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How The New Progressive Democrats Can Stop Trump’s Clout And Make A Difference
WorldNews.com 19 Nov 2018
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling.Just the mention of the new Progressive Democrats sends chills down the backs of President Donald Trump and Republicans-including their state- and corporate-ran media outlets ... Meanwhile, and since the new Congress convenes in January, the “urgency of the now” is “Now!”. Taking Back “Progressivism” ... 218.....
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We've settled on a shallow conception of democracy. And that's dangerous
The Guardian 19 Nov 2018
Over the last several decades, many in the west have come to accept a remarkably narrow concept of what the economy and a democracy are for. The economy exists to make us rich, or at least pay the bills. It’s thought to be working when the stock market and the GDP rise. Democracy is voting for someone who is “on your side” ... Read more ... Read more ... .......
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Trump's forest remarks 'rake news' for Finland
This is Money 19 Nov 2018
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto says he has no recollection of raking being mentioned when he met Us counteprart Donald Trump in Paris a week ago. Social media in Finland was ablaze with bemused comments on Monday after US President Donald Trump claimed the forest-covered nation prevents wildfires by raking its forest floors ... ....
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California wildfires toll hit 80, over 990 missing
Yahoo Daily News 19 Nov 2018
San Francisco, Nov 19 (IANS) The death toll from the destructive wildfires have reached 80, with 993 people still unaccounted for, authorities said ... --IANS. ksk. ....
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Mexican drug lord, Beltran Leyva, dead at 56 of cardiac arrest
DNA India 19 Nov 2018
Hector Beltran Leyva, a Mexican drug lord whose cartel earned a reputation as one of the country's most vengeful and ruthless, died late on Sunday in hospital of cardiac arrest after being transferred from jail with chest pain, Mexican authorities said ... Guzman is currently facing trial for drug trafficking in federal court in Brooklyn ... ....
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Trump's preposterous bin Laden comments
CNN 19 Nov 2018
McRaven's crime, as far as Trump seems to be concerned, is that he publicly defended former CIA director, John Brennan, in August when the President revoked Brennan's security clearance because of his criticism of Trump ... When I was researching a book about the hunt for bin Laden, ......
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Gascoigne charged with sexually assaulting a woman on train
The Oklahoman 19 Nov 2018
Advertisement. FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2011 file photo, Paul Gascoigne attends the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St James' Park, Newcastle, England ... 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File) ... 20 ... 11 ... ....
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Germany imposes travel bans on 18 Saudis over Khashoggi killing
The Observer 19 Nov 2018
“As before, there are more questions than answers in this case, with the crime itself and who is behind it,” Maas said ... Profile Jamal Khashoggi ... Khashoggi previously had close links with the Saudi royal family, including having served as a media aide to Prince Turki al-Faisal, when the latter was director general of the Saudi intelligence agency ... ....
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Yemen's Houthis halt missile attacks on the Saudi-led coalition and say they welcome a broader ceasefire
Business Insider 19 Nov 2018
DUBAI (Reuters) - Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Monday it was halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and their Yemeni allies, responding to a demand from the United Nations ... “After our contacts with the U.N ... ....
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Study links heavy drinking with cold, dark climate
RTE 19 Nov 2018
People living in cold climates with less sunlight are more likely to drink heavily, a new study suggests. The US research establishes a link between average temperature and hours of sunlight and alcohol consumption ... Senior author Ramon Bataller, associate director of the Pittsburgh Liver Research Centre, said ... He said ... ....
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UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit
Gulf News 19 Nov 2018
There is "no alternative plan on the table" to Britain's Brexit deal negotiated with the European Union and a rejection by parliament risks sending the U.K. "back to square one with all the division and uncertainty that comes with it," Prime Minister Theresa May wrote in a column in The Sun newspaper ... will not become stuck with it, May said ... 25 ... ....
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Evacuations urged near Guatemala's erupting Volcano of Fire
Houston Chronicle 19 Nov 2018
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Disaster coordination authorities have asked eight communities in Guatemala to evacuate and go to safe areas after an increased eruption of the Volcano of Fire. The volcano is located between the departments of Escuintla, Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez in the south-central part of the country ... ....
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Sri Lanka deadlock continues as Parliament re-adjourned
Asian Tribune 19 Nov 2018
Sri Lanka Parliament, having seen a peaceful session for the first time in weeks, was adjourned till Friday 23 November. While being peaceful, the session was still closed to the public and even galleries for diplomats remained shut ... But no idea as to the exact reason for postponement till 23rd” they added ... We handed over this motion to the Speaker ... ....
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Mandy Moore marries Taylor Goldsmith in an intimate boho-styled backyard ceremony
Bollywood Life 19 Nov 2018
Actress-singer Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith married in an intimate boho-style backyard ceremony at her home here ... The actress is said to have arranged "very boho" nuptials with "rugs on the floor surrounding the altar" and a selection of "beautiful" floral arrangements. (Also read ... ByIANSPublished ... Updated ... ....
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Imran Khan hits back at Donald Trump over Pakistan criticisms
This is Money 19 Nov 2018
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan has hit back after President Donald Trump accused the country of harbouring Osama bin Laden despite getting billions of dollars in American aid ... He said the US has only provided a “miniscule” 20 billion US dollars in aid ... That’s ENDING!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2018 ... ....
