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Slovakia could elect its 1st female head of state
- March 31, 2019
Popular incumbent Andrej Kiska, who did not stand for a second term, backed Caputova in the vote. Caputova won the ballot thanks in part to voter disillusionment with the governing coalition a year after the murder of a journalist investigating high-level corruption plunged the country into crisis. (more...)
- March 31, 2019
Popular incumbent Andrej Kiska, who did not stand for a second term, backed Caputova in the vote. Caputova won the ballot thanks in part to voter disillusionment with the governing coalition a year after the murder of a journalist investigating high-level corruption plunged the country into crisis. (more...)
Venezuela Bars Guaido From Holding Public Office for 15 Years
- March 31, 2019
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had warned foriegn minister Sergei Lavrov over the phone that "the United States and regional countries will not stand idly by as Russian Federation exacerbates tensions in Venezuela". According to the UN reports seen by Reuters , the findings contrasted with the comments from Nicolas Maduro, embattled president, who has said the country was not suffering from any economic or political crisis and there was no need of worldwide humanitarian assistance, ... (more...)
- March 31, 2019
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had warned foriegn minister Sergei Lavrov over the phone that "the United States and regional countries will not stand idly by as Russian Federation exacerbates tensions in Venezuela". According to the UN reports seen by Reuters , the findings contrasted with the comments from Nicolas Maduro, embattled president, who has said the country was not suffering from any economic or political crisis and there was no need of worldwide humanitarian assistance, ... (more...)
Part of Afghanistan's Badakhshan province claimed to be overrun by Taliban
- March 31, 2019
In a separate incident in Ghazni city, nine Afghan policemen were killed when Taliban fighters stormed their checkpoints and launched a follow-up ambush late on Friday. Abdollah Naji Nazari, a member of Badakhshan's provincial council, told RFE/RL that Taliban control over Arghanj Khaw had led to concern that the militant group could attack Badakhshan's capital, Faiz Abad. (more...)
- March 31, 2019
In a separate incident in Ghazni city, nine Afghan policemen were killed when Taliban fighters stormed their checkpoints and launched a follow-up ambush late on Friday. Abdollah Naji Nazari, a member of Badakhshan's provincial council, told RFE/RL that Taliban control over Arghanj Khaw had led to concern that the militant group could attack Badakhshan's capital, Faiz Abad. (more...)
Early election talk grows as Brexit supporters accuse British MPs of betrayal
- March 31, 2019
The British Parliament will vote Monday (local time) on a variety of Brexit alternatives in an attempt to find an idea that can find majority support, but Mrs May's Government is considering a fourth vote on her deal, bolstered by their success in narrowing her margin of defeat to 58 votes last week from 230 votes in January. (more...)
- March 31, 2019
The British Parliament will vote Monday (local time) on a variety of Brexit alternatives in an attempt to find an idea that can find majority support, but Mrs May's Government is considering a fourth vote on her deal, bolstered by their success in narrowing her margin of defeat to 58 votes last week from 230 votes in January. (more...)
SC student who went missing overnight is dead
- March 31, 2019
Holbrook said, and they called the police around 1:30 p.m. Friday. Police haven't released any further information regarding the circumstances of Josephson's death. The Columbia, South Carolina police chief provided that and other details in announcing an arrest in the murder of Samantha Josephson of Robbinsville, who went missing early Friday and was found dead later that day. (more...)
- March 31, 2019
Holbrook said, and they called the police around 1:30 p.m. Friday. Police haven't released any further information regarding the circumstances of Josephson's death. The Columbia, South Carolina police chief provided that and other details in announcing an arrest in the murder of Samantha Josephson of Robbinsville, who went missing early Friday and was found dead later that day. (more...)
Rebuilding at N. Korea's rocket site 'almost complete': Seoul - International
- March 31, 2019
The second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fell apart in Hanoi in February over differences about the limits Pyongyang was ready to put on its nuclear programs and how willing the U.S. They're having a hard time in North Korea. On Thursday, Kang told reporters at the Incheon International Airport before departing to the United States that she and Pompeo would discuss their perceptions following the Hanoi summit and "coordinate with each other on going forward". (more...)
- March 31, 2019
The second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fell apart in Hanoi in February over differences about the limits Pyongyang was ready to put on its nuclear programs and how willing the U.S. They're having a hard time in North Korea. On Thursday, Kang told reporters at the Incheon International Airport before departing to the United States that she and Pompeo would discuss their perceptions following the Hanoi summit and "coordinate with each other on going forward". (more...)
Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban: government
- March 31, 2019
The Energy Department and State Department have not only kept the authorizations from the public but also refused to share information about them with congressional committees that have jurisdiction over nuclear proliferation and safety. "Our demands regarding a transparent investigation into Khashoggi's murder are clear - we are sharing [the information] about how the probe [into the killing] is proceeding with all sides". (more...)
- March 31, 2019
The Energy Department and State Department have not only kept the authorizations from the public but also refused to share information about them with congressional committees that have jurisdiction over nuclear proliferation and safety. "Our demands regarding a transparent investigation into Khashoggi's murder are clear - we are sharing [the information] about how the probe [into the killing] is proceeding with all sides". (more...)
Brexit: Theresa May has one last duty as Prime Minister - leader comment
- March 31, 2019
In a special sitting of parliament, lawmakers voted 344-286 against the EU Withdrawal Agreement, agreed after two years of tortuous negotiations with the bloc. "Everyone is now starting to wonder exactly what happens next". British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on 30 March. The prime minister has said it would be "unacceptable" to ask voters to take part in European Parliament elections in May. (more...)
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- March 31, 2019
In a special sitting of parliament, lawmakers voted 344-286 against the EU Withdrawal Agreement, agreed after two years of tortuous negotiations with the bloc. "Everyone is now starting to wonder exactly what happens next". British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on 30 March. The prime minister has said it would be "unacceptable" to ask voters to take part in European Parliament elections in May. (more...)
NY sues Sackler family over Purdue Pharma transfer
- March 31, 2019
The state also added five other companies that produce opioid painkillers and four distributors as defendants. The suit also alleges the Sacklers formed Rhodes, a new company, to make drugs for treating opioid addiction after Purdue was under federal investigation for its opioid marketing practices. (more...)
- March 31, 2019
The state also added five other companies that produce opioid painkillers and four distributors as defendants. The suit also alleges the Sacklers formed Rhodes, a new company, to make drugs for treating opioid addiction after Purdue was under federal investigation for its opioid marketing practices. (more...)
Brexit: DUP Won't Back Withdrawal Deal
- March 30, 2019
The French presidency said Friday that a vote by British lawmakers to reject Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union divorce deal for a third time "increased very strongly the chances of a no deal exit". McDonald said: "We are at a very risky moment where we inch ever closer to the real possibility of a crash and a chaotic Brexit ". Hancock says lawmakers should support the prime minister's agreement because "the best way through this impasse is the one deal that's been negotiated ... (more...)
- March 30, 2019
The French presidency said Friday that a vote by British lawmakers to reject Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union divorce deal for a third time "increased very strongly the chances of a no deal exit". McDonald said: "We are at a very risky moment where we inch ever closer to the real possibility of a crash and a chaotic Brexit ". Hancock says lawmakers should support the prime minister's agreement because "the best way through this impasse is the one deal that's been negotiated ... (more...)
Gaza's Great March of Return: a year in review
- March 30, 2019
Israel seized Gaza in a 1967 war and pulled out its troops in 2005. Thousands of Palestinians have gathered at rallying points near the Israeli border fence as part of a mass demonstration to mark the one-year anniversary of weekly protests in the Gaza Strip. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Israel seized Gaza in a 1967 war and pulled out its troops in 2005. Thousands of Palestinians have gathered at rallying points near the Israeli border fence as part of a mass demonstration to mark the one-year anniversary of weekly protests in the Gaza Strip. (more...)
Israel deploys reinforcements near Gaza ahead of 'Great March of Return' anniversary
- March 30, 2019
The Israeli army reported late-night mortar fire and 30 new rocket launches from Gaza , on top of 30 rockets detected earlier on Monday evening. Israel rejects the criticism, saying its troops are defending the border against rioters, and it has no choice but to use lethal force where necessary. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
The Israeli army reported late-night mortar fire and 30 new rocket launches from Gaza , on top of 30 rockets detected earlier on Monday evening. Israel rejects the criticism, saying its troops are defending the border against rioters, and it has no choice but to use lethal force where necessary. (more...)
Bangladesh: Fire Breaks Out in Dhaka Office Building
- March 30, 2019
Banani is a busy commercial district with multi-storey buildings that house offices, universities and restaurants. At least six people jumped out of the burning tower. The authorities were yet to find out the origin of the fire. Meanwhile, an eight-member probe committee has been formed to look into the tragic incident. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Banani is a busy commercial district with multi-storey buildings that house offices, universities and restaurants. At least six people jumped out of the burning tower. The authorities were yet to find out the origin of the fire. Meanwhile, an eight-member probe committee has been formed to look into the tragic incident. (more...)
New Puerto Rico statehood bill faces long odds in Congress
- March 30, 2019
Don't miss this great deal. Trump's opposition to further disaster aid for Puerto Rico hardened Tuesday during a Capitol Hill meeting. Sen. Ten Republicans voted against the bill during an earlier procedural vote and more of them could be spurred to vote against the proposal if they think that's what Trump would prefer. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Don't miss this great deal. Trump's opposition to further disaster aid for Puerto Rico hardened Tuesday during a Capitol Hill meeting. Sen. Ten Republicans voted against the bill during an earlier procedural vote and more of them could be spurred to vote against the proposal if they think that's what Trump would prefer. (more...)
Journalist Maria Ressa arrested again in Philippines
- March 30, 2019
As she and her lawyer were escorted to the police vehicle, she told the press that she would be posting bail immediately. "She can not forever hide behind the freedom of the press every time she commits what probably is a transgression of law as determined by the investigating prosecutor and the judge handling her case", he added. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
As she and her lawyer were escorted to the police vehicle, she told the press that she would be posting bail immediately. "She can not forever hide behind the freedom of the press every time she commits what probably is a transgression of law as determined by the investigating prosecutor and the judge handling her case", he added. (more...)
British MPs reject Brexit deal for third time
- March 30, 2019
Exhausted of waiting, MPs this week gave themselves unprecedented powers to vote on various options for Britain's future relationship with the EU. A number of high-profile Tory Brexiteers, including Dominic Raab and Iain Duncan Smith, did vote for the agreement, but it was not enough to prevent another damaging defeat for Mrs May who had offered to stand down to persuade her critics to back the deal. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Exhausted of waiting, MPs this week gave themselves unprecedented powers to vote on various options for Britain's future relationship with the EU. A number of high-profile Tory Brexiteers, including Dominic Raab and Iain Duncan Smith, did vote for the agreement, but it was not enough to prevent another damaging defeat for Mrs May who had offered to stand down to persuade her critics to back the deal. (more...)
Death penalty by stoning to death for gay sex, adultery in Brunei
- March 30, 2019
Legit.ng gathers that the new penal code will be fully implemented on April 3, and individuals found guilty will be stoned to death before a group of Muslims who will stand as witnesses. Brunei is an Islamic country with a Sharia criminal code, where homosexual activity is illegal. As per The Washington Post, there are 10 countries where homosexuality is considered as punishable offence. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Legit.ng gathers that the new penal code will be fully implemented on April 3, and individuals found guilty will be stoned to death before a group of Muslims who will stand as witnesses. Brunei is an Islamic country with a Sharia criminal code, where homosexual activity is illegal. As per The Washington Post, there are 10 countries where homosexuality is considered as punishable offence. (more...)
Thousands of Brexit supporters protest outside parliament
- March 30, 2019
Among them were Tory rebels, with 34 MPs from Theresa May's party voting against her from within. "And today it has rejected approving the withdrawal agreement alone and continuing a process on the future". Lawmakers will try to forge a consensus themselves for some other Brexit strategy on Monday. Inside, May said she would keep pressing for an "orderly Brexit", but added: "The implications of the house's decision are grave ". (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Among them were Tory rebels, with 34 MPs from Theresa May's party voting against her from within. "And today it has rejected approving the withdrawal agreement alone and continuing a process on the future". Lawmakers will try to forge a consensus themselves for some other Brexit strategy on Monday. Inside, May said she would keep pressing for an "orderly Brexit", but added: "The implications of the house's decision are grave ". (more...)
Shockingly, Tony Abbott Still Thinks The Libs Should Preference One Nation
- March 30, 2019
The man who lost his entire family in the Port Arthur massacre says Pauline Hanson has taken Australian politics to a new low with her comments on the horrific crime. "Haven't you heard that?" She went on to brand Morrison a "fool" for the move against One Nation , saying he had handed election victory to the centre-left parties. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
The man who lost his entire family in the Port Arthur massacre says Pauline Hanson has taken Australian politics to a new low with her comments on the horrific crime. "Haven't you heard that?" She went on to brand Morrison a "fool" for the move against One Nation , saying he had handed election victory to the centre-left parties. (more...)
Linda McMahon exits role as Small Business Administration head
- March 30, 2019
Trump said a new administrator of the Small Business Administration will be announced soon. "Trump is planning to speak to reporters at 4 p.m. McMahon is joining the president at his private club this weekend". "And Linda I want to thank you very much". A third source outside the White House also confirmed she plans to leave the SBA. She also served on the Connecticut Board of Education in 2009 as an appointee of Gov. (more...)
- March 30, 2019
Trump said a new administrator of the Small Business Administration will be announced soon. "Trump is planning to speak to reporters at 4 p.m. McMahon is joining the president at his private club this weekend". "And Linda I want to thank you very much". A third source outside the White House also confirmed she plans to leave the SBA. She also served on the Connecticut Board of Education in 2009 as an appointee of Gov. (more...)
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