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Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani reelected
- February 21, 2020
Abdullah was quick to dismiss the final count . He is now threatening to form his own parallel federal government. At that time, Abdullah, who is chief executive officer of the state, contested the official results, declared victory, and vowed to form "an all-inclusive government". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Abdullah was quick to dismiss the final count . He is now threatening to form his own parallel federal government. At that time, Abdullah, who is chief executive officer of the state, contested the official results, declared victory, and vowed to form "an all-inclusive government". (more...)
Ross: Russia is at it again ahead of 2020 presidential election
- February 21, 2020
A day later, the president, furious about the briefing - but not about the Russian attack - upbraided his acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire . Maguire was required to step down soon under federal law governing acting appointments. Spokeswomen for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and its election security office declined to comment. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
A day later, the president, furious about the briefing - but not about the Russian attack - upbraided his acting director of national intelligence, Joseph Maguire . Maguire was required to step down soon under federal law governing acting appointments. Spokeswomen for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and its election security office declined to comment. (more...)
In major shift, China sends stern message to Pakistan on FATF
- February 21, 2020
The FATF plenary pored over a report submitted by Pakistan detailing progress on the implementation of the 27-point Action Plan, according to sources in the finance ministry. "It was decided at the meeting that Pakistan will be allowed more time to continue implementing its action plan". In the last four months since October 18, 2019, Islamabad took action against groups engaged in terrorism financing and worked quite hard in complying with the Paris-based watchdog's conditions. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
The FATF plenary pored over a report submitted by Pakistan detailing progress on the implementation of the 27-point Action Plan, according to sources in the finance ministry. "It was decided at the meeting that Pakistan will be allowed more time to continue implementing its action plan". In the last four months since October 18, 2019, Islamabad took action against groups engaged in terrorism financing and worked quite hard in complying with the Paris-based watchdog's conditions. (more...)
Whoopi Goldberg says AOC ‘lost' her over the treatment of older Democrats
- February 21, 2020
Both Steyer and Bloomberg have spent vast amounts of personal wealth on their campaigns, with Bloomberg topping the spending chart. Whilst introducing the visitor, McCain mentioned to AOC, "I believe such as you're the boogeywoman of the appropriate and I'm the boogeywoman of the left". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Both Steyer and Bloomberg have spent vast amounts of personal wealth on their campaigns, with Bloomberg topping the spending chart. Whilst introducing the visitor, McCain mentioned to AOC, "I believe such as you're the boogeywoman of the appropriate and I'm the boogeywoman of the left". (more...)
Coronavirus: Two deaths from Japan cruise ship, media report
- February 21, 2020
The Diamond Princess was quarantined after one passenger who left the ship earlier in Hong Kong was found to have the virus. Japan's NHK public television said both were Japanese in their 80s. A boatload of Australians stuck on a ship afflicted by the coronavirus will spend another 14 days in quarantine, with Qantas to fly them from Japan to Darwin. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
The Diamond Princess was quarantined after one passenger who left the ship earlier in Hong Kong was found to have the virus. Japan's NHK public television said both were Japanese in their 80s. A boatload of Australians stuck on a ship afflicted by the coronavirus will spend another 14 days in quarantine, with Qantas to fly them from Japan to Darwin. (more...)
Mexican Man Arrested In Miami, Accused Of Working As Russian Agent
- February 21, 2020
USA officials announced Tuesday that Mexican citizen Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes was arrested in Miami, Florida , for allegedly spying on the U.S. He advised US authorities he was recruited after his second spouse and two youngsters had been detained by Russian customs officers throughout a go to in March, in keeping with a copy of the criminal complaint . (more...)
- February 21, 2020
USA officials announced Tuesday that Mexican citizen Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes was arrested in Miami, Florida , for allegedly spying on the U.S. He advised US authorities he was recruited after his second spouse and two youngsters had been detained by Russian customs officers throughout a go to in March, in keeping with a copy of the criminal complaint . (more...)
United Kingdom issues severe flood alerts as storm-swollen rivers surge
- February 21, 2020
The Environment Agency (EA) warned of worsening conditions across the Pennines and parts of Yorkshire, and said that ongoing river flooding remains "probable" for the English-Welsh border around the River Severn for the rest of the week. Environment Agency operational teams have put up more than 6km of temporary flood barriers across the country and our flood defences have protected almost 25,000 properties from the ongoing impacts of Storm Dennis. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
The Environment Agency (EA) warned of worsening conditions across the Pennines and parts of Yorkshire, and said that ongoing river flooding remains "probable" for the English-Welsh border around the River Severn for the rest of the week. Environment Agency operational teams have put up more than 6km of temporary flood barriers across the country and our flood defences have protected almost 25,000 properties from the ongoing impacts of Storm Dennis. (more...)
Afghanistan: Week-long 'reduction in violence' to start Saturday
- February 21, 2020
That will start the countdown to the signing of a peace agreement between the Taliban and the USA at the end of the month, to be signed in Doha, Qatar, on 29 February that will pave the way for a withdrawal of U.S. 'Upon a successful implementation of this understanding, signing of the US-Taliban agreement is expected to move forward, ' Mr Pompeo said in a statement released after visiting Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
That will start the countdown to the signing of a peace agreement between the Taliban and the USA at the end of the month, to be signed in Doha, Qatar, on 29 February that will pave the way for a withdrawal of U.S. 'Upon a successful implementation of this understanding, signing of the US-Taliban agreement is expected to move forward, ' Mr Pompeo said in a statement released after visiting Saudi Arabia. (more...)
Hannah Clarke’s close friend reveals extent of shocking abuse endured
- February 21, 2020
The comments have been condemned as victim blaming online and by campaigners including Betty Taylor from the Red Rose Foundation and Angela Lynch , the head of the Women's Legal Service Queensland. "If you see it in isolation of what was fully said, definitely", she said. "I am a strong woman, I don't sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor will I ever let anyone mistreat me again". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
The comments have been condemned as victim blaming online and by campaigners including Betty Taylor from the Red Rose Foundation and Angela Lynch , the head of the Women's Legal Service Queensland. "If you see it in isolation of what was fully said, definitely", she said. "I am a strong woman, I don't sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor will I ever let anyone mistreat me again". (more...)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: SA's land reform plans 'disastrous'
- February 21, 2020
According to Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, this statement is an enormous boost for the civil rights organisation's worldwide campaign to mobilise global pressure against the South African government's plans to implement their ideology of expropriation without compensation. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
According to Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, this statement is an enormous boost for the civil rights organisation's worldwide campaign to mobilise global pressure against the South African government's plans to implement their ideology of expropriation without compensation. (more...)
Puppy, pigeon form adorable bond that has captured the hearts of millions
- February 21, 2020
But the best buddies may have to say goodbye soon. Lundy, an eight-week-old Chihuahua , and Herman, the pigeon , have been having some fun being roommates at The Mia Foundation in Hilton for more than a month. He was so tiny he could fit inside a shirt pocket. Herman was rescued from parking lot of a vehicle dealership, where he was spotted sitting unmoved for three whole days. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
But the best buddies may have to say goodbye soon. Lundy, an eight-week-old Chihuahua , and Herman, the pigeon , have been having some fun being roommates at The Mia Foundation in Hilton for more than a month. He was so tiny he could fit inside a shirt pocket. Herman was rescued from parking lot of a vehicle dealership, where he was spotted sitting unmoved for three whole days. (more...)
Grace Millane's killer jailed for life over backpacker murder in New Zealand
- February 21, 2020
This morning he has been led into the dock, flanked by two court security guards. "There is no reason behind this unspeakable act", he told the killer. "This will be with us for the rest of our lives", he said. "Grace was our sunshine and she will be missed forever". "In this case, the Millanes have had to sit through a trial for a number of weeks and their daughter's background, rightly or wrongly, was out in the public". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
This morning he has been led into the dock, flanked by two court security guards. "There is no reason behind this unspeakable act", he told the killer. "This will be with us for the rest of our lives", he said. "Grace was our sunshine and she will be missed forever". "In this case, the Millanes have had to sit through a trial for a number of weeks and their daughter's background, rightly or wrongly, was out in the public". (more...)
Scientists Revealed How the Neanderthals Buried Their Dead
- February 21, 2020
Ribs and spine of the Neanderthal. University of Cambridge archaeologist and study co-author Graeme Barker revealed that despite the argument that whether the Neanderthal group of deceased people placed around 70,000 years ago in the cave were a few years, a few decades or centuries, "It seems clear that Shanidar was a special place, with bodies being placed just in one part of a large cave". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Ribs and spine of the Neanderthal. University of Cambridge archaeologist and study co-author Graeme Barker revealed that despite the argument that whether the Neanderthal group of deceased people placed around 70,000 years ago in the cave were a few years, a few decades or centuries, "It seems clear that Shanidar was a special place, with bodies being placed just in one part of a large cave". (more...)
Coronavirus: Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees
- February 21, 2020
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, who personally visited the site to try to calm the crowd, said he was shocked by the aggression. The protest prompted President Zelenskiy to issue a statement reassuring Ukrainians that there was no danger, that the authorities had done everything possible to make sure the virus would not spread to Ukraine . (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, who personally visited the site to try to calm the crowd, said he was shocked by the aggression. The protest prompted President Zelenskiy to issue a statement reassuring Ukrainians that there was no danger, that the authorities had done everything possible to make sure the virus would not spread to Ukraine . (more...)
Mom Shares Heartbreaking Video Of Bullied 9-Year-Old Son
- February 21, 2020
Quaden was diagnosed with achondroplasia - the most common form of dwarfism. Yarraka told NITV that on the day in question she saw him being teased for his height. "Just want to wish you all the best, brother". "We know you are going through a hard time now but the boys are here to support you". "Make sure you're looking after yourself and we hope to see you in the next couple of days". (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Quaden was diagnosed with achondroplasia - the most common form of dwarfism. Yarraka told NITV that on the day in question she saw him being teased for his height. "Just want to wish you all the best, brother". "We know you are going through a hard time now but the boys are here to support you". "Make sure you're looking after yourself and we hope to see you in the next couple of days". (more...)
Armed Robber Interrupts Police Couple's Date Night
- February 21, 2020
CCTV footage captured the incredible moment Chase and Nicole - who work for the police department in Elizabethtown, near Louisville in the U.S. state of Kentucky - chose to take action. Dramatic surveillance footage captured the crime fighters whipping out their handguns and pointing them at the man as they approached him. Carter is a previous-convicted felon and was using a weapon stolen from a police officer from Jeffersontown. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
CCTV footage captured the incredible moment Chase and Nicole - who work for the police department in Elizabethtown, near Louisville in the U.S. state of Kentucky - chose to take action. Dramatic surveillance footage captured the crime fighters whipping out their handguns and pointing them at the man as they approached him. Carter is a previous-convicted felon and was using a weapon stolen from a police officer from Jeffersontown. (more...)
U.S. announces sanctions on Russian oil firm for supporting Venezuela's Maduro
- February 21, 2020
According to the Russian Embassy in Washington, sanctions against Rosneft Trading represent an example of unfair competition. They had been lured to Venezuela in order to attend a meeting at the headquarters of Citgo's parent, state-run oil giant PDVSA. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
According to the Russian Embassy in Washington, sanctions against Rosneft Trading represent an example of unfair competition. They had been lured to Venezuela in order to attend a meeting at the headquarters of Citgo's parent, state-run oil giant PDVSA. (more...)
United Kingdom introduces point-based visa system
- February 21, 2020
The human rights group's executive director also suggested seasonal workers on short term visas could be made vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. There is some flexibility in the new structure. Asked whether individuals who have an offer from an academic institution, but can not speak English, would still be able to come to the UK, Patel said: "We're being very clear about this - this is a system that puts the British government in control of its immigration policy for the first ... (more...)
- February 21, 2020
The human rights group's executive director also suggested seasonal workers on short term visas could be made vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking. There is some flexibility in the new structure. Asked whether individuals who have an offer from an academic institution, but can not speak English, would still be able to come to the UK, Patel said: "We're being very clear about this - this is a system that puts the British government in control of its immigration policy for the first ... (more...)
Coronavirus: South Korea records first death
- February 21, 2020
Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said Thursday in a press briefing that the virus was starting to spread in local communities in "limited scope", an escalation from the first phase of the virus when patients were normally infected on a foreign trip or through contact with people from overseas. (more...)
- February 21, 2020
Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip said Thursday in a press briefing that the virus was starting to spread in local communities in "limited scope", an escalation from the first phase of the virus when patients were normally infected on a foreign trip or through contact with people from overseas. (more...)
United States to Treat Chinese Media Outlets as 'Foreign Missions'
- February 20, 2020
He said Tik Tok, which is owned by Chinese social media giant Tencent, has had far more of an impact beyond China's borders. The U.S. State Department on Tuesday designated five Chinese media companies as foreign missions of the Asian nation, requiring them to register with the United States as if they were an embassy or consulate. (more...)
- February 20, 2020
He said Tik Tok, which is owned by Chinese social media giant Tencent, has had far more of an impact beyond China's borders. The U.S. State Department on Tuesday designated five Chinese media companies as foreign missions of the Asian nation, requiring them to register with the United States as if they were an embassy or consulate. (more...)
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