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Donald Trump Sends North Korea's Kim Jong Un Birthday Wishes
- January 11, 2020
His birthday is believed to be January 8. Chung didn't disclose what the message specifically said, but said Seoul sent it to Pyongyang on Thursday through "proper means". Kim has set a year-end deadline for Washington to change its stance in the negotiations, though USA officials have downplayed this as artificial. Trump has boasted about the "beautiful" letters he has received from Kim. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
His birthday is believed to be January 8. Chung didn't disclose what the message specifically said, but said Seoul sent it to Pyongyang on Thursday through "proper means". Kim has set a year-end deadline for Washington to change its stance in the negotiations, though USA officials have downplayed this as artificial. Trump has boasted about the "beautiful" letters he has received from Kim. (more...)
Taiwan's 19 million voters head to polls in crucial test of democracy
- January 11, 2020
The vote will send ripples far beyond its borders with the two main candidates laying out very different visions for Taiwan's future - in particular how close the self-ruled island should tack to its giant neighbour. Chinese state media have been notably silent on the election campaign. Tsai has seen a dramatic reversal in fortunes. Tsai's party lost badly in local elections 14 months ago. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The vote will send ripples far beyond its borders with the two main candidates laying out very different visions for Taiwan's future - in particular how close the self-ruled island should tack to its giant neighbour. Chinese state media have been notably silent on the election campaign. Tsai has seen a dramatic reversal in fortunes. Tsai's party lost badly in local elections 14 months ago. (more...)
Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said dies at 79, leaving no heir
- January 11, 2020
Oman, on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and a key Western ally, has announced a three-day period of national mourning. The sultan was believed to have been in poor health in recent months, and traveled to Belgium for a medical checkup last month. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Oman, on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and a key Western ally, has announced a three-day period of national mourning. The sultan was believed to have been in poor health in recent months, and traveled to Belgium for a medical checkup last month. (more...)
'Come Out Ye Black and Tans' Tops iTunes Charts
- January 11, 2020
Amid the controversy around the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) commemoration , what has topped both the Irish and United Kingdom iTunes charts but none other than Come out Ye Black and Tans by The Wolfe Tones. When the event was cancelled , Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan denied that the event was tantamount to a celebration of the Black and Tans. When the commemoration was announced, a Wolfe Tones spokesperson used the band's official Twitter account to condemn it, stating the Black ... (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Amid the controversy around the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) commemoration , what has topped both the Irish and United Kingdom iTunes charts but none other than Come out Ye Black and Tans by The Wolfe Tones. When the event was cancelled , Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan denied that the event was tantamount to a celebration of the Black and Tans. When the commemoration was announced, a Wolfe Tones spokesperson used the band's official Twitter account to condemn it, stating the Black ... (more...)
Pelosi To Send Articles Of Impeachment To Senate Next Week
- January 11, 2020
On Thursday she revealed only a sliver, saying she could "soon" send the articles to McConnell. "I am hopeful that we can reach an agreement on how to proceed with the trial that will allow the opportunity for both the House and the president's counsel if they choose to do so". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
On Thursday she revealed only a sliver, saying she could "soon" send the articles to McConnell. "I am hopeful that we can reach an agreement on how to proceed with the trial that will allow the opportunity for both the House and the president's counsel if they choose to do so". (more...)
Iran Will "Never" Have A Nuclear Weapon, Says Donald Trump
- January 11, 2020
Friday's meeting did not discuss triggering the deal's dispute resolution mechanism, which could ultimately lead to the UN Security Council reimposing sanctions on Iran. Hostilities between Iran and the United States and its allies escalated dramatically when President Trump ordered a drone strike on Qassem Soleimani at Baghdad airport in Iraq. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Friday's meeting did not discuss triggering the deal's dispute resolution mechanism, which could ultimately lead to the UN Security Council reimposing sanctions on Iran. Hostilities between Iran and the United States and its allies escalated dramatically when President Trump ordered a drone strike on Qassem Soleimani at Baghdad airport in Iraq. (more...)
Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump
- January 11, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott, pictured in February 2019, said Texas does not consent to allow refugees to resettle within the state. "As a result, Texas can not consent to initial refugee resettlement for FY2020", Gov. Since the 2002 fiscal year, Texas has resettled an estimated 88,300 refugees, second only to California, according to the Pew Research Center. Several nonprofit organizations that work to resettle refugees are challenging the executive order in court. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott, pictured in February 2019, said Texas does not consent to allow refugees to resettle within the state. "As a result, Texas can not consent to initial refugee resettlement for FY2020", Gov. Since the 2002 fiscal year, Texas has resettled an estimated 88,300 refugees, second only to California, according to the Pew Research Center. Several nonprofit organizations that work to resettle refugees are challenging the executive order in court. (more...)
Why A Kenyan Passport Is The 8th Most Powerful In Africa
- January 11, 2020
This is down a place on a year ago and five whole places since its top ranking in 2015. A Japanese passport allows travel to 191 countries without first securing a visa . Iraq and Syria also landed in the bottom three. A 2017 WB report said the country was seeing an increasing number of people, estimated at 1.5 million each year, joining middle and upper class ranks . (more...)
- January 11, 2020
This is down a place on a year ago and five whole places since its top ranking in 2015. A Japanese passport allows travel to 191 countries without first securing a visa . Iraq and Syria also landed in the bottom three. A 2017 WB report said the country was seeing an increasing number of people, estimated at 1.5 million each year, joining middle and upper class ranks . (more...)
Russian Navy Ship "Aggressively Approached" US Destroyer In Arabian Sea
- January 11, 2020
A Navy guided-missile destroyer was forced to sound warning blasts after a Russian ship approached aggressively in worldwide waters, service officials said Friday. It further explained that it was, in fact, the USS Farragut that crossed the path of the Russian ship in violation of global maritime regulations, and called the American crew's actions " unprofessional ". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
A Navy guided-missile destroyer was forced to sound warning blasts after a Russian ship approached aggressively in worldwide waters, service officials said Friday. It further explained that it was, in fact, the USS Farragut that crossed the path of the Russian ship in violation of global maritime regulations, and called the American crew's actions " unprofessional ". (more...)
Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix join climate protesters outside US Congress
- January 11, 2020
There are things that I can't avoid - I flew a plane out here today, or last night rather. This week, Phoenix attended the protest, standing alongside Fonda onstage to deliver a short speech. "Oh my gosh! This is our last march up to the rally site for our-not our Final Fire Drill Friday but the last one in D.C. for a while", Fonda said in a tweeted video. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
There are things that I can't avoid - I flew a plane out here today, or last night rather. This week, Phoenix attended the protest, standing alongside Fonda onstage to deliver a short speech. "Oh my gosh! This is our last march up to the rally site for our-not our Final Fire Drill Friday but the last one in D.C. for a while", Fonda said in a tweeted video. (more...)
Northern Ireland parties agree to restore devolution
- January 11, 2020
All eyes are on Stormont on Friday, where the parties have been holding meetings with Julian Smith and Tánaiste Simon Coveney. The main pro-British group, the Democratic Unionist Party, said it was "not a ideal deal", but could be supported. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
All eyes are on Stormont on Friday, where the parties have been holding meetings with Julian Smith and Tánaiste Simon Coveney. The main pro-British group, the Democratic Unionist Party, said it was "not a ideal deal", but could be supported. (more...)
OSSTF walkout to hit Keewatin-Patricia School Board
- January 11, 2020
Extra-curricular activities, field trips, school events and co-operative education placements for secondary students will also be cancelled January 15. Education Minister Stephen Lecce has repeatedly said the key sticking point in negotiations with high school teachers is compensation, with the unions demanding a roughly two-per-cent wage increase and the government offering one per cent. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Extra-curricular activities, field trips, school events and co-operative education placements for secondary students will also be cancelled January 15. Education Minister Stephen Lecce has repeatedly said the key sticking point in negotiations with high school teachers is compensation, with the unions demanding a roughly two-per-cent wage increase and the government offering one per cent. (more...)
Global survey finds persistent respect for United States, wide disdain for Trump
- January 11, 2020
A survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Centre has listed Nigeria as one of the strongholds of United States President, Donald Trump . The strongest disapproval was recorded against the U.S. allies Japan and South Korea, confidence in Trump remained low. "Argentines and Brazilians generally lack confidence in the president as well". About seven-in-ten have confidence in Trump in Israel. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
A survey by the Washington-based Pew Research Centre has listed Nigeria as one of the strongholds of United States President, Donald Trump . The strongest disapproval was recorded against the U.S. allies Japan and South Korea, confidence in Trump remained low. "Argentines and Brazilians generally lack confidence in the president as well". About seven-in-ten have confidence in Trump in Israel. (more...)
Hard Revenge on US Has Just Begun: Iranian Cleric
- January 11, 2020
An unnamed source within the Trump administration told the Post that the USA attempted carry out a mission against Abdul Reza Shahlai, a financier and important commander in the Quds Force that Soleimani headed. Mike Lee of Utah charged that an intel briefing by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mike Esper and Central Intelligence Agency chief Gina Haspel was "probably the worst briefing at least on a military issue I've seen". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
An unnamed source within the Trump administration told the Post that the USA attempted carry out a mission against Abdul Reza Shahlai, a financier and important commander in the Quds Force that Soleimani headed. Mike Lee of Utah charged that an intel briefing by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mike Esper and Central Intelligence Agency chief Gina Haspel was "probably the worst briefing at least on a military issue I've seen". (more...)
Pakistan mosque blast kills senior police officer, 12 others
- January 11, 2020
The injured and the deceased were shifted to Quetta's Civil Hospital while an emergency was imposed in all hospitals of the city. Some reports suggested that the high-ranking police officer was the real target of the attack. DSP Amanullah was deployed at police training college Sariab road, said police, adding that the official's son was martyred in firing a month earlier. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The injured and the deceased were shifted to Quetta's Civil Hospital while an emergency was imposed in all hospitals of the city. Some reports suggested that the high-ranking police officer was the real target of the attack. DSP Amanullah was deployed at police training college Sariab road, said police, adding that the official's son was martyred in firing a month earlier. (more...)
The week Democrats lost the battle over the Senate trial
- January 11, 2020
The House impeached Trump last month on charges that he abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a domestic political rival and obstructed efforts by Congress to investigate the alleged misconduct. She has come under pressure from senior Democratic party members to move the articles of impeachment. "Yesterday, he [McConnell] showed his true colors and made his intentions to stonewall a fair trial even clearer by signing on to a resolution that would dismiss the charges". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The House impeached Trump last month on charges that he abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate a domestic political rival and obstructed efforts by Congress to investigate the alleged misconduct. She has come under pressure from senior Democratic party members to move the articles of impeachment. "Yesterday, he [McConnell] showed his true colors and made his intentions to stonewall a fair trial even clearer by signing on to a resolution that would dismiss the charges". (more...)
Trump says 4 US embassies were under threat from Iran
- January 10, 2020
But Trump and his administration faced continuing questions over its claims of an "imminent" threat as justification for killing Soleimani. At a reelection campaign rally in Toledo, Ohio, Trump insisted, without providing any evidence, that Soleimani was "actively planning new attacks", including against United States embassies, "and we stopped him cold". (more...)
- January 10, 2020
But Trump and his administration faced continuing questions over its claims of an "imminent" threat as justification for killing Soleimani. At a reelection campaign rally in Toledo, Ohio, Trump insisted, without providing any evidence, that Soleimani was "actively planning new attacks", including against United States embassies, "and we stopped him cold". (more...)
McConnell backs changing Senate rules over Pelosi impeachment delay
- January 10, 2020
According to The Hill , which obtained a copy of the resolution , Graham says Pelosi is committing a "flagrant violation of the separation of powers" as well as a "gross infringement on the constitutional authority of the Senate". He said: "This conversation is over. We are not ceding our constitutional authority to the partisan designs of the speaker". But if four Republicans agree with the Senate's Democratic caucus on subpoenaing Bolton, that would result in a trial of much more ... (more...)
- January 10, 2020
According to The Hill , which obtained a copy of the resolution , Graham says Pelosi is committing a "flagrant violation of the separation of powers" as well as a "gross infringement on the constitutional authority of the Senate". He said: "This conversation is over. We are not ceding our constitutional authority to the partisan designs of the speaker". But if four Republicans agree with the Senate's Democratic caucus on subpoenaing Bolton, that would result in a trial of much more ... (more...)
US, Iran step back from the brink; Trump opts for sanctions
- January 10, 2020
Shortly after the attacks, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted , "We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression". Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles into neighboring Iraq late Tuesday night, targeting Iraqi military bases housing American troops and coalition forces, according to Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Shortly after the attacks, Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted , "We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression". Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles into neighboring Iraq late Tuesday night, targeting Iraqi military bases housing American troops and coalition forces, according to Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman. (more...)
Man Dies Four Years After Work Colleague Poisoned His Sandwiches
- January 10, 2020
A 57-year-old man, identified only as Klaus O. due to German privacy laws, was sentenced to life in prison last March after the court in Bielefeld 205 miles west of Berlin, found him guilty of attempted murder. Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock in East Westphalia, Germany. Judge Zimmermann said his crimes were as serious as homicide, and ordered the man to be detained in prison after completing the life sentence - which is around 15 years in Germany - because he posed a danger to the public. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
A 57-year-old man, identified only as Klaus O. due to German privacy laws, was sentenced to life in prison last March after the court in Bielefeld 205 miles west of Berlin, found him guilty of attempted murder. Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock in East Westphalia, Germany. Judge Zimmermann said his crimes were as serious as homicide, and ordered the man to be detained in prison after completing the life sentence - which is around 15 years in Germany - because he posed a danger to the public. (more...)
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