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David Malpass named World Bank President
- April 07, 2019
Senior US Treasury official David Malpass has been selected as President of the World Bank. In the next five years, the new president will head all organizations of the World Bank group, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Senior US Treasury official David Malpass has been selected as President of the World Bank. In the next five years, the new president will head all organizations of the World Bank group, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. (more...)
UK PM May says delays risk a no Brexit
- April 07, 2019
Economists and business leaders have warned that a no-deal Brexit would severely disrupt trade and travel and lead to gridlocked British ports. The embattled leader opened negotiations this week with the Labour Party in a bid to end months of political crisis over her divorce deal struck with European leaders past year but repeatedly rejected by MPs. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Economists and business leaders have warned that a no-deal Brexit would severely disrupt trade and travel and lead to gridlocked British ports. The embattled leader opened negotiations this week with the Labour Party in a bid to end months of political crisis over her divorce deal struck with European leaders past year but repeatedly rejected by MPs. (more...)
Trump urges Fed to lower US interest rates
- April 07, 2019
The conversation continued with Kudlow rejecting contemporary thinking about the Fed and economic policy, and also that "I don't think necessarily that the names that are being discussed are really going to be out of sorts with the Fed leadership". (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The conversation continued with Kudlow rejecting contemporary thinking about the Fed and economic policy, and also that "I don't think necessarily that the names that are being discussed are really going to be out of sorts with the Fed leadership". (more...)
VP Osinbajo Departs Nigeria To Attend 25th Commemoration Of Rwandan Genocide
- April 07, 2019
The attack mobilised Hutu government soldiers and allied extremist militia, who orchestrated the genocide to exterminate the Tutsi minority. Meanwhile, Osinbajo will return to the country later today. On Friday, Macron ordered a commission of researchers and historians to scour archives "to analyze the role and involvement of France" in Rwanda from 1990-1994. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The attack mobilised Hutu government soldiers and allied extremist militia, who orchestrated the genocide to exterminate the Tutsi minority. Meanwhile, Osinbajo will return to the country later today. On Friday, Macron ordered a commission of researchers and historians to scour archives "to analyze the role and involvement of France" in Rwanda from 1990-1994. (more...)
May has not moved 'an inch' on Brexit, says Labour's legal chief
- April 07, 2019
Ahead of a week in which she will go to Brussels seeking to secure a further delay to the UK's departure, the Prime Minister said: "The longer this takes, the greater the risk of the United Kingdom never leaving at all". Government minister Nadhim Zahawi issued a stark warning about the "seismic" changes to British politics that would be unleashed if the UK's delayed departure meant the elections went ahead. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Ahead of a week in which she will go to Brussels seeking to secure a further delay to the UK's departure, the Prime Minister said: "The longer this takes, the greater the risk of the United Kingdom never leaving at all". Government minister Nadhim Zahawi issued a stark warning about the "seismic" changes to British politics that would be unleashed if the UK's delayed departure meant the elections went ahead. (more...)
Man Arrested for Threatening to Murder Rep. Ilhan Omar
- April 07, 2019
The DoJ said that the US Capitol Police had launched a probe into the incident, which was being coordinated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In February, Omar apologized "unequivocally" after Republicans and Democrats condemned comments she made about the pro-Israel lobby in the United States as using anti-Semitic stereotypes. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The DoJ said that the US Capitol Police had launched a probe into the incident, which was being coordinated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In February, Omar apologized "unequivocally" after Republicans and Democrats condemned comments she made about the pro-Israel lobby in the United States as using anti-Semitic stereotypes. (more...)
India may attack Pakistan in mid-April, Islamabad says citing ‘reliable intelligence’
- April 07, 2019
The warning comes amid simmering tensions since February 26 when Indian jets crossed deep into Pakistan territory and allegedly destroyed the suspected training camp of a militant group New Delhi accuses of plotting terrorism in the divided Kashmir territory. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The warning comes amid simmering tensions since February 26 when Indian jets crossed deep into Pakistan territory and allegedly destroyed the suspected training camp of a militant group New Delhi accuses of plotting terrorism in the divided Kashmir territory. (more...)
Saudi Arabia arrests eight supporters of women’s-rights activists
- April 07, 2019
Journalist Salah al-Haidar and author Dr. Bader al-Ibrahim were the two Americans arrested with eight other activists for publicly campaigning for women's rights, including the right to drive a vehicle, in Saudi Arabia. Dozens of other activists, intellectuals and clerics have been arrested separately in the past two years in an apparent bid to stamp out opposition. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Journalist Salah al-Haidar and author Dr. Bader al-Ibrahim were the two Americans arrested with eight other activists for publicly campaigning for women's rights, including the right to drive a vehicle, in Saudi Arabia. Dozens of other activists, intellectuals and clerics have been arrested separately in the past two years in an apparent bid to stamp out opposition. (more...)
Iran threatens to blacklist USA military if Washington designates Guards as terrorists
- April 07, 2019
The decision, which critics warn could open U.S. military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments overseas, is expected to be announced by the U.S. A foreign terrorist designation would make activities of the group more toxic in the view of the United States , with any transactions involving U.S. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The decision, which critics warn could open U.S. military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments overseas, is expected to be announced by the U.S. A foreign terrorist designation would make activities of the group more toxic in the view of the United States , with any transactions involving U.S. (more...)
United Nations chief meets Libya’s Haftar as his troops stall at Tripoli checkpoint
- April 07, 2019
Despite their gains, Haftar's forces failed to take a checkpoint about 30 km west of the capital in a bid to close the coastal road to Tunisia. Confiscated military vehicles from Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar's troops are seen in Zawiyah, west of Tripoli, Libya April 5, 2019. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Despite their gains, Haftar's forces failed to take a checkpoint about 30 km west of the capital in a bid to close the coastal road to Tunisia. Confiscated military vehicles from Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar's troops are seen in Zawiyah, west of Tripoli, Libya April 5, 2019. (more...)
UK's May concedes Brexit deal won't pass 'in near future'
- April 07, 2019
Three days of talks between the Labour party and the government may have ended on Friday without an agreement, but Downing Street remains hopeful of reaching a compromise on Brexit with the opposition. However, Sir Keir said the government's approach had been "disappointing" and that it had refused to consider changes to the "actual wording" of the political declaration. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Three days of talks between the Labour party and the government may have ended on Friday without an agreement, but Downing Street remains hopeful of reaching a compromise on Brexit with the opposition. However, Sir Keir said the government's approach had been "disappointing" and that it had refused to consider changes to the "actual wording" of the political declaration. (more...)
Mom changes abduction tale, says man may have just been nice
- April 07, 2019
They did not say if the mother faces charges for changing her story. Officers and mall security then spotted Zayan walking near the food court and arrested him. She called it a possible "cultural misunderstanding". Mohamed Fathy Hussein Zayan, 54, of Alexandria, Egypt , was arraigned at the Cabell County Courthouse late Monday night. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
They did not say if the mother faces charges for changing her story. Officers and mall security then spotted Zayan walking near the food court and arrested him. She called it a possible "cultural misunderstanding". Mohamed Fathy Hussein Zayan, 54, of Alexandria, Egypt , was arraigned at the Cabell County Courthouse late Monday night. (more...)
UK starts issuing passports without 'European Union' on cover
- April 07, 2019
Adult passports apply for those aged 16 or over, and there is a separate process for child passports. "You do not have to replace a passport that meets your travel needs". She said: "I was just surprised - we're still members of the EU". "What do we gain by leaving?" The British government has started issuing passports without the words "European Union" on them even though the United Kingdom remains a full member of the bloc - for now. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Adult passports apply for those aged 16 or over, and there is a separate process for child passports. "You do not have to replace a passport that meets your travel needs". She said: "I was just surprised - we're still members of the EU". "What do we gain by leaving?" The British government has started issuing passports without the words "European Union" on them even though the United Kingdom remains a full member of the bloc - for now. (more...)
Iowa Sen. Grassley: Trump wind turbine comments ‘idiotic’
- April 07, 2019
Some Republicans, however, have avoided directly challenging Trump's assertion. The White House declined to comment. Twenty-six years ago, Grassley sponsored the bill that created the federal tax credit for wind energy production. The wind farm was completed past year. "Hillary wanted to put up wind", said Trump during a fundraiser for Republicans in Washington on Tuesday. "You told me that one, OK". (more...)
- April 07, 2019
Some Republicans, however, have avoided directly challenging Trump's assertion. The White House declined to comment. Twenty-six years ago, Grassley sponsored the bill that created the federal tax credit for wind energy production. The wind farm was completed past year. "Hillary wanted to put up wind", said Trump during a fundraiser for Republicans in Washington on Tuesday. "You told me that one, OK". (more...)
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu 'plans to annex settlements in West Bank' if reelected
- April 07, 2019
As one of our loyal readers, we ask you to be our partner. "I will impose sovereignty, but I will not distinguish between settlement blocs and isolated settlements", he said. An Israeli annexation of large parts of the West Bank is bound to snuff out any last flicker of hope for an Israeli-Palestinian deal on the terms of a Palestinian state on lands Israel captured in 1967. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
As one of our loyal readers, we ask you to be our partner. "I will impose sovereignty, but I will not distinguish between settlement blocs and isolated settlements", he said. An Israeli annexation of large parts of the West Bank is bound to snuff out any last flicker of hope for an Israeli-Palestinian deal on the terms of a Palestinian state on lands Israel captured in 1967. (more...)
Clashes erupt as Greek police stop migrants from reaching border
- April 07, 2019
About 100 tents were pitched in the field which was heavily guarded by police. In Athens, a group of about 50 migrants squatted on the tracks of the capital's main railway station shouting "Germany!" and "Open the borders". "We will stay here until the borders open, we don't have any other choice", she said, standing close to where the clashes took place. Migration Ministry coordinator for northern Greece Nikos Ragkos said two buses for migrants had already left Diavata. (more...)
- April 07, 2019
About 100 tents were pitched in the field which was heavily guarded by police. In Athens, a group of about 50 migrants squatted on the tracks of the capital's main railway station shouting "Germany!" and "Open the borders". "We will stay here until the borders open, we don't have any other choice", she said, standing close to where the clashes took place. Migration Ministry coordinator for northern Greece Nikos Ragkos said two buses for migrants had already left Diavata. (more...)
Manhunt in Uganda after USA tourist and driver kidnapped
- April 07, 2019
The Uganda Police Force has sent out an elite squad of Tourism Police who have secured an area between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which they hope that the kidnappers are now trapped, according to their press release . (more...)
- April 07, 2019
The Uganda Police Force has sent out an elite squad of Tourism Police who have secured an area between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which they hope that the kidnappers are now trapped, according to their press release . (more...)
Alleged Christchurch mosque shooter facing 50 murder charges, 39 of attempted murder
- April 06, 2019
On Friday afternoon Al Noor and Linwood mosques will host prayers again for the first time since the attack, with leaders of the Muslim community saying worshippers are eager to regain a sense of normality, despite an ongoing sense of anxiety regarding their safety. (more...)
- April 06, 2019
On Friday afternoon Al Noor and Linwood mosques will host prayers again for the first time since the attack, with leaders of the Muslim community saying worshippers are eager to regain a sense of normality, despite an ongoing sense of anxiety regarding their safety. (more...)
Attorney general defends handling of Mueller's Russia report
- April 06, 2019
In a pair of tweets sent out on Saturday, Trump outlined that he hasn't read the special investigator's report into allegations that the Trump campaign team colluded with Russian Federation and accusations that the president himself obstructed justice. (more...)
- April 06, 2019
In a pair of tweets sent out on Saturday, Trump outlined that he hasn't read the special investigator's report into allegations that the Trump campaign team colluded with Russian Federation and accusations that the president himself obstructed justice. (more...)
New York man charged for making death threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar
- April 06, 2019
The complaint states that on March 21 at around 12:20 p.m. a phone call was received by a staff member for Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar . The FBI said in a criminal complaint Carlineo called her a "terrorist" and threatened to shoot her. (more...)
- April 06, 2019
The complaint states that on March 21 at around 12:20 p.m. a phone call was received by a staff member for Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar . The FBI said in a criminal complaint Carlineo called her a "terrorist" and threatened to shoot her. (more...)
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