Trudeau announces $650 million for sexual, reproductive health on International Women’s Day
But advocates call for more subsidized child-care spaces, a national strategy to end gender-based violence and a new law to ensure men and women get equal pay for work of equal value. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $650-million plans over the next three years for sexual and reproductive health in Ottawa on Wednesday. (ADRIAN WYLD / […]
How Turkey is using Germany to whip up nationalism at home
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on How Turkey is using Germany to whip up nationalism at home
Turkish politicians are using a spate of cancelled rallies in Germany to stir up nationalist feeling ahead of next month’s referendum on boosting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers, analysts say. Since last week, German and Turkish politicians have traded barbs over the banning of events by Turkish officials visiting Germany in a bid to boost […]
Continue reading …N. Korea bans its overseas missions from accessing Internet
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on N. Korea bans its overseas missions from accessing Internet
PETALING JAYA: North Korean workers overseas have been banned by their government from accessing the Internet via smartphones to prevent the spread of news on the assassination of Kim Jong-nam (pic), reported Radio Free Asia. “North Korea has ordered its overseas missions to forbid its workers dispatched abroad not to access the Internet via […]
Continue reading …Al Shabaab top leader Hussein Mukhtar surrenders to Somali army
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on Al Shabaab top leader Hussein Mukhtar surrenders to Somali army
A file photo of al Shabaab militants. Top al Shabaab leader Hussein Mukhtar on Tuesday surrendered to the Somali National Army in Baidoa. The African Union Mission in Somalia termed Mukhtar’s decision courageous and urged other fighters in the terror group to surrender to authorities. “Amisom hopes that other sons and daughters of Somalia […]
Continue reading …Trump’s first victory in deportation feud is Iraq
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on Trump’s first victory in deportation feud is Iraq
mAirport officials and civil rights lawyers across the U.S. are getting ready to face President Trump’s latest travel ban, which no longer affects Iraqi visitors. (Associated Press) more > Airport officials and civil rights lawyers across the U.S. are getting ready to face President Trump’s latest travel ban, which no longer affects Iraqi visitors. (Associated […]
Continue reading …The Nine Muslim Women Who Have Ruled Nations
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on The Nine Muslim Women Who Have Ruled Nations
When hearing about women’s rights in the Muslim world, the assumed story is often exclusively one of oppression, marginalisation and lack of power. However, many often forget that eight countries have had Muslim women as their head of state. This is compared to the fact that neither of the two major US parties – Democrats […]
Continue reading …EU tries to drive a wedge between Putin and Trump
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on EU tries to drive a wedge between Putin and Trump
According to The Wall Street Journal, the anxious attitude of politicians in the US and Europe is beginning to change. Many Russian media outlets have picked up the pseudosensation. The authoritative US-based publication wrote in a recent article that President Donald Trump was supportive of NATO during his speech in front of Congress the week before. The Trump […]
Continue reading …North Korea missile tests were ‘drill for strike on U.S. bases’ in Japan
8 March, 2017 Comments Off on North Korea missile tests were ‘drill for strike on U.S. bases’ in Japan
• North Korea ‘training to strike United States military bases in Japan’ • Four ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea on Monday which came very close to U.S. ally Japan • United Nations Security Council to hold meeting to discuss additional measures following the launch PYONGYANG, North Korea – State media in Pyongyang reported […]
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