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‘Unthinkable... after Ethiopia’: Yemen faces globe’s worst famine in 100 years

10/20/2018, 5:49:25 PM
The United Nations humanitarian branch is warning that 13 million people in civil war-torn Yemen are facing starvation. ✔ The action is contributing to what the UN says could become the worst famine in the world in 100 years ✔ Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two countries that have helped fuel Yemen’s conflict, their critics would stress ✔ Prev Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next Page



Rosamund Pike exudes glamour at A Private War screening in London

10/20/2018, 6:20:43 PM
The British beauty, 39, exuded gothic glamour in a skintight bodysuit and sheer maxiskirt as she stormed the red carpet during the 62nd BFI London Film Festival. ✔ oh yes is she a role model, but a role model in a real way.' Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan plays photographer Paul Conroy, who accompanied Colvin on trips and was with her when she died in Homs while covering the Syrian conflict ✔ Ultimately it created a real heightened sense of emotion on set.' Suited and booted: Jamie cut a dapper figure in a sharply tailored three-piece suit  The man of the hour: He showed off his trademark designer stubble and carefully coiffed locks



Saudi Explanation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Killing Fails to Squelch Skepticism

10/20/2018, 4:47:58 PM
As doubts swirled about the Saudi account that the dissident journalist was strangled during a fight, an explanation emerged about the presence of a doctor of forensic medicine at the killing. ✔ The director, Turan Kislakci, called for a full accounting of the killing and urged the removal of the Saudi crown prince from power ✔ Opinion: More Insulting Lies From Saudi Arabia Trump Says Saudi Explanation of Journalist’s Death Is Credible, in Break With U.S. Intelligence This is the front line of Saudi Arabia’s invisible war Mega Millions Jackpot Becomes Largest Ever: $1.6 Billion Opinion: A Whole Lot of Babbling Going On



Jamie Dornan cuts a dashing figure in a three-piece suit

10/20/2018, 7:48:24 PM
Jamie Dornan, 36, was all smiles as he posed at the European premiere of his new movie A Private War on Saturday night with his beloved partner. ✔ The film is directed by Oscar-nominated documentary maker Matthew Heineman, whose past works include covering activists grouping together against Islamic State in Syria ✔ Certainly there's never a day that I don't tell her I love her.' Parents: And while Jamie admits there are times he and Amelia get 'frustrated' at each other, they never let it become an issue



Army veterans' heartwarming story of how communal garden helped them beat PTSD

10/20/2018, 5:38:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Shoulder to Soldier Community Garden in Cheshire has brought together veterans of the Gulf War, and even WW2, who share difficult experiences ✔ It’s very hard to explain to people what’s going on in your mind and a trigger point can bring it all back ✔ Read More Top news stories from Mirror Online Inside horror grooming gang £108m EuroMillions winner's 'love child' How old do you need to be to drink



At least 15 killed in Afghan election violence

10/20/2018, 7:43:21 PM
The Taliban has issued numerous statements warning people not to take part in the 'foreign-imposed' process ✔ Israel launched raids against targets in the Gaza strip in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian territory that caused damage in a southern city, the Israeli army said AFP/Getty 5/50 16 October 2018 Ecuador has issued a list of rules to Julian Assange, the famous resident of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London



Opinion | A Saudi Prince’s Fairy Tale

10/20/2018, 4:37:52 PM
The crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, issues another incredible explanation for the death of Jamal Khashoggi. ✔ No, not the royal strongman who imprisoned many of his cousins to shake them down, kidnapped Lebanon’s prime minister, started a disastrous war in Yemen, broke relations with Canada over a critical tweet, rounded up critics, sentenced a blogger to 1,000 lashes and much more



ISIS group warns of fresh attacks in sick poster celebrating Orlando massacre

10/20/2018, 5:09:22 PM
It depicts a masked, gun-wielding jihadist in combat gear with the chilling caption "Soon in your homelands" and photos of news headlines ✔ He claimed the death of ISIS leader Abu Waheeb, who was killed in a US airstrike in Iraq just weeks earlier, motivated him to carry out the massacre, along with US military action in Iraq and Syria ✔ Read More Top news stories from Mirror Online Inside horror grooming gang £108m EuroMillions winner's 'love child' How old do you need to be to drink



Fears Hong Kong is losing its freedom as China tightens grip on city

10/20/2018, 7:43:13 PM
A number of moves by China have led some to proclaim ‘the death of Hong Kong’ as Beijing points to economic growth ✔ President Donald Trump's newest Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is expected to face punishing questioning from Democrats this week over his endorsement of presidential immunity and his opposition to abortion AFP/Getty 47/50 4 September 2018 Damaged traffic boards and telecommunication relay poles after they were brought down by strong winds caused by typhoon Jebi in Osaka



Africa's youngest billionaire ‘home safe’ after being kidnapped by masked gunman

10/20/2018, 7:43:16 PM
'I thank all my fellow Tanzanians, and everyone around the world for their prayers,' says the 43-year-old tycoon ✔ Two Reuters journalists were jailed for seven years for breaching Myanmar's official secrets act during their reporting of the Rohingya crisis, a judge said, a case that has drawn outrage as an attack on media freedom AFP/Getty 49/50 2 September 2018 A Somali soldier walks near the wreckage of vehicles at the scene of a blast outside the compound of a district headquarters in the capital Mogadishu



Harry's Blues and Royals uniform

10/20/2018, 5:14:05 PM
The Duke of Sussex attended the Anzac Memorial service in Hyde Park with wife Meghan ahead of the Invictus Games contest, He wore the Tropical Dress of the Blues and Royals. ✔ And on the right is his Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to mark his grandmother’s sixtieth year on the throne in 2012 ✔ Prince Harry shared his 'personal joy' of soon becoming a father and hailed the 'Invictus family' as a symbol of strength, honour and optimism



Army veteran sent desperate email to NHS begging for help before killing himself

10/20/2018, 5:54:48 PM
Dave Jukes hanged himself after battling demons that had plagued him since serving in Iraq ✔ Dave served in Iraq, Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Afghanistan (Image: Sunday Mirror) Read More SAS soldiers suffer PTSD thanks to 'Wheel of Death' lifestyle that 'could drive elite troops to suicide' The ex-corporal’s problems ­escalated in July after he lost his job as a security manager in London



Saudi Arabia reportedly groomed Twitter employee to spy on user accounts

10/20/2018, 6:23:03 PM
The employee was fired in 2015, and Twitter notified ‘a few dozen’ accounts that they might have been targeted ✔ Twitter notified a ‘few dozen’ accounts that they might have been targeted by a state-sponsored actor Reached for comment, a Twitter spokesperson said that the company has nothing to add at this time ✔ On Thursday, NBC News reported that Twitter suspended a botnet account that was used to push out pro-Saudi propaganda in the wake of Khashoggi’s death, and that this particular network, created between 2011 and 2017, used sophisticated tactics to avoid detection after the company implemented new rules to combat the use of such automated accounts



Inside the Democrats' battle to turn Orange County blue

10/20/2018, 7:37:12 PM
'If we don’t step up, things are going to get worse' ✔ The strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years made landfall on September 4, the country's weather agency said, bringing violent winds and heavy rainfall that prompted evacuation warnings AFP/Getty 48/50 3 September 2018 Myanmar journalist Kyaw Soe Oo is escorted by police after being sentenced by a court to jail in Yangon



Couple celebrate 70th anniversary after meeting during WWII

10/20/2018, 5:14:07 PM
Now both 95-years-old, the couple first met in 1944 almost 10,000 miles from home in Chittagong, India, when the Allies began to turn the tables on the Japanese in the Burma Campaign. ✔ Now both 95-years-old, the couple first met in 1944 almost 10,000 miles from home in Chittagong, India, when the Allies began to turn the tables on the Japanese in the Burma Campaign ✔ Mrs Lambert counts one meeting with Prince Harry as the reason he proposed to Meghan Markle ‘We met through my friend Mack, who was Basil’s roommate ✔ For Mr Lambert, it is simply to ‘listen to Madge!’



Miserable return for Joe Hart as Man City hit five past dishevelled Burnley

10/20/2018, 4:23:25 PM
There was enthusiastic applause for former goalkeeper Joe Hart but the real returning hero for Manchester City was Kevin De Bruyne. ✔ Sean Dyche can moan all he wants about City’s second goal, and boy did the Burnley manager complain, tearing into fourth official Christopher Kavanagh on the touchline ✔ To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash



Saudis’ Image Makers: A Troll Army and a Twitter Insider

10/20/2018, 4:18:35 PM
The kingdom silences dissent online by sending operatives to swarm critics. It also recruited a Twitter employee suspected of spying on users, interviews show. ✔ Each morning, Jamal Khashoggi would check his phone to discover what fresh hell had been unleashed while he was sleeping ✔ He sometimes took the attacks personally, so friends made a point of calling frequently to check on his mental state ✔ For a while, he tweeted using the hashtag #The_Black_List, calling on his followers to suggest perceived enemies of the kingdom



Opinion | The Saudis and Trump insult our intelligence. Congress shouldn’t.

10/20/2018, 4:34:17 PM
Trump indulges the Saudis' perfidy. ✔ His childlike willingness to adopt a transparent lie so as to avoid taking action will certainly entice other despots to engage in similar acts of brutality ✔ Maybe instead of defending the indefensible and appearing utterly foolish, the president and his minions should start a review and reassessment of their already incoherent Middle East policy



UK government considers 'next steps' as Saudi Arabia admits Jamal Khashoggi died in consulate

10/20/2018, 7:43:19 PM
Foreign Office insists those responsible for killing 'must be held to account' as Britain contemplates action against Riyadh ✔ Mr Gardiner acknowledged there were a lot of jobs in the UK linked to the trade but said: This is about who we are as a country ✔ Additional reporting by PA The Independent has launched its #FinalSay campaign to demand that voters are given a voice on the final Brexit deal



Sex trafficking drama 'Joy' named best film in competition at London Film Festival

10/20/2018, 7:37:14 PM
Jury president Lenny Abrahamson called the film 'a provocative and unique film' ✔ Its main character, the dog groomer Marcello (Marcello Fonte), is a wonderful creation: loveable, vulnerable, seedy and comic all at the same time ✔ For the first time, we've also placed audiences at the very heart of the awards celebration and I'm thrilled to be presenting the winners to packed houses of adventurous filmgoers



John Krasinski confirms he is currently writing A Quiet Place 2

10/20/2018, 7:37:07 PM
'I had this small idea for a sequel, but I didn't think it would go anywhere' ✔ John Krasinski has confirmed that he's currently writing a sequel A Quiet Place ✔ Curzon Artificial Eye 1/17 The Guardians From its slow-burning beginning, The Guardians develops into an epic melodrama ✔ It’s a wartime story in which, for a change, the men are relegated to supporting roles



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