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Venezuela re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council
- October 20, 2019
It also presented evidence of human rights violations including torture and extrajudicial killings by Venezuelan security forces. The council is made up of 47 United Nations member states and seeks to promote and protect human rights around the world, while addressing human rights violations and making recommendations on them. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
It also presented evidence of human rights violations including torture and extrajudicial killings by Venezuelan security forces. The council is made up of 47 United Nations member states and seeks to promote and protect human rights around the world, while addressing human rights violations and making recommendations on them. (more...)
Boris Johnson To Ask For Extension After MPs Back Brexit Delay
- October 20, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to go to the Houses of Parliament in London on October 19, 2019. On Saturday, MPs from Labour and the Liberal Democrats urged the Prime Minister to send the letter to EU Council President Donald Tusk, requesting an extension. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to go to the Houses of Parliament in London on October 19, 2019. On Saturday, MPs from Labour and the Liberal Democrats urged the Prime Minister to send the letter to EU Council President Donald Tusk, requesting an extension. (more...)
Turkey to resume offensive if truce deal falters: Erdogan
- October 20, 2019
The deal announced late on Thursday is meant to halt a Turkish-led offensive against Kurdish forces launched on Oct 9, on condition they pull out of a "safe zone" on the Syrian side of the border. "If there is no commitment, we shall consider what happened a game between the Americans and Turkey - on one side preventing the troop withdrawal while on the other claiming our forces did not withdraw", Abdi said. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
The deal announced late on Thursday is meant to halt a Turkish-led offensive against Kurdish forces launched on Oct 9, on condition they pull out of a "safe zone" on the Syrian side of the border. "If there is no commitment, we shall consider what happened a game between the Americans and Turkey - on one side preventing the troop withdrawal while on the other claiming our forces did not withdraw", Abdi said. (more...)
Trump Resort Will No Longer Host G7 Summit
- October 20, 2019
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney had on Thursday announced that the south Florida venue was "the best place" among a dozen United States locations considered for the June 10-12 gathering next year. The vociferous criticism did not die down, even as Trump insisted he would host the summit at cost, though he refused to disclose financial details. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney had on Thursday announced that the south Florida venue was "the best place" among a dozen United States locations considered for the June 10-12 gathering next year. The vociferous criticism did not die down, even as Trump insisted he would host the summit at cost, though he refused to disclose financial details. (more...)
Turkey: Top diplomat to brief parliament on Syria op
- October 20, 2019
With 60,000 fighters and local police to provide stability and border control in northeast Syria, it is unknown how a Turkish operation to create the safe zone will reflect on the balance within the Arab and Kurdish components of the SDF. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
With 60,000 fighters and local police to provide stability and border control in northeast Syria, it is unknown how a Turkish operation to create the safe zone will reflect on the balance within the Arab and Kurdish components of the SDF. (more...)
UK, Spain suspend arms exports to Turkey over Syria offensive
- October 20, 2019
But Raab said that alongside condemning the military action, "we also recognise some of the legitimate concerns that Turkey has". Sentop said that he does not find countries' criticisms of Turkey's anti-terrorist operation in northern Syria - launched last week - "rational, legal, or honest". (more...)
- October 20, 2019
But Raab said that alongside condemning the military action, "we also recognise some of the legitimate concerns that Turkey has". Sentop said that he does not find countries' criticisms of Turkey's anti-terrorist operation in northern Syria - launched last week - "rational, legal, or honest". (more...)
Queensland dad shot dead in Texas as wife and young kids slept
- October 20, 2019
Brenton Estorffe was shot in Katy Texas . In 2017, Sydney-born Justine Damond, 40, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer outside her home when she called for help after hearing noises in an alleyway outside of her residence. "Pray for this young wife and her two small children because they are without their father", Sheriff Nehls said. He was there to protect his family'. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Brenton Estorffe was shot in Katy Texas . In 2017, Sydney-born Justine Damond, 40, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer outside her home when she called for help after hearing noises in an alleyway outside of her residence. "Pray for this young wife and her two small children because they are without their father", Sheriff Nehls said. He was there to protect his family'. (more...)
Taiwan urges Hong Kong to investigate killing that helped stir protests
- October 20, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners on Friday vowed to stage a major march at the weekend despite police ruling the rally illegal, setting the scene for possibly more unrest in the Chinese-ruled city, battered by months of violent protests. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners on Friday vowed to stage a major march at the weekend despite police ruling the rally illegal, setting the scene for possibly more unrest in the Chinese-ruled city, battered by months of violent protests. (more...)
What exactly is in the new Brexit deal?
- October 19, 2019
The Scottish National Party will not endorse Parliament's British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal because it represents a much "harder" exit from the EU, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said today, cited by Reuters. "The PM's position is that it's new deal or no deal but no delay ", said a senior British government official. The proposed deal solves the problem by keeping Northern Ireland aligned with the rules of the European Union single market for goods - so ... (more...)
- October 19, 2019
The Scottish National Party will not endorse Parliament's British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal because it represents a much "harder" exit from the EU, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said today, cited by Reuters. "The PM's position is that it's new deal or no deal but no delay ", said a senior British government official. The proposed deal solves the problem by keeping Northern Ireland aligned with the rules of the European Union single market for goods - so ... (more...)
Brexit Betting Odds Rocked After Johnson And EU Agree Deal
- October 19, 2019
I hope our British friends decide to return one day. He also held open the door from the U.K.to rejoin the bloc at some point. Following days of intense negotiations, the PM announced that he had struck a "great new deal" shortly before heading to the Brussels meeting. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
I hope our British friends decide to return one day. He also held open the door from the U.K.to rejoin the bloc at some point. Following days of intense negotiations, the PM announced that he had struck a "great new deal" shortly before heading to the Brussels meeting. (more...)
Extinction Rebellion Protester Climbs Big Ben Dressed As Boris Johnson
- October 19, 2019
Extinction Rebellion has staged two weeks of demonstrations in London calling for stronger action against climate change. Atkinson, 43, climbed up the scaffolding surrounding Big Ben , which is undergoing a four-year restoration project, without ropes and was first spotted around 3:30 p.m. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Extinction Rebellion has staged two weeks of demonstrations in London calling for stronger action against climate change. Atkinson, 43, climbed up the scaffolding surrounding Big Ben , which is undergoing a four-year restoration project, without ropes and was first spotted around 3:30 p.m. (more...)
Trump hopes to fire up North Texas Republicans
- October 19, 2019
Trump also continued his attacks on former Vice President Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter's work for a Ukraine energy company. Actor Tom Arnold, who is often outspoken about his disdain for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, wrote a very questionable tweet in response to Trump's announcement that he had arrived for his rally Thursday night in Dallas. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Trump also continued his attacks on former Vice President Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter's work for a Ukraine energy company. Actor Tom Arnold, who is often outspoken about his disdain for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, wrote a very questionable tweet in response to Trump's announcement that he had arrived for his rally Thursday night in Dallas. (more...)
Jerry strengthens into a hurricane, eyes Puerto Rico and Bermuda
- October 19, 2019
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said maximum sustained winds were still at 120 miles per hour (195 kph) late Wednesday. Interests in the Leeward Islands should closely monitor the strength and path of Jerry . James Dodgson, director of the Bermuda Weather Service, warned that the storm could produce tornadoes and unsafe storm surge. "If that happens, Jerry could pass very close to the Leeward Islands, and risky and damaging conditions could unfold". (more...)
- October 19, 2019
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said maximum sustained winds were still at 120 miles per hour (195 kph) late Wednesday. Interests in the Leeward Islands should closely monitor the strength and path of Jerry . James Dodgson, director of the Bermuda Weather Service, warned that the storm could produce tornadoes and unsafe storm surge. "If that happens, Jerry could pass very close to the Leeward Islands, and risky and damaging conditions could unfold". (more...)
Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor
- October 19, 2019
The number of coffins is expected to rise in the next couple of days before the ministry's official announcement on the findings on October 19. Archeologists in the Egyptian city of Luxor have unearthed at least 20 ancient wooden coffins, in what Egypt's Antiquities Ministry said was one of the "largest and most important" discoveries. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
The number of coffins is expected to rise in the next couple of days before the ministry's official announcement on the findings on October 19. Archeologists in the Egyptian city of Luxor have unearthed at least 20 ancient wooden coffins, in what Egypt's Antiquities Ministry said was one of the "largest and most important" discoveries. (more...)
Gazza cleared of sex attack over 'sloppy' kiss on a train
- October 19, 2019
The jury at Teesside Crown Court had been considering an alternative, lesser charge of assault by beating, which Gascoigne was also cleared of. "Thank you, your honour, thank you to the jury, and thank you to my dentist", he said in the court, in reference to the dentures which he removed in order to give testimony during the trial. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
The jury at Teesside Crown Court had been considering an alternative, lesser charge of assault by beating, which Gascoigne was also cleared of. "Thank you, your honour, thank you to the jury, and thank you to my dentist", he said in the court, in reference to the dentures which he removed in order to give testimony during the trial. (more...)
Boris Johnson might not even get his Brexit vote on Saturday
- October 19, 2019
Johnson will make a statement to lawmakers, after which there will be a debate and then votes on amendments and finally - if all goes according to the government's plan - his deal. Johnson's Conservative Party holds only 288 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, so he will have to rely on support from other parties and independent lawmakers to get over the line. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Johnson will make a statement to lawmakers, after which there will be a debate and then votes on amendments and finally - if all goes according to the government's plan - his deal. Johnson's Conservative Party holds only 288 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, so he will have to rely on support from other parties and independent lawmakers to get over the line. (more...)
European Union deadlocked over Albania, N.Macedonia membership talks
- October 19, 2019
This had been one of the key goals of Zaev's administration. He said he would put forward this position at Sunday's scheduled meeting between top political party leaders at the presidential office. Macron later told reporters that the membership bids could not progress until the European Union, with its complex decision-making structures, changed - though he did not say how it must do so. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
This had been one of the key goals of Zaev's administration. He said he would put forward this position at Sunday's scheduled meeting between top political party leaders at the presidential office. Macron later told reporters that the membership bids could not progress until the European Union, with its complex decision-making structures, changed - though he did not say how it must do so. (more...)
US imposes tariffs on EU goods; targets Airbus, wine and whisky
- October 19, 2019
Products including French wine, Italian parmesan, and Spanish olives will be subject to 25% tariffs. According to WTO, it has found out that both the European Airbus and US' Boeing had received illegal subsidies worth billions of dollars in a couple of cases that have been going on for almost 15 years. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Products including French wine, Italian parmesan, and Spanish olives will be subject to 25% tariffs. According to WTO, it has found out that both the European Airbus and US' Boeing had received illegal subsidies worth billions of dollars in a couple of cases that have been going on for almost 15 years. (more...)
Hillary Clinton: Russia 'grooming' United States third-party candidate
- October 19, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) has responded to Hillary Clinton , who this week implied that Gabbard was a favorite of the Russians. "They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far", Clinton said to Plouffe during the interview. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) has responded to Hillary Clinton , who this week implied that Gabbard was a favorite of the Russians. "They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far", Clinton said to Plouffe during the interview. (more...)
Fox on cleanup job after Mulvaney admits Ukraine quid pro quo
- October 19, 2019
On Thursday , the White House's acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney , held a press briefing with journalists to discuss an update on the G7 Summit . When pressed about any possible financial profit the president might make, Mulvaney said: "Consider that Donald Trump's brand is strong enough as it is and doesn't need any help". (more...)
- October 19, 2019
On Thursday , the White House's acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney , held a press briefing with journalists to discuss an update on the G7 Summit . When pressed about any possible financial profit the president might make, Mulvaney said: "Consider that Donald Trump's brand is strong enough as it is and doesn't need any help". (more...)
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