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Speaker John Bercow may have to face bullying allegations if new conduct rules are approved by MPs

They will debate changes recommended in a report by ex-judge Dame Laura Cox. Some MPs are ready to back calls for parliamentary standards commissioner Kathryn Stone to probe complaints dating back over seven years — without the standards committee’s approval. This could mean an investigation into Mr Bercow if a complaint is made. A source said: “The Speaker is on […]

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Mexico launches plan to stimulate US border economy

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched an ambitious plan Saturday to stimulate economic activity on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border, reinforcing his country’s commitment to manufacturing and trade despite recent U.S. threats to close the border entirely. Mexico will slash income and corporate taxes to 20 percent from 30 percent for 43 municipalities in six states just south […]

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Twin lost his brother after the pair started smoking at age seven

Twin who lost his brother through drug addiction after the pair started smoking aged seven and drinking at 11 now helps celebrity addicts beat their demons Chris Hill and his brother Rob ‘fell in with the wrong crowd’ as youngsters When the pair were 14-years-old they started taking speed and LSD Rob had battled with various rehab clinics but none […]

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Rakhine rebels kill 13 in Independence Day attack on Myanmar police posts

YANGON (Reuters) – Rakhine insurgents killed 13 policemen and injured nine in attacks on four police posts in Myanmar’s Rakhine state on Friday as the country marked Independence Day, the official news agency said. Fighting resurged in Rakhine state in early December between government forces and the rebel Arakan Army, which wants greater autonomy for Rakhine, where the mainly Buddhist […]

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