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United Kingdom makes transfer to ban membership in Hezbollah
- March 01, 2019
Labour suggested that the declaration was motivated by the leadership ambitions of Sajid Javid, the home secretary, and called for new evidence of why the group should be outlawed. Hezbollah has a role in the Lebanese government so the move may raise questions for Britain's relationship with Lebanon, although Lebanon's Hezbollah-allied foreign minister said Britain had informed the country of its commitment to the bilateral relationship. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Labour suggested that the declaration was motivated by the leadership ambitions of Sajid Javid, the home secretary, and called for new evidence of why the group should be outlawed. Hezbollah has a role in the Lebanese government so the move may raise questions for Britain's relationship with Lebanon, although Lebanon's Hezbollah-allied foreign minister said Britain had informed the country of its commitment to the bilateral relationship. (more...)
Minister quits over Brexit delay vote
- March 01, 2019
Conservative MP George Eustice has quit the government over Theresa May's promise to allow MPs a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is rejected. But UK authorities admitted this week that neither individuals nor businesses are ready for a "no-deal" departure, and "the short time remaining before 29 March 2019 does not allow the government to unilaterally mitigate the effects of no deal". (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Conservative MP George Eustice has quit the government over Theresa May's promise to allow MPs a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is rejected. But UK authorities admitted this week that neither individuals nor businesses are ready for a "no-deal" departure, and "the short time remaining before 29 March 2019 does not allow the government to unilaterally mitigate the effects of no deal". (more...)
India says Pakistan used US-made F-16 jets in Kashmir raid
- March 01, 2019
Pakistan's air space remained closed to most air traffic on Friday, although some domestic flights were allowed on Thursday. Residents of the Pakistani border town of Chikhoti reported heavy shelling overnight and Friday morning. Indian authorities claim they shot down a Pakistani jet on the same day, though this is denied by Islamabad . Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi admitted that Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar is in Pakistan and that he is "unwell to an extent ... (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Pakistan's air space remained closed to most air traffic on Friday, although some domestic flights were allowed on Thursday. Residents of the Pakistani border town of Chikhoti reported heavy shelling overnight and Friday morning. Indian authorities claim they shot down a Pakistani jet on the same day, though this is denied by Islamabad . Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi admitted that Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar is in Pakistan and that he is "unwell to an extent ... (more...)
Trump ordered aide to give Kushner security clearance - NY Times
- March 01, 2019
The directive prompted two internal memos - one from Kelly on being "ordered" to grant Kushner the clearance, and another from then-White House counsel Don McGahn listing the issues raised against Kushner, including from the Central Intelligence Agency, and advising that he not receive the clearance, according to the paper. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
The directive prompted two internal memos - one from Kelly on being "ordered" to grant Kushner the clearance, and another from then-White House counsel Don McGahn listing the issues raised against Kushner, including from the Central Intelligence Agency, and advising that he not receive the clearance, according to the paper. (more...)
Social media users expose Alph Lukau ‘resurrected’ man as cameraman
- March 01, 2019
The man was "brought back to life" by the pastor. Alleluia Ministries International's officials are now claiming that the "dead" man, identified as a Zimbabwean named Brighton, was "already alive" when his "body" got to the church premises. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
The man was "brought back to life" by the pastor. Alleluia Ministries International's officials are now claiming that the "dead" man, identified as a Zimbabwean named Brighton, was "already alive" when his "body" got to the church premises. (more...)
United States offers Sh100m reward for capture of Osama bin Laden's son
- March 01, 2019
Evanoff. Bin Laden, who according to the United States is around 30, has threatened attacks against the United States to avenge the 2011 killing of his father, who was living in hiding in the Pakistani garrison town of Abbottabad, by U.S. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Evanoff. Bin Laden, who according to the United States is around 30, has threatened attacks against the United States to avenge the 2011 killing of his father, who was living in hiding in the Pakistani garrison town of Abbottabad, by U.S. (more...)
IAF on Pak releasing IAF Pilot: 'Gesture' in consonance with Geneva Conventions
- March 01, 2019
The commentary on Geneva Convention III supports this proposition, noting that it "makes no difference how long the conflict lasts, how much slaughter takes place, or how numerous are the participating forces; it suffices for the armed forces of one Power to have captured adversaries falling within the scope of Article 4". (more...)
- March 01, 2019
The commentary on Geneva Convention III supports this proposition, noting that it "makes no difference how long the conflict lasts, how much slaughter takes place, or how numerous are the participating forces; it suffices for the armed forces of one Power to have captured adversaries falling within the scope of Article 4". (more...)
NDP leader claims House of Commons seat with Burnaby byelection win
- March 01, 2019
Lee and nearly 22 per cent for Conservative Jay Shin. Outremont was a longtime Liberal stronghold until 2007, when Mulcair scored a byelection upset for the NDP, creating a beachhead for the party in Quebec, from which it eventually went on to sweep the province in 2011 and vault into official Opposition status for the first time in party history. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Lee and nearly 22 per cent for Conservative Jay Shin. Outremont was a longtime Liberal stronghold until 2007, when Mulcair scored a byelection upset for the NDP, creating a beachhead for the party in Quebec, from which it eventually went on to sweep the province in 2011 and vault into official Opposition status for the first time in party history. (more...)
Corbyn Backs Second Referendum After Commons Rejects Labour's Brexit Amendments
- March 01, 2019
Mrs May (pictured top at PMQs today) has warned MPs they must accept her deal by March 12 - but admitted if they refuse, the Commons must vote to accept no deal Brexit or vote to delay Brexit. Mr Nuttall said: "We have had four votes on this - the European elections in 2014, which UKIP won, the General Election in 2015, which initiated the EU referendum of 2016 and a General Election in 2017, in which both Labour and Conservative parties had manifestos that promised to uphold the result of ... (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Mrs May (pictured top at PMQs today) has warned MPs they must accept her deal by March 12 - but admitted if they refuse, the Commons must vote to accept no deal Brexit or vote to delay Brexit. Mr Nuttall said: "We have had four votes on this - the European elections in 2014, which UKIP won, the General Election in 2015, which initiated the EU referendum of 2016 and a General Election in 2017, in which both Labour and Conservative parties had manifestos that promised to uphold the result of ... (more...)
Northern California River Floods 2000 Buildings
- March 01, 2019
In addition, two wastewater treatment plants were not working, leading to concerns about sewage spills, said Briana Khan, a Sonoma County spokeswoman. Several areas in California set record-high rainfall totals, including nearby Santa Rosa, which had almost 8 inches of rain in one day. The often-waterlogged Venado weather station eight kilometres from Guerneville recorded more than 500mm of rain in 48 hours. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
In addition, two wastewater treatment plants were not working, leading to concerns about sewage spills, said Briana Khan, a Sonoma County spokeswoman. Several areas in California set record-high rainfall totals, including nearby Santa Rosa, which had almost 8 inches of rain in one day. The often-waterlogged Venado weather station eight kilometres from Guerneville recorded more than 500mm of rain in 48 hours. (more...)
Another Tory MP quits government over Brexit delay
- March 01, 2019
She looks to have postponed a moment of reckoning in the deeply divided legislature by promising lawmakers they will be given the chance next month to block a no-deal Brexit and delay Britain's exit day if her agreement is rejected. While momentum for a second referendum has grown in recent months - and advocates swarmed Westminster today - it's not clear how many MPs actually want a do-over. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
She looks to have postponed a moment of reckoning in the deeply divided legislature by promising lawmakers they will be given the chance next month to block a no-deal Brexit and delay Britain's exit day if her agreement is rejected. While momentum for a second referendum has grown in recent months - and advocates swarmed Westminster today - it's not clear how many MPs actually want a do-over. (more...)
Kim Felt ‘Very Badly About’ US College Student’s Fatal Treatment
- March 01, 2019
North Korea has been evading these detailed negotiations for much of the a year ago until just before the summit , but it's not for lack of capacity - the North Koreans negotiated and secured a detailed, significant agreement with South Korea last September to reduce military tensions. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
North Korea has been evading these detailed negotiations for much of the a year ago until just before the summit , but it's not for lack of capacity - the North Koreans negotiated and secured a detailed, significant agreement with South Korea last September to reduce military tensions. (more...)
Six Indian Air Force personnel killed in chopper crash
- March 01, 2019
President Trump said that he had "reasonably attractive news" that the tensions between India and Pakistan are likely to lessen a day after the nuclear-armed neighbors engaged in their first aerial combat in almost 50 years. Germany on Thursday urged Pakistan to take strong and effective action against terrorism by taking steps to eliminate the terror outfits operating in the country. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
President Trump said that he had "reasonably attractive news" that the tensions between India and Pakistan are likely to lessen a day after the nuclear-armed neighbors engaged in their first aerial combat in almost 50 years. Germany on Thursday urged Pakistan to take strong and effective action against terrorism by taking steps to eliminate the terror outfits operating in the country. (more...)
Robert Kraft Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Soliciting Prostitution
- March 01, 2019
Kraft engaged in any illegal activity", a spokesperson for Kraft said in a statement last week. According to documents released by the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office on Monday, it was Kraft's second visit to the parlor in less than 24 hours. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Kraft engaged in any illegal activity", a spokesperson for Kraft said in a statement last week. According to documents released by the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office on Monday, it was Kraft's second visit to the parlor in less than 24 hours. (more...)
India Says It Does Not Want to See Further Escalation
- March 01, 2019
Earlier Wednesday, the Indian foreign minister sought to ease the situation by downplaying Tuesday's strike, repeating Indian claims that it had been a pre-emptive attack on JeM as the group planned further assaults. As per reports, Wing Commander Abhinandan is the son of retired Air Marshal of India. A Su-30 pilot, Abhinandan was commissioned in 2004. Pakistan media released a video Wednesday purportedly showing a captured Indian fighter pilot being interrogated after his jet was shot down ... (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Earlier Wednesday, the Indian foreign minister sought to ease the situation by downplaying Tuesday's strike, repeating Indian claims that it had been a pre-emptive attack on JeM as the group planned further assaults. As per reports, Wing Commander Abhinandan is the son of retired Air Marshal of India. A Su-30 pilot, Abhinandan was commissioned in 2004. Pakistan media released a video Wednesday purportedly showing a captured Indian fighter pilot being interrogated after his jet was shot down ... (more...)
Vatican to open probe into Cardinal Pell over child sex abuse
- March 01, 2019
An Australian jury unanimously found Pell guilty in December on one count of sexual abuse and four counts of indecent assault against two boys at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne in the 1990s. The fund had the support of the Institute for Public Affairs, a well-connected conservative think tank, and the Catholic Weekly magazine published by the Archdiocese of Sydney, where Pell also served, has regularly advertised for donations. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
An Australian jury unanimously found Pell guilty in December on one count of sexual abuse and four counts of indecent assault against two boys at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne in the 1990s. The fund had the support of the Institute for Public Affairs, a well-connected conservative think tank, and the Catholic Weekly magazine published by the Archdiocese of Sydney, where Pell also served, has regularly advertised for donations. (more...)
United Nations says Israeli forces may have committed 'war crimes' at Gaza border
- March 01, 2019
Israel rejected their report as "hostile, false and biased". Earlier on Thursday, the independent Commission of Inquiry mandated by the HRC alleged that soldiers intentionally fired on civilians who did not pose an "imminent threat" at the border. (more...)
- March 01, 2019
Israel rejected their report as "hostile, false and biased". Earlier on Thursday, the independent Commission of Inquiry mandated by the HRC alleged that soldiers intentionally fired on civilians who did not pose an "imminent threat" at the border. (more...)
A ‘pilot’ project has just got over, says PM Modi
- February 28, 2019
Under the BJP's "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot" programme, PM Modi is slated to have direct dialogue with about a crore BJP workers. An IAF pilot was captured by Pakistan after an air combat on Wednesday during which the two sides said they shot down each other's warplanes that followed an unsuccessful attempt to target Indian military installations in retaliatory strikes that sparked fears of war. (more...)
- February 28, 2019
Under the BJP's "Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot" programme, PM Modi is slated to have direct dialogue with about a crore BJP workers. An IAF pilot was captured by Pakistan after an air combat on Wednesday during which the two sides said they shot down each other's warplanes that followed an unsuccessful attempt to target Indian military installations in retaliatory strikes that sparked fears of war. (more...)
Kremlin says cyber attacks on Russia often launched from U.S. territory
- February 28, 2019
The agency reportedly has connections to numerous Russian intelligence officials, identified by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Counsel Robert Mueller as having interfered in the 2016 presidential election. According to the law, President Trump ordered the Defence Minister (Jim Mattis) to conduct operation against the Russian " troll factory". Representatives for both CyberCom and NSA declined to comment, the report said . (more...)
- February 28, 2019
The agency reportedly has connections to numerous Russian intelligence officials, identified by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Counsel Robert Mueller as having interfered in the 2016 presidential election. According to the law, President Trump ordered the Defence Minister (Jim Mattis) to conduct operation against the Russian " troll factory". Representatives for both CyberCom and NSA declined to comment, the report said . (more...)
Yemen to receive humanitarian financial aid from Malaysia
- February 28, 2019
By early afternoon he told reporters that $2.6 billion in pledges had been made. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the pledges have reached $2.6 billion, a 30 percent increase on the amount pledged at a similar donors conference a year ago. (more...)
- February 28, 2019
By early afternoon he told reporters that $2.6 billion in pledges had been made. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the pledges have reached $2.6 billion, a 30 percent increase on the amount pledged at a similar donors conference a year ago. (more...)
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