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California wildfires: Officials 'optimistic' despite growing death toll
- July 30, 2018
More than 3,000 firefighters were battling the blaze, which had grown to 140 square miles. The latest death in the city of Redding comes despite officials saying they were "optimistic" about the fires slowing down and that they were now "gaining ground". (more...)
- July 30, 2018
More than 3,000 firefighters were battling the blaze, which had grown to 140 square miles. The latest death in the city of Redding comes despite officials saying they were "optimistic" about the fires slowing down and that they were now "gaining ground". (more...)
Mugabe hopes his former party will lose Zimbabwe election
- July 30, 2018
I can't vote for ZANU-PF. "And I represent that", Chamisa said after voting in Harare , surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. Mr Mnangagwa and his rival Nelson Chamisa held final election rallies yesterday and both vowed to rebuild an economy shattered by Mr Mugabe's long rule. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
I can't vote for ZANU-PF. "And I represent that", Chamisa said after voting in Harare , surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. Mr Mnangagwa and his rival Nelson Chamisa held final election rallies yesterday and both vowed to rebuild an economy shattered by Mr Mugabe's long rule. (more...)
Abdullah endorses USA talks with Taliban in Qatar
- July 30, 2018
NYT noted that the Taliban have long maintained an informal "political office" in Doha for the objective of restarting the long-dormant peace process. In Kabul on Saturday, Shah Hussain Murtazawi, deputy spokesman for Ghani, repeated the government's oft-stated position that peace talks should be 'Afghan owned and Afghan led, any assistance the allies provide [would be in] a supportive role'. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
NYT noted that the Taliban have long maintained an informal "political office" in Doha for the objective of restarting the long-dormant peace process. In Kabul on Saturday, Shah Hussain Murtazawi, deputy spokesman for Ghani, repeated the government's oft-stated position that peace talks should be 'Afghan owned and Afghan led, any assistance the allies provide [would be in] a supportive role'. (more...)
Khan claims win in Pakistan with vows on poverty, United States ties
- July 30, 2018
Pakistan's main parties rejected the outcome of elections won by cricket star Imran Khan and announced protests demanding new polls Friday, after foreign observers criticized the pivotal vote over rigging allegations. To a question, Fawad had said that the on-going development projects would be completed and unlike the previous government, low-priced public transport projects would be launched to provide better-travelling facilities to masses. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Pakistan's main parties rejected the outcome of elections won by cricket star Imran Khan and announced protests demanding new polls Friday, after foreign observers criticized the pivotal vote over rigging allegations. To a question, Fawad had said that the on-going development projects would be completed and unlike the previous government, low-priced public transport projects would be launched to provide better-travelling facilities to masses. (more...)
Grace Mugabe's immunity annulled by South African court
- July 30, 2018
Mugabe allegedly assaulted model Gabriella Engels after she found her in the company of her two sons at a hotel in August previous year. On that basis, Vally declared Nkoana-Mashabane's decision to be inconsistent with the Constitution and ordered that it be reviewed and set aside. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Mugabe allegedly assaulted model Gabriella Engels after she found her in the company of her two sons at a hotel in August previous year. On that basis, Vally declared Nkoana-Mashabane's decision to be inconsistent with the Constitution and ordered that it be reviewed and set aside. (more...)
Cambodia Set to Become One Party State
- July 30, 2018
But dissatisfaction with corruption and a growing youth population with no memory of the Khmer Rouge helped the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) win more than 44 percent of the 2013 vote and carve out a similar share in local elections previous year. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
But dissatisfaction with corruption and a growing youth population with no memory of the Khmer Rouge helped the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) win more than 44 percent of the 2013 vote and carve out a similar share in local elections previous year. (more...)
Jeremy Hunt describes his Chinese wife as Japanese in 'terrible' mistake
- July 30, 2018
Mr Hunt is married to Lucia Guo and the couple have three children. Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt attends a joint news conference with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China July 30, 2018. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Mr Hunt is married to Lucia Guo and the couple have three children. Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt attends a joint news conference with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China July 30, 2018. (more...)
250-Pound Bear Rescued From Storm Drain
- July 30, 2018
Wildlife officials say they didn't want to handle it because they would have to tag the bear and it would be euthanized if tagged again. This article has been adapted from its original source . "By hazing this bear with non-lethal rubber slugs, @COParksWildlife gave this bear an extra lease on life". It took a few minutes, but photos from the agency's Twitter showed the bear poking its head out. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Wildlife officials say they didn't want to handle it because they would have to tag the bear and it would be euthanized if tagged again. This article has been adapted from its original source . "By hazing this bear with non-lethal rubber slugs, @COParksWildlife gave this bear an extra lease on life". It took a few minutes, but photos from the agency's Twitter showed the bear poking its head out. (more...)
Transport Ministry to study safety recommendations from MH370 report
- July 30, 2018
It's hard to attribute the change in course to any system failure, according to the report released Monday. It says all the evidence points to a an incontrovertible conclusion - that it was under manual control, and that it was deliberately flown out into the Indian Ocean. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
It's hard to attribute the change in course to any system failure, according to the report released Monday. It says all the evidence points to a an incontrovertible conclusion - that it was under manual control, and that it was deliberately flown out into the Indian Ocean. (more...)
Trump Tweets Cohen Taping 'Perhaps Illegal' but Denies Own Wrongdoing
- July 30, 2018
But according to CNN and NBC, Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen , who is under investigation and has fallen out with the president, claims he was present when Donald Jr. "I think the president is frustrated because he's got a great economic plan going", said Scaramucci. "So to me it's very possible, and I take the president at his word, that he did not know about the meeting". (more...)
- July 30, 2018
But according to CNN and NBC, Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen , who is under investigation and has fallen out with the president, claims he was present when Donald Jr. "I think the president is frustrated because he's got a great economic plan going", said Scaramucci. "So to me it's very possible, and I take the president at his word, that he did not know about the meeting". (more...)
Four million people excluded from draft citizens list in Assam
- July 30, 2018
The government said the draft was not meant to drive people out and those struck out of the list would have a chance to re-apply. "2,89,83,677 out of 3.29 crore applicants are eligible", Sailesh said. Ahead of the declaration of NRC, authorities highetened security across the state to prevent any law and order situation. The Centre has despatched 220 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces to gear up security in Assam and neighbouring states. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
The government said the draft was not meant to drive people out and those struck out of the list would have a chance to re-apply. "2,89,83,677 out of 3.29 crore applicants are eligible", Sailesh said. Ahead of the declaration of NRC, authorities highetened security across the state to prevent any law and order situation. The Centre has despatched 220 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces to gear up security in Assam and neighbouring states. (more...)
Trump seeks to revive 'Arab NATO' to confront Iran
- July 30, 2018
According to reports , the two-million-barrel capacity Saudi tankers were hit on Wednesday, causing minimal damage to one. "The company is carefully assessing the situation and will take further action as prudence demands", Aramco said in a statement . (more...)
- July 30, 2018
According to reports , the two-million-barrel capacity Saudi tankers were hit on Wednesday, causing minimal damage to one. "The company is carefully assessing the situation and will take further action as prudence demands", Aramco said in a statement . (more...)
Donald Trump threatens government shutdown if he doesn't get wall funding
- July 30, 2018
Trump's draft bill included $25bn for the wall along the United States' southern border with Mexico, a path to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented migrants brought to the U.S. Trump then claimed the United States has the "dumbest" and "worst" immigration laws in the world. "Probably, and that's something we do have a disagreement on", he said in an interview with a Kentucky radio station, referring to the timing of action on Capitol Hill . (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Trump's draft bill included $25bn for the wall along the United States' southern border with Mexico, a path to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented migrants brought to the U.S. Trump then claimed the United States has the "dumbest" and "worst" immigration laws in the world. "Probably, and that's something we do have a disagreement on", he said in an interview with a Kentucky radio station, referring to the timing of action on Capitol Hill . (more...)
Deadly Carr Fire doubles in size again as thousands flee California homes
- July 30, 2018
Keswick, a mountain town of about 450 people, was nearly completely wiped out. His great-grandson phoned him at the store to say the flames were approaching and "we need your help, " according to Jason Decker, who is dating one of Bledsoe's granddaughters. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Keswick, a mountain town of about 450 people, was nearly completely wiped out. His great-grandson phoned him at the store to say the flames were approaching and "we need your help, " according to Jason Decker, who is dating one of Bledsoe's granddaughters. (more...)
Ecuador denies Assange ordered out
- July 30, 2018
Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno said on Friday that he was never "in favour" of Mr Assange's activities, and that both sides were in permanent contact. A source with detailed knowledge of the case said yesterday: "I expect (Assange) to lose his asylum status imminently". A Downing Street spokesperson told CNN that discussions were "ongoing" but that a time frame for Assange's departure from the embassy had not been discussed. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno said on Friday that he was never "in favour" of Mr Assange's activities, and that both sides were in permanent contact. A source with detailed knowledge of the case said yesterday: "I expect (Assange) to lose his asylum status imminently". A Downing Street spokesperson told CNN that discussions were "ongoing" but that a time frame for Assange's departure from the embassy had not been discussed. (more...)
Judge to hear request for gag order against Stormy Daniels' lawyer
- July 30, 2018
U.S. District Court Judge S. James Otero expressed skepticism, noting that such a request "chills First Amendment rights going forward - and that is the most sacred of rights". Michael Avenatti , famous for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels , is back in the spotlight after commenting on the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen . (more...)
- July 30, 2018
U.S. District Court Judge S. James Otero expressed skepticism, noting that such a request "chills First Amendment rights going forward - and that is the most sacred of rights". Michael Avenatti , famous for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels , is back in the spotlight after commenting on the controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen . (more...)
Trump hails growth as one-offs and consumers boost economy
- July 30, 2018
President Trump touted his economic success on Friday during a press conference at the White House, calling the number "very sustainable" driven by pro-growth policies. In declaring that the US economy has entered a new era of faster growth, President Donald Trump is dismissing signals from financial markets and the outlook of economists from Wall Street to the Federal Reserve. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
President Trump touted his economic success on Friday during a press conference at the White House, calling the number "very sustainable" driven by pro-growth policies. In declaring that the US economy has entered a new era of faster growth, President Donald Trump is dismissing signals from financial markets and the outlook of economists from Wall Street to the Federal Reserve. (more...)
Polar bear killed after attacking cruise ship employee
- July 29, 2018
The injured employee was flown by helicopter to the local capital Longyearbyen and then on to Tromso on the mainland in the evening, Mr Malmo said. The polar bear was then shot dead "in an act of self-defense" by the second guard, spokeswoman Negar Etminan told the AP. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
The injured employee was flown by helicopter to the local capital Longyearbyen and then on to Tromso on the mainland in the evening, Mr Malmo said. The polar bear was then shot dead "in an act of self-defense" by the second guard, spokeswoman Negar Etminan told the AP. (more...)
Mugabe Vows Not to Vote For His Party’s Presidential Candidate Mnangagwa
- July 29, 2018
Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's current president and leader of the ruling ZANU-PF party, was a close aide of Mugabe and a former vice president. The media briefings take place on the eve of historic elections in Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa, who is accused of involvement in election violence and fraud under Mugabe, has vowed to hold a fair vote and invited in worldwide observers - including the previously-banned European Union team. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's current president and leader of the ruling ZANU-PF party, was a close aide of Mugabe and a former vice president. The media briefings take place on the eve of historic elections in Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa, who is accused of involvement in election violence and fraud under Mugabe, has vowed to hold a fair vote and invited in worldwide observers - including the previously-banned European Union team. (more...)
Trump to Dems: I'll 'Shut Down' Government Over Immigration
- July 29, 2018
In a Kentucky radio interview on Friday, Mr McConnell acknowledged the issue would not be resolved until later this year. The Sunday morning tirade saw the president claim he "would be willing to "shut down" the federal government if members of Congress from the opposition party didn't row in behind Republicans in voting for his immigration reform package, which includes releasing funds for the US-Mexico border wall that formed the cornerstone of his election campaign. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
In a Kentucky radio interview on Friday, Mr McConnell acknowledged the issue would not be resolved until later this year. The Sunday morning tirade saw the president claim he "would be willing to "shut down" the federal government if members of Congress from the opposition party didn't row in behind Republicans in voting for his immigration reform package, which includes releasing funds for the US-Mexico border wall that formed the cornerstone of his election campaign. (more...)
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