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What does the death of Saleh al-Sammad point out for Yemen’s Houthis? 0

What does the death of Saleh al-Sammad point out for Yemen’s Houthis?

The killing of Saleh al-Sammad has dealt a heavy blow to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, analysts have said, warning that it risks raising the spectre of further instability in the war-ravaged country. The rebels officially confirmed the death of their « president » on Monday, saying he was assasinated four days earlier along with six of his bodyguards in…

Bitcoin jumps 7% amid huge market sell-off 0

Bitcoin jumps 7% amid huge market sell-off

Bitcoin rose to its highest level in more than a month as the broader U.S. financial markets sold off Tuesday. The digital currency was trading near $9,436 as of 4:21 p.m. ET, and has jumped nearly 20 percent in the past week, according to data from Coindesk. Bitcoin is coming off of its worst quarter…

The Xbox One will fetch 120Hz give a collect to in a May well presumably well additionally utility update 0

The Xbox One will fetch 120Hz give a collect to in a May well presumably well additionally utility update

Enlarge / You can’t tell from this photo, but the One X is incredibly dense. Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will get 120Hz-display refresh-rate support in a software update for the consoles. Support for higher refresh rates opens the door for smoother gameplay, both in terms of performance and input responsiveness. In a…

Amid Trump’s threats, Macron calls for ticket spanking original Iran nuclear deal 1

Amid Trump’s threats, Macron calls for ticket spanking original Iran nuclear deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a new Iran nuclear deal that will build on the current agreement with Tehran, following talks with US President Donald Trump.  Macron, speaking on Tuesday at a White House press conference alongside Trump, said the pair held « frank discussions » on the landmark 2015 pact, which the US president…

Employ solutions Alfie Evans can’t flit to Rome for treatment 0

Employ solutions Alfie Evans can’t flit to Rome for treatment

He will not be allowed to fly to Italy for treatment (Picture: Alfie’s Army/Facebook)Alfie Evans will not be able to fly to Italy to have further treatment, a judge ruled. It marks the ‘final chapter’ in the legal battle of what should happen next to the toddler, who has a degenerative brain condition. Doctors removed…

Syria’s Yarmouk camp: From a ‘war on stomachs’ to ‘annihilation’ 0

Syria’s Yarmouk camp: From a ‘war on stomachs’ to ‘annihilation’

There’s only thought that comes to Rami al-Sayed’s mind when asked to describe an ongoing Syrian government offensive against an ISIL pocket south of the capital, Damascus. « Doomsday, » says the 35-year-old. « It’s like Judgement Day. » Al-Sayed is a former resident of Hajar al-Aswad, one of the neighbourhoods of the besieged Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk which is currently under attack by…

‘Fan kicked up backside as Liverpool police officers conflict with ‘Roma supporters’ 0

‘Fan kicked up backside as Liverpool police officers conflict with ‘Roma supporters’

Violent clashes broke out in Liverpool city centre as police appeared to tackle unruly football fans prior to the Reds’ Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma. One man, presumably a police or security officer, appeared to throw another man to the ground before aiming kick at his backside as crowds dispersed following the fracas.…

Kroos: That you can no longer decide the Champions League 0

Kroos: That you can no longer decide the Champions League

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has taken a shot at some of Europe’s heaviest spenders by saying « you can’t buy the Champions League ». Holders Madrid take on Bayern Munich in the semi-final first leg on Wednesday, in the third last-four encounter between the teams since the 2011-12 season. The fixture is the most-played match in…