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France, New Zealand to launch a call to end online extremism
French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will launch the " Christchurch call " -named after the New Zealand city where 51 people were killed in a March 15 attack on mosques. "It's a relatively tight timeframe for a royal commission, so we're keen for them to get under way", the spokesperson said. Some in the Muslim community called for better communication... [Full Article...]
Huawei says willing to sign 'no-spy' agreements
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Huawei has denied the allegations. This escalated a damaging trade war which only recently seemed to be nearing a conclusion. The order, which will not name specific countries or companies, has been under consideration for more than a year but has repeatedly been delayed, the sources said, asking not to be named because the preparations remain confidential. [Full Article...]
Pompeo to discuss Iran deal with Russians today
Although Pompeo and Lavrov discussed a wide range of bilateral and global problems, including the situations in Iran, North Korea, Ukraine, Syria and Venezuela, there were no major breakthroughs on any of those issues. "If they do anything they will suffer greatly". The UAE said on Sunday that four commercial vessels were sabotaged near Fujairah emirate, one of the world's largest bunkering hu... [Full Article...]
Ex-Congressman Weiner leaves halfway house; must file as sex offender
He must register for 20 years as a level one offender, the lowest level designation for sex offenders, per state regulations. "I'm glad this chapter of my life is behind me". Then, on October 28, 2016, former FBI director James Comey effectively reversed course, sending a letter to Congress stating that the "FBI has learned of the existence emails that appear to be pertinent to the investigation". [Full Article...]
SF Bans Police From Using Facial Recognition Tech
Police Raid Activists Occupying Venezuelan Embassy in D.C.
The move to evict the protesters from the embassy came after a group of U.S. anti-war activists began moving into the embassy last month . At least four people have refused to leave the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, DC after at least 35 days inside, though police have warned they are trespassing on embassy property. [Full Article...]
Saudi oil pipeline booster stations targeted by drone attacks
Yemen's Houthi rebels appeared to claim responsibility for the attack, announcing that seven of their "aircrafts" - known to be drones - had targeted vital installations in Saudi Arabia via their news outlet Al-Masirah TV. The Associated Press quoted one unnamed USA official as saying either Iran or its allies had used explosives to blow holes in the ships, according to a US military assessment. [Full Article...]
Alabama Senate bans nearly all abortions, including rape cases
Democrats, who hold eight seats in the 35-member Senate, alternately criticizing the proposed abortion ban as an attempt to control women and a waste of taxpayer dollars. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey has not said whether she will sign it, and said she was waiting for a final version of the bill. It criminalizes the procedure, reclassifying abortion as a Class A felony, punishable by up to 99 year... [Full Article...]