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International Monetary Fund members pledge to avoid using currencies as trade weapon
- October 15, 2018
I'm not singling out Japan on that", Mnuchin said, when asked whether the United States will discuss currencies in trade negotiations with Japan. And while lots of people were readying for a prolonged trade war, China he said, was "sincere" in seeking a "constructive solution [to the dispute], not only for us, but also our neighbours in the supply chain and for the world ". (more...)
- October 15, 2018
I'm not singling out Japan on that", Mnuchin said, when asked whether the United States will discuss currencies in trade negotiations with Japan. And while lots of people were readying for a prolonged trade war, China he said, was "sincere" in seeking a "constructive solution [to the dispute], not only for us, but also our neighbours in the supply chain and for the world ". (more...)
Official royal wedding photos capture intimate moment between Princess Eugenie and groom
- October 15, 2018
The longtime couple Wednesday Friday in a ceremony at St. George's Chapel, where Eugenie's cousin, Prince Harry, married Meghan Markle in May. Britain's Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack Brooksbank have released four official pictures from their wedding day. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The longtime couple Wednesday Friday in a ceremony at St. George's Chapel, where Eugenie's cousin, Prince Harry, married Meghan Markle in May. Britain's Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack Brooksbank have released four official pictures from their wedding day. (more...)
Surveillance Footage Released of White Michigan Man Shooting at Black Teen
- October 14, 2018
The zeiglers told police they have a history of break-ins at their home. Zeigler said he's innocent. But police noted that home security footage of the incident - which was only shown to the jury this week - showed that Zeigler clearly aimed at Walker. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
The zeiglers told police they have a history of break-ins at their home. Zeigler said he's innocent. But police noted that home security footage of the incident - which was only shown to the jury this week - showed that Zeigler clearly aimed at Walker. (more...)
US Defence Chief Jim Mattis, "Sort Of Democrat", May Go: Donald Trump
- October 14, 2018
Mr Mattis's future has become a focus of media speculation, particularly after last month's release of a book by Watergate reporter Bob Woodward that portrayed him as privately disparaging Mr Trump to associates . Whether he leaves or not, General Mattis today is far from the "Mad Dog" Mattis Trump proudly bragged about previously. "It could be that he is, I think he's sort of a Democrat if you want to know the truth", Trump added. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Mr Mattis's future has become a focus of media speculation, particularly after last month's release of a book by Watergate reporter Bob Woodward that portrayed him as privately disparaging Mr Trump to associates . Whether he leaves or not, General Mattis today is far from the "Mad Dog" Mattis Trump proudly bragged about previously. "It could be that he is, I think he's sort of a Democrat if you want to know the truth", Trump added. (more...)
Irish border problem defeats weekend flurry of Brexit diplomacy
- October 14, 2018
British papers said at least two or three ministers could quit over May's concessions on terms for keeping the Irish border open after Britain leaves the European Union on March 29. May's counter-proposal is for a "temporary customs arrangement" for the whole United Kingdom, but Tory Brexiteers fear this becoming an open-ended position which would prevent free trade deals with countries around the world. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
British papers said at least two or three ministers could quit over May's concessions on terms for keeping the Irish border open after Britain leaves the European Union on March 29. May's counter-proposal is for a "temporary customs arrangement" for the whole United Kingdom, but Tory Brexiteers fear this becoming an open-ended position which would prevent free trade deals with countries around the world. (more...)
Former apartheid activist Botha dies
- October 14, 2018
In 2000, Botha joined the African National Congress (ANC) party, which had led the fight against apartheid rule. "I'm very glad that he could have seen this change because it does mark I believe a new beginning for South Africa", Roelef Botha said. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
In 2000, Botha joined the African National Congress (ANC) party, which had led the fight against apartheid rule. "I'm very glad that he could have seen this change because it does mark I believe a new beginning for South Africa", Roelef Botha said. (more...)
Khalilzad holds direct talks with Afghan Taliban in Qatar
- October 14, 2018
A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would not comment on the Taliban statement. Khalilzad, the Afghan-born US adviser, met with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday and briefed him about his 10-day tour of four countries conducted in a bid to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul would not comment on the Taliban statement. Khalilzad, the Afghan-born US adviser, met with Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday and briefed him about his 10-day tour of four countries conducted in a bid to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table. (more...)
Beto O'Rourke smashes record, raises $38.1M in three months
- October 14, 2018
O'Rourke says the funding came from more than 800,000 donors. Through the first half of 2018, O'Rourke had already raised an impressive $23.6 million for the cycle and had almost $14 million in cash on hand for the campaign's home stretch. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
O'Rourke says the funding came from more than 800,000 donors. Through the first half of 2018, O'Rourke had already raised an impressive $23.6 million for the cycle and had almost $14 million in cash on hand for the campaign's home stretch. (more...)
US Calls for "Transparent" Saudi Probe into Journalist’s Disappearance
- October 14, 2018
A source in the investigation team set up by the Turkish General Directorate of Security to investigate the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi revealed that the prosecutor in Istanbul will issue charges of hiding or killing a person against 15 Saudis who Turkish sources have said were security officers who arrived on board two planes and were in the consulate at the same time as Khashoggi. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
A source in the investigation team set up by the Turkish General Directorate of Security to investigate the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi revealed that the prosecutor in Istanbul will issue charges of hiding or killing a person against 15 Saudis who Turkish sources have said were security officers who arrived on board two planes and were in the consulate at the same time as Khashoggi. (more...)
4 wedding portraits of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
- October 14, 2018
At her royal wedding, Princess Eugenie wore a dress with a low-cut back that revealed a long scar from an operation on her spine, inspiring others with back scars to share photos and feel more comfortable with their bodies. The couple are photographed sharing a kiss while seated in the carriage. The 28-year-old was applauded for choice of wedding dress, designed by London duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, which featured similarities to the one her mother wore in 1986. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
At her royal wedding, Princess Eugenie wore a dress with a low-cut back that revealed a long scar from an operation on her spine, inspiring others with back scars to share photos and feel more comfortable with their bodies. The couple are photographed sharing a kiss while seated in the carriage. The 28-year-old was applauded for choice of wedding dress, designed by London duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, which featured similarities to the one her mother wore in 1986. (more...)
Newspaper says Turkey has audio of Saudi writer's slaying
- October 14, 2018
Saudi Arabia has said it had nothing to do with Mr Khashoggi's disappearance, without explaining or offering evidence of how the writer left the consulate and disappeared into Istanbul with his fiancee waiting outside. The investment conference lists dozens of expected speakers, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Blackrock Chairman Larry Fink and US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the latter confirming today that he will go. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Saudi Arabia has said it had nothing to do with Mr Khashoggi's disappearance, without explaining or offering evidence of how the writer left the consulate and disappeared into Istanbul with his fiancee waiting outside. The investment conference lists dozens of expected speakers, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Blackrock Chairman Larry Fink and US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the latter confirming today that he will go. (more...)
Female ranger taken by crocodile in remote Northern Territory
- October 14, 2018
Police are travelling to the scene, but the woman's condition is not known. The crocodile was destroyed by local Indigenous rangers and the woman's body was recovered. when they noticed the woman was missing. The last fatal crocodile attack in Australia was October last year when a 79-year-old dementia patient was killed after wandering from a nursing home at Port Douglas in Queensland state. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Police are travelling to the scene, but the woman's condition is not known. The crocodile was destroyed by local Indigenous rangers and the woman's body was recovered. when they noticed the woman was missing. The last fatal crocodile attack in Australia was October last year when a 79-year-old dementia patient was killed after wandering from a nursing home at Port Douglas in Queensland state. (more...)
Donald Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi Arabia murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi
- October 14, 2018
Rumor mills churned out one of their most childish pieces of fake news that investigators were looking for Khashoggi's black Apple Watch with reported recordings. Turkish officials reportedly have told the USA government that they have audio and video recordings proving the Washington Post columnist and dissident was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul this month. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Rumor mills churned out one of their most childish pieces of fake news that investigators were looking for Khashoggi's black Apple Watch with reported recordings. Turkish officials reportedly have told the USA government that they have audio and video recordings proving the Washington Post columnist and dissident was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul this month. (more...)
Boris Johnson calls for PM May to ditch Brexit border backstop
- October 13, 2018
As May prepared to update key Cabinet ministers on progress toward a deal, Ivan Rogers said that, more than two years after voting to leave the EU, Britain is "on fantasy island" about what kind of divorce agreement is possible. The Times newspaper reported that May could face further resignations by euroskeptic ministers in her cabinet unless she found a way to ensure the backstop was not permanent. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
As May prepared to update key Cabinet ministers on progress toward a deal, Ivan Rogers said that, more than two years after voting to leave the EU, Britain is "on fantasy island" about what kind of divorce agreement is possible. The Times newspaper reported that May could face further resignations by euroskeptic ministers in her cabinet unless she found a way to ensure the backstop was not permanent. (more...)
Australian rules on religious schools rejecting gay students
- October 13, 2018
The report was delivered to the government nearly five months ago, but it appears very few members of the government have been given access to read it. "The fact is every children is entitled to human dignity". But Morrison said any new laws would take into account the religious freedom review, which Turnbull commissioned in order to assuage the concerns of marriage equality opponents who said the new law infringed on their religious rights. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
The report was delivered to the government nearly five months ago, but it appears very few members of the government have been given access to read it. "The fact is every children is entitled to human dignity". But Morrison said any new laws would take into account the religious freedom review, which Turnbull commissioned in order to assuage the concerns of marriage equality opponents who said the new law infringed on their religious rights. (more...)
US student challenges Israeli entry ban in court
- October 13, 2018
Israel , and Erdan in particular, have come under widespread criticism for their handling of Alqasem's case. "We're talking about someone who simply wants to study in Israel , who is not boycotting anything", Ben-Hillel told the AP. Jared Glosser, the Israeli engagement co-ordinator at the University of Florida Hillel, a campus Jewish group, said he had never come into contact with Alqasem. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Israel , and Erdan in particular, have come under widespread criticism for their handling of Alqasem's case. "We're talking about someone who simply wants to study in Israel , who is not boycotting anything", Ben-Hillel told the AP. Jared Glosser, the Israeli engagement co-ordinator at the University of Florida Hillel, a campus Jewish group, said he had never come into contact with Alqasem. (more...)
Remains of 11 babies found in ceiling of shuttered funeral home
- October 13, 2018
Detroit Police detective lieutenant Brian Bowser told reporters the grim discovery was made yesterday at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit by authorities from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) after they received an anonymous tip-off letter. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Detroit Police detective lieutenant Brian Bowser told reporters the grim discovery was made yesterday at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit by authorities from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) after they received an anonymous tip-off letter. (more...)
At least seven climbers killed in Himalayas, two missing
- October 13, 2018
Wangchu Sherpa, of the Trekking Camp Nepal agency, which provided support to the climbers, said: "Our rescue operation is continuing and we are trying to find details". Kim is believed to be among the dead, officials said. A helicopter reached the site and managed to land just above the expedition team's camp, but were unable to retrieve any of the bodies. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Wangchu Sherpa, of the Trekking Camp Nepal agency, which provided support to the climbers, said: "Our rescue operation is continuing and we are trying to find details". Kim is believed to be among the dead, officials said. A helicopter reached the site and managed to land just above the expedition team's camp, but were unable to retrieve any of the bodies. (more...)
3 dead as quake hits Indonesia anew
- October 13, 2018
Firefighters, soldiers and other personnel searched the rubble Thursday in a last push to find victims. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited an Indonesian city shattered by an quake and tsunami to assess the impact of the disasters. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Firefighters, soldiers and other personnel searched the rubble Thursday in a last push to find victims. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited an Indonesian city shattered by an quake and tsunami to assess the impact of the disasters. (more...)
Israeli fire kills 6 Palestinians at Gaza protest
- October 13, 2018
Armed Israeli paramilitary settlers have launched a number of attacks on the Palestinian civilian population in the Nablus area, with the number of attacks drastically increasing since two Israeli settlers were killed by a Palestinian in the area on Monday. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Armed Israeli paramilitary settlers have launched a number of attacks on the Palestinian civilian population in the Nablus area, with the number of attacks drastically increasing since two Israeli settlers were killed by a Palestinian in the area on Monday. (more...)
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