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Former US Attorney who oversaw Roger Stone case resigns
- February 14, 2020
Now Comey is asserting there is a "crisis at the Justice Department". "They don't go to jail for nine years", Trump said. Mr Trump also targeted the judge in the case and the outgoing prosecutors in other tweets , and indicated his support for issuing a full pardon of Stone. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Now Comey is asserting there is a "crisis at the Justice Department". "They don't go to jail for nine years", Trump said. Mr Trump also targeted the judge in the case and the outgoing prosecutors in other tweets , and indicated his support for issuing a full pardon of Stone. (more...)
Senate Approves New War Powers Limits On Iran For President Trump
- February 14, 2020
The spat began about 10:25 a.m., when the commander-in-chief added Manchin to the list of foes he's targeted since his acquittal by the Senate last week on two articles of impeachment brought by the House. The case was then moved to the Republican majority Senate to determine whether or not to remove Trump from office. Manchin had also ripped the Senate for voting against calling additional witnesses in the trial, saying that "history will judge the Senate harshly" for failing to ... (more...)
- February 14, 2020
The spat began about 10:25 a.m., when the commander-in-chief added Manchin to the list of foes he's targeted since his acquittal by the Senate last week on two articles of impeachment brought by the House. The case was then moved to the Republican majority Senate to determine whether or not to remove Trump from office. Manchin had also ripped the Senate for voting against calling additional witnesses in the trial, saying that "history will judge the Senate harshly" for failing to ... (more...)
Second plane carrying evacuees from Wuhan arrives at CFB Trenton in Ontario
- February 14, 2020
Outside China, there have been to date 319 cases in 24 countries. Seven cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Canada. Locally, the number of confirmed cases in B.C. Although they were initially told that Xiao would not be allowed to board the second flight back to Canada, the Canadian authorities later said she would be permitted on the plane. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Outside China, there have been to date 319 cases in 24 countries. Seven cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Canada. Locally, the number of confirmed cases in B.C. Although they were initially told that Xiao would not be allowed to board the second flight back to Canada, the Canadian authorities later said she would be permitted on the plane. (more...)
Wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK
- February 14, 2020
Hours after suspected bookie Sanjeev Chawla moved the Delhi High Court to challenge his 12-day custodial remand Friday, the court sent him to Tihar prison till further orders. Last week, the European Court of Human Rights, also rejected his appeal, clearing the decks for his extradition. He had approached the Strasbourg, France, based ECHR on the basis of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the United Kingdom is a signatory and relied on Article 3, relating to prohibition of ... (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Hours after suspected bookie Sanjeev Chawla moved the Delhi High Court to challenge his 12-day custodial remand Friday, the court sent him to Tihar prison till further orders. Last week, the European Court of Human Rights, also rejected his appeal, clearing the decks for his extradition. He had approached the Strasbourg, France, based ECHR on the basis of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the United Kingdom is a signatory and relied on Article 3, relating to prohibition of ... (more...)
Pentagon shifts another $3.8 billion to building Trump's Mexico border wall
- February 14, 2020
Some details: The money will be moved from procurement accounts to the drug interdiction accounts the Pentagon tapped previous year for border projects. Adam Smith of Washington, the panel's Democratic chairman, said in a statement . Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell, a Pentagon spokesman, said Defense Secretary Mark Esper approved the transfer after receiving the request from the Department of Homeland Security last month. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Some details: The money will be moved from procurement accounts to the drug interdiction accounts the Pentagon tapped previous year for border projects. Adam Smith of Washington, the panel's Democratic chairman, said in a statement . Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell, a Pentagon spokesman, said Defense Secretary Mark Esper approved the transfer after receiving the request from the Department of Homeland Security last month. (more...)
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 3 to 5 inches of snow
- February 14, 2020
Temperatures will be in the teens both Thursday and Friday , with overnight wind chills as cold as 20 below. The Doppler radar shows scattered snow showers around Billings, Great Falls and Missoula. In town, Kleyla predicted 8-12 inches of snow accumulation from Sunday night through Tuesday. After another cold start Friday morning, there should be a warming trend through the weekend. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Temperatures will be in the teens both Thursday and Friday , with overnight wind chills as cold as 20 below. The Doppler radar shows scattered snow showers around Billings, Great Falls and Missoula. In town, Kleyla predicted 8-12 inches of snow accumulation from Sunday night through Tuesday. After another cold start Friday morning, there should be a warming trend through the weekend. (more...)
China demotes top official in charge of Hong Kong
- February 14, 2020
Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong, now secretary-general at the national committee of China's top political advisory body, was promoted to director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council. Zhang's removal follows Beijing's move in January to replace the head of its Hong Kong liaison office. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Director Zhang Xiaoming. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong, now secretary-general at the national committee of China's top political advisory body, was promoted to director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council. Zhang's removal follows Beijing's move in January to replace the head of its Hong Kong liaison office. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Director Zhang Xiaoming. (more...)
#SONA2020: South Africans react to the chaotic SONA 2020
- February 14, 2020
We please request that De Klerk leave this house because he doesn't belong in this house. It is tradition for former presidents to attend the annual address given by a sitting president. The EFF claims Gordhan is mismanaging the country's assets and accuse him of supporting what they call "white monopoly capital". Parliament, the national legislature, is the body tasked with providing oversight of the executive, including the president, and as such there are numerous mechanisms, processes ... (more...)
- February 14, 2020
We please request that De Klerk leave this house because he doesn't belong in this house. It is tradition for former presidents to attend the annual address given by a sitting president. The EFF claims Gordhan is mismanaging the country's assets and accuse him of supporting what they call "white monopoly capital". Parliament, the national legislature, is the body tasked with providing oversight of the executive, including the president, and as such there are numerous mechanisms, processes ... (more...)
Crew on quarantined Yokohama cruise liner beg to be allowed to leave
- February 14, 2020
Diamond Princess now has around 3,700 people on board the ship, 1,000 crew and 2,670 passengers. "The Japanese Ministry of Health , Labour and Welfare sent 45 additional doctors, 55 nurses and 45 pharmacists on board to address the backlog in medical services and medication needs of passengers", the consulate said. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Diamond Princess now has around 3,700 people on board the ship, 1,000 crew and 2,670 passengers. "The Japanese Ministry of Health , Labour and Welfare sent 45 additional doctors, 55 nurses and 45 pharmacists on board to address the backlog in medical services and medication needs of passengers", the consulate said. (more...)
Murthy’s son-in-law Sunak new United Kingdom finance minister
- February 14, 2020
George Eustice was promoted to environment secretary from his previous role in the same department. Downing Street says a new joint team of special advisers is being established to advise both the prime minister and the chancellor. Gavin Williamson remains in his post as Education Secretary. "Serving the people of Northern Ireland has been the greatest privilege", he tweeted . (more...)
- February 14, 2020
George Eustice was promoted to environment secretary from his previous role in the same department. Downing Street says a new joint team of special advisers is being established to advise both the prime minister and the chancellor. Gavin Williamson remains in his post as Education Secretary. "Serving the people of Northern Ireland has been the greatest privilege", he tweeted . (more...)
US Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution Limiting Trump's Executive Authority
- February 14, 2020
Trump said on February 13 that sometimes there are 25 people listening in on his calls, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "I really don't rule anything out", Manchin said in a recent interview with Politico . Lee publicly signed onto the measure after a contentious closed-door January briefing on Iran with Trump administration officials. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has topped his rivals in fundraising while edging former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the first two voting contests ... (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Trump said on February 13 that sometimes there are 25 people listening in on his calls, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "I really don't rule anything out", Manchin said in a recent interview with Politico . Lee publicly signed onto the measure after a contentious closed-door January briefing on Iran with Trump administration officials. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has topped his rivals in fundraising while edging former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in the first two voting contests ... (more...)
Body of missing British tramper found 900m downstream of boots, police say
- February 14, 2020
Ms Simpson, from the Basildon area, was reported missing on Monday , when a search began. It comes after search teams zeroed in on the area after finding her backpack and hiking boots earlier in the day. It is believed Ms Simpson headed out to Mt Aspiring National Park after work on the Friday and was expected to return on Sunday. "The New Zealand police have said there have been two sightings of her on the trail but we don't know the source of the information or have any further ... (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Ms Simpson, from the Basildon area, was reported missing on Monday , when a search began. It comes after search teams zeroed in on the area after finding her backpack and hiking boots earlier in the day. It is believed Ms Simpson headed out to Mt Aspiring National Park after work on the Friday and was expected to return on Sunday. "The New Zealand police have said there have been two sightings of her on the trail but we don't know the source of the information or have any further ... (more...)
Italy's Senate sends Salvini to trial for kidnapping
- February 14, 2020
Italy's Senate voted to remove the immunity Matteo Salvini enjoyed as a minister. Prosecutors in Sicily investigated Salvini for alleged kidnapping for keeping 131 rescued migrants aboard the Italian coast guard vessel for six days related to the incident. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Italy's Senate voted to remove the immunity Matteo Salvini enjoyed as a minister. Prosecutors in Sicily investigated Salvini for alleged kidnapping for keeping 131 rescued migrants aboard the Italian coast guard vessel for six days related to the incident. (more...)
Aboriginal Australian born overseas 'cannot be alien', court rules
- February 14, 2020
Lawyers for the men argued Aboriginal Australians could not be "alien" to Australia , and thus, that that section did not apply to them. The government has been criticized for deporting some criminals who have lived in Australia since where were children but had never become citizens. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Lawyers for the men argued Aboriginal Australians could not be "alien" to Australia , and thus, that that section did not apply to them. The government has been criticized for deporting some criminals who have lived in Australia since where were children but had never become citizens. (more...)
Harvard, Yale face probe for not reporting foreign gifts
- February 14, 2020
Education officials also sought records the universities might have in connection with funding from the governments of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, among others. Some university officials have dismissed the US government's broader national security concerns regarding foreign involvement in universities as hyperbolic, or even discriminatory, and said there should be no restrictions on unclassified research meant to be published anyway. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
Education officials also sought records the universities might have in connection with funding from the governments of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, among others. Some university officials have dismissed the US government's broader national security concerns regarding foreign involvement in universities as hyperbolic, or even discriminatory, and said there should be no restrictions on unclassified research meant to be published anyway. (more...)
Taliban peace deal 'on the table,' says Esper
- February 14, 2020
MUNICH ― Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday confirmed a U.S. -Taliban peace deal is "on the table", and that it hinges on a seven-day reduction in violence ― a sign that all sides are closer than ever to ending of the 18-year conflict, America's longest war. (more...)
- February 14, 2020
MUNICH ― Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday confirmed a U.S. -Taliban peace deal is "on the table", and that it hinges on a seven-day reduction in violence ― a sign that all sides are closer than ever to ending of the 18-year conflict, America's longest war. (more...)
Baghdad Covered in Snow for The First Time in a Decade
- February 13, 2020
According to the Iraqi Meteorological Organization, the country is now experiencing a cold polar air mass, which reached its climax early on Tuesday morning. The movement is entering a critical phase, after influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who initially threw his weight behind demonstrators, withdrew it. (more...)
- February 13, 2020
According to the Iraqi Meteorological Organization, the country is now experiencing a cold polar air mass, which reached its climax early on Tuesday morning. The movement is entering a critical phase, after influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who initially threw his weight behind demonstrators, withdrew it. (more...)
Auto bomb blast outside military university in Kabul
- February 13, 2020
Past year at least six people were killed during a suicide bombing just outside the academy. The agreement would call for the Taliban and US forces to refrain from conducting attacks or combat operations for seven days, according to a person familiar with the ongoing discussions who was not authorized to discuss the proposed agreement and spoke Tuesday only on condition of anonymity. (more...)
- February 13, 2020
Past year at least six people were killed during a suicide bombing just outside the academy. The agreement would call for the Taliban and US forces to refrain from conducting attacks or combat operations for seven days, according to a person familiar with the ongoing discussions who was not authorized to discuss the proposed agreement and spoke Tuesday only on condition of anonymity. (more...)
China's new coronavirus cases drop, but world still on alert
- February 13, 2020
News of the firing comes China's highest anti-corruption agency, the National Supervisory Commission, announced that it was sending a team to Hubei to conduct an investigation after the death of doctor Li Wenliang , who was censored for talking about the coronavirus . (more...)
- February 13, 2020
News of the firing comes China's highest anti-corruption agency, the National Supervisory Commission, announced that it was sending a team to Hubei to conduct an investigation after the death of doctor Li Wenliang , who was censored for talking about the coronavirus . (more...)
United States files superseding indictment against Huawei, CFO Meng
- February 13, 2020
Attorney Richard Donoghue. Huawei, one of the largest tech firms and a major telecom equipment maker, has been blacklisted by Washington amid concerns over its ties to the Chinese government and intelligence services. sanctions against Tehran. CFO Wanzhou Meng is now in Canada fighting extradition to the USA, with the first stage of her hearing beginning last month. (more...)
- February 13, 2020
Attorney Richard Donoghue. Huawei, one of the largest tech firms and a major telecom equipment maker, has been blacklisted by Washington amid concerns over its ties to the Chinese government and intelligence services. sanctions against Tehran. CFO Wanzhou Meng is now in Canada fighting extradition to the USA, with the first stage of her hearing beginning last month. (more...)
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