SYDNEY Australia’s ruling coalition was forced into minority government on Saturday after a massive swing against its senior partner, the Liberal Party, in a by-election for the seat of the prime minister the party itself had dismissed. Independent candidate Kerryn Phelps delivers her victory speech at a Wentworth by-election evening function at North Bondi Life… Continue reading Australia’s ruling coalition forced into minority government
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Netanyahu campaign draws accusations of incitement
JERUSALEM When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has run into political trouble in the past, he has lashed out at the media, the political opposition and Israel’s Arab minority with incendiary and divisive language to galvanize his nationalist base. Arab lawmaker Ahmad Tibi speaks during an interview with the Associated Press at his home in Jerusalem.… Continue reading Netanyahu campaign draws accusations of incitement
John Kelly differs with Trump on immigration, mum on security clearances
At Duke University, Trump’s former chief of staff dodged questions about security clearances for Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. DURHAM, N.C. — Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he disagreed with some Trump administration policies — particularly on immigration — but dodged questions Wednesday about the president reportedly intervening to secure top-secret security… Continue reading John Kelly differs with Trump on immigration, mum on security clearances
U.S. officials made list of reporters, lawyers, activists to question at border
Several people on the list told NBC News they were questioned at the border as part of what U.S. border agents called a “national security investigation Photographer Kitra Cahana was on a list of people who officials said should be stopped for questioning when entering Mexico at San Diego-area checkpoints. She took this photo while… Continue reading U.S. officials made list of reporters, lawyers, activists to question at border
Refugees protest conditions in Libyan detention as resettlement solutions falter
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is troubled by reports the use of force against protesting asylum seekers last week in Sikka detention centre in Libya. The… Continue reading Refugees protest conditions in Libyan detention as resettlement solutions falter
