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India hikes tariffs on US goods
- June 17, 2019
The Indian Trade Ministry explained the government had extended repeatedly the deadline for set up the tariffs while negotiations were going on for nearly a year, The Hindu newspaper recalled. An order to raise import taxes as high as 120 percent on a number of American-made goods was issued by the Indian government in June 2018. However Trump's decision this month to strip New Delhi of its preferential trade status appears to have prompted the latest Indian move. (more...)
- June 17, 2019
The Indian Trade Ministry explained the government had extended repeatedly the deadline for set up the tariffs while negotiations were going on for nearly a year, The Hindu newspaper recalled. An order to raise import taxes as high as 120 percent on a number of American-made goods was issued by the Indian government in June 2018. However Trump's decision this month to strip New Delhi of its preferential trade status appears to have prompted the latest Indian move. (more...)
Saudi crown prince calls for 'decisive stand' on oil tanker attacks
- June 17, 2019
Iran has denied involvement in the attacks and said the USA is accusing them without evidence. The second tanker, Norwegian-owned MT Front Altair , offered no immediate explanation of what happened to their vessel as it caught fire after the attack Thursday, sending a thick cloud of black smoke visible even by satellite from space. (more...)
- June 17, 2019
Iran has denied involvement in the attacks and said the USA is accusing them without evidence. The second tanker, Norwegian-owned MT Front Altair , offered no immediate explanation of what happened to their vessel as it caught fire after the attack Thursday, sending a thick cloud of black smoke visible even by satellite from space. (more...)
Trump tweets about meeting 'The Prince of Whales'
- June 16, 2019
How ridiculous! I would never be trusted again. President Trump regularly tweets about the "fake news media", but it seems he's shared a bit of fake news himself with a recent royal blunder. Mr Trump met the Prince of Wales last week during his state visit to the United Kingdom - the tweet meanwhile was live on Twitter for about 25 minutes before a correctly spelled version of the post was issued. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
How ridiculous! I would never be trusted again. President Trump regularly tweets about the "fake news media", but it seems he's shared a bit of fake news himself with a recent royal blunder. Mr Trump met the Prince of Wales last week during his state visit to the United Kingdom - the tweet meanwhile was live on Twitter for about 25 minutes before a correctly spelled version of the post was issued. (more...)
Iranian President Tells Global Partners to send 'Positive Signals' or Else
- June 16, 2019
Since that decision on May 15, tensions have continued to rise following a new attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman that the United States and Saudi Arabia have blamed on the Islamic republic. Iran did not specify what actions it will take or say what "positive signals" it expects to see from its global partners. "Beijing will continue and develop its strategic relations with Iran", President Xi said, adding that Washington's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal was a major source of ... (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Since that decision on May 15, tensions have continued to rise following a new attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman that the United States and Saudi Arabia have blamed on the Islamic republic. Iran did not specify what actions it will take or say what "positive signals" it expects to see from its global partners. "Beijing will continue and develop its strategic relations with Iran", President Xi said, adding that Washington's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal was a major source of ... (more...)
Trump says Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is a national disgrace
- June 16, 2019
President's latest outburst, saying it was "absolutely terrible to see Donald Mr. Trump using the tragedy of people being murdered to attack the Mayor". A spokesperson for Mr Khan said the Mayor is "focussing on supporting London's communities and over-stretched emergency services". On Katie Hopkins and Trump, he added: " They seek to divide at a time we need to come together ". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
President's latest outburst, saying it was "absolutely terrible to see Donald Mr. Trump using the tragedy of people being murdered to attack the Mayor". A spokesperson for Mr Khan said the Mayor is "focussing on supporting London's communities and over-stretched emergency services". On Katie Hopkins and Trump, he added: " They seek to divide at a time we need to come together ". (more...)
Massive South American blackout, 44 million without power
- June 16, 2019
Reports said the power cut had also affected parts of Brazil and Paraguay. " Something like this has never happened before ", she said. By about 12 noon local time, Edesur tweeted that it had restored service to 450,000 customers, with hospitals and health centers a priority. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Reports said the power cut had also affected parts of Brazil and Paraguay. " Something like this has never happened before ", she said. By about 12 noon local time, Edesur tweeted that it had restored service to 450,000 customers, with hospitals and health centers a priority. (more...)
Mayor ‘sick’ by video of police encounter with young family
- June 16, 2019
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams released the following message regarding the incident on Facebook. "I, like you, am disturbed by the language and the actions of our officer". The accounts of the encounter provided by the family and police are conflicting. The filing from the family alleges that Ames was thrown against a vehicle and kicked so hard that he collapsed before a police officer "kept his knee between the father's legs". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams released the following message regarding the incident on Facebook. "I, like you, am disturbed by the language and the actions of our officer". The accounts of the encounter provided by the family and police are conflicting. The filing from the family alleges that Ames was thrown against a vehicle and kicked so hard that he collapsed before a police officer "kept his knee between the father's legs". (more...)
Have to Hear Foreign Dirt to Know If It's Bad
- June 16, 2019
Trump , in an interview Friday with "Fox & Friends", said he would look at the information in order to determine whether or not it was "incorrect". When asked why McGahn would lie, Trump said, "Because he wanted to make himself look like a good lawyer". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Trump , in an interview Friday with "Fox & Friends", said he would look at the information in order to determine whether or not it was "incorrect". When asked why McGahn would lie, Trump said, "Because he wanted to make himself look like a good lawyer". (more...)
Father's Day weekend: Partly cloudy, unseasonably mild temperatures
- June 16, 2019
Along with storms, heat and humidity will still be present with highs expected to reach into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Periodic chances for thunderstorms will remain in the forecast Sunday through Wednesday night . Wind: SE 5-10. Low: 67. We start off with some clouds Monday , followed by some peeks of sun by the afternoon, otherwise the rest of the work week looks unsettled with showers, below normal high temperatures, and cloud cover. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Along with storms, heat and humidity will still be present with highs expected to reach into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Periodic chances for thunderstorms will remain in the forecast Sunday through Wednesday night . Wind: SE 5-10. Low: 67. We start off with some clouds Monday , followed by some peeks of sun by the afternoon, otherwise the rest of the work week looks unsettled with showers, below normal high temperatures, and cloud cover. (more...)
Blood Donor Day observed
- June 16, 2019
Smith received more than 100 units of blood during various surgeries. Prior to this move, it was hard for some people to access the life giving liquid as it was costly. Notable is the fact that the country is still behind in meeting the Abuja Declaration of allocating 15 percent of the government's budget towards health. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Smith received more than 100 units of blood during various surgeries. Prior to this move, it was hard for some people to access the life giving liquid as it was costly. Notable is the fact that the country is still behind in meeting the Abuja Declaration of allocating 15 percent of the government's budget towards health. (more...)
Democratic presidential debates: Biden, Sanders to share stage on second night
- June 16, 2019
Biden called Trump an "existential threat" to the country, and the President in turn labeled him a "dummy" whose "whole campaign is to hit Trump". More recently, ABC News reports, the Trump camp said they had more up-to-date data showing the president with "a "lead in every state" they polled". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Biden called Trump an "existential threat" to the country, and the President in turn labeled him a "dummy" whose "whole campaign is to hit Trump". More recently, ABC News reports, the Trump camp said they had more up-to-date data showing the president with "a "lead in every state" they polled". (more...)
NY woman, 53, died on vacation in Dominican Republic; son demands answers
- June 16, 2019
Leyla Cox of New Brighton went on vacation June 5 and was expected to return on June 12, as The Staten Island Advance reported. Following her death, an autopsy was performed and William was told no toxicology report could be ordered because her autopsy showed "no red flags", Williams told SILive.com and CBS New York . (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Leyla Cox of New Brighton went on vacation June 5 and was expected to return on June 12, as The Staten Island Advance reported. Following her death, an autopsy was performed and William was told no toxicology report could be ordered because her autopsy showed "no red flags", Williams told SILive.com and CBS New York . (more...)
AES Toll Mounts in Bihar, 59 Children Dead in Muzaffarpur
- June 16, 2019
Dr Sunil Shahi, superintendent of Srikrishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur, told that the central team that came from Delhi on Wednesday to take stock of the situation returned to Patna on Thursday and the team would submit it's report. Sources, however, said the programme couldn't be launched as most of the employees and officials of the department were assigned election duty during the period. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Dr Sunil Shahi, superintendent of Srikrishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur, told that the central team that came from Delhi on Wednesday to take stock of the situation returned to Patna on Thursday and the team would submit it's report. Sources, however, said the programme couldn't be launched as most of the employees and officials of the department were assigned election duty during the period. (more...)
United States sends warning message to Iran over oil tanker attack
- June 16, 2019
It is thought implausible that an IRGC group has gone rogue, or even that Houthi rebels fighting Saudi Arabia in neighbouring Yemen were responsible. However Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, hit back, writing on Twitter that the USA had "immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran-w/o a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
It is thought implausible that an IRGC group has gone rogue, or even that Houthi rebels fighting Saudi Arabia in neighbouring Yemen were responsible. However Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, hit back, writing on Twitter that the USA had "immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran-w/o a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence". (more...)
1 dead, 3 injured in California Costco shooting
- June 16, 2019
He had no further details about the shooting and referred calls to the Corona Police Department. Panic broke out as people tried to flee the store, leaving some injured in the scuffle. A few hid with employees in a refrigerated food locker as the chaos erupted outside. "An employee came in and helped us out through the emergency exit". (more...)
- June 16, 2019
He had no further details about the shooting and referred calls to the Corona Police Department. Panic broke out as people tried to flee the store, leaving some injured in the scuffle. A few hid with employees in a refrigerated food locker as the chaos erupted outside. "An employee came in and helped us out through the emergency exit". (more...)
Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race
- June 16, 2019
Johnson's current six remaining rivals have promised to take part in televised debates, the first of which takes place on Sunday. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday pulled out of the race for the country's next Prime Minister, the media reported on Friday. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
Johnson's current six remaining rivals have promised to take part in televised debates, the first of which takes place on Sunday. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday pulled out of the race for the country's next Prime Minister, the media reported on Friday. (more...)
Woman known as 'The Venezuelan' among those busted in David Ortiz shooting
- June 16, 2019
The motive is not known for the June 9 shooting of Ortiz, a long-time Boston Red Sox great who is from the Dominican Republic and is now retired from the sport. One of the suspects, the accused gunman identified as Rolfi Ferreira Cruz , reportedly admitted to the plot and to shooting Ortiz in the interrogation room after being caught. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
The motive is not known for the June 9 shooting of Ortiz, a long-time Boston Red Sox great who is from the Dominican Republic and is now retired from the sport. One of the suspects, the accused gunman identified as Rolfi Ferreira Cruz , reportedly admitted to the plot and to shooting Ortiz in the interrogation room after being caught. (more...)
Body of 7-year-old Indian girl found in Arizona desert
- June 16, 2019
The area where the girl's body was found is remote, "rugged desert wilderness with few backcountry roads and little to no resources", Customs and Border Protection said . "This is a senseless death driven by cartels who are profiting from putting lives at risk". The group was trying to get into the U.S. after human smugglers dropped them off near the Mexico border, the agency said in a statement on Thursday. (more...)
- June 16, 2019
The area where the girl's body was found is remote, "rugged desert wilderness with few backcountry roads and little to no resources", Customs and Border Protection said . "This is a senseless death driven by cartels who are profiting from putting lives at risk". The group was trying to get into the U.S. after human smugglers dropped them off near the Mexico border, the agency said in a statement on Thursday. (more...)
Kim Kardashian announces ride program for ex-prisoners
- June 15, 2019
Donning her poker straight hair, Kim dressed in a black pant suit and spoke at length about what she's doing to help former inmates and her fight to do more. "I think that if you spent a little bit more of your time reporting the news than trying to tear me down, you might actually see that we're working hard to provide you good information", Sanders told reporters during a tense briefing. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
Donning her poker straight hair, Kim dressed in a black pant suit and spoke at length about what she's doing to help former inmates and her fight to do more. "I think that if you spent a little bit more of your time reporting the news than trying to tear me down, you might actually see that we're working hard to provide you good information", Sanders told reporters during a tense briefing. (more...)
Amanda Knox returns to Italy - English
- June 15, 2019
She will be attending the Criminal Justice Festival in Modena, a northern Italy city, this Saturday, as a guest speaker for the "Trial by Media" panel session. "The mistakes of the Italian judicial system and the ravenous appetite of a media that does not distinguish between a person's life and clickworthy content pushed me into the public sphere", she wrote. (more...)
- June 15, 2019
She will be attending the Criminal Justice Festival in Modena, a northern Italy city, this Saturday, as a guest speaker for the "Trial by Media" panel session. "The mistakes of the Italian judicial system and the ravenous appetite of a media that does not distinguish between a person's life and clickworthy content pushed me into the public sphere", she wrote. (more...)
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