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US Version of Pompeo’s Phone Call to Khan ‘Contrary to Facts’
- August 25, 2018
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert stood by the readout on Thursday while speaking to reporters hours after her Pakistani counterpart demanded on Twitter an immediate correction to what he dismissed as "the factually incorrect" US statement . (more...)
- August 25, 2018
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert stood by the readout on Thursday while speaking to reporters hours after her Pakistani counterpart demanded on Twitter an immediate correction to what he dismissed as "the factually incorrect" US statement . (more...)
Iran: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe temporarily released from prison
- August 25, 2018
The statement from her supporters quoted Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe as saying it would be "just awesome" for her daughter Gabriella to finally have her home. Zaghari-Ratcliffe was warned not to attempt to leave the country while on temporary release, or conduct interviews with local or global media, it added. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
The statement from her supporters quoted Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe as saying it would be "just awesome" for her daughter Gabriella to finally have her home. Zaghari-Ratcliffe was warned not to attempt to leave the country while on temporary release, or conduct interviews with local or global media, it added. (more...)
Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to annul election results
- August 24, 2018
Chamisa, a former pastor and lawyer, who won 44.3% of the vote, according to election officials, has repeatedly described the poll as "fraudulent and illegitimate" . "We were not surprised by the court's decision", Mnangagwa tweeted Friday . Before the vote, Mnangagwa had said a credible election could pull Zimbabwe out of its diplomatic isolation under former president Robert Mugabe, ending global sanctions and prompting an economic recovery. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Chamisa, a former pastor and lawyer, who won 44.3% of the vote, according to election officials, has repeatedly described the poll as "fraudulent and illegitimate" . "We were not surprised by the court's decision", Mnangagwa tweeted Friday . Before the vote, Mnangagwa had said a credible election could pull Zimbabwe out of its diplomatic isolation under former president Robert Mugabe, ending global sanctions and prompting an economic recovery. (more...)
GOP lawmaker accused of misusing campaign funds: My wife handled the money
- August 24, 2018
He and his wife, who was paid $117,000 from the campaign for work between 2010 and 2017, are scheduled to be arraigned in court Thursday. Massachusetts Sen. Hunter and his wife were named in a 48-page indictment filed in San Diego federal court on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hunter was "the first sitting member of Congress to endorse President Trump in February 2016, and he has been an outspoken supporter of the President ever since". (more...)
- August 24, 2018
He and his wife, who was paid $117,000 from the campaign for work between 2010 and 2017, are scheduled to be arraigned in court Thursday. Massachusetts Sen. Hunter and his wife were named in a 48-page indictment filed in San Diego federal court on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hunter was "the first sitting member of Congress to endorse President Trump in February 2016, and he has been an outspoken supporter of the President ever since". (more...)
Deaths reported after flash flood hits hikers in Calabria, Italy
- August 24, 2018
They included a 10-year-old boy treated for hypothermia who was among 11 hospitalized. The flood waters engulfed some, sending them downstream , while others reportedly scrambled to higher ground to escape. "The gorge filled up with water in a really short time". The disaster follows less than a week after a motorway bridge collapsed in northern Italy , killing 43. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
They included a 10-year-old boy treated for hypothermia who was among 11 hospitalized. The flood waters engulfed some, sending them downstream , while others reportedly scrambled to higher ground to escape. "The gorge filled up with water in a really short time". The disaster follows less than a week after a motorway bridge collapsed in northern Italy , killing 43. (more...)
Whistleblower locked up for showing how the Russians gamed the USA elections
- August 24, 2018
Victor herself apologized and said she took "full responsibility" for her actions. Victor was arrested and charged in 2017 for mailing classified material to the Intercept , which then published details about Russian attempts to hack US voting software supplier. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Victor herself apologized and said she took "full responsibility" for her actions. Victor was arrested and charged in 2017 for mailing classified material to the Intercept , which then published details about Russian attempts to hack US voting software supplier. (more...)
Lone Manafort juror voted against convictions on more counts, another juror says
- August 24, 2018
Duncan claimed that the holdout juror is the one who prompted them to send a note to Judge T.S. Ellis asking for an explanation of the term, "reasonable doubt". Mueller's investigation, targeting members of Trump's campaign and his former personal lawyer, has not found any evidence of Russian collusion. "And no one is above the law". (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Duncan claimed that the holdout juror is the one who prompted them to send a note to Judge T.S. Ellis asking for an explanation of the term, "reasonable doubt". Mueller's investigation, targeting members of Trump's campaign and his former personal lawyer, has not found any evidence of Russian collusion. "And no one is above the law". (more...)
Salvador denies asking Taiwan for money before China switch
- August 24, 2018
The Central American country officially cut ties with Taipei and established a formal alliance with Beijing on Tuesday, leaving Taiwan with just 17 nations that officially recognise its status. The onus now lies on the US and its allies to make clear to Taiwan's remaining diplomatic partners that there are far-reaching consequences for taking China's money. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
The Central American country officially cut ties with Taipei and established a formal alliance with Beijing on Tuesday, leaving Taiwan with just 17 nations that officially recognise its status. The onus now lies on the US and its allies to make clear to Taiwan's remaining diplomatic partners that there are far-reaching consequences for taking China's money. (more...)
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia
- August 24, 2018
It also spread to Twitter and YouTube, which both companies said they also removed. Facebook Inc. said it found and removed new coordinated political influence campaigns generated from Iran and Russian Federation ahead of November's USA midterm elections . (more...)
- August 24, 2018
It also spread to Twitter and YouTube, which both companies said they also removed. Facebook Inc. said it found and removed new coordinated political influence campaigns generated from Iran and Russian Federation ahead of November's USA midterm elections . (more...)
Trump says 'I will stay uninvolved' after slamming Sessions, Justice Dept
- August 24, 2018
Sessions has made clear to associates that he has no intention of leaving his job voluntarily despite Trump's constant criticism. Trump told Fox that Sessions should not have recused himself from Russia-related matters. Sessions says there's no other nation with more talented and dedicated law enforcement investigators and prosecutors. "I know this is a hard position for him to be in, but I think it would be bad for the country, it would be bad for the president, it would be bad for ... (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Sessions has made clear to associates that he has no intention of leaving his job voluntarily despite Trump's constant criticism. Trump told Fox that Sessions should not have recused himself from Russia-related matters. Sessions says there's no other nation with more talented and dedicated law enforcement investigators and prosecutors. "I know this is a hard position for him to be in, but I think it would be bad for the country, it would be bad for the president, it would be bad for ... (more...)
Portland's air quality ranks fifth-worst in major cities worldwide
- August 24, 2018
Despite the thick smoke blanketing the province, there's no need to panic about poor air quality, that's what B.C.'s Chief Medical Health Officer is saying. The smoke did not appear to affect any arriving or departing flights at Victoria International Airport. "This has been the smokiest summer in Calgary's history ... (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Despite the thick smoke blanketing the province, there's no need to panic about poor air quality, that's what B.C.'s Chief Medical Health Officer is saying. The smoke did not appear to affect any arriving or departing flights at Victoria International Airport. "This has been the smokiest summer in Calgary's history ... (more...)
Russian Federation says 63,000 troops took part in combat in Syria
- August 24, 2018
Bolton said that the sanctions were created to "put maximum pressure on the regime". Iran warned on Wednesday it would hit US and Israeli targets if it were attacked by the United States after President Donald Trump's security adviser said Washington would exert maximum pressure on Tehran going beyond economic sanctions. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Bolton said that the sanctions were created to "put maximum pressure on the regime". Iran warned on Wednesday it would hit US and Israeli targets if it were attacked by the United States after President Donald Trump's security adviser said Washington would exert maximum pressure on Tehran going beyond economic sanctions. (more...)
Fake news adds to India's flood torment in Kerala
- August 23, 2018
In response to queries regarding media reports on global assistance for flood relief measures, the government official spokesperson on Wednesday said: "The Government of India deeply appreciates offers from several countries, including from foreign governments, to assist in relief and rehabilitation efforts after the tragic floods". (more...)
- August 23, 2018
In response to queries regarding media reports on global assistance for flood relief measures, the government official spokesperson on Wednesday said: "The Government of India deeply appreciates offers from several countries, including from foreign governments, to assist in relief and rehabilitation efforts after the tragic floods". (more...)
China trade war escalates as new tariffs kick in
- August 23, 2018
The office of the US Trade Representative is looking into 25 percent duties on another $200 billion in goods, with hearings underway this week. Since July, the countries have slapped each other with $50 billion-worth of retaliatory tariffs , amid Trump's threats to impose duties on more than $500 billion of Chinese goods. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
The office of the US Trade Representative is looking into 25 percent duties on another $200 billion in goods, with hearings underway this week. Since July, the countries have slapped each other with $50 billion-worth of retaliatory tariffs , amid Trump's threats to impose duties on more than $500 billion of Chinese goods. (more...)
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: 'New audio' of IS leader released
- August 23, 2018
Baghdadi's purported audio message - the first to be released since last September - seems to be an attempt to boost the morale of the terrorists as Syrian government forces, backed by Iran and Russian Federation, are preparing for the liberation of Idlib, which is widely viewed as Syria's final battle against terror. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
Baghdadi's purported audio message - the first to be released since last September - seems to be an attempt to boost the morale of the terrorists as Syrian government forces, backed by Iran and Russian Federation, are preparing for the liberation of Idlib, which is widely viewed as Syria's final battle against terror. (more...)
Michael Cohen Is Going To Jail
- August 23, 2018
A federal jury on Tuesday found Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort , guilty on eight of the 18 charges he faced in his tax and bank fraud trial. She claims she had an affair for President Trump about a decade or so ago. Cohen said the payment was later repaid to him by the candidate. "He worked to pay money to two women who he believed would be detrimental to the 2016 presidential campaign", Khuzami said. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
A federal jury on Tuesday found Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort , guilty on eight of the 18 charges he faced in his tax and bank fraud trial. She claims she had an affair for President Trump about a decade or so ago. Cohen said the payment was later repaid to him by the candidate. "He worked to pay money to two women who he believed would be detrimental to the 2016 presidential campaign", Khuzami said. (more...)
Man kills mother, sister; Islamic State group claims Paris knife attack
- August 23, 2018
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack via its Amaq media outlet but did not provide any evidence to support the claim. The attack comes as a new audio recording emerged of a person claiming to be the ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, encouraging followers to carry out "lone-wolf" attacks in the West. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack via its Amaq media outlet but did not provide any evidence to support the claim. The attack comes as a new audio recording emerged of a person claiming to be the ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, encouraging followers to carry out "lone-wolf" attacks in the West. (more...)
Malaysia: China-Backed Infrastructure Projects Halted
- August 23, 2018
During a joint news conference Monday with Premier Li, Mahathir said he hoped China will understand his country's "internal fiscal problems". Although Chinese officials strove to appear magnanimous on Tuesday, Mahathir's cancellation of the Belt and Road projects was clearly a stunning outcome. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
During a joint news conference Monday with Premier Li, Mahathir said he hoped China will understand his country's "internal fiscal problems". Although Chinese officials strove to appear magnanimous on Tuesday, Mahathir's cancellation of the Belt and Road projects was clearly a stunning outcome. (more...)
Australian prime minister could quit Friday
- August 23, 2018
He has stated publicly that if a leadership challenge is called he will not stand, despite him saying he has led "a very effective government". But, after failing to quell criticism, Mr Turnbull agreed to hold a meeting on Friday to discuss a new potential ballot if a majority of at least 43 party politicians signed a petition requesting it. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
He has stated publicly that if a leadership challenge is called he will not stand, despite him saying he has led "a very effective government". But, after failing to quell criticism, Mr Turnbull agreed to hold a meeting on Friday to discuss a new potential ballot if a majority of at least 43 party politicians signed a petition requesting it. (more...)
South Africa hits back at Trump over land seizure tweet
- August 23, 2018
Mr Trump's statement on Twitter appeared to come in response to a Fox News report yesterday that focused on land issues in South Africa and the killing of white landowners. "South Africans are dealing with the hard issue of land reform through an open process including public hearings, broad-based consultations, and active civil society engagement", the statement said. (more...)
- August 23, 2018
Mr Trump's statement on Twitter appeared to come in response to a Fox News report yesterday that focused on land issues in South Africa and the killing of white landowners. "South Africans are dealing with the hard issue of land reform through an open process including public hearings, broad-based consultations, and active civil society engagement", the statement said. (more...)
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