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Twitter Says Britain PM's Party Misled Public By Changing Name Of Account
- November 20, 2019
The Conservative Campaign Headquarters press office account, followed by almost 76,000 users, changed its name to "factcheckUK" from its usual "CCHQPress " and switched its avatar to a white tick against a purple background. 'The Electoral Commission must investigate and punish this blatant attempt to decieve the public'. Labour meanwhile blasted the name-changing as a "scam", saying that it showed the Conservatives could not be trusted in government. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
The Conservative Campaign Headquarters press office account, followed by almost 76,000 users, changed its name to "factcheckUK" from its usual "CCHQPress " and switched its avatar to a white tick against a purple background. 'The Electoral Commission must investigate and punish this blatant attempt to decieve the public'. Labour meanwhile blasted the name-changing as a "scam", saying that it showed the Conservatives could not be trusted in government. (more...)
Top Navy SEAL sends Eddie Gallagher's case to review board
- November 20, 2019
Capt. Tamara Lawrence, a spokesperson for the Naval Special Warfare Command confirmed Tuesday night that the department has "implemented the President's order to restore Chief Gallagher's paygrade". However, the SEAL commander chose to provide Gallagher with the board process, which is typically reserved for officers. Since 2011, 154 SEAL Tridents or Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) pins have been revoked for various reasons. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Capt. Tamara Lawrence, a spokesperson for the Naval Special Warfare Command confirmed Tuesday night that the department has "implemented the President's order to restore Chief Gallagher's paygrade". However, the SEAL commander chose to provide Gallagher with the board process, which is typically reserved for officers. Since 2011, 154 SEAL Tridents or Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC) pins have been revoked for various reasons. (more...)
International Mens Day 2019: Theme, significance and objectives
- November 20, 2019
It may surprise you to know that today is International Men's Day and, perhaps even more surprisingly, it has actually been celebrated for over two decades. But how else do we solve the problems faced by men if not by completely re-evaluating what it is men have been instructed to be? Recognising the signs that you or someone you love may have a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
It may surprise you to know that today is International Men's Day and, perhaps even more surprisingly, it has actually been celebrated for over two decades. But how else do we solve the problems faced by men if not by completely re-evaluating what it is men have been instructed to be? Recognising the signs that you or someone you love may have a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. (more...)
Johnson v Corbyn: Audience heckles both leaders during awkward exchanges
- November 20, 2019
The pound remained lower after the survey. That was by far the lowest such score since IpsosMORI started tracking the ratings in 1979. "People want Brexit done, they want an end to the paralysis". Johnson, who has been criticised for breaking his promises including a "do or die pledge" to deliver Brexit by October 31, was laughed at when, asked whether he could be trusted, said: "Look at what I have said I'm going to do as a politician and look what I've delivered". (more...)
- November 20, 2019
The pound remained lower after the survey. That was by far the lowest such score since IpsosMORI started tracking the ratings in 1979. "People want Brexit done, they want an end to the paralysis". Johnson, who has been criticised for breaking his promises including a "do or die pledge" to deliver Brexit by October 31, was laughed at when, asked whether he could be trusted, said: "Look at what I have said I'm going to do as a politician and look what I've delivered". (more...)
China attacks Western reporting on Xinjiang as 'pure fabrication'
- November 20, 2019
The two politicians have been outspoken critics of China - singling out its human rights record, and its alleged interference in Australian politics. Human rights groups say these so-called re-education camps are an attempt to suppress the Uighurs' religion and Islamic identity by involuntarily detaining them without trial, sometimes with threats of violence and torture. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
The two politicians have been outspoken critics of China - singling out its human rights record, and its alleged interference in Australian politics. Human rights groups say these so-called re-education camps are an attempt to suppress the Uighurs' religion and Islamic identity by involuntarily detaining them without trial, sometimes with threats of violence and torture. (more...)
Trump spokeswoman says Obama aides left mean notes in White House
- November 20, 2019
NBC News has not heard the radio interview . And we had notes left behind that said "You will fail", "You aren't going to make it". Faced by the heated denials - and snarky online gags about the "you will fail" prediction proving true - Grisham said her remark had been over-played. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
NBC News has not heard the radio interview . And we had notes left behind that said "You will fail", "You aren't going to make it". Faced by the heated denials - and snarky online gags about the "you will fail" prediction proving true - Grisham said her remark had been over-played. (more...)
Russian Federation condemns Turkish idea of possible new operation in northern Syria
- November 20, 2019
On Monday, Turkish Foreign Ministry Mevlut Cavusoglu accused both Russian Federation and the U.S. of failing to abide by their respective ceasefires with Turkey by failing to expel the Kurdish YPG from the north Syrian safe zone. The women, who were travelling with two children aged 3 and 4, will be brought before a judge on Friday. Turkey has accused its European allies of being too slow to recover its citizens who traveled to the Middle East to join ISIL. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
On Monday, Turkish Foreign Ministry Mevlut Cavusoglu accused both Russian Federation and the U.S. of failing to abide by their respective ceasefires with Turkey by failing to expel the Kurdish YPG from the north Syrian safe zone. The women, who were travelling with two children aged 3 and 4, will be brought before a judge on Friday. Turkey has accused its European allies of being too slow to recover its citizens who traveled to the Middle East to join ISIL. (more...)
Yemen's Houthis seize two South Korean, one Saudi vessel: Seoul
- November 20, 2019
He did not say how many crew members were on board the ship. The Woongjin Development Co. was informed of the incident when one of the two Koreans sent a mobile message to the company saying "pirates" had seized the ship. The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV said three ships had been seized near Uqban island, including one belong to Saudi Arabia, and taken to the Yemeni port of Salif. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
He did not say how many crew members were on board the ship. The Woongjin Development Co. was informed of the incident when one of the two Koreans sent a mobile message to the company saying "pirates" had seized the ship. The Houthis' Al-Masirah TV said three ships had been seized near Uqban island, including one belong to Saudi Arabia, and taken to the Yemeni port of Salif. (more...)
IDF: Four rockets launched at Golan from Syrian territory
- November 20, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented the most recent Israeli attack on Syria. Israel attacked Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria on Wednesday in what it said was retaliation for rockets fired toward Israel the day before, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Avichay Adraee said. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented the most recent Israeli attack on Syria. Israel attacked Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria on Wednesday in what it said was retaliation for rockets fired toward Israel the day before, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Avichay Adraee said. (more...)
Dozens of stowaways found on UK-bound ferry, reports say
- November 20, 2019
The ferry departed from Vlaardingen, a small city on the outskirts of Rotterdam which is home to Europe's largest port. According to the Daily Mirror, unconfirmed reports suggest a youngster was among those found. "Word from the ship is that no one died". The ship was being searched by dogs looking for anyone who might still be on there, according to Rijnmond Veilig. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
The ferry departed from Vlaardingen, a small city on the outskirts of Rotterdam which is home to Europe's largest port. According to the Daily Mirror, unconfirmed reports suggest a youngster was among those found. "Word from the ship is that no one died". The ship was being searched by dogs looking for anyone who might still be on there, according to Rijnmond Veilig. (more...)
Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation after nine years
- November 20, 2019
Deputy director of public prosecutions Eva-Marie Persson told journalists that the case against Assange had been discontinued, around seven years after allegations were first made against him by two complainants related to incidents that allegedly took place in August 2010. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Deputy director of public prosecutions Eva-Marie Persson told journalists that the case against Assange had been discontinued, around seven years after allegations were first made against him by two complainants related to incidents that allegedly took place in August 2010. (more...)
Jim Jordan Makes Fitting Observation About Schiff's Interruption During Tuesday Hearing
- November 20, 2019
If the witness has a good faith belief that this may reveal the identity of the whistleblower, that is not the objective that we're here for. At the end of the meeting, he called the inquiry a "kangaroo court" headed by "little shifty Schiff", referring to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). (more...)
- November 20, 2019
If the witness has a good faith belief that this may reveal the identity of the whistleblower, that is not the objective that we're here for. At the end of the meeting, he called the inquiry a "kangaroo court" headed by "little shifty Schiff", referring to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). (more...)
Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation
- November 20, 2019
Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Eva-Marie Persson, said that the evidence for the allegation - which relates to an incident in 2010 - was not sufficient to prove a criminal act was committed. Assange skipped bail in Britain to avoid possible extradition and took refuge in the embassy in 2012. In April 2019, British police arrested Assange after the Ecuadorian government invited the Metropolitan Police Service into the embassy to remove him. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Eva-Marie Persson, said that the evidence for the allegation - which relates to an incident in 2010 - was not sufficient to prove a criminal act was committed. Assange skipped bail in Britain to avoid possible extradition and took refuge in the embassy in 2012. In April 2019, British police arrested Assange after the Ecuadorian government invited the Metropolitan Police Service into the embassy to remove him. (more...)
Malta offers pardon for possible info in reporter's slaying
- November 20, 2019
But just as soon as news of the arrest broke, the prime minister announced that he wants to pardon the person - who has not been publicly identified - in exchange for more information. Muscat added that he would shoulder the political responsibility for the decision. Adrian Delia, the leader of the opposition Nationalist Party, said the government should "make use of all procedures and means at hand within the law, even those exceptional ones, in order to catch who ordered, financed, and ... (more...)
- November 20, 2019
But just as soon as news of the arrest broke, the prime minister announced that he wants to pardon the person - who has not been publicly identified - in exchange for more information. Muscat added that he would shoulder the political responsibility for the decision. Adrian Delia, the leader of the opposition Nationalist Party, said the government should "make use of all procedures and means at hand within the law, even those exceptional ones, in order to catch who ordered, financed, and ... (more...)
President to visit India on November 29
- November 20, 2019
Gotabaya assumed office as the seventh President of Sri Lanka this morning, after his victory in the election, on Saturday. He described his meeting with Gotabaya as "warm" and said that he had conveyed Modi's "message of a partnership for shared peace, progress, prosperity & security". (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Gotabaya assumed office as the seventh President of Sri Lanka this morning, after his victory in the election, on Saturday. He described his meeting with Gotabaya as "warm" and said that he had conveyed Modi's "message of a partnership for shared peace, progress, prosperity & security". (more...)
Louisiana Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards Wins Re-election
- November 20, 2019
Polls are open at 7AM. He will get your taxes and auto insurance (highest in Country!) way down. "Will protect your 2A", along with a link to locations of polling stations. He dismissed the president's support for Rispone as Washington partisanship. The same could probably be said about Edwards in Louisiana. 'That hasn't changed, and that´s the way we've been governing'. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Polls are open at 7AM. He will get your taxes and auto insurance (highest in Country!) way down. "Will protect your 2A", along with a link to locations of polling stations. He dismissed the president's support for Rispone as Washington partisanship. The same could probably be said about Edwards in Louisiana. 'That hasn't changed, and that´s the way we've been governing'. (more...)
Donald Trump 'demanded' Ukraine investigate rival: White House official
- November 20, 2019
He appeared before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday in his military uniform. "It was inappropriate, it was improper for the president to request - to demand - an investigation into a political opponent, especially [from] a foreign power where there is at best dubious belief that this would be a completely impartial investigation and that this would have significant implications if it became public knowledge", he told the committee. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
He appeared before the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday in his military uniform. "It was inappropriate, it was improper for the president to request - to demand - an investigation into a political opponent, especially [from] a foreign power where there is at best dubious belief that this would be a completely impartial investigation and that this would have significant implications if it became public knowledge", he told the committee. (more...)
Ghanaian blind student dragged from Oxford chamber ‘feels worthless’
- November 20, 2019
An altercation between Union staff and Ebenezer Azamati , a blind member of the audience, reportedly broke out when the latter left some possessions to reserve an accessible seat and tried to re-enter the chamber. Mr Azamati has since mentioned he feels "unwelcome" in Britain following the incident. The St John's College student, who studies International Relations, said he was "treated as not being human enough to deserve justice and fair treatment". (more...)
- November 20, 2019
An altercation between Union staff and Ebenezer Azamati , a blind member of the audience, reportedly broke out when the latter left some possessions to reserve an accessible seat and tried to re-enter the chamber. Mr Azamati has since mentioned he feels "unwelcome" in Britain following the incident. The St John's College student, who studies International Relations, said he was "treated as not being human enough to deserve justice and fair treatment". (more...)
Anti-government protests in Georgia after electoral reform fails
- November 20, 2019
Police also cleared protesters away from the city's main thoroughfare, Rustaveli Avenue, where they have blocked traffic since the last week. While a Reuters journalist reported two officers firing tear gas, the authorities later denied using the measure. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
Police also cleared protesters away from the city's main thoroughfare, Rustaveli Avenue, where they have blocked traffic since the last week. While a Reuters journalist reported two officers firing tear gas, the authorities later denied using the measure. (more...)
Pakistan's ailing ex-PM Sharif flown to London for treatment
- November 20, 2019
During his travel to London via Doha, Nawaz Sharif was accompanied by his sibling Shehbaz Sharif and personal physician Dr Adnan Khan. A team of doctors and paramedics were also on board to cope with any emergency situation. Before that the LHC called the plea admissible regarding the removal of former premier Sharif's name from the ECL on a conditional basis - the government had said it would allow a "one-time permission" provided Nawaz Sharif deposited surety bonds worth Rs7-7.5 billion. (more...)
- November 20, 2019
During his travel to London via Doha, Nawaz Sharif was accompanied by his sibling Shehbaz Sharif and personal physician Dr Adnan Khan. A team of doctors and paramedics were also on board to cope with any emergency situation. Before that the LHC called the plea admissible regarding the removal of former premier Sharif's name from the ECL on a conditional basis - the government had said it would allow a "one-time permission" provided Nawaz Sharif deposited surety bonds worth Rs7-7.5 billion. (more...)
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