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Court to indict Nawaz Sharif on October 2
- September 27, 2017
A Pakistani court in a high-profile corruption case has indicted finance minister Dar over graft allegations after investigators found his assets did not match his reported income. The court had handed over copies of the references along with relevant documents to Sharif's counsel Khawaja Harris and said it would indict him on next hearing on Oct 2. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
A Pakistani court in a high-profile corruption case has indicted finance minister Dar over graft allegations after investigators found his assets did not match his reported income. The court had handed over copies of the references along with relevant documents to Sharif's counsel Khawaja Harris and said it would indict him on next hearing on Oct 2. (more...)
Trump ignores pleas to calm N Korea tensions
- September 27, 2017
Listening to North Korean officials speaking at the United Nations, Trump over the weekend tweeted what some interpreted as a threat directed toward the country. "The things he's said over the past year and to past administrations - North Korea is a situation which should have been handled 25-years ago, ten, five-years-ago". (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Listening to North Korean officials speaking at the United Nations, Trump over the weekend tweeted what some interpreted as a threat directed toward the country. "The things he's said over the past year and to past administrations - North Korea is a situation which should have been handled 25-years ago, ten, five-years-ago". (more...)
No ban: Twitter says Trump's North Korea tweet 'newsworthy'
- September 27, 2017
If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer!' The thread marks Twitter's clearest explanation yet for its stance toward Trump, despite repeated calls from some users that the president's account be banned. (more...)
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- September 27, 2017
If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer!' The thread marks Twitter's clearest explanation yet for its stance toward Trump, despite repeated calls from some users that the president's account be banned. (more...)
North Korea accuses US President Donald Trump of declaring war
- September 27, 2017
President Donald Trump has declared war on North Korea , that country's foreign minister said Monday, APA reports quoting Anadolu Agency. Any potential military conflict on the Korean Peninsula will have no victor, China said on Tuesday in its comment to the recent escalation of the war of words between the United States and North Korea . (more...)
- September 27, 2017
President Donald Trump has declared war on North Korea , that country's foreign minister said Monday, APA reports quoting Anadolu Agency. Any potential military conflict on the Korean Peninsula will have no victor, China said on Tuesday in its comment to the recent escalation of the war of words between the United States and North Korea . (more...)
'War on Korean peninsula will have no winner,' says China
- September 27, 2017
Hours later, the White House pushed back on Ri's claim, saying: "We have not declared war on North Korea ". His comments were a response to a tweet from President Donald Trump suggesting North Korea would not "be around much longer" if its leaders continued their rhetoric. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Hours later, the White House pushed back on Ri's claim, saying: "We have not declared war on North Korea ". His comments were a response to a tweet from President Donald Trump suggesting North Korea would not "be around much longer" if its leaders continued their rhetoric. (more...)
Twitter finally breaks silence on why it's never suspended President Trump
- September 27, 2017
Critics also argue that Trump already has many other platforms, including the official POTUS Twitter account , press conferences and the presidency of the United States of America, to share his views with the public, and that continuing to let him tweet with impunity from his personal account is not only a violation of Twitter's own standards, but may help instigate abuse against whatever individual or group is now in Trump's sights. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Critics also argue that Trump already has many other platforms, including the official POTUS Twitter account , press conferences and the presidency of the United States of America, to share his views with the public, and that continuing to let him tweet with impunity from his personal account is not only a violation of Twitter's own standards, but may help instigate abuse against whatever individual or group is now in Trump's sights. (more...)
Twitter explains why they won't delete Trump tweet threatening NK
- September 27, 2017
In a time of escalating stress, Trump has made a number of outspoken comments about North Korea, stating that the US would respond to threats from Pyongyang with "fire and fury". "The question of who won't be around much longer will be answered then", Mr Ri added in a direct reference to a tweet by Mr Trump on Saturday . "Obviously if North Korea were to follow through on its rhetoric and attack there would be a retaliation, the consequences would be obvious". (more...)
- September 27, 2017
In a time of escalating stress, Trump has made a number of outspoken comments about North Korea, stating that the US would respond to threats from Pyongyang with "fire and fury". "The question of who won't be around much longer will be answered then", Mr Ri added in a direct reference to a tweet by Mr Trump on Saturday . "Obviously if North Korea were to follow through on its rhetoric and attack there would be a retaliation, the consequences would be obvious". (more...)
Auto theft soars as criminals learn how to beat security devices
- September 27, 2017
He also went on to explain that despite the increase in total thefts of motor vehicles, there are 85,000 fewer incidents reported compared with a decade ago. Technological advances in immobilisers, auto keys and alarms helped reduce the number of thefts, which bottomed out around 2013. According to the motoring organisation just under 86,000 vehicles were stolen in 2016, up from around 66,000 in 2013. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
He also went on to explain that despite the increase in total thefts of motor vehicles, there are 85,000 fewer incidents reported compared with a decade ago. Technological advances in immobilisers, auto keys and alarms helped reduce the number of thefts, which bottomed out around 2013. According to the motoring organisation just under 86,000 vehicles were stolen in 2016, up from around 66,000 in 2013. (more...)
Uganda Bans Some Broadcasts Ahead of Debate on Letting President Run Again
- September 27, 2017
Ahead of a debate on whether to extend the president's decade-long hold on power, a chaotic scene was witnessed in Uganda's parliament on Tuesday. 26, but a commission executive, Godfrey Mutabazi, told Reuters it was sent to all broadcast media on Wednesday morning. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Ahead of a debate on whether to extend the president's decade-long hold on power, a chaotic scene was witnessed in Uganda's parliament on Tuesday. 26, but a commission executive, Godfrey Mutabazi, told Reuters it was sent to all broadcast media on Wednesday morning. (more...)
Winston Peters arrives in Wellington to meet caucus
- September 27, 2017
Earlier, the former Labour minister told media there would be much discussion today about how the campaign went. The National Party secured 58 seats, ahead of the 52 won by the Green Party and Labour in Saturday's election, leaving both still in need of NZ First's nine seats to reach the tally of 61 required to form a government. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Earlier, the former Labour minister told media there would be much discussion today about how the campaign went. The National Party secured 58 seats, ahead of the 52 won by the Green Party and Labour in Saturday's election, leaving both still in need of NZ First's nine seats to reach the tally of 61 required to form a government. (more...)
Road closed near M5 junction after police 'shooting'
- September 27, 2017
David Ellison told BBC Radio Bristol: "As I came out of Portishead to join the motorway, I got stopped". Witnesses have taken to social media to report they heard gunshots and saw police pointing guns at a man in a auto. " There were one or two marked cars and two more unmarked vehicles ". It was quite small. Frazer Phillips, from Bristol, wrote on the Hello Portishead Facebook page: "I was right next to it when it happened and heard about 4-5 shots". (more...)
- September 27, 2017
David Ellison told BBC Radio Bristol: "As I came out of Portishead to join the motorway, I got stopped". Witnesses have taken to social media to report they heard gunshots and saw police pointing guns at a man in a auto. " There were one or two marked cars and two more unmarked vehicles ". It was quite small. Frazer Phillips, from Bristol, wrote on the Hello Portishead Facebook page: "I was right next to it when it happened and heard about 4-5 shots". (more...)
Arun Jaitley made a mess of economy, says Yashwant Sinha
- September 27, 2017
Writing in the Indian Express today, Yashwant Sinha, the country's former finance minister, indicted Arun Jaitley for making a "mess" of the economy, which, he says, owes it ruin partly to the hurried introduction of the national sales tax, the GST, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock ban previous year of high-denomination notes. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Writing in the Indian Express today, Yashwant Sinha, the country's former finance minister, indicted Arun Jaitley for making a "mess" of the economy, which, he says, owes it ruin partly to the hurried introduction of the national sales tax, the GST, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock ban previous year of high-denomination notes. (more...)
Venezuela accuses the U.S. of 'psychological terrorism' after travel ban
- September 27, 2017
Last week, Trump warned North Korea from the same lectern that its current course could lead to its "total destruction". "Venezuela will always deal with the government of the United States with mutual respect", Arreaza said. Maduro responded last week from Caracas by calling Trump "the new Hitler" of global politics and accusing Trump of threatening to assassinate him, though Trump did not say that. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Last week, Trump warned North Korea from the same lectern that its current course could lead to its "total destruction". "Venezuela will always deal with the government of the United States with mutual respect", Arreaza said. Maduro responded last week from Caracas by calling Trump "the new Hitler" of global politics and accusing Trump of threatening to assassinate him, though Trump did not say that. (more...)
Ryanair issues €40 vouchers for flight cancellations, but there's a catch
- September 27, 2017
Ryanair is sending all passengers affected by its flight cancellations a £40 or €40 voucher with "deepest apologies". "Flying 25 fewer aircraft this winter will result in a number of flight and schedule changes from Nov to Mar 2018". The airline noted the slower rate of growth will reduce traffic this year and next, with monthly growth from November to March to slow to 4% from 9%. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Ryanair is sending all passengers affected by its flight cancellations a £40 or €40 voucher with "deepest apologies". "Flying 25 fewer aircraft this winter will result in a number of flight and schedule changes from Nov to Mar 2018". The airline noted the slower rate of growth will reduce traffic this year and next, with monthly growth from November to March to slow to 4% from 9%. (more...)
'A Liability, But...': Pak Foreign Minister's Confession On Hafiz Saeed
- September 27, 2017
These were the people who were your darlings just 20 to 30 years back. "They were being dined and wined in the White House and now you say go to hell Pakistanis because you are nurturing these people", he said in an apparent reference to America's backing of Afghan jihad against the erstwhile Soviet Union. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
These were the people who were your darlings just 20 to 30 years back. "They were being dined and wined in the White House and now you say go to hell Pakistanis because you are nurturing these people", he said in an apparent reference to America's backing of Afghan jihad against the erstwhile Soviet Union. (more...)
'We are totally prepared' for military engagement with North Korea
- September 27, 2017
North Korea reserves the right to shoot down United States warplanes flying outside its airspace, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said on Monday. President Donald Trump issued a familiar warning to North Korea on Tuesday, saying the USA is prepared to use "devastating" military action if necessary - as two USA defense officials tell CNN that the rogue nation has moved a small number of fighter jets, external fuel tanks and air-to-air missiles to a base on its eastern coast to boost military ... (more...)
- September 27, 2017
North Korea reserves the right to shoot down United States warplanes flying outside its airspace, Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said on Monday. President Donald Trump issued a familiar warning to North Korea on Tuesday, saying the USA is prepared to use "devastating" military action if necessary - as two USA defense officials tell CNN that the rogue nation has moved a small number of fighter jets, external fuel tanks and air-to-air missiles to a base on its eastern coast to boost military ... (more...)
'Rumoured couple' Sunny Deol & Dimple Kapadia spotted in London
- September 27, 2017
According to a Mumbai Mirror report, the alleged ex-couple were spotted in London and flew to the city last month for a holiday. The Dimple and Deol picture came in a few days after Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan were spotted together in NY. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
According to a Mumbai Mirror report, the alleged ex-couple were spotted in London and flew to the city last month for a holiday. The Dimple and Deol picture came in a few days after Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan were spotted together in NY. (more...)
U.S. sanctions target several North Korea banks
- September 27, 2017
During the first seven months in 2017, North Korean imports to Taiwan, mostly ginseng and textiles, amounted to only $ 1.25 million, and Taipei exported only $36,575 worth of goods, according to a statement released by the government. Even though China has supported a series of tough United Nations resolutions targeting North Korea's economy, many experts are skeptical that Chinese officials and companies are fully complying with the sanctions. (more...)
- September 27, 2017
During the first seven months in 2017, North Korean imports to Taiwan, mostly ginseng and textiles, amounted to only $ 1.25 million, and Taipei exported only $36,575 worth of goods, according to a statement released by the government. Even though China has supported a series of tough United Nations resolutions targeting North Korea's economy, many experts are skeptical that Chinese officials and companies are fully complying with the sanctions. (more...)
North Korea may struggle to shoot United States bombers out of the sky
- September 27, 2017
NORTH KOREA's foreign minister has said US President Donald Trump had declared war on his country and warned Pyongyang could shoot down American bombers, even those not within its airspace. "It's very likely that North Korea will conduct further provocations", Kang said. "When we go down this road, our escalation could lead to accidental shootouts, and it may not be so accidental". (more...)
- September 27, 2017
NORTH KOREA's foreign minister has said US President Donald Trump had declared war on his country and warned Pyongyang could shoot down American bombers, even those not within its airspace. "It's very likely that North Korea will conduct further provocations", Kang said. "When we go down this road, our escalation could lead to accidental shootouts, and it may not be so accidental". (more...)
Top US General: No Change in North Korea Military Posture
- September 27, 2017
Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford's remarks come amid escalating rhetoric between President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un , who has called his United States counterpart " deranged ". Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said that until the studies are complete no one now serving would be kicked out based on gender identity. Asked to expand on his answer during testimony, Dunford said the deal was specifically created to address only Iran's nuclear program ... (more...)
- September 27, 2017
Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford's remarks come amid escalating rhetoric between President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un , who has called his United States counterpart " deranged ". Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said that until the studies are complete no one now serving would be kicked out based on gender identity. Asked to expand on his answer during testimony, Dunford said the deal was specifically created to address only Iran's nuclear program ... (more...)
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