WASHINGTON — Al Qaeda’s new base of operations is in Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, using his last days in office to tie together two of what he called the world’s greatest terrorism threats but offering no underlying intelligence as evidence. His conclusions were quickly tempered, and even contradicted, by some […]
If the Colorado Constitution requires you to read a 2,023-page bill out loud to the state Senate, can you set up six computers to read different sections of the bill at once, at the incomprehensible speed of 650 words per minute, and call it even? Colorado Democrats say yes. Republicans say no. The 2-year-old dispute […]
Vaccine: France ‘did not block distribution’ claims Beaune Brussels has warned European capitals against buying their own vaccines after Germany ordered more than 76 million jabs in a bid to jump ahead of the bloc in the race to suppress the coronavirus. The EU’s chief negotiator on vaccine contacts lashed out for Berlin breaking ranks […]
Aurora lawmakers voted Monday to end a 15-year ban on pit bulls by lifting the city’s restricted breed ordinance. The 7-3 Aurora City Council vote repeal will allow Aurora residents to own pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and Staffordshire bull terriers within city limits. Aurora voters rejected a ballot measure in 2014, which would […]
Brexit: Drivers have sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border Yesterday a video emerged of Dutch officials laughing at the driver after they took away his sandwich due to post-Brexit import regulations. The footage went viral and caused outrage among Express.co.uk readers. One reader said: “The pure pettiness of EU officials is not surprising, oh how they laugh. “Well, […]
WASHINGTON — The State Department designated Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism on Monday in a last-minute foreign policy stroke that will complicate the incoming Biden administration’s plans to restore friendlier relations with Havana. In a statement, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cited Cuba’s hosting of 10 Colombian rebel leaders, along with a handful of […]
WASHINGTON — As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press. Lawmakers are set to introduce the legislation Monday, with voting mid-week. Pelosi’s leadership team also […]
First lady Melania Trump stirred more controversy for the embattled Trump family after releasing a letter to the nation that paints herself as a victim and offered condolences to the families of four people suspected of being killed while taking part in the Jan. 6 riot in the Capitol. As Congress prepares to take steps […]
Naga Munchetty addresses possible exercise 'restrictions' Naga Munchetty noted speculation has been rife about additional measures being put in place to ensure Britons limit their interaction with people outside their bubbles. The UK last week surpassed the 80,000 mark of coronavirus-related deaths as new infections continued to be recorded in the tens of thousands every […]
The Government is being urged to accelerate its rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination, given the increased risk of the new variant which is devastating the UK and South Africa. The National Party wants front-line workers, such as those working in managed isolation and quarantine facilities (MIQ), to get the vaccine as soon as possible. Party […]