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Trudeau expresses concern over possible return of Rohingya to Myanmar
- November 16, 2018
She said that other refugees on the repatriation list had fled to other camps, hoping to disappear amid the crowded lanes of refugees, aid workers and Bangladeshi soldiers, which on Thursday were bustling with commerce and other activity. Bangladesh and Myanmar authorities announced that they have to start repatriation of the first batch of 150 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar on Thursday. (more...)
- November 16, 2018
She said that other refugees on the repatriation list had fled to other camps, hoping to disappear amid the crowded lanes of refugees, aid workers and Bangladeshi soldiers, which on Thursday were bustling with commerce and other activity. Bangladesh and Myanmar authorities announced that they have to start repatriation of the first batch of 150 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar on Thursday. (more...)
This is all that's left of fire-ravaged California town
- November 16, 2018
The Camp Fire, which broke out a week ago in the drought-affected Sierra Foothills 280 kilometres north of San Francisco, has left at least 63 people dead. The sheriff has asked relatives of the missing to submit DNA samples to help identify the dead. By Thursday, Camp Fire, which has destroyed about 9,700 homes and scorched 141,000 acres in Northern California, was 40 per cent contained. (more...)
- November 16, 2018
The Camp Fire, which broke out a week ago in the drought-affected Sierra Foothills 280 kilometres north of San Francisco, has left at least 63 people dead. The sheriff has asked relatives of the missing to submit DNA samples to help identify the dead. By Thursday, Camp Fire, which has destroyed about 9,700 homes and scorched 141,000 acres in Northern California, was 40 per cent contained. (more...)
Soros group slams Facebook, calling it ‘active in promoting’ hate and misinformation
- November 16, 2018
Facebook held a conference call with journalists today, in part to address damning revelations in Wednesday's New York Times story about the company's slow response to the hijack of its social network by Russian operatives. "I failed to prepare my employer for the disinformation campaign and that is on me". CEO Mark Zuckerberg published an extensive Facebook post, which he labeled his blueprint for content governance and enforcement , that lay out his strategy for keeping people safe ... (more...)
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- November 16, 2018
Facebook held a conference call with journalists today, in part to address damning revelations in Wednesday's New York Times story about the company's slow response to the hijack of its social network by Russian operatives. "I failed to prepare my employer for the disinformation campaign and that is on me". CEO Mark Zuckerberg published an extensive Facebook post, which he labeled his blueprint for content governance and enforcement , that lay out his strategy for keeping people safe ... (more...)
Agra Activists Seek Removal Of Monkeys From Protected List
- November 16, 2018
Agra , Mathura and Vrindavan were worst affected by monkeys who frequently attack tourists and pilgrims. Currently, there are over 25,000 monkeys in the city, according to municipal corporation officials. "They snatch eatables from passers-by or troop into homes, open fridges and steal food items". He said monkeys are becoming increasingly aggressive as they have been displaced from their natural habitats. (more...)
- November 16, 2018
Agra , Mathura and Vrindavan were worst affected by monkeys who frequently attack tourists and pilgrims. Currently, there are over 25,000 monkeys in the city, according to municipal corporation officials. "They snatch eatables from passers-by or troop into homes, open fridges and steal food items". He said monkeys are becoming increasingly aggressive as they have been displaced from their natural habitats. (more...)
China, US Resume High-Level Talks to Resolve Trade War - Commerce Ministry
- November 16, 2018
He said that China also needs to make concessions on other issues, including in respect of intellectual property theft, restrictions of access to Chinese markets, compliance with global rules and standards, limiting the freedom of navigation in worldwide waters. (more...)
- November 16, 2018
He said that China also needs to make concessions on other issues, including in respect of intellectual property theft, restrictions of access to Chinese markets, compliance with global rules and standards, limiting the freedom of navigation in worldwide waters. (more...)
Saudi-led coalition orders halt in assault on Yemen's Hodeidah
- November 16, 2018
The Yemeni government is seeking to expel Houthi rebels out of the strategic city of Hodeidah in recent days despite warnings by global humanitarian agencies. "What has been going on in Hodeidah was that the coalition forces are preparing for a further military escalation", al-Shami noted. Meanwhile, the United Nations envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday on his official Twitter account that he "highly appreciated" Hunt's recent visit and continuous support to give "a much ... (more...)
- November 16, 2018
The Yemeni government is seeking to expel Houthi rebels out of the strategic city of Hodeidah in recent days despite warnings by global humanitarian agencies. "What has been going on in Hodeidah was that the coalition forces are preparing for a further military escalation", al-Shami noted. Meanwhile, the United Nations envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday on his official Twitter account that he "highly appreciated" Hunt's recent visit and continuous support to give "a much ... (more...)
Trump Unleashes New Attacks on Russia Probe
- November 16, 2018
Trump's legal team has asked him to refrain from criticizing Mueller and the Russian Federation investigation on Twitter , and the president laid off in the period before the November midterm elections. "I think he's got the background and the judgment to be able to fulfill this job". Napolitano said the statutes governing the appointments of deputy attorneys general were changed in the 1960s because their roles evolved to the point where "we put too much power in their hands". (more...)
- November 16, 2018
Trump's legal team has asked him to refrain from criticizing Mueller and the Russian Federation investigation on Twitter , and the president laid off in the period before the November midterm elections. "I think he's got the background and the judgment to be able to fulfill this job". Napolitano said the statutes governing the appointments of deputy attorneys general were changed in the 1960s because their roles evolved to the point where "we put too much power in their hands". (more...)
Johnny Bobbitt arrested in Philadelphia, charges expected in GoFundMe case
- November 15, 2018
According to WCAU , a source familiar with the case said Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure conspired with a homeless man from Philadelphia, Johnny Bobbitt, to make up a story that would raise more than $400,000. Bobbitt lived for a short time on the couple's property in a camper purchased for him but later was told to leave and became homeless again. Others believed Bobbitt was being robbed by an unscrupulous couple. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
According to WCAU , a source familiar with the case said Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure conspired with a homeless man from Philadelphia, Johnny Bobbitt, to make up a story that would raise more than $400,000. Bobbitt lived for a short time on the couple's property in a camper purchased for him but later was told to leave and became homeless again. Others believed Bobbitt was being robbed by an unscrupulous couple. (more...)
Trump slams Macron, suggests France would have lost WWI
- November 15, 2018
Merkel told MEPs in Strasbourg "we have to work on the vision of one day creating a real European army", drawing loud applause in the legislature but also boos from nationalist members. As reported, the initiative of creating the so-called European army is also promoting the President of France Emmanuel macron . Merkel has recently announced that she would not stand for re-election as CDU leader in December and would leave German politics entirely after her ongoing fourth term as ... (more...)
- November 15, 2018
Merkel told MEPs in Strasbourg "we have to work on the vision of one day creating a real European army", drawing loud applause in the legislature but also boos from nationalist members. As reported, the initiative of creating the so-called European army is also promoting the President of France Emmanuel macron . Merkel has recently announced that she would not stand for re-election as CDU leader in December and would leave German politics entirely after her ongoing fourth term as ... (more...)
Rohingya Refugees Terrified of Being Forced Back to Myanmar
- November 15, 2018
Suu Kyi is the head of Myanmar's civilian government and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who suffered for years as a democratic activist and political prisoner under house arrest when Myanmar was ruled by a military junta. On Wednesday, officials of Bangladesh's Refugee Repatriation and Relief Commission met representatives of different global agencies and the government, but no-one was willing to disclose the outcome of the discussions. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
Suu Kyi is the head of Myanmar's civilian government and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who suffered for years as a democratic activist and political prisoner under house arrest when Myanmar was ruled by a military junta. On Wednesday, officials of Bangladesh's Refugee Repatriation and Relief Commission met representatives of different global agencies and the government, but no-one was willing to disclose the outcome of the discussions. (more...)
Port Still Running In Yemen's Hodeida After Air Strikes
- November 15, 2018
The Huthi rebels, who seized the Red Sea city in 2014, have claimed the mining of areas across Hodeida province, airing footage late Tuesday of what they said were landmine explosions targeting pro-government forces. Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Saturday said his country had halted its controversial aerial refuelling support for coalition aircraft involved in the war. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
The Huthi rebels, who seized the Red Sea city in 2014, have claimed the mining of areas across Hodeida province, airing footage late Tuesday of what they said were landmine explosions targeting pro-government forces. Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Saturday said his country had halted its controversial aerial refuelling support for coalition aircraft involved in the war. (more...)
Pence and Bolton Speak of Need for Cooperation — ASEAN
- November 15, 2018
But with the USA retreating behind protectionism under the Trump administration, China has stepped into the space it has vacated as the champion of global free trade. South Korea's ambassador to the United States said Wednesday that he expects the U.S. and North Korea to soon reschedule last week's canceled high-level talks. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
But with the USA retreating behind protectionism under the Trump administration, China has stepped into the space it has vacated as the champion of global free trade. South Korea's ambassador to the United States said Wednesday that he expects the U.S. and North Korea to soon reschedule last week's canceled high-level talks. (more...)
Canada's Trudeau says in talks with Pakistan over Asia Bibi
- November 15, 2018
The confirmation of talks between the two governments on the issue came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said his government was talking to Pakistan over potentially offering asylum to Aasia Bibi . Neither can there be any guarantee that her husband and children can survive the tsunami of hate directed at this unfortunate family when both the governor of Punjab and Pakistan's minorities minister, the only Christian in the cabinet, were murdered for opposing her ... (more...)
- November 15, 2018
The confirmation of talks between the two governments on the issue came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said his government was talking to Pakistan over potentially offering asylum to Aasia Bibi . Neither can there be any guarantee that her husband and children can survive the tsunami of hate directed at this unfortunate family when both the governor of Punjab and Pakistan's minorities minister, the only Christian in the cabinet, were murdered for opposing her ... (more...)
Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi killing
- November 15, 2018
He added that Saud al-Qahtani, a former advisor to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is also under investigation and barred from traveling overseas. The spokesman said the deputy chief of Saudi intelligence, General Ahmed al-Assiri, had given an order to force Khashoggi home, and "the head of the negotiating team" that flew to Istanbul had ordered his murder. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
He added that Saud al-Qahtani, a former advisor to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is also under investigation and barred from traveling overseas. The spokesman said the deputy chief of Saudi intelligence, General Ahmed al-Assiri, had given an order to force Khashoggi home, and "the head of the negotiating team" that flew to Istanbul had ordered his murder. (more...)
Aasia Bibi has not left Pakistan: FO
- November 15, 2018
A spokesman for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an email Monday that Canada is in talks with Pakistan about Bibi. After SC's October 31 judgement that acquitted Aasia Bibi , a Christian woman, in a blasphemy case, TLP launched a countrywide protest, bringing several cities to a standstill for almost three days. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
A spokesman for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an email Monday that Canada is in talks with Pakistan about Bibi. After SC's October 31 judgement that acquitted Aasia Bibi , a Christian woman, in a blasphemy case, TLP launched a countrywide protest, bringing several cities to a standstill for almost three days. (more...)
Obama memoir 'Becoming' released as part of $60M book deal
- November 15, 2018
Former first lady Michelle Obama will never forgive President Donald Trump for promoting a bigoted conspiracy theory that questioned whether her husband was born in the United States, the Washington Post reported on Friday. As she does in her book, she recounted Tuesday being raised in a family that struggled economically - but with parents who encouraged her to be successful. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
Former first lady Michelle Obama will never forgive President Donald Trump for promoting a bigoted conspiracy theory that questioned whether her husband was born in the United States, the Washington Post reported on Friday. As she does in her book, she recounted Tuesday being raised in a family that struggled economically - but with parents who encouraged her to be successful. (more...)
Thousand Oaks shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot, autopsy confirms
- November 15, 2018
The bar was packed with college students. Police said Helus arrived about 11:22 p.m. He later succumbed to his wounds in the hospital passing early Thursday morning. "I can assume he has some sort of mental issue, because no normal person would commit such an outrageous act and murder innocent people", Kuredjia said. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
The bar was packed with college students. Police said Helus arrived about 11:22 p.m. He later succumbed to his wounds in the hospital passing early Thursday morning. "I can assume he has some sort of mental issue, because no normal person would commit such an outrageous act and murder innocent people", Kuredjia said. (more...)
Nine killed in California wildfire
- November 15, 2018
In 90 minutes Friday morning, the Woolsey fire doubled in size to 8,000 acres. Authorities estimated that more than 6,000 structures were destroyed. Among those evacuated were all of the patients at the Feather River Hospital in Paradise. On Friday, Trump issued an emergency declaration providing federal funds for Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Thousands more residents have now been ordered to evacuate from several more towns to the west of Thousand Oaks, including Calabasas ... (more...)
- November 15, 2018
In 90 minutes Friday morning, the Woolsey fire doubled in size to 8,000 acres. Authorities estimated that more than 6,000 structures were destroyed. Among those evacuated were all of the patients at the Feather River Hospital in Paradise. On Friday, Trump issued an emergency declaration providing federal funds for Butte, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Thousands more residents have now been ordered to evacuate from several more towns to the west of Thousand Oaks, including Calabasas ... (more...)
Avenatti calls domestic violence allegations ‘completely bogus’
- November 15, 2018
Avenatti, who has said he's mulling a 2020 presidential run, posted $50,000 bail and was released about four hours after he was arrested Wednesday on the same block where he lives in a skyscraper apartment. Avenatti was yelling " She hit me first " and "this is bull-t, this is f-ing bull-t". "My client states that there has never been domestic violence in their relationship", CNN reporter M.J. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
Avenatti, who has said he's mulling a 2020 presidential run, posted $50,000 bail and was released about four hours after he was arrested Wednesday on the same block where he lives in a skyscraper apartment. Avenatti was yelling " She hit me first " and "this is bull-t, this is f-ing bull-t". "My client states that there has never been domestic violence in their relationship", CNN reporter M.J. (more...)
Lawyer Uses Teen's Lace Thong As Evidence Of 'Consent' In Rape Trial
- November 15, 2018
In her closing argument following the rape trial in Cork , Ireland , earlier this month, defence lawyer Elizabeth O'Connell urged the jury to take into account the underwear the teenager was wearing on the night she said she was raped in a laneway. (more...)
- November 15, 2018
In her closing argument following the rape trial in Cork , Ireland , earlier this month, defence lawyer Elizabeth O'Connell urged the jury to take into account the underwear the teenager was wearing on the night she said she was raped in a laneway. (more...)
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