Month: November 2019

Beijing finally responds to Hong Kong election results after big win for democrats
November 28, 2019 No Responses

Beijing finally responds to Hong Kong election results after big win for democrats

After Hong Kong’s pro-democracy candidates scored a landslide win in local elections, Chinese state media called the results “skewed” and a “setback” for the city’s drive for democracy. Pan-democrats in Hong Kong won almost 90% of 452 district council seats...
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Indian doctors remove giant 7.4kg kidney from man
November 26, 2019 No Responses

Indian doctors remove giant 7.4kg kidney from man

Organ nearly 45cm-long was cut from 56-year-old suffering from autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Indian surgeons have cut a kidney weighing the same as a bowling ball out of a man with a life-threatening genetic condition, a surgeon has said....
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What should the Navy leaders stance be in the Gallagher case?
November 25, 2019 No Responses

What should the Navy leaders stance be in the Gallagher case?

Most Americans understand that, under military law, soldiers must disobey an illegal command. It’s a doctrine that demolished Nazi war criminals’ claims during the Nuremberg trials that they were just following orders. But what happens if the order...
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White supremacist manifesto at Syracuse University ignites some tension after recent racist incidents
November 21, 2019 No Responses

White supremacist manifesto at Syracuse University ignites some tension after recent racist incidents

An investigation is under way after US officials received reports a “white supremacist manifesto” was sent to students at Syracuse University. The school said it has added security as the reports are investigated. “People need to understand t...
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Plague in China was confirmed as 2 cases of highly-infectious disease treated in Beijing
November 15, 2019 No Responses

Plague in China was confirmed as 2 cases of highly-infectious disease treated in Beijing

Two people in Beijing have been diagnosed with the pneumonic plague, a rare instance of the highly-contagious disease that is fatal if left untreated. The two individuals were being treated Tuesday at a hospital in China’s capital city, which is...
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America’s biggest milk producer, Dean Foods, filed for bankruptcy
November 13, 2019 No Responses

America’s biggest milk producer, Dean Foods, filed for bankruptcy

Dean Foods also has issues with pensions and its debt load, according to Wells Fargo The Dallas-based milk processor said that it plans to use the Chapter 11 proceedings to keep running the business, and address debt and unfunded debt...
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Hong Kong police shoot protester at close range, man set on fire in escalating violence
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Hong Kong police shoot protester at close range, man set on fire in escalating violence

A pro-democracy protester was shot at close range and a counterprotester was set on fire as violence continued to engulf Hong Kong on Monday morning, with the disturbing images of street fights and escalating attacks from both sides drowning out...
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