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Swedish Court Rules Against Detaining Julian Assange, Leaving Extradition In Limbo
- June 05, 2019
Assange's defence lawyer, Per E. Samuelsson said he was happy to learn his client would not be extradited to Sweden . A British court last month sentenced Assange to almost a year in prison for jumping bail but could be released as early as September or October, according to Australian news outlet SBS . (more...)
- June 05, 2019
Assange's defence lawyer, Per E. Samuelsson said he was happy to learn his client would not be extradited to Sweden . A British court last month sentenced Assange to almost a year in prison for jumping bail but could be released as early as September or October, according to Australian news outlet SBS . (more...)
AT&T Boycott Would Force CNN to 'Make Big Changes'
- June 05, 2019
The Trump administration and the president himself have often complained about both CNN and the AT&T-Time Warner merger was approved earlier this year, despite the Department of Justice's attempts to block it, notes Axios . During the trial, the Justice Department had repeatedly suggested the judge consider forcing AT&T to divest some of Time Warner's cable channels. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
The Trump administration and the president himself have often complained about both CNN and the AT&T-Time Warner merger was approved earlier this year, despite the Department of Justice's attempts to block it, notes Axios . During the trial, the Justice Department had repeatedly suggested the judge consider forcing AT&T to divest some of Time Warner's cable channels. (more...)
Kremlin dismisses Trump tweet on alleged Russian drawdown in Venezuela
- June 05, 2019
Peruvian Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio said members chose to ask nations backing Maduro's government to "be part of the solution ... to get a transition" and new elections in Venezuela. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino shakes hands with a Russian airman at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 10, 2018. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
Peruvian Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio said members chose to ask nations backing Maduro's government to "be part of the solution ... to get a transition" and new elections in Venezuela. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino shakes hands with a Russian airman at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, Venezuela, on December 10, 2018. (more...)
97-year-old WWII veteran parachutes to mark D-Day anniversary
- June 05, 2019
The landing zone was fields of wildflowers outside Carentan, one of the objectives of the thousands of paratroopers who entered occupied France from the sky dropped over Normandy in the D-Day prelude. Total Allied casualties on D-Day numbered more than 10,000. Since June 2014 more than 5,800 medals have been awarded to global veterans. "All the GIs suffer from same blame and shame". (more...)
- June 05, 2019
The landing zone was fields of wildflowers outside Carentan, one of the objectives of the thousands of paratroopers who entered occupied France from the sky dropped over Normandy in the D-Day prelude. Total Allied casualties on D-Day numbered more than 10,000. Since June 2014 more than 5,800 medals have been awarded to global veterans. "All the GIs suffer from same blame and shame". (more...)
Sri Lanka delegation attends Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Canada
- June 05, 2019
The way the rampant violence against the indigenous people had been ignored for decades is akin to the situation with the women - victims of sexual abuse in the West before the MeToo movement took off, she said. Opening the conference, "Women routinely face misogyny, hatred, and discrimination , and this is amplified online". Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the legal system "let us all down" by failing to uphold the dignity and humanity of Cindy Gladue, an Indigenous ... (more...)
- June 05, 2019
The way the rampant violence against the indigenous people had been ignored for decades is akin to the situation with the women - victims of sexual abuse in the West before the MeToo movement took off, she said. Opening the conference, "Women routinely face misogyny, hatred, and discrimination , and this is amplified online". Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the legal system "let us all down" by failing to uphold the dignity and humanity of Cindy Gladue, an Indigenous ... (more...)
Sudan's military scraps deal with the opposition
- June 05, 2019
As the protests unfurled in Khartoum , demonstrators hurled stones at security forces, who charged amid sounds of intense gunfire . Witnesses said a sit-in next to the Defence Ministry, the focal point of anti-government protests that started in December, had been cleared. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
As the protests unfurled in Khartoum , demonstrators hurled stones at security forces, who charged amid sounds of intense gunfire . Witnesses said a sit-in next to the Defence Ministry, the focal point of anti-government protests that started in December, had been cleared. (more...)
Bloody clothing found dumped in search for missing mom
- June 05, 2019
The evidence against them includes "multiple stains on the garage floor which tested positive for human blood" at Jennifer's New Canaan home, court documents show. In the meantime, Jennifer Dulos has not been located, and the search is ongoing. "Based upon the crime scene processing, investigators came to the consensus that a serious physical assault had occurred at the scene, and Jennifer Dulos was the suspected victim", the documents said. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
The evidence against them includes "multiple stains on the garage floor which tested positive for human blood" at Jennifer's New Canaan home, court documents show. In the meantime, Jennifer Dulos has not been located, and the search is ongoing. "Based upon the crime scene processing, investigators came to the consensus that a serious physical assault had occurred at the scene, and Jennifer Dulos was the suspected victim", the documents said. (more...)
Body found in Arkansas identified as Maleah Davis
- June 05, 2019
Officials with the Harris County Institution of Forensic Scientists in Texas said Monday that remains discovered in Arkansas belonged to her, according to ABC News . Vence said he was driving in Houston to pick up Bowens on May when he was forced to pull over after he heard a noise that sounded like he got a flat tire. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
Officials with the Harris County Institution of Forensic Scientists in Texas said Monday that remains discovered in Arkansas belonged to her, according to ABC News . Vence said he was driving in Houston to pick up Bowens on May when he was forced to pull over after he heard a noise that sounded like he got a flat tire. (more...)
President Trump, first lady meet with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace
- June 05, 2019
Mr. Trump tweeted early Monday aboard Air Force One, slamming Khan as doing a "terrible job" as mayor and later called the Briton "nasty", a term he's quoted as using to describe the Duchess of Sussex , Meghan Markle . British Prime Minister Theresa May has faced months of political turmoil over Brexit and French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use the 75th anniversary of the World War II battle that turned the tide on the Western Front to call for strengthening the multinational ... (more...)
- June 05, 2019
Mr. Trump tweeted early Monday aboard Air Force One, slamming Khan as doing a "terrible job" as mayor and later called the Briton "nasty", a term he's quoted as using to describe the Duchess of Sussex , Meghan Markle . British Prime Minister Theresa May has faced months of political turmoil over Brexit and French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use the 75th anniversary of the World War II battle that turned the tide on the Western Front to call for strengthening the multinational ... (more...)
Cuba cruise ban causes confusion and uncertainty among travelers
- June 05, 2019
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, in coordination with the Office of Foreign Assets Control , is amending Export Administration Regulations to make passenger and recreational vessels and private and corporate aircraft ineligible for a license exception and to establish a general policy of denial for license applications involving those vessels and aircraft. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, in coordination with the Office of Foreign Assets Control , is amending Export Administration Regulations to make passenger and recreational vessels and private and corporate aircraft ineligible for a license exception and to establish a general policy of denial for license applications involving those vessels and aircraft. (more...)
Donald Trump clarifies 'nasty' remark about Duchess of Sussex
- June 05, 2019
Piers, 54, previously recalled how he and Meghan - who was known as Meghan Markle before becoming part of the British royal family - became pals during an interview on "Loose Women" previous year. President Trump also sat down with news anchor Piers Morgan for an interview that will air on June 5 on ITV's Good Morning Britain . "I did not know that". (more...)
- June 05, 2019
Piers, 54, previously recalled how he and Meghan - who was known as Meghan Markle before becoming part of the British royal family - became pals during an interview on "Loose Women" previous year. President Trump also sat down with news anchor Piers Morgan for an interview that will air on June 5 on ITV's Good Morning Britain . "I did not know that". (more...)
IAF Plane Carrying 13 Missing, Rajnath Singh Apprised Of Situation: Highlights
- June 05, 2019
D K Sharma Sharma said the P8i aircraft took off from INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu's Arakonam around 1pm to join the search and rescue operation to trace the missing AN-32. Satellites have been tasked with surveying the region, and aircraft like the IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and C-130 Hercules have been committed to using their advanced radar and avionics to scour the region for the missing plane. (more...)
- June 05, 2019
D K Sharma Sharma said the P8i aircraft took off from INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu's Arakonam around 1pm to join the search and rescue operation to trace the missing AN-32. Satellites have been tasked with surveying the region, and aircraft like the IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and C-130 Hercules have been committed to using their advanced radar and avionics to scour the region for the missing plane. (more...)
Man in custody after 4 killed in shooting in northern Australia
- June 04, 2019
Police armed with assault rifles and wearing camouflage gear apread out across the city and cordoned off roundabouts and roads in Darwin . "He's run up the arse of another vehicle but we didn't really think about it because there was a cop auto already here and he's just sort of ploughed up its butt", he said. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
Police armed with assault rifles and wearing camouflage gear apread out across the city and cordoned off roundabouts and roads in Darwin . "He's run up the arse of another vehicle but we didn't really think about it because there was a cop auto already here and he's just sort of ploughed up its butt", he said. (more...)
Violence Breaks Out In Anti-Trump Protests As Crowd Confront Trump Supporters
- June 04, 2019
The comment was part of a mantra about " negative forces" the President kept referencing as he claimed to favor positivity in political relationships. It also comes after the United States president fired a Twitter broadside at Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan , as soon as he arrived in the UK. Trump also expressed a similar opinion on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who he had called "a stone cold loser" on Twitter earlier in the week. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
The comment was part of a mantra about " negative forces" the President kept referencing as he claimed to favor positivity in political relationships. It also comes after the United States president fired a Twitter broadside at Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan , as soon as he arrived in the UK. Trump also expressed a similar opinion on Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who he had called "a stone cold loser" on Twitter earlier in the week. (more...)
United States says it welcomes Chinese for 'legitimate' studies
- June 04, 2019
The Trump administration on Monday expressed disappointment that China blames the USA for the failure of trade talks between the two countries. The Ministry of Education, in a short statement on June 3, advised citizens to "strengthen their risk assessment" before studying overseas, citing a recent increase in US visa delays, visas being restricted, visa durations being shortened, or outright refusals. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
The Trump administration on Monday expressed disappointment that China blames the USA for the failure of trade talks between the two countries. The Ministry of Education, in a short statement on June 3, advised citizens to "strengthen their risk assessment" before studying overseas, citing a recent increase in US visa delays, visas being restricted, visa durations being shortened, or outright refusals. (more...)
Congress finally sends $19B disaster aid bill to Trump
- June 04, 2019
As IJR previously reported , the Democratic leadership team - including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) - has been hesitant to move forward on impeachment because of the potential for political backlash against their party. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
As IJR previously reported , the Democratic leadership team - including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) - has been hesitant to move forward on impeachment because of the potential for political backlash against their party. (more...)
Donald Trump wades into Britain's 'interesting' Brexit crisis
- June 04, 2019
Trump said it was a mistake for the Conservatives not to involve Farage, the Brexit Party leader, in talks with Brussels after his success in European Parliament elections last month. It was an apparent response to a newspaper editorial by Khan - the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital - in which he called Trump "one of the most egregious examples" of the global rise of the far right. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
Trump said it was a mistake for the Conservatives not to involve Farage, the Brexit Party leader, in talks with Brussels after his success in European Parliament elections last month. It was an apparent response to a newspaper editorial by Khan - the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital - in which he called Trump "one of the most egregious examples" of the global rise of the far right. (more...)
Why Melania didn't curtsy to the Queen
- June 04, 2019
On Monday, as he was flying in, President Trump attacked London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has openly criticized the American president previously. Melania Trump wore an elegant white below-the-knee Dolce & Gabbana dress with navy blue collar and belt and a custom hat by Herve Pierre when she met Queen Elizabeth on Monday at Buckingham Palace. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
On Monday, as he was flying in, President Trump attacked London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has openly criticized the American president previously. Melania Trump wore an elegant white below-the-knee Dolce & Gabbana dress with navy blue collar and belt and a custom hat by Herve Pierre when she met Queen Elizabeth on Monday at Buckingham Palace. (more...)
Women can travel free in DTC buses, Delhi Metro: Kejriwal
- June 04, 2019
The term of the Delhi government ends in February. In the recent Lok Sabha election, AAP saw its vote share tumble from 33% in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and 54.5% in the 2015 Delhi assembly elections to a meagre 18%. Will the Delhi government pay some money in advance or will bills have to be generated by the DMRC for getting the payments later? Multiple government sources, however, pointed out that the move would require a nod from the Lieutenant Governor as well as the Centre which is ... (more...)
- June 04, 2019
The term of the Delhi government ends in February. In the recent Lok Sabha election, AAP saw its vote share tumble from 33% in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and 54.5% in the 2015 Delhi assembly elections to a meagre 18%. Will the Delhi government pay some money in advance or will bills have to be generated by the DMRC for getting the payments later? Multiple government sources, however, pointed out that the move would require a nod from the Lieutenant Governor as well as the Centre which is ... (more...)
Donald Trump Forgets His Own Gift To Queen. Melania Attempts Rescue
- June 04, 2019
Trump is on a three-day state visit to Britain. "He is a stone cold loser who should focus on crime in London , not me", Trump wrote , likely referring to a spike in fatal stabbings in the capital which is causing widespread public concern. (more...)
- June 04, 2019
Trump is on a three-day state visit to Britain. "He is a stone cold loser who should focus on crime in London , not me", Trump wrote , likely referring to a spike in fatal stabbings in the capital which is causing widespread public concern. (more...)
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