November 14, 2016
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IS attacks kill at least 15 SDF fighters in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa: At least 15 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), were killed on Saturday in two Islamic State (IS) attacks in Aleppo and al-Raqqa in Syria. Arab group withdraws from Raqqa push; The Raqqa offensive is on shaky footing now that a key Arab element—Thuwar ar-Raqqa—has withdrawn from the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, “declaring Kurdish forces had broken an agreement to allow them to lead the charge” Syrian rebels battle each other north of Aleppo: Syrian insurgents clashed in a town near the Turkish border on Monday as inter-rebel tensions spilled over, playing to President Bashar Assad's advantage with the government tightening its grip on rebel-held eastern Aleppo. Rebels 2 kilometers from Al-Bab after collapse in ISIS defenses: The Islamic State's largest remaining stronghold in the province of Aleppo is in trouble as the Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield factions have exhausted the long-lasting buffer zone north of the city which became the terror group's administrative capita East Aleppo residents sent text messages from government giving them 24 hours to leave: “Notice to all gunmen,” reads the message sent on MTN, one of Syria’s two mobile phone networks. “You have 24 hours to get your injured out of East Aleppo, and to leave yourselves.” President Assad: Syria is ready to co-operate with Donald Trump: The US is currently enmeshed in a complicated alliance in Syria with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, who would like to provide rebels – among them al-Qaeda-backed factions – with surface-to-air missiles. What will Trump do on Syria?: The US should get out of the war in Syria and avoid destabilising more Middle Eastern countries, and the US should work with Putin to defeat terrorist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS). Iraqi air force says killed 20 ISIS militants in Mosul; A statement by the air force said that several airstrikes on Monday targeted ISIS locations west of Mosul, destroying a number of havens as well as a fighters-loaded pickup truck at Atasa district. Car bombs kill eight in former Islamic State stronghold west of Baghdad: Eight people were killed and nearly 20 wounded on Monday in two separate car bomb blasts that hit police checkpoints in Falluja, a former stronghold of Islamic State west of Baghdad, police sources said. Suicide bombing in Shia city in Iraq kills at least 6: A suicide bomber blew himself up in the sacred Shia city of Karbala on Monday, killing at least six civilians in what appeared to be the latest attempt by the Islamic State group to undermine the government. Video: ISIS launches 3 attacks using chemical weapons on Qayyarah: The self-proclaimed Islamic State extremist group launched three attacks using rockets filled with Mustard poisonous material on Qayyarah, leaving seven casualties including a 5-year-old child who suffered severe burns Iraqi Kurds' destruction of Arab villages could be war crime: HRW: Iraqi Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State in northern Iraq unlawfully destroyed Arab homes in scores of towns and villages in what may amount to a war crime, U.S.-based rights group Human Rights Watch Yemen : Saudi air strike kills 14 in attack on fuel trucks-medics, residents: At least 14 people were killed in central Yemen on Monday in air strikes on fuel trucks by the Arab coalition fighting in the country, medics and witnesses said U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers killed in Jordan were working for the CIA: Some of the troops have been assigned to mobile artillery units along the Jordanian border while others assist CIA-led training programs for Syrian opposition fighters. Russia, Iran plan $10bn arms supply to Tehran: Russia and Iran have been negotiating the supply of $10 billion worth of weapons and hardware to Tehran following the successful delivery of Russia’s S-300 air defense missile systems to the country in October. Israeli ministers okay draft bill to legalize Jewish settlements on private Palestinian land: All Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are regarded as unlawful by the international community and a key obstacle to peace efforts in the region. Adviser says Trump won’t rip up Iran deal, signals he may not move embassy: Walid Phares says nuclear pact will be ‘renegotiated,’ US mission will only be moved to Jerusalem under ‘consensus,’ brokering Israeli-Palestinian peace deal will be top priority Trump sets sights on ‘ultimate deal’ between Israel, Palestinians: “Israel is the one true democracy and defender of human rights in the Middle East and a beacon of hope to countless people.” At least 10 Nigerian Shiites Killed in Clashes with Police: At least 10 people were killed and several injured Monday when police opened fire during clashes with Shiites outside the northern Nigerian city of Kano, witnesses and police said. 5 killed in attack on DR Congo minister's convoy: "Five people were killed in the attack against the convoy of provincial interior minister Etshiba Mboko," Mboko -- who was returning from his brother's funeral -- was unharmed but was "badly shaken" in the attack Sufi Shrine Blast: Toll Rises to 52 in Pakistan's Balochistan: At least 52 people, including women and children, were killed and more than 100 others injured on Sunday in a suicide bombing at a popular sufi shrine in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, an attack claimed by the Islamic State terror group. 23 ISIS militants including 13 foreigners killed in Afghanistan: At least 23 loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed in an airstrike in eastern Nangarhar province. Four Americans killed in suicide bombing at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan: Two U.S. service members and two U.S. contractors were killed. An additional 16 U.S. service members and one Polish soldier were killed in the explosion at Bagram Airfield near Kabul. 34 people killed after 'attack' on troops in Burma: Villagers belonging to the Muslim Rohingya minority say the victims were unarmed civilians. The government has been conducting counterinsurgency operations since nine police officers were killed in attacks last month Burma: Massive Destruction in Rohingya Villages: Human Rights Watch identified a total of 430 destroyed buildings in three villages of Maungdaw District from an analysis of very high resolution satellite imagery recorded on the mornings of October 22, November 3, and November 10, 2016. Assange questioned at Ecuadorian embassy over rape allegation; Assange’s answers will be transcribed and sent to the Swedish authorities for processing. If he consents to it, a DNA sample will also be taken from him. UK could become part of new trade area with the US, Canada and Mexico: Since Mr Trump’s election victory, Canada and Mexico have said they are willing to open a “dialogue” about Nafta amid fears that it is in jeopardy, meaning reform is likely to take place. Exclusive: Nigel Farage reveals Donald Trump's team has 'reservations' about Theresa May's Government; Despite the concerns, Mr Farage said he is "extremely optimistic" about the prospect of a post-Brexit trade deal after meeting Mr Trump and his advisers at Trump Tower. Donald Trump vows to immediately deport 3 million illegal immigrants; Donald Trump has vowed to immediately deport 3 million illegal immigrants with criminal records in one of his first acts as President of the United States. Donald Trump Tells WSJ He Is Willing to Keep Parts of Obama Health Law; Mr. Trump said he favors keeping the prohibition against insurers denying coverage because of patients’ existing conditions, and a provision that allows parents to provide years of additional coverage for children on their insurance policies. Nationwide anti-Trump protests rock the US Live updates: Thousands across major US cities have been protesting the election of Donald Trump as the 45th US president. Demonstrators reportedly burned flags and smashed store windows. Dozens of arrests have been made following the rallies. The myth of the reactionary white working class: In the days following the victory of Donald Trump in the presidential election, the Democratic Party and media have attributed the results to the ignorance, backwardness and inherent racism and sexism of the “white working class.” |
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November 10, 2016
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========= US-led airstrike kills at least 20 civilians: A human rights monitor said Wednesday that an American airstrike has killed at least 20 civilians in Al-Heisha. The attack hit near Raqqa, the de facto capital of the so called “Islamic State.” Russian source says US airstrikes in Syria, Iraq killed thousands, not 64: Washington belittles the number of civilians killed in the US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, a source in Russia’s defense ministry said on Thursday, commenting on the recent statement of US Central Command spokesman John Thomas. Terrorists Lost Last Line of Defense Astonished by Syrian Army Attack in Aleppo: The video shows the precise moment that Jaysh Al-Fateh abandoned the last buildings inside the 1070 Housing Project and retreated to the nearby Hikmah School, where they built their last line of defense. Iraq: Peshmerga say killed 16 ISIS fighters in Bashiqa: A source within the militia told Alsumaria News that the ISIS elements were hiding inside the town and attempted to flee it after Peshmerga forces took over last Monday, adding that the forces continue to search the town. Amnesty says Iraqi police tortured, killed civilians south of Mosul: Amnesty International said on Thursday that Iraqi government forces tortured and killed villagers south of Mosul, the first such report of alleged rights abuse in a U.S.-backed campaign to retake the city from Islamic State. Crucifixions and vice patrols show Islamic State maintains Mosul grip: Islamic State militants fighting to hold on to their Mosul stronghold have killed at least 20 people in the last two days for passing information to "the enemy" and are back on the city streets policing the length of men's beards, residents say. Yemeni govt troops kill 30 al Qaeda suspects in south Yemen: Four soldiers were also killed in the operation on Tuesday at a farm west of Mukalla, the port city and capital of the province of Hadramout, the military said on its Facebook page. Medvedev visits Jerusalem's Western Wall on official visit: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a scheduled visit aimed at advancing stalled peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Palestinian president says he knows who killed Arafat: "A commission of inquiry is digging into that, but you'll find out at the earliest opportunity and be amazed when you know who did it." Israel’s ban on the Muslim call to prayer in Jerusalem is the tip of the iceberg ; News Analysis: The state which is built upon the ethnic cleansing of the majority of the indigenous Palestinian people is inching its way towards banning the call for prayer Fact or propaganda? Libya's Hatfar forces control 70% of country's territories: Spokesman for the Libyan National Army said on Wednesday that his forces have controlled 70 percent of the country's territories. US airstrike kill 11 ISIS loyalists in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan: The provincial police commandment in a statement said the airstrike was carried out by the US forces based in Afghanistan, using an unmanned aerial vehicle to target the loyalists of the terror group. 7 civilians killed in S. Afghan explosion: official: "A running sedan touched off an improvised explosive device along a road near a village in Mano locality, Shah Wali Kot district roughly at 5:30 p.m. Local time. The blast caused all the seven people aboard the vehicle killed," Three Indian troops killed in Kashmir border firing: army: The Indian army on Wednesday said that three of its soldiers have been killed in cross border firing with Pakistan in disputed Kashmir, the latest skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Norway, Britain sign deal on increased defense cooperation: NATO allies Britain and Norway agreed on Thursday to beef up their defense cooperation, including maritime surveillance and joint exercises on Norwegian soil, amid concerns about a more assertive Russia in northern Europe. Obama’s Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush’s: The Obama administration has approved more than $278 billion in foreign arms sales in its eight years, more than double the total of the previous administration, according to figures released by the Pentagon on Tuesday. Trump calls Obama 'a very good man' after historic White House meeting: Obama told reporters that if Trump succeeds, America succeeds at a White House meeting that encapsulated the stunning political events of the last few days since the President-elect's remarkable election victory. Donald Trump's unexpected win ignites massive protests across the US : Anti-Trump activists launched impromptu protests criticizing the racism, sexism and xenophobia that they say the president-elect has made mainstream. Protesters block entrance to Trump Tower, stop traffic on Lake Shore Drive: Thousands of protesters angry over Donald Trump's election victory massed outside Trump Tower in Chicago on Wednesday evening before taking to downtown streets in an angry show of opposition to the president-elect. Demonstrators gather outside White House to protest Donald Trump: A crowd of more than 1,000 people showed up in front of the White House – in the early hours of Wednesday morning . Some demonstrators reportedly began chanting “F--- Donald Trump.” Anti-Trump protests erupt in major US cities : Video #Calexit: California want to leave the US after Donald Trump’s election win: Since Donald Trump’s electoral victory was first announced, #Calexit has been trending on Twitter, with distraught Californians looking to form their own state. Giuliani cites 'deep and disturbing issues' in Clinton pardon: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani says President Obama should not pardon Hillary Clinton for any crimes she may have committed before he leaves office. Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic to Lead EPA Transition; Donald Trump has selected one of the best-known climate skeptics to lead his U.S. EPA transition team, according to two sources close to the campaign. Defense Industry Stocks Surge Following Donald Trump Victory: The defense stocks surging is a sign that investors believe that Trump will be significantly more supportive of their priorities than he may have let on. U.S. Stock Rally Falters Near Records as Trump Platform Assessed: The rally in U.S. stocks faltered after the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to an all-time high, as investors speculated gains sparked by assumptions for pro-business policies under Donald Trump went too far too quickly. Investors exuberant as Trump signals shift from austerity era: European stocks rose on Thursday following extraordinary gains in Asia and the United States, as exuberance shot through markets and reversed initial dives in reaction to Donald Trump's U.S. presidential victory. Panicked EU chiefs hurriedly invite Trump to discuss trade negotiations: Fears America's new president would rather deal with BRITAIN Philippines' Duterte says to stop quarrels with U.S. after Trump win: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Donald Trump on his election win and said on Wednesday he now wishes to stop quarrelling with the United States, recalling his anger at the Obama administration for criticising him Trump pledges commitment to defend South Korea, Yonhap says: Trump had said during the election campaign he would be willing to withdraw U.S. military stationed in South Korea unless Seoul paid a greater share of the cost of the deployment. Taliban call on Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan: "Our message is that the Americans should draft a policy not to take away the independence and sovereignty of other nations. Most importantly they should withdraw all their troops from Afghanistan," Good News: Donald Trump's US election victory 'could put future of Nato AT RISK': DONALD Trump’s shock election puts the future of Nato at risk just when Russia is becoming more aggressive, experts have warned. Trump impact: How will Amazon fare?: President-elect Donald Trump seems to have no love for Amazon.com’s CEO Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Washington Post, a newspaper that aggressively investigated the candidate during a no-holds barred campaign. Donald Trump will have to work with China or risk a "disaster.": That's the view of Jack Ma, the founder and CEO of Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) and one of China's richest men. U.S. Stocks Surge as Banks, Drugmakers Rally Amid Trump Victory: U.S. stocks rose in heavy trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly eclipsing its all-time closing high, as shares of banks to heavy equipment manufacturers rallied amid speculation Donald Trump will pursue business-friendly policies. General Motors to lay off 2,000 workers in Ohio and Michigan: The plants affected by the layoffs build cars for Chevrolet and Cadillac, Fortune reported. |
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November 09, 2016
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========= Airstrikes kill 9 civilians in rebel-held town in Syria's Idlib: The airstrikes targeted the Khan Sheikhun area in Idlib countryside, killing seven children and two pregnant women, the report said. Syrian army says takes Aleppo district, rebels say battle continues: The Syrian army said it had taken a strategic district of Aleppo on Tuesday in what would mark the most important advance in the divided city by Damascus and its allies in weeks, but rebels said the battle was not over. Russian Navy will hit ISIS targets in Aleppo with cruise missiles: The Russian source insisted the missiles will aim for areas surrounding Aleppo to avoid harming the 200,000 civilians still living there. Russian "Volunteers" and Egyptian Army in Syria?: Media sources have been carrying news indicating that the Egyptian government has dispatched military forces to Syria in the context of fighting terrorism, and the military cooperation and coordination with the forces of President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Iraqi Shi'ite forces target air base west of Mosul: A coalition of mainly Shi'ite Iraqi militias advancing on the Islamic State-held town of Tal Afar plans to seize a nearby military air base from the jihadists, the first time the Iran-backed forces have targeted such a base, militia officials said on Tuesday. US using Apache helicopters in the battle for Mosul: The United States is using Apache helicopters in the battle to retake Iraq's second city of Mosul after more than two years of Islamic State group rule, the Pentagon said. 16 US soldiers killed, 27 wounded since start of Mosul op : During the first two weeks of the ground operation to capture Mosul, 16 American servicemen lost their lives, 27 more sustained various wounds,” the source told TASS. Thousands of civilians forced to join IS retreat in Iraq: Iraqi forces retook the key town from the jihadists on Monday, in a major win in its offensive to wrest back the nearby city of Mosul. US General says we plan on “governing Raqqa” after takeover.: Raqqa may potentially be used as part of a larger safe zone area where America, Turkey and Saudi allies continue to train “moderate rebels” also known as Al Qaeda / Al Nusra jihadist terrorists. India Bans Largest Currency Bills, for Now, in Bid to Cut Corruption: Prime Minister Narendra Modi fired a direct shot at India’s endemic corruption with a surprise move on Tuesday to ban the country’s largest currency bills, starting the next morning. Are US allies in Southeast Asia defecting to China?: "We will be signing many new agreements and understandings that will elevate the relationship between our two nations to even greater heights," declared Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak shortly before his visit to Beijing. Merkel warns of possible Russian interference in German vote: "We are already, even now, having to deal with information out of Russia or with internet attacks that are of Russian origin or with news which sows false information," Merkel, said at a press conference Germany rejects Turkey's assertion that Berlin backs militant groups: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Berlin on Tuesday of allowing the PKK and far-leftist DHKP-C, both of which have carried out armed attacks in Turkey, to operate on German soil with impunity. Germany must detach foreign policy from US - think tank: A leading German think tank has urged the government to redirect its foreign policy toward gaining more independence from the United States, regardless of who becomes the next US president. European Parliament considers plan to let individual Brits opt-in to keep their EU citizenship: The proposal, would grant the citizens of former member states the voluntary right to retain “associate citizenship” of the EU, such as after Brexit. Assange Statement on the US Election 8 November 2016: In recent months, WikiLeaks and I personally have come under enormous pressure to stop publishing what the Clinton campaign says about itself to itself. US doesn’t have 2 parties - Ron Paul: How many campaigns have we seen where there has been a significant change when it goes to a Republican from a Democrat? He's hired! America's new President returns in triumph to Trump Tower after his stunning election victory: Hillary Clinton made a private call to Trump to concede - but she didn't face her supporters at campaign HQ Putin on Trump victory: Russia is ready to restore relations with US : “We understand and are aware that it will be a difficult path in the light of the degradation in which, unfortunately, the relationship between Russia and the US are at the moment,” he added. Fed up with Washington, Trump's 'deplorables' shake up the elite: - Fed up with Washington and feeling left behind, supporters of Republican Donald Trump upended the U.S. presidential race, electing a political newcomer they say offers the country a shot at dramatic change. Trump's joy is Obama's pain: Barack faces destruction of legacy by the Donald's presidency GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall short: Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle as endangered GOP incumbents won in Missouri, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and even Democrat-friendly Wisconsin. Marijuana legalization: California, Nevada, Florida voters say yes but Arizona rejects: California voters approved a proposition to allow the recreational use of marijuana Tuesday as other states, including Nevada and Florida, expanded legal access to the drug. |
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November 08, 2016
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========= Mass grave containing 100 bodies found in town south of Mosul: The mass grave was found by Iraqi forces in the School of Agriculture on the outskirts of Hammam al-Alil, a town that was recaptured from ISIS on Monday, Iraq's Joint Military Command said. In Iraq, at least 20 killed in attacks claimed by ISIS: In Tikrit, a suicide attacker smashed his car into a checkpoint, killing at least five female students, a woman, and three policemen; 25 were wounded. In an online statement, ISIS took credit for the attacks. Peshmerga in heavy gun battles with ISIL near Mosul: Iraqi Kurdish forces assault town of Bashiqa, just 13km from ISIL-held Mosul, from two fronts as offensive continues. Iraq peshmerga storm Islamic State town as army battles in Mosul: Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces stormed an Islamic State-held town northeast of Mosul on Monday, clearing a pocket of militants outside the city while Iraqi troops wage a fierce urban war with the jihadists in its eastern neighborhoods. Syria: Tens of Suicide Attackers Killed in Terrorists' Second Round of Assaults in Aleppo: "The terrorists used hundreds of suicide attackers in the Western battlefields of Aleppo city to break through the army defense lines, but units of the pro-government forces equipped with strong missiles managed to overcome the militants' main tactic," the source said. Russia says ceasefire in Syria's Aleppo in place unless militants attack: The Kremlin said on Monday Russia's air force would stick to the ceasefire in Syria's Aleppo unless militants launch an offensive. HRW calls attack on Idlib school ‘war crime,’ Russian MoD slams report as work of ‘liar or madman’ Saudi-led raids, clashes kill dozens in Yemen: Saudi-led coalition planes struck several Houthi positions in the northern Jawf province Monday, killing five Houthis, the media center of the pro-government forces said in a statement. Yemen forces seize two Saudi military bases: Yemeni soldiers backed by allied fighters have taken control of two Saudi military bases in the kingdom's southern border region of Asir. Yemeni forces also attacked a military position in which several Saudi border guards were killed Israel says 'no' to Middle East peace conference in Paris: French envoy Pierre Vimont was informed that Israel wanted nothing to do with the effort to revive talks that last broke down in 2014. LA fundraising dinner raises $38 million for Israeli army: A fundraising dinner organised by Friends of the Israel Defence Forces (FIDF) in Los Angeles has raised $38 million, Yedioth Ahronoth has reported. The gala event is held every year and is attended by prominent celebrities, artists and businessmen. Saudi Arabia Cancels $266 Billion In Projects: Saudi Arabia’s governing economic body called the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has cancelled $266.7 billion in projects, the Saudi Press Agency said, and announced it would be settling much-delayed private-sector payments by year end. Egypt: Saudi Arabia halts fuel shipments indefinitely: Egyptian Oil Ministry announces Saudi Arabia's Aramco cut off much-needed fuel exports with no reason given. U.S. ready to resume air strikes in Libya if needed: Pentagon: The United States is prepared to carry out more air strikes against Islamic State militants in Sirte if requested by Libya's U.N.-backed government, even though the militant group no longer controls much territory there, the Pentagon said on Monday. Philippines' Duterte cancels US rifle order: Philippine President said Monday he would cancel an order for about 27,000 American-made assault rifles, in his latest display of "defiance" against the United States. Quitting as Odessa governor, Saakashvili hits out at Ukraine leadership: Vowing to continue to fight corruption which he said went to the very top of Ukraine's establishment, he told journalists: "I have decided to tender my resignation and start a new stage of the fight. I am not giving up." Propaganda alert; Nato puts 300,000 troops on ‘HIGH ALERT’: Secretary General of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, said the allied nations are putting hundreds of thousands of troops in a state of high alert in an effort to deter a mounting threat from Moscow. Nicaragua leader Daniel Ortega wins third consecutive term: His closest rival, centre-right candidate Maximino Rodriguez, only had 14.2% of the vote. Julian Assange to be interviewed by prosecutor and Swedish police: The interview will be conducted by an Ecuadorean prosecutor and the Swedish deputy prosecutor in the case against the WikiLeaks founder. A DNA sample will also be taken if Mr Assange agrees to give his consent. WikiLeaks says email publication servers under targeted DoS attack: WikiLeaks has come under a DoS attack since publishing a new tranche of DNC e-mails, the whistleblowing website has announced on Twitter. WikiLeaks: DNC and CNN colluded on questions for Trump, Cruz: "Wolf Blitzer is interviewing Trump on Tues ahead of his foreign policy address on Wed. ... Please send me thoughts by 10:30 AM tomorrow." National Guard helicopter, seven cop vehicles sent to seize a single marijuana plant from an 81-year-old grandmother: Though the officers and Guardsmen had a lot of military-surplus gear, they didn't actually have a warrant. I Just Lost All Faith In Our Deeply Corrupt Legal System And In The Rule Of Law In The USA: News Analysis - America has become a lawless nation, and the rule of law is completely dead in this country. Wealth Of World's Richest People Rebounds By $37 Billion: On Monday as markets soared, undoing all November losses in one session, rallying on mounting speculation that Hillary Clinton will be elected U.S. president after the FBI unexpectedly closed its reopened probe into Clinton's email server. Leaked Bill Clinton Speech: Obama Years Left No Hope For White Working Class: The former president expressed his concern that white, working-class Americans have been left behind over the last eight years. U.S. militia girds for trouble as presidential election nears: Some armed militia groups are preparing for the possibility of a stolen election on Nov. 8 and civil unrest in the days following a victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton. What Donald Trump needs to win the US election: Given the polls, 270 electoral votes for the Republican candidate is unlikely. The US presidential election is decided on electoral college votes. Each state gets one electoral college vote for each congressional district it has and for each senate seat it holds. DOJ to Spread Poll Monitors Thin Despite Widespread Concerns: 2013 gutting of Voting Rights Act means fewer full-access election observers will be stationed at polling places. |
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November 07, 2016
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U.S.-backed Syrian alliance declares attack on Islamic State in Raqqa: The United States would be coordinating air strikes with the SDF, which includes the powerful Kurdish YPG militia and has been the main partner on the ground in Syria for the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State. Heads of Turkish and U.S. militaries meeting in Ankara: Turkish military: The chief of general staff of the Turkish Armed Forces met with his U.S. counterpart in Ankara on Sunday on the request of the U.S. military, the Turkish armed forces said in a statement. Turkish government moves to crush Kurdish parliamentary HDP party: Turkish police arrested at least 11 top members of the majority-Kurdish Democratic Peoples’ Party (HDP), including party cochairs Figen Yüksekdag and Selahattin Demirtas. Erdogan blasts West as Turkey's Kurdish party boycotts parliament: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Europe on Sunday of abetting terrorism by supporting Kurdish militants and said he did not care if it called him a dictator. Iraq: ISIL suicide bombers kill dozens in two cities: At least 21 people, including Shia pilgrims, were killed in three suicide bombings in northern Iraq. Underground ISIS prison containing 1000 inmates found in Nineveh: “The detainees were freed and transferred to a safe destination,” Abbar added. ISIS beheads seven members for “delinquency” during battles: – Islamic State militants have beheaded some fighters in central Mosul for “delinquency” during the ongoing battles with Iraqi troops and Shia militias seeking to liberate the city, Alsumaria News reported on Sunday. Iran’s revolutionary guard commander is operating in Iraq at the Iraqi government’s request: “Iran has given us help since the start of Daesh occupation. Iranians have sacrificed blood in Iraq, not only weapons, and many testify to that,” SAS "kill list" of 200 British ISIS jihadis in Iraq to take out before they come home: Special forces are believed to have been given a kill list including the names of women fighters. Kent mum-of-two Sally Jones, now with IS in Syria, is thought to be among the SAS targets. 44 killed in Yemen: At least 44 people have been killed in a new wave of deadly clashes between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces across war-torn Yemen. 11 killed in South Sudan shooting: At least 11 people are dead and 16 others have been injured after an attack on football fans in South Sudan, local media report. A gunman opened fire on a crowd watching an English Premier League game near the town of Juba. U.S. acknowledges it killed Afghan civilians: The American officials did not provide numbers or details of the casualties, but Afghan officials and witnesses have said that 30 civilians, including numerous women and children, were killed and about 25 others wounded Angry Mourners Bury Victims of U.S. Airstrike in Afghanistan: There was an angry mood in Buz Kandahari, the village outside Kunduz where the raid took place in the early hours of Thursday, as white-shrouded bodies, many of small children, were laid out for burial. U.S. military hackers have penetrated Russia's electric grid and the Kremlin's command systems: In 2009 and 2010, the U.S., working with Israel, is believed to have helped deploy what became known as Stuxnet, a cyber weapon designed to destroy Iranian nuclear centrifuges. Russia demands Washington explain after reports say US military hacked into Russian networks : “If no official reaction from the American administration follows, it would mean state cyberterrorism exists in the US. Sources: U.S. intel warning of possible al Qaeda attacks in U.S. Monday: Sources told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton that U.S. intelligence has alerted joint terrorism task forces that al Qaeda could be planning attacks in three states for Monday. ‘Russia kills civilians, US promotes democracy’ – Washington’s mantra for domestic consumption Attorney: Chelsea Manning again attempts suicide in prison: Chelsea Manning attempted suicide for the second time in recent months while the transgender soldier remains imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information, two of her attorneys said Friday. Arab Americans gear up to vote, defying Trump: Against backdrop of anti-immigration and anti-Muslim rhetoric, largest Arab community in US heads to polls with fervour. Protester relives Trump fans' attack at Nevada rally : Video - Austyn Crites tells how his plan to hold up a protest sign at a Trump rally ended in violence and the involvement of the Secret Service and police in Reno. No criminality in Clinton emails - FBI: On Sunday's follow-up letter, Mr Comey wrote: "Based on our review, we have not changed our conclusions that we expressed in July with respect to Secretary Clinton." Franken: "We Will Have Hearings" About "Rogue Elements" Inside The FBI: Sen. Al Franken called Sunday for an investigation into "rogue" elements within the FBI Trump blasts Hillary for appearing onstage with Jay-Z after the rapper drops F-bombs : The rapper dropped one F-bomb and N-word after another, and then Hillary embraced him onstage |
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