Category: News
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Turkey detains former admirals over coup concerns
The government of Turkey is not taking any chances when it comes to risks of another military coup. Ten retired admirals were detained after they held a midnight meeting supportive of an international shipping treaty, something that could be interpreted as supporting a military coup. The Associated Press has the story: Ten retired admirals detained…
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Jordan’s king steps into stepbrother drama
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has stepped into the fray involving claims by his stepbrother, a former crown prince, that he is being held under house arrest. The palace said Abdullah’s paternal uncle Prince Hassan has been asked to speak to Prince Hamzah, and Hamzah has confirmed his loyalty. The U.S. has sided with Abdullah. The…
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Putin signs law allowing him more terms in office
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been able to stay in office for over 20 years by getting the presidential term limit law revised. On Monday, he signed a law giving him the ability to run for two more six-year terms. The Associated Press has the story: Russian President Vladimir Putin can now potentially hold office…
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Buttigieg rides bike to new Transportation chief job
Pete Buttigieg continues to grab headlines now that he has transitioned to his new cabinet position in the Biden administration, secretary of the Department of Transportation. He has taken to biking to and from the D.C. job, and has been seen in a park casually chatting with fellow dog owners including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Associated…
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Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability.
Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability. As a result of the measures taken by the Jordanian security authorities and the ongoing investigations regarding a possible conspiracy against the regime in Amman, several U.S. allies has expressed their full support for Jordan. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, first to support Jordan The United States expressed…
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Amazon apologizes to congressman for tweet about peeing
The bigger Amazon gets, the more scrutiny it is under for the working conditions of its employees. When Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan tweeted the company about workers forced to urinate in water bottles, Amazon responded back sarcastically, which it then apologized for. The Associated Press has the story: Peeing tweet exchange between Amazon and…
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Jordan King’s half-brother may be under house arrest
A rift in the royal family that rules Jordan may involve putting King Abdullah II’s half-brother under house arrest. The regime denies the arrest, but admits Prince Hamzah has been asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability.” Hamzah released a videotaped statement about it, criticizing…
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French sports ministry: Most of the sexual victims were under 15
French sports ministry: Most of the sexual victims were under 15 PARIS (AP) — A year-long, nationwide French effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports has identified more than 400 coaches, teachers and others suspected of abuse or covering it up. Most of the victims were under 15, according to data released Friday…
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan: Talks on Ethiopian big dam to be resumed
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan: Talks on Ethiopian big dam to be resumed CAIRO (AP) — A new round of talks between three African nations began Saturday, officials said, aimed at resolving a yearslong dispute over a giant dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary. The three-day talks are taking place in Kinshasa, the…