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Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of ordering drone attack on oil pipeline
This statement came out hours after Houthi-owned TV Almasirah reported that "7 Drones have targeted vital Saudi facilities". "The attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias against the two Aramco pumping stations proves that these militias are merely a tool that Iran's regime uses to implement its expansionist agenda in the region, and not to protect the people of Yemen as the Houthis... [Full Article...]
Sudan protesters vow to press on despite talks suspension
Talks between the two sides resumed earlier in the week but were marred by violence when an army major and five protesters were killed by unidentified gunmen at a long-running sit-in outside military headquarters in Khartoum . The new council is expected to form a transitional civilian government, which would then prepare for the first post-Bashir election after the three-year changeover period e... [Full Article...]
Qatar trying to defuse tensions amid Iran crisis
And Moscow expressed concerns that both Washington and Tehran were dangerously stoking tensions, as the Pentagon ramped up its forces in the Gulf with B-52 bombers, Patriot missiles and an aircraft carrier task force. Washington says it has received intelligence on possible attacks by Iranian or Iranian-backed forces, possibly targeting U.S. bases in Iraq or Syria. [Full Article...]
Toddler Found Alive After Spending Nearly 3 Days Alone In The Wilderness
Relatives later said they believed he may have walked out the back door of the house. "(Kenneth's mother) is not sure when he will be released, but he has a positive outlook and a full recovery is expected", Conley said. "The Magoffin County Sheriff's Office is happy to confirm the reports that Kenneth Howard has been FOUND!" the department wrote on Facebook . Elden Howard said as the days ... [Full Article...]
Sudan military rulers, protesters agree on 3-year transition period
Sudan has been ruled by the military council since last month's toppling of President Omar al-Bashir. Protesters said the army aimed to provoke demonstrators. DFCF members blamed security and paramilitary forces, while also voicing suspicions that groups linked to Bashir might be fomenting unrest to undermine the chances of a political accord. [Full Article...]
Chelsea Manning ordered to jail again after refusing subpoena
Manning has said she objects to grand juries in principle. "The case doesn't make sense, it's very bananas", she said. In addition to being in jail, the judge ordered Manning to start paying 500 dollars per day in fines after 30 days in jail and one thousand dollars per day after 69 days. [Full Article...]
U.S., global authorities disrupt cybercrime organization responsible for $100M in damages
European and US police have dismantled an worldwide crime gang that used malware to steal $100 million from tens of thousands of victims, Europe's police agency says . The charges in the indictment include conspiracy to commit computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. [Full Article...]
Trump to propose overhaul of US immigration system
He said his proposal to allow migrant families to be detained longer so they can be deported, to equalize treatment of Central American children with that of Mexican children, and to add more immigration judges matches some of the president's security plans. [Full Article...]