The Democratic chairman of the US House Oversight Committee on Wednesday accused President Donald Trump of a “unprecedented, and growing pattern of obstruction” after he ordered federal employees not to comply with congressional investigations. The Republican president ordered officials not to obey legal requests from the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which is carrying out multiple […]
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Wit and grit: Algeria’s sizeable youth lead fight for change
They’re on the peaceful front line of the protest movement that toppled Algeria’s longtime ruler, facing down water cannons with attitude, memes — and fearless calls for shampoo. Oil-rich Algeria is one of the most youthful countries in the world with two-thirds of the population under 30. They are politically engaged, educated, on social media […]
China’s economic growth steady amid tariff fight with US
China’s economic growth held steady in the latest quarter despite a tariff war with Washington, in a reassuring sign that Beijing’s efforts to reverse a slowdown might be gaining traction. The world’s second-largest economy expanded by 6.4% over a year earlier in the three months ending in March, the government reported Wednesday. That matched the […]
Water fight with elephants kick off Thai New Year
Elephants with hearts and flowers painted on their bodies sprayed water at revellers celebrating Thailand’s traditional new year Thursday, in an annual event which has animal protection groups crying foul over animal cruelty. In Thailand’s former capital Ayutthaya, a tourist hotspot famed for its ancient temple ruins, more than a dozen elephants walked along the […]
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I have just returned from Pakistan. I know what exactly happened before, during and after the recent conflict between Pakistan and Hindustan. One may conclude that there are no winners or losers in such skirmishes but for the sake of record the real story must be told. I am happy to do that but no […]
Cardi B, Nicki Minaj fight at party
American Rapper Cardi B and Nicki Minaj got into a brawl at Harper’s Bazaar Icons party at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Friday, according to TMZ. The incident started when Cardi approached Nicki’s table saying that she was spreading lies about her. https://twitter.com/mihaeladxl/status/1038265001306402816 Cardi was allegedly got hit in the face by security […]