Taiwanese officials have protested Malaysia’s deportation of 32 of the self-ruled island’s nationals to China to face wire fraud charges.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
{FD} Parents honor murdered aid worker Kayla Mueller by pressing UN, Washington to fight ISIS
The father of Kayla Mueller, the relief aid worker who was held hostage by ISIS and forced to marry Al Baghdadi before she was killed last year says that his family feels more needs to done to address the issue of ISIS and the trail of genocide being l…
{FD} Lost in the seat cushions, there’s $100 million in spare change
The quarter stuck to the blob of gum in the ashtray, the dime wedged between the driver’s seat cushions—these are the coins of Ronnie Shahar’s realm.
{FD} Parents of Hawaii boy missing since 1997 pleaded not guilty to murder
Parents of a Hawaii boy who has been missing for nearly 20 years have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
{FD} Iraqi protesters pour into heavily fortified Green Zone, storm parliament
Anti-government protesters tore down walls and poured into the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday, where they stormed parliament in a major escalation of a political crisis that has simmered for months.
{FD} China’s April manufacturing activity weaker than expected
China’s manufacturing activity was weaker than expected in April, according to a survey by an industry group.
{FD} Venezuela hikes minimum wage 30 percent amid economic crunch
Venezuela’s president is ordering a 30 percent increase in the minimum wage, the latest move by the socialist government to grapple with high inflation and economic stagnation.
{FD} Jesuit priest, peace activist Daniel Berrigan dies at 94
The Rev. Daniel Berrigan, a Roman Catholic priest and peace activist who was imprisoned for burning draft files in a protest against the Vietnam War, died Saturday. He was 94.
{FD} Openly gay rock singer changing tune on Mormon religion
Two years after coming out as gay and praising the Mormon church for offering support, Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees is denouncing his faith in his latest music video.
{FD} The Latest: Cruz says day of reckoning ahead for terrorists
The Latest on campaign 2016 (all times Eastern): 5 p.m.
{FD} 2nd funeral Saturday for victim in Ohio shooting massacre
The long goodbyes to eight members of a rural Ohio family killed more than a week ago continued Saturday with a funeral for a young mother as authorities remained silent in what they’ve said will be a lengthy investigation.
{FD} Worker dies after falling ill at World Cup stadium site
World Cup organizers say a worker has died after falling ill on the site of one of the stadiums being constructed for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
{FD} 33 rescued lions arrive in South Africa in airlift
The roars of lions filled the cargo section of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport Saturday evening as 33 lions rescued from South American circuses landed in South Africa where they will be released into a bush sanctuary for big cats.
{FD} Judge: California police targeted gays in sting operations
A judge who said police improperly targeted gay men in sting operations has dismissed charges of lewd conduct and indecent exposure against a man who was arrested in a public bathroom.
{FD} Good Call: This App Let’s Virtual Teams Stay Connected
This app lets you have multiple business lines and features in your pocket.
{FD} Parents of boy missing since 1997 plead not guilty to murder
Parents of a Hawaii boy who has been missing for nearly 20 years have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
{FD} Woman struck and killed by duck boat in downtown Boston
A 29-year-old woman was killed and her passenger was injured after the scooter she was driving was struck by an amphibious sightseeing vehicle in downtown Boston on Saturday.
{FD} South Africa: Opposition leader warns president to step down
Fiery South African opposition politician Julius Malema told 40,000 cheering supporters that President Jacob Zuma should step down before the army turns on him because of the corruption allegations against him.
{FD} Think the EU’s bad now? Wait until criminalized Muslim Albania joins
Think the EU’s bad now? Wait until Albania joins: With piercing logic and passionate eloquence, MICHAEL GOVE warns that EU expansion will open our borders to 88 million from Europe’s poorest countries By Michael Gove For The Daily Mail Published: 00:28, 30 April 2016 | The Albanian Option. It sounds like a John le … Continue reading →
{FD} Hindu man hacked to death in Bangladesh after he ‘criticised the prophet Mohammed’
Hindu man hacked to death on the streets of Bangladesh by two men on motorcycles after he ‘criticised the prophet Mohammed’ Man was today hacked to death on the streets after ‘criticising the prophet’ Nikhil Joarder was brutally attacked by men on motorcycles in Bangladesh Police are investigating whether it was linked to the comments … Continue reading →