| 单词 | scupper |
| 例句 | The fishing-boats are racing for home, and rise and dip in the ground swell as they sweep into the harbour, bending to the scuppers. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z He thought of stories of captains who could knock a man from starboard rail to larboard scuppers with one blow of a fist. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Having taken the pirate captain prisoner, sailed slap over the schooner, whose decks were piled high with dead and whose lee scuppers ran blood, for the order had been ‘Cutlasses, and die hard!’ Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Kabuo stood on the edge of the hatch cover and washed gull droppings out the scupper holes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Kabuo watched for one long moment—an occasional fish flaring at the gills or jerking—then pulled the hatch cover over them and sprayed sea slime out the scupper holes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z Roosevelt swiftly took the dollar off the gold standard and scuppered attempts to prevent currency wars. What the 21st century can learn from the 1929 crash | Larry Elliott 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z The pandemic almost scuppered the live performance episode. Jude Law: 'When I became a parent, I would cry at anything' 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z Eventually, the cost of insuring her scuppered her Hollywood career, although she says she is considering a return to acting. Courtney Love: 'Sometimes I'm a little bit weird... but never unpopular' 2010-03-25T21:30:00Z Prince Charles tried to scupper Nouvel's chances here, but failed to get his own preferred architects appointed. The new Sepentine pavilion is a rhapsody in red 2010-07-06T20:31:00Z Four more armadas were sent to invade the British Isles, although in the end good luck and bad weather scuppered their plans. Smart redhead 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z The pandemic already scuppered a planned opening this week. Film Academy Museum Delays Its Opening Again 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z “Bond outwits the Russians rather than outmuscles them, and effectively scuppers the Soviets’ designs on Western destabilization.” When Russia was the villain: How this moment echoes the era of Cold War spy novels and ‘Rocky IV’ 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z She dies, which rather scuppers the wedding plans, but the Major lingers. Looking back at the Lost Booker: JG Farrell 2010-04-15T11:26:00Z This opposition without engagement certainly racks up anticipation, but the sequence is overextended and scuppered by the confusing intrusion of a child's sing-song voice. Emio Greco – review 2012-05-25T18:17:32Z “It could go overboard and then you have to wash the salt out of it. And knitting needles can roll on deck and out the scuppers. And put your gear in waterproof bags.” On a Windjammer cruise in Maine, passengers knit a seaworthy yarn 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Rather than scuppering its theatrical life, A Field in England was deemed to have performed as well in cinemas as it would have done without the other platforms – perhaps even slightly better. Cinema 2015: A year of change and reinvention 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z But the Unthanks are a stranger and more shivery proposition, one of the most emotionally scuppering acts currently marrying words to music. The Unthanks 2010-06-05T23:06:00Z Presented partly in a verbatim theatre format, the film is a non-editorialising but nevertheless angry indictment of rightwing Orthodox Jewish factions for scuppering the Palestinian peace process. Venice film festival – plenty of punch to disturb the peace 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Ford's involvement, even in a cameo, would most likely scupper that central enigma, since replicants were intended to live only a few short years in the 1982 film's original script. Ridley Scott wants Harrison Ford for Blade Runner sequel 2012-05-28T12:11:13Z Mum and Dad Moone regret their empty promise to let Sinead go to Girl Guide Jamboree if she comes top of the class, so will stop at nothing to scupper her studies. TV listings and previews: plan your week's viewing - 8-12 October 2012-10-08T08:00:00Z This looks like being the second big reunion rumour of 2012 to be scuppered by the principals, following the Smiths' dismissal of a story about them reuniting earlier in the year. Wham! reunion story is a Careless Whisper, says George Michael spokeswoman 2012-06-20T12:06:56Z A PBS profile of the African-American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, thereby scuppering Hitler's plans to present the event as a spectacle of Aryan superiority. TV highlights 06/06/2012 2012-06-05T19:00:01Z Perhaps then the Black Diaries were concocted by British intelligence to scupper the appeal for clemency? Mario Vargas Llosa: a life in writing 2012-06-15T21:55:18Z Then there was Shayne Ward, whose early promise was scuppered by a lack of interest. New music: Little Mix – Wings 2012-07-02T10:49:00Z After torrential rain scuppered last year's event, Bradford's annual multicultural festival relocates to the less mud-prone expanses of City Park, bringing the week-long Bradford festival to a close. This week's new events 2013-06-15T05:00:33Z In the mid-1920s he began to consult for the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and he designed a large astronomical wing whose construction was scuppered by the Depression. How Do You Paint an Eclipse? Work Fast in the Dark 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z But that distance is also what scuppered her as a performer. Sofia Coppola on The Bling Ring: 'What these kids did really took ingenuity' 2013-07-04T19:00:00Z David has suffered his own living death, disgrace brought upon by the Rosenberg name by a food-poisoning scandal that has all but scuppered his catering business. Theater Review: At the National Theatre in London, Other People's Pain 2011-05-03T13:00:07Z That was the one obstacle Reich felt had scuppered the efforts of the Bolsheviks. Wilhelm Reich: the man who invented free love 2011-07-07T12:15:01Z The biggest risk for them is that Fred West is dead, thereby scuppering any realistic chance of a sequel. Haven't we had enough of murder on the telly? 2012-06-03T19:00:06Z "I was worried it might scupper the project, but his solution was brilliant," says Parr. The genius behind Alec Soth's Brighton biennial success 2010-09-19T21:00:00Z I almost scuppered it late one night during a tense disagreement about parenting. Notes from a Hollywood divorce: 'We had a primal connection. But we hung by a thread for years' 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z What I like about the play is that it scuppers windy generalisations and opens our eyes to the multifariousness of Muslim experience. Sisters | Theatre review 2010-03-16T21:30:00Z You could argue that, at this point in his life, he had scuppered his career so comprehensively that his appearance in this film counted as a kindness on Allen’s part. One for the money: the great actors who slummed it in daft movies 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Alexandre Koberidze’s eccentric meta-fairytale is about a couple whose budding romance is scuppered by a curse that changes their appearance – set against a background in which a city prepares for the World Cup. Berlin film festival 2021 roundup: the most impressive selection in years 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z No prey, no pay scourge of the seven seas smartly scuppers bucko quarter Sea Legs. Prod-5806 Test 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The verdict scuppers Dylan's plans to play his first dates in mainland China. China blocks Bob Dylan gigs 2010-04-04T10:41:00Z His plans are initially scuppered after his german shepherd molests Martin's mother's ailing dog in the garden. TV highlights Christmas Eve 2012-12-21T12:40:28Z Surely the issues that tanked your relationship the first time around will scupper it again? A second chance at first love: meet the couples who marry, divorce – then remarry 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z “Facts are horrid things,” declares Susan when they threaten to mildly scupper her plans. The 50 best films of 2016 in the US: No 7 Love & Friendship 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Wild Pear Tree looks as if it’s a companion piece to Winter Sleep: a frustrated writer returns to his home village, but debts incurred by his father seem to scupper his dream of being published. Sofia Coppola to Michael Haneke: the movies and directors most likely to make it to Cannes 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z He also warned radical Cuban exile leaders in the United States will try to scupper deals between Washington and Havana. Cubans look fondly to U.S. as talks to resume relations start 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z "Don't laugh!" is also very good advice, especially when delivered by Jack Nicholson's fearsome gangster after you've just scuppered his plans. Clip joint: getting the giggles 2013-07-17T16:38:50Z The nearby gargoyle scuppers are a little older, having been installed in 1856. Notre-Dame and the Paradoxes of Historical Preservation 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z Either the rumours could not be printed as "the girls" would not identify themselves, or he scuppered them by threatening to pull his work for "charidee". Liking young girls is not a preference, it's a perversion 2012-10-03T17:15:01Z She was, the programme argued, scuppered by the countercultural movement that left her looking old-fashioned, a country singer and a conventionally beautiful woman. A week in radio: Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry? 2012-05-17T20:30:01Z A parallel dimension where he's still the critically acclaimed director of blockbuster movies that haven't been scuppered by gimmicky premises, leaden performances and his own nebulous ego. Devil's work 2010-07-22T11:59:00Z Tonight, Simon tries to scupper her marriage to Clive. Our Drugs War 2010-08-16T05:45:00Z Wiley has spent most of the past year referring to himself as The Elusive, also the name of the album for Island he has just wilfully scuppered. Wiley's great grime giveaway 2010-07-09T12:12:00Z Except now, not only does Victoria not want the drink but she is determined to scupper anything remotely festive about her big day. Theater Review: Mike Leigh's Shimmering Family Ghosts 2011-09-27T10:50:26Z Can Bateley save him from expulsion or will the system scupper the very person it's designed to assist? Tonight's TV highlights 2010-09-21T07:00:00Z A teenager who is accidentally sent back in time 30 years, and almost scuppers his parents' courtship when his mum gets the hots for him. Pass notes No 3,233: Michael J Fox 2012-08-21T19:00:01Z His hopes of academic glory in late 18th century Oxford were scuppered when his scholarly essays flopped, and he failed to bag a professorship. A Compendium of Everyday Genius 2010-08-15T16:53:00Z A pair of lost spectacles – Charlie’s friend’s, misplaced somewhere on their bar crawl – scuppered any possibility of a one-night stand. How we met: ‘I proposed in the toilet queue at a festival – she said yes’ 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z He had begun with Arvo Pärt's Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten, intending to continue straight into the Four Sea Interludes without a break, but the compulsive clappers in the audience scuppered that idea. Proms 42 & 43: BBCSO/Gardner; St John Passion 2010-08-18T11:03:00Z She is right to scupper the art world’s expectations that certain artists and curators — black ones, queer ones, ones from the global South — must explain themselves, or, worse, teach others how to improve or atone. At the Berlin Biennale, the Art of Saying ‘No’ 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z The army's fiercest critics regularly accuse it of sowing disorder in Egypt to scupper a transition to civilian rule. Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy 2012-02-02T12:57:00Z The group said plans were scuppered after Dudley Council said they could be legally responsible if something happened. The Sidemen: YouTubers warned off own restaurant opening 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The deal announced on Tuesday isn't subject to approval by Teck shareholders, who in April scuppered a planned split of the company. Canada likely to greenlight Glencore-Teck deal despite greater scrutiny of foreign deals 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Treasury yields helped send the dollar to a fresh one-year high against the yen , while scuppering an early tech-led equity rally. European stocks climb as yen slumps to one-year low 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Treasury yields on Monday helped send the dollar to a fresh one-year high against the yen, while scuppering an early tech-led equity rally. Higher US yields hurt Asia equities; yen hits one-year low 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z In Brussels, Hungary is seen as the main hurdle that could scupper Ukraine's ambitions. Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z For Fflyn, who said he had not watched The Crown before being cast, getting the role felt like a long shot - and his casting was almost scuppered by a day at the beach. The Crown: Welsh teen Fflyn Edwards on playing Prince Harry 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Italian media reported that he first planned the event for his 70th birthday, but was scuppered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Tycoon Kaoru Nakajima hires iconic Palermo opera for birthday bash 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Extremists, both Israeli and Palestinian, would do all they could to scupper the idea, as they have done since the 1990s. Bowen: Five new realities after four weeks of Israel-Gaza war 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The event rotates around the world's regions, but geopolitical tensions amid the Ukraine war have so far scuppered efforts to agree next year's venue. UAE will not host next year's COP29 climate talks, official says 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It was not immediately clear if the merger would ultimately be scuppered or whether it could be revived. Western Digital's stop-start merger talks with Japan's Kioxia stall -sources 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z "The firemen were here very quickly as well but they were scuppered with the wind and the water pressure." 'I didn't think I was going to see my house again' 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z "The police put a checkpoint in the area and scuppered that event," he said. UVF knew Belfast gun victims not republicans, trial hears 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z An explosion at a hospital in Gaza on the eve of Biden's visit scuppered his plans to meet Arab leaders, who called off a summit with him. Sunak follows Biden to Israel to show support as bombs hit Gaza 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z After originally calling for another vote on Tuesday evening, he scuppered the whole thing until Wednesday morning. Jim Jordan's no outlier: He fits right into the GOP's post-Gingrich history of ruthless trolling 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z What's more, any direct connection to Iran's possible involvement would scupper any easing of sanctions there and affect an estimated 3% of world oil supply. Morning Bid: Oil up but restrained on Mideast jolt 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "It's not wise to spend so much money," said Beijing tech industry employee Joe Zhang, who will travel within China this holiday after high ticket prices scuppered his plans to go to Japan. Holidays at home for record number of Chinese as economic slowdown bites 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z But the theatre's closure scuppered a production of Little Shop of Horrors by Coleshill On Stage, which was due to open on Thursday. Several theatres shut doors over fears about RAAC concrete 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Competition concerns had scuppered a previous deal, which valued the firm at more than $2bn. Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The discussions represent a sharp reversal for the company after efforts last year to reduce import taxes on EVs shipped to India were scuppered by calls from government officials to commit to making cars locally. Tesla executives hold market entry talks with India investment agency -sources 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z England had been in a strong position to win the fourth Test before the weather scuppered their hopes. Australia 'got out of jail' as draw secured Ashes 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z With the premier wielding a comfortable Knesset majority, thousands of protesters, many waving Israeli flags, mounted a fresh wave of protests on Tuesday in the hope of scuppering legislation slated for final voting next week. Israel hit by 'day of disruption' as disputed judicial bill nears key vote 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Europe's top court scuppered the previous two deals after challenges by Schrems because of concerns about U.S. intelligence agencies accessing Europeans' private data. EU announces new U.S. data transfer pact, but challenge ahead 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Ukrainian commanders say it also scuppered some of their plans to take Russian positions in a counteroffensive that is now in its early stages. Russia had means, motive and opportunity to destroy Ukraine dam, drone photos and information show 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z It claimed it had surpassed the number of members needed to secure recognition at the site - but that Amazon had taken on 1,000 extra staff to scupper the bid. Amazon staff vote for six months of strikes 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Opposition from Warsaw and Budapest did not, however, scupper the majority deal among the 27 EU countries. Factbox: What's inside EU migration deal, and what lies ahead 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The union claimed it had surpassed the number of members needed to secure recognition at the site - but that Amazon had taken on 1,000 extra staff to scupper the bid. GMB union accuses Amazon UK of 'dirty tricks' in recognition battle 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z This was seen by some as a ploy to scupper the ruling party's chances of winning the vote - allegations Mr Emefiele denies. Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Suddenly, the lieutenant commander was thrust into making frantic preparations, his retirement plans scuppered. ‘Lord Commander’ of the DMZ Has Seen It All on the Korean Frontier 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z There are no expectations of the deal being scuppered but outlines of conditions attached might take shape. Take Five: An uneasy calm 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The government also proposed last year to abolish mandatory death penalties, but the move was scuppered after Parliament was dissolved for a general election. Malaysia Parliament votes to scrap mandatory death sentences 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z But previous plans to send female astronauts to space have been scuppered by the lack of spacesuits in their size. Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Egypt — a growing gas producer — scuppered the move, but it could come up again at the climate talks in the United Arab Emirates. Why the Climate Fight Will Fail without India 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z So what balloon-gathered intelligence could be so good that it was worth scuppering this process? Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z That scuppered any immediate plans to pause what already has been a late-starting and more conservative approach to raising rates compared with its peers. RBA to lift rates 25 bps on Feb 7, once more to 3.60% in March: Reuters poll 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z For Sophie Levy, a relaxing break to visit family in Windsor was scuppered when Flybe declared on Saturday that it was cancelling all flights. Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z In Argentina, meanwhile, general elections in October could see center-left Fernandez toppled by a resurgent conservative opposition, likely scuppering any longer-term currency plans between the two leftist allies. A South American currency union? Don't hold your breath 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z But officials scuppered it at the last minute after Mr. Ma publicly criticized Chinese regulators and state-owned banks. Wall Street Is Down on Corporate America 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The overhaul seeks to draw a line under a regulatory crackdown that was triggered soon after its mammoth stock market debut was scuppered two years ago. Shares of Ant-controlled companies, Alibaba rise after Jack Ma gives up control 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Thousands of people have watched a stadium show to launch a year of culture in Leeds, which is staging its own 12-month cultural celebrations after Brexit scuppered its chances of being European Capital of Culture. Leeds 2023: Stadium show launches year of culture after Brexit blow 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z The move marks another big development after a regulatory crackdown that scuppered Ant's $37 billion IPO in late 2020 and led to a forced restructuring of the financial technology behemoth. Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to relinquish control of Ant Group 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z "They might have wanted to have children and it scuppers the life choices they thought they could make." ‘I went through the menopause before my mum did’ 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z It is the first Christmas free of restrictions after Covid scuppered many Londoners' plans over the past two years. Looking down on London at Christmas 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z Boris Johnson's promises were scuppered by the realities of the pandemic, but his exit was forced by a succession of his own messes. Laura Kuenssberg: 'No coups, no plots - nobody cares' 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z The scuppering came as a surprise to many in the publishing industry, which has consolidated in recent years. What Will Iger Do with ESPN and Hulu? 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The safe-haven greenback got some support from overnight losses on Wall Street, but a rise in U.S. stock futures and firmness in Asian stocks, led by China, scuppered that demand on Tuesday. Dollar retreats amid better risk sentiment ahead of Fed; Aussie rallies before RBA 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z As chancellor, his efforts to see to fruition a grander economic vision were scuppered by crisis, particularly Russia’s war in Ukraine. Rishi Sunak, Now the Front-Runner for U.K. Prime Minister, Could Say, ‘I Told You So’ 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z But Islamic extremist violence forced TotalEnergies to indefinitely scupper the project last year. EU countries turn to Africa in bid to replace Russian gas 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Twitter’s downside: If you don’t trust Musk’s intentions — and he has given plenty of reason not to — it gives him more time to find a way to scupper the deal. ‘Plot Twist!’ as Elon Musk Wins Partial Victory 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Mr Hayes said he had tried "many, many times" to capture a cloud inversion but had been scuppered every time by the weather until last year. Peak District: 'Cloud inversions show nature's gentle side' 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z The decision scuppered plans to sell bonds that the bank had previously purchased as part of pandemic-era support for financial markets. Sleepy Corner of U.K.’s Pension Industry Forced the Bank of England’s Hand 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z "I don't know how I would get to hospital because if there's no transport available, I'm scuppered," he adds. Chatteris: The town to be scrubbed from the bus route map 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Anxious parents stayed away from health centers; health care workers were reassigned from routine vaccination programs to the Covid-19 pandemic response; and school closures and lengthy lockdowns scuppered the usual outreach campaigns. More Than 700 Children Have Died in a Measles Outbreak in Zimbabwe 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Economists have repeatedly predicted that inflation was about to decelerate only to have those expectations scuppered. Inflation Explained: The Good, the Bad and the Uncertain 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z But Hamilton, who was in the running for a win in the Netherlands last weekend until a late safety car scuppered his chances, said that record had "zero importance" to him. Hamilton to start Italian Grand Prix at the back 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The latest were announced on Friday as part of a wider plan by the G7 to impose a price cap on Russian oil in a bid to scupper Moscow's ability to finance its war. Ukraine: Ben Stiller and Sean Penn latest Americans banned from Russia 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The continuing hydrogen issue leaves the team two hours behind schedule in preparing the rocket; it is possible that the Saturday launch is scuppered outright. Hydrogen leak bedevils NASA engineers on second launch attempt for Artemis I 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Republicans are favored to take control of the House, putting them in a position to scupper Biden's legislative agenda. Abortion key issue in special New York U.S. House race Tuesday 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Pavelko said the war has not only destroyed facilities, but has also scuppered the futures of thousands of young talented soccer players. Ukraine set to restart soccer league as war rages on 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z He also said that the voter identification kit would be sending information to the national tallying centre every two hours, which he says will scupper attempts to stuff ballot boxes. Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But this year's drought has finally scuppered the project. 'I want to breed horses, not camels': Hungarian farmers battle 'historic' drought 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z It is unclear whether this policy could yet scupper HSBC's plans. HSBC agrees deal to sell Russian unit to Expobank 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z It was the second time this year that the 55-year-old homemaker's plan to go on a cruise was scuppered. U.S. cruise operators' recovery runs into rough weather as labor crisis worsens 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z An initial idea to hold the festival on Arran was scuppered by a lack of extra capacity on the ferries. T in the Park: The rise and fall of Scotland's biggest music festival 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z El Salvador has considered legalising medically necessary abortions as part of a constitutional reform package, but plans were scuppered last September by a decision made by President Nayib Bukele. Abortion laws: The women jailed for suffering miscarriages 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z That scenario, which appears remote, would scupper an early election. Israel's Knesset set to dissolve by midnight triggering snap election 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Observers expected opposition from the French automaker to scupper the proposal. Nissan shareholders reject proposal to designate Renault as parent 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z He acknowledged the government now has a difficult balancing act between tackling rising prices without scuppering economic growth. Asda says some shoppers setting £30 limit at tills 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Likud members have said they may try to form a new right-wing government under Netanyahu's leadership before the Knesset dissolves itself and thus scupper a snap election, though that scenario appears remote. Explainer: Israel on course for another election 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z On a weeklong trip to Europe in May, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made Warsaw her first stop in hopes that she could convince Poland not to scupper the entire agreement. A Tax Deal, in Trouble 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z "Our lighting of the beacon has been scuppered. The dove is sitting right on the burner," Ms Pembery said. Platinum Jubilee: Metheringham beacon lighting scuppered by nesting dove 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The deal that was scuppered "had the potential to change the regional order," says Anna Powles, a senior lecturer at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University. Have China's Pacific ambitions been thwarted? 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z His selection scuppered the anticipated races of at least three diverse candidates from the area which has large Indian and Chinese diasporas. Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Six's nominations have brought it belated success, two years after the show's Broadway opening was scuppered when theatres were forced to shut on its planned opening night because of the spread of Covid-19. Tony Awards: British musical Six nominated for eight Broadway honours 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the Financial Times that he was seeking a “middle way” to end the impasse, which threatens to scupper more than a year of European diplomatic efforts. EU attempts to save Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort -FT 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Simply scuppering the infrastructure that made such achievements possible — along with the decent-paying jobs that knit together the whole culture of the state — looks profligate to Ohio eyes. Opinion | The Decline of Ohio and the Rise of J.D. Vance 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z It means that if Tesla shares begin to tumble, it could scupper a deal that is structured around the intrinsic value of those shares. Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z The two leaders attempted to launch a kind of "international of nationalists," but their irritable characters and ideological differences would eventually scupper the project. Vladimir Putin and Marine Le Pen: The alliance between Russia and the French far right 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z While that can benefit big lenders by increasing what they earn from loans, rapid rate hikes could slow the economy and scupper a nascent recovery from the pandemic. Inflation and rate hikes ahead: Bankers cautious on the economy 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z While that is good for big lenders like JPMorgan, rapid rate hikes could slow down the economy and scupper a nascent recovery from the pandemic. JPMorgan profit falls 42% on slowdown in deals, trading 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z When they did manage to find gaps in France's stellar defence, scoring opportunities were scuppered by handling errors. Six Nations round four talking points 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Everything was inverted: Now it was City with the sense of superiority, and United trying to burst its bubble, taking just a little glee in scuppering a superpower. In Derby Without Drama, City Wins a Laugher 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Most EU countries also want to hit Dodik with sanctions, but Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia are notably opposed and likely to scupper any attempt to impose restrictive measures on him. EU mulls ways to stop the possible breakup of Bosnia 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z “It is really a delay — it might yet scupper Raskin,” she said. Senate Republicans Stall Crucial Vote on Fed Nominees 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Given that the cable runs right through the volcanic zone, any new volcanic activity could completely scupper even that timeline. Cut off by volcano, Tongans relieved as contact restored 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z "The younger generation, they should be motivated and supported into adulthood, but instead we are sort of scuppered with rising costs," he added. How Gen Z is dealing with cost of living crisis 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z But regional politics could well scupper such plans. Erdogan says cost concerns force U.S. rethink on EastMed gas pipeline 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z But emerging from a meeting that lasted over an hour, he acknowledged that opposition from two key Democratic lawmakers was likely to scupper his plans. Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrat 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The Australian Open had hoped to welcome international tourists, only for the omicron variant to scupper the border opening. Novak Djokovic’s visa fiasco is a fitting drama for Australia’s summer of discontent 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z In Sydney, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is also set to start Sunday after being scuppered for the first time in its history due to the pandemic in 2020. Australia’s Biggest State Hits Covid-19 Record on Christmas Day 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z But analysts and a senior diplomat acknowledged that the international drive toward a Dec. 24 election had overlooked crucial issues, which ultimately scuppered the vote. Libya’s Long-Awaited Election Will Most Likely Be Delayed 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Engineers refer to "single point failures" to describe the actions, which, if they don't occur on cue and in the right order, are likely to scupper the whole undertaking. James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z One family is facing a big increase in costs as a result of the new testing - which could scupper their holiday plans. Covid: New Omicron travel and self-isolation rules come into force 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Another family facing a possible big increase in costs - which could scupper their holiday plans - is Annette Mitchell and her children. Covid testing: New PCR rules throw plans into disarray 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The recording, called Muse, came about after the pandemic scuppered plans for an extensive joint tour. Covid: Sheku Kanneh-Mason voices concern over touring limits 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z They might even have the support of the England fans whose hopes they scuppered on Wednesday night... When losing a semi-final isn't all bad 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z The pact scuppered a deal signed by Australia in 2016 for France to build 12 conventional submarines. Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Their belief and organisation shone through despite manager Martindale having to get "inventive" with his team set-up after a couple of injuries on Friday scuppered his plans. Celtic fail to go top in draw with Livi 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Its allegiance to fossil fuels has scuppered progress, critics say. Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z So far he has shown little inclination to work with Tunisia's other major political or civil society forces - something that could scupper his chances of getting donors on board. Tunisia's new government faces hard road to rescue package 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Since the series was released in July, Jon has already fought wildfires caused by climate change, scuppered a high school shooting, and protested against the deportation of refugees. DC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z The Indo-Pacific deal, concealed from French officials, scuppered a previous $66 billion contract for Australia to buy 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines from a French manufacturer. French envoy to Australia: Deceitful sub deal raises risks 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Last year, regulators scuppered the blockbuster listing of Alibaba’s sister company Ant Financial. The End of a ‘Gilded Age’: China Is Bringing Business to Heel 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Differences over a new bilateral treaty that critics said infringed too much on Swiss sovereignty scuppered the talks. Swiss start freeing up blocked EU payment to help thaw frosty ties 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Colombia has repeatedly urged Cuba to extradite the former negotiators on charges related to a bombing at a police academy which scuppered the talks. Top ELN rebel commander dies of bombing injuries, Colombia gov't says 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z And, most recently, there was the legal ruling which scuppered the proposed Aug. 14 fight against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia that would have given one of the Britons every belt in boxing’s marquee division. Southpaw Usyk provides the challenge heavyweight champ Joshua needs 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The deal, announced on Wednesday, scuppered a multibillion-dollar deal France had signed with Australia. Aukus: France recalls envoys after security pact row 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Meanwhile Washington has sought to quell anger in Paris at the pact, which has scuppered a multibillion-dollar submarine deal France had signed with Australia. Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z French leaders have been scathing of the deal that scuppers a contract with France to build 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines for Australia. Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z The talks with International Atomic Energy Agency chief Grossi were aimed at easing a standoff between Tehran and the West just as it threatens to escalate and scupper negotiations on reviving the Iran nuclear deal. Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Alistair was plotting how he could shoot it in spectacular fashion but the familiar clouds above Northern Ireland did their best to scupper him. Northern Ireland landscape: Searching for the perfect picture 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Amid fears a protracted visa process would scupper the plan, the refugee advocates secured the help of Australia’s former soccer captain, Craig Foster, the ABC reported. Australia evacuates more than 50 female Afghan athletes and dependents - ABC 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Such summons’ are unusual, though were recently issued to Ant Financial both before and after its ultimately scuppered stock market listing in November. Chinese regulators summon Evergrande execs, warn on debt risks 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Barca said the contract was due to be signed on Thursday, but the Spanish league's "financial and structural obstacles" scuppered that. Is this really the end for Messi at Barca? 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Earlier this summer, Democrats scuppered the reforms by walking out of the state house of representatives and denying the session a quorum. Texas Democrats come to Capitol over voting rights: ‘We’re not going to buckle to the big lie’ – live 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z A successful transaction for the e-commerce giant would be the first since Chinese regulators began to clamp down on the tech sector, beginning with the scuppering of affiliate Ant Financial’s mega listing late last year. Exclusive: Alibaba, others weigh bids for Unisplendour stake worth up to $7.7 billion - sources 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z But technical glitches, and multiple time zones scuppered attempts to find common ground. Climate change: UN virtual talks make little progress 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z They will now meet on 24 July - scuppering the Joshua fight. 'Boxing must learn from Joshua v Fury mess' 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z While retailers were already fighting a losing battle against online competition, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend, scuppering any chance of replacing the Broadmarsh with another mall. Nottingham’s Dilemma: Robin Hood or High Tech? 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z But a judge scuppered their efforts with a decision on Friday morning just hours before the auction. Brazil privatizes Rio de Janeiro’s water, sewage utility 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z Regulators scuppered Ant's record $37 billion IPO in November and earlier this month imposed a sweeping restructuring on the fintech conglomerate controlled by Jack Ma. Analysis: China digital currency trials show threat to Alipay, WeChat duopoly 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z On Dec. 24, Chinese regulators opened an antitrust investigation into Alibaba after scuppering an initial public offering from Ant. A Global Tipping Point for Reining In Tech Has Arrived 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Mizuho’s Yamamoto also pointed to regulatory concerns as the likely trigger for the weekend selloff, but doesn’t expect those jitters to scupper the rally longer term. Dollar hovers near one-month low amid subdued U.S. debt yields 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Shortly after the speech, Chinese regulators scuppered the share market launch of Ant Group, which is Alibaba's sister company and China's biggest electronic payments provider. Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z China has blocked Taiwan’s participation in international organizations including the United Nations and sought to scupper the island’s relationships with other countries by threatening to withdraw its own diplomatic presence and economic support. Palau president visits Taiwan despite Chinese pressure 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z The sanctions scuppered one of the nuclear deal’s key dividends: the foreign investment and job creation that was set to accompany the opening of Iran’s markets to the world. Opinion | How Sanctions Hurt Iranian Women 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z But Mike Tildesley, a scientist on a government advisory body, said the risk of importing vaccine-resistant variants back into the UK would likely scupper the nation’s annual getaway. Holidays abroad this summer unlikely for most Britons, scientist warns 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Then there was his highly contentious scuppering of an attempt to overturn the stipulation that pregnant schoolgirls be expelled. John Magufuli: Tanzania's 'bulldozer' president 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The plan was scuppered by the 2014 "Umbrella Movement" driven by anger over the mechanism for choosing the candidates in which Beijing would continue to wield a veto. China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Defeat for Brighton halted its club-record Premier League unbeaten run at six games, while scuppering its hopes of leapfrogging its fiercest foe for the first time this season. Late Benteke goal steals EPL win for Palace at Brighton 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z After thinking an abdominal injury earlier in the tournament might scupper his chances, the pride and relief of Team Djokovic was clear in their celebrations. Djokovic wins ninth Australian Open 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z This scuppered her original plan of getting a family tourist visa and then applying for an onshore partner visa last June - which was when she initially anticipated she would be able to return to Australia. Covid: Lovers spend pandemic at opposite ends of the earth 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z He’s a fascinating character, though: an undoubted pioneer and an impressive coach scuppered to an extent, I think, by his own thirst for validation. Thanks for the Moments, Mesut Özil 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z But the opposition led by Juan Guaidó opposes that plan — a stance that scuppers any movement until Britain’s Supreme Court decides the thorny question of who is Venezuela’s legitimate president, with oversight of its assets. Venezuela power struggle impedes delivery of COVID vaccine 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z In one of the starkest of those incidents, Trump tried to scupper the special counsel inquiry itself by ordering his White House counsel, Don McGahn, to fire Mueller. How real is the threat of prosecution for Donald Trump post-presidency? 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z He’s hoping to start an internship in Copenhagen - as long as restrictions don’t scupper that plan, too. A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z He’s hoping to start an internship in Copenhagen — as long as restrictions don’t scupper that plan, too. A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Instead, its fourth loss in seven games at King Power Stadium raises questions about whether the team’s home form will scupper its top-four hopes. Mourinho miffed as Liverpool scores late to beat Tottenham 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z The announcement scuppers any plans to move to a new circuit in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil F1 GP to be held at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos until 2025 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z “In the medium term, I have confidence in the City, in the long term I don’t know,” he said, citing fears of a brain drain that could scupper his young company’s growth. Saving the City: London's finance district plots reboot as COVID compounds Brexit 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z He had hoped to make the trip this year but his plans were scuppered first by security concerns and then by the pandemic. Pope Francis to make risky trip to Iraq in early March 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z "Surely any positive results would scupper this series." Could England's tour be called off? 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z But sales are down by half after a holiday boom a year ago, scuppering expansion plans and changing business strategy. A gloomy Christmas in store for Gaza handicraft workshop 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z It could scupper a potential sale of the department store chain to JD Sports. Arcadia: Topshop owner faces collapse within hours 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Issues are Brexit and the risk that Poland and Hungary will scupper an EU stimulus spending plan. Take Five: Dark December 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Plans to spend even more on the lights were scuppered by the COVID-19 crisis, the council said in a statement. Madrid splashes out on festive lights despite COVID-19 downturn 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z Many analysts think it’s not vindictiveness by officials that scuppered Ant’s debut. Jack Ma's terrible week 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z Jones' concerns looked justified after England were swept aside by a hungry France a matter of days later, a result which scuppered their chances of a Grand Slam. England's selection will be fascinating 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z The researchers say their findings don't scupper hopes of a vaccine, which may prove more effective than a real infection. Covid-19: Antibodies, northern 'exit strategy' and fireworks warning 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z The researchers say their findings do not scupper hopes of a vaccine, which may prove more effective than a real infection. Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection' 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The last thing the Fed wants to do is to scupper a recovery with higher yields that undermine corporations trying to raise funds in the market, BCA’s Robis said. Analysis: Betting on further U.S. yield curve steepening? Not so fast! 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z “There is this very romantic vision of the game which is being scuppered.” Chess's cheating crisis: 'paranoia has become the culture' 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z “I have an idea that I’m bouncing around, but like everyone else, everything’s been scuppered by COVID,” she said, noting that she has two children attending remote school and is therefore a bit distracted. Bestselling author Tana French talks about what makes a good mystery writer and her latest novel 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Previous attempts to eliminate subsidies were scuppered due to social unrest. Nigeria's main unions suspend planned strike after government talks 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the European Parliament has threatened to scupper any UK-EU trade deal if the bill becomes UK law. Back me over Brexit bill, PM tells Tory MPs 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Olmert says later they were close to a deal but a graft investigation against him and a Gaza war in 2008 scupper any agreement. Timeline: Israel-Gulf 'normalisation' moves follow years of failed peace initiatives 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z On the second, Brady found a big unreturned first serves in a row to scupper the danger. US Open day seven: Djokovic and Zverev in action, Kerber goes out – live! 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z He scuppered the first break point with an ace, then the second by cleaning up at the net after a nice serve-forehand 1-2. US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka, Cam Norrie and more in action – live! 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Participants were supposed to discuss what they learnt at a workshop in Bordeaux in June, but COVID-19 scuppered those plans. Challenge to scientists: does your ten-year-old code still run? 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z The lockdown was eased in early May, but Sanwo-Olu scuppered plans to reopen churches and mosques in June, citing a continued rise in cases. Nigeria's Lagos to allow places of worship to reopen: governor 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z In keeping with the theme of the summer so far, more of Grace's plans were scuppered when the UK's quarantine rules changed for Spain - including the Canary Islands - while they were away. You finally got abroad, but was it worth it? 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z She then found a decent serve to scupper the second. US Open day seven: Djokovic and Zverev in action, Kerber goes out – live! 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z After being pulled into the net and then lobbed, he pulled off a lovely angled backhand overhead to scupper the game point. US Open 2020: Naomi Osaka, Cam Norrie and more in action – live! 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Assuming no Democrats support Ms. Shelton, four Republican defections would scupper her chances. Shelton Clears Senate Committee, Moving Closer to Fed Board 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z But coronavirus threatens to scupper the majority of the 400 vessels in the Netherlands. Sinking Dutchman: world’s largest historical sailing fleet threatened by Covid-19 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z In France, the focus is on plans to tax big, mostly American tech companies, after Washington scuppered global talks. Post-Trump era a possibility, Europeans see no quick fix to U.S. ties 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The fund’s poor performance scuppered plans to raise a further mega fund from investors including the first fund’s anchor backers, the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. SoftBank governance reforms stop short of Vision Fund: sources 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z Earlier Thursday, Trump described Bolton as a "Wacko" and accused him of scuppering negotiations with North Korea about the future of that country's nuclear program. CBS reporter asks Trump why he hires people 'that you believe are wackos and liars' amid Bolton book furor 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z Not all new reality shows have been scuppered by the lockdown, however. How reality TV is adjusting to the new reality 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z The popular rumour in Berlin is that President Trump is punishing Mrs Merkel who, by refusing to attend a planned G7 summit in Washington over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, effectively scuppered the event. Trump troop withdrawal frays US-Germany relations 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z But within a few months, the parties were over, scuppered by threats from organised crime and the law. Pills, mills and bellyaches: how Blackburn out-partied Manchester 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z The coronavirus outbreak may have scuppered many wedding plans, but plenty of couples are still getting engaged. 'Lockdown has bonded us - now we're getting married' 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z It's being used, he suggests, to keep the country in lockdown and to scupper President Trump's bid for re-election. Why “shark attacks” won’t go down as Covid deaths 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z The White House scuppered the safety guidelines the C.D.C. wanted to put out, for fear they would crimp the reopening. Opinion | Live and Let Die, Trump-Style 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z First they learned that their meets would be audience-free, then the Pac-12 national competition was scuppered, then the entire season was cancelled. Kyla Ross: 'In college, I was more nervous to train than compete' 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Pressure mounted as AirAsiaX ran into financial problems and the collapse of a nuclear deal between Iran and the West scuppered another 28 orders. Coronavirus, politics and trade compound problems for Airbus A330neo 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Japan’s prime minister this week called for sports and cultural events to be scrapped or curtailed for two weeks, as two more coronavirus deaths heightened concerns the contagion might scupper the Games. Coronavirus spread has major champions Lincicome, Lewis fearing for LPGA season 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z A number of international sports events have been hit by the coronavirus, with some competitions being postponed and others canceled outright, and there are concerns that the outbreak might scupper the Tokyo Olympics. Athletes should not risk health for Tokyo Games: Thorpe 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z The prime minister could also accept a negative verdict and allow the court to take the blame for scuppering the expansion proposal that he has long opposed. Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The problem is simple: whenever he reaches a career high, injuries invariably scupper his hopes of going further. Juan Martín del Potro fights through surgery to retrieve tennis career 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z In 2016, he famously scuppered the leadership hopes of his friend Boris Johnson, by announcing his own candidature on the morning of Johnson's own campaign launch. Cabinet reshuffle: Who is in Boris Johnson's new cabinet? 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Olmert later says they were close to a deal but a corruption investigation against him and a Gaza war in 2008 scupper any agreement. Long line of Israeli-Palestinian peace bids precede Trump push 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z He threw in a serve and volley, producing two sweet backhand volleys to scupper the break point. Australian Open: Kyrgios and Zverev in action, Muguruza through – live! 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z The Pentagon objections scuppered the Commerce Department proposal, but they have not ended the debate. Pentagon nixes proposal to toughen limits on U.S. sales to Huawei 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Fleck’s free kick rebounded to Lundstram in the box, who connected with a decent volley but he sent it straight at Martin who scuppered the danger. Sheffield United v West Ham: Premier League – live! 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Lawler said he gripped a scupper — an opening on the boat’s side — to try to hang on. Battling the waves to stay alive: A tale of survival from the Scandies Rose 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The centre-forward was well placed on the left of the box but delayed slightly in setting himself and was scuppered by a dramatic sliding block from Rob Holding. Reiss Nelson puts Arsenal through in FA Cup despite Leeds’ best efforts 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The DUP denied it was scuppering progress, but found itself in the uncomfortable position of being pitted against two governments and four parties. Stormont stalemate, Brexit and election drama 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z They see it as a cynical resource-grab designed to scupper the development of East Mediterranean gas and destabilize rivals. Turkey-Libya maritime deal rattles East Mediterranean 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z For the Rodgers, however, monitoring the shifting ice that could trap or even scupper it was a matter of life or death: Special Report: Icebound - The climate-change secrets of 19th century ship's logbooks 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z She stepped inside the court and seized the moment, bulldozing a down‑the-line forehand winner to scupper her opponent before turning the match around in three sets. Wozniacki wants last hurrah after bravery loses out to brittleness 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z According to Senator Norris, his widow wanted his body repatriated after World War Two but a reluctant Irish government "scuppered" efforts. Exhuming bones and resurrecting house of The Dead 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z But no moment underlined Federer’s readiness quite like the way he scuppered the danger with an incredible forehand down the line on the back foot, finishing the break point with an assured volley winner. Roger Federer delivers masterclass in win over Novak Djokovic at ATP finals 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z That would end the hard-won detente with neighbouring Greece and scupper any chance of membership negotiations. European snub fuels frustration in Balkans 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z As PA Media reports, the Conservatives would achieve a majority of 44 if no tactical voting took place but anti-Brexit voters could scupper this, according to a study by the Best for Britain campaign. PMQs: Boris Johnson faces Jeremy Corbyn amid pre-general election exodus of MPs – live news 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z Defeat in either vote would scupper Johnson’s plans to leave the EU - “do of die” - on Oct. Brexit hangs in the balance as PM Johnson faces crunch votes in parliament 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z Conservative whips are seeking to warn MPs in their party that voting against the programme motion risks scuppering the bill. Boris Johnson in final push to ram through Brexit deal 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z The Democratic Unionist party is threatening to scupper the Brexit deal that Boris Johnson is on the brink of agreeing with the EU. DUP says it cannot support Boris Johnson's Brexit deal 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The union said a deal for a safe method of despatch was "scuppered" by the local authority on cost grounds. More rail strikes planned in safety guard row 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, an unidentified official in Johnson’s office, which some lawmakers say could be his senior adviser Dominic Cummings, told the Spectator magazine that the government could “do all sorts of things to scupper delay”. Explainer: How the British courts may decide the fate of Brexit 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z Privacy problems are threatening to scupper an innovative research partnership between Facebook and academia. Daily briefing: Scientists reconstruct butterfly evolutionary history with CRISPR 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z General Assembly, but that President Donald Trump scuppered chances by openly threatening to impose more sanctions. Iran supports European plan to bolster nuclear deal 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z And then, savagely, lady luck intervened to scupper his dreams yet again. Tearful Adam Gemili left empty-handed as Noah Lyles picks up 200m gold 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Di María’s time at Manchester United was scuppered by the wider sweep of the club’s decline and struggles with settling in, exacerbated by a burglary at his home. For decadent, deficient Real Madrid the problems start in midfield | Jonathan Wilson 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Supreme Court threatened to scupper their plans — and those of thousands of other Central American migrants who have traveled through Mexico in pursuit of their own dreams in the United States. After U.S. court ruling, Honduran newlyweds among migrants clinging... 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z At the same time, dead fish and debris clogged the ship’s scuppers, trapping on board the water that should have drained off. Ship of horrors: life and death on the lawless high seas 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z He was accused of scuppering May’s Brexit deal after he stopped her from bringing back exactly the same bill unless the government asked a different question. Race is on to replace John Bercow as Commons Speaker 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Yet Kabul residents on Sunday questioned why the death of one US soldier should scupper prospects for peace. Taliban says US has most to lose from cancelled deal 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Johnson, Cummings, and No 10’s head of legislative affairs, Nikki da Costa, might not have succeeded yet, but they had another scheme up their sleeves which they believed would still scupper the rebel plans. High drama, low politics: can Johnson survive the chaos? 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z That allowed opposition MPs and rebel Tories to put forward the bill to prevent a no-deal Brexit, which Mr Johnson said "scuppered" his negotiations with the EU. MPs willing to go to court to enforce Brexit delay 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z The speech by the prime minister in West Yorkshire was to have marked the start of a Conservative general election campaign – a schedule scuppered by Labour overnight. Jo Johnson quits as MP and minister, citing 'national interest' 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Johnson accused lawmakers of voting “to stop, to scupper any serious negotiations.” Boris Johnson suffers two major losses in Parliament, leaving his governing authority and the terms of Brexit in doubt 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Speaking as he introduced the motion, Mr Johnson said the bill approved to block a no-deal "hands control to Brussels", and "scuppers any serious negotiations". Johnson calls on MPs to back October election 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z The whips’ office source said the seriousness of the threat was to underline that MPs would be deliberately scuppering the chance of a Brexit deal. Johnson could sacrifice majority by withdrawing whip from rebel MPs 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z In an interview with the Sunday Times, Johnson suggested Conservative rebels were scuppering the UK’s chance of sealing a new deal with the EU. Tory Brexit rebels to hold showdown meeting with Johnson 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Mr Jermaine said they planned to meet next week, but the reunion was almost scuppered by his junk mail folder. Actor finds foster mum after Twitter appeal 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z It says authorities then "scuppered his plans to organise street rallies" and arrested Bobi Wine and his supporters. Uganda and Huawei deny spying on opposition MP 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Jack Weekes, who was the vice president of State Farm Insurance’s innovation team at the time of his appointment, said he was told the committee was scuppered via “informal outreach from a former committee official.” The Trump administration killed a self-driving car committee — and didn’t tell members 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Rees-Mogg, leader of the pro-Brexit faction in the ruling Conservative party that scuppered Theresa May’s premiership, was promoted to the high-profile job of Leader of the House of Commons by Johnson late on Wednesday evening. Britain's arch-Brexiteer Rees-Mogg takes up a new seat in parliament 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z In his speech, Johnson rushed through a line about the “anti-democratic backstop”—the issue of the Irish border—that ultimately scuppered May’s deal. Just How Crazy Is Boris Johnson? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson, I'm told, will not try to scupper the scheme. Brexit and beyond: What's in the new PM's in-tray? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z MPs may well try and scupper a government intent on leaving the EU without a deal, but their procedural options look limited. The constitutional crisis facing the next PM 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z His hopes of going long were scuppered as were his chances of challenging for the win. Max Verstappen claims Austrian F1 GP from Charles Leclerc with late pass 2019-06-30T04:00:00Z "The coup attempt in Amhara regional state is against the constitution and is intended to scupper the hard-won peace of the region," it added. Ethiopia 'coup ringleader on the run' 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z “The coup attempt in Amhara regional state is against the constitution and is intended to scupper the hard won peace of the region,” said the statement. Ethiopia coup attempt leaves army chief shot, says PM 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z The environment secretary also said he would be happy to serve under Mr Johnson, whose leadership bid he scuppered in 2016. McVey backs Johnson as next Tory leader 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z But what are the options open to MPs who want to scupper the plans of a leader who is pursuing a no deal? Can Parliament stop a no-deal Brexit? 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z The Republicans almost succeeded but, as he battled brain cancer, Mr McCain voted no - scuppering the party's bid to undo the act. White House 'asked Navy to hide ship named McCain' 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Netanyahu’s failure to form a government also scuppered any immediate plans to advance legislation giving him immunity from prosecution while in office. In Defeat for Netanyahu, Israel Moves to Hold New Election 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Pro-choice campaigners have for years tried to get bills legalising abortion passed but the influence of the Roman Catholic Church and opposition by conservative politicians have scuppered their efforts. Argentina crowds back pro-choice bill 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z But the deal was defeated by 149 votes on 12 March , with 75 Tories rebelling, scuppered by an intervention from the attorney general, Geoffrey Cox, who said the concessions May had won made no difference. Theresa May never had a grip on the crown that fell into her lap 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z But the transfer was nearly scuppered for sponsorship reasons. Lothar Matthäus: ‘With Putin I talked football, judo and Brexit' 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z Last year the ICF’s attempt to host a Stand-Up Paddling world championships in Portugal was scuppered, but it will stage the event this October on China’s Yellow Sea Coast. Paddle surfing still plotting Olympic course despite ownership dispute 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z There were plans, scuppered by internal party opposition, for the party's ban on former EDL members to be changed so Mr Robinson could join. Brexit Party AM calls Robinson courageous 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z The night before the couple’s departure, the trip was almost scuppered by an apparent robbery in Hogg’s apartment, in which her jewelry, her cameras, and other valuables were stolen. Joanna Hogg’s Self-Portrait of a Lady 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z Both Trump and Moon said the latest missile tests were not helpful but suggested they would not scupper dialogue. North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z He was accused of scuppering May’s Brexit deal last month after he stopped her from bringing back exactly the same bill unless the government asked a different question. MPs prepare for race to replace John Bercow as Commons Speaker 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Or will Fulham pull off one of the shocks of the season, giving their faint hopes of survival an unlikely boost and scuppering City’s title charge? Fulham v Manchester City: Premier League – live! 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z "For a moment, it seemed that the never-ending Brexit saga was over. But this illusion lasted for two hours tops" - until the DUP scuppered it. Europe papers despair at Brexit chaos 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z This plan, however, could be scuppered after the Speaker told ministers he stood by his ruling that the twice-defeated motion could not be put to MPs again without significant change. Bercow issues fresh warning over third vote on May's Brexit deal 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Road closures take effect from 11:45 GMT while the bad weather has scuppered plans for a giant outdoor screen. Cardiff ready for 'crazy' Grand Slam party 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The US made it clear that would be a violation of the agreement, but Kim Jong-un - only a few months into his leadership - went ahead anyway, scuppering the deal. North Korea's rocket site message to Trump 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z What opened the door for the two unbeaten giants to square off was Tyson Fury’s recent decision to sign with ESPN, which scuppered his rematch with Wilder. Why a Joshua-Wilder unification fight in 2019 has moved a step closer | Kevin Mitchell 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z To be fair, this was not a ban initiated by Mr Magufuli - though he did scupper an attempt to overturn the stipulation that pregnant schoolgirls be expelled. The nation where pregnant girls are banned from school 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Any extension to article 50 beyond 29 March would be likely to scupper the preferred timeline. Theresa May must go in three months, cabinet ministers say 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z After months of public debate, the plans for the technology and e-commerce company to establish a second headquarters in Long Island City were ultimately scuppered last week. Why didn't Amazon pay federal taxes for the second consecutive year? 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z That made for a nervy last 10 minutes for the hosts, but Harry Wilson and Fikayo Tomori both shot wide for Derby to scupper any hopes of a comeback. Brighton beats Derby to reach FA Cup quarterfinals 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z That made for a nervy last 10 minutes for the hosts, but Harry Wilson and Fikayo Tomori both shot wide for Derby to scupper any hopes of a comeback. Brighton beats Derby to reach FA Cup quarterfinals 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z Many French voters remember France’s own painful and divisive poll in 2005 when the country voted no to the EU constitution, helping scupper the agreement. 'I fear for you in Britain': Parisians bewildered by Brexit 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z Some research scuppered by the government closure cannot easily be rescheduled. Dead bees, dusty offices: US scientists face post-shutdown malaise 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z But that is not a given in the changeable Antarctic waters, which have a knack for scuppering even the best-laid plans. Antarctic expedition 'upbeat' about hope of finding Shackleton's ship 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z The chief executive of Bentley, Adrian Hallmark, told Reuters on Tuesday that his luxury car company had been headed for a turnaround after a year of losses, but that political events could scupper its plans. Businesses Are Taking Action After Brexit Warnings Go Unheeded 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z The five-times major champion needed birdies on his final two holes to become just the 11th player to record a sub-60 round on the PGA Tour but a par on 17 scuppered his chances. Golf: Mickelson flirts with 59 in first start of season 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Some seek to make relatively small tweaks, others to scupper Mrs May's plan entirely. Possible amendments to PM's Brexit deal 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z This means May has to win a series of votes, rather than just one, each with the potential to scupper her plan. Factbox: Britain's big Brexit vote - What happens in parliament? 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z The amendments will be voted on before the deciding ballot on the overall motion - meaning May has to win a series of votes, rather than just one, each with the potential to scupper her plan. Factbox: Britain's big Brexit vote - What happens in parliament? 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z King Mohammed wrote to George W. Bush to scupper Baker’s plan, raising the threat of the “redeployment of terrorist groups in the region.” Is One of Africa’s Oldest Conflicts Finally Nearing Its End? 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Rahman’s plans to kill Theresa May were scuppered when undercover officers handed him a jacket and rucksack packed with fake explosives. Friend of Isis terrorist who planned to kill Theresa May found guilty of terror offences 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Some of the proposed amendments are designed to scupper the deal before the proper vote on it takes place. Possible amendments to PM's Brexit deal 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “I'm not out there to scupper their chances or take anything away from them.” Prolific streaker has pulled stunt more than 500 times across several sporting events 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z Elvestuen pledges that the incentives for electric vehicles will be adjusted in such a way that it does not scupper the 2025 target. Norway sees boom in electric cars, fueled by the government 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z That these claims were demonstrably incorrect did not delegitimize or scupper the interests of the state, or dampen the dominant narrative. The Manafort-Assange meeting that wasn’t: A case study in journalistic malpractice 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z Many business chiefs and investors fear politics could scupper an agreement, thrusting the economy into a no-deal Brexit that they say would weaken the West, spook financial markets and silt up the arteries of trade. UK PM May vows to stick to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal... 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z The EU has set 25 November for a summit to finalise the agreement, unless parliament scuppers it before then. Thursday US briefing: Trump backs bipartisan criminal justice reform 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z The border issue scuppered efforts to reach a Brexit deal at last week’s EU summit, and many see the risk of a challenge to her leadership being mounted. Italy relief, hopes for China stimulus buoy global stocks 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z However a chance to build some precious momentum was scuppered by the quirks of the calendar. Huddersfield v Liverpool: Premier League – live! 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z Republicans hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate and can only afford to lose one vote before Kavanaugh's nomination would be scuppered. FBI report expected imminently, one copy to be placed in Senate Judiciary Committee safe 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Hoping to find signs of life, some of the earliest robotic missions targeted Venus, but bad luck and an inhospitable environment scuppered many. Starry visions, lunar dreams: space exploration in pictures 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z In a speech to Labour’s conference in Liverpool on Tuesday, Starmer will formalise the party’s resolve to try to scupper any agreement that amounts to a “blind Brexit”. Brexit: Labour likely to vote down May's deal, says Starmer 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z An earlier attempt to broker a deal was scuppered. Fisherman agree deal after scallop row 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z The Republic of Ireland scuppered Welsh hopes of qualifying for the World Cup by beating them in Cardiff and now pitch up for a rematch, albeit with considerably less at stake. International football and Nations League: 10 things to look out for 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z But in a now famous move, as he battled the brain cancer that would take his life, Mr McCain voted no and scuppered the party's bid to undo the act. Five times McCain clashed with Trump 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Because we were so young, we were only allowed to work 42 days a year, which scuppered our career. How we made Musical Youth's Pass the Dutchie 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z McIlroy’s hopes of claiming a fifth major victory have sometimes been scuppered by indifferent first-round efforts, an 80 in last month’s U.S. Harmon doesn't know what's in my head, says McIlroy 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Leavers led by Jacob Rees-Mogg forced the government on Monday to back four amendments to Brexit legislation, including one intended to scupper May’s plans for a new customs deal. May faces defeat as Labour backs customs union amendment 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Mostly the teachers were paedos, but the socially awkward kid in sixth form and the janitor who scuppered your escape at lunchtime were also targets. I know Elon Musk does good, but he's still a bonehead | Hannah Jane Parkinson 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z One victim suggested "forces are trying to scupper" plans for a new complaints system due to be published next week. Warning over Westminster harassment action 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Mark Cavendish’s hopes of a 31st Tour stage win were also scuppered by the crash but the Dimension Data rider stayed upright. Peter Sagan sprints to victory on stage two to take Tour de France yellow jersey 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z The president initially called the report "fake news" and a ploy by his detractors to scupper his chances at next year's elections. The president, the middle-man and the police food scandal 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z But Italy's new populist government, elected on a promise to get tougher on illegal migrants, surprised its EU partners with its threat to scupper the summit. Gruelling migration talks end in draw 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Israel’s Football Association accused the Palestinians of crossing a “red line” by inciting anger towards the Argentinian players in order to scupper the match. Palestinians hail Argentina and Messi for calling off Jerusalem match 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Following 10,000 complaints of broken windows and shattered plaster, nearly every state banned supersonic flights in their airspace, scuppering dreams of an east-west supersonic shuttle. Supersonic flight: will it ever rise out of the ashes of Concorde? 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z But that maintenance of effort was scuppered by Kennedy's death. If Robert Kennedy had not been killed... 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Such generosity is on the verge of scuppering my plans. Neville Southall: ‘I’ve got a bit of flak because I stick up for sex workers’ | Donald McRae 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z That impromptu session was aimed at salvaging the summit that Trump had said he was scuppering just two days earlier. U.S. officials meet with North Koreans despite uncertainty surrounding Trump-Kim summit 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Analysts believe the war was meant to scupper Mr Sharif's efforts to normalise relations with India. A war of nerves between Pakistan's military and Sharif 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z But those plans would be scuppered by a young journalist from state news agency Xinhua, who was visiting the area when he came across the statues. The man who 'discovered' China's terracotta army 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Yet just as the agreement is beginning to deliver, and with Iran fully complying, a new US administration seems set on scuppering it. If Trump destroys the nuclear deal, Iran will fall to its hardliners | Saeed Kamali Dehghan 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Sprint and T-Mobile had been in talks about a potential tie-up since 2014, when the Obama administration scuppered a previous merger plan over competition concerns. T-Mobile agrees to buy Sprint for $26bn 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z On 12 May Mr Trump must decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran, which would in effect scupper the nuclear deal. Merkel visits Trump - so will she envy Macron's bromance? 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Oil prices held near 3-1/2-year highs supported by production cuts by oil producing countries and wariness about geopolitical risks in the face Washington’s threat to scupper the nuclear deal with Iran. U.S debt deluge lifts bond yields to four-year high, Asia stocks down 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z Revision needs focus and concentration, he says, but this is going to be scuppered by the relentless, attention-seeking demands of social media. Can you really revise while chatting online? 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z From a commercial perspective the news is equally grim, with the lock-out likely to scupper UK ambitions to generate £40 billion in annual sales from the aerospace industry by 2030. The UK might be kicked out of EU plans to build an alternative to GPS 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z A planned finale on the Brooklyn Bridge, laden with special effects, would have to be scuppered. 'The stench of it stays with everybody': inside the Super Mario Bros movie 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z I would laugh myself into a stupor at the irony if such a vile, crude, bullying misogynist as Trump is in the end scuppered by a endless parade of lawsuits from women. Ex-Playboy Model Karen McDougal Sues to Speak on Alleged Trump Affair 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z President Trump’s decision last year to scupper the Trans-Pacific Partnership irked Hanoi, which hoped the American-led trade pact would provide a counterweight to China’s growing economic influence in the region. U.S. Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam, With a Message for China 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump’s decision last year to scupper the Trans-Pacific Partnership irked Hanoi, which hoped the U.S.-led trade pact would provide a counterweight to China’s growing economic influence in the region. U.S. aircraft carrier visits Vietnam, with a message for China 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z Looking ahead to the weekend, Kang said she would continue to think about“fairways, greens and putts” and hope her troublesome tooth does not flare up to scupper her chances of victory. Kang brushes off dental dilemma to bare teeth in Singapore 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Open triumph, also fired seven birdies in her five-under 67 but a bogey-five on the last scuppered her chances of sitting just one off the lead heading into the second round. Song hits the right notes to forge lead in Singapore 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The slightest puff of interference from the outside world risks disrupting a qubit and scuppering a calculation. Making quantum computers reliable 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z And what if the deal is eventually scuppered? The world’s largest-ever tech deal now rests with Qualcomm 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z I was scuppered by a badly-phrased release on the Olympics site. Winter Olympics 2018: day five from Pyeongchang – live! 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Looking ahead to the weekend, Kang said she would continue to think about“fairways, greens and putts” and hope her troublesome tooth does not flare up to scupper her chances of victory. Kang brushes off dental dilemma to bare teeth in Singapore 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z Open triumph, also fired seven birdies in her five-under 67 but a bogey-five on the last scuppered her chances of sitting just one off the lead heading into the second round. Song hits the right notes to forge lead in Singapore 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z NAIROBI, Kenya—A logistical logjam with global airborne trade threatened to scupper the most profitable—and romantic—time of the year for one of the world’s top rose exporters: Kenya. Kenya’s Rose Farmers Faced Flight Crunch Ahead of Valentine’s Day 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Strong local opposition, engineering difficulties and even the doubts of its own creator, Sir Antony Gormley, threatened to scupper it several times. Angel of the North: The icon that was nearly never built 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Vahaamahina never quite shook off his discipline problems, scuppering another French attack with recklessness at a maul, but before that his captain of all people, Guilhem Guirado weighed in with two consecutive penalty offences. Jonny Sexton’s stunning late drop goal secures Ireland win over France 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr Ramos’s attempts at change were scuppered by suspicions that he wanted the post of prime minister himself, in order to extend his time in power. Changing the constitution of the Philippines may prove perilous 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Sadat and other former candidates accused government officials of seeking to scupper their campaigns through intimidation and harassment. Egypt’s Military Detains an Ex-General Seeking to Run for President 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Any hopes that the Trump administration could end the crisis were scuppered by its chaotic policy. Tiny, Wealthy Qatar Goes Its Own Way, and Pays for It 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z He shot an even-par 70 to finish at 16-under, with a double bogey on the 16th scuppering his chances of victory. Kizzire prevails in marathon playoff to win Sony Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z But in a letter seen by Reuters, politicians scuppered the deal citing security concerns. Huawei's US smartphone deal collapses 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z When that spacecraft was put on hold, it looked as if his plans were scuppered. China’s moon mission to boldly go a step further 2017-12-31T05:00:00Z There are already hints that the most ambitious plans will be scuppered by financial constraints. ‘The bayou's alive’: ignoring it could kill Houston 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z The Chinese scuppered an agreement over environmental goods. As WTO members meet in Argentina, the organisation is in trouble 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z He shot an even-par 70 to finish at 16-under, with a double bogey on the 16th scuppering his chances of victory. Kizzire prevails in marathon playoff to win Sony Open 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, on Wednesday, 19 Tory MPs who back a "soft Brexit" wrote to Mrs May saying it was "highly irresponsible" for anyone to dictate terms which may scupper a deal. May under pressure to break Brexit impasse 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z That would really scupper our afternoon’s entertainment, but may be the Terriers’ best chance of avoiding defeat. Huddersfield Town v Manchester City: Premier League – live! 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z His aim was to be recognised as a serious actor, but that was scuppered by playing cute Keith, the eldest of five singing siblings. David Cassidy obituary 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z He announced plans for automatic pardons just days after similar legislation was scuppered at Westminster. Apology for gay men convictions 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z However, the Pongaroa plan was nearly scuppered in the early stages, owing to rules that make it difficult for communities to secure funding from trusts and government grants if they're in partnership with commercial companies. NZ town funds its own petrol station 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z But there is still some uncertainty whether Trump is deploying tough negotiating bluster or is seriously considering scuppering the agreement. Trump warns it's 'possible' the US will drop out of Nafta 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z But Mother Nature almost scuppered the games, as conkers fell early, resulting in a "terrible shortage". Thousands gather for world conker games 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Progressive governments elsewhere in Latin America made similar moves, but in nearly every case the US violently intervened to stop them for fear that “communist” ideas might scupper American interests in the region. Want to avert the apocalypse? Take lessons from Costa Rica 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z The hedge funds’ action shows some may have been squeezed by a rise in Clariant shares but also potentially points to some scepticism that Corvex will succeed in scuppering the deal. Clariant short-sellers squeezed as activist Corvex doubles-down 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z However, a knee injury and a coaching change scuppered a chance at a senior contract, leaving him with a difficult choice for his next step. The anti-Beckhams: the UK footballers choosing to start their careers in the US 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Mr Trump failed to overhaul the healthcare system, and it wasn’t just the Democrats who scuppered his plans, members of his own party opposed it too. Markets slide after North Korea fires missile over Japan – business live 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z In response, Mr Powell felt that, for the British, Mr Haughey's proposal had the attraction of scuppering the relatives' plans. Haughey did not want IRA bodies in Dublin - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z His chances of becoming the next chairman of the Federal Reserve would almost certainly be scuppered if he resigned. Trump's economic chief criticizes Virginia response: we must do better 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z The hedge funds’ action shows some may have been squeezed by a rise in Clariant shares but also potentially points to some scepticism that Corvex will succeed in scuppering the deal. Clariant short-sellers squeezed as activist Corvex doubles-down 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z However, critics attacked the judgment as a politically motivated manoeuvre designed to scupper the political careers of some of Beijing’s most vocal critics. Hong Kong urged to free jailed pro-democracy protesters in open letter 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z Later that month Tianjin Quanjian said plans to sign Costa had been scuppered by new Chinese Super League rules. Despite this clod-hopping powerplay, Diego Costa may be on to something | Barney Ronay 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z Members of the movement travelled to Catania last week ahead of the ship’s scuppered arrival. Crew of anti-migrant boat held in Cyprus over 'people-smuggling' 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Ford came within inches of being swept overboard, but he caught the ship's scupper rail. With a daughter's tribute, aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is commissioned 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z The towering Dupont Circle fountain is tilting, its huge top basin inching off-kilter and slowly spoiling the flow from its three scuppers. Where’s the water? In the nation’s capital, dry fountains mar the landscape. 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z Depending on what the European Commission decides, it may also need the approval of regional and local European parliaments too—a requirement that almost scuppered the EU’s most recent trade deal, with Canada. A new trade deal between the EU and Japan 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Firmin Lambot can rest slightly easier knowing that It’s not likely given the Spaniard usually has one fatal day in the mountains to scupper his chances. Tour de France 2017: full team-by-team guide 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Sky's hopes of winning the Giro were also scuppered when Thomas and Landa were involved in a crash. Sky name formidable line-up to support Froome on Tour 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z What was supposed to be a momentous demonstration of Colombia’s progress toward peace was almost scuppered by the weather. Colombia peace process weathers the storm as Farc hands in weapons 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Vettel’s afternoon was scuppered by a first-corner incident with Max Verstappen which forced him to stop for a new front wing, and with it, fall to the back of the field. Lewis Hamilton slashes deficit at top of F1 championship with Canadian GP win 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z The parliamentary newcomers, who account for about one-third of the Kansas legislature, helped to scupper Mr Brownback’s tax agenda. A Republican revolt in Kansas 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The sale, the biggest private equity real estate deal in Europe on record, scuppered plans that were being worked on for a London initial public offering of Logicor later this year. Blackstone sells Logicor to China Investment Corporation for $14 billion 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Critics say a defeat would scupper his chances of a possible succession. Hassan Rouhani's attacks on rivals for president cross Iran's red lines 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Islamist groups drew hundreds of thousands of protesters onto the street, calling for him to be sacked and jailed, scuppering his chances at re-election. Jailing of Jakarta's Christian governor reverberates across Indonesia 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z In March, Dutch voters scuppered right-wing populist Geert Wilders' promised "Patriotic Spring" revolution, giving him less than 13% of the vote in legislative elections and delivering a clear victory to his liberal rival, Mark Rutte. Macron may have won France's presidency, but he needs a legislative majority to govern 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z But any lasting deal would need backing from the numerous and powerful armed groups that have scuppered previous attempts to stabilize the oil-rich country. Rival Libyan kingpins break the ice in Abu Dhabi 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Imposing visas, as requested by the European Parliament in March, would be “counterproductive” and scupper ongoing diplomatic efforts with the Trump administration to expand the Visa Waiver Program, said European migration... EU Says It Won’t Retaliate Over U.S. Visa Policy 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z There was in fact a two-year lag between his final race and retirement, two years in which he tried to compete but was scuppered by an increasingly debilitating series of injuries. The Joy of Six: happy endings in sport | Nick Miller 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old's hopes, however, looked like being scuppered by the schedule, which originally put the 400 final on Aug. 8, just hours after the first round of the shorter sprint. Athletics: Van Niekerk worlds double bid boosted by schedule change 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Fowler, 28, was still in contention at five under at the turn but five bogeys on the back nine scuppered his chances. American big guns Spieth, Fowler fail to fire 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Last year, a single province of Belgium nearly scuppered a trade deal negotiated between all of Europe and Canada in seeking favor for its dairy farmers. Beginning ‘Brexit’ and Bracing for Impact 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z This came after a tense day – the seventh anniversary of Obamacare – that saw the vote postponed when it became clear it would be scuppered by Republican rebels. Make-or-break day for Donald Trump's healthcare gamble 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z However, Democrats said Mr Nunes' actions could scupper the House panel's investigation. Devin Nunes apologises to Democrats for surveillance briefing - BBC News 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z His first bid, for 2012, was scuppered when during a debate he forgot the name of a federal agency he wanted to abolish. Rick Perry ‘deeply troubled’ by election of gay Texas A&M student president 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z However, peers scuppered this neat timetable by inflicting two defeats on the government – inserting amendments on the rights of overseas EU citizens in the UK, and giving parliament a meaningful vote on the final deal. UK may trigger article 50 to leave EU as early as this week 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z Asked whether Poland would veto the summit's conclusions in order to scupper the re-election, Mr Waszczykowski said this was "journalistic speculation" but that this tactic was "possible". Poland threatens 'whole EU summit' over Tusk vote - BBC News 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z The prime minister believed the UK must not allow the establishment of a process that encouraged EU countries to scupper Brexit, he said on Monday. May believes EU could scupper Brexit if MPs given proper veto 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z The London Stock Exchange last week effectively scuppered a planned merger with Deutsche Boerse to create Europe's biggest exchange, by rejecting an EU demand to sell a trading platform in Italy. Deutsche Boerse blames Britain for failed LSE tie-up: chairman in paper 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z However, it was the rise of a Palestinian national identity in the 1970s which scuppered this idea in favour of a Palestinian state. Israel and the Palestinians: What are alternatives to a two-state solution? - BBC News 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z One ambitious plan - scuppered by the recession which followed the financial crash in 2008 - would have seen the modernist structure turned into a swimming pool and health spa. Life after death? Resurrecting a modern ruin - BBC News 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z The idea of a carbon tax will also garner support among progressives who were left deflated after Obama’s initial attempts to institute a national cap-and-trade carbon system were scuppered by Republican opposition. Republican elders call for new national carbon tax to replace federal regulations 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z One more vote would have scuppered DeVos’s nomination, and in the days running up to the final decision voters lobbied their senators with phone calls, letters, e-mails, and Twitter pleas. The Betsy DeVos Confirmation Debacle 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z It would scupper many of the 2,151 cases now being pursued by 120 DNA prosecutors. Romania protests: 'Race against time' for corruption fighters - BBC News 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Earlier, MPs voted against an SNP amendment aimed at scuppering the bill. MPs overwhelmingly back Brexit bill - BBC News 2017-02-01T05:00:00Z But did that split the vote and scupper her chance of success? Amy Adams: Why it was a surprise Arrival star missed out on Oscar nomination - BBC News 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z So great is the furore, however, that it may even scupper the plans. Hong Kong’s democrats say no to China’s treasures 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z But a number of factors, from Hershey’s demands for a higher price to the legal uncertainty that surrounded Hershey’s biggest shareholder ultimately scuppered the bid. Busted Mergers Deals Took Center Stage in 2016 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z Murdoch's previous attempt to buy the 61 percent of Sky he did not already own was scuppered in 2011 by a phone-hacking scandal at one of his tabloid newspapers. Murdoch denies pressuring UK prime ministers ahead of Sky submission 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z The Arctic deal was scuppered because of American sanctions against Russia, following its annexation of Crimea in 2014, which were opposed by Mr Tillerson. Give Rex a chance 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z So too might be scuppering one of the world’s top shopping destinations and placing a big ol’ terrorism target on its back. New York should seize Trump Tower 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z The project, which started in 1981 was scuppered after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Fidel Castro's last journey maps story of leader's triumphs and shortcomings 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z Jones’s belated but dynamic progress was scuppered by illness. Sharon Jones obituary 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z One of his crew wrote to me from a prisoner of war camp and said Rick was hit in the face and went below decks to scupper the boat if it was beyond saving. Remembering my World War Two fiance - BBC News 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z That would delay the process by about a year - scuppering not Brexit itself, but Theresa May's promise to start the process by the end of March 2017. Could pro-Remain MPs and peers scupper Brexit? - BBC News 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The opposition accuses the National Electoral Council of colluding with the government to scupper their attempts at removing President Maduro from office. Venezuelan government frees five opposition politicians - BBC News 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Russia has consistently blocked the agreement, with China also scuppering the deal each year until 2015. Antarctic marine reserves deal within reach as Russia thaws environmental stance 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z The West Midlands was late to put forward a devolution bid and some thought the political diversity of the region might scupper co-operation. Brum Brum 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z But Mourinho's plan to recall the England skipper was scuppered by a minor back injury. Manchester United 1-0 Zorya Luhansk 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z But it also scuppered Germany's plans to draw Ethiopia into World War One, writes Martin Plaut. How Ethiopian prince scuppered Germany's WW1 plans - BBC News 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Here they should have been scuppered when Walcott, completely free down the hosts’ right, clipped into the centre but slightly too high for Sánchez, leaping in front of an empty goal. Mesut Özil strike seals Arsenal’s impressive demolition of Chelsea 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z After a previous reform attempt was scuppered by the Lib Dems in coalition, the Conservatives promised to "address the unfairness of the current Parliamentary boundaries" in their 2015 general election manifesto. Boundary review: Corbyn and Osborne's seats face axe - BBC News 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z It said the ceasefire shared the flaw that allowed the government to scupper the previous truce: a lack of guarantees, monitoring mechanisms or sanctions against violators. Syria ceasefire approaches with Assad emboldened, opposition wary 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z The world record attempt for the largest ever completed puzzle, has been scuppered, after it was discovered four pieces were missing. Four missing jigsaw pieces scupper world record attempt - BBC News 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z In his outburst that scuppered his meeting with Mr. Obama, Mr. Duterte railed against America. Duterte Throws a Grenade in Washington’s China Strategy 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Activists delivered what they said was Germany's biggest-ever public complaint to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, hoping it will scupper a trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. German activists take EU-Canada trade deal to Constitutional Court 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Rajoy is meeting with Sanchez in a last-ditch effort to convince him not to scupper the premier's bid to form a government this week and end the country's eight-month political impasse following two inconclusive elections. Spain premier, Socialist chief meet to end 8-month impasse 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Fewer thought that their lifestyle scuppered any attempts to save. Low wages and bills 'hit 18-35s savings ambitions' - BBC News 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z It is calling on the party to find an alternative contractor for next month's event to avoid it being "scuppered". Labour conference could be cancelled in security row, says GMB - BBC News 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Whatever the truth, the allegations have already scuppered planned talks about eastern Ukraine slated for the sidelines of a G20 summit in China next month. Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Turkish politicians are threatening to scupper the whole deal. Old faultlines 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z The EU has also bridled at talk in Turkey - from Erdogan down - of restoring the death penalty, a move Brussels said would scupper Ankara's decades-old bid to join the bloc. Turkey's armed forces face deep purge in wake of coup 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z If, however, a legal challenge to force him to seek nominations from 51 MPs and MEPs succeeds, then that - not the selectorate - is far more likely to scupper his chances. Can Jeremy Corbyn win over Labour members a second time? - BBC News 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z World number three Spieth also missed last year's Open play-off by one stroke, scuppering his chances of completing a season Grand Slam. The Open 2016: Dustin Johnson 'feels best in world' ahead of Royal Troon 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z If Iran is found to be cheating, too, that would undoubtedly scupper everything. Teething pains or trouble ahead? 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z The design for the Olympic stadium was scuppered last year by criticism that it was too grandiose and environmentally destructive. Another one bites the dust 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Alas for him, the plan was scuppered by referendums in France and the Netherlands, both of which rejected the treaty and sent the EU’s draftsmen scurrying back to their drawing boards. Brexit: how a fringe idea took hold of the Tory party | Matthew d’Ancona 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z After all the nonsense conspiracy theories that Mercedes were somehow trying to scupper Hamilton’s bid for the title, how quickly things have changed. Lewis Hamilton wins F1 Canadian Grand Prix to close gap on Nico Rosberg 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z NIMBYs and tight budgets have repeatedly scuppered plans to increase capacity. Up in the Eire 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z But the euro crisis and a change of government scuppered the idea. Beyond the fringe 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Jonny's hopes of beating his brother in London four years ago were scuppered by a 15-second time penalty he incurred for mounting his bike too early in the transition. Olympics: Brownlee brothers lead British Triathlon challenge 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z Falih's ultimate boss, Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, effectively scuppered plans to clinch a global production freeze in the Qatari capital of Doha in April. Falih charm offensive slowly wins back OPEC for Saudis 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z But the hope in Berlin is that tensions don't scupper the EU's new refugee deal with Turkey. Armenia 'genocide' row: Turkey recalls envoy to Germany after vote - BBC News 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Djokovic was fortunate that a moment of petulance midway through the third set did not scupper his chances of winning the only grand slam title missing from his collection. Djokovic and Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus' 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Stevenson sounded an optimistic note: yes, there were a lot of worrying bills proposed but they were scuppered, one way or the other. Is Oklahoma trying to be America’s least progressive state? 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z However, the issue will not scupper any deal, which is expected this week. Jose Mourinho: Image rights negotiations hold up Manchester United deal 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z There were plans to build several more An-225s but these were scuppered by the fall of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the shuttle programme. Who needs an 84m-long aircraft? - BBC News 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z In Spain, Hamilton must avoid the problems off the start which scuppered his races in China and Russia. F1: Spanish GP – live! 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z But 13 European countries, led by France, want to scupper the talks because their farmers are scared of Mercosur, the world’s most competitive producer of grains and meat. Mercosur’s missed boat 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Their comments suggest enthusiasm wedded with cynicism – even those who vehemently support the plan suggest that nothing so radical could happen in Jordan, or that corruption will scupper it before it gets off the ground. One small step for Amman: could a viral video shake up Jordan's stifled capital? 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Efforts to raise special levies for public safety have repeatedly failed at the ballot box, scuppered in part by anti-tax campaigns. The rise of militias: Patriot candidates are now getting elected in Oregon 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z The ban could scupper South Africa's hopes of hosting the 2023 rugby World Cup. Sports event ban clouds South Africa's tourism revival 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z In Spain, Hamilton must avoid the problems off the start which scuppered his races in China and Russia. F1: Spanish GP – live! 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z Standing as an independent far from scuppered him, and he won with 58% of the vote. Ken Livingstone: Profile of former London Mayor - BBC News 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z A parliamentary vote in the south, scheduled for May, and a government crisis in the north may delay the talks, but will not scupper them. You say raki, I say ouzo 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z At the Doha meeting the next day, Saudi veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi, delivered the same line, scuppering the agreement. The global oil deal that never came to be 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z A previous plan to deploy tour boats on Yamdrok lake was scuppered after local protests. What a Nude, Lakeside Photo Shoot Says About China and Tibet 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z He gazes toward the horizon, one foot resting on the ship's scupper rail. Aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford -- complete with bronze statue -- is dedicated 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z At the time, the worry was weariness to this team’s principal goal threat might scupper an entire title challenge. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z With no ships to scupper, it would seem that careless whispers still harm, but they do more damage to people’s enjoyment of their favourite TV programmes than anything else. Calm down, Game of Thrones fans, spoilers aren’t the end of the world | Gareth McLean 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Motor racing was in its infancy and many British roads were little more than dirt tracks littered with debris that threatened to scupper any record attempt, with disastrous consequences for both driver and car. Sir Henry Segrave: The legacy of the 200 mph record breaker - BBC News 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z That is not enough for them to block legislation, but sufficient to scupper any attempts to amend their constitution. Aung San Suu Kyi: Power not presidency in Myanmar - BBC News 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Ford was nearly washed over the side, but he grabbed a scupper at the last second. Aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford -- complete with bronze statue -- is dedicated 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z Speaking ahead of a Anglo-French security summit in Amiens, Macron said a British exit would scupper a border deal that halts migrants in France but that Paris would be happy to accept bankers fleeing London. France tells British voters migrants will flow to Britain after EU exit 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z “Given ONT are set to float on the stock market, it’s hard not to see this as a deliberate attempt to scupper that.” Fight brews over promising genetic-sequencing technology 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Previous merger attempts between Leave.EU and Vote Leave were scuppered by what appeared to be personality clashes and differences on tactics. GO Movement seeks official 'Leave' campaign designation - BBC News 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said she hoped the Scottish government would not "scupper" talks when "a deal was there to be done". Sturgeon writes to Cameron over fiscal framework deal - BBC News 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z They attempted to scupper the plans at an extraordinary council meeting last week, but were ultimately outvoted by two-thirds of their colleagues. Slovenian town goes ahead with beer fountain plan - BBC News 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Merger attempts appear to have been scuppered by personality clashes and differences over tactics. EU referendum: Row erupts between exit campaigns - BBC News 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z It is too early to say whether a deal will occur or whether Iran's position would scupper any agreement. Within OPEC, Iran is a challenge to any deal on oil cuts: sources 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Pakistan’s apparent response to Indian prodding sent an encouraging signal that the Pathankot incident was not simply another case of its army using militants to scupper peace efforts by a civilian government. Shady war, shadow peace 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z The report, prepared for an unnamed western company, allegedly scuppered a major business deal involving the Russian official. 'Lies from start to finish': Russian official denies any part in Litvinenko murder 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Western diplomats engaged in trying to mediate between the two sides say they hope neither Tehran nor Riyadh will let their quarrel scupper the fledgling efforts to launch another Syrian peace process. Iran nuclear deal: Back in business for now - BBC News 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Matt Done, in form until recently scuppered by a hamstring injury, is back on the bench. Manchester United v Sheffield United: FA Cup third round – live! 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Williams will hope that the injury will not scupper her plans for the Australian Open, which starts in Melbourne on January 18. Knee injury forces Serena to withdraw from Hopman Cup 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z The pressures driving migration to the EU will not disappear in 2016, nor will IS - especially if growing Saudi-Iranian tensions scupper a deal over Syria. What are the big challenges facing Europe? - BBC News 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z It is unclear whether the resumption of full-scale fighting will scupper the peace process. Saudi-led coalition ending Yemen ceasefire, state news agency says 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Could the whole Paris climate agreement have been scuppered at the very last minute? How a 'typo' nearly derailed the Paris climate deal 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Matt Done, in form until recently scuppered by a hamstring injury, is back on the bench. Manchester United v Sheffield United: FA Cup third round – live! 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Assad said on Friday he would not negotiate with armed groups, appearing to scupper peace talks that Russia and the United States hope to bring about next month. Dozens die in strikes on Syrian school district, other areas 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared on Friday that he would not negotiate with armed groups, appearing to scupper peace talks that Russia and the United States hope to bring about next month. Syria's Assad says he will not negotiate with armed groups 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Sadly, all momentum was scuppered by the war. Too good to go down? A brief guide to … big clubs being relegated 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z So far in December the DOJ has scuppered the planned sale of General Electric’s electrical-appliance division to Electrolux, and the proposed sale of Bumble Bee Seafoods, owned by a private-equity firm, to a Thai rival. Pushing the limits 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Earlier this year, guards scuppered another escape attempt when they discovered a tunnel underneath the prison. Guatemala prison fight turns deadly - BBC News 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z But injuries scuppered their chances, they crumbled on the run-in, and were pipped at the post by a more tactically prosaic side: Wolves. A brief guide to ... the complex rivalries of Midlands football 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z Can he project a raw honesty that admits his flaws without scuppering his status as a pop idol? Texas to Justin Bieber: apology accepted 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z Allergan investors fear the U.S. treasury department may scupper a deal with additional measures. How Pfizer has shifted U.S. profits overseas for years 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z PARIS—Representatives of around 70 countries took small steps toward resolving disagreements which threaten to scupper a global greenhouse emissions summit next month. Paris Meeting Makes Headway on Greenhouse Gas Issues 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes his first trip back to Washington after a high-profile - and unsuccessful - bid to scupper the Iran deal. Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington - again - BBC News 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z |
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