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Saudi Ritz-Carlton used as prison re-opens to the public
- February 12, 2018
A source inside the hotel earlier told AFP that all detainees had been removed from the property. A handful of smart-suited businessmen, forced to decamp to other hotels since November, returned to the Ritz on Sunday. "Based on our investigations over the past three years, we estimate that at least $100 billion United States dollars has been misused through systematic corruption and embezzlement over several decades", Saudi Arabia's Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mujib said in a statement ... (more...)
- February 12, 2018
A source inside the hotel earlier told AFP that all detainees had been removed from the property. A handful of smart-suited businessmen, forced to decamp to other hotels since November, returned to the Ritz on Sunday. "Based on our investigations over the past three years, we estimate that at least $100 billion United States dollars has been misused through systematic corruption and embezzlement over several decades", Saudi Arabia's Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mujib said in a statement ... (more...)
Another White House Official Resigns Following Abuse Allegations
- February 12, 2018
Questions are also being asked about Chief of Staff John Kelly , who sources say was aware Porter would never get security clearance due an order of protection taken out against him. These are women that are saying, 'My husband beat me and he works for you.' And he does not bother to mention them, acknowledge them in any way in his public statement. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Questions are also being asked about Chief of Staff John Kelly , who sources say was aware Porter would never get security clearance due an order of protection taken out against him. These are women that are saying, 'My husband beat me and he works for you.' And he does not bother to mention them, acknowledge them in any way in his public statement. (more...)
Launch of Russian cargo mission to space station aborted
- February 12, 2018
By the time the launch took place, the orbital position of the ISS and the launch site were no longer properly aligned to permit the shorter route. Launch of Soyuz-2.1a carrier with Progress MS-08 cargo ship was rescheduled for a reserve date of February 13, press service of the space authority, Roskosmos said on Sunday, TASS reports. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
By the time the launch took place, the orbital position of the ISS and the launch site were no longer properly aligned to permit the shorter route. Launch of Soyuz-2.1a carrier with Progress MS-08 cargo ship was rescheduled for a reserve date of February 13, press service of the space authority, Roskosmos said on Sunday, TASS reports. (more...)
North Korea's Kim Jung Un invites South Korean president for summit
- February 12, 2018
Kim Yong Nam, the North's nominal head of state who was also at Saturday's meeting, said "even unexpected difficulties and ordeals could be surely overcome and the future of reunification brought earlier when having a firm will and taking courage and determination to usher in a new heyday of inter-Korean relations". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Kim Yong Nam, the North's nominal head of state who was also at Saturday's meeting, said "even unexpected difficulties and ordeals could be surely overcome and the future of reunification brought earlier when having a firm will and taking courage and determination to usher in a new heyday of inter-Korean relations". (more...)
Derby hero Kane mocks Piers Morgan over Aubameyang tweet
- February 12, 2018
Tottenham dominated majority of the first half, giving Arsenal no chance to knock the ball around. "In the second half, we should have lost the game by more than one goal at the start of the second half". "In the first half we missed three or four opportunities on the counter attack which is hard to swallow, always the final ball. We are far from the semi-final and we have to fight to have a chance to come back", Wenger said in the press conference following the defeat to Spurs . (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Tottenham dominated majority of the first half, giving Arsenal no chance to knock the ball around. "In the second half, we should have lost the game by more than one goal at the start of the second half". "In the first half we missed three or four opportunities on the counter attack which is hard to swallow, always the final ball. We are far from the semi-final and we have to fight to have a chance to come back", Wenger said in the press conference following the defeat to Spurs . (more...)
Speechwriter resigns after abuse allegations
- February 12, 2018
But the background checks were still underway for both men at the time of their resignations, and there is no indication that the White House conducted its own review of either aide . He also denied the allegations but said he was stepping down because he didn't want to be a distraction. US President Donald Trump's speechwriter David Sorensen has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
But the background checks were still underway for both men at the time of their resignations, and there is no indication that the White House conducted its own review of either aide . He also denied the allegations but said he was stepping down because he didn't want to be a distraction. US President Donald Trump's speechwriter David Sorensen has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. (more...)
First Alert Weather Day overnight into Sunday morning
- February 12, 2018
Low chance of seeing precipitation. - Isolated mix of snow , sleet , freezing drizzle and rain possible in this time frame. The probability of precipitation falling in Indianapolis increases after 2am Sunday . "Between 0.05" to 0.10" of ice accumulation is expected of much of the area - areas in the southern third of central in could see a little less. While that doesn't sound like much, even a hundredth of an inch of ice can make roads, sidewalks and parking lots very slick. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Low chance of seeing precipitation. - Isolated mix of snow , sleet , freezing drizzle and rain possible in this time frame. The probability of precipitation falling in Indianapolis increases after 2am Sunday . "Between 0.05" to 0.10" of ice accumulation is expected of much of the area - areas in the southern third of central in could see a little less. While that doesn't sound like much, even a hundredth of an inch of ice can make roads, sidewalks and parking lots very slick. (more...)
U.S. drone strike kills top Taliban commander, three Haqqani terrorists in Waziristan
- February 12, 2018
Later, local Pakistani officials claimed the attack had taken place in Afghanistan close to the Pak-Afghan border. Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the State Department's No. Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal tweeted that during the meeting, Pakistan put emphasis on strengthening border management on the Afghan side. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Later, local Pakistani officials claimed the attack had taken place in Afghanistan close to the Pak-Afghan border. Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the State Department's No. Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal tweeted that during the meeting, Pakistan put emphasis on strengthening border management on the Afghan side. (more...)
Turkish military says another soldier killed in Syria
- February 12, 2018
Five of those, including two children, were killed in the region's main town of Douma, Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said . Afrin region is the area where the Turkish army along with its allied factions from the Free Syrian Army continue their Olive Branch operation, which entered its fourth week on Saturday. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Five of those, including two children, were killed in the region's main town of Douma, Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said . Afrin region is the area where the Turkish army along with its allied factions from the Free Syrian Army continue their Olive Branch operation, which entered its fourth week on Saturday. (more...)
Kim Jong Un's sister departs South Korea
- February 12, 2018
The personal invitation from Kim was delivered by his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong , during talks and a lunch Moon hosted at the presidential Blue House in Seoul. To pave the way for the North's participation at Pyeongchang, South Korea had delayed the annual exercises with U.S. forces, which usually take place between February and March, until after the Olympics. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The personal invitation from Kim was delivered by his younger sister, Kim Yo Jong , during talks and a lunch Moon hosted at the presidential Blue House in Seoul. To pave the way for the North's participation at Pyeongchang, South Korea had delayed the annual exercises with U.S. forces, which usually take place between February and March, until after the Olympics. (more...)
US government shuts down for second time within a month
- February 12, 2018
But House Speaker Paul Ryan , R-Wis., said he believes there are enough votes in the House to pass the Senate's version of the bill. Senate Republicans and Democrats had reached a deal Wednesday on a 2-year government spending bill that would fund military and domestic programs. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
But House Speaker Paul Ryan , R-Wis., said he believes there are enough votes in the House to pass the Senate's version of the bill. Senate Republicans and Democrats had reached a deal Wednesday on a 2-year government spending bill that would fund military and domestic programs. (more...)
White House backs Chief of Staff John Kelly
- February 12, 2018
As you may already know, the man resigned after he was accused of domestic abuse towards both of his former wives. Extending support to the disgraced staffer, the local media quoted Trump as saying, "We wish him well, he worked very hard". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
As you may already know, the man resigned after he was accused of domestic abuse towards both of his former wives. Extending support to the disgraced staffer, the local media quoted Trump as saying, "We wish him well, he worked very hard". (more...)
Mike Pence seated near Kim Jong Un's sister during Olympic ceremony
- February 12, 2018
Moon met Kim Yo Jong and the North's ceremonial head of state, the elderly Kim Yong Nam - technically the highest-level Northern official ever to go to the South - for talks and lunch at the Blue House on Saturday in a landmark meeting. "We will not allow North Korean propaganda to hijack the message and imagery of the Olympic Games", he said in Japan earlier this week. "Explicitly speaking, we have no intention to meet with the U.S. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Moon met Kim Yo Jong and the North's ceremonial head of state, the elderly Kim Yong Nam - technically the highest-level Northern official ever to go to the South - for talks and lunch at the Blue House on Saturday in a landmark meeting. "We will not allow North Korean propaganda to hijack the message and imagery of the Olympic Games", he said in Japan earlier this week. "Explicitly speaking, we have no intention to meet with the U.S. (more...)
Targeted shooting in Langley leaves one man dead
- February 12, 2018
Homicide investigators are again seeking the public's help to get information about the region's latest murder. Langley RCMP responded to shots fired at a residence in the 8200 block of 204B Street just after 9:00 p.m, according to IHIT. Not long after the incident, police were called to a burning vehicle close by and found a burnt out 2009 white Nissan 370Z, at 206A Street and 84B Avenue. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Homicide investigators are again seeking the public's help to get information about the region's latest murder. Langley RCMP responded to shots fired at a residence in the 8200 block of 204B Street just after 9:00 p.m, according to IHIT. Not long after the incident, police were called to a burning vehicle close by and found a burnt out 2009 white Nissan 370Z, at 206A Street and 84B Avenue. (more...)
North and South Korea enter Winter Olympics as one
- February 12, 2018
The Trump administration is cautious of Seoul falling for North Korea's charm offensive during the Winter Olympics , which are taking place amid tension over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. The colorful opening ceremony kicked off what will be the biggest Winter Olympic Games in history with more than 2,900 athletes from 92 countries competing. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
The Trump administration is cautious of Seoul falling for North Korea's charm offensive during the Winter Olympics , which are taking place amid tension over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. The colorful opening ceremony kicked off what will be the biggest Winter Olympic Games in history with more than 2,900 athletes from 92 countries competing. (more...)
Another White House Official Resigns Over Domestic Abuse Claims
- February 12, 2018
A second White House official has resigned amid allegations of domestic violence and emotional abuse of a spouse. The Washington Post detailed allegations his ex-wife Jessica Corbett made against him - including that he ran over her foot in a vehicle, put out a cigarette out on her hand, threw her into a wall, and grasped her by her hair while they were alone on their boat. (more...)
- February 12, 2018
A second White House official has resigned amid allegations of domestic violence and emotional abuse of a spouse. The Washington Post detailed allegations his ex-wife Jessica Corbett made against him - including that he ran over her foot in a vehicle, put out a cigarette out on her hand, threw her into a wall, and grasped her by her hair while they were alone on their boat. (more...)
American IOC official says joint Korean hockey team deserves Nobel Peace Prize
- February 12, 2018
Past "charm offensives" have been interpreted as North Korea trying to recoup from crippling sanctions on their nuclear programme, or trying to drive a wedge between Seoul and its USA ally. Addressing tens of thousands of troops and civilians assembled on the square below him, Kim said the parade marks North Korea's emergence as a "global military power" despite facing the "worst sanctions". (more...)
- February 12, 2018
Past "charm offensives" have been interpreted as North Korea trying to recoup from crippling sanctions on their nuclear programme, or trying to drive a wedge between Seoul and its USA ally. Addressing tens of thousands of troops and civilians assembled on the square below him, Kim said the parade marks North Korea's emergence as a "global military power" despite facing the "worst sanctions". (more...)
President Trump tweets Nunes memo 'totally vindicates' him in Russian Federation collusion probe
- February 11, 2018
Not to me, it doesn't, and I was pretty integrally involved in the drafting of it . Other leading figures, including Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, an Arizona Republican, are issuing dire warnings of the potential damage that undermining U.S. (more...)
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- February 11, 2018
Not to me, it doesn't, and I was pretty integrally involved in the drafting of it . Other leading figures, including Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, an Arizona Republican, are issuing dire warnings of the potential damage that undermining U.S. (more...)
UP Board 2018 security made 10 Lakh students skipped their board exam
- February 11, 2018
He applauded PM's efforts to pen down such book and said that the book is not merely dedicated to the students and youngster but also for all the individuals On the occasion, CM Yogi said that the Government will work towards making examinations less complicated for students. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
He applauded PM's efforts to pen down such book and said that the book is not merely dedicated to the students and youngster but also for all the individuals On the occasion, CM Yogi said that the Government will work towards making examinations less complicated for students. (more...)
West Wing rattled, Trump casts doubt on aide's exit
- February 11, 2018
Sorensen said he is innocent but was leaving to avoid bringing controversy on the White House. "Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process?" Porter, who is now in a with White House communications director Hope Hicks, his resignation last Wednesday after the unearthing of domestic abuse allegations from two of his ex-wives, Colbie Holderness and Jennifer Willoughby, who stories and photo evidence of alleged repeated physical abuse. (more...)
- February 11, 2018
Sorensen said he is innocent but was leaving to avoid bringing controversy on the White House. "Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process?" Porter, who is now in a with White House communications director Hope Hicks, his resignation last Wednesday after the unearthing of domestic abuse allegations from two of his ex-wives, Colbie Holderness and Jennifer Willoughby, who stories and photo evidence of alleged repeated physical abuse. (more...)
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