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USA weeks away from responding to Khashoggi murder: Pompeo
- November 03, 2018
The Saudi crown prince accused of having a hand in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly told White House representatives the Washington Post journalist was a Muslim extremist. Turkish authorities do not believe this person exists, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing an unnamed official. The Turkish fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi called Friday for President Donald Trump's help in pressuring Saudi Arabia to reveal the location of the slain journalist's body, even as she ... (more...)
- November 03, 2018
The Saudi crown prince accused of having a hand in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly told White House representatives the Washington Post journalist was a Muslim extremist. Turkish authorities do not believe this person exists, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing an unnamed official. The Turkish fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi called Friday for President Donald Trump's help in pressuring Saudi Arabia to reveal the location of the slain journalist's body, even as she ... (more...)
US Urges Saudis to Reveal Location of Slain Journalist's Body
- November 03, 2018
The Saudi story has changed repeatedly from saying he left the consulate safely to claiming it was an accidental killing to blaming rogue operators. Khashoggi vanished after entering the consulate on October 2 to obtain paperwork for his marriage to his Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz . (more...)
- November 03, 2018
The Saudi story has changed repeatedly from saying he left the consulate safely to claiming it was an accidental killing to blaming rogue operators. Khashoggi vanished after entering the consulate on October 2 to obtain paperwork for his marriage to his Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz . (more...)
Terrorists slaughter Coptic Christians in Egypt
- November 02, 2018
So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Interior Ministry, which oversees the police, and the security officials said Friday's attackers used secondary dirt roads to reach the buses carrying the pilgrims, who were near the monastery at the time of the attack. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Interior Ministry, which oversees the police, and the security officials said Friday's attackers used secondary dirt roads to reach the buses carrying the pilgrims, who were near the monastery at the time of the attack. (more...)
'Father of Taliban' Mullah Sami ul-Haq killed in Pakistan: deputy
- November 02, 2018
Sami-ul-Haq, 80, was stabbed to death in his bed on Friday, his son Hamidullah told local television news channel ARY by telephone. "They were all heroes, of course", Haq said then of his students who took part in militant resistance. According to the report, Sami ul Haq was killed on Friday evening near a police station in Rawalpindi city. He was twice elected as member of the Senate. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Sami-ul-Haq, 80, was stabbed to death in his bed on Friday, his son Hamidullah told local television news channel ARY by telephone. "They were all heroes, of course", Haq said then of his students who took part in militant resistance. According to the report, Sami ul Haq was killed on Friday evening near a police station in Rawalpindi city. He was twice elected as member of the Senate. (more...)
Indian couple who died in Yosemite took risks for photos
- November 02, 2018
Jishnu Viswanath, Vishnu's brother, told AP that Moorthy had set up their tripod near the ledge. The last image of Moorthy before she died is thought to have been a selfie taken by another couple, where she can be seen in the background. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Jishnu Viswanath, Vishnu's brother, told AP that Moorthy had set up their tripod near the ledge. The last image of Moorthy before she died is thought to have been a selfie taken by another couple, where she can be seen in the background. (more...)
Asian markets soar on hopes of end to US-China trade war
- November 02, 2018
Trump said he and Xi also had "a good discussion on North Korea". The U.S. senators and congressmen present at the meeting agreed that there are far more common interests between the two countries than disputes, adding that both countries need to treat problems in the economic and trade area through fair and equal consultations while initiating a trade war is not a way to solve problems. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Trump said he and Xi also had "a good discussion on North Korea". The U.S. senators and congressmen present at the meeting agreed that there are far more common interests between the two countries than disputes, adding that both countries need to treat problems in the economic and trade area through fair and equal consultations while initiating a trade war is not a way to solve problems. (more...)
U.S. police probe deaths of Saudi sisters found duct-taped together
- November 02, 2018
As indicated by the New York Times, reports suggest that the sisters were reported missing past year, and when they were found by the police, they were placed in a shelter after asking for protection. The younger sister, Tala, had been reported missing on August 24, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. No one knows where they were staying before their passing. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
As indicated by the New York Times, reports suggest that the sisters were reported missing past year, and when they were found by the police, they were placed in a shelter after asking for protection. The younger sister, Tala, had been reported missing on August 24, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. No one knows where they were staying before their passing. (more...)
2 hurt in London stabbing incident at Sony Music office
- November 02, 2018
A statement from the police said: "No evidence of any firearms involved in this incident". "Officer remain on scene and the incident remains ongoing". Videos have been shared, which allegedly show one person being taken to an ambulance by paramedics, while another shows the alleged attacker handcuffed and escorted away by police. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
A statement from the police said: "No evidence of any firearms involved in this incident". "Officer remain on scene and the incident remains ongoing". Videos have been shared, which allegedly show one person being taken to an ambulance by paramedics, while another shows the alleged attacker handcuffed and escorted away by police. (more...)
Woman fights with driver, causing bus to fall in China river
- November 02, 2018
A fight between a bus driver and an angry passenger caused a bus in south-west China's Chongqing municipality to plunge into the Yangtze River on Sunday (Oct 28), leaving 13 people dead and two missing. The Chongqing police also posted dashcam video from a nearby auto showing the bus colliding with an oncoming vehicle before smashing through a guardrail and falling into the Yangtze, a major river in southwestern China. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
A fight between a bus driver and an angry passenger caused a bus in south-west China's Chongqing municipality to plunge into the Yangtze River on Sunday (Oct 28), leaving 13 people dead and two missing. The Chongqing police also posted dashcam video from a nearby auto showing the bus colliding with an oncoming vehicle before smashing through a guardrail and falling into the Yangtze, a major river in southwestern China. (more...)
CEO of Leave.EU Categorically Denies Russian Funding
- November 02, 2018
The statement marked the conclusion of an Electoral Commission inquiry into payments related to the referendum made to the two groups, during which Leave.EU and BTFC representatives told investigators that $104m of loans were financed by Banks . (more...)
- November 02, 2018
The statement marked the conclusion of an Electoral Commission inquiry into payments related to the referendum made to the two groups, during which Leave.EU and BTFC representatives told investigators that $104m of loans were financed by Banks . (more...)
Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot
- November 02, 2018
He was apprehended under suspicion of helping to plot an attack on the leader of the Danish branch of the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of al-Ahvaz (ASMLA). "The government will respond to Iran and talk to its European partners about future actions", he added. Earlier in the day, the Danish Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian Ambassador to Sweden Morteza Moradian to strongly condemn the alleged illegal activities of the Iranian intelligence services in the country. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
He was apprehended under suspicion of helping to plot an attack on the leader of the Danish branch of the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of al-Ahvaz (ASMLA). "The government will respond to Iran and talk to its European partners about future actions", he added. Earlier in the day, the Danish Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian Ambassador to Sweden Morteza Moradian to strongly condemn the alleged illegal activities of the Iranian intelligence services in the country. (more...)
Saudi crown prince told US Khashoggi was a risky Islamist
- November 02, 2018
Many Trump officials oppose the Muslim Brotherhood, the Post reported. The US-Saudi relationship "is too big to fail", Prince Turki said. Also on Thursday, the United States said Saudi Arabia should return Khashoggi's remains to his family for burial "as soon as possible", US State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Many Trump officials oppose the Muslim Brotherhood, the Post reported. The US-Saudi relationship "is too big to fail", Prince Turki said. Also on Thursday, the United States said Saudi Arabia should return Khashoggi's remains to his family for burial "as soon as possible", US State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters. (more...)
After a decade in prison, Asia Bibi is free
- November 02, 2018
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed for calm, after far-right protesters blocked roads in several major cities following the Supreme Court's acquittal of a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death on blasphemy charges. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed for calm, after far-right protesters blocked roads in several major cities following the Supreme Court's acquittal of a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death on blasphemy charges. (more...)
Trump Tweets Controversial Video of Immigrant Cop Killer
- November 02, 2018
But this latest ad, which Trump first promoted late Wednesday afternoon, has been called out by some on the right as racist - and has even drawn comparisons to George H.W. There were some who supported Trump in sharing the ad, however. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez characterized the ad as "distracting, divisive Donald at his worst". (more...)
- November 02, 2018
But this latest ad, which Trump first promoted late Wednesday afternoon, has been called out by some on the right as racist - and has even drawn comparisons to George H.W. There were some who supported Trump in sharing the ad, however. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez characterized the ad as "distracting, divisive Donald at his worst". (more...)
'Ashamed and scared': group details 'endemic' sex abuse in North Korea
- November 02, 2018
The US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) drew on interviews with more than 50 North Korean escapees to chronicle gruesome details of abuses perpetrated by civilian officials as well as security officers such as border guards. They consider us [sex] toys ... A depiction of the treatment of a woman in North Korea included in the HRW report. Most of the women who testified to Human Rights Watch had been in the custody of authorities or were merchants subject to sexual abuse by officials as they ... (more...)
- November 02, 2018
The US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) drew on interviews with more than 50 North Korean escapees to chronicle gruesome details of abuses perpetrated by civilian officials as well as security officers such as border guards. They consider us [sex] toys ... A depiction of the treatment of a woman in North Korea included in the HRW report. Most of the women who testified to Human Rights Watch had been in the custody of authorities or were merchants subject to sexual abuse by officials as they ... (more...)
DoJ indicts Chinese hackers for stealing from United States and European aerospace companies
- November 02, 2018
The DoJ says that the primary intelligence officers were MSS agents Zha Rong and Chai Meng, while their co-conspirators included Zhang Zhang-Gui, Liu Chunliang, Gao Hong Kun, Zhuang Xiaowei and Ma Zhiqi. They also turned their corporate websites into malicious sites that would compromise the computers of anyone who visited them, law enforcement officials said. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
The DoJ says that the primary intelligence officers were MSS agents Zha Rong and Chai Meng, while their co-conspirators included Zhang Zhang-Gui, Liu Chunliang, Gao Hong Kun, Zhuang Xiaowei and Ma Zhiqi. They also turned their corporate websites into malicious sites that would compromise the computers of anyone who visited them, law enforcement officials said. (more...)
Indonesia military chief believes fuselage of crashed Lion Air plane located
- November 02, 2018
A "black box" from the Lion Air jet that plummeted into the Java Sea after taking off from Indonesia earlier this week has been recovered. The Rigel has been searching in an area about 5 nautical miles from the site where the aircraft lost contact. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
A "black box" from the Lion Air jet that plummeted into the Java Sea after taking off from Indonesia earlier this week has been recovered. The Rigel has been searching in an area about 5 nautical miles from the site where the aircraft lost contact. (more...)
Sheriff puts ‘no trick-or-treat’ signs in yards of sex offenders
- November 02, 2018
The post included a photo of the sign, which reads: "WARNING!" "As sheriff, there is nothing more important to me than the safety of your children ". But this year, the second-term Sheriff wanted to increase visibility - due to a change in Halloween night programming. "Plain view walk-through, making sure the porch light is off, that they're not passing out candy to trick-or-treaters". (more...)
- November 02, 2018
The post included a photo of the sign, which reads: "WARNING!" "As sheriff, there is nothing more important to me than the safety of your children ". But this year, the second-term Sheriff wanted to increase visibility - due to a change in Halloween night programming. "Plain view walk-through, making sure the porch light is off, that they're not passing out candy to trick-or-treaters". (more...)
Oprah: 'Not Trying to Test Any Waters' With Abrams Speeches
- November 02, 2018
I've earned the right to think for myself. Winfrey, who has been urged to run for office for months now, told the crowd: "I'm not trying to test any waters, don't want to go in those waters". The rally was the first of two the media magnate is holding for Abrams on Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched gubernatorial races. (more...)
- November 02, 2018
I've earned the right to think for myself. Winfrey, who has been urged to run for office for months now, told the crowd: "I'm not trying to test any waters, don't want to go in those waters". The rally was the first of two the media magnate is holding for Abrams on Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched gubernatorial races. (more...)
United States charges 2 ex-Goldman Sachs bankers in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal
- November 02, 2018
Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, has not given up on trying to obtain immunity from the Malaysian government, said former finance minister Daim Zainuddin in a report published on Wednesday (Oct 31). Ng. In an online chat between Low and Leissner in June 2014, Low and Leissner "discussed the need to "suck up to" a 1MDB official and to send "cakes" to a person believed to be the wife of Malaysian Official #1", USA authorities said in a statement . (more...)
- November 02, 2018
Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, has not given up on trying to obtain immunity from the Malaysian government, said former finance minister Daim Zainuddin in a report published on Wednesday (Oct 31). Ng. In an online chat between Low and Leissner in June 2014, Low and Leissner "discussed the need to "suck up to" a 1MDB official and to send "cakes" to a person believed to be the wife of Malaysian Official #1", USA authorities said in a statement . (more...)
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