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French couple could face jail for taking sand from Sardinian beach
- August 20, 2019
In 1994, access to the renowned pink beach on Budelli island to the north-east of Sardinia was banned amid concerns about its future. Questioned by police, they insisted they were unaware that leaving with Sardinian sand was a crime. Almost three million tourists visit the semiautonomous region each year. According to Sardinia Stolen and Deprived, 200kg of sand was stolen this summer - fortunately they were stopped before they were shipped off the island. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
In 1994, access to the renowned pink beach on Budelli island to the north-east of Sardinia was banned amid concerns about its future. Questioned by police, they insisted they were unaware that leaving with Sardinian sand was a crime. Almost three million tourists visit the semiautonomous region each year. According to Sardinia Stolen and Deprived, 200kg of sand was stolen this summer - fortunately they were stopped before they were shipped off the island. (more...)
Migrants jump off Open Arms ship, try to reach Lampedusa swimming
- August 20, 2019
Some people have been on board the Open Arms for 18 days, putting them on track to surpass the record of 19 days which 32 migrants spent stranded on another charity rescue ship, the Sea-Watch 3, in January. The standoff has fuelled Salvini's campaign against migrant boats from Africa, and comes as he is trying to drag Italy into snap elections. But Toninelli has set a condition - that Madrid de-register the Open Arms ship by removing its Spanish flag. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Some people have been on board the Open Arms for 18 days, putting them on track to surpass the record of 19 days which 32 migrants spent stranded on another charity rescue ship, the Sea-Watch 3, in January. The standoff has fuelled Salvini's campaign against migrant boats from Africa, and comes as he is trying to drag Italy into snap elections. But Toninelli has set a condition - that Madrid de-register the Open Arms ship by removing its Spanish flag. (more...)
Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'
- August 20, 2019
Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to dismiss the sex-trafficking indictment against Jeffrey Epstein following his suicide in federal lockup earlier this month - but officials say they have no plans to end the probe into Epstein's alleged victims' claims, and authorities are still considering charging others accused in the alleged underage sex ring. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to dismiss the sex-trafficking indictment against Jeffrey Epstein following his suicide in federal lockup earlier this month - but officials say they have no plans to end the probe into Epstein's alleged victims' claims, and authorities are still considering charging others accused in the alleged underage sex ring. (more...)
Far-right and antifa groups both claim victory at Portland
- August 20, 2019
The much-anticipated protest in Portland on Saturday, August 17, that was instigated by the Proud Boys, a national right-wing extremist group, dissipated with minimal engagement from counterprotesters. "We do not want him here, in my city, period". More than 1,000 people gathered in downtown Portland for the rally and counter-demonstration, according to police. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
The much-anticipated protest in Portland on Saturday, August 17, that was instigated by the Proud Boys, a national right-wing extremist group, dissipated with minimal engagement from counterprotesters. "We do not want him here, in my city, period". More than 1,000 people gathered in downtown Portland for the rally and counter-demonstration, according to police. (more...)
Police end armed siege on bus in Rio
- August 20, 2019
In a video by BNO News, the armed hostage-taker can be seen falling to the ground after a military police sniper shoots the man. He had earlier threatened to set the bus alight and claimed to have been a former military police officer, but this was disputed by police. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
In a video by BNO News, the armed hostage-taker can be seen falling to the ground after a military police sniper shoots the man. He had earlier threatened to set the bus alight and claimed to have been a former military police officer, but this was disputed by police. (more...)
Brussels rejects Boris Johnson's call for Irish backstop to be scrapped
- August 20, 2019
In the continued absence of any notable economic data this week, the spotlight for GBP investors will remain on United Kingdom politics and a Wednesday meeting between Boris Johnson , French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
In the continued absence of any notable economic data this week, the spotlight for GBP investors will remain on United Kingdom politics and a Wednesday meeting between Boris Johnson , French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (more...)
'Environmental tragedy' as Canary Islands fire out of control
- August 20, 2019
Firefighters stated the blaze was propelled by excessive temperatures, sturdy winds and low humidity. Resorts in the main beach area of the island haven't been affected by the higher terrain fires . The centre of the island, with its valleys, slopes and mountains offering breath-taking views, attracts hikers. Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands archipelago, which is 93 miles west of Africa. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Firefighters stated the blaze was propelled by excessive temperatures, sturdy winds and low humidity. Resorts in the main beach area of the island haven't been affected by the higher terrain fires . The centre of the island, with its valleys, slopes and mountains offering breath-taking views, attracts hikers. Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands archipelago, which is 93 miles west of Africa. (more...)
Google, FB unite with Trump to protest French tech tax
- August 20, 2019
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding a public hearing today regarding its ongoing Section 301 Investigation of France's Digital Services Tax (DST) (see Trump and Trade Update of July 11, 2019 ). The White House has said, "France's unilateral measure appears to target innovative United States technology firms that provide services in distinct sectors of the economy". (more...)
- August 20, 2019
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding a public hearing today regarding its ongoing Section 301 Investigation of France's Digital Services Tax (DST) (see Trump and Trade Update of July 11, 2019 ). The White House has said, "France's unilateral measure appears to target innovative United States technology firms that provide services in distinct sectors of the economy". (more...)
No date set for Normandy talks on Ukraine despite Macron meeting
- August 20, 2019
Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yury Ushakov said that the dialogue between Moscow and Paris had "intensified" in recent months and that Putin's visit to France was the "logical continuation" of his contacts with Macron. During Monday's meeting, the two heads of state vowed to improve Moscow's relations with the European Union and to relaunch peace talks with Ukraine. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yury Ushakov said that the dialogue between Moscow and Paris had "intensified" in recent months and that Putin's visit to France was the "logical continuation" of his contacts with Macron. During Monday's meeting, the two heads of state vowed to improve Moscow's relations with the European Union and to relaunch peace talks with Ukraine. (more...)
White House Dismisses Payroll Tax Cuts as Slowdown Prevention
- August 20, 2019
Only 2 percent of those polled expect a recession to begin this year, while 38 percent predict that it will occur in 2020. But this time Trump went nuclear, declaring war on the Federal Reserve Chairman, in a tweet. But that was before Trump announced another round of tariffs of 10 percent on the remaining $300 billion in goods not yet hit by USA punitive duties. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Only 2 percent of those polled expect a recession to begin this year, while 38 percent predict that it will occur in 2020. But this time Trump went nuclear, declaring war on the Federal Reserve Chairman, in a tweet. But that was before Trump announced another round of tariffs of 10 percent on the remaining $300 billion in goods not yet hit by USA punitive duties. (more...)
Italian PM Conte resigning amid tensions in coalition
- August 20, 2019
Failing that, Mattarella could dissolve Parliament, setting the stage for a new general election as early as October. Salvini could be crowned prime minister with the League potentially in coalition with the anti-immigration, anti-LGBT Fratelli d'Italia, and possibly Silvio Berlusconi 's centre-right Forza Italia. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Failing that, Mattarella could dissolve Parliament, setting the stage for a new general election as early as October. Salvini could be crowned prime minister with the League potentially in coalition with the anti-immigration, anti-LGBT Fratelli d'Italia, and possibly Silvio Berlusconi 's centre-right Forza Italia. (more...)
Planned Parenthood leaves federal family planning program
- August 20, 2019
On Twitter , the organization referred to the new policy as a "gag rule" and accused US President Donald Trump's administration of forcing it to leave the Title X program, which helps low-income people access contraception. But the state of Vermont has them covered in the short term. In 2019, Vermont enshrined in law "the fundamental right of every individual who becomes pregnant to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, to give birth to a child, or to have an abortion" and prohibited ... (more...)
- August 20, 2019
On Twitter , the organization referred to the new policy as a "gag rule" and accused US President Donald Trump's administration of forcing it to leave the Title X program, which helps low-income people access contraception. But the state of Vermont has them covered in the short term. In 2019, Vermont enshrined in law "the fundamental right of every individual who becomes pregnant to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, to give birth to a child, or to have an abortion" and prohibited ... (more...)
Garner family wants statewide chokehold ban after Pantaleo firing
- August 20, 2019
However, O'Neill admitted , "The unintended outcome of Mr. Garner's death must have a effect of its own". He said it was clear Mr Pantaleo "can no longer effectively serve as a New York City police officer ". The damage is already done. The NYPD has yet to set a date for that departmental trial and O'Neill only said Monday that Adonis' trial would be scheduled "soon". (more...)
- August 20, 2019
However, O'Neill admitted , "The unintended outcome of Mr. Garner's death must have a effect of its own". He said it was clear Mr Pantaleo "can no longer effectively serve as a New York City police officer ". The damage is already done. The NYPD has yet to set a date for that departmental trial and O'Neill only said Monday that Adonis' trial would be scheduled "soon". (more...)
Magistrate Finally Delivers Ruling On MDC Protest...Upholds Police Ban
- August 20, 2019
Armed police maintained heavy presence on Bulawayo's streets throughout the day and few demonstrators were seen. But given the ban by police and the courts, support has run out of steam. Authorities had also banned Friday's gathering in Harare which the MDC then called off, aiming to avert bloodshed after police there rounded up its followers and dispersed them with batons and water cannon. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Armed police maintained heavy presence on Bulawayo's streets throughout the day and few demonstrators were seen. But given the ban by police and the courts, support has run out of steam. Authorities had also banned Friday's gathering in Harare which the MDC then called off, aiming to avert bloodshed after police there rounded up its followers and dispersed them with batons and water cannon. (more...)
Ex-Sudan president got millions from Saudis, court hears
- August 20, 2019
However, the jailed leader appeared in court Monday on charges of receiving and possessing foreign funds illegally. Police Brigadier Ahmed Ali, a detective working on the corruption case, told a Khartoum court that Bashir said part of the money was "delivered by some of Mohammed bin Salman's envoys". (more...)
- August 20, 2019
However, the jailed leader appeared in court Monday on charges of receiving and possessing foreign funds illegally. Police Brigadier Ahmed Ali, a detective working on the corruption case, told a Khartoum court that Bashir said part of the money was "delivered by some of Mohammed bin Salman's envoys". (more...)
Old allegations against Prince Andrew surface amid Epstein scandal
- August 20, 2019
Andrew , who is fourth in line to the throne, is among the rich and powerful who have been swept up by their ties - past or present - to Epstein, whose death in a Manhattan jail cell earlier this month was ruled a suicide. At the time, the duke was the U.K.'s special representative for trade, a role he quit the following year. The Duke of York touched on the subject during the 2015 World Economic Forum in Davos, saying, "I wish to reiterate and reaffirm the statements already made on my ... (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Andrew , who is fourth in line to the throne, is among the rich and powerful who have been swept up by their ties - past or present - to Epstein, whose death in a Manhattan jail cell earlier this month was ruled a suicide. At the time, the duke was the U.K.'s special representative for trade, a role he quit the following year. The Duke of York touched on the subject during the 2015 World Economic Forum in Davos, saying, "I wish to reiterate and reaffirm the statements already made on my ... (more...)
Putin tells Macron he sees no alternative to Ukraine talks
- August 20, 2019
He said this during the meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin , as AFP news agency reports. The Sochi agreement was signed in September a year ago between Russian Federation, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Turkey, which supports some rebel groups in the region. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
He said this during the meeting with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin , as AFP news agency reports. The Sochi agreement was signed in September a year ago between Russian Federation, the main ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Turkey, which supports some rebel groups in the region. (more...)
Warren Delivers Public Apology at Native American Candidate Forum
- August 20, 2019
Her campaign shared on their webpage Warren's DNA test video featuring family members and Harvard colleagues speaking to her background and reputation. "I am not a citizen of a tribe". Tribes and only tribes determine tribal citizenship and I respect that difference. "And what I would say is, from here forward, because now we're in a presidential election, that we take Michelle Obama's advice and when, when he goes low, you go high". (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Her campaign shared on their webpage Warren's DNA test video featuring family members and Harvard colleagues speaking to her background and reputation. "I am not a citizen of a tribe". Tribes and only tribes determine tribal citizenship and I respect that difference. "And what I would say is, from here forward, because now we're in a presidential election, that we take Michelle Obama's advice and when, when he goes low, you go high". (more...)
Shavendra Silva appointed as 23rd Army Commander; US deeply concerned
- August 20, 2019
Speaking to Ada Derana, he said several worldwide reports have levelled allegations against Major General Shavendra Silva and this appointment is a "kick in the face" of Tamil people. Critics say Silva's appointment as the Army chief may strain Sri Lanka's cooperation in UN Peacekeeping operations and the defence cooperation between the U.S. (more...)
- August 20, 2019
Speaking to Ada Derana, he said several worldwide reports have levelled allegations against Major General Shavendra Silva and this appointment is a "kick in the face" of Tamil people. Critics say Silva's appointment as the Army chief may strain Sri Lanka's cooperation in UN Peacekeeping operations and the defence cooperation between the U.S. (more...)
US military tests ground-based cruise missile
- August 20, 2019
The Pentagon said on Monday that it had tested a conventionally configured ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 km (310 miles), the first such test since the United States pulled out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). (more...)
- August 20, 2019
The Pentagon said on Monday that it had tested a conventionally configured ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 km (310 miles), the first such test since the United States pulled out of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). (more...)
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