Global Media
Trump Tariffs Target Top U.S
- June 04, 2019
Mexico has rushed to offer talks on illegal migration after President Trump threatened punitive tariffs and sent a series of tweets calling the country an " abuser " of the United States . "A group of 1,000 people stormed the border outside of Tijuana, Mexico, " Mulvaney declared Sunday on NBC. "That old-fashioned economic orthodoxy doesn't work when it's relatively easy to substitute other goods, " Mulvaney said, predicting a jump in US production of consumer goods to fill the gap. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
Mexico has rushed to offer talks on illegal migration after President Trump threatened punitive tariffs and sent a series of tweets calling the country an " abuser " of the United States . "A group of 1,000 people stormed the border outside of Tijuana, Mexico, " Mulvaney declared Sunday on NBC. "That old-fashioned economic orthodoxy doesn't work when it's relatively easy to substitute other goods, " Mulvaney said, predicting a jump in US production of consumer goods to fill the gap. (more...)
YouTuber who gave man toothpaste-filled Oreos sentenced to prison, report says
- June 04, 2019
Kanghua Ren , who has built an online following by publishing videos on YouTube , has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after tricking a homeless man into eating Oreo biscuits filled with toothpaste. Mr Ren has been handed a 15-month jail sentence. ReSet then sought out the homeless man and gave his daughter €300 to persuade her not to take legal action. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
Kanghua Ren , who has built an online following by publishing videos on YouTube , has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after tricking a homeless man into eating Oreo biscuits filled with toothpaste. Mr Ren has been handed a 15-month jail sentence. ReSet then sought out the homeless man and gave his daughter €300 to persuade her not to take legal action. (more...)
Sephora To Close All Locations On June 5 For Diversity Training
- June 03, 2019
In a statement posted to the Sephora Facebook page, the company also announced its new "We Belong to Something Beautiful campaign", which focuses on inclusion within its staff and toward its customers. Other companies that have instituted diversity training programs in the past year after similar allegations include Nike, Papa John's and Starbucks . (more...)
- June 03, 2019
In a statement posted to the Sephora Facebook page, the company also announced its new "We Belong to Something Beautiful campaign", which focuses on inclusion within its staff and toward its customers. Other companies that have instituted diversity training programs in the past year after similar allegations include Nike, Papa John's and Starbucks . (more...)
Trudeau: Violence against Canada's indigenous women often ignored
- June 03, 2019
Trudeau received the inquiry report containing more than 200 recommendations in Gatineau, Que. this morning from four commissioners after they performed a traditional ceremony. Last month, he posthumously exonerated a Cree chief unjustly imprisoned for treason more than 130 years ago. The Canadian national broadcaster CBC has obtained a leaked copy of a 1,200-page document that reportedly blames the disproportionate level of violence suffered by First Nations women on the government's ... (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Trudeau received the inquiry report containing more than 200 recommendations in Gatineau, Que. this morning from four commissioners after they performed a traditional ceremony. Last month, he posthumously exonerated a Cree chief unjustly imprisoned for treason more than 130 years ago. The Canadian national broadcaster CBC has obtained a leaked copy of a 1,200-page document that reportedly blames the disproportionate level of violence suffered by First Nations women on the government's ... (more...)
Trump calls for AT&T boycott over CNN 'fake news' coverage
- June 03, 2019
President Trump on Monday called on Americans to boycott AT&T to force the media giant to overhaul CNN, a news organization that has faced near-constant criticism from the White House. Trump wrote, tagging CNN's parent company in an open plea to cancel a show that often offers critical thinking about his turbulent presidency and policies. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
President Trump on Monday called on Americans to boycott AT&T to force the media giant to overhaul CNN, a news organization that has faced near-constant criticism from the White House. Trump wrote, tagging CNN's parent company in an open plea to cancel a show that often offers critical thinking about his turbulent presidency and policies. (more...)
Trump denies calling Meghan Markle 'nasty' in spite of recording
- June 03, 2019
You may see a video report about the controversy surrounding the allegations that President Donald Trump called Meghan Markle "nasty" during an interview with U.K.'s The Sun in the video player below. Mr Trump and his wife Melania landed at Her Majesty's central London home while his visibly excited daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner peered from a window as he landed and thousands gathered on The Mall outside. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
You may see a video report about the controversy surrounding the allegations that President Donald Trump called Meghan Markle "nasty" during an interview with U.K.'s The Sun in the video player below. Mr Trump and his wife Melania landed at Her Majesty's central London home while his visibly excited daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner peered from a window as he landed and thousands gathered on The Mall outside. (more...)
Search for missing climbers resumes in Indian Himalayas
- June 03, 2019
He added that officials are consulting the Indian army on how to retrieve the bodies before the search for the three others resumes on Tuesday. Along with four people from Britain, two from the United States, and one from India, McCance had been preparing to climb the Nanda Devi , India's second-highest mountain, on a previously unclimbed route after reaching 4,870 metres on 22 May. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
He added that officials are consulting the Indian army on how to retrieve the bodies before the search for the three others resumes on Tuesday. Along with four people from Britain, two from the United States, and one from India, McCance had been preparing to climb the Nanda Devi , India's second-highest mountain, on a previously unclimbed route after reaching 4,870 metres on 22 May. (more...)
UN expert accuses Sweden of 'collective persecution' of Assange
- June 03, 2019
Assange had been expected to appear from prison via video link at a brief extradition hearing Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Mr Assange is now serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail in 2012 and fleeing to the Ecuadorean embassy, where he stayed for almost seven years. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Assange had been expected to appear from prison via video link at a brief extradition hearing Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Mr Assange is now serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail in 2012 and fleeing to the Ecuadorean embassy, where he stayed for almost seven years. (more...)
Assange hearing in Sweden to decide extradition request
- June 03, 2019
Assange is serving a 50-week sentence but could possibly be released in September or October, according to Persson. Assange lawyer Per E. Samuelson argued there was no such risk. Following his arrest, Swedish authorities reopened their 2010 rape investigation, which had been closed in 2017 with the argument that it was not possible to proceed with the probe as Assange could not be reached. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Assange is serving a 50-week sentence but could possibly be released in September or October, according to Persson. Assange lawyer Per E. Samuelson argued there was no such risk. Following his arrest, Swedish authorities reopened their 2010 rape investigation, which had been closed in 2017 with the argument that it was not possible to proceed with the probe as Assange could not be reached. (more...)
Virginia Beach Shooter Identified
- June 03, 2019
His performance was considered "satisfactory". The city manager said the alleged gunman was "within good standing in his department" and had "no issues of discipline ongoing". Investigators have been remaining silent about a motive, if they even knew of one, for the deadly mass public shooting in Virginia Beach that killed at least a dozen people Friday afternoon. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
His performance was considered "satisfactory". The city manager said the alleged gunman was "within good standing in his department" and had "no issues of discipline ongoing". Investigators have been remaining silent about a motive, if they even knew of one, for the deadly mass public shooting in Virginia Beach that killed at least a dozen people Friday afternoon. (more...)
America will now demand social media details from visa applicants
- June 03, 2019
In the case of when a visa applicant claims they don't have a social media account but is found to have one, they could be permanently banned from getting a us visa, a State Department official told Breitbart . The new policy is expected to affect almost 15 million visa applicants. The current drop-down menu now contains major social media websites, but in the future applicants can list all sites they use. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
In the case of when a visa applicant claims they don't have a social media account but is found to have one, they could be permanently banned from getting a us visa, a State Department official told Breitbart . The new policy is expected to affect almost 15 million visa applicants. The current drop-down menu now contains major social media websites, but in the future applicants can list all sites they use. (more...)
Istanbul residents hit roads for Eid al-Fitr holiday
- June 03, 2019
The date of Eid ul-Fitr typically varies from country to country, depending on whether the moon has been seen or not. They will meet after Maghrib prayer on Monday, June 3, (29th Ramadan ) at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Every year, the dates of Ramadan and Eid change as the Muslim calendar - which began when Prophet Mohammad migrated from Mecca to Medina (also known as Hijr) in 622 AD - is based on the phases of the moon. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
The date of Eid ul-Fitr typically varies from country to country, depending on whether the moon has been seen or not. They will meet after Maghrib prayer on Monday, June 3, (29th Ramadan ) at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Every year, the dates of Ramadan and Eid change as the Muslim calendar - which began when Prophet Mohammad migrated from Mecca to Medina (also known as Hijr) in 622 AD - is based on the phases of the moon. (more...)
Kushner said Palestinians aren't ready to govern themselves
- June 03, 2019
In an interview with Axios that aired over the weekend, Kushner repeatedly deflected when asked "was it racist" when his father-in-law repeatedly claimed Barack Obama was not born in America, therefore ineligible to be President of the United States. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
In an interview with Axios that aired over the weekend, Kushner repeatedly deflected when asked "was it racist" when his father-in-law repeatedly claimed Barack Obama was not born in America, therefore ineligible to be President of the United States. (more...)
Taliban talks with USA in deadlock
- June 03, 2019
Khalilzad has stated that a final agreement, however, must cover not only a troop withdrawal timetable, but a cease-fire by the Taliban and their engagement with representatives of the Afghan society, including the government, for finding a durable political settlement to decades of hostilities in the country. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Khalilzad has stated that a final agreement, however, must cover not only a troop withdrawal timetable, but a cease-fire by the Taliban and their engagement with representatives of the Afghan society, including the government, for finding a durable political settlement to decades of hostilities in the country. (more...)
Gov. Walz orders flags to half-staff for Virginia Beach victims
- June 03, 2019
He said officials are now trying to determine where that letter is. His performance was considered "satisfactory". Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera described Craddock as "disgruntled", but declined to say more about what may have precipitated the attack. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
He said officials are now trying to determine where that letter is. His performance was considered "satisfactory". Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera described Craddock as "disgruntled", but declined to say more about what may have precipitated the attack. (more...)
All US visa applicants now required to provide social media, email info
- June 03, 2019
Almost all applicants of United States visas will have to provide information on their use of social media under the new rules adopted to enhance vetting of foreign nationals and to screen out terrorists and other unsafe individuals seeking entry into America. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Almost all applicants of United States visas will have to provide information on their use of social media under the new rules adopted to enhance vetting of foreign nationals and to screen out terrorists and other unsafe individuals seeking entry into America. (more...)
US prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions -Pompeo
- June 03, 2019
Pompeo, who is considered a hawk on Iranian issues, appeared to soften the United States stance somewhat on Sunday following weeks of escalating tensions with Tehran. Last year, Mr Pompeo outlined 12 ways Iran must change including stopping its support for proxy groups and halting its missile programme before the United States lifts sanctions. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Pompeo, who is considered a hawk on Iranian issues, appeared to soften the United States stance somewhat on Sunday following weeks of escalating tensions with Tehran. Last year, Mr Pompeo outlined 12 ways Iran must change including stopping its support for proxy groups and halting its missile programme before the United States lifts sanctions. (more...)
Kim Yong-chol: 'Purged' N Korean diplomat appears with Kim
- June 03, 2019
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's former top nuclear envoy, Kim Yong Chol , accompanied leader Kim Jong Un to an art performance, state news agency KCNA said on Monday, signaling that the former spymaster is alive and remains a force in the power structure. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's former top nuclear envoy, Kim Yong Chol , accompanied leader Kim Jong Un to an art performance, state news agency KCNA said on Monday, signaling that the former spymaster is alive and remains a force in the power structure. (more...)
Boy, six, airlifted to hospital after incident at Lightwater Valley Theme Park
- June 03, 2019
This morning it was confirmed that the child was was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries and his condition described as "critical". Today, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries following the incident where he now remains". (more...)
- June 03, 2019
This morning it was confirmed that the child was was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries and his condition described as "critical". Today, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with head injuries following the incident where he now remains". (more...)
Pres. Trump: Mexico is 'abuser', wall coming along quickly
- June 03, 2019
Scott Morrison played down suggestions of a trade spat with the United States . White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said Sunday that the crossing of 1,036 immigrants from Tijuana across the border into the United States in a single incident last week prompted the president's tariff threat . (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Scott Morrison played down suggestions of a trade spat with the United States . White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said Sunday that the crossing of 1,036 immigrants from Tijuana across the border into the United States in a single incident last week prompted the president's tariff threat . (more...)
Latest news
Whoopi Goldberg says AOC ‘lost' her over the treatment of older Democrats