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British lawmaker denied entry to India over critical stance on Kashmir
- February 18, 2020
A Labour MP was refused entry to India today after landing at New Delhi airport, following her outspoken criticism of the country's dealing with Kashmir. She is chair of the all-party parliamentary group for Kashmir, and has previously been an outspoken critic of India over its move to change Kashmir's semi-autonomous status a year ago. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
A Labour MP was refused entry to India today after landing at New Delhi airport, following her outspoken criticism of the country's dealing with Kashmir. She is chair of the all-party parliamentary group for Kashmir, and has previously been an outspoken critic of India over its move to change Kashmir's semi-autonomous status a year ago. (more...)
French health minister to run for Paris mayor after Macron ally quits
- February 18, 2020
If Russian performance artist Petr Pavlensky loses his asylum in France due to him spreading a sex tape featuring Benjamin Griveaux, a former candidate for the Paris mayor's office from La Republique En Marche! party, he may receive it in another European Union country, his lawyer, Olga Dinze, said on Monday. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
If Russian performance artist Petr Pavlensky loses his asylum in France due to him spreading a sex tape featuring Benjamin Griveaux, a former candidate for the Paris mayor's office from La Republique En Marche! party, he may receive it in another European Union country, his lawyer, Olga Dinze, said on Monday. (more...)
Test Positive Among US Plane Evacuees From Japan Cruise Ship
- February 18, 2020
The U.S. government, which had been telling the American citizens to wait out their quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, reversed itself after 355 people on the ship became infected with the coronavirus . The State Department announced earlier that 14 of the evacuees were confirmed to have the coronavirus while en route . "It's just a little bit disappointing that we'll have to go through quarantine again, and we will probably not be as comfortable as the Diamond Princess , ... (more...)
- February 18, 2020
The U.S. government, which had been telling the American citizens to wait out their quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, reversed itself after 355 people on the ship became infected with the coronavirus . The State Department announced earlier that 14 of the evacuees were confirmed to have the coronavirus while en route . "It's just a little bit disappointing that we'll have to go through quarantine again, and we will probably not be as comfortable as the Diamond Princess , ... (more...)
14-year-old held in Barnard College student death
- February 18, 2020
In addition to the two murder charges, one intentional and one felony, Weaver also faces four robbery charges. He is now being held at a juvenile detention facility and is facing murder, robbery and weapon possession charges, the Daily News reports. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
In addition to the two murder charges, one intentional and one felony, Weaver also faces four robbery charges. He is now being held at a juvenile detention facility and is facing murder, robbery and weapon possession charges, the Daily News reports. (more...)
Firefighter Who Told Scott Morrison To 'Get F***ed' Says He's Been Sacked
- February 18, 2020
The volunteer firie, who rose to fame for his now-viral rant aimed at Scott Morrison during the unprecedented bushfire season , revealed on The Project on Sunday night he was removed from his role for his expletive-laden spray. "Didn't know you could get sacked from a volunteer organisation but apparently you can", he told The Project . Come and have a look at what the people have really gone through. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
The volunteer firie, who rose to fame for his now-viral rant aimed at Scott Morrison during the unprecedented bushfire season , revealed on The Project on Sunday night he was removed from his role for his expletive-laden spray. "Didn't know you could get sacked from a volunteer organisation but apparently you can", he told The Project . Come and have a look at what the people have really gone through. (more...)
Record-breaking floods across England as Storm Dennis lashes UK
- February 18, 2020
The situation was said to be "life-threatening" in south Wales, where the Met Office issued a red warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding risk. West Mercia Police urged motorists not to drive through flooded roads, warning that water levels are "still high in many areas across Shropshire". Pedestrians try to avoid a puddle as they walk down Oxford Street during Storm Dennis in London. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
The situation was said to be "life-threatening" in south Wales, where the Met Office issued a red warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding risk. West Mercia Police urged motorists not to drive through flooded roads, warning that water levels are "still high in many areas across Shropshire". Pedestrians try to avoid a puddle as they walk down Oxford Street during Storm Dennis in London. (more...)
US Senate passes resolution limiting president's military power
- February 18, 2020
Congress in July failed to override Trump's veto of legislation opposing the president's declaration of an emergency to allow the sale of billions of dollars worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite lawmakers' objections. She said it's just bad. Capito added she believes Iran will be less likely to attack American forces if the country's military leaders recognize the power of the USA military. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
Congress in July failed to override Trump's veto of legislation opposing the president's declaration of an emergency to allow the sale of billions of dollars worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite lawmakers' objections. She said it's just bad. Capito added she believes Iran will be less likely to attack American forces if the country's military leaders recognize the power of the USA military. (more...)
Ghost Ship Runs Aground Off The Cork Coast
- February 18, 2020
The mysterious vessel, called the Alta, had 10 crew members rescued by the US Coast Guard in September 2018. On Board the "Alta" at the time was empty. He said recent poor weather may have meant fewer ships were at sea and in a position to have noticed it. He added: "To have a ship drifting around like that for 18 months is not common". (more...)
- February 18, 2020
The mysterious vessel, called the Alta, had 10 crew members rescued by the US Coast Guard in September 2018. On Board the "Alta" at the time was empty. He said recent poor weather may have meant fewer ships were at sea and in a position to have noticed it. He added: "To have a ship drifting around like that for 18 months is not common". (more...)
Ex-justice officials call on A-G Barr to resign
- February 18, 2020
Prosecutors who now work at the department should withdraw from cases that involve abuses or political interference, the lawyers said. Prosecutors in the U.S. Trump had heavily criticized the original sentencing request for Stone and the Justice Department subsequently abandoned it, instead deciding to make no formal sentencing recommendation. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
Prosecutors who now work at the department should withdraw from cases that involve abuses or political interference, the lawyers said. Prosecutors in the U.S. Trump had heavily criticized the original sentencing request for Stone and the Justice Department subsequently abandoned it, instead deciding to make no formal sentencing recommendation. (more...)
Japan confirms 99 more cases of new virus on cruise ship
- February 18, 2020
Russian authorities, meanwhile, reported Monday that a Russian woman aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan is the first Russian citizen to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Health officials said they screened all passengers prior to boarding the flights and no symptomatic or infected travelers were allowed onboard. All passengers will remain under a mandatory a two-week quarantine. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
Russian authorities, meanwhile, reported Monday that a Russian woman aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan is the first Russian citizen to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Health officials said they screened all passengers prior to boarding the flights and no symptomatic or infected travelers were allowed onboard. All passengers will remain under a mandatory a two-week quarantine. (more...)
Airbus "deeply regrets" USA decision to hike import tariffs on new planes
- February 18, 2020
The US Trade Representative said in the statement Friday that it is leaving duties on certain other European goods such as Scotch and French wine at 25 percent and will make minor changes to the previously released product list . "USTR's decision ignores the many submissions made by USA airlines, highlighting the fact that they - and the U.S. flying public - ultimately have to pay these tariffs", the company pointed out. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
The US Trade Representative said in the statement Friday that it is leaving duties on certain other European goods such as Scotch and French wine at 25 percent and will make minor changes to the previously released product list . "USTR's decision ignores the many submissions made by USA airlines, highlighting the fact that they - and the U.S. flying public - ultimately have to pay these tariffs", the company pointed out. (more...)
Iran's Rouhani vows U.S. pressure will not force his country into talks
- February 18, 2020
Rouhani said Iran will not negotiate with Washington under the current situation - making it clear he wants usa sanctions removed before any talks. "I think the Americans aren't after war since they know what harm it could do them", the Iranian leader said. (more...)
- February 18, 2020
Rouhani said Iran will not negotiate with Washington under the current situation - making it clear he wants usa sanctions removed before any talks. "I think the Americans aren't after war since they know what harm it could do them", the Iranian leader said. (more...)
China reports 2,048 more coronavirus cases, 105 deaths
- February 17, 2020
Cities in Hubei have stepped up measures to stop the virus's spread. Villages and cities have been flooded with battalions of uniformed volunteers and political representatives carrying out the biggest social control campaign in the history of China. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
Cities in Hubei have stepped up measures to stop the virus's spread. Villages and cities have been flooded with battalions of uniformed volunteers and political representatives carrying out the biggest social control campaign in the history of China. (more...)
Donald Trump in fresh warning over Huawei impact on intelligence-sharing
- February 17, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday at Allied headquarters, turning U.S. opposition to Huawei into a bipartisan effort. Huawei has repeatedly and vehemently denied the espionage allegations. Officials in Munich repeated those concerns but also struck a softer tone, emphasizing the need to work with Huawei competitors to support their market position. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday at Allied headquarters, turning U.S. opposition to Huawei into a bipartisan effort. Huawei has repeatedly and vehemently denied the espionage allegations. Officials in Munich repeated those concerns but also struck a softer tone, emphasizing the need to work with Huawei competitors to support their market position. (more...)
Trump takes limousine lap before Daytona 500 race
- February 17, 2020
Trump told them, "You are the best in the world at what you do, and I want to wish you luck in today's Daytona 500 ". "Well, you know I'm not". The Daytona 500 was last postponed in 2012. Trump's presence also created huge lines at entrances, with many fans complaining while waiting hours to get through security. Here is all you need to know about the current model of the limousine: Limousine model Make - CadillacCategory - Armoured Limousine Debuted - September 24, 2018 Replaced - " ... (more...)
- February 17, 2020
Trump told them, "You are the best in the world at what you do, and I want to wish you luck in today's Daytona 500 ". "Well, you know I'm not". The Daytona 500 was last postponed in 2012. Trump's presence also created huge lines at entrances, with many fans complaining while waiting hours to get through security. Here is all you need to know about the current model of the limousine: Limousine model Make - CadillacCategory - Armoured Limousine Debuted - September 24, 2018 Replaced - " ... (more...)
China could be just the "tip of the iceberg" - Coronavirus
- February 17, 2020
The meeting is due to start on March 5. Speaking before the latest figures were released Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the drop in new cases showed "that overall the epidemic is controllable". Meanwhile, the state-run China Central Television reports, citing Wang Xinghuan , head of Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital, that the turning point for the novel coronavirus epidemic has been reached and the number of new outbreaks is declining. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
The meeting is due to start on March 5. Speaking before the latest figures were released Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the drop in new cases showed "that overall the epidemic is controllable". Meanwhile, the state-run China Central Television reports, citing Wang Xinghuan , head of Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital, that the turning point for the novel coronavirus epidemic has been reached and the number of new outbreaks is declining. (more...)
Turkey seeks 'permanent ceasefire' in Syria's Idlib ahead of Russian Federation meet
- February 17, 2020
Recent advances by President Bashar al-Assad's forces have upset a fragile co-operation between Ankara and Moscow, which back opposing factions in the conflict but have collaborated toward a political solution to the almost nine-year war. Cavusoglu said later Saturday he held a positive meeting with Lavrov. In the conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, Turkey has supported rebels looking to oust Assad. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
Recent advances by President Bashar al-Assad's forces have upset a fragile co-operation between Ankara and Moscow, which back opposing factions in the conflict but have collaborated toward a political solution to the almost nine-year war. Cavusoglu said later Saturday he held a positive meeting with Lavrov. In the conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, Turkey has supported rebels looking to oust Assad. (more...)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
- February 17, 2020
Participating in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Jaishankar said that global economic rebalancing has led to a political rebalancing. The Munich Security Conference, being held here from February 14-16, is the world's leading forum for debate on worldwide security policy. The 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicked off in the southern German city of Munich on Friday and will run through Sunday. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
Participating in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Jaishankar said that global economic rebalancing has led to a political rebalancing. The Munich Security Conference, being held here from February 14-16, is the world's leading forum for debate on worldwide security policy. The 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicked off in the southern German city of Munich on Friday and will run through Sunday. (more...)
United Nations chief arrives in Pakistan on four-day visit
- February 17, 2020
Guterres said he has always been advocating the need for an "enhanced dialogue" between India and Pakistan and for that he offered his good office a couple of times. Guterres is in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani leaders and to deliver a keynote address to an global conference Monday marking Pakistan's four decades of support for Afghan refugees. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
Guterres said he has always been advocating the need for an "enhanced dialogue" between India and Pakistan and for that he offered his good office a couple of times. Guterres is in Islamabad for meetings with Pakistani leaders and to deliver a keynote address to an global conference Monday marking Pakistan's four decades of support for Afghan refugees. (more...)
Wales bears the brunt as deadly storm Dennis hammers the United Kingdom
- February 17, 2020
The fourth named storm of Europe's winter season has already been blamed for the deaths of two men who were pulled Saturday from the sea in separate searches off England's southeastern coast. Winds of more than 150km per hour were recorded in Aberdaron, south Wales. Gwent Police said that residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, were being advised to evacuate due to the flooding. (more...)
- February 17, 2020
The fourth named storm of Europe's winter season has already been blamed for the deaths of two men who were pulled Saturday from the sea in separate searches off England's southeastern coast. Winds of more than 150km per hour were recorded in Aberdaron, south Wales. Gwent Police said that residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, were being advised to evacuate due to the flooding. (more...)
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