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USA and Taliban close to a ‘reduction in violence’ deal

February 13, 2020

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday (Feb 11) he was told by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that "notable progress" had been made in talks between the United States and the Taleban on an agreement for a US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Sarah Lawrence College dad pleads not guilty in sex trafficking, extortion case

February 13, 2020

Investigators say in 2010, Ray moved into his daughter's on-campus housing at Sarah Lawrence College . Authorities say he began pseudo "therapy" sessions with some of them, purportedly to help with their psychological problems, and presented himself as a father figure.

Top Turkish official slams regime attacks in Idlib

February 13, 2020

In return, Russian Federation accused Turkey of failing to honour the 2018 deal, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying the Turkish side "had taken upon itself an obligation to neutralise terrorist groups " in Idlib. "We fortified our military presence in Idlib in the last few days". Turkey and Russian Federation have so far maintained an uneasy partnership in Syria, where they back opposing sides, but disagreements over who should control Idlib have brought them to the brink of a ...

Outbreak of locust terror continues, United Nations says this in a warning tone

February 12, 2020

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock spoke to African ambassadors during a briefing at UN Headquarters on the severity of the issue earlier this week. In Katakwi district, a swarm of locusts crossed Soroti- Moroto highway, about five kilometers from Katakwi town at 7:03pm. Another swarm came from Turkana county, Loima district in Kenya to Nakabaat in Rupa sub-county.

Trump's Misleading Post on Pelosi Ripping Up SOTU Address

February 12, 2020

During the last week, a video has surfaced on each platforms this is doctored to make Nancy Pelosi glance risky. Well apparently not all of us were moved. The video, which can be watched listed below, revealed Pelosi destroying Trump's SOTU speech every single time President Trump recognized an effective American tale on Tuesday night.

Barr confirms DOJ is receiving Ukraine information from Giuliani

February 12, 2020

Speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday, Graham, who spoke with Barr prior to his interview, said the Justice Department has not been ordered to investigate the Bidens but is vetting all intelligence about Ukraine. Giuliani. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said in a letter to Barr that "any official relationship between Mr. Giuliani and the Department raises serious questions about conflicts of interest - both for the Department, generally, and for you, specifically".

Biden tells NH Democrats that Buttigieg 'not a Barack Obama'

February 12, 2020

Bernie Sanders was target number one. If the current trends continue, Paleologos said, Buttigieg could become the candidate to beat in New Hampshire, but a lot can still happen before Tuesday - including a televised Democratic debate Friday night that could shift everyone's numbers again.

2 dolphins found dead in Florida were shot or stabbed, investigators say

February 12, 2020

Federal authorities have opened an investigation into the recent discovery off Florida's Gulf coat of two dolphins found with life-ending injuries. The same week, another dolphin was recovered with a bullet in its left side. Dolphins may suffer fatal impacts from boat strikes, entanglement in or ingestion of fishing gear, and acts of intentional harm like these. Anybody with information regarding these cases are encouraged to contact the NOAA and tips may be left anonymously.

Turkey says it shot down Syrian helicopter

February 12, 2020

The Syrian government on Wednesday described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as "disconnected from reality" after he threatened to attack regime forces "everywhere" in Syria . The CIA provided similar aid to rebel groups fighting Assad between 2012-17. Tensions escalated Tuesday between Syria's government and rebel-backer Turkey as 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria and Ankara warned of a "heavy price" for any attacks on its forces after Russian-supported Syrian ...

Led coalition clashes with Syria regime loyalists

February 12, 2020

Myles B. Caggins III, a military spokesman for the USA -led coalition that is aiding local Kurdish and Arab forces battling Islamic State. He was among civilians in the village of Khirbet Ammu who began pelting the USA convoy with stones and trying to tear down a US flag that was perched on one of the vehicles, as well as to prevent the troops from continuing on.

SC orders ABS-CBN to comment on quo warranto suit

February 12, 2020

Under the 1987 Constitution, mass media ownership is limited to Filipinos. " Alam mo, trabaho ng Solicitor General na maghain ng anumang petisyon pagka mayroon paglabag sa batas ", Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in an interview with DZMM.

Thailand mourns victims of mass shooting at mall

February 12, 2020

Sirirat Nualraksa lost her sister, brother-in-law and young nephew in the attack. when a Thai soldier killed 29 people and wounded dozens of others in a shopping mall rampage. "My finger is exhausted from pulling the trigger", he says on video. He also posted a picture of what appeared to be his hand holding a gun. The city of Korat is located about 155 miles from Bangkok, Thailand.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Chosen Successor Steps Away, Adding To German Uncertainty

February 12, 2020

While Titus Molkenbur and Luke Cooper, writing for the Guardian based on their report say there are significant regional differences in the support for the party across Germany , they do warn that "The AfD's rise should profoundly concern all Europeans", noting that "Nearly a third of the party now align with the extreme-right platform, the Wing, whose leaders play down Nazi-era atrocities and argue that foreign "intruders" are overwhelming ethnic Germans".

The world's largest firework was set off this weekend

February 12, 2020

It's pretty great knowing that the world record for the largest firework ever shot off is now held on American soil instead of in the UAE. The largest firework on the earth was achieved on Emerald Mountain in Colorado. A winter storm dumped more than 2 feet (0.61 meters) feet of snow on the 26-foot-long (7.92-meter-long) mortar used to launch the shell, and also made transporting the shell hard.

TowerPostNews: New AU Chair Calls for Conflict Resolution

February 12, 2020

Seven years ago, amid extravagant celebrations marking the African Union's 50th anniversary, the African leaders declared they would "end all wars in Africa by 2020". President Buhari also welcomed the decision of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to adopt the regional stabilization strategy for the Lake Chad Basin and the renewal of mandates of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the G5 Sahel Joint Force.

"Kem Chho, Trump": Mega Ahmedabad Welcome Planned For US President

February 12, 2020

US President is slated to travel to India on February 24 and 25 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . The US President's visit comes at a time when there have been some issues between both the nations regarding trade. This is aimed at granting USA companies more access to Indian markets and also restore the trade benefits for India that were withdrawn previous year.

Bono the Havanese, Siba the Poodle advance to Westminster finals

February 12, 2020

Bono, the Havanese, won Reserve Best in Show, which is essentially second place in last year's competition. There was Bourbon , the second-ranked dog at Westminster and victor of several Best in Show events in the weeks leading into competition.

Taiwan scrambles armed jets as Chinese air force flies around island

February 12, 2020

Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center has announced that due to the Wuhan virus outbreak, beginning from February 10 until April 29, flight destinations across the Taiwan Strait are restricted to Beijing Capital International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

United Nations report says North Korea continues to improve the missile program

February 12, 2020

Pyongyang also illegally imported luxury cars and alcohol, according to the report, conducted by experts responsible for monitoring the application of sanctions. Speculations were rife that North Korea might test an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead. Satellite images indicated that Pyongyang's main uranium enrichment plant remained active and that North Korea possessed still undeclared missile test sites.

All seats in 33rd Dáil have now been filled

February 12, 2020

Fine Gael repeated its insistence on Monday while Fianna Fail said it saw significant hurdles to such a connection. The republican leader confirmed she had entered discussions with the Green Party, Social Democrats and Solidarity-People Before Profit about forming a government.

At least 15 refugees drown after Malaysia-bound boat sinks off Bangladesh

February 12, 2020

Many past attempts to travel illegally by boats were thwarted by coast guards. Islam said the boat was one of two vessels that was making the hazardous journey. Malaysia is the favoured destination of the Rohingya as it is a Muslim majority nation and has a sizeable Rohingya diaspora. "It was a tragedy waiting to happen ", he said.

US Charges 4 Chinese Military Officers With Equifax Breach

February 12, 2020

The defendants illegally accessed Equifax's network through a vulnerability in the company's online dispute portal, prosecutors say. - In 2015, two Chinese hackers broke into the computer systems of USA health insurer Anthem, stealing the personal data of at least 78 million Americans.

Shaheen Bagh Women Vote In Batches To Keep Agitation Alive

February 12, 2020

Kapil, who belongs to east Delhi's Dallu Pura area, had on February 1 fired three bullets in the air after warning anti-CAA protesters to disperse. The Chief Justice queried the counsels, how could a four-month-old go to the protest site, and how could mothers justify this.

Britons with virus hospitalized in France after Alps stay

February 12, 2020

The BBC and Sky News said one of the centre's staff members had tested positive for the virus, although this was not officially confirmed. The passengers were taken to the Kents Hill Park hotel and conference centre in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, where they will be quarantined for 14 days.

Thousands of Palestinians protest Trump's Middle East peace plan

February 12, 2020

The first survey of Palestinian public opinion to be released since Trump's plan was announced undercuts the administration's claims that opposition to the plan is largely confined to the Palestinian leadership and raises concerns that the implementation of the proposal, which heavily favours Israel, could ignite a new round of violence.

Schumer wants to protect whistleblowers amid Trump payback

February 12, 2020

Trump said Tuesday that it would be "up to the military" whether Vindman is disciplined for his role in the impeachment proceedings . "In the case of the Vindman brothers, they are detailed here", said Conway. In a letter Monday to the Defense Department inspector general, Schumer said Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman has been "viciously attacked" by the Republican president after "bravely stepping forward to tell the truth".

Sudan, Darfur rebels agree on prosecution of those wanted by ICC

February 12, 2020

Sudan's transitional government has agreed to send its deposed former president Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court in The Hague to face charges of genocide and war crimes in Darfur . However, he said the country would not have to ratify the court's founding treaty, the Rome Statute, before sending al-Bashir to The Hague. A member of the rebel delegation in Juba also confirmed the move.

Sen. Graham: DOJ Receiving Info on Bidens From Giuliani

February 12, 2020

Giuliani is also under scrutiny by federal authorities. "We must investigate and prosecute those matters with sensitivity and care to ensure that the department's actions do not unnecessarily advantage or disadvantage any candidate or political party", Barr said in the memo.

Confusion across NY as DHS blocks residents from Trusted Traveler programs

February 12, 2020

Yet another Trump administration travel decision is on its way to federal court as the result of a Democrat-led state's lawsuit . In 2019 the new law came into effect allowing New Yorkers to apply for driver's licenses without having to prove they are in the U.S.

Pence: "We'll see" if UK's Huawei decision threatens trade deal

February 12, 2020

Statistics Canada said Canadian exports to China plunged 16 per cent in 2019 to $24.4 billion after the arrest of Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou, and trade analysts expect that decline will continue even after a decision regarding the telecommunications giant's 5G technology, or its senior executive.

Philippines to end defence pact with US, World News & Top Stories

February 12, 2020

On the other hand, the United States takes primary jurisdiction over their personnel if they commit offenses against U.S. property or security or against fellow USA personnel and their property. A Filipino senator and former national police chief, Panfilo Lacson, said terminating the treaty would reduce the two allies' 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty "to a mere paper treaty as far as the U.S.is concerned".

Thailand turns away stranded MS Westerdam cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

February 11, 2020

The Westerdam had already been turned away from several ports, including in Japan, Taiwan, Guam and the Philippines, amid fears of the virus. Deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul also took to his Facebook last night that he has ordered authorities to prevent the ship from disembarking at Thai ports.

Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and Montreal-born wife Autumn to divorce

February 11, 2020

The royal couple , who share two daughters, confirmed the end of their 11 year marriage in a statement that revealed they had made a decision to go their separate ways last year after many months of discussion. A friend told The Sun: " Peter is absolutely devastated by this and just didn't see it coming". But he is in total shock. "She is a favourite of the Queen and I'm sure Her Majesty will be very upset by this as well".

German leader’s Angela Merkel’s designated successor quits after far-right election crisis

February 11, 2020

Merkel's successor as CDU leader, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who was unable to reconcile the local branch of her party before and immediately after Mr. Current polls have Ms. Merkel's conservative block holding steady at about 28% support nationally, followed by the left-leaning Greens at about 22%.

Virus fears grow among Diamond Princess crew

February 11, 2020

Speaking in Hindi and flanked by five other crew members, he called not only on the Indian government but also the United Nations to enforce an "urgent segregation". 'If our [un] infected people will be separated from Diamond Princess cruise they may survive. The number of cases worldwide has reached more than 40,500 while more than 900 people have died from the virus, mainly in Wuhan where the outbreak began.

Trump retweets post calling Bloomberg a racist after deleting his own

February 11, 2020

The three-term NY mayor goes on to advise blanketing minority neighborhoods with cops - once again, because "that's where the crime is" - and says the way to get guns off the streets is to " throw [minority youth] against the wall and frisk them ".

Jill Biden confronts heckler during husband Joe's rally in New Hampshire

February 11, 2020

The group of students were in New Hampshire Sunday and MOnday attending various campaign events before the primary on Tuesday. "The latest polls in New Hampshire are all over the map". In South Carolina , the first primary state in the South, blacks make up almost 30% of the population and more than 60 percent of the primary electorate.

United States service members killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan attack

February 11, 2020

The two officers were part of a group of USA personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group and members of the allied Afghan Special Operations Forces that were engaging with influential figures within the local community, in the Sherzad district of Nangarhar province .

Turkey strikes Syrian Army positions after ‘5 troops killed in shelling’

February 11, 2020

Hundreds of civilians have also been killed , according to the United Nations. In a bid to halt the advance of the Syrian and Russian troops, jihadists in the Syrian National Army (SNA) - formerly known as the Free Syrian Army - have been given Turkish army uniforms.

FORECAST: Snow showers expected Wednesday morning

February 11, 2020

Saturday . Scattered rain and snow and mostly cloudy. As quickly as low clouds erode, high cirrus & cirrocumulus will begin to increase from the southwest above those breaking stratus/stratocumulus. South to southeast winds will turn to east, then northeast between Wednesday morning & Wednesday night . Freezing rain & sleet line may only get as far north as areas south of Route 18.

Iranian satellite fails to reach orbit - defence ministry official

February 11, 2020

Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi admitted in an English-language tweet soon after that the launch had "failed". The Iranian regime then faced a wave of anger at home after the country's revolutionary guards accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airliner, killing dozens of Iranians.

Over 100 USA troops suffered brain injury in Iran attack: Pentagon

February 11, 2020

The situation reportedly escalated after 3 January, after a U.S. airstrike assassinated top Iranian General Qasem Soleimani and several senior members of the Iraqi Shia militia near the Baghdad International Airport. U.S. Republican Senator Joni Ernst said more answers were needed. However, since then the Pentagon has been updating the number of service personnel who suffered brain injuries such as concussion from the missile blasts.

Amber warnings in place as Storm Ciara set to bring wild weather

February 11, 2020

Drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads due to the potential of hard conditions caused by heavy rain, particularly on coastal or exposed routes. Heavy rain will accompany the strong winds leading to very poor driving conditions. "To keep passengers safe, reduced services and speed restrictions are likely to be in place across large parts of the rail network on Sunday ".

Trump Rages Against Roger Stone's 'Very Unfair' Recommended Prison Sentence

February 11, 2020

Trump objected to the prosecutors' recommendation, lambasting overnight Tuesday what he called a "horrible and very unfair situation". After tweeting about his earlier visit to Dover AFB to receive the bodies of two fallen U.S. Credico has long denied being a source of information for Stone regarding WikiLeaks. Prosecutors contended that a tough sentence for Stone "will send the message that tampering with a witness, obstructing justice, and lying in the context of a congressional ...

What legal powers is the United Kingdom using to help tackle coronavirus?

February 11, 2020

Most cases overseas have involved people who had been in Wuhan, the quarantined central Chinese city where the virus emerged late a year ago, or people infected by others who had been at the epicentre. There have been more than 42,600 cases of the virus globally, mostly in China. He was treated in isolation at Royal Sussex Hospital, before being transferred to London .

Coronavirus epidemic: China records 910 deaths, over 40,000 cases

February 11, 2020

Nike has said that it will close half its stores in China , with its other stores on limited hours. The 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan was hospitalized last week with a fever, cough and sore throat, and died after developing severe pneumonia, according to the Philippines health department.

Delhi: Counting today amid tight security

February 11, 2020

Its vote share is a mere 4.24%. Details of the NOTA votes, victory margins of the winners and the losers will also be provided on the ECI website. "I congratulate Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal for the excellent victory". In Delhi, "poorvanchalis" - those with roots in eastern UP and Bihar - are increasingly viewed as a major vote bank, with AAP in 2015 highlighting how it had given tickets to the highest number of poorvanchali candidates.

Irish voters frustrated by economy choose next leader

February 09, 2020

The exit poll results were announced on Saturday evening after voting finished at 10pm, after sampling across the country among 5,000 respondents. The Ipsos MRBI exit poll showed Fine Gael on 22.4%, Sinn Fein on 22.3% and pre-election favourites Fianna Fail on 22.2%.

Voter registration deadline March 11

February 09, 2020

Early voting in the Texas primary begins on February 18th and runs through February 28th. Yvonne House, the Secretary for the County Election Board, said persons who are USA citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18-year-old, may apply to become registered voters.

Pompeo tried to mock Pelosi with a 'Simpsons' meme

February 08, 2020

Pompeo tweeted a GIF Tuesday night from a season 3 episode of " The Simpsons " - " Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington " - showing a crying Lisa Simpson ripping up an essay she wrote for a national contest in response to Pelosi ripping up a copy of Trump's speech.

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