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Firefighter dead in Australia blaze
- January 12, 2020
Of nine fires in the state of South Australia , one was categorised as an emergency. "Scientifically, it's not surprising". Australia's wildfires have dwarfed other catastrophic blazes, with its burned terrain more than twice the extent of that ravaged this year by fires in Brazil, California and Indonesia combined. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Of nine fires in the state of South Australia , one was categorised as an emergency. "Scientifically, it's not surprising". Australia's wildfires have dwarfed other catastrophic blazes, with its burned terrain more than twice the extent of that ravaged this year by fires in Brazil, California and Indonesia combined. (more...)
Met Éireann issues Status Orange wind warnings for Monday
- January 12, 2020
The above warning is valid from 7am on Monday morning to midnight that night. The storm is forecast to make its way across Ireland from 7am on Monday morning. Met Éireann expects winds to reach 130 km per hour during the storm with flooding also a risk due to heavy rain and high tides. Elsewhere, a Yellow Wind warning will be in place for Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The above warning is valid from 7am on Monday morning to midnight that night. The storm is forecast to make its way across Ireland from 7am on Monday morning. Met Éireann expects winds to reach 130 km per hour during the storm with flooding also a risk due to heavy rain and high tides. Elsewhere, a Yellow Wind warning will be in place for Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary. (more...)
Army denies Special Forces title to soldier pardoned by Trump
- January 12, 2020
Lt. Gen. Francis Beaudette , the commander of the United States Army Special Operations Command, made the decision to deny Golsteyn's request on December 3, but only informed Golsteyn on Thursday, Stackhouse said. Matthew Golsteyn restore his Special Forces, but the service's decision is not final, Army officials said Thursday. "I was really hoping they would do the right thing", he said. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Lt. Gen. Francis Beaudette , the commander of the United States Army Special Operations Command, made the decision to deny Golsteyn's request on December 3, but only informed Golsteyn on Thursday, Stackhouse said. Matthew Golsteyn restore his Special Forces, but the service's decision is not final, Army officials said Thursday. "I was really hoping they would do the right thing", he said. (more...)
Facebook to remove pro-Soleimani content in compliance with U.S. sanctions
- January 12, 2020
Administration officials say Soleimani and the Quds Force, which is an arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans, majority soldiers who were fighting in Iraq in the mid-2000s. The failed mission against Shahlai suggests President Donald Trump envisioned a broader strike against the Quds Force in the Middle East, and not just Iraq. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Administration officials say Soleimani and the Quds Force, which is an arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans, majority soldiers who were fighting in Iraq in the mid-2000s. The failed mission against Shahlai suggests President Donald Trump envisioned a broader strike against the Quds Force in the Middle East, and not just Iraq. (more...)
Iraq PM tells Kurdish leaders he does not seek 'hostility' with US
- January 12, 2020
Abdul-Mahdi and Iraq's parliament have called for American troops to exit the country following the killing, ordered by President Donald Trump, of the top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani outside Baghdad International Airport a week ago. A photo released by the Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office shows Iraqi acting Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, praying at a condolence ceremony for Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, ... (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Abdul-Mahdi and Iraq's parliament have called for American troops to exit the country following the killing, ordered by President Donald Trump, of the top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani outside Baghdad International Airport a week ago. A photo released by the Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office shows Iraqi acting Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, praying at a condolence ceremony for Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, ... (more...)
UNSC Adopts European Resolution on Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Deliveries to Syria
- January 12, 2020
With 11 members voting yes and the rest abstaining, the 15-member council on Friday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the mechanism for six months, preserving two of the existing crossings on the Syria-Turkey border. "It would be that much worse if we would not have access through cross-border operations". Friday's vote, he said, was a positive development for Syria's Idlib province housing three million people, almost half of whom have been displaced from other parts of the ... (more...)
- January 12, 2020
With 11 members voting yes and the rest abstaining, the 15-member council on Friday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the mechanism for six months, preserving two of the existing crossings on the Syria-Turkey border. "It would be that much worse if we would not have access through cross-border operations". Friday's vote, he said, was a positive development for Syria's Idlib province housing three million people, almost half of whom have been displaced from other parts of the ... (more...)
Severe weather likely saturday morning
- January 11, 2020
Severe weather is possible across South Arkansas and North Louisiana into Saturday morning. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. She said she heard but couldn't see the rain-wrapped twister in the dark shortly before 8 p.m. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Severe weather is possible across South Arkansas and North Louisiana into Saturday morning. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. She said she heard but couldn't see the rain-wrapped twister in the dark shortly before 8 p.m. (more...)
John Kasich to Doug Collins: `` Stop '', `` you've exceeded the limit ''
- January 11, 2020
Unfortunately, her explanation still doesn't make sense. Haley did the exact same point previously today, commending President Trump for his activities in the Middle East and also keeping in mind the only individuals grieving Soleimani's loss are Democrats. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Unfortunately, her explanation still doesn't make sense. Haley did the exact same point previously today, commending President Trump for his activities in the Middle East and also keeping in mind the only individuals grieving Soleimani's loss are Democrats. (more...)
Another natural disaster hits Puerto Rico with 6.0 magnitude
- January 11, 2020
The latest quake occurred at 8:54 am local time (1254 GMT) around 13 kilometers (eight miles) southeast of Guanica, a town on the island's southern Caribbean coastline that was hard hit by earlier quakes. More than 2,000 people remain in shelters, many fearful of returning to their homes, and others unable to because of extensive damage. The island's electricity authority reported 83 percent of customers had power by Friday evening, adding that the 5.2 tremor had not caused blackouts. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The latest quake occurred at 8:54 am local time (1254 GMT) around 13 kilometers (eight miles) southeast of Guanica, a town on the island's southern Caribbean coastline that was hard hit by earlier quakes. More than 2,000 people remain in shelters, many fearful of returning to their homes, and others unable to because of extensive damage. The island's electricity authority reported 83 percent of customers had power by Friday evening, adding that the 5.2 tremor had not caused blackouts. (more...)
Nationwide protest in France over pensions as talks continue
- January 11, 2020
Street protests were staged in Paris and other French cities as the government and labour unions pushed on with negotiations aimed at ending railway strikes over the proposed changes that started on December 5. French rail workers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and others joined a fourth day of nationwide protests and strikes Thursday to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's plans to overhaul the pension system. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Street protests were staged in Paris and other French cities as the government and labour unions pushed on with negotiations aimed at ending railway strikes over the proposed changes that started on December 5. French rail workers, teachers, doctors, lawyers and others joined a fourth day of nationwide protests and strikes Thursday to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's plans to overhaul the pension system. (more...)
Sanders leads, with Warren, Buttigieg, Biden chasing in Iowa Democratic poll
- January 11, 2020
The poll, released on CNN and DesMoinesRegister.com , asked likely Democratic caucusgoers their top choice for president among 14 candidates for their party's nomination. NY entrepreneur Andrew Yang, who was the sole nonwhite candidate on the stage at last month's debate, in Los Angeles, also fell short for this round, with support from 5% of Iowa voters in the new poll. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The poll, released on CNN and DesMoinesRegister.com , asked likely Democratic caucusgoers their top choice for president among 14 candidates for their party's nomination. NY entrepreneur Andrew Yang, who was the sole nonwhite candidate on the stage at last month's debate, in Los Angeles, also fell short for this round, with support from 5% of Iowa voters in the new poll. (more...)
USA announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikes
- January 11, 2020
Iran has threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels and abandon all limits on its nuclear programme since the killing of Qassem Soleimani by the United States. "The United States is targeting senior Iranian officials for their involvement and complicity in Tuesday's ballistic missile strikes", Mnuchin claimed in a statement issued by the Treasury. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Iran has threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels and abandon all limits on its nuclear programme since the killing of Qassem Soleimani by the United States. "The United States is targeting senior Iranian officials for their involvement and complicity in Tuesday's ballistic missile strikes", Mnuchin claimed in a statement issued by the Treasury. (more...)
Britain and Ireland launch bid to restore Northern Ireland government
- January 11, 2020
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill is likely to be her party's nomination for deputy first minister. The DUP said the deal "wasn't perfect" and hasn't yet officially endorsed the draft text prepared by the United Kingdom and Irish governments, but signalled last night it would support it. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill is likely to be her party's nomination for deputy first minister. The DUP said the deal "wasn't perfect" and hasn't yet officially endorsed the draft text prepared by the United Kingdom and Irish governments, but signalled last night it would support it. (more...)
US Troops Killed, 2 Injured by Roadside Bomb in Afghanistan
- January 11, 2020
A NATO Resolute Support spokesman in southern Afghanistan confirmed the incident and said the situation was being assessed. Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, immediately claimed responsibility for the attack the southern Kandahar province . (more...)
- January 11, 2020
A NATO Resolute Support spokesman in southern Afghanistan confirmed the incident and said the situation was being assessed. Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, immediately claimed responsibility for the attack the southern Kandahar province . (more...)
Russian Ship 'Aggressively' Approached Navy Destroyer in Arabian Sea, Officials Say
- January 11, 2020
This incident follows a succession of unrelated events that led first to a US drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, outside the Baghdad International Airport last week. After the battle, United States forces continued to patrol the shipping channels, while Iran's paramilitary revolutionary guard harassed or swarmed frequently arriving ships with smaller ships. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
This incident follows a succession of unrelated events that led first to a US drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, outside the Baghdad International Airport last week. After the battle, United States forces continued to patrol the shipping channels, while Iran's paramilitary revolutionary guard harassed or swarmed frequently arriving ships with smaller ships. (more...)
USA strike on second Iranian commander close to Soleiman missed target
- January 11, 2020
In retaliation for killing Soleimani , Iran fired missiles on Wednesday at bases in Iraq where USA troops were stationed. The officials said a military airstrike by special operations forces targeted Abdul Reza Shahlai, a high-ranking commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but the mission was not successful. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
In retaliation for killing Soleimani , Iran fired missiles on Wednesday at bases in Iraq where USA troops were stationed. The officials said a military airstrike by special operations forces targeted Abdul Reza Shahlai, a high-ranking commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but the mission was not successful. (more...)
Taiwan votes in election closely watched by China
- January 11, 2020
How do elections work in Taiwan? The legal status of Hong Kong as part of China differs greatly from Taiwan's de facto independence, but Taiwanese see in Hong Kong a potentially dark vision of their own future given Beijing's goal of extending the "one country, two systems" model to Taiwan - a model almost 80% of the Taiwanese public rejects, according to a government survey in March. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
How do elections work in Taiwan? The legal status of Hong Kong as part of China differs greatly from Taiwan's de facto independence, but Taiwanese see in Hong Kong a potentially dark vision of their own future given Beijing's goal of extending the "one country, two systems" model to Taiwan - a model almost 80% of the Taiwanese public rejects, according to a government survey in March. (more...)
North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives birthday greetings from Trump
- January 11, 2020
Chung had visite the United States to meet with his Japanese and U.S. counterparts. Chung didn't disclose what the message specifically said, but said Seoul sent it to Pyongyang on Thursday through "proper means". South Korea's presidential Blue House declined to comment. "Discussions covered Iran, DPRK-related developments and the importance of trilateral security cooperation", it said, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Chung had visite the United States to meet with his Japanese and U.S. counterparts. Chung didn't disclose what the message specifically said, but said Seoul sent it to Pyongyang on Thursday through "proper means". South Korea's presidential Blue House declined to comment. "Discussions covered Iran, DPRK-related developments and the importance of trilateral security cooperation", it said, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. (more...)
Harry Dunn Case: US State Department says extradition bid highly inappropriate
- January 11, 2020
The Home Office said it submitted the request for Anne Sacoolas on Friday after she was charged with causing the 19-year-old's death by risky driving last month. "The US government has made clear they will deny any extradition request and will uphold the longstanding agreement of diplomatic immunity between our two countries". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The Home Office said it submitted the request for Anne Sacoolas on Friday after she was charged with causing the 19-year-old's death by risky driving last month. "The US government has made clear they will deny any extradition request and will uphold the longstanding agreement of diplomatic immunity between our two countries". (more...)
6th Grader Shot Teacher, Students in Mexican Border State School — GRAPHIC
- January 11, 2020
Television images showed dozens of police and soldiers surrounding the school, identified by authorities as the Colegio Cervantes. The shooter, a sixth-grader armed with two guns, also died, said Adelaido Flores, the regional coordinator for public safety in Coahuila, near the Texas border. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Television images showed dozens of police and soldiers surrounding the school, identified by authorities as the Colegio Cervantes. The shooter, a sixth-grader armed with two guns, also died, said Adelaido Flores, the regional coordinator for public safety in Coahuila, near the Texas border. (more...)
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