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Pope Francis calls for European solidarity with migrants stranded off Malta
The 49 asylum seekers are now stranded in Maltese waters on two NGO-run vessels, the Sea-Watch 3 and the Sea-Eye. Both Italy and Malta have refused port access and on Sunday they reiterated that position. No European country has yet given permission for the rescue boats to unload the 49 migrants. "Now, Malta has to do its part". "There are those who have closed their ports and are flexing th... [Full Article...]
Trump Confirms That US Military Killed Terrorist Behind USS Cole Bombing
Our work against [al-Qaida] continues. The results of the New Year's day attack are still being assessed, including whether Jamal Al-badawi was killed. Navy vessel in January 2000", it added. The USS Cole had been refueling in the port in Yemen when al Qaeda terrorists in a small boat loaded with bombs barreled their way across the harbor and directly into the destroyer. [Full Article...]
Deal with Syria regime inevitable
USA officials are also anxious that Turkey will attack the Kurds , and Jeffrey is trying to craft an understanding with Turkey that would enable it to enter northern Syria, but avoid predominantly Kurdish areas, the Journal reported . However, a heavier blow came from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , who in an interview with the Newsmax said, " The importance of ensuring that the Turks don'... [Full Article...]
VP Shutdown Meeting Ends, Trump Says: Not Much Headway
The guidance was issued Friday in a memo from Margaret Weichert, the acting director of the Office of Personnel Management. Legislators allowed the freeze to lapse when they failed to pass the bills funding several government agencies, and the cap is set to expire this Saturday. [Full Article...]
Russian Federation demands NASA explanation over snub of space chief
When the sanctions were issued in response to Russia's invasion of Crimea, Rogozin reportedly said Russian Federation should stop flying NASA's astronauts to the International Space Station. media and an array of hawkish lawmakers have made a strong case against allowing Rogozin in. "Administrator Bridenstine's invitation to Dmitry Rogozin, one of the leading architects of the Kremlin's campaign... [Full Article...]
Terrorist behind USS Cole attack in 2000 killed, says Donald Trump
USA defence officials said a " precision strike " was carried out last Tuesday east of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Jamel Ahmed Mohammed Ali al Badawi was an al Qaeda operative who the U.S. "Jamal al-Badawi was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2003, charged with 50 counts of various terrorism offenses, including murder of US nationals and murder of USA military personnel", the statement sai... [Full Article...]
Egypt’s Sisi Confirms Israel Helping in Fight Against Sinai Jihadists
When questioned on this by CBS News' " 60 Minutes ", Sisi rejected the reports of the mass incarceration of the president's critics. Wali also said that a meeting will be held Thursday with the 10 biggest NGOs in Egypt to discuss the initiative, adding that the ministry has prepared a map outlining challenges and identifying target demographics. [Full Article...]
White House Refuses to Budge During Shutdown Talks With Democratic Leaders
Trump met Friday with congressional leaders from both parties as the shutdown hit the two-week mark amid an impasse over his demand for billions of dollars for a border wall with Mexico. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters following a meeting with congressional leadership on the ongoing partial government shutdown in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Jan. [Full Article...]