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Israel Under Attack: IDF Pounds Gaza in Heaviest Strikes Since 2014
- July 15, 2018
The groups said Egyptian mediation efforts have succeeded in brokering a ceasefire ending an intense daylong round of cross border violence. Israel Defence Forces said almost 100 rockets and mortar shells were fired in less than 24 hours, setting off warning sirens in border communities. (more...)
- July 15, 2018
The groups said Egyptian mediation efforts have succeeded in brokering a ceasefire ending an intense daylong round of cross border violence. Israel Defence Forces said almost 100 rockets and mortar shells were fired in less than 24 hours, setting off warning sirens in border communities. (more...)
Boys' trek into Thai cave supposed to last only an hour!
- July 15, 2018
Two British divers found them on July 2, squatting on a mound in a flooded chamber several kilometers inside the complex. Banphot Konkum, father of 13-year-old Duangpetch Promthep, told The Associated Press his son - better known by his nickname, Dom - and the other rescued team members will enter monkhood to pay tribute to Saman Kunan, the former Thai navy SEAL who died while diving to place essential supplies along the rescue route. (more...)
- July 15, 2018
Two British divers found them on July 2, squatting on a mound in a flooded chamber several kilometers inside the complex. Banphot Konkum, father of 13-year-old Duangpetch Promthep, told The Associated Press his son - better known by his nickname, Dom - and the other rescued team members will enter monkhood to pay tribute to Saman Kunan, the former Thai navy SEAL who died while diving to place essential supplies along the rescue route. (more...)
Jaguar escapes from zoo, goes on animal killing spree
- July 15, 2018
Zoo officials said there were no human injuries, but four alpaca, one emu and one fox in nearby habitats were attacked and killed. According to a statement from the zoo, the staff and security quickly implemented the correct plan to ensure staff safety. (more...)
- July 15, 2018
Zoo officials said there were no human injuries, but four alpaca, one emu and one fox in nearby habitats were attacked and killed. According to a statement from the zoo, the staff and security quickly implemented the correct plan to ensure staff safety. (more...)
Here are the 12 funniest reactions to Donald Trump's United Kingdom visit
- July 15, 2018
Trump then appeared to contradict himself by saying "fortunately we tend to record stories now, so we have it for your enjoyment", adding "it's called fake news", although it isn't clear how an audio recording of his interview could be fake news. (more...)
- July 15, 2018
Trump then appeared to contradict himself by saying "fortunately we tend to record stories now, so we have it for your enjoyment", adding "it's called fake news", although it isn't clear how an audio recording of his interview could be fake news. (more...)
Abbas meets with Putin in Moscow, days after Netanyahu visit
- July 15, 2018
The Associated Press took to Twitter to share the news shortly after 5pm on Friday. The indictments came just ahead of Mr. Trump's scheduled meeting on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. Before making the trip, Trump said that meeting with Putin will be the "easiest" meeting of them all. "It's on", spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. According to the indictment, the Guccifer persona communicated with an unnamed person who was in regular contact with senior ... (more...)
- July 15, 2018
The Associated Press took to Twitter to share the news shortly after 5pm on Friday. The indictments came just ahead of Mr. Trump's scheduled meeting on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. Before making the trip, Trump said that meeting with Putin will be the "easiest" meeting of them all. "It's on", spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. According to the indictment, the Guccifer persona communicated with an unnamed person who was in regular contact with senior ... (more...)
Republic moves closer to ban on some Israeli goods
- July 15, 2018
Senators voted 25 to 20 Wednesday in favour of the proposal, which still needs to be debated and voted on in Parliament's Lower House. If the Irish bill becomes law, it could create problems for companies like Apple. "The Irish Senate has given its support to a populist, risky and extremist anti-Israel boycott initiative that hurts the chances of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians; it will have a negative impact on the diplomatic process in the Middle East", the Foreign Ministry said ... (more...)
- July 15, 2018
Senators voted 25 to 20 Wednesday in favour of the proposal, which still needs to be debated and voted on in Parliament's Lower House. If the Irish bill becomes law, it could create problems for companies like Apple. "The Irish Senate has given its support to a populist, risky and extremist anti-Israel boycott initiative that hurts the chances of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians; it will have a negative impact on the diplomatic process in the Middle East", the Foreign Ministry said ... (more...)
10000 protest Trump in Edinburgh; paraglider with banner breaches no-fly zone
- July 15, 2018
Greenpeace said it had informed police about the stunt 10 minutes before the glider arrived. Scottish police said the protester breached a no-fly zone over Turnberry hotel and committed a criminal offence. "Anybody who thinks it's OK to grab women and talk about them like Trump does isn't fit to be a president of anything". "It's just Trump we have a problem with". (more...)
- July 15, 2018
Greenpeace said it had informed police about the stunt 10 minutes before the glider arrived. Scottish police said the protester breached a no-fly zone over Turnberry hotel and committed a criminal offence. "Anybody who thinks it's OK to grab women and talk about them like Trump does isn't fit to be a president of anything". "It's just Trump we have a problem with". (more...)
What new Mueller indictments say about his direction
- July 14, 2018
It contains no allegations that U.S. citizens committed a crime, he said. They also plotted to hack into the computers of state boards of elections, secretaries of state, and voter software, according to the indictment . If Rosenstein is somehow removed from office, 350,000 Americans have already registered to take part in a " Rapid Response " protest in hundreds of cities across the United States . (more...)
- July 14, 2018
It contains no allegations that U.S. citizens committed a crime, he said. They also plotted to hack into the computers of state boards of elections, secretaries of state, and voter software, according to the indictment . If Rosenstein is somehow removed from office, 350,000 Americans have already registered to take part in a " Rapid Response " protest in hundreds of cities across the United States . (more...)
Argentina asks Russian Federation to arrest visiting Iran official over 1994 bombing
- July 14, 2018
Touching upon nuclear cooperation, Velayati said that a 1000-MW reactor have been established in Iran with the help of Russian Federation and two other reactors are under construction. "Sanctions which are not passed by UN Security Council can not be accepted and we will not adhere to it". Pointing to the US act in leaving the 2015 nuclear deal in May and vowing to return sanctions against Iran, he said that Iran will quit the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, if it ... (more...)
- July 14, 2018
Touching upon nuclear cooperation, Velayati said that a 1000-MW reactor have been established in Iran with the help of Russian Federation and two other reactors are under construction. "Sanctions which are not passed by UN Security Council can not be accepted and we will not adhere to it". Pointing to the US act in leaving the 2015 nuclear deal in May and vowing to return sanctions against Iran, he said that Iran will quit the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, if it ... (more...)
Trump tweets 'very nice note' from Kim
- July 14, 2018
The return of American troops' remains from the Korean War was among the agreements between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader during their June 12 summit in Singapore. The Panmunjom "peace village" is on the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) and is commonly used for negotiations between communist North Korea and the free world. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
The return of American troops' remains from the Korean War was among the agreements between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader during their June 12 summit in Singapore. The Panmunjom "peace village" is on the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) and is commonly used for negotiations between communist North Korea and the free world. (more...)
Adult film star Stormy Daniels arrested in Ohio strip club "setup"- lawyer
- July 14, 2018
As Ed noted earlier, OH has a law that makes it a misdemeanor to touch, or be touched by, a nude or semi-nude dancer in a strip club. Daniels later announced that a follow-up performance at the same club on Thursday - initially cancelled - would go ahead after all. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
As Ed noted earlier, OH has a law that makes it a misdemeanor to touch, or be touched by, a nude or semi-nude dancer in a strip club. Daniels later announced that a follow-up performance at the same club on Thursday - initially cancelled - would go ahead after all. (more...)
Mike Hayden to Trump: Meet With Putin, Be Firm on Meddling
- July 14, 2018
The indictment , secured by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his ongoing investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 election won by President Donald Trump , was issued three days before Trump, who is now on a visit to Britain, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Helsinki . (more...)
- July 14, 2018
The indictment , secured by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his ongoing investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 election won by President Donald Trump , was issued three days before Trump, who is now on a visit to Britain, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit in Helsinki . (more...)
Ex-PM Sharif and Daughter Arrested Upon Return to Pakistan
- July 14, 2018
Sharif was the 15th prime minister in Pakistan's 70-year history - roughly half of it under military rule - to be removed before completing a full term. Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif was arrested on his return to the country late Friday, where he faces 10 years in prison for corruption, ahead of already tense elections his party claims are being rigged. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
Sharif was the 15th prime minister in Pakistan's 70-year history - roughly half of it under military rule - to be removed before completing a full term. Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif was arrested on his return to the country late Friday, where he faces 10 years in prison for corruption, ahead of already tense elections his party claims are being rigged. (more...)
Hearing a 'victory notch in Putin's belt': Federal Bureau of Investigation agent in Russian Federation probe
- July 14, 2018
Controversial FBI agent Peter Strzok said on Thursday that he had damaging information on US President Donald Trump during the 2016 US presidential election that may have derailed his campaign. "What I am telling you is I and the other men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, every day take our personal beliefs, and set those aside in vigorous pursuit of the truth - wherever it lies, whatever it is". (more...)
- July 14, 2018
Controversial FBI agent Peter Strzok said on Thursday that he had damaging information on US President Donald Trump during the 2016 US presidential election that may have derailed his campaign. "What I am telling you is I and the other men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, every day take our personal beliefs, and set those aside in vigorous pursuit of the truth - wherever it lies, whatever it is". (more...)
Drag queens and more take to United Kingdom streets to protest Trump
- July 14, 2018
Trump is making his first trip to Britain as president after a tense summit with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders in Brussels and on the heels of ruptures in British Prime Minister Theresa May's government because of the crisis over Britain's exit from the European Union. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
Trump is making his first trip to Britain as president after a tense summit with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders in Brussels and on the heels of ruptures in British Prime Minister Theresa May's government because of the crisis over Britain's exit from the European Union. (more...)
Trump Trade War - US Senate demands a say
- July 14, 2018
At a committee hearing with administration officials and business leaders, members repeatedly questioned the notion that Canada poses a risk to America, as implied by Trump's use of the "section 232" national-security provision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and other countries. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
At a committee hearing with administration officials and business leaders, members repeatedly questioned the notion that Canada poses a risk to America, as implied by Trump's use of the "section 232" national-security provision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and other countries. (more...)
Trump's actions at North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit reveal alarming view of alliance
- July 14, 2018
Russia's foreign minister has said the July 16 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could be considered successful if it leads to a reopening of communications channels between the two countries. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
Russia's foreign minister has said the July 16 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could be considered successful if it leads to a reopening of communications channels between the two countries. (more...)
Trump brands Germany a "captive of Russian Federation", days before he meets Putin
- July 14, 2018
The meeting in Helsinki will be the first bilateral summit of the leaders of the two great powers, and will take place amid tensions between Moscow and Washington . There isn't a penalty for not meeting it, but Trump has repeatedly castigated Germany in particular for not spending enough, in his view, on defense. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
The meeting in Helsinki will be the first bilateral summit of the leaders of the two great powers, and will take place amid tensions between Moscow and Washington . There isn't a penalty for not meeting it, but Trump has repeatedly castigated Germany in particular for not spending enough, in his view, on defense. (more...)
Mueller indicts 12 Russians for hacking in the 2016 presidential campaign
- July 14, 2018
By the time Trump made his speech, the Russians had already successfully hacked the emails of John Podesta, the campaign chairman. The Kremlin has denied that the Russian state interfered in the election. One of those 11, along with a twelfth Russian officer, are charged with conspiring to infiltrate computers of organizations responsible for administering elections, including state boards of election, secretaries of state, and companies that supply software and other technology used to ... (more...)
- July 14, 2018
By the time Trump made his speech, the Russians had already successfully hacked the emails of John Podesta, the campaign chairman. The Kremlin has denied that the Russian state interfered in the election. One of those 11, along with a twelfth Russian officer, are charged with conspiring to infiltrate computers of organizations responsible for administering elections, including state boards of election, secretaries of state, and companies that supply software and other technology used to ... (more...)
Mom, daughter killed by giant boulder that fell off truck
- July 14, 2018
According to authorities, 33-year-old Joe Czeck, of Hastings , Minnesota , was operating the commercial vehicle that killed the mother and her daughter. Ryan Killian, the boyfriend of Jena Christiansen , released a statement on her death Wednesday night to WCCO . Minnesota court records show Czeck has been convicted of six moving violations since 2003, including speeding in Dakota County in 2013. (more...)
- July 14, 2018
According to authorities, 33-year-old Joe Czeck, of Hastings , Minnesota , was operating the commercial vehicle that killed the mother and her daughter. Ryan Killian, the boyfriend of Jena Christiansen , released a statement on her death Wednesday night to WCCO . Minnesota court records show Czeck has been convicted of six moving violations since 2003, including speeding in Dakota County in 2013. (more...)
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