MP Mike Amesbury resigns from Labour after pleading guilty to assault
Labour MP Mike Amesbury has resigned from the party after pleading guilty to assault following an incident in Cheshire last year.
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Breaking news. Croatia: Exit polls show incumbent Milanovic winning presidential runoff by a wide margin
Milanovic comfortably won the first round of voting on Dec. 29 but failed to reach an absolute majority, forcing a run-off between him and second placed Dragan Primorac.
South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
CAPE TOWN : South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.
German officials call for illegal firework ban after five deaths and riots
German officials have called for restrictions on illegal fireworks as well as harsher sentences for rioters attacking emergency workers after five people were killed, and dozens of civilians and police officers were injured across Germany on New Year's Eve.
Poland plans to take Hungary to European Court of Justice over political asylum case
Poland plans to take Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over its decision to grant asylum to Polish opposition politician Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted on criminal corruption charges.
Christmas warning over 'deadly' cut-price BBL surgery after tragedy of mum in Turkey
Top medics and politicians have issued a chilling Christmas warning over the 'potentially deadly' risk of cut-price Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, saying: "A cheap deal is not worth risking your life over."
BCCI To Finalise Jay Shah's Successor As Secretary On January 12
The BCCI will hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on January 12 to elect its new secretary and treasurer after the two posts were vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar respectively earlier this month. The BCCI constitution states that any post lying vacant should be filled within 45 days by calling a Special General Meeting. The upcoming BCCI SGM will be held within 43 days of the deadline. "Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notification about the date of the SGM, which is January 12 at the BCCI headquarters," a state association president told PTI.
Spain's Rayo Vallecano caps centenary year with fans, owner at loggerheads
MADRID : In Madrid's working-class neighbourhood of Vallecas, a plucky LaLiga team dwarfs local juggernauts Real Madrid and Atletico in popularity: Rayo Vallecano, which in May turned 100 as simmering political conflict between the fans and owner reached a boiling point.