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Constitutional ban on high fines applies to states
- February 21, 2019
Timbs still has to win one more round in court before he gets his vehicle back, but that seems to be a formality. The decision was widely expected: Oral arguments in November were lopsided , with the justices roundly questioning a practice that had become widely criticized on both the right and the left. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Timbs still has to win one more round in court before he gets his vehicle back, but that seems to be a formality. The decision was widely expected: Oral arguments in November were lopsided , with the justices roundly questioning a practice that had become widely criticized on both the right and the left. (more...)
Parents of Kelsey Berreth believe she was killed in a custody dispute
- February 21, 2019
He'll be arraigned on that court date and will enter a plea. "Upon information and belief, Frazee had motive to kill Kelsey in that he wanted full custody of [their daughter] KB and/or Kelsey to leave KB with him and Kelsey would not agree", said the amendment, filed in a US District Court on Friday. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
He'll be arraigned on that court date and will enter a plea. "Upon information and belief, Frazee had motive to kill Kelsey in that he wanted full custody of [their daughter] KB and/or Kelsey to leave KB with him and Kelsey would not agree", said the amendment, filed in a US District Court on Friday. (more...)
US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can't return
- February 21, 2019
He maintained that Muthana is a US citizen and accused the Trump administration of attempting to "wrongfully strip citizens of their citizenship ". Mr Shibly said that the U.S. administration argues that she did not qualify for citizenship because her father was a Yemeni diplomat. Muthana's father resigned from his post as a Yemeni diplomat months prior to Muthana being born, but Shibly says that her father's prior position is why the U.S. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
He maintained that Muthana is a US citizen and accused the Trump administration of attempting to "wrongfully strip citizens of their citizenship ". Mr Shibly said that the U.S. administration argues that she did not qualify for citizenship because her father was a Yemeni diplomat. Muthana's father resigned from his post as a Yemeni diplomat months prior to Muthana being born, but Shibly says that her father's prior position is why the U.S. (more...)
In Cairo blew up the mosque
- February 21, 2019
The explosion took place after the police chased the suspect who they believe had planted a bomb near a mosque last week. Injured have been shifted to the hospital. Authorities have been seeking to lure tourists back by touting new archaeological discoveries and bolstering security around archaeological sites and in airports. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
The explosion took place after the police chased the suspect who they believe had planted a bomb near a mosque last week. Injured have been shifted to the hospital. Authorities have been seeking to lure tourists back by touting new archaeological discoveries and bolstering security around archaeological sites and in airports. (more...)
Imran Khan Asks Pakistan Army to 'Respond Decisively' to Any Indian Aggression
- February 21, 2019
Pakistan has categorically rejected Indian allegations of any involvement in the attack and offered to launch an investigation if India shared any actionable evidence. Ahead of the NSC meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed region's security situation, Geo TV reported , citing sources. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Pakistan has categorically rejected Indian allegations of any involvement in the attack and offered to launch an investigation if India shared any actionable evidence. Ahead of the NSC meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed region's security situation, Geo TV reported , citing sources. (more...)
UK Revokes Citizenship Of 19-Year-Old Shamima Begum Who Joined ISIS
- February 21, 2019
Britain can not remove the citizenship of a person who does not have dual nationality as doing so would make them "stateless" and is illegal under worldwide law. He went on to say that the revocation of her citizenship breaks worldwide law. "We do not comment on individual cases, but any decisions to deprive individuals of their citizenship are based on all available evidence and not taken lightly". (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Britain can not remove the citizenship of a person who does not have dual nationality as doing so would make them "stateless" and is illegal under worldwide law. He went on to say that the revocation of her citizenship breaks worldwide law. "We do not comment on individual cases, but any decisions to deprive individuals of their citizenship are based on all available evidence and not taken lightly". (more...)
Julie Bishop: Ex-contender for Australian PM to leave politics
- February 21, 2019
While the left and right-leaning factions of the party - led by Turnbull and Abbott respectively - have struggled to control the future of the Liberals, Bishop has retained her status strong leadership figure. "I was brought up to believe that entering public office should be one of the highest callings", she said. "Julie's judgment, determination and energy helped secure a United Nations Security Council resolution that ensured Australia and its partners could repatriate the victims of that ... (more...)
- February 21, 2019
While the left and right-leaning factions of the party - led by Turnbull and Abbott respectively - have struggled to control the future of the Liberals, Bishop has retained her status strong leadership figure. "I was brought up to believe that entering public office should be one of the highest callings", she said. "Julie's judgment, determination and energy helped secure a United Nations Security Council resolution that ensured Australia and its partners could repatriate the victims of that ... (more...)
Donald Trump sought ally to lead Cohen investigation
- February 21, 2019
Sulzberger responded to what he called "President Trump's continued attacks on a free press" Wednesday, hours after Trump lashed out at the paper as a "true ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE ". He added, "That is an effort to use the levers of power of the government for a corrupt goal to deflect an investigation into himself or his allies". (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Sulzberger responded to what he called "President Trump's continued attacks on a free press" Wednesday, hours after Trump lashed out at the paper as a "true ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE ". He added, "That is an effort to use the levers of power of the government for a corrupt goal to deflect an investigation into himself or his allies". (more...)
Days before summit, Trump raises prospect of easing North Korea sanctions
- February 21, 2019
Trump said he and Kim had "a good relationship" and added: "I wouldn't be surprised to see something work out". Trump said he did not think North Korea was reluctant to denuclearize, in spite of a lack of concrete progress since he and Kim met for a first summit in Singapore in June. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Trump said he and Kim had "a good relationship" and added: "I wouldn't be surprised to see something work out". Trump said he did not think North Korea was reluctant to denuclearize, in spite of a lack of concrete progress since he and Kim met for a first summit in Singapore in June. (more...)
Vatican has secret rules for priests who father children
- February 21, 2019
But Doyle told The New York Times that his support group website has 50,000 users in 175 countries. As part of their vows Catholic priests are required to maintain a life of celibacy, refraining from any form of sexual activity. Over the past four months, Roman Catholic dioceses across the USA have released the names of more than 1,000 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children in an unprecedented public reckoning spurred at least in part by a shocking grand jury ... (more...)
- February 21, 2019
But Doyle told The New York Times that his support group website has 50,000 users in 175 countries. As part of their vows Catholic priests are required to maintain a life of celibacy, refraining from any form of sexual activity. Over the past four months, Roman Catholic dioceses across the USA have released the names of more than 1,000 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children in an unprecedented public reckoning spurred at least in part by a shocking grand jury ... (more...)
Bernie Sanders raises $4m in 12 hours after announcing 2020 campaign
- February 21, 2019
Despite coming in second in 2016, Sanders could emerge as the Democratic Party's frontrunner in 2020. The comedian then played a clip of Sanders' speaking earlier in the day when he said candidates should be looked at based on their "abilities" and not any other factors. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Despite coming in second in 2016, Sanders could emerge as the Democratic Party's frontrunner in 2020. The comedian then played a clip of Sanders' speaking earlier in the day when he said candidates should be looked at based on their "abilities" and not any other factors. (more...)
'History will judge us': May tells MPs on Brexit
- February 21, 2019
Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood urged the Government to allow a free vote on ruling out a no-deal Brexit at the end of the month if Mrs May can not get her deal through the Commons. 'I do not underestimate how deeply or how sincerely colleagues hold the views which they do on this important issue - or that we are all motivated by a common desire to do what is best for our country, even if we disagree on the means of doing so. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood urged the Government to allow a free vote on ruling out a no-deal Brexit at the end of the month if Mrs May can not get her deal through the Commons. 'I do not underestimate how deeply or how sincerely colleagues hold the views which they do on this important issue - or that we are all motivated by a common desire to do what is best for our country, even if we disagree on the means of doing so. (more...)
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince gifted gold-plated submachine gun by Pakistan
- February 21, 2019
Giving an interview to India's NDTV , when asked whether Saudi Arabia believes Pakistan has done enough to combat terrorism , al-Jubeir said, "to their credit, they have worked in the tribal areas, and they have lost a huge number of soldiers going after the terrorist groups in the tribal areas". (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Giving an interview to India's NDTV , when asked whether Saudi Arabia believes Pakistan has done enough to combat terrorism , al-Jubeir said, "to their credit, they have worked in the tribal areas, and they have lost a huge number of soldiers going after the terrorist groups in the tribal areas". (more...)
Massive fire in Bangladesh capital Dhaka kills at least 70, injures dozens
- February 21, 2019
A almost identical incident of fire in 2010 in an old Dhaka building, which was also used as a chemical warehouse, killed more than 120 people in one of the worst fire tragedies in Bangladesh . A traffic jam at the intersection where the fire broke out contributed to its devastation. In 2013, the Rana Plaza factory collapse killed more than 1,100 workers. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
A almost identical incident of fire in 2010 in an old Dhaka building, which was also used as a chemical warehouse, killed more than 120 people in one of the worst fire tragedies in Bangladesh . A traffic jam at the intersection where the fire broke out contributed to its devastation. In 2013, the Rana Plaza factory collapse killed more than 1,100 workers. (more...)
USA arrests Coast Guard officer who planned mass attack: prosecutors
- February 21, 2019
Prosecutors said that in a draft email from June 2017 Mr Hasson wrote: "I am dreaming of a way to kill nearly every last person on the earth". The filing notes many examples of his activities, which stretch back for years and include a draft letter to a prominent neo-Nazi leader and a draft email from 2017 that detailed his musings over a campaign of bioterrorist attacks on food supplies and the merits of a "bombing/sniper campaign". (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Prosecutors said that in a draft email from June 2017 Mr Hasson wrote: "I am dreaming of a way to kill nearly every last person on the earth". The filing notes many examples of his activities, which stretch back for years and include a draft letter to a prominent neo-Nazi leader and a draft email from 2017 that detailed his musings over a campaign of bioterrorist attacks on food supplies and the merits of a "bombing/sniper campaign". (more...)
Whistleblower: Grand Canyon National Park tourists exposed to radiation for years
- February 21, 2019
Stephenson said the park didn't do anything to warn workers or tourists that they had perhaps been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation, despite a Right to Know law that he said requires disclosing the incident. "We do take our public and employee safety and allegations seriously", she said. Stephenson, the safety, health and wellness manager, said the toxic buckets had been stored in a park headquarters basement for decades and then moved to the museum building when it first opened. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Stephenson said the park didn't do anything to warn workers or tourists that they had perhaps been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation, despite a Right to Know law that he said requires disclosing the incident. "We do take our public and employee safety and allegations seriously", she said. Stephenson, the safety, health and wellness manager, said the toxic buckets had been stored in a park headquarters basement for decades and then moved to the museum building when it first opened. (more...)
USA judge grants ex-Trump lawyer prison delay
- February 21, 2019
Cohen was originally scheduled to appear before the committee on February 7, but postponed that appearance last month, citing what his attorney Lanny Davis described as " ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and [Trump attorney Rudolph] Giuliani.as well as Mr. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Cohen was originally scheduled to appear before the committee on February 7, but postponed that appearance last month, citing what his attorney Lanny Davis described as " ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and [Trump attorney Rudolph] Giuliani.as well as Mr. (more...)
Statue based on iconic 'kissing sailor' photo in Florida spray-painted with '#MeToo'
- February 21, 2019
In an interview with the Library of Congress in 2005, Friedman, who was 21 at the time of the kiss, said she did not know who the soldier was. Sarasota police said in a news release that officers found the phrase painted in red on the left leg of the woman in the "Unconditional Surrender" statue in Sarasota early Tuesday . (more...)
- February 21, 2019
In an interview with the Library of Congress in 2005, Friedman, who was 21 at the time of the kiss, said she did not know who the soldier was. Sarasota police said in a news release that officers found the phrase painted in red on the left leg of the woman in the "Unconditional Surrender" statue in Sarasota early Tuesday . (more...)
Carolina poll workers: County's results counted early
- February 21, 2019
Yates testified that when he joined the campaign, Leslie McCrae Dowless was already working for Harris to boost mail-in ballots in rural Bladen and Robeson counties. But a CNN review in the 9th District race found three witnesses signed more than 40 ballots each, another signed 30 and three other people signed more than 10 apiece. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Yates testified that when he joined the campaign, Leslie McCrae Dowless was already working for Harris to boost mail-in ballots in rural Bladen and Robeson counties. But a CNN review in the 9th District race found three witnesses signed more than 40 ballots each, another signed 30 and three other people signed more than 10 apiece. (more...)
Alabama woman who joined ISIS can’t return home, Pompeo says
- February 21, 2019
Muthana, now 24, said recently that she made a mistake by leaving the United States to go to Syria and thinks she should be let back into the country despite her membership in the global terror group. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a person born in the U.S.to a foreign diplomatic officer is not subject to USA law and is not automatically considered a US citizen at birth. (more...)
- February 21, 2019
Muthana, now 24, said recently that she made a mistake by leaving the United States to go to Syria and thinks she should be let back into the country despite her membership in the global terror group. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a person born in the U.S.to a foreign diplomatic officer is not subject to USA law and is not automatically considered a US citizen at birth. (more...)
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