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Thursday, 15 March 2018

Russia to expel UK diplomats as row over spy attack escalates

Russia will soon expel British diplomats in retaliation for Britain’s decision to kick out 23 Russian envoys over a chemical attack on a former Russian double agent, foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. In London, foreign secretary Boris Johnson ratcheted up the rhetoric against Russia, accusing it of glorying in the attack on Sergei Skripal, which he described as a way of scaring anyone who stood up to President Vladimir Putin. Britain says Russia is responsible for the...

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South Carolina prosecutor vows another term amid concerns over spending The Post and Courier

COLUMBIA — A defiant Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson defended his office at a campaign event Wednesday days after reporting by The Post and Courier detailed his spending of public money on pricey meals and other expenses that raised questions about his office's spending practices. Johnson told a...

Trial delayed for suspended South Carolina senator The Post and Courier

COLUMBIA — As expected, a judge has delayed the trial of suspended S.C. Sen. John Courson that was set to begin next week. Courson's attorney asked for a delay, citing an unspecified...

Brian Howey column: David Long exits the Indiana Senate standing tall Commercial News

Ever since a couple of corruption convictions in the Indiana Senate four decades ago, the ensuing era of Statehouse politics has been mostly scandal free. Yes, there may be some hidden secrets which have yet, or will never, come to ......

March 20 primary: 4 vie for 67th District state House seat in Democratic primary Rockford Register Star

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NH House passes bill supporting commuter rail study Fosters

CONCORD (AP) — A bill supporting a study for commuter rail expansion has passed the New Hampshire House.The House bill on Thursday includes the federally funded study as part of the 10-year state transportation plan.The project would extend passenger rail from Boston to Manchester, New...

Death penalty repeal passes NH Senate Fosters

CONCORD (AP) — A bill that would repeal New Hampshire's death penalty has been passed by the state Senate.The bipartisan bill was passed 14-10 on Thursday. It would change the penalty for capital murder to life in prison without the possibility for parole. The bill now goes to the...

South Africa 'offended' by Peter Dutton's comments on persecuted white farmers Sydney Morning Herald

The South African government has demanded that Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton retract his comments suggesting white farmers were being persecuted and should receive humanitarian protection from a "civilised country" such as Australia. Mr Dutton said he had asked his...

Lawsuit aimed at protecting humpback whales filed against Trump Administration Daily Breeze

Several conservation groups have joined together to file a lawsuit that claims the Trump Administration has failed to protect humpback whales from fishing gear, ship strikes and oil spills. The Center for Biological Diversity, Turtle Island Restoration Network and Wishtoyo Foundation announced...