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'Dancing aunties' spark new Hong Kong protest
- July 07, 2019
Some even used Apple's Airdrop service to share photos and demands with nearby Apple devices. With the title of the "last British governor of Hong Kong", Mr Patten, on the one hand, wantonly slandered the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and tarnished China's image, and, on the other hand, urged the British government to pressure the HKSAR government to withdraw its "amendments" to the fugitive law and threatened that the Chinese government would face serious ... (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Some even used Apple's Airdrop service to share photos and demands with nearby Apple devices. With the title of the "last British governor of Hong Kong", Mr Patten, on the one hand, wantonly slandered the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and tarnished China's image, and, on the other hand, urged the British government to pressure the HKSAR government to withdraw its "amendments" to the fugitive law and threatened that the Chinese government would face serious ... (more...)
Turkey's Erdogan Fires Central Bank Chief as Policy Rifts Deepen
- July 07, 2019
Murat Cetinkaya, who had held the Post since April of 2016, will be replaced by his former Deputy, Murat Uysal, said on Saturday in a presidential decree. However, Cetinkaya's sacking comes just days before Turkey is expected to take delivery of Russian air defense systems, triggering likely USA sanctions which could put the lira under renewed pressure. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Murat Cetinkaya, who had held the Post since April of 2016, will be replaced by his former Deputy, Murat Uysal, said on Saturday in a presidential decree. However, Cetinkaya's sacking comes just days before Turkey is expected to take delivery of Russian air defense systems, triggering likely USA sanctions which could put the lira under renewed pressure. (more...)
PM tried to limit Johnson's intelligence entry
- July 07, 2019
Downing Street's move is said to have anxious security chiefs at the time because of the foreign secretary's role in authorising sensitive operations. Theresa May allegedly tried to restrict Boris Johnson's access to secret intelligence when he was foreign secretary. One offer says they took moral recommendation as as to whether they'd perchance well perchance preserve a field in which the foreign secretary used to be in price for operations for which he used to be now not shown the ... (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Downing Street's move is said to have anxious security chiefs at the time because of the foreign secretary's role in authorising sensitive operations. Theresa May allegedly tried to restrict Boris Johnson's access to secret intelligence when he was foreign secretary. One offer says they took moral recommendation as as to whether they'd perchance well perchance preserve a field in which the foreign secretary used to be in price for operations for which he used to be now not shown the ... (more...)
After months of upheaval, Sudan celebrates power-sharing deal
- July 07, 2019
In addition, one independent civilian would be chosen by the consultations of the two sides. The first 21 months will be led by the military and the final 18 months by civilians, according to a statement from the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which has spearheaded the protests. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
In addition, one independent civilian would be chosen by the consultations of the two sides. The first 21 months will be led by the military and the final 18 months by civilians, according to a statement from the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which has spearheaded the protests. (more...)
United States races for Taliban deal but Afghan peace further away
- July 07, 2019
The insurgents have been meeting with the USA envoy in Doha to try to forge a deal that would see the U.S. military quit Afghanistan in return for various guarantees. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who attended two previous meetings with the Taliban in Moscow, told The Associated Press he won't be attending the Doha gathering because he will be in China. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
The insurgents have been meeting with the USA envoy in Doha to try to forge a deal that would see the U.S. military quit Afghanistan in return for various guarantees. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who attended two previous meetings with the Taliban in Moscow, told The Associated Press he won't be attending the Doha gathering because he will be in China. (more...)
Trump slams Biden as non-salvageable 'reclamation project'
- July 07, 2019
Much has been made about Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election, and Biden's comments fully ignore the fact that all of those interference activities occurred while Barack Obama was president and Biden was his vice president. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Much has been made about Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election, and Biden's comments fully ignore the fact that all of those interference activities occurred while Barack Obama was president and Biden was his vice president. (more...)
Karnataka: JD(S)-Congress govt in crisis as 13 MLAs submit resignation
- July 07, 2019
Venugopal. The JD (S) MLAs were AH Vishwanath, Narayana Gowda and Gopalaiah. The government will collapse if 4 more MLAs resign from their party's. The BJP has 105 MLAs in the House, where half-way mark is 113. According to News18, Karnataka BJP joint spokesperson S Prakash termed the allegation "baseless" and said it was an attempt to divert attention from the crisis facing the HD Kumaraswamy government. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Venugopal. The JD (S) MLAs were AH Vishwanath, Narayana Gowda and Gopalaiah. The government will collapse if 4 more MLAs resign from their party's. The BJP has 105 MLAs in the House, where half-way mark is 113. According to News18, Karnataka BJP joint spokesperson S Prakash termed the allegation "baseless" and said it was an attempt to divert attention from the crisis facing the HD Kumaraswamy government. (more...)
Rival rallies mark Venezuelan Independence Day
- July 07, 2019
Venezuela has been rocked by protests since January, when President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term following a vote boycotted by the opposition. Ryabkov said the US policy of putting maximum pressure on Venezuela has not changed, and Moscow fears that Washington will continue searching for ways to destabilize the situation in that country. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Venezuela has been rocked by protests since January, when President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term following a vote boycotted by the opposition. Ryabkov said the US policy of putting maximum pressure on Venezuela has not changed, and Moscow fears that Washington will continue searching for ways to destabilize the situation in that country. (more...)
Trump administration working holiday to resolve census question
- July 07, 2019
On Wednesday afternoon, that judge arranged a conference call and pressed government lawyers about why the President's statements seemed to contradict their position that the citizenship question would not be included in the 2020 census. "If the president of the United States were to issue an executive order, supported by his full Article II powers, directing that the citizenship question be included in the 2020 census, I believe the Supreme Court would affirm the constitutional power of the ... (more...)
- July 07, 2019
On Wednesday afternoon, that judge arranged a conference call and pressed government lawyers about why the President's statements seemed to contradict their position that the citizenship question would not be included in the 2020 census. "If the president of the United States were to issue an executive order, supported by his full Article II powers, directing that the citizenship question be included in the 2020 census, I believe the Supreme Court would affirm the constitutional power of the ... (more...)
Protest At Italy's New York Consulate--Discriminatory Treatment Against African Migrants
- July 07, 2019
A judge dismissed accusations she had endangered the lives of Italian servicemen by ignoring military orders and bringing a boatload of migrants to the port of Lampedusa. He added: "I appeal urgently to you to reconsider your position that you don't want to open Italian ports". The Alan Kurdi rescued the migrants off the coast of Libya but refused to port in the North African country, saying the country wasn't safe and that worldwide law required those rescued be brought to a safe ... (more...)
- July 07, 2019
A judge dismissed accusations she had endangered the lives of Italian servicemen by ignoring military orders and bringing a boatload of migrants to the port of Lampedusa. He added: "I appeal urgently to you to reconsider your position that you don't want to open Italian ports". The Alan Kurdi rescued the migrants off the coast of Libya but refused to port in the North African country, saying the country wasn't safe and that worldwide law required those rescued be brought to a safe ... (more...)
Conservative members warned to "only vote once" in leadership election
- July 07, 2019
Ballot papers have been dispatched to around 160,000 Conservative Party members around the country to choose between former London Mayor Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt . Sir Patrick McLoughlin, who is chairing Mr Hunt's leadership campaign, admitted that he also gets two ballot papers as he is on two separate registers. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Ballot papers have been dispatched to around 160,000 Conservative Party members around the country to choose between former London Mayor Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt . Sir Patrick McLoughlin, who is chairing Mr Hunt's leadership campaign, admitted that he also gets two ballot papers as he is on two separate registers. (more...)
Jeffrey Epstein arrested in NY on federal sex trafficking charges
- July 07, 2019
Rumors had been circulating for months that Epstein was under investigation on sex charges in the Southern District of NY. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of NY did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Epstein has always been accused of sexual abuse. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
Rumors had been circulating for months that Epstein was under investigation on sex charges in the Southern District of NY. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of NY did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Epstein has always been accused of sexual abuse. (more...)
Gas explosion reported at a shopping center in Plantation
- July 07, 2019
The Sun-Sentinel, a South Florida newspaper, reported that witnesses said a vacant restaurant appeared to be the source of the explosion . Police said at least 21 people were injured, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. The Plantation Fire Department said in a tweet it was treating "multiple patients". "We didn't know if there was going to be another explosion so we immediately grabbed customers and went out the back emergency door", she said. (more...)
- July 07, 2019
The Sun-Sentinel, a South Florida newspaper, reported that witnesses said a vacant restaurant appeared to be the source of the explosion . Police said at least 21 people were injured, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. The Plantation Fire Department said in a tweet it was treating "multiple patients". "We didn't know if there was going to be another explosion so we immediately grabbed customers and went out the back emergency door", she said. (more...)
Four tigers maul performer to death at a circus in Italy
- July 06, 2019
Weber was rehearsing for his act when one of the tigers knocked him down before the other three pounced on him and mauled him to death . Ettore Weber was mauled to death by four tigers during training session in Italy. Around 40 countries, including 20 in Europe, have at least partially banned the use of wild animals in circus performances. Police have now launched an investigation into the tragedy. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Weber was rehearsing for his act when one of the tigers knocked him down before the other three pounced on him and mauled him to death . Ettore Weber was mauled to death by four tigers during training session in Italy. Around 40 countries, including 20 in Europe, have at least partially banned the use of wild animals in circus performances. Police have now launched an investigation into the tragedy. (more...)
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash quitting Republican Party
- July 06, 2019
U.S. Representative Justin Amash (R-MI), who recently tweeted his view that the Mueller report on Russian Federation showed that President Trump had obstructed justice, arrives for a House Oversight Committee Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
U.S. Representative Justin Amash (R-MI), who recently tweeted his view that the Mueller report on Russian Federation showed that President Trump had obstructed justice, arrives for a House Oversight Committee Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington , U.S. (more...)
Rahul pens long letter after quitting as Congress chief
- July 06, 2019
Gandhi's resignation represents the end of an era for the Congress party, which has dominated Indian politics for much of the country's post-independence history. The Congress leader added that he had said conveyed whatever he wanted to in his resignation note. The 49-year-old leader also stressed on the need for the Congress to "radically transform itself". (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Gandhi's resignation represents the end of an era for the Congress party, which has dominated Indian politics for much of the country's post-independence history. The Congress leader added that he had said conveyed whatever he wanted to in his resignation note. The 49-year-old leader also stressed on the need for the Congress to "radically transform itself". (more...)
Explosion Reported in Florida Shopping Center, Several Injured
- July 06, 2019
A section of the complex appeared to sustain significant damage, with shattered windows and scattered debris. Police have asked people to avoid the area while they investigate. A massive explosion rocked a shopping plaza in Plantation. This video was sent to me by my own cousin who was inside @LAFitness when it happened. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
A section of the complex appeared to sustain significant damage, with shattered windows and scattered debris. Police have asked people to avoid the area while they investigate. A massive explosion rocked a shopping plaza in Plantation. This video was sent to me by my own cousin who was inside @LAFitness when it happened. (more...)
Trump discussed detained Canadians with Xi, says Trudeau
- July 06, 2019
He added that Canada imported better than $75 billion value of things from China closing yr. She did not give details of the plan, which she said was delivered a couple of days ago. But Jim Carr, Canadian minister of worldwide trade diversification, said it was not unusual for Canada to seek broader support. China on Wednesday warned Canada not to be "naive" and believe that USA pressure could help resolve thorny issues plaguing relations between Ottawa and Beijing. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
He added that Canada imported better than $75 billion value of things from China closing yr. She did not give details of the plan, which she said was delivered a couple of days ago. But Jim Carr, Canadian minister of worldwide trade diversification, said it was not unusual for Canada to seek broader support. China on Wednesday warned Canada not to be "naive" and believe that USA pressure could help resolve thorny issues plaguing relations between Ottawa and Beijing. (more...)
Biden says he was surprised by Harris attack at Democrats' debate
- July 06, 2019
Around USD 2 million of the amount she raised came in the wake of her confrontation with Biden during last week's debate. Though the issue is not at the forefront of the 2020 primary, it could resonate in a state with a complicated history with race and segregation. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
Around USD 2 million of the amount she raised came in the wake of her confrontation with Biden during last week's debate. Though the issue is not at the forefront of the 2020 primary, it could resonate in a state with a complicated history with race and segregation. (more...)
DOJ, Trump push ahead in fight for census citizenship question
- July 06, 2019
A federal judge in Maryland overseeing one of the three lawsuits on the citizenship question gave the Trump administration until 2 p.m. today to explain how it meant to proceed. Hours later Justice Department lawyers told a lower court judge that they were blindsided by Trump's tweet. "Realistically, if they lose in the courts, it probably helps the president", Pinion said after Vittert asked whether the administration should continue drawing out the issue. (more...)
- July 06, 2019
A federal judge in Maryland overseeing one of the three lawsuits on the citizenship question gave the Trump administration until 2 p.m. today to explain how it meant to proceed. Hours later Justice Department lawyers told a lower court judge that they were blindsided by Trump's tweet. "Realistically, if they lose in the courts, it probably helps the president", Pinion said after Vittert asked whether the administration should continue drawing out the issue. (more...)
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