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Profile: Ismail Haniya, Hamas' political chief
- May 12, 2017
Haniya succeeds Khaled Meshal, who led the group from exile for 21 years. Haniyeh, who served as Mashaal's deputy for the past four years, most recently traveled overseas in September. Israeli authorities say that Hamas had recruited Murtaja in 2008, and has since been diverting aid money to Hamas's military wing. He takes the reins at a time of growing hardship in Gaza , including a crippling blockade-linked electricity shortage that has led to rolling power cuts of six hours on, 12 ... (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Haniya succeeds Khaled Meshal, who led the group from exile for 21 years. Haniyeh, who served as Mashaal's deputy for the past four years, most recently traveled overseas in September. Israeli authorities say that Hamas had recruited Murtaja in 2008, and has since been diverting aid money to Hamas's military wing. He takes the reins at a time of growing hardship in Gaza , including a crippling blockade-linked electricity shortage that has led to rolling power cuts of six hours on, 12 ... (more...)
Yemen minister says 60 percent of population in dire poverty
- May 12, 2017
United Kingdom military personnel have been providing Saudi forces with airstrike and artillery training and Britain has sold billions of pounds' worth of arms to the Gulf theocracy. Yesterday the Labour party's national executive committee (NEC) confirmed its policy of sticking to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spending obligations but ending sales to Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
United Kingdom military personnel have been providing Saudi forces with airstrike and artillery training and Britain has sold billions of pounds' worth of arms to the Gulf theocracy. Yesterday the Labour party's national executive committee (NEC) confirmed its policy of sticking to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation spending obligations but ending sales to Saudi Arabia. (more...)
Indian citizen Uzma requests IHC to be sent back to meet daughter
- May 12, 2017
The Interior Ministry Secretary, the Secretary of Foreign Ministry, the Indian High Commission, and Uzma were all party to the application filed in court by Ali. On May 1, he said, she arrived at the Wagah border, where the petitioner received her and took her to his hometown. He added that Uzma had asked him to come over to India which he refused and instead asked her to come to Pakistan to get married. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The Interior Ministry Secretary, the Secretary of Foreign Ministry, the Indian High Commission, and Uzma were all party to the application filed in court by Ali. On May 1, he said, she arrived at the Wagah border, where the petitioner received her and took her to his hometown. He added that Uzma had asked him to come over to India which he refused and instead asked her to come to Pakistan to get married. (more...)
North Korea says it will seek extradition of plot culprits
- May 12, 2017
The mission urged all United Nations member states to support North Korea in its efforts. "It also reflects the dynamism and agility that CIA brings to evolving national security challenges", CIA Director Mike Pompeo said . In April, sources told RFA that Chinese border guards began searching every North Korean cargo truck crossing into China via the bridge, instead of randomly selecting vehicles, and said it indicated that Beijing was implementing financial sanctions against Pyongyang in ... (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The mission urged all United Nations member states to support North Korea in its efforts. "It also reflects the dynamism and agility that CIA brings to evolving national security challenges", CIA Director Mike Pompeo said . In April, sources told RFA that Chinese border guards began searching every North Korean cargo truck crossing into China via the bridge, instead of randomly selecting vehicles, and said it indicated that Beijing was implementing financial sanctions against Pyongyang in ... (more...)
Trump to Invite Netanyahu, Abbas for Peace Talks in US
- May 12, 2017
Netanyahu called off an April 25 meeting with Steinmeier's replacement as foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, after Gabriel refused to cancel his scheduled meetings with the two groups which are critical of the Israeli government and its policies in the Palestinian territories. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Netanyahu called off an April 25 meeting with Steinmeier's replacement as foreign minister, Sigmar Gabriel, after Gabriel refused to cancel his scheduled meetings with the two groups which are critical of the Israeli government and its policies in the Palestinian territories. (more...)
Pakistani police: 15 killed in bombing that wounded lawmaker
- May 12, 2017
According to reports, the deputy chairman Senate was returning from an event at Ittehad Bainul Muslimeen at Jama Masjid Hammadia when his vehicle was targeted. Haideri later told Dunya TV in a brief chat that he suffered minor injuries. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. "It is not yet clear whether it was a planted bomb or a suicide attack", said police official Safar Khan added. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
According to reports, the deputy chairman Senate was returning from an event at Ittehad Bainul Muslimeen at Jama Masjid Hammadia when his vehicle was targeted. Haideri later told Dunya TV in a brief chat that he suffered minor injuries. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. "It is not yet clear whether it was a planted bomb or a suicide attack", said police official Safar Khan added. (more...)
No Federal Charges Likely For Cops Who Killed Alton Sterling
- May 12, 2017
The officers told investigators that Sterling was attempting to pull a loaded gun out of his pocket when Salamoni opened fire, according to the Justice Department summary. Afterward, officials from the DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Attorney's office will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. ET). (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The officers told investigators that Sterling was attempting to pull a loaded gun out of his pocket when Salamoni opened fire, according to the Justice Department summary. Afterward, officials from the DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Attorney's office will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. ET). (more...)
North Korea's missile test fails
- May 12, 2017
National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster has said the country should be "prepared" for military operations in North Korea . Members of the Korean People's Army (KPA) ride on mobile missile launchers during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster has said the country should be "prepared" for military operations in North Korea . Members of the Korean People's Army (KPA) ride on mobile missile launchers during a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017. (more...)
Invitations to dictators squander stature of U.S.
- May 12, 2017
A statement from the White House said Trump invited Duterte to discuss the "importance of the United States-Philippines alliance", and that the two also talked about "the fact that the Philippine government is fighting very hard to rid its country of drugs". (more...)
- May 12, 2017
A statement from the White House said Trump invited Duterte to discuss the "importance of the United States-Philippines alliance", and that the two also talked about "the fact that the Philippine government is fighting very hard to rid its country of drugs". (more...)
Mattis makes clear United States commitment to protecting Turkey
- May 12, 2017
The U.S. -led coalition fighting the Islamic State group says the Kurdish-led Syrian opposition forces' capture of a key town and nearby dam in eastern Syria from the militants undermines IS's ability to defend its de facto capital, Raqqa . (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The U.S. -led coalition fighting the Islamic State group says the Kurdish-led Syrian opposition forces' capture of a key town and nearby dam in eastern Syria from the militants undermines IS's ability to defend its de facto capital, Raqqa . (more...)
Comey's firing, blow by blow
- May 12, 2017
But he said he never asked Comey to shut down the investigation and wants it seen through to the end, but by someone "competent" at the FBI. "I was going to fire [Comey] regardless of recommendation", he told NBC News's Lester Holt in an interview that aired Thursday, effectively confirming that his administration's initial talking points were a lie. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
But he said he never asked Comey to shut down the investigation and wants it seen through to the end, but by someone "competent" at the FBI. "I was going to fire [Comey] regardless of recommendation", he told NBC News's Lester Holt in an interview that aired Thursday, effectively confirming that his administration's initial talking points were a lie. (more...)
Trump to meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
- May 12, 2017
He's brushing off the questions as "noise" about Russians' contacts with people in Trump's campaign. Lavrov was not welcome in President Barack Obama's Washington after Russia's March 2014 annexation of Crimea. Lavrov had planned to be in Washington Wednesday to meet with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Still, Tillerson's meeting provided a blueprint for how the former Cold War foes might go about improving ties. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
He's brushing off the questions as "noise" about Russians' contacts with people in Trump's campaign. Lavrov was not welcome in President Barack Obama's Washington after Russia's March 2014 annexation of Crimea. Lavrov had planned to be in Washington Wednesday to meet with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Still, Tillerson's meeting provided a blueprint for how the former Cold War foes might go about improving ties. (more...)
Chibok Girls A long road to recovery from Boko Haram's camp
- May 12, 2017
Tsambido lamented that Parents were denied access to the girls. "We don't know how much influence their husbands have in coercing them not to go back", added Akilu, head of the Neem Foundation, a non-profit group aimed at countering extremism in Nigeria. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Tsambido lamented that Parents were denied access to the girls. "We don't know how much influence their husbands have in coercing them not to go back", added Akilu, head of the Neem Foundation, a non-profit group aimed at countering extremism in Nigeria. (more...)
Macron quick to begin presidential duties
- May 12, 2017
Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency , but right now he doesn't have a single seat in Parliament to his name. In a victory party on Sunday evening, Macron walked on to the stage to the strains of "Ode to Joy", the anthem of the EU. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency , but right now he doesn't have a single seat in Parliament to his name. In a victory party on Sunday evening, Macron walked on to the stage to the strains of "Ode to Joy", the anthem of the EU. (more...)
Seeking Recall of Conviction Order, Justice Karnan Moves Supreme Court
- May 12, 2017
A petition about the recall was mentioned before a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, which agreed to look into it. At a time when the police forces of three States are on the lookout to arrest Justice CS Karnan, the judge's lawyer approached the Supreme Court on Thursday to seek a recall of the order sentencing the sitting judge to jail. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
A petition about the recall was mentioned before a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar, which agreed to look into it. At a time when the police forces of three States are on the lookout to arrest Justice CS Karnan, the judge's lawyer approached the Supreme Court on Thursday to seek a recall of the order sentencing the sitting judge to jail. (more...)
Police fire tear gas at May Day protesters
- May 12, 2017
Macron fought off accusations from Le Pen that he was controlled by banks. Since December French people thought they had gotten rid of Francois Hollande, that President so hated by the French people, that president who failed France, that president who never presided for the people. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Macron fought off accusations from Le Pen that he was controlled by banks. Since December French people thought they had gotten rid of Francois Hollande, that President so hated by the French people, that president who failed France, that president who never presided for the people. (more...)
Yates, Flynn And The Trump-Russia Investigation
- May 12, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Mr. Trump "welcomes" a congressional investigation into any business ties to Russian Federation, after the South Carolina Republican suggested at a hearing Monday that he wants to know more about the president's possible links. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Mr. Trump "welcomes" a congressional investigation into any business ties to Russian Federation, after the South Carolina Republican suggested at a hearing Monday that he wants to know more about the president's possible links. (more...)
Paris agreement: China vows to defend climate pact
- May 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to water down commitments to some of the targets in the global climate pact or pull out of it altogether later this week. President Trump will decide whether to keep the United States in the Paris climate change agreement after a meeting of leading industrial nations later this month. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to water down commitments to some of the targets in the global climate pact or pull out of it altogether later this week. President Trump will decide whether to keep the United States in the Paris climate change agreement after a meeting of leading industrial nations later this month. (more...)
New Zealand to face South Africa in 2019 Rugby World Cup pool
- May 12, 2017
The All Blacks and England, now the top two teams in the world, would meet in a tantalising semi-final if they both win their pools and got through their quarter-finals. Another African team, most likely Namibia or Kenya, and the victor of the Repechage round of qualifying will complete their pool. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said their match-up against South Africa in Pool B would now give their annual Rugby Championship games extra meaning. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
The All Blacks and England, now the top two teams in the world, would meet in a tantalising semi-final if they both win their pools and got through their quarter-finals. Another African team, most likely Namibia or Kenya, and the victor of the Repechage round of qualifying will complete their pool. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said their match-up against South Africa in Pool B would now give their annual Rugby Championship games extra meaning. (more...)
The Department of Defense Is Investigating Michael Flynn
- May 12, 2017
Cummings said new documents show Flynn was warned about the payments in October 2014 and said the White House is trying throw the committee off of the "paper trail". According to CNN , he was warned about accepting payments from foreign governments when he retired in 2014 . The disclosure forms show that Flynn earned at least $1.3 million in 2016, including more than $827,000 through his consulting firm, Flynn Intel Group. (more...)
- May 12, 2017
Cummings said new documents show Flynn was warned about the payments in October 2014 and said the White House is trying throw the committee off of the "paper trail". According to CNN , he was warned about accepting payments from foreign governments when he retired in 2014 . The disclosure forms show that Flynn earned at least $1.3 million in 2016, including more than $827,000 through his consulting firm, Flynn Intel Group. (more...)
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