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#UnwantedIvanka: Ivanka Trump's Odd G20 Appearance Is Now A Meme
- July 01, 2019
She also took aim at President Donald Trump , claiming he "phones it in" by permitting Ivanka - an unpaid senior White House adviser - to engage in diplomacy with other world leaders. California representative Ted Lieu also questioned why Ms Trump was at the Summit, and revealed that she had blocked him on Twitter . It's not really clear why Trump's daughter needed to be at this gathering. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
She also took aim at President Donald Trump , claiming he "phones it in" by permitting Ivanka - an unpaid senior White House adviser - to engage in diplomacy with other world leaders. California representative Ted Lieu also questioned why Ms Trump was at the Summit, and revealed that she had blocked him on Twitter . It's not really clear why Trump's daughter needed to be at this gathering. (more...)
Bahrain Conference Aimed at Normalizing Arab-Israeli Ties: Palestinian Figure
- July 01, 2019
His lawyer Mohannad Jbara said the arrest was due to recent activities that have included accompanying Chile's president during a visit to Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque complex. Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have been stalled since 2014 and the future of Jerusalem has always been at the centre of the Middle East conflict. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
His lawyer Mohannad Jbara said the arrest was due to recent activities that have included accompanying Chile's president during a visit to Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque complex. Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have been stalled since 2014 and the future of Jerusalem has always been at the centre of the Middle East conflict. (more...)
Donald Trump Says Huawei Can Buy American Products Again
- July 01, 2019
Trump said the US and China agreed to resume trade negotiations but did not specify a date or particular issues to be discussed. However, financial markets, which went through heavy battering and toiled trillions over the almost year-long Sino-US trade debate, were expected to cheer the trade truce when global markets would be opened by next Monday (July 1st). (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Trump said the US and China agreed to resume trade negotiations but did not specify a date or particular issues to be discussed. However, financial markets, which went through heavy battering and toiled trillions over the almost year-long Sino-US trade debate, were expected to cheer the trade truce when global markets would be opened by next Monday (July 1st). (more...)
Meghan Markle meets Red Sox relative at baseball game
- July 01, 2019
While the press were allowed to photograph his cousins at their respective christenings with their family and godparents prior to their ceremonies, we can't expect this will be true for Archie . We've not seen much of baby Archie . Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that baby Archie's great-grandmother, Queen II will be attending because of scheduling conflicts. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
While the press were allowed to photograph his cousins at their respective christenings with their family and godparents prior to their ceremonies, we can't expect this will be true for Archie . We've not seen much of baby Archie . Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that baby Archie's great-grandmother, Queen II will be attending because of scheduling conflicts. (more...)
Dozens wounded as auto bomb rips through diplomatic district in Kabul
- July 01, 2019
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack which comes on the third day of talks between delegates of the group and US diplomats in Qatar and follows protracted air and ground offensives against the militants in various parts of the country in recent months. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack which comes on the third day of talks between delegates of the group and US diplomats in Qatar and follows protracted air and ground offensives against the militants in various parts of the country in recent months. (more...)
S.Korea's export drops 13.5 pct in June
- July 01, 2019
The materials to be restricted are fluorinated polyimide which is used in smartphone displays, as well as resist and high-purity hydrogen fluoride (HF), which is used as an etching gas in the making of semiconductors. "The government will seek stern measures including legal measures in terms of worldwide and domestic laws, including filing a complaint with the WTO." said Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo after holding a ministerial meeting upon Japan's move. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The materials to be restricted are fluorinated polyimide which is used in smartphone displays, as well as resist and high-purity hydrogen fluoride (HF), which is used as an etching gas in the making of semiconductors. "The government will seek stern measures including legal measures in terms of worldwide and domestic laws, including filing a complaint with the WTO." said Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo after holding a ministerial meeting upon Japan's move. (more...)
Iran breaches uranium stockpile limits set under nuclear deal
- July 01, 2019
The contradictory statements may point to a debate within the Islamic Republic on how to respond to crippling USA economic sanctions which Washington has reimposed since pulling out of the nuclear agreement a year ago. President Donald Trump's decision past year to quit the deal and reimpose economic sanctions. "Today, Iran has to stand against US economic sanctions through domestic production and relying on national potentials", he said, without making any reference to the nuclear program. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The contradictory statements may point to a debate within the Islamic Republic on how to respond to crippling USA economic sanctions which Washington has reimposed since pulling out of the nuclear agreement a year ago. President Donald Trump's decision past year to quit the deal and reimpose economic sanctions. "Today, Iran has to stand against US economic sanctions through domestic production and relying on national potentials", he said, without making any reference to the nuclear program. (more...)
Kamala Harris just changed the direction of the presidential race
- July 01, 2019
Westly, who was a major bundler of campaign contributions for former President Barack Obama, predicted Biden's record of public service would continue to set him apart from the field, while acknowledging several other candidates had improved their positions in recent weeks. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Westly, who was a major bundler of campaign contributions for former President Barack Obama, predicted Biden's record of public service would continue to set him apart from the field, while acknowledging several other candidates had improved their positions in recent weeks. (more...)
Taliban kills eight poll commission staff in south Afghanistan
- July 01, 2019
Khalilzad said "steady, but slow progress" had been made in the last round of talks in May. The U.S. forces also conduct regular airstrikes in restive parts of the country to suppress Taliban and other anti-government militants. A total of 19 people including 11 security personnel and eight members of Kandahar provincial election commission were killed, following series of vehicle bomb attacks, conducted by the Taliban militants in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, officials said ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Khalilzad said "steady, but slow progress" had been made in the last round of talks in May. The U.S. forces also conduct regular airstrikes in restive parts of the country to suppress Taliban and other anti-government militants. A total of 19 people including 11 security personnel and eight members of Kandahar provincial election commission were killed, following series of vehicle bomb attacks, conducted by the Taliban militants in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, officials said ... (more...)
Sanders hits back at AOC after Ivanka Trump dig
- July 01, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez wasted no time responding to Morgan's dig with a tweet of her own, opining that, "Actually, that would make government better - not worse". However, others have stood up for her, with many taking aim at Lagarde for not being inclusive in the group's discussion. " ... Republicans who criticize my being a waitress as evidence of lacking skill can take their classism to the trash". (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez wasted no time responding to Morgan's dig with a tweet of her own, opining that, "Actually, that would make government better - not worse". However, others have stood up for her, with many taking aim at Lagarde for not being inclusive in the group's discussion. " ... Republicans who criticize my being a waitress as evidence of lacking skill can take their classism to the trash". (more...)
Vast blast as Italy demolishes remains of collapsed road bridge
- July 01, 2019
The concrete viaduct collapsed in torrential rain in August 2018 after its cable stays gave way, throwing vehicles to the ground and killing scores of travelers. It was the crowning act of a demolition project that started in February. The bridge "is high, it is big, it is full of iron, it is super heavy". (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The concrete viaduct collapsed in torrential rain in August 2018 after its cable stays gave way, throwing vehicles to the ground and killing scores of travelers. It was the crowning act of a demolition project that started in February. The bridge "is high, it is big, it is full of iron, it is super heavy". (more...)
Trump tells Erdogan on Russia missile deal
- July 01, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that he wanted the issue over Ankara's procurement of air defense systems to be resolved without damaging bilateral ties, the Turkish presidency said. Erdogan said Saturday Turkey had invested $1.4 billion in the production so far. "We're going to be much bigger". Despite the threat of sanctions, Turkey had put its hopes on the relationship between Erdogan and Trump, saying it expected the US president to protect it from ... (more...)
- July 01, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that he wanted the issue over Ankara's procurement of air defense systems to be resolved without damaging bilateral ties, the Turkish presidency said. Erdogan said Saturday Turkey had invested $1.4 billion in the production so far. "We're going to be much bigger". Despite the threat of sanctions, Turkey had put its hopes on the relationship between Erdogan and Trump, saying it expected the US president to protect it from ... (more...)
Dubai princess left Crown Prince husband, fled UAE
- July 01, 2019
It has sparked a potential diplomatic crisis between the two countries. Also, Sheikh's other daughter, Sheika Shamsa al-Maktoum, tried running away from her family home in Surrey at the age of 19. She married Sheikh Mohammed in 2004 and is an accomplished show-jumper. It is not clear yet why she fled. However, she was caught and was taken back to Dubai . (more...)
- July 01, 2019
It has sparked a potential diplomatic crisis between the two countries. Also, Sheikh's other daughter, Sheika Shamsa al-Maktoum, tried running away from her family home in Surrey at the age of 19. She married Sheikh Mohammed in 2004 and is an accomplished show-jumper. It is not clear yet why she fled. However, she was caught and was taken back to Dubai . (more...)
All Visegrad countries oppose Timmermans as EC president - European Union source
- July 01, 2019
In the past, we have a feeling that it was not very positive on our region and I am asking: "where are the women?" But Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel was less hopeful, warning the debate would be far from easy to resolve. Merkel discussed this option at Saturday's G20 summit with Macron, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez and the Netherlands' Mark Rutte. However, a clear candidate is not expected to emerge after this summit. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
In the past, we have a feeling that it was not very positive on our region and I am asking: "where are the women?" But Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel was less hopeful, warning the debate would be far from easy to resolve. Merkel discussed this option at Saturday's G20 summit with Macron, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez and the Netherlands' Mark Rutte. However, a clear candidate is not expected to emerge after this summit. (more...)
Haftar calls for attacks on Turkish ships and interest
- July 01, 2019
Earlier on Sunday, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar threatened retaliation "of the most effective and strongest kind" to any attacks against Turkey and its assets. The United States said Saturday it was looking into a report that American anti-tank missiles were found by forces loyal to Libya's unity government at a captured rebel base. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Earlier on Sunday, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar threatened retaliation "of the most effective and strongest kind" to any attacks against Turkey and its assets. The United States said Saturday it was looking into a report that American anti-tank missiles were found by forces loyal to Libya's unity government at a captured rebel base. (more...)
Israeli forces attack weekly Friday protests at Gaza-Israel borders, injuries reported
- July 01, 2019
The clashes on Friday were part of the weekly anti-Israel rally, known as the Great March of Return, which started in late March past year in eastern Gaza. Three Palestinians were wounded in Friday's clashes, the witnesses added. Israeli Radio had earlier reported that 15 fire incidents occurred in southern Israel after Gaza activists released dozens of arson balloons into Israel. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
The clashes on Friday were part of the weekly anti-Israel rally, known as the Great March of Return, which started in late March past year in eastern Gaza. Three Palestinians were wounded in Friday's clashes, the witnesses added. Israeli Radio had earlier reported that 15 fire incidents occurred in southern Israel after Gaza activists released dozens of arson balloons into Israel. (more...)
10 dead after small plane crashes in Dallas
- July 01, 2019
A light aircraft has crashed into an airport hangar in Texas killing all 10 people on board. There were no survivors after the twin-engine Beechcraft aircraft smashed into the hanger , setting it on fire at Addison Airport at around 9 a.m., according to the Dallas Morning News. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
A light aircraft has crashed into an airport hangar in Texas killing all 10 people on board. There were no survivors after the twin-engine Beechcraft aircraft smashed into the hanger , setting it on fire at Addison Airport at around 9 a.m., according to the Dallas Morning News. (more...)
Judge bars Trump from using USD 2.5 billion to build border wall
- July 01, 2019
Led by California, a coalition of 20 states filed a motion in April for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from taking up to $6.7 billion in federal taxpayer funds to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. "This order is a win for our system of checks and balances, the rule of law, and border communities". Gilliam issued the ruling after hearing arguments last week in two cases. (more...)
- July 01, 2019
Led by California, a coalition of 20 states filed a motion in April for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration from taking up to $6.7 billion in federal taxpayer funds to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. "This order is a win for our system of checks and balances, the rule of law, and border communities". Gilliam issued the ruling after hearing arguments last week in two cases. (more...)
Trump ducks Khashoggi issue in meeting with Saudi crown prince
- June 30, 2019
Saudi Arabia is India's top supplier of crude oil but the two countries have expanded their relationship beyond energy, and their governments have agreed to build a strategic partnership. resident, and weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. A nine-month extension would mean the deal runs out in March 2020. New U.S. sanctions on Iran have reduced its exports to a trickle as Washington seeks to change what it calls a "corrupt" regime in Tehran. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
Saudi Arabia is India's top supplier of crude oil but the two countries have expanded their relationship beyond energy, and their governments have agreed to build a strategic partnership. resident, and weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. A nine-month extension would mean the deal runs out in March 2020. New U.S. sanctions on Iran have reduced its exports to a trickle as Washington seeks to change what it calls a "corrupt" regime in Tehran. (more...)
Severe thunderstorms possible over the Lehigh Valley and northwestern N.J
- June 30, 2019
The agency is also warning boaters about strong gusts happening on waterways. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO ) - Thunderstorms are expected to rumble across Minnesota on Thursday, threatening to lash communities with hail, heavy rain and damaging winds. (more...)
- June 30, 2019
The agency is also warning boaters about strong gusts happening on waterways. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO ) - Thunderstorms are expected to rumble across Minnesota on Thursday, threatening to lash communities with hail, heavy rain and damaging winds. (more...)
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