Day: September 8, 2019

Trump has another Republican challenger, Mark Sanford

10:54 pm September 8, 2019

Washington: Former Republican governor Mark Sanford announced Sunday he is entering the race for his party’s presidential nomination, in a long-shot challenge to President Donald Trump. Sanford, who would be the third Republican to mount a primary bid against Trump, said he had decided to run because of the “astounding” debt and deficits piled up […]

Israeli ministers back controversial camera bill before vote

10:50 pm September 8, 2019

Jerusalem : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government backed legislation Sunday to allow party representatives to bring cameras to polling stations in the upcoming election, an official said, despite opposition from the attorney general. Israel’s Arab population sees the move as an attempt at voter intimidation since many may be afraid to turn up at […]

Pompeo says China's policies on Muslims amount to 'genocide'

Pompeo doesn’t rule out new Taliban talks

10:46 pm September 8, 2019

Washington : US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday did not rule out reopening talks with the Taliban if they make a “significant commitment,” after President Donald Trump cancelled a secret meeting with their leaders at his Camp David retreat. Pompeo said Trump had not decided whether he would still withdraw US troops — […]

Philippines: Foreign-looking militant dies in suicide attack

10:41 pm September 8, 2019

Manila : Philippine military officials say a foreign-looking militant has been killed in a suicide bombing attack on a military detachment in the country’s south. Military officials say the suicide attacker, who wore a traditional black Muslim woman’s gown, tried but failed to enter a detachment in Sulu province’s Indanan town then died late Sunday […]

Sexual abuse case: Law student disowns statement against ex-Union minister Chinmayanand

SIT records statements of law student family members

10:23 pm September 8, 2019

Shahjahanpur: The Special Investigation Team on Sunday recorded statements of the family members of a law student, who has accused former Union minister Swami Chinmayanand of harrassing her. The SIT had called the family members at the district Police Lines in the afternoon for recording of their statement. When contacted, the woman’s father said on […]

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