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Iraq Says East Mosul Free of IS Control
However, deadly fighting was reported in eastern districts on Tuesday. Through it all, the Iraqi security forces displayed their professionalism by placing the lives of citizens before their own and taking precautions to protect the citizens of Mosul while battling a brutal and fanatic enemy, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said.
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U.K. Labour Said to Pursue 'Meaningful' Vote Over Brexit Talks
She added that it would be "a big ask" to get them to vote to trigger Article 50 , and "very hard for colleagues who have seats that voted strongly to Remain". "The vast majority of my constituents voted past year to remain in the European Union, as did I", she wrote in a letter to Mr Corbyn. "However, Theresa May does not have a mandate to dictate the terms of Brexit without listening to the British people".
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United States democracy is having a 'legitimacy crisis'
Report editor Joan Hoey said Brexit and the surprise Trump victory were linked as they both expressed a desire for major change in the status quo. Although the United States has free elections, "weak governance, an underdeveloped political culture and low levels of political participation", are all part of the reason for the demotion (and not just Donald Trump, although what he has done since being in the White House will surely add to that).
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Poinsettia Bowl gets canceled, BYU looks for new post-season partner
The final one was BYU beating Wyoming 24-21 on December 21. Without a permanent tenant to help with upkeep, the Bowl Commission said they will likely make the move to Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Neville also addressed concerns about the future of Qualcomm Stadium, which has hosted the Holiday since its inception. The San Diego Chargers, who have used Qualcomm, are moving to Los Angeles.
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Grand Master of the Order of Malta Resigns
Grand master Matthew Festing , 67, had refused to cooperate with a Vatican inquiry into why he sacked the ancient Catholic order's grand chancellor. The use of artificial contraception is banned by the Catholic Church, which the order has been historically linked with.
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Trump Administration Imposes Freeze On EPA Grants and Contracts
According to a Huffington Post report , the administration has also told the EPA not to issue any press releases, publish blog posts, or use social media until "further direction" is given. "We're taking a look at everything on there", he said. As of 10AM ET this morning, the EPA's climate change page was still up. "We're not changing anything".