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immigration Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»immigration The Irony of Immigration and a Christian Nation By Cherese Jackson on August 28, 2019 Christian Doctrine, Emancipation, immigration, Opinion, U.S. On August 21, the current administration announced two aggressive anti-immigrant initiatives for a “supposed” Christian nation. One was a new regulation that would, if not overturned, allow the government to imprison undocumented parents and their children indefinitely.
Washington D.C. Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»Washington D.C. Taylor Swift Called the White House Out Over the Equality Act at the VMAs and They Responded By Kimberley Spinney on August 28, 2019 Entertainment, Headlines, Taylor Swift, U.S., Washington D.C. On August 26, MTV hosted their annual Video Music Awards (VMAs), honoring the best musicians and videos of the past year.
Africa Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Africa Pastor Arrested for Selling $500 Golden Tickets to Heaven By Cherese Jackson on May 31, 2019 Africa, Headlines, Religion, World, Zimbabwe A pastor and his wife were arrested for allegedly selling golden tickets for $500 each to get into Heaven. Tito and Amanda Watts reportedly scammed several church members before getting caught. The tickets were supposed to get people into Heaven without facing judgments.
Mexico Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
To search in site, type your keyword and hit enter Home»Archives»World»Mexico 6.3 Earthquake Shakes Dili, East Timor & 5.2 Quake Rocks Puerto Penasco, Mexico By DiMarkco Chandler on April 6, 2019 Breaking News!, earthquake, East Timor, Mexico There have been two large earthquakes reported today by the U.S. Geological Survey. The first was a 6.3 magnitude trembler that shook East Timor. The earthquake hit approximately 122 miles NNW of Dili East Timor.
Australia Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Australia Bride Reads Cheat Texts Instead of Vows at the Altar By Cherese Jackson on January 22, 2019 Australia, Headlines, Romance, World On what should have been one of the biggest days of a couple’s life, no one would have expected what happened at the altar. The bride reads fiancé’s cheat texts instead of personal vows at their wedding. This is the day that many girls dream about. It is called “the big day” for a reason, two […] Like this: Like Loading...
EU Extends OSCE Satellite Monitoring Mission
On Friday, March 24, 2017, the European Union (EU) decided to extend its support for the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission’s (SMM’s) use of satellite surveillance in the Ukraine conflict. This support will come in the form of 3 million euros ($3.2 million US funds) and will be distributed through the European Satellite Centre (SatCen).
Czech Diplomat Nominated for Secretary-General of OSCE
On Feb. 15, 2017, the government of the Czech Republic approved the nomination of Štefan Füle for secretary-general of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The position is currently held by Lamberto Zannier who recently condemned the increase in violence in East Ukraine last week. He has also been an advocate for infrastructure security from cyber threats. If elected, Füle will continue to address these concerns as well others developing around the world.
US Ambassador Visits UN Headquarters
On Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, the newly confirmed US ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Nikki Haley, visited the headquarters in New York to submit her credentials to Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
Israeli Government Responds to UN Resolution [Video]
On Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, the Israeli government addressed Resolution 2334 passed by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC). The response came in the form of an announcement to move forward with plans to begin the construction of 600 housing units in eastern Jerusalem. After the UNSC passed the resolution, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, summoned the American ambassador to discuss the matter and has limited diplomatic activity through recalling envoys and reducing foreign aid.
Palestinian State Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Palestinian State Israeli Government Responds to UN Resolution [Video] By Joel Wickwire on December 28, 2016 Headlines, Israel, Legal, Palestinian State, United Nations, World On Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, the Israeli government addressed Resolution 2334 passed by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC). The response came in the form of an announcement to move forward with plans to begin the construction of 600 housing units in eastern Jerusalem.
Homeland Security Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»Homeland Security US CBP Agents Implement New Question in ESTA Program By Joel Wickwire on December 28, 2016 Headlines, Homeland Security, immigration, Legal, U.S. On Dec. 20, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents implemented a new question in its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system. The query asks travelers for their social media profiles.
United Nations Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»United Nations Israeli Government Responds to UN Resolution [Video] By Joel Wickwire on December 28, 2016 Headlines, Israel, Legal, Palestinian State, United Nations, World On Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, the Israeli government addressed Resolution 2334 passed by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC). The response came in the form of an announcement to move forward with plans to begin the construction of 600 housing units in eastern Jerusalem.
Israel Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Israel Israeli Government Responds to UN Resolution [Video] By Joel Wickwire on December 28, 2016 Headlines, Israel, Legal, Palestinian State, United Nations, World On Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, the Israeli government addressed Resolution 2334 passed by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC). The response came in the form of an announcement to move forward with plans to begin the construction of 600 housing units in eastern Jerusalem.
South Africa to Withdraw From International Criminal Court
On Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, Tshililo Michael Masutha, the Minister of Justice of South Africa, presented a bill to parliament for the withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). South Africa, Burundi, and Gambia announced in October their intention to leave the ICC due to what they believe is unbalanced treatment of the Court’s members. This move is drawing much attention internationally and some are concerned an African exodus from the ICC could be taking place.
Airbnb Arbitration Clause Upheld by D.C. Judge
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, a decision by Judge Christopher Cooper, for the D.C. United States District Court, upheld Airbnb’s arbitration clause. The case addressed the issue of whether Airbnb’s sign-up procedure sufficiently notifies its users of the terms and conditions of membership, specifically the organization’s dispute resolution process.
U.S. Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress Resigns Suddenly
On Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, the United States (U.S.) Register of Copyrights at the Library of Congress, Maria Pallante, resigned suddenly. Pallante’s letter of resignation, leaked to “The Hollywood Reporter,” came after the newly appointed Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, announced that Pallante had been moved to another position, senior advisor for digital strategy. At this same time, Hayden confirmed that Karyn Temple Claggett will act as Register of Copyrights.
Sentencing for Murderer of Rare Book Dealer
This past week, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, a judge with the Oxford Crown Court in the United Kingdom sentenced Michael Danaher to life in prison for murdering rare book dealer, Adrian Greenwood. The purpose of the crime was to steal a rare first edition of the book, “The Wind in the Willows.” Danaher argued he killed Greenwood in self-defense, yet it only took two hours to render a unanimous guilty charge. Adrian Greenwood, 42, was found dead after being stabbed 30 times at his Oxford home in April.
Debate Over U.N. Secretary-General Candidacy Continues
On Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, the fifth round of straw polling was conducted by 15 nations revealing a continued debate over the candidacy for the next secretary-general of the United Nations (UN). The rules dictate that the successor is voted in by the General Assembly comprised of all 193 member states, but it is the 15 Security Council members who conduct a series of polls in order to determine who will be on the short list. This process has not gone without controversy.
Stolen Van Gogh Paintings Recovered
On Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, two Van Gogh paintings worth millions of dollars that were recently recovered by Italian anti-Mafia police were displayed in Naples, Italy during a press conference.
Yemen Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Yemen U.N. to Investigate International Law Violations By Joel Wickwire on August 28, 2016 Headlines, Legal, Military, World, Yemen On Aug. 25, 2016, the United Nation’s Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) requested the United Nations (U.N.) conduct an investigation in response to violations of international law in Yemen.
ICC Rules on Indian Space Arbitration Case
On Monday, July 25, 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), at The Hague, ruled on an arbitration case pertaining to two Indian space agencies, Antrix and Devas. The decision by the ICC resulted in an award of nearly $1 billion in compensation to Devas. The Indian government will appeal the arbitral award.
India Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»India ICC Rules on Indian Space Arbitration Case By Joel Wickwire on July 30, 2016 Headlines, India, Indian Space Research Organization, Legal, World On Monday, July 25, 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), at The Hague, ruled on an arbitration case pertaining to two Indian space agencies, Antrix and Devas. The decision by the ICC resulted in an award of nearly $1 billion in compensation to Devas. The Indian government will appeal the arbitral award.
Ethiopia Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Ethiopia Five Journalists Arrested in Ethiopia By Joel Wickwire on June 26, 2016 Ethiopia, Headlines, Journalism, Somalia, World On Monday, June 22, 2016, five journalists were invited to a press conference under false pretenses and arrested by authorities in the small town of Wajale, Ethiopia, which is located near the Somali border. Soon after, four of the five journalists were released while one, Muktar Nuh with Horn Cable TV (HCTV), remains in jail.
AIIB Holds First Annual Meeting
On Saturday, June 25, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held its first annual meeting in Beijing. One of its goals in doing so was to demonstrate its position as an autonomous player in global economic development.
Afghanistan Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Afghanistan Chabahar Port Agreement Is Milestone Deal By Joel Wickwire on May 28, 2016 Afghanistan, Headlines, India, Iran, World On Friday, May 27, 2016, just days after India and Iran signed an agreement to develop the Port of Chabahar, Tehran indicated that the deal is not meant to exclude other nations in the region from participating.
Iran Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Iran Chabahar Port Agreement Is Milestone Deal By Joel Wickwire on May 28, 2016 Afghanistan, Headlines, India, Iran, World On Friday, May 27, 2016, just days after India and Iran signed an agreement to develop the Port of Chabahar, Tehran indicated that the deal is not meant to exclude other nations in the region from participating.
Justice Department to Block Tribune Purchase
On March 18, 2016, a federal judge agreeing with the United States Justice Department, ordered to temporary block Tribune Publishing Co. from purchasing two Southern California newspapers. The two papers are the Press-Enterprise of Riverside and Orange County Register.
ICC Announcement on Shift in Arbitration Policy
On Jan. 5, 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced two recent decisions aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency, suggesting a shift in arbitration policy. These decisions come as the ICC adds two new officials to its ranks.
Azerbaijan Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Azerbaijan OSCE Monitors Frontline of Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict By Joel Wickwire on November 22, 2015 Armenia, Azerbaijan, Headlines, World On Nov. 19, 2015, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), a group currently engaged in mediating multiple international disputes, went to the frontlines of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh to monitor activity.
Armenia Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Armenia OSCE Monitors Frontline of Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict By Joel Wickwire on November 22, 2015 Armenia, Azerbaijan, Headlines, World On Nov. 19, 2015, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), a group currently engaged in mediating multiple international disputes, went to the frontlines of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh to monitor activity.
Singapore Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Singapore Enforcement and Recognition of International Arbitration Awards By Joel Wickwire on November 7, 2015 Headlines, Investigative Report, Legal, Singapore, World As of Oct.
Violence in Caucasus Prompts Mediation
On Oct. 26, 2015, the Foreign Minister of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, hosted a mediation session prompted by an escalation of violence not seen in the Caucasus region since the 1990’s. The meeting was with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
India-Pakistan Violent Exchange
Aug. 14, 2015, is Pakistan’s Independence Day, which marks the day in 1947 when they won their freedom from the British.However, amidst the holiday celebration,a violent Indian-Pakistani exchange of gunfire occurred, leaving a woman dead and her two daughters and husband injured. President Mamnoon Hussain, under heavy security, reaffirmed his intent to renew talks with India following the acceptance of an invitation from India to reopen talks later this month.Indian military spokesperson Lt. Col.
Lebanon Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Lebanon United Nations Releases $70 Million in Aid By Joel Wickwire on August 9, 2015 Egypt, Ethiopia, Headlines, Lebanon, World The United Nations has released $70 million in aid to nations of the world that have suffered devastating emergencies.
United Nations in Ethiopia for Finance Summit
The United Nations (U.N.) is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July 13 through July 16 at the Financing for Development summit discussing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The eight U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were met prior to their September expiration date and the U.N. has established 17 new SDGs that are aimed to be completed by 2030.
Pentagon Faces Defense Reform Proposal
The Pentagon is facing a defense reform proposal from Senator John McCain. Similar bills have been proposed in 1978, 1988, 1995, and in 2007, but none have ever made it to full fruition. McCain, perhaps foreseeing the Democrats taking the majority in the Senate in 2016, is using his tenure and position as the Armed Services Committee Chairman as a platform to push his domestic fiscal policy and national security agenda.
John Kerry Makes Unexpected Visit to Somalia
On May 5, John Kerry, in an unexpected trip, made history by being the first United States Secretary of State to visit Somalia. His trip to the Capitol of Somalia, Mogadishu, was unannounced but the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was at the airport to greet him. This is an important moment for the relationship between the nations, which has been strained in the past yet is still ongoing.
France Targeted by German and NSA Spying
Early Thursday, a front-page article in the German daily newspaper, “Süddeutsche Zeitung,” reported that France had been the target of spying by the German intelligence agency BND on behalf of the NSA. This report, seeming very much in the spirit of Edward Snowden, also suggests that German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in support of the surveillance program that spied on high-ranking French officials.
Everglades: Focus of Obama This Earth Day [Video]
This Earth Day President Barrack Obama is focusing on policy related to the Florida Everglades. President Bill Clinton first pushed for, and Congress enacted, the Everglades Restoration through Water Resources and Development Act in 2000. At that time, Clinton had expressed his fondness for the Everglades while noting the important role climate change will play in the coming generation’s policy.
IMF Projects Modest Growth in Greece From Washington
Friday signaled the start of spring meetings for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. that’s primary focus will be Greece and its projections of modest growth. This comes after it was released last week that all of Europe, including Greece, saw significant increases in trade surplus this year in addition to the euro reaching a 12-year low against the dollar. This economic slowing is not just felt within Europe though.
Bulgaria Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»World»Bulgaria Holocaust Anti-Semitic Advocate Who Turned Hero By ades.b on April 16, 2015 Bulgaria, Headlines, History, World The Holocaust, the greatest atrocity in world history, was made especially possible due to its widely known network of anti-Semitic advocates against a minority of heroes who risked their lives and careers to turn around the doomed fate of Jews and other victims.
Iran to Receive Missile Delivery System From Russia
After months of the United States discussing a nuclear deal with Iran, Russia has lifted their own bans on the Middle Eastern nation and is providing them with missile delivery systems. This week, President Barack Obama is challenged with urging the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to draft legislation that will lift U.S. bans that prohibit aiding Iran’s development of nuclear power. This is the first agreed upon step of the nuclear deal the two nations negotiated.
IRS Withholds Passports for Unpaid Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has had a turbulent year with cuts in funding, but they have not lost the procedural power invested in them to do such things as withhold a United States citizen’s passport for unpaid taxes. As April 15th rapidly approaches, some are frantically collecting paperwork in order to beat the tax-filing deadline, while others are filing for extensions.
James Dimon on J.P Morgan Forecast
Late Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon, released his annual shareholder letter where he commented on the future of the investment bank. While the financial hardship of 2008-09 are well behind JPMorgan, it has paid out more than $26 billion since 2013 in fines and settlements and Dimon projects a spirit of realism in his letter to shareholders.
Abraham Lincoln and Muhammadu Buhari
This week the United States remembers one of the country’s most popular presidents, Abraham Lincoln. It was this week 150 years ago that Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth, at the Ford Theater. A memorial for the slain president is being held in the capital city of Albany, New York. Coinciding in a timely fashion, on Saturday the results of a Nigerian election proved victorious for Muhammadu Buhari.
General Motors Shares Sold by Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has orchestrated the sale of 73.4 million shares of General Motors that are valued at $3.3 billion in an effort to balance the country’s budget for the coming fiscal year. While oil prices have plunged globally, Canada has suffered economically. The sale of this stock will greatly aid in reducing the deficit that has grown in the country.
IBM Tech Prevails While Investors Refocus [Video]
IBM (International Business Machines Corp.) investors have expressed concerns about the direction of the company after 11 consecutive quarters of decreasing revenues. For IBM (NYSE: IBM) it may be its developing relationship with Apple (NASDAQ: APPL) that aids in recovery.
Term Limits Versus Life Tenure
Last week, two announcements were made in relation to term limits in government. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced his retirement in 2016, and on Saturday, prospective presidential candidate Mike Huckabee commented that he believed that the founding fathers never intended Supreme Court Justices to retain their positions for a lifetime. Designated as the source of much corruption, this topic hinges on the simply drafted Qualification Clauses found in the U.S. Constitution.
Ted Kennedy Honored at Senate Institute
Ted Kennedy is to be honored Monday at the opening of a Senate Institute. Those in attendance will include President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren, Republican Senator John McCain and others. The official name of the educational center is the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The idea for the Institute was actually Ted Kennedy’s that he had seven years before his eventual death due to brain cancer in 2009.
Benedict Cumberbatch Attends Richard III Reburial [Video]
On Wednesday, after lying beneath a council park for more than 500 years, the mortal remains of King Richard III were watched over while being reburied by more than 700 attendees, including Benedict Cumberbatch. The funeral was presided over by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; and it took place in the 800-year-old Leicester Cathedral where the famously villainous Shakespearian character’s remains will rest.
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