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Trump, Modi To Outline Ambitious Vision For Next Chapter Of Indo-US Ties: Wells
When President Donald Trump travels to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders will outline an ambitious vision for the next chapter of relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, a top American diplomat has said.
Cartoon: Publicise welfare works of Modi government, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar
The central government has spent over Rs 3,800 crore on the publicity of government schemes over the last three years, Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar informed the Lok Sabha
China virus toll revised down to 1,380 after deaths double-counted
Hubei reported more than 4,800 new cases on Friday.
Here is how much women from other countries spend on Val’s gift Vs Nigerian women
A data company has released a statistics on how much women from different countries spend on Val's gifts including Nigerian women. StatiSense revealed that women in Thailand and the US spend more than women in most
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside U.S. - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of the United States, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Match-fixing case: Police may summon T-Series’ Krishan, take Sanjeev Chawla to match venues
Chawla and Kumar, along with others, were part of the 2013 Delhi Police chargesheet into the conspiracy to fix matches during the 2000 series between India and South Africa.
Cleanliness of wet markets only at 40pc, says minister
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 14 — The cleanliness level of most wet markets in Malaysia hovers around 40 per cent, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. In view of this, she called on traders and customers to change their attitude and habits, especially...
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections
BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Spanish Minister Says Guaido Is Opposition Leader and President
Spain’s foreign minister on Thursday attempted to clarify controversial comments by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, explaining that Juan Guaido is both Venezuela’s interim president and the leader of the opposition.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters ―Monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor reported, latest in a string of attacks on Iran's presence in Syria.
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China’s coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passenger
Syrian Army advances overnight in southwest Aleppo despite Turkish interference
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to score a new advance in the southwester part of Aleppo last night, despite artillery strikes from the Turkish military, which attempted to stifle their movements. READ ALSO: Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Target Southwestern Damascus Backed by Liwaa Al-Quds (Palestinian paramilitary) and the Local Defense Forces (LDF), the Syrian Arab Army established control over several areas of southwestern Aleppo last night, paving the way for their troops to further expand their presence in the governorate. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army captured Sheikh Rahilah, Monte Carlo Farms, East Kafr Joum, Al-Mughayr, Lawyers Association District, Talat Qurtabah, Electricity Society, Al-Rahal Society, Police School, and Khan Touman Silos. This latest advance by the Syrian Army comes at the same time they make their push to capture the strategic Regiment 46 Base, which has been under the control of the jihadist rebels an their…
Watch: Syrian air defenses confront Israeli missiles over Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces came under attack in southwestern Damascus last night when a number of missiles fired from the Israeli-occupied Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region. READ ALSO: Turkey Vows To Respond With Force After Syrian Army Captures Saraqib According to a military source near the scene of the attack, several missiles fired from occupied Jabal Sheikh targeted Al-Kisweh and its surrounding areas, causing a number of explosions that could be heard from the capital city. The source said some of the missiles, which were said to have been fired from an Israeli aircraft, managed to hit their intended targets in southwestern Damascus, while others were intercepted by the Syrian air defenses. There has been no comment on the total number of casualties as a result of this latest attack on southwestern Damascus; however, it is believed that some soldiers were wounded.
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
US Senate Approves Resolution Limiting Trump's Military Authority against Iran
The US Senate approved a resolution restricting US President Donald Trump's powers to conduct military operations with Iran, RIA Novosti reported. 55 senators voted in favor of this resolution and 45 opposed.
Successful blitz on anti-social behaviour in Levenmouth to continue for a second year
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour that cut calls to the police by 60% is to continue for a second year.
Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor
Israeli strikes on Damascus airport killed seven fighters, a war monitor said Friday, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Iran's military presence in Syria.
Internal affairs minister irked by crowds at NIRA offices
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Internal Affairs Jeje Odongo has expressed concern over the surging crowds seeking services at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo. General Odongo said this while presiding over the inauguration of the new NIRA governing board that took their Oath on Thursday. He said …
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases
BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...
Pakistani Cabinet Passes Controversial Social-Media Rules
Pakistan's government has approved new rules for regulating social-media content that critics say would give the authorities unflinching powers to stifle dissent and free speech.
Smriti Irani and Zubin Irani set couple goals on Valentine's Day
The BJP minister does not refrain from sharing her pictures with her family and is known for her relatable and hilarious Instagram posts.
Donkeys rescued by police after ‘romantic’ Valentine’s Day stroll
The animals were taken to the safety of a field.
Police Scotland officers ‘cruelly mocked’ dying prisoner as he cried ‘I’m gonnae die’ and begged for help
CRUEL cops laughed at a prisoner as he writhed in agony and screamed “I’m just gonnae die” hours before falling dead. Alan Hay, 49, was left to lick pain medicine from a plastic m…
Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr
House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
While Barr publicly scolds Trump, his DOJ is quietly investigating those in the CIA who probed 2016 Russian interference
Attorney General William Barr claimed that Trump has "never" asked him "to do anything in a criminal case."
Barr says attacks from Trump make work ‘impossible’
Attorney General William Barr delivered an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that his attacks on the Justice Department had made it “impossible for me to do my job” and that “I’m not going to be bullied or influenced by anybody.”
Iran says it will strike US and Israel if they make the 'slightest error'
Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said in a live speech on state television on Thursday.
U.N. calls on North Korea to release abductees in 50-year-old hijacking case
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A panel of human rights experts from the United Nations is calling on North Korea to repatriate 11 South Koreans who were abducted on a hijacked plane 50 years ago.
On This Day: League of Women Voters formed
On Feb. 14, 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed in Chicago.
Lufthansa Group extends China flight cancellations to March 28 over virus outbreak
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) on Friday said it would suspend all flights to mainland China until March 28 due to the new coronavirus, which is spreading in China and around the world.
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
Caroline Flack breaks social media silence for the first time this year
The presenter is due in court next month over her assault charge
Police shoot alleged thief in the leg after he snatched tourist’s phone in Canggu
The Bali Provincial Police arrested an alleged thief who confessed to targeting mainly foreign tourists from his considerably long list of victims The suspect, identified as 20-year-old university student Mohammad Amin, was arrested in Karangasem...
Photos of SHS student giving a colleague a serious BJ hits social media
The year 2020 seems to be a year meant for students from the second cycle institutions to take over social media with some lifestyles which
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
Coronavirus travel setback spreads beyond China
According to travel analytics company ForwardKeys, the travel setback caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of the Asia Pacific region experiencing a 10.5% slowdown in outbound travel bookings for March and April, excluding trips to and from China and Hong Kong. As of 9th February, the setback looks likely to be most marked in North East Asia, where outbound bookings for March & April, are 17.1% behind where they were at the equivalent moment
William Barr's Move To Rid The DOJ Of Independence Shows One Of Many Reasons Josh Hawley's FTC Plan Is Dangerous
Karl already took some time to highlight just one of the many absurdities in Senator Josh Hawley's "plan" to revamp the...
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade
Malaysia's latest palm export data revealed the impact of India's restrictions, with shipments to India in January falling 85% from a year earlier to 46,876 tonnes, the lowest since 2011
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
Health minister announces four more clear of Covid-19, can go home today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — It’s a sweet Valentine for four Covid-19 patients who were given the all-clear sign and allowed to go home today. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the quartet, who were the first, second, third and fifth cases to be diagnosed with the coronavirus...
BREAKING: Police arraign suspects of Abuja bank robbery
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Police on Friday arraigned five men arrested for an armed robbery which took place at the Mpape, Abuja branch of First Bank on December 28, 2019. They were arraigned ...
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Police on Friday arraigned five men arrested for an armed robbery which took place at the Mpape, Abuja branch of First Bank on December 28, 2019. They were arraigned ...
Republicans violated oath in acquitting Trump
The impeachment trial of President Trump was a sham from the beginning. It wasn’t a sham because Trump didn’t deserve to be impeached, convicted, and removed from office. He did, and he does.
Police kill 3 armed robbery suspects in Onitsha
Three armed robbery suspects were shot dead on Thursday by operatives of the Anambra Police Command after a gun duel in Onitsha.
Iraq gives NATO green light to stay for training and advising: Stoltenberg
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) -NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the organisation had received the green-light to stay in Iraq for training and advisory purposes. He made the comments during a press briefing held after the North Atlantic Council meeting Defence Ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg affirmed that “NATO is closely coordinating and consulting with the Global Coalition in Iraq,” adding that “we will only stay in Iraq as long as we are welcomed.” He also repeated the accusation that Russia had breached the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and pledged to respond to the “demise of the treaty” by adapting NATO’s defensive measures. Russia denies breaching the INF. Despite the criticism of Russia, Stoltenberg emphasised that NATO “will not mirror what Russia does,” yet the allies will keep the “deterrence and defence effective to protect our people.” Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said that the “allies expressed their support [for] Ukraine’s…
Algeria requests the return of Syria to the Arab League
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum stated on Friday that he asked the League of Arab States to end the freeze on Syria’s membership and to re-represent it again in its meetings and activities. READ ALSO: At Least 8 Arab League Members Support Syria’s Return – Report According to Algerian Radio, Boukadoum said: “the absence of Syria has caused great harm to the League and the Arabs.” He would add that “we must push for the return of Syria’s membership and work for Damascus to return to the League of Arab States.” In a press statement during his meeting with his Mauritanian counterpart, Ismail Ould Cheikh, Boukadoum considered that “the absence of Syria has done great harm to the League and the Arabs, and that Algeria’s position is clear and decisive in terms of the need for Syria to return to the university.” Previously, Tunisia failed to persuade the Arab nations to return Syria to the Arab League, despite Damascus’ reconciliation with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
As WHO Forum Ends, Updated Figures From China Reveal New Virus Has Infected Over 60,000 Worldwide
As the world's leading health experts wrapped up a two-day forum about the coronavirus at the World Health Organization's Geneva headquarters Wednesday, new figures out of China over the past 24 hours revealed that the respiratory illness has now infected more than 60,000 people globally.
China's Xi pledges to minimise impact of virus
BEIJING: China will definitely be able to minimise the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and will maintain the development momentum of its ...
Saudi minister says no plans for MBS, Netanyahu meeting
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied media reports of a possible meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid speculation about normalising ties between Gulf Arab states and Israel.
What Iran's attacks on American bases tell us about China's missile program
The belief that Chinese missiles are numerous, but inaccurate, is likely now outdated.
Is China Underreporting Coronavirus Figures? 6 Health Workers Died, 1,716 Infected
Didn't China understand that the health workers are at greater risk? What measures did it take?
Reps commend IGP, Runsewe for protecting Arts, Crafts Village
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, and Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General (DG), National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
Barr warns Trump attacks undermining justice dept
US Attorney General William Barr has said that President Donald Trump's attacks on prosecutors, the judge and jurors in the trial of a longtime adviser undermined the Justice Department's work, adding he would not be "bullied" by anyone.
White House ‘disappointed’ in China’s virus transparency
The United States feels let down by a lack of transparency from China over the new-coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday, contradicting President Donald Trump's confidence in Beijing.
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas
(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.
Turkish, Russian FMs to meet to discuss Idlib
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Munich on Sunday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference,...
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine's Day in China
Couples around China settled for a quiet Valentine's Day this year, with COVID-19 intruding as an unwelcome third-wheel in romantic celebrations.
KLM apologises after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in S.Korea
Seoul: KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
IPL 2020: RCB Gives Ideal Valentine's Day Gift To Fans By Unveiling New Logo
RCB removed its profile picture and deleted all posts from various social media accounts (including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), sending fans in tizzy.
Why Is Turkey Threatening a Full-blown Conflict With Syria and to Shatter Its Alliance With Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to take military action 'everywhere in Syria' if another Turkish soldier is killed or wounded
Bernie Sanders to Online Trolls: Stop 'Ugly Personal Attacks'
'Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks," Sanders said in a statement
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled travelers. Cuomo had low hopes, and they were met. The governor's office and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said talks will continue. Before the meeting, Trump floated what appeared to be an offer he hoped New York couldn't refuse. Cuomo "must understand that National Security far exceeds politics," he tweeted, an apparent reference to the administration's purported rationale for blocking New Yorkers from the programs. "New York must stop all of its unnecessary lawsuits & harrassment [sic]." New York Attorney General Letitia James — who won a $2 million settlement from Trump over his canceled family charity and is suing him and his business on multiple fronts, including for his financial records — clapped back.…
Bloomberg vs. Trump would be a clash of oligarchs
They share a troubling number of similarities
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry you did that?" "No, not at all," Trump responded. "When you tell me, why did I use Rudy, and one of the things about Rudy, No. 1, he was the best prosecutor, you know, one of the best prosecutors, and the best mayor." "That is literally the exact opposite of what he told Bill O'Reilly in an interview in November," CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale told Don Lemon on Thursday night, playing the clip where Trump said, "No, I didn't direct him," meaning Giuliani. "So what has changed now? Well, perhaps Trump just thinks impeachment's over with, I've been acquitted, I can say whatever I want. Perhaps he forgot that he ever denied this. Regardless, though, what he's saying now is the truth. He did direct Rudy to go there. We heard that not…
Instagram may bring back something like the Chronological feed
It’s now 4 years ago that Instagram switched away from their reverse chronological feed to a feed which was determined by algorithms to keep you stuck to your phone and scrolling as long as possible, with posts chosen by engagement and popularity rather than simple existence. Now, according to reverse engineer Jane Wong, Instagram may …
Violent clash between police, taxi drivers leaves 3 people dead and cop injured
Violence erupted at eMbalenhle Taxi Rand in Mpumalanga where police had gone to conduct a search operation.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Trump’s Policy on New York’s ‘Trusted Travelers’ Is Unconstitutional
People should never be punished for things they haven’t done.
California Takes Revenge on Trump
People leaving the Golden State are changing the political makeup of the states they move to.
The Coronavirus Story Is Too Big for China to Spin
Maybe what goes up online must come down, but what comes down will go up again.
The Right’s Big Lie About Roger Stone
Trump allies are saying Stone didn’t really threaten a witness. They’re wrong.
Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China are committed to strengthening cooperation and mounting a concerted effort to overcome the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak which has so far killed nearly 1,500 people in the republic.
Zuckerberg’s Early Diary Plays a Starring Role in New Facebook Opus
Facebook: The Inside Story provides deep access to company executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg.
Police, Ataga family dismiss fake news of officer’s involvement in woman’s death
The Kaduna State Police Command has dismissed a social media report on the involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Ataga’s wife.
Murder of Doctor’s Wife: Police debunks viral story
The Police authorities in Kaduna on Friday said none of its officers was involved in the murder of Dr.Ataga's wife who was kidnapped
How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus
The state emergency health response model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'
Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.
Syria government forces chip away at rebel enclave
Government forces made new gains in northwestern Syria on Friday, further chipping away at the country's last major rebel pocket, a war monitor said.
US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia
US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia
Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
Washington, United States | AFP | US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered a highly unusual public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president’s tweets were making his job at the Justice Department “impossible.” “I have a problem with some of the tweets,” Barr said in an interview with ABC News, adding: “I cannot do …
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution To Stop Trump From Launching 'Illegal' Attack On Iran
The Senate on Thursday passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without congressional approval.
EU Threatens Israel: Annexing the Jordan Valley Will be Violent
The EU chooses to warn Israel against allowing Jews to live in Judea and Samaria rather than condemn Palestinian terrorism.
US Warship Seizes 150 Iranian Missiles En Route in Arabian Sea [WATCH]
The advanced weapon systems are similar to weapons seized last November that were en route to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
PM won't force police hand
UPDATE: 10:25 a.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no plans to order the RCMP to end the blockades of vital rail links across the country.
Mark Zuckerberg 'accepts' Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says he recognises that tech giants may to have pay more tax in Europe in future and understands the "frustration".
Team of North Korean experts arrive to assist in draft of social media regulations
A team of experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has arrived in Islamabad to assist the government in drafting the proposed social media regulations policy.“Originally, the exper
Trump now says he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine. CNN analysts think Trump forgot his earlier lie.
President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to procure damaging information on his political rivals. "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer?" Rivera asked Trump on his podcast. "Are you sorry
Trump's latest possible quid pro quo involves New York, airport travel, and his tax returns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) visited President Trump on Thursday afternoon to try and negotiate the reversal of his administration's new ban on New Yorkers participating in the Global Entry and "trusted traveler" programs, which ease border crossings and airport security lines for enrolled
China says 6 medics died from virus
Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
People Are Gifting Face Mask Bouquets To Their Partners This Valentine’s Day Because Covid-19
It's Valentine's Day today and in conjunction with this day, you can see many loving couples posting sweet photos on social media. However, since it is now the era of the coronavirus, things are a bit different, especially the gifts that people are giving their partners. China has been hit…
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
China moves to ease mounting anger with reset of virus fight
China took action on two fronts to gain control of the spiraling coronavirus outbreak gripping the country: reporting a dramatic increase in cases and ousting top officials who failed to check the disease’s expansion.
'Not the letter': Minister Mahfud clarifies dismissive remark about West Papua report
Coordinating Legal, Political and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD clarified on Thursday that he did not refer to documents on the victims of human rights violations in West Papua recently handed over to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as trash.
Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban
Senator Joel Villanueva described as
Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO
The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
After Barr Bailed Him Out, Trump Immediately Asserted His ‘Legal Right’ to Interfere in Criminal Cases
Attorney General William Barr went into serious damage control mode on Thursday evening. Despite that, President Donald Trump went back to the well on Friday morning.
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China's coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passengers on a cruise ship blocked from five countries due to virus fears finally disembarked in Cambodia.
Kremlin Believes Turkey to Ensure Russian Diplomats Safety Amid Threats to Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin believes that Turkey will do its best to guarantee the safety of Russian diplomats and every Russian staying in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on threats targeting the Russian ambassador to Ankara.
Turkish Military Says 'Neutralised' 6 Kurdistan Workers’ Party Members in Northern Iraq
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Turkish Air Force neutralised six members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara designates as a terrorist group, in airstrikes carried out on the Qandil region in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Now We Know What Kind of Authoritarian Trump Aspires to Be
Over the past week, Trump has showed his commitment to creating Kyiv-on-the-Potomac.
'Police were WRONG to check my thinking': Businessman's 'transphobic' tweets were LAWFUL and officers breached HIS rights by acting like 'the STASI' and arriving at his work to quiz him about 'hate incident', judge rules
Former police officer Harry Miller, 54, from Lincolnshire, who founded the campaign group Fair Cop, said the police's actions had a 'substantial chilling effect' on his right to free speech.
How Juul gets kids addicted to vaping: it's even worse than you think
Massachusetts is suing the e-cigarette company for its predatory ads to children. Hopefully other states will follow suit
Police who warned man about 'transphobic' tweet acted unlawfully
High court finds actions of Humberside police had ‘chilling effect’ on Harry Miller’s right to free speech
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
Trump-Modi meet to outline vision for next chapter of Indo-US ties: Wells
"We are approaching an important inflection point in the US-India relationship," Wells said
Trump & Barr v. Kahn
“There will come cruel gods with eyeglasses, Lice and lickspittles …” — Pablo Neruda Well, at least we still have three attorneys in the Department of Justice who’ve managed to retain a shred of honor — despite their lying, boot-licking sycophant of a boss, Attorney General Bill Barr.
Syrian air defence intercepts missile attack: Report
A Syrian army source quoted by SANA said the attack took place at 11:45 pm (9:45 GMT), when an AFP correspondent in Damascus heard large blasts.
BREAKING: INEC declares Diri Bayelsa Governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Senator Douye Diri, Bayelsa...
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...
Love in the time of Covid-19: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
BEIJING, Feb 14 — It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi’s boyfriend: Classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing. Instead, the 24-year-old and her Ukrainian partner have spent more than two weeks holed up in her parents’ house...
Politico: Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places
MUNICH, Feb 14 — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday. Cross-border tax rules are set to be...
Instagram Releases Rainbow Hashtags And Story Rings For Mardi Gras
Sydney's Mardi Gras is just around the corner and to celebrate, Facebook and Instagram are unloading some fun new features and only Australians will be able to access them....
Police request arrest warrants for alleged 'Idol School' vote rigging investigation
Police have requested arrest warrants for those allegedly involved in the suspected vote rigging of Mnet's 2017 reality su…
BREAKING: INEC declares PDP’s Diri as winner of Bayelsa election
The Independent Electoral Commission has declared Senator Douye Diri and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, as the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship election. The Bayelsa State All...
The Hill's Morning Report — AG Barr, GOP senators try to rein Trump in
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
North Korean official reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine
A North Korean who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his coronavirus quarantine.
Chinese Doctors have Found a Way to Treat Coronavirus-Infected People
China's technique for plasma transfusion from cured coronavirus to infected patients has proven to be effective, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local doctors. The effectiveness of the new treatment was announced at a press conference by the Wuhan hospital manager.
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
Police can’t tell if Bayelsa will have a new governor today
The inauguration ceremony should have commenced at 10 a.m. under normal circumstances.
China coronavirus death toll nears 1,400
China reports 5,090 new coronavirus cases in mainland, 121 new deaths
Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir
Indian police arrest 4 more youth in occupied Kashmir
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.
Zuckerberg ‘accepts’ that Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean Facebook may have to pay more taxes in some countries, including in Europe.
Mindanao cop shot dead in Malate resto
A probe by PSMS Bernardo Cayabyab of the Manila Police District-homicide section said the incident took place at 8:45 p.m. inside the Arjurie Restaurant located at No. 2547 Arellano Avenue corner Don Pedro St. in Malate.
How A Malaysian Man Livestreams To Pay For His Sick Wife's Monthly RM9,000 Medications
Because her illness is so rare, the medication is not subsidised in Malaysia.
Imran wants Fazl tried for treason over govt’s ouster remarks
--PM says names of Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiar did not surface in report on flour and sugar crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fa
Kanhaiya Kumar’s convoy attacked for the eighth time in two weeks in Bihar
A group of youths shouting slogans in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ pelted stones at his convoy.
Coronavirus: KLM airline apologises after crew bans passengers from using toilet on 10-hour flight to South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM, offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean saying passengers on a recent flight were not allowed to use a toilet because of the new coronavirus.
T.I. Calls On Democratic Presidential Candidates To Address A Police Violence Video
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Justice chief blasts Trump for making job ‘impossible’
US Attorney General Bill Barr on Thursday delivered an extraordinary public rebuke of Donald Trump, saying the president's tweets were making his job at the Justice Department "impossible."
INEC declares PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, as governor-elect of Bayelsa State. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at a press conference held at commission’s headquarters on Friday Diri came second in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state, […]
Hardik Patel's wife unable to bear separation from missing husband
Though the whereabouts of Hardik Patel are yet to be traced, he had last congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his win
China expands chaotic dragnet in coronavirus crackdown
China’s leaders expanded a mass roundup of people possibly sickened with the coronavirus Thursday, widening their dragnet well beyond the epicenter of the outbreak to at least two more cities in what the government has called a 'wartime' campaign to stamp out the epidemic.
Anwar confirms he will be PM after Apec, amid rumours of ploy to keep Mahathir in power
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim says Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will remain in power until after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meetings are over in November.
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have dropped a threat to tax aid, a UN official told AFP Friday, in a significant step towards resolving a crisis that has jeopardised the world’s biggest humanitarian operation. United Nations leaders and humanitarian groups held crunch talks in Brussels on Thursday to address obstruction by the Iran-backed militia that has threatened to sever
KLM apologizes for discriminatory note prompted by coronavirus fear
KLM issued an apology on Friday after a note posted on a toilet door on a flight from Amsterdam to Seoul caused an online uproar earlier this week. The note stated only in Korean that the toilet was
Mysterious Object Falling From Night Sky in Malaysia Caught on Video
The website of the International Meteor Organization reported at least four reports of fireball sightings from Malaysia’s Johor Bahru and Singapore on Wednesday.
Netanyahu on Nighttime Strikes Against Syria: ‘Maybe It Was Belgian Air Force’
Syrian air defences reported intercepting multiple hostile targets over Damascus on Thursday night, with the missiles said to have come from the direction of the Israeli-controlled Syrian Golan Heights.
Assad regime helicopter is shot down for the second time in four days as rebels boost attacks on Syrian government
The Syrian National Coalition shared footage of a burning helicopter crashing to the ground as they announced the aircraft had been downed. Pictured is the first attack.
Turkish-backed Rebels Shoot Down Another Syrian Helicopter in Idlib
Turkish-backed rebels also shot down a Syrian military helicopter in northern Syria on Tuesday, killing its crew members in a fiery crash
Abby Dowse Showcases Her Incredible Curves In Barely-There Lingerie
Blond bombshell Abby Dowse is something of a pro when it comes to flaunting her nearly-naked body on social media. For Valentine’s Day, she heated up Instagram with a photo that saw her ...
Updated: INEC Declares Diri winner of Bayelsa guber election
The coast is now clear for the Bayelsa State People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2019 election, Senator Douye...
DPM: Under-quarantine Malaysians repatriated from Wuhan may be allowed home Feb 18
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The 105 Malaysians and their family members who were evacuated from Wuhan, China earlier this month will be allowed to go home in four more days if their condition remains the same, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today. The deputy prime minister said all of them...
Does Dr M need SDs to complete his term as PM?
COMMENTARY, Feb 14 — As many as 138 out of 222 MPs are alleged to have signed statutory declarations (SDs) in support of sitting Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad staying the full term in the latest political twist enveloping Malaysia. According to news reports, the remainder denied signing...
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
‘Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force’: Netanyahu on last night’s airstrikes in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he doesn’t know anything about Thursday night’s attack on the Syrian capital. “I don’t know what happened last night,” the prime minister said, speaking to Radio Haifa on Friday. “Maybe it was the Belgian Air Force,” he quipped. “I don’t comment on one operation or another,” Netanyahu added. On Thursday night at 11:45 pm local time, multiple missiles which Syrian military sources believe were launched from the vicinity of the Israeli-held Golan Heights were fired at Damascus, with Syrian media saying air defense troops intercepted and downed a number of them before they could reach their targets. Social media users posted videos of air defence troops intercepting projectiles over the night sky. In accordance with long-standing practice, the Israeli military did not confirm or deny their involvement in the attack.
Minister Vladislav Goranov: The Bulgarian Currency is Undervalued
The Bulgarian lev is undervalued, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said, referring to econometric models for evaluating the exchange rates used by the IMF. Once again, Goranov has denied fears that the savings of Bulgarian citizens will melt after joining the eurozone and confirmed that the country will enter the eurozone with the same lev-euro exchange rate as it currently has.
Trump admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine, having denied it during impeachment
Now acquitted by the Senate, the president can glibly admit to what he was accused of. In a chat last night with Geraldo Rivera, Donald Trump says he sent Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to dig for dirt o…
Coronavirus: North Korea executes official who visited public spa in China
Pyongyang claims that North Korea has no cases of coronavirus, having closed its border with China and suspended all tourism. Experts are skeptical, reports the Daily Mirror, and South Korean media…
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 percent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
Social Media Users Slam Rahul Gandhi For His ‘Who Benefited From Pulwama Terror Attack’ Remark
On 14 February 2019, a suicide bomber of the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad killed 40 CRPF personnel
8 days after his acquittal, Trump openly admitted sending Giuliani to hunt for dirt on Joe Biden — reversing a key part of his impeachment defence
President Donald Trump on Thursday casually cast aside one of the central claims of his impeachment defence by openly admitting sending his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to Ukraine to hunt for dirt on his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Man charged with trespassing near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox, 38, with violating a previous trespass warning that prohibited him from being near the property, the Palm Beach Post reported. Trump was not in Florida at …
Florida woman neglected dogs, tossed their bodies in trash, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found that she neglected her dogs, then threw their bodies in a trash bin when they died, police said.
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
Still rising
BEIJING — The death toll from China’s virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday, as the United States complained of a “lack of transparency” from Beijing over its handling of a crisis that has fuelled global panic.
Bloomberg’s Instagram meme ad campaign is backfiring
The Democratic candidate’s recent sponcon doesn’t seem to be convincing people he’s any more relatable, hip, or funny than he was before.
Justin Bieber Sends His Love To China, Makes Donation To Charity Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Justin Bieber sent his love to China and made a donation as the coronavirus spreads. Bieber shared a clip on Instagram, telling the camera: "I know it’s a very scary time in your country right now, but my prayers and support go out to you guys. You guys are amazing." RELATED: Coronavirus Blocks 3 Chinese…
Female motorcyclist hospitalised after crash where van failed to stop
A motorcyclist was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital following a crash where a van failed to stop, police have said.
Syrian Observatory: Israeli Raid Targeted Iranian Cargo Plane Landing in Damascus International
The raid Killed 7 Iranian and Syrian officers.
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashes Donald Trump as 'tyrant,' 'mass murderer'
Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters bashed Donald Trump at an event in New York City on Tuesday while simultaneously showing support for 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
INEC presents certificate of return to Diri, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the certificate of return to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Trump said he's been spending his time after impeachment thinking about Nixon and looking at his White House portrait
President Trump was impeached by the House in December but acquitted by the Senate last week. President Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.
Woman, 22, arrested after alleged assault in Welsh town centre leaves middle aged man in hospital
The man sustained 'serious injuries' , police confirmed
Man Slapped 15-Year-Old Trump Supporter, Trashed Campaign Tent: Cops
A primary voter in Windham, New Hampshire is accused of throwing a violent fit: He slapped a 15-year-old boy, he attacked two adults who attempted to step in, and he trashed a Trump campaign tent, police said according to The New Hampshire Union Leader.
S. Korean, Canadian FMs agree on efforts to boost bilateral economic ties
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Canada agreed Friday to make efforts to expand bilateral economic cooperation and bolster exchanges of high-level officials. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne held talks in Munich on the sidelines of a three-day security forum that opened Friday, according to the foreign ministry. The top diplomats agreed to increase exc...
Under China's coronavirus lockdown, millions have nowhere to go
(Reuters) - Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus outbreak
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Instagram is Testing “Latest Posts” That Looks Similar to Old Chronological Feed
Instagram’s timeline is controlled by algorithms which decide what content to show you at the same time. This was the special sauce that Facebook sprinkled on the once photo app that had a chronological order of posting content on the timeline. The decsion to change from a chronological order to an algorithm powered timeline was […]
2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest
A second Bashar Assad regime helicopter was downed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, local reports said Friday. According to footage circulated on...
Special Valentine's Gift for Prisoners
120 inmates from Eldoret GK prison were pleasantly surprised when an obscure figure decided to give them...
Syrian Armed Forces Helicopter Shot Down in Aleppo - Reports
Militants shot down a Syrian army helicopter in Aleppo province, according to the Anadolu news agency.
Last Week’s Cyberattack Against Iran Originated in US – Iranian Civil Defence Chief
The United States government reportedly carried out a number of cyberattacks targeting Iran’s internet infrastructure over the past year, in response to Tehran’s shootdown of a US drone over Iranian airspace in the Hormuz Strait, and other actions in the Middle East which Washington has blamed on the Islamic Republic.
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
Turkish Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar met the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Pakistan army’s general headquarters in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration between Pakistan and Turkey were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan values its unique relationship with Turkey and would always stand by our brothers. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region and for standing by Turkey and pledged the same for Pakistan. Separately, the Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu also held a meeting with his Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, and regional & international issues.
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission meeting to be held in Bishkek on February 17-18
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The two-day Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting will be held in Bishkek on February 17 and 18, 2020, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. The Federal Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan along with the Kyrgyz Minister for Industries and Trade will co-chair the meeting. Omar Ayub Khan is also scheduled to hold important meetings in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz Counterpart and the Kyrgyz Minister for Transport, Trade and Industry separately. Meanwhile, in a meeting with the Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishemhiev held at Power Division in Islamabad on Friday, Omar Ayub Khan said that he looked forward to the JMC meeting as it is an important forum to discuss important issues and reach beneficial results on bilateral trade, transportation, communication and energy. Both the federal minister and the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed the agenda of the JMC and areas of possible collaboration.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends airport screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Aviation regulator DGCA asked airports and airlines on Friday that passengers arriving in flights from Japan and South Korea must be screened once they step out of aerobridges in order to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection. Till date,
Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China
Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.
Police probe of 'transphobic' tweets was unlawful: U.K. judge
A British court says police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.
Judge Rules Against 'Gestapo' Police Over Transgender Jokes Crackdown
Harry Miller has won his High Court freedom of speech battle over his right to make jokes about transgenderism on social media.
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Sanders jumps to first among Dems in Texas, Trump still leads top contenders: poll
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Trump to attend California fundraiser with Oracle chairman
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison has announced a Feb. 19 fundraiser for President Trump to be hosted at his golf course and California estate to support the president's reelection campaign.
Police van allegedly used as commercial vehicle in Lagos (photos)
A Social media user recently that shared photos of a Nigerian police van that was allegedly used for commercial purposes around the Eko roundabout area in Lagos state.
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019 was greeted by great enthusiasm by...
Syrian Army announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is fully secured for first time in 9 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has announced that the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5) has been fully secured for the first time in nine years. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Captures Strategic Base in Southwestern Aleppo While reports earlier this week indicated that the Syrian Army was already in control of it, the SAA’s high command made the official announcement on Friday. According to a field source in the Aleppo Governorate, a Syrian military vehicle has already traveled the length of the highway, marking the first time any vehicle has been able to do this since the start of the Syrian War. The Aleppo-Damascus Highway is considered a major source of trade between southern and northern Syria, as the roadway links two of the Levantine nation’s two biggest cities.
Jihadists reclaim some lost ground in west Aleppo after downing Syrian chopper
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels have retaken a number of points in western Aleppo this afternoon, following the downing of a Syrian military chopper near the town of Uram Al-Kubri. According to reports from west Aleppo, the jihadist rebels have retaken Talat Qurtaba and Abu Salim after a swift counter-offensive near the the strategic Regiment 46 Base. The reports said the Syrian Army never fully secured these areas prior to the jihadist counter-offensive, which ultimately led to their withdraw from these points earlier this afternoon. Similar to their attack on Nayrab this week, the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shot down a Syrian military chopper in western Aleppo before launching this new operation. It is not clear where the militants got their anti-aircraft missile from, but according to some Syrian activists, they were likely supplied by the Turkish Armed Forces.
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
NATO asks Taliban to show ‘real will’ to reduce violence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the Taliban to show “real will” to reduce violence in Afghanistan.Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday
China coronavirus toll increases to 1,367
Chinese authorities on Thursday said the overall toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country has reached 1,367, with 52,526 confirmed cases
How social media makes breakups that much worse
Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed on Valentine's Day and spotting a notification that your ex is now "in a relationship."
Indian Ports Not To Allow Disembarkation Of Chinese Ships’ Crew To Avoid Spreading Of Deadly Coronavirus
Besides China, crew of the ships from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau will also not be allowed to disembark.
New virus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest figures reported by each government’s health authority as of Saturday in Beijing: — Mainland China: 1,523 deaths …
Well, impeachment didn’t work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
The Constitution provides Congress with plenty of tools to hold the White House to account. So what moves does the legislative branch have left?
Some Yang Supporters Now Plan to Vote For...Trump?
With entrepreneur Andrew Yang out of the race, the big question is which candidate his supporters will now back.
Hundreds of ‘sexting’ suspects are children as young as six, say police
The Metropolitan Police said many youngsters are unaware they are breaking the law by taking, sharing or possessing explicit pictures.
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus
Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.
Well, impeachment didn't work – how else can Congress keep President Trump in check?
Donald Trump’s removal of impeachment witness Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the White House and intervention in his friend Roger Stone’s sentencing have prompted concern that the president’s acquittal in his recent impeachment trial may embolden him to further expand executive power while avoiding
New virus has infected more than 64,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 64,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of Friday in Beijing:— Mainland China: 1,380 deaths among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei.— Hong Kong: 56 cases, 1 death— Macao: 10— Japan: 259, including 218 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, 1 death— Singapore: 67— Thailand: 33— South Korea: 28— Malaysia: 19— Taiwan: 18— Vietnam: 16— Germany: 16— United States: 1
Sacked Cabinet minister plans to spend time at the pub after reshuffle
Julian Smith was replaced as Northern Ireland Secretary in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
Police arraign Abuja bank robbery suspects
The Police have arraigned five suspects arrested in connection to a robbery operation at a bank in Mpape area of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
Police ordered to conclude searches on Echesa’s properties by Monday, free him afterwards
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rachid Echesa is likely to spend the weekend in police custody pending the conclusion of a police - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Body found in North Carolina landfill identified as missing ‘dumpster diver’
Remains found at a landfill in North Carolina have been confirmed as those of a missing woman last seen dumpster-diving in late January, police said.
Iran's foreign minister should be arrested in Europe
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Inviting Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign minister of Iran, to address the Munich Security Conference on Friday and Saturday, where he joined more than 450 senior decision-makers as well as prime ministers and presidents from around the world, was a grave error.
Police seek help finding man who burglarized Summerlin church
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who burglarized a Summerlin church.
Your love is the gift that I open every day- Lordina gushes over JM on Vals Day
Lordina celebrates John Mahama Lordina Mahama posted a picture of herself and her husband on Facebook to celebrate this year's valentine
Turkey's 'Irresponsible Statements' About Shelling of Syrian Army Escalates Tensions - Russian MoD
Earlier, the Turkish military announced that it had 'neutralized' 63 more Syrian troops in Idlib province, with the two countries getting into a shooting war this week after the shelling of a Turkish observation post on Monday.
Trump Gets Bashed Online After Claiming Pelosi Had 'Venom & Hatred Coming Out of Her Ears'
The US president also reportedly labelled Pelosi a “person that started an impeachment and lost“, adding that she “goes down as a loser, which she is“.
Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy
The conflict between the US military and Syrians occurred on 12 February at a checkpoint in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria.
Khasadars from South Waziristan be merged into KP police soon: IG
By Hamid Khan Wazir WANA, PAKISTAN: The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sanaullah Abbasi has announced that the notification pertaining to the merger of Khasadar force of district South Waziristan into KP police would be issued within a few days. The IG KP Police on his maiden visit to the long-neglected district South Waziristan, lauded the services rendered by the levies and Khasadar force in the war against terrorism. Speaking at a function in Wana, headquarters of the South Waziristan on Friday, he said that Khasadar force rendered matchless sacrifices in war against terrorism and fought along with Pakistan army courageously and gallantly to maintain peace and stability in the country. Sanaullah Abbasi said that he was well-aware of the problems facing by the Khasadar force and steps were being taken to address their issues on an urgent basis, adding that the families of the martyred Khasadar personnel would be given Shaheed package.
Record clerk sentenced to six months imprisonment for corruption
Record Clerk Horace Gayle was on Thursday sentenced to six months in prison for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Gayle pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting and accepting under the Act. The police reported that he was arrested last...
Trump’s impeachment is over — but what about the podcasts?
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Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off. Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult. "I think it's time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases," Barr said in the interview, saying tweets like these from the president "make it impossible for me to do my job." This came amid an ongoing controversy over the Department of Justice reversing its sentencing recommendation for longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone after Trump angrily tweeted about it. So what was Trump's response to Barr begging him to stop it with the DOJ-related tweets? Another DOJ-related tweet, of course. Trump on Friday quoted a different part of the interview in which Barr said Trump has "never asked me to do anything in a criminal case," with Trump claiming this is true but only because he has "chosen not to"…
Kylie Jenner Reveals Super Short Bob Hairstyle In New Selfie On Instagram
Kylie Jenner surprised her 162 million fans with a selfie she posted overnight on Instagram that reveals her new hairdo – a super short, bob-style haircut. The 22-year-old beauty mogul thought ...
Trump Says He May Bar Others From Listening to Calls
President Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump's impeachment was triggered by his July phone call with the president of Ukraine.
Jail Statistics Give the Lie to Trump Asylum Policy
Many U.S. holding cells along the Mexican border were less than half full, even empty, during an unprecedented surge of asylum-seeking families from Central America, newly unsealed court documents show, raising questions about the Trump administration's claims that it had to make people wait in Mexico because it didn't have the means to accommodate them.
Taiwan says China 'stalling' over repatriation flights
'The Chinese side has used all kinds of reasons to stall and refused our plans and recommendations. We deeply regret this,' says Taiwan's health minister Chen Shih-chung
How Trump’s Relationship With Barr Got So Complicated
A whipsaw week of charged decisions by the Justice Department, some favored by the president and others not, has bewildered much of Washington.
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
Boris Johnson delays trip to see Donald Trump
The prime minister had been expected to visit the White House in January.
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
Illegal miners face 2-year imprisonment - FG - The Nation Newspaper
Anyone who engages in illegal mining will face two-year jail term without an option of fine, the federal government has declared...
Covid-19: DPM confirms foreign ships refusing to share essential info barred from docking in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Malaysia will not allow any foreign vessel that refuses to share essential information to dock in the country, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today amid reports of recent attempts by two Hong Kong cruise ships. The deputy prime minister said the decision was made in...
Blackburn: Dems Will Try Impeachment Again -- 'Very Real Possibility' GOP Takes House Back
Thursday during an appearance on Fox News, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said she believed congressional Democrats would make another attempt to impeach | Clips
Rabbi Shmuley: AIPAC Should Repair Its Relationship with President Trump
If AIPAC can apologize to the Democratic party for a mistake they made on Facebook, they can apologize to President Donald Trump.
Trump maintains he can intervene in cases after Barr urges him to curb tweeting
President Trump on Friday asserted he has "the legal right" to insert himself into the Justice Department's handling of criminal cases one day after Attorney General William Barr said the president's
They forgot that under Trump, there are two sets of rules
Of course, this unfair, inconsistent treatment of people is a stain on the justice system and extremely painful for all of us who used to work in a Justice Department where honesty and fairness were
China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted
China's death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic was revised downwards to 1,380 on Friday after officials said some fatalities had been counted more than once.
Syrian Army destroys Turkish-supplied vehicles in western Aleppo: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has destroyed multiple jihadist vehicles in western Aleppo today, as they confront the militant groups trying to regain the areas they lost this week. According to the Anna News Agency, who also released footage of one of the militant vehicles, the Syrian military destroyed a Turkish-supplied ACV-15 armored personnel carrier (APC) near the Kafr Halab axis in western Aleppo. In the video released on Friday, the Anna News Agency reporter shows the destroyed vehicle, as smoke still billows from it: Видео от наших корреспондентов с востока провинции Идлиб Боевая машина пехоты ACV-15, подбитые сирийской армией и снятые нашими корреспондентами на востоке провинции #Идлиб. pic.twitter.com/xkmdld9ZFp — ANNA-News (@annanews_info) February 14, 2020
Facebook purges more fake accounts from Russia, Iran
Facebook has removed three networks of accounts, Pages, and Groups for engaging in foreign or government interference on Facebook and Instagram that
Trump Claims He Has ‘Legal Right’ To Meddle In Criminal Cases Amid Roger Stone Fiasco
President Donald Trump asserted that he has the power to interfere in criminal cases on Friday morning amid the fallout...
Facebook's influencers nod shows murky side of campaign ads
Facebook's green light for political campaigns to pay prominent social media users to spread their messages is highlighting the difficulties around setting rules for the fast-changing world of online ...
Policeman adjudged best Photographer
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Canada hopeful Iran will provide black boxes from downed airliner: Champagne
MUNICH — Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he sees progress in persuading Iran to relinquish the black boxes from the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran last month.
High school on ‘code red’ lockdown after mysterious social media threats
A CODE red was in place at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida this morning following possible threats made on social media. The school was put into lock down after pictures wer…
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Trump has already tweeted about Barr's interview complaining about his tweets
President Trump has a message for Attorney General William Barr: I will never log off.Barr in a rare rebuke of Trump on Thursday criticized the president's tweets about Department of Justice cases in an interview with ABC News, begging him to knock them off because they're making his job difficult
Former priest convicted in 1960 Texas slaying dies at 87
A former Texas priest who was sentenced to life in prison for the 1960 killing of a schoolteacher who came to him for confession has died, prison officials said. John Bernard Feit, 87, died Thursday afternoon at Huntsville Hospital, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said. Prosecutors said Garza
Could Iran Take Down This Plane in a War with Trump?
Iran maintains numerous SAM systems imported from the United States and Europe half a century ago, but lacks access to spare parts and new missiles.
Police Team Reaches College in Bhuj After Uproar Over Menstruation Check on Hostel Girls
The Gujarat State Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the alleged incident and has sought a detailed report from the Bhuj police.
Liberal media doesn’t believe Bill Barr's condemnation of Trump tweets was sincere
Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that the President Trump’s tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job," in an out-of-character jab at the president – but critics on the left have dismissed the comment as a calculated move.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
Explosives tied to balloons and kites first emerged as a weapon in Gaza, ruled by the Islamist group Hamas, during intense protests in 2018, when the devices drifted across the border daily, causing thousands of fires in Israeli farms and communities.
Coronavirus: Indonesia to screen ships seeking to dock from China
Every vessel from China and its crew members will be screened while the ship is still on the waters, or before it seeks to dock at the country's ports.
Love in the time of coronavirus: A quiet Valentine’s Day in China
It was supposed to be a whirlwind tour of China for Jiang Lanyi's boyfriend: classical gardens in Suzhou, modern art in Shanghai, ice-skating in central Beijing.
Iran says U.S. behind large-scale infrastructure cyberattack
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A large-scale cyberattack last weekend that targeted Iranian infrastructure appeared to come from the United States, a senior civil defense leader in Tehran said.
Syria tensions unlikely to shake Turkey's Russian missile plans: U.S. official
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, despite a threat of U.S sanctions.
Zuckerberg ready for Facebook to pay more tax as welcomes rules review
MUNICH (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean it may have to pay more taxes in different countries, excerpts of a speech he is due to deliver in Germany on Saturday show.
Turkish-backed rebels down Syrian helicopter in Idlib
ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkish-backed Syrian rebels shot down a government helicopter west of Aleppo in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region, where violence and displacement has spiked in recent weeks, Turkish and Syrian state media said on Friday.
As Syrian regime bombardment continues, Idlib civilians freeze to death
The Assad regime's horrific attacks targeting civilians in northwestern Syria's Idlib continue, with nearly 140,000 more civilians displaced over the last...
House Democrats sharpen focus on ‘henchmen’ Barr
Dems have demanded more information about Barr’s intervention in the case of Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant who was convicted of lying to Congress and other charges.
From ‘Deal of the Century’ to Iran: Valdai Discussion Club to Host Conference on Middle East
More than 50 experts from 20 countries, including Russia, the US and EU members, are expected to take part in the upcoming Valdai Discussion Club gathering which will focus on the situation in the Middle East.
US Govt Updates Info on North Korean Malware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released new info on North Korean malware with six new and updated Malware Analysis Reports (MARs) related to malicious cyber activity from North Korea.
Minister rejects a new job at the Foreign Office for the sake of his wife and three children under three because it involves too much foreign travel
Jake Berry's standalone Cabinet role of Northern Powerhouse Minister, created after Mr Johnson became Prime Minister last year, was axed in yesterday's reshuffle.
Rebecca Long-Bailey: 'I'm ready to take up the mantle of socialist leadership' – video
Rebecca Long-Bailey, speaking in Salford, made her case to be the next Labour leader in a four-point plan to rebuild the party
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the Justice Department's independence to benefit himself and his allies
Dems Demand Barr Resign, Float Second Trump Impeachment Over Roger Stone Controversy
Trump just needs to start acting aggressive like he did during the 2016 campaign. There's no pleasing his opponents.
EVIDENCE: Anti-Stone Juror Lied During Jury Selection, Tweeted About Trump During Trial
Mistrial!
Ready to give up portfolio, says Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh
Karnataka’s newly-appointed Forest Minister Anand Singh, who is in the middle of a controversy with over a dozen cases pending against him, said Friday he is ready to give up his portfolio if Chief
Canada doesn't tell police what to do, Trudeau says of rail blockades
Amid pressure to end Indigenous protest blockades of vital Canadian rail links, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the disruptions must be resolved through dialogue, not by ordering in the police.
Fiat Chrysler halts production in Serbia over China disruption
MILAN, Feb 14 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said today it had temporarily halted production at its Serbian plant due to disruptions related to components sourced from China, where businesses have been hampered by the outbreak of a new coronavirus. Planned downtime at the Kragujevac plant in Serbia, where...
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds
LONDON, Feb 14 — The rise of “fake news” — including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media — could make disease outbreaks such as the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published today. In an analysis of how the spread of...
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general today, tweeting that he has the “legal right” to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes. The Republican businessman has been accused by opponents in Congress of trying to strip away the...
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
Dino Melaye bags 6th degree, congratulates self
Dino Melaye has taken to social media to celebrate getting another degree. The senator who celebrated his academic feat on Instagram, stated it was 6th degree.
Israel Folau: Ex-Australia rugby union star considered retirement before Catalans Dragons move
Israel Folau says he considered retiring before rugby league side Catalans Dragons handed him a career lifeline.
FG to get N245.6bn China loan for section V of East-West road
The Federal Government has applied for N245.6 billion loan ($800m) from the China Exim Bank for the construction of the Section V of the
Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election
Anyone engaged in producing and disseminating hate speech and disinformation including using social media will be subject to hefty fines and long jail, according to the new law. Among those who opposed the new law includes members of Parliament who represented the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to be the dominant in the ruling coalition before the coming of the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power some two years ago. Disseminating hate speech by means of broadcasting, the print or social media using text, image, audio or video is prohibited, according to article 4 for the proclamation. “Any person who commits acts proscribed under Article 4 shall be punished with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 100,000 Ethiopian birr (about $3,100 at the current exchange rate),” it says.
ASI Slammed By Social Media Users For Planning To Spend Crores On Restoring Aurangzeb’s Coronation Palace
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons
MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he's confident his Liberal government will "have the votes" for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade deal in the coming weeks.
Viral Posts Spread Iran-‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Theory
An online conspiracy theory falsely claims that Democratic leaders coordinated the June attacks on two oil tankers and a U.S. drone and that President Donald Trump caught them in the act. The Trump administration has placed the blame squarely on Iran.
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
NATO Chief Urges Intra-Afghan Talks
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with TOLOnews on Thursday at the NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, said that the only thing that can create conditions fo
German police arrest 12, including one officer, in probe into far-right group
Police in Germany arrested twelve men, including one of its own officers, in a nationwide probe into an extreme-right group suspected of planning attacks on politicians, asylum-seekers and Muslims, s…
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
KLM apologizes after airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France KLM , offered a public apology on Friday after a crew member sparked online outrage by posting a sign in Korean ...
China says 6 health workers died from coronavirus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday (Feb ...
It Turns Out That, Yes, Americans Want More Answers About Hunter's Work in Ukraine
Over the past few weeks Democratic senators insisted that Hunter Biden's work for the corrupt Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings was irrelevant to the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. It turns out the American people don't agree. In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, most of those surveyed agreed that Hunter's presence on the board of Burisma, where he raked in thousands of dollars while his dad was vice president of the United States, was "inappropriate." Fifty-seven percent said it was a scandal.
Bernie Explains Why Being Labeled a Socialist Won't Hurt Him
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) said he is not concerned of being labeled as a socialist from his opponents because the United States is already a "socialist society."
Arrest in Wairoa overnight
A 29-year-old Black Power Frasertown prospect was arrested last night following a short fleeing driver incident and foot chase by Wairoa Police.
Arvind Kejriwal appointed Delhi CM, 6 ministers to take oath
The 6 ministers who will take oath along with Arvind Kejriwal on 16 Feb are Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain and Rajendra Gautam.The AAP recorded a massive victory winning 62 of the 70 seats while the BJP bagged the remaining eight seats
16 workers returning from Iraq after KTR’s efforts
Officials coordinate with Centre on repatriation
Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he’s confident Liberal government will ‘have the votes’ to ratify USMCA
The agreement is expected to become the law of the land about three months after Canada passes its implementation bill
Trump tweets that he has the 'legal right' to involve A.G. Barr in criminal cases
Trump's assertion comes a day after Barr said the president's tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job."
Mark Steyn: Dems prefer a 'principled socialist lunatic' like Bernie over 'corrupt' establishment
Fox News contributor Mark Steyn said on Friday that the rise of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the Democratic Party is attributed to lack of trust in “corrupt” moderates in the Democratic field.
Don Jr calls up pro-Trump 15-year-old who was attacked in NH: ‘My family has your back'
Donald Trump Jr. reached out to the 15-year-old Trump supporter who was allegedly assaulted on New Hampshire primary day this week, telling him that the Trump family has “family has your back.”
Dominican convicted murderer who escaped prison twice is recaptured in Panama
Panamanian police on Thursday recaptured a Dominican man convicted of kidnapping and murdering five young people of Chinese descent, two weeks after he escaped prison for a second time.
Lacson vows to call out questionable Duterte policies
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said on Friday he would continue to support the leadership of President Duterte but ‘’would not stop calling him out on major decisions which I don't think serve the best interest of our country and people.’’
Edduba widens lead over Tubban in Kalinga gubernatorial poll recount
BAGUIO CITY – After losing by just 10 votes in the 2019 elections, former Kalinga vice governor James Edduba now finds himself leading Governor-elect Ferdinand Tubban in the initial recount at pilot precincts in an election protest he filed with the Commission on Election (Comelec).
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Navy confiscates Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy earlier this week stopped a ship in the Arabian Sea believed to be bound for Yemen loaded with Iranian-made missiles and other weapons, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
Slovenian president pursues quest to find new prime minister
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenian President Borut Pahor will hold more talks with political parties on Feb. 24 and 25 to try to form a new government following the resignation of the center-left Prime Minister Marjan Sarec in January.
Caroline Flack returns to Instagram after seven week absence
The presenter posted snaps with her pet pooch Ruby
Facebook to allow political messages considered ‘branded content’
Facebook makes no money from such posts and does not consider them advertising. As a result, branded content isn’t governed by Facebook’s advertising policies.
Trump ignores Barr’s request to stop tweeting about DOJ
President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he has the legal right to ask the DOJ to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
Trump Claims Has ‘Legal Right’ to Intervene in Criminal Prosecutions But Has Not Done So
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump said in a statement on Friday that he has never intervened in a criminal case thus far even though he has the authority to do so.
Sadiq Khan used to cross road to avoid being near police
The London Mayor was discussing how to restore faith in public institutions.
Trump Backpedals, Says He Did Send Giuliani to Ukraine
Just a month ago, Giuliani's indicted associate Lev Parnas said Trump was "aware" of everything happening in Ukraine. Judging by Trump's comments, it appears Parnas was telling the truth.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads to Africa after long absence
Mike Pompeo is visiting Senegal, Angola, and Ethiopia as the Trump administration tries to counter the growing interest of China, Russia and other global powers in Africa and its booming young population of more than 1.2 billion.
Washington Post Spreads Fear of 'Trump Bullying Phenomenon' in Schools
The Washington Post published a longform article Thursday that claims Trump’s speeches have intensified bullying in schools across the U.S.
Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school
Police were called out to a Shrewsbury primary school after two boys brought a Stanley knife onto the premises.
Malaysian Advertisers Association conference shelved over Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Council members of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) have postponed the MAA Marketer Conference 2020, which was scheduled for March 27.
Don’t be Proud, be humble, Senator Owie tells Bayelsa Governor- Elect
FORMER Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie has congratulated the Governor- Elect, Senator Douye Diri, and the Deputy Governor
Syrian Army, protesters come face-to-face with US military in northeastern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – For the second time in the last 48 hours, protesters gathered at a road in northeastern Syria to block a U.S. military convoy from passing. READ ALSO: US Forces Block Another Russian Convoy in Northeastern Syria In a video this afternoon, a Syrian officer can be seen speaking to a U.S. military translator and refusing the American troops access to the roadway. Today another US patrol tried to cross an SAA checkpoint but was stopped & turned around. US commander tells the Syrian officer "we are here to bring peace just like the Russians" , Syrian officer replied " Wherever US goes it brings death& destruction, u are not welcomed here" pic.twitter.com/l8axOtZw8X — Ali (@CoolHuh_) February 14, 2020 This latest confrontation comes 24 hours after the residents of Khirbat Amo confronted a U.S. military patrol near their town in the southern countryside of Al-Qamishli.
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut
The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku
Did Trump Tell Barr to Cut Stone Slack? Who Cares?
Let’s come back to this brief exchange we had last night with TPM Reader HR and TPM Reader TB. No...
China Using Drones in Increasingly Dystopian Ways to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Authorities in China have deployed drones to combat the spread of coronavirus in a variety of ways since the outbreak began, including disinfectant drones and drones that fly around with a loudspeaker to tell people they should keep their masks on. But there’s another way that police in China have started to use drones, and it makes you feel like we live in the future. But maybe not the future we were hoping for.
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Collision Between A Vehicle And A Child - Crash - Memorial Drive, Hamilton - Waikato
Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton.
Sovereignty immediately or as part of Trump's package?
Trump decrees: There is no free lunch.
Shabbat Shalom from Israel
Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Arutz Sheva's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.
Perth ministers back American 'gay sin' preacher Franklin Graham
The group have asked for the decision to cancel the preacher's appearance to be reversed
No handshakes: Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship
MANILA, Philippines — In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from shaking others’ hands or holding them during prayers to prevent the spread of the virus that started in China. In Hong Kong, …
Bill Barr was Right to Rebuke the President. Trump Should Listen to Him.
Justice.
Collision between a vehicle and a child on Memorial Drive, Hamilton
Police were advised of a collision between a vehicle and a child at about 3pm today on Memorial Drive in Hamilton.
Preparations on for 22km Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad
Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi would also address a gathering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Motera.The seating capacity of the sprawling stadium is 1.10 lakh and over a lakh people are likely to be present at the gathering
Three madrasa students drown in Cauvery
Three students of a madrasa in Mysuru drowned when they went fishing in the Cauvery at Srirangapatna on Friday. They have been identified as Mujassim (17), Tousif (17) and Iftikar (18).The trio slippe
Freezing temperatures compound crisis for civilians fleeing military offensive in Syria
Many of the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing northwestern Syria are sleeping in open fields and under trees in frigid temperatures
Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions
Iran's economy has been battered since US President Donald Trump in 2018 abandoned an international nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions and a
US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.
Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
But hostilities have surged again since US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East peace plan last month.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
Tammy Bruce: Why February 2020 will be known as the month when Trump was reelected
February 2020 will forever be known not only as the month when President Trump was reelected, but why that happened.
McCain, Behar explode over Bloomberg, Trump's 2016 win: 'He is president, move on!'
"The View" co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain got into another spat over President Trump on Friday, this time while discussing whether he was more electable than former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
President Donald Trump dismissed rare criticism from his attorney general Friday, tweeting that he has the "legal right" to intervene in criminal cases whenever he likes.
'Contaminated fuel' shuts petrol station after cars break down
Customers took to Facebook to warn others
FM’s Germany trip to boost global trust
Chinese analysts said on Friday that China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, the first overseas trip by a senior Chinese official since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, will let the world see clearly China's efforts in combating the virus, boost international confidence in China and stress the significance of international collaboration in tackling a global public health issue as some countries acted out of political motives to smear Chinese efforts.
Israeli missile attack on Syria kills 7 fighters: monitor
A missile attack launched from Israel on military targets near Damascus overnight killed three Syrian and four Iranian fighters, a war monitor said Friday.
Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.
TRON Ecosystem Onboards Blockchain Social Network Steemit
At a time where the TRON ecosystem is trying to find new use cases, social media industry seems like taking fish to water.
Man charged with trespassing near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was arrested Thursday after officers spotted him hiding near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, authorities said. Palm Beach Police charged Allen Cox,...
Trump Administration Report Shows 'False' Justification for Soleimani Killing - Lawmaker
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Trump administration report to Congress on the US assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani makes no mention of earlier claims by President Donald Trump that the operation prevented an Iranian attack on US targets, House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel said.
Man, 34, 'battered child for supporting Donald Trump a voting station'
Patrick Bradley allegedly slapped the teen, who was wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat while he volunteered with other Trump supporters.
Police open road near Co-op Refinery
After a week of traffic restrictions, a road running alongside the Co-op Refinery Complex is again open to all motorists.
Bombshell Abigail Ratchford Goes Braless In Furry Pink Set For Valentine’s Day Post
Abigail Ratchford’s most recent social media share has her fans buzzing. As those who follow the black-haired on Instagram know, Ratchford has never been shy when it comes to flaunting her ...
U.S. won't charge ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe, a Trump target
Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether the longtime target of President Donald Trump's ire lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure, McCabe's legal team said Friday.
I spoke to experts on authoritarian rule about Trump's behavior this week. They say 2020 could be our last free election
It's not like we weren't warned. Over the course of President Trump's impeachment trial, Democrats warned the Republican-controlled Senate that acquitting Trump would mean he had successfully
Okowa emerges South-South Governors Forum Chair
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has emerged the Chairman, South-South Governors' Forum.Okowa was reportedly selected after elaborate..
Nolte: Poll Shows Impeachment Torpedoes Hit Joe Biden, Not Trump
Polling leaves no doubt Joe Biden was severely damaged by an impeachment process that was supposed to ruin President Trump.
Blue State Blues: Iran War Powers Resolution a Futile Exercise in Appeasement
Trump should not just veto the Iran resolution. He should veto it with 55 pens, and send one to each of the Senators who voted for it.
U.S. Navy Seizes Cache of Iranian Weapons Bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy intercepts a small vessel in the Arabian Sea and finds it loaded with illegal Iranian weapons bound for Yemen.
Trump ignores Attorney General William Barr’s request to stop tweeting about Justice Department | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today ignored his attorney general’s public request to stop tweeting about the Justice Department, saying he had the legal right to ask the agency to intervene in a criminal case, but he’s so far “chosen not to.”
BREAKING: Police impose curfew in Bayelsa
Daniels Igoni, Sampson Itode, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command on Friday announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state. The state
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
A Beginner's Guide To Shibari (AKA Rope Sex)
The origin of Shibari is thought to lie in Hojo-jutsu, a martial art used by Samurai in Japan in 1400 to restrain prisoners. To show their prisoners respect, they used rope, different tying techniques and patterns to symbolise the social status of their prisoner, as well as the type and severity of the crime....
Suspect in pizza driver robbery spree arrested in Nashville
Clarksville police are asking for your help to find an 'armed and dangerous' suspect who could be in the Gatlinburg area.
Facebook: Bloomberg campaign memes won't be classified as political ads
We’ve written here at Boing Boing before about Mike Bloomberg’s awful memes, which the 2020 presidential hopeful’s campaign machine crapped out on Facebook and Instagram this week…
Trump considers banning aides from calls with foreign leaders
President Trump said that with impeachment over, he may ban aides from listening to his phone conversations with foreign leaders following the whistleblower complaint of a phone conversation with the leader of Ukraine that led to his impeachment.
Former Minister endorses ‘Watch Your Tongue Campaign’
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Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US - Politico
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax outside US: Politico
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes outside of ...
Top Dem Claims that New Report on Soleimani Did Not Include an Imminent Threat
Iranian terror leader Qassem Soleimani is dead, thanks to the leadership of President Trump. He ordered the airstrike that killed Soleimani last month after being briefed about the blood on his hands, as well as the blood that was about to be on his hands. According to U.S. intelligence, the terrorist was planning more attacks on Americans.
How Did an Al Qaeda Leader in Iraq Become an American Citizen Living in Phoenix?
In January the FBI arrested Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri in Phoenix, Arizona after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Al-Nouri was an Al Qaeda leader in Iraq and was on the run for the murder of Iraqi police officers in Al-Fallujah.
Anti-CAA protest in Chennai turns violent as police begin to use force
Everything was peaceful till around 5.30 p.m. when police swamped the protest venue in Old Washermanpet area in hundreds.
Police will follow SOP on noise pollution complaints: State to HC
Affidavit was submitted by the State Director-General and Inspector General of Police Praveen Sood
Donald Trump insists he can intervene in criminal cases
Barr had said that Trump’s tweets made his job difficult
HC notice to police on HDK’s plea
The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered issue of notice to the city police on a petition filed by former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioning criminal proceedings initiated against him for s
Israeli strikes kill seven in Damascus
Three were Syrian soldiers and the rest were members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea
It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
Ex-Baltimore mayor seeks prison sentence of 1 year and 1 day
Baltimore's disgraced former mayor is asking a judge for a sentence one year and one day in prison for a scheme that involved the sale of her self-published children's books. Prosecutors recently asked that the 69-year-old spend nearly 5 years in prison. The Baltimore Sun reported Friday that
Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Explode Over Bloomberg and Trump
The backdrop was full of red and white polka-dot hearts, but there was no love on display Friday morning between The View co-hosts Joy Behar and Meghan McCain.What was supposed to be a light-hearted opening segment about the bizarre Twitter feud between President Donald Trump and 2020 hopeful Mike Bloomberg
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
President Kovind Appoints Kejriwal as Next Delhi CM; 6 MLAs to Take Oath as Ministers
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
Nearly 100 foreigners denied entry to Bali amid China’s coronavirus travel ban
According to the government’s data, foreigners denied entry into Bali include those from the US, Canada, Australia, Russia and other countries.
Lacson wonders what happened to Espenido, hopes police official can disprove allegations
‘What happened?’’ Senator Panfilo N. Lacson, a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, asked this after PNP Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido, was included in President Duterte’s narco list.
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike
Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st
Driver stopped as police find drugs stuffed in Sainsbury's bag for life
The haul of narcotics, believed to be cannabis, was seized
U.S., China, Russia making world more dangerous: German president
MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s president took an indirect swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday in accusing Washington, China and Russia of stoking global mistrust and insecurity with a “great powers” competition” that could threaten a new nuclear arms race.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 per cent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
Female SHS student gives boy hot grind till he was “On” (video)
Over the weeks the trending news item now in Ghana is that of senior High School female students taking over social media with some unruly lifestyle that