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Cheddar-gate: Court to Rule on Chef’s Lawsuit Against Michelin Guide After Eatery Lost Star Over Soufflé
Marc Veyrat known as much for his ubiquitous black Savoyard hat as his 'botanical' creations from local herbs and produce, has denounced 'incompetent' inspectors who claimed he used English Cheddar cheese in a soufflé.
Bot or Not? The Mystery Twitter Handle That Tweeted on Trump Whistleblower
Just before midnight Friday, Trump retweeted a tweet from the user, then going by Surfermom77, that included the alleged name of the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint ultimately led to Trump’s impeachment by the House.
Texas Church Shooter Who Killed 2, Wore Wig and Fake Beard, Says Security Head Who Shot Him
The victims of Sunday's shooting, identified as Anton Wallace, 64, of Fort Worth and Richard White, 67, of River Oaks, were also members of the civilian security force at West Freeway Church of Christ, the state's attorney general said.
Chinese Researcher Involved in Gene-edited Baby Controversy Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Two other people received lesser sentences and fines. Zhang Renli was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 1 million yuan. Qin Jinzhou received an 18-month sentence, but with a two-year reprieve, and a 500,000 yuan fine.
Newly Face-lifted Big Ben Bell Will Ring in London on New Year's Eve
Since restoration work began in 2017, Big Ben has been largely silenced, sounding only for important events. It last tolled on Remembrance Day on November 11.
Nepal Cracks Down on Illegal 'Menstrual Huts' after Several Deaths
Several recent deaths in menstrual huts have sparked national outrage and led to a parliamentary investigation into the system, which continues despite a law carrying three month jail terms and fines of Rs 3,000 ($26).
Pakistan Arrests 5 al-Qaida Operatives in Night-time Raid from Punjab Province
The night-time raid carried out in collaboration with Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence arrested members of al-Qaida who coordinated militant operations in Multan region.
Iran, Russia, and China Join Forces to Kick Off First Joint Naval Drill in Northern Part of Indian Ocean
The four-day exercise, launched from the southeastern port city of Chahbahar in the Gulf of Oman and near the border with Pakistan, is aimed at boosting security of the region's waterways, a report said.
Turkey's 2-year Ban on Wikipedia Violated Freedom of Expression, Rules Court
Turkey blocked Wikipedia in April 2017, accusing it of being part of a “smear campaign” against the country, after the website refused to remove content that allegedly portrayed Turkey as supporting the Islamic State group and other terrorist organisation...
Iraqi Anti-government Protesters Torch Buildings, Block Roads Over PM Pick
The demonstrators oppose the entire political class and have vented their anger against leaders who are negotiating to nominate an establishment insider as the next prime minister.
Star Wars' Producers Honour Student Who Saved Classmates from US Shooting as Jedi in New Book
Riley Howell’s mother, Natalie Henry-Howell said that that this actually marks the second time her son has appeared in a 'Star Wars' book.
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas to Break Up Christmas Eve Protest Chaos
A man was shown on public broadcaster RTHK as falling from the second floor to the first floor of a mall in the rural Yuen Long district as he tried to evade police. He was conscious as he was taken away by paramedics.
'Nasty Blow': Brazil President Bolsonaro Loses Memory After Fall, Discharged from Hospital
The 64-year-old slipped in a bathroom at the Alvorada Palace and temporarily lost his memory, the latest health scare for the Brazilian leader who was wounded in a knife attack in September 2018 while campaigning for the presidency.
Developments In and Out of This World That We’re Still Thinking About at Year's End
From the first pictures of a black hole to an all-women space walk to India’s moon landing mission, 2019 saw some unforgettable events and findings in space exploration.
Refugee Paroled in California Murder Case Detained by ICE, Faces Possible Deportation
A 2017 California law bars local and state agencies from cooperating with immigration authorities involving cases against those who have committed certain crimes, mostly misdemeanors. The rights groups say it also applies to the state prison system.
Another 18 Prisoners Dead in New Honduras Jail Clash, Says Military
The spokesman for the combined national security force known as Fusina released a list of names of the 18 dead and two injured, saying that 'firearms, knives and machetes' were used in the clash in El Porvenir prison.