OIC summit in Mecca voices support for Palestinians, rejects efforts to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
1 June, 2019 Comments Off on OIC summit in Mecca voices support for Palestinians, rejects efforts to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Leaders of predominantly Muslim countries pose for a group picture ahead of Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, early Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AA Photo) The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has rejected any proposal for a peace settlement that does not conform with Palestinian rights. In its […]
Continue reading …12 Killed, 6 Wounded in Shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Building
1 June, 2019 Comments Off on 12 Killed, 6 Wounded in Shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Building
A police chaplain approaches the scene of shooting that killed 12 people in Virginia Beach, Va, May 31, 2019. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Police in the U.S. state of Virginia say a disgruntled public utility employee killed 12 people at a municipal building in Virginia Beach before he was killed by police. The city’s police […]
Continue reading …Trump greenlights Turkey’s offer to form S-400 working group
31 May, 2019 Comments Off on Trump greenlights Turkey’s offer to form S-400 working group
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to form a joint working group with Turkey to address its concerns about Ankara’s procurement of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, a report by Middle East Eye said on Friday. Trump overruled the Pentagon and the U.S. State Department, and agreed to form the working group during a phone […]
Continue reading …GOP senators warn Trump’s Mexico tariffs could blow up trade deal
31 May, 2019 Comments Off on GOP senators warn Trump’s Mexico tariffs could blow up trade deal
Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley urged President Donald Trump, who recently threatened new tariffs on Mexico, to take a different approach to addressing illegal immigration. | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Republicans are warning President Donald Trump that he could sabotage his hopes of a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico if he follows through […]
Continue reading …Erdoğan, Trump agreed to meet at G20 in Japan, Turkish Presidency’s comms director says
29 May, 2019 Comments Off on Erdoğan, Trump agreed to meet at G20 in Japan, Turkish Presidency’s comms director says
IHA Photo President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump discussed bilateral and regional issues in a phone call Wednesday, and agreed to meet on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Japan this June. In the phone call, Erdoğan reiterated Turkey’s proposal to form a joint working group to address concerns about […]
Continue reading …Nusrat murder: Charges pressed against 16
29 May, 2019 Comments Off on Nusrat murder: Charges pressed against 16
Police Bureau of Investigation today pressed charges against 16 accused including Sonagazi Senior Fazil Madrasa Principal Siraj Ud Doula in the Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case. PBI Inspector Shah Alam, also investigation officer of the case, submitted the 808-page charge sheet before the court of Feni Judicial Magistrate Jakir Hossain this afternoon, Mohammad Iqbal, […]
Continue reading …John Bolton: Iran naval mines ‘almost certainly’ used in Fujairah tanker attacks The US national security adviser, at a briefing in Abu Dhabi, said there is no doubt in anybody’s mind in Washington about the attacks
29 May, 2019 Comments Off on John Bolton: Iran naval mines ‘almost certainly’ used in Fujairah tanker attacks The US national security adviser, at a briefing in Abu Dhabi, said there is no doubt in anybody’s mind in Washington about the attacks
US National Security Advisor John Bolton said America is being ‘prudent and responsible’ in gathering evidence around the tanker attacks. Reuterso Attacks on four tankers docked off the Emirati port city of Fujairah earlier this month were caused by “naval mines almost certainly from Iran”, US National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday. The four […]
Continue reading …Australia’s ‘Egg Boy’ donates nearly $100,000 to Christchurch victims
28 May, 2019 Comments Off on Australia’s ‘Egg Boy’ donates nearly $100,000 to Christchurch victims
Photo from Instagram @willconnolly_ Will Connolly, an Australian teenager nicknamed “Egg Boy” after making headlines worldwide for egging a far-right senator who made offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks, has donated $99,926 fundraised for him to the victims of the terror attack. Connolly cracked an egg on the head of Fraser Anning after he […]
Continue reading …Iran hijab protester freed from jail: lawyer
28 May, 2019 Comments Off on Iran hijab protester freed from jail: lawyer
The headscarf, or hijab, considered a symbol of women’s modesty in Islam, is compulsory for females in Iran AFP/File Tehran :A woman jailed in Iran for one year for removing her hijab in public to protest against the country’s Islamic dress code has been released early, her lawyer said Tuesday. “Vida Movahedi was summoned by prison […]
Continue reading …Centrist bloc loses majority as far-right gains in EU vote
27 May, 2019 Comments Off on Centrist bloc loses majority as far-right gains in EU vote
A man sets up canvas stands with European stars during a demonstration of the pro-Europe movement “Pulse of Europe” in Berlin, on May 26, 2019. (AFP Photo) The main conservative group in the European Parliament will remain the largest bloc after Sunday’s elections, but has lost ground and will no wield a majority in coalition […]
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