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USA releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker
- June 14, 2019
The US military's Central Command also released photographs showing the apparent mine, which attaches to the side of a ship magnetically, before it was removed later in the day. Magnetic limpet mines were previously used by Iran to sabotage oil tankers during the so-called "Tanker War" in the late 1980s. All 21 Filipino crewmembers pf the vessel were rescued and were now on a USA warship. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
The US military's Central Command also released photographs showing the apparent mine, which attaches to the side of a ship magnetically, before it was removed later in the day. Magnetic limpet mines were previously used by Iran to sabotage oil tankers during the so-called "Tanker War" in the late 1980s. All 21 Filipino crewmembers pf the vessel were rescued and were now on a USA warship. (more...)
Trump Claims "Secret Deal" With Mexico On Trade
- June 14, 2019
Trump said at the White House. "We are going to do what we said we are going to do". Trump, speaking to the media before leaving for a trip to Iowa, didn't provide details of the nature of the agreement. Mexico's foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard insisted that the details of the agreement remain the same as those announced on Friday. USA border officials apprehended about 133,000 people at the border in May, triple the amount from a year earlier though still below historic highs. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
Trump said at the White House. "We are going to do what we said we are going to do". Trump, speaking to the media before leaving for a trip to Iowa, didn't provide details of the nature of the agreement. Mexico's foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard insisted that the details of the agreement remain the same as those announced on Friday. USA border officials apprehended about 133,000 people at the border in May, triple the amount from a year earlier though still below historic highs. (more...)
Boris Johnson tops first ballot in Tory leadership contest
- June 14, 2019
Three candidates were eliminated. Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leads the first round of voting which took place on Thursday to elect a new Prime Minister for the country with the Brexit deal in mind. He's also being backed by moderates on Europe who calculate that he's the most likely leader to win a future election in which the Conservatives will be squeezed by Nigel Farage's newly founded Brexit Party on the right, and the opposition Labour Party on the left. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
Three candidates were eliminated. Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leads the first round of voting which took place on Thursday to elect a new Prime Minister for the country with the Brexit deal in mind. He's also being backed by moderates on Europe who calculate that he's the most likely leader to win a future election in which the Conservatives will be squeezed by Nigel Farage's newly founded Brexit Party on the right, and the opposition Labour Party on the left. (more...)
Russian Federation S-400 deal already sealed, Turkey tells US
- June 14, 2019
U.S. officials advised Turkey to buy the U.S. Patriot missile system rather than the S-400s from Moscow, arguing the Russian system would be incompatible with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation systems and expose the F-35 to possible Russian subterfuge. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
U.S. officials advised Turkey to buy the U.S. Patriot missile system rather than the S-400s from Moscow, arguing the Russian system would be incompatible with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation systems and expose the F-35 to possible Russian subterfuge. (more...)
Trump says he has no deadline for imposing further tariffs on China
- June 14, 2019
While Trump's decision to indefinitely postpone tariffs on Mexico has raised hopes of a US-China trade deal , his love for tariffs is likely to keep investors on their toes and the stock market volatile in the near term. "We thought we had a deal, and unfortunately they decided that they were going to change the deal, and they can't do that with me". But, he added, "China's door was open to talks based on equality". (more...)
- June 14, 2019
While Trump's decision to indefinitely postpone tariffs on Mexico has raised hopes of a US-China trade deal , his love for tariffs is likely to keep investors on their toes and the stock market volatile in the near term. "We thought we had a deal, and unfortunately they decided that they were going to change the deal, and they can't do that with me". But, he added, "China's door was open to talks based on equality". (more...)
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders To Leave The White House
- June 14, 2019
The President said Sanders will be returning to Arkansas, and he said he hopes she runs for governor. "I'm going to remain one of the most outspoken and loyal supporters". Interested in Trump Administration? The president has only been in the White House for two and a half years. The next Arkansas gubernatorial election is set for 2022. (more...)
- June 14, 2019
The President said Sanders will be returning to Arkansas, and he said he hopes she runs for governor. "I'm going to remain one of the most outspoken and loyal supporters". Interested in Trump Administration? The president has only been in the White House for two and a half years. The next Arkansas gubernatorial election is set for 2022. (more...)
"David Ortiz 'continues to heal and make progress", says wife, Tiffany
- June 13, 2019
Police quickly arrested the suspected motorbike driver, identified as Eddy Feliz Garcia, who was detained and beaten by bystanders at the scene. David Ortiz is considered a legend in the Dominican Republic, but that status was not enough to protect him from an attempted murder in his hometown of Santo Domingo last weekend. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Police quickly arrested the suspected motorbike driver, identified as Eddy Feliz Garcia, who was detained and beaten by bystanders at the scene. David Ortiz is considered a legend in the Dominican Republic, but that status was not enough to protect him from an attempted murder in his hometown of Santo Domingo last weekend. (more...)
At Least 24 Memphis Police Officers Hurt In Protests After Deadly Shooting
- June 13, 2019
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Keli McAlister said the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force went to a Frayser home to look for a suspect with felony warrants. "I just want him to see this, know what's going on, to be conscious", she said from the driver's seat of her auto, with her son in the passenger seat. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Keli McAlister said the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force went to a Frayser home to look for a suspect with felony warrants. "I just want him to see this, know what's going on, to be conscious", she said from the driver's seat of her auto, with her son in the passenger seat. (more...)
Charges dropped against Russian reporter after outcry
- June 13, 2019
Mr Kolokoltsev acknowledged he would search data from Russian President Vladimir Putin to brush off two high-ranking officers over the case: the pinnacle of the Interior Affairs Directorate of Moscow's Western Administrative District, Gen Puchkov, and the pinnacle of the Medication Retain watch over Directorate, Peculiar Devyatkin. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Mr Kolokoltsev acknowledged he would search data from Russian President Vladimir Putin to brush off two high-ranking officers over the case: the pinnacle of the Interior Affairs Directorate of Moscow's Western Administrative District, Gen Puchkov, and the pinnacle of the Medication Retain watch over Directorate, Peculiar Devyatkin. (more...)
Julian Assange one step closer to being extradited to US
- June 13, 2019
The UK's interior minister has certified an extradition order that would send Julian Assange to the USA on espionage charges - but the final decision on the embattled WikiLeaks founder rests with the courts. He said it was a decision for the courts over whether Assange should be extradited. He spent seven years inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London before being handed over to British authorities by Ecuador in April. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
The UK's interior minister has certified an extradition order that would send Julian Assange to the USA on espionage charges - but the final decision on the embattled WikiLeaks founder rests with the courts. He said it was a decision for the courts over whether Assange should be extradited. He spent seven years inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London before being handed over to British authorities by Ecuador in April. (more...)
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- June 13, 2019
From its logo alone you can tell that this online slot is bound to be highly energetic and effervescent. Well, the truth is it is exactly these things, and more! Gameplay on Starburst Starburst encompasses a variety of incredibly bright and engaging colours – for example, blue, purple, yellow, orange and green are all shades you can expect to encounter. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
From its logo alone you can tell that this online slot is bound to be highly energetic and effervescent. Well, the truth is it is exactly these things, and more! Gameplay on Starburst Starburst encompasses a variety of incredibly bright and engaging colours – for example, blue, purple, yellow, orange and green are all shades you can expect to encounter. (more...)
Vatican rejects gender change to alarm of LGBT Catholics
- June 13, 2019
The right to "choose one's gender", the Vatican says in the document , is in "direct contradiction of the model of marriage as being between one man and one woman". The document has not been signed by Pope Francis, and the National Catholic Reporter reports that the pontiff had possibly not reviewed the document prior to its release. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
The right to "choose one's gender", the Vatican says in the document , is in "direct contradiction of the model of marriage as being between one man and one woman". The document has not been signed by Pope Francis, and the National Catholic Reporter reports that the pontiff had possibly not reviewed the document prior to its release. (more...)
Israel attacks Gaza after rocket 'intercepted' from territory
- June 13, 2019
However, when Shahed's application for observer status came up in the Ecosoc on June 6, India stood with Israel when it moved a resolution for reassessing the clearance given by the United Nations body in March, citing new evidence linking the Lebanon-based organisation to Hamas . (more...)
- June 13, 2019
However, when Shahed's application for observer status came up in the Ecosoc on June 6, India stood with Israel when it moved a resolution for reassessing the clearance given by the United Nations body in March, citing new evidence linking the Lebanon-based organisation to Hamas . (more...)
USA to send 1,000 more troops to Poland
- June 13, 2019
Polish leaders have lobbied for additional forces for months and had hoped for a permanent USA base they said could be called " Fort Trump ". Duda's U.S. and our commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation", a senior White House official said ahead of the announcement during a conference call with reporters. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Polish leaders have lobbied for additional forces for months and had hoped for a permanent USA base they said could be called " Fort Trump ". Duda's U.S. and our commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation", a senior White House official said ahead of the announcement during a conference call with reporters. (more...)
‘Very Severe cyclone ‘Vayu now 725 km southeast of Karachi
- June 13, 2019
Indian authorities are evacuating almost 300,000 people on the west coast ahead of Cyclone Vayu . A storm surge of about 1-1.5 metre over the astronomical tide is likely to inundate the low-lying coastal areas of Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagarh, Diu, Gir Somnath, Amreli and Bhavnagar districts. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Indian authorities are evacuating almost 300,000 people on the west coast ahead of Cyclone Vayu . A storm surge of about 1-1.5 metre over the astronomical tide is likely to inundate the low-lying coastal areas of Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Junagarh, Diu, Gir Somnath, Amreli and Bhavnagar districts. (more...)
Boris Johnson launches UK leadership bid as MPs warn on Brexit
- June 13, 2019
Chancellor Philip Hammond - who is not running for leader - said it was "impossible" to leave the European Union by 31 October and it was "not sensible" for leadership hopefuls to "box themselves into a corner on this" as Parliament "will not allow a no-deal exit". (more...)
- June 13, 2019
Chancellor Philip Hammond - who is not running for leader - said it was "impossible" to leave the European Union by 31 October and it was "not sensible" for leadership hopefuls to "box themselves into a corner on this" as Parliament "will not allow a no-deal exit". (more...)
2nd arrest made in shooting of David Ortiz
- June 13, 2019
The post David Ortiz's Son Sends Message of Love After MLB Star Transported to Boston Hospital appeared first on The Blast . He has undergone two surgeries - one in the Dominican Republic in the immediate aftermath of the attack, the other at Mass General on Monday night - to remove his gallbladder and part of his intestines and fix his liver. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
The post David Ortiz's Son Sends Message of Love After MLB Star Transported to Boston Hospital appeared first on The Blast . He has undergone two surgeries - one in the Dominican Republic in the immediate aftermath of the attack, the other at Mass General on Monday night - to remove his gallbladder and part of his intestines and fix his liver. (more...)
New York helicopter crash: Possible flight rule violations under scrutiny
- June 13, 2019
There is no helicopter landing pad on the roof of the AXA Equitable tower at 787 Seventh Avenue where the aircraft crashed. The pilot then flew around Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan , up the west side of the island and then, somewhere around the streets in the 40s, started to veer toward midtown Manhattan before ultimately crash landing, the law enforcement source said. (more...)
- June 13, 2019
There is no helicopter landing pad on the roof of the AXA Equitable tower at 787 Seventh Avenue where the aircraft crashed. The pilot then flew around Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan , up the west side of the island and then, somewhere around the streets in the 40s, started to veer toward midtown Manhattan before ultimately crash landing, the law enforcement source said. (more...)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's assassinated brother was 'CIA informant'
- June 12, 2019
Trump told reporters Tuesday that he had just received a " beautiful letter" from the North Korean leader. He did not elaborate on the letter's contents other than to say it was "very warm", "very nice", and "very personal". He had a Portuguese and Chinese passport as well as two North Korean ones in different names, including Kim Chol. Tensions have risen again recently, as North Korea resumed some limited testing of weapons and warned of "truly undesired consequences" if the United States ... (more...)
- June 12, 2019
Trump told reporters Tuesday that he had just received a " beautiful letter" from the North Korean leader. He did not elaborate on the letter's contents other than to say it was "very warm", "very nice", and "very personal". He had a Portuguese and Chinese passport as well as two North Korean ones in different names, including Kim Chol. Tensions have risen again recently, as North Korea resumed some limited testing of weapons and warned of "truly undesired consequences" if the United States ... (more...)
Man Also Died In The Dominican Republic After Drinking From Minibar
- June 12, 2019
According to Arnold, a hotel doctor had checked on Wallace and decided he needed to be hospitalized on April 13. He said Dominican authorities told the family to expect Wallace's toxicology reports in eight to 10 weeks - possibly by the end of June, based on the timeline. (more...)
- June 12, 2019
According to Arnold, a hotel doctor had checked on Wallace and decided he needed to be hospitalized on April 13. He said Dominican authorities told the family to expect Wallace's toxicology reports in eight to 10 weeks - possibly by the end of June, based on the timeline. (more...)
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