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Singapore Leads Corruption Perceptions Index in Asia
Despite the structural improvements, progress on reducing corruption has halted in Greece and the country is saddled with burdensome bureaucracy, the report said. Since 2012, countries such as Estonia in Europe, Senegal, Côte D'Ivoire in Africa, and Guyana in South America have improved their scores significantly. Continua a leggere...
Craig Foster says Hakeem al-Araibi case is an 'emergency'
In a letter to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, Mr Morrison emphasised that Hakeem al-Araibi's case was an important matter to him personally, as well as to the Australian government and Australian people, his office said. Former FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, who competed against Infantino and Sheikh Salman in the 2016 election, has supported the player. Continua a leggere...
Howard Schultz is already starting in with the bad coffee references
Schultz has also been having policy conversations to develop his platform, including a meeting with venture capitalist Bob Kocher, a veteran of the Obama White House and an expert on reducing government health-care costs. "The most important thing facing the country right now is answering the question in the affirmative, and that is 'Do we believe that our children and grandchildren are going to... Continua a leggere...
Caso Diciotti, Conte: 'Mi assumo piena responsabilità'
Una decisione che i 5 Stelle hanno annunciato dopo che l'alleato leghista ha detto di non essere nessuno per non farsi processare. Ma quella della Diciotti è stata una decisione collegiale che ha investito tutto il Governo . Rifarei tutto. E non mollo ", assicura il capo della Lega per il quale la valutazione del Senato è vincolata all'accertamento di due requisiti (ciascuno dei quali di per ... Continua a leggere...
Russian Federation tells Venezuela it must repay its debt to Moscow on time
Juan Guaido, Venezuelan opposition leader and parliament speaker, whose appointment to that position had been cancelled by the country's Supreme Court, declared himself interim president at a rally in the country's capital of Caracas on January 23. Continua a leggere...
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Tech Giants Over Climate Denial at Conference
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not happy with Facebook , Google , and Microsoft: She recently slammed the tech giants for sponsoring a conference that promoted climate change denial. "Today's coordinated campaign to deny climate change, or to put a positive spin on its effect, is not unlike that of the tobacco companies which once sought to discredit their product's link to cance... Continua a leggere...
Macron: "L’Italia merita altri leader, a loro neanche rispondo". È lite
Matteo Salvini ovviamente non ha fatto spallucce ed era ampiamente prevedibile anche la sua risposta. Macron è arrivato al Cairo con la première dame Brigitte per tre giorni di visita ufficiale e un colloquio con il capo di Stato egiziano Al Sisi, e in serata ha incontrato i giornalisti. Continua a leggere...
Tapping into sorority network, Kamala Harris returns to SC
Speaking to a large crowd, which her press secretary estimated to be 20,000 people, Harris said her resume - which includes serving as district attorney of San Francisco and attorney general of California - was built on the "profound impact law enforcement has on peoples' lives". Continua a leggere...
At The UAE Gender Equality Awards, All The Winners Were Men
A statement by the official Dubai Media Office meanwhile cited Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the UAE Gender Balance Council, as saying it had achieved a goal set in 2015 to reduce the gender gap across all sectors of government. Continua a leggere...
Palestinian prime minister, government resign
It was formed in accordance with the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation agreement that was signed in the Gaza Strip in April 2014. But the government couldn't assume its responsibilities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip ruled due to deep disputes. Abu-Said claimed: "The PLO is the guardian of the Palestinian Authority (PA) as it represents all the Palestinian people". Fatah said the new government would lo... Continua a leggere...
Bruce McArthur pleads guilty: how the case unfolded
Over the next three months, investigators made several grisly discoveries at the residential property in midtown Toronto, eventually finding the dismembered remains of seven men in large planters. When Cabbagetown resident Andrew Kinsman, 49, was reported missing on June 26, 2017, cases of missing men, whose disappearances had been nearly forgotten by the general public, resurfaced and caught th... Continua a leggere...
Married clergy a necessity in remote areas, says Pope Francis
Francis said he believes priestly celibacy is a gift for the Catholic Church and opposes a blanket change to make it optional. But he said "pastoral necessity" might justify alternative options in certain parts of the world. Francis was asked about the possibility that the Latin Rite church might follow the Eastern rite Catholic Church, where married men can be ordained. Continua a leggere...
Snow and ice expected across the north and north-east over the weekend
Large waves and slightly stronger gusts are likely to pound the east coast from 8am on Sunday until the evening. "There is also the potential for high winds around coastal areas and exposed routes, particularly in the north-east". Less windy on Monday and Tuesday but still cold and showery. Insp David Hynd said: "Police Scotland is advising all drivers to exercise extra caution throughout the ... Continua a leggere...
Sheriff sets record straight on finding Casey Hathaway
The 3-year-old boy will undergo a forensic psychological exam this week, McFadyen said , but for now authorities are giving Casey time to recover and settle in with his family. On day three, a tip led the search team to a spot where they were able to hear the 3-year-old calling out for his mother, Hughes said . His aunt wrote in a Facebook post that "God sent him a friend to keep him safe "... Continua a leggere...
Previsioni meteo, settimana di maltempo con neve in pianura al Nord
In serata primi fiocchi a partire da Piemonte e Valle d'Aosta , in estensione ad ovest Emilia , Lombardia, anche in pianura . Per la pianura si potranno complessivamente registrare accumuli al suolo tra i 5 e 12 centimetri; nella aree collinari intorno ai 20 centimetri e nelle aree di crinale prossimi ai 30 centimetri. Continua a leggere...
Usa, caccia all'uomo: 21enne uccide i genitori e altre tre persone
Il fermo è avvenuto dopo una caccia all'uomo durata oltre 24 ore. Lo hanno reso noto le autorità locali. I due centri, separati da 25 miglia, distano un centinaio di km da New Orleans . Le autorità credono che Theriot stia guidando un pick-up Dodge Ram del 2004 con il numero di targa C583809. Le vittime sono la fidanzata e due familiari. Continua a leggere...
Venezuela, Guaidò: Ordinato trasferimento conti esteri del paese
Intanto Guaidò continua a sollecitare la mobilitazione popolare . In Venezuela ci sono più di 300 prigionieri politici, cittadini sottoposti a torture e all'ingiusta giustizia del regime, per aver alzato la voce e lottato per una nazione libera, democratica e giusta. Continua a leggere...
Attentato nelle Filippine 27 morti durante la messa
Due bombe sono esplose domenica nel sud delle Filippine , causando 20 morti e oltre 80 feriti. Nel messaggio, che porta la firma di mons. Non è la prima volta che la cattedrale viene presa di mira dai terroristiche per via della guerra dei separatisti islamici delle isole Sulo che in 50 anni ha comportato 150mila morti. Continua a leggere...
Papa: la prossima Gmg a Lisbona nel 2022 - Ultima Ora
Francesco è arrivato prima delle 8, (le 13 GMT) ed è lungamente passato tra la folla. Sul palco della Veglia della Gmg c'è la mitria di San Oscar Romero, che porta scritto il suo attualissimo motto: "Sentire con la Chiesa". Ma anche da Arezzo, Ponte a Egola, Chiusi e Orentano. Lui vi convoca nelle vostre comunità, città, ad andare in cerca dei nonni, degli adulti. " Sentite di avere una mis... Continua a leggere...