Trump declares national emergency over IT threats
The executive order is to protect US networks from “foreign adversaries”, the White House says. BBC News – US & Canada
Craig Taylor
Sudan crisis: Talks stall ‘as military demands barricades removed’
Opposition leaders say the military is demanding barricades be dismantled before discussions resume. BBC News – Africa
Alabama Bill Banning Abortion Passes First Stage
Alabama has become the latest US state to move to restrict abortions. The bill which has passed the first stage is surprisingly draconian as it includes a ban on abortion in cases of rape or incest. This means it will likely be blocked from becoming law by the lower court but an appeal to the…
Sudan Takes A Faltering Step Towards Civilian Rule
The incumbent military council and an opposition alliance have announced steps towards full civilian rule in Sudan. The Country has been ruled by a military council since the deposing of President Omar al-Bashir on 11 April 2019. When the Coup, led by Lt General Ahmed Awad Ibn Auf took place, the government was dissolved and…
Singer & Actress Doris Day Dies Age 97
Movie Star Singer and Animal Rights Activist Doris Day. Singer & Actress Doris Day passed away age 97 in her California home at the age of 97 on Monday morning (13-05-2019). Born on April 3, 1922 – Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, began her career as a Big Band Singer in 1939 when she adopted the…
US Quick To Point Finger At Iran
The US administration has wasted no time in ratcheting up the tension in the Middle East, by effectively blaming Iran for the sabotage attacks on four tankers off the UAE coast earlier this week. At this stage, no evidence has emerged to show that Iran was involved and the affected countries are yet to assign…