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Brexit: NI reaction as May’s deal rejected
- March 13, 2019
Before a British Parliament vote Tuesday on the withdrawal agreement, Merkel didn't address the assessment by Britain's attorney general that last-minute changes secured from the European Union didn't give Britain the power to cut itself free of ties to the bloc. (more...)
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- March 13, 2019
Before a British Parliament vote Tuesday on the withdrawal agreement, Merkel didn't address the assessment by Britain's attorney general that last-minute changes secured from the European Union didn't give Britain the power to cut itself free of ties to the bloc. (more...)
Demonstrators hit the streets in Venezuela as blackout eases
- March 13, 2019
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza criticized the opposition on Saturday's anti-imperialist rally in Caracas , labeling opposition leader Juan Guaido as US President Donald Trump's envoy. The mounting political pressure comes as services slowly returned to normal in Caracas and the states of Miranda and Vargas, home to the country's global airport and main port. (more...)
- March 13, 2019
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza criticized the opposition on Saturday's anti-imperialist rally in Caracas , labeling opposition leader Juan Guaido as US President Donald Trump's envoy. The mounting political pressure comes as services slowly returned to normal in Caracas and the states of Miranda and Vargas, home to the country's global airport and main port. (more...)
Cardinal George Pell sentencing to be watched across the world
- March 13, 2019
He was convicted of five counts at a hearing in December, but the media were prohibited from reporting about the details of the case due to a broad gag order meant to protect the integrity of the trial. You remain a cardinal of the Catholic Church. Each charge carries a maximum jail term of 10 years. A jury unanimously convicted the 77 year-old in December, however the verdict was only made public on Feb 26, when further child sex offense charges against Pell dating back to the 1970s were ... (more...)
- March 13, 2019
He was convicted of five counts at a hearing in December, but the media were prohibited from reporting about the details of the case due to a broad gag order meant to protect the integrity of the trial. You remain a cardinal of the Catholic Church. Each charge carries a maximum jail term of 10 years. A jury unanimously convicted the 77 year-old in December, however the verdict was only made public on Feb 26, when further child sex offense charges against Pell dating back to the 1970s were ... (more...)
Donald Trump Labels "Tim Apple" gaffe as "Fake News"
- March 13, 2019
Trump was subsequently ridiculed in the media and online as result of the gaffe - but now, almost one week later - he's offered an explanation on Twitter as to what was going on in that big orange head of his. During the conference, Cook sat behind a paper name tag that clearly read 'Tim Cook '. It's not the first time Trump referred to somebody by the name of their company. (more...)
- March 13, 2019
Trump was subsequently ridiculed in the media and online as result of the gaffe - but now, almost one week later - he's offered an explanation on Twitter as to what was going on in that big orange head of his. During the conference, Cook sat behind a paper name tag that clearly read 'Tim Cook '. It's not the first time Trump referred to somebody by the name of their company. (more...)
NY AG Office Files Subpoenas Seeking Trump Organization's Records
- March 13, 2019
But the reason for the new subpoenas, the Times noted, was Michael Cohen's recent testimony before Congress. New York Attorney General Letitia James , an outspoken critic of Trump, promised during her campaign past year to investigate the president's business dealings. (more...)
- March 13, 2019
But the reason for the new subpoenas, the Times noted, was Michael Cohen's recent testimony before Congress. New York Attorney General Letitia James , an outspoken critic of Trump, promised during her campaign past year to investigate the president's business dealings. (more...)
Lok Sabha Elections 2019
- March 13, 2019
Elections in Odisha will be held in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29. Adding to his arguments on the states of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Hakim claimed the "minority population in these three states is quite high". Counting of votes will be done on May 23. At a press conference in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said while elections in the majority of the states across the country would be held in a single phase, three states would ... (more...)
- March 13, 2019
Elections in Odisha will be held in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29. Adding to his arguments on the states of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Hakim claimed the "minority population in these three states is quite high". Counting of votes will be done on May 23. At a press conference in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said while elections in the majority of the states across the country would be held in a single phase, three states would ... (more...)
12 killed in plane crash in Colombia
- March 12, 2019
Doris Villegas, the mayor of the small town Taraira, and her husband and daughter were among the victims. It crashed in the centre-east of the country on a flight between San Jose del Guaviare and Villavicencio. "We are in the process of identifying the victims of this event and I want to express my solidarity with the families", Duque said in a press statement. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Doris Villegas, the mayor of the small town Taraira, and her husband and daughter were among the victims. It crashed in the centre-east of the country on a flight between San Jose del Guaviare and Villavicencio. "We are in the process of identifying the victims of this event and I want to express my solidarity with the families", Duque said in a press statement. (more...)
Parcel bombs sent to United Kingdom transport hubs by 'the IRA'
- March 12, 2019
Detectives from the Met's counter-terrorism command are leading the investigation into the three packages received in London on Tuesday last week, while Police Scotland are leading the investigation into the package received at the University of Glasgow last Wednesday. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Detectives from the Met's counter-terrorism command are leading the investigation into the three packages received in London on Tuesday last week, while Police Scotland are leading the investigation into the package received at the University of Glasgow last Wednesday. (more...)
Web can be changed for better in next 30 yrs
- March 12, 2019
Google honored the birthday with an animated doodle that had pixelated laters that were frequently seen on web pages years ago. "Given how much the web has changed in the past 30 years, it would be defeatist and unimaginative to assume that the web as we know it can't be changed for the better in the next 30 years", said Berners-Lee. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Google honored the birthday with an animated doodle that had pixelated laters that were frequently seen on web pages years ago. "Given how much the web has changed in the past 30 years, it would be defeatist and unimaginative to assume that the web as we know it can't be changed for the better in the next 30 years", said Berners-Lee. (more...)
Sanders Dodges Question On Dems Hating Jews, Snaps At Reporter
- March 12, 2019
Ilhan Omar , Trump told the donors: 'The Democrats hate Jewish people.'" Axios reported . She tried to compare Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Republican Steve King, lost his committee assignments as a result of racist statements, but Karl noted that the president himself "has not condemned" King. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Ilhan Omar , Trump told the donors: 'The Democrats hate Jewish people.'" Axios reported . She tried to compare Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Republican Steve King, lost his committee assignments as a result of racist statements, but Karl noted that the president himself "has not condemned" King. (more...)
U.S. warns Germany against using technology of China's Huawei
- March 12, 2019
But Washington is not ready to give up, and has reportedly told Berlin that it will have to limit intelligence sharing with its close North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally if it allows Huawei to provide 5G network equipment. There are only a few companies in the world that can provide the necessary infrastructure for the roll out of 5G. However, a CNBC report found that, under Chinese law, Huawei would be compelled by the Chinese government to assist with government surveillance if the ... (more...)
- March 12, 2019
But Washington is not ready to give up, and has reportedly told Berlin that it will have to limit intelligence sharing with its close North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally if it allows Huawei to provide 5G network equipment. There are only a few companies in the world that can provide the necessary infrastructure for the roll out of 5G. However, a CNBC report found that, under Chinese law, Huawei would be compelled by the Chinese government to assist with government surveillance if the ... (more...)
US to pull all remaining diplomatic staff from Venezuela
- March 12, 2019
The United States will withdraw its remaining diplomatic staff from the embassy in Caracas as the crisis in Venezuela worsens, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced . "Nicolas Maduro promised Venezuelans a better life and a socialist paradise". Venezuela's state energy company Corpoelec said that the blackout was caused by an accident at the Simon Bolivar hydroelectric power station. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
The United States will withdraw its remaining diplomatic staff from the embassy in Caracas as the crisis in Venezuela worsens, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced . "Nicolas Maduro promised Venezuelans a better life and a socialist paradise". Venezuela's state energy company Corpoelec said that the blackout was caused by an accident at the Simon Bolivar hydroelectric power station. (more...)
Plane forced to turn around after mum 'forgets baby at airport'
- March 12, 2019
The circumstances about how the mum left her baby in the terminal are still unclear. The aircraft is then given permission to turn around, but the ATC officials are evidently surprised and confused about the request. The operator then asks the pilot about turning back to the airport. "This flight is requesting to come back", he tells another colleague. A controller responds to the pilot: "Okay, head back to the gate". (more...)
- March 12, 2019
The circumstances about how the mum left her baby in the terminal are still unclear. The aircraft is then given permission to turn around, but the ATC officials are evidently surprised and confused about the request. The operator then asks the pilot about turning back to the airport. "This flight is requesting to come back", he tells another colleague. A controller responds to the pilot: "Okay, head back to the gate". (more...)
Iran Urges Pakistan to Crush Terrorists ‘Whose Source of Financing & Arms Known’
- March 12, 2019
Iraqi President Barham Salih said that relations with Tehran were beneficial to the region on the whole. "We consider this trip a new start in our relations with Iraq", Zarif told state-run PressTV. "We have the right conditions for co-operation in all areas, including trade and investment. energy, electricity and gas, banking ties and co-operation on roads and railways", he added. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Iraqi President Barham Salih said that relations with Tehran were beneficial to the region on the whole. "We consider this trip a new start in our relations with Iraq", Zarif told state-run PressTV. "We have the right conditions for co-operation in all areas, including trade and investment. energy, electricity and gas, banking ties and co-operation on roads and railways", he added. (more...)
Christmas carols in March lead to strangulation attempt: Cops
- March 12, 2019
Clayton Lucas, 25, was a passenger in a auto driving down Route 28 in East Deer Township, northeast of Pittsburgh, on March 4 when the altercation broke out, KDKA reported , citing a criminal complaint. Police said they needed to use force to subdue Lucas after he did not respond to their commands. Lucas reportedly wouldn't listen to the officer, who was forced to wrestle him to the ground. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Clayton Lucas, 25, was a passenger in a auto driving down Route 28 in East Deer Township, northeast of Pittsburgh, on March 4 when the altercation broke out, KDKA reported , citing a criminal complaint. Police said they needed to use force to subdue Lucas after he did not respond to their commands. Lucas reportedly wouldn't listen to the officer, who was forced to wrestle him to the ground. (more...)
Theresa May Gets "Legally-Binding" Changes To Brexit Deal
- March 12, 2019
After a day of will she or won't she go back to Europe to try again for a deal, Theresa May is right now on her way to Strasbourg for a last-minute meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. But Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said the change "adds nothing" from the letter Mrs May returned from negotiations with on January 14. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
After a day of will she or won't she go back to Europe to try again for a deal, Theresa May is right now on her way to Strasbourg for a last-minute meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. But Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said the change "adds nothing" from the letter Mrs May returned from negotiations with on January 14. (more...)
No White House 'full confidence' declaration for Acosta
- March 12, 2019
Regarding North Korea, Cheney said he's anxious about Trump canceling military exercises with South Korea and noted that a recent report regarding a White House proposal to charge us allies for hosting American troops the full cost plus an additional 50 percent was alarming. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Regarding North Korea, Cheney said he's anxious about Trump canceling military exercises with South Korea and noted that a recent report regarding a White House proposal to charge us allies for hosting American troops the full cost plus an additional 50 percent was alarming. (more...)
Backed Syria force says time up for IS 'to surrender'
- March 12, 2019
On Monday, the head of the United Nations children's agency UNICEF said there were about 3,000 children from 43 countries living in al-Hol, along with many more Syrian and Iraqi children, in "extremely dire conditions". But the operation has been slowed by the unexpectedly large number of civilians who had been holed up in the pocket, a lot of them families of IS members who have fled with the group as its once extensive territory shrank. (more...)
- March 12, 2019
On Monday, the head of the United Nations children's agency UNICEF said there were about 3,000 children from 43 countries living in al-Hol, along with many more Syrian and Iraqi children, in "extremely dire conditions". But the operation has been slowed by the unexpectedly large number of civilians who had been holed up in the pocket, a lot of them families of IS members who have fled with the group as its once extensive territory shrank. (more...)
9-year-old girl found dead in duffel bag identified
- March 12, 2019
Authorities said that the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office had determined the death was a homicide, but withheld the cause of death. Investigators noted having detained two people of interest who may be connected to the case. " Words can't explain what I'm feeling right now ", he said. "I just want answers". After learning her identity, relatives arrived at a memorial to the girl - established where her body had been found in Hacienda Heights , CNN affiliate KTLA reported . (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Authorities said that the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office had determined the death was a homicide, but withheld the cause of death. Investigators noted having detained two people of interest who may be connected to the case. " Words can't explain what I'm feeling right now ", he said. "I just want answers". After learning her identity, relatives arrived at a memorial to the girl - established where her body had been found in Hacienda Heights , CNN affiliate KTLA reported . (more...)
Ocasio-Cortez blasts capitalism as an "irredeemable" system
- March 12, 2019
Nye, who has always been an environmental advocate warning against climate change , made a surprise appearance at Ocasio-Cortez's talk where he participated in the Q&A portion. "People are just afraid of what will happen if we try to make these big changes". "It means the rejection outright of the logic that says someone else's gain necessitates my loss and that my gain must necessitate someone's loss". (more...)
- March 12, 2019
Nye, who has always been an environmental advocate warning against climate change , made a surprise appearance at Ocasio-Cortez's talk where he participated in the Q&A portion. "People are just afraid of what will happen if we try to make these big changes". "It means the rejection outright of the logic that says someone else's gain necessitates my loss and that my gain must necessitate someone's loss". (more...)
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