Tag: state
China's state media defends Xinjiang Muslim crackdown
More than one million Uighurs are estimated to be in detention in 'counter-extremism centres' in China's far west. Source link
Tunisia's Ennahdha party tops landmark local vote: state TV
Municipal polls were delayed four times since 2011 uprising due to logistic, administrative and political hurdles. Source link
US: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Riyadh
Visit comes less than a week after Pompeo was sworn in as secretary of state and 'aims to solidify ties with US allies'. Source...
Mike Pompeo's secretary of state confirmation hearing begins
Senators expected to question CIA chief on past positions on torture and reported dealings with Chinese company. Source link
Ethiopia declares state of emergency: state media
The state of emergency declaration comes a day after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned amid social unrest. Source link
Maldives declares state of emergency as crisis deepens
A 15-day state of emergency announced by president after opposition MPs attempted to impeach government officials. Source link
Trump delivers State of the Union address amid protests
In first State of the Union, Trump boasts about US economy amid protests over immigration and sex abuse. Source link
