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Syrian Refugee Gets 5-Year Jail Term in Belgium for Terrorist Attack Plot - Reports

Europe 14:22 17.01.2019Get short URL BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The Charleroi municipality court in Belgium has sentenced a Syrian refugee to five years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack in the country, the RTBF reported on Thursday. According to the …

Belgium faces up to postwar ‘apartheid’ in Congolese colony

Segregation was total. For white people, it was a world of free healthcare, tennis in the afternoon, black-tie balls and grenadine cocktails in the evening. For the black population, it was a subsistence diet of cassava root that rarely, if ever, included …

Nkrumah's Vision for Africa's Devel

Nkrumah had a vision. Photo: Flickr. Rampant and pervasive corruption in Africa and the widespread impoverishment of the masses is not by accident. Africans who know what needs to be done to create wealth and prosperity for the vast majority are eliminated …

Former Dutch PM Wim Kok dies at 80, haunted by Srebrenica

Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok, a trade unionist-turned-politician who inspired a new breed of pragmatic Social Democratic leaders who swept to power in Europe in the 1990s, has died at 80. Current Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Kok, who died …

News24.com | Former Dutch prime minister Wim Kok dies at 80

Former Dutch prime minister Wim Kok, a trade unionist-turned-politician who inspired a new breed of pragmatic Social Democratic leaders who swept to power in Europe in the 1990s, has died at 80. Current Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that Kok, who …

Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok dies at 80

Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok, a trade unionist-turned-politician who inspired a new breed of pragmatic Social Democratic leaders who swept to power in Europe in the 1990s, has died at 80. Current Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that Kok, who …

Congo: Poised for Historic Vote Since Lumumba's Murder, or Another Kabila-engineered Debacle?

Congo's light dimmed with the brutal murder of Lumumba in 1960. Photo: Britannica. Presidential, legislative and provincial elections are scheduled for December 23rd in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is uncertain whether they will take place …

Netherlands intends to stand up for ICC against U.S. threats

Following recent threats by the U.S. administration to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Dutch government has considered promoting the court's legitimacy. According to Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok's recent remarks, if the …

How Five Eyes cooked up a campaign to kill off Huawei

It was a warm evening this past July when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a drink with the world's most powerful intelligence network. Spy chiefs from the Five Eyes nations had come to a secure resort in coastal Nova Scotia for an …

How the 'Five Eyes' cooked up the campaign to kill Huawei

In the months that followed that July 17 dinner, an unprecedented campaign has been waged by those present – Australia, the US, Canada, New Zealand and the UK – to block Chinese tech giant Huawei from supplying equipment for their next-generation wireless …

Politics: John Bolton's crusade against the International Criminal Court is so hard-line it threatens a US invasion of ...

United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has wanted to see the ICC die on its own for years. Now, Bolton can ensure that happens — even if it means an armed invasion of the Netherlands. Under the US' 'Hague Invasion Act' the …

Within 3 months, Trump's dealings with North Korea and Iran have antagonized: Russia, China, Germany, France, Japan, ...

After President Trump had called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “little rocket man” and threatened to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, the year 2018 began with uncertainty. Some U.S. allies still hoped to be able to sway Trump on Iran, but feared an …

CIA Hosts Brew U Beer Festival on 10/6

In the Hudson Valley we've watched as communities have filled up with breweries. The number of facilities in the state has grown over 300 percent in four years, from 95 in 2012 to 320 in 2016, and the number continues to climb as New York becomes the …

After a hiatus, China accelerates cyberspying efforts to obtain U.S. technology | The Star

Soon after U.S. President Trump took office, China’s cyberespionage picked up again and, according to intelligence officials and analysts, accelerated in the last year as trade conflicts and other tensions began to poison relations between the world’s two …

Google, World's Biggest Censor, Was Founded & Funded By The CIA

Google censors by totally erasing some search links, hiding others in the back pages, designing algorithms to generate more negative than positive links, decimating activist links lisings, running old articles before current ones etc. Google censors by …

Belgium names square after DRC independence hero Lumumba

Brussels inaugurated a square named after assassinated Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba on Saturday in what campaigners called Belgium's first major step towards tackling its dark colonial legacy. Hundreds of supporters cheered as …

News24.com | Belgium names square after DRC independence hero Lumumba

Brussels inaugurated a square named after assassinated Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba on Saturday in what campaigners called Belgium's first major step towards tackling its dark colonial legacy. Hundreds of supporters cheered as …

Belgium names square after Congo independence hero Lumumba

Brussels inaugurated a square named after assassinated Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba on Saturday in what campaigners called Belgium’s first major step towards tackling its dark colonial legacy. Hundreds of supporters cheered as campaigners …

eNCA | Belgium names square after Congo independence hero Lumumba

BRUSSELS – Brussels inaugurated a square named after assassinated Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba on Saturday in what campaigners called Belgium's first major step towards tackling its dark colonial legacy. Hundreds of supporters cheered as …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Cheddar

Four times last week we passed bills to open up the government. Today, we passed a bill to open up the government. Holding us responsible for keeping us shut down is irrational.

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019

“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 268 – Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:   Bishop (GA)/Austin …

Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration's harmful citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census: “I am glad that a federal judge today acted …

CCHR Hosts Seminar on Veteran’s Mental Health Rights, Suicides and Solutions

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans account for 18% of all suicides in the United States, with 20 veterans each day committing suicide. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Vote to Continue the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after 187 House Republicans voted against a continuing resolution to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “Today, I brought to the Floor a continuing …

Hoyer Statement on Majority Whip Clyburn's Resolution Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Majority Whip Jim Clyburn's (SC-06) resolution rejecting white nationalism and white supremacy: “There can be no room for racist and bigoted language …

Hoyer Op-Ed: The Republican Shutdown Hurts Maryland Families

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) in the Capital Gazette, which is circulated in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District, about the need for President Trump and Congressional Republican leaders to work with …

Hoyer Statement on the 90th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday: “Ninety years ago today, our nation was blessed with the arrival of the most consequential American of …

Hoyer: Mr. President, Open Up Government For The People

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor about the need for Congressional Republicans and President Trump to take action to end the Trump shutdown and reopen government. Below is a link to the video and a transcript of …

Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the introduction of a resolution to prevent the Trump Administration from lifting sanctions on businesses controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska: “ …

Trump Shutdown Stories in All 50 States

President Trump’s government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. Instead of reopening government so it can serve the American people, Republicans are using a government shutdown as a strategy to achieve what they otherwise cannot through the …