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DNC reports hack attempt of voter file
- August 25, 2018
The Democratic official described the latest attempt as a sophisticated phishing operation in which a hacker used a fake login page in an attempt to secure passwords, the presumed objective being to access the voter files. "It is their responsibility to protect our democracy from these types of attacks". "The party took the necessary precautions to ensure that sensitive data critical to candidates and state parties across the country was not compromised", he said in a statement. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
The Democratic official described the latest attempt as a sophisticated phishing operation in which a hacker used a fake login page in an attempt to secure passwords, the presumed objective being to access the voter files. "It is their responsibility to protect our democracy from these types of attacks". "The party took the necessary precautions to ensure that sensitive data critical to candidates and state parties across the country was not compromised", he said in a statement. (more...)
Turnbull's party ousts him as Australia PM
- August 25, 2018
Malcolm Turnbull officially handed in his commission as prime minister and has told Morrison he will soon leave Parliament. Turnbull this week sought to placate conservative anger by stripping requirements for reducing greenhouse emissions from his centrepiece energy policy but the influential right-wing government lawmakers remain opposed to the policy. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
Malcolm Turnbull officially handed in his commission as prime minister and has told Morrison he will soon leave Parliament. Turnbull this week sought to placate conservative anger by stripping requirements for reducing greenhouse emissions from his centrepiece energy policy but the influential right-wing government lawmakers remain opposed to the policy. (more...)
Pope Francis to meet Irish victims of sexual abuse
- August 25, 2018
He was then taken away in a motorcade. Pope Francis signs a visitors book next to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle during his visit to Dublin, Ireland, August 25, 2018. The Vatican has confirmed that Francis will meet privately with survivors of clerical sexual abuse, although no details of the meeting will be disclosed in advance. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
He was then taken away in a motorcade. Pope Francis signs a visitors book next to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle during his visit to Dublin, Ireland, August 25, 2018. The Vatican has confirmed that Francis will meet privately with survivors of clerical sexual abuse, although no details of the meeting will be disclosed in advance. (more...)
Cabinet likely to ban discretionary funds of PM Imran, ministers
- August 25, 2018
Mr Pompeo, who is expected in Islamabad on September 5, would be the first foreign dignitary to meet Imran Khan , Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported, quoting the diplomatic and official sources. While Qureshi said the conversation between Khan and Pompeo was "very good", telling reporters, "You will be surprised to know that the Pompeo urged a productive bilateral relationship with Pakistan", he reiterated his nation's call for a correction. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
Mr Pompeo, who is expected in Islamabad on September 5, would be the first foreign dignitary to meet Imran Khan , Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported, quoting the diplomatic and official sources. While Qureshi said the conversation between Khan and Pompeo was "very good", telling reporters, "You will be surprised to know that the Pompeo urged a productive bilateral relationship with Pakistan", he reiterated his nation's call for a correction. (more...)
Manhattan DA Reportedly Considering Charges Against Trump Organization
- August 25, 2018
She referred substantive questions to the president's personal counsel Rudy Giuliani , who was at a golf course in Scotland. Cohen can be charged in both the state and federal level for tax crimes because they don't apply to NY state's double jeopardy laws, CNN noted. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
She referred substantive questions to the president's personal counsel Rudy Giuliani , who was at a golf course in Scotland. Cohen can be charged in both the state and federal level for tax crimes because they don't apply to NY state's double jeopardy laws, CNN noted. (more...)
Ousted PM becomes the latest casualty of Australia's vicious politics
- August 25, 2018
It is not clear who if anyone will take Turnbull's place on an important trip he planned next week to regional neighbors Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, which was to end at an annual forum of 18 Pacific island nations on Nauru on September 5. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
It is not clear who if anyone will take Turnbull's place on an important trip he planned next week to regional neighbors Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, which was to end at an annual forum of 18 Pacific island nations on Nauru on September 5. (more...)
Trump Asks Pompeo to Cancel North Korea Travel Plans
- August 25, 2018
Donald Trump has, for the first time, acknowledged that his landmark meeting with Kim Jong-un has not produced tangible outcomes. "That is not a part of this trip", she told a regular news briefing. Trump held a landmark summit with Kim on June 12, at which the North Korean leader agreed in broad terms to work toward denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
Donald Trump has, for the first time, acknowledged that his landmark meeting with Kim Jong-un has not produced tangible outcomes. "That is not a part of this trip", she told a regular news briefing. Trump held a landmark summit with Kim on June 12, at which the North Korean leader agreed in broad terms to work toward denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. (more...)
US warns Sth Africa over seizing land
- August 25, 2018
South Africa rejected a tweet by Donald Trump about the country's land reform policy and the "large scale killing" of farmers saying the USA president was "misinformed". Today, almost a quarter-century after the first democratic elections, black South Africans, who comprise 80 percent of the population, still own just 4 percent of the country's land, according to the government. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
South Africa rejected a tweet by Donald Trump about the country's land reform policy and the "large scale killing" of farmers saying the USA president was "misinformed". Today, almost a quarter-century after the first democratic elections, black South Africans, who comprise 80 percent of the population, still own just 4 percent of the country's land, according to the government. (more...)
Mollie Tibbetts Died from 'Sharp Force Injuries,' Autopsy Shows - but Questions Remain
- August 25, 2018
As people continue to debate whether its a good idea to politicize Tibbett's death after an illegal immigrant was accused of her murder , the dynamic duo joined Fox & Friends to talk about the recent interview where the senator was asked about all of this, and she answered by defending illegal immigrants and slamming President Trump's policies. (more...)
- August 25, 2018
As people continue to debate whether its a good idea to politicize Tibbett's death after an illegal immigrant was accused of her murder , the dynamic duo joined Fox & Friends to talk about the recent interview where the senator was asked about all of this, and she answered by defending illegal immigrants and slamming President Trump's policies. (more...)
Zimbabwe Court Confirms Mnangagwa’s Victory
- August 24, 2018
Luke Malaba, the chief justice, gave the Harare court's verdict after considering arguments put before judges earlier in the week. "There has been a massive doctoring of evidence", Thabani Mpofu, a lawyer representing the MDC, told the top court when it started sitting on Wednesday. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Luke Malaba, the chief justice, gave the Harare court's verdict after considering arguments put before judges earlier in the week. "There has been a massive doctoring of evidence", Thabani Mpofu, a lawyer representing the MDC, told the top court when it started sitting on Wednesday. (more...)
Duncan Hunter, US congressman, blames wife over $250,000 campaign fraud scandal
- August 24, 2018
Hunter's wife - who was paid $116,000 by his campaign between 2010 and 2017 and given access to campaign funds as a consultant - dismissed campaign finance rules as "silly" when pressed by the campaign treasurer on her spending, according to the indictment '. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Hunter's wife - who was paid $116,000 by his campaign between 2010 and 2017 and given access to campaign funds as a consultant - dismissed campaign finance rules as "silly" when pressed by the campaign treasurer on her spending, according to the indictment '. (more...)
Pompeo calls on Pakistan's Khan to act against 'terrorists'
- August 24, 2018
Dr. Mohammad Faisal, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded on Twitter, asserting that "there was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan". The Centre had also assured Kerala Chief Minister Pinaryi Vijayan for any sort of help in this hour of grief and said that the entire country was standing with the people of Kerala shoulder- to-shoulder. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Dr. Mohammad Faisal, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded on Twitter, asserting that "there was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan". The Centre had also assured Kerala Chief Minister Pinaryi Vijayan for any sort of help in this hour of grief and said that the entire country was standing with the people of Kerala shoulder- to-shoulder. (more...)
Trump's latest round of China tariffs coming this week
- August 24, 2018
US Treasury's David Malpass, undersecretary for worldwide affairs, is leading two days of talks with China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen, and Chinese Vice Finance Minister Liao Min. Lighthizer has been behind the growing pile of tariffs being rolled out on imports from China. Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish is also expected to participate. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
US Treasury's David Malpass, undersecretary for worldwide affairs, is leading two days of talks with China's Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen, and Chinese Vice Finance Minister Liao Min. Lighthizer has been behind the growing pile of tariffs being rolled out on imports from China. Deputy USTR Jeffrey Gerrish is also expected to participate. (more...)
Hikers reported dead in S. Italy flash flood
- August 24, 2018
Eleven hikers, up from eight, are now reported to have died in flash floods in Italy's southern Calabria region, with five people still missing, rescue services said today. They recounted a terrifying situation, ' he said. The 12-kilometer- (71/2-mile-) long Raganello Gorge on the eastern side of the Pollino National Park is a popular aquatic trekking area, with trails that take in striking rock formations, waterfalls and clear pools. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Eleven hikers, up from eight, are now reported to have died in flash floods in Italy's southern Calabria region, with five people still missing, rescue services said today. They recounted a terrifying situation, ' he said. The 12-kilometer- (71/2-mile-) long Raganello Gorge on the eastern side of the Pollino National Park is a popular aquatic trekking area, with trails that take in striking rock formations, waterfalls and clear pools. (more...)
Newshour, Saudi Arabia 'seeks death penalty for female activist'
- August 24, 2018
The advocacy group said prosecutors detained the activists on unrecognizable charges for crimes like protesting, chanting hostile slogans to the regime, trying to inflame public opinion, providing moral support to other rioters and filming protests and posting to social media. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
The advocacy group said prosecutors detained the activists on unrecognizable charges for crimes like protesting, chanting hostile slogans to the regime, trying to inflame public opinion, providing moral support to other rioters and filming protests and posting to social media. (more...)
Giuliani: Trump Understands Pardons Are Off the Table
- August 24, 2018
The case involved Manafort's political consulting business and work he did on behalf of a pro-Russian government in Ukraine. Judge Ellis told jurors, including Duncan, that their names would remain sealed after the trial's conclusion, because of risky threats he received during the proceedings. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
The case involved Manafort's political consulting business and work he did on behalf of a pro-Russian government in Ukraine. Judge Ellis told jurors, including Duncan, that their names would remain sealed after the trial's conclusion, because of risky threats he received during the proceedings. (more...)
China, El Salvador establish diplomatic ties
- August 24, 2018
El Salvador is the fifth country Taiwan will lose as a diplomatic ally since Tsai came to office in 2016, following Burkina Faso, the Dominican Republic, Sao Tome and Principe and Panama. El Salvador's announcement Monday prompted the USA ambassador to the South American country, Jean Manes, to tweet that the decision "is worrisome for many reasons". (more...)
- August 24, 2018
El Salvador is the fifth country Taiwan will lose as a diplomatic ally since Tsai came to office in 2016, following Burkina Faso, the Dominican Republic, Sao Tome and Principe and Panama. El Salvador's announcement Monday prompted the USA ambassador to the South American country, Jean Manes, to tweet that the decision "is worrisome for many reasons". (more...)
Strong natural disaster shakes Venezuela; buildings evacuated in Caracas
- August 24, 2018
USGS Geophysicist Jessica Turner said the quake's depth, 76.5 miles (123.11 km) below the surface, would dampen some of the shaking but not enough to prevent damage. Buildings rocked and items fell off shelves across the Caribbean island of Trinidad , The Trinidad Express newspaper reported, adding: "The country has been stunned". (more...)
- August 24, 2018
USGS Geophysicist Jessica Turner said the quake's depth, 76.5 miles (123.11 km) below the surface, would dampen some of the shaking but not enough to prevent damage. Buildings rocked and items fell off shelves across the Caribbean island of Trinidad , The Trinidad Express newspaper reported, adding: "The country has been stunned". (more...)
Uganda’s pop star-turned-lawmaker now facing treason charges
- August 24, 2018
Some people including lawyer Male Mabirizi who recently filed a suit before the constitutional court, have also contested his trial in a military court yet he is a civilian. "He needs urgent medical care", lawyer Medard Lubega Segona, who is also the Busiro East MP, told the military court. Police spokesman Emilian Kayima says former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye was arrested outside his home when he tried to force his way out. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Some people including lawyer Male Mabirizi who recently filed a suit before the constitutional court, have also contested his trial in a military court yet he is a civilian. "He needs urgent medical care", lawyer Medard Lubega Segona, who is also the Busiro East MP, told the military court. Police spokesman Emilian Kayima says former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye was arrested outside his home when he tried to force his way out. (more...)
Facebook and Twitter remove hundreds of fake propaganda pages
- August 24, 2018
Facebook said Tuesday it had removed 652 pages, accounts and groups tied to a newly discovered influence campaign . Grygiel said she believes most social media companies failed to consider the potential for manipulation as they expanded. (more...)
- August 24, 2018
Facebook said Tuesday it had removed 652 pages, accounts and groups tied to a newly discovered influence campaign . Grygiel said she believes most social media companies failed to consider the potential for manipulation as they expanded. (more...)
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