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Donald Trump pardons corrupt ex-governor Rod Blagojevich in clemency spree
- February 20, 2020
Blagojevich, 63, hails from a state with a long history of pay-to-play schemes. Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 of crimes including trying to sell an appointment to Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Trump's Wednesday tweet echoed comments he has made before, comparing efforts to investigate his own conduct and those who took down Blagojevich. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Blagojevich, 63, hails from a state with a long history of pay-to-play schemes. Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 of crimes including trying to sell an appointment to Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Trump's Wednesday tweet echoed comments he has made before, comparing efforts to investigate his own conduct and those who took down Blagojevich. (more...)
Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months for witness intimidation, lying to Congress
- February 20, 2020
Stone's sentencing Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington caps a week of political turmoil that followed Trump's February 11 criticism of the original recommendation that his friend receive a prison term of as many as nine years. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Stone's sentencing Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington caps a week of political turmoil that followed Trump's February 11 criticism of the original recommendation that his friend receive a prison term of as many as nine years. (more...)
Man stabbed at London mosque and police arrest suspect
- February 20, 2020
A man in his 70s has been stabbed at one of the largest mosques in the United Kingdom 's capital, London. Miqdaad Versi, from the Muslim Council of Britain, said he had been told by people inside the mosque that the attack took place while preparations were being made for afternoon prayers. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
A man in his 70s has been stabbed at one of the largest mosques in the United Kingdom 's capital, London. Miqdaad Versi, from the Muslim Council of Britain, said he had been told by people inside the mosque that the attack took place while preparations were being made for afternoon prayers. (more...)
Julian Assange's barrister makes explosive claim against Donald Trump
- February 20, 2020
His barrister, Edward Fitzgerald QC, told the court there was evidence alleging that former US Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher made the pardon offer. Campaigners have projected the footage of an American airstrike on Iraqi civilians, originally exposed by WikiLeaks , onto the parliament building in London, to protest against the proposed extradition to the U.S. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
His barrister, Edward Fitzgerald QC, told the court there was evidence alleging that former US Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher made the pardon offer. Campaigners have projected the footage of an American airstrike on Iraqi civilians, originally exposed by WikiLeaks , onto the parliament building in London, to protest against the proposed extradition to the U.S. (more...)
Two dead after Sydney to Melbourne passenger train derails near Wallan
- February 20, 2020
The CFA said the driver appeared to be trapped. In a statement, Ambulance Victoria said "a large number of people are being assessed but are not believed to be seriously injured". Police have confirmed that two people have died at the scene. Rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney have been closed following the ordeal, with V/Line urging customers to consider alternative methods of transportation. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
The CFA said the driver appeared to be trapped. In a statement, Ambulance Victoria said "a large number of people are being assessed but are not believed to be seriously injured". Police have confirmed that two people have died at the scene. Rail lines between Melbourne and Sydney have been closed following the ordeal, with V/Line urging customers to consider alternative methods of transportation. (more...)
South Korea coronavirus cases spike as infection spreads in sect
- February 20, 2020
Of that national tally, 70 patients are from Daegu or nearby and the majority have been traced to an infected 61-year-old woman known as "Patient 31" who attended a church, a scenario that KCDC described as a "super-spreading event". Some 1,000 people are thought to have attended the same church service as the infected woman, a pastor told local media. So did 14 of the previous 15. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Of that national tally, 70 patients are from Daegu or nearby and the majority have been traced to an infected 61-year-old woman known as "Patient 31" who attended a church, a scenario that KCDC described as a "super-spreading event". Some 1,000 people are thought to have attended the same church service as the infected woman, a pastor told local media. So did 14 of the previous 15. (more...)
Turkey Re-Arrests Activist Kavala After Shock Acquittal
- February 20, 2020
Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency reported late on Tuesday that prosecutors had accused Kavala of "attempting to undermine the constitutional order" in relation to the 2016 coup attempt which Ankara has blamed on Fethullah Gulen , a religious leader who lives in self-imposed exile in the United States . (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency reported late on Tuesday that prosecutors had accused Kavala of "attempting to undermine the constitutional order" in relation to the 2016 coup attempt which Ankara has blamed on Fethullah Gulen , a religious leader who lives in self-imposed exile in the United States . (more...)
Trump Names Ambassador To Germany, Serbia-Kosovo Envoy To Intelligence Post
- February 20, 2020
Warner said. Like Maguire, whose term is up on March 11, as an acting director Grenell will be limited by law to serving for 210 days. That's according to two administration officials with knowledge of the matter. But immediately before taking the ambassador's post in Berlin, Grenell was known mainly as an online media critic and conservative Fox News foreign policy analyst. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Warner said. Like Maguire, whose term is up on March 11, as an acting director Grenell will be limited by law to serving for 210 days. That's according to two administration officials with knowledge of the matter. But immediately before taking the ambassador's post in Berlin, Grenell was known mainly as an online media critic and conservative Fox News foreign policy analyst. (more...)
EU Puts Parthenon Marbles Return on Brexit List
- February 20, 2020
The acquisition of the sculptures has been controversial for more than 200 years and the Acropolis Museum in Athens , which has the remaining sculptures that were left in Greece , has left space empty for their return as part of its current display. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
The acquisition of the sculptures has been controversial for more than 200 years and the Acropolis Museum in Athens , which has the remaining sculptures that were left in Greece , has left space empty for their return as part of its current display. (more...)
Suicidal pilot could have brought down Flight MH370, says ex-PM
- February 20, 2020
Mr Higgins said the true cause of the crash would not be known "for sure until we find the aircraft" and "an worldwide inquiry would help toward that end". "If I'm wrong then it probably means the aircraft has been taken by aliens or is sitting in a hangar somewhere in Kazakhstan", he said. Australia played a key role in the unsuccessful search spread over 12,000 sq km in the Indian Ocean, which is the largest in aviation history. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Mr Higgins said the true cause of the crash would not be known "for sure until we find the aircraft" and "an worldwide inquiry would help toward that end". "If I'm wrong then it probably means the aircraft has been taken by aliens or is sitting in a hangar somewhere in Kazakhstan", he said. Australia played a key role in the unsuccessful search spread over 12,000 sq km in the Indian Ocean, which is the largest in aviation history. (more...)
Pentagon policy chief resigns amid reported discord with Trump
- February 20, 2020
Defense Department press secretary Alyssa Farah said in a statement that "Dr. James Anderson , the current senior official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy will take over the responsibilities of Undersecretary Rood until a permanent replacement is appointed by the President and confirmed ". (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Defense Department press secretary Alyssa Farah said in a statement that "Dr. James Anderson , the current senior official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy will take over the responsibilities of Undersecretary Rood until a permanent replacement is appointed by the President and confirmed ". (more...)
US Not Prejudging Outcome of Intra-Afghan Talks: Amb. Phee
- February 20, 2020
The dialogue process has been concluded, Hanafi said, and "we have already initialed the final draft of the peace agreement ". Secretary of Defense Mark Esper also mentioned that he has future plans to cut down the number of troops in Afghanistan from 12,000 to about 8,600. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
The dialogue process has been concluded, Hanafi said, and "we have already initialed the final draft of the peace agreement ". Secretary of Defense Mark Esper also mentioned that he has future plans to cut down the number of troops in Afghanistan from 12,000 to about 8,600. (more...)
China's Coronavirus Death Toll Registers at 2,005
- February 20, 2020
Beijing has placed about 56 million people in Hubei Province under an unprecedented lockdown. Most of the new cases were in the provincial capital Wuhan, where the virus first emerged. A British couple also confirmed they had tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. Other countries have said they will fly passengers home and quarantine them on arrival. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Beijing has placed about 56 million people in Hubei Province under an unprecedented lockdown. Most of the new cases were in the provincial capital Wuhan, where the virus first emerged. A British couple also confirmed they had tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. Other countries have said they will fly passengers home and quarantine them on arrival. (more...)
Two Iranians die after testing positive for coronavirus, says official
- February 20, 2020
Ali Gholizadeh, an Iranian public health policy researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China , said Iran's health ministry was prepared to manage the virus, but added that the victims' relatives should be quarantined "until we are sure they are not infected". (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Ali Gholizadeh, an Iranian public health policy researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China , said Iran's health ministry was prepared to manage the virus, but added that the victims' relatives should be quarantined "until we are sure they are not infected". (more...)
Lawyer: Assange was offered US pardon if he cleared Russia
- February 20, 2020
The witness statement will address "Mr. Rohrabacher going to see Mr. Assange, and saying on instructions of the president, offering pardon or some other way out if Mr. In May, the U.S. government revealed the expanded indictment, threatening him with 175 years behind bars for " attempted hacking " - but in relation to the 2010 Pentagon disclosures, not the 2016 election. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
The witness statement will address "Mr. Rohrabacher going to see Mr. Assange, and saying on instructions of the president, offering pardon or some other way out if Mr. In May, the U.S. government revealed the expanded indictment, threatening him with 175 years behind bars for " attempted hacking " - but in relation to the 2010 Pentagon disclosures, not the 2016 election. (more...)
Japan refutes criticism over ship quarantine, East Asia News & Top Stories
- February 20, 2020
A certificate indicating a negative Covid-19 test result is expected to be granted by Japanese health authorities to allow them to leave the ship. Criticizing a lack of carefulness on the ship, Iwata said there was also no clear leadership role by medical experts. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
A certificate indicating a negative Covid-19 test result is expected to be granted by Japanese health authorities to allow them to leave the ship. Criticizing a lack of carefulness on the ship, Iwata said there was also no clear leadership role by medical experts. (more...)
Shooting leaves several people dead in western German city of Hanau
- February 20, 2020
Citing law enforcement sources, the tabloid Bild said eight people have been killed and five more injured. It said witnesses reported hearing eight or nine shots and seeing at least one person lying on the ground. Five others were reportedly injured after an unknown attacker opened fire on two shisha bars in the city. The report said that the perpetrators subsequently drove to the western neighbourhood of Kesselstadt before they started shooting again at another shisha bar. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
Citing law enforcement sources, the tabloid Bild said eight people have been killed and five more injured. It said witnesses reported hearing eight or nine shots and seeing at least one person lying on the ground. Five others were reportedly injured after an unknown attacker opened fire on two shisha bars in the city. The report said that the perpetrators subsequently drove to the western neighbourhood of Kesselstadt before they started shooting again at another shisha bar. (more...)
[Travellers leave ship docked off Japan after quarantine finishes]
- February 20, 2020
The Diamond Princess is the site of the most infections outside of China, where the illness emerged late past year. Still, Japan's health minister, Katsunobu Kato, urged passengers leaving the ship to limit their public outings and to monitor their health in the following days, according to the Times. (more...)
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- February 20, 2020
The Diamond Princess is the site of the most infections outside of China, where the illness emerged late past year. Still, Japan's health minister, Katsunobu Kato, urged passengers leaving the ship to limit their public outings and to monitor their health in the following days, according to the Times. (more...)
China to grant tariff exemptions on 696 United States goods
- February 19, 2020
USA hog futures rose 2.1% on Tuesday on hopes for increased demand from China as the world's top pork consumer announced plans to begin issuing tariff-free import licenses. U.S. products for tariff exemption applications include copper ore and concentrates, copper scrap and aluminum scrap. Some U.S. officials and analysts have raised questions about China's ability to meet the purchasing commitments specified in the Phase 1 trade deal due to the coronavirus. (more...)
- February 19, 2020
USA hog futures rose 2.1% on Tuesday on hopes for increased demand from China as the world's top pork consumer announced plans to begin issuing tariff-free import licenses. U.S. products for tariff exemption applications include copper ore and concentrates, copper scrap and aluminum scrap. Some U.S. officials and analysts have raised questions about China's ability to meet the purchasing commitments specified in the Phase 1 trade deal due to the coronavirus. (more...)
Germany sends more medical aid to China to fight virus
- February 19, 2020
A Chinese man is pictured wearing medical mask in the Red Square in Moscow , Russia January 28, 2020. The evaluate was taken owing to "worsening epidemiological situation" in China. The disease, which broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan , has killed at least 1,868 people and infected 72,436 others in mainland China. (more...)
- February 19, 2020
A Chinese man is pictured wearing medical mask in the Red Square in Moscow , Russia January 28, 2020. The evaluate was taken owing to "worsening epidemiological situation" in China. The disease, which broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan , has killed at least 1,868 people and infected 72,436 others in mainland China. (more...)
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