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Flight stopped after airport worker discovers drunk co-pilot
Police said a flight from Stuttgart to Lisbon was stopped shortly before take-off on Friday when an airport worker discovered that the co-pilot seemed unsteady on his feet and reeked of alcohol. The State prosecutor’s office said the…
Suspected terrorist kills three in France
At least three people were killed Friday in a shooting spree and hostage siege in southern France by a man claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group, security sources told AFP. Security forces killed the gunman — believed to be…
Trump appoints Bolton as new national security adviser
Donald Trump, US President, has appointed John Bolton as his national security adviser after accepting the resignation of HR McMaster. In a tweet on Thursday, Trump said the appointment would take effect on April 9. “I am pleased…
BREAKING: Spain to prosecute 13 Catalan separatists for rebellion
Spain’s Supreme Court said Friday it would prosecute for “rebellion” 13 Catalan separatists, including ousted leader Carles Puigdemont and his nominated successor, over their role in the region’s failed breakaway bid. Judge Pablo…
Chinese government urged to prepare for military action over Taiwan
A widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on Thursday China should prepare for military action over self-ruled Taiwan, and pressure Washington over cooperation on North Korea, after the United States passed a law to boost ties with…
Mark Zuckerberg has regrets: ‘I’m really sorry that this happened’
Mark Zuckerberg apologized for the data debacle that has upended Facebook and opened the door to testifying before Congress. "The short answer is I'm happy to if it's the right thing to do," the Facebook (FB) CEO told CNN's Laurie…
White House hunts leaker after Trump congratulates Putin
The White House fumed Wednesday about an embarrassing leak of Donald Trump’s shock decision to congratulate Vladimir Putin on his re-election, with one official describing the disclosure as illegal.A hunt is underway to find the person…
Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy faces second day of questioning in Libyan funds case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faced a second day of questioning on Wednesday by investigators who are questioning him about allegations that late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, funded his 2007 election campaign. Sarkozy…
African migrants are worse than terrorists – Isreal Prime Minister
Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the border fence constructed along Israel’s border with Egypt is holding back a potential “flood” of illegal African migrants and charged they were worse than terrorists in the Sinai…
24-year-old Mark Anthony Conditt Identified As Austin Bomber
The Austin bomber has today been identified as Mark Anthony Conditt. The 24-year-old was killed close to a hotel where he was tracked to by police in the Texas city. Writing in 2013, Danene said: ‘I officially graduated Mark from…