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«Wir müssen nicht um jeden Preis regieren. Aber wir dürfen auch nicht um jeden Preis nicht regieren wollen.»(Der SPD-Vorsitzende Martin Schulz in seiner Rede am Donnerstag in Berlin auf dem Bundesparteitag der Sozialdemokraten.)«Die SPD wird gebraucht. Bätschi, sage ich dazu nur. Und das wird ganz schön teuer. Bätschi, sage ich dazu nur.»(SPD-Fraktionschefin Andrea Nahles zu Gesprächen mit der Union über eine Regierungsbildung.)«Wir haben ein Interesse daran, dass hier noch was übrig bleibt von diesem Laden... Читать дальше...

General Electric is axing 12,000 jobs at its global power business, the struggling industrial conglomerate’s latest effort to shrink itself into a more focused company. The US company launched the cuts to save $1 billion in 2018, saying it expected dwindling demand for fossil fuel power plants to continue. “Traditional power markets including gas and...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Wednesday it has adopted its first code of conduct. The new code, which film academy Chief Executive Dawn Hudson reportedly sent to the academy's 8,427 members via email, comes as a response to the widespread sexual harassment, assault and misconduct allegations that have come to light in Hollywood and other industries since the allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in October. After the accusations against Weinstein, the... Читать дальше...

Every province had its own approach to battling booze in the early 20th century. And, like the way the federal government has approached the legalization of cannabis, the rules for ending prohibition of alcohol were up to each province.

CBS

• Stephen Colbert mocked Al Franken for the latest sexual misconduct allegation made against him in Wednesday's "Late Show" monologue.
• Colbert referenced a Politico report, in which a woman said Franken tried to forcibly kiss her in 2006 and allegedly said, "It's my right as an entertainer."
• A growing list of Democratic senators have called on Franken to resign.

Stephen Colbert addressed the latest sexual misconduct allegations against Senator Al Franken... Читать дальше...

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel women's basketball team played their final home game of 2017 last night against the Sterling Warriors. It was obvious from the get-go the Warriors did not have an answer for Abby Schmidt (FR/Newton, Kan.), as she owned the paint and wound up going off for a career high 31 points. Sterling however did have an answer for the rest of the team, as they held every other Lady Thresher to 30 points combined. With the game being as wide open as 20 points with only seven minutes remaining... Читать дальше...

Hollywood has finally gotten the memo. Awards season will kick off in earnest when the Golden Globes nominations are announced on Monday, but the main crop of contenders has already become clear: “Lady Bird,” “Call Me by Your Name” and “Get Out” receiving much of the early buzz and nods. What’s so crazy about this...

Trump’s Looming Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Visit Stirs Up Racial Tensions

Good news: There's still time to slash your tax burden, boost your retirement savings and get a head start on investing wisely in 2018 — all before Auld Lang Syne plays on New Year's Eve. Bad news: You'll need to take action — and soon. Use this simple checklist to save money and prepare your finances for 2018. MAX OUT 401(K) CONTRIBUTIONS Perhaps you began the year intending to max out your 401(k). If that hasn't happened yet, you have until Dec. 31 to fund your account. The IRS imposes strict contribution... Читать дальше...

Kenny Jackett is relishing locking horns with Charlton on a grandstand occasion featuring a bumper gate.

Arsenal’s chances of winning a first Premier League title since 2003-04 were already decidedly remote as it was, but the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium extinguished the last remaining hopes. There’s still plenty left to play for in the current campaign, with Champions’ League qualification via either a top four Premier League finish or by winning the Europa League now being the priority. For the hopelessly optimistic among the Gunners’ faithful, you can now back Arsenal at... Читать дальше...

The latest edition of the County Times is out today and below we’ve listed five top reasons to buy a copy.

James Holmes

Security, Asia

Yes, it is possible history could have been very, very different. 

There are three basic ways to win wars according to the great Carl. One, you can trounce the enemy's armed forces and dictate whatever terms you please. Short of that, two, you can levy a heavier price from the enemy than he's willing to pay to achieve his goals. The value a belligerent assigns his political objectives determines how many resources he's prepared to expend on those objectives' behalf, and for how long. Читать дальше...

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BBOG says that it will stage a protest on Monday to see what the what the federal government is doing to secure the release of the remaining Chibok girls.

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Watford are hopeful of tying up a £3.3m deal for IFK Gothenburg goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg, according to Daily Mail journalist Sami Mokbel. Both Arsenal and Everton have reportedly sent scouts to watch the Swedish under 21 international on a number of occasions, but it seems that the Hornets are the club in pole position to sign the stopper. Talks are said to have already begun between Watford and Gothenburg about Dahlberg with a £3.3m (€3.75m) fee being proposed by the Premier League side. The 18 year old... Читать дальше...

Santa season is here and on December 25 many young children will be tearing open gifts they believe were dropped off by an incredibly efficient delivery man who swooped down their chimneys and bestowed presents upon them. Santa, as children today think of him, is of course not real (sorry), but the mythical figure is...

Brüssel (dpa) - Nach Anschuldigen von Greenpeace hat die EU-Kommission versichert, dass der geplante Freihandelspakt mit dem südamerikanischen Staatenbund Mercosur nicht den Verbraucherschutz beim Import von Fleisch gefährdet. Alle Produkte, die nach Europa geliefert werden, müssten auch weiterhin alle EU-Standards für Nahrungsmittelsicherheit erfüllen, sagte ein Sprecherin am Donnerstag. In diesem Punkt gebe es keinerlei Verhandlungsspielraum.Greenpeace hatte der EU-Kommission zuvor unter Berufung auf ältere Verhandlungsdokumente vorgeworfen... Читать дальше...

Experienced side to play in Europa tie Many would forgive Arsene Wenger for selecting an entire youth side XI for Arsenal’s Europa League clash with BATE Borisov tonight but that isn’t entirely the case. When speaking before the match he has stated that some senior players are in need of game time ahead of a busy schedule. Wenger said: “I have many players available who need competition. We go next week again into a week with three games. Some experienced players need competition so we will play... Читать дальше...

President Muhammadu Buhari has decorated two prominent Nigerians, Adesoji Adesina and Bruce Onobrakpeya with the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM).

RAIB

• A London Tramlink service derailed last year, with fatal results.
• Rail crash investigators released a video reconstruction on Thursday.
• It showed the tram leaving the tracks at 78 km/h in a 20 km/h zone.
• Investigators said driver Alfred Dorris may have been in a "microsleep" at the time.
• Dorris is being investigated by police over a potential manslaughter case.

Rail accident investigators have released a video showing exactly... Читать дальше...