Monday, May 23, 2016

#Yemen - bombings kill at least 41 in Aden: AFP news agency

Published on 23 May 2016
Twin bombings targeting the Yemeni army in second city Aden on Monday killed at least 41 people, most of them would-be recruits, a military official said. IMAGES

#Syria - Over 100 killed in coastal towns of Jableh & Tartus., Latakia province: RT

Published on 23 May 2016
Over 100 people are feared dead after seven blasts targeted several locations in the coastal towns of Jableh and Tartus, Syira’s Latakia province, according to media reports. The locations are close to two Russian military facilities: the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartus naval base.

READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/7dh0

#USA - Pentagon source: Edward Snowden had little choice on NSA files | Guardian interviews

Published on 23 May 2016
Exclusive: Pentagon source goes on record against whistleblower program
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A former Pentagon investigator has spoken on record to the Guardian about major privacy and security lapses within the government’s whistleblower program. John Crane, who for 25 years worked for the Department of Defense inspector general’s office, which helps federal employees expose abuse and corruption, says whistleblowers like Edward Snowden had little choice but to go outside the system. His revelations can now be made public for the first time.

Meghan Trainor Slays 'No' Performance at Billboard Music Awards in Form-Fitting Sequined Dress - RIP Nick Menza

Published on 22 May 2016
Trainor also dished to ET's Katie Krause about her day at Disneyland with Brooklyn Beckham and Chloe Grace Moretz.

#Indonesia - Mount Sinabung erupts with seven victims in Gembar western province of North Sumatra

Published on 22 May 2016
Watch Mount Sinabung Volcano Erupts. At least seven people have died and two more are critically injured after Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted on Saturday, the country's National Disaster Management Agency reported.

The seven victims were in Gembar village in the western province of North Sumatra when the eruption occurred at 4:48 p.m. local time (9:48 a.m. GMT). Search teams comprised of police, military, Indonesian Red Cross and volunteers continue to search for other victims.

#Pakistan - slams US drone strike reportedly killing Taliban chief

Published on 22 May 2016

#Iraq - PM orders ‘liberalization’ of Fallujah from ISIL

Published on 22 May 2016
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Sunday, May 22, 2016

#France - Cannes 2016: Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake wins Palme d'Or - Trailer

Published on 14 May 2016
The tale of Daniel Blake, a 59-year-old widower carpenter from Newcastle, who is fighting to hold on to his welfare benefits, when he spots a woman in a similar predicament at the welfare office, he tries to help her & the two kids get set up... leading into a surrogate family.

Director - Ken Loach
Premiere - Cannes Film Festival 2016