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What is behind UAE's military build-up in Socotra?
- May 06, 2018
The UAE and Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi are formally allies in a war against the Houthi rebels. "We will support [Socotra's residents], in stability, health care, education, and living [conditions]", he said. UAE has recently reportedly leased the island for 99 years and has confirmed carrying out military operation. The island is strategically located to allow easy access to the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean, making it a contested economic and ... (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The UAE and Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi are formally allies in a war against the Houthi rebels. "We will support [Socotra's residents], in stability, health care, education, and living [conditions]", he said. UAE has recently reportedly leased the island for 99 years and has confirmed carrying out military operation. The island is strategically located to allow easy access to the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean, making it a contested economic and ... (more...)
Turkey says it will retaliate if U.S. halts weapons sales
- May 06, 2018
The $717 billion (€598.62 billion) bill includes a provision that foresees temporarily cutting off weapons sales to Turkey . Turkey will retaliate if the United States halts weapons sales to the country, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The $717 billion (€598.62 billion) bill includes a provision that foresees temporarily cutting off weapons sales to Turkey . Turkey will retaliate if the United States halts weapons sales to the country, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday. (more...)
30 'killed and wounded' in Afghanistan bombing
- May 06, 2018
In the past, the insurgents have cut power lines in the region, which are used to import electricity from central Asian countries to the Afghan capital, Kabul . Last month, a suicide bombing outside a voter registration center in Kabul killed at least 57 people and wounded 119 others. In a separate incident in the northern province of Faryab, seven people were killed when the auto they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb early on Sunday morning, Mohammad Karim Yuresh, a spokesperson for ... (more...)
- May 06, 2018
In the past, the insurgents have cut power lines in the region, which are used to import electricity from central Asian countries to the Afghan capital, Kabul . Last month, a suicide bombing outside a voter registration center in Kabul killed at least 57 people and wounded 119 others. In a separate incident in the northern province of Faryab, seven people were killed when the auto they were travelling in hit a roadside bomb early on Sunday morning, Mohammad Karim Yuresh, a spokesperson for ... (more...)
France slams Trump for remarks on Paris attacks
- May 06, 2018
Hollande called Trump's remarks " shameful " and said they "said a lot about what he (Trump) thinks of France and its values". Jim Pickard, the chief political correspondent for the Financial Times wrote on Twitter that it was "almost like [Trump] wants London to detest him", while BBC radio host Jeremy Vine asked: "If everyone with a knife in London swapped it for a gun, wouldn't things be much worse?" " What more can I say? ". (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Hollande called Trump's remarks " shameful " and said they "said a lot about what he (Trump) thinks of France and its values". Jim Pickard, the chief political correspondent for the Financial Times wrote on Twitter that it was "almost like [Trump] wants London to detest him", while BBC radio host Jeremy Vine asked: "If everyone with a knife in London swapped it for a gun, wouldn't things be much worse?" " What more can I say? ". (more...)
N. Korea Warns of US Continued Sanctions, Pressure
- May 06, 2018
North and South Korean leaders agreed last month to denuclearise the region, at a border summit which came after months of warlike rhetoric from the North and Mr Trump. South Korea is expanding its inter-Korean cooperation organisation in retrospect of the improving bilateral ties with North Korea. While official details haven't been released, South Korean newspapers have reported that the meeting will most likely take place in the third week of June in Singapore. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
North and South Korean leaders agreed last month to denuclearise the region, at a border summit which came after months of warlike rhetoric from the North and Mr Trump. South Korea is expanding its inter-Korean cooperation organisation in retrospect of the improving bilateral ties with North Korea. While official details haven't been released, South Korean newspapers have reported that the meeting will most likely take place in the third week of June in Singapore. (more...)
ICO finds in favour of professor over Cambridge Analytica personal data fight
- May 06, 2018
Facebook said in a statement in mid-March that it had only discovered days earlier that not all harvested data had been destroyed by Cambridge Analytica. America's data-protection laws are less stringent than Britain's too , the representative added. "The ICO's decision will provide us all with answers about what Cambridge Analytica did with people's data, how it was used and who it was given to", said Carroll's United Kingdom lawyer Ravi Naik. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Facebook said in a statement in mid-March that it had only discovered days earlier that not all harvested data had been destroyed by Cambridge Analytica. America's data-protection laws are less stringent than Britain's too , the representative added. "The ICO's decision will provide us all with answers about what Cambridge Analytica did with people's data, how it was used and who it was given to", said Carroll's United Kingdom lawyer Ravi Naik. (more...)
Ekiti CP wants aspirants to reach consensus on delegates' list — APC primary
- May 06, 2018
According to Premium Times, voting was ongoing and a good number of delegates had cast their votes when suddenly some delegates started disrupting the process. I know it will be hard to agree on the list and later changed that the list was not genuine. The process has been compromised. Fayemi's representative, Abejide Adewumi , reportedly said the process was disrupted because the Minister was leading in the poll. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
According to Premium Times, voting was ongoing and a good number of delegates had cast their votes when suddenly some delegates started disrupting the process. I know it will be hard to agree on the list and later changed that the list was not genuine. The process has been compromised. Fayemi's representative, Abejide Adewumi , reportedly said the process was disrupted because the Minister was leading in the poll. (more...)
Indian Engineers Kidnapped In Afghanistan's Baglan, Say Reports
- May 06, 2018
Although, the government is trying to confirm the report. The federal government is attempting to ensure the accounts, sources said. The engineers were working on a power plant in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan, reported news agency Reuters. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Although, the government is trying to confirm the report. The federal government is attempting to ensure the accounts, sources said. The engineers were working on a power plant in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan, reported news agency Reuters. (more...)
Donald Trump denies he is changing his story on Stormy Daniels payment
- May 06, 2018
Giuliani quickly came up with a new version. "It was an expenditure and this expenditure would have been made whether he was running for president or he wasn't running for president". Harold Bornstein , played by former SNL cast member Martin Short. He told CNN on Thursday that the announcement of Trump's repayment of the hush money was a planned strategy, saying: "You won't see daylight between me and the president". (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Giuliani quickly came up with a new version. "It was an expenditure and this expenditure would have been made whether he was running for president or he wasn't running for president". Harold Bornstein , played by former SNL cast member Martin Short. He told CNN on Thursday that the announcement of Trump's repayment of the hush money was a planned strategy, saying: "You won't see daylight between me and the president". (more...)
Iraq says its warplanes targeted IS jihadists in Syria
- May 06, 2018
The air strike was in a position of command of ISIS to the South of the city of ed-Doshisha. On April 19, Abadi, who is also the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, ordered Iraqi F-16 fighter jets to carry out airstrikes on IS positions inside Syria near the border with Iraq, leaving 36 IS militants killed, including five of the group's leaders. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The air strike was in a position of command of ISIS to the South of the city of ed-Doshisha. On April 19, Abadi, who is also the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, ordered Iraqi F-16 fighter jets to carry out airstrikes on IS positions inside Syria near the border with Iraq, leaving 36 IS militants killed, including five of the group's leaders. (more...)
Prayer should be offered in mosques instead of public places: Haryana CM
- May 06, 2018
Khattar said his government would maintain law and order, seen as a response to demands by Hindu groups who have said they will continue their protest if "unauthorised" prayers in public places isn't stopped. He was responding to the increase in the number of incidents of disruption during namaz in Gurgaon. In the past few days, several instances of disruptions have been reported. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Khattar said his government would maintain law and order, seen as a response to demands by Hindu groups who have said they will continue their protest if "unauthorised" prayers in public places isn't stopped. He was responding to the increase in the number of incidents of disruption during namaz in Gurgaon. In the past few days, several instances of disruptions have been reported. (more...)
Donald Trump Appreciates Modi-Xi Meeting, Says it was a Good Thing
- May 06, 2018
The two countries represent 40 percent of the world's population. "And it is a measure of the fraught relationship between China and India right now that he is seen as needing Mr. In anticipation of that, India becomes very important to China, both as a market and a source for essential supplies. The Tibet issue, though being managed, has not gone away. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The two countries represent 40 percent of the world's population. "And it is a measure of the fraught relationship between China and India right now that he is seen as needing Mr. In anticipation of that, India becomes very important to China, both as a market and a source for essential supplies. The Tibet issue, though being managed, has not gone away. (more...)
J&K: Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in Shopian
- May 06, 2018
A police official said the identity and the group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained. Asif Ahmad Mir , a resident of Rahmoo Pulwama - received bullet injury on his head during the clashes and was rushed to SMHS hospital here where he succumbed later. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
A police official said the identity and the group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained. Asif Ahmad Mir , a resident of Rahmoo Pulwama - received bullet injury on his head during the clashes and was rushed to SMHS hospital here where he succumbed later. (more...)
Highway 365 shooter turns gun on himself
- May 06, 2018
Investigators said they now have why Harbour seemed to be "targeting all Americans" or his motivation "other than hate". After the terrifying shooting spree Friday afternoon, which injured two people and left at least seven vehicles with bullet holes, Harbour killed himself. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Investigators said they now have why Harbour seemed to be "targeting all Americans" or his motivation "other than hate". After the terrifying shooting spree Friday afternoon, which injured two people and left at least seven vehicles with bullet holes, Harbour killed himself. (more...)
BJP MLA suggests that child marriage will help end 'love jihad'
- May 06, 2018
When asked how "love jihad" came into this, the BJP MLA said, "It has become evident that some people develop cordial relations with families, show affinity and then exploit women of that family". "I urge the mothers to remain vigilant of the love jihad", said Parmar. He, however, clarified that he did not advise anyone to solemnise weddings before girls turn 18, but only that families should fix marriages before that age. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
When asked how "love jihad" came into this, the BJP MLA said, "It has become evident that some people develop cordial relations with families, show affinity and then exploit women of that family". "I urge the mothers to remain vigilant of the love jihad", said Parmar. He, however, clarified that he did not advise anyone to solemnise weddings before girls turn 18, but only that families should fix marriages before that age. (more...)
Thunderstorm warning for 4 States
- May 06, 2018
The IMD has also predicted Monday blues for most of the north. "Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Punjab , Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh , SubHimalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu", read the Met Department's bulletin. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The IMD has also predicted Monday blues for most of the north. "Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Punjab , Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh , SubHimalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, South Interior Karnataka and Tamilnadu", read the Met Department's bulletin. (more...)
P will remain one, say faction leaders in Liaquatabad
- May 06, 2018
While outside the Anti Terrorist Court today, Farooq Sattar, Chairman MQM-P PIB, also claimed that this rally is also a protest for the current power and water situation of the city. "Bilawal is still learning, he doesn't know the facts", Akhtar said about the PPP chairman. The party members never raised the slogan after it dissociated itself from Altaf Hussain and became a separate entity on August 23, 2016. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
While outside the Anti Terrorist Court today, Farooq Sattar, Chairman MQM-P PIB, also claimed that this rally is also a protest for the current power and water situation of the city. "Bilawal is still learning, he doesn't know the facts", Akhtar said about the PPP chairman. The party members never raised the slogan after it dissociated itself from Altaf Hussain and became a separate entity on August 23, 2016. (more...)
Special counsel hits snag in bringing a criminal case against Russians
- May 06, 2018
On Friday, prosecutors asked a judge to postpone the arraignment of Russian business Concord Management scheduled for next week. Prosecutors also disclosed that they had sought to deliver summonses to Concord and the Internet Research Agency through the Russian Prosecutor General's Office. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
On Friday, prosecutors asked a judge to postpone the arraignment of Russian business Concord Management scheduled for next week. Prosecutors also disclosed that they had sought to deliver summonses to Concord and the Internet Research Agency through the Russian Prosecutor General's Office. (more...)
Woman fined after urine sample damages 7-Eleven microwave, police say
- May 06, 2018
Police say the unidentified clerk got a closer look at the microwave and noticed that there was a stinky liquid dripping out of it. One of the quality-check measures for a urine screening involves making sure the sample is at body temperature, or around 98.6 degrees, KUSA-TV reported. (more...)
- May 06, 2018
Police say the unidentified clerk got a closer look at the microwave and noticed that there was a stinky liquid dripping out of it. One of the quality-check measures for a urine screening involves making sure the sample is at body temperature, or around 98.6 degrees, KUSA-TV reported. (more...)
President Donald Trump visits Cleveland to speak about tax law
- May 06, 2018
The president stressed the importance of heightened border security measures and reforms to immigration law, saying he may push to "close the country" until his border wall is built. Sherrod Brown in the midterms. The disputed statements , and others like them, are "patently false and defamatory", the lawsuit says , and their continued distribution will cause "irreparable harm to Gibbons' reputation as an honest, trustworthy, pro-life, conservative candidate and supporter of President ... (more...)
- May 06, 2018
The president stressed the importance of heightened border security measures and reforms to immigration law, saying he may push to "close the country" until his border wall is built. Sherrod Brown in the midterms. The disputed statements , and others like them, are "patently false and defamatory", the lawsuit says , and their continued distribution will cause "irreparable harm to Gibbons' reputation as an honest, trustworthy, pro-life, conservative candidate and supporter of President ... (more...)
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