Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he was forced to keep two Turkish ministers from traveling within the Netherlands and to bar them from campaigning among Turkish voters because Ankara had threatened sanctions against his government. The prime minister says he was shocked to see one of the ministers try to get to a Rotterdam rally by car after the government had made clear she was not welcome.
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The Latest: Turkish party: Suspend ties with Dutch
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was in France Sunday to whip up support for co… . A woman waves the turkish flag during a campaign gathering in Metz, eastern France, Sunday, March 12, 2017.
AP Interview: Former Obama spokesman talks Trump, Russia
Earnest said Sunday he believ… . Former Obama White House press secretary Josh Earnest talks to the Associated Press reporter at the Public Diplomacy & Government Communication Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Canada is it left-wing, right-wing or centralist country
Now I was wondering on another issue what Canada is. For most of its history it has had left-wing parties running it federally and provincially in most provinces.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls on international organisations to impose sanctions on the Netherlands
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday called on international organisations to impose sanctions on the Netherlands, as a diplomatic row over Ankara’s political campaigning among Turkish immigrants in Europe continues to simmer.
Syrian alliance of Islamist factions says responsible for twin Damascus bombings
A Syrian alliance of Islamist jihadist groups known Tahrir al Sham said on Sunday it was responsible for two suicide attacks in the capital Damascus that killed and injured dozens of Shi’ite visitors. In a statement, the group said the attack targeted “Iranian militias” and pro-government defence militias in revenge for what it said was Iran’s role in supporting President Bashar al Assad’s “tyrannical rule,” holding them responsible for “killing and displacing” Syrians.
Garbage dump landslide kills 35 in Ethiopian capital
A landslide at a huge garbage dump on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa killed 35 people who were searching for food and other goods there, an official said on Sunday. Hundreds of people rely on the 50-year-old Reppi dump, the city’s only landfill site, to survive.
The Latest: Turkish minister attends France campaign rally
Turkey’s top diplomat has drawn more than a hundred people at a campaign gathering in the northern French city of Metz amid a diplomatic spat with the Netherlands. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was in France Sunday to whip up support for controversial constitutional reforms to expand the powers of the Turkish presidency.
Italy expels Tunisian for links to Berlin market attacker
The Italian interior ministry said Sunday that the man was put on a flight to Tunis. It didn’t identify the man or say when the expulsion occurred.
Al-Qaida-linked group claims deadly attack in Syrian capital
An al-Qaida-linked group has claimed responsibility for twin blasts near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in the Syrian capital Damascus that killed at least 40 people. The Levant Liberation Committee said in a statement Sunday that the attack was carried by two of its suicide attackers, claiming that they targeted pro-Iranian and pro-government militiamen.
Strike on Southern services on March 13
The rail operator says many services are expected to run as normal during the latest industrial action by RMT members, but Southern has confirmed that certain services will not be running at all. * No Rye to Ashford International shuttle services during the morning and evening peaks.
Filmart: Chinese Actors Say Farewell to Hollywood
No longer content to play underdeveloped roles in overstuffed tentpoles, China’s screen talents are turning down L.A. offers in search of bigger paydays, greater exposure and meatier roles at home. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hong Kong’s A-list talent weren’t considered true superstars until they had made their mark in Hollywood.
Top stories at 2 pm, March 12: PM’s Delhi roadshow, BJP want Parrikar …
Celebrations at the BJP’s UP headquarters in Lucknow after the unprecedented victory in the assembly election, Saturday. Tashi Tobgyal Following BJP’s victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Delhi on Sunday is preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s roadshow.
Poonch ceasefire violation: Pakistan troops fire mortars along LoC
Pakistani troops fired mortars along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting the army to retaliate. There was no casualty on the Indian side.
Qatar stock index gains 17.64 points
Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange index gained 17.64 points when the bourse closed trading at 10,484.87 points Sunday. The volume of shares traded decreased to 9,271,607 from 9,970,846 on Thursday and the value of shares increased QR352,696,354.62 from QR337,205,777.58 on Thursday.
Jordan releases soldier who killed 7 Israeli girls in 1997
In this Sunday, March 16, 1997 file photo, King Hussein of Jordan shakes the hand of members of the Badayev family in Beit Shemesh who are in mourning after their daughter Shiri was killed by a Jordanian soldier. King Hussein came to Israel to offer condolences to the seven families who had lost their daughters in an attack on a class trip.
New action adventure revives one of cinema’s iconic monsters
KONG: SKULL ISLAND Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Romance. Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Corey Hawkins, Tian Jing, John Goodman, John C Reilly.
Nigerian police say 2 teenage suicide bombers shot dead
Police in Nigeria say two teenage female suicide bombers have been shot dead by troops as they tried to sneak into the northeastern city of Maiduguri. Borno State police spokesman Victor Isuku says the two were wearing explosive vests under their clothes when they were shot dead Saturday night.
Turkey-Dutch relations take dip after Turkish visits banned
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – The escalating dispute between Turkey and the Netherlands spilled over into Sunday, with a Turkish minister unable to enter her consulate after the Dutch had already blocked a visit by the foreign minister, prompting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to call the Dutch fascists and “Nazi remnants.”
Ousted South Korean president prepares to return home
In this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, file photo, a South Korean national flag with a picture of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye is seen during a rally opposing her impeachment in Seoul, South Korea. Hundreds of police officers, reporters and supporters of the ousted president have gathered near her Seoul home in anticipation of her return from the presidential palace.
Foreign Minister to visit South Africa after xenophobic attacks
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, will visit South Africa on Monday, 13 March 2017. The Minister’s visit follows a wave of xenophobic attacks on non-South Africans in recent weeks.
Twin blasts kill 40 near religious sites in Syria’s capital
BEIRUT – Twin blasts Saturday near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least 40 people and wounded over a hundred, most of them Iraqis, according to Syrian and Iraqi officials.
Phil Alison’s Havelock North Fruit Company gets new investors, changes name to Rockit Global
Managing director Phil Alison has sold the Havelock North Fruit Company to new investors and it has been re-named Rockit Global Limited. Photo/file.
Mexico OKs Trump trademarks for hotels and tourism industry
On Feb. 19, 2016, at a campaign rally in North Charleston, South Carolina, then-candidate Donald Trump gave a stump speech in which he railed against American jobs moving to Mexico: “We lose our jobs, we close our factories, Mexico gets all of the work,” he said. “We get nothing.”
Congress saves face, avoids total drubbing
Panaji: BJP suffered acute reverses in Goa where it won 13 seats in the 40-member house as the results threw a hung Assembly, with Congress emerging as the single largest party with 17 seats.
Avoiding the mistake of overconfidence
For weeks, Iraqi officials have sounded optimistic about the battle for Mosul, which is Iraq’s second-largest city. On Monday, they came very close to their own But by Tuesday, those troops were retreating in disorder.
Groundhog wrong? Winter forecast to go out like a lion
It’s frigidly cold in parts of Canada this weekend and the winter weather is expected to continue, with southern Ontario on track to receive an influx of snow on Monday. The mercury in the nation’s capital could dip down past -26 C overnight, feeling like -33 C with the wind chill, according to Environment Canada.
With U.S. troops, Syria confident it can capture ISIS ‘capital’
This frame grab from a video provided by the Syria Democratic Forces , shows fighters from the SDF opening fire on an Islamic State group’s position, in Raqqa’s eastern countryside, Syria, Monday, March 6, 2017. The main U.S.-backed force fighting the Islamic State group in Syria has enough fighters to capture the extremists’ de facto capital of Raqqa north of the country at a time when U.S. troops are playing a bigger role on the ground in the battle to conquer the city, a spokeswoman for the force said Friday, March 10, 2017.
Popular Omani film actor and director, Salim Bahwan passed away.
Muscat: Popular Omani film actor and director, Salim Bahwan passed away late yesterday afternoon after suffering a heart attack. He was at the Royal Hospital. Bahwan has acted in films and also directed them. One of his most recent films was ‘Story of Mohra’.
PA officials: Abbas is a ‘peace partner’
Palestinian Authority officials claimed on Saturday night that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday refutes Israel’s claim that Abbas isn’t a partner for peace. During Friday’s conversation, the first between Trump and Abbas since Trump took office, the President invited the PA leader to the White House.
Victim’s Mother Posts Heart-Wrenching Photo From Son’s…
At least five people were injured on Thursday at the main Dusseldorf, Germany train station after a man with an ax started whacking people. BREAKING: Man w/ ax injures several ppl at main train station in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The Latest: Rotterdam mayor issues emergency order in spat
The Dutch government on Saturday withdrew landing permission for the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s aircraft, draw… . The Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a visit of the booth of Turkey at the tourism fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
City revels in Holi spirit
Guwahati, March 11: The spirit of Holi, the festival of colours, remains undeterred in the city despite a forecast of heavy rain and thundersqualls over the next two days. The Borjhar-based Regional Meteorological Centre has issued warnings for tomorrow.
Viva Aztlan Festival prepares for big finale Saturday night
Following a day of competition, the Viva Aztlan Festival is preparing for a performance of the previous year’s “Best of Festival” winner, Austin High’s Ballet Folklorico, along with a special guest from Veracruz, Mexico, harpist, Salvador Pena Herrera. Organizer, Zenaida Aguero-Rayes says the best part of the day’s events has to do with more than competition.
Won’t fight elections ever again: Sharmila
Imphal, March 11: “None of the above” or NOTA in common Indian electoral parlance, could today assume a new meaning for Irom Sharmila, Manipur’s most notable rights crusader. The woman who had the world stand by her at her feeblest, when she sat fasting and force-fed through a Ryles tube in a makeshift hospital jail for nearly 16 years, today lost the state elections from Thoubal, 30km south of Imphal.
What Happens if U.S. Catches Baghdadi?By John Batchelor
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is reportedly on the move after coalition forces set siege to Mosul, raising the question what the U.S. should do if it ever catches him. , is no longer camped in the besieged Mosul and is somewhere along the Syrian border “between al Hajinn in Syria and al Ba’aaj in Iraq.”
Thu 16th Mar: Return to Langtang. Talk by Stephen King. Embassy of Nepal London
Return to Langtang. Talk by Stephen King, introduced by Fergus Kinmonth. Thurs 16 March at the Embassy of Nepal London The talk accompanies a exhibition of paintings by Stephen King at the Embassy .
Savannah celebrates 26th annual Tara Feis
Conrad Hartz form Beaufort entertained the crowd with his puppets at the Tara Feis Irish Celebration at Emmet Park on Saturday March 11, 2017. Abbie Smith, 2, from Savannah gets her face painted at the Tara Feis Irish Celebration at Emmet Park on Saturday March 11, 2017 Snowcones were a popular treat at the Tara Feis Irish Celebration Saturday in Emmet Park.
NARCOTICS: Why I spearhead battle against ‘brilliant beasts’ – Bola Ajibola
Crescent University, Abeokuta is one of the early private universities in Nigeria and became the first Islamic university in southern Nigeria. It emerged as a life ambition of Prince Abdul-Jabbar Bolasodun Adesunbo Ajibola , a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and ex-High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Our Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Controversy
Following an executive order on immigration made at the beginning of the year, by the new US President, Donald Trump, the country’s immigration service allegedly became more aggressive creating anxiety for some travellers. Initially, Nigerians believed they were not likely to be hurt by the plan not just because its enforcement was blocked by federal courts but because the revised order did not include Nigeria among the seven countries on the target list.