Brian Ross, chief investigative correspondent for ABC News, said the investigation had found some people who used the program were suspected of involvement in child pornography, narcotics trafficking, fraud or espionage. The report also said authorities were investigating whether Iran might have used the program as a means to infiltrate the United States as well as engage in smuggling and terrorism.
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Brian Ross, chief investigative correspondent for ABC News, said the investigation had found some people who used the program were suspected of involvement in child pornography, narcotics trafficking, fraud or espionage.
The report also said authorities were investigating whether Iran might have used the program as a means to infiltrate the United States as well as engage in smuggling and terrorism.
Report: Immigration Program Stirs Security, Economic Concerns by webdesk@voanews.com (Hu Wei)
A U.S. immigration investment program is coming under new scrutiny after an investigative report questioned the desirability of some who have used it to come to America. The report by the ABC News program Nightline shed light on the national security implications of the EB-5 program, in which wealthy foreigners can get U.S. residency in exchange for $500,000 in investments. Brian Ross, chief investigative correspondent for ABC News, said the investigation had found some people...
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CHICAGO (AP) -- The longtime head of a suburban Chicago Islamic school has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who worked there, and a civil suit filed Tuesday accuses him of abusing that employee and three teenage students. The legal actions shed light on an issue Muslims say is too often pushed into the shadows within their communities....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Here's the thing about impromptu moments in politics: Often they work, sometimes they fall flat, but occasionally they turn out downright awkward. Vice President Joe Biden learned that the hard way Tuesday - twice....
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UN Security Council adopts resolution endorsing new cease-fire on Ukraine crisis
Xinhua UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing measures for the implementation of the new truce on Ukraine crisis. In the Russian-drafted resolution, the Council reaffirmed "its full ... UN council endorses Ukraine peace deal, calls for implementationReuters Full UN Security Council Votes Support on Ukraine Cease-FireABC News UN adopts Russian-drafted resolution on Ukraine crisiseuronews Deutsche Welle all 116 news articles » |
Ukrainian military spokesman, Andriy Lysenko, confirms that pro-Russia forces have seized parts of the strategic railway hub of Debaltseve on Tuesday, ignoring the ceasefire agreement. Both sides say they cannot move their heavy weapons from the frontline while attacks are still underway. The European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, says the ceasefire agreement is not a failure, adding they knew from the beginning it would be 'difficult and fragile' Continue reading...
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ISIS militants reportedly burn to death 45 people in western Iraqi town
Fox News Islamic State militants reportedly have burned to death 45 people in the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi on Tuesday, just five miles away from an air base staffed by hundreds of U.S. Marines. The identities of the victims are not clear, the local police chief ... and more » |
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Ukraine denies Russia-backed rebels control transport hub Debaltseve
CBC.ca Several Ukrainian government soldiers have been ambushed and taken prisoner in Debaltseve, the Defence Ministry said Tuesday, but it denied rebel claims that they have seized control of the key transportation hub. Ukrainian rebels reject ceasefire in town ... Putin seeks orderly retreat for encircled Ukrainian troopsReuters Africa all 3,388 news articles » |
Struggling in Europe, Muslims Look to US for Better Modelby webdesk@voanews.com (Jeff Seldin)
Some activists trying to counter jihadist recruiters across Europe worry that they are slowly losing the battle for the continent’s Muslim youth. One reason, they say, is that neither they nor the Muslim community have enough to offer. “This youth, they need something every day,” said Yousef Bartho Assidiq, an activist with the Project on Radicalization and Extremism at Norway’s MINOTENK think tank. Speaking to VOA via Skype, he said mosques in particular are having a difficult time...
Islamic State Militants Reportedly Burn to Death 45 in Iraqi Town
TheBlaze.com Islamic State militants burned to death 45 people in the Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, the local police chief said, according to the BBC. It was not immediately clear why the individuals were killed, but authorities suspected many were members of security forces. and more » |
Kosovo marked the seventh anniversary of independence from Serbia on February 17 with Prime Minister Isa Mustafa urging citizens not to leave the mainly ethnic Albanian territory as it grapples with a deep economic crisis.
Vietnam Plays Up US Invitation to Communist Party Chiefby webdesk@voanews.com (Tra Mi)
Vietnam's state-run media this week featured articles touting an invitation for Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to visit the United States and China this year. The reports said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the invitation during a Saturday phone call with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh. The news came after Trong received a similar invitation from China’s President Xi Jinping. In a statement, a U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed...
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Chief prison inspector calls for review of super-jailsby Alan Travis, home affairs editor
Nick Hardwick urges government to investigate mistakes at opening of G4S-run Oakwood before building more supersized prisons
The chief inspector of prisons has called for a full review of the lessons learned from the opening of the troubled G4S-run Oakwood prison before any more “supersized” jails are opened.
The privately run 1,500-capacity prison near Wolverhampton was famously castigated within 15 months of its opening in April 2012 as a jail where it was “easier to get hold of illicit drugs than a bar of soap”.
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NIKISHINE, Ukraine/BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kiev to let its soldiers surrender to pro-Russian rebels, who spurned a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and fought their way on Tuesday into the town of Debaltseve, encircling thousands of government troops.
Abid Naseer, pictured, goes on trial today in New York after pleading not guilty to accusations of a conspiracy to bomb the New York City subway and The Trafford Centre in Manchester, England.
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Putin takes 'Russia still has friends' tour to Hungary (+video)
Christian Science Monitor The Russian president's visit to Hungary is part of a greater diplomatic offensive to prove he is not boxed in by sanctions. The trip's political significance for Moscow far outweighs the projected deals with Prime Minister Orban. and more » |
Putin tells Kiev to let troops surrender as Ukraine ceasefire unravels
Reuters NIKISHINE, Ukraine/BUDAPEST, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kiev to let its soldiers surrender to pro-Russian rebels, who spurned a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and fought their way on Tuesday into the town of Debaltseve, ... and more » |
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Obamacare Signups Top 11 Million In Second Year, White House Says
Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has beaten its own estimates for Obamacare enrollments, which exceeded 11 million through Sunday's deadline for most U.S. residents to choose a health insurance plan, the White House announced Tuesday. Some 11.4 million Americans are enrolled in Obamacare: White HouseReuters White House: Health law sign-ups top 11MAppeal-Democrat ObamaCare enrollment exceeds administration goalThe Hill LA Daily News -Chattanooga Times Free Press -TODAYonline all 513 news articles » |
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Health chiefs fear the drugs are being taken so freely they are losing their power to fight deadly infections.
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No good reason to retire Rahm's critics
Chicago Sun-Times Ald. Scott Waguespack stands in support o Communities United for Quality Education protest in opposition of new charter schools, outside the Chicago Public Schools headquarters in January. File Photo. | Chandler West/For Sun-Times Media. Ald. Scott ... Garcia: Teachers More Likely To Go On Strike If Emanuel Re-ElectedCBS Local Chicago mayoral candidates' platform points in 140 characters or lessRedEye Chicago Rahm Emanuel challenger praises Warren, critical of Obama, Hillary ClintonWashington Post (blog) WLS-TV-Chicago Business Journal-Chicago Tribune all 90 news articles » |
Hungary Keeps Visit by Putin Low-Key as It Seeks to Repair Relations With West by By RICK LYMAN and HELENE BIENVENU
A trip to Hungary by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia was a far cry from the triumphant reception he received in Serbia in October. Mr. Putin kept largely out of public view in Budapest.
US to Allow Sales of Military Drones to Alliesby webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)
The Obama administration unveiled a new policy Tuesday allowing foreign allies to buy military drones as part of its global counterterrorism fight. The State Department said that although the new export policy would facilitate sales of armed drones, any sales would be made through the government-to-government foreign military sales program. Each country eager to buy U.S. drone technology would also be required to agree to “end-use monitoring" and other security conditions....
The State Department announced Tuesday it would allow sales of armed drones to allies and partners on a case-by-case basis, a move that stands to dramatically expand exports of American-made unmanned aircraft around the world.
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Veterans in Congress Bring Rare Perspective to Authorizing War by By ASHLEY PARKER and JEREMY W. PETERS
Lawmakers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have emerged as important voices in the debate over authorizing a military campaign against the Islamic State.
As the Obama administration chips away at the economic isolation of Cuba, the medical tourism industry is among those trying to figure out what the easing of tension will mean for them.
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis flouts traditions of decorum established by his counterparts, officials say, complicating negotiations over Greece’s debt.
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Obama administration puts immigration protections on hold after order
Los Angeles Times President Obama's plans to protect millions of immigrants from deportation were frozen on Tuesday while his administration scrambled to appeal an order by a federal judge in Texas temporarily halting the program. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson ... Texas judge stalls Obama's executive action on immigrationTampabay.com Immigrant rights groups undeterred in wake of Texas court rulingSFGate After Judge's Ruling, Obama Delays Immigration ActionsNew York Times CBS Local -Reuters -Huffington Post all 1,641 news articles » |
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Despite Ukraine Truce, a Battle That Continues
New York Times ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — A battle for a railroad town in eastern Ukraine escalated sharply on Tuesday, with both the Ukrainian Army and Russian-backed militants saying that their soldiers were engaging in pitched street battles. By midday, the separatists said ... and more » |
New Rules Set on Armed Drone Exports by By SCOTT SHANE
The Obama administration’s move to preserve a lead in a fast-growing market also means wider use of a controversial weapon in the battle against terrorism.
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Islamic State executes 40 people in Iraq
India Today Picture for representational purpose. Photo: ReutersThe Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday executed over 40 people in Iraq's western province of Anbar, an official said. IS militants captured over 40 people from the albu-Obeid Sunni tribe, including policemen and ... and more » |
Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said they are being kept in the dark about details of the negotiations, but American officials say that is not true.
A fighter with separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic army sits on top of an armoured personnel carrier in the village of Nikishine
LI officials want stricter state laws for monitoring sex offenders
Newsday Nassau Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves said she is "extremely disheartened" after a court ruling Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, that struck down Nassau County's restrictions on where offenders can live. Gonsalves is shown on Oct. 1, 2014, in Mineola. (Credit: ... and more » |
The governor of Alabama has tendered an apology to the government of India for the actions of two police officers in the city of Madison last week that resulted in serious injuries to an Indian man.
“I deeply regret the unfortunate use of excessive force by the Madison Police Department on Sureshbhai Patel and for the injuries sustained by Mr. Patel,” reads a letter from Governor Robert Bentley to Ajit Kumar, the Indian Consul General in Atlanta.
Patel, 57, was left partially paralyzed after being thrown on the ground by two police officers who stopped him on the sidewalk near his son’s home on Feb 6. Patel had come from India to help take care of his 17-month-old grandson.
“I sincerely hope that Mr. Patel continues to improve and that he will regain full use of his legs,” Bentley’s letter reads.
Bentley said he has also initiated an investigation into the incident by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, parallel to the one being conducted by the FBI.
Eric Parker, the 26-year-old policeman who turned himself in following the release of dashcam footage of the incident, and who was subsequently fired, has pleaded not guilty to assault charges leveled against him.
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Gaps in France’s Surveillance Are Clear; Solutions Aren’tby By KATRIN BENNHOLD and ERIC SCHMITT
The nation chose to stop monitoring Saïd and Chérif Kouachi before they struck Charlie Hebdo. But there is no consensus on what lessons to learn.
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HAVANA (AP) -- Rolling toward customs with a 60-pound suitcase filled with clothing and electronics for friends, my stomach clenched when a female agent in a light green uniform approached. As a former longtime Cuba correspondent returning after nearly six years, I thought I knew what would come next: a search of my luggage by stoned-faced military men, a scolding, maybe even a fine....
The eastern and central parts of the United States are being hit with unusually cold weather, and meteorologists say the worst is not over yet. Heavy snowfalls have paralyzed traffic in many cities, forcing school and business closures - even much of the U.S. government in Washington was shut down Tuesday. Zlatica Hoke reports snow and below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue throughout this week.
Putin Calls On Ukraine Troops Encircled at Debaltseve to Surrender by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)
Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling on pro-Russian rebels to allow besieged Ukrainian troops safe passage out of the encircled town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Speaking Tuesday in the Hungarian capital, Putin also urged the Kyiv government to allow its troops to surrender. Putin spoke alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as fighting raged in Debaltseve, despite an internationally brokered cease-fire announced last week by Putin and the leaders of Germany, France...
SEOUL — This year, the Kim Jong Un regime has been hard at work revitalized its sloganeering, with 349 fresh political mottos to ponder. The latest list is worth a read, to get a sense of the mind-numbing fodder that the country's 25 million subjects are meant to get charged up about. Here are GlobalPost’s favorites.
LONDON — UK arrests show how cheering terror on social media can get you thrown in jail.
(UNITED NATIONS) — Iraq’s ambassador to the United Nations asked the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to look at allegations that the Islamic State (ISIS) is using organ harvesting as a way to finance its operations.
Ambassador Mohamed Alhakim told reporters that in the past few weeks, bodies with surgical incisions and missing kidneys or other body parts have been found in shallow mass graves.
“We have bodies. Come and examine them,” he said. “It is clear they are missing certain parts.”
He also said a dozen doctors have been “executed” in Mosul for refusing to participate in organ harvesting.
Alhakim briefed the council on the overall situation in Iraq and accused ISIS of “crimes of genocide” in targeting certain ethnic groups.
The outgoing U.N. envoy to Iraq, Nikolay Mladenov, told the council that 790 people were killed in January alone by terrorism and armed conflict.
Mladenov noted the increasing number of reports and allegations that ISIS is using organ harvesting as a financing method, but he said only that “it’s very clear that the tactics ISIL is using expand by the day.” He used an acronym for the group.
He said Iraq’s most pressing goal is to win back the vast territory that ISIS has seized in the past year. The Sunni militants seized a third of both Iraq and neighboring Syria and imposed strict Sharia law.
“Especially worrying is the increasing number of reports of revenge attacks committed particularly against members of the Sunni community in areas liberated from ISIL control,” Mladenov said.
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UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Libyaby webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency session Wednesday on the crisis in Libya, a country that has struggled for political stability while militia groups and an internationally backed government battle for power and territory. The government in neighboring Egypt directed its attention on the situation this week after Islamic State militants beheaded 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya. Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Hassan Shokry Selim told...
Before he entered politics, Yanis Varoufakis, the iconoclastic Greek finance minister at the centre of the latest eurozone standoff wrote this searing account of European capitalism and and how the left can learn from Marx’s mistakes
In 2008, capitalism had its second global spasm. The financial crisis set off a chain reaction that pushed Europe into a downward spiral that continues to this day. Europe’s present situation is not merely a threat for workers, for the dispossessed, for the bankers, for social classes or, indeed, nations. No, Europe’s current posture poses a threat to civilisation as we know it.
If my prognosis is correct, and we are not facing just another cyclical slump soon to be overcome, the question that arises for radicals is this: should we welcome this crisis of European capitalism as an opportunity to replace it with a better system? Or should we be so worried about it as to embark upon a campaign for stabilising European capitalism?
When called upon to comment on the world we live in, I had no alternative but to fall back on Marxist tradition
Why did Marx not recognise that no truth about capitalism can ever spring out of any mathematical model?
Europe’s elites are behaving as if they understand neither the nature of the crisis, nor its implications for the future
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Trans issues have been neglected by progressives – myself included – for far too long, but at last this mistake is being rectified
Why should lesbians, gays and bisexuals stand together with trans people? “Because we get beaten up by the same people!” Sometimes the best explanations are the simplest: this one came from an audience member at a talk given by trans writer and activist Juliet Jacques. Having common enemies provides the potential foundation for solidarity even among the most disparate of groups. “An injury to one is an injury to all” has long been the mantra of the labour movement, but it’s applicable to all struggles. And yet the LGBT movement has long been without its T in practice, leaving trans people marginalised, ignored and even reviled.
Here is one of history’s little tragic ironies. The iconic Stonewall riots of 1969 that did so much to galvanise the gay rights movement were dominated by trans people. “It was mostly a trans riot,” says longstanding trans activist Roz Kaveney. But trans people would find themselves often driven out of the movement. Late trans activist Sylvia Rivera was there at the Stonewall riots, but in 1973 there was a determined effort to yell her down at a gay rights Christopher Street Liberation Day rally. Perversely, when Britain’s pre-eminent gay rights charity, Stonewall, was founded in 1989, it was named in homage to the riots, but refused to fight for transgender people.
Having common enemies provides solidarity even among the most disparate of groups
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Moscow sharply criticised at UN after putting up resolution that endorses truce while pro-Russia rebels continue their advances
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