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Donald Trump faulted for 'weak' Jamal Khashoggi response
- November 27, 2018
Congressional Republicans continued to line up this weekend to criticize President Trump over his defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , who the Central Intelligence Agency believes ordered the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi . (more...)
- November 27, 2018
Congressional Republicans continued to line up this weekend to criticize President Trump over his defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , who the Central Intelligence Agency believes ordered the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi . (more...)
CHAOS: Over 50 Migrants ARRESTED After STORMING US-Mexico Border
- November 27, 2018
Trump rails against migrant caravans as risky groups of mostly single men. Nine bus loads of Mexican federal police took up positions around the Tijuana sports complex where more than 5000 migrants are camping out, with many waiting for the chance to apply for asylum in the United States. (more...)
- November 27, 2018
Trump rails against migrant caravans as risky groups of mostly single men. Nine bus loads of Mexican federal police took up positions around the Tijuana sports complex where more than 5000 migrants are camping out, with many waiting for the chance to apply for asylum in the United States. (more...)
USA re-opens California border crossing with Mexico
- November 27, 2018
After the failed attempt to brush past border guards, migrants began breaking holes through the border fence nearby, prompting the United States to respond firing tear gas at the crowds. The Washington Post reported Saturday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has won support from the Mexican president-elect's team for a plan dubbed "Remain in Mexico". (more...)
- November 27, 2018
After the failed attempt to brush past border guards, migrants began breaking holes through the border fence nearby, prompting the United States to respond firing tear gas at the crowds. The Washington Post reported Saturday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has won support from the Mexican president-elect's team for a plan dubbed "Remain in Mexico". (more...)
Nooses Found Outside Mississippi State Capitol On Eve Of Senate Runoff
- November 27, 2018
A local television station showed photos of the nooses hanging over tree limbs, and described the rest as "hate signs". MS is preparing for a U.S. Senate runoff Tuesday between Republican Sen. "She's clearly been told, don't say another word, because if you put your foot in your mouth one more time, you might actually lose this thing". In the video, Hyde-Smith appeared to be speaking during a campaign event about the support of a MS rancher. (more...)
- November 27, 2018
A local television station showed photos of the nooses hanging over tree limbs, and described the rest as "hate signs". MS is preparing for a U.S. Senate runoff Tuesday between Republican Sen. "She's clearly been told, don't say another word, because if you put your foot in your mouth one more time, you might actually lose this thing". In the video, Hyde-Smith appeared to be speaking during a campaign event about the support of a MS rancher. (more...)
Turkish police search Yalova villa in Khashoggi probe
- November 27, 2018
The officers began searching a two-storey building in Termal district in Yalova with the help of sniffer dogs and drones before the investigation widened to the adjacent villa, state news agency Anadolu said. There have been previous inspections of the Saudi consulate and the consul general's residence in Istanbul as well as a forest in the city. Khashoggi was a critic of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (more...)
- November 27, 2018
The officers began searching a two-storey building in Termal district in Yalova with the help of sniffer dogs and drones before the investigation widened to the adjacent villa, state news agency Anadolu said. There have been previous inspections of the Saudi consulate and the consul general's residence in Istanbul as well as a forest in the city. Khashoggi was a critic of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (more...)
Russian Federation seizes three Ukrainian navy vessels after opening fire on Kerch Strait
- November 27, 2018
Ukraine's navy said six Ukrainian seamen were wounded when Russian coast guards opened fire on three Ukrainian ships near the Kerch Strait and then seized them late Sunday. Ukraine said a Russian ship rammed the tug boat in an effort to stop it. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst believes that the attack by Russian forces against Ukrainian Navy vessels on November 25 was meant to provoke Kyiv into a strong military response that would give Moscow a pretext for a larger ... (more...)
- November 27, 2018
Ukraine's navy said six Ukrainian seamen were wounded when Russian coast guards opened fire on three Ukrainian ships near the Kerch Strait and then seized them late Sunday. Ukraine said a Russian ship rammed the tug boat in an effort to stop it. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst believes that the attack by Russian forces against Ukrainian Navy vessels on November 25 was meant to provoke Kyiv into a strong military response that would give Moscow a pretext for a larger ... (more...)
How Tall Is the 2018 White House Christmas Tree?
- November 26, 2018
The White House says decorations include a tree trimmed by Gold Star families, an array of topiary trees and mantelpieces featuring the skylines of New York City, St. "It's a symbol of valour and bravery", the statement said. It's that most wonderful time of the year when the kind of people who rail against the scourge of political correctness and oversensitivity get steaming mad if someone doesn't use their favorite holiday greeting. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
The White House says decorations include a tree trimmed by Gold Star families, an array of topiary trees and mantelpieces featuring the skylines of New York City, St. "It's a symbol of valour and bravery", the statement said. It's that most wonderful time of the year when the kind of people who rail against the scourge of political correctness and oversensitivity get steaming mad if someone doesn't use their favorite holiday greeting. (more...)
US missionary's body could be lost in battle to preserve isolated tribe
- November 26, 2018
Members of one of the world's last tribes untouched by modern civilisation have killed an American adventurer and evangelist who ventured illegally onto their remote island, Indian police said Wednesday. Police in the Indian Ocean paradise are now wrestling with a double dilemma: how to answer the prayers of Chau's family and maintain the privacy around North Sentinel that is essential for the tribe's survival. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Members of one of the world's last tribes untouched by modern civilisation have killed an American adventurer and evangelist who ventured illegally onto their remote island, Indian police said Wednesday. Police in the Indian Ocean paradise are now wrestling with a double dilemma: how to answer the prayers of Chau's family and maintain the privacy around North Sentinel that is essential for the tribe's survival. (more...)
US closes Mexican border crossing, repels some migrants with tear gas
- November 26, 2018
The vast majority of people attempting to file an asylum claim are allowed to do so once they reach the US, but often don't see a judge for several years while they wait to see a judge. "We are worldwide workers!" The Los Angeles Times reported at the time that agents were pelted with rocks and bottles, leaving several injured. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
The vast majority of people attempting to file an asylum claim are allowed to do so once they reach the US, but often don't see a judge for several years while they wait to see a judge. "We are worldwide workers!" The Los Angeles Times reported at the time that agents were pelted with rocks and bottles, leaving several injured. (more...)
Arlene Foster wants to get rid of the Irish backstop
- November 26, 2018
She told the programme that no unionist will be able to support it in the British parliament . But while Mrs May looks like getting the boost she needs from Brussels, mutiny is brewing in London. "But for us we can not wish away the fact that the draft Withdrawal Agreement contains arrangements that we believe are not in Northern Ireland's long term economic or strategic interests", she said. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
She told the programme that no unionist will be able to support it in the British parliament . But while Mrs May looks like getting the boost she needs from Brussels, mutiny is brewing in London. "But for us we can not wish away the fact that the draft Withdrawal Agreement contains arrangements that we believe are not in Northern Ireland's long term economic or strategic interests", she said. (more...)
Hundreds of flights canceled as snowstorm blankets Midwest
- November 26, 2018
Governor Jeff Colyer is declaring a State of Disaster Emergency in response to Sunday's winter storm . American Airlines said it canceled 200 flights - including its regional partners - or about three percent of the airline's global operation. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Governor Jeff Colyer is declaring a State of Disaster Emergency in response to Sunday's winter storm . American Airlines said it canceled 200 flights - including its regional partners - or about three percent of the airline's global operation. (more...)
Republican senators break with the president over his embrace of Saudi Arabia
- November 26, 2018
Other Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham , Rand Paul and Bob Corker, have been unsparing in their assessments of Saudi Arabia's involvement in Khashoggi's killing. Maine Independent Senator Angus King slammed Trump's statement last week on Saudi Arabia during an interview on CBS on Sunday, saying it "was unbelievable because it made it sound easy". (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Other Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham , Rand Paul and Bob Corker, have been unsparing in their assessments of Saudi Arabia's involvement in Khashoggi's killing. Maine Independent Senator Angus King slammed Trump's statement last week on Saudi Arabia during an interview on CBS on Sunday, saying it "was unbelievable because it made it sound easy". (more...)
Mumbai attacks anniversary: United States announces $5-million reward for information on perpetrators
- November 26, 2018
The attackers belonged to Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Headley, whose original name was Daood Sayed Gilani, is serving a 35-year prison sentence in the U.S. As Mumbai marked the 10th anniversary of attacks that killed 166 in India's financial capital on Monday, the United States made a new reward offer for information on the 2008 siege. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
The attackers belonged to Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Headley, whose original name was Daood Sayed Gilani, is serving a 35-year prison sentence in the U.S. As Mumbai marked the 10th anniversary of attacks that killed 166 in India's financial capital on Monday, the United States made a new reward offer for information on the 2008 siege. (more...)
UK Parliament seizes internal Facebook documents
- November 26, 2018
Facebook has demanded the return of the data cache. In another exceptional move, parliament sent a serjeant at arms to his hotel with a final warning and a two-hour deadline to comply with its order. Mr Collins told the Observer: "We are in uncharted territory". "We have no further comment". Collins has reviewed the documents and after receiving communication from Facebook's public policy vice president Richard Allen, posted his emailed response on Twitter. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Facebook has demanded the return of the data cache. In another exceptional move, parliament sent a serjeant at arms to his hotel with a final warning and a two-hour deadline to comply with its order. Mr Collins told the Observer: "We are in uncharted territory". "We have no further comment". Collins has reviewed the documents and after receiving communication from Facebook's public policy vice president Richard Allen, posted his emailed response on Twitter. (more...)
3 more bodies found as Camp Fire declared 100% contained
- November 26, 2018
A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California is finally contained . Last week, 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) of rain fell there and turned ash from the thousands of destroyed homes into slurry, complicating the work of finding bodies reduced to bone fragments. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California is finally contained . Last week, 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) of rain fell there and turned ash from the thousands of destroyed homes into slurry, complicating the work of finding bodies reduced to bone fragments. (more...)
TLP Chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi taken into protective custody: information minister
- November 26, 2018
The protests-which erupted after the Supreme Court ordered the release of Asia Bibi , a Christian woman on death row since 2010, acquitting her of blasphemy charges-ended after an agreement with the government. The petitioner informed the court that the TLP leader Rizvi, after the Supreme Court's decision in Aasia case, instigated general public with his provocating speeches against the state institutions. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
The protests-which erupted after the Supreme Court ordered the release of Asia Bibi , a Christian woman on death row since 2010, acquitting her of blasphemy charges-ended after an agreement with the government. The petitioner informed the court that the TLP leader Rizvi, after the Supreme Court's decision in Aasia case, instigated general public with his provocating speeches against the state institutions. (more...)
Iran natural disaster leaves 170 injured
- November 26, 2018
Dr. Mahmoud Reza Moradi, the head of Kermanshah's university of medical science, told Iranian state television that 513 people were hurt. The quake hit near the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Iran's Kermanshah province, which was the epicentre of a magnitude-7.3 natural disaster previous year that killed more than 600 people. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Dr. Mahmoud Reza Moradi, the head of Kermanshah's university of medical science, told Iranian state television that 513 people were hurt. The quake hit near the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Iran's Kermanshah province, which was the epicentre of a magnitude-7.3 natural disaster previous year that killed more than 600 people. (more...)
Matthew Hedges back in solitary cell in UAE
- November 26, 2018
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash said: "His Highness the President's gracious clemency in the customary National Day pardons allows us to return our focus to the underlying fundamental strength of the UAE/UK bi-lateral relationship and its importance to the global community". (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash said: "His Highness the President's gracious clemency in the customary National Day pardons allows us to return our focus to the underlying fundamental strength of the UAE/UK bi-lateral relationship and its importance to the global community". (more...)
Republican Senators Urge Tougher Stance On Saudi Arabia: Trump's Statement 'So Weak'
- November 26, 2018
Last week, in a meandering written statement , Trump vowed to remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, saying both Saudi King Salman and the country's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , deny having any knowledge of the journalist's killing. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
Last week, in a meandering written statement , Trump vowed to remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, saying both Saudi King Salman and the country's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , deny having any knowledge of the journalist's killing. (more...)
Ayodhya tense as thousands of Hindus gather near demolished Babri Masjid site
- November 26, 2018
More than 200,000 Hindu activists and monks protesting near a disputed religious site in northern India dispersed peacefully on Sunday after demanding the government build a temple at the site of a 16th-century mosque. Media reports said Thackeray's visit at the temple town is to build pressure on the ruling government, to immediately expedite the construction plans for the Ram Mandir. (more...)
- November 26, 2018
More than 200,000 Hindu activists and monks protesting near a disputed religious site in northern India dispersed peacefully on Sunday after demanding the government build a temple at the site of a 16th-century mosque. Media reports said Thackeray's visit at the temple town is to build pressure on the ruling government, to immediately expedite the construction plans for the Ram Mandir. (more...)
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