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Gunmen kill 15 in southern Thailand's worst attack in years
- November 06, 2019
Villagers trained and armed by security forces are also enlisted to monitor remote villages, though they are rarely targeted by the rebels. He said plans would have to be drawn up to better protect them. Muslim separatists remain active in southern Thailand near the border with Malaysia. It was the worst single attack in years in a restive region where a long-running Muslim insurgency has killed thousands of people in a fight against central government rule in overwhelmingly Buddhist Thailand. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Villagers trained and armed by security forces are also enlisted to monitor remote villages, though they are rarely targeted by the rebels. He said plans would have to be drawn up to better protect them. Muslim separatists remain active in southern Thailand near the border with Malaysia. It was the worst single attack in years in a restive region where a long-running Muslim insurgency has killed thousands of people in a fight against central government rule in overwhelmingly Buddhist Thailand. (more...)
Delhi Cops protest outside Police Headquarters against clashes with lawyers
- November 06, 2019
The Delhi High Court has taken a dim view of the violence, ordering a judicial probe under the aegis of retired Judge S P Garg. On Sunday, the High Court took up the matter and ordered the transfer of two senior police officers, the suspension of two other officers and compensation to the injured lawyers. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The Delhi High Court has taken a dim view of the violence, ordering a judicial probe under the aegis of retired Judge S P Garg. On Sunday, the High Court took up the matter and ordered the transfer of two senior police officers, the suspension of two other officers and compensation to the injured lawyers. (more...)
Tourists Among 8 Injured in Horiffic Knife Attack In Jordan
- November 06, 2019
Reports say that the injured people have been taken to a hospital and are receiving treatment. Police have arrested a Jordan-born Palestinian man from a refugee camp in Jerash, identified as 22-year-old Mustafa Abu Touameh. Amman has played a significant role in the United States-led coalition fight against IS in Syria and Iraq, both neighbouring Jordan. Tourism accounts for 10 to 12 percent of gross domestic product and the government aims to double this by 2022, former tourism minister ... (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Reports say that the injured people have been taken to a hospital and are receiving treatment. Police have arrested a Jordan-born Palestinian man from a refugee camp in Jerash, identified as 22-year-old Mustafa Abu Touameh. Amman has played a significant role in the United States-led coalition fight against IS in Syria and Iraq, both neighbouring Jordan. Tourism accounts for 10 to 12 percent of gross domestic product and the government aims to double this by 2022, former tourism minister ... (more...)
Extinction Rebellion wins protest ban court challenge
- November 06, 2019
The court said separate gatherings, even if coordinated by one organization, could not be defined as a single "public assembly" and the officer who set the ban was not present at the scene. London's Metropolitan Police Service said it was disappointed by the judgment. Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said in a statement: "The decision to apply the conditions on 14 October on the Extinction Rebellion "Autumn Uprising" protest was not taken lightly". (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The court said separate gatherings, even if coordinated by one organization, could not be defined as a single "public assembly" and the officer who set the ban was not present at the scene. London's Metropolitan Police Service said it was disappointed by the judgment. Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said in a statement: "The decision to apply the conditions on 14 October on the Extinction Rebellion "Autumn Uprising" protest was not taken lightly". (more...)
Security forces open fire at protesters in Baghdad, several killed, scores injured
- November 06, 2019
Hospital sources said both protesters from Shatra died from bullet wounds to the head. Security forces dispersed them using tear gas and live ammunition, security and medical sources said. Anger against Iran has escalated, particularly in the southern provinces where Tehran has the most influence. Since last Wednesday, protests have halted operations at Iraq's main Gulf port Umm Qasr near the oil city of Basra. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Hospital sources said both protesters from Shatra died from bullet wounds to the head. Security forces dispersed them using tear gas and live ammunition, security and medical sources said. Anger against Iran has escalated, particularly in the southern provinces where Tehran has the most influence. Since last Wednesday, protests have halted operations at Iraq's main Gulf port Umm Qasr near the oil city of Basra. (more...)
Knife-wielding man attacks Hong Kong pro-Beijing lawmaker
- November 06, 2019
He then pulled a knife from his bag before striking his victim in the chest. Hong Kong's government strongly condemned the attack on Ho and said in a statement members of the public should "express their views in a peaceful and rational manner with respect for each other". (more...)
- November 06, 2019
He then pulled a knife from his bag before striking his victim in the chest. Hong Kong's government strongly condemned the attack on Ho and said in a statement members of the public should "express their views in a peaceful and rational manner with respect for each other". (more...)
ISIS confirms death of Baghdadi, threatens USA with revenge
- November 06, 2019
The terror group also warns that its reach across the world will expand under a new leader, identified as Abu Ibrahim al Hashimi al Qurashi. Aymenn al-Tamimi, a researcher at Swansea College specializing in Islamic State, mentioned the identify was unknown however might seek advice from a number one determine in Islamic State referred to as Hajj Abdullah, whom the US State Division had recognized as a attainable successor. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The terror group also warns that its reach across the world will expand under a new leader, identified as Abu Ibrahim al Hashimi al Qurashi. Aymenn al-Tamimi, a researcher at Swansea College specializing in Islamic State, mentioned the identify was unknown however might seek advice from a number one determine in Islamic State referred to as Hajj Abdullah, whom the US State Division had recognized as a attainable successor. (more...)
Amy Robach's juicy hot mic about ABC's Epstein muzzle
- November 06, 2019
Or the one who comes to you through a prepared statement distributed by ABC News? "Then the Palace found out that we had her whole allegations about Prince Andrew and threatened us a million different ways", she said regarding the British Royal Family. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Or the one who comes to you through a prepared statement distributed by ABC News? "Then the Palace found out that we had her whole allegations about Prince Andrew and threatened us a million different ways", she said regarding the British Royal Family. (more...)
Couple's two rescued Great Danes bite and kill woman, police say
- November 06, 2019
He had been in the county jail since Wednesday and returned home that day, according to the report. "It appears that she was able to get them [dogs] outside, but perhaps didn't recognize the extent of her injuries and felt she could handle things on her own", the report stated. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
He had been in the county jail since Wednesday and returned home that day, according to the report. "It appears that she was able to get them [dogs] outside, but perhaps didn't recognize the extent of her injuries and felt she could handle things on her own", the report stated. (more...)
Popular Lagos Balogun market on fire
- November 06, 2019
Thick black smoke and flames were shooting up from five-story buildings surrounding the market as firetrucks attempted to get access to the fire. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage had yet to be ascertained with emergency workers joining traders to help bring the situation under control. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
Thick black smoke and flames were shooting up from five-story buildings surrounding the market as firetrucks attempted to get access to the fire. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage had yet to be ascertained with emergency workers joining traders to help bring the situation under control. (more...)
Hong Kong official deeply regrets civil servants taking part in protests
- November 06, 2019
The Chinese leader said the Hong Kong government had done a lot of hard work to control the volatile situation with pro-democracy demonstrators and improve sentiment in society, the Xinhua news agency said. China's Communist Party, in a lengthy statement about decisions reached at a key leadership meeting known as a plenum last week, said it would improve the national security system in Hong Kong , as well as in Macau, though it gave no details. (more...)
- November 06, 2019
The Chinese leader said the Hong Kong government had done a lot of hard work to control the volatile situation with pro-democracy demonstrators and improve sentiment in society, the Xinhua news agency said. China's Communist Party, in a lengthy statement about decisions reached at a key leadership meeting known as a plenum last week, said it would improve the national security system in Hong Kong , as well as in Macau, though it gave no details. (more...)
New Zealand PM welcomes significant progress on RCEP
- November 05, 2019
Earlier yesterday, Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang of China announced the upgrade of the 2008 China free trade agreement at a meeting. Additionally, New Zealand dairy exporters of milk powders, cheese and butter will be at growing disadvantage relative to Australian competitors until the dairy safeguards end. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Earlier yesterday, Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang of China announced the upgrade of the 2008 China free trade agreement at a meeting. Additionally, New Zealand dairy exporters of milk powders, cheese and butter will be at growing disadvantage relative to Australian competitors until the dairy safeguards end. (more...)
Israel's top court backs deportation of Human Rights Watch official
- November 05, 2019
Omar Shakir , a USA citizen, will now have 20 days to leave Israel and the Palestinian territories or face deportation, his lawyer said. HRW has called the government's attempts to deport Shakir, which have been going on for more than a year, a sign that Israel was seeking to suppress criticism. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Omar Shakir , a USA citizen, will now have 20 days to leave Israel and the Palestinian territories or face deportation, his lawyer said. HRW has called the government's attempts to deport Shakir, which have been going on for more than a year, a sign that Israel was seeking to suppress criticism. (more...)
Turkey detains ISIS ex-leader's sister with family
- November 05, 2019
The woman was accompanied by her husband, her daughter-in-law and five children. "We hope to gather a trove of intelligence from Baghdadi's sister on the inner workings of ISIS", the official said. forces. "What she knows about [ISIS] can significantly expand our understanding of the group and help us catch more bad guys", they said. "They arrested her, her husband, her daughter-in law, and her five grandchildren". (more...)
- November 05, 2019
The woman was accompanied by her husband, her daughter-in-law and five children. "We hope to gather a trove of intelligence from Baghdadi's sister on the inner workings of ISIS", the official said. forces. "What she knows about [ISIS] can significantly expand our understanding of the group and help us catch more bad guys", they said. "They arrested her, her husband, her daughter-in law, and her five grandchildren". (more...)
Mulvaney Aide Among Those Declining to Testify in Impeachment Inquiry
- November 05, 2019
Trump has been the target of the inquiry since a whistleblower complaint alleged that multiple White House officials were concerned that the president illegally sought help in an election from a foreign leader and jeopardized national security. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Trump has been the target of the inquiry since a whistleblower complaint alleged that multiple White House officials were concerned that the president illegally sought help in an election from a foreign leader and jeopardized national security. (more...)
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg foregoes 2019 bonus amid 737 Max scrutiny
- November 05, 2019
Muilenburg suggested scrapping the bonus on November 2, Calhoun said, days after an appearance in Congress in which angry lawmakers and the relatives of crash victims questioned his compensation. "It was a significant move on his part", Calhoun said. Calhoun said the crashes also revealed "flawed" assumptions about how pilots would react to a malfunction of the system. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Muilenburg suggested scrapping the bonus on November 2, Calhoun said, days after an appearance in Congress in which angry lawmakers and the relatives of crash victims questioned his compensation. "It was a significant move on his part", Calhoun said. Calhoun said the crashes also revealed "flawed" assumptions about how pilots would react to a malfunction of the system. (more...)
Grenfell survivors demand apology over Jacob Rees-Mogg's 'insensitive' comments
- November 05, 2019
Rees-Mogg indulged in heartless victim-blaming, saying that it should have been "common sense" to ignore fire brigade advice and leave the building. In addition, Architect's Journal reported that "the "decorative" architectural crown of the tower also played a 'significant role in enabling the fire to spread around the building.'" The cladding was made by the US company Arconic and the fire is believed to have been sparked by a faulty Whirlpool refrigerator. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Rees-Mogg indulged in heartless victim-blaming, saying that it should have been "common sense" to ignore fire brigade advice and leave the building. In addition, Architect's Journal reported that "the "decorative" architectural crown of the tower also played a 'significant role in enabling the fire to spread around the building.'" The cladding was made by the US company Arconic and the fire is believed to have been sparked by a faulty Whirlpool refrigerator. (more...)
Philippines, 14 others agree on free trade deal
- November 05, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also called for talks to restart to finalise an agreement. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is backed by China and also brings in the 10-member Association of South-east Asian Nations ( Asean ), Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also called for talks to restart to finalise an agreement. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is backed by China and also brings in the 10-member Association of South-east Asian Nations ( Asean ), Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. (more...)
Elections in 4 states Tuesday will offer test runs for 2020
- November 05, 2019
Reeves is more of a policy wonk who had to overcome his own divisive primary and has worked to tie Hood to the national Democratic party. Trump is eager to nationalise whatever happens, campaigning Monday evening in Kentucky for embattled Republican Governor Matt Bevin, a first-term Trump ally, as he tries to withstand Democrat Andy Beshear, the attorney general whose father was the state's last Democratic governor. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
Reeves is more of a policy wonk who had to overcome his own divisive primary and has worked to tie Hood to the national Democratic party. Trump is eager to nationalise whatever happens, campaigning Monday evening in Kentucky for embattled Republican Governor Matt Bevin, a first-term Trump ally, as he tries to withstand Democrat Andy Beshear, the attorney general whose father was the state's last Democratic governor. (more...)
France 'regrets' U.S. decision to leave Paris Agreement
- November 05, 2019
It was a decision labelled as "disappointing" by then Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who said Australia " would prefer the United States to remain part of the agreement ". Former Vice President Joe Biden aimed at President Trump and called his decision "shameful". President Donald Trump went ahead with the pullout despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change, with September the fourth month in the row with near- or record-breaking temperatures. (more...)
- November 05, 2019
It was a decision labelled as "disappointing" by then Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who said Australia " would prefer the United States to remain part of the agreement ". Former Vice President Joe Biden aimed at President Trump and called his decision "shameful". President Donald Trump went ahead with the pullout despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change, with September the fourth month in the row with near- or record-breaking temperatures. (more...)
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