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USA lawmaker Tlaib scraps West Bank trip over Israeli demands
- August 17, 2019
In her letter to Deri, Tlaib asked to be allowed to visit Israel "in order to visit my relatives, especially my grandmother who is in her 90s", adding that it "would be my last opportunity to see her". Similarly, Omar has also responded to Israel's decision to deny the congresswomen entry into the country, accusing Netanyahu of conceding to pressure and insulting "democratic values". (more...)
- August 17, 2019
In her letter to Deri, Tlaib asked to be allowed to visit Israel "in order to visit my relatives, especially my grandmother who is in her 90s", adding that it "would be my last opportunity to see her". Similarly, Omar has also responded to Israel's decision to deny the congresswomen entry into the country, accusing Netanyahu of conceding to pressure and insulting "democratic values". (more...)
USA move halts release of Iranian tanker held in Gibraltar
- August 17, 2019
The UK and Gibraltar insist the Grace 1 was stopped because of its destination and not because of the Iranian origin of its cargo. Further details were not immediately released about the grounds for the US Justice Department's application. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The UK and Gibraltar insist the Grace 1 was stopped because of its destination and not because of the Iranian origin of its cargo. Further details were not immediately released about the grounds for the US Justice Department's application. (more...)
US issues warrant to seize Iranian supertanker Grace 1
- August 17, 2019
The authorities in Gibraltar on Thursday released the Iranian vessel, Grace 1 (now known as Adrian Darya ), defying a United States request hours earlier to seize the ship. On Thursday the US State Department threatened to issue a visa ban on anyone working on the ship. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter, "Having failed to accomplish its objectives through its #EconomicTerrorism - including depriving cancer patients of medicine - the USA attempted to abuse the ... (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The authorities in Gibraltar on Thursday released the Iranian vessel, Grace 1 (now known as Adrian Darya ), defying a United States request hours earlier to seize the ship. On Thursday the US State Department threatened to issue a visa ban on anyone working on the ship. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter, "Having failed to accomplish its objectives through its #EconomicTerrorism - including depriving cancer patients of medicine - the USA attempted to abuse the ... (more...)
United States customs outage delays thousands of travelers in airports across country
- August 17, 2019
One passenger at Dulles posted a video of masses of travelers waiting in snaking lines to reach immigration processing counters at the airport . A U.S. John F. Kennedy International Airport in NY tweeted that passengers were being processed manually for now. Passengers who arrive on worldwide flights will have to be processed manually until the issue is resolved. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
One passenger at Dulles posted a video of masses of travelers waiting in snaking lines to reach immigration processing counters at the airport . A U.S. John F. Kennedy International Airport in NY tweeted that passengers were being processed manually for now. Passengers who arrive on worldwide flights will have to be processed manually until the issue is resolved. (more...)
Justin Trudeau's SNC-Lavalin Scandal Comes To A Conclusion With Ethics Report
- August 17, 2019
But Trudeau said he didn't agree that any contact with the attorney general on the issue was inappropriate. The longtime close friend of Trudeau was a central figure in the SNC-Lavalin scandal; Wilson-Raybould named him as one of the PMO officials who was urging her to halt criminal proceedings against the Montreal engineering firm. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
But Trudeau said he didn't agree that any contact with the attorney general on the issue was inappropriate. The longtime close friend of Trudeau was a central figure in the SNC-Lavalin scandal; Wilson-Raybould named him as one of the PMO officials who was urging her to halt criminal proceedings against the Montreal engineering firm. (more...)
Jeffrey Epstein's Cause of Death Revealed
- August 17, 2019
At the time of his death, he was alone in his cell. The survey was carried out in the days after Epstein's death and it involved 1,000 respondents. He denied the charges but faced up to 45 years in jail if found guilty. Jeffrey Epstein poses for a sex offender mugshot after being charged with procuring a minor for prostitution in Florida on July 25, 2013. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
At the time of his death, he was alone in his cell. The survey was carried out in the days after Epstein's death and it involved 1,000 respondents. He denied the charges but faced up to 45 years in jail if found guilty. Jeffrey Epstein poses for a sex offender mugshot after being charged with procuring a minor for prostitution in Florida on July 25, 2013. (more...)
Aussie shock jock Alan Jones loses advertising dollars after Ardern attack
- August 17, 2019
Loathe as we are to report on anything the pickled testicle head known as Alan Jones does or says, it's important to note that he is still out there getting paid seven-figures to be a petulant crank on a daily basis, and that he does still hold significant sway over a vast section of the voter base. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Loathe as we are to report on anything the pickled testicle head known as Alan Jones does or says, it's important to note that he is still out there getting paid seven-figures to be a petulant crank on a daily basis, and that he does still hold significant sway over a vast section of the voter base. (more...)
ET View: India must reiterate its status as a 'responsible' nuclear state
- August 17, 2019
In a visit to Rajasthan's Pokhran on August 16, Singh told news agency ANI, "Till today, our nuclear policy is "No First Use". What happens in future depends on the circumstances", the defence minister tweeted . "It is our firm resolve to make India a nuclear power and yet remain firmly committed to the doctrine of "No First Use". Speaking at a book release function, Parrikar had said , "Why a lot of people say that India has No First Use policy". (more...)
- August 17, 2019
In a visit to Rajasthan's Pokhran on August 16, Singh told news agency ANI, "Till today, our nuclear policy is "No First Use". What happens in future depends on the circumstances", the defence minister tweeted . "It is our firm resolve to make India a nuclear power and yet remain firmly committed to the doctrine of "No First Use". Speaking at a book release function, Parrikar had said , "Why a lot of people say that India has No First Use policy". (more...)
13-year-old boy arrested over alleged murder of policeman
- August 17, 2019
Thames Valley Police said on Friday that ten people, including a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation has been launched. "My thoughts are with PC Harper's family, friends and colleagues at this awful time". Assaults where constables suffered an injury rose from 8,157 in 2017 to 10,399, up 27 per cent in a year and equivalent to 28 attacks a day on the police. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Thames Valley Police said on Friday that ten people, including a 13-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and an investigation has been launched. "My thoughts are with PC Harper's family, friends and colleagues at this awful time". Assaults where constables suffered an injury rose from 8,157 in 2017 to 10,399, up 27 per cent in a year and equivalent to 28 attacks a day on the police. (more...)
Nike Responds To Allegations Of Zion Williamson Payment
- August 17, 2019
Interestingly, in order to make these under-the-table payments, "Nike executives directed Coach Franklin to submit false invoices to Nike to disguise the payments as travel expenses and sponsorships for 501 (c) (3) organizations" alleges Avenatti. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
Interestingly, in order to make these under-the-table payments, "Nike executives directed Coach Franklin to submit false invoices to Nike to disguise the payments as travel expenses and sponsorships for 501 (c) (3) organizations" alleges Avenatti. (more...)
El Paso Police Looking For Hero From El Paso Walmart Shooting
- August 17, 2019
According to a Facebook post, the police are hoping they can identify the man in the photo above and below. The police department told the Associated Press they are not releasing details of what the man did because that information is needed to verify his identity. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
According to a Facebook post, the police are hoping they can identify the man in the photo above and below. The police department told the Associated Press they are not releasing details of what the man did because that information is needed to verify his identity. (more...)
R.I. prison captain resigns after allegedly driving truck into protesters
- August 17, 2019
The group, which was protesting federal immigration policies , said at least two people were injured. Initial reports indicate that approximately 250 Jews and supporters had gathered at the Donald W. "We are answering the call of our ancestors to sound the alarm: #NeverAgainIsNow". Frieden, who was not injured, was sitting near the protesters as the truck came upon the group. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
The group, which was protesting federal immigration policies , said at least two people were injured. Initial reports indicate that approximately 250 Jews and supporters had gathered at the Donald W. "We are answering the call of our ancestors to sound the alarm: #NeverAgainIsNow". Frieden, who was not injured, was sitting near the protesters as the truck came upon the group. (more...)
'Monster' penguin once lived in Canterbury
- August 17, 2019
During the time of the giant penguin , New Zealand was still joined with Australia, which in turn is thought to have been connected to Antarctica. A fossil discovery has added another entry to the list of comically large New Zealand birds: a 1.5 metre tall penguin . (more...)
- August 17, 2019
During the time of the giant penguin , New Zealand was still joined with Australia, which in turn is thought to have been connected to Antarctica. A fossil discovery has added another entry to the list of comically large New Zealand birds: a 1.5 metre tall penguin . (more...)
Australian Tourist Shot Dead In New Zealand After Being Woken From Sleep
- August 17, 2019
According to police in New Zealand , McKinnon and his partner were sleeping inside a van when a suspect approached the vehicle and fired a number of shots into it. When they refused, McKinnon was shot dead. "We are supporting the female victim, who is understandably very shocked and distressed, providing her with the support and welfare she needs", he said. (more...)
- August 17, 2019
According to police in New Zealand , McKinnon and his partner were sleeping inside a van when a suspect approached the vehicle and fired a number of shots into it. When they refused, McKinnon was shot dead. "We are supporting the female victim, who is understandably very shocked and distressed, providing her with the support and welfare she needs", he said. (more...)
Russian plane emergency landing
- August 16, 2019
On the morning of August 15, an Airbus A321 made an emergency landing in a corn field outside Moscow , after losing its engines in a collision with a flock of birds. "Then we landed and everyone ran away", he said. According to Ural Airlines Director Sergey Skuratov both engines failed after several birds flew in them. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
On the morning of August 15, an Airbus A321 made an emergency landing in a corn field outside Moscow , after losing its engines in a collision with a flock of birds. "Then we landed and everyone ran away", he said. According to Ural Airlines Director Sergey Skuratov both engines failed after several birds flew in them. (more...)
Disney Boycott Called by Hong Kong Protestors After Mulan Star Supports Police
- August 16, 2019
They reported, "Nearly all the comments on her post echoed support for the Hong Kong police and Beijing". According to some fans on social media who refuse to believe Liu is anti-democratic, she may be under pressure of the powerful Chinese government because of her celebrity platform. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
They reported, "Nearly all the comments on her post echoed support for the Hong Kong police and Beijing". According to some fans on social media who refuse to believe Liu is anti-democratic, she may be under pressure of the powerful Chinese government because of her celebrity platform. (more...)
United Kingdom offers $30 million contract to maintain drug supply after Brexit
- August 16, 2019
But he has a working majority of just a single seat in parliament and several of his own MPs have suggested they could vote no confidence in his government to stop a no-deal Brexit which they believe would be disastrous for the United Kingdom economy. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
But he has a working majority of just a single seat in parliament and several of his own MPs have suggested they could vote no confidence in his government to stop a no-deal Brexit which they believe would be disastrous for the United Kingdom economy. (more...)
Zimbabwe opposition tries to lift protest ban as armed police patrol capital
- August 16, 2019
Although a few hundred protesters gathered, many more Harare residents stayed off the streets and shops did not open to avoid any possible trouble. Days ahead of the planned Harare demonstration, six political activists were abducted from their homes at night and beaten by armed men, a coalition of rights groups said. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Although a few hundred protesters gathered, many more Harare residents stayed off the streets and shops did not open to avoid any possible trouble. Days ahead of the planned Harare demonstration, six political activists were abducted from their homes at night and beaten by armed men, a coalition of rights groups said. (more...)
Pushing for immigration limits, Trump official spoofs Emma Lazarus poem
- August 16, 2019
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its new "public charge" rule . Based on the Immigration and Nationality Act , the notion of a public charge - which originally referred to a person who is dependent on the government for subsistence - is arguably the oldest aspect of USA immigration law today. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its new "public charge" rule . Based on the Immigration and Nationality Act , the notion of a public charge - which originally referred to a person who is dependent on the government for subsistence - is arguably the oldest aspect of USA immigration law today. (more...)
France thanks Malaysia over search for Nora Anne
- August 16, 2019
Nora's mother and father, Meabh and Sebastien, met the Malaysian deputy prime minister, Wan Azizah, on Friday during which she paid her respects to the family. Officials have determined a 15-year-old London girl who mysteriously disappeared from a nature resort in Malaysia died from intestinal bleeding due to starvation and stress. (more...)
- August 16, 2019
Nora's mother and father, Meabh and Sebastien, met the Malaysian deputy prime minister, Wan Azizah, on Friday during which she paid her respects to the family. Officials have determined a 15-year-old London girl who mysteriously disappeared from a nature resort in Malaysia died from intestinal bleeding due to starvation and stress. (more...)
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