Members of the Proud Boys storming the US Capitol on January 6. AFP
Members of the Proud Boys storming the US Capitol on January 6. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington on January 6. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington on January 6. AFP
Proud Boys march with demonstrators during a protest against the Covid-19 vaccine in New York. AFP
Proud Boys march with demonstrators during a protest against the Covid-19 vaccine in New York. AFP
Members of the far-right Proud Boys, including leader Henry 'Enrique' Tarrio, rally in support of former president Donald Trump. Reuters
Members of the far-right Proud Boys, including leader Henry 'Enrique' Tarrio, rally in support of former president Donald Trump. Reuters
A leader of the Proud Boys and four other members of the far-right group were indicted on sedition charges on June 6, 2022, in connection with the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. AFP
A leader of the Proud Boys and four other members of the far-right group were indicted on sedition charges on June 6, 2022, in connection with the January 6 assault on the US Capitol. AFP
Tarrio faces charges related to the failed attempt by Trump supporters to block Democrat Joe Biden's election victory. AFP
Tarrio faces charges related to the failed attempt by Trump supporters to block Democrat Joe Biden's election victory. AFP
A British filmmaker followed Tarrio as part of a documentary film. AFP
A British filmmaker followed Tarrio as part of a documentary film. AFP
Tarrio holds an American flag during a protest. AFP
Tarrio holds an American flag during a protest. AFP
Proud Boys gather on the National Mall in Washington. Reuters
Proud Boys gather on the National Mall in Washington. Reuters
Tarrio speaks to the media following his release from the DC Central Detention Facility where he had been held since September 2021. Reuters
Tarrio speaks to the media following his release from the DC Central Detention Facility where he had been held since September 2021. Reuters
Proud Boys gather outside the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting at the George R Brown Convention Centre in Houston, Texas. AFP
Proud Boys gather outside the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting at the George R Brown Convention Centre in Houston, Texas. AFP
Proud Boys gather outside the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Houston after the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. AFP
Proud Boys gather outside the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Houston after the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. AFP
The National Rifle Association convention took place right after the massacre of 19 children at a Texas primary school. The Proud Boys showed up to support the organisation. AFP
The National Rifle Association convention took place right after the massacre of 19 children at a Texas primary school. The Proud Boys showed up to support the organisation. AFP

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Proud Boys member first to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy in January 6 attack

Jeremy Bertino admits to playing role in alleged attempt to overthrow US government in Capitol insurrection

Reuters

October 06, 2022

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A member of the far-right Proud Boys pleaded guilty on Thursday to a charge of seditious conspiracy over his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, making him the first member of the group to do so.

Jeremy Bertino of North Carolina could potentially become a key witness against five other members of the group, including former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio, who are due to stand trial beginning in December on charges including seditious conspiracy.

Prosecutors said on Thursday that Bertino was not present at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, but was involved in private chats with other members who openly discussed the possibility of storming the Capitol.

They said Bertino participated in chats with other members about an alleged plot to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's electoral win because they felt the election had been stolen from Republican then-president Donald Trump.

On his own social media account, he posted messages such as: “DO NOT GO HOME. WE ARE ON THE CUSP OF SAVING THE CONSTITUTION.”

Bertino's guilty plea comes as the first seditious conspiracy trial of Trump supporters charged with organising the Capitol assault begins.

Donald Trump, the president at the time, speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as president in Washington on January 6, 2021. AP
Donald Trump, the president at the time, speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as president in Washington on January 6, 2021. AP
A mob loyal to Mr Trump tries to break through a police barrier at the Capitol. AP
A mob loyal to Mr Trump tries to break through a police barrier at the Capitol. AP
The mob waves pro-Trump flags in front of the Capitol building. AP
The mob waves pro-Trump flags in front of the Capitol building. AP
Riot police push back a crowd of rioters at the Capitol building. AFP
Riot police push back a crowd of rioters at the Capitol building. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol building. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol building. AFP
Insurrectionists loyal to Mr Trump try to open a door of the US Capitol building as they riot in Washington. AP
Insurrectionists loyal to Mr Trump try to open a door of the US Capitol building as they riot in Washington. AP
US Capitol Police push back rioters trying to enter the US Capitol. AP
US Capitol Police push back rioters trying to enter the US Capitol. AP
Police and rioters confront each other in the Rotunda of the Capitol. US Capitol Police via AP
Police and rioters confront each other in the Rotunda of the Capitol. US Capitol Police via AP
Smoke fills the hallway outside the Senate chamber of the Capitol. AP
Smoke fills the hallway outside the Senate chamber of the Capitol. AP
Insurrectionists loyal to Mr Trump breach the Capitol in Washington. AP
Insurrectionists loyal to Mr Trump breach the Capitol in Washington. AP
Trump supporters, including Doug Jensen, centre, confront US Capitol Police in the hallway outside the Senate chamber at the Capitol. AP
Trump supporters, including Doug Jensen, centre, confront US Capitol Police in the hallway outside the Senate chamber at the Capitol. AP
Newly installed razor wire tops the fence surrounding the US Capitol following the January 6 riot. Reuters
Newly installed razor wire tops the fence surrounding the US Capitol following the January 6 riot. Reuters
Security agents and members of Congress barricade the door to the House chamber as the violent mob breaches the Capitol. AP
Security agents and members of Congress barricade the door to the House chamber as the violent mob breaches the Capitol. AP
Rioter Jacob Chansley holds a sign referencing QAnon as supporters of Mr Trump gather to protest the early results of the 2020 presidential election. Reuters
Rioter Jacob Chansley holds a sign referencing QAnon as supporters of Mr Trump gather to protest the early results of the 2020 presidential election. Reuters

That trial involves five associates of the far-right group the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes.

As part of his plea deal, Bertino must agree to give evidence before a grand jury or at trial if requested by federal prosecutors.

He could face a prison sentence of up to five years and three months and a fine of up to $200,000, officials said at an online hearing.

However, prosecutors said that if Bertino co-operates, they may seek a reduction in his sentence and he may be eligible for a witness security programme.

Seditious conspiracy is a Civil War-era statute defined as two or more people plotting “to overthrow, put down or to destroy by force the government of the United States” that is rarely prosecuted.

In addition to Bertino, three members of the Oath Keepers — Joshua James, Brian Ulrich and William Todd Wilson — pleaded guilty this year to engaging in seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack.

They are awaiting sentencing and could potentially be called as witnesses against Mr Rhodes and other accused.

The storming of the Capitol failed to stop the congressional certification of Mr Biden's electoral victory and resulted in Mr Trump's second impeachment.

Five people died during and shortly after the riot, and about 140 police officers were injured.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of former president Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Reuters
An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of former president Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Reuters
A supporter of US President Donald J. Trump sits on the desk of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after supporters of US President Donald J. Trump breached the US Capitol security in Washington. EPA
A supporter of US President Donald J. Trump sits on the desk of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after supporters of US President Donald J. Trump breached the US Capitol security in Washington. EPA
Police detain a person as supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol. AFP
Police detain a person as supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol. AFP
Protesters enter the US Capitol Building. AFP
Protesters enter the US Capitol Building. AFP
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the US Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber. AFP
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the US Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber. AFP
US Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
US Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol. AFP
Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol. AFP
Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol. AFP
Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol. AFP
Congress staffers hold up their hands while Capitol Police Swat teams check everyone in the room as they secure the floor of Trump supporters. AFP
Congress staffers hold up their hands while Capitol Police Swat teams check everyone in the room as they secure the floor of Trump supporters. AFP
US Capitol Police stand detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
US Capitol Police stand detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. AFP
A supporter of US President Donald Trump sits at a desk after invading the Capitol Building. AFP
A supporter of US President Donald Trump sits at a desk after invading the Capitol Building. AFP
A protester sits in the Senate Chamber. AFP
A protester sits in the Senate Chamber. AFP
Pro-Trump protesters tear down a barricade as they clash with Capitol police during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress. Reuters
Pro-Trump protesters tear down a barricade as they clash with Capitol police during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress. Reuters
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda. AFP
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda. AFP
A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber. AFP
A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber. AFP
Riot police prepare to move demonstrators away from the US Capitol. AFP
Riot police prepare to move demonstrators away from the US Capitol. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces, as they storm the US Capitol. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces, as they storm the US Capitol. AFP
A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a gas mask as he protests after storming the US Capitol. AFP
A supporter of US President Donald Trump wears a gas mask as he protests after storming the US Capitol. AFP
Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally. AFP
Pro-Trump supporters storm the US Capitol following a rally. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol. AFP
US President Donald Trump is seen on TV from a video message released on Twitter addressing rioters at the US Capitol, in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC. AFP
US President Donald Trump is seen on TV from a video message released on Twitter addressing rioters at the US Capitol, in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest in the US Capitol Rotunda. AFP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest in the US Capitol Rotunda. AFP
Paramedics perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient. AFP
Paramedics perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient. AFP
A wounded protester is carried on barricade as demonstrators breach the US Capital building grounds. Bloomberg
A wounded protester is carried on barricade as demonstrators breach the US Capital building grounds. Bloomberg
US Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi preside over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 Electoral College results after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol earlier in the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. EPA
US Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi preside over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 Electoral College results after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol earlier in the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. EPA
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of the morning, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington. AP
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of the morning, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington. AP
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Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

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Investors can tap into the gold price by purchasing physical jewellery, coins and even gold bars, but these need to be stored safely and possibly insured.

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Mining companies are a business, susceptible to other market forces, such as worker availability, health and safety, strikes, debt levels, and so on. “These have nothing to do with gold at all. It means that some companies will survive, others won’t.”

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South Africa:
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Bangladesh
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5. Zakat 

While you're here
While you're here
The biog

Name: Mohammed Imtiaz

From: Gujranwala, Pakistan

Arrived in the UAE: 1976

Favourite clothes to make: Suit

Cost of a hand-made suit: From Dh550

 

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Tips to keep your car cool
  • Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
  • Park in shaded or covered areas
  • Add tint to windows
  • Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
  • Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
  • Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
If you go

The flights

Etihad flies direct from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco from Dh5,760 return including taxes. 

The car

Etihad Guest members get a 10 per cent worldwide discount when booking with Hertz, as well as earning miles on their rentals. A week's car hire costs from Dh1,500 including taxes.

The hotels

Along the route, Motel 6 (www.motel6.com) offers good value and comfort, with rooms from $55 (Dh202) per night including taxes. In Portland, the Jupiter Hotel (https://jupiterhotel.com/) has rooms from $165 (Dh606) per night including taxes. The Society Hotel https://thesocietyhotel.com/ has rooms from $130 (Dh478) per night including taxes. 

More info

To keep up with constant developments in Portland, visit www.travelportland.com. Good guidebooks include the Lonely Planet guides to Northern California and Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest. 

 

UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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