The Gambia’s president-elect Adama Barrow on Monday called on President Yahya Jammeh to step aside, saying that even colonial power Britain was able to hand over power peacefully. In a Christmas message, Barrow said Gambians should be free of the threat of violence as “we enter a New Year of hope” after Jammeh threatened to cling to power unless the Supreme Court orders him to step down.
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Trumps pick for ambassador to Israel sparks hot debate
If President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama’s approach to Israel, he might have found his man to deliver that message in David Friedman, his pick for U.S. ambassador. The bankruptcy lawyer and son of an Orthodox rabbi is everything Obama is not: a fervent supporter of Israeli settlements, opponent of Palestinian statehood and unrelenting defender of Israel’s government.
Trump says UN just a club for people to ‘have a good time’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Days after the United Nations voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, Donald Trump questioned its effectiveness Monday, saying it’s just a club for people to “have a good time.”
Israel curbs working ties with nations who voted for UN resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his nation’s foreign ministry to temporarily limit all working ties with the embassies of the 12 UN Security Council members who voted in favor of Friday’s resolution on West Bank settlements and who have diplomatic relations with Israel, two senior Israeli officials tell CNN. The officials said that business with the embassies of those countries — Britain, France, Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Angola, Egypt, Uruguay, Spain, Senegal and New Zealand — will be suspended, the officials said.
Friedman is to “two-state solution” as Galileo was to geocentrism Mark Langfan
The writer, who specializes in security issues, has created an original educational 3d Topographic Map System of Israel to facilitate clear understanding of the dangers facing Israel and its water supply. It has been studied by US lawmakers and can be seen at www.marklangfan.com.
Do we need another wake up call? Dr. Shmuel Katz
Dr. Shmuel Katz was born in Hungary and was raised in Israel. He served as an officer in the Israeli army during the Six Day War where he decided to become a doctor.
Russia Mounts Massive Search for Victims of Crashed Plane
A Russian search and recovery operation is continuing around the clock in the Black Sea where a military passenger plane crashed Sunday, killing all 92 people on board. Forty-five ships and 135 divers from across Russia found parts of the jet about 1.5 kilometers from shore and 25 meters under the sea Monday, the Emergency Situations Ministry reported.
Trump, days after Israeli settlements vote, calls U.N. ‘sad’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump during their meeting in New York, September 25, 2016. Kobi Gideon/Government Press Office /Handout via Donald Trump on Monday chided the United Nations as “sad,” just days after the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements despite pressure by the U.S. president-elect for a veto by Washington.
Three-day heatwave in Sydney to be the hottest end of December in 50 YEARS
It’s gonna be a scorcher! Three-day 40C heatwave in Sydney to be the hottest end of December in 50 YEARS Sydney is on track to swelter through its hottest end to a year in over 50 years, with forecasts of a three-day heatwave bringing temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts perfect summer weather for Sydney on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures tipped to reach 30 degrees with cloud coverage.
Reactions to the death of superstar singer George Michael
In this Sept. 9, 2012 file photo, British singer George Michael performs at a concert to raise money for the AIDS charity Sidaction, during the Symphonica tour at Palais Garnier Opera house in Paris, France.
#5 of 10 Most Popular News Galleries of 2016: Deadly attacks in Brussels, Belgium
A grieving Belgium on Thursday hunted two fugitive suspects after bombings that struck at the very heart of Europe, as security authorities faced mounting criticism over the country’s worst-ever attacks. With growing evidence of links between Tuesday’s bombings and similar attacks that struck France in November, key Paris suspect Salah Abdeslam insisted he was unaware of plans to strike the Belgian capital.
4 Indian men arrested after US tourist accused them of rape
Indian police say they’ve arrested four men on suspicion of raping an American tourist who came to New Delhi alone earlier this year, in another incident of sexual violence to stir outrage. Police Officer Rakesh Kumar says the suspects — a tour guide and his associate, a car driver and a hotel worker — were arrested Monday.
Assad gains Aleppo, but others likely to shape Syria’s fate
In this Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 file photo, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, left, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, center, and Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, attend a joint news conference after their talks in Moscow, Russia. With his victory in Aleppo, Syrian President Bashar Assad appears to have survived a nearly six-year war to drive him from power, but he is now more dependent on outside powers than ever.
Argentine president shakes up economic team
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Gerry Adams TD calls on Government to recognise Palestinian State
Sinn FA in President Gerry Adams TD has urged the Irish government, “in light of the unprecedented UN Security Council resolution demanding an end to all Israeli settlement in the Palestinian occupied territories, to now implement the Oireachtas motion from two years ago and formally recognise the state of Palestine. “Last Friday night the UN Security Council passed by 14 votes to nil a resolution calling for an end to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
Defectors tell of challenges before and after fleeing North Korea
In a crowd full of one-time enemies, the former North Korean soldier quickly gained sympathy when describing his mandatory 10-year military service. Many of the American soldiers sitting in the auditorium at Suwon Air Base groaned or cried “no way,” then leaned forward, eager to hear the rest of Ken Eom’s story.
George Michael paid A 1.67m for piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine
George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”. George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”.
ISIS suicide car bomber OBLITERATED by militants while trying to flee Mosul
Carrying a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device , the suicide bomber gets diverted onto rocky terrain as it’s bombarded by bullets. Iraqi forces are at the start of a large-scale operation to retake Mosul from the Islamic State in the country.
Sri Lankan church prints Tupac Shakur rap lyrics for Christmas service
Churchgoers at a Christmas service in Sri Lanka were given the rap lyrics to Tupac Shakur’s hit “Hail Mary” by accident. Andrew Chosky was an attendee of the Dec. 11 “Joy to the World” service and said, “A lot of people were in shock as whether it was a joke or someone would actually rap the song.”
Russians focusing on causes other than terrorism in Black Sea plane crash
The Russian investigation into the crash of a military transport plane that killed dozens of members of the Red Army Choir is focusing on pilot error or a technical fault, rather than terrorism, a top official said Monday. Sunday’s crash was the second national tragedy for Russia in less than a week, once again in the shadow of the country’s military involvement in Syria.
Surprise increase in gasoline prices continues in Pittsburgh area
Average retail gasoline prices in the Pittsburgh region sit around $2.48 a gallon this morning, up about 3 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of more than 700 stations in southwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-area pump prices are up 9 cents in the last month and 30 cents over the last year, according to the price-tracking website.
Christians of the Orient: Egypt and the Future of the Copts
Hosni Mubarak had his first meeting with President George W Bush in Washington on 2 April. This was the usual time of year for the presidential visit to the United States, and the time of year for various groups of expatriate Copts to start noisy accusations of persecution of Egypt’s Christian minority.
The Final Obama Doctrine: Racking Up the Body Count
During its final years in office, the Obama administration has devised a new form of warfare with major implications for how the U.S. government confronts its enemies. With the ability to quickly locate and eliminate potential adversaries with little to no risk to U.S. forces, the Obama administration has begun to eradicate some of its main enemies in a new kind of exterminatory warfare.
Lawyer: Cafeteria Manager Jailed for Insulting Turkey’s Erdogan
Turkish authorities have arrested the cafeteria manager of the opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper for insulting the president after he said he would not serve tea to Tayyip Erdogan, one of the manager’s lawyers told Reuters on Monday. Senol Buran, who runs the cafeteria at the Istanbul office of Cumhuriyet , was taken into custody after police raided his home late on Saturday, lawyer Ozgur Urfa said.
China resumes ties with Sao Tome in triumph over Taiwan
China and Sao Tome and Principe officially resumed diplomatic relations Monday in a triumph for Beijing over rival Taiwan after the African island nation abruptly broke away from the self-ruled island last week. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart from Sao Tome, Urbino Botelho, signed books at a ceremony in front of their flags at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub Many Londoners are in a froth over business tax hikes that take effect next year. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hn7DjQ Money and beer swap hands over the bar as a pint of stout sits at the London Drinker Beer and Cider Festival at the Camden Centre on March 2, 2016, in London.
12 Mossad members receive awards for excellence
Twelve Mossad members received awards for excellence on Sunday evening, including two operatives and a collections officer responsible for remarkable achievements on behalf of the Mossad. The recipients-men, women, young and old alike-come from all areas of the Mossad.
Water Authority worried as rain doesn’t reach Kinneret
While the Kinneret has risen 18cm since the beginning of the month, making it the strongest December since 2013, officials at the Water Authority say it’s just not enough as this major source of freshwater is still -231.67 meters below sea level. The Kinneret has only risen 2cm since Saturday, as rains fell mostly on the coastline-from Netanya to Ashkelon-and did not reach the Galilee and Golan areas.
11 bodies recovered after Russian crash
A massive search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after a Russian military plane crashed Sunday with 92 on board. Eleven bodies have so far been recovered.
Sri Lankan church’s hymnbook subs in Tupac’s ‘Hail Mary’
In a Christmas debacle, Sri Lanka’s Catholic church withdrew hymn sheets after lyrics of “Hail Mary” were mixed up with an expletive-packed version by rapper Tupac Shakur, a spokesman said Monday. Hail Mary, also known as Ave Maria, is a traditional Catholic prayer asking for the intervention of the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
China’s 1st aircraft carrier sails into South China Sea
In this undated file photo released by China’s Xinhua News Agency, China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning berths in a port of China.
Boxing Day 2015: We were flooded – but we’ll never be defeated
As the devastating floods swept through Calderdale, leaving a trail of disaster and destruction, unforgettable and shocking images documenting the day were beamed around the globe. But as the waters receded, a new story rose from the disaster – a story of hope and community spirit in the face of the floods.
Agni-V will add ‘tremendous strength’ to India’s defence: Modi
New Delhi, Dec 26 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated DRDO scientists for successful test-firing of Agni-V missile, and said the new system will add “tremendous strength” to India’s strategic defence. [NK India] “Successful test firing of Agni-V makes every Indian very proud.
A cathedral serving the city for three centuries and the unique grandeur of the Central Mosque
The city has a vast array of churches, mosques and temples which have welcomed worshippers for decades and even centuries in the case of Birmingham Cathedral. Hidden Spaces is produced by the Birmingham Post and Mail in conjunction with city heritage experts and offers a glimpse behind some of the city’s most interesting and threatened buildings.
Winners of I Interuniversity Contest “Native Language” determined
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The competition dedicated to World Azerbaijanis’ Solidarity Day was jointly organized by the Public Association “Support to Economist Students” and “UNEC Creativity Center”. The event is targeted in promoting our national wealth- native language, its popularization among youth and bringing to future generations.
Azerbaijan to put another 60 enterprises for privatization
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector The State Property Issues Committee of Azerbaijan will hold the next auction on state property privatization on Jan. 24, 2017, the committee said in a message Dec. 26. Sixty state properties – 20 joint stock companies, 17 small enterprises and facilities, 17 unused non-residential areas, and 6 vehicles – will be put up for the auction. The enterprises and facilities to be put up for the auction are located in the city of Baku, as well as districts of Azerbaijan.
Firefighters tackle van on fire in Great Yarmouth
A crew from Great Yarmouth were sent to on South Quay at around 12.40am this morning, to reports of a van on fire.
You’re truly amazing! More than 3,000 Christmas gifts donated to our Toy Appeal
Sunderland legends, back from left, Jimmy Montgomery, Dick Malone, Kevin Ball and Bobby Kerr with Andrew Taylor, 10, at Sunderland Royal Hospital. It has been another record breaking year with more than 3,000 gifts having been donated to our toy appeal.
.com | Tunisia security forces warn of returning jihadis
Tunisia’s security forces called on the government on Sunday to take “exceptional measures” to combat the return of jihadists fighting for extremist groups abroad. Tunisia has seen a wave of jihadist attacks since its 2011 revolution, including on foreign tourists, and the United Nations estimates that more than 5,000 Tunisians are fighting for extremist outfits, mainly in Iraq and Syria.
South Korean scandal escalates: Choi, former presidential aides…
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