March 2020. The dissident Saudi writer was killed in his country’s Istanbul consulate in 2018. But the Turkish case is unlikely to come to trial. Turkish officials on Wednesday announced the indictments of 20 Saudi nationals on charges of murder and incitement to murder in the killing of the dissident writer Jamal Khashoggi, concluding their… Continue reading Mar 2020. The Khashoggi Killing
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Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus
March 2020. Hotels and offices will be converted into emergency safe spaces under a national action plan drawn up by Tony Blair’s former homelessness expert, to protect rough sleepers from coronavirus. Louise Casey, hired by Boris Johnson last month over the issue of homelessness, was scheduled to start her role after Easter but deepening disquiet… Continue reading Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus
Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
March 2020. The Taliban have resumed attacks against Afghan forces soon after signing a deal to end their war with the U.S. military, raising concerns that the Americans are leaving their Afghan allies vulnerable to an insurgency unwilling to let go of violence as its main leverage. The Taliban have carried out at least 76… Continue reading Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
Mar 2020. US Re-Deployment in Iraq
March 2020. On the heels of another rocket attack targeting a military base housing American forces in Iraq, the US-led coalition assembled to fight the Islamic State is withdrawing troops from some of its smaller bases in the country. “As a result of the success of Iraqi Security Forces in their fight against ISIS, the… Continue reading Mar 2020. US Re-Deployment in Iraq
Mar 2020. Iraq Appoints a new Prime Minister
March 2020. Iraq’s president has named Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister-designate in a bid to end months of political deadlock. Mr Zurfi, who served three terms as governor of Najaf, is a member of the small Nasr parliamentary group of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. He was nominated by President Barham Saleh after larger groups… Continue reading Mar 2020. Iraq Appoints a new Prime Minister
Mar 2020. Israel Election 2020
March 2020. Benny Gantz – the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – has been given the chance to form a new coalition government in Israel. Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party won more seats than Mr Gantz’s Blue and White in the general election. But Mr Gantz was backed by a thin majority of lawmakers.… Continue reading Mar 2020. Israel Election 2020
Feb 2020. South Sudan Coalition Attempt
February 2020. Rival leaders in South Sudan have formed a transitional coalition government, in an attempt to end years of ruinous conflict that has killed almost 400,000 and forced millions from their homes. Opposition leader Riek Machar was sworn in on Saturday in the capital, Juba, as the first deputy of President Salva Kiir a… Continue reading Feb 2020. South Sudan Coalition Attempt
Feb 2020. The SNP and Derek Mackay
February 2020. The deputy leader of the Scottish National party, Keith Brown, said it would be “very difficult” for Derek Mackay to remain at Holyrood after repeatedly texting a 16-year-old boy. Brown said the former finance secretary, who resigned in disgrace on Wednesday, was in an extremely serious situation after admitting he had contacted the… Continue reading Feb 2020. The SNP and Derek Mackay
Jan 2016. The Killing of Litvinenko
January 2016. The Report on Litvinenko’s Killing has been Published. The Finger of Blame has been Pointed Clearly at Putin.The Man Suffered a Slow and Agonising Death. Many People of London were put at Risk with the polonium-210 found all over the place. International Law Ignored Once Again. I think the UK clearly needs a… Continue reading Jan 2016. The Killing of Litvinenko
Jan 2016. Poppi Worthington
January 2016. How often does this kind of Terror go on Behind Closed Doors? Wee Baby Poppi Worthington, an unexplained death. A Family Judge names the Father is Responsible as he Sexually Abused Poppi prior to her Death. But All Evidence has been Destroyed so a Criminal Judge can’t end up saying the same. The… Continue reading Jan 2016. Poppi Worthington