World
15 dead in Syria clashes between pro-Turkish forces, Kurds: Monitor
- October 28, 2019
Moscow is Assad's closest ally and Russian military power has proven decisive in helping him turn the tide of Syria's eight-year civil war and recover large swathes of territory. "We are told by everyone that this is not a realistic proposal", Maas added. "We will work with our coalition partners to bring an end to the murderous, barbaric activities of Daesh once and for all", he tweeted.Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Trump on the US' raid that killed the ISIS chief. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Moscow is Assad's closest ally and Russian military power has proven decisive in helping him turn the tide of Syria's eight-year civil war and recover large swathes of territory. "We are told by everyone that this is not a realistic proposal", Maas added. "We will work with our coalition partners to bring an end to the murderous, barbaric activities of Daesh once and for all", he tweeted.Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Trump on the US' raid that killed the ISIS chief. (more...)
U.S. Representative Hill, facing ethics probe, resigns from Congress
- October 28, 2019
Hill announced the resignation in a statement , saying she was stepping down "with a broken heart". In a letter posted on Twitter, the Southern California Democrat attributed the resignation to an "abusive" estranged husband and "hateful political operatives" who she said were "driving a smear campaign built around cyber exploitation". (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Hill announced the resignation in a statement , saying she was stepping down "with a broken heart". In a letter posted on Twitter, the Southern California Democrat attributed the resignation to an "abusive" estranged husband and "hateful political operatives" who she said were "driving a smear campaign built around cyber exploitation". (more...)
Trump Focuses on Syria's Oil Fields
- October 28, 2019
Earlier, CNN reported that the crossing had taken place, citing a Kurdish Regional Government official and Syrian Democratic Forces fighters. The Kurdish leader Abdi welcomed a German proposal of worldwide troops being deployed to create a security zone in northeast Syria, but there was no indication the plan would be accepted by Turkey or UN Security Council member Russian Federation - now the undisputed main foreign power in Syria. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
Earlier, CNN reported that the crossing had taken place, citing a Kurdish Regional Government official and Syrian Democratic Forces fighters. The Kurdish leader Abdi welcomed a German proposal of worldwide troops being deployed to create a security zone in northeast Syria, but there was no indication the plan would be accepted by Turkey or UN Security Council member Russian Federation - now the undisputed main foreign power in Syria. (more...)
John Conyers Jr. Dies At 90
- October 28, 2019
A jazz aficionado from an early age, Mr Conyers became one of only six black members of the U.S. house of representatives when he narrowly won his first election in 1964. Just days after King was assassinated in 1968, Conyers introduced legislation to create a holiday honoring the civil rights leader. Conyers, however, had already come under scrutiny twice from the House Ethics Committee in Congress for possible transgressions in his office. (more...)
- October 28, 2019
A jazz aficionado from an early age, Mr Conyers became one of only six black members of the U.S. house of representatives when he narrowly won his first election in 1964. Just days after King was assassinated in 1968, Conyers introduced legislation to create a holiday honoring the civil rights leader. Conyers, however, had already come under scrutiny twice from the House Ethics Committee in Congress for possible transgressions in his office. (more...)
White House directing federal agencies to cancel NYT and Washington Post subscriptions
- October 25, 2019
Federal agencies are about to hit paywalls. Donald Trump's White House has discontinued delivery of The New York Times and The Washington Post , according to administration officials, ending the subscriptions after Tuesday. Trump said in an interview with Fox News Channel on Monday the White House would likely cut its subscriptions to the two newspapers. 'We're going to probably terminate that and The Washington Post . (more...)
- October 25, 2019
Federal agencies are about to hit paywalls. Donald Trump's White House has discontinued delivery of The New York Times and The Washington Post , according to administration officials, ending the subscriptions after Tuesday. Trump said in an interview with Fox News Channel on Monday the White House would likely cut its subscriptions to the two newspapers. 'We're going to probably terminate that and The Washington Post . (more...)
NV Attorney General Ford investigating Facebook
- October 25, 2019
In fresh trouble for Facebook, 47 attorneys general in the United States have officially joined an investigation into Facebook for its anti-competitive market practices. Will Castleberry, vice president for state and local policy at Facebook, said in a statement the company would work "constructively with state attorneys general. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
In fresh trouble for Facebook, 47 attorneys general in the United States have officially joined an investigation into Facebook for its anti-competitive market practices. Will Castleberry, vice president for state and local policy at Facebook, said in a statement the company would work "constructively with state attorneys general. (more...)
New delay for final tally in Bolivia’s election
- October 25, 2019
As the clock ticked into a new day, the official vote count moved him to a 10-point lead, with just under 2% of the votes from Sunday's election still to be counted. Protesters stand amid tear gas fired by police during a protest against the reelection of President Evo Morales outside the top electoral court during the wait for final results from last weekend's presidential election in La Pa. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
As the clock ticked into a new day, the official vote count moved him to a 10-point lead, with just under 2% of the votes from Sunday's election still to be counted. Protesters stand amid tear gas fired by police during a protest against the reelection of President Evo Morales outside the top electoral court during the wait for final results from last weekend's presidential election in La Pa. (more...)
Republicans storm secure room during closed-door impeachment deposition
- October 25, 2019
United States Senate Republicans will introduce a measure on Thursday that condemns the ongoing impeachment enquiry against Donald Trump , arguing that the process examining the president is "illegitimate". "The hypocrisy, the self-serving nature of the president's statements and his Republican allies here in the House and Senate is glaring", Schumer said. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
United States Senate Republicans will introduce a measure on Thursday that condemns the ongoing impeachment enquiry against Donald Trump , arguing that the process examining the president is "illegitimate". "The hypocrisy, the self-serving nature of the president's statements and his Republican allies here in the House and Senate is glaring", Schumer said. (more...)
Woman Hits Red Light Runner And Saves Pedestrians From Alleged Drunk Driver
- October 25, 2019
Police say the incident happened near 53rd Avenue and Indian School Road on October 14, around 10 p.m. Fortunately, the Cruze slammed into the Jeep. Phoenix Police Department said Oveso and a woman with him in the auto fled the scene of the crash. Oveso allegedly told a witness that was following him to get away, and stabbed the vehicle door of the witness. (more...)
- October 25, 2019
Police say the incident happened near 53rd Avenue and Indian School Road on October 14, around 10 p.m. Fortunately, the Cruze slammed into the Jeep. Phoenix Police Department said Oveso and a woman with him in the auto fled the scene of the crash. Oveso allegedly told a witness that was following him to get away, and stabbed the vehicle door of the witness. (more...)
Top Trump Official Behind Anonymous NYT Op-Ed Is Publishing An Exposé
- October 24, 2019
The author of the New York Times column, published in September 2018, was identified at the time only as a "senior official" from inside the Trump administration , a broad category that became the basis of a guessing game inside the capital beltway. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
The author of the New York Times column, published in September 2018, was identified at the time only as a "senior official" from inside the Trump administration , a broad category that became the basis of a guessing game inside the capital beltway. (more...)
England named second best country to visit in 2020
- October 24, 2019
Galway Bay fm newsroom - City councillors have been urged to revisit recently approved busking regulations after Lonely Planet rated Galway as one of the best visitor locations in the world. Washington DC, USA, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment - the law that granted women the right to vote - next year, is in at number two. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
Galway Bay fm newsroom - City councillors have been urged to revisit recently approved busking regulations after Lonely Planet rated Galway as one of the best visitor locations in the world. Washington DC, USA, which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment - the law that granted women the right to vote - next year, is in at number two. (more...)
Trump administration sues California over cap and trade agreement with Quebec
- October 24, 2019
California's cap-and-trade program has been in place since 2013 and is considered essential if the state is to meet its own targets for reducing carbon pollution. Constitutional expert Cary Coglianese, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, said the new lawsuit raises questions about whether Trump's inaction on climate change amounts to an global and domestic policy that states are obliged to follow. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
California's cap-and-trade program has been in place since 2013 and is considered essential if the state is to meet its own targets for reducing carbon pollution. Constitutional expert Cary Coglianese, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, said the new lawsuit raises questions about whether Trump's inaction on climate change amounts to an global and domestic policy that states are obliged to follow. (more...)
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn sacks six officials over 'extremely evil' conduct
- October 24, 2019
The six officials couldn't be reached for comment. On Monday, royal consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was stripped of her rank and titles. Her appointment came after he married a former flight attendant and deputy head of his guard force, Suthida Tidjai, 41, and made her Queen just days before his coronation in May. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
The six officials couldn't be reached for comment. On Monday, royal consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was stripped of her rank and titles. Her appointment came after he married a former flight attendant and deputy head of his guard force, Suthida Tidjai, 41, and made her Queen just days before his coronation in May. (more...)
Removal of British citizenship from Bethnal Green IS schoolgirl 'unlawful', court hears
- October 24, 2019
It also suggested in a letter to her lawyers on October 18 that the chaos which has engulfed northern Syria since Turkey launched an offensive meant Ms Begum was "free to leave" as her camp was "likely to be unguarded". They are claiming the revocation left her stateless, exposed her to the risk of death or harm and deprived her of access to a "fair and effective" appeal. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
It also suggested in a letter to her lawyers on October 18 that the chaos which has engulfed northern Syria since Turkey launched an offensive meant Ms Begum was "free to leave" as her camp was "likely to be unguarded". They are claiming the revocation left her stateless, exposed her to the risk of death or harm and deprived her of access to a "fair and effective" appeal. (more...)
Chinese nationals comprise all 39 bodies found in back of truck
- October 24, 2019
Driver Mo Robinson , 25, was still being held on suspicion of murder Thursday as officers raided three other properties in Northern Ireland . The nationalities of the victims were not immediately known and police said the formal identification "could be a lengthy process". (more...)
- October 24, 2019
Driver Mo Robinson , 25, was still being held on suspicion of murder Thursday as officers raided three other properties in Northern Ireland . The nationalities of the victims were not immediately known and police said the formal identification "could be a lengthy process". (more...)
Massive Fire Breaks Out at N. Zealand Convention Center Building Site
- October 24, 2019
When APEC was held in Papua New Guinea previous year, cruise liners were used to accommodate delegates due to a shortage of hotel rooms in Port Moresby. Unconfirmed reports said the fire was started by a construction worker using a blowtorch on the building, which is one of the venues for the 2021 APEC summit being held in Auckland. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
When APEC was held in Papua New Guinea previous year, cruise liners were used to accommodate delegates due to a shortage of hotel rooms in Port Moresby. Unconfirmed reports said the fire was started by a construction worker using a blowtorch on the building, which is one of the venues for the 2021 APEC summit being held in Auckland. (more...)
Giuliani Associates Plead Not Guilty To Charges Of Making Illegal Campaign Donations
- October 24, 2019
According to the grand jury indictment, the men hoped to purchase political influence through the donations while also pursuing marijuana licenses in multiple states and while lobbying at least one member of Congress on behalf of a Ukrainian government official to remove the US ambassador to the country. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
According to the grand jury indictment, the men hoped to purchase political influence through the donations while also pursuing marijuana licenses in multiple states and while lobbying at least one member of Congress on behalf of a Ukrainian government official to remove the US ambassador to the country. (more...)
Canada's PM Trudeau Greets Supporters After Election Win
- October 24, 2019
Following Monday night's election where Conservatives took a stranglehold in the western provinces, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is looking for immediate action from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . The VoteWexit Facebook page has more than 142,000 members. And an online petition calling for a western alliance and Alberta to separate has been backed my almost 26,000 people so far. (more...)
- October 24, 2019
Following Monday night's election where Conservatives took a stranglehold in the western provinces, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is looking for immediate action from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . The VoteWexit Facebook page has more than 142,000 members. And an online petition calling for a western alliance and Alberta to separate has been backed my almost 26,000 people so far. (more...)
CCTV Shows Moment Before Lorry In Essex Pulled Into Depot
- October 24, 2019
Essex Police said in a statement: "This will be a lengthy and complex investigation and we continue to work with local partners and global authorities to gather vital intelligence and identify those who have sadly died". Bulgarian authorities said they could not yet confirm police claims that the truck had started its journey from Bulgaria. They said the ferry docked at 12.30 am. (more...)
/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-guernseypress-mna.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZHQIWEI4PBHKTFFYOSF744NPSE.jpg)
- October 24, 2019
Essex Police said in a statement: "This will be a lengthy and complex investigation and we continue to work with local partners and global authorities to gather vital intelligence and identify those who have sadly died". Bulgarian authorities said they could not yet confirm police claims that the truck had started its journey from Bulgaria. They said the ferry docked at 12.30 am. (more...)
I satisfy over Nusrat murder verdict: Quader
- October 24, 2019
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina met Jahan's family to assure them the killers would not be spared. 'The verdict proves that nobody will get away with murder in Bangladesh . "The plan was to pass the incident off as a suicide". She was badly burned, but on her way to the hospital, she managed to use her brother's phone to film a statement where she named some attackers and said, "The teacher touched me". (more...)
- October 24, 2019
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina met Jahan's family to assure them the killers would not be spared. 'The verdict proves that nobody will get away with murder in Bangladesh . "The plan was to pass the incident off as a suicide". She was badly burned, but on her way to the hospital, she managed to use her brother's phone to film a statement where she named some attackers and said, "The teacher touched me". (more...)
Latest news
RSPCA Working Hard to Save Animals From Australia Bushfires