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Turkish parliament approves security deal with Libya
- December 23, 2019
Greece has expelled the Libyan Ambassador to Athens in the wake of the al-Sarraj government's deal with Turkey. Turkey's parliament also approved a security agreement with Tripoli on Saturday, allowing Turkey to provide military training and equipment at Tripoli's request, further angering the east-based administration. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Greece has expelled the Libyan Ambassador to Athens in the wake of the al-Sarraj government's deal with Turkey. Turkey's parliament also approved a security agreement with Tripoli on Saturday, allowing Turkey to provide military training and equipment at Tripoli's request, further angering the east-based administration. (more...)
New Jersey Congressman Makes Party Switch Official
- December 23, 2019
Consistently, ' he led at the president. Van Drew said he had enough of Democrats pressing him to vote along party lines. When the voting finally occurred Wednesday night, she voted "present" on both an abuse of power article and one accusing Trump of obstructing Congress by thwarting the impeachment inquiry. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Consistently, ' he led at the president. Van Drew said he had enough of Democrats pressing him to vote along party lines. When the voting finally occurred Wednesday night, she voted "present" on both an abuse of power article and one accusing Trump of obstructing Congress by thwarting the impeachment inquiry. (more...)
Another 18 prisoners dead in new Honduras jail clash
- December 23, 2019
The incident came less than two days after another 18 prisoners were killed and 16 others injured at another criminal facility, Xinhua news agency. These two massacres occurred shortly after Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, citing the need to stem a wave of prison killings, on December 17 ordered police and the military to take full control of the country's prisons. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The incident came less than two days after another 18 prisoners were killed and 16 others injured at another criminal facility, Xinhua news agency. These two massacres occurred shortly after Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, citing the need to stem a wave of prison killings, on December 17 ordered police and the military to take full control of the country's prisons. (more...)
JMM nears majority mark in J'khand, BJP still single largest party
- December 23, 2019
The BJP could face a major setback in the Assembly elections in Jharkhand , suggest early trends. A few hours after counting of votes for 81 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand began, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that JMM's Hemant Soren will be the next chief minister of the state. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The BJP could face a major setback in the Assembly elections in Jharkhand , suggest early trends. A few hours after counting of votes for 81 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand began, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that JMM's Hemant Soren will be the next chief minister of the state. (more...)
ICC to probe 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories
- December 23, 2019
Israel should collapse the Palestinian Authority (PA) and take severe action against illegal Arab construction after the International Criminal Court (ICC ) announced it was seeking to launch a probe against Israel over alleged war crimes , Minister of Transport Bezalel Smotrich said. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Israel should collapse the Palestinian Authority (PA) and take severe action against illegal Arab construction after the International Criminal Court (ICC ) announced it was seeking to launch a probe against Israel over alleged war crimes , Minister of Transport Bezalel Smotrich said. (more...)
US moved to freeze Ukraine aid 90 minutes after Trump phone call
- December 23, 2019
In the email Mr Duffey asks that the Department of Defense "hold off" on providing aid following the administration's plan to review. The new emails shed light on the opaque and unorthodox process by which the Trump administration withheld nearly $400 million in aid from Ukraine at the same time the president and some of his political allies were pushing Zelensky to investigate Democrats. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
In the email Mr Duffey asks that the Department of Defense "hold off" on providing aid following the administration's plan to review. The new emails shed light on the opaque and unorthodox process by which the Trump administration withheld nearly $400 million in aid from Ukraine at the same time the president and some of his political allies were pushing Zelensky to investigate Democrats. (more...)
80,000 Syrian migrants marching to Turkey, says Erdogan
- December 23, 2019
The Syrian army has seized dozens of towns and villages in northwest Syria from extremists following days of violent clashes, fuelling an exodus of civilians, a war monitor said Sunday. A long line of vehicles was seen on Friday leaving the opposition-held city of Maarat al Numan which has borne the brunt of the attacks, which included air strikes, they said. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The Syrian army has seized dozens of towns and villages in northwest Syria from extremists following days of violent clashes, fuelling an exodus of civilians, a war monitor said Sunday. A long line of vehicles was seen on Friday leaving the opposition-held city of Maarat al Numan which has borne the brunt of the attacks, which included air strikes, they said. (more...)
Rally for Uighurs turns chaotic as HK cops clash with protesters
- December 23, 2019
There had been additionally clashes between Hong Kong authorities and protesters with this rally arranged in support regarding the Uygars. Under the bill, the United States would work to support the military strength of Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing considers a part of the People's Republic of China . (more...)
- December 23, 2019
There had been additionally clashes between Hong Kong authorities and protesters with this rally arranged in support regarding the Uygars. Under the bill, the United States would work to support the military strength of Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing considers a part of the People's Republic of China . (more...)
Trudeau seeks U.S. help with suspects in China
- December 23, 2019
She was arrested last December at the request of the USA authorities who want to accuse her of fraud. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on the U.S. Releasing Ms. Meng after her Canadian extradition hearing, Mr. Manley has cautioned, also might not lead to an immediate return of the two men. "President Trump and other senior officials have called for the release of the two detained Canadians in meetings with the highest levels of the Chinese government", he said ... (more...)
- December 23, 2019
She was arrested last December at the request of the USA authorities who want to accuse her of fraud. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on the U.S. Releasing Ms. Meng after her Canadian extradition hearing, Mr. Manley has cautioned, also might not lead to an immediate return of the two men. "President Trump and other senior officials have called for the release of the two detained Canadians in meetings with the highest levels of the Chinese government", he said ... (more...)
Hundreds arrested in India during days of protests over citizenship law
- December 23, 2019
Police detained 34 people in the area, said Adil Amaan, a lawyer who tried unsuccessfully to negotiate their release. "As of now probably five people have died since yesterday (Friday)". The protesters had given a band call in Rampur, defying the imposition of Section 144. On Friday, demonstrations turned violent in India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh , where Muslims make up nearly 20 percent of the 200-million population. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Police detained 34 people in the area, said Adil Amaan, a lawyer who tried unsuccessfully to negotiate their release. "As of now probably five people have died since yesterday (Friday)". The protesters had given a band call in Rampur, defying the imposition of Section 144. On Friday, demonstrations turned violent in India's most populous state Uttar Pradesh , where Muslims make up nearly 20 percent of the 200-million population. (more...)
Trump invites Johnson to White House in new year British media
- December 23, 2019
Johnson said Friday he was confident of striking a "deep, special and democratically accountable partnership with those nations we are proud to call our closest friends" by the Brexit deadline. Then, at the beginning of the new decade, at the beginning of a new dawn for our country, our parliamentarians will return to Westminster to immediately finish the job, take us out of the European Union on 31st January and move this country forward. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Johnson said Friday he was confident of striking a "deep, special and democratically accountable partnership with those nations we are proud to call our closest friends" by the Brexit deadline. Then, at the beginning of the new decade, at the beginning of a new dawn for our country, our parliamentarians will return to Westminster to immediately finish the job, take us out of the European Union on 31st January and move this country forward. (more...)
Ethiopia launches first satellite with Chinese help
- December 23, 2019
The Friday, December 20 launch saw a high-powered delegation gather at the Entoto Observatory and Research Centre, not far from Addis Ababa to watch a live stream from a space station in China . Chinese government paid about $6m of the more than $7m manufacturing costs, Solomon Belay, director-general of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute, told Reuters News Agency . (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The Friday, December 20 launch saw a high-powered delegation gather at the Entoto Observatory and Research Centre, not far from Addis Ababa to watch a live stream from a space station in China . Chinese government paid about $6m of the more than $7m manufacturing costs, Solomon Belay, director-general of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute, told Reuters News Agency . (more...)
Chicago police: 13 wounded in shooting at memorial party
- December 23, 2019
One person has been charged in connection with a shooting early Sunday at a house party that left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered her condolences to the victims and paid a visit them in the hospital. "It's a bad tragedy and frankly and incredible act of cowardice", Chicago Mayor LoriLightfoot told reporters at a press conference after visiting with victims at a local hospital. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
One person has been charged in connection with a shooting early Sunday at a house party that left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. Mayor Lori Lightfoot offered her condolences to the victims and paid a visit them in the hospital. "It's a bad tragedy and frankly and incredible act of cowardice", Chicago Mayor LoriLightfoot told reporters at a press conference after visiting with victims at a local hospital. (more...)
People Shot During Chicago Memorial Event Honouring A Shooting Victim
- December 23, 2019
The shooting took place at the house located on the 5700 block of the street. We have, at this time, 13 victims ranging in age from 16 (to) about 48 years old. Police do not think the shootings were gang-related, but rather were caused by a personal dispute. "It's a awful tragedy and, frankly, an incredible act of cowardice", Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said during a news conference outside the Univerity of Chicago Medical Center, where she visited victims and their families. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The shooting took place at the house located on the 5700 block of the street. We have, at this time, 13 victims ranging in age from 16 (to) about 48 years old. Police do not think the shootings were gang-related, but rather were caused by a personal dispute. "It's a awful tragedy and, frankly, an incredible act of cowardice", Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said during a news conference outside the Univerity of Chicago Medical Center, where she visited victims and their families. (more...)
Veteran actor Robert De Niro hits out at US President Donald Trump
- December 23, 2019
During a speech at the Tony awards in NY a year ago, he received a standing ovation after declaring: "I'm gonna say one thing". The actor also said that the Democratic nominee should "confront" Trump and "put him in his place", adding that "the people have to see.him humiliated". (more...)
- December 23, 2019
During a speech at the Tony awards in NY a year ago, he received a standing ovation after declaring: "I'm gonna say one thing". The actor also said that the Democratic nominee should "confront" Trump and "put him in his place", adding that "the people have to see.him humiliated". (more...)
Dry and mild weather through Christmas
- December 23, 2019
That with sunshine will make for nice travel conditions and nice outdoor weather. Temperatures will rise quickly through the 30s this morning, and through the 40s this afternoon, with highs topping off in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
That with sunshine will make for nice travel conditions and nice outdoor weather. Temperatures will rise quickly through the 30s this morning, and through the 40s this afternoon, with highs topping off in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. (more...)
13 people shot at Chicago party honouring earlier victim
- December 23, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who visited victims Sunday, said the party was celebrating the birthday of a person who had been killed. A total of 13 victims, ranging in age from 16 to 48, suffered "different and various gunshot wounds to their bodies", police told the Associated Press . (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who visited victims Sunday, said the party was celebrating the birthday of a person who had been killed. A total of 13 victims, ranging in age from 16 to 48, suffered "different and various gunshot wounds to their bodies", police told the Associated Press . (more...)
India citizenship law created to help the persecuted - PM
- December 23, 2019
Guha was released from police custody after being detained for protesting against the law in the southern city of Bangalore. The Citizenship Amendment Act gives religious minority members - Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Christians and Buddhists - from three neighboring Islamic countries an easier path to citizenship, but not if they are Muslim. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
Guha was released from police custody after being detained for protesting against the law in the southern city of Bangalore. The Citizenship Amendment Act gives religious minority members - Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Christians and Buddhists - from three neighboring Islamic countries an easier path to citizenship, but not if they are Muslim. (more...)
Trumps Gives Go-ahead to Create Pentagon Space Force
- December 23, 2019
The NDAA authorizes a top-line budget of $738 billion. It becomes the first new U.S. military service launched in more than 70 years, following the separation from the Air Force from the Army in 1947. The council is chaired by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration. Soldiers, seafarers, or marines who support space operations and want to be part of Space Force can request an interim transfer. (more...)
- December 23, 2019
The NDAA authorizes a top-line budget of $738 billion. It becomes the first new U.S. military service launched in more than 70 years, following the separation from the Air Force from the Army in 1947. The council is chaired by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration. Soldiers, seafarers, or marines who support space operations and want to be part of Space Force can request an interim transfer. (more...)
Trump's remark about congressman being in hell was 'just riffing'
- December 23, 2019
A day after the US House of Representatives impeached Trump , Pelosi said she would not yet formally hand off impeachment to the Senate until she got a sense of how Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would manage the trial. She said of the Democrats: "They never really made a decent case against him". McConnell has already said he is working in tandem with the White House on trial preparations, drawing accusations from Democrats that he is ignoring his duty to consider the ... (more...)
- December 23, 2019
A day after the US House of Representatives impeached Trump , Pelosi said she would not yet formally hand off impeachment to the Senate until she got a sense of how Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell would manage the trial. She said of the Democrats: "They never really made a decent case against him". McConnell has already said he is working in tandem with the White House on trial preparations, drawing accusations from Democrats that he is ignoring his duty to consider the ... (more...)
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