Two Chinese nationals indicted in Southern California kidnapping and extortion plot…
March 4, 2019
Two Chinese nationals have been indicted on federal kidnapping and extortion charges in the disappearance of a Costa Mesa luxury car dealer, another Chinese national who is believed to have died during the course of his abduction and whose body has never been found.
Guangyao Yang, 25, and Peicheng Shen, 33, who were living in West Covina, were indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 22, the U.S. attorney’s office announced this week. Both men were charged with kidnapping, conspiracy to kidnap, attempted extortion and threat by foreign communication.
Yang and Shen were arrested in China and remain in custody there for their role in the crime, authorities said.
Bernie Sanders Opposes Reparations in the Form of Cash Payouts…
March 4, 2019
Dem 2020 hopefuls Harris and Warren support some form of reparations.
"The question is, what is—I'm not dodging the question—the question is, what do we mean by reparations?" Sanders said. "It seems to be a lot of people doing a lot of different things. In my mind, it means we have to deal with the fact that there is enormous disparity between the black community and the white community and that issue has got to be addressed, and I've indicated to you some of the ways to you I think it should be addressed."
"I think they mean some kind of economic empowerment to the African descendants of slaves," the host followed up.
"What does that mean, economic empowerment? I just talked about the fact that I would do my best to change the banking system to make sure that we end racism, that we pay a pension to distressed communities, that people get the loans they need to make the investments they need."
Sanders was then asked about the cash payouts, in which he replied, "No."
Melania Trump Leaves on Three-State Tour to Promote Her Anti-Bullying Campaign ‘Be Best’…
March 4, 2019
Melania Trump will be visiting Oklahoma, Seattle, and Las Vegas during this trip.
China promotes propaganda in Scottish universities, says report…
March 4, 2019
Chinese cultural centres in Scottish universities promote Chinese Communist Party propaganda and “threaten academic freedom and freedom of expression”.
The Conservative Party Human Rights Commission (CPHRC) has called for a review of partnerships between UK institutions and Confucius institutes, claiming they represent China’s “soft power” and pose a threat to Britain’s national security.
Do call it a comeback: American manufacturing jobs are on the rise…
March 4, 2019
America’s factories are hiring again.
John Bolton warns Maduro on Twitter…
March 4, 2019
Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaido has announced his planned return to Venezuela. Any threats or acts against his safe return will be met with a strong and significant response from the United States and the international community.
— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) March 4, 2019
More than 1,500 live exotic turtles duct-taped inside luggage were found by customs officials at Manila airport…
March 4, 2019
The turtles -- 1,529 to be exact -- were of several different species, including redfoot tortoise, sulcata tortoise and a red-eared slider. They were found inside four suitcases left by a Filipino passenger coming from Hong Kong. Officials said the passenger abandoned the suitcases in the arrival area of the airport.
Vatican to open archives of WWII pope Pius XII in 2020…
March 4, 2019
Pope Francis said Monday the church: "is not afraid of history," adding that Pius' legacy had been treated with "some prejudice and exaggeration." He said he was confident that "serious and objective historical research will allow the evaluation (of Pius) in the correct light," including "appropriate criticism."
China Reveals Spying Accusations Against Former Canadian Diplomat…
March 4, 2019
The Chinese authorities announced sweeping espionage accusations against a former Canadian diplomat on Monday, days after Canada approved an extradition hearing for an executive of a Chinese technology giant, whose arrest in Vancouver has incensed Beijing.
The spying accusations against the former diplomat, Michael Kovrig, were reported on an official news website for the Chinese legal administration. They appear likely to deepen a political rift between Canada and China that was prompted by the executive’s arrest.
US Navy Declares F-35C Stealth Fighter “Ready For Combat”…
March 4, 2019
Lockheed Martin F-35C stealth fighter jet is operationally ready for war.