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Bangladesh to send back Rohingya fleeing Myanmar unrest
- November 25, 2016
Besides turning away several boats from Myanmar, Bangladeshi forces have started sending back Rohingyas, who were living in camps at the frontier for the past few weeks. The refugees in Kutupalong said they left their homes in the middle of the night, trekking from village to village to try and evade the soldiers and make it to the Naf River to cross into Bangladesh. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Besides turning away several boats from Myanmar, Bangladeshi forces have started sending back Rohingyas, who were living in camps at the frontier for the past few weeks. The refugees in Kutupalong said they left their homes in the middle of the night, trekking from village to village to try and evade the soldiers and make it to the Naf River to cross into Bangladesh. (more...)
Pelosi promises greater role for junior Democrats
- November 25, 2016
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-California, spearheaded a letter calling on Pelosi to remain as Democratic leader that was signed by more than 40 female Democrats in Congress last week. Leadership elections will be held November 30. The first would require each committee to create a vice chair or ranking member position that would be filled by someone who has been a committee member for no more than four terms. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-California, spearheaded a letter calling on Pelosi to remain as Democratic leader that was signed by more than 40 female Democrats in Congress last week. Leadership elections will be held November 30. The first would require each committee to create a vice chair or ranking member position that would be filled by someone who has been a committee member for no more than four terms. (more...)
Pak not worried about India at all: Air force chief
- November 25, 2016
He said Pakistan had exercised maximum restraint despite the continuing ceasefire violations by India along LoC and urged the worldwide community to take notice of civilians and Pakistani soldiers being deliberately targeted by the Indian forces. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
He said Pakistan had exercised maximum restraint despite the continuing ceasefire violations by India along LoC and urged the worldwide community to take notice of civilians and Pakistani soldiers being deliberately targeted by the Indian forces. (more...)
Thunderstorm Asthma: Mysterious Condition Kills 4 in Australia, More Hospitalized
- November 25, 2016
As the Associated Press is reporting , a storm rolled through Melbourne this past Monday, causing rain-soaked ryegrass pollen to explode and disperse over the city. Omar Moujalled, an 18-year-old who was days away from his high school graduation, died at a doctor's surgery. The local hospitals were invaded by emergency cases and most them were struggling with asthma attacks. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
As the Associated Press is reporting , a storm rolled through Melbourne this past Monday, causing rain-soaked ryegrass pollen to explode and disperse over the city. Omar Moujalled, an 18-year-old who was days away from his high school graduation, died at a doctor's surgery. The local hospitals were invaded by emergency cases and most them were struggling with asthma attacks. (more...)
Trump chooses racial conciliator in UN pick Nikki Haley
- November 25, 2016
Cynics would also point out that Haley's lieutenant-governor, Henry McMaster, was one of Trump's most vocal supporters in SC. Still, Haley won the GOP primary for governor that year against a SC congressman, an attorney general and a lieutenant governor. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Cynics would also point out that Haley's lieutenant-governor, Henry McMaster, was one of Trump's most vocal supporters in SC. Still, Haley won the GOP primary for governor that year against a SC congressman, an attorney general and a lieutenant governor. (more...)
Black Teen Shot Dead In West Virginia
- November 25, 2016
According to Daily Mail, William Ronald Pulliam allegedly shot James Means twice in the stomach after feeling "threatened" by the teen after exchanging words in front of the store at around 8:45 pm. "'What the f*** you say?'" I said, 'Man, I didn't say anything.' I'm sorry, but, I mean, I'm 62 years old. "He said, 'Get the [expletive] off my property.' He said I need to go on with my nappy Latino self". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
According to Daily Mail, William Ronald Pulliam allegedly shot James Means twice in the stomach after feeling "threatened" by the teen after exchanging words in front of the store at around 8:45 pm. "'What the f*** you say?'" I said, 'Man, I didn't say anything.' I'm sorry, but, I mean, I'm 62 years old. "He said, 'Get the [expletive] off my property.' He said I need to go on with my nappy Latino self". (more...)
Multiple people shot at Shawnee Park
- November 25, 2016
Louisville Metro Police said officers responded to the situation at Shawnee Park Thursday. The four survivors suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Mitchell added. WAVE reports that usually on Thanksgiving, Shawnee Park is the location of the Juice Bowl, a series of youth football games. Mayor Fischer offered his well thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by the Thanksgiving Day shooting. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Louisville Metro Police said officers responded to the situation at Shawnee Park Thursday. The four survivors suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Mitchell added. WAVE reports that usually on Thanksgiving, Shawnee Park is the location of the Juice Bowl, a series of youth football games. Mayor Fischer offered his well thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by the Thanksgiving Day shooting. (more...)
Jill Stein Raising Money For Recount In 3 Battleground States Including Michigan
- November 25, 2016
Meanwhile, Ms Clinton's lead over Mr Trump in the popular vote continues to grow, reaching above more than 2 million on Wednesday. "These recounts are part of an election integrity movement to attempt to shine a light on just how untrustworthy the United States election system is". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Meanwhile, Ms Clinton's lead over Mr Trump in the popular vote continues to grow, reaching above more than 2 million on Wednesday. "These recounts are part of an election integrity movement to attempt to shine a light on just how untrustworthy the United States election system is". (more...)
Trump adviser: He might rethink Israel, Iran plans
- November 25, 2016
Israel will not allow Iran to establish a military foothold in Syria "on the ground, in the air or at sea", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on November 10. His presidency has sharply divided Democrats and Republicans on the issue of dealing with Israel and its regional aspirations - including curbing Iran's influence. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
Israel will not allow Iran to establish a military foothold in Syria "on the ground, in the air or at sea", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on November 10. His presidency has sharply divided Democrats and Republicans on the issue of dealing with Israel and its regional aspirations - including curbing Iran's influence. (more...)
Russian Federation strikes kill at least 30 Islamist militants in Syria: Ministry
- November 25, 2016
On 22 September, two weeks after encircling the east and reimposing a siege on its 275,000 residents, the army launched an all-out assault to take full control of the city with the help of Iranian-backed militias and the Russian air force. Moscow has denied reports that its jets have hit Aleppo in the renewed wave of bombardment, and said it was sticking to a moratorium on air strikes in the city. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
On 22 September, two weeks after encircling the east and reimposing a siege on its 275,000 residents, the army launched an all-out assault to take full control of the city with the help of Iranian-backed militias and the Russian air force. Moscow has denied reports that its jets have hit Aleppo in the renewed wave of bombardment, and said it was sticking to a moratorium on air strikes in the city. (more...)
I'd love to make Israel-Palestine peace deal
- November 25, 2016
But the following month, the White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust over its settlement policy and Washington called for action by the Security Council to salvage the possibility of a two-state solution. The relationship between Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu has been one of the friendliest and most generous towards Israel. Mr Trump had also said he would relocate the U.S. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
But the following month, the White House accused Israel of a betrayal of trust over its settlement policy and Washington called for action by the Security Council to salvage the possibility of a two-state solution. The relationship between Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu has been one of the friendliest and most generous towards Israel. Mr Trump had also said he would relocate the U.S. (more...)
China defends Asia-Pacific trade after Trump threat
- November 25, 2016
He was speaking on day one of the media summit in Chile themed "Media organisations working together for better China-Latin America Cooperation". China and Chile agreed to begin negotiations on deepening a free trade agreement signed in 2005, as President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the Latin American country. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
He was speaking on day one of the media summit in Chile themed "Media organisations working together for better China-Latin America Cooperation". China and Chile agreed to begin negotiations on deepening a free trade agreement signed in 2005, as President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the Latin American country. (more...)
Thanksgiving Parade kicks off in NYC amid tight security
- November 25, 2016
FILE- In this November 8, 2016 file photo , Trump Tower, the primary residence of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, is blocked off by police and sanitation trucks in NY. But amid the fun, high-fives and cheers, there was an air of uncertainty about the possibility of an extremist attack after a recent posting in an English-language Islamic State group magazine that called the parade "an excellent target". (more...)
- November 25, 2016
FILE- In this November 8, 2016 file photo , Trump Tower, the primary residence of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, is blocked off by police and sanitation trucks in NY. But amid the fun, high-fives and cheers, there was an air of uncertainty about the possibility of an extremist attack after a recent posting in an English-language Islamic State group magazine that called the parade "an excellent target". (more...)
A look at what Colombia's peace deal may mean
- November 25, 2016
The understated signing in Bogota's Teatro Colon before mostly government and local dignitaries is a far cry from the celebration in September, where the coastal city of Cartagena hosted world leaders and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (more...)
- November 25, 2016
The understated signing in Bogota's Teatro Colon before mostly government and local dignitaries is a far cry from the celebration in September, where the coastal city of Cartagena hosted world leaders and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (more...)
Turkey sacks 15000 more people as part of coup probe
- November 24, 2016
On Friday, Turkish police detained more than 70 academics at an Istanbul university and replaced 34 heads of municipalities previously run by the members of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Regions' Party (DBP), Reuters reports. Some critics think Erdogan's government has used the coup as an excuse to crush Gulen's followers, while others - including academic Soli Ozel, quoted during the 60 Minutes segment - say it is more like Erdogan is using the Gulenist conspiracy as a pretext for crushing ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
On Friday, Turkish police detained more than 70 academics at an Istanbul university and replaced 34 heads of municipalities previously run by the members of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Regions' Party (DBP), Reuters reports. Some critics think Erdogan's government has used the coup as an excuse to crush Gulen's followers, while others - including academic Soli Ozel, quoted during the 60 Minutes segment - say it is more like Erdogan is using the Gulenist conspiracy as a pretext for crushing ... (more...)
BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to participate in demonetisation debate in Parliament
- November 24, 2016
About 200 Opposition parliamentarians, led by the Congress, will hold a protest near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Parliament complex on Wednesday, and will also take to the streets in New Delhi and across the country to highlight the "economic anarchy" and harassment to the people. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
About 200 Opposition parliamentarians, led by the Congress, will hold a protest near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Parliament complex on Wednesday, and will also take to the streets in New Delhi and across the country to highlight the "economic anarchy" and harassment to the people. (more...)
Trump Aide Suggests He Wants No Clinton Probe
- November 24, 2016
It was a line he relied on often throughout the bitter and divisive election campaign. "She's as crooked as they come". Hillary has done some frightful things in her pursuit to the White House to where an over 60% of Americans don't trust her. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
It was a line he relied on often throughout the bitter and divisive election campaign. "She's as crooked as they come". Hillary has done some frightful things in her pursuit to the White House to where an over 60% of Americans don't trust her. (more...)
Trump again disavows alt-right, white supremacists
- November 24, 2016
According to TP, "A white nationalist refers to a specific ideology held by many of those who adopt the "alt-right" label", and believes America was meant to be governed by and for white people, and that national policy should exist exclusively to " radically advance white interests ". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
According to TP, "A white nationalist refers to a specific ideology held by many of those who adopt the "alt-right" label", and believes America was meant to be governed by and for white people, and that national policy should exist exclusively to " radically advance white interests ". (more...)
Betsy DeVos picked for education job in Trump Cabinet
- November 24, 2016
DeVis serves as the chair of the Windquest Group , an investment and management firm. She is married to Dick DeVos, the son of billionaire patriarch Richard DeVos Sr., co-founder of the direct-selling company Amway . But DeVos also supports the Common Core education standards, which are deeply unpopular among conservatives and many Republicans in Congress. Devos is a former board member of the Foundation for Excellence in Education , a think tank created by former Florida Gov. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
DeVis serves as the chair of the Windquest Group , an investment and management firm. She is married to Dick DeVos, the son of billionaire patriarch Richard DeVos Sr., co-founder of the direct-selling company Amway . But DeVos also supports the Common Core education standards, which are deeply unpopular among conservatives and many Republicans in Congress. Devos is a former board member of the Foundation for Excellence in Education , a think tank created by former Florida Gov. (more...)
Gigi Hadid apologizes for Melania Trump impression at AMAs
- November 24, 2016
The model came under scrutiny following the act, with some users deeming her impression as "racist" and even going as far as to boycott the upcoming televised Victoria's Secret Fashion Show . She had earlier quipped, "I gotta get her face right", as she put on a pout and squinted her eyes. 'And our children Sasha and Malia'. Her co-host, Jay Pharoah called for people to "leave Gigi alone" and shared a message of support on his Instagram feed. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The model came under scrutiny following the act, with some users deeming her impression as "racist" and even going as far as to boycott the upcoming televised Victoria's Secret Fashion Show . She had earlier quipped, "I gotta get her face right", as she put on a pout and squinted her eyes. 'And our children Sasha and Malia'. Her co-host, Jay Pharoah called for people to "leave Gigi alone" and shared a message of support on his Instagram feed. (more...)
Time to move on
- November 24, 2016
But Schumer expressed support for "dramatic change" in trade laws and for closing loopholes in the tax code. While Republicans should do the same and ask themselves, "Did you not claim Barack Obama as your President over the last eight years?" "They're going to throw everything but the kitchen sink at the Senate", said Jim Manley, a former Democratic leadership aide. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
But Schumer expressed support for "dramatic change" in trade laws and for closing loopholes in the tax code. While Republicans should do the same and ask themselves, "Did you not claim Barack Obama as your President over the last eight years?" "They're going to throw everything but the kitchen sink at the Senate", said Jim Manley, a former Democratic leadership aide. (more...)
Manchester City must snap up these 2 La Liga stars in January
- November 23, 2016
It's understood that Toure was also given a standing ovation by his team-mates when he entered the Selhurst Park away dressing room after the match. I'm so happy for him and his family. "He arrived pre-season not good in his weight, but the last month and a half he's been training well in every session with us". (more...)
- November 23, 2016
It's understood that Toure was also given a standing ovation by his team-mates when he entered the Selhurst Park away dressing room after the match. I'm so happy for him and his family. "He arrived pre-season not good in his weight, but the last month and a half he's been training well in every session with us". (more...)
Sydney girl's murder accused behind bars
- November 23, 2016
After more than 18 years, police arrested and charged a 49-year-old man with her murder on Sunday afternoon. It's also believed the 12-year-old was alive a short time after she disappeared. In 1998, then premier Bob Carr offered a $200,000 reward for any information leading to Quanne's location or anyone involved in her disappearance. "They are very distressed. (more...)
- November 23, 2016
After more than 18 years, police arrested and charged a 49-year-old man with her murder on Sunday afternoon. It's also believed the 12-year-old was alive a short time after she disappeared. In 1998, then premier Bob Carr offered a $200,000 reward for any information leading to Quanne's location or anyone involved in her disappearance. "They are very distressed. (more...)
'One million' South Koreans ask president to step down
- November 23, 2016
While these issues are disconcerting for the people of South Korea , the unquenchable fury that is filling the streets of Seoul stems from a far more troubling crime allegedly committed by the president. Police estimated the figure at 260,000, which surpassed the 170,000 they had initially expected. Protesters have rallied in downtown Seoul over the past three weekends, and their numbers have continued to grow. (more...)
- November 23, 2016
While these issues are disconcerting for the people of South Korea , the unquenchable fury that is filling the streets of Seoul stems from a far more troubling crime allegedly committed by the president. Police estimated the figure at 260,000, which surpassed the 170,000 they had initially expected. Protesters have rallied in downtown Seoul over the past three weekends, and their numbers have continued to grow. (more...)
San Antonio police officer fatally shot while writing ticket
- November 23, 2016
Investigators believed McKane pulled up behind Marconi's squad auto, walked up to the officer's driver's-side window and opened fire. South Texas residents and others from across the country paid their respects Monday to slain San Antonio police Detective Benjamin Marconi. (more...)
- November 23, 2016
Investigators believed McKane pulled up behind Marconi's squad auto, walked up to the officer's driver's-side window and opened fire. South Texas residents and others from across the country paid their respects Monday to slain San Antonio police Detective Benjamin Marconi. (more...)
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