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Donald Trump confirms killing of Osama Bin Laden’s son
Trump said in a statement released by the White House that bin Laden was killed in a counterterrorism operation near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, though did not provide an exact date for the death.
Official: US cruise missile tested to deter China
By its recent cruise missile test, the U.S. intended to make sure it had capabilities to deter China’s “bad behavior”, according to a top ranking U.S. government official.g
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Mike Pompeo: Release of Iranian tanker unfortunate
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a television interview on Monday that it was unfortunate an Iranian oil tanker detained off Gibraltar had been allowed to leave.
White House says ‘no recession in sight’ despite market turmoil
White House officials pushed back on Sunday against concerns that economic growth may be faltering, saying they saw little risk of recession despite a volatile week on global bond markets, and insisting their trade war with China was doing no damage to the United States.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new missile launch was warning to South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the demonstration of a “new-type tactical guided weapon” on Thursday as a warning to South Korea to stop importing high-tech weapons and conducting joint military exercises with the United States, state media KCNA said on Friday.
FedEx sues US over export rules after Huawei shipping problems
Delivery company FedEx has sued the US Department of Commerce for requiring it to enforce export bans with extra screening efforts.
Donald Trump to announce second term bid in Florida
US President Donald Trump is set to announce his candidacy for a second four-year term at a rally in Florida.
New poll shows Donald Trump trailing Joe Biden, four other Democrats
A nationwide Fox News poll released Sunday shows President Donald Trump trailing former vice president Joe Biden and no fewer than four other Democratic contenders as early campaigning for the 2020 election begins to gain steam.
Jeremy Corbyn calls for evidence Iran was behind oil tanker attacks
Jeremy Corbyn has called for the government to provide "credible evidence" that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers.
Doctored video of ‘slurring’ Nancy Pelosi goes viral
A manipulated video purporting to show a slurring Nancy Pelosi was gaining traction on social media with millions of shares Friday, as the Democratic congressional leader traded insults with President Donald Trump over mental health.
Couple jailed for life for killing 15-day-old daughter
A young Georgia couple accused of murdering their infant daughter was found guilty on all counts Tuesday, just about an hour after the jury began deliberations.
US shooting renews debate on hate crimes and political response
The latest at a US synagogue heightened the sense of alarm Sunday of a rise in anti-Semitism, despite President Donald Trump avowal to overcome the “evil” of hatred.
Donald Trump slammed for ‘silence’ on white supremacist threat
Democrats led by an Arab-American lawmaker attacked President Donald Trump’s “silence” on the rise of white supremacy Sunday as reaction to the New Zealand mosque massacre spilled into a heated US debate over religious and racial bigotry.
News Corp calls for Google breakup to reduce influence
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has called for Google to be broken up in Australia, the latest salvo in a battle between the corporate media giants.
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Heather Nauert ends bid to be next US ambassador to UN
US President Donald Trump's choice for ambassador to the United Nations, Heather Nauert, has withdrawn from consideration for the job for family reasons, according to the State Department.
US Navy warships cause tension in South China Sea
Tension is mounting at the Chinese manmade island of Mischief Reef in the South China Sea as two U.S. guided-missile destroyers sailed near the area considered to have stirred several territorial conflicts in the region
Donald Trump rejects report that he hid details of Vladimir Putin meetings
President Donald Trump has rejected a Washington Post report that he has refused to share details of his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin with top US government officials.
Iran summons Polish diplomat to protest US summit
Iran’s foreign ministry summoned Poland’s top diplomat in the country to protest its decision to host what it called an “anti-Iranian” summit, a spokesman said Sunday.
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UN correspondents host new UNGA president
The United Nations Correspondents Association on Wednesday evening in New York hosted the new President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, to an informal interactive session.
President Buhari sends Winifred Oyo-Ita on indefinite leave
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday directed the head of service Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Algeria army chief orders clampdown on protesters
In his speech that was published by the Defense Ministry, Gaid Salah said that, for some people, coming into Algiers from other regions has become a ``pretext to justify dangerous behavior'' and a way to swell crowds.
Emir Sanusi lauds President Buhari’s economic advisory council
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) comprising first-rate professionals and academics.
Xenophobia: Foreign affairs minister didn’t disobey Hose of Reps – ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegation credited to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, refused to appear before the House to respond to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
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NECA, PenCom task employers on compliance with CPS
The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has urged employers of labour to comply with provision of the Pension Act and ensure they remit to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
Presidential tribunal judgement the voice of the people – Ogun governor
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, today expresses great joy at the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal confirming the mandate of President Mohammadu Buhari.
ECOWAS single currency will reduce dependency on the West – Sierra Leonean envoy
A high Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Dr. Solomon Gembeh, says implementation of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) single currency will reduce the dependency of member states on the west.
Tribunal ruling: Governor Abiodun urges Adekunle Akinlade, others to join hands with him
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Saturday called on Abdulkabir Akinlade of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) to join hands with him in taking the state to higher heights.
AFAN: Government should adopt direct contact approach in assisting farmers
Mr. Moses Oladipupo, the Deputy Chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun chapter, has called for a direct contact approach from the government when assisting and dealing with farmers.