Posts Tagged ‘over’

Red Cross takes over Russia’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Russian humanitarian aid trucks will cross the Ukrainian border in small batches of several dozen vehicles and only after a thorough examination by border guards, Kiev says, following an official acknowledgment of 280 trucks carrying crisis-relief cargo. “The cargo, in agreement with the mission of the Red Cross, will be delivered to […]

UK PM warned against pressure on media over Snowden leaks

Human rights groups warn David Cameron against pressure on media over Snowden leaks. Human rights groups have raised concerns about pressure exerted by British Prime Minister David Cameron on media covering intelligence leaks from American whistleblower Edward Snowden. Some seventy rights organizations from across the world have written to Cameron to warn that […]

“Unusual” meeting between US, Iran over plot

CBS/AP October 14, 2011 President Barack Obama said Thursday that officials at the “highest levels” of the Iranian government must be held accountable for a brazen and bizarre plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States on American soil, insisting leaders of the world will believe the U.S. case without dispute once they […]

Obama: No options off the table over Iran assassination plot

Natasha MozgovayaHaaretz October 13, 2011 U.S .President Barack Obama said Thursday there was “no dispute” that Iran was involved in an alleged terrorist plot against the Saudi ambassador in Washington that was uncovered this week. “We would not be bringing forward a case unless we knew exactly how to support all the all facts contained […]

Over a Million Syrians March in Support of Assad

  Press TV October 13, 2011 Waving Syrian flags and pictures of Assad, hundreds of thousands of government supporters converged in a main square in the capital on Wednesday to show the level of support that the Syrian president enjoys. ”The army and people with you, Bashar al-Assad” and “Syria is our country and Assad […]

Man charged over Kalgoorlie assault

Posted October 13, 2011 18:24:13 Kalgoorlie detectives have charged a 42-year-old man over an assault which has left another man with life threatening injuries. It is alleged the fight took place yesterday afternoon between the offender and his 45 year-old victim at the Boulder Camp, near Kalgoorlie. Police say the victim was knocked unconscious and […]

China strikes back at US over tariffs

A game of cat-and-mouse between Washington and Beijing intensified yesterday after Congress gave the go-ahead on a bill that increases tariffs on Chinese goods. Those overseas have already fired back, however, and the consequences could be chaotic. Though the US bill that was aimed at hitting so-called “currency manipulators” like China will most likely fail […]

Ombudsman Allan Asher urged to quit over ‘collusion’ with Greens senator

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young defends her decision to use questions in a Senate committee scripted by Ombudsman Allan Asher. Picture: Ray Strange Source: The Australian   FORMER NSW premier Bob Carr has called on Commonwealth Ombudsman Allan Asher to resign after it emerged the watchdog wrote questions for Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young to ask him […]

Ron Paul challenges Cain over Fed

Last night’s GOP Debate went for two hours with largely no new points brought up or any sharp criticisms delivered. That was until late in the event when Congressman Ron Paul challenged up-and-comer Herman Cain over his stance on the Federal Reserve. Given the recent economic turmoil erupting in America, more and more citizens are […]

Two youths arrested over murder of Seacliff pensioner Anne Redman

Video Image Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with the January murder of Seacliff pensioner Anne Redman. Major Crime detectives talk to neighbours of murder victim Anne Redman on Yacca Rd, Seacliff. Source: Sunday Mail (SA) TWO 17-year-old boys have been arrested and charged with the murder of Seacliff pensioner Anne Redman. The […]

Seattle ‘superhero’ Phoenix Jones arrested over pepper-spray allegations

  GuardianOctober 11, 2011 Seattle’s most prolific self-styled superhero has ended up in handcuffs. Police officers arrested the 23-year-old man who calls himself Phoenix Jones early on Sunday after he allegedly assaulted several people with pepper spray. He was held in county jail on four counts of assault, with arraignment set for Thursday, police said. […]

Obama’s “Millionaire Tax” Collected Over Next Ten Years Will Plug 4 Months Worth Of Deficit

Zero Hedge Saturday, October 8, 2011 In order to keep the ongoing class warfare waged by the administration in perspective, today the CBO was kind enough to score the revenue impact of the proposed and much debated Buffett Tax, now appearing in non-populist literature as “Surtax on Millionaires.” According to the Budget Office, said tax […]

Rudd attacks Richardson over leadership rumours

Print Email Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 07/10/2011 Reporter: Tom Iggulden Kevin Rudd has accused former Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson of having relevance deprivation syndrome for suggesting he is plotting to overthrow Julia Gillard. Transcript ALI MOORE, PRESENTER: Kevin Rudd’s taken aim at former Labor Party powerbroker Graham Richardson, who’s again suggested the Foreign Minister and […]

Phony election campaign gets tense over LNP leader’s portfolio

JESSICA van VONDEREN: For almost a month now, a political slanging match has been playing out over Campbell Newman’s financial affairs. With the unofficial election campaign in full swing, the man who wants to be premier is coming under unprecedented scrutiny. Government MPs say that scrutiny is legitimate the LNP Leader accuses them of sleaze. […]

Four charged over murder of drug pusher Mite Naumovski

Image Video FORENSICS: Police have charged four people over the discovery of a body at the Great Eastern Motor Lodge car park in Rivervale. Picture: Theo Fakos Source: PerthNow GRISLY DISCOVERY: Police and forensic officers at the Great Eastern Motor Lodge in Rivervale. Picture: Theo Fakos Source: PerthNow GRISLY DISCOVERY: Police and forensic officers at […]

Breaking: Six Held Over Al-Qaeda Plot to Kill Karzai

By Zabi Rashidi   Six people including a personal bodyguard have been arrested after an alleged Al-Qaeda plot to assassinate Afghan President Hamid Karzai was foiled, the intelligence service said Wednesday. Those detained, who also included two university lecturers and students, were found with suicide vests and had been to North Waziristan in Pakistan’s tribal […]

Inadequacies admitted over flood insurance claim

ONE of Australia’s major insurers admitted inadequacies in its handling of a Brisbane woman’s flood claim during questioning at Queensland’s floods inquiry. In a case that highlighted flaws in the processing of flood claims, CGU executives accepted that West End property owner Sally Doyle received insufficient information about case and was mislead during the process. […]

Bouncers bailed over Crown casino death

Three Crown Casino bouncers have faced court in Melbourne over the death of a man who suffered a heart attack after a dispute with bouncers. Source: The Advertiser THREE bouncers charged over the death of a Crown patron are still employed by the casino. Crown management said the men were still employed, pending the outcome […]

Russia arrests Chinese ‘spy’ in row over defence weapons

Miriam Elder and Tania BraniganLondon Guardian October 6, 2011 Russia’s security service has revealed that it arrested a suspected Chinese spy who posed as a translator while seeking sensitive information on an anti-aircraft system. The man, identified as Tun Sheniyun, was arrested on 28 October last year, the federal security service (FSB) said in a […]

Man charged over drug imports accused of global people smuggling ties

Two men have been charged on people smuggling and drugs charges after an arrest by Federal police. Source: HWT Image Library ONE of two men accused of being part of an international people smuggling ring has been charged with importing $750,000 of the drug ice. Federal police have charged two alleged key players of an […]

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