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Indonesian student jailed as Britain's worst rapist, Europe News & Top Stories
A judge has now increased this to a minimum of 30 years and lifted reporting restrictions, allowing him to be named for the first time. Judge Suzanne Goddard QC, who told the court his total number of potential victims was 195, said Sinaga was a monster. [Full Article...]
Jho Low offered asylum in Europe last August
Wright said Low did not address the multiple criminal charges against him by Malaysian and U.S. authorities. "I was requested to assist because of my good relationships with influential foreign businessmen and decision makers". The four people named are linked to the SRC and 1MDB cases. "When the documents were finally released, it was revealed that the Malaysian government hadn't even attempted t... [Full Article...]
Boeing confirms it's looking at more problems with grounded 737 Max
The FAA, in a statement, said that they are "analyzing certain findings from a recent review of the proposed modifications to the Boeing 737 MAX". Referring to an unnamed Boeing engineer and three people "familiar with the matter", The Times checks whether two bundles of critical cables are too close together and are at risk of short-circuiting, which could result in a crash if the pilots do ... [Full Article...]
Trump Vows Sanctions on Ally Iraq, Toughens Rhetoric on Iran
Qassem Soleimani's death. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani on Monday (January 6). Tehran called the killing " an act of terrorism " and vowed " a rigorous response " once Soleimani is laid to rest. Such a move could be considered a war crime under global laws, but Trump said Sunday that he was unde... [Full Article...]
Mourners Gather in Iraq’s Karbala for Farewell Ceremony for Iranian General Soleimani
Trump said he ordered the strike, a high-risk decision that was made without consulting Congress or United States allies, to prevent a conflict. The base houses some American troops. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation temporarily suspended all training activities in Iraq due to safety concerns, Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan said Saturday. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump says 52 targets are lined up if Iran retaliates
In Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, insisted the "price" for Soleimani's killing would be attacks on "US military bases, United States warships, each and every officer and soldier in the region". "Those masquerading as diplomats and those who shamelessly sat to identify Iranian cultural & civilian targets should not even bother to open a law dictionary". [Full Article...]
Homeland Security updates terror threat advisory warning of Iranian cyber risk
Iraq prepares legal grounds for expulsion of USA forces
On Sunday the body of Qasem Soleimani was transferred to Iran for a farewell ceremony and burial, media reported on Sunday. The resolution calls on the government to end a pact under which the USA sent troops to Iraq four years ago to help fight IS. [Full Article...]