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Jury in Weinstein case asks judge if it can be hung on two counts – told to 'keep working'

Jury in Weinstein case asks judge if it can be hung on two counts - told to 'keep working' The jury in the Harvey Weinstein case has asked whether they can return a hung verdict on two counts of predatory sexual assault, though they have reportedly reached a consensus on the other charges against the mogul. The jury is apparently conflicted regarding the two predatory sexual assault counts regarding alleged victim Annabella Sciorra. They are unanimous regarding the cases of Jessica Mann and Miriam Haleyi, which involve one count of third degree rape, and one count of a criminal sex act, though those verdicts have not been made public yet. The charges of predatory sexual assault are the most serious in the case, potentially carrying a life sentence. Ju...

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Hollywood thanks… Kushner? Director says memes of Trump’s son-in-law inspired Katie Holmes horror movie

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Hollywood thanks… Kushner? Director says memes of Trump’s son-in-law inspired Katie Holmes horror movie Movie director William Brent Bell claims his newly released horror film ‘Brahms: The Boy II’ was greenlit thanks to people using the first film to troll Ivanka Trump’s husband – and adviser to her father Donald – Jared Kushner. The 2016 feature, ‘The Boy’ wasn’t a film begging for a sequel. The $10 million horror film came and went in January that year with little fanfare, managing a modestly successful $35.8 million at the domestic box office – but receiving mostly bad reviews from critics and fans alike. It is four years later, and ‘Brahms: The Boy II’ is dropping into theaters with a new cast – led by Katie Holmes – and a storyline that suggests ...

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Zabit Magomedsharipov says he's happy at featherweight, but would move up to lightweight to face Conor McGregor (VIDEO)

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Zabit Magomedsharipov says he's happy at featherweight, but would move up to lightweight to face Conor McGregor (VIDEO) Russian UFC featherweight star Zabit Magomedsharipov says his future remains as a 145-pounder, but revealed the one fight that would tempt him to move up to lightweight – a clash with "The Notorious" Conor McGregor. Chatting to Sport24ru, Magomedsharipov said that he's more than happy to continue his career at featherweight, as he explained that his walking-around weight is easily within striking distance of the 145-pound weight limit. "It doesn't make sense (to move up)," he said. "77 kilograms (169 pounds) isn't that much weight. The last two days will be difficult, but I've never had problems making weight." ...

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Pompeo meets with Oman’s new ruler amid US-Iran tensions

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Pompeo meets with Oman’s new ruler amid US-Iran tensions US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the new ruler of Oman on Friday. The Gulf Arab country has close ties with both Washington and Tehran, and has previously provided a back channel for talks between the adversaries. Pompeo’s stop in Oman to meet Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is the highest-level US visit to the country since he was selected as successor to longtime ruler Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who died on January 10 after 50 years in power, AP reports. Oman supported the Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran and world powers, from which the US withdrew under President Donald Trump. Like other Gulf Arab countries, Oman is concerned that rising tensions in the region and the Trump administration's ma...

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‘I hate tennis with all my heart’: Kazakh star Alexander Bublik reveals he only plays for the money

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‘I hate tennis with all my heart’: Kazakh star Alexander Bublik reveals he only plays for the money Kazakh tennis ace Alexander Bublik has made a shocking confession during the Open 13 tournament in France, revealing that he hates the sport he has been practicing since childhood. Speaking to French newspaper L’Equipe, the 22-year-old said that he only plays tennis for financial reasons, admitting that he would retire if he earned enough prize money. READ MORE: 'They've pointed the finger at me': Margaret Court slams Tennis Australia over muted 50th anniversary celebrations “I hate tennis with all my heart,” said the player, currently number 55 in the world ATP rankings. “To be honest, I don’t see something positive in being a tennis player. I only pla...

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‘Draw good from evil’: France should use Coronavirus outbreak to reduce reliance on Chinese-supplied goods, minister says

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‘Draw good from evil’: France should use Coronavirus outbreak to reduce reliance on Chinese-supplied goods, minister says French finance minister Bruno Le Maire has warned that the outbreak of the coronavirus should act as a catalyst for France to begin reducing its “dependence” on China for certain goods. Meeting with business figures on Friday, Le Maire said the crisis would have a 0.1 percent impact on France's GDP growth in 2020, assuming the outbreak is reaching its peak. While the number seems small, it is significant considering the fact that yearly GDP growth is usually in the small single digits. Le Maire announced a series of short-term measures to limit the impact of the slowdown caused by the epidemic. The ministry is also looking into th...

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‘Lights-out power’: UFC light heavyweight Blachowicz flatlines Corey Anderson with brutal KO – before targeting Jon Jones (VIDEO)

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‘Lights-out power’: UFC light heavyweight Blachowicz flatlines Corey Anderson with brutal KO – before targeting Jon Jones (VIDEO) Polish powerhouse Jan Blachowicz trained his sights on UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones after securing a savage first-round knock-out victory over Corey Anderson at UFC Fight Night 167 on Saturday. Blachowicz avenged a 2015 loss to Anderson in spectacular fashion in their main event bout in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, starching the American with a huge right hand three minutes into the first round. After felling Anderson, the Pole immediately turned to UFC lightweight ruler Jones, seated cageside at the Santa Ana Star Center. Blachowicz stretched out his arms as he sought out Jones, then pointing to him. ...

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Overpowering crosswind makes airliner HOVER above runway during landing at London’s Heathrow (VIDEO)

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Overpowering crosswind makes airliner HOVER above runway during landing at London’s Heathrow (VIDEO) A passenger jet landing in London pulled off a stunning landing as it reportedly battled Storm Dennis’ powerful winds. The aircraft made an almost vertical landing, at times hovering over the runway as it attempted to touch down. Incredible footage shows the airplane, identified as an Etihad-operated Airbus A380, approaching Heathrow Airport. But instead of a standard, smooth landing, the aircraft struggles to reach the runway due to incredibly powerful crosswinds. The video emerged as the UK is hit by Storm Dennis. //www.instagram.com/p/B8l8daXhZFG The plane approaches the runway nearly vertically, hovering meters above the ground as it tries to s...

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WATCH Portugal’s president performing his power greeting again, this time with Indian PM Modi

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WATCH Portugal’s president performing his power greeting again, this time with Indian PM Modi The Portuguese leader has added to his repertoire of unorthodox handshakes, this time putting to the test the prime minister of India, who greeted him in New Delhi. A vigorous and sustained (to say the least) handshake from Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stole the spotlight during his meeting with Indian PM Narendra Modi this week. The two leaders appeared before the press, but their greeting extended well beyond formal diplomatic protocol. In videos that surfaced online, de Sousa is seen grabbing Modi’s hand, which he resolutely shakes in a series of quick, sharp movements. The Indian prime minister appears to be a bit puzzled, but up to the ...

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Africa’s largest oil nation could see production drop 35%

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Africa’s largest oil nation could see production drop 35% Africa’s largest oil producer could see oil production fall by 35 percent as low oil prices and regulatory uncertainty threaten to prompt oil majors to postpone final investment decisions. OPEC member Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa and it pumped 1.776 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in January 2020, according to OPEC’s secondary sources in its monthly report published this week. Adding condensate production, Nigeria’s total oil output exceeds 2 million bpd. However, three deepwater projects offshore Nigeria, operated by oil majors Exxon, Shell, and Total, could see their start-up dates delayed by two to four years to the late 2020s, according to the research WoodMac shared...

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