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Hijacking foiled on Bangladesh-Dubai flight, suspect killed
- February 24, 2019
Bangladeshi security forces have cordoned off the aircraft and are talking to the suspected hijacker. As reported by the Dhaka Tribune , an anonymous airport official corroborated Gupta's version of events, saying a gunman tried to take control of the cockpit after the flight took off from the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Bangladeshi security forces have cordoned off the aircraft and are talking to the suspected hijacker. As reported by the Dhaka Tribune , an anonymous airport official corroborated Gupta's version of events, saying a gunman tried to take control of the cockpit after the flight took off from the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. (more...)
Theresa May delays meaningful Brexit vote until March 12
- February 24, 2019
The EU official also told ambassadors privately, after the negotiations with the UK's Brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, and a visit by May to Brussels, that the chances of an "accidental" no-deal Brexit were high. The EU has said it will not reopen the text, but is looking at what "guarantees" could be given to reassure MPs that the backstop would be temporary. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
The EU official also told ambassadors privately, after the negotiations with the UK's Brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, and a visit by May to Brussels, that the chances of an "accidental" no-deal Brexit were high. The EU has said it will not reopen the text, but is looking at what "guarantees" could be given to reassure MPs that the backstop would be temporary. (more...)
Iran Navy drill: Maneuver includes missile launches for first time
- February 24, 2019
Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Wednesday in Paris to discuss just that issue of Iran, which "will be at the top of our agenda", he told his cabinet. Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes in Syria in the past few years against Iranian and Hezbollah targets. In both incidents, Israel's missile defense system shot down the Israeli rockets and missile. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Wednesday in Paris to discuss just that issue of Iran, which "will be at the top of our agenda", he told his cabinet. Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes in Syria in the past few years against Iranian and Hezbollah targets. In both incidents, Israel's missile defense system shot down the Israeli rockets and missile. (more...)
Qatari Emir to Skip EU-LAS Summit: Cairo's Invitation Breaches Protocol
- February 24, 2019
However, the source said European Council President Donald Tusk would hold a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the summit on Sunday at 1630 local time in Egypt . Food industry and farming representatives in the rest of the European Union have also expressed concern about potential disruption to massive trade flows with Britain, including tailbacks at borders or the closure of British fishing waters. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
However, the source said European Council President Donald Tusk would hold a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the summit on Sunday at 1630 local time in Egypt . Food industry and farming representatives in the rest of the European Union have also expressed concern about potential disruption to massive trade flows with Britain, including tailbacks at borders or the closure of British fishing waters. (more...)
Saudi Arabia names first woman envoy to Washington at critical time
- February 24, 2019
Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan has been announced as the next envoy to the U.S., replacing the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's full brother Prince Khalid bin Salman, who had held the position since 2017. Prince Mohammed, who controls most levels of power in the country, has been defence minister since 2015 when his father ascended the throne. "As the Yemen war drags on and the military reform programme continues to move painstakingly slow, Prince Khalid is gaining a hard ... (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan has been announced as the next envoy to the U.S., replacing the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's full brother Prince Khalid bin Salman, who had held the position since 2017. Prince Mohammed, who controls most levels of power in the country, has been defence minister since 2015 when his father ascended the throne. "As the Yemen war drags on and the military reform programme continues to move painstakingly slow, Prince Khalid is gaining a hard ... (more...)
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Ecuador
- February 24, 2019
The quake struck 17 kilometres from the town of Montalvo in eastern Ecuador near the border with Peru , the agency said. Moreno said the earthquakes in Macas "were felt throughout the country and some provincial Emergency Operations Committees (COE) have already been activated". (more...)
- February 24, 2019
The quake struck 17 kilometres from the town of Montalvo in eastern Ecuador near the border with Peru , the agency said. Moreno said the earthquakes in Macas "were felt throughout the country and some provincial Emergency Operations Committees (COE) have already been activated". (more...)
Ireland preparing for no-deal Brexit emergency: minister
- February 24, 2019
Ireland's central bank has said that a disorderly Brexit could have very severe and immediately disruptive effects on nearly all areas of Ireland's economy. The Irish Brexit bill is expected to pass parliament with minimal opposition before Britain's scheduled departure date for leaving the European Union on March 29. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Ireland's central bank has said that a disorderly Brexit could have very severe and immediately disruptive effects on nearly all areas of Ireland's economy. The Irish Brexit bill is expected to pass parliament with minimal opposition before Britain's scheduled departure date for leaving the European Union on March 29. (more...)
Pulwama Aftermath: As crackdown of J&K leaders begins, Here’s what Mehbooba says
- February 24, 2019
So to clear up this mess, the Indian Constitution took a step and added Article 35A in the Indian Constitution which is for the empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir . Th spokesperson said any attempt at "eroding or tempering Article 35A" is unacceptable for people of Jammu and Kashmir. The shutdown call was given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the mass arrests and nocturnal raids. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
So to clear up this mess, the Indian Constitution took a step and added Article 35A in the Indian Constitution which is for the empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir . Th spokesperson said any attempt at "eroding or tempering Article 35A" is unacceptable for people of Jammu and Kashmir. The shutdown call was given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the mass arrests and nocturnal raids. (more...)
Cargo Jet Crashes Near Houston, 3 Crew Aboard
- February 24, 2019
KTRK-TV reported that the plane carries an Atlas flight number, but is painted in internet giant Amazon's colors. Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne told reporters that witnesses saw the twin-engine plane strike Trinity Bay "nose first" and that they heard the plane's engines surging. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
KTRK-TV reported that the plane carries an Atlas flight number, but is painted in internet giant Amazon's colors. Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne told reporters that witnesses saw the twin-engine plane strike Trinity Bay "nose first" and that they heard the plane's engines surging. (more...)
Sudan declares state of emergency, disbands cabinet
- February 24, 2019
Earlier this month, Sudan's main opposition groups, including the Communist Party and the SPA, issued a joint call for Bashir to step down. "With that being said and with the state of emergency in place, it is likely that more force will be used against protesters", she added. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Earlier this month, Sudan's main opposition groups, including the Communist Party and the SPA, issued a joint call for Bashir to step down. "With that being said and with the state of emergency in place, it is likely that more force will be used against protesters", she added. (more...)
Bernie Sanders' Socialist Platform Raises $6 Million Crushes Other Democrats
- February 24, 2019
However, Larry Cohen, the chair of political group Our Revolution, which emerged from Sanders' previous presidential campaign, dismissed that concern. "After he's done talking about a $15 minimum wage, 'Medicare for all, ' and free college tuition, everybody wants to be a democratic socialist". CNN points out that "Sanders declined the Democratic nomination in all three of his Senate campaigns, choosing to run as an independent after winning the party's primary", and "his refusal to more ... (more...)
- February 24, 2019
However, Larry Cohen, the chair of political group Our Revolution, which emerged from Sanders' previous presidential campaign, dismissed that concern. "After he's done talking about a $15 minimum wage, 'Medicare for all, ' and free college tuition, everybody wants to be a democratic socialist". CNN points out that "Sanders declined the Democratic nomination in all three of his Senate campaigns, choosing to run as an independent after winning the party's primary", and "his refusal to more ... (more...)
NYC prosecutors preparing case against Manafort
- February 24, 2019
The 25-page memo , filed in federal court in Washington, is likely the last major filing by prosecutors as Manafort heads into his sentencing hearings next month and as Mueller's investigation approaches a conclusion. Jackson could make the sentence she imposes run during or after his Virginia prison term. The district attorney's case would be significant because Trump's pardon power doesn't extend to state-level charges. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
The 25-page memo , filed in federal court in Washington, is likely the last major filing by prosecutors as Manafort heads into his sentencing hearings next month and as Mueller's investigation approaches a conclusion. Jackson could make the sentence she imposes run during or after his Virginia prison term. The district attorney's case would be significant because Trump's pardon power doesn't extend to state-level charges. (more...)
Special Counsel Releases Sentencing Memo on Paul Manafort
- February 24, 2019
Finally on Saturday the document was published after a judge had a chance to review and approve proposed redactions of sensitive information. Mueller's office accused Manafort of "repeatedly and brazenly" violating the law. Jackson found Manafort lied about his interactions with Konstantin Kilimnik , a longtime aide who the Federal Bureau of Investigation assessed to have ties to Russian intelligence. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Finally on Saturday the document was published after a judge had a chance to review and approve proposed redactions of sensitive information. Mueller's office accused Manafort of "repeatedly and brazenly" violating the law. Jackson found Manafort lied about his interactions with Konstantin Kilimnik , a longtime aide who the Federal Bureau of Investigation assessed to have ties to Russian intelligence. (more...)
Deadly fire in Dhaka consumes 70 lives
- February 24, 2019
Ahmed said it may have been started by a gas cylinder and quickly spread because of the chemicals stored in rooms alongside the apartments. The fire broke out in a four-story building on Wednesday night and quickly spread to nearby buildings in the Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka , which dates back to the Mughal period more than 300 years ago. (more...)
- February 24, 2019
Ahmed said it may have been started by a gas cylinder and quickly spread because of the chemicals stored in rooms alongside the apartments. The fire broke out in a four-story building on Wednesday night and quickly spread to nearby buildings in the Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka , which dates back to the Mughal period more than 300 years ago. (more...)
Train possibly taking Kim Jong Un to summit enters China
- February 23, 2019
President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi , Vietnam, February 23, 2019. North Korea's state media has yet to confirm either Mr. Kim Jong-un's trip to Vietnam or his summit with Mr. Abe has previously expressed concerns over Japanese detainees in North Korea and missile weapons which can possibly target Japan. They are expected to focus on what steps North Korea might take toward denuclearization, in exchange for what US concession. (more...)
- February 23, 2019
President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi , Vietnam, February 23, 2019. North Korea's state media has yet to confirm either Mr. Kim Jong-un's trip to Vietnam or his summit with Mr. Abe has previously expressed concerns over Japanese detainees in North Korea and missile weapons which can possibly target Japan. They are expected to focus on what steps North Korea might take toward denuclearization, in exchange for what US concession. (more...)
Separatists cut roads in Catalonia
- February 23, 2019
Regional police say they made four arrests when they met resistance trying to clear groups of protesters who had stopped traffic. Activists also briefly blocked train traffic by occupying the tracks at a station in Barcelona and in other parts of the region, according to the company that manages Spain's rail network . (more...)
- February 23, 2019
Regional police say they made four arrests when they met resistance trying to clear groups of protesters who had stopped traffic. Activists also briefly blocked train traffic by occupying the tracks at a station in Barcelona and in other parts of the region, according to the company that manages Spain's rail network . (more...)
Boko Haram Prevents Yobe Governor Ibrahim Geidam From Voting
- February 23, 2019
But security sources said a rocket hit a displaced persons' camp, while a blast at an army garrison killed one solider and injured four others. Nigerians are expected to cast their ballots on Saturday, seven days after the country's presidential and parliamentary elections were abruptly postponed just hours before polling stations opened. (more...)
- February 23, 2019
But security sources said a rocket hit a displaced persons' camp, while a blast at an army garrison killed one solider and injured four others. Nigerians are expected to cast their ballots on Saturday, seven days after the country's presidential and parliamentary elections were abruptly postponed just hours before polling stations opened. (more...)
Venezuela troops fire tear gas on demo at Colombia border
- February 23, 2019
Guaido, recognized by most Western nations as Venezuela's legitimate head of state, defied court orders not to leave the country when he traveled on Friday to Cucuta, where aid from the USA and Colombian governments is stockpiled in warehouses. (more...)
- February 23, 2019
Guaido, recognized by most Western nations as Venezuela's legitimate head of state, defied court orders not to leave the country when he traveled on Friday to Cucuta, where aid from the USA and Colombian governments is stockpiled in warehouses. (more...)
France to adopt international definition of anti-Semitism
- February 23, 2019
The dinner will be attended by French President Emanuel Macron, who will address the attendees, and nearly all members of the French government, in addition to politicians, ambassadors, heads of religious communities and leaders of Jewish associations. (more...)
- February 23, 2019
The dinner will be attended by French President Emanuel Macron, who will address the attendees, and nearly all members of the French government, in addition to politicians, ambassadors, heads of religious communities and leaders of Jewish associations. (more...)
At least 84 people dead from tainted liquor in India's northeast
- February 23, 2019
The incident took place after a tea garden worker known as Sanjay Oran brought local country liquor known as "sulai" in a jerry can. In the past 24 hours alone, 34 patients have died, said Manab Gohain, a doctor at the Jorhat Medical College Hospital. (more...)
- February 23, 2019
The incident took place after a tea garden worker known as Sanjay Oran brought local country liquor known as "sulai" in a jerry can. In the past 24 hours alone, 34 patients have died, said Manab Gohain, a doctor at the Jorhat Medical College Hospital. (more...)
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