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Man charged with threat to murder Muslim U.S. Representative
Carlineo told investigators he couldn't remember exactly what he said when he called Omar's office but conceded it could have been close to what was reported by the staff member, according to the criminal complaint. Capitol in Washington, U.S. February 7, 2019. Carlineo told Federal Bureau of Investigation agents he is a patriot, that he loves President Trump and hates radical Muslims in gove... [Full Article...]
Gambia: US revokes visa of International Criminal Court prosecutor
The Prosecutor and her Office will continue to undertake that statutory duty with utmost commitment and professionalism, without fear or favour. United Nations human rights experts at the time said the response by the U.S. US National Security Adviser John Bolton, last September, threatened the judges with sanctions. It is based on the Rome Statute, which entered into force in 2002. [Full Article...]
Rome Statute: Cabinet made decision according to procedure, says Saifuddin
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Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced that Malaysia was withdrawing from the Rome Statute following the confusion the issue had created in the country. When Malaysia acceded to the Rome Statute on March 4, Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah declared Malaysia's commitment "to combating worldwide crimes for global peace and security", saying that "Malaysia stands ready to work ... [Full Article...]
Hollywood actor George Clooney urges boycott of luxury Ascot Hotel
The Financial Times reported Friday that several high-profile events have been pulled from the Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London . A list of Brunei-supported hotels has been making the rounds as places to be boycotted, which Helena Dalli also retweetedWhat do you think of Brunei's new law? "They're nice hotels. [Full Article...]
Aid ship with 64 migrants stuck in Mediterranean, denied safe harbor
The boat that was carrying 50 people has been missing since Monday. The people brought to safety from a rubber dinghy off the coast of Zuwarah, west of the Libyan capital of Tripoli, included 10 women, five children and a newborn baby, the group said. [Full Article...]
7 dead in Sulu clash between Philippine troops, Abu Sayyaf
The notorious Abu Sayyaf group has been known for extortion, kidnappings, beheadings and bombings, and has pledged allegiance to Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Army troops on Friday clashed with about 80 Abu Sayyaf gunmen in Sulu's mountainous Patikul town in a fierce but brief gunbattle that left three soldiers and four militants dead and several wounded on both sides, the military sa... [Full Article...]
Elderly Canadian couple come face-to-face with kidnappers in Uganda
It was unclear how long parts of the park might remain closed. Family members also confirmed they were in Africa, but said they hadn't heard from Martin or Barbel since they'd escaped. Authorities in Uganda are still searching for the USA tourist and for a local driver who were both abducted from Queen Elizabeth National Park, a popular spot for safaris located in the southwest portion of the Af... [Full Article...]
Venezuela’s crisis need a full proof support
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said last week it would have unhindered access to provide humanitarian aid in Venezuela, allowing it to scale-up operations to reach 650,000 people. The report quoted a 2018 Pan-American Health Organization report estimating that almost 9 out of 10 Venezuelans living with HIV were not receiving treatment. [Full Article...]