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Julian Assange UK bail sentence 'disproportionate': UN experts
Assange was immediately arrested and charged with breaking his bail conditions, after he had fled to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Knightsbridge in June 2012. Ben Brandon, an attorney representing the US administration, stated in court Thursday the USA investigators had acquired details of chatroom communications between Manning and Assange from 2010. [Full Article...]
Shamima Begum would face death penalty in Bangladesh, says minister
Three weeks prior to the death, Ms Begum's sister, Renu Begum, had written to Mr Javid asking him to help her bring the baby to the UK. Under worldwide law it is illegal to revoke someone's citizenship if it leaves them stateless. This would have the added benefit of saving the British taxpayer all the costs of having a long trial, especially where it is fairly clear what the outcome is going to... [Full Article...]
Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
From a balcony overlooking the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo , Naruhito thanked tens of thousands of well wishers for congratulating him. "I'm glad to see the people celebrate us in such a manner today, and I'm deeply grateful to you", the Emperor said in expressing his gratitude to the public. [Full Article...]
NYC subway bomb-plot leader sentenced to 10 years, time already served
But federal prosecutors said Zazi, after his 2009 arrest, provided "extraordinary" assistance to USA counterterrorism authorities, implicating his closest friends and offering a window into the inner workings of al Qaeda. Zazi was originally charged in connection to a plot to bomb the subway around the anniversary of 9/11. He was recruited and trained by al-Qaida to bomb New York's subways during ... [Full Article...]
Wyoming GOP Senator Mike Enzi announces he is stepping down in 2020
I don't want to be burdened with the distractions of a campaign. He has served as a senator for 22 years after first winning election to the Senate in 1996. Republicans now hold a 53-47 Senate majority and Democrats are looking to flip a number of Republican seats to win a new majority in 2020. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is among the possible candidates for the role, the Washington Post noted. [Full Article...]
1 body found after explosion at IL plant
Personnel are focusing on recovery after ending the search for the two missing workers because of structural instability and chemical concerns. Lenzi said early Saturday it was too early to speculate on what might have caused the explosion. [Full Article...]
"Anywhere But At Anil Ambani's House": Rahul Gandhi Jabs PM On Debate
He also took a swipe at the BJP on the release of Pakistan-based terrorist Masood Azhar back in 1999. "Who sent Masood Azhar to Pakistan?" "The Army had done this (surgical strikes)". "I can debate him anywhere apart from Anil Ambani's home", he said to peals of laughter. "We do not trust the State or Union government to ensure free and fair polls in Amethi ", Mr. [Full Article...]
VICTORY: Bolsonaro Cancels US Trip After Protests
His spokesman blamed New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and the "pressure of interest groups". In a statement issued Friday evening, a spokesman for Bolsonaro wrote that the president chose to cancel his visit "in the face of deliberate attacks from the mayor of NY and pressure from interest groups". [Full Article...]