Barack Obama declared on Tuesday that some components to a global climate change agreement must carry legal force, easing one obstacle to a successful outcome at negotiations in Paris. In an apparent compromise, Obama said the US would push for certain aspects of a climate change agreement to be legally binding – going some distance to meeting a key demand of the European Union and some developing countries. However, Obama offered no change in the US position on the overall nature of the agreement sought at Paris. The US has been clear from the outset that it will not sign on to a full-fledged climate change treaty because it would have virtually no chance of passage through a Republican-controlled Congress. The US has also insisted that countries come up with their own targets for cutting emissions – and that these remain entirely voluntary. On Tuesday, however, Obama said the US wanted one major component of the deal – the periodic review of emissions reductions … [Read more...] about Barack Obama: parts of Paris climate deal must carry legal force
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Legal action to revoke article 50 referred to European court of justice
A legal action to establish whether the UK can unilaterally stop Brexit has been referred to the European court of justice by the court of session in Edinburgh. The case was brought by a cross-party group of six Scottish MPs, MEPs and MSPs, who want the ECJ to offer a definitive ruling on whether the UK can halt the article 50 process without needing the approval of all other 27 EU member states. Rejecting the argument put forward by lawyers for the UK government, that ministers have repeatedly made it clear they have no intention of stopping the Brexit process, even if there were no deal with the EU, Scotland’s most senior judge, Lord Carloway, said: “It seems neither academic nor premature to ask whether it is legally competent to revoke the notification and thus to remain in the EU.” Carloway, one of three judges to consider the case on appeal after it was initially rejected in June as “academic and hypothetical”, noted that the Commons would be … [Read more...] about Legal action to revoke article 50 referred to European court of justice
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell ‘plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV’
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'pimp' Ghislaine Maxwell is in talks with a major US television network for a tell-all interview, it is claimed. The British socialite, accused of procuring young girls for the paedophile financier, wants to defend Prince Andrew after his disastrous Newsnight interview. Maxwell has been in hiding since billionaire Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August and is under investigation by the FBI. She is expected to say Epstein's former sex slave Virginia Roberts, now Giuffre, is lying about having sex with the duke three times as a teenager. Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell pictured together at an event in March 2005 It comes after a photo emerged showing Epstein, Maxwell and disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein together at Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party in 2006. A source told The Sun: 'Ghislaine is in hiding and knows the only way to stop being hunted is to speak on her own terms. 'She will do a sit-down … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell ‘plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV’
Jeremy McConnell reveals he’s called his newborn daughter Storm… and CBB star has already ‘brought his baby girl a PONY’
His daughter with girlfriend Katie McCreath was born last month. And Jeremy McConnell has revealed that he and his partner have named their baby girl Storm, after sharing snaps of an adorable family photoshoot on Sunday. The former Celebrity Big Brother star, 29, has also already lavished gifts on the tot, with it being reported that he's brought her a pony. My girl: Jeremy McConnell has revealed that he and his partner have named their baby girl Storm, after sharing snaps of an adorable family photoshoot on Sunday It is said that the sweet moniker has a special meaning for him and Katie, with a family friend revealing to The Sun: 'Jeremy picked the name and it really means a lot to him. 'Storms bring a fresh start, so it’s really positive for them both. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Alex Jones dotes on son Teddy, two, as she enjoys a family... I'm A Celebrity: Kate Garraway, 52, showcases her two stone... I'm A Celebrity: Andrew Maxwell becomes the SECOND … [Read more...] about Jeremy McConnell reveals he’s called his newborn daughter Storm… and CBB star has already ‘brought his baby girl a PONY’
Sinead O’Connor puts on a passionate performance as she belts out a medley of hits in Berlin on her 53rd birthday
Her music career has spanned four decades, and has brought with it many controversial moments thanks to her outspoken nature. But Sinead O'Connor, who goes by Shuhada Sadaqat since converting to Islam, kept it all about the music on Sunday as she kicked off her European tour in Berlin. The Irish singer put on a passionate performance barefoot as she entertained fans at the German capital's Admiralspalast on the evening of her 53rd birthday. Tour: Sinead O'Connor kicked off her European tour in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday night The star is set for a busy schedule in the coming months, with her tour taking her to Budapest on Monday night and London on December 16th, before heading to such locations as the Netherlands, Croatia, Germany and Italy. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Kanye West is a shining star as he dons silver body paint... Elton John superfan boasts about how it easy it was to... Victoria Beckham poses with Santa while David sports... Lil Nas X reveals … [Read more...] about Sinead O’Connor puts on a passionate performance as she belts out a medley of hits in Berlin on her 53rd birthday