Saturday 4 November 2017

Here's What You Need To Know About The Phrase 'Allahu Akbar'

Here's What You Need To Know About The Phrase 'Allahu Akbar'“Allahu akbar” is an Arabic phrase that translates to “God is greater.”




Rape Allegation Against Harvey Weinstein Is ‘Credible,’ Police Official Says

Rape Allegation Against Harvey Weinstein Is ‘Credible,’ Police Official SaysNew York City police say they “have an actual case” that could lead to charges against the famed director in connection with 2010 rape allegations.




LA Times columnist faces backlash after comparing Sarah Huckabee Sanders to a 'chunky soccer mom'

LA Times columnist faces backlash after comparing Sarah Huckabee Sanders to a 'chunky soccer mom'A Los Angeles Times columnist faced criticism this week after his latest piece took aim at the White House press secretary's physical appearance.




The Latest: Judge dismisses inmate's bid to halt execution

The Latest: Judge dismisses inmate's bid to halt executionLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Latest on an execution planned next week in Arkansas (all times local):




Page Says He Told Sessions About Russia Trip

Page Says He Told Sessions About Russia TripRachel Maddow reports late breaking news that Donald Trump campaign adviser Carter Page says he told Jeff Sessions about his trip to Russia, exposing Sessions for having told the Senate he wasn't aware of any such contacts.




Donna Brazile Says Clinton Campaign Took Over The DNC

Donna Brazile Says Clinton Campaign Took Over The DNCDonna Brazile, former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, opened up about the financial chaos within the DNC and said that Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign gained control of the committee well before Clinton was the party’s nominee.




Swiss admit drone test bungle in Golan Heights

Swiss admit drone test bungle in Golan HeightsSwitzerland's defense ministry has admitted sending staff to test reconnaissance drones in contested land held by Israel - an embarrassing blow for the neutral European country's status as an honest broker in the Middle East. Swiss officials visited an airfield in the Golan Heights region on three occasions in 2012, 2013 and 2015 to monitor tests of the Israeli-built Hermes 900 aircraft that they are buying for $265 million. The visits, which lasted several days, took place in an area which Switzerland does not recognize as being part of Israel, which took the land from Syria following a 1967 war.