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Iranian State Media has, for the first time, acknowledged the violence used in the crackdown on Iran’s gas price protests. Iranian State Media said “rioters” had been shot and killed in multiple cities. One video, from social media, apparently shows the mass killing of mostly unarmed men who were hiding in the marches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMiSZo6i8xU …………………………………………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and Arabic
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news that the White House has finally released military aid to Lebanon. Students in Iraq remain defiant as the unrelenting protests push on. In Hong Kong, Carrie Lam has said the US ‘human rights’ bill creates ‘instability’. In Australia, two tourists have been found after two weeks lost in the Australian outback. A third person remains missing. In the UK, Essex police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run outside of a school that killed a 12-year-old boy. Several others – mostly children- were also…
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BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news that the White House has said it will not participate in the impeachment hearings. In New Zealand, a potential breach of a gun buy-back scheme could have leaked data of 37,000 people. In Burkino Faso 14 people were killed in an attack on a church – many more were wounded. London will hold a vigil for the two victims of Friday’s terrorist attack. Labour will reduce rail fare for England if they win the general election. And finally, commuters are bracing themselves as South Western Rails…
A bus carrying Tunisian tourists crashed in the mountains killing 22 people
Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus is on Friday’s London Bridge terror attack. The papers pay tribute to 25-year-old Jack Merritt – the first victim to be named. The papers also look at how the attack has been thrust into the election campaign – as the PM vows new prison reforms. In our special feature, we take a look at Friday’s London Bridge terror attack and how the papers are reporting on it – “Friday’s attack highlights the persistent threat of “lone actor” terrorist who are…
WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP This week’s roundup of the News headlines includes: Iraq condemns the attack on the Iranian consulate, which was set on fire by protesters / Palestinians protest in what has been dubbed the “Day of Rage” after the US shifted its stance on Israeli settlements / Israeli prime minister Netanyahu can remain in power despite being indicted on charges of corruption / Carrie Lam suffers a humiliating election setback, as the public backs the protest movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M1xZzug3UM Whilst you’re here, check out our other videos on this week’s biggest stories VIDEO: Thirteen French troops killed in Mali Crash…
Two women and one man were injured and remain in hospital.
A video of people running off the bridge and vehicles trying to turn round.
The search for a new head coach is under way.
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the story of a young doctor who was brutally raped and murdered in India. The doctor found herself stranded in a town due to a flat tire. A group of men offered to “help.” Two Syrians, being smuggled in Slovenia heading towards Italy, have died after the driver lost control of the vehicle. In total, eight people were being smuggled in the car. A third – who was also in the trunk – is in a critical condition. In Iraq, the prime minister has ordered an investigation into…
China warns the United States after President Trump signs Hong Kong bill China has issued a warning to the United States after President Trump signed the Human Rights and Democracy Act into law. The bill means the US will now keep an eye on Beijing’s actions in Hong Kong and could strip Hong Kong of its special trading status with the US if China undermines the city’s rights and freedoms. China has warned it could take “firm countermeasures” if the US continues to show support to the Hong Kong unrest. Find out more about the bill, how all sides have…
The Chancellor is a ‘sell-out!’
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, 7 men have been sentenced to death for their role in the 2016 cafe terrorist attack in Bangladesh. Over in the US, Trump has signed the Hong Kong bill into law sparking a backlash from Hong Kong for meddling in their affairs. In Iraq, anti-government protesters have set fire to the Iranian consulate. The Iraqi government has condemned the attack as political turmoil continues to escalate. In the UK, Harry Dunn’s parents start legal proceedings against the Foriegn Office. And a jury hears of the injuries inflicted on 14-year-old Jaden Moodie.…
3 Shot Including Gunman Near Vancouver Elementary School
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with the ‘day of rage’ across the West Bank. Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets to protest the US softening on Israeli settlements. Over in the US, two people have been shot in a parking lot outside of an elementary school. In Iraq, six people have been killed in 3 separate explosions in Baghdad and many more have been wounded. So far at least 330 people have been killed since the start of the mass unrest in Baghdad and southern Iraq. In the UK, Prince Charles was reportedly…
Thirteen French soldiers have been killed in a crash in Mali after two helicopters collided. French President Macron has expressed “deep sadness” over a crash – It is one of the single largest losses of life for the French military in decades. 38 French soldiers have been killed in Mali since they first intervened in 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kEDJSV0Cro ……………………………………………………. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates available in English and Arabic. Please follow us and we would love to hear from you Instagram – Follow our pages in English and…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with Iran’s warning to the US and its allies – saying if they cross the red line they will be destroyed. In Israel, prime minister Netanyahu is allowed to remain in power despite being indicted on charges of corruption. And in Germany, two thieves have pulled off the biggest art robbery since WW2. In the UK, the chief Rabbi has attacked Labour and criticised its anti-Semitism record- saying the party was not doing enough to root out anti-Semitism. Mike Ashley plans to rebrand Sports Direct as Frasers Group in…
14,000 trips were carried out by unauthorised drivers
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with shock poll results in Hong Kong after the majority of the public backed the pro-democracy unrest. Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam says she will listen to the public humbly. In Iraq, protests flared up again on Sunday resulting in 13 protester deaths. It was one of the worst days since the protests began. In the US, a top Navy chief has been fired after his reported mishandling of an Iraq misconduct case. University staff in the UK begin an eight-day strike today. The strikes are likely to affect…
Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus on politics. The Labour party have pledged £58bn to help the women caught in the “pension trap”. The Conservative party have laid out plans to scrap NHS parking fees for some groups of people – including the disabled and night staff workers. In our special feature, we take a look at the backlash from the latest royal scandal this year. And ask is the royal family about to fall? – ‘In a year the royal family should have symbolized national unity,…
Weekly News Roundup This week’s roundup of the big headlines includes: Israeli PM Netanyahu has been charged with corruption / US proposes Hong Kong bill that is set to cause a clash between Washington and Beijing / Prince Andrew steps back from royal duties / Iran slams the US for their support of the Iranian gas price hike protests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dHlw17pjpc Trump Impeachment: 90 -seconds on all the important developments from this week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUX7XOEk9w4 US changes stance on Israeli settlements Read on …………………………………………… FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page…
Amnesty says Pakistani officials’ inadequate response to the smog raises significant human rights concerns as Lahore is considered one of the world’s most polluted cities. Tens of thousands of people in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore are at risk of respiratory disease because of poor air quality related to thick smog hanging over the region, an international rights group said Friday. Amnesty International urged the Pakistan Government to take “Urgent Action” for the residents of Lahore to mobilise its supporters and campaign on behalf of the entire population due to the hazardous smog engulfing the city. The “Urgent Action” raises…