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North Koreans pay tribute to Kim's father in freezing cold
- February 18, 2019
Airlines now take indirect routings to avoid North Korea due to the threat of unannounced missile launches, which have been witnessed by some passengers on commercial flights. Reuters was first to report last month that Hanoi was preparing to receive Kim for a state visit this month. Trump past year pulled out of 2015 Iran nuclear accord that included many of those provisions, saying it was inadequate. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Airlines now take indirect routings to avoid North Korea due to the threat of unannounced missile launches, which have been witnessed by some passengers on commercial flights. Reuters was first to report last month that Hanoi was preparing to receive Kim for a state visit this month. Trump past year pulled out of 2015 Iran nuclear accord that included many of those provisions, saying it was inadequate. (more...)
Caster Semenya case kicks off
- February 18, 2019
While the names of the expert witnesses defending Semenya have been made public, ASA has said it would not speak to the media "until further notice". Both ASA and Semenya raised their objections before the CAS panel this morning. Olympic and world 800m champion Caster Semenya is greeted by Advocate Norman Arendse at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
While the names of the expert witnesses defending Semenya have been made public, ASA has said it would not speak to the media "until further notice". Both ASA and Semenya raised their objections before the CAS panel this morning. Olympic and world 800m champion Caster Semenya is greeted by Advocate Norman Arendse at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday. (more...)
Vegan parents 'nearly starve baby son to death'
- February 18, 2019
The couple told police they fed spoon-fed their child a mashed-potato-based compound that French had found on the internet, which was "consistent with their vegan lifestyle" despite doctors' advice on the type of formula they should be giving him. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
The couple told police they fed spoon-fed their child a mashed-potato-based compound that French had found on the internet, which was "consistent with their vegan lifestyle" despite doctors' advice on the type of formula they should be giving him. (more...)
Trump to Warn of 'Dangers of Socialism' in Speech About Venezuela
- February 18, 2019
Maduro has been using troops to block aid from entering, saying it's unnecessary and part of coup to overthrow him. Mr Maduro has dismissed the humanitarian assistance as "crumbs" and "rotten and contaminated food" while blaming shortages of food and medicine on USA sanctions. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Maduro has been using troops to block aid from entering, saying it's unnecessary and part of coup to overthrow him. Mr Maduro has dismissed the humanitarian assistance as "crumbs" and "rotten and contaminated food" while blaming shortages of food and medicine on USA sanctions. (more...)
United Kingdom says Brexit defeat in parliament ‘a hiccup’
- February 18, 2019
May on Saturday night issued a desperate plea to Conservative MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit , urging her party to "move beyond what divides us" and sacrifice "personal preferences" for the national interest. 'But we stand now at a crucial moment'. "But I believe that a failure to make the compromises necessary. will let down the people who sent us to represent them", she warned. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
May on Saturday night issued a desperate plea to Conservative MPs to unite and deliver on Brexit , urging her party to "move beyond what divides us" and sacrifice "personal preferences" for the national interest. 'But we stand now at a crucial moment'. "But I believe that a failure to make the compromises necessary. will let down the people who sent us to represent them", she warned. (more...)
Section of university building collapses in St Petersburg, 86 evacuated
- February 18, 2019
According to state-run RIA Novosti, the Russian Emergency Ministry said that a criminal inquiry has been initiated to examine violations in safety norms during the building's construction. Mr Beglov said about 20 of those evacuated were foreign students attending a weekend class. ITMO University is one of Russia's national research universities. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
According to state-run RIA Novosti, the Russian Emergency Ministry said that a criminal inquiry has been initiated to examine violations in safety norms during the building's construction. Mr Beglov said about 20 of those evacuated were foreign students attending a weekend class. ITMO University is one of Russia's national research universities. (more...)
British Isil bride Shamima Begum can return to UK, Justice Secretary concedes
- February 18, 2019
In an interview with The Times last week while heavily pregnant, Ms Begum said she wanted to bring up her baby in the United Kingdom , and her family have begged for her to be allowed to return to London . "In a way yes, but I don't regret it because it's changed me as a person, it's made me stronger, tougher". That's why I really want to get back to Britain. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
In an interview with The Times last week while heavily pregnant, Ms Begum said she wanted to bring up her baby in the United Kingdom , and her family have begged for her to be allowed to return to London . "In a way yes, but I don't regret it because it's changed me as a person, it's made me stronger, tougher". That's why I really want to get back to Britain. (more...)
'SNL' mocked Trump's border wall national emergency - and Trump wasn't happy
- February 18, 2019
Trump claimed that NBC and other networks should be "looked into" via Twitter, and that SNL and other networks making " Republican hit jobs" are "the real Collusion". "I'm here to declare a very urgent, important national emergency", Baldwin's Trump said after stepping behind a podium in front of a group of reporters. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Trump claimed that NBC and other networks should be "looked into" via Twitter, and that SNL and other networks making " Republican hit jobs" are "the real Collusion". "I'm here to declare a very urgent, important national emergency", Baldwin's Trump said after stepping behind a podium in front of a group of reporters. (more...)
Abe mum on Pres. Trump's claim of nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
- February 18, 2019
He said, "Oh, what did I get it for?" "He didn't even know" what he got nominated for. But much more importantly than all of it, much more important, much-much more important than that, is, we have a great relationship. We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analysis from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
He said, "Oh, what did I get it for?" "He didn't even know" what he got nominated for. But much more importantly than all of it, much more important, much-much more important than that, is, we have a great relationship. We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analysis from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. (more...)
Ex-FBI official: ‘Crime may have been committed’ by Trump
- February 18, 2019
Those actions, including a separate request by Mr Trump that the FBI end an investigation into his first national adviser, Michael Flynn, made the FBI concerned that the president was illegally trying to obstruct the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Those actions, including a separate request by Mr Trump that the FBI end an investigation into his first national adviser, Michael Flynn, made the FBI concerned that the president was illegally trying to obstruct the Russian Federation probe. (more...)
Polish PM cancels trip to Israel after Netanyahu's Holocaust comment
- February 18, 2019
The Foreign Ministry also summoned the Israeli ambassador, Anna Azari, to demand a second set of clarifications in recent days. The Times of Israel reported that, when asked for a response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said he was unaware of such a meeting, and the Prime Minister's Office said it does "not comment on contacts with countries with which Israel does not have formal relations". (more...)
- February 18, 2019
The Foreign Ministry also summoned the Israeli ambassador, Anna Azari, to demand a second set of clarifications in recent days. The Times of Israel reported that, when asked for a response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said he was unaware of such a meeting, and the Prime Minister's Office said it does "not comment on contacts with countries with which Israel does not have formal relations". (more...)
Several Labour MPs set to quit the party
- February 18, 2019
Labour MP Chris Leslie who has announced his resignation during a press conference along with a group of six other Labour MPs, including, Luciana Berger, Chuka Umunna, Gavin Shuker, Angela Smith and Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey. What is the anti-Semitism row? A party spokesman said the numbers involved amounted to around 0.1% of the total membership roll, but added: "One anti-Semite in our party is one too many". (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Labour MP Chris Leslie who has announced his resignation during a press conference along with a group of six other Labour MPs, including, Luciana Berger, Chuka Umunna, Gavin Shuker, Angela Smith and Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey. What is the anti-Semitism row? A party spokesman said the numbers involved amounted to around 0.1% of the total membership roll, but added: "One anti-Semite in our party is one too many". (more...)
Saudis say crown prince doesn’t intend to buy Man United
- February 18, 2019
Earlier Sunday, MBS was greeted with a booming 21-gun salute and was warmly embraced by Khan and powerful army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa as he stepped onto a red carpet flanked by an honour guard at a military airbase near Islamabad . (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Earlier Sunday, MBS was greeted with a booming 21-gun salute and was warmly embraced by Khan and powerful army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa as he stepped onto a red carpet flanked by an honour guard at a military airbase near Islamabad . (more...)
May asks European Union to help save Brexit as ministers revolt over no
- February 18, 2019
May has told European Union leaders she could pass her deal with concessions primarily around the backstop - a guarantee that there can be no return to border controls between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU-member Ireland. "I met Peter and Phil last week, and what they're saying is if Parliament does agree some form of deal, why not have a confirmation referendum after that?" he told Marr. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
May has told European Union leaders she could pass her deal with concessions primarily around the backstop - a guarantee that there can be no return to border controls between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU-member Ireland. "I met Peter and Phil last week, and what they're saying is if Parliament does agree some form of deal, why not have a confirmation referendum after that?" he told Marr. (more...)
Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria summit
- February 18, 2019
The three leaders also raised doubt on the USA intention to withdraw forces from Syria. "I suggest considering concrete practical steps Russia, Turkey, and Iran might take for the complete elimination of this hotbed of terrorism". Erdogan said, meanwhile, that more than three million Syrian refugees are now in Turkey. The agreement helped avert a regime assault on the region, the last major opposition stronghold. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
The three leaders also raised doubt on the USA intention to withdraw forces from Syria. "I suggest considering concrete practical steps Russia, Turkey, and Iran might take for the complete elimination of this hotbed of terrorism". Erdogan said, meanwhile, that more than three million Syrian refugees are now in Turkey. The agreement helped avert a regime assault on the region, the last major opposition stronghold. (more...)
McCabe Confirms DOJ Considered 25th Amendment, Rosenstein Serious About Wearing Wire
- February 18, 2019
Speaking to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation , Graham promised "a hearing about who's telling the truth, what actually happened". He added that he will subpoena McCabe and Rosenstein if necessary. Pelley said the "most illuminating and surprising thing in the interview to me were these eight days in May when all of these things were happening behind the scenes that the American people really didn't know about". (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Speaking to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation , Graham promised "a hearing about who's telling the truth, what actually happened". He added that he will subpoena McCabe and Rosenstein if necessary. Pelley said the "most illuminating and surprising thing in the interview to me were these eight days in May when all of these things were happening behind the scenes that the American people really didn't know about". (more...)
U.S. and Germany clash over Iran deal and Syria
- February 18, 2019
But traditional American allies are troubled by Trump's rhetoric, which they say is erratic and disruptive, citing his decision to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as undermining an arms control agreement that prevented Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
But traditional American allies are troubled by Trump's rhetoric, which they say is erratic and disruptive, citing his decision to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as undermining an arms control agreement that prevented Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb. (more...)
Students go on strike from school in climate change protest
- February 18, 2019
They carried placards, some reading: "There is no planet B". Thousands of British children skipped school to demand action on climate change, earning a mild rebuke from the prime minister's office for disrupting classes, but praise from the energy minister and activists. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
They carried placards, some reading: "There is no planet B". Thousands of British children skipped school to demand action on climate change, earning a mild rebuke from the prime minister's office for disrupting classes, but praise from the energy minister and activists. (more...)
Theresa May suffers humiliating Commons defeat over Brexit strategy
- February 18, 2019
Conservative Brexiteers were today facing accusations of weakening Theresa May's negotiating hand after they inflicted a damaging parliamentary defeat on the prime minister. A dozen or more Government ministers could quit by the end of February if Theresa May refuses to extend the Brexit negotiating period, a leading Tory opponent of European Union withdrawal has said. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
Conservative Brexiteers were today facing accusations of weakening Theresa May's negotiating hand after they inflicted a damaging parliamentary defeat on the prime minister. A dozen or more Government ministers could quit by the end of February if Theresa May refuses to extend the Brexit negotiating period, a leading Tory opponent of European Union withdrawal has said. (more...)
Excluding Geelani, J&K Administration Withdraws Security of Five Separatist Leaders
- February 18, 2019
It said the police headquarters would also review whether any facilities were offered to other separatists. While there was no categorisation of security for these leaders, the state government in consultation with the Centre had provided them ad hoc security, keeping in mind the threat to their lives from some militant groups. (more...)
- February 18, 2019
It said the police headquarters would also review whether any facilities were offered to other separatists. While there was no categorisation of security for these leaders, the state government in consultation with the Centre had provided them ad hoc security, keeping in mind the threat to their lives from some militant groups. (more...)
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