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Jeffrey Epstein: A timeline of arrests, lawsuits & more
- August 11, 2019
Photos tendered as evidence show her as a 17-year-old girl with Prince Andrew with his arm around her waist in 2001 at the London flat of her alleged seductress and madam Ghislaine Maxwell . Giuffre's lawyers said: "Ms Sjoberg's testimony corroborates Ms Giuffre's account of how defendant recruited her (and others) under a ruse of a legitimate job in order to bring them into the household to have sex with Epstein". (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Photos tendered as evidence show her as a 17-year-old girl with Prince Andrew with his arm around her waist in 2001 at the London flat of her alleged seductress and madam Ghislaine Maxwell . Giuffre's lawyers said: "Ms Sjoberg's testimony corroborates Ms Giuffre's account of how defendant recruited her (and others) under a ruse of a legitimate job in order to bring them into the household to have sex with Epstein". (more...)
Muslims to celebrate Eid-al Adha in Leeds
- August 11, 2019
But you may wonder, didn't the Muslim community just celebrate Eid? "As we celebrate the Sallah feast with family, friends and loved ones, Muslim faithful and indeed all Nigerians are implored to show love to neighbours and cater for the less privileged around us". (more...)
- August 11, 2019
But you may wonder, didn't the Muslim community just celebrate Eid? "As we celebrate the Sallah feast with family, friends and loved ones, Muslim faithful and indeed all Nigerians are implored to show love to neighbours and cater for the less privileged around us". (more...)
Cathay Pacific Suspends Pilot Arrested In Hong Kong Protests
- August 11, 2019
The protests have continued on Saturday, with demonstrators occupying the arrivals hall at the worldwide airport for a second day and marches in the inner city. Police have not given permission for Sunday's two protests planned in the city's working class Sham Shui Po district in Kowloon or for North Point on Hong Kong Island. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The protests have continued on Saturday, with demonstrators occupying the arrivals hall at the worldwide airport for a second day and marches in the inner city. Police have not given permission for Sunday's two protests planned in the city's working class Sham Shui Po district in Kowloon or for North Point on Hong Kong Island. (more...)
Scores of Palestinians suffocated by Israeli tear gas bombs
- August 11, 2019
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to the Jewish people as the Temple Mount, is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. Media reported that police employed stun grenades to evacuate the site. Israeli forces used tear gas and grenade sounds to clear the holy site, assaulting Palestinian worshippers during one of Islam's holiest festivals. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, known to the Jewish people as the Temple Mount, is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. Media reported that police employed stun grenades to evacuate the site. Israeli forces used tear gas and grenade sounds to clear the holy site, assaulting Palestinian worshippers during one of Islam's holiest festivals. (more...)
Any external presence in Gulf 'source of insecurity' for Iran -Zarif
- August 11, 2019
Iran has seized three tankers in strategic Gulf waters since last month, including a British-flagged vessel. Katz also reportedly told the Knesset committee that Israel's decision to assist the US -led effort was made after his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, during which he consulted with a senior official from the United Arab Emirates on the " Iranian threat". (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Iran has seized three tankers in strategic Gulf waters since last month, including a British-flagged vessel. Katz also reportedly told the Knesset committee that Israel's decision to assist the US -led effort was made after his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, during which he consulted with a senior official from the United Arab Emirates on the " Iranian threat". (more...)
No surprises. It’s Rahul Gandhi again!
- August 11, 2019
Gandhi has reportedly been appointed an "interim" president. Partry strongman Amarinder Singh, who is known for his independent thinking and way of working, surprisingly did not come for the important CWC meet. Senior Congress leaders also met Sonia at her residence on Friday. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday once again urged Rahul Gandhi to lead the party at a time when a "strong opposition voice" was needed, but he declined, saying he was firm on his decision to no longer ... (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Gandhi has reportedly been appointed an "interim" president. Partry strongman Amarinder Singh, who is known for his independent thinking and way of working, surprisingly did not come for the important CWC meet. Senior Congress leaders also met Sonia at her residence on Friday. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday once again urged Rahul Gandhi to lead the party at a time when a "strong opposition voice" was needed, but he declined, saying he was firm on his decision to no longer ... (more...)
Shootings Suspect Confessed Immediately, El Paso Police Say
- August 11, 2019
Prior to carrying out the attack on Saturday, Crusius published a white supremacist manifesto online which expressed fears of a "Hispanic invasion" of Texas. Twenty-two people were killed in the attack and about two dozen others were wounded. Authorities say the mass shooting is being investigated as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Prior to carrying out the attack on Saturday, Crusius published a white supremacist manifesto online which expressed fears of a "Hispanic invasion" of Texas. Twenty-two people were killed in the attack and about two dozen others were wounded. Authorities say the mass shooting is being investigated as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism. (more...)
Spanish aid boat stranded in Med rescues 39 more migrants
- August 11, 2019
Salvini has refused to allow the vessel into Italian waters, the latest episode highlighting Europe's divisions over immigration. When that decision was questioned - and people asked if the 39 had been given the choice to leave - Open Arms founder Oscar Camps said on Twitter. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Salvini has refused to allow the vessel into Italian waters, the latest episode highlighting Europe's divisions over immigration. When that decision was questioned - and people asked if the 39 had been given the choice to leave - Open Arms founder Oscar Camps said on Twitter. (more...)
China waiting out Hong Kong protests, but backlash may come
- August 11, 2019
On Saturday activists rallied across the city, with thousands occupying the airport arrivals hall for a second day, while elsewhere police displayed a new willingness to quickly and forcibly clear them from the streets. And while Beijing condemns the violence, violence is "precisely what it is hoping for" in the expectation that frustrated protesters will provide more images of melees and fire bombings that will alienate the general population, Lam said. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
On Saturday activists rallied across the city, with thousands occupying the airport arrivals hall for a second day, while elsewhere police displayed a new willingness to quickly and forcibly clear them from the streets. And while Beijing condemns the violence, violence is "precisely what it is hoping for" in the expectation that frustrated protesters will provide more images of melees and fire bombings that will alienate the general population, Lam said. (more...)
Trump flashed thumbs up while meeting with El Paso orphan
- August 11, 2019
In the picture, Trump smiled and gave his signature thumbs-up with his right hand. His family brought little Paul Gilbert back to the hospital to meet the president. The image, which went viral, prompted outrage on social media. The same user asked whether he was "taking" it "the wrong way". Tito Anchondo was pictured with Trump and first lady Melania, when they visited the University Medical Center of El Paso on Wednesday to meet with victims of the shooting. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
In the picture, Trump smiled and gave his signature thumbs-up with his right hand. His family brought little Paul Gilbert back to the hospital to meet the president. The image, which went viral, prompted outrage on social media. The same user asked whether he was "taking" it "the wrong way". Tito Anchondo was pictured with Trump and first lady Melania, when they visited the University Medical Center of El Paso on Wednesday to meet with victims of the shooting. (more...)
Sterling weakens after British economy shrinks in Q2
- August 11, 2019
The weak reading on Friday prompted yields on the UK's 5-year gilts to fall below those of the 2-year issue for the first time since 2008. The Bank of England, in its August inflation report last week, predicted that growth would be limited in the current quarter to 0.3 percent, and that growth for the year as a whole would drop to 1.3 percent. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The weak reading on Friday prompted yields on the UK's 5-year gilts to fall below those of the 2-year issue for the first time since 2008. The Bank of England, in its August inflation report last week, predicted that growth would be limited in the current quarter to 0.3 percent, and that growth for the year as a whole would drop to 1.3 percent. (more...)
Yemeni Separatists Seize Much of Aden, Security Officials Say
- August 11, 2019
Houthis control the north and the capital, Sana. Saudi Arabia has invited the warring sides in Aden for an "emergency meeting" in Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi news agency. The UAE is a key member of the coalition. The stalemated war has claimed tens of thousands of lives, thrust millions to the brink of starvation and spawned the world's most devastating humanitarian crisis. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Houthis control the north and the capital, Sana. Saudi Arabia has invited the warring sides in Aden for an "emergency meeting" in Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi news agency. The UAE is a key member of the coalition. The stalemated war has claimed tens of thousands of lives, thrust millions to the brink of starvation and spawned the world's most devastating humanitarian crisis. (more...)
Parts of South East without electricity due to widespread power cut
- August 11, 2019
The airport said in a statement the "unprecedented rainfall" caused "water damage in a number of locations in the terminal" and apologised for the disruption. Why did it take so long to fix the problems? "All the traffic lights were down, but there were no police present, which meant it was unsafe to cross - cars weren't stopping either". (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The airport said in a statement the "unprecedented rainfall" caused "water damage in a number of locations in the terminal" and apologised for the disruption. Why did it take so long to fix the problems? "All the traffic lights were down, but there were no police present, which meant it was unsafe to cross - cars weren't stopping either". (more...)
India monsoon floods kill at least 100
- August 11, 2019
Till Saturday, 1.65 lakh people had been shifted to relief camps while more persons were being ferried to safe zones. Torrential rains pelted various parts of Kerala on Friday as the toll in rain-related incidents, including landslides, in the last three days mounted to 22 with over 22,000 people being shifted to relief centres, officials said. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Till Saturday, 1.65 lakh people had been shifted to relief camps while more persons were being ferried to safe zones. Torrential rains pelted various parts of Kerala on Friday as the toll in rain-related incidents, including landslides, in the last three days mounted to 22 with over 22,000 people being shifted to relief centres, officials said. (more...)
Suspect in Deadly Garden Grove, Santa Ana Crime Spree Due in Court
- August 11, 2019
The suspect, a 33-year-old male who is now in custody, robbed a bakery in Garden Grove at 4:23 p.m. The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras at several different locations. Police said Castaneda had served prison time for possession of methamphetamine with an intention to sell while armed with a rifle and that they had previous contact with him in connection with a child custody dispute. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The suspect, a 33-year-old male who is now in custody, robbed a bakery in Garden Grove at 4:23 p.m. The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras at several different locations. Police said Castaneda had served prison time for possession of methamphetamine with an intention to sell while armed with a rifle and that they had previous contact with him in connection with a child custody dispute. (more...)
BC man detained in Syria past year freed after Lebanese mediation
- August 11, 2019
In a statement, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada said they were "very relieved" Baxter had been released from Syria. Global Affairs also said consular services will continue to be provided to Baxter and his family. traveller, Sam Goodwin , from Syria last month. The Canadian citizen "Christian Lee Baxter has been in detention in Syria since past year for reasons related to violating the Syrian laws", added Ibrahim. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
In a statement, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada said they were "very relieved" Baxter had been released from Syria. Global Affairs also said consular services will continue to be provided to Baxter and his family. traveller, Sam Goodwin , from Syria last month. The Canadian citizen "Christian Lee Baxter has been in detention in Syria since past year for reasons related to violating the Syrian laws", added Ibrahim. (more...)
Facebook announces that it will launch a "News" tab this fall
- August 11, 2019
What no one's sure about yet though is if Facebook's offering $3 million to individual publishers or in total to all news organisations. Facebook has pitched various news outlets - including ABC News , Dow Jones , The Washington Post and Bloomberg - on its news tab, according to the Wall Street Journal report . (more...)
- August 11, 2019
What no one's sure about yet though is if Facebook's offering $3 million to individual publishers or in total to all news organisations. Facebook has pitched various news outlets - including ABC News , Dow Jones , The Washington Post and Bloomberg - on its news tab, according to the Wall Street Journal report . (more...)
Non-radioactive Chernobyl vodka launches
- August 11, 2019
And in a working paper submitted to Ukranian officials, Smith and his colleagues say that there are ways to safely use the land to aid in the area's economic recovery. In his work in Chernobyl since the 1990s, Prof Smith says he has been struck by how the economic conditions for people in Ukraine have remained stubbornly hard, while the landscape has slowly recovered. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
And in a working paper submitted to Ukranian officials, Smith and his colleagues say that there are ways to safely use the land to aid in the area's economic recovery. In his work in Chernobyl since the 1990s, Prof Smith says he has been struck by how the economic conditions for people in Ukraine have remained stubbornly hard, while the landscape has slowly recovered. (more...)
Typhoon forces evacuations, flight cancellations in eastern China
- August 11, 2019
The tragedy occurred in the municipality of Wenzhou, which was in the path of the storm as it made landfall overnight, CCTV said. It said a river that was blocked by a landslide rose 10 metres and then broke through the debris, flooding homes. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
The tragedy occurred in the municipality of Wenzhou, which was in the path of the storm as it made landfall overnight, CCTV said. It said a river that was blocked by a landslide rose 10 metres and then broke through the debris, flooding homes. (more...)
One injured in gun attack on Norwegian mosque
- August 11, 2019
Mr Skjold, who told reporters that the suspect was questioned after receiving medical treatment but did not speculate on a possible motive, said without providing further information that the man was known to police and added that his online activity prior to the incident is under investigation. (more...)
- August 11, 2019
Mr Skjold, who told reporters that the suspect was questioned after receiving medical treatment but did not speculate on a possible motive, said without providing further information that the man was known to police and added that his online activity prior to the incident is under investigation. (more...)
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