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BERLIN (AP) – A Syrian man went on trial Monday accused of killing a German man and seriously injuring another in an attack last year that prosecutors said was motivated by Islamic extremist ideology. The trial of Abdullah A.H.H., whose full name wasn’t released due to German privacy laws, began in the eastern city of Dresden, where the attack took place on Oct. 4. Federal prosecutors allege that the defendant used a kitchen knife to attack the two men, aged 55 and 53, because he believed they were a gay couple and considered this to be a “grave sin.” He was arrested almost three weeks after the crime and has been in custody since then. The 21-year-old defendant is charged with murder, attempted murder and causing serious bodily harm. The defendant had been released from prison a month before the attack after serving a sentence for promoting the extremist Islamic State group and attacking a prison guard. Prosecutors alleged that the defendant, who came to Germany as a … [Read more...] about ‘Islamic Extremist Ideology’: Syrian on Trial for Attack that Killed Berlin Man, Injured Other

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Upon addressing the meeting, NA Chairman Hue said that along with efforts to successfully organise the NA’s 11th session, which is the last of the 14th tenure, preparations for the elections of deputies to the 15th legislature and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021 to 2026 tenure have been underway since the NEC’s fourth session. The responsibility of the NEC is to both direct and guide the organisation of elections of deputies to the 15th NA and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021 to 2026 term, in accordance with the law. This therefore serves to make the process safe, economical, and democratic as a means of electing those who are truly competent and worthy of the confidence of citizens. These efforts will ultimately make the election on May 23 a true festival for the entire population, NA Chairman Hue added. … [Read more...] about Top Vietnamese legislator chairs fifth session of National Election Council

Speaking at the event, Hue said that along with efforts to successfully organise the NA’s 11th session – the last of the 14th tenure, preparations for the elections of deputies to the 15th legislature and all-level People’s Councils in the 2021-2026 tenure have been actively made since the NEC’s 4th session. Offices in charge of the elections have been set up, documents guiding the elections issued, personnel work preparations stepped up, and dissemination works intensified, he stated. As the remaining workload remains huge, the council’s leader requested that the NEC work to ensure democracy and law abidance during the organisation of elections so that really competent deputies who can represent people’s right to mastery are elected. At the session, the council listened to reports on the implementation of tasks since its 4th session, the establishment and deployment of supervision groups, the preparations for the third consultative conference, and adjustments to the assignment … [Read more...] about NA Chairman chairs National Election Council’s fifth session

Gordon Brown has suggested former prime ministers should be banned from lobbying on behalf of businesses for five years after leaving Downing Street. The ex-Labour premier proposed such a measure if existing rules can't be tightened to stop departed ministers from lobbying for commercial purposes. It follows the actions of Mr Brown 's predecessor as prime minister, David Cameron , who approached serving ministers and officials about the involvement of Greensill Capital in government-backed financial support schemes during the coronavirus crisis. What is the lobbying scandal and why is David Cameron involved? After weeks of silence, Mr Cameron this weekend finally commented on the matter and accepted there were "important lessons to be learnt", although he stressed he had broken "no codes of conduct and no government rules". Asked about Mr Cameron's remarks, Mr Brown told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I can't comment on the individual … [Read more...] about Greensill: Gordon Brown suggests ex-PMs should be banned from lobbying for five years