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Khashoggi's son shakes hands with Saudi royal blamed for father's death
- October 27, 2018
Speaking at a news conference in Berlin, government spokesman Steffen Seibert reiterated Germany's expectation from Saudi Arabia for a credible, transparent and thorough investigation. "We are determined not to allow the murder to be covered up and for those responsible - from the person who gave the order to those who executed it - not to escape justice", he said. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Speaking at a news conference in Berlin, government spokesman Steffen Seibert reiterated Germany's expectation from Saudi Arabia for a credible, transparent and thorough investigation. "We are determined not to allow the murder to be covered up and for those responsible - from the person who gave the order to those who executed it - not to escape justice", he said. (more...)
Rahul Gandhi Protest Against CBI Move Includes "Sit-In" At Police Station
- October 27, 2018
Mehta then told the court that under the provisions of CVC Act, the commission has to send an annual report regarding the work done by them to the President who will present it before Parliament. In an open revolt against the "Strong" Prime Minister, the CBI director on Wednesday, October 24, challenged government's decision to send him on forcible leave. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Mehta then told the court that under the provisions of CVC Act, the commission has to send an annual report regarding the work done by them to the President who will present it before Parliament. In an open revolt against the "Strong" Prime Minister, the CBI director on Wednesday, October 24, challenged government's decision to send him on forcible leave. (more...)
After deadly Gaza protests, rockets hit southern Israel
- October 27, 2018
The Israeli army said it was a major headquarters of Hamas. The Israeli army accused the Syrian government Saturday of instructing a Palestinian militant group to fire dozens of rockets at Israel from Gaza with Iran's supported and vowed to respond where it chose. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
The Israeli army said it was a major headquarters of Hamas. The Israeli army accused the Syrian government Saturday of instructing a Palestinian militant group to fire dozens of rockets at Israel from Gaza with Iran's supported and vowed to respond where it chose. (more...)
Israel's Netanyahu pays historic surprise visit to Oman
- October 27, 2018
According to the statement, Netanyahu was accompanied by several high-ranking Israeli officials on his rare visit to the Gulf state, including Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, who serves as the prime minister's adviser on national security issues; head of the National Security Authority, Meir Ben-Shabat; director-general of the Foreign Ministry, Yuval Rotem; the prime minister's office chief, Yuval Horowitz, and Netanyahu's military secretary, Brigadier General Avi Plut. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
According to the statement, Netanyahu was accompanied by several high-ranking Israeli officials on his rare visit to the Gulf state, including Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, who serves as the prime minister's adviser on national security issues; head of the National Security Authority, Meir Ben-Shabat; director-general of the Foreign Ministry, Yuval Rotem; the prime minister's office chief, Yuval Horowitz, and Netanyahu's military secretary, Brigadier General Avi Plut. (more...)
Facebook launches searchable database revealing U.S. political ad spending
- October 27, 2018
Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, who is challenging Republican Ted Cruz in Texas. This ad archive details which page or group paid for the campaign, how much they spent on it, its reach and other ads the page has stumped up for. "And tens of millions of dollars are flooding into Texas from liberals across the country". Fox News has ranked the Texas Senate race as " likely Republican ". (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, who is challenging Republican Ted Cruz in Texas. This ad archive details which page or group paid for the campaign, how much they spent on it, its reach and other ads the page has stumped up for. "And tens of millions of dollars are flooding into Texas from liberals across the country". Fox News has ranked the Texas Senate race as " likely Republican ". (more...)
Sri Lanka former President Mahinda Rajapakse named as PM
- October 27, 2018
Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. "This is an anti-democratic coup", Samaraweera tweeted. Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez, reporting from Colombo , said Rajapaksa's shock appointment has brought uncertainty to Sri Lanka amid questions whether the president has the power to dismiss the prime minister. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. "This is an anti-democratic coup", Samaraweera tweeted. Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez, reporting from Colombo , said Rajapaksa's shock appointment has brought uncertainty to Sri Lanka amid questions whether the president has the power to dismiss the prime minister. (more...)
Who is Cesar Altieri Sayoc? What we know about suspected mail bomber
- October 27, 2018
The FBI said the package to Booker was intercepted in Florida. Similar packages addressed to Clinton and Obama were intercepted on their way to Clinton's NY home , where she lives with former President Bill Clinton, and to Washington, where Obama lives with his wife, Michelle Obama. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
The FBI said the package to Booker was intercepted in Florida. Similar packages addressed to Clinton and Obama were intercepted on their way to Clinton's NY home , where she lives with former President Bill Clinton, and to Washington, where Obama lives with his wife, Michelle Obama. (more...)
Man in custody in bomb case is Cesar Sayoc, 56
- October 27, 2018
He will be prosecuted in NY, where five of the 12 devices were found. Here's what to know about the suspect behind the mailed package bombs. Update 10/26/18 11:34 a.m. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that the devices, containing timers and batteries, were not rigged to explode upon opening. But they were uncertain whether the devices were poorly designed or never meant to cause physical harm. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
He will be prosecuted in NY, where five of the 12 devices were found. Here's what to know about the suspect behind the mailed package bombs. Update 10/26/18 11:34 a.m. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that the devices, containing timers and batteries, were not rigged to explode upon opening. But they were uncertain whether the devices were poorly designed or never meant to cause physical harm. (more...)
California man using blowtorch to kill spiders starts house fire
- October 26, 2018
The occupants weren't home at the time of the fire and nobody was injured in the blaze, which was attended by more than two dozen fire officers. Twenty six firefighters responded to the blaze that resulted, which caused about $10,000 worth of damage to the attic and the second story of the house. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
The occupants weren't home at the time of the fire and nobody was injured in the blaze, which was attended by more than two dozen fire officers. Twenty six firefighters responded to the blaze that resulted, which caused about $10,000 worth of damage to the attic and the second story of the house. (more...)
Man arrested over attempted theft of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral
- October 26, 2018
A witness said she was walking past the cathedral as the alarms went off, which prompted an evacuation. In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "Shortly before 5pm yesterday (Oct 25) alarms were activated at Salisbury Cathedral after an attempt was made to smash the glass box surrounding the Magna Carta ". (more...)
- October 26, 2018
A witness said she was walking past the cathedral as the alarms went off, which prompted an evacuation. In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "Shortly before 5pm yesterday (Oct 25) alarms were activated at Salisbury Cathedral after an attempt was made to smash the glass box surrounding the Magna Carta ". (more...)
Queen Elizabeth II hosts Dutch king and queen at palace
- October 26, 2018
The Queen referred to Brexit as she spoke about looking towards "a new partnership with Europe", during her speech at the Netherlands State Banquet on Tuesday night. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , centre right, and Prince Charles, right, welcome Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, centre left and Queen Maxima upon their arrival at Buckingham Palace, in London, Tuesday, Oct. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
The Queen referred to Brexit as she spoke about looking towards "a new partnership with Europe", during her speech at the Netherlands State Banquet on Tuesday night. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , centre right, and Prince Charles, right, welcome Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander, centre left and Queen Maxima upon their arrival at Buckingham Palace, in London, Tuesday, Oct. (more...)
Old Photo Of Stacey Abrams Protesting Confederate Symbol On State Flag Resurfaces
- October 26, 2018
Georgia's poor track record on civil rights issues helps to explain why Abrams, throughout her career in public service, has long dedicated herself to franchising new voters. Kemp has portrayed Abrams as " too extreme for Georgia " and rails against funding she gets "California and NY". Abrams previously defended taking out-of-state campaign donations by arguing that Georgia is a "national state". (more...)
- October 26, 2018
Georgia's poor track record on civil rights issues helps to explain why Abrams, throughout her career in public service, has long dedicated herself to franchising new voters. Kemp has portrayed Abrams as " too extreme for Georgia " and rails against funding she gets "California and NY". Abrams previously defended taking out-of-state campaign donations by arguing that Georgia is a "national state". (more...)
Saudi crown prince discusses journalist Khashoggi case with Turkish president
- October 26, 2018
The Saudi disclosure came after Central Intelligence Agency director Gina Haspel heard an audio recording of the killing during a fact-finding visit to Turkey this week. "There was an argument at the beginning, they insulted each other, it then developed". Gary Grappo, a former US ambassador to Oman and deputy chief of mission in Riyadh , said that Mohammed had solidified power to a level where he is unlikely to be removed - but that Western powers would be increasingly wary of him ... (more...)
- October 26, 2018
The Saudi disclosure came after Central Intelligence Agency director Gina Haspel heard an audio recording of the killing during a fact-finding visit to Turkey this week. "There was an argument at the beginning, they insulted each other, it then developed". Gary Grappo, a former US ambassador to Oman and deputy chief of mission in Riyadh , said that Mohammed had solidified power to a level where he is unlikely to be removed - but that Western powers would be increasingly wary of him ... (more...)
China expresses concern to USA over warship passage through Taiwan Strait
- October 26, 2018
Two American warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a move bound to aggravate China amid heightened tensions with Beijing . "If anyone tries to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will certainly do whatever it takes, and inevitably take resolute action", he added. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
Two American warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a move bound to aggravate China amid heightened tensions with Beijing . "If anyone tries to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will certainly do whatever it takes, and inevitably take resolute action", he added. (more...)
Two hikers die after falling from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park
- October 26, 2018
The photo was taken on October 6, though it only gained national attention weeks later when Dippel posted it to Twitter with a plea to help him identify the couple. Gediman says more than 10 people have died this year in Yosemite, some from natural causes and others from falls. The Mariposa County coroner's office said the 18-year-old's death was considered an accident. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
The photo was taken on October 6, though it only gained national attention weeks later when Dippel posted it to Twitter with a plea to help him identify the couple. Gediman says more than 10 people have died this year in Yosemite, some from natural causes and others from falls. The Mariposa County coroner's office said the 18-year-old's death was considered an accident. (more...)
CARAVAN CRISIS: Thousands Abandon Caravan, Apply for Asylum in Mexico
- October 26, 2018
Only a fraction - about 200 of the 1,200 in the group - reached the California border. Acosta again asked, "Are they in the caravan?" "It is satisfying to have helped them", Aguilar said . -Mexico border, a U.S. official said. Some migrants threw stones and the police fired tear gas, leaving several people injured. The issue has become a rallying cry for the U.S. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
Only a fraction - about 200 of the 1,200 in the group - reached the California border. Acosta again asked, "Are they in the caravan?" "It is satisfying to have helped them", Aguilar said . -Mexico border, a U.S. official said. Some migrants threw stones and the police fired tear gas, leaving several people injured. The issue has become a rallying cry for the U.S. (more...)
Large 6.8 magnitude quake strikes between Greece and Italy
- October 26, 2018
Tremors in Malta were felt in the early hours of Friday morning, after an natural disaster off the western coast of Greece . Shaking was felt across the region, as far away as southern Italy, Malta, Albania, and Macedonia. But Zakynthos Mayor Pavlos Kolokotsas said: "We are not facing any particular problems". "Calm is being restored". Firefighters in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily received thousands of telephone calls seeking information about the quake. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
Tremors in Malta were felt in the early hours of Friday morning, after an natural disaster off the western coast of Greece . Shaking was felt across the region, as far away as southern Italy, Malta, Albania, and Macedonia. But Zakynthos Mayor Pavlos Kolokotsas said: "We are not facing any particular problems". "Calm is being restored". Firefighters in Calabria, Puglia and Sicily received thousands of telephone calls seeking information about the quake. (more...)
Saudi Arabia says killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was premeditated
- October 26, 2018
CIA Director Gina Haspel listened to an audio tape of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's interrogation and murder during a visit to Turkey , the Washington Post reported October 24. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has erected a compact front to defend Mbs , who yesterday met and shook hands with the son of the murdered journalist; an image that has made the front-page around the world (in the picture) given Salah Khashoggi's terrified face. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
CIA Director Gina Haspel listened to an audio tape of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's interrogation and murder during a visit to Turkey , the Washington Post reported October 24. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has erected a compact front to defend Mbs , who yesterday met and shook hands with the son of the murdered journalist; an image that has made the front-page around the world (in the picture) given Salah Khashoggi's terrified face. (more...)
Jordan floods: Schoolchildren among 18 dead after bus swept away
- October 26, 2018
A child who survived the floods stands with relatives in the hospital. Hundreds of families and relatives converged on Shounah hospital a few kilometers from the resort area. Razzaz said divers and civil defence search teams would be conducting search operations deep inside the Dead Sea throughout the night. The bus had been carrying 37 students and seven members of staff to the Zara Maeen hot springs area when it was washed away, officials added. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
A child who survived the floods stands with relatives in the hospital. Hundreds of families and relatives converged on Shounah hospital a few kilometers from the resort area. Razzaz said divers and civil defence search teams would be conducting search operations deep inside the Dead Sea throughout the night. The bus had been carrying 37 students and seven members of staff to the Zara Maeen hot springs area when it was washed away, officials added. (more...)
China-Japan relationship thaws, but elephants remain in the room
- October 26, 2018
Abe realises that Japan's future economic prosperity requires increased trade with China , now Japan's largest trading partner. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to bolster cooperation and friendship between his country and China. (more...)
- October 26, 2018
Abe realises that Japan's future economic prosperity requires increased trade with China , now Japan's largest trading partner. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to bolster cooperation and friendship between his country and China. (more...)
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