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Malala Yousafzai on student life, facing critics – and her political ambitions

“People have heard my story already,” says Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel laureate, in something of an understatement. “I thought it was time for people to listen to other girls’ stories as well.” Her new book, We Are Displaced is a collection …

As Obama Prepares To Host African Leaders Th

Kenyatta, Gen. Museveni, Gen. Kagame and other African presidents-- want immunity from war crimes and crimes against humanity [Commentary] Last week at an African Union (AU) summit in Equatorial Guinea, African leaders voted blanket immunity protection for …

Democratic Republic of the Congo: DRC Farmers in “Schools Without Walls” Learn to Increase Harvest

By Badylon Kawanda Bakiman KIKWIT, DR Congo, Jan 2 2019 (IPS) - It was almost four years ago in 2015 that members of Farmer’s Frame of Idiofa (FFI), a farmers group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), produced a mere eight tonnes of sweet potatoes …

Germany ‘planning to exclude Huawei from new 5G network’ as US reportedly investigates theft claims - The Independent

The German government is reportedly exploring whether it can exclude Chinese technology company Huawei from future mobile infrastructure, apparently due to concerns over security. The move comes amid a deepening diplomatic row involving China, Canada and …

Germany 'planning to exclude Huawei from new 5G network'

The German government is reportedly exploring whether it can exclude Chinese technology company Huawei from future mobile infrastructure, apparently due to concerns over security. The move comes amid a deepening diplomatic row involving China, Canada and …

OBAMA SINGLES OUT BURUNDI, AMIDST AFRICAN PRE

US President Barack Obama and Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza Presidential succession struggles continue in many nations on the African continent, including the vastly resource rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbors to both the …

DRC Farmers in “Schools Without Walls” Learn to Increase Harvest

It was almost four years ago in 2015 that members of Farmer’s Frame of Idiofa (FFI), a farmers group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), produced a mere eight tonnes of sweet potatoes on two hectares of land. But the main reason for the low yield …

Online chat bot named Gracie to fight Super Bowl sex trafficking

An chatbot named Gracie that lures online predators, will be one of the tools used in a concerted crack down on sex trafficking by multiple US law enforcement agencies ahead of this this year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta.  As NFL teams fight it out to compete …

US Air Force Escalated Bombing Campaign on Taliban by 35 Percent in November 2018 – AFCENT Data

Asia & Pacific 23:04 15.01.2019(updated 03:10 16.01.2019) Get short URL United States Central Command and NATO aircraft dropped 841 weapons on Taliban targets during the month of November, according to newly released data published by US Air Forces …

How President Obama Can Re-Set U.S. Policy To

[Publisher's Commentary] During his successful re-election bid President Barack Obama said he was different from Mitt Romney because he said what he meant and meant what he said. President Obama can now use his second term to help accelerate Africa…

FACT SHEET: Clinton. Obama. Their bills.

SUMMARY: We compare the legislative accomplishments of the Democratic candidates. The legislative accomplishments of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama reveal different interests and styles. Obama shows a consistent interest in making …

Withdrawal process has begun

US official says withdrawal from Syria has begun By PHILIP ISSA and ZEINA KARAM Associated Press Friday, January 11 BAGHDAD (AP) — After days of conflicting statements about a timeline for U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out American troops …

Texas couple convicted of keeping African girl as slave for 16 years | The Independent

A couple who enslaved a West African girl at their home in Texas for 16 years have been convicted by a federal jury. Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president Ahmed Sékou Touré, and his wife Denise Cros-Toure arranged for the child to travel to …

Chinese spacecraft seen landing on far side of moon in new footage

Footage has been released showing the view from China’s Chang’e-4 spacecraft as it landed on the far side of the Moon, after completing the first ever mission to successfully land there. A camera attached to the probe shows a black and white recording of …

Chinese spacecraft seen landing on far side of moon in new footage - The Independent

Footage has been released showing the view from China’s Chang’e-4 spacecraft as it landed on the far side of the Moon, after completing the first ever mission to successfully land there. A camera attached to the probe shows a black and white recording of …

Rwanda: U.S. Ambassador Barks-Ruggles Seek

Ambassador Erica Barks-Ruggles [Open Letter: Response To U.S. Ambassador To Rwanda's Message]  Ambassador Erica Barks-Ruggles The United States Embassy in Rwanda 2657 Avenue de la Gendarmerie (Kacyiru) P.O. Box 28 Kigali, RWANDA   Your Excellency, I …

OBAMA SINGLES OUT BURUNDI, AMIDST AFRICAN PRE

US President Barack Obama and Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza Presidential succession struggles continue in many nations on the African continent, including the vastly resource rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its neighbors to both the …

LGBT refugees more vulnerable in Trump’s America

(Photo by Rich Niewiroski Jr.)Since Donald Trump became president, I have never seen so much hate being meted out against immigrants, let alone LGBT refugees and asylum seekers like me.  I am from the Democratic Republic of Congo and fled my homeland to …

Pompeo’s missed opportunity

EGYPT: The Trump administration is giving the Obama White House a run for its money by compounding weeks of dangerously conflicting policy statements on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria with a speech by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Cairo …

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump’s speech: “President Trump and Senator McConnell need to open government today. The President must stop holding government hostage and end …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown.  Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:     “[The economic consequences of the …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …