A rare ray of hope is being felt amongst members of the Rohingya community in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar. They believe the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will rule in their favour. Gambia filed the case on behalf of all Muslim nations from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) with the ICJ. The case was filed over the alleged persecution of the Rohingya by the Myanmar military. Gambia’s justice minister will lead his country during the…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, an American couple on their honeymoon has been seriously injured by the deadly New Zealand volcano eruption. A series of strikes and protests have broken out in India after the government considers a controversial citizenship bill. In Paris, the Ukrainian and Russian leaders have met for the first time and agreed to a prisoner swap – but their meeting was frosty. A Chilean military plane has…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Lebanon’s prime minister Saad Hariri is to become PM again after his predecessor steps aside. In Iraq, there have been reports of rockets hitting near Baghdad’s International airport. No one has claimed the attack and there are no reports of casualties. A headteacher in Poland has been arrested after she staged an active school shooter situation but failed to tell anyone it was fake. In the UK,…
Hong Kong protest hits almost 1 million
Brief.Me Sunday Papers – WEEKEND Briefing In today’s briefing update, much of the Sunday papers front pages focus is on the upcoming general election. Mr Johnson says Brexit is now up to the people and the papers report on the ‘Anti-Tory tactical vote’. In our special feature, we take a deeper look into the election as the campaign trail comes to a close, Britain must decide. ……………………………………………………. Calls grow to stop Johnson with tactical…
We look back on the biggest headlines this week Trump to be impeached says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told the Committee to draft articles of impeachment against Trump. Pelosi said, “the president’s actions have seriously violated the constitution.” India outraged after young veterinarian doctor was raped and murdered Priyanka Reddy, 26 was a young doctor who was abducted and raped on her way to work. Four men were arrested on suspicion of raping and killing…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the suspects of the rape and murder of an Indian vet have been shot dead by police after they attempted to escape. In Syria, at least 19 people have been killed – 12 of which were children – in three separate attacks. The French pension strike has entered its second day. Unions say they won’t stop until the President backs down from his planned reforms. In…
Behind the Iraq protests Poverty, government corruption and unemployment are behind the Iraq protests as Iraqis have taken to the streets to demand regime change. In oil-rich Iraq, one in five Iraqis live in poverty and unemployment is rampant. Public services such as healthcare are badly broken, at current 460 people have died in the Iraq protests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzfYXp0duxI …………………………………………………….. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page…
Former Irish soldier charged with Daesh membership
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start in the US, a Republican congressional candidate called for Ilhan Omar and other Democrats to be hung. Congress has overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at pressuring China over a brutal mass crackdown on ethnic Muslims. The latest in the Trump impeachment inquiry has seen Barron Trump being dragged into politics. The First Lady has responded in a rare tweet. In Australia, a woman has…
Congress condemns China for crackdown on ethnic Muslims
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, we start with the news the warning North Korea has issued to the US over the looming nuclear deadline. At the NATO summit reception, Boris Johnson, French President Macron and Canadian PM Trudeau have been caught scoffing at Trump. The London Bridge attacker, Usman Khan reportedly attended two untested anti-terrorism schemes whilst in prison. In north London, a teenager is fighting for his life after being…
US President Donald Trump has arrived in London and he’s already making headlines. Trump seems to be distancing himself from the upcoming election as he insisted that he will not get involved in it but said Boris Johnson is “very competent.” “It’s going to be a very important election for this country but I have no thoughts on it,” he told a press conference today. However, he later said “Boris is very competent” and will…
“The pulse of every Arab”
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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.
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