Archive du mois : janvier 2018

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Egyptian licensed official most up-to-the-minute to bow out of presidential mosey

A prominent Egyptian human rights lawyer has become the latest presidential hopeful to withdraw his campaign, leaving only current President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in the running. Khaled Ali said conditions did not allow for a fair contest in the presidential elections, which are set for the end of March. « We today announce our decision not…

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Goldman CEO Blankfein has ‘actually cherished’ what Trump has completed for the financial system

Though he’s taken a few jabs at President Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein said Wednesday he’s otherwise « really liked what he’s done for the economy. » « I’d say I like a lot more stuff than I don’t like, and some of the stuff I don’t like I really don’t like, » Blankfein told CNBC’s « Squawk…

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Prosecutor: Breadth of physician’s crimes is ‘almost limitless’

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Larry Nassar found competitive gymnastics to be a « perfect place » for his crimes because victims saw him as a « god » in the sport, a prosecutor said Wednesday, shortly before the former doctor was to be sentenced for years of molesting Olympic gymnasts and other young women. « It takes some kind of…

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GE says it is below investigation by SEC

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Some distance-lawful flesh presser converts to Islam, quits AfD birthday party

A leading politician from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has converted to Islam and resigned from his position with the anti-Muslim party, the party has confirmed. Arthur Wagner, a leading member of the far-right party in Germany’s eastern German state of Brandenburg, stepped down for « personal reasons », a party spokesperson confirmed, according to state broadcaster…

All eyes on Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa at WEF in Davos 0

All eyes on Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa at WEF in Davos

Zimbabwe’s new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa is in the Swiss city of Davos, where he is looking to use the World Economic Forum as a platform to show the international community how he will be different from his predecessor Robert Mugabe, who had ruled the country for 37 years. All eyes will be on how Mnangagwa…

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Snake owner strangled by pet python is first in Britain to be killed by breed

An animal lover found dead at his home was killed by an 8ft pet python who « was his baby », a inquest heard. Reptile enthusiast Dan Brandon, 31, died of asphyxiation at his home in Church Crookham, Hampshire, on August 25 2017. Following his death, Hampshire Police confirmed officers had launched an investigation. Today, coroner Andrew…

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Phil Neville: England ladies head coach sorry for controversial tweets

Neville has been appointed on a deal until 2021New England women’s head coach Phil Neville has apologised for past controversial tweets about women. The ex-Manchester United defender, 41, was named Lionesses boss on Tuesday but attracted controversy over comments on the social media site made in 2012. In one tweet, he suggested women would be…