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Stolen armored military vehicle being pursued on Virginia freeway
- June 07, 2018
CBS 6 in Richmond reports a soldier from Fort Pickett in Nottoway County drove off with the vehicle, which was not armed, on Rt 460 headed east. "Witnesses say he drove the vehicle up on the median, stopped, got out and started walking around". (more...)
- June 07, 2018
CBS 6 in Richmond reports a soldier from Fort Pickett in Nottoway County drove off with the vehicle, which was not armed, on Rt 460 headed east. "Witnesses say he drove the vehicle up on the median, stopped, got out and started walking around". (more...)
Triple life plus 16 years for axe murderer Henri van Breda
- June 07, 2018
The National Prosecuting Authority says it is happy with the sentence given to Henri van Breda. Van Breda was also slapped with 12 months for obstructing justice. "In the instance that the judge declines it, [the defence] will also have the right to petition the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) for leave to appeal". (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The National Prosecuting Authority says it is happy with the sentence given to Henri van Breda. Van Breda was also slapped with 12 months for obstructing justice. "In the instance that the judge declines it, [the defence] will also have the right to petition the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) for leave to appeal". (more...)
The shallow optimism for Trump's summit with North Korea
- June 07, 2018
The designated Special Zone. The Capella Hotel is another likely possible place for the landmark summit come June 12, thanks to the United States delegation - including deputy White House chief of staff Joe Hagin - having made the upscale lodgings their base during ongoing discussions with their North Korean counterparts. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The designated Special Zone. The Capella Hotel is another likely possible place for the landmark summit come June 12, thanks to the United States delegation - including deputy White House chief of staff Joe Hagin - having made the upscale lodgings their base during ongoing discussions with their North Korean counterparts. (more...)
US evacuates China staffers as illness mystery deepens
- June 07, 2018
It said it was taking the reports seriously, but did not yet know the cause, and warned staff to move to a safe place if they encountered any "unusual acute auditory or sensory phenomena accompanied by unusual sounds or piercing noises". personnel in Cuba . So far, 24 USA government personnel and family members who served in Cuba and one employee in China have suffered symptoms of the odd sickness, the State department has said. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
It said it was taking the reports seriously, but did not yet know the cause, and warned staff to move to a safe place if they encountered any "unusual acute auditory or sensory phenomena accompanied by unusual sounds or piercing noises". personnel in Cuba . So far, 24 USA government personnel and family members who served in Cuba and one employee in China have suffered symptoms of the odd sickness, the State department has said. (more...)
Jemima Goldsmith threatens to sue Reham Khan
- June 07, 2018
The notice has been sent by Reham's first husband Dr Ijaz Rehman, a British businessman, Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari, and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) media coordinator Anila Khawaja apart from Akram. She alleged that sexual favours were used to appoint people to powerful posts. Imran Khan , leader of the party Tehreek-e-Insaf, talking at a women's in Pakistan this March. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The notice has been sent by Reham's first husband Dr Ijaz Rehman, a British businessman, Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari, and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) media coordinator Anila Khawaja apart from Akram. She alleged that sexual favours were used to appoint people to powerful posts. Imran Khan , leader of the party Tehreek-e-Insaf, talking at a women's in Pakistan this March. (more...)
UK Supreme Court dismisses appeal to overturn N. Ireland's strict abortion laws
- June 07, 2018
As a result, the judges did not make a formal declaration of incompatibility, which would normally lead to a change in the law. It asked the Supreme Court to rule that a prohibition on abortions where a pregnancy arises from rape or incest, or "involves a serious foetal abnormality", is unlawful. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
As a result, the judges did not make a formal declaration of incompatibility, which would normally lead to a change in the law. It asked the Supreme Court to rule that a prohibition on abortions where a pregnancy arises from rape or incest, or "involves a serious foetal abnormality", is unlawful. (more...)
U.S. brings home group of diplomats from China after mysterious illness
- June 07, 2018
A preliminary report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation say it has uncovered no evidence sound waves are responsible in the so-called sonic attacks; Rich Edson has more for 'Special Report'. Canada said the 10 continued to show unexplained brain symptoms and that "medical information raised concerns for a new type of a possible acquired brain injury". (more...)
- June 07, 2018
A preliminary report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation say it has uncovered no evidence sound waves are responsible in the so-called sonic attacks; Rich Edson has more for 'Special Report'. Canada said the 10 continued to show unexplained brain symptoms and that "medical information raised concerns for a new type of a possible acquired brain injury". (more...)
Palestinian shot dead after throwing rock at Israeli soldier: army
- June 07, 2018
Bilal Tamimi, a resident of Nabi Saleh, told MEE that many in the village believed Ezz al-Din's killing was "on purpose", as the Israeli army had tried to detain the young man for months over his participation in demonstrations and allegations of stone-throwing. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Bilal Tamimi, a resident of Nabi Saleh, told MEE that many in the village believed Ezz al-Din's killing was "on purpose", as the Israeli army had tried to detain the young man for months over his participation in demonstrations and allegations of stone-throwing. (more...)
Putin brags that he ‘regularly’ speaks to Trump on the phone
- June 07, 2018
However, it has been watered down since it was first conceived by lawmakers in response to the new round of USA sanctions on Russian businesses. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk on the phone "regularly" and bump into each other at worldwide events, but are still waiting for a one-on-one meeting, says Putin in an interview with Austrian TV this week. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
However, it has been watered down since it was first conceived by lawmakers in response to the new round of USA sanctions on Russian businesses. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk on the phone "regularly" and bump into each other at worldwide events, but are still waiting for a one-on-one meeting, says Putin in an interview with Austrian TV this week. (more...)
Donald Trump hosted first iftar dinner without American Muslim groups
- June 07, 2018
Several Muslim organisations have made a decision to boycott US President Donald Trump's first Iftar dinner at the White House, citing his alleged anti-Muslim rhetoric. This year's event has been criticized by some Muslims and others who oppose the president's policies such as the travel ban imposed on five predominantly Muslim countries, a national-security case which is being challenged in the Supreme Court, with a ruling expected soon. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Several Muslim organisations have made a decision to boycott US President Donald Trump's first Iftar dinner at the White House, citing his alleged anti-Muslim rhetoric. This year's event has been criticized by some Muslims and others who oppose the president's policies such as the travel ban imposed on five predominantly Muslim countries, a national-security case which is being challenged in the Supreme Court, with a ruling expected soon. (more...)
Saudi Arabia issues first driver’s licenses to women
- June 07, 2018
The General Department of Traffic had said that women wishing to replace their worldwide driving licenses with Saudi ones can submit an application online and later undergo a test to be given a license accordingly. Global media weren't present for the event. "ALQAST insists communication is a basic right of civil society, and the authorities are trying to criminalise human rights work", the statement said. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The General Department of Traffic had said that women wishing to replace their worldwide driving licenses with Saudi ones can submit an application online and later undergo a test to be given a license accordingly. Global media weren't present for the event. "ALQAST insists communication is a basic right of civil society, and the authorities are trying to criminalise human rights work", the statement said. (more...)
China Blasts US for Flying B-52 Bombers Near Disputed Islands
- June 07, 2018
China's Defense Ministry has said it hoped for more interaction with the US military. Tuesday's B-52 flight is the latest "freedom of navigation" operation conducted by the U.S.to assert its right to use the waters, which contain rich fishing grounds, vital shipping routes and potential natural resources. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
China's Defense Ministry has said it hoped for more interaction with the US military. Tuesday's B-52 flight is the latest "freedom of navigation" operation conducted by the U.S.to assert its right to use the waters, which contain rich fishing grounds, vital shipping routes and potential natural resources. (more...)
Melania Trump's Latest Outfit Seems to Say, "I'm Here"
- June 07, 2018
The president made his statement after reports started to spread that perhaps fewer than ten members of the Eagles organization had accepted the invitation to go to the White House. Mrs. Trump's stay in the hospital was also shrouded in secrecy. "She feels great", she wrote, "doing well". Her last fully public appearance was on May 10, when she accompanied the president to Andrews Air Force base in Maryland to welcome home three American hostages from North Korea. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The president made his statement after reports started to spread that perhaps fewer than ten members of the Eagles organization had accepted the invitation to go to the White House. Mrs. Trump's stay in the hospital was also shrouded in secrecy. "She feels great", she wrote, "doing well". Her last fully public appearance was on May 10, when she accompanied the president to Andrews Air Force base in Maryland to welcome home three American hostages from North Korea. (more...)
The roller-coaster ride leading to historic Trump-Kim summit
- June 07, 2018
The bill, seen by Reuters before its public release, is one of a series of efforts by members of Congress to have some say in negotiations ahead of Trump's summit next week in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He has been a key player in the administration's preparations for the June 12 summit between Trump and Kim, which will mark the first ever meeting between a sitting USA president and North Korean premier. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
The bill, seen by Reuters before its public release, is one of a series of efforts by members of Congress to have some say in negotiations ahead of Trump's summit next week in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He has been a key player in the administration's preparations for the June 12 summit between Trump and Kim, which will mark the first ever meeting between a sitting USA president and North Korean premier. (more...)
Security to be ultra-tight for Trump-Kim summit
- June 07, 2018
There is a separate zone - covering an area including the Capella resort and Universal Studios Singapore - marked off on maps provided by the Singapore government, which will be subject to stricter security checks. A US advance team was spotted at the Capella Hotel last week meeting with North Korean officials in preparation for the summit. "I don't want to take all the credit", he added. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
There is a separate zone - covering an area including the Capella resort and Universal Studios Singapore - marked off on maps provided by the Singapore government, which will be subject to stricter security checks. A US advance team was spotted at the Capella Hotel last week meeting with North Korean officials in preparation for the summit. "I don't want to take all the credit", he added. (more...)
Italy PM takes aim at migrants, austerity in maiden speech
- June 07, 2018
A political novice, Conte leads the euroskeptic coalition of the 5-Star Movement, which considers itself anti-establishment, and the right-wing, north-based League party. Economists estimate the coalition's policy agenda would add tens of billions of euros to annual spending. Parliament, an older model of representative democracy, "will also help us", he said. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
A political novice, Conte leads the euroskeptic coalition of the 5-Star Movement, which considers itself anti-establishment, and the right-wing, north-based League party. Economists estimate the coalition's policy agenda would add tens of billions of euros to annual spending. Parliament, an older model of representative democracy, "will also help us", he said. (more...)
Judge criticized for Stanford athlete's rape sentence is ousted in recall vote
- June 07, 2018
Prosecutors had wanted a lengthy prison sentence for Turner in the sexual assault of a young woman incapacitated by alcohol. They are Cindy Hendrickson, an assistant district attorney in Santa Clara County, and Angela Storey, a civil attorney. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Prosecutors had wanted a lengthy prison sentence for Turner in the sexual assault of a young woman incapacitated by alcohol. They are Cindy Hendrickson, an assistant district attorney in Santa Clara County, and Angela Storey, a civil attorney. (more...)
U.S. Trade Is Trump's Main Focus at G-7 Gathering
- June 07, 2018
But President Donald Trump has been a fierce critic of NAFTA, and the three countries are holding negotiations on possible changes to the free trade deal. That plan fell through when the White House tried to insist that he agree to including a so-called "sunset clause" in the deal. Canada is said to be considering a similar response. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
But President Donald Trump has been a fierce critic of NAFTA, and the three countries are holding negotiations on possible changes to the free trade deal. That plan fell through when the White House tried to insist that he agree to including a so-called "sunset clause" in the deal. Canada is said to be considering a similar response. (more...)
China rebukes Taiwan president for Tiananmen comments
- June 07, 2018
Hundreds if not thousands of unarmed protesters and onlookers were killed late on June 3 and the early hours of June 4, 1989, after China's communist leaders ordered the military to retake Tiananmen Square from the student-led demonstrators. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Hundreds if not thousands of unarmed protesters and onlookers were killed late on June 3 and the early hours of June 4, 1989, after China's communist leaders ordered the military to retake Tiananmen Square from the student-led demonstrators. (more...)
Moscow сourt sentences Ukrainian national Sushchenko to 12 years in jail
- June 07, 2018
He said Sushchenko had only ever sought information for journalistic purposes, but had been set up by someone in the Russian military whom he had known for 25 years. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demanded the journalist's immediate release. The state prosecution had asked to put Sushchenko behind bars for 14 years, the Mediazona news website reported . (more...)
- June 07, 2018
He said Sushchenko had only ever sought information for journalistic purposes, but had been set up by someone in the Russian military whom he had known for 25 years. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demanded the journalist's immediate release. The state prosecution had asked to put Sushchenko behind bars for 14 years, the Mediazona news website reported . (more...)
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