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British ambassador to Washington resigns after leaked memo spat
- July 11, 2019
Sir Kim Darroch said he was leaving his post early as it had become "impossible" for him to carry out his duties effectively in the wake of the firestorm over his private advice to ministers. "Like I've said, sometimes a great story is just that; not some kind of global conspiracy". Darroch had served as Britain's envoy to Washington since 2016; the leaked cables covered a period from 2017 to recent weeks. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
Sir Kim Darroch said he was leaving his post early as it had become "impossible" for him to carry out his duties effectively in the wake of the firestorm over his private advice to ministers. "Like I've said, sometimes a great story is just that; not some kind of global conspiracy". Darroch had served as Britain's envoy to Washington since 2016; the leaked cables covered a period from 2017 to recent weeks. (more...)
Iran's Defense Minister Says Britain's Seizure of Oil Tanker Was Threatening Act
- July 11, 2019
Tehran denies this and claims the vessel was intercepted in worldwide waters. Royal Marines seized the tanker on Thursday for trying to take oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions, a dramatic intervention described as "maritime robbery" by Araghchi. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
Tehran denies this and claims the vessel was intercepted in worldwide waters. Royal Marines seized the tanker on Thursday for trying to take oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions, a dramatic intervention described as "maritime robbery" by Araghchi. (more...)
US urges Turkey to halt drilling operations off Cyprus coast
- July 11, 2019
The Cyprus Mail reports the 230-meter (750-foot) Yavuz drillship dropped anchor on Monday to the south of Cyprus' Karpasia peninsula, a jutting northeastern panhandle. Several peacemaking efforts have failed and the discovery of offshore resources in the eastern Mediterranean in the 2000s has complicated the negotiations. (more...)
- July 11, 2019
The Cyprus Mail reports the 230-meter (750-foot) Yavuz drillship dropped anchor on Monday to the south of Cyprus' Karpasia peninsula, a jutting northeastern panhandle. Several peacemaking efforts have failed and the discovery of offshore resources in the eastern Mediterranean in the 2000s has complicated the negotiations. (more...)
Judge blocks Justice Department from swapping lawyers in census question case
- July 11, 2019
The American Civil Liberties Union, a chief litigant in the NY case, had said it feared the Justice Department was trying to pull a fast one by withdrawing lawyers who may have misled the court. But nine other lawyers were ordered to remain on the case - for now. What legal team wants to admit that it has bungled a case or - worse - that the existing lawyers weren't prepared to do what was asked of them? Furman's refusal came in a case that has proceeded on an unusual legal path since ... (more...)
- July 11, 2019
The American Civil Liberties Union, a chief litigant in the NY case, had said it feared the Justice Department was trying to pull a fast one by withdrawing lawyers who may have misled the court. But nine other lawyers were ordered to remain on the case - for now. What legal team wants to admit that it has bungled a case or - worse - that the existing lawyers weren't prepared to do what was asked of them? Furman's refusal came in a case that has proceeded on an unusual legal path since ... (more...)
US Billionaire, ex-Presidential Candidate Ross Perot Dies at 89
- July 10, 2019
He performed well in debates and at one point was polling ahead of his prominent opponents, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton . "Ross Perot was a one-of-a kind American", Sanders added . "Daily we are told "there is a lot of anger out there", Remnick wrote , "and no doubt there is". Though some Republicans accused him of costing Bush the election, exit polls showed that he won nearly equal backing from disaffected supporters of the Democrats. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
He performed well in debates and at one point was polling ahead of his prominent opponents, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton . "Ross Perot was a one-of-a kind American", Sanders added . "Daily we are told "there is a lot of anger out there", Remnick wrote , "and no doubt there is". Though some Republicans accused him of costing Bush the election, exit polls showed that he won nearly equal backing from disaffected supporters of the Democrats. (more...)
UK Ambassador to the US Kim Darroch Resigns After Criticizing Trump
- July 10, 2019
Darroch's forthright, unfiltered views on the US administration - meant for a limited audience and discreet review - appeared in leaked diplomatic documents that were published in Britain's Mail on Sunday newspaper. He said it was "vitally important" that ambassadors were able to speak candidly in private. He also said he feared there might be more leaks of sensitive government documents. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Darroch's forthright, unfiltered views on the US administration - meant for a limited audience and discreet review - appeared in leaked diplomatic documents that were published in Britain's Mail on Sunday newspaper. He said it was "vitally important" that ambassadors were able to speak candidly in private. He also said he feared there might be more leaks of sensitive government documents. (more...)
Jockey dies after eye pierced by metal straw
- July 10, 2019
Turning her over, she saw that the straw was stuck in Struthers-Gardner's left eye socket. Mrs Struthers-Gardner suffered from mobility issues after a horse riding accident when she was 21 years old which fractured her spine and caused her to develop scoliosis, Bournemouth coroner's court was told. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Turning her over, she saw that the straw was stuck in Struthers-Gardner's left eye socket. Mrs Struthers-Gardner suffered from mobility issues after a horse riding accident when she was 21 years old which fractured her spine and caused her to develop scoliosis, Bournemouth coroner's court was told. (more...)
Trump Speech on Environment Doesn't Pass Smell Test with Activists
- July 10, 2019
President Donald Trump praised his administration's leadership on environmental issues and blasted the Democrats' proposal for a Green New Deal on Monday. "A strong economy is vital to maintaining a healthy environment", he said. "A changing climate is making it harder to protect human health", it said. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
President Donald Trump praised his administration's leadership on environmental issues and blasted the Democrats' proposal for a Green New Deal on Monday. "A strong economy is vital to maintaining a healthy environment", he said. "A changing climate is making it harder to protect human health", it said. (more...)
Trump repeats warning that Iran should be 'very careful'
- July 10, 2019
It has offered to return to the agreement, but Trump has long rejected the deal, saying it was too generous to Tehran and did not address its involvement in regional conflicts. "Iran's current nuclear posture is clearly aimed at escalating tensions rather than defusing them, and underscores the serious challenges Iran continues to pose to global peace and security", she said. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
It has offered to return to the agreement, but Trump has long rejected the deal, saying it was too generous to Tehran and did not address its involvement in regional conflicts. "Iran's current nuclear posture is clearly aimed at escalating tensions rather than defusing them, and underscores the serious challenges Iran continues to pose to global peace and security", she said. (more...)
Pahrump man likely crushed to death by vehicle during quake, officials say
- July 10, 2019
Experts say the likelihood of a large quake occurring is "becoming less likely" with each passing minute because the initial predictions are "packed into the hours and days after the main shock", Caltech seismologist Doug Given told the Los Angeles Times . (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Experts say the likelihood of a large quake occurring is "becoming less likely" with each passing minute because the initial predictions are "packed into the hours and days after the main shock", Caltech seismologist Doug Given told the Los Angeles Times . (more...)
Japan says it won't retract or renegotiate export rules on S. Korea
- July 10, 2019
South Korea's president said on Wednesday that Japan's export curbs on key materials used by South Korean technology firms could be prolonged and his government would sharply boost spending to help reduce their reliance on Japanese suppliers. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
South Korea's president said on Wednesday that Japan's export curbs on key materials used by South Korean technology firms could be prolonged and his government would sharply boost spending to help reduce their reliance on Japanese suppliers. (more...)
Germany's Merkel seen shaking for 3rd time in a month
- July 10, 2019
In both cases, Merkel played it off as merely feeling unwell, insisting that she had, in fact, recovered shortly after with just a glass of water. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Finland Antti Rinne listen to the national anthems during the welcoming ceremony at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
In both cases, Merkel played it off as merely feeling unwell, insisting that she had, in fact, recovered shortly after with just a glass of water. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Finland Antti Rinne listen to the national anthems during the welcoming ceremony at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (more...)
US, Chinese trade negotiators resume talks
- July 10, 2019
After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20, US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend a new round of tariffs on $US300 billion worth of imported Chinese consumer goods while the two sides resumed negotiations. Trump said then that China would restart large purchases of U.S. agricultural commodities, and the United States would ease some export restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei Technologies. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20, US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend a new round of tariffs on $US300 billion worth of imported Chinese consumer goods while the two sides resumed negotiations. Trump said then that China would restart large purchases of U.S. agricultural commodities, and the United States would ease some export restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei Technologies. (more...)
United Kingdom lawmakers approve bid to legalize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
- July 10, 2019
Both proposals came in the form of amendments to a technical bill on the governance of Northern Ireland - deemed necessary while the region remains without a devolved government. It all hinges on one thing: whether Northern Ireland restores a government by 21 October. "It failed a generation of people in Northern Ireland by not decriminalising homosexuality and condemn them to discrimination, to abuse and to living in fear many years after that stopped to be the case in the rest of the UK". (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Both proposals came in the form of amendments to a technical bill on the governance of Northern Ireland - deemed necessary while the region remains without a devolved government. It all hinges on one thing: whether Northern Ireland restores a government by 21 October. "It failed a generation of people in Northern Ireland by not decriminalising homosexuality and condemn them to discrimination, to abuse and to living in fear many years after that stopped to be the case in the rest of the UK". (more...)
British seizure of Iranian oil tanker 'won't go unanswered — Military chief
- July 10, 2019
If confirmed, this would be the second detention of a tanker carrying Iranian oil over the past two weeks. Last Thursday, British Royal Marines joined authorities in Gibraltar in taking an Iranian tanker believed to be violating European Union sanctions by providing crude oil to the Syrian regime. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
If confirmed, this would be the second detention of a tanker carrying Iranian oil over the past two weeks. Last Thursday, British Royal Marines joined authorities in Gibraltar in taking an Iranian tanker believed to be violating European Union sanctions by providing crude oil to the Syrian regime. (more...)
Indonesia returns 57 containers of developed world's waste：The Asahi Shimbun
- July 10, 2019
Indonesia will send back more than 210 tonnes of rubbish to Australia after it was found to contain banned materials including household garbage and used electronics, officials say. Global concern over plastic pollution has been spurred by shocking images of waste-clogged rivers in Southeast Asia and accounts of dead sea creatures found with kilos of refuse in their stomachs. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Indonesia will send back more than 210 tonnes of rubbish to Australia after it was found to contain banned materials including household garbage and used electronics, officials say. Global concern over plastic pollution has been spurred by shocking images of waste-clogged rivers in Southeast Asia and accounts of dead sea creatures found with kilos of refuse in their stomachs. (more...)
Australian Freed from N. Korea Rejects Accusations of Espionage
- July 10, 2019
The response came days after allegations from Pyongyang that the Australian tour guide was feeding photos and data to news sites critical of the hermit nation. Kent Harstedt meets with North Korean officials to negotiate Alek Sigley's release. On Twitter , Sigley dismissed the accusation of spying, writing, "The allegation that I am a spy is (pretty obviously) false". (more...)
- July 10, 2019
The response came days after allegations from Pyongyang that the Australian tour guide was feeding photos and data to news sites critical of the hermit nation. Kent Harstedt meets with North Korean officials to negotiate Alek Sigley's release. On Twitter , Sigley dismissed the accusation of spying, writing, "The allegation that I am a spy is (pretty obviously) false". (more...)
US says its producers harmed by some structural steel imports
- July 10, 2019
In March The US International Trade Commission said that imports of manufactured steel from Canada , China and Mexico were damaging domestic producers. Constructed structural steel is used in large construction projects, such as bridges, buildings, parking lots and ports. The preliminary subsidy determination does not endanger ratification of the new North American trade deal, Mexico's deputy foreign minister for the region, Jesus Seade, said on social network Twitter.That deal was ... (more...)
- July 10, 2019
In March The US International Trade Commission said that imports of manufactured steel from Canada , China and Mexico were damaging domestic producers. Constructed structural steel is used in large construction projects, such as bridges, buildings, parking lots and ports. The preliminary subsidy determination does not endanger ratification of the new North American trade deal, Mexico's deputy foreign minister for the region, Jesus Seade, said on social network Twitter.That deal was ... (more...)
Alexander Acosta Under Fire for Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
- July 10, 2019
Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , are calling for his resignation following the two count indictment announced Monday by prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of NY accusing Epstein of sex trafficking in NY and Palm Beach, Florida from 2002 to 2005. (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , are calling for his resignation following the two count indictment announced Monday by prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of NY accusing Epstein of sex trafficking in NY and Palm Beach, Florida from 2002 to 2005. (more...)
Michelle Carter Files Appeal with US Supreme Court
- July 10, 2019
Carter's lawyers said in their Supreme Court petition that the MA justices acknowledged that not everyone who verbally encourages someone to take their own life should be prosecuted but provided "no guidance to distinguish sympathetic cases of assisted suicide from culpable cases of unlawful killing". (more...)
- July 10, 2019
Carter's lawyers said in their Supreme Court petition that the MA justices acknowledged that not everyone who verbally encourages someone to take their own life should be prosecuted but provided "no guidance to distinguish sympathetic cases of assisted suicide from culpable cases of unlawful killing". (more...)
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