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Iran captures journalist accused of spreading anti-government unrest
Ruhollah Zam, who ran a "counter-revolutionary" Telegram channel, has been detained in a "sophisticated and professional operation" by the IRGC's intelligence organisation, the IRGC said in a statement. Zam reportedly lived in exile in Paris, but the Guards' statement did not specify when or where he was arrested. Mr Zam has always been in the crosshairs of Iran's elite Islamic Revolution Guards... [Full Article...]
London Police Arrest Rabbi at Climate Change Protest
He said: "The highest principle is the saving of life, pikuach nefesh , there isn't anything more that we're doing here in Extinction Rebellion than being aware that millions, or hundreds of millions of people, already are at threat because of the changing climate". [Full Article...]
Explosions strike Iranian oil ship off Saudi coast
The attack caused oil to spill from the tanker into the Red Sea, the NITC said , before it was controlled and the vessel began moving back towards Gulf waters. "Another plausible theory is that it was an Israeli sabotage operation.The goal would be to disrupt Iranian tanker activity in the Red Sea corridor as it heads towards the Suez Canal". [Full Article...]
Intense Negotiations With Brexit Date Closer
After British MPs rejected a previous plan, Johnson put forward fresh proposals earlier this month - but they have been met with a cool response in Brussels. "But if Boris Johnson were to ask for extra time - which probably he won't - I would consider it unhistoric to refuse such a request". However, under the terms of the Benn act passed by members of Parliament last month, the prime minister i... [Full Article...]
Parents: Diplomat's wife in fatal crash should return to UK
The parents of Harry Dunn have reached out to US politicians and plan to be in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday in their quest to get the woman back in the United Kingdom. Sacoolas then left Britain. Her whereabouts are uncertain. "I could see broken bones out of his arms and stuff". "I called out to him and said, 'Harry, it's your dad. [Full Article...]
Trump ‘Has Not Yet Seen,’ but ‘Strongly Condemns’ Violent Anti-Media Video
When we are barely a year out from the tragic Capital Gazette shooting in Maryland that killed five of the newspaper's staff not to mention other recent mass shootings in churches, synagogues and mosques , videos like this are particularly unsafe, especially when they are broadcast at events even loosely affiliated with the president and on property he owns. [Full Article...]
Saudi Arabia Says It Is not Behind Alleged Attack On Iran Tanker
According to Iranian media, the tanker Sabiti was hit in Red Sea waters off Saudi Arabia on Friday. He said it was in response to "threats in the region", amid efforts to protect the kingdom from "Iranian aggression". Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. blame Iran for the incident. The attacks come after President Donald Trump's decision to unilaterally withdraw from Iran's crude oil and impose... [Full Article...]
Dead Man's Final Prank Leaves Friends, Family Laughing
Those at the funeral were laughing and crying at the man's darkly humorous prank. "Let me out, it's f****** dark in here". Numerous mourners can be seen laughing in video of the incident, which went viral after being posted to Reddit . "I will love you forever". She gave her consent and he brought a speaker along with him to the funeral. "To make us all laugh when we were incredibly sad". [Full Article...]