Create your page here
photo: AP / Ariel Schalit
Israel minister not happy with Palestinian flags at Eurovision
This is Money 19 May 2019
Two of Madonna's dancers are seen side-by-side with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their backs during her performance at Eurovision. Israeli Culture Minister Miri Regev on Sunday criticised the display of Palestinian flags during the Eurovision song contest finals in Tel Aviv, including by one of Madonna's dancers ... ....
photo: Creative Commons / Georgia Institute of Technology
Jimmy Carter Finds Renaissance in 2020 Democratic Scramble
Voa News 19 May 2019
Former President Jimmy Carter carved an unlikely path to the White House in 1976 and endured humbling defeat after one term. Now, six administrations later, the longest-living chief executive in American history is re-emerging from political obscurity at age 94 to win over his fellow Democrats once again ... Amy Klobuchar said in an interview ... ....
photo: AP / Ali Haider
Iraqi Oil Minister: Exxon Mobil’s Evacuation of Foreign Staff ‘Unacceptable’
Hamodia 19 May 2019photo: Creative Commons / لا روسا
Bomb hits tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids, wounds 16
Atlanta Journal 19 May 2019
CAIRO — . Egyptian officials say a roadside bomb has hit a tourist bus near the Giza Pyramids. They say Sunday's blast wounded at least 16 people, including tourists ... Support real journalism ... See offers ... ....
photo: AP / Matt Rourke
'Women will die': how new abortion bans will harm the most vulnerable
The Observer 19 May 2019photo: AP / Wong Maye-E, FILE
North Korea sends a letter to the UN chief, criticizing US’ seizure of its cargo ship
The Siasat Daily 18 May 2019
Pyongyang. North Korea’s top envoy to the United Nations Kim Song on Friday sent a letter to UN chief Antonio Guterres, criticizing the US’ recent seizure of its cargo ship as an “outrageous and unlawful” move, Pyongyang’s state media said on Saturday. “Recently, the U.S ... “It is clear that even if the U.S ... ANI....
photo: Creative Commons / Lorie Shaull
Elizabeth Warren has a plan for everything. But running for president wasn't always on the ...
The Independent 19 May 2019
Elizabeth Warren seems to have a plan for everything, and she wants everyone to know it. ... “I have a plan for that, in fact I have several,” she claimed to knowing nods on her first trip to the state of Pennsylvania on the 2020 trail. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... “Never thought I would do this.” ... Getty ... EPA ... ....
photo: WN / RTayco
Swiss voters approve tighter gun laws, lining up with the EU
Atlanta Journal 19 May 2019
GENEVA — . Swiss voters on Sunday approved a measure to tighten the Alpine nation's gun laws, bringing the country in line with many of its European partners despite the objections of local gun owners, Swiss media reported, citing official results ... Switzerland is not an EU member, but it is in the Schengen zone ... See offers ... ....
photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang
Dalai Lama says China leader wanted to meet him in 2014: report
The Telegraph India 19 May 2019
The Chinese president had agreed to meet the Dalai Lama during a state visit to India in 2014, The Observer has reported. It added that the plan was quashed by Delhi, according to the Tibetan spiritual leader ... ....
photo: AP / Bikas Das
India´s acrimonious election comes to an end
The News International 19 May 2019
Voting in one of India´s most acrimonious elections in decades entered its final day Sunday as Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi scrambled to hang on to his overall majority ... Long queues formed outside polling stations in eight northern states electing the final 59 candidates to India´s 543-seat lower house ... ....
photo: AP / Thoko Chikondi
Jobs, corruption top issues as Malawi votes for president
Federal News Radio 19 May 2019
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — Corruption and the need for economic growth are the main campaign issues as Malawi goes to the polls on Tuesday for a presidential election that pits the incumbent against his own vice president as well as the main opposition party ... Insight by Leidos ... Advertisement ... Honor current and former members of the Armed Forces ... ___ ... ....
photo: AP / Manish Swarup
Modi thanks EC for shrine visit, Rahul terms it 'drama in Kedarnath'
Yahoo Daily News 19 May 2019
Kedarnath/New Delhi. Amidst a controversy over his visit to Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines during 'silent period' for the last leg of polling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday thanked the Election Commission for the permission, even as opposition parties cried foul over the much-publicised trip and alleged poll code violation ... ....
photo: US National Weather Service
40 million people under severe weather threats in the Midwest. Dozens of tornadoes reported
CNN 18 May 2019
(CNN)If you're in the Midwest, you can wave goodbye to warm weather -- at least for now. A messy weekend of heavy rain, strong winds and large hail awaits some states in the region. "We'd say welcome to summer but, that streak (of the past few days of sunshine) will end today," the National Weather Service warned Kansas City ... Read More ... ....
photo: AP / Alastair Grant
UK PM May to make 'new, bold offer' in Brexit bill, Labour skeptical
This is Money 19 May 2019
By Paul Sandle and James Davey. LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will present a "new, bold offer" to lawmakers with "an improved package of measures" in a final attempt to get the Brexit divorce deal through parliament before she leaves office ... WORKERS' RIGHTS ... "I can't give it a blank check." ... 31 ... ....
photo: AP / Sebastian Scheiner
The Netherlands wins Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Metro UK 19 May 2019
Your winner, everyone (Picture. AP). The Netherlands has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Duncan Laurence and his song Arcade beat 25 other nations to be named 2019 champion, taking over the reigns from Netta, who won for Israel in 2018 with Toy ... Duncan didn’t actually win in the jury votes, with Sweden topping the jury votes, as seen below ... Malta....
