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U.S. halts F-35 jets delivery to Turkey
- April 04, 2019
All shipments of training equipment for the stealth fighters, needed to prepare for their arrival, have been cancelled, Reuters reported . The US suspension announcement comes two days before foreign ministers from the 29 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are due in Washington to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance. (more...)
- April 04, 2019
All shipments of training equipment for the stealth fighters, needed to prepare for their arrival, have been cancelled, Reuters reported . The US suspension announcement comes two days before foreign ministers from the 29 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are due in Washington to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance. (more...)
Arrest of Chinese Woman Raises Security Fears at Mar-a-Lago
- April 04, 2019
Though Zhang had previously appeared to speak English poorly, Ivanovich said he found she could read and speak English clearly. "The Mar-a-Lago reception staff then determined that the individual should not have been authorized access by their staff and Secret Service agents took immediate action resulting in the arrest of the individual", the statement said. (more...)
- April 04, 2019
Though Zhang had previously appeared to speak English poorly, Ivanovich said he found she could read and speak English clearly. "The Mar-a-Lago reception staff then determined that the individual should not have been authorized access by their staff and Secret Service agents took immediate action resulting in the arrest of the individual", the statement said. (more...)
Biden: I'll 'be more mindful' after unwanted touching allegations
- April 03, 2019
I understand that, and I've heard what these women are saying. My responsibility and I'll meet it. In his Twitter video, Biden discussed the "gestures of support and encouragement" that he said he's made to both men and women which "have made them uncomfortable". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
I understand that, and I've heard what these women are saying. My responsibility and I'll meet it. In his Twitter video, Biden discussed the "gestures of support and encouragement" that he said he's made to both men and women which "have made them uncomfortable". (more...)
Buttigieg Marries Couple Before Their Child is Born
- April 03, 2019
The 37-year-old mayor shared in the post that while "unstructured time is rare especially these days", after running into the couple in the hallway and hearing their request only 45 minutes before their appointment, he said, "Obviously there's only one answer to that question". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
The 37-year-old mayor shared in the post that while "unstructured time is rare especially these days", after running into the couple in the hallway and hearing their request only 45 minutes before their appointment, he said, "Obviously there's only one answer to that question". (more...)
Far-right Australian senator censured over ‘ugly’ Christchurch comments
- April 03, 2019
The bipartisan motion was moved by Mathias Cormann, a Liberal Party member and leader of the government in the Senate, and Penny Wong, Labor Party member and leader of the opposition. "But apparently, according to Prime Minister Morrison, that's OK, as long as the victims are conservatives", Anning noted. An online petition calling for his removal from the parliament was signed by more than one million people, and was tabled in the Senate on Tuesday by Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
The bipartisan motion was moved by Mathias Cormann, a Liberal Party member and leader of the government in the Senate, and Penny Wong, Labor Party member and leader of the opposition. "But apparently, according to Prime Minister Morrison, that's OK, as long as the victims are conservatives", Anning noted. An online petition calling for his removal from the parliament was signed by more than one million people, and was tabled in the Senate on Tuesday by Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. (more...)
European Union condemns 'cruel' new Brunei laws
- April 03, 2019
Many have condemned the draconian measures which they say will see innocent people killed. American actor George Clooney , who is married to prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, called recently for a boycott of luxury hotels in Europe and the United States linked to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah . (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Many have condemned the draconian measures which they say will see innocent people killed. American actor George Clooney , who is married to prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, called recently for a boycott of luxury hotels in Europe and the United States linked to Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah . (more...)
China calls on New Zealand to provide 'fair' investment environment
- April 03, 2019
The two leaders made the remarks as they met at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Ms Ardern's first trip overseas since an attack at two mosques in Christchurch . Ardern said the Chinese leadership talked in terms of "hastening and speeding up the negotiations" and acknowledged the importance of the New Zealand-China FTA to demonstrate China's commitment to multi-lateral agreements and a rules-based worldwide order. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
The two leaders made the remarks as they met at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Ms Ardern's first trip overseas since an attack at two mosques in Christchurch . Ardern said the Chinese leadership talked in terms of "hastening and speeding up the negotiations" and acknowledged the importance of the New Zealand-China FTA to demonstrate China's commitment to multi-lateral agreements and a rules-based worldwide order. (more...)
We continue to collaborate with India on security and safety in space
- April 03, 2019
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said it kept in mind concerns related to debris in space. Some arms control advocates are concerned about the increasing militarization of space, some in Inda see the weapon test as a political stunt ahead of general elections happening on April 11. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said it kept in mind concerns related to debris in space. Some arms control advocates are concerned about the increasing militarization of space, some in Inda see the weapon test as a political stunt ahead of general elections happening on April 11. (more...)
Armed men kidnap American tourist in Uganda, demand ransom
- April 03, 2019
Four other tourists, who were present when the gunmen attacked but were not abducted or physically harmed, managed to raise the alarm from the lodge where they were staying. Tourism is a key industry for Uganda, as a major earner of foreign currency. "We want to further reassure the public that this is the first.incident of this kind registered in such a very peaceful setting, and those planning to visit the National Park and its surroundings should not be discouraged". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Four other tourists, who were present when the gunmen attacked but were not abducted or physically harmed, managed to raise the alarm from the lodge where they were staying. Tourism is a key industry for Uganda, as a major earner of foreign currency. "We want to further reassure the public that this is the first.incident of this kind registered in such a very peaceful setting, and those planning to visit the National Park and its surroundings should not be discouraged". (more...)
WhatsApp finally has found a way to handle fake news during elections
- April 03, 2019
Last July, WhatsApp introduced a label to identify forwarded messages and limited the use of these forwarded messages to up to five chats in India. The company will also be reviewing images, video links or text messages in 5 different languages including English, Hindi , Telugu , Bengali and Malayalam . (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Last July, WhatsApp introduced a label to identify forwarded messages and limited the use of these forwarded messages to up to five chats in India. The company will also be reviewing images, video links or text messages in 5 different languages including English, Hindi , Telugu , Bengali and Malayalam . (more...)
Trump says '100%' ready to shut down Mexico border
- April 03, 2019
On Monday night, Nielsen rushed home from Europe, where she was attending G7 security meetings, to oversee the response to what administration officials are calling a dire emergency at the southern border. "We are seeing our border patrol commissioner make it very clear that we are at a breaking point". In brief remarks, Trump on Tuesday again threatened to close the border but would not definitively say whether he would do so, and he has not divulged his plans even to some of his closest ... (more...)
- April 03, 2019
On Monday night, Nielsen rushed home from Europe, where she was attending G7 security meetings, to oversee the response to what administration officials are calling a dire emergency at the southern border. "We are seeing our border patrol commissioner make it very clear that we are at a breaking point". In brief remarks, Trump on Tuesday again threatened to close the border but would not definitively say whether he would do so, and he has not divulged his plans even to some of his closest ... (more...)
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to resign by April 28
- April 03, 2019
There was no immediate reaction from leaders of the protest movement that has buffeted Algeria , a major oil producer, since February 22. The protests continued despite his concession with a call that he leaves office immediately. The announcement by Bouteflika that he would stand down before April 28 fell flat with protesters and opposition figures, who said it didn't go far enough in creating dramatic change to Algeria's secretive power structure. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
There was no immediate reaction from leaders of the protest movement that has buffeted Algeria , a major oil producer, since February 22. The protests continued despite his concession with a call that he leaves office immediately. The announcement by Bouteflika that he would stand down before April 28 fell flat with protesters and opposition figures, who said it didn't go far enough in creating dramatic change to Algeria's secretive power structure. (more...)
Cross-party action is best route to avoiding no-deal Brexit disaster
- April 03, 2019
On the brink of tears, Mr Boles admitted his plan to find a consensus had "failed" and announced he could no longer stay in the party. Following the results, Guy Verhofstadt MEP warned the United Kingdom has a final chance to "break the deadlock". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
On the brink of tears, Mr Boles admitted his plan to find a consensus had "failed" and announced he could no longer stay in the party. Following the results, Guy Verhofstadt MEP warned the United Kingdom has a final chance to "break the deadlock". (more...)
Air Canada revises schedule for May as Boeing 737 Max remains grounded
- April 03, 2019
The MAX has been grounded globally since last month following two fatal crashes in five months involving the same aircraft type, killing 346 people. "While we do not have a definitive timetable for returning the 737 MAX 8 to service, we remain in communication with Boeing and the FAA and will resume 737 MAX 8 operations when authorized by the FAA". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
The MAX has been grounded globally since last month following two fatal crashes in five months involving the same aircraft type, killing 346 people. "While we do not have a definitive timetable for returning the 737 MAX 8 to service, we remain in communication with Boeing and the FAA and will resume 737 MAX 8 operations when authorized by the FAA". (more...)
Malaysia to sell 1MDB-linked superyacht for $126m
- April 03, 2019
Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him as he went on trial on Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar fraud, nearly a year after his shock election loss. Opening the prosecution, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas told the High Court it was the "first trial in our courts against a former prime minister, who for almost a decade occupied the most powerful office in the land and wielded near absolute power". (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him as he went on trial on Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar fraud, nearly a year after his shock election loss. Opening the prosecution, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas told the High Court it was the "first trial in our courts against a former prime minister, who for almost a decade occupied the most powerful office in the land and wielded near absolute power". (more...)
May seeks last-minute Brexit tie-breaker with opposition
- April 03, 2019
The move, which followed a long cabinet meeting on Tuesday, angered Brexit hardliners in her party as it opens the possibility of Britain aiming for closer economic ties with the European Union after leaving. The Council's irresponsible approach seriously undermines the spirit of honest cooperation between the European Union institutions and I hope it will not be repeated in the future, " MEP Stanishev said. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
The move, which followed a long cabinet meeting on Tuesday, angered Brexit hardliners in her party as it opens the possibility of Britain aiming for closer economic ties with the European Union after leaving. The Council's irresponsible approach seriously undermines the spirit of honest cooperation between the European Union institutions and I hope it will not be repeated in the future, " MEP Stanishev said. (more...)
Trump again claims his father was born in Germany
- April 03, 2019
But Fred Trump was born in NY. According to a tally by the Washington Post and Buzzfeed News, it is the fourth time the American leader has publicly made the erroneous claim. Friedrich Trump was expelled from Germany in 1905, apparently because he had emigrated illegally. Baffling. Some people are speculating that he is confusing his father with his German-born grandfather, Friedrich , but that is really just as mystifying. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
But Fred Trump was born in NY. According to a tally by the Washington Post and Buzzfeed News, it is the fourth time the American leader has publicly made the erroneous claim. Friedrich Trump was expelled from Germany in 1905, apparently because he had emigrated illegally. Baffling. Some people are speculating that he is confusing his father with his German-born grandfather, Friedrich , but that is really just as mystifying. (more...)
Algeria's President Bouteflika resigns after weeks of protests
- April 03, 2019
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika claps during a swearing-in ceremony in Algiers April 28, 2014. "This decision is triggered by my eagerness to prevent that the verbal excesses that unintentionally mark the situation turn into potentially unsafe drifts, and for the protection of persons and property which is the main prerogatives of the State", he wrote in a letter released by state-owned Algeria Press Service . (more...)
- April 03, 2019
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika claps during a swearing-in ceremony in Algiers April 28, 2014. "This decision is triggered by my eagerness to prevent that the verbal excesses that unintentionally mark the situation turn into potentially unsafe drifts, and for the protection of persons and property which is the main prerogatives of the State", he wrote in a letter released by state-owned Algeria Press Service . (more...)
Harry Potter Books Burned By Priests For Being Against Word Of God
- April 03, 2019
Harry Potter fans are buying copies at a launch in Germany . "We obey the Word", priests wrote on Facebook as they shared photos from the burning and quoted Biblical passages from the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament - which includes the passage "You must burn their idols in fire" in relation to God's enemies. (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Harry Potter fans are buying copies at a launch in Germany . "We obey the Word", priests wrote on Facebook as they shared photos from the burning and quoted Biblical passages from the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament - which includes the passage "You must burn their idols in fire" in relation to God's enemies. (more...)
Venezuela's Supreme Court seeks to strip Guaido of parliamentary immunity
- April 03, 2019
Oil-rich Venezuela was rocked by a debilitating blackout on March 7, which dragged on for almost a week in some parts of the country. Maduro, the democratically elected Venezuelan leader, has repeatedly accused the United States of America officials of numerous attempts to stage a coup in the country and replace him with Juan Guaido . (more...)
- April 03, 2019
Oil-rich Venezuela was rocked by a debilitating blackout on March 7, which dragged on for almost a week in some parts of the country. Maduro, the democratically elected Venezuelan leader, has repeatedly accused the United States of America officials of numerous attempts to stage a coup in the country and replace him with Juan Guaido . (more...)
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