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President Trump ready to begin new nuclear talks with Iran
- January 09, 2020
The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has also held talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Both Washington and Tehran defended the strikes before the United Nations Security Council, with the USA saying it acted out of self-defense when it killed Soleimani. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has also held talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Both Washington and Tehran defended the strikes before the United Nations Security Council, with the USA saying it acted out of self-defense when it killed Soleimani. (more...)
Iran Brands U.S. Military a Terrorist Organization (Again)
- January 09, 2020
Pressed as to whether there continues to be an imminent threat, O'Brien said , "I think the Iranians are talking about retaliating every day in the open sources and we're monitoring it and we're taking it very seriously". With reports indicating the burial of Soleimani has been postponed due to the tragedy at the funeral procession, CNN Tuesday morning aired a new interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif , who said that Trump's assassination of Soleimani and other Iranian ... (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Pressed as to whether there continues to be an imminent threat, O'Brien said , "I think the Iranians are talking about retaliating every day in the open sources and we're monitoring it and we're taking it very seriously". With reports indicating the burial of Soleimani has been postponed due to the tragedy at the funeral procession, CNN Tuesday morning aired a new interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif , who said that Trump's assassination of Soleimani and other Iranian ... (more...)
Iran Claims Missile Strikes Conclude Its Response To Soleimani's Death
- January 09, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has described the killing as a defensive measure, while he and other allies of President Donald Trump have claimed the strike as necessary to stop imminent attacks on Americans . The US withdrew from the deal in 2018, but the other parties - the UK, France, Germany, China and Russian Federation - said they were still dedicated to it. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has described the killing as a defensive measure, while he and other allies of President Donald Trump have claimed the strike as necessary to stop imminent attacks on Americans . The US withdrew from the deal in 2018, but the other parties - the UK, France, Germany, China and Russian Federation - said they were still dedicated to it. (more...)
Iran attacks United States bases in Iraq
- January 09, 2020
Some of the estimated 500 Canadian troops in Iraq will be moved temporarily to neighboring Kuwait in the coming days to ensure their safety amid rising tensions in the region, a top Canadian military official said Tuesday. A leaked letter from the USA general commanding the anti-ISIL coalition to Iraq's defence ministry on Monday suggested the coalition, to which Canada belongs, was preparing to pack up and withdraw from the country. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Some of the estimated 500 Canadian troops in Iraq will be moved temporarily to neighboring Kuwait in the coming days to ensure their safety amid rising tensions in the region, a top Canadian military official said Tuesday. A leaked letter from the USA general commanding the anti-ISIL coalition to Iraq's defence ministry on Monday suggested the coalition, to which Canada belongs, was preparing to pack up and withdraw from the country. (more...)
US General Milley: Iran meant to kill US personnel in missile attack
- January 09, 2020
Pence stood alongside President Trump when the latter addressed the nation from the White House wherein, he did not announce any fresh military action in response to Iran's ballistic missiles hitting U.S. Media captionWannan hoton bidiyon da kafar yada labaran Iran ta haska ya nuna yadda aka harbawa sansanonin sojin Amruika makamai masu linzamin. The United States told the United Nations on Wednesday that the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani was self-defense and vowed to ... (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Pence stood alongside President Trump when the latter addressed the nation from the White House wherein, he did not announce any fresh military action in response to Iran's ballistic missiles hitting U.S. Media captionWannan hoton bidiyon da kafar yada labaran Iran ta haska ya nuna yadda aka harbawa sansanonin sojin Amruika makamai masu linzamin. The United States told the United Nations on Wednesday that the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani was self-defense and vowed to ... (more...)
USA and Iran stand down, veer away from outright war
- January 09, 2020
Soon after, Iran launched more than a dozen short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq , striking military bases housing American and coalition troops. On his part, Iran's foreign minister Javas Zarif wrote, "Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defence under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched". (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Soon after, Iran launched more than a dozen short-range ballistic missiles into Iraq , striking military bases housing American and coalition troops. On his part, Iran's foreign minister Javas Zarif wrote, "Iran took & concluded proportionate measures in self-defence under Article 51 of UN Charter targeting base from which cowardly armed attack against our citizens & senior officials were launched". (more...)
British Airways flight lands in Athens to avoid Iraqi Airspace
- January 09, 2020
At present only Air India uses the Iran-Iraq airspace for operations to Europe and other destinations. An evening flight to Dubai operated by Fly Dubai, in code-share with Emirates , is still set to depart on schedule at 22:50. This comes after Iran fired missiles at military bases in Iraq hosting British and United States troops overnight. Such restrictions are often precautionary in nature to prevent commercial aircraft from being confused for ones engaged in armed conflict. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
At present only Air India uses the Iran-Iraq airspace for operations to Europe and other destinations. An evening flight to Dubai operated by Fly Dubai, in code-share with Emirates , is still set to depart on schedule at 22:50. This comes after Iran fired missiles at military bases in Iraq hosting British and United States troops overnight. Such restrictions are often precautionary in nature to prevent commercial aircraft from being confused for ones engaged in armed conflict. (more...)
Iran crisis: United States 'ready for serious negotiations' with Tehran
- January 09, 2020
Jonathan Vance said in a tweet late Tuesday. He said this was "a very good step to give the Iraqi government time to evaluate the situation" after Iraq's parliament called for the withdrawal of foreign troops. The global coalition fighting IS will have to discuss how to proceed, he added. Spain has pulled out some of its troops from Iraq due to security concerns, acting Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said on Wednesday. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Jonathan Vance said in a tweet late Tuesday. He said this was "a very good step to give the Iraqi government time to evaluate the situation" after Iraq's parliament called for the withdrawal of foreign troops. The global coalition fighting IS will have to discuss how to proceed, he added. Spain has pulled out some of its troops from Iraq due to security concerns, acting Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said on Wednesday. (more...)
Teenager found guilty of lying over Cyprus gang-rape faces sentencing
- January 09, 2020
The teen, who the Derbyshire Times is not naming, claims she was gang raped in a hotel room in the party resort of Ayia Napa, before police officers in Cyprus coerced her into retracting her allegation. He added that the outpouring of public support - including supporters who gathered outside the court - means a great deal to his client. Yesterday she hugged her family as she left the courtroom in tears after being told by Judge Michalis Papathanasiou that she deserved a "second chance" . (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The teen, who the Derbyshire Times is not naming, claims she was gang raped in a hotel room in the party resort of Ayia Napa, before police officers in Cyprus coerced her into retracting her allegation. He added that the outpouring of public support - including supporters who gathered outside the court - means a great deal to his client. Yesterday she hugged her family as she left the courtroom in tears after being told by Judge Michalis Papathanasiou that she deserved a "second chance" . (more...)
North Korea may shy away from major provocations amid US-Iran tensions
- January 09, 2020
Given the USA strategy on Iran, Kim is expected to be forced to take a wait-and-see attitude "in order to avoid suffering the same fate as Iran", the source added. In December, North Korea said it would send a " Christmas gift" to the United States, sparking fears that it would fire an ICBM for the first time since November 2017. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Given the USA strategy on Iran, Kim is expected to be forced to take a wait-and-see attitude "in order to avoid suffering the same fate as Iran", the source added. In December, North Korea said it would send a " Christmas gift" to the United States, sparking fears that it would fire an ICBM for the first time since November 2017. (more...)
Man Arrested After Mini-Bus Hijacked At Dublin Airport
- January 09, 2020
Garda picked up the trail again when the vehicle re-entered the Irish Republic in Co Monaghan. The vehicle was abandoned after being crashed and the suspects fled on foot before being apprehended near Castleblayney. The mini bus continued north on the M1 until it was located near Drogheda and followed by garda units before crossing the border north of Dundalk. The police in Northern Ireland were alerted and the minibus was found a short time later after returning to Co Monaghan across the ... (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Garda picked up the trail again when the vehicle re-entered the Irish Republic in Co Monaghan. The vehicle was abandoned after being crashed and the suspects fled on foot before being apprehended near Castleblayney. The mini bus continued north on the M1 until it was located near Drogheda and followed by garda units before crossing the border north of Dundalk. The police in Northern Ireland were alerted and the minibus was found a short time later after returning to Co Monaghan across the ... (more...)
Australia issues new evacuation alerts amid bushfire crisis
- January 09, 2020
World Meteorological Organization said. "We have forecast conditions of extreme danger, very significant fire activity is likely off the back of a hot day today, a hot day tomorrow and a change not coming through in the east of the state until late afternoon tomorrow and in the northern part of the state not until the evening on Saturday", he said. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
World Meteorological Organization said. "We have forecast conditions of extreme danger, very significant fire activity is likely off the back of a hot day today, a hot day tomorrow and a change not coming through in the east of the state until late afternoon tomorrow and in the northern part of the state not until the evening on Saturday", he said. (more...)
Low Trust In Trump Outside of US, New Survey Finds
- January 09, 2020
The survey, which polled almost 37,000 people, found anti-Trump sentiment strongest in Western Europe, where Trump has upended relationships with traditional US allies. That feeling runs even deeper in Mexico , where 89% have no confidence in Trump, who has made Mexicans the target of his barbs and anti-immigration policies like the border wall. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The survey, which polled almost 37,000 people, found anti-Trump sentiment strongest in Western Europe, where Trump has upended relationships with traditional US allies. That feeling runs even deeper in Mexico , where 89% have no confidence in Trump, who has made Mexicans the target of his barbs and anti-immigration policies like the border wall. (more...)
Australia: Firefighters pay guard of honour to slain volunteer
- January 09, 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hugs Horsley Park RFS captain Darren Nation the patrol captain of NSW RFS volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer during his funeral service at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney, Australia , on January 7, 2020. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hugs Horsley Park RFS captain Darren Nation the patrol captain of NSW RFS volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer during his funeral service at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney, Australia , on January 7, 2020. (more...)
U.S. banks put on red alert as Iran crisis deepens
- January 09, 2020
On Friday, several websites offering tourism information about US cities were defaced with pro-Iranian messages, though none of those sites are run by government organizations. On the site the hackers added "we are always ready" and "to be continued". At this time, there is no confirmation that this was the action of Iranian state-sponsored actors. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
On Friday, several websites offering tourism information about US cities were defaced with pro-Iranian messages, though none of those sites are run by government organizations. On the site the hackers added "we are always ready" and "to be continued". At this time, there is no confirmation that this was the action of Iranian state-sponsored actors. (more...)
We don't seek 'an escalated war' - Iran's foreign minister
- January 09, 2020
Zarif posted on Twitter earlier on Tuesday: "What are they really afraid of?" Asked about Zarif's complaint, Pompeo said the State Department does not comment on visa matters. The Minister added that Washington's denial was an outright violation of the terms of a 1947 UN Headquarters agreement which requires the USA to allow foreign officials into the country for UN affairs. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Zarif posted on Twitter earlier on Tuesday: "What are they really afraid of?" Asked about Zarif's complaint, Pompeo said the State Department does not comment on visa matters. The Minister added that Washington's denial was an outright violation of the terms of a 1947 UN Headquarters agreement which requires the USA to allow foreign officials into the country for UN affairs. (more...)
Britain says war with Iran would strengthen militants
- January 09, 2020
Barham Saleh's office also said in a statement that the fate of USA troops in Iraq is an internal matter based on legal agreements to combat the Islamic State group . The threat was directed at " fool and a blackmailer " Trump , his administration and the USA military, stationed in Iraq, but Telbawi also had plenty to say to ordinary Americans. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Barham Saleh's office also said in a statement that the fate of USA troops in Iraq is an internal matter based on legal agreements to combat the Islamic State group . The threat was directed at " fool and a blackmailer " Trump , his administration and the USA military, stationed in Iraq, but Telbawi also had plenty to say to ordinary Americans. (more...)
UK PM Johnson condemns Iranian attack on military bases in Iraq
- January 09, 2020
Responding to questions at the House of Commons in a weekly session, Johnson said no British personnel were injured during last night's attacks by Iran . Last night, Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at two U.S. air bases in Iraq in retaliation to the United States' assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani . (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Responding to questions at the House of Commons in a weekly session, Johnson said no British personnel were injured during last night's attacks by Iran . Last night, Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at two U.S. air bases in Iraq in retaliation to the United States' assassination of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani . (more...)
Rating Change: Pompeo decision makes Kansas seat more vulnerable
- January 09, 2020
The decision came in the aftermath of a US drone attack on an Iraqi airport that took out Iranian top military General Qassem Soleimani - contributing to continued rise in tensions between Tehran and Washington in the last few weeks. In November, President Donald Trump even said publicly that he endorsed a plan to have Pompeo run if Republicans looked to be in danger of losing the seat. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
The decision came in the aftermath of a US drone attack on an Iraqi airport that took out Iranian top military General Qassem Soleimani - contributing to continued rise in tensions between Tehran and Washington in the last few weeks. In November, President Donald Trump even said publicly that he endorsed a plan to have Pompeo run if Republicans looked to be in danger of losing the seat. (more...)
Iran refuses to hand over black boxes to Ukrainian passenger plane
- January 09, 2020
Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group, a research consultancy focused on aviation and defense, said the UIA crash is "tragic and the optics aren't good" for Boeing but the 737-800 model has an excellent record. The Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashed near the airport and burst into flames. The airline said the aircraft was a 737-800, built in 2016. (more...)
- January 09, 2020
Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group, a research consultancy focused on aviation and defense, said the UIA crash is "tragic and the optics aren't good" for Boeing but the 737-800 model has an excellent record. The Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashed near the airport and burst into flames. The airline said the aircraft was a 737-800, built in 2016. (more...)
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