A British judge on Monday rejected a request to extradite US WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arguing that he was likely to commit suicide if sent abroad to face espionage charges. District Judge Vanessa Barotser also called the move “cruel” because of Assange’s mental health – but the US government says …
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Iran begins 20% uranium enrichment, captures tanker in Strait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran on Monday began enriching uranium to 20% in underground facilities and seized a South Korean flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions between Tehran and the Middle East further west. The announcement of prosperity in Fordo came at a …
Read More »A hospital worker in an inflatable suit died from COVID-19
An employee working a Christmas shift at Kaiser Permanent San Jose Medical Center has died of COVID-19. The worker was at least one of 43 staff members who tested positive for coronavirus in recent days, the onslaught of which was probably linked to a staff member who wore provocative holiday …
Read More »L.A. Clippers’ P George L. George says protesters’ painted ‘more after clashes in NBA bubble
LA Clippers guard Paul George said he was talking to the referee when he was raising things with Phoenix Sons guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker, which led to George and Booker hearing technical vehicle noise in the fourth quarter on Sunday. After scoring 39 points and hitting seven-pointers to …
Read More »BBC rejects report: Jodi Whitaker is leaving – Deadline
The BBC declined to comment on reports that Jodi Whitker would hang her sonic screwdriver and leave her as the 13th doctor in the British Broadcasters’ iconic science series. Dr. Doctor. Well-connected Nikola Mathew wrote in the Daily Mirror that Whitaker’s departure is being kept under wraps, while shooting on …
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