Month: October 2022

Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday ending over a year of deadlock, but still faces many challenges. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,52, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well as minister of labour and social affairs, will head the new government. Sundai’s picks for 21 ministries passed during a parliament… Read More Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

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U.S. annouces plans to scrap development of sea-launched nuclear missiles

The United States will stop developing nuclear-armed sea launched cruise missiles, Pentagon documents released on Thursday said, despite senior military officials publicly recommending keeping it. The decision to cancel the submarine-launched cruise missile could help President Joe Biden address calls from fellow Democrats to scale back America’s nuclear arsenal without sacrificing major components of its… Read More U.S. annouces plans to scrap development of sea-launched nuclear missiles

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge following Shi’ite shrine attack

Iran’s supreme Leader vowed on Thursday to retaliate against those threatening the country’s security after the massacre of Shi’ite pilgrims, an assault claimed by Islamic State which threatens to inflame tensions amid widespread anti-government protests. In a statement read on state TV, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants “will surely be punished” and called on… Read More Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge following Shi’ite shrine attack

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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Iran Shi’ite shrine

The militant group Islamic State said it carried out an attack on a Shi’ite Muslim shrine in Iran on Wednesday which killed 15 people, escalating tensions in a country reeling from a wave of protests and prompting warnings of a response from Tehran. Iranian officials said they had arrested a gunman who carried out the… Read More Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Iran Shi’ite shrine

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U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog held talks on Wednesday focused heavily on Iran, with the two leaders discussing Tehran’s nuclear program and what Washington says is the supply of Iranian weapons to Russia. Speaking to reporters as they sat down in the Oval Office, Herzog said he and Biden would attend… Read More U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog

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Qatar scraps COVID entry test requirement for World Cup fans

World Cup host Qatar has scrapped a requirement for visitors to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the Gulf Arab state, its health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Previously, Qatar had told fans attending the World Cup they must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status,… Read More Qatar scraps COVID entry test requirement for World Cup fans

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Michigan jury convicts three men of aiding plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer

A Michigan jury on Wednesday found three men guilty of aiding a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a plot that prosecutors said grew out of hostility over restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. After two weeks of testimony in Jackson County Circuit Court, the jury found Joseph Morrison, 28, his father-in-law… Read More Michigan jury convicts three men of aiding plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer

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Wisconsin man Darell Brooks convicted in deadly Christmas parade attack

A Wisconsin man on Wednesday was found guilty of murder and other charges for killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee last year. The 12-person jury in Waukesha County convicted Darrell Brooks, 40, of six counts of intentional homicide. He faces life in… Read More Wisconsin man Darell Brooks convicted in deadly Christmas parade attack

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