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British IS schoolgirl 'wants to return home'
- February 14, 2019
In an interview with The Times newspaper, heavily pregnant Shamima Begum , now 19, said she was exhausted of life on a battlefield and feared for her unborn child after two of her other children died. I last saw my two friends in June but I heard from other women only two weeks ago that the two were still alive in Baghuz. It's been very hard these past few years without her. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
In an interview with The Times newspaper, heavily pregnant Shamima Begum , now 19, said she was exhausted of life on a battlefield and feared for her unborn child after two of her other children died. I last saw my two friends in June but I heard from other women only two weeks ago that the two were still alive in Baghuz. It's been very hard these past few years without her. (more...)
Australia to reopen Christmas Island detention centre
- February 14, 2019
However, Mr Morrison argued people smugglers did not deal with the nuance of the "Canberra bubble" but rather the psychology of messaging about "stronger" and "weaker" borders. Mr Pyne said it was possible medical transferees could end up on Christmas Island because "some of them are very dangerous". He pointed out the medivac bill only applied to asylum seekers and refugees now stranded on Manus Island and Nauru . (more...)
- February 14, 2019
However, Mr Morrison argued people smugglers did not deal with the nuance of the "Canberra bubble" but rather the psychology of messaging about "stronger" and "weaker" borders. Mr Pyne said it was possible medical transferees could end up on Christmas Island because "some of them are very dangerous". He pointed out the medivac bill only applied to asylum seekers and refugees now stranded on Manus Island and Nauru . (more...)
Trump taunts Iran on 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution
- February 14, 2019
State TV showed crowds braving the snow, shouting "Death to Israel, Death to America ", with some protesters burning American flags. The US sanctions have pushed Iran into recession, with Mr Trump hoping it will accept stricter limits on missiles and tougher measures to the 2015 deal. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
State TV showed crowds braving the snow, shouting "Death to Israel, Death to America ", with some protesters burning American flags. The US sanctions have pushed Iran into recession, with Mr Trump hoping it will accept stricter limits on missiles and tougher measures to the 2015 deal. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation hopes a serial killer's drawings will help identify his victims
- February 14, 2019
The bureau told CNN they hoped "someone - family member, former neighbor, friend - might recognize the [victims] and provide the crucial clue in helping authorities make an identification". The search was in connection with a series of unsolved murders across the country. Little had been jailed for the beating and strangulation of three women and dumping their bodies in an alley, dumpster and a garage. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
The bureau told CNN they hoped "someone - family member, former neighbor, friend - might recognize the [victims] and provide the crucial clue in helping authorities make an identification". The search was in connection with a series of unsolved murders across the country. Little had been jailed for the beating and strangulation of three women and dumping their bodies in an alley, dumpster and a garage. (more...)
Former White House aide Cliff Sims is suing Trump
- February 14, 2019
According to Sims" lawsuit , the campaign later filed a demand for arbitration that seeks monetary damages, the return of materials from his tenure, and from making "disparaging statements" or "commenting further regarding "confidential' information derived from his time in the White House". (more...)
- February 14, 2019
According to Sims" lawsuit , the campaign later filed a demand for arbitration that seeks monetary damages, the return of materials from his tenure, and from making "disparaging statements" or "commenting further regarding "confidential' information derived from his time in the White House". (more...)
Woman who threw chair from Toronto condo balcony turns herself in
- February 14, 2019
Leslie said she understands the public outage. Police said Zoia threw two chairs and other items off the balcony and was charged with endangering life, mischief endangering property, and common nuisance in court Wednesday. Toronto police spokesperson David Hopkinson said on Monday he was "outraged" at the incident. Luckily, no one was hurt , despite the evident stupidity and blatant disregard for others that we see in this video. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
Leslie said she understands the public outage. Police said Zoia threw two chairs and other items off the balcony and was charged with endangering life, mischief endangering property, and common nuisance in court Wednesday. Toronto police spokesperson David Hopkinson said on Monday he was "outraged" at the incident. Luckily, no one was hurt , despite the evident stupidity and blatant disregard for others that we see in this video. (more...)
Israel warns Iran that its missiles can travel 'very far'
- February 14, 2019
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Oman's foreign minister on the sidelines of a US-sponsored Middle East conference in Warsaw on Wednesday and hinted that other Arab countries represented there were engaging with Israel. "Tonight I believe we are beginning a new era, with Prime Minister Netanyahu from the State of Israel, with leaders from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, all breaking bread together, and later in this conference sharing honest perspectives on the challenges facing the ... (more...)
- February 14, 2019
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Oman's foreign minister on the sidelines of a US-sponsored Middle East conference in Warsaw on Wednesday and hinted that other Arab countries represented there were engaging with Israel. "Tonight I believe we are beginning a new era, with Prime Minister Netanyahu from the State of Israel, with leaders from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, all breaking bread together, and later in this conference sharing honest perspectives on the challenges facing the ... (more...)
Russian, Chinese lasers threaten US satellites: Pentagon | newkerala.com #100630
- February 14, 2019
Space is the common property of all mankind, not the private property of the Americans, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a briefing. The U.S. military has grown increasingly reliant on space assets in recent years. "Both states are developing jamming and cyberspace capabilities, directed energy weapons, on-orbit capabilities and ground-based antisatellite missiles that can achieve a range of reversible to non-reversible effects", said the report. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
Space is the common property of all mankind, not the private property of the Americans, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a briefing. The U.S. military has grown increasingly reliant on space assets in recent years. "Both states are developing jamming and cyberspace capabilities, directed energy weapons, on-orbit capabilities and ground-based antisatellite missiles that can achieve a range of reversible to non-reversible effects", said the report. (more...)
At least 41 killed in Iran bombing on Revolutionary Guard personnel bus
- February 14, 2019
In June 2017, gunmen and suicide bombers attacked Iran's parliament in central Tehran and the Mausoleum of founder of Islamic Revolution Guard Ayatollah Rohullah Khomeini killing at least 13 people. The group's Quds Force unit said the United States, its allies and Zionism shared responsibility for the attack, without elaborating on the claim. In December, another deadly suicide bombing targeted police in the city of Chabahar. (more...)
- February 14, 2019
In June 2017, gunmen and suicide bombers attacked Iran's parliament in central Tehran and the Mausoleum of founder of Islamic Revolution Guard Ayatollah Rohullah Khomeini killing at least 13 people. The group's Quds Force unit said the United States, its allies and Zionism shared responsibility for the attack, without elaborating on the claim. In December, another deadly suicide bombing targeted police in the city of Chabahar. (more...)
Texas couple jailed after children found neglected
- February 13, 2019
Deputies in Rhome were called to the scene Tuesday morning after a report of domestic violence. Food was also found inside the home but it had been locked away and out of the reach of the children, WFAA reported, adding that deputies fed the children before they were sent to the hospital. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Deputies in Rhome were called to the scene Tuesday morning after a report of domestic violence. Food was also found inside the home but it had been locked away and out of the reach of the children, WFAA reported, adding that deputies fed the children before they were sent to the hospital. (more...)
U.S. charges former Air Force intel agent with defecting to Iran
- February 13, 2019
Monica Elfriede Witt , 39, served in the Air Force from 1997 to 2008 and then worked on classified government projects for two years after that, reports the Washington Post . After Witt returned to the U.S., Federal Bureau of Investigation agents conducted a defensive briefing with her to warn her that she might be the target of recruitment by Iranian security services. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Monica Elfriede Witt , 39, served in the Air Force from 1997 to 2008 and then worked on classified government projects for two years after that, reports the Washington Post . After Witt returned to the U.S., Federal Bureau of Investigation agents conducted a defensive briefing with her to warn her that she might be the target of recruitment by Iranian security services. (more...)
China hopeful of trade war breakthrough
- February 13, 2019
Reacting to the US' move, China accused Washington of trespassing in its territorial waters. While the American side has expressed optimism, officials caution that there are still many large issues between the USA and China. 'China has indisputable sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal, Mischief Reef, and the adjacent waters, ' Hua said. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Reacting to the US' move, China accused Washington of trespassing in its territorial waters. While the American side has expressed optimism, officials caution that there are still many large issues between the USA and China. 'China has indisputable sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal, Mischief Reef, and the adjacent waters, ' Hua said. (more...)
Pompeo warns eastern Europe on Chinese and Russian meddling
- February 13, 2019
Big Brother Huawei kitted out this Philippine city. "If that equipment is co-located where we have important American systems, it makes it more hard for us to partner alongside them". Speaking in the Slovak capital of Bratislava , Pompeo said China and Russian Federation pose twin threats to the democratic and free-market gains made since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Big Brother Huawei kitted out this Philippine city. "If that equipment is co-located where we have important American systems, it makes it more hard for us to partner alongside them". Speaking in the Slovak capital of Bratislava , Pompeo said China and Russian Federation pose twin threats to the democratic and free-market gains made since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. (more...)
New York detective killed by ‘friendly fire’ while responding to robbery
- February 13, 2019
He was taken to the hospital by a passerby in a civilian vehicle. "Simonsen is dead", Commissioner O'Neill said. The suspect, described as a 27-year-old "career criminal", was not identified by police. O'Neill and the Mayor Bill de Blasio met with the family at a hospital. "His mom, who has suffered so much". "The shock that they are feeling was so painful to see". (more...)
- February 13, 2019
He was taken to the hospital by a passerby in a civilian vehicle. "Simonsen is dead", Commissioner O'Neill said. The suspect, described as a 27-year-old "career criminal", was not identified by police. O'Neill and the Mayor Bill de Blasio met with the family at a hospital. "His mom, who has suffered so much". "The shock that they are feeling was so painful to see". (more...)
Ex-boyfriend held in death of woman in suitcase
- February 13, 2019
Police arrested Javier de Silva, of Queens, New York , on Tuesday. Police said they have examined hundreds of hours of surveillance footage in the case and interviewed several potential witnesses. Reyes, a Barnes & Noble store clerk, had broken up with her boyfriend five days earlier, according to Sanchez. "I asked her why do you feel this way?" "She said, "Mami, his mother has cancer and I want to support him.' She was an angel like that", Reyes" mother, Norma Sanchez said. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Police arrested Javier de Silva, of Queens, New York , on Tuesday. Police said they have examined hundreds of hours of surveillance footage in the case and interviewed several potential witnesses. Reyes, a Barnes & Noble store clerk, had broken up with her boyfriend five days earlier, according to Sanchez. "I asked her why do you feel this way?" "She said, "Mami, his mother has cancer and I want to support him.' She was an angel like that", Reyes" mother, Norma Sanchez said. (more...)
People within Buhari’s presidency working for Atiku - PDP
- February 13, 2019
The former US President will also be joined by Baroness Patricia Scotland , Secretary General of the Commonwealth. "However, any further attack on our campaign will therefore attract very dire response from Nigerians who look up to Atiku Abubakar to salvage our dear nation from the social, economic and political despondency, which President Buhari has plunged her into". (more...)
- February 13, 2019
The former US President will also be joined by Baroness Patricia Scotland , Secretary General of the Commonwealth. "However, any further attack on our campaign will therefore attract very dire response from Nigerians who look up to Atiku Abubakar to salvage our dear nation from the social, economic and political despondency, which President Buhari has plunged her into". (more...)
Insects at Risk of Extinction in the Next Century
- February 13, 2019
Pesticides used in an intensive agriculture industry, urban sprawl, and climate change are all factors in insects' decline. Insects could become extinct in 100 years, scientists have warned. 'Unless we change our ways of producing food, insects as a whole will go down the path of extinction in a few decades. The researchers said the intensification of agriculture over the past six decades was "the root cause of the problem" and that the widespread use of pesticides was having a major ... (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Pesticides used in an intensive agriculture industry, urban sprawl, and climate change are all factors in insects' decline. Insects could become extinct in 100 years, scientists have warned. 'Unless we change our ways of producing food, insects as a whole will go down the path of extinction in a few decades. The researchers said the intensification of agriculture over the past six decades was "the root cause of the problem" and that the widespread use of pesticides was having a major ... (more...)
Newsom pulls plug on high-speed rail project
- February 13, 2019
Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday he is pulling the plug on the state's massive high-speed rail project from Los Angeles to San Francisco that was more than a decade behind schedule and billions in the red. The Governor's office later clarified that Newsom was still fully committed to building a high-speed rail connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles, despite there not now being a path to do so. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday he is pulling the plug on the state's massive high-speed rail project from Los Angeles to San Francisco that was more than a decade behind schedule and billions in the red. The Governor's office later clarified that Newsom was still fully committed to building a high-speed rail connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles, despite there not now being a path to do so. (more...)
Black leopard captured for first time in 100 years by Brit photographer
- February 13, 2019
After learning that several had been spotted in the Laikipia area of Kenya - the only area thought to have black leopards in all of Africa - he made a decision to investigate further and set up an expedition this January. They weren't sure whether the tracks they were following were those of the black leopard or a regular spotted one. The leopard's appearance is attributed to melanism - the development of the dark-coloured pigment melanin in the skin or hair of animals. (more...)
- February 13, 2019
After learning that several had been spotted in the Laikipia area of Kenya - the only area thought to have black leopards in all of Africa - he made a decision to investigate further and set up an expedition this January. They weren't sure whether the tracks they were following were those of the black leopard or a regular spotted one. The leopard's appearance is attributed to melanism - the development of the dark-coloured pigment melanin in the skin or hair of animals. (more...)
United Kingdom unveils plan to ship new plane service to Pacific
- February 13, 2019
The Defence Secretary has announced groups of unmanned aircraft will seek to penetrate enemy air defences, all controlled by a pilot in one of the RAF's new F-35 stealth jets. "To talk but fail to act risks our nation being seen as little more than a paper tiger", he will add. He added: "History has taught us that crisis comes when it is least expected". (more...)
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- February 13, 2019
The Defence Secretary has announced groups of unmanned aircraft will seek to penetrate enemy air defences, all controlled by a pilot in one of the RAF's new F-35 stealth jets. "To talk but fail to act risks our nation being seen as little more than a paper tiger", he will add. He added: "History has taught us that crisis comes when it is least expected". (more...)
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