.4 billion government-backed loans have been taken up by businesses and used to support jobs around the UK since the pandemic broke out. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the loans have helped to protect jobs and livelihoods up and down the country, and reiterated a commitment to safeguard employment and create opportunity. The retail and construction sectors were the biggest beneficiaries, according to the Treasury’s data, with regions "receiving loans proportionately to the amount of businesses located there".
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 30 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Tuesday (19 January), taking the country’s total case count to 59,157.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 — Heavy machinery has started arriving at the construction site of a 6km dual carriageway that is part of the RM6.3 billion three major roads and undersea tunnel (PMRT) project....
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A major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK. People are being urged to prepare as an amber weather warning for rain was issued by the Met Office for Tuesday to Thursday for central northern England, affecting an area around Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield and stretching down to Peterborough. It has led to a major incident being declared in South Yorkshire in preparation for potential flooding, said Ros Jones, mayor of Doncaster. In a tweet, Ms Jones said emergency protocols were instigated on Sunday, with sandbags handed out in flood-risk areas. She said plans would run alongside the region's Covid-19 response, adding: "I do not want people to panic, but flooding is possible so please be prepared." The Environment Agency described the combination of torrential rain and melting snow as a "volatile situation", as councils prepare for possible evacuations should a severe flood warning be issued. Catherine Wright, acting executive director for flood and coastal risk management at the Environment Agency, said: "That rain is falling on very wet ground and so we are very concerned that it's a very volatile situation and we are expecting significant flooding to occur on the back of that weather." She said the Environment Agency will be working with local authorities to help with evacuation efforts should a severe flood warning be issued, adding: "If you do need to evacuate then that is allowed within the Covid rules the Government has." Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK overnight on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. It issued a "danger to life" warning due to fast-flowing or deep floodwater, while there is a "good chance" some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. Up to 70mm is expected to fall but in isolated spots, particularly in the northern Peak District and parts of the southern Pennines, 200mm could be possible. A yellow rain alert is also in place for most of northern England and Wales from Tuesday to Wednesday, while a yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in force in Scotland from Dundee to Elgin and across the east coast from Wednesday afternoon until midday on Thursday. The Environment Agency issued 10 flood warnings covering parts of Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire as of Monday night, with a further 109 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, across northern England, the Midlands and the east. Highways England advised drivers to take extra care on motorways and major A roads, while the RAC breakdown service said motorists should only drive if absolutely necessary. Storm Christoph, in pictures
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Canada is threatening to take legal action if U.S. President-elect Joe Biden goes ahead with a move to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline. Scrapping the multibillion-dollar project would threaten jobs in Alberta - Canada's main oil-producing province. A source told Reuters on Sunday that Biden will cancel a permit for the project over concerns about fossil fuels contributing to climate change Alberta's Premier, Jason Kenney, said on Monday Biden's decision could hurt U.S.-Canada relations. He's urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reach out to Biden before he's inaugurated on Wednesday. "That would be, in our view, that would be a serious economic and strategic error that would set back Canada, U.S. relations with the United State's most important trading partner, and strategic ally: Canada." Kenney further threatened to seek damages for breaking global free trade agreements. He said Alberta has invested over $780 million in the project since last year and construction of the pipeline is well underway. The project faces fierce opposition from U.S. landowners, Native American tribes and environmentalists, but Kenney said the project can address broader climate issues and is mutually beneficial. If completed, the pipeline would move hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil every day from Alberta to the U.S. state of Nebraska. "Either the United States has access to environmentally responsible energy produced in a close democratic ally, or it becomes more dependent on foreign oil imports from Venezuela and other OPEC dictatorships in the future." Outgoing Republican President Donald Trump had supported the project. Reuters sources say Biden's decision is not yet final and could drag out for several weeks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Gerakan Pembela Ummah (Ummah), a coalition of 500 Muslim groups, today said it will intervene to block Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s lawsuit if the Opposition leader takes the...
PETALING JAYA, Jan 19 — Carlsberg Malaysia has pledged to provide a total of RM2million in aid to support underprivileged Malaysians around the country, with Chinese New Year around the corner. As...
Home workers and computer gamers are making Logitech a lockdown winner. The maker of mice, keyboards, video conferencing cameras and other peripherals is seeing profits soar. Over the latest quarter it saw operating income rise more than three-fold. In 2021 Logitech now expects sales growth of up to 60% for the full year. That's a rise from earlier estimates of up to 40%, and marks the third time it's lifted its forecast. The Swiss-American company now expects operating income to exceed 1 billion dollars - also way up on earlier targets. Chief Executive Bracken Darrell says Logitech thinks the growth will continue, and is investing in capabilities and people to meet demand.