US-Backed Syria Rebels Now Fear Bashar Assad’s Forces Onslaught
Those fears deepened after Bashar Assad’s forces recaptured the eastern Ghouta suburbs of Damascus earlier this month after a devastating offensive and the suspected chemical attack.
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Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez Replaces Raul Castro As President of Cuba
“I confirm to this assembly that Raul Castro, as first secretary of the Communist Party, will lead the decisions about the future of the country,” Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez said.
Windrush Generation: What You Need to Know Now
The arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury Dock in 1948, carrying former servicemen and others interested in work opportunities, marked the beginnings of significant migration of Caribbean commonwealth citizens. Later that same year, the 1948 British Nationality Act passed, taking effect at the beginning of 1949.
Babies of Senators Now Welcome in Senate Chamber
“I’m not going to object to anything like that, not in this day and age,” said Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., father of three and grandfather of six. He then noted that a person can stand in the door of the cloakroom, a lounge just off the chamber, and vote. “I’ve done it,” he said. Allowing babies on the Senate floor, he said, “I don’t think is necessary.”
Michigan Senate Panel Backs Work Requirement For Medicaid
“It’s not about saving money for the state. It’s about securing funds for those who really need it,” said the sponsor, Sen. Mike Shirkey, a Clarklake Republican who estimated that his legislation might affect 300,000 of the state’s 2.5 million Medicaid recipients.
EU To UK: No Brexit Deal Without Irish Border Solution
Whatever the solution to the current stand-off, the UK needs to come up with one fast, as Donald Tusk stressed EU’s desire to “use the positive momentum in these negotiations to finally settle outstanding issues.”
Secretly Mike Pompeo US CIA Chief Recently Visited Kim Jong Un
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Donald Trump and North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un had not spoken directly.
Theresa May, Philip May Have Vested Interest in War: Here’s Why
Companies profiting from war – not a new concept, but many may question how this all sits with Philip May, the PM’s supposedly ‘closet political ally.’
8,500 Prisoners Granted Amnesty In Myanmar
“I really would like to say many thanks to the president. And I wish he will be successful in his peace process,” Saw War Lay said, referring to government efforts to reach an agreement with all the ethnic minorities to end decades of conflict. “But I am so sad for those prisoners who (are) still inside.”
Shinzo Abe Takes Cover From Domestic Scandals With Visit to Trump
Shinzo Abe’s meetings with Trump may provide a brief respite from his problems at home and could even stem the slide in his popularity. The two leaders plan to golf, as at their two previous summits.
Israeli Documentary Rekindles Old Wounds of Judaism Ethnic Divide
“I was shocked,” Margalit Tzan’ani, an Israeli singer of Yemeni descent, told Army Radio. “We were taught about the titans of Zionism, people who have streets named after them who are, forgive me, racists.”
Senate Summons Kemi Adeosun, Godwin Emefiele, Mansur Dan-Ali Over Illegal $462m Withdrawal
Senator Samuel Anyanwu (PDP, Imo-East) said, “I have it on good authority that in March 2018, from the Federation Account, a whopping sum of $462m was withdrawn and paid for (the purchase of) helicopters to an American firm. And this is without the approval of the National Assembly or the Senate.
Yalta Forum: Propaganda Instead of Economics
Well, following the outcomes of previous “economic” forums held in Yalta it may be concluded that this event is rather political than economic. Its organizers pursue the only goal – to prove that Europe has recognized the Russian status of Crimea.
‘Novichok’ – All The Roads Lead to… The Crimea?
Current scandal related to the use of ‘Novichok’ warfare agent in the Great Britain induces looking at information stated above with a fresh pair of eyes.
US Aircrafts Are Fatigue, as Washington Declares Missile Strike
US-British strikes against Syria proved to be truly ineffective. 71 out of 103 missiles were shot down. There is no significant damage, among servicemen, too. Why that could happen?
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