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US Israel-Palestinian peace plan 'a surrender act' - Palestinian FM
Al-Maliki warned that the USA peace plan "is in fact the consecration of our century-old ordeal: no independence, no sovereignty, no freedom and no justice". administration for preparing to give "its stamp of approval to Israel's colonial policies". There are a handful of people in the world who know what's in it. [Full Article...]
US allies unwilling to follow Trump's Huawei ban
The ban is not yet effective. The U.S. has not directly responded to this economic argument, but has maintained for a long time that Huawei's business activities pose a threat to national security . South Korea's Samsung dropped 2.4%, SK Hynix fell 3.5%, while China's Luxshare Precision Industry fell as much as 6.1%. The Trump administration alleges that Huawei poses a national security t... [Full Article...]
New York City Mayor de Blasio to Join Crowded Democratic Presidential Field
On the campaign trail in Iowa, I hope he'll be truthful and tell the voters of the Hawkeye State that New York City has a homeless population equal to that of Iowa City and no solution in sight. There's just no pleasing some people. But de Blasio, who has long offered himself as a champion for working-class New Yorkers, has consistently produced eye rolls among the city's chattering class wi... [Full Article...]
Guatemalan Toddler Dies in U.S. Custody, Report Says
Alleged serial granny killer charged with murdering 11 elderly women
Kim Leach, a spokeswoman for the Dallas County district attorney's office, said 46-year-old Billy Chemirmir was indicted Tuesday on six more counts of capital murder in the deaths of women ranging in age from 76 to 94. The woman was smothered with a pillow into unconsciousness and robbed. Chemirmir's attorney, Phillip Hayes, said Thursday that this week's charges were a surprise and that he ha... [Full Article...]
Pregnant 19-year-old missing for more than 3 weeks found dead
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez attended her classes at Latino Youth High School last month and planned to pick up her 3-year-old at day care later that afternoon. A 911 dispatcher was told on April 23 that the baby was blue and not breathing. A woman responded with an offer of new baby clothes and other unused items, and asked Ochoa-Lopez to message her privately. [Full Article...]
Canadians detained in China accused of espionage
Days after Meng's arrest in Vancouver, China detained Spavor and Kovrig "on suspicion of engaging in activities that harm China's state security". "China will take all the necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights of Chinese firms". Kovrig also holds Hungarian citizenship. [Full Article...]
Spray foam-encased kitten rescued by OR garbage worker
While trying to empty the can using a hydraulic arm, the driver noticed the contents of the can were not emptying. He realized the kitten wasn't dead when he heard it crying out, deputies said. Deputies are now investigating this act of animal cruelty . The cleaned up kitten is resting in an animal shelter until he makes a full recovery. [Full Article...]