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Conservatives need to engage in the ‘culture wars’

Conservatives must stop “being scared” and actively engage in culture wars in order to stop extreme Left-wing ideology according to Sky News host Rita Panahi. Ms Panahi said Left wing ideology is endemic not just within the public sector but in the private enterprises too, which is why “indoctrinated kids are running HR departments”. Culture war is generally defined as cultural conflict between social groups within society. She told Sky News conservatives have traditionally thought of themselves as “above the culture wars” and that it “didn’t matter. “This does matter, this has taken hold, it is normalised and now if you don’t subscribe to it you are cast as a hater, as a bigot”. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/35MY6sQ

First victim identified in London Bridge terror attack

Cambridge University graduate Jack Merritt, 25, has been named as the first victim of the latest London bridge terror attack. The attacker - Usman Khan - was a former prisoner - convicted of plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange. Khan had been free for almost a year and was wearing an electronic tag when he was shot dead by police, after killing 2 people and injuring three others. The attacker was one of a series of terrorists connected to the UK based Al-Muhajiroun group, released over a six-month period beginning in 2018. The UK government is now facing questions over why he was freed halfway through a 16-year sentence. Image: Facebook from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qbp0vs

Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2rG0CSX

Late Thanksgiving blamed for impeachment delay

Due to a late Thanksgiving holiday Democrats "only have a few weeks" to draw up the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump according to California Washington Centre's John Lawrence. Professor Lawrence told Sky News the “general feeling is people would like it to be voted on by the end of the year… but it’s anybody’s guess as they start drafting these solutions”. The Sky News contributor said 67 votes would be needed in the Senate to “convict and remove” the president from office. “While the Democrats in the house only require a majority of votes in order to pass the impeachment resolutions, it’s a very tough climb in the senate”, he said. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Y3d3UT

Twitter wants its users to accept ‘fake news’: Andy Ngo

Journalist and editor Andy Ngo says he has put in "Twitter jail" for publishing a 'verifiable , empirical claim". Mr Ngo's account was suspended after he argued that the US is "one of the safest countries for trans people" during a Tweet Chelsea Clinton. The American Medical Association has claimed there is an “epidemic" of violence against trans people, with at least 18 women killed in 2019. Mr Ngo told Sky News it is "fake news to say there is an epidemic of trans people killed in the US". "We have the data on the homicide rates of cis men and cis women," he said. "The data shows the number of trans homicides in the US is actually, rates per 100 thousand, is actually lower than for cis men and women". from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34DBmv4

Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach

By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/35OTySH

Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan

By BY JEFF ARNOLD from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2R4XJpu

London Bridge terror attack an example of ‘judicial failings’

The UK judicial system failed when it allowed convicted terrorist Usman Khan, who carried out a deadly attack on London Bridge on Friday, out early despite warnings that he posed a risk to the public. The 28-year-old was a convicted terrorist who was released from prison less than 12 months ago. He killed two people during a rampage on Friday before being shot dead by police. In 2012, Khan pleaded guilty to preparing an act of terror, namely travelling to and attending operational meetings, fundraising for terrorist training, preparing to travel abroad and assisting others in travelling abroad. Sky News host Rita Panahi said the decision to release Khan in the first place was "not good enough". "This is the system in the UK, it's not good enough," she said. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Yd0Du1

A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OD7lGl

Trump in Afghanistan: US is talking to the Taliban and plans to bring US troop numbers down by 5000

Supplied video obtained December 1, 2019 fo the US President Donald Trump speaking to the press in Afghanistan at Bagram Airfield, with the President Ghani of Afghanistan. Mr Trump says the talks with Taliban broke down after they killed a US Soldier and UN peace keeper and others. "That's bad negotiating power", Mr Trump says. "Since then we've hit them so hard, and they want to make a deal", Mr Trump reveals. He says he is reducing US troop numbers from 14,000 to 8,600. He plans on even lower troops numbers in the future. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34zk3vq

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

By BY LAUREN HARD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OwMzIu

‘Low building approvals’ adding to market stabilisation

Sky News Contributor Nerida Conisbee says Australia is still experiencing "low-building approvals" but the market is "starting to stabilise". "We've got a lot of activity coming out of Hong Kong so anyone marketing product there would be doing quite well," she said. "Non-Asian buyers really love Manly and Bondi." from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2sv5db8

3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City

By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OUYS04

Fire chief sends new cap, shout out to Russell Crowe

Supplied video obtained Saturday, November 30, 2019, of Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons giving a shout out to Russell Crowe after his pledge to match a $100,000 bid by billionaire Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes for a South Sydney Rabbitohs cap the actor auctioned to raise funds for the RFS. The $100,000 donations were matched on Twitter by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar and Qualtrics co-founder Ryan Smith, taking the total raised to $400,000. "It's reflective of the extraordinary generosity that we are seeing right across NSW and much further afield," RFS commissioner Fitzsimmons says. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW RFS)(AAP Video/Supplied/XXXX) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Dw8iKg

Family speaks after NZ man found guilty of manslaughter

November 30, 2019. Vilija Sabeckis, the niece of slain man Robert Sabeckis, speaks outside Adelaide’s Supremne Court on after his killer was found guilty of manslaughter. Paul Maroroa admitted to fatally shooting Mr Sabeckis in January 2000 after a struggle over a gun but argued that he acted in self-defence. "While the reason behind why my uncle was killed may never be known, this verdict has brought justice in this matter," she says. "I hope he can now rest in peace." (AAP Video/Tim Dornin) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33yMzM4

Trump has China ‘in a tough position’

Sky News Contributor Bruce Wolpe says US President Donald Trump has China "in a tough position", squeezing them on tariffs and on Hong Kong. Mr Wolpe said "the people of Hong Kong are in the streets waving US flags" but it comes at a time the US-China trade talks "are at a precipice". "Negotiates from a position of the strength and he's put all his cards on the table." Image: AP from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Ozervs

The Nets Win One for Their Culture

By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/37T891h

Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/35P2Y0q

Canberra Shrouded by Thick Smoke From Bushfire in State Forest

Smoke from a nearby bushfire shrouded Canberra in smoke on November 28, leading to health warnings for the Australian capital. The bushfire in Tallaganda State Forest began on Thursday, November 28 and had burned at least 1100 hectares by the morning of November 29. The NSW Rural Fire Service said “significant volumes of smoke from these fires westwards across to the ACT” on Thursday evening. Smoke from the fires continued to pollute the Canberra air, forcing ACT health authorities to issue warnings of hazardous conditions. Credit: Robin Vlieger via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Dn5tLz

Mobile detection cameras roll out in NSW

People texting and driving could now be caught out as mobile detection cameras are rolled out across New South Wales this weekend. Cameras will target illegal mobile phone use at 45 locations across the state from December 1 in an attempt to reduce road fatalities. A warning letter will be issued to guilty drivers in the first three months, but anyone caught after that will be hit with a $344 fine and five demerit points. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OtvVcu

Australia’s big banks ‘suffer from hubris’

Switzer Report Founder Peter Switzer says Australia's big banks "suffer from hubris" after Westpac was found to have been in breach of conduct 23 million times. "The issue around ignoring pedophilia linked to bank accounts should have been the greatest warning sign they had to do something and fast," he said. Mr Switzer said "the bank should have sprung into action" and their role as "corporate citizen has been called into question". from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2XWwPBv

Fountain of Water From Burst Hydrant Turns Adelaide Car Park Into Flood Zone

A burst fire hydrant turned the car park at Adelaide’s Park Holme Shopping Centre into a flood zone on the morning of November 28. Sue Hixson captured this footage, which she told ABC Adelaide was the result of someone driving into the hydrant. “(I’m) unsure how because it was in the garden bed set a long way back from the road or carpark,” she said. Her video shows water gushing into the air from the burst hydrant. Credit: Sue Hixson via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qINoox

Mobile phone detection cameras to be switched on in NSW from December 1

November 29, 2019. NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance speaks in Sydney about the commencement of mobile phone detection camera. Mr Constance says the cameras will be turned on from December 1 “so drivers get the message across this state to not touch the phone whilst you’re driving behind the wheel of a car”. He says drivers are allowed to use cradles and bluetooth, but cannot put the phone up to their ear, or rest it on their lap on speaker. (AAP Video/Michael Wade) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2DwvEPH

Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist

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Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/33raJbC

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Australian poet, critic and broadcaster Clive James has died at the age of 80, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to face questions over his phone call with the NSW Police Commissioner regarding the Angus Taylor investigation. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2rAXJmd

Wanderers’ Babbel looking to calm down

November 28, 2019. Western Sydney A-League coach Markus Babbel says he did the wrong thing by swearing in a post-match media conference, but can't guarantee it will never happen again. "Normally I have the experience to be a little bit calmer in this moment, but this will maybe happen in the future again, I'll try to do it better," he tells reporters. (AAP VIDEO/Adrian Warren) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OVm6Dc

Lack of national pre-school system ‘has real implications on economy’

Shadow Early Childhood Education Minister Amanda Rishworth says “we need a national system of pre-school" because if we don’t then children will begin school a level behind. Early Childhood Australia and The Minderoo Foundation have released reports discussing the importance of the economic benefit and emphasised the need to invest in both pre-school and kindy. Ms Rishworth told Sky News the reports have argued “it’s time to bite the bullet” and invest in pre-school, kindy and the early years because “the economic benefit is so great”. “We need a national system of pre-school, and the commonwealth has a role in providing that because if we don’t then children will start school behind,” she said on Thursday. “This has real implications to our GDP and our economy as well.” from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2QWEdeI

Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy

By BY NICHOLAS BAKALAR from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2pYykTl

Six-week-old baby dead, twin critical at Brisbane home

A six-week-old baby is confirmed dead and its twin has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after an incident at Sunnybank Hills in Brisbane’s south. The babies were reportedly discovered in bed with their mother when police arrived at the Sunnybank Hills home about 6am on Wednesday. A crime scene has been established at the home. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2QVkjku

Iran Strengthens Response to Protests

By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/34qgJCB

TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps

By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XQVtUa

What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OLkA6B

Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students

By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34qlpZd

Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing

By BY KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QPT76v

Trump confident he is in a ‘strong, tactical position’ amid impeachment inquiry

Sky News Contributor Bruce Wolpe says US President Donald Trump is “pretty encouraged” and “feels he is in a strong, tactical position” amid his impeachment inquiry. Mr Wolpe told Sky News on Tuesday President Trump “feels pretty good right now” despite the Democrats feeling confident it was a “clear cut case of presidential abuse of power”. “The Democrats feel their case is strong, they feel over time it will reach the American people and they will become more and more convinced of the gravity of this,” he said. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2XOaxSh

NSW govt to unveil more water funding for drought-stricken farmers

The New South Wales government is set to announce additional funding for water management, on the last day of the cabinet’s road trip to drought affected areas. Farmers have called for smarter investment in water infrastructure, as opposed to government handouts. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OjfFux

Ohio 911 Caller Signals Domestic Violence By Ordering ‘Pizza’ (Audio)

A woman in Oregon, Ohio, who called 911 and said she wanted to order a pizza on November 13, was actually using code and needed help in a domestic violence situation, according to reports. The 911 dispatcher, named in reports as Tim Teneyck, is being lauded for sharp thinking after he eventually recognized that the caller was aware she was calling 911 and was trying to use code to avoid being overheard. “You called 911 to order a pizza?” Teneyck says in this audio. “Uh, yeah. Apartment [redacted],” says the woman on the line. “This is the wrong number to call for a pizza,” Teneyck replies. “No no no no no no no no, you’re not understanding,” says the woman. “I’m getting you now,” says Teneyck, cutting the woman off. “I got it. What apartment?” WRCB reported that the woman on the line was calling in for her mother, whose boyfriend was drunk and was allegedly pushing and punching her. The man was arrested and held on a domestic violence charge, according to reports. Credit: Oregon Ohio P...

Judge backs subpoena for ex-Trump staffer

Former White House counsel Don McGahn must comply with a congressional subpoena seeking his testimony about President Donald Trump's efforts to impede the now-completed federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/37CXO9K

Block on Trump financial records extended

The US Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump a boost by extending its hold on a lower court ruling that required his longtime accounting firm to hand over his financial records to a Democratic-led House of Representatives committee. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34mBFKJ

Westpac’s inaction a massive fail

Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted and every single director of his board failed last Wednesday when the money laundering scandal, headlined by the child exploitation disclosure, landed with a damning thud in the bank’s inbox. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OkwzJC

Snow Doesn’t Stop Kayaking Enthusiasts From Testing New Boat Chute

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared a video on November 25 of athletes enjoying last Thursday’s snowstorm. But the outdoor enthusiasts featured weren’t skiing or snowboarding – they were kayaking in the Arkansas River near Granite, Colorado. “When we say whitewater rafting in Colorado, the white isn’t always referring to the foamy rapids,” the department wrote on Facebook. Fourteen rafters, kayakers, and paddleboarders helped out the state agency on Thursday, November 21, by testing a new $9.1 million boat chute/fish ladder built on the river. The testing was conducted to ensure the chute would be safe next spring, when rafters will be able to float the Arkansas River from Leadville to Canon City, a journey that hasn’t been possible on the river since 1964, the post said. Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2pQxJmB

Refugee advocates urge the senate to reject the Medevac repeal bill

November 26, 2019. Get-Up support refugee advocates and lawyers urging the Australian senate to reject the Government’s Medevac repeal bill. Kon Karapanagiotidis from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, David Burke from the Human Rights Law Centre, David Manne from Refugee Legal and Shen Narayanasamy from GetUp make their appeal through the media to influence senators to reject the bill. They argue that doctors not politicians should be at the heart of medical care for refugees in off-shore detention. Get-up says they have more than 51,000 people have signed a petition to save Medevac. (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34v0l41

Outgoing Westpac CEO was in ‘untenable’ position following child abuse revelations

Sky News Business Editor Ticky Fullerton says outgoing Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer was in an "untenable" position following terrorism and child abuse revelations. Westpac Chief Executive Brian Hartzer stepped down on Tuesday morning after facing calls to resign following revelations the bank facilitated terror money laundering and child exploitation. “You’ve had these tickers going around the world connecting Westpac with child exploitation,” Ms Fullerton said. Senior politicians from both sides have welcomed the resignation. Westpac CFO Peter King will take over as acting CEO from December 2 and Mr Hartzer will be paid his fixed remuneration of $2.7m over the next 12 months. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KT6BdL

These Cocktail Cherries Have More Holiday Cheer

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2OG6lA2

Trump and the Military Do Not Share the Same Values

By BY RICHARD J. DANZIG AND SEAN O’KEEFE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2sion3R

Fed Chair Powell to Say a Solid Labor Market Could Get Even Stronger

By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2XNle7C

Trump Gives U.S. Business the Ukraine Treatment

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2XM7cmK

Impeachment, Tiffany, Russian Doping: Your Monday Evening Briefing

By BY VICTORIA SHANNON from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2XLx2HH

It’s time to declare a climate emergency: Greens

November 25, 2019. Greens spokesperson on climate change Adam Bandt speaks to reporters in Canberra and says Australia is the third biggest exporter of pollution in the world. "If exporting pollution was an Olympic sport, Australia would be winning a medal," he says. Bandt also says Scott Morrison is failing in his number one duty. "The number one duty of a government should be to protect its people, and instead, Scott Morrison is putting people in Australia at risk by cuddling coal, and by continuing to be the third largest exporter of pollution in the world. "Scott Morrison is increasing the risk of bushfires and is increasing the risk of them being more intense when they happen. It is time to declare a climate emergency and start to phase out coal." (AAP VIDEO/Kathryn Bermingham) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33hVxNV

Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?

By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ohp5He

Turn Off Your Phone for Thanksgiving

By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KNFiBS

Mulvaney Asked About Legal Justification for Withholding Ukraine Aid

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OiTd4V

Emergency warning issued for a fire burning at Myall Creek Rd

An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning at Myall Creek Road in north eastern New South Wales. Residents in the Woombah and Iluka areas have been advised to leave now and head towards Grafton The fire has already burnt through approximately 79,000 hectares. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/35wER6C

Spain Beats Canada to Win Davis Cup at Home

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OfTi9k

I Give Thanks for the Matriarchs

By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37seEYK

I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.

By BY TIM BERNERS-LEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/33eHyZ5

‘The impeachment hearings have unnerved Trump’

US Studies Centre's James Brown says it was “pretty surprising” of US President Donald Trump to call into Fox News’ breakfast show for an hour on Friday. “One of the surprising things was to hear him talk about is how he is standing with Xi Jinping, and talking about what a great guy he is and how optimistic he is about their trade deal,” Mr Brown told Sky News. “The president has been rattled by these impeachment hearings, you would say so far haven’t landed that killer blow but they’ve clearly unnerved the president and he feels the need to defend himself.” Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2XJWm0w

For Trump, Impeachment Is a Show

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/35u2DjH

Canadian Men to Meet Spain in Davis Cup Final

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34ga79U

Myall Creek fire north of Maclean

Supplied video obtained November 24, 2019 f the Myall Creek bush fire burning north of Maclean NSW on Saturday November 23. This is the latest line-scan of the fire, showing the fire burning on both sides of the Pacific Highway. (AAP Video/N(AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Rural Fire Service) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Oe1lDz

New fire near Putty, NSW

Supplied video obtained November 23, 2019 of a new fire just north of the Gospers Mountain filmed on Saturday, November 23. This fire is located to the west of Howes Valley near Putty. The storms which hit parts of NSW yesterday have started a number of new fires. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Rural Fire Service) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OcDggC

New Documents Reveal Details of Pompeo’s Role in Ukraine Affair

By BY EDWARD WONG AND KENNETH P. VOGEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34g59Ki

How Did the Gettysburg Address End Up in Glenn Beck’s Office?

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OzuiZO

Ohio State Passes Its First Test of the Season by Beating Penn State

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiqhtX

Police Say They Foiled 2 Potential School Shootings in California

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37x7Rxa

New apple Macbook Pro a ‘real workhorse’

Editor at Tech Guide Steven Fenech says Apple's newly unveiled 16-inch Macbook Pro "is a real workhorse" for "mobile" professionals. "They've managed to fit a 16-inch screen in the same footprint as the 15-inch - 0.7 of a millimetre thicker and only marginally heavier," he said. Mr Fenech said "it can be spec'd out to 8TB of storage, 64GB of RAM. It has a great retina display". "It now has an amazing six-speaker audio system and they've improved the microphone - across the board, they've improved everything." Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2pEwAye

100 Protest Leaders Arrested, Iran Says, as U.S. Sanctions a Top Official

By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2qECaRF

U.S. Judge Orders Iran to Pay $180 Million to Washington Post Reporter and Family

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OFDtYR

Bolton Teases a City Eager to Hear His Story

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KNM4aB

Would-Be Chinese Defector Details Covert Campaigns in Hong Kong and Taiwan

By BY STEVEN LEE MYERS AND DAMIEN CAVE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2qGB1ZQ

Pink Jets and Dog Medals? On Military Matters, a President Has Broad Powers

By BY DAVE PHILIPPS AND JOHN ISMAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37vtPjV

Fred Cox, Vikings Kicker and an Inventor of Nerf Football, Dies at 80

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OfJfS1

Democrats ‘hoping’ they find a criminal violation in impeachment hearings

Former US Naval Intelligence Officer John Jordan says the US Democratic Party is holding impeachment hearings "in search of a criminal violation, hoping they find one". Mr Jordan said all witness testimonies in US impeachment hearings "are second and third-hand information". Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/37tEHic

Wat Misaka, First Nonwhite in Modern Pro Basketball, Dies at 95

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Oby50p

Republican impeachment defence has been a ‘muddled’ performance

US Studies Centre's James Brown says the Republican defence on the second week of impeachment hearings has been a "muddled" performance. "Republicans had the most success by asking the question, is this treason, high crime or misdemeanour," he said. Mr Brown said the idea Ukraine was trying to influence the 2016 election while it was "fighting an existential war against Russia" was quickly quashed by Presidential Adviser Fiona Hill's testimony. Witnesses at the impeachment inquiry have testified a White House meeting with Ukraine was conditional on an investigation into US President Donald Trump's political rivals. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KGUP68

Governments should ‘plagerise’ great ideas: Turnbull

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says governments should "shamelessly plagiarise" innovative ideas and be flexible enough to dump bad ideas. "If we see anybody doing something that achieves the same goals better than us we will shamelessly plagiarise them," he told a start-up conference in Sydney on Friday. "You can do that in government, I wouldn't encourage you to do that in software." from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2rhaGBy

Outlaw bikies’ fightback campaign

Exclusive: National Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) boss Damian Vella may have lost his extraordinary High Court challenge against anti-bikie laws but in a legal twist the outcome could actually help him and other bikies. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2rguHrT

The Revolt Against Populism

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Obnwdy

Virus Outbreak Closes Colorado Schools for More Than 20,000 Students

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QGdqmF

No Deal on NAFTA Successor, but Democrats Point to Progress

By BY ANA SWANSON AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ObvDqJ

Ochenta y ocho días de recuperación: así ayudaron unas futbolistas a que su entrenador superara la tragedia

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Opinion: The Impeachment Distraction Harms U.S. Foreign Policy

Wonder Land: While the House of Representatives busies itself over impeachment proceedings against President Trump, the world is experiencing a wave of unrest. Iran, Iraq, Chile, Syria, Ukraine and other nations need the attention of distracted U.S. leadership. Image: Saul Loeb/Getty Images from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34aaSkH

Supreme Court Urged to Allow Release of Trump’s Financial Records

By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/349SOXP

Sondland Has Implicated the President and His Top Men

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2r87WXo

Fast News: Today’s top stories

A 'code red' warning for catastrophic fire danger has been issued for parts of Victoria and mining companies will be able to lodge environmental approval applications online, as part of a government plan to cut red tape and grow the economy. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2rZ83ol

At least 11 properties affected by SA fires

At least 11 properties have been affected by bushfires burning out of control in South Australia. The towns of Edithburgh and Price on the Yorke Peninsula have been forced to evacuate overnight as blazes threaten homes. At least 33 people in the affected areas have been treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns. The South Australian Premier has asked people to stay alert and not to take any risks. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qyjKlx

RAW: View from above shows Sydney CBD blanketed in smoke

November 21, 2019. Sydney's CBD obscured by smoke haze from bushfires burning in NSW. The haze blanketed the city as a north-easterly breeze dragged smoke towards the city. Some 50 bushfires are still burning in NSW, 20 of which are uncontained, and all are at advice level. More than 1000 firefighters remain in the field. (AAP Video/Michael Wade) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2r6WbjP

Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Lana Del Rey: Pop Stars (and Their Fans) Clap Back

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