Indian court backs Modi over multi-billion dollar French jet deal
NEW DELHI: India’s top court dismissed Friday calls for an investigation into a French military jet deal that was threatening to damage Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of elections next year. Critics had accused Modi of using the 2016 multi-billion dollar accord between India and French aircraft manufacturer Dassault for Rafale aircraft to favour a […]
Terror Attacks at New Zealand Mosques Leave 49 People Dead
CHRISTCHURCH: Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead Friday, with one gunman — identified as an Australian extremist — apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New Zealand city. In what appeared to be the worst attack against Muslims in a western country, witnesses spoke of victims being shot […]
France probes 737 MAX black boxes as Boeing halts deliveries
A French investigation into the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash that killed 157 passengers and crew opened Friday as US aerospace giant Boeing stopped delivering the top-selling aircraft. The MAX has been grounded worldwide following the disaster — the second involving the model in five months — and the fallout has left the company, regulators […]
Century City Mall: LAPD respond to report of man with a gun
The Westfield Century City mall was evacuated Friday amid reports of a man with a gun inside, officials said. Shoppers ran from stores as word spread through the upscale shopping area that there was a security threat. Some people are locked inside stores awaiting instructions from police. “We are on lockdown sitting quietly waiting for […]
Supreme Court Gives Trump Victory on Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed the US government’s authority to detain immigrants awaiting deportation anytime – potentially even years – after they have completed prison terms for criminal convictions, handing President Donald Trump a victory as he pursues hardline immigration policies. The court ruled 5-4 along ideological lines, with its conservative justices in […]
‘Egg Boy’ to donate money to New Zealand mosque attack victims
The Australian teenager, who threw egg at a far-right senator over his offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks, has said he would donate most of the money raised for him towards the terror attacks’ victims, the NZ Herald reported. Seventeen-year-old Will Connolly aka “Egg Boy” had threw egg on Fraser Anning on Saturday after […]
Hundreds attend first funerals of New Zealand mosque shooting victims
The funeral prayers for two of the 50 victims of the horrible Christchurch massacre were offered late Tuesday here in the city, with hundreds of mourners and members of the Muslim community in attendance. The burials were held in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Zealand’s Linwood city as New Zealanders braced for days of emotional […]
China’s Xi looks to strengthen Italian ties, evokes ancient trade routes
ROME: Italy and China want to revive the spirit of the ancient Silk Road by deepening their trade and investment ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday during a trip to Rome that has raised eyebrows in Washington. Xi is set to sign a deal on Saturday that will see Italy become the first […]
New Zealand PM receives death threats on social media
WELLINGTON: Police in New Zealand are investigating death threats sent to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on social media. According to the NZ Herald, a Twitter post containing a photo of a gun and captioned “You are next” was sent to the prime minister. Another post tagged Ardern and the New Zealand police said “next it’s you”. A spokesperson […]
Kylie Jenner Defends ‘Self-Made’ Billionaire Label: ‘Not a Dime in My Bank Account Is Inherited’
A fortnight after she was crowned the youngest billionaire by Forbes, Kylie Jenner has spoken up about criticism over the magazine’s use of the word ‘self-made’ to describe her. In conversation with Interview Germany, the 21-year-old creator and owner of Kylie Cosmetics said, “There’s really no other word to use other than self-made because that is the truth. […]
