Judge grants request from prosecutors to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge grants request from prosecutors to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump.
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The TelegraphWhat now for Asma al-Assad – the former British private schoolgirl turned international pariah
What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she could be living an affluent life in England, with friends, family and a fine career, had she not sold her soul to the devil. As it is, she is an international pariah, the wife of a monster responsible for more than half a million deaths, and she faces – along with her three children – the very real prospect of spending the rest of her days in joyless exile in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- Malay Mail
‘Thank you, Malaysia’: Immigration offices see surge of foreign nationals seeking voluntary repatriation with RM300-RM500 fines ahead of Dec 31 cutoff (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Hundreds of foreign nationals have been crowding the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department to apply...
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar says won’t accept ‘exorbitant’ health insurance premium hikes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave his assurance to Malaysians that the governmen...
- Malay Mail
Ex-guard ends 16-year unfair dismissal case legal battle with US embassy after settlement deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A 16-year legal battle between former security guard L. Subramaniam and the US embassy over allege...
- Malay Mail
PAS spiritual leader tells Bersatu to back leadership claim with seats
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) should not unilaterally claim it would lead states that...
- The Telegraph
US missiles would run out within days in war with China
The US would run out of missiles within days if war breaks out with China, a House committee has found.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Rewards His Fire-Breathing Lawyer Alina Habba With High-Ranking Title
President-elect Donald Trump has named his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as counselor to the president. In a Truth Social post published Sunday night, Trump described Habba as a “tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team” while announcing her new role in the White House. “She has been unwavering in her loyalty and unmatched in her resolve,” the president-elect continued. “Standing with me through numerous ‘trials
- CNN
Watching with trepidation and glee, Netanyahu orders military to seize Syria buffer zone
Israeli leaders are watching events across the border in Syria with trepidation, as 50 years of detente were upended in a matter of hours.
- Associated Press
Trudeau says Americans are realizing Trump's tariffs on Canada would make life a lot more expensive
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that Americans “are beginning to wake up to the real reality that tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive" and said he will retaliate if Donald Trump goes ahead with them. Speaking at an event put on by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Trudeau also said dealing with Trump will be “a little more challenging” than the last time because Trump’s team is coming in with a much clearer set of ideas of what they want to do right away than after his first election win in 2016. The U.S. president-elect has threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico unless they stem the flow of migrants and drugs.
- The Independent
Syria – live: Israel says it has destroyed Syrian naval fleet as Mohammed al-Bashir appointed temporary PM
Israel denies penetrating Syria beyond buffer zone in occupied Golan Heights
- AFP News
Syrians explore ousted Assad's Damascus home
Roaming the opulent Damascus home of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Abu Omar felt a sense of giddy defiance being in the residence of the man he said had long oppressed him.They oppressed us in incredible ways," Abu Omar added from the compound of three six-storey buildings in the upscale al-Maliki neighbourhood.
- The Hill
US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck more than 75 targets in central Syria using Air Force assets, including B-52s, F-15s and A-10s. “The strikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were…
- HuffPost
'View' Co-Host Promises To Wear MAGA Hat On Air If Trump Accomplishes 1 Thing As President
The former Trump White House communications director resigned in 2020 but vowed Monday to celebrate him on "The View" if he kept one particular promise.
- CNN
A mass animal sacrifice festival is underway in Nepal. Activists say it needs to stop
Animal rights activists have urged the Nepali government to stop what they’ve called “an appalling bloodbath” after they claimed thousands of animals were killed as part of a festival held every five years that traditionally ends with a mass animal sacrifice.
- The Daily Beast
‘Lamest of the Lame Ducks’: Democrats Slam Disappearing Biden
Disaffected Democrats, including some from within his own administration, are furious with President Joe Biden for shrinking into a political non-entity since his party was walloped in last month’s election, according to multiple reports. “He’s been so cavalier and selfish about how he approaches the final weeks of the job,” a former White House official told Politico. The outlet—which spoke to nearly two dozen officials, including current and former White House staffers—reported that, since the
- The Independent
Neighbours protest after Muslim couple buys home in India: ‘This is a Hindu society’
Protesting residents hold up banners asking previous Hindu owner to take house back
- The Daily Beast
Italy’s Meloni Pals Around With Trump and Their Mutual Friend Musk in Paris
Giorgia Meloni’s friendship with Elon Musk is paying off. The far-right Italian premiere continued her charm offensive of the MAGA universe, using the opening of Notre Dame as an opportunity to pal around with Donald Trump and their mutual friend Musk. “I was with her a lot,” Trump told the New York Post after dining with Meloni during a reception for world leaders. “We got along great,” he added, saying Meloni was a “real live wire” with “a lot of energy.”
- Malay Mail
Dewan Rakyat narrowly passes controversial Communications and Multimedia Act amendments after Opposition bloc vote
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Government lawmakers got away with a narrow majority to give the Communication and Multimedia Act...
- CNN
Fact check: Trump, repeating old lies on ‘Meet the Press,’ falsely claims US is the only country with birthright citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump repeated numerous false claims during an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” – including his old lie that the US is the world’s only country with birthright citizenship.