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  Albania: Clashes during protest over fatal police shooting TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Clashes broke out in Tirana Wednesday during a protest by hundreds of Albanians over the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old man who had breached a coronavirus-linked curfew. Protesters, who defied a government ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people due to the pandemic, threw stones and flares at police, the interior ministry, the Tirana city hall and the main government buildings. They also tried to force their way into the ministry and the government complex that includes Prime Minister Edi Rama's office, and police fired tear gas to disperse them. Police spokesman Gentian Mullai told The Associated Press that nine officers were injured. Parked police cars were damaged. The Health Ministry said two protesters were also injured. It added that one of the hurt police officers is in serious conditions and will require surgery. A police statement called on protest organizers, who used socia...

 Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari had restated categorically that he was more than disappointed in the international broadcasting stations on the role play in Lekki and other #EndSars related issues." It must be said that foreign press coverage of the ENDSARS violence was not balanced, especially from CNN and BBC. I was disgusted by the coverage, which did not give attention to the policemen that were killed, the stations that were burnt, and prisons that were opened".

  Brandon Bernard to be executed today for the 1999 murders of Todd and Stacie Bagley despite Kim Kardashian’s campaign Kim Kardashian Federal death row inmate, Brandon Bernard, is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, December 10, despite campaigns by reality television star Kim Kardashian West and other celebrities supporting him. A judge, on Tuesday, December 8, upheld Bernard's death sentence and denied a request to lift the 40-year-old's conviction. Bernard, sentenced for robbery and murder, would be the ninth federal prison to be executed this year, months after President Donald Trump's administration resumed executions after 17 years. Bernard's attorneys have argued that during their client's trial a key piece of evidence was withheld: A witness who stated that Bernard had a low rank in the gang that robbed and murdered Todd and Stacie Bagley. The Bagleys were shot by Christopher Vialva in 1999 at Fort Hood in Texas, while Bernard, who was 18 at the time, set...

  UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal Angela Merkel Boris Johnson BRUSSELS (AP) — The leaders of Britain and the European Union were meeting Wednesday for a dinner that could pave the way to a post-Brexit trade deal — or tip the two sides toward a chaotic economic rupture at the end of the month. Early-morning comments from both sides, insisting that it was for the other to compromise, only highlighted the difficult task ahead for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. They have just a few hours over a multi-course meal to unstick negotiations that are deadlocked on key aspects of the future relationship for the EU and Britain for months. Johnson's press secretary, Allegra Stratton, said the prime minister and von der Leyen “both believe that there needs to be some political momentum now.” Johnson's office said that if the two leaders agree, their chief negotiators — who will both attend Wednesday's dinne...

  Ronaldo and Messi reunited for first time on Tuesday night since the Portuguese's move to Juventus in 2018; Ronaldo: "I never saw him as a rival... It's always beautiful to play against him"; Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 to claim top spot By Tommaso Fiore Wednesday 9 December 2020  Image: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were reunited during the Champions League clash between Juventus and Barcelona       Cristiano Ronaldo says it is a "great privilege" to play against Lionel Messi and he never considered their relationship as a rivalry. The two forwards, considered two of the best players of all time, came up against each other once again on Tuesday night in  Juventus' 3-0 win at Barcelona in the Champions League. The former Manchester United star stole the limelight on this occasion as his brace from the penalty spot helped the Serie A champions overcome the 2-0 loss they suffered to the Catalans in October and claim top spot in Group G due to a supe...