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Islamic Scholar Ma'ruf Amin Becomes Jokowi's Running Mate in 2019 Election
President Widodo picked up senior Islamic cleric Ma'aruf Amin as his running mate while Prabowo chose to partner with Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, an entrepreneur and deputy governor of Jakarta . An MUI fatwa declaring Ahok's remarks blasphemous bolstered Muslim opposition against him and paved the way for his prosecution. "Generally there is a lot of gloom that the choice has come to this", Lov... [Full Article...]
New Zealand bans single-use plastic bags
The new measure will enable the country, whose residents use hundreds of millions of the bags every year, to make a serious dent in the amount of plastics they produce and set an awesome example for generations to come. Hunter says "that means prohibiting retailers from offering plastic carrier bags unless they're designed for reusability of at least 125 uses, and preventing use of biodegradable a... [Full Article...]
Higher US tariffs increase pressure on Turkish economy
A plunge in the Turkish lira rocked global equities and emerging markets on Friday and fear of more turmoil sent investors scurrying for safety in assets like the yen and USA government bonds. The warning comes after the Turkish lira fell by an astounding 20 per cent on Friday. Turkey's woes have been aggravated by investor worries about the economic policies of Mr Erdogan, who won a new t... [Full Article...]
No Place For White Supremacy, Racism, Neo-Nazism In US: Ivanka Trump
He said then that there were "good people on both sides", and later " blame on both sides ". On Friday, Trump was denounced for not marking the anniversary of the Charlottesville tragedy but instead tweeting about National Football League players who refuse to stand for the national anthem, inflaming a racially divisive issue. [Full Article...]
U.S., Philippine forces launch search for missing Marine
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The Philippine government facilitated diplomatic clearance for U.S. assets involved in the search and rescue operation. The Marine was reported overboard at 9:40 a.m. Western Mindanao Commander Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega said they have dispatched air search and rescue teams during the first few hours, but did not find the marine. [Full Article...]
Australian cyclist killed by garbage truck while holidaying in NY
Local authorities said the 23-year-old was forced to swerve into a auto lane when a cab pulled into the bike lane she was riding in. She was struck by an oncoming sanitation truck, driven by Chairez, and flew off the bike, hitting the concrete. [Full Article...]
Puerto Rico revises hurricane deaths above 1,400
The category five storm blasted the island, knocking out power, destroying homes, erasing roads, and cutting off food and water supplies. This year, Puerto Ricans laid thousands of pairs of shoes outside the island's Capitol building to represent the uncounted dead. [Full Article...]
Second Gazan killed by Israeli fire on border: health ministry
Gaza's Health Ministry said Abdullah al-Qutati, 26, was shot and killed and 70 others were wounded by live fire as thousands protested at the border Friday evening. It was at least the third such truce in recent weeks. The European Union said Gaza and Israel were "dangerously close" to a new conflict and called for urgent efforts to protect civilians. [Full Article...]