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Mayawati Behind Hurriedly Stitched Alliance of Congress, JD-S in Karnataka
In his public meetings in the run-up to the May 12 polls, Rahul had accused the H D Deve Gowda-led party of tacitly allying with the BJP to defeat the Congress. Mayawati , sources said, subsequently spoke to Sonia and suggested that Congress extend support to JD (S) to which she agreed. "This is condemnable", Mayawati stated. [Full Article...]
EU Will Block US Sanctions Against Iran Starting Friday
The Commission will now seek to negotiate a permanent exemption from USA tariffs. French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that one reason for the efforts to prop up the Iran deal is "so that our businesses can remain" in Iran. She highlighted the importance of deepening economic relations with Iran, including in the area of energy supplies. But Europe appeared to stand its ground this t... [Full Article...]
Gun supporters file lawsuit after Boulder's 'assault weapons' ban
Wisniewski. The group says a recent ordinance passed by the council violates the USA and Colorado state constitutions. "It accomplishes nothing other than making criminals of law-abiding citizens". Current owners will be grandfathered in to keep the guns they already have, according to the network. "The point here is that this Supreme Court opinion from 2008 makes it very clear that we can r... [Full Article...]
China Abruptly Ends Anti-Dumping Probe Against US Sorghum
After the trade talks Thursday in Washington between top USA officials and a Chinese delegation, the White House said that "the two sides agreed to continue the discussions on Friday". He said on Twitter on Sunday he had ordered the U.S. Commerce Department to put ZTE back in business. Some China trade watchers expressed scepticism that a $200 billion reduction in the trade gap could be achieved... [Full Article...]
Pak. security forces repulses attack on paramilitary centre in Quetta
Vigilant FC soldiers fired at terrorists and stopped their entry. At least two security personnel, including an officer, and three terrorists were killed during the intelligence-based operation. This was the second terrorist attack in the country on Thursday. The failed attack came just hours after a suicide bomber struck an FC convoy in the northwestern city of Nowshera, wounding 10 people. [Full Article...]
Malaysia's education is outdated says new education minister Mahathir
At the same news conference on Thursday afternoon, the PM also announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Azizah as Women's Affairs Minister. At last perhaps, we will. "The presidential council will have a smaller body, the top six". He also announced that the new head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will be its former deputy chief commissioner Mohd Shukri Abdull. [Full Article...]
Seven Killed, Five Injured In Fresh Kaduna Attack
Aliyu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said seven were killed and five others in the attack. The spokesman for the State Police Command, Muktar Aliyu, had told Channels Television on Wednesday that the armed bandits invaded Mashigi, Dakwaro, Sabon Gida villages and started shooting sporadically, burning down houses and farmlands in an operation which the residents said lasted for over... [Full Article...]
Acid attacker CLEARED of murder after hurling substance in boyfriend's face
Mark van Dongen , 29, was left paralysed apart from his tongue after the attack by Berlinah Wallace . Days before, she had been given a police warning for harassing Mr van Dongen's partner, Violet Farquharson, 46. In the his closing speech, prosecutor Adam Vaitilingam QC told the jury that Mr van Dongen had become fearful of Wallace since their relationship ended. [Full Article...]