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Turkish foreign minister calls recording of Khashoggi murder 'disgusting'
- November 29, 2018
Turkey's top diplomat, for the first time, described grisly details from audio tapes purportedly of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul on October 2, in an interview with a German newspaper. But he pointedly failed to absolve Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of responsibility for unleashing a "death squad" against the outspoken Saudi journalist. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Turkey's top diplomat, for the first time, described grisly details from audio tapes purportedly of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul on October 2, in an interview with a German newspaper. But he pointedly failed to absolve Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of responsibility for unleashing a "death squad" against the outspoken Saudi journalist. (more...)
Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
- November 29, 2018
Under a plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller , he will cop to one count of making false statements in August previous year related to Mueller's investigation into the Russians' interference during the 2016 presidential campaign. Mueller had previously referred Cohen matter to federal prosecutors in NY, where he pleaded guilty to campaign finance and tax violations earlier this year, and has cooperated with Mueller without a formal cooperation agreement. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Under a plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller , he will cop to one count of making false statements in August previous year related to Mueller's investigation into the Russians' interference during the 2016 presidential campaign. Mueller had previously referred Cohen matter to federal prosecutors in NY, where he pleaded guilty to campaign finance and tax violations earlier this year, and has cooperated with Mueller without a formal cooperation agreement. (more...)
Trump holds Biloxi, Mississippi rally for embattled Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith
- November 29, 2018
The visit, which was extensively documented on Pressley's Twitter account, was part of get out the vote efforts just days ahead of a run-off election in the deep red state. Democrats are hoping to pull off an Alabama-style upset in the state after a series of missteps from Hyde-Smith. But she also blamed Espy and Democrats, saying her comments "were taken and twisted and used as a political weapon against me by my opponent". (more...)
- November 29, 2018
The visit, which was extensively documented on Pressley's Twitter account, was part of get out the vote efforts just days ahead of a run-off election in the deep red state. Democrats are hoping to pull off an Alabama-style upset in the state after a series of missteps from Hyde-Smith. But she also blamed Espy and Democrats, saying her comments "were taken and twisted and used as a political weapon against me by my opponent". (more...)
Photographer arrested for allegedly urinating on tree
- November 29, 2018
Mehta faces charges of public intoxication and obstruction. However, officials with the Parker County Sheriff's Office said things went awry. They say she then walked to a fountain and began to yell, before urinating on the tree. In a statement the venue said the incident "occurred privately between two vendors unaffiliated with our venue". A woman who indicated she was the suspect's sister told them Mehta was given spiked drinks unknowingly and fell ill while working at the wedding. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Mehta faces charges of public intoxication and obstruction. However, officials with the Parker County Sheriff's Office said things went awry. They say she then walked to a fountain and began to yell, before urinating on the tree. In a statement the venue said the incident "occurred privately between two vendors unaffiliated with our venue". A woman who indicated she was the suspect's sister told them Mehta was given spiked drinks unknowingly and fell ill while working at the wedding. (more...)
North Korea's Kim Open to Nuclear Site Inspection
- November 29, 2018
Speaking at the UN, Trump belligerently warned that North Korea faced "total destruction" if it threatened the United States. "That's something the secretary and Chairman Kim had agreed to and spoken about when the secretary was in Pyongyang about a month ago or so", Nauert said. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Speaking at the UN, Trump belligerently warned that North Korea faced "total destruction" if it threatened the United States. "That's something the secretary and Chairman Kim had agreed to and spoken about when the secretary was in Pyongyang about a month ago or so", Nauert said. (more...)
Thousands raised for Syrian refugee 'waterboarded' at United Kingdom school
- November 29, 2018
Tahir said he knew the family through a friend who did regular charity work in Huddersfield involving giving food donations to refugee families. A video of a Syrian boy being bullied and mock-waterboarded at a school in England has prompted an outpouring of sympathy, with social media users raising more than £85,000 for his family in less than 24 hours. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Tahir said he knew the family through a friend who did regular charity work in Huddersfield involving giving food donations to refugee families. A video of a Syrian boy being bullied and mock-waterboarded at a school in England has prompted an outpouring of sympathy, with social media users raising more than £85,000 for his family in less than 24 hours. (more...)
Jerome Corsi refuses Mueller's plea deal
- November 29, 2018
The special counsel has sought to determine if Corsi alerted the Trump presidential campaign through Roger Stone - a flamboyant former adviser to Donald Trump - to the timing of the WikiLeaks release of the emails, which the US intelligence community has determined were stolen by Russian intelligence operatives. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
The special counsel has sought to determine if Corsi alerted the Trump presidential campaign through Roger Stone - a flamboyant former adviser to Donald Trump - to the timing of the WikiLeaks release of the emails, which the US intelligence community has determined were stolen by Russian intelligence operatives. (more...)
First Lady in Virginia for opioid town hall discussion at Liberty University
- November 29, 2018
Mrs. Trump spoke at a forum at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic, one pillar of her " Be Best " initiative. "In the evenings, we try to get together, have dinner", she said, but, "when you're first lady, you have no free time". Bolling also asked about Trump's campaign against cyber-bullying and how she oversees Barron's social media use as a parent. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Mrs. Trump spoke at a forum at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic, one pillar of her " Be Best " initiative. "In the evenings, we try to get together, have dinner", she said, but, "when you're first lady, you have no free time". Bolling also asked about Trump's campaign against cyber-bullying and how she oversees Barron's social media use as a parent. (more...)
Senate votes to end Saudi support over Jamal Khashoggi murder
- November 29, 2018
Outrage in Congress over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has simmered for months. But the fact is, they have been a very strong ally. "Try defending that outcome back home", he said. Mohammed, following a tour of Arab countries over the past week, arrived in Buenos Aires today. "Not having Gina Haspel, the Central Intelligence Agency director, at this briefing is a cover-up to a critical question that the members of the Senate have as to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and a critical ... (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Outrage in Congress over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has simmered for months. But the fact is, they have been a very strong ally. "Try defending that outcome back home", he said. Mohammed, following a tour of Arab countries over the past week, arrived in Buenos Aires today. "Not having Gina Haspel, the Central Intelligence Agency director, at this briefing is a cover-up to a critical question that the members of the Senate have as to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and a critical ... (more...)
Democrats Will Learn From Mike Espy's Senate Loss in Mississippi
- November 29, 2018
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith held off Democratic challenger Mike Espy Tuesday night, becoming the first woman Mississippians have elected to Congress. "While this same-sex couple's request for a permit to utilize one of our state's facilities for a "commitment ceremony" is not being defined as a marriage ceremony, it is personally troubling for me", she said at the time, citing her "personal and religious beliefs". (more...)
- November 29, 2018
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith held off Democratic challenger Mike Espy Tuesday night, becoming the first woman Mississippians have elected to Congress. "While this same-sex couple's request for a permit to utilize one of our state's facilities for a "commitment ceremony" is not being defined as a marriage ceremony, it is personally troubling for me", she said at the time, citing her "personal and religious beliefs". (more...)
Woman, Baby Daughter Killed By Grizzly Bear At Remote Cabin
- November 29, 2018
In a statement, the Yukon Coroner's Service said 37-year-old Valérie Théorêt and her baby, Adele Roesholt, died Monday. The family had been living in the cabin for the past three months. "But, you never know". "Everybody is totally devastated right now". It appears as though Valérie and Adele had been out on a walk when they were attacked by the bear, sometime between 10 a.m. (more...)
- November 29, 2018
In a statement, the Yukon Coroner's Service said 37-year-old Valérie Théorêt and her baby, Adele Roesholt, died Monday. The family had been living in the cabin for the past three months. "But, you never know". "Everybody is totally devastated right now". It appears as though Valérie and Adele had been out on a walk when they were attacked by the bear, sometime between 10 a.m. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi nominated by Democrats to be next House speaker
- November 28, 2018
In September, 19 members of the bipartisan group - 10 Democrats and nine Republicans - pledged to only support a speaker candidate who backed the rule changes . At the time, the anti-Pelosi faction was buoyed by victories by scores of candidates who had said on the campaign trail they would not support Pelosi as the party's leader in the House. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
In September, 19 members of the bipartisan group - 10 Democrats and nine Republicans - pledged to only support a speaker candidate who backed the rule changes . At the time, the anti-Pelosi faction was buoyed by victories by scores of candidates who had said on the campaign trail they would not support Pelosi as the party's leader in the House. (more...)
Shujaat Bukhari’s Assassin Naveed Jatt Killed in Budgam Encounter
- November 28, 2018
Bukhari, the editor-in-chief of English daily "Rising Kashmir ", was gunned down on June 14 by three bike-borne terrorists when he was coming out of his office in Srinagar and boarding his auto. Jutt along with his associates sneaked into J&K in October 2012 and "had a long history of terror crime records since". In March, a video had surfaced showing Jatt with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in a forest area of south Kashmir. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
Bukhari, the editor-in-chief of English daily "Rising Kashmir ", was gunned down on June 14 by three bike-borne terrorists when he was coming out of his office in Srinagar and boarding his auto. Jutt along with his associates sneaked into J&K in October 2012 and "had a long history of terror crime records since". In March, a video had surfaced showing Jatt with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists in a forest area of south Kashmir. (more...)
Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's
- November 28, 2018
In recent days, President Trump has repeatedly attacked Mueller. Ivanka Trump: "There is no restriction of using personal email. So, there's no connection between the two things", she said. Asked whether Mueller's probe should be allowed to continue, Ivanka Trump said: "I think it should reach its conclusion". "I think it should reach its conclusion". (more...)
- November 28, 2018
In recent days, President Trump has repeatedly attacked Mueller. Ivanka Trump: "There is no restriction of using personal email. So, there's no connection between the two things", she said. Asked whether Mueller's probe should be allowed to continue, Ivanka Trump said: "I think it should reach its conclusion". "I think it should reach its conclusion". (more...)
Pak PM Imran Khan lays foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor
- November 28, 2018
We have just one problem, Kashmir. As leaders from both sides talked of peace during the foundation stone laying ceremony of historic Kartarour corridor, a pro-Khalistan leader considered with ties to terrorist Hafiz Saeed was spotted with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
We have just one problem, Kashmir. As leaders from both sides talked of peace during the foundation stone laying ceremony of historic Kartarour corridor, a pro-Khalistan leader considered with ties to terrorist Hafiz Saeed was spotted with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa. (more...)
Mexican officials question use of force at the border
- November 28, 2018
Mexico's Interior Ministry said Monday that 98 migrants would be deported following the incident. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said traffic has resumed at the San Ysidro border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana. "They don't throw rocks and bricks and projectiles and rush the border", Cheney said. Their reception as they moved through Mexico was largely positive, but the situation in Tijuana has been more strained as the group of thousands of people now waits for their next step ... (more...)
- November 28, 2018
Mexico's Interior Ministry said Monday that 98 migrants would be deported following the incident. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said traffic has resumed at the San Ysidro border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana. "They don't throw rocks and bricks and projectiles and rush the border", Cheney said. Their reception as they moved through Mexico was largely positive, but the situation in Tijuana has been more strained as the group of thousands of people now waits for their next step ... (more...)
Mueller accuses Manafort of breaking plea agreement by lying
- November 28, 2018
Manafort pleaded guilty to conspiracy and witness tampering on September 14, nearly a year after he was first charged and following his conviction by a jury in a separate but related case on eight tax and banking crimes. As Mueller's probe continues to come up short on expectations proving the endlessly hyped accusation of collusion, investigators have been forced to double-down on those who have been implicated, even if their ability to connect Trump with Russian Federation ends up looking ... (more...)
- November 28, 2018
Manafort pleaded guilty to conspiracy and witness tampering on September 14, nearly a year after he was first charged and following his conviction by a jury in a separate but related case on eight tax and banking crimes. As Mueller's probe continues to come up short on expectations proving the endlessly hyped accusation of collusion, investigators have been forced to double-down on those who have been implicated, even if their ability to connect Trump with Russian Federation ends up looking ... (more...)
'Faulty equipment and safety failures' left pilots fighting to control jet
- November 28, 2018
The pilot of the 28 October flight chose to press on to Jakarta after shutting down the plane's anti-stall system, Utomo said. A Lion Air jet that crashed into the sea off Indonesia last month was not in an airworthy condition on its second-to-last flight, when pilots experienced similar problems to those on its doomed last journey, according to investigators. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
The pilot of the 28 October flight chose to press on to Jakarta after shutting down the plane's anti-stall system, Utomo said. A Lion Air jet that crashed into the sea off Indonesia last month was not in an airworthy condition on its second-to-last flight, when pilots experienced similar problems to those on its doomed last journey, according to investigators. (more...)
Trump Was 'Hypnotized' By Putin and Shouldn't Meet Him One-On-One, Senator Says
- November 28, 2018
Kiev has demanded the release of the sailors and urged Western allies to impose further sanctions on Moscow. A Ukrainian sailor, right, is escorted by a Russian intelligence agency FSB officer to a court room in Simferopol, Crimea , Tuesday, Nov. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
Kiev has demanded the release of the sailors and urged Western allies to impose further sanctions on Moscow. A Ukrainian sailor, right, is escorted by a Russian intelligence agency FSB officer to a court room in Simferopol, Crimea , Tuesday, Nov. (more...)
India studying island to see if man’s body can be recovered
- November 28, 2018
Seven people have been arrested for helping Chau make the perilous jaunt and authorities have since been struggling to recover his body. A police boat squared off with the Sentinelese tribesmen of North Sentinel island, a part of the Andaman and Nicobar island chain, on Saturday but retreated to avoid confrontation. (more...)
- November 28, 2018
Seven people have been arrested for helping Chau make the perilous jaunt and authorities have since been struggling to recover his body. A police boat squared off with the Sentinelese tribesmen of North Sentinel island, a part of the Andaman and Nicobar island chain, on Saturday but retreated to avoid confrontation. (more...)
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