Section: Africa&ME
Erdogan, Trump discuss Libya developments in phone call
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump discussed developments in Libya in a phone call on Wednesday, the White House and Turkey’s presidency said, days ahead of a summit in Berlin that will address the Libyan conflict, Reuters reports. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will host leaders of Turkey, Russia, the United...
Nigerian reported to be involved Ukrainian Aircraft crash speaks out
One Mr Bernard Adeleye, referred to as Nigerian Boeing trainee reported to be among the victims of the ill-fated Jan. 8 Ukrainian plane crash in Iran, says he is still alive. Adeleye, who is the Commander, Lagos …read more Source:: Pulse...
As Donald Trump goes on trial, the battle over witnesses rages on
Washington – President Donald Trump is expected to go on trial in the U.S. Senate next week on charges he abused his office and obstructed Congress, with one of the most contentious questions still unresolved – should senators hear from witnesses? Senate Democrats in the Republican-controlled chamber want four current and former Trump...
Democrats name team to prosecute Donald Trump in impeachment trial
Washington – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled a seven-member team to prosecute President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial in the Senate, headed by a former prosecutor who has become a nemesis of the Republican president. After weeks of delay, the House is expected on Wednesday afternoon to send the...
Russian PM Resigns Over Constitutional Reform Calls
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev meet with members of the government in Moscow on January 15, 2020. AFP Russia’s government resigned in a shock announcement on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed a shake-up of the constitution. The announcement by Putin’s longtime ally Dmitry Medvedev...
Ukraine checking whether Iran will hand over plane crash black boxes
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Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX deliveries due to jet’s grounding
* Cites jet’s delayed return to service after two fatal crashes* Had 25 on order, flagged potential delay last year* Five of the planes were due to arrive in 2020* Malaysian government seeking buyer for airline Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it had suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane’s delayed...
Iran has not responded to Ukraine black boxes request: Interfax
Iran has not answered a request from Ukraine for access to the black boxes of a civilian plane it unintentionally downed, Interfax reports, citing a Ukrainian official. …read more Source:: Al...
Trump’s Impeachment Articles Heading For US Senate
Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listens while US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before a meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP The House of Representatives is expected to transmit articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate Wednesday, setting the stage for a trial...
Decoding of Downed Ukraine Plane’s Black Boxes to Start within Days
TEHRAN (FNA)- An international group of experts will start decoding black boxes of the Ukraine International Airlines passenger jet downed in Iran on January 20, head of the Kiev Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise Alexander Ruvin said after returning from Tehran. …read more Source:: Fars News...
