The ‘9/11 mastermind’ wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks will no longer plead guilty on Friday, after the US government objected.
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CNBC Daily Open: South Korea’s markets power through troubles
Over the past month, South Korea experienced presidential impeachments and a tragic plane crash. But the Kospi index is now higher than it was a month ago.
Netanyahu can attend Auschwitz memorial event, Poland’s Tusk says – POLITICO Europe
Netanyahu can attend Auschwitz memorial event, Poland’s Tusk says POLITICO Europe Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest Al Jazeera English Polish President Seeks Protection for Netanyahu at Auschwitz Liberation Event Bloomberg Poland says it will not arrest Netanyahu for ICC should he attend Auschwitz memorial The Times of Israel Donald Tusk says Poland will shield…
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt hush-money case sentencing
Trump had launched a last-minute appeal at the US Supreme Court ahead of Friday’s sentencing hearing.
Los Angeles wildfires: crews search for victims as death toll expected to rise
Fires leave at least five dead and force 180,000 people to evacuate, while one fire alone destroys 4,000 structures California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires? Crews are scouring through the rubble in Los Angeles with cadaver dogs in search of additional victims from the still burning fire siege that…
Nvidia’s tiny $3,000 computer steals the show at CES
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was greeted as a rock star this week at CES in Las Vegas.
Australia weather: rainy week forecast for Sydney and Brisbane – but BoM says summer isn’t over yet
Bureau of Meteorology says showers and storms a regular feature of Australian summer but warm and dry periods still to come Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Showers are expected to continue for Sydney and Brisbane throughout much of the coming…
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes – The Associated Press
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes The Associated Press Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill CNN Maine’s representatives split on Laken Riley Act WMTW Portland Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes The New York Times…
John Countryman, celebrated child actor who became diplomat, dies at 91
Under the name Johnny Russell, he appeared in films alongside stars such as Shirley Temple, Tyrone Power and Barbara Stanwyck before a career in diplomacy.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.