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- Trump praises North Korea's 'progress' as expert warns against optimism
- ‘Everyone is following it’: millions gripped by Kim Wall murder trial as verdict nears
- Verne Troyer, actor who was Mini-Me in Austin Powers films, dies at 49
- Murdered Palestinian engineer was ‘senior member’ of Hamas
- The monks, the Dachau survivors and the concert that heralded freedom
- India to introduce death penalty for child rapists
- Colin Kaepernick honored by Amnesty International for peaceful protest
- Trump attacks New York Times journalist over Michael Cohen article
- Melania Trump, Clintons and Obamas attend funeral of Barbara Bush
- Aviation agencies order engine checks after Southwest blast
- Five people die as anti-government protests spread across Nicaragua
- Maltese politicians face calls for money laundering inquiry
- Man arrested after 20-year-old stabbed to death in Finsbury Park
- Abellio, NS and why the Amsterdam express always goes via Dublin
- Israel celebrates but is war with Iran looming?
- Mozambique prays for rain as water shortages hit country’s poor
- Smallville's Allison Mack was allegedly a 'top member' of cult that abused women
- Journalist among 25 killed as unrest escalates in Nicaragua
- Dragon boat disaster leaves 17 dead in China
- Brisbane woman dies in police custody hours after being arrested
- Fragile and under pressure, but Kim Jong-un won’t give up
- More young people are pro-choice – proof that progress is winning (or will)
| Trump praises North Korea's 'progress' as expert warns against optimism Posted: 21 Apr 2018 09:44 AM PDT Korean-American expert says Pyongyang's suspension of nuclear and long-range missile tests are 'not a denuclearization statement' Donald Trump has saluted Pyongyang's suspension of nuclear and long-range missile tests ahead of planned talks with the US as "very good news for North Korea and the world". A leading Korean-American expert on the region, however, was among those to sound a note of caution. Related: North Korea's nuclear pause: grist for both doves and hawks | Robert E Kelly Continue reading... |
| ‘Everyone is following it’: millions gripped by Kim Wall murder trial as verdict nears Posted: 21 Apr 2018 04:05 PM PDT Submarine builder Peter Madsen Googled 'beheading' and 'girl' the night before cutting off journalist's head, Danish court is told Just a few hours before embarking on his fateful submarine trip with Swedish journalist Kim Wall, Peter Madsen worried that he lacked the self-control to face a murder trial. "He talked about how he needed to learn to shut up because he had difficulty keeping things to himself," Australian documentary maker Emma Sullivan told the Copenhagen district court last month, referring to an interview she filmed that summer afternoon with the Danish rocket and submarine builder. Continue reading... |
| Verne Troyer, actor who was Mini-Me in Austin Powers films, dies at 49 Posted: 22 Apr 2018 12:05 AM PDT
The actor Verne Troyer has died, according to a statement posted to his social media pages on Saturday. He was 49. Related: Verne Troyer: a cult star who sustained a career with dignity and good humour | Peter Bradshaw Continue reading... |
| Murdered Palestinian engineer was ‘senior member’ of Hamas Posted: 21 Apr 2018 10:38 AM PDT Relatives of Fadi al-Batsh, who was shot dead in Malaysia, suspect Israel of targeting him Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group has said that a man who was gunned down in Malaysia on Saturday was a key member of the organisation, raising suspicions that Israel was behind the killing. Hamas said Palestinian engineer Fadi al-Batsh was a "loyal" member and a "scientist of Palestine's youth scholars". It gave no further details on his scientific accomplishments but said he had made important contributions and participated in international forums in the field of energy. Continue reading... |
| The monks, the Dachau survivors and the concert that heralded freedom Posted: 21 Apr 2018 02:30 PM PDT On the anniversary of the camp's liberation, the forgotten story of escaped prisoners who set up a Jewish hospital in a Bavarian monastery has been championed by one Benedictine monk The monastery of St Ottilien rises above the green Bavarian pastures of southern Germany. It is an unlikely setting for the story of an extraordinary Jewish renaissance in the weeks following the 1945 liberation of Dachau, which is being commemorated this week. It is a bright but chilly Saturday afternoon and the large baroque complex is packed with visitors enjoying a drink in the beer garden after a hike in the countryside. As he tucks into a large plate of wiener schnitzel and downs a lager, Father Cyrill, who is presiding over memorial events that will take place in the monastery, expresses his sadness that most of the people who come to St Ottilien have no idea of what took place here. Continue reading... |
| India to introduce death penalty for child rapists Posted: 21 Apr 2018 05:30 AM PDT Prime minister approves executive order, which will apply to anyone convicted of raping a child under age of 12 India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, will introduce the death penalty for rapists of girls under 12 years old, following an outcry over the latest sexual assaults to shock the country. Modi convened an emergency cabinet meeting on Saturday to approve an executive order, or ordinance, that will amend India's criminal law. The order will also force police to complete rape investigations within two months and extend maximum sentences for the rape of girls under 16 and women. Continue reading... |
| Colin Kaepernick honored by Amnesty International for peaceful protest Posted: 21 Apr 2018 10:08 AM PDT Organization gives former San Francisco 49ers star ambassador of conscience award for kneeling at games to protest racial inequality Amnesty International on Saturday honored Colin Kaepernick with its ambassador of conscience award for 2018, lauding the NFL quarterback's peaceful protests against racial inequality. Related: At least the NFL isn't pretending it's not blackballing Colin Kaepernick Continue reading... |
| Trump attacks New York Times journalist over Michael Cohen article Posted: 21 Apr 2018 08:56 AM PDT Trump lashed out on Twitter after Maggie Haberman contributed to a story suggesting Cohen might cooperate with federal investigators Donald Trump lashed out on Saturday at the New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman, after she contributed to a story that suggested his longtime lawyer and fixer might cooperate with federal investigators. Related: Comey's wish for a leaker's 'head on a pike'? Proof he's no better than Trump | Jill Abramson Continue reading... |
| Melania Trump, Clintons and Obamas attend funeral of Barbara Bush Posted: 21 Apr 2018 11:03 AM PDT
Around 1,500 guests attended the largest Episcopal church in the US on Saturday, for the funeral of Barbara Bush. The wife of the 41st president, George HW Bush, and mother of the 43rd, George W Bush, died on Tuesday at her Houston home. She was 92. Related: Barbara Bush obituary Continue reading... |
| Aviation agencies order engine checks after Southwest blast Posted: 21 Apr 2018 12:54 AM PDT US and European regulators order inspections within 20 days after passenger killed by blowout US and European airline regulators have ordered emergency inspections within 20 days of nearly 700 aircraft engines similar to the one involved in a fatal Southwest Airlines blowout earlier this week, citing risks of a similar mishap. The directives from the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency indicated rising concerns since a similar failure in 2016 of the same type of engine – a CFM56-7B engine, made by CFM International. Continue reading... |
| Five people die as anti-government protests spread across Nicaragua Posted: 20 Apr 2018 07:33 PM PDT Fears unrest over social security reforms may grow as more demonstrators join in and the state responds with heavy hand Violent protests have spread across Nicaragua in response to government reforms of the social security system. Between five and 10 people had been killed by Friday night during three days of rioting, reports said. The violence follows the decision of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) government to push through reforms to the national social security system in response to the financial crisis affecting the National Social Security Institute (INSS). Continue reading... |
| Maltese politicians face calls for money laundering inquiry Posted: 20 Apr 2018 02:47 PM PDT Opposition leaders file court action against PM's chief of staff and former energy minister Opposition leaders in Malta have filed an application to court asking for a formal inquiry into the offshore activities of prime minister Joseph Muscat's chief of staff and one of his leading ministers. The opposition, in their application, want a magistrate to determine whether there have been any potential breaches of the criminal code, including money laundering. Continue reading... |
| Man arrested after 20-year-old stabbed to death in Finsbury Park Posted: 21 Apr 2018 06:31 PM PDT Suspect was found stabbed nearby and taken into custody after hospital treatment, while other stabbings and arrests take place around capital A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old was stabbed to death in north London. He was found fatally wounded on Roth Walk, near Finsbury Park, at about 3am on Saturday, Scotland Yard said. Medical staff tried to save his life but he died at the scene about 45 minutes later. A second man, 21, found stabbed on Seven Sisters Road, was arrested on suspicion of murder, affray, and possessing an offensive weapon, the Metropolitan police said. He was taken into custody after being discharged from hospital. |
| Abellio, NS and why the Amsterdam express always goes via Dublin Posted: 21 Apr 2018 11:00 PM PDT The Dutch state railway is under serious fire for leasing its trains in low-tax Ireland. And it's not the only operator to do so The sleek intercity train connecting Amsterdam to Rotterdam zips between the two cities in just 40 minutes and, with a walk-up price of just €15.40 (£13.50), puts our fares to shame. The Dutch railways are still nationally owned, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), and the route between the two cities claims a 100% punctuality record. But the Dutch have been in uproar over what might be another record: one of the most shameful tax deals in Europe, and one that throws the spotlight once again on Ireland's dubious corporate tax policy. In recent years, the Dutch have been horrified to discover that while they buy their train tickets from a state-owned company, a significant chunk of the money has been funnelled through Ireland. That's because NS Financial Services, 100% owned by NS, bought the trains, then leased them back to NS, while being incorporated in Ireland. In doing so, its profits have come under Ireland's 12.5% company tax rate, rather than the 25% prevailing in the Netherlands. Continue reading... |
| Israel celebrates but is war with Iran looming? Posted: 21 Apr 2018 10:59 PM PDT Israelis enjoyed a lavish party last week to mark the nation's seven eventful decades, but the threat to its existence could hardly have been greater There were fireworks, concerts, torch processions and parties throughout the country. In Jerusalem the night sky was illuminated by 300 drones that coalesced to form images of favourite Israeli symbols, such as the national flag and a dove with an olive branch in its mouth. The celebrations included a live, televised retelling of Jewish history dating to biblical times. In one scene children with yellow stars pinned to their clothes fled marching Nazi soldiers. Another showed pioneers building the fledgling Jewish state. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, helped lead the national extravaganza, despite objections that his presence contradicted the event's traditional, non-political character. This moment – the 70th anniversary last Wednesday of Israel's independence, according to the Hebrew calendar – marked the country's emergence as a rising world power, he declared. Continue reading... |
| Mozambique prays for rain as water shortages hit country’s poor Posted: 21 Apr 2018 04:05 PM PDT Taps in capital city of Maputo being turned off every other day as climate change exacerbates southern African drought In the township of Chamanculo, in Maputo, Mozambique, a network of household taps made the community water pump obsolete years ago, freeing residents from the daily burden of lugging massive jerrycans of water long distances. But a water crisis, partly caused by an ongoing drought affecting much of southern Africa, is already reversing progress in this coastal city. An emergency "orange alert", declared last February by the country's disaster management council after failed rains, has triggered such strict water rationing across the capital city that the taps are turned off every other day and irrigation is banned. Continue reading... |
| Smallville's Allison Mack was allegedly a 'top member' of cult that abused women Posted: 22 Apr 2018 12:04 AM PDT Actor may be first leader to face punishment for involvement in Nxivm, a group that forced members to conform to sexual demands As she was led from court in Brooklyn on Friday, Allison Mack appeared to wipe away a tear. The actor, best known for a role in the TV series Smallville, had entered a plea of not guilty to sex trafficking and forced labor charges which carry mandatory minimum sentences of 15 years and could lead to life in jail. Related: Smallville actor Allison Mack pleads not guilty on sex cult charges Continue reading... |
| Journalist among 25 killed as unrest escalates in Nicaragua Posted: 21 Apr 2018 11:58 PM PDT
The death toll from anti-government protests in Nicaragua has risen to 25 and includes a journalist, amid accusations the national police are using live rounds to kill protesters. According to human rights groups, 25 people have died, including one policeman, while 67 people have been shot by the police with live rounds or rubber bullets or beaten by Sandinista Youth and other pro-government groups. A further 43 people are reported to have "disappeared". Continue reading... |
| Dragon boat disaster leaves 17 dead in China Posted: 21 Apr 2018 10:06 PM PDT Sixty paddlers practising for a race fall into river in southern city of Guilin as two boats capsize in strong current Seventeen people died after two dragon boats capsized in southern China. The boat crews were practising on Saturday for a race in the Taohua river in the city of Guilin when the accident happened, the city's fire department said. Continue reading... |
| Brisbane woman dies in police custody hours after being arrested Posted: 21 Apr 2018 09:42 PM PDT Forty-four-year-old found dead in cell at Ipswich watch house early on Saturday morning A Brisbane woman has died in police custody just hours after she was arrested. The 44-year-old Ellen Grove woman was found dead in her cell at Ipswich watch house in the early hours of Saturday morning. Continue reading... |
| Fragile and under pressure, but Kim Jong-un won’t give up Posted: 21 Apr 2018 12:54 PM PDT North Korean leader's surprise freeze should be seen more as diplomatic manoeuvre than step towards giving up warheads Rockets, satellites, missiles and atoms pepper the landscape in Pyongyang. They are the anchors of funfair rides, feature in extravagant floral tributes to the country's "dear" and "supreme" leaders from the Kim dynasty, and appear on stamps, apartment buildings and school walls. These celebrations of the country's weapons programme serve as a constant reminder to residents and visitors of how critical North Korea's nuclear project has been to its national identity and security. Continue reading... |
| More young people are pro-choice – proof that progress is winning (or will) Posted: 21 Apr 2018 07:00 AM PDT Two-thirds of young people think abortion should be legal in all or most cases – a glimmer of good news in a time of few wins The Week in Patriarchy is a weekly roundup of what's happening in the world of feminism and sexism. If you're not already receiving it by email, make sure to subscribe. Continue reading... |
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