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Paris shooting: Gunman was 'focus of anti-terror' probe
- April 21, 2017
April 19: Sid Ahmed Ghlam, an Algerian IT student, was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman who was found shot dead in her vehicle, and of planning an attack on a church in the Paris suburb of Villejuif. Prosecutors say they found documents about Al-Qaeda and IS at his home, and that he had been in touch with a suspected jihadist in Syria about an attack on a church. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
April 19: Sid Ahmed Ghlam, an Algerian IT student, was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman who was found shot dead in her vehicle, and of planning an attack on a church in the Paris suburb of Villejuif. Prosecutors say they found documents about Al-Qaeda and IS at his home, and that he had been in touch with a suspected jihadist in Syria about an attack on a church. (more...)
Aaron Hernandez's brain will be examined for CTE
- April 21, 2017
The medical examiner released Hernandez's body on Thursday, but Baez said the office had not given them back the brain as initially promised. Aaron Hernandez's family wants to donate his brain for research, their lawyer said during a press conference in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday, April 20. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
The medical examiner released Hernandez's body on Thursday, but Baez said the office had not given them back the brain as initially promised. Aaron Hernandez's family wants to donate his brain for research, their lawyer said during a press conference in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday, April 20. (more...)
GM faces hard road on Venezuela factory
- April 21, 2017
Protesters blame Maduro - heir of the leftist "Bolivarian revolution" launched by the late Hugo Chavez in 1999 - for an economic crisis marked by severe shortages of food, medicine and basic goods. "This is a test case for Trump", said Raul Gallegos, the author of a book on Venezuela and a Bogota-based analyst at Control Risks consultancy. "His response to a rogue nation taking over the assets of a brand name USA company will be indicative of the road it wants to take with Venezuela". (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Protesters blame Maduro - heir of the leftist "Bolivarian revolution" launched by the late Hugo Chavez in 1999 - for an economic crisis marked by severe shortages of food, medicine and basic goods. "This is a test case for Trump", said Raul Gallegos, the author of a book on Venezuela and a Bogota-based analyst at Control Risks consultancy. "His response to a rogue nation taking over the assets of a brand name USA company will be indicative of the road it wants to take with Venezuela". (more...)
Obama's call hints at support for Macron in French election
- April 21, 2017
After the United Kingdom's unexpected vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's unexpected triumph in the USA presidential election past year, you might imagine that Europe's chancelleries have developed detailed contingency plans for a victory by the far-right National Front's Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
After the United Kingdom's unexpected vote to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's unexpected triumph in the USA presidential election past year, you might imagine that Europe's chancelleries have developed detailed contingency plans for a victory by the far-right National Front's Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election. (more...)
Egypt's President announces a three-month state of emergency
- April 21, 2017
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for two Egyptian church bombings that killed 44 people, mainly Coptic Christians, Reuters reports, citing Amaq news agency, which is affiliated with the terrorist group. Islamic State claimed responsibility for both bombings, targeting Egypt's Christian Coptic minority. The bombings add to fears that Islamic extremists who have always been battling security forces in the Sinai Peninsula are shifting their focus to civilians. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed responsibility for two Egyptian church bombings that killed 44 people, mainly Coptic Christians, Reuters reports, citing Amaq news agency, which is affiliated with the terrorist group. Islamic State claimed responsibility for both bombings, targeting Egypt's Christian Coptic minority. The bombings add to fears that Islamic extremists who have always been battling security forces in the Sinai Peninsula are shifting their focus to civilians. (more...)
Democrat poised to win Republican stronghold
- April 21, 2017
Despite Ossoff's significant financial advantage, a slew of liberal celebrities boosting his profile, and a Democratic base eager to tag a win against Trump, the documentary filmmaker-turned-politician failed to reach the 50 percent threshold required to avoid a runoff. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Despite Ossoff's significant financial advantage, a slew of liberal celebrities boosting his profile, and a Democratic base eager to tag a win against Trump, the documentary filmmaker-turned-politician failed to reach the 50 percent threshold required to avoid a runoff. (more...)
Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered
- April 21, 2017
Vimy Ridge, a decisive victory for the Allies against Germany, was important in the development of Canada's national identity as four military divisions from the nation fought together for the first time as the Canadian Corps. Marcus Evans, British Army Training Unit Suffield. The ceremony, which was attended by around 25,000 people - including relatives and loved ones of those who died in the battle, took place on the Canadian National Memorial on the battlefield near Arras. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Vimy Ridge, a decisive victory for the Allies against Germany, was important in the development of Canada's national identity as four military divisions from the nation fought together for the first time as the Canadian Corps. Marcus Evans, British Army Training Unit Suffield. The ceremony, which was attended by around 25,000 people - including relatives and loved ones of those who died in the battle, took place on the Canadian National Memorial on the battlefield near Arras. (more...)
Canadian dairy farmers 'very unfair' to U.S. counterparts
- April 21, 2017
Ambassador David MacNaughton said in a letter Tuesday night to the governors of Wisconsin and NY that Canada is aware of their letter to Trump asking him to address Canada's dairy practices. "I don't expect there would be many countries that would do anything other than support a WTO action against Canada", said Australian Dairy Farmers interim Chief Executive Officer John McQueen in a telephone call. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Ambassador David MacNaughton said in a letter Tuesday night to the governors of Wisconsin and NY that Canada is aware of their letter to Trump asking him to address Canada's dairy practices. "I don't expect there would be many countries that would do anything other than support a WTO action against Canada", said Australian Dairy Farmers interim Chief Executive Officer John McQueen in a telephone call. (more...)
Family asking judge for order on Aaron Hernandez evidence
- April 21, 2017
Aaron Hernandez took his own life Wednesday, with officials saying he hanged himself from his prison cell window using a bed sheet. Hernandez was found hanged in his cell at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Mass. "We are heartbroken and we are determined to find the truth". "We have not received one single communication from any public agency or official, except the medical examiner. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Aaron Hernandez took his own life Wednesday, with officials saying he hanged himself from his prison cell window using a bed sheet. Hernandez was found hanged in his cell at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Mass. "We are heartbroken and we are determined to find the truth". "We have not received one single communication from any public agency or official, except the medical examiner. (more...)
O'Reilly's firing sends a strong - if belated - message on harassment
- April 21, 2017
The scandal caused major corporations to pull adverts and has threatened to derail Murdoch's bid to buy the 61 per cent of Sky he does not already own. Then in 2004, another FOX News producer, Andrea Mackris, filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually harassed and threatened by O'Reilly who was married at the time . (more...)
- April 21, 2017
The scandal caused major corporations to pull adverts and has threatened to derail Murdoch's bid to buy the 61 per cent of Sky he does not already own. Then in 2004, another FOX News producer, Andrea Mackris, filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually harassed and threatened by O'Reilly who was married at the time . (more...)
Two police officers killed in Paris shooting
- April 21, 2017
Meanwhile, French Ministry of Interior Spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet told BFMTV that the assailant "got out of the vehicle and shot at the police vehicle with an automatic weapon, killing one policeman instantly". Overnight, a property in the eastern Parisian suburb of Chelles was searched by investigators, who want to know who else - if anyone - may have known about the gunman's plans. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Meanwhile, French Ministry of Interior Spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet told BFMTV that the assailant "got out of the vehicle and shot at the police vehicle with an automatic weapon, killing one policeman instantly". Overnight, a property in the eastern Parisian suburb of Chelles was searched by investigators, who want to know who else - if anyone - may have known about the gunman's plans. (more...)
Ahmadinejad shocks Iran by announcing he's running for president again
- April 21, 2017
One of them is the former president of Iran , Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who earlier said that he did not intend to nominate his candidature, because the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran , Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advised him not to participate in the elections. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
One of them is the former president of Iran , Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who earlier said that he did not intend to nominate his candidature, because the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran , Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advised him not to participate in the elections. (more...)
Iran Presidential Polls: Ahmadinejad Out, Rouhani and Rival to Run
- April 21, 2017
Earlier Ahmadinejad had said he would not stand, but he registered as a candidate last week. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had previously urged him not to run. Meanwhile, Iran's interior ministry said Thursday there would be no live debates in the run-up to the elections. Half of its 12 members are clerics appointed by Khamenei, who also makes all final decisions on major policies. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Earlier Ahmadinejad had said he would not stand, but he registered as a candidate last week. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had previously urged him not to run. Meanwhile, Iran's interior ministry said Thursday there would be no live debates in the run-up to the elections. Half of its 12 members are clerics appointed by Khamenei, who also makes all final decisions on major policies. (more...)
Zarif calls U.S. bombing of Syria unacceptable
- April 21, 2017
His top diplomat has offered a similarly grim assessment from the other side of the globe after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow . He said this was "concluded" during Wednesday's visit of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow . The White House has accused Moscow of trying to cover up Assad's use of chemical weapons after the attack on a town killed 87 people last week. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
His top diplomat has offered a similarly grim assessment from the other side of the globe after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow . He said this was "concluded" during Wednesday's visit of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow . The White House has accused Moscow of trying to cover up Assad's use of chemical weapons after the attack on a town killed 87 people last week. (more...)
Insurgents breach Afghan Army Headquarters, eight killed
- April 21, 2017
According to Tolo News, a number of fighters made their way to the onsite mosque where Friday prayers were underway. "More than 50 Afghan soldiers have been killed" in a Taliban attack Friday on their base near the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, a USA military spokesman told AFP. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
According to Tolo News, a number of fighters made their way to the onsite mosque where Friday prayers were underway. "More than 50 Afghan soldiers have been killed" in a Taliban attack Friday on their base near the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, a USA military spokesman told AFP. (more...)
UK PM Theresa May urges parliament to vote for early election
- April 21, 2017
Britain joins a list of western European countries scheduled to hold elections this year. Speaking on Facebook , Nick Coyne said: "Let's see how her Brexit negotiations go first, then have an election". "She expects a coronation and not a contest", Farron said, urging voters to back his strongly pro-EU party to stop a Conservative landslide. European Union officials say Britain's surprise election will not interrupt the bloc's preparations for Brexit talks - though they will slightly ... (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Britain joins a list of western European countries scheduled to hold elections this year. Speaking on Facebook , Nick Coyne said: "Let's see how her Brexit negotiations go first, then have an election". "She expects a coronation and not a contest", Farron said, urging voters to back his strongly pro-EU party to stop a Conservative landslide. European Union officials say Britain's surprise election will not interrupt the bloc's preparations for Brexit talks - though they will slightly ... (more...)
Widow of Saints star Will Smith upset at killer's 25 years
- April 21, 2017
Orleans Parish district attorney Leon Cannizzaro originally called for Hayes to serve up to 60 years for the offenses in December after the conclusion of the trial. Racquel Smith testified on Wednesday and locked eyes with the man who shot and killed her husband. Smith was cast during the trial as a beloved community leader and a football hero, part of the Saints team that lifted the city's spirits after Hurricane Katrina and later won a Super Bowl. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Orleans Parish district attorney Leon Cannizzaro originally called for Hayes to serve up to 60 years for the offenses in December after the conclusion of the trial. Racquel Smith testified on Wednesday and locked eyes with the man who shot and killed her husband. Smith was cast during the trial as a beloved community leader and a football hero, part of the Saints team that lifted the city's spirits after Hurricane Katrina and later won a Super Bowl. (more...)
Young man is 9th fatality in Venezuela protests this month
- April 21, 2017
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of the South American country again Thursday to demand elections and denounce what they consider an essentially dictatorial government. The verbal clashes with corporations also come as violent protests continue this week. Pro-government militias, some of whose members were armed, were blamed for the two deaths, including that of a teenager in Caracas who was heading to a soccer game with friends. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of the South American country again Thursday to demand elections and denounce what they consider an essentially dictatorial government. The verbal clashes with corporations also come as violent protests continue this week. Pro-government militias, some of whose members were armed, were blamed for the two deaths, including that of a teenager in Caracas who was heading to a soccer game with friends. (more...)
Dues and recoveries in Vijay Mallya case
- April 21, 2017
Known for his flamboyance, the only reference Mallya made to his arrest was to blame the Indian media with an earlier tweet. "The case (Mallya) is now part of the judicial process in that country (UK) and, as such, will function on judicial considerations", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Known for his flamboyance, the only reference Mallya made to his arrest was to blame the Indian media with an earlier tweet. "The case (Mallya) is now part of the judicial process in that country (UK) and, as such, will function on judicial considerations", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters here. (more...)
US pilot ejects from jet approaching carrier headed for Korean peninsula
- April 21, 2017
Based on the U.S. Navy's own photos, the USS Carl Vinson strike group was in the South China Sea from April 8 to the 14 - still far from the Korean Peninsula. According to Stars & Stripes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said in a statement the visit to Australia was scrapped. A defence official told the AFP news agency on Tuesday that the ships were still off the northwest coast of Australia. (more...)
- April 21, 2017
Based on the U.S. Navy's own photos, the USS Carl Vinson strike group was in the South China Sea from April 8 to the 14 - still far from the Korean Peninsula. According to Stars & Stripes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said in a statement the visit to Australia was scrapped. A defence official told the AFP news agency on Tuesday that the ships were still off the northwest coast of Australia. (more...)
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