Former French budget minister Jerome Cahuzac was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison in one of the biggest political scandals of President Francois Hollande’s government. A Paris court ruled that Cahuzac was guilty of tax fraud and money-laundering for hiding his wealth in tax havens around the world. The… Read More
Customs official: Immigration not letting up
The surge of Central American families seeking asylum at U.S. borders is not letting up, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said Wednesday after touring a temporary holding facility in the Rio Grande Valley set up to manage the influx. The number of apprehensions along the southwestern border can… Read More
Obama: Get over Pearl Harbor
Today is the 75th anniversary of the attack on U.S. Naval forces and civilians at Pearl Harbor. In the lead-up to the anniversary, President Barack Obama’s White House sent an outrageous message to those American World War II veterans still “personally embittered” about the infamous December 7th, 1941 sneak attack:… Read More
[Breaking] Crowded passenger jet crashes
In a tragic crash, 47 souls aboard a Pakistan national carrier are feared to be dead. The plane crashed on Wednesday with about 40 passengers and seven crew members on board, police and an airline spokesman said. According to senior police officer Khurram Rasheed, the plane crashed in a village… Read More
Nearly 100 dead as quake devastates Indonesia
A strong earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province early Wednesday, killing nearly 100 people and sparking a frantic rescue effort in the rubble of dozens of collapsed and damaged buildings. Maj. Gen. Tatang Sulaiman, chief of the army in Aceh province, said at least 97 died while four people were pulled… Read More
Trump gets dangerous warning from Iran
Iranians regularly take to the streets to chant “Death to America” and burn our nation’s flag, and President Barack Obama was still eager to deal with the repressive Islamic state. Now, less than 50 days before Donald Trump is set to finally take charge, Iran has a chilling message for… Read More
Sexual abuse running rampant in English soccer
The English Football Association’s review of sexual abuse by youth soccer coaches linked to professional clubs has expanded as more victims come forward, the governing body said Tuesday after appointing a new lead lawyer. Clive Sheldon, a lawyer with child protection expertise, will head the review in place of Kate… Read More
Poland refuses to extradite famous filmmaker to U.S.
Poland’s Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed a refusal to detain and extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski to the U.S. if he enters Poland. The ruling upholds the decision of a lower court that was challenged by the justice minister, and closes the matter in Poland. “Game over,” said Jan Olszewski, one… Read More
Italian premier quits after referendum rejection
Italian voters dealt Premier Matteo Renzi a resounding rebuke early Monday by rejecting his proposed constitutional reforms, plunging Europe’s fourth-largest economy into political and economic uncertainty. Renzi announced he would quit following Sunday’s referendum vote, in which 60 percent of voters rejected his proposals and signaled they wanted a change… Read More
Japanese leader to be first to visit Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Pearl Harbor with U.S. President Barack Obama at the end of this month, becoming the first leader of his country to go to the site of the Japanese attack that propelled the United States into World War II. Monday’s unexpected announcement came two… Read More
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