The United States has voted against a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, blocking the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state. CBC | World News
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Canadian teen’s 400-metre world record not ratified over issue with starting blocks
Christopher Morales Williams’ world indoor record in the 400 metres cannot be ratified due to issues with the starting blocks, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) said on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »EU threatens Hungary with ‘nuclear option’ if Viktor Orban blocks £43bn Ukraine lifeline
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested the cash boost will be agreed even without the approval of Mr Orban. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Turkey blocks Royal Navy ships sent to Ukraine as NATO falls apart
Turkey says it will not allow two British Royal Navy ships intended for Ukraine to pass through its waters. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from getting emergency abortion
The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion on Friday, shortly after the state’s attorney general requested the block. CBC | World News
Read More »Laura Ashley enters administration as coronavirus blocks rescue talks – 2700 jobs at risk
LAURA ASHLEY has filed for administration which could put many jobs at risk. The announcement comes after coronavirus gets in the way of rescue talks. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Appeal court blocks Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ program for migrants seeking asylum
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a Trump administration policy to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases wind through U.S. immigration courts. CBC | World News
Read More »Brighton trains CANCELLED after huge landslide blocks rail line sparking travel misery
A HUGE landslide has caused train disruption between Brighton and Hove. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Pavement parking: Blind man forced to walk onto busy road as van blocks path
PAVEMENT parking issues have forced a blind man to walk onto a main road after a van decided to block the pavement in Swindon. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Maduro blocks Venezuela’s opposition from congress, elects more pliant leadership
Nicolas Maduro’s government has moved aggressively to wipe out what remains of resistance to his socialist rule, attempting to install a pliant leadership in congress in a move opponents compared to an attempted coup in Venezuela’s last democratic institution. CBC | World News
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