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Iran releases preliminary accident report on PS752 crash
- January 11, 2020
Boeing went down outside Tehran shortly after take-off on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. As the country where the plane was designed and built, the United States is usually allowed to be accredited under a UN-administered convention but neither side has said whether U.S. (more...)
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- January 11, 2020
Boeing went down outside Tehran shortly after take-off on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. As the country where the plane was designed and built, the United States is usually allowed to be accredited under a UN-administered convention but neither side has said whether U.S. (more...)
Sultan Qaboos of Oman dies at 79: state media
- January 11, 2020
He has no known successor for his throne in Oman , a country on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula that's home to some 4.6 million people. The unmarried Sultan Qaboos had no children and did not publicly name an heir, a tradition among the ruling Al Said dynasty whose history is replete with bloody takeovers. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
He has no known successor for his throne in Oman , a country on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula that's home to some 4.6 million people. The unmarried Sultan Qaboos had no children and did not publicly name an heir, a tradition among the ruling Al Said dynasty whose history is replete with bloody takeovers. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi gives up on holding articles of impeachment hostage
- January 11, 2020
Josh Hawley , R-Mo., that would change Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment after 25 calendar days if they haven't arrived from the House. 2 Democrat after Pelosi, told reporters that he did not expect any impeachment-related resolution to come to a vote on Friday, such as a measure naming a slate of lawmakers to serve as prosecutors at Trump's trial. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Josh Hawley , R-Mo., that would change Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment after 25 calendar days if they haven't arrived from the House. 2 Democrat after Pelosi, told reporters that he did not expect any impeachment-related resolution to come to a vote on Friday, such as a measure naming a slate of lawmakers to serve as prosecutors at Trump's trial. (more...)
UK's Johnson urges 'end to hostilities' in Iran call - worldwide
- January 11, 2020
He added, "Regional nations are very angry at the United States' actions, and we should all make efforts to contain the tensions and strategic mistakes of the autocratic USA government, which arise out of their ignorance, and make them adhere to the law", he said. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
He added, "Regional nations are very angry at the United States' actions, and we should all make efforts to contain the tensions and strategic mistakes of the autocratic USA government, which arise out of their ignorance, and make them adhere to the law", he said. (more...)
Texas Becomes First State to Close Doors to New Refugees
- January 11, 2020
Texas has large refugee populations in several of its cities and has always been a leader in settling refugees, taking in more than any other state during the 2018 governmental fiscal year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Texas has large refugee populations in several of its cities and has always been a leader in settling refugees, taking in more than any other state during the 2018 governmental fiscal year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (more...)
Japan passport the most powerful, Singapore slips to second place
- January 11, 2020
Currently South Africans have visa-free access to 100 destinations, which places us on a par with the citizens of Belize, a small nation in Central America. The lowest ranked passports were Somalia, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Asian passports appear to dominate the list, with European passports representing the remainder of the top spots. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Currently South Africans have visa-free access to 100 destinations, which places us on a par with the citizens of Belize, a small nation in Central America. The lowest ranked passports were Somalia, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Asian passports appear to dominate the list, with European passports representing the remainder of the top spots. (more...)
Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix join climate protesters outside U.S. Congress
- January 11, 2020
Sheen was similarly taken away by police, with the 78-year-old actor seen ambling down the stairs whilst being escorted by officers. This statement was met with applause from the crowd, after which he continued, "I think sometimes, we wonder, 'what can we do in this fight against climate change?' There's something that you can do today, right now, and tomorrow, by making a choice about what you consume". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Sheen was similarly taken away by police, with the 78-year-old actor seen ambling down the stairs whilst being escorted by officers. This statement was met with applause from the crowd, after which he continued, "I think sometimes, we wonder, 'what can we do in this fight against climate change?' There's something that you can do today, right now, and tomorrow, by making a choice about what you consume". (more...)
Man dies in Germany four years after eating sandwich poisoned with mercury
- January 11, 2020
In March last year, the court sentenced the then-57-year-old perpetrator Klaus O.to life in prison for attempted murder. Klaus O was arrested in May 2018 after the company's surveillance video showed him putting a suspicious powder on a colleague's sandwich. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
In March last year, the court sentenced the then-57-year-old perpetrator Klaus O.to life in prison for attempted murder. Klaus O was arrested in May 2018 after the company's surveillance video showed him putting a suspicious powder on a colleague's sandwich. (more...)
Trump Admin Tried To Assassinate Another Top Iranian Commander
- January 11, 2020
Addressing worshippers in Tehran on Friday, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari hailed Gen. Soleimani's major role in the collapse of Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group and said the revered commander promoted security in the Middle East region and other parts of the world. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Addressing worshippers in Tehran on Friday, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari hailed Gen. Soleimani's major role in the collapse of Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group and said the revered commander promoted security in the Middle East region and other parts of the world. (more...)
Northern Ireland parties agree to restore devolution
- January 11, 2020
Welcoming the deal, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said via Twitter , "This is a great step forwards for the people of Northern Ireland and for restoring public confidence in stable devolved Government and delivering much needed reforms to public services". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Welcoming the deal, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said via Twitter , "This is a great step forwards for the people of Northern Ireland and for restoring public confidence in stable devolved Government and delivering much needed reforms to public services". (more...)
Pelosi's delay over Trump impeachment tests public opinion
- January 11, 2020
McConnell had accused Pelosi of delaying the transmission of the articles out of a sense of embarrassment on the part of Democrats , he said , in the weakness of the case. Trump whines that the impeachment is an unfair " Democrat Scam ", but as we have seen, in reality the process is heavily biased towards him - the Senate is controlled by Trump's shameless allies, and it is virtually impossible to imagine them voting to remove him from office no matter what came to light at the trial. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
McConnell had accused Pelosi of delaying the transmission of the articles out of a sense of embarrassment on the part of Democrats , he said , in the weakness of the case. Trump whines that the impeachment is an unfair " Democrat Scam ", but as we have seen, in reality the process is heavily biased towards him - the Senate is controlled by Trump's shameless allies, and it is virtually impossible to imagine them voting to remove him from office no matter what came to light at the trial. (more...)
At least 14 killed in blast at Pakistani mosque
- January 11, 2020
Among the deceased was Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Amanullah, confirmed police officials, as cited by The News International. Rescue teams arrived soon to shift the injured to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment. Yet, no one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday's mosque bombing. A police officer was among those killed , Butt said, adding that the death toll may rise as some of the wounded are in a critical condition. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Among the deceased was Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Amanullah, confirmed police officials, as cited by The News International. Rescue teams arrived soon to shift the injured to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment. Yet, no one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday's mosque bombing. A police officer was among those killed , Butt said, adding that the death toll may rise as some of the wounded are in a critical condition. (more...)
‘Trump viewed negatively around the world’
- January 11, 2020
Respondents in both India and the Philippines, according to Pew, expressed more confidence in Trump to do "the right thing regarding world affairs" over Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Respondents in both India and the Philippines, according to Pew, expressed more confidence in Trump to do "the right thing regarding world affairs" over Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (more...)
United States adds more Iran sanctions, confronts doubts about threat
- January 10, 2020
Rouhani said the five steps by Iran to reduce its JCPOA commitments are meant to create a balanced situation, adding, "Iran will continue to cooperate with the (the International Atomic Energy) Agency". The restrictions limit the targets' ability to interact with the US financial system, do business with Americans, access dollars in some cases or travel to the United States. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Rouhani said the five steps by Iran to reduce its JCPOA commitments are meant to create a balanced situation, adding, "Iran will continue to cooperate with the (the International Atomic Energy) Agency". The restrictions limit the targets' ability to interact with the US financial system, do business with Americans, access dollars in some cases or travel to the United States. (more...)
Pelosi will send impeachment articles to Senate next week
- January 10, 2020
It is now more than three weeks since the House impeached Mr Trump on charges of abuse and obstruction and House Democrats have been pressing for the process to move forward. She gave no indication of what date the vote would occur and told her Democratic lawmakers in a note to them that she would consult them on next steps at their weekly party meeting on Tuesday. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
It is now more than three weeks since the House impeached Mr Trump on charges of abuse and obstruction and House Democrats have been pressing for the process to move forward. She gave no indication of what date the vote would occur and told her Democratic lawmakers in a note to them that she would consult them on next steps at their weekly party meeting on Tuesday. (more...)
Trump responds to missile strikes: "Iran appears to be standing down"
- January 10, 2020
Officials have said there were no United States casualties as a result of the attacks, though a full assessment is underway. The Iranian strikes - the country's most brazen direct assault on America since the 1979 seizure of the U.S. The killing of Soleimani was the culmination of months of escalation in U.S. -Iran tensions. The attack was conducted to avenge the US killing of Iranian Gen. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Officials have said there were no United States casualties as a result of the attacks, though a full assessment is underway. The Iranian strikes - the country's most brazen direct assault on America since the 1979 seizure of the U.S. The killing of Soleimani was the culmination of months of escalation in U.S. -Iran tensions. The attack was conducted to avenge the US killing of Iranian Gen. (more...)
Tom Steyer qualifies for January debate stage
- January 10, 2020
Businessman Tom Steyer qualified on Thursday for next week's Democratic debate with the release of two new Fox News polls . But his Fox poll surge does not appear to be an aberration; a poll by Morning Consult showed Steyer at 10% combined across four early voting states. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Businessman Tom Steyer qualified on Thursday for next week's Democratic debate with the release of two new Fox News polls . But his Fox poll surge does not appear to be an aberration; a poll by Morning Consult showed Steyer at 10% combined across four early voting states. (more...)
Sajid Javid to hold Brexit budget on March 11th
- January 10, 2020
Sajid Javid said his announcement - now known to be made on March 11 - will "set out ambitious plans to unleash Britain's potential, level up across the United Kingdom and usher in a decade of renewal". According to a statement released by Javid, the new budget will "set out ambitious plans to unleash Britain's potential, level up across the United Kingdom and usher in a decade of renewal". (more...)
- January 10, 2020
Sajid Javid said his announcement - now known to be made on March 11 - will "set out ambitious plans to unleash Britain's potential, level up across the United Kingdom and usher in a decade of renewal". According to a statement released by Javid, the new budget will "set out ambitious plans to unleash Britain's potential, level up across the United Kingdom and usher in a decade of renewal". (more...)
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal sails through final stage of House of Commons
- January 10, 2020
The vote means the deal only needs to go through the House of Lords before being given Royal Assent and brought into law. 11pm, January 31: The UK formally leaves the European Union - although it will stay bound to the bloc's rules for at least another 11 months during the transition period. (more...)
- January 10, 2020
The vote means the deal only needs to go through the House of Lords before being given Royal Assent and brought into law. 11pm, January 31: The UK formally leaves the European Union - although it will stay bound to the bloc's rules for at least another 11 months during the transition period. (more...)
Foolproof security in Kolkata for PM Modi’s visit
- January 10, 2020
They called for focused efforts at doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion by 2024. The finance minister, however, skipped the meeting with economists for holding pre-budget consultations with party workers at BJP office. This, he said, would enhance the synergy between policymakers and various stakeholders. Top cabinet ministers including home minister Amit Shah , road minister Nitin Gadkari, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and rural development minister Narendra Singh ... (more...)
- January 10, 2020
They called for focused efforts at doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion by 2024. The finance minister, however, skipped the meeting with economists for holding pre-budget consultations with party workers at BJP office. This, he said, would enhance the synergy between policymakers and various stakeholders. Top cabinet ministers including home minister Amit Shah , road minister Nitin Gadkari, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and rural development minister Narendra Singh ... (more...)
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