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U.S. behaving like 'wild wolves', says Turkey
- September 03, 2018
According to previous reports, the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Syria is expected to take place in the northern Iranian city of Tabriz. We will not give up. "It is important for all of us to neutralise these radical groups", he said. In Jordan and Turkey, Mr Jeffrey and Mr Rayburn will also focus on Syria and "reiterate the U.S. (more...)
- September 03, 2018
According to previous reports, the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Syria is expected to take place in the northern Iranian city of Tabriz. We will not give up. "It is important for all of us to neutralise these radical groups", he said. In Jordan and Turkey, Mr Jeffrey and Mr Rayburn will also focus on Syria and "reiterate the U.S. (more...)
Duterte Jokes About Rape, Again. Philippine Women Aren’t Laughing
- September 03, 2018
A report from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management of the Philippine National Police released last week ranked Davao City as No. "I don't think we should give too much weight on what the president says by way of a joke", he said, adding that people outside of the northern region of Luzon usually have a "different sense of humour" and "don't really take things as seriously". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
A report from the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management of the Philippine National Police released last week ranked Davao City as No. "I don't think we should give too much weight on what the president says by way of a joke", he said, adding that people outside of the northern region of Luzon usually have a "different sense of humour" and "don't really take things as seriously". (more...)
The Latest Police say Ugandan pop star can leave for US
- September 03, 2018
The Kyadondo East Member of Parliament was spotted seated in a wheelchair as his loving wife accompanied him. "He (Wine) was put in an ambulance well equipped with all the equipment you can think of, so they were really basically handled in a professional way", Onyango told CNN . (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The Kyadondo East Member of Parliament was spotted seated in a wheelchair as his loving wife accompanied him. "He (Wine) was put in an ambulance well equipped with all the equipment you can think of, so they were really basically handled in a professional way", Onyango told CNN . (more...)
Del Mar race course shooting - jockey flung from horse during chaos
- September 03, 2018
The department says the man pulled out a silver-plated semi-automatic handgun and fired several shots into an area crowded with people. The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition, the report said. In video posted by a person just inside the entrance to the track, two shots can be heard outside before a brief pause and then a succession of four quick shots. (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The department says the man pulled out a silver-plated semi-automatic handgun and fired several shots into an area crowded with people. The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition, the report said. In video posted by a person just inside the entrance to the track, two shots can be heard outside before a brief pause and then a succession of four quick shots. (more...)
President Kenyatta arrives in Beijing to attend China-Africa Summit
- September 03, 2018
The plane carrying the Head of State and his delegation departed from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after 7 pm. Chinese officials say this year's summit will strengthen Africa's role in Xi's "Belt and Road" initiative, which has already seen billions of dollars loaned to countries in Asia and Africa for roads, railways, ports and other major infrastructure projects. (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The plane carrying the Head of State and his delegation departed from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after 7 pm. Chinese officials say this year's summit will strengthen Africa's role in Xi's "Belt and Road" initiative, which has already seen billions of dollars loaned to countries in Asia and Africa for roads, railways, ports and other major infrastructure projects. (more...)
Fire guts National Museum
- September 03, 2018
Firefighters in Brazil on Sunday worked to douse massive flames engulfing a 200-year-old history museum - as the country's president called it "a sad day for all Brazilians". In a statement posted on its website in June, BNDES agreed to financing of 21.7 million reais ($5.35 million) to "physically restore the historic building" and also to carry out work to "guarantee more security to its collections". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
Firefighters in Brazil on Sunday worked to douse massive flames engulfing a 200-year-old history museum - as the country's president called it "a sad day for all Brazilians". In a statement posted on its website in June, BNDES agreed to financing of 21.7 million reais ($5.35 million) to "physically restore the historic building" and also to carry out work to "guarantee more security to its collections". (more...)
‘A sad day for Myanmar’ as judge jails journalists for seven years
- September 03, 2018
Wa Lone's wife, Pan Ei Mon, gave birth to the couple's first child in Yangon on August 10, but Wa Lone has not yet seen his daughter. "These sentences mark a new low for press freedom and further backsliding on rights under Suu Kyi's government". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
Wa Lone's wife, Pan Ei Mon, gave birth to the couple's first child in Yangon on August 10, but Wa Lone has not yet seen his daughter. "These sentences mark a new low for press freedom and further backsliding on rights under Suu Kyi's government". (more...)
Amsterdam train station stabbing attack victims were Americans
- September 03, 2018
Amsterdam police said the two victims and the suspect were taken to a hospital, CNN reported. A while later, he saw another man lying on the ground nearby, he said. "A large group of people, including foreign tourists", were patiently waiting outside the station, the correspondent said, adding that a "large number of police" were present". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
Amsterdam police said the two victims and the suspect were taken to a hospital, CNN reported. A while later, he saw another man lying on the ground nearby, he said. "A large group of people, including foreign tourists", were patiently waiting outside the station, the correspondent said, adding that a "large number of police" were present". (more...)
Rights Group: Strike On Bus In Yemen Is 'Apparent War Crime'
- September 03, 2018
The coalition said in its statement Saturday that "it will take all the legal measures to hold accountable those who were proven to have committed mistakes" once it officially receives the findings. It called on all sides of the conflict to "abide by the Law of Armed Conflict, to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure, and thoroughly investigate and ensure accountability for any violations". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The coalition said in its statement Saturday that "it will take all the legal measures to hold accountable those who were proven to have committed mistakes" once it officially receives the findings. It called on all sides of the conflict to "abide by the Law of Armed Conflict, to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure, and thoroughly investigate and ensure accountability for any violations". (more...)
Woman Smashes Windows, Runs Over Bus Driver In Road Rage Incident
- September 03, 2018
The incident took place around 6pm and happened after the Audi made an illegal pass in front of the passenger vehicle heading from Pittsburg and in the direction of the 1800 block of Bladensburg Road. Anyone with information should call DC police. But the attempt didn't stop the woman from ramming into the man three times before eventually flinging him into the intersection after accelerating, the clip shows. (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The incident took place around 6pm and happened after the Audi made an illegal pass in front of the passenger vehicle heading from Pittsburg and in the direction of the 1800 block of Bladensburg Road. Anyone with information should call DC police. But the attempt didn't stop the woman from ramming into the man three times before eventually flinging him into the intersection after accelerating, the clip shows. (more...)
Brazil's electoral court to decide whether Lula can run
- September 03, 2018
Justice Edson Fachin disagreed, citing a recent call by a United Nations human rights committee calling for Lula to be allowed to run while he further appeals his conviction. With da Silva out of the race, Haddad was expected to take his place on the Workers' Party ticket. Haddad campaigned Saturday in Lula's native state of Pernambuco, where he vowed the party would maintain a political and moral stance in keeping with Lula's leadership "and the desire of over 50 percent of Brazilians". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
Justice Edson Fachin disagreed, citing a recent call by a United Nations human rights committee calling for Lula to be allowed to run while he further appeals his conviction. With da Silva out of the race, Haddad was expected to take his place on the Workers' Party ticket. Haddad campaigned Saturday in Lula's native state of Pernambuco, where he vowed the party would maintain a political and moral stance in keeping with Lula's leadership "and the desire of over 50 percent of Brazilians". (more...)
Meghan McCain jab at Trump defended
- September 03, 2018
President Trump was not invited and decided instead to spend time at the Trump National Golf Club in Loudoun County, Virginia, amid a morning of tweets criticizing the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and threatening Canada. (more...)
- September 03, 2018
President Trump was not invited and decided instead to spend time at the Trump National Golf Club in Loudoun County, Virginia, amid a morning of tweets criticizing the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and threatening Canada. (more...)
United States military to cancel over $300 million in aid to Pakistan
- September 03, 2018
The aid originally earmarked for Pakistan will now be spent on "other urgent priorities", according to Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Kone Faulkner. The State Department declined. Ties between the two countries are now so fraught that they could not even agree on what transpired in a phone call between Pompeo and Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan last month (Trump did not deign to speak with him). (more...)
- September 03, 2018
The aid originally earmarked for Pakistan will now be spent on "other urgent priorities", according to Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Kone Faulkner. The State Department declined. Ties between the two countries are now so fraught that they could not even agree on what transpired in a phone call between Pompeo and Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan last month (Trump did not deign to speak with him). (more...)
Aussie Instagram influencer Sinead McNamara dies in Greece
- September 03, 2018
According to local media, Mr Bailleres left the yacht, which was anchored off the island of Kefalonia , on Tuesday - leaving Ms McNamara alone with the crew. The cause of death hasn't been determined yet. She had many who loved her: "Our souls were so perfectly aligned we were convinced we were the same person". (more...)
- September 03, 2018
According to local media, Mr Bailleres left the yacht, which was anchored off the island of Kefalonia , on Tuesday - leaving Ms McNamara alone with the crew. The cause of death hasn't been determined yet. She had many who loved her: "Our souls were so perfectly aligned we were convinced we were the same person". (more...)
Trade deficit tops China-Africa summit in Beijing
- September 02, 2018
To build the China-Africa Comprehensive Strategic and Cooperative Partnership, China committed itself to implementing 10 cooperation plans - in the areas of industrialisation, agricultural modernisation, infrastructure, financial services, green development, trade and investment facilitation, poverty reduction and public welfare, public health, people-to-people exchanges, and peace and security. (more...)
- September 02, 2018
To build the China-Africa Comprehensive Strategic and Cooperative Partnership, China committed itself to implementing 10 cooperation plans - in the areas of industrialisation, agricultural modernisation, infrastructure, financial services, green development, trade and investment facilitation, poverty reduction and public welfare, public health, people-to-people exchanges, and peace and security. (more...)
Amsterdam stab victims were US citizens
- September 02, 2018
The suspect allegedly stabbed two American tourists Saturday at Amsterdam's Central Station before police shot and wounded him. Dutch authorities are still investigating the suspect's background, and are working with officials in Germany as Jawed S. (more...)
- September 02, 2018
The suspect allegedly stabbed two American tourists Saturday at Amsterdam's Central Station before police shot and wounded him. Dutch authorities are still investigating the suspect's background, and are working with officials in Germany as Jawed S. (more...)
Country mourns rebel leader after blast
- September 02, 2018
Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of killing the separatist leader, Alexander Zakharchenko , to try to unleash a renewed war in eastern Ukraine, but Kiev said it had nothing to do with the blast. Moscow and rebel authorities have pointed the finger at Kiev. A vote held by separatists confirmed him in office. Zakharchenko was a co-signee of the peace agreement, along with fellow rebel Igor Plotnitsky, the chief of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic, who was deposed in ... (more...)
- September 02, 2018
Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of killing the separatist leader, Alexander Zakharchenko , to try to unleash a renewed war in eastern Ukraine, but Kiev said it had nothing to do with the blast. Moscow and rebel authorities have pointed the finger at Kiev. A vote held by separatists confirmed him in office. Zakharchenko was a co-signee of the peace agreement, along with fellow rebel Igor Plotnitsky, the chief of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic, who was deposed in ... (more...)
Lobbyist charged with failing to register as a foreign agent
- September 02, 2018
Patten, who grew up in ME, worked for U.S. Sen. The Patten case was referred by special counsel Robert Mueller's team to the United States attorney's office in Washington , said Bill Miller, a spokesman for the office. His trial is set to start in the District on September 24. He has previously told reporters of his work in 2014 with SCL Group, Cambridge Analytica's parent company. (more...)
- September 02, 2018
Patten, who grew up in ME, worked for U.S. Sen. The Patten case was referred by special counsel Robert Mueller's team to the United States attorney's office in Washington , said Bill Miller, a spokesman for the office. His trial is set to start in the District on September 24. He has previously told reporters of his work in 2014 with SCL Group, Cambridge Analytica's parent company. (more...)
Trump threatens to end NAFTA
- September 02, 2018
Canadian and USA trade officials failed to come to an agreement by a deadline imposed by President Trump , but both sides said that progress had been made. The U.S. wants it out of the deal, but Canada says it must be included. He added: "We make new deal or go back to pre-NAFTA!" Pelc said that Republican members of Congress as well as the U.S. (more...)
- September 02, 2018
Canadian and USA trade officials failed to come to an agreement by a deadline imposed by President Trump , but both sides said that progress had been made. The U.S. wants it out of the deal, but Canada says it must be included. He added: "We make new deal or go back to pre-NAFTA!" Pelc said that Republican members of Congress as well as the U.S. (more...)
Bobi Wine Was Assaulted Again by Police, Says Barbie
- September 02, 2018
Bobi Wine is seen in a wheelchair just before his departure at Entebbe International Airport, in Entebbe, Uganda, August 31, 2018 in this still image taken from a social media video on September 1, 2018. The Afrobeats star has been a thorn in the side of Mr Museveni's government. He said police has now allowed, Bobi Wine to leave the country after the examination was conducted, adding that this could not be possible on Thursday. (more...)
- September 02, 2018
Bobi Wine is seen in a wheelchair just before his departure at Entebbe International Airport, in Entebbe, Uganda, August 31, 2018 in this still image taken from a social media video on September 1, 2018. The Afrobeats star has been a thorn in the side of Mr Museveni's government. He said police has now allowed, Bobi Wine to leave the country after the examination was conducted, adding that this could not be possible on Thursday. (more...)
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