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Indian firing on LoC creating unsafe situation
- November 24, 2016
Since then, cross-border skirmishes have become a near-daily occurrence in the contested area, with an estimated dozen civilians and 17 security personnel killed in India and 30 civilians and 15 soldiers killed on the Pakistan side of the border. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Since then, cross-border skirmishes have become a near-daily occurrence in the contested area, with an estimated dozen civilians and 17 security personnel killed in India and 30 civilians and 15 soldiers killed on the Pakistan side of the border. (more...)
Thousands of 'Yellow Shirt' Malaysians Demand Prime Minister Resign
- November 24, 2016
Bersih, along with several other groups, is being investigated after reports that it received funds from Open Society Foundations, an organization linked to business tycoon George Soros. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, left, meets his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, during the week. Some were chanting "Save Democracy" and "Bersih, Bersih" - the name of the electoral reform group that organised the rally. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Bersih, along with several other groups, is being investigated after reports that it received funds from Open Society Foundations, an organization linked to business tycoon George Soros. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, left, meets his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, during the week. Some were chanting "Save Democracy" and "Bersih, Bersih" - the name of the electoral reform group that organised the rally. (more...)
S. Korea's Cabinet approves intel-sharing pact with Japan
- November 24, 2016
The opposition parties, which are accusing President Park Geun-hye of using security-related issues to help her escape from her political crisis, are demanding that the government immediately stop the proceedings. The deal comes amid uncertainty over the future of the THAAD missile defense system, which Seoul and Washington agreed to deploy in South Korea by the end of this year. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The opposition parties, which are accusing President Park Geun-hye of using security-related issues to help her escape from her political crisis, are demanding that the government immediately stop the proceedings. The deal comes amid uncertainty over the future of the THAAD missile defense system, which Seoul and Washington agreed to deploy in South Korea by the end of this year. (more...)
Trump wants Farage to represent UK in US but May says no
- November 24, 2016
Following President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that Mr Farage should be appointed as Britain's ambassador to the United States, he was presented with a tray of Ferrero Rocher chocolates in a reference to the ambassador's reception in the famous TV advert. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Following President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that Mr Farage should be appointed as Britain's ambassador to the United States, he was presented with a tray of Ferrero Rocher chocolates in a reference to the ambassador's reception in the famous TV advert. (more...)
Donald Trump vows to pull United States out of TPP
- November 24, 2016
China wants to seal the deal on a trade agreement with Southeast Asian countries as soon as possible with a US -led pact now in doubt , a Ministry of Commerce official said Thursday. China has tended to see the TPP as part of USA efforts to exclude it from setting global rules and to rally others against Beijing.Geng said all parties in the Asia-Pacific should have a say in regional matters, rather than just one country setting the agenda, and repeated that the issue of free trade should ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
China wants to seal the deal on a trade agreement with Southeast Asian countries as soon as possible with a US -led pact now in doubt , a Ministry of Commerce official said Thursday. China has tended to see the TPP as part of USA efforts to exclude it from setting global rules and to rally others against Beijing.Geng said all parties in the Asia-Pacific should have a say in regional matters, rather than just one country setting the agenda, and repeated that the issue of free trade should ... (more...)
EU Parliament Set to Urge Suspension of Turkey's Accession Talks
- November 24, 2016
Addressing an annual economy and trade meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "Let me say this in advance". "The best way to strengthening Turkey's democracy, the most effective way, is by engaging with Turkey, by keeping channels open", Mogherini told the EU Parliament. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Addressing an annual economy and trade meeting of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "Let me say this in advance". "The best way to strengthening Turkey's democracy, the most effective way, is by engaging with Turkey, by keeping channels open", Mogherini told the EU Parliament. (more...)
Iraqi-led troops surround Mosul — Paramilitary forces
- November 24, 2016
A day after the last major bridge over the Tigris in Mosul was bombed by coalition against Isis, elite forces fighting in the east of the city also reported significant progress. "Humanitarian needs are severe among displaced families in and out of camps, vulnerable residents of retaken communities, and people fleeing the intense fighting in Mosul city", the United Nations said. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
A day after the last major bridge over the Tigris in Mosul was bombed by coalition against Isis, elite forces fighting in the east of the city also reported significant progress. "Humanitarian needs are severe among displaced families in and out of camps, vulnerable residents of retaken communities, and people fleeing the intense fighting in Mosul city", the United Nations said. (more...)
European Parliament votes to suspend Turkish membership talks
- November 24, 2016
Turkey's real interest rate is among the highest in the world and that needs to be changed, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, taking aim at borrowing costs on the eve of a central bank meeting. The lira, which has lost some 14 percent of its value this year and hit a series of record lows, has been battered by the dollar's resurgence following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and by domestic security worries in the wake of a failed July coup. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Turkey's real interest rate is among the highest in the world and that needs to be changed, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, taking aim at borrowing costs on the eve of a central bank meeting. The lira, which has lost some 14 percent of its value this year and hit a series of record lows, has been battered by the dollar's resurgence following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and by domestic security worries in the wake of a failed July coup. (more...)
Your Thanksgiving Day Forecast - November 24th, 2016
- November 24, 2016
For Black Friday , we'll have some unsettled weather conditions as low pressure lingers near the coast. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. A cooler and sunny day on tap for Sunday . Highs will climb into the lower 60s. South wind 13 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Areas South of Everett will be spared from the stronger winds, but will still be affected, according to the weather service. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
For Black Friday , we'll have some unsettled weather conditions as low pressure lingers near the coast. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. A cooler and sunny day on tap for Sunday . Highs will climb into the lower 60s. South wind 13 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Areas South of Everett will be spared from the stronger winds, but will still be affected, according to the weather service. (more...)
Suspect in killing of Kansas mom was arrested in July attack
- November 24, 2016
Yesenia Sesmas , 34, claims she had known Laura Abarca-Nogueda, 27, who was shot and killed last week, for a few years. "This is the most extreme end of the crime of infant abduction, where more usually a woman tries to steal a newborn baby from a hospital or from the new mother in her home or out in public", said Cathy Nahirny, senior analyst on infant abduction for the Washington-based group. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Yesenia Sesmas , 34, claims she had known Laura Abarca-Nogueda, 27, who was shot and killed last week, for a few years. "This is the most extreme end of the crime of infant abduction, where more usually a woman tries to steal a newborn baby from a hospital or from the new mother in her home or out in public", said Cathy Nahirny, senior analyst on infant abduction for the Washington-based group. (more...)
Missing baby reunited with family, woman in custody
- November 24, 2016
She said Sesmas told her they were being kidnapped for a $10,000 ransom. Wichita police said authorities found baby Sophia Gonzales Saturday after getting a tip that she might be in a Dallas home. Sesmas faked a pregnancy for several months before the abduction, Ojile said. Georgia Webb, office manager for the Sedgwick County district attorney's office, said Sesmas bonded out of jail after that July arrest, but she wouldn't comment when asked whether formal charges were filed at that ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
She said Sesmas told her they were being kidnapped for a $10,000 ransom. Wichita police said authorities found baby Sophia Gonzales Saturday after getting a tip that she might be in a Dallas home. Sesmas faked a pregnancy for several months before the abduction, Ojile said. Georgia Webb, office manager for the Sedgwick County district attorney's office, said Sesmas bonded out of jail after that July arrest, but she wouldn't comment when asked whether formal charges were filed at that ... (more...)
Drugs, alcohol not involved in fatal Chattanooga bus crash
- November 24, 2016
Police say he was driving well over the posted 30-mph speed limit when he lost control of the bus. "It's a tragic situation where you have little kids involved", Haslam said. She added that he'd often come to work exhausted. Walker's blood sample has been sent to state lab for processing, he said. Were there factors, such as fatigue or distractions, that may have affected his driving? The accident report cited Walker for "failure to yield right of way". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Police say he was driving well over the posted 30-mph speed limit when he lost control of the bus. "It's a tragic situation where you have little kids involved", Haslam said. She added that he'd often come to work exhausted. Walker's blood sample has been sent to state lab for processing, he said. Were there factors, such as fatigue or distractions, that may have affected his driving? The accident report cited Walker for "failure to yield right of way". (more...)
United States issues Europe travel alert after France busted ISIS plot
- November 24, 2016
The men, of French, Moroccan and Afghan origin, were the subject of an eight-month investigation that ended with the DGSI internal intelligence agency laying a trap. "The scale of the terrorist threat is enormous and it is not possible to ensure zero risk despite everything we are doing". USA citizens should be alert to the possibility that extremist sympathizers or self-radicalized extremists may conduct attacks during this period with little or no warning. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The men, of French, Moroccan and Afghan origin, were the subject of an eight-month investigation that ended with the DGSI internal intelligence agency laying a trap. "The scale of the terrorist threat is enormous and it is not possible to ensure zero risk despite everything we are doing". USA citizens should be alert to the possibility that extremist sympathizers or self-radicalized extremists may conduct attacks during this period with little or no warning. (more...)
Trump's Pick for UN Envoy Lacks Foreign Policy Experience, Advocacy Group Says
- November 24, 2016
Nikki Haley an "inspired choice" for ambassador to the United Nations. Nikki Haley has limited foreign policy experience , but Trump notes her record of bringing people together. Haley is the first woman to be nominated for a Cabinet-level position under Trump. You know the only thing I can say now is my hope and my prayer is that Sen. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Nikki Haley an "inspired choice" for ambassador to the United Nations. Nikki Haley has limited foreign policy experience , but Trump notes her record of bringing people together. Haley is the first woman to be nominated for a Cabinet-level position under Trump. You know the only thing I can say now is my hope and my prayer is that Sen. (more...)
87 killed in Aleppo since Assad regime resumed airstrikes
- November 24, 2016
France's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Francois Delattre, today accused the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al-Assad and their allies of failing to adhere to global and humanitarian law in Aleppo , adding that they were "feeding terrorism" in Syria. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
France's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Francois Delattre, today accused the Syrian regime of President Bashar Al-Assad and their allies of failing to adhere to global and humanitarian law in Aleppo , adding that they were "feeding terrorism" in Syria. (more...)
In emotional speech, Modi defends currency spike
- November 24, 2016
What do you think of the Modi Government's move of banning old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes? a. The BJP Parliamentary Party later adopted a unanimous resolution congratulating the Prime Minister for his "great crusade" against black money by scrapping Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
What do you think of the Modi Government's move of banning old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes? a. The BJP Parliamentary Party later adopted a unanimous resolution congratulating the Prime Minister for his "great crusade" against black money by scrapping Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. (more...)
As Hillary's Lead Grows, Jill Stein Raises Money for Recount
- November 24, 2016
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have already been called for Trump but MI has not - with The Associated Press saying Trump still holds a slight lead over Clinton by a margin of roughly 10,000 votes. Alex Halderman urged Clinton's campaign to demand recounts, NY magazine reported. The group - led by voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and the director of the University of Michigan Centre for Computer Security and Society, J. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have already been called for Trump but MI has not - with The Associated Press saying Trump still holds a slight lead over Clinton by a margin of roughly 10,000 votes. Alex Halderman urged Clinton's campaign to demand recounts, NY magazine reported. The group - led by voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and the director of the University of Michigan Centre for Computer Security and Society, J. (more...)
U.S. election recount: Green Party's Jill Stein raising fund for re-run
- November 24, 2016
Earlier this month, a group of data scientists and election lawyers including voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and University of MI information security expert J. "The only way to know whether a cyberattack changed the result is to closely examine the available physical evidence.in critical states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania", computer scientist J. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Earlier this month, a group of data scientists and election lawyers including voting-rights attorney John Bonifaz and University of MI information security expert J. "The only way to know whether a cyberattack changed the result is to closely examine the available physical evidence.in critical states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania", computer scientist J. (more...)
Trump not to pursue probe over Hillary Clinton
- November 24, 2016
FILE - Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin walks ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton following a private meeting with Sen. In United States , federal law enforcement officials are considered to be independent of political interference from the White House. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
FILE - Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin walks ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton following a private meeting with Sen. In United States , federal law enforcement officials are considered to be independent of political interference from the White House. (more...)
Turkey's AK Party to review controversial bill on child sex abuse
- November 24, 2016
But following a wave of protests Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the Government will instead submit it for review. The Turkish government on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that could overturn men's convictions for child-sex assault, after an angry public backlash that saw thousands take to the streets. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
But following a wave of protests Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the Government will instead submit it for review. The Turkish government on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that could overturn men's convictions for child-sex assault, after an angry public backlash that saw thousands take to the streets. (more...)
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