Global Media
Turkish President 'whipping up a frenzy' by showing mosque shooting video
- March 25, 2019
Erdogan told supporters: "If New Zealand fails to hold the attacker accountable, one way or another we will hold him to account". New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters reassured the gathering that Muslims living in the country would be "safe and secure" despite the deadly attacks in Christchurch. (more...)
- March 25, 2019
Erdogan told supporters: "If New Zealand fails to hold the attacker accountable, one way or another we will hold him to account". New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters reassured the gathering that Muslims living in the country would be "safe and secure" despite the deadly attacks in Christchurch. (more...)
Dubai honors Jacinda Ardern by projecting image onto skyscraper
- March 25, 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be held into the Christchurch mosques terror attack. Officials estimate up to 40,000 people attended the event on a sunny evening at Hagley Park. Shahadat Hossain, whose brother Mojammel Haque was killed in the attack, told Reuters that she would bring his body back to Bangladesh. Witherspoon has also praised her leadership and quick action to change New Zealand's gun laws in a tweet today. (more...)
- March 25, 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be held into the Christchurch mosques terror attack. Officials estimate up to 40,000 people attended the event on a sunny evening at Hagley Park. Shahadat Hossain, whose brother Mojammel Haque was killed in the attack, told Reuters that she would bring his body back to Bangladesh. Witherspoon has also praised her leadership and quick action to change New Zealand's gun laws in a tweet today. (more...)
Second Brexit vote 'deserves to be considered,' senior United Kingdom minister says
- March 25, 2019
Leaders agreed to extend Brexit to May 22 if May can get MPs to back her deal in the Commons at the third time of asking. For example, if May alienated even more of her colleagues, for example by pushing openly for a no-deal Brexit, then hypothetically a series of more remain-minded cabinet ministers could resign en masse, fatally damaging the government. (more...)
- March 25, 2019
Leaders agreed to extend Brexit to May 22 if May can get MPs to back her deal in the Commons at the third time of asking. For example, if May alienated even more of her colleagues, for example by pushing openly for a no-deal Brexit, then hypothetically a series of more remain-minded cabinet ministers could resign en masse, fatally damaging the government. (more...)
Boeing nears completion of 737 Max 8 system overhaul
- March 25, 2019
Several countries have grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes including Argentina (Aerolíneas Argentinas), Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil (GOL Linhas Aéreas), Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Ethiopia, EASA member states, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico (Aeromexico), Mongolia (MIAT Mongolian Airlines), Morocco (Royal Air Maroc), Netherlands, Norway (Norwegian), Oman, Poland, Singapore, South Africa (Comair), South Korea (Eastar Jet), Turkey, ... (more...)
- March 25, 2019
Several countries have grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes including Argentina (Aerolíneas Argentinas), Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil (GOL Linhas Aéreas), Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Ethiopia, EASA member states, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico (Aeromexico), Mongolia (MIAT Mongolian Airlines), Morocco (Royal Air Maroc), Netherlands, Norway (Norwegian), Oman, Poland, Singapore, South Africa (Comair), South Korea (Eastar Jet), Turkey, ... (more...)
Drugged Orangutan Found in Tourist's Luggage in Bali Airport
- March 24, 2019
A two-year old male orangutan, which a Russian citizen attempted to smuggle out of Indonesia, looks out of a cage after being confiscated, at the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) office in Denpasar, Bali , Indonesia, on Saturday. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
A two-year old male orangutan, which a Russian citizen attempted to smuggle out of Indonesia, looks out of a cage after being confiscated, at the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) office in Denpasar, Bali , Indonesia, on Saturday. (more...)
Hundreds of Thousands March in London to Demand New Brexit Referendum
- March 24, 2019
Organisers of the Put it to the People march said a million people joined the peaceful procession through London , weaving their way from Hyde Park Corner to Parliament Square, spilling over into parks and side streets. While some have expressed astonishment at the climbing number, others have been more skeptical, suspecting that bots and people using false details to claim British citizenship or residency could be involved. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Organisers of the Put it to the People march said a million people joined the peaceful procession through London , weaving their way from Hyde Park Corner to Parliament Square, spilling over into parks and side streets. While some have expressed astonishment at the climbing number, others have been more skeptical, suspecting that bots and people using false details to claim British citizenship or residency could be involved. (more...)
Israeli forces shoot, injure Palestinian in Gaza
- March 24, 2019
On the last day of the 40th session at the UN Geneva Office, the Council discussed the resolution against Israel submitted by Bahrain, Bolivia, Cuba, Pakistan, Senegal, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Palestine. The Islamic Jihad militant group said in a statement one of the two dead men was a member of its armed wing. It called for cooperating with a preliminary examination opened by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2015 into alleged Israeli human rights violations. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
On the last day of the 40th session at the UN Geneva Office, the Council discussed the resolution against Israel submitted by Bahrain, Bolivia, Cuba, Pakistan, Senegal, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Palestine. The Islamic Jihad militant group said in a statement one of the two dead men was a member of its armed wing. It called for cooperating with a preliminary examination opened by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2015 into alleged Israeli human rights violations. (more...)
Dutch shooting suspect 'has confessed'
- March 24, 2019
Gokmen Tanis, 37, said he acted alone in the attack on Monday, March 18 , which left 7 people injured and triggered a huge eight-hour manhunt until he was finally captured. Those killed were a 19-year-old woman, a 28 year-old-man, and the 49-year-old father of two young children. A 40-year-old man who was detained a day after the shooting because Mr. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Gokmen Tanis, 37, said he acted alone in the attack on Monday, March 18 , which left 7 people injured and triggered a huge eight-hour manhunt until he was finally captured. Those killed were a 19-year-old woman, a 28 year-old-man, and the 49-year-old father of two young children. A 40-year-old man who was detained a day after the shooting because Mr. (more...)
China-US trade talks to resume on March 28
- March 24, 2019
Top American trade negotiators are due to travel to Beijing next week for a fresh round of talks, and officials have said they were in the final stages of negotiations on resolving the eight-month trade war with China . Trump said his administration was considering leaving tariffs on Chinese products at current levels caused worldwide stocks to nosedive at a time when it remains an open question as to whether the current trade standoff between the US and China will end soon. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Top American trade negotiators are due to travel to Beijing next week for a fresh round of talks, and officials have said they were in the final stages of negotiations on resolving the eight-month trade war with China . Trump said his administration was considering leaving tariffs on Chinese products at current levels caused worldwide stocks to nosedive at a time when it remains an open question as to whether the current trade standoff between the US and China will end soon. (more...)
Parkland Shooting Survivor Takes Her Own Life Due to Survivor's Guilt
- March 24, 2019
Coral Springs police say a second Parkland shooting survivor has taken his life. Aiello, 19, was close friends with Meadow Pollack, one of the 17 students killed when a gunman opened fire inside the Parkland, Florida school a year ago, WFOR in Miami reported. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Coral Springs police say a second Parkland shooting survivor has taken his life. Aiello, 19, was close friends with Meadow Pollack, one of the 17 students killed when a gunman opened fire inside the Parkland, Florida school a year ago, WFOR in Miami reported. (more...)
Democrat 2020 candidates 'scare' Donald Trump, have bold, progressive ideas: DNC official
- March 24, 2019
By not attending, the Democratic candidates can demonstrate their progressive bona fides in an increasingly crowded 2020 field. Indeed, President Donald Trump has out-Israel'd Israel by declaring his support for recognizing its sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights - recognition few in Israel actually want , aside from PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but which the discovery of oil in the region has apparently mandated. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
By not attending, the Democratic candidates can demonstrate their progressive bona fides in an increasingly crowded 2020 field. Indeed, President Donald Trump has out-Israel'd Israel by declaring his support for recognizing its sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights - recognition few in Israel actually want , aside from PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but which the discovery of oil in the region has apparently mandated. (more...)
Subway riders do nothing as man repeatedly kicks elderly woman in face
- March 24, 2019
A witness recorded the attack on a video that had received more than 12 million views online as of late Saturday. It was not clear what preceded the attack. Gomez has now been charged with second and third-degree assault and harassment. Police say 36-year-old Marc Gomez, of Yonkers , has been arrested. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
A witness recorded the attack on a video that had received more than 12 million views online as of late Saturday. It was not clear what preceded the attack. Gomez has now been charged with second and third-degree assault and harassment. Police say 36-year-old Marc Gomez, of Yonkers , has been arrested. (more...)
Bomb squad called following discovery of suspicious package at Limerick postal depot
- March 24, 2019
An army bomb disposal unit has travelled from Cork to Limerick to deal with a suspicious package discovered by An Post staff earlier this morning. The Justice Minister has said there's reason to believe it could be linked to the recent letter bombs in the UK. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
An army bomb disposal unit has travelled from Cork to Limerick to deal with a suspicious package discovered by An Post staff earlier this morning. The Justice Minister has said there's reason to believe it could be linked to the recent letter bombs in the UK. (more...)
Facebook explains why its AI didn't catch New Zealand gunman's livestream
- March 24, 2019
As a result, the company had to depend on users to learn about the shooting footage. So how might Facebook prevent another shooting from going viral? No one reported it while viewing it. "An independent board chair is essential to moving Facebook forward from this mess, and to re-establish trust with Americans and investors alike", said New York City Comptroller Scott M. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
As a result, the company had to depend on users to learn about the shooting footage. So how might Facebook prevent another shooting from going viral? No one reported it while viewing it. "An independent board chair is essential to moving Facebook forward from this mess, and to re-establish trust with Americans and investors alike", said New York City Comptroller Scott M. (more...)
President Trump declares Isis 'eliminated' from last Syrian stronghold
- March 24, 2019
The group also used its caliphate as a launchpad for attacks around the globe, including the assaults in Paris in 2015 that killed more than 130 people. "When I came here 49 days ago, we were being told there was a mere 1,500 civilians and 500 jihadi in a larger area, but it turned out there was 30,000 civilians, many of them wives and children of ISIS jihadis, as well as a thousand jihadis still inside", he said. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
The group also used its caliphate as a launchpad for attacks around the globe, including the assaults in Paris in 2015 that killed more than 130 people. "When I came here 49 days ago, we were being told there was a mere 1,500 civilians and 500 jihadi in a larger area, but it turned out there was 30,000 civilians, many of them wives and children of ISIS jihadis, as well as a thousand jihadis still inside", he said. (more...)
Cyclone Idai: More bodies under floodwater
- March 24, 2019
It's been more than a week since Cyclone Idai hit the coast of Mozambique and aid still has yet to reach many flooded areas. A million people have been affected by flooding in the wake of Idai that ripped through the region a week ago and 417 have been confirmed dead in Mozambique, Celso Correia, spokesman for the government's emergency response team, told reporters on Saturday. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
It's been more than a week since Cyclone Idai hit the coast of Mozambique and aid still has yet to reach many flooded areas. A million people have been affected by flooding in the wake of Idai that ripped through the region a week ago and 417 have been confirmed dead in Mozambique, Celso Correia, spokesman for the government's emergency response team, told reporters on Saturday. (more...)
New Zealand's Ardern quotes Prophet Muhammad’s hadith in solidarity with Christchurch victims
- March 24, 2019
Ms Ardern announced a ban on all types of semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles following the Christchurch attacks. Smaller guns won't be banned , however. After they retrieved their child and returned home, Shalaldeh felt guilt seeping in. "I'm not in a place to say when it is going to (fully) reopen". (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Ms Ardern announced a ban on all types of semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles following the Christchurch attacks. Smaller guns won't be banned , however. After they retrieved their child and returned home, Shalaldeh felt guilt seeping in. "I'm not in a place to say when it is going to (fully) reopen". (more...)
Cruise ship off Norway evacuated due to strong winds, engine trouble
- March 23, 2019
Two purpose-built vessels operated by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue had been forced to turn back due to the severe weather, the service said. Tor Andre Franck, the head of the police operations, said: "The boat only has one working engine and the winds are rather strong". (more...)
- March 23, 2019
Two purpose-built vessels operated by the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue had been forced to turn back due to the severe weather, the service said. Tor Andre Franck, the head of the police operations, said: "The boat only has one working engine and the winds are rather strong". (more...)
May Calls Short Extension to Brexit Deadline 'Personal Regret'
- March 23, 2019
He said a "no deal" Brexit " can only ever be a British choice". Lawmakers have overwhelmingly rejected May's vision for Brexit twice - and members blame her for weak leadership, bad communication, and offering a crummy deal. But he said: 'Although hope for final success may seem frail and illusory we can not give up seeking until the very last moment a positive solution. Mrs May's own Brexit deal envisages an 18-month transition period starting on March 29, during which a comprehensive ... (more...)
- March 23, 2019
He said a "no deal" Brexit " can only ever be a British choice". Lawmakers have overwhelmingly rejected May's vision for Brexit twice - and members blame her for weak leadership, bad communication, and offering a crummy deal. But he said: 'Although hope for final success may seem frail and illusory we can not give up seeking until the very last moment a positive solution. Mrs May's own Brexit deal envisages an 18-month transition period starting on March 29, during which a comprehensive ... (more...)
USC puts academic holds on students linked to college admissions scandal
- March 23, 2019
School officials have already said six students who applied to USC last fall would be rejected due to their ties to to the scheme . On Monday, schools officials announced any students involved in the scam would be expelled. In Loughlin's case, she and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli , a well-known fashion designer, paid multiple bribes amounting to $500,000 in order for their two daughters, Olivia and Isabella, to gain admission to the University of Southern California . (more...)
- March 23, 2019
School officials have already said six students who applied to USC last fall would be rejected due to their ties to to the scheme . On Monday, schools officials announced any students involved in the scam would be expelled. In Loughlin's case, she and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli , a well-known fashion designer, paid multiple bribes amounting to $500,000 in order for their two daughters, Olivia and Isabella, to gain admission to the University of Southern California . (more...)
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