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Post-9/11 CIA-Interrogation Program Architects To Testify Before A Military Tribunal
WorldNews.com 21 May 2019
A military tribunal will be empaneled at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to hear testimony from two former CIA contractors who designed the harsh interrogation program used after the Sept. 11 attacks, Time magazine reported Tuesday ... prisoners, including one who died in custody ... Mitchell and Dr ... 11, 2001, hijacking plot, Time reported....
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Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says clash with the US was ‘inevitable’
The Times of India 21 May 2019
“We sacrificed individuals and families for the sake of an ideal, to stand at the top of the world,” Ren said in interview with Chinese state media on Tuesday. “For this ideal, there will be conflict with the United States sooner or later.” ... Google also suspended access to some services for new Huawei Android devices ... {{}}. ....
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Iran quadruples production of enriched uranium, officials say
The Independent 21 May 2019
Iran has quadrupled its production of low-grade uranium enrichment amid increased tensions with the United States, nuclear officials have said ... However, by increasing production Iran will soon exceed the stockpile limit of 300kg. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... Shape Created with Sketch. Revolution in Iran ... 1/11 ... AP ... ....
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'Anti-Islamic' posters in Essex showing crusader chasing woman in burqa with AK-47 investigated by police
The Independent 21 May 2019
Posters put up in an Essex town bearing the phrase “Islamists not welcome” are being treated as a hate crime, police have said. . Put up in several Rayleigh streets, they also warned targets to “stay back or we will kick you back” ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... UK news in pictures ... PA ... PA ... ....
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German Holocaust archive puts millions of documents online
Wtop 21 May 2019
BERLIN (AP) — The International Tracing Service in Germany has uploaded more than 13 million documents from Nazi concentration camps, including prisoner cards and death notices, to help Holocaust researchers and others investigate the fate of victims ... All rights reserved ... More News ... ....
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Virginia's Strict Abortion Laws Challenged In New Court Case
WorldNews.com 21 May 2019
Activists in Virginia are challenging several state laws in front of U.S. District Judge Henry E ... Doctor Mark David Nichols testified to say abortion has less risk than plastic surgery, a tonsillectomy, or even a colonoscopy. “It is one of the safest medical procedures that exists,” said Nichols, who performs abortions in Oregon ... ....
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Five reasons why many Indians voted for Modi’s BJP
Dawn 21 May 2019
“Five minutes. Do nothing. Let things happen.”. This is what Bheru Lal believes Narendra Modi said after a train was burnt down in Godhra in 2002, allowing Muslims to be killed under his watch as chief minister. The 26-year-old Bhil Adivasi, who drives a taxi in Udaipur, Rajasthan, heard this story in 2014 ... Here is what I found. 1 ... his speaking style ... 2 ... 3....
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A Chinese man spent almost US$3,000 on a ‘lucky’ phone number. It made his life ...
South China Morning Post 21 May 2019
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US-China battle for influence sees Trump welcome leaders of South Pacific island nations to the ...
South China Morning Post 21 May 2019photo: AP / Alastair Grant
British PM promises vote on 2nd referendum in Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Xinhua 21 May 2019photo: AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko
Kremlin Warns Ukraine's New Leader Against Calls for More Russia Sanctions
Voa News 21 May 2019
The Kremlin on Tuesday warned Ukraine's new President Volodymyr Zelensky against asking Washington for more sanctions against Russia, suggesting it would not help his efforts to end the war in the east ... In a meeting with US officials including Perry on Monday, Zelensky called on Washington to introduce more sanctions against Moscow ... ....
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U.S. wants Taiwan at U.N.-tied event
Arkansas Online 21 May 2019
GENEVA — The United States is backing calls for Taiwan to be granted observer status at the U.N. health agency’s biggest annual gathering, the U.S. health secretary said Monday ... China claims sovereignty over self-ruled Taiwan ... tices,” Azar said ... Relations aren’t necessarily strong on the trade front....
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In the Philippines, police inquiry finds no evidence of Huawei spying for Beijing
South China Morning Post 21 May 2019
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Sporting world mourns death of 'true legend' Niki Lauda
The Times of India 21 May 2019
VIENNA. Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said on Tuesday, triggering an outpouring of praise for a man whose track victories and comeback from a horrific crash enthralled race fans worldwide ... His death comes eight months after he underwent a lung transplant ... Niki Lauda fought. He was a great man ... ....
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Sophie Turner thinks 'Game of Thrones' petition is 'disrespectful'
CNN 21 May 2019
(CNN)The Queen in the North needs some of you all to chill. Sophie Turner, who portrayed Sansa Stark on "Game of Thrones," is none too happy about a petition calling for the final season of the HBO series to be redone. HBO is owned by CNN's parent company ... More than a million people want 'Game of Thrones' final season remade. Read More ... "I loved it ... ....
