Measures to enhance the protection for service personnel facing claims of criminal acts abroad will not apply to those who served in Northern Ireland over the last few decades. Families of those shot by British servicemen want to see some retired soldiers face investigations and trials. But retired veterans, and some MPs, are pressing the […]
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In the early days of his information technology company, Sam Lehman looked for ways to differentiate his business from its many competitors. As he searched online, Lehman found the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, or NGLCC, which certifies companies as lesbian-, gay-, bisexual- or transgender-owned, helping them be more visible to potential clients
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The Latest on a doctor charged with murder in the overdose deaths of 25 patients (all times local): 11:45 a.m. An Ohio hospital system is pledging continued cooperation with authorities after a critical-care doctor was charged with 25 counts of murders in the overdose deaths of patients. Columbus-based Mount Carmel Health System says it appreciates
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Image copyright Google Image caption The Leamington Assembly is closing down with immediate effect A live music venue which hosted bands such as Primal Scream and the Levellers has closed suddenly. The MJR Group has said it is closing The Leamington Assembly with immediate effect, citing the current level of rents and rates. It also
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Senior U.S. and military officials are warning Congress about the potential threat to national security from melting ice in the Arctic. Officials from the Office of National Intelligence and the Pentagon say climate change will open the Arctic to more ship traffic and commercial activities by Russia and China and create potential sources of conflict.
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Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway spent two seasons as teammates at Oracle Arena, back when it was called the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena. The nostalgia is flooding back this week. The Golden State Warriors’ era in Oakland is ending. Only two or three games remain, starting with Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the
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WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence and other top administration officials will meet Wednesday with Mexico’s top diplomat as both sides try to avert the potentially crippling economic consequences of President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on all Mexican imports. Mr. Trump has vowed to impose a 5 percent tariff on all goods from Mexico
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Authorities plan to give an update on the criminal investigation of an intensive care doctor accused of ordering possibly fatal painkillers for dozens of Ohio hospital patients. The Franklin County prosecutor and Columbus police scheduled a news conference Wednesday to discuss the investigation of Dr. William Husel (HYOO’-suhl). A lawyer for Husel has said he
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Image copyright Getty Images Jussie Smollett will not be returning to Empire, the show’s co-creator Lee Daniels has now confirmed. Responding to claims that writers were preparing for Smollett’s comeback, Daniels tweeted: “Jussie will NOT be returning to Empire.” The actor was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself in January –
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Image copyright Reuters Mike Ashley’s retail empire Sports Direct is making its latest High Street expansion move with a £51.9m bid for Game Digital. Sports Direct said it will offer 30p a share for Game Digital under the cash bid, which was triggered after it upped its stake in the chain to 38.5%. But Sports
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