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Indian record holder to cut world's longest fingernails after 66 years
- July 13, 2018
They were only fingernails, but to Shridhar Chillal , cutting them off probably felt a bit like cutting off his own hand. Shridhar Chillal's extraordinarily long nails have now gone on display at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in NY. (more...)
- July 13, 2018
They were only fingernails, but to Shridhar Chillal , cutting them off probably felt a bit like cutting off his own hand. Shridhar Chillal's extraordinarily long nails have now gone on display at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in NY. (more...)
Third Thailand cave rescue mission under way
- July 13, 2018
Last Friday, an ex-Navy SEAL died while placing oxygen tanks along the 4.7-kilometer (2.9-mile) evacuation route. "Water levels are the same like the last two days", he said, adding that rescue efforts were expected to be "quicker or at least as quick as yesterday". (more...)
- July 13, 2018
Last Friday, an ex-Navy SEAL died while placing oxygen tanks along the 4.7-kilometer (2.9-mile) evacuation route. "Water levels are the same like the last two days", he said, adding that rescue efforts were expected to be "quicker or at least as quick as yesterday". (more...)
NATO Members Defend Military Contributions Amid Trump's Demands
- July 12, 2018
In an unexpected twist, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders held an unplanned emergency session on the last day of their two-day summit, which has been upended by Trump's attacks on allies over defense spending. Trump also said he expected Iran to call him one day with an offer to allay United States security concerns, saying Tehran was treating Washington with much more respect after he pulled the U.S. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
In an unexpected twist, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation leaders held an unplanned emergency session on the last day of their two-day summit, which has been upended by Trump's attacks on allies over defense spending. Trump also said he expected Iran to call him one day with an offer to allay United States security concerns, saying Tehran was treating Washington with much more respect after he pulled the U.S. (more...)
Tory vice chairs quit over Brexit
- July 12, 2018
Therefore, in the interests of our country and the future of the Conservative Party, I feel the time has come for a new leader and so I am writing this letter to inform you that I have no confidence in the Prime Minister. LONDON ― U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday was the latest cabinet minister to resign over Brexit negotiations, placing Prime Minister Theresa May's grip on power in doubt just days before U.S. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Therefore, in the interests of our country and the future of the Conservative Party, I feel the time has come for a new leader and so I am writing this letter to inform you that I have no confidence in the Prime Minister. LONDON ― U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday was the latest cabinet minister to resign over Brexit negotiations, placing Prime Minister Theresa May's grip on power in doubt just days before U.S. (more...)
United Kingdom woman dies after second nerve-agent poisoning
- July 12, 2018
British police told Reuters they believe Sturgess and partner Charlie Rowley handled an item contaminated with the Novichok nerve agent poison this weekend. Sturgess was taken to hospital around 10.15am and Rowley several hours later, around 3.30pm. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Counter Terrorism Policing Network and about 100 detectives are working round the clock, he said. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
British police told Reuters they believe Sturgess and partner Charlie Rowley handled an item contaminated with the Novichok nerve agent poison this weekend. Sturgess was taken to hospital around 10.15am and Rowley several hours later, around 3.30pm. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Counter Terrorism Policing Network and about 100 detectives are working round the clock, he said. (more...)
Peter Strzok says FBI has instructed him not to answer questions
- July 12, 2018
Strzok acknowledged that while his text message criticism was "blunt", it was not directed at one person or political party and included jabs not only at Trump but also at Clinton as well as Sen. In terms of the texts that 'We will stop it, ' you need to understand that that was written late at night, off the cuff, and it was in response to a series of events that included then-candidate Trump insulting the immigrant family of a fallen war hero and my presumption, based on that frightful, ... (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Strzok acknowledged that while his text message criticism was "blunt", it was not directed at one person or political party and included jabs not only at Trump but also at Clinton as well as Sen. In terms of the texts that 'We will stop it, ' you need to understand that that was written late at night, off the cuff, and it was in response to a series of events that included then-candidate Trump insulting the immigrant family of a fallen war hero and my presumption, based on that frightful, ... (more...)
Government Won’t Reunite All Under-5 Children With Parents Before Tuesday Deadline
- July 12, 2018
Attorneys for the government and ACLU had said Monday they expected roughly half of the 102 children under age 5 who were separated from their families at the border to be reunited by Tuesday. Catholic Charities, which helped place some of the children in shelter facilities after their separation, held a news briefing in NY at which a handful of the reunited parents expressed relief after weeks of anxiety over the separations. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Attorneys for the government and ACLU had said Monday they expected roughly half of the 102 children under age 5 who were separated from their families at the border to be reunited by Tuesday. Catholic Charities, which helped place some of the children in shelter facilities after their separation, held a news briefing in NY at which a handful of the reunited parents expressed relief after weeks of anxiety over the separations. (more...)
South Korea suspends drills as ‘tremendous’ U.S. war exercise costs revealed
- July 12, 2018
South Korea's urbanisation is one reason why more than a 1000 American service members are unaccounted for, said McKeague. North Korea is not messing around. While reports stated the return would not involve payment, other than reimbursement for the costs incurred in recovering and repatriating the remains, reference to payments may have displeased Pyongyang. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
South Korea's urbanisation is one reason why more than a 1000 American service members are unaccounted for, said McKeague. North Korea is not messing around. While reports stated the return would not involve payment, other than reimbursement for the costs incurred in recovering and repatriating the remains, reference to payments may have displeased Pyongyang. (more...)
Trump Says U.S. Allies Agree to Raise NATO Defense Spending
- July 12, 2018
The summit is shaping up to be the most divisive since the alliance was forced 69 years ago and Mr Trump was combative from the off. He said the USA commitment to the 29-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization remains very strong and cited "the additional money they will be putting up" and "the level of spirit in that room" during the meetings. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
The summit is shaping up to be the most divisive since the alliance was forced 69 years ago and Mr Trump was combative from the off. He said the USA commitment to the 29-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization remains very strong and cited "the additional money they will be putting up" and "the level of spirit in that room" during the meetings. (more...)
Trump arrives United Kingdom for first State visit
- July 12, 2018
The proposal was debated in parliament where Trump was heavily criticized. "It's not for me to decide what's in good taste or bad taste". Trump is technically on a lower-level working visit this week. The economic and trade relationship with the U.S.is also vital: The U.S.is the U.K.'s single largest trading partner. He then added: "The people voted to break it up so I would imagine that's what they would do, but maybe they're taking a different route - I don't know if that is what they ... (more...)
- July 12, 2018
The proposal was debated in parliament where Trump was heavily criticized. "It's not for me to decide what's in good taste or bad taste". Trump is technically on a lower-level working visit this week. The economic and trade relationship with the U.S.is also vital: The U.S.is the U.K.'s single largest trading partner. He then added: "The people voted to break it up so I would imagine that's what they would do, but maybe they're taking a different route - I don't know if that is what they ... (more...)
Stormy Daniels has been arrested at a strip club
- July 12, 2018
Daniels was one of three people arrested at the club, but it's unclear who the other two were. The lawyer also took to Twitter early Thursday morning, calling the arrest a "a setup & politically motivated". A person who answered the phone at the club declined to comment. In April, Daniels filed suit in federal court in NY charging that Trump had defamed her. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Daniels was one of three people arrested at the club, but it's unclear who the other two were. The lawyer also took to Twitter early Thursday morning, calling the arrest a "a setup & politically motivated". A person who answered the phone at the club declined to comment. In April, Daniels filed suit in federal court in NY charging that Trump had defamed her. (more...)
Trump dodges London protests for tea with Queen Elizabeth
- July 12, 2018
Asked about his views on the UK's plans for Brexit , Trump said: 'I would say Brexit is Brexit. "I'd like to see them be able to work it out so it could go quickly". It is not simply the protesters, who are expected to dog Trump throughout his visit, including his weekend in Scotland, but his fraught relationship with political leaders accustomed to harmonious exchanges with USA leaders, a tradition of unity that goes back at least to the vital World War II partnership of Franklin D. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Asked about his views on the UK's plans for Brexit , Trump said: 'I would say Brexit is Brexit. "I'd like to see them be able to work it out so it could go quickly". It is not simply the protesters, who are expected to dog Trump throughout his visit, including his weekend in Scotland, but his fraught relationship with political leaders accustomed to harmonious exchanges with USA leaders, a tradition of unity that goes back at least to the vital World War II partnership of Franklin D. (more...)
Donald Trump visit: How Americans living in the UK feel
- July 12, 2018
London Mayor Sadiq Khan authorized the flying of the diapered, cellphone-toting Trump balloon, which will fly near the Houses of Parliament between 9:30 and 11:30 am. Prime Minister May has abundant reasons to seek a close relationship with Mr. Trump - not least, the United States will be an even more vital trade partner once Britain leaves the European Union next year - but it is an uneasy embrace, given her opposition to many of his key policies. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
London Mayor Sadiq Khan authorized the flying of the diapered, cellphone-toting Trump balloon, which will fly near the Houses of Parliament between 9:30 and 11:30 am. Prime Minister May has abundant reasons to seek a close relationship with Mr. Trump - not least, the United States will be an even more vital trade partner once Britain leaves the European Union next year - but it is an uneasy embrace, given her opposition to many of his key policies. (more...)
Trump's Disruption Echoes Turmoil at G-7 Summit
- July 12, 2018
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries "really stepped up their commitment and stepped it up like they never have before", he added, saying the total spending amount could reach $40 billion and would be officially announced later in the day. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries "really stepped up their commitment and stepped it up like they never have before", he added, saying the total spending amount could reach $40 billion and would be officially announced later in the day. (more...)
Nobel widow Liu Xia leaves China after 8 years' house arrest
- July 12, 2018
She was reunited with Liu Xiaobo in late June a year ago at a Shenyang hospital after the pro-democracy campaigner was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and released from jail on medical parole. If the reports that she's been released to Germany are true, it would mark an end to almost a decade of unofficial detention for Liu Xia-who has been kept under strict state surveillance since Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2010. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
She was reunited with Liu Xiaobo in late June a year ago at a Shenyang hospital after the pro-democracy campaigner was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and released from jail on medical parole. If the reports that she's been released to Germany are true, it would mark an end to almost a decade of unofficial detention for Liu Xia-who has been kept under strict state surveillance since Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2010. (more...)
Lawmakers Push Back Against Trump's Comments At NATO Summit
- July 12, 2018
The summit in Brussels is shaping up as the alliance's most hard in years, against a backdrop of deepening transatlantic tensions in fields ranging from trade to energy and defence. Two of her top government officials resigned earlier this week over negotiations on how to manage Brexit, including foreign secretary Boris Johnson, whom Trump has called a "friend". (more...)
- July 12, 2018
The summit in Brussels is shaping up as the alliance's most hard in years, against a backdrop of deepening transatlantic tensions in fields ranging from trade to energy and defence. Two of her top government officials resigned earlier this week over negotiations on how to manage Brexit, including foreign secretary Boris Johnson, whom Trump has called a "friend". (more...)
Israel closes Gaza goods crossing over Palestinian arson kites
- July 12, 2018
Hamas , which has fought three wars with Israel since 2008, called on the global community to intervene immediately to prevent what it called a " new crime against humanity ". Netanyahu also warned in a series of posts on Twitter that "additional steps" will be taken to address the "Hamas regime ... immediately". "I will not go into details", he added. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Hamas , which has fought three wars with Israel since 2008, called on the global community to intervene immediately to prevent what it called a " new crime against humanity ". Netanyahu also warned in a series of posts on Twitter that "additional steps" will be taken to address the "Hamas regime ... immediately". "I will not go into details", he added. (more...)
Curious cat broke in an interview with Polish historian
- July 12, 2018
Completely unfazed, Targalski calmy continued the interview and only acknowledged the feline's freaky presence to pull its tail away from his face. Targalski continued talking to journalist Rudy Bouma as if it were all pre-planned. Apparently, Targalski is a regular commentator on the show and it's not the first time his puss has gatecrashed an interview. In an interview with Polish public broadcaster Telewizja Republika earlier this month, Lisio makes a more subtle appearance by ... (more...)
- July 12, 2018
Completely unfazed, Targalski calmy continued the interview and only acknowledged the feline's freaky presence to pull its tail away from his face. Targalski continued talking to journalist Rudy Bouma as if it were all pre-planned. Apparently, Targalski is a regular commentator on the show and it's not the first time his puss has gatecrashed an interview. In an interview with Polish public broadcaster Telewizja Republika earlier this month, Lisio makes a more subtle appearance by ... (more...)
Stormy Daniels arrested in OH, lawyer says
- July 12, 2018
A woman who answered the phone at the strip club declined to comment on whether Daniels had been arrested or on whether her performance was still scheduled. A Columbus police spokeswoman did not immediately respond to requests for confirmation of the arrest. He says he's confident that she'll be cleared of all charges. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
A woman who answered the phone at the strip club declined to comment on whether Daniels had been arrested or on whether her performance was still scheduled. A Columbus police spokeswoman did not immediately respond to requests for confirmation of the arrest. He says he's confident that she'll be cleared of all charges. (more...)
Tory rebels in move to block Theresa May’s Brexit plans
- July 12, 2018
A third amendment would require the government to sign up to having a separate Value-Added Tax regime from the EU, while a fourth would oblige the PM to creating primary legislation if she wanted to remain in the EU's customs union. Under party rules, 48 Tory MPs - 15% of the party's 316-strong representation in the Commons - must write to the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady, to trigger a no-confidence vote. (more...)
- July 12, 2018
A third amendment would require the government to sign up to having a separate Value-Added Tax regime from the EU, while a fourth would oblige the PM to creating primary legislation if she wanted to remain in the EU's customs union. Under party rules, 48 Tory MPs - 15% of the party's 316-strong representation in the Commons - must write to the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady, to trigger a no-confidence vote. (more...)
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