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Billions of Dollars at Stake in Mexico Tariffs Threatened by Trump
- June 03, 2019
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also said Saturday that a delegate would explain what his country is doing to deal with illegal immigration in an upcoming meeting with USA officials in Washington, DC. border, a top Mexican official said on Friday, ahead of planned meetings in Washington over tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump . Fresh tariffs by China on US goods are set to kick in as soon as June 1, and Beijing has readied a plan to restrict exports of rare earths ... (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also said Saturday that a delegate would explain what his country is doing to deal with illegal immigration in an upcoming meeting with USA officials in Washington, DC. border, a top Mexican official said on Friday, ahead of planned meetings in Washington over tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump . Fresh tariffs by China on US goods are set to kick in as soon as June 1, and Beijing has readied a plan to restrict exports of rare earths ... (more...)
US Prepared to Engage With Iran Without Pre-Conditions: Pompeo
- June 03, 2019
Last month, Iran announced that if a way could not be found within 60 days to shield it from USA sanctions targeting its economy and oil industry, it would increase its enrichment of uranium beyond the purity allowed under the nuclear deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Last month, Iran announced that if a way could not be found within 60 days to shield it from USA sanctions targeting its economy and oil industry, it would increase its enrichment of uranium beyond the purity allowed under the nuclear deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (more...)
Merkel coalition on brink after SPD leader quits
- June 03, 2019
But ahead of a planned leadership vote on Tuesday, Nahles, 48, said she would step down, even though no challenger has so far emerged for her job. "The discussions within the parliamentary group and the large amount of feedback from the party have shown me that there is no longer support for me in holding these offices", she wrote in a statement to SPD members. (more...)
- June 03, 2019
But ahead of a planned leadership vote on Tuesday, Nahles, 48, said she would step down, even though no challenger has so far emerged for her job. "The discussions within the parliamentary group and the large amount of feedback from the party have shown me that there is no longer support for me in holding these offices", she wrote in a statement to SPD members. (more...)
Lebanon's Nasrallah says his group has no missile…
- June 03, 2019
Nasrallah further reminded US President Donald Trump that when the Middle East is "on fire", oil prices can spike up to $200 or even $300 per barrel, referring to the 1973 oil crisis, which nearly quadrupled the crude prices after the OPEC states embargoed countries that supported Israel . (more...)
- June 03, 2019
Nasrallah further reminded US President Donald Trump that when the Middle East is "on fire", oil prices can spike up to $200 or even $300 per barrel, referring to the 1973 oil crisis, which nearly quadrupled the crude prices after the OPEC states embargoed countries that supported Israel . (more...)
Mulvaney: Hiding McCain Ship Is 'Not An Unreasonable' Ask
- June 02, 2019
Col. Joe Buccino said Sunday. The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late US Sen. He incensed Trump with his thumbs-down vote foiling the effort to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said last week that he "would not have moved the ship" and that his chief of staff was investigating the situation. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Col. Joe Buccino said Sunday. The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late US Sen. He incensed Trump with his thumbs-down vote foiling the effort to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said last week that he "would not have moved the ship" and that his chief of staff was investigating the situation. (more...)
Bill Barr believes Mueller COULD have declared Trump broke the law
- June 02, 2019
Trump has blocked House committees' subpoenas and other efforts to dig into the Trump-Russia issue, insisting Mueller's report has settled everything. "As set forth in our report, after that investigation, if we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said that". (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Trump has blocked House committees' subpoenas and other efforts to dig into the Trump-Russia issue, insisting Mueller's report has settled everything. "As set forth in our report, after that investigation, if we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said that". (more...)
Iran stays within nuclear deal's main limits while testing another
- June 02, 2019
The deal is meant to keep Tehran from building atomic weapons in exchange for economic incentives. Earlier this month, Iran announced it would increase its enrichment of uranium beyond levels allowed under the JCPOA if it could not find a way within 60 days to shield itself from USA sanctions on its economy and oil industry. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The deal is meant to keep Tehran from building atomic weapons in exchange for economic incentives. Earlier this month, Iran announced it would increase its enrichment of uranium beyond levels allowed under the JCPOA if it could not find a way within 60 days to shield itself from USA sanctions on its economy and oil industry. (more...)
Venice cruise ship loses control, slams wharf and tourist boat
- June 02, 2019
The city recently announced it would be introducing a tourist tax from September this year, in a bid to reduce overcrowding. A cruise ship has collided with a smaller tourist boat and smashed into a quayside in Venice, injuring four, sparking panic among tourists and leading to renewed calls to oust massive cruise ships from the lagoon city. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The city recently announced it would be introducing a tourist tax from September this year, in a bid to reduce overcrowding. A cruise ship has collided with a smaller tourist boat and smashed into a quayside in Venice, injuring four, sparking panic among tourists and leading to renewed calls to oust massive cruise ships from the lagoon city. (more...)
Dutch hostage killed while trying to escape from militants in Philippines - International
- June 02, 2019
The 59-year-old Dutch birdwatcher/photographer was killed when Filipino soldiers engaged in a 90-minute firefight with Abu Sayyaf militants on the island of Sulu, reports the Washington Post . In December 2014, Vinciguerra fled his captors after overpowering one of the Abu Sayyaf men and killing him with a jungle knife. "We express our deep condolences to Mr Horn's family and loved ones". (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The 59-year-old Dutch birdwatcher/photographer was killed when Filipino soldiers engaged in a 90-minute firefight with Abu Sayyaf militants on the island of Sulu, reports the Washington Post . In December 2014, Vinciguerra fled his captors after overpowering one of the Abu Sayyaf men and killing him with a jungle knife. "We express our deep condolences to Mr Horn's family and loved ones". (more...)
Pompeo to press Germany on military spending, Huawei, Nordstream on delayed visit
- June 02, 2019
In a meeting with reporters, prior to his scheduled to trip to Europe , Pompeo said the USA and China share overlapping interests when it comes to dialogue on the North. Merkel also said leaders should not "describe lies as truth and truth as lies". But in Berlin on Friday, Pompeo took a different tone. Pompeo highlighted common ground during his visit to Berlin , saying that Washington would not stand in the way of INSTEX - a system Europeans are developing to protect companies ... (more...)
- June 02, 2019
In a meeting with reporters, prior to his scheduled to trip to Europe , Pompeo said the USA and China share overlapping interests when it comes to dialogue on the North. Merkel also said leaders should not "describe lies as truth and truth as lies". But in Berlin on Friday, Pompeo took a different tone. Pompeo highlighted common ground during his visit to Berlin , saying that Washington would not stand in the way of INSTEX - a system Europeans are developing to protect companies ... (more...)
Nanda Devi: Search for eight climbers missing in Himalayas
- June 02, 2019
Mountaineers have reported how there was a "heavy" avalanche on the route the group had meant to take to reach the summit of Nanda Devi , India's second highest mountain. The last update posted on the firm's Facebook page on May 22 read: "The Nanda Devi team has reached their second base camp at 4870m, their home for the next week". (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Mountaineers have reported how there was a "heavy" avalanche on the route the group had meant to take to reach the summit of Nanda Devi , India's second highest mountain. The last update posted on the firm's Facebook page on May 22 read: "The Nanda Devi team has reached their second base camp at 4870m, their home for the next week". (more...)
MAX jet grounded for at least 10-12 more weeks: IATA
- June 02, 2019
Boeing has cut it production schedule of the 737 MAX and halted new deliveries, necessitating additional storage capacity in Washington and Texas, he said. The trade body plans to organise a summit with airlines, regulators and Boeing in five to seven weeks to discuss what is needed for the 737 Max to return to service. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Boeing has cut it production schedule of the 737 MAX and halted new deliveries, necessitating additional storage capacity in Washington and Texas, he said. The trade body plans to organise a summit with airlines, regulators and Boeing in five to seven weeks to discuss what is needed for the 737 Max to return to service. (more...)
Rockets fired from Syria at Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, says Israel
- June 02, 2019
The Syrian army's anti-aircraft defence was activated Sunday against "enemy missiles " fired from Israel at "positions" in southwest Damascus, the official SANA news agency quoted a military source as saying. In recent years, Israel has acknowledged conducting hundreds of airstrikes in Syria in response to these "red line" violations. The Golan Project, headquartered in Damascus and Beirut, maintains tens of operatives in the Syrian towns of Hader, Quneitra and Erneh who collect ... (more...)
- June 02, 2019
The Syrian army's anti-aircraft defence was activated Sunday against "enemy missiles " fired from Israel at "positions" in southwest Damascus, the official SANA news agency quoted a military source as saying. In recent years, Israel has acknowledged conducting hundreds of airstrikes in Syria in response to these "red line" violations. The Golan Project, headquartered in Damascus and Beirut, maintains tens of operatives in the Syrian towns of Hader, Quneitra and Erneh who collect ... (more...)
U.S. demands social media handles for visa applicants
- June 02, 2019
According to The Hill , the Trump administration has made it a requirement for most visa applicants , including temporary visitors, to list social media accounts they have used in the past five years in a drop down menu, along with other personal information. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
According to The Hill , the Trump administration has made it a requirement for most visa applicants , including temporary visitors, to list social media accounts they have used in the past five years in a drop down menu, along with other personal information. (more...)
Malaysia's Mahathir Proposes Common East Asia Currency Pegged to Gold
- June 02, 2019
Mahathir is in Japan to attend a business conference. At the same time, Dr Mahathir also spoke out against Beijing's military advances in the South China Sea. He indicated in April that other companies were willing to acquire Lynas, and that this company had promised to decontaminate its raw materials in future before sending them to Malaysia - a veiled reference to Wesfarmers' $1.5 billion takeover attempt. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Mahathir is in Japan to attend a business conference. At the same time, Dr Mahathir also spoke out against Beijing's military advances in the South China Sea. He indicated in April that other companies were willing to acquire Lynas, and that this company had promised to decontaminate its raw materials in future before sending them to Malaysia - a veiled reference to Wesfarmers' $1.5 billion takeover attempt. (more...)
United States increasing scope complexity and frequency of military engagements with India: Shanahan
- June 02, 2019
Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch attended a meeting between the U.S. secretary of defence and ASEAN defence ministers on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday. Speaking to reporters after Wei's meeting with Shanahan, Wu noted that the USA has recently "had a series of negative words and deeds" on Taiwan issues. (more...)
- June 02, 2019
Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch attended a meeting between the U.S. secretary of defence and ASEAN defence ministers on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday. Speaking to reporters after Wei's meeting with Shanahan, Wu noted that the USA has recently "had a series of negative words and deeds" on Taiwan issues. (more...)
China Considers Its Own Blacklist In Response To US Huawei Ban
- June 01, 2019
China will investigate whether FedEx Corp damaged the legal rights and interests of its clients, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, after Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said parcels intended for it were diverted. The goal of the list is to oppose unilateralism and trade protectionism, as well as safeguard China's national security, he said. The U.S. has accused China of stealing trade secrets and forced technology transfers. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
China will investigate whether FedEx Corp damaged the legal rights and interests of its clients, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, after Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said parcels intended for it were diverted. The goal of the list is to oppose unilateralism and trade protectionism, as well as safeguard China's national security, he said. The U.S. has accused China of stealing trade secrets and forced technology transfers. (more...)
Bag with human remains found in Maleah Davis search in Arkansas
- June 01, 2019
Several attorneys, Maleah's mother, Brittany Bowens , the child's grandmother and extended family were all seen entering the courthouse for the CPS hearing. Community activist Quanell X says Vince confessed during a recent jail visit and said her death was an accident. "And he confessed to me where he dumped her body". (more...)
- June 01, 2019
Several attorneys, Maleah's mother, Brittany Bowens , the child's grandmother and extended family were all seen entering the courthouse for the CPS hearing. Community activist Quanell X says Vince confessed during a recent jail visit and said her death was an accident. "And he confessed to me where he dumped her body". (more...)
North Korea Executed Diplomat
- June 01, 2019
South Korean media and their readers have an understandably keen interest in their secretive neighbors to the north. North Korea has not responded to the report , but on Thursday ran a state media editorial warning of punishment against "anti-revolutionary" acts. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
South Korean media and their readers have an understandably keen interest in their secretive neighbors to the north. North Korea has not responded to the report , but on Thursday ran a state media editorial warning of punishment against "anti-revolutionary" acts. (more...)
Group of 116 Africans arrested at border
- June 01, 2019
On Thursday President Donald Trump announced he would slap heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico to force the government to crack down on Central American migrants traveling through the country to reach the United States. The policy has been introduced in El Paso and throughout California. More than 1,000 migrants were taken into custody after illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas, early Wednesday - a new record for a single group of asylum seekers, according to a report Thursday. (more...)
- June 01, 2019
On Thursday President Donald Trump announced he would slap heavy tariffs on imports from Mexico to force the government to crack down on Central American migrants traveling through the country to reach the United States. The policy has been introduced in El Paso and throughout California. More than 1,000 migrants were taken into custody after illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas, early Wednesday - a new record for a single group of asylum seekers, according to a report Thursday. (more...)
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