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K-pop singer sentenced to jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
30-year-old Choi Jong-hoon is a former member of South Korean boy band FT Island
China holds out carrot ahead of Taiwan election, but few convinced
China is stepping up efforts to be nice to Taiwan ahead of key elections on January 11, offering better treatment to Taiwanese in China and urging the democratic island to "come home", but many there only see Beijing wielding a threatening stick. China denies interfering in elections in Taiwan, which Beijing claims as sacred territory, but it traditionally tries various means to influence their result, hoping politicians with a more positive view on China ties get into office.
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing “scurrilous accusations” of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation. The social media giant, which has previously expressed concerns about the legislation, did not respond to requests for comment and the article was still on …
Rise in unnatural prison deaths across the country is a worry | Cape Argus
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) says it is concerned about the number of unnatural deaths in prison.
Ex-Japan PM Nakasone dies at 101
Former Japanese prime minister, famed for national integration after the second world war dies at the age of 101.
Police seek answers after selfies of a 'murdered' man appear on Facebook
Selfies of a man who police believed had been murdered have appeared on a Facebook account in his name. Ricardas Puisys has been the centre of a murder investigation since he went missing in 2015. Despite no body being found, Cambridgeshire Police escalated the original investigation from a missing persons inquiry after they were given information that he had come to harm. One person was arrested on suspicion of murder but there was insufficient evidence to charge them and they were released. Ricardas Puisys, originally from Lithuania, was 35 when he went missing. He was last seen at his place of work at Nightlayer Leek Company in Chatteris in Cambridgeshire on the 26th of September 2015.
Iraq's top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Iraq's top Shiite cleric is warning of civil war after a deadly day of violence in which security forces shot dead 40 people in the capital and the southern provinces, calling on lawmakers who to "reconsider" their support for the current government.
Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq's prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis.
2 K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
The Seoul Central District Court said singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young received a six-year prison term and former boy band member Choi Jong-hoon a five-year term. The court said in a statement that they were convicted of committing “special quasi-raping".
Hong Kong police withdraw from wrecked campus, activists call for more rallies
HONG KONG, Nov 29 — Hong Kong police today withdrew from the wreckage of a university campus damaged in weeks of clashes, as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media for support for more rallies at the weekend. Senior faculty members of Hong Kong Polytechnic University toured the campus...
Twenty suspects face trial for deadly 2015 Paris attacks
PARIS, Nov 29 — French prosecutors called today for 20 suspects to go on trial over the massacre of 130 people by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris four years ago. In a 562-page indictment, the office of the national anti-terror prosecutor (PNAT) charged 14 people currently in prison or under...
Jobless man gets six months’ jail for impersonating policeman
RAUB, Nov 29 — The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced to six months jail a jobless man for impersonating a civil servant. Magistrate Shahrul Ehsan Hasim imposed the sentence on Mohammad Ali Zainal, 33, after he pleaded guilty to the offence and ordered him to be jailed from the date of arrest...
Ex-MP hopes payout over Carl Beech case will deter police from ‘assuming guilt’
Officers raided Harvey Proctor’s home on the basis of claims made by fantasist Beech.
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law agains...
Hong Kong police consider use of wooden bullets to tackle unrest
The Hong Kong police have said they will not rule out using wooden bullets to disperse protesters. Police Commissioner Chris Tang told reporters during a tea gathering on Thursday that the force may consider using wooden baton rounds – or wooden bullets – which would cause damage to the human body than rubber bullets, […]
North Korea Fires 'Super-Large' Rocket System
The launch was the fourth and final test of the system, Pyongyang have said.
U.S. House Judiciary panel invites Trump to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Tuesday invited President Donald Trump to its first impeachment hearing, scheduled for Dec.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London .
PM Modi clicks uber-cool selfie at Mohena Kumari Singh and Suyesh Rawat’s wedding reception
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Mohena Kumari Singh’s wedding reception in Delhi.
UK PM Johnson on Trump: Best for neither side to get involved in each others election campaign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that they have very close relations with US President Trump but added that traditionally they don't get invo
Vancouver police release photo of suspect in attempted robbery
Vancouver police are looking for help identifying a suspect in an attempted robbery.
Bennett: Force Iran to give up on Syria
Defense Minister says Israel has unique opportunity to force Iran out of Syria while Tehran is under pressure at home with economic woes.
Japan Loses Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone has died at the age of 101, Concise News understands, according to NHK television.
Peter McVerry Trust must show 'due diligence' regarding planning of state's largest homeless hostel - junior housing minister
JUNIOR housing minister John Paul Phelan has said that the Peter McVerry Trust must show due diligence regarding the planning of the State’s largest homeless hostel in Dublin.
Pic: Ileana D'cruz's 'gimme food' look is something we all can relate to
Ileana D'cruz is ruling the internet these days because of her stunning pictures. The actress who has become an avid social media user keeps treating
Ex-MP hopes payout over Carl Beech case will deter police from ‘assuming guilt’
Officers raided Harvey Proctor’s home on the basis of claims made by fantasist Beech.
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, US inflow soars
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to US$1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though US investments soared seven times to US$5.9 billion — reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes.Data provided by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to Reuters on Friday showed that China, traditionally the Southeast Asian country's biggest investor, has now slipped to third position behind the United States and Japan.Foreign
Why are Iraqi protesters targeting Iranian buildings?
Baghdad, Iraq - As anti-government protests demanding a complete overhaul of the political system continue from the capital to the mainly Shia south, some protesters have focused their anger on official Iranian facilities.
Hyderabad veterinarian rape, murder: police detain four suspects
Two lorry drivers and cleaners allegedly committed the crime; NCW to set up inquiry committee and seek detailed action report from police
Chinese investments in Malaysia halve, U.S inflow soars
Chinese investments into Malaysia halved to $1.7 billion in the first nine months of the year from a year ago, though U.S. investments soared seven times to $5.9 billion - reflecting a diversion of funds due to the Beijing-Washington trade clashes. Data provided by the Malaysian Investment Development
The First Time Congress Tried to Impeach a President Was a Disaster
It didn't go as planned...
‘Pay attention to issues on poverty not social media’ — CAN knocks n’assembly
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the national assembly to discard and desist from further deliberations on the hate speech bill.
Prisoners Are Allowed To Take SPM Examinations in Jail Too! We Found Out How
The internet is BOOMING with students carrying out their 'end of SPM celebrations'. Students screamed, drew on each other's uniforms, caused traffic jams, and although some of them were a little cringy, we can't overlook the more touching celebrations that came out of this year's examinations. Like this picture of…
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.
FBI Investigating Newark Beth Israel’s Transplant Program for Possible Fraud
The bureau is looking at whether the hospital may have defrauded Medicare and Medicaid as it kept a vegetative patient on life support for the sake of its metrics.
Facebook, Instagram restored after it goes down for thousands globally on Thanksgiving Day
— Thanksgiving Day is noted for sharing photographs and exchanging warm greetings on social media.
K-pop singer sentenced to six years in jail for rape, sharing secret sex videos
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court sentenced a K-pop musician to six years in prison on Friday for raping a woman and distributing a video capturing the act in a case that drew attention to the darker side of the country’s lucrative entertainment industry.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please avoid the election
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week.
North Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
Playing a Broken Record: UK Defence Minister Calls Russia a ‘Threat’
French President Emmanuel Macron earlier argued that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, provoking a wave of comments from world leaders who found his remarks about the alliance’s condition less than stellar, with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stating that the bloc was very much “alive”.
How North Korea Soured on Donald Trump
Kim Jong Un only wanted to engage with the president. Now he’s turning on him.
Johnson 'did not keep word' to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Other dual nationals also in jail because of UK failure to repay debt to Iran, says husband
K-pop stars jailed for gang-rape in South Korea
Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young also convicted of sharing footage without consent
Suspect and victim in Leslieville stabbing were friends, police say
One person was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after being stabbed inside a Leslieville residence late Thursday night.
Suspect broke into 11 Mississauga homes while residents slept: police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into nearly a dozen Mississauga homes while residents slept earlier this week.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
In Defense of ‘Woke’
Donald Trump and his supporters want the rest of us to stay asleep.
Donald Trump, Meet Your Precursor
Andrew Johnson pioneered the recalcitrant racism and impeachment-worthy subterfuge the president is fond of.
Iraq’s top cleric warns against chaos and worsening crisis
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday, one day after the burning of an Iranian consulate.
Imo: Angry mob beat three suspected transformer vandals to death
Three armed robbery suspects, midnight Thursday, met their waterloo as an angry mob pounced on them in Umuohiagu community of Ngor Okpala...
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: please keep out of election
"What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the December 12.
This ABT Audi RS4-R is the police car of your dreams
VW Group tuning specialist gives performance estate a power boost and Polizei livery
China Mobile International launched first ever global shared service center in Cyberjaya
KUALA LUMPUR: China’s telecommunication giant China Mobile, through its overseas subsidiary China Mobile International (CMI), has officially launched the group’s first ever global shared service senter (SSC) in Cyberjaya marking a new chapter in CMI’s ambitious plan for expansion in to the region.
Class 9 girl abducted, raped by man she was married off to in Rajasthan
A 15-year-old child bride was allegedly abducted and raped in Rajasthan's Bundi district by the man to whom she had been married off some years ago, police said.
Hyderabad vet was educated, why call sister not police? Telangana minister blames murder victim
Speaking to India Today TV, Telangana Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali said the "doctor was educated" and it was "unfortunate" that the deceased veterinary doctor dialled her family and not the police.
Farogh Naseem takes oath as federal minister
He will hold the portfolio of federal law and justice minister upon return to the cabinet.
Singapore tells Facebook to correct post under disinformation law
Singapore authorities Friday ordered Facebook to correct an article on a fringe news site containing "scurrilous accusations" of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that showed the industry's dark underbelly, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Choi Jong-hoon of FT Island was sentenced to five years and Jung Joon-young of Drug Restaurant was given six years by Seoul Central District Court.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Police Trash Basic Rule of Law Principle
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Facebook instructed by POFMA Office to publish correction notice on States Times Review's post
SINGAPORE: The office overseeing the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) on Friday (Nov 29) instructed Facebook to ...
Trenchcoats and rockets: Kim supervises North Korea weapons test
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un supervised Thursday's test of what it called a "super-large multiple launch rocket system", Pyongyang's state ...
Rahim Yar Khan: Policemen among 15 people injured in clash between two groups
Rahim Yar Khan: Policemen among 15 people injured in clash between two groups
UK PM Boris Johnson To Donald Trump: Don't Interfere In Our Election
Trump -- who visits London for a NATO summit next week -- has already waded into the upcoming December vote, however.
Top cleric warns of chaos amid worsening crisis in Iraq
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
UK PM Johnson implores Trump: Please keep out of election
LONDON (Nov 29): Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if US President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain's upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week."What we don't do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don't do traditionally, is get involved in each other's election campaigns," said Johnson, whose Conservative Party has a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the Dec 12 election."The best (thing) when you have
At last! Proper police officers are back on Metrolink and people love it
GMP officers posted this picture on Facebook - brilliant
Trump impeachment news – live: White House ‘engaged in unprecedented obstruction’, as officials admit they have no record of call president claims proves his innocence
Donald Trump’s White House has “engaged in unprecedented obstruction”, former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal has declared in a damning interview with MSNBC, as the White House admits it has no record of a key call between the president and EU ambassador Gordon Sondland that Republicans had hoped
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn. Mohammedi Durbar, 85, wants to plant nearly 50,000 trees along the entire 80-km (50-mile) pilgrimage route between Iraq
2 K-pop stars were jailed for raping a drunk, unconscious woman in a scandal that shows the industry's dark underbelly
Choi Jong-hoon of FT Island was sentenced to five years and Jung Joon-young of Drug Restaurant was given six years by Seoul Central District Court.
'Why didn't She Call 100?' Telangana Minister Blames Victim in Gruesome Rape and Murder Case
"This is an unfortunate incident. But why didn't she call up 100? She was an educated woman," the minister said.
BET founder says 2020 election is Trump’s to lose
Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, said in an interview Friday that he does not believe that there's a Democrat in the 2020 field today who can prevent President Trump from winning a second term.
PM Narendra Modi Graces Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Actress Mohena Singh-Suyesh's Wedding Reception
Mohena Singh and Suyesh Rawat got married on October 14, 2019 in Haridwar. Almost a month after their wedding, Suyesh threw a grand wedding reception in Delhi yesterday (November 28). Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced their wedding reception.
PolyU blockade lifted; police find 4,000 gas bombs in two days
Hong Kong police on Friday said they had seized nearly 4,000 petrol bombs, 1,400 pieces of explosives materials, 600 items containing corrosive liquids and 570 weapons during the two-day evidence-collection procedure at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which was reopened at about Friday noon after being occupied by rioters for 13 days.
S. Korean firm sues BAT over alleged trademark infringement
Vitabon, a South Korean venture firm, said Friday it has launched a trademark infringement suit against tobacco giant British American Tobacco.Vitabon claims that its nicotine-free aromatherapy device, named Sense, and BAT's hybrid e-cigarette product, glo sens, confuse consumers due to their similar names. Vitabon said it has filed the lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court, demanding 110 million won ($...
Police detain BNP leader ABM Mosharraf
Police have detained BNP leader ABM Mosharraf Hossain without giving any reason for the arrest.
Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrims
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn.
Bolivia's interim govt redraws foreign policy after Morales
Bolivia's interim government on Thursday announced that it would renew diplomatic relations with Israel after they were cut off around ten years ago, as...
Hong Kong customs seizes $50 mln smuggled frozen meat to mainland China
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong customs seized about 540 tonnes of suspected smuggled frozen meat with an estimated market value of about $50 million, the authority said in a statement on Friday, case of its kind in the past decade.The meat was found aboard four suspicious fishing vessels that were leaving Hong Kong, the customs authority said in a statement. Local broadcaster RTHK said the vessels were allegedly bound for mainland China.
Prime minister makes cut-throat gesture in middle of LBC interview
Viewers wondered if he'd forgotten he was on camera.
French Montana released from intensive care after being rushed to hospital
French Montana reveals he is finally out of intensive care in a post on Instagram after he was hospitalised with cardiac issues.
Baby Hunter McGleenon's death treated as murder following postmorten, police confirm
Police have launched a murder investigation following a postmortem examination of a baby boy who died in Keady earlier ths week.
Knives Out Takes Several Jabs At Donald Trump
Knives Out includes some subtle slams against Donald Trump, his political policies and America's divided political landscape.
Centre to bring new job-oriented education policy, says HRD Minister
HRD minister urged students to work with dedication to make India a $5 trillion economy in the next few years
Hong Kong Protesters Gather On Thanksgiving After Trump Signs Pro-Democracy Legislation
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in Hong Kong on Thanksgiving to show their gratitude to President Donald Trump after he signed legislation in their favor
Malaysia beats Thailand in video streaming experience, says Opensignal report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Opensignal has just posted its latest “State of Mobile Video Experience” report and it appears that telcos in Malaysia have shown some improvement when it comes to the mobile video experience. The overall mobile video experience score for Malaysia has increased from...
Hungarian police find tunnels used by migrants to cross border
Police said they discovered both tunnels not long after their construction was completed and filled both of them up again.
Inspiring story of man who was called to bar after wrongful 12 years imprisonment
A Nigerian man who was recently called to bar, is currently being celebrated on social media for his determination. According to a Facebook user who shared the story, he was incarcerated for 12 years for a murder he didn't commit.
Police: Mother shoots adult daughter on Thanksgiving
Police say violence erupted on Thanksgiving Day in a North Carolina apartment when a mother shot and killed her daughter.
In pictures: Trump's unannounced maiden visit to Afghanistan as US president
Before taking the secret flight to Afghanistan, Trump had been expected to spend Thanksgiving in Florida.
Malaysian Hindus Object To Event By Vairamuthu In Country; Say ‘No Tolerance’ For Those Who Disparage Saints Like Andal
Vairamuthu will be launching his new book Tamizhatrupadai in Kuala Lumpur on 3 December.
Ghana-Burkina Faso railway progresses steadily - Deputy Minister
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Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Woman found dead in Kilmarnock flat close to town centre
Police attended a home on Bailliehill Place in the Bonnyton area of the town after receiving reports of a death.
Court Finds South African Police Officer Guilty Of Killing Nigerian
A South African police constable, Austin Luciano Reynold, was on Friday found guilty for the 2018 murder of a Nigerian Ebuka Okoli in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal.
South Korea cuts growth forecast to lowest in decade
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank on Friday (Nov 29) cut its growth forecast for this year to 2 per cent, which would be the weakest rate in a ...
Hungarian police find tunnels used by migrants to cross border
Police said they discovered both tunnels not long after their construction was completed and filled both of them up again.
Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .
Iraq PM Adel Abdul Mahdi says he will resign
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would present his resignation to parliament so lawmakers could choose a new government, according to a statement from his office.Abdul Mahdi'
Iraq Protests
Iraqi officials say four protesters were killed amid ongoing violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, hours after Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi announced his intention to resign. Security and hospital officials say one protester was killed and 18 wounded Friday by security forces who fired live rounds
America Cannot Afford to Lose the Technology Race to China
What can be done?
In test of 'fake news' laws, Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post
The government issued the order after a post containing accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
#IraqiSodaChallenge highlights horrific protester injuries
A new hashtag is encouraging Twitter users to share pictures of themselves holding a can of soda to their head, highlighting the horrific injuries sustained by Iraqi protesters.
Turkey is a leading NATO member. It’s time this commitment was recognised, not criticised ǀ View
The 70th anniversary of NATO follows both President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments about the Alliance suffering from a “brain death” and the legacy of last year’s summit, during which tensions were high and questions swirled about NATO’s longevity and utility.
Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of...
BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq's prime minister says he will submit his official resignation to Parliament following day of bloodshed .
BI on the lookout at airports for OFWs bound for Iraq
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente ordered yesterday immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports to rigidly screen Filipinos traveling to Dubai to stop them from going and working in Iraq which is already the subject of a deployment ban due to the peace and order problem there.
Supriya Sule 'rightful heir' to Sharad Pawar's 'great' legacy, says Milind Deora
The former Union minister said he shared Sule's belief that social work and policy change are the paths to political empowerment.
Why Scott Morrison’s phone call to a police chief matters
It’s time we took a civics lesson and ask some serious questions about the Prime Minister's actions this week.
Queen is beyond reproach and distinct from royal family, UK PM Johnson says
LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday when asked if the monarchy was beyond reproach after the scandal involving Prince Andrew.
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
Iraq's embattled premier announced Friday he will resign in keeping with the wishes of the country's top Shiite cleric, after nearly two months of...
US Military Presence at Syria's Oil Fields Escalates Situation in Country - Russian Deputy FM
The day before, Syrian state television reported that US forces mustered dozens of military vehicles near oil fields in the Rumeilan region of Al-Hasakah province in Syria's northeast.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest.
Iraqi Prime Minister Says He Will Resign After Over 400 Killed in Anti-gov't Protest
Abdul Mahdi's decision comes in response to a call for a change of leadership on Friday by Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in 3 years on US-China talks optimism
The precious metal is down 3.6% this month, the most since November 2016, when Trump won the US presidential election
Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities.
Kaley Cuoco Shares A Sweet And Silly Instagram Post For Her Sister Briana Cuoco’s Birthday
The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco shared a sweet and silly black-and-white Instagram post in honor of her sister Briana Cuoco’s birthday with her 5.7 million Instagram followers. Kaley is ...
Mainstream Policy Expert Reveals How He Was Silenced On Syria: “Truth Did Not Matter”
'Narrative managers' at work from the inside of the establishment think tank world and media
Batch of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce urgently recalled due to 'exploding bottle'
Customers have been warned that the exploding chili sauce could irritate the skin or eyes
‘If she’d called 100 instead of sister, could’ve been saved’: Telangana minister on Hyderabad Vet’s murder
The state Home Minister lauding the efficiency of Telangana police claimed it works diligently to ensure a "drastic reduction in the number of crimes" reported in the state.
UK PM Johnson: Queen is beyond reproach and distinct from royal family
LONDON, Nov 29 — Queen Elizabeth is beyond reproach but there is a distinction between the monarchy and the rest of the royal family, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today when asked if the monarchy was beyond reproach after the scandal involving Prince Andrew. “The monarchy is the queen and...
Minister urges Japanese investors to leverage Malaysia’s digital transformation push
KOBE (Japan), Nov 29 — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking is calling for Japanese investors to leverage on Malaysia’s push for digital transformation. He said Malaysia was committed to undertaking the digital transformation efforts, among others, through the National...
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign
BAGHDAD, Nov 29 — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said today he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests. Abdul Mahdi’s decision came in response to a call for a change of...
Donald Trump Mocks Newsweek for Fake Thanksgiving Headline
President Donald Trump mocked Newsweek on Thursday after they reported Thursday that he spent Thanksgiving golfing and tweeting.
Trump back in Florida after whirlwind Afghanistan trip
President Trump arrived in Florida early Friday morning following his surprise trip to Afghanistan to see U.S. troops on Thanksgiving, his second visit to a combat zone as president and his first to
Iraq's prime minister to step down amid protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Monday said he would step down as anti-government protests continue to roil the country.
Dash cam shows car flipping over during high-speed chase in Memphis
Dramatic video of a high-speed chase last year was released by Memphis Police.
UK police: Bridge attacker had been jailed for terror crimes
A man imprisoned six years for terrorism offenses before his release last year stabbed several people in London on Friday, two fatally, before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge.
Macron says Russia is no longer NATO's enemy
French President Emmanuel Macron declared Russia to no longer be NATO's enemy and called for closer ties with the Kremlin days before a NATO meeting.
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Critics saw in President Donald Trump's campaign message a totalitarian disregard for the truth, but others saw the message as humorous trolling.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
WHOA! Post Ranbir Kapoor, Now Kangana Ranaut Confesses To Have A Secret Social Media Account!
Kangana Ranaut is well known for her audacious statements and never shies away from expressing her views. Be it supporting the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government or bashing Bollyw
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post this week for reporting that a picture President Donald Trump shared of his head pasted onto the body of the fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa had been doctored.
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces He'll Resign Amid Continuing Violence
Adel Abdul-Mahdi's statement comes a day after security forces killed more than 40 anti-government protesters in 24 hours.
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
Critics saw in President Donald Trump's campaign message a totalitarian disregard for the truth, but others saw the message as humorous trolling.
Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence
Forty protesters were shot dead by security forces in Baghdad and the southern cities of Najaf and Nasiriya on Thursday.
Police: Driver accused of traveling 120 mph on I-95
GREENLAND, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire state police say a driver has been accused of traveling at 120 miles an hour on Interstate 95.
Iraqi PM offers resignation after security forces carry out 'bloodbath' killing of protesters
Iraq’s embattled prime minister offered his resignation on Friday, following the bloodiest day in weeks of unrest. Adel Abdel Mahdi, who took up the post of premier last year, said he would submit to the parliament a formal letter requesting my resignation to "preserve the blood" of Iraqis.
Trump blasts Newsweek over story on his Thanksgiving plans
President Trump slammed Newsweek over its story on his Thanksgiving plans, which the mag said would include “tweeting, golfing and more” — before he ended up making a surprise visit to US troops
Our fear of China is not loathing
Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post by claiming there was no evidence a picture of the president as Rocky Balboa was doctored
The Trump campaign trolled The Washington Post this week for reporting that a picture President Donald Trump shared of his head pasted onto the body of the fictional boxing champion Rocky Balboa had been doctored.
Malta PM Muscat to resign: Times of Malta
VALETTA (Reuters) - Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported on Friday.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
Hong Kong police exit wrecked campus, weekend protests planned
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police on Friday withdrew from a university campus trashed by weeks of clashes as pro-democracy activists canvassed social media to promote more protests at the weekend.
TİKA reaches out to families affected by Israel's Gaza attacks
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered aid to 1,100 Palestinian families affected by Israel's wave of attacks earlier this month, from food to beds
Watch: Union minister Babul Supriyo sings ‘Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le’ at the closing ceremony of IFFI
The controversy-prone minister of state was on familiar territory: music.
Why did she call sister instead of police, asks Telangana minister about murdered vet
After the comment triggered a controversy, Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali said he was ‘deeply saddened by the mishap’.
Dutch police: Multiple people injured in Hague stabbing
Multiple people were injured in a stabbing incident in The Hague’s main shopping street Friday night, police said.
K-Pop Fans Shocked After Jung Joon-young Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison Amid Sexual Assault Charges
Several South Korean singers are currently facing public scrutiny following charges about their alleged participation in an aggravated rape back in 2016. They retired from the entertainment industry following the scandal and have now received prison sentences in relation to sexual assault charges.
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in stores as spending moves online
Shoppers also worried that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese imports would make their holiday shopping more expensive
Japan's defence, foreign ministers to visit India tomorrow for 2+2 dialogue
The two ministers will be leading a Japanese delegation to the inaugural meeting of the 2+2 dialogue
Gauteng police nab over 600 suspects in operations | Saturday Star
Gauteng police arrested 600 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder, hijacking, rape, assault and robberies, ...
Blackpool FC tell supporters steward at centre of alleged 'attack' row 'will not work at club again' as police quiz 44-year-old
The supporters' liaison officer at Blackpool FC said the steward at the centre of a row over an alleged attack "will not work" at the club again.
The Impeachment News Industry Is Here to Help (Overwhelm You Even More)
A glut of pop-up podcasts and newsletters from major publishers and worried citizens promise to cut through the flood of impeachment news.
Police treating London Bridge stabbing as 'terror-related' as man shot by officers
Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are at the scene following the incident and a number of people have been stabbed
Iraq’s PM announces he’ll resign amid worsening crisis
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation would placate protesters, who are now calling for the removal of the entire political class that has ruled Iraq since the 2003 downfall of Saddam Hussein.
NATO spending tweak lets Berlin push back on Trump
US will pay less for budget that covers alliance HQ while Germany pays a little more.
Bengaluru: Six people injured after detonator explodes in forensic lab
According to the police, the explosion happened at the FSL lab of Karnataka Police while handling a sample sent by the Raichur police.
Two give statements to Perak police over return of Chin Peng’s ashes
IPOH, Nov 29 — The police today have recorded statements from several individuals to assist in an investigation over their alleged involvements in bringing back the ashes of former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng to Malaysia. They were seen entering the compound of the Ipoh District...
Malta prime minister expected to quit in crisis over journalist murder
VALLETTA, Nov 29 — Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign imminently, the Times of Malta reported today. His decision was brought on by the political and legal crisis brought about by the investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia,...
Police and ambulance called to London Bridge over claims of shots being fired
Ambulance crews are at the scene
'A Warning' replaces Donald Trump Jr.'s 'Triggered' as No.1 book on NYT bestseller list
“A Warning,” a behind-the-scenes book authored by an anonymous Trump administration official that takes a critical look at the president, has replaced Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered” as the No.
Social Media Erupts As Gunners Sack Emery
After just 18 months at Arsenal, Unai Emery was sacked as the Gunners manager on Friday afternoon. He has since become a trending topic online as fans took to social media to react to the news. Check it out!
Telangana: Cops said she has eloped, murdered doctor's family alleges police apathy
If the testimony of the victim's family is to be believed, the police could have saved her only if they acted on time.
Kavango West residents say their votes should result in development
-Some Kavango West residents say their votes should result in bringing the much-needed development to the region.
Minister Simataa calls for patience as ECN verifies results
-Information and Communication Technology Minister Stanley Simataa says messages doing the rounds on social media about a demonstration over the delayed results is likely to threaten peace.
UK police clear London Bridge after reports of gunshots
LONDON — British police said Friday they were dealing with an incident on London Bridge, and witnesses have reported hearing gunshots.
Belgian officials boycott trade delegation to Israel
BDS movement scores victory in Belgium, with officials dropping out of delegation to Israel, accusing Israel of violating international law.
Police and ambulance called to London Bridge over claims of shots being fired
Ambulance crews are at the scene
General Election 2019: Johnson says it is 'best' Trump does not interfere in the campaign during visit to London
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it would be “best” if Donald Trump does not get involved in the UK’s [...]
Police say London Bridge incident involved stabbing; several wounded and man detained
LONDON (AP) - Police say London Bridge incident involved stabbing; several wounded and man detained.
Police called to London Bridge following reports of shots being fired
The Metropolitan Police said they are dealing with an incident at London Bridge amid reports of shots being fired.
Two K-pop stars get prison terms for rape, spycam crimes
A South Korean court has found two K-pop stars guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman and sentenced them to up to six years in prison.
Build office buildings for all GPs, says Minister
Dayakar Rao reviews work taken up under Centrally-aided schemes
London stabbing | Two people killed, police shoot suspect dead
Metropolitan Police Chief Cressida Dick said two stabbing victims had died and three injured people were being treated in a hospital
Police rush to London Bridge amid reports of shots fired
Police have rushed to London Bridge amid fears of a shooting. Sky News are reporting that armed police officers have shot a suspect dead.
Time Is Running Out for Trump's North Korean Diplomacy, Analysts Say
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K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
A South Korean court found two stars, Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon, guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman.
Police and ambulance called to London Bridge over claims of shots being fired
Ambulance crews are at the scene
K-pop stars sentenced to prison for gang rape
Two Korean pop stars were sentenced to prison Friday for gang-raping unconscious women, secretly recording the act and distributing the tapes as part of a scandal that has rocked the K-pop industry, according to South Korean media.
Batch of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce recalled over 'risk of explosion'
A particular batch of hot chilli sauce is being recalled over fears it could explode.The Food Sa...
4.5 per cent GDP growth rate unacceptable, worrisome: Manmohan Singh
Delivering his valedictory address at a national conclave on economy, former prime minister Manmohan Singh said mutual trust is the bedrock of societal transactions fostering economic growth, but "our social fabric of trust, confidence is now torn and ruptured".
AI and modest wear: Ria Miranda celebrates 10-year fashion career
Fashion designer Ria Miranda celebrates her decade-long tenure in the Indonesian modest wear fashion industry with an exhibition highlighting her milestone achievements and her collaboration with Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) system Rinna.
London Bridge closed amid reports of gunfire, police at scene
Police are dealing with an ongoing incident
Police say London Bridge incident involved stabbing; several wounded and man detained
LONDON (AP) - Police say London Bridge incident involved stabbing; several wounded and man detained.
N Korea's Thanksgiving Day test shows improving speed for missile crews
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed “great satisfaction” over the latest test of a large multiple-rocket launcher, state media said on Friday, a launch that experts said showcased improving performance by the system and its crews.
LIVE: Police confirm one man shot in London Bridge incident
Police in London have confirmed that officers shot one man during the incident. They did not confirm his current condition.
Bill would ban shackling pregnant Ohio prisoners delivering babies
Columbus — Shackling or handcuffing pregnant or postpartum women would be prohibited, if a bill sponsored by Kettering Republican state Sen. Peggy Lehner becomes law.
Korean singers Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon sent to prison for sexual assaults
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Korean singers Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon were sentenced to several years in prison Friday after they were convicted on rape and other charges.
Japan, South Korea to hold high-level trade talks
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- In the shadow of the United States trade war with China, South Korea's trade ministry said Friday it will hold high-level trade negotiations with Japan to end its long-running standoff.
First pictures of London Bridge 'shooting' after panic fills streets as police swarm on area
BBC correspondent John McManus told BBC News that he had heard several gunshots on London Bridge
Iraqi prime minister says he will resign: statement
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government protests.
Israel steps up settlement projects in occupied Jerusalem after US move
Israel announced on Thursday that it would approve 11,000 illegal housing units in the north of Jerusalem, following a surge of illegal settlements in...
London police shoot suspect dead after 'terrorist' stabbings
Police shot dead a man suspected of stabbing several people near London Bridge on Friday in what detectives declared a terrorist incident. The...
UK: Several people stabbed near London Bridge, suspect shot dead by police
The Metropolitan Police declared it a ‘terrorist incident’.
Police concerned for safety of missing Derbyshire man
Lee Campion was last seen in Mickleover
Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden Join INSTEX Mechanism for Trade With Iran - Finnish Foreign Ministry
Iran considers the European Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a tool set up to help trade with Tehran under the US sanctions, to be weak, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated earlier in November, adding that the system has not been fully implemented so far.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg Holds Press Conference in Brussels - Video
The summit comes as NATO member countries are mired in a spending row. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged other states to raise their expenditures on security issues, stressing that numerous allies must meet the current target of 2 percent of GDP.
London Bridge: Man shot dead by police following 'terror incident'
Police have declared a knife rampage in central London as a terror incident and confirmed that the suspect was shot dead by armed officers on London Bridge.
Armed police point weapons at suspect during London Bridge incident – video report
Footage from social media shows officers pointing weapons at a person on London Bridge in the capital. It's been confirmed a suspect has been shot by police after five people were injured in a stabbing incident near London Bridge.
Tory caught staging doorstep chat is odious sexist, says Anna Soubry
Lee Anderson was subject of complaint from MP over Facebook post last summer
Multiple injuries reported in London stabbing incident
The London Ambulance Service declared a "major incident" on Friday at London Bridge, where multiple people were stabbed by a suspect wearing a "hoax explosive device" who was subsequently shot and killed by police, CNN reports. On Twitter, London's Metropolitan Police Service said that "as a precaution, we are currently responding to this incident as though it is terror-related." The chaotic scene unfolded around 1:58 PM, with one nearby worker telling CNN of hearing "more than five" gunshots in the area of the iconic bridge, and another saying, "A colleague out for lunch messaged to say there'd been an incident ... I went straight to the window and saw hundreds of people running off the bridge." On Twitter, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "I'm being kept updated on the incident at London Bridge and want to thank the police and all emergency services for their immediate response." Jacob Lambert
Prime Minister Of Iraq To Resign After Protests Leave Hundreds Dead
At least 400 demonstrators have been killed since the beginning of October
Major Police Response at London Bridge Amid Reports of Shooting
Truck sprawled across multiple lanes in photos from scene
China Folds: Beijing Does Nothing After Trump Signs HK Bill
President calls China's bluff
Erdogan slams ‘brain dead’ Macron over Nato comments
ISTANBUL, Nov 29 — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out today at counterpart Emmanuel Macron over his criticisms of Nato, saying it was the French president who was suffering “brain death”. “I am talking to France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and I will also say this at Nato....
China Orders Hong Kong to 'Sober Up' and Obey 'the Motherland'
China's state propaganda outlet Global Times warned that now should be the time "Hong Kong society sobers up" to defend from America.
Several stabbed in London bridge attack ― Police
British police shot a man on Friday after a stabbing in the London Bridge area in the centre of the city. The bridge was also the scene of an attack 2017
12 police officers called to crash involving multiple vehicles on busy Dundee road
Police have been called to a three-vehicle crash on a busy Dundee road.
Minister: Creche operators were aware of fire safety regulations before now
Childcare operators have said they are not prepared for new fire safety regulations and inspections at creches, but the Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has said they were aware of them before now.
Hungarian police find tunnels used by migrants to cross border
Police said they discovered both tunnels not long after their construction was completed and filled both of them up again.
Ex-GOP lawmaker: Republicans 'wrestling' with whether to turn on Trump
A former Republican lawmaker said his former colleagues are publicly standing with President Trump as he faces impeachment, but in private they are dismayed by his conduct.
Cyberabad Police detain four men in Hyderabad vet gangrape-murder case
The charred body of the 26-year-old veterinary doctor was found at Shadnagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Thursday morning.
Tory minister rules out immigration powers being devolved to Scotland
A senior Conservative Cabinet minister has dismissed the latest call from the SNP for immigration powers to be devolved to Holyrood once the UK leaves the EU.
U.K. police say a number of people injured in London Bridge stabbing incident
'A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured'
Police continue to search River Trent for man missing for more than three weeks
'Michal's family is distraught and really worried about him'
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BMW, Great Wall to build new China plant for electric cars
BMW and its partner Great Wall Motor said they plan to build a plant in China with a capacity of 160,000 cars per year, and which will produce ...
Police shoot man in London Bridge 'terror related' attack
One man has been shot by police near London Bridge in an incident which is being responded to "as though it is terror-related", the Metropolitan Police said.
2 K-pop stars get prison terms for sexual crimes
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean court on Friday found two K-pop stars guilty of illicit sexual relations with a woman who was unable to resist an
Attack on magistrate: bar assn. office-bearers booked
Police named 10 ‘identifiable’ lawyers as co-accused in the case
London Bridge: Workers run away in tears as police tackling knifeman scream 'get back'
Eyewitnesses have described their horror as armed police swarmed London Bridge and shot a man after several people were injure with people fleeing the scene in central London
Fury in Malta over latest twist in slain reporter case
An intensifying probe into the murder of Caruana Galizia, who was blown up by a car bomb in October 2017, has destabilized Joseph Muscat's government, though the prime minister has rebutted repeated calls for his resignation.
London Bridge incident: Suspect shot by police after five injured in stabbing
Five people were injured in a stabbing incident on London Bridge today before a suspect was shot by police. Video footage has emerged online which showed
U.K. Police Shoot Man After Potential Terrorist Attack in London
(Bloomberg) -- Armed police shot a man after a possible terrorist attack sent hundreds of people running for their lives in the heart of London.Several civilians were believed to have been injured in a stabbing just before 2 p.m. in the London Bridge area on the edge of the capital’s financial center
Trump immigration official forced out of bar as ex-Maryland governor slams him for 'putting children in cages'
A top immigration adviser to Donald Trump was forced out of a bar in Washington after facing extensive heckling from fellow patrons — including former Maryland governor and 2016 Democratic candidate Martin O'Malley.Ken Cuccinelli, who currently serves as the acting deputy secretary of the Department
London Bridge Attack: Several Injured After Stabbing Incident, One Suspect Detained
"We are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at London Bridge," a leading daily reported police as saying in a statement.
America's Kids Need to Understand Why the President Is Being Impeached
Students should learn about impeachment in school—here’s how to make it work.
French Montana Finally Released From Hospital After Health Scare
Rap star French Montana is getting back to work after landing in the hospital for a few days.
Police respond to 'incident' on London Bridge
A nearby terminus for commuters from across the southeast of England was closed due to an "emergency services incident."
London Bridge attack: Victims named by police
Jack Merritt, 25, of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, died in the attack, police said, as well as the suspect.
McDonald’s shares 'one-handed meal hack,' Instagram responds
Have you been eating McDonald’s wrong this entire time? According to Instagram, no, you haven’t.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi submits resignation amid protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would offer his resignation to parliament to allow lawmakers to choose a new government, in a move that follows weeks of violent anti-government
France Says to Summon Turkish Envoy After Erdogan's 'Insults'
France's Foreign Ministry will summon Turkey's ambassador following insulting comments made by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a French presidency official said on Friday. Erdogan commented on Emmanuel Macron's warning that NATO was suffering from "b
'2 former J&K MLAs, detained since Aug 5, admitted to hospital': Officials
NC general secretary and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar and former Ganderbal MLA Ishfaq Ahmed were taken to SKIMS.
Top Iraq cleric urges lawmakers to reassess government after 400 killed
Iraq’s top Shia Muslim cleric on Friday condemned attacks on protesters and urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for the government, an apparent suggestion that they seek a change of leadership as violence spirals in the war-weary country.
Iraqi prime minister announces his resignation
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- After weeks of violent protests in Iraq, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi announced Friday that he will submit his resignation to the Iraqi Parliament.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi says he will resign
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi will resign after nearly two months of anti-government protests, according to a statement from his office.
Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced his resignation on Friday after the country’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric urged lawmakers to reconsider their support for a government rocked by weeks of deadly anti-establishment unrest.
NATO moves towards spending goal sought by Trump, Spain lags
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - More European allies in NATO are set to meet a defense spending target sought by the United States in 2019, with sharp rises in Romania and Bulgaria, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, but Belgium and Spain will continue to lag.
Government fails to calm Iraqis, becomes ruthless
The Iraqi government, which has failed to meet protesters' demands and establish balanced relations with Iran, has become more ruthless after demonstrators burned down the Iranian Consulate in Najaf
Turkey slams France's nonconstructive attitude toward NATO solidarity
Turkey harshly criticizes French President Emmanuel Macron's statements undermining NATO's main principle, which is based on the solidarity of its allies
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Government ministers, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari endorse demands of student protesters
The Pakistan People's Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari voiced his support of the Student Solidarity March on Friday on the social networking app, Twitter. READ
Boris Johnson: It Is Best If Trump Doesn’t Get Involved In Our Election Campaigns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if US President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a Nato summit next week. “What we don’t do traditionally as loving allies and friends, what we don’t do traditionally, is get involved in each other’s election campaigns,” said Johnson, whose Conservative Party […]
Trump to decide if he wants lawyers at impeachment hearings
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Friday to say whether he’ll send his attorneys to participate in impeachment proceedings before the panel.
No Stone Unturned journalists 'to sue police for wrongful imprisonment'
TWO Belfast journalists whose homes were raided are to sue police for wrongful imprisonment, the High Court has heard.