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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50582101
Chinese-owned social network TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who was blocked from the service after she posted a viral clip criticising China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims.
The firm said it had now lifted the ban, maintaining it was due to 17-year-old Feroza Aziz's prior conduct on the app - and unrelated to Chinese politics.
Additionally, the firm said "human moderation error" was to blame for the video being taken down on Thursday for almost an hour.
TIkTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has insisted it does not apply Chinese moderation principles to its product outside of mainland China.
Ms Aziz posted on Twitter that she did not accept the firm's explanation.
"Do I believe they took it away because of a unrelated satirical video that was deleted on a previous deleted account of mine? Right after I finished posting a three-part video about the Uighurs? No.”
In an interview with BBC News reporter Vivienne Nunis, Ms Aziz said: "I will continue to talk about it, and I will talk about it on Twitter, on Instagram, on any platform I have, even TikTok.
"I'm not scared of TikTok, even after the suspension. I won't be scared of TikTok.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50582101
Chinese-owned social network TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who was blocked from the service after she posted a viral clip criticising China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims.
The firm said it had now lifted the ban, maintaining it was due to 17-year-old Feroza Aziz's prior conduct on the app - and unrelated to Chinese politics.
Additionally, the firm said "human moderation error" was to blame for the video being taken down on Thursday for almost an hour.
TIkTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has insisted it does not apply Chinese moderation principles to its product outside of mainland China.
Ms Aziz posted on Twitter that she did not accept the firm's explanation.
"Do I believe they took it away because of a unrelated satirical video that was deleted on a previous deleted account of mine? Right after I finished posting a three-part video about the Uighurs? No.”
In an interview with BBC News reporter Vivienne Nunis, Ms Aziz said: "I will continue to talk about it, and I will talk about it on Twitter, on Instagram, on any platform I have, even TikTok.
"I'm not scared of TikTok, even after the suspension. I won't be scared of TikTok.”
North Korea fires 'projectiles' into the sea
https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-fires-projectiles-into-the-sea/a-51448128
North Korea launched two projectiles into the sea on Thursday afternoon, the South Korean military said, adding they were fired towards open water in the Sea of Japan.
Japan's Defense Ministry said the projectiles appear to be "ballistic-missile-like," adding that they did not enter Japan's airspace.
Thursday's launch comes three days after the North said its troops were conducting artillery drills near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea.
If confirmed to be a missile launch, it would be the latest in a series of weapons tests by North Korea, which defy UN Security Council resolutions banning Pyongyang from firing ballistic missiles. Last month, it fired two "super-large multiple rocket launcher" systems.
https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-fires-projectiles-into-the-sea/a-51448128
North Korea launched two projectiles into the sea on Thursday afternoon, the South Korean military said, adding they were fired towards open water in the Sea of Japan.
Japan's Defense Ministry said the projectiles appear to be "ballistic-missile-like," adding that they did not enter Japan's airspace.
Thursday's launch comes three days after the North said its troops were conducting artillery drills near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea.
If confirmed to be a missile launch, it would be the latest in a series of weapons tests by North Korea, which defy UN Security Council resolutions banning Pyongyang from firing ballistic missiles. Last month, it fired two "super-large multiple rocket launcher" systems.
Iraq unrest: 15 killed in fresh wave of protests
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50584123
At least 15 people have been killed in Iraq in a fresh wave of protests in the southern city of Nasiriya.
Security forces opened fire and used tear gas on Thursday to clear two bridges blocked by protesters. At least 150 people were injured.
Iraqis have been taking to the streets to demand more jobs, an end to corruption, and better public services.
The Iraqi military announced it was setting up military "crisis cells" to quell unrest.
The military command said an emergency unit had been created to "impose security and restore order".
"On the orders of the commander in chief of the armed forces, Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, some military commanders have been appointed to this unit to direct and control all security and military forces and assist the governors in their mission," it said in a statement.
Sources told the BBC that the demonstrators in Nasiriya were now "in control" of the situation in the city and were "chasing the police in the streets and alleys."
Iraq's anti-government protests have been directed mainly at the country's political leaders.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50584123
At least 15 people have been killed in Iraq in a fresh wave of protests in the southern city of Nasiriya.
Security forces opened fire and used tear gas on Thursday to clear two bridges blocked by protesters. At least 150 people were injured.
Iraqis have been taking to the streets to demand more jobs, an end to corruption, and better public services.
The Iraqi military announced it was setting up military "crisis cells" to quell unrest.
The military command said an emergency unit had been created to "impose security and restore order".
"On the orders of the commander in chief of the armed forces, Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, some military commanders have been appointed to this unit to direct and control all security and military forces and assist the governors in their mission," it said in a statement.
Sources told the BBC that the demonstrators in Nasiriya were now "in control" of the situation in the city and were "chasing the police in the streets and alleys."
Iraq's anti-government protests have been directed mainly at the country's political leaders.
yougov predicts conaervative majority
但其實lab + lib 仲多票，英國真係攬炒政治之父
但其實lab + lib 仲多票，英國真係攬炒政治之父
yougov predicts conservative majority
但其實lab + lib 仲多票，英國真係攬炒政治之父
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Chinese spy spills secrets to expose Communist espionage | 60 Minutes Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdR-I35Ladk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdR-I35Ladk
Iraqi PM says he will resign after weeks of bloody protests
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/29/iraq-pm-resign-protests-abdul-mahdi-al-sistani
The Iraqi prime minister has said he will offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests.
Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s decision came in response to a call for a change of leadership on Friday by Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, his office said in a statement.
“In response to this call, and in order to facilitate it as quickly as possible, I will present to parliament a demand [to accept] my resignation from the leadership of the current government,” said the statement, signed by Abdul-Mahdi.
It did not specify when he would tender his resignation. Parliament is due to convene on Sunday.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/29/iraq-pm-resign-protests-abdul-mahdi-al-sistani
The Iraqi prime minister has said he will offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests.
Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s decision came in response to a call for a change of leadership on Friday by Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, his office said in a statement.
“In response to this call, and in order to facilitate it as quickly as possible, I will present to parliament a demand [to accept] my resignation from the leadership of the current government,” said the statement, signed by Abdul-Mahdi.
It did not specify when he would tender his resignation. Parliament is due to convene on Sunday.
https://yougov.co.uk/uk-general-election-2019/
英國會係12月12日舉行大選，以YouGov的民調為準,保守黨會成為最大黨繼續執政
主要政黨如下:
保守黨 (CON)
https://vote.conservatives.com/our-plan
工黨 (LAB)
https://labour.org.uk/manifesto/
自由民主黨 (Lib Dems)
https://www.libdems.org.uk/plan
英國脫歐黨 (Brexit Party)
https://www.thebrexitparty.org/
蘇格蘭民族黨 (SNP)
https://www.snp.org/general-election-2019/
民主聯盟黨 (DUP) [Northern Ireland]
https://www.mydup.com/
綠黨 (Green Party)
https://campaigns.greenparty.org.uk/manifesto/
B.C. politician breaks silence: China detained me, is interfering ‘in our democracy’
https://globalnews.ca/news/6228973/b-c-politician-richard-lee-china-detained-interfering-democracy/
A veteran Chinese-Canadian politician is coming forward to reveal that upon landing at the Shanghai airport in November 2015, Chinese authorities improperly detained him, separated him from his wife for eight hours, confiscated and searched his B.C. government phone and accused him of “endangering national security” before cancelling his visa and ordering him to fly back to Canada.
And since his detention, he said, China’s interference in Canadian society has increased in myriad ways, including aggressive attempts to influence our political system and elected leaders, control Chinese-Canadian immigrants, and silence all criticism of Beijing’s policies.
Richard Lee, the B.C. Liberal MLA for Burnaby from 2001 to 2017, provided Global News with a letter outlining his allegations, sent on Jan. 1, 2019, to then-foreign affairs minister Chrystia Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
And after China jailed Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor on vague national security grounds in late 2018, Lee says he felt reminded of the injustice in his own case.
“So my point is, it could happen to anyone. If someone in Canada does something not to China’s liking, your visa will be cancelled. It’s a serious situation.”
He decided to put his case on the record with his letter emailed to China’s then-ambassador Lu Shaye and Freeland, and ‘CCed to Trudeau, and Canada’s then-justice minister, Jody Wilson-Raybould.
https://globalnews.ca/news/6228973/b-c-politician-richard-lee-china-detained-interfering-democracy/
A veteran Chinese-Canadian politician is coming forward to reveal that upon landing at the Shanghai airport in November 2015, Chinese authorities improperly detained him, separated him from his wife for eight hours, confiscated and searched his B.C. government phone and accused him of “endangering national security” before cancelling his visa and ordering him to fly back to Canada.
And since his detention, he said, China’s interference in Canadian society has increased in myriad ways, including aggressive attempts to influence our political system and elected leaders, control Chinese-Canadian immigrants, and silence all criticism of Beijing’s policies.
Richard Lee, the B.C. Liberal MLA for Burnaby from 2001 to 2017, provided Global News with a letter outlining his allegations, sent on Jan. 1, 2019, to then-foreign affairs minister Chrystia Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
And after China jailed Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor on vague national security grounds in late 2018, Lee says he felt reminded of the injustice in his own case.
“So my point is, it could happen to anyone. If someone in Canada does something not to China’s liking, your visa will be cancelled. It’s a serious situation.”
He decided to put his case on the record with his letter emailed to China’s then-ambassador Lu Shaye and Freeland, and ‘CCed to Trudeau, and Canada’s then-justice minister, Jody Wilson-Raybould.
“So my point is, it could happen to anyone. If someone in Canada does something not to China’s liking, your visa will be cancelled. It’s a serious situation.”
即係講 將蝗国人送返地獄鬼国? (但錢照收
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即係講 將蝗国人送返地獄鬼国? (但錢照收
)英國大選最後一星期倒數
Trump's misconduct a textbook case of impeachable offenses, experts say in hearing
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/03/trump-impeachment-inquiry-judiciary-committee
Impeachment experts testified before the House judiciary committee on Wednesday that Donald Trump’s misconduct offered a textbook case of impeachable offenses as prescribed by the constitution and applied over the course of US history.
“If what we’re talking about is not impeachable, then nothing is impeachable,” said witness Michael Gerhardt, a University of North Carolina law professor.
Four constitutional scholars, including three called by Democrats and one called by Republicans, became the first witnesses to testify in a second round of public impeachment hearings beginning on Wednesday and expected to last until late next week.
The hearings are the last stop before the proceedings could move to the House floor for a vote to impeach, or not to impeach, Trump, which could take place before a holiday break beginning on 20 December.
The committee chairman, Jerry Nadler, said that Trump was the first president to engage in conduct that met all three criteria for impeachment contemplated by the framers of the constitution: abuse of power, betrayal of national security, and interference in the conduct of elections.
“Never before has a president engaged in a course of conduct that included all the acts that most concerned the framers,” Nadler said.
Nadler was echoed by witnesses including Gerhardt.
“If Congress fails to impeach here, then the impeachment process has lost all meaning, and, along with that, our constitution’s carefully crafted safeguards against the establishment of a king on American soil,” Gerhardt said.
The witness called by Republicans, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, offered an opposing view, saying that the impeachment process was being rushed.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/03/trump-impeachment-inquiry-judiciary-committee
Impeachment experts testified before the House judiciary committee on Wednesday that Donald Trump’s misconduct offered a textbook case of impeachable offenses as prescribed by the constitution and applied over the course of US history.
“If what we’re talking about is not impeachable, then nothing is impeachable,” said witness Michael Gerhardt, a University of North Carolina law professor.
Four constitutional scholars, including three called by Democrats and one called by Republicans, became the first witnesses to testify in a second round of public impeachment hearings beginning on Wednesday and expected to last until late next week.
The hearings are the last stop before the proceedings could move to the House floor for a vote to impeach, or not to impeach, Trump, which could take place before a holiday break beginning on 20 December.
The committee chairman, Jerry Nadler, said that Trump was the first president to engage in conduct that met all three criteria for impeachment contemplated by the framers of the constitution: abuse of power, betrayal of national security, and interference in the conduct of elections.
“Never before has a president engaged in a course of conduct that included all the acts that most concerned the framers,” Nadler said.
Nadler was echoed by witnesses including Gerhardt.
“If Congress fails to impeach here, then the impeachment process has lost all meaning, and, along with that, our constitution’s carefully crafted safeguards against the establishment of a king on American soil,” Gerhardt said.
The witness called by Republicans, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, offered an opposing view, saying that the impeachment process was being rushed.
Macron pension reform: France paralysed by biggest national strike in years
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50643323
A nationwide strike has severely disrupted schools and public transport across France.
Workers are angry at being forced to retire later or face reduced pensions.
School and transport workers have been joined by police, lawyers, and hospital and airport staff for a general walkout that could include millions of people.
France's largest nationwide strike in years was agreed by unions unhappy with President Emmanuel Macron's plans for a universal points-based pension system.
"What we've got to do is shut the economy down," said union official Christian Grolier of the Force Ouvrière (Workers' Force). "People are spoiling for a fight."
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said on the eve of the strike he expected almost 250 demonstrations nationwide, some of which he said could turn violent.
"We know there will be lots of people in these protests and we know the risks. I have requested that systematically when there is rioting or violence we make arrests immediately," he said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50643323
A nationwide strike has severely disrupted schools and public transport across France.
Workers are angry at being forced to retire later or face reduced pensions.
School and transport workers have been joined by police, lawyers, and hospital and airport staff for a general walkout that could include millions of people.
France's largest nationwide strike in years was agreed by unions unhappy with President Emmanuel Macron's plans for a universal points-based pension system.
"What we've got to do is shut the economy down," said union official Christian Grolier of the Force Ouvrière (Workers' Force). "People are spoiling for a fight."
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said on the eve of the strike he expected almost 250 demonstrations nationwide, some of which he said could turn violent.
"We know there will be lots of people in these protests and we know the risks. I have requested that systematically when there is rioting or violence we make arrests immediately," he said.
Pompeo says U.S. warns partners of risks from 'untrusted' 5G networks
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-portugal-usa-huawei-tech/pompeo-says-u-s-warns-partners-of-risks-from-untrusted-5g-networks-idUSKBN1Y9195
LISBON (Reuters) - The United States has spent “the past couple years” working to make sure its partners around the world are aware of the risks of working with companies such as Huawei, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters in Lisbon on Thursday.
“The United States’ mission has been to share what we know, what we understand, and then how America is thinking about decisions we will have to make in light of where America’s information travels,” Pompeo said when asked about the Chinese electronics giant’s involvement in Portugal.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Portugal’s foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva, he did not cite Huawei by name, referring instead to what he called “untrusted networks.”
U.S. President Donald Trump in May placed Huawei on the country’s trade blacklist, citing national security concerns, and pressured its allies to shut out the company from their networks. Shenzhen-based Huawei has repeatedly denied Washington’s allegations about it.
“We recognize the sovereignty of every nation, the right to make decisions for themselves but we have tried for these past couple years to make clear to our friends, all around the world, of the attendant risks,” Pompeo added.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-portugal-usa-huawei-tech/pompeo-says-u-s-warns-partners-of-risks-from-untrusted-5g-networks-idUSKBN1Y9195
LISBON (Reuters) - The United States has spent “the past couple years” working to make sure its partners around the world are aware of the risks of working with companies such as Huawei, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters in Lisbon on Thursday.
“The United States’ mission has been to share what we know, what we understand, and then how America is thinking about decisions we will have to make in light of where America’s information travels,” Pompeo said when asked about the Chinese electronics giant’s involvement in Portugal.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Portugal’s foreign minister Augusto Santos Silva, he did not cite Huawei by name, referring instead to what he called “untrusted networks.”
U.S. President Donald Trump in May placed Huawei on the country’s trade blacklist, citing national security concerns, and pressured its allies to shut out the company from their networks. Shenzhen-based Huawei has repeatedly denied Washington’s allegations about it.
“We recognize the sovereignty of every nation, the right to make decisions for themselves but we have tried for these past couple years to make clear to our friends, all around the world, of the attendant risks,” Pompeo added.
Azerbaijan to hold parliamentary elections on February 9
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-azerbaijan-election/azerbaijan-to-hold-parliamentary-elections-on-february-9-idUSKBN1Y91IH
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-azerbaijan-election/azerbaijan-to-hold-parliamentary-elections-on-february-9-idUSKBN1Y91IH
Iran Is Secretly Moving Missiles Into Iraq, U.S. Officials Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/us/politics/iran-missiles-iraq.html?
WASHINGTON — Iran has used the continuing chaos in Iraq to build up a hidden arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles in Iraq, part of a widening effort to try to intimidate the Middle East and assert its power, according to American intelligence and military officials.
The buildup comes as the United States has rebuilt its military presence in the Middle East to counter emerging threats to American interests, including attacks on oil tankers and facilities that intelligence officials have blamed on Iran. Since May, the Trump administration has sent roughly 14,000 additional troops to the region, primarily to staff Navy ships and missile defense systems.
But new intelligence about Iran’s stockpiling of missiles in Iraq is the latest sign that the Trump administration’s efforts to deter Tehran by increasing the American military presence in the Middle East has largely failed.
The missiles pose a threat to American allies and partners in the region, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, and could endanger American troops, the intelligence officials said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/us/politics/iran-missiles-iraq.html?
WASHINGTON — Iran has used the continuing chaos in Iraq to build up a hidden arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles in Iraq, part of a widening effort to try to intimidate the Middle East and assert its power, according to American intelligence and military officials.
The buildup comes as the United States has rebuilt its military presence in the Middle East to counter emerging threats to American interests, including attacks on oil tankers and facilities that intelligence officials have blamed on Iran. Since May, the Trump administration has sent roughly 14,000 additional troops to the region, primarily to staff Navy ships and missile defense systems.
But new intelligence about Iran’s stockpiling of missiles in Iraq is the latest sign that the Trump administration’s efforts to deter Tehran by increasing the American military presence in the Middle East has largely failed.
The missiles pose a threat to American allies and partners in the region, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, and could endanger American troops, the intelligence officials said.
最後選民又係含返兩大黨
Trump impeachment to go ahead, says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50671570
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House of Representatives will file impeachment charges against US President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power.
"Our democracy is what is at stake, the president leaves us no choice but to act," the top elected Democrat said.
Mr Trump said Democrats have "gone crazy" and urged them to move quickly if they were going to impeach him.
Democrats say Mr Trump corruptly made military aid to Ukraine conditional on it investigating his rival Joe Biden.
The California congresswoman told Thursday morning's news conference: "The facts are uncontested. The president abused his power for his own political benefit at the expense of our national security, by withholding military aid and a crucial Oval Office meeting in exchange for an announcement for an investigation into his political rival."
She added: "Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and a heart full of love for America, today I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment."
An impeachment vote might take place in the House of Representatives before the end of the year, and a trial in the Senate perhaps as early as January 2020.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50671570
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House of Representatives will file impeachment charges against US President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power.
"Our democracy is what is at stake, the president leaves us no choice but to act," the top elected Democrat said.
Mr Trump said Democrats have "gone crazy" and urged them to move quickly if they were going to impeach him.
Democrats say Mr Trump corruptly made military aid to Ukraine conditional on it investigating his rival Joe Biden.
The California congresswoman told Thursday morning's news conference: "The facts are uncontested. The president abused his power for his own political benefit at the expense of our national security, by withholding military aid and a crucial Oval Office meeting in exchange for an announcement for an investigation into his political rival."
She added: "Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders and a heart full of love for America, today I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment."
An impeachment vote might take place in the House of Representatives before the end of the year, and a trial in the Senate perhaps as early as January 2020.
美國就業數據遠超預期
美國選舉有538, sarbato's crystal ball, real clear politics 依啲技術網站睇，英國除咗yougov (但update 唔密）仲有咩睇？同埋台灣好似淨係得啲無營養鳩噏民調？
亞洲地區啲選舉研究真係好兒戲
亞洲地區啲選舉研究真係好兒戲
Finnish minister Sanna Marin, 34, to become world's youngest PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50709422
Finland's Sanna Marin is to become the world's youngest prime minister at the age of 34.
The transport minister was picked by her Social Democratic party after its leader, Antti Rinne, quit as PM. She will be sworn in this week.
She will lead a centre-left coalition with four other parties, all headed by women, three of whom are under 35.
Mr Rinne stepped down after losing the confidence of a coalition member over his handling of a postal strike.
When she takes office, Ms Marin will be the world's youngest sitting prime minister. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is 39, while Ukrainian premier Oleksiy Honcharuk is 35.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50709422
Finland's Sanna Marin is to become the world's youngest prime minister at the age of 34.
The transport minister was picked by her Social Democratic party after its leader, Antti Rinne, quit as PM. She will be sworn in this week.
She will lead a centre-left coalition with four other parties, all headed by women, three of whom are under 35.
Mr Rinne stepped down after losing the confidence of a coalition member over his handling of a postal strike.
When she takes office, Ms Marin will be the world's youngest sitting prime minister. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is 39, while Ukrainian premier Oleksiy Honcharuk is 35.