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Eighth Aircraft Carrying Turkey's S-400 Air Defenсe System Parts Reaches Ankara
- July 16, 2019
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu previously said that the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation specialists may visit Turkey and make sure that the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems do not pose a threat to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu previously said that the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation specialists may visit Turkey and make sure that the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems do not pose a threat to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. (more...)
Nepal: Death toll from floods, landslides rise to 67
- July 16, 2019
Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours wreaked havoc in the region, killing at least 100 people in a week. KATHMANDU/GUWAHATI - Floods have forced more than three million people from their homes across north and northeastern India, officials said on Monday, as the death toll in neighboring Nepal and low-lying Bangladesh rose to 76 after days of heavy monsoon rains. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours wreaked havoc in the region, killing at least 100 people in a week. KATHMANDU/GUWAHATI - Floods have forced more than three million people from their homes across north and northeastern India, officials said on Monday, as the death toll in neighboring Nepal and low-lying Bangladesh rose to 76 after days of heavy monsoon rains. (more...)
Two people killed, dozens injured as theme park ride snaps in half
- July 16, 2019
Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra tweeted that he has instructed police to begin a criminal investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Nehra said preliminary investigations indicated that the number of riders was within the capacity. The Discovery joyride swung at the full height with 31 persons seated in itFamiliar feeling of horrorAsimilar incident had occurred at the Sabarmati riverfront in June, although there were no casualties on that occasion. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Nehra tweeted that he has instructed police to begin a criminal investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Nehra said preliminary investigations indicated that the number of riders was within the capacity. The Discovery joyride swung at the full height with 31 persons seated in itFamiliar feeling of horrorAsimilar incident had occurred at the Sabarmati riverfront in June, although there were no casualties on that occasion. (more...)
China says no cooperation with US companies that sell arms to Taiwan
- July 16, 2019
The US announced plans for sales of $2.2 billion in tanks, missiles and related military hardware to Taiwan in June, drawing the ire of Beijing , which sees such sales as interference in its sovereignty claims over the self-ruled island. They included Honeywell International, which makes the engines for the Abrams tanks, and private jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace, which is owned by General Dynamics. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The US announced plans for sales of $2.2 billion in tanks, missiles and related military hardware to Taiwan in June, drawing the ire of Beijing , which sees such sales as interference in its sovereignty claims over the self-ruled island. They included Honeywell International, which makes the engines for the Abrams tanks, and private jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace, which is owned by General Dynamics. (more...)
Europe's Galileo GPS Satellite System Experiencing Major Outage
- July 16, 2019
Europe's Galileo satellite position system, a future rival of the American GPS network, has been out of service since Friday, its oversight agency said. Galileo is owned by the EU and operated by the European Space Agency. The EU's Galileo satellites have been suffering from technical problems . (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Europe's Galileo satellite position system, a future rival of the American GPS network, has been out of service since Friday, its oversight agency said. Galileo is owned by the EU and operated by the European Space Agency. The EU's Galileo satellites have been suffering from technical problems . (more...)
#FakeChristian: Mike Pence under fire after visit to migrant centre
- July 16, 2019
Pence travelled to McAllen, Texas with several other GOP lawmakers last week, speaking with migrants and Border Patrol agents while he was there. The adult single men areas were clean but crowded - also loaded up with a big percentage of criminals, ' he continued in a duo of tweets . (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Pence travelled to McAllen, Texas with several other GOP lawmakers last week, speaking with migrants and Border Patrol agents while he was there. The adult single men areas were clean but crowded - also loaded up with a big percentage of criminals, ' he continued in a duo of tweets . (more...)
Climate activists use 25ft boat to block road in Glasgow city centre
- July 16, 2019
In London , protesters sat outside the Royal Courts of Justice with a blue boat where the theme was "climate justice" in solidarity with climate activists around the world. A message saying "The future you fear is already here" is on the other side of the vessel. Castle Street has been closed since early this morning and motorists have been advised to take alternative routes through the city. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
In London , protesters sat outside the Royal Courts of Justice with a blue boat where the theme was "climate justice" in solidarity with climate activists around the world. A message saying "The future you fear is already here" is on the other side of the vessel. Castle Street has been closed since early this morning and motorists have been advised to take alternative routes through the city. (more...)
Pakistan Opens Its Airspace After 135 Days
- July 16, 2019
As per the report, authorities have informed that India has issued revised notice to airmen ( NOTAM ) after Pakistan's decision. Hours later, India's Civil Aviation ministry said flights had started using the closed air routes, bringing great relief to airlines and air passengers. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
As per the report, authorities have informed that India has issued revised notice to airmen ( NOTAM ) after Pakistan's decision. Hours later, India's Civil Aviation ministry said flights had started using the closed air routes, bringing great relief to airlines and air passengers. (more...)
Boeing’s Management Shakeup Not Related To 737 Max Crisis, Firm Says
- July 16, 2019
Whereas the three US airways' MAX jets account for less than a fraction of their whole fleet, the grounding has compelled about 150 every day flight cancellations for Southwest and 115 for American. (Scoopsquare24) - United Airways Holdings stated on Friday the Boeing 737 MAX would keep off its flight schedule till November 3, a recent extension resulting in about 2,100 cancellations in September and a pair of, 900 in October because the jets stay grounded worldwide. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Whereas the three US airways' MAX jets account for less than a fraction of their whole fleet, the grounding has compelled about 150 every day flight cancellations for Southwest and 115 for American. (Scoopsquare24) - United Airways Holdings stated on Friday the Boeing 737 MAX would keep off its flight schedule till November 3, a recent extension resulting in about 2,100 cancellations in September and a pair of, 900 in October because the jets stay grounded worldwide. (more...)
Baton Rouge civil rights activist found killed in trunk of auto
- July 16, 2019
He said Roberts-Joseph died from "traumatic asphyxia, including suffocation". The final autopsy report could take up to 90 days. Roberts-Joseph, 75, was discovered dead Friday afternoon three miles from her home, according to Baton Rouge police, who said Monday afternoon that they have no updates to offer in their ongoing investigation. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
He said Roberts-Joseph died from "traumatic asphyxia, including suffocation". The final autopsy report could take up to 90 days. Roberts-Joseph, 75, was discovered dead Friday afternoon three miles from her home, according to Baton Rouge police, who said Monday afternoon that they have no updates to offer in their ongoing investigation. (more...)
Trump Admin Announces Major Crackdown On Asylum Abuse
- July 16, 2019
For Central Americans, that number is less than 10 percent. López Obrador, his "leftist" pretensions notwithstanding, has broadly complied, deploying Mexico's newly created national guard on both the southern and northern borders of Mexico to stop the flow of migrants, stepping up deportations and employing the methods of raids and violence. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
For Central Americans, that number is less than 10 percent. López Obrador, his "leftist" pretensions notwithstanding, has broadly complied, deploying Mexico's newly created national guard on both the southern and northern borders of Mexico to stop the flow of migrants, stepping up deportations and employing the methods of raids and violence. (more...)
Nine killed as skydiving aircraft crashes in Sweden
- July 15, 2019
A video taken by a 16-year-old boy showed the plane plummeting nose-first to the ground. One witness told Swedish broadcaster SVT she heard a loud noise from above before she saw the plane going straight down and crashing into the island. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
A video taken by a 16-year-old boy showed the plane plummeting nose-first to the ground. One witness told Swedish broadcaster SVT she heard a loud noise from above before she saw the plane going straight down and crashing into the island. (more...)
Eighth plane carrying S-400 components arrives in Turkey
- July 15, 2019
Russian Federation and Turkey penned a $2.5 billion agreement on the sale of four battalion sets of S-400s to Turkey in late 2017. The delivery of parts will continue for several days at the Mürted Air Base near Ankara and the Erdogan government will decide "how it will be used" once the system is made operational, Turkey's defence industry authority said in a statement. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
Russian Federation and Turkey penned a $2.5 billion agreement on the sale of four battalion sets of S-400s to Turkey in late 2017. The delivery of parts will continue for several days at the Mürted Air Base near Ankara and the Erdogan government will decide "how it will be used" once the system is made operational, Turkey's defence industry authority said in a statement. (more...)
Adam Burniston's Forecast | Barry expected to bring tropical rains to the Commonwealth
- July 15, 2019
Barry is playing peek-a-boo with us", Billiot said. Predictions for the heaviest rainfall have shifted west of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, where just one to three inches are forecast. Rain could linger in Arkansas and western Tennessee through Tuesday, where 6 to 10 inches of rain could fall and trigger flooding. The system should pull away from us Wednesday night. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
Barry is playing peek-a-boo with us", Billiot said. Predictions for the heaviest rainfall have shifted west of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, where just one to three inches are forecast. Rain could linger in Arkansas and western Tennessee through Tuesday, where 6 to 10 inches of rain could fall and trigger flooding. The system should pull away from us Wednesday night. (more...)
Four kids drive 4WD from Rockhampton to NSW
- July 15, 2019
FOUR Queensland children aged 10 to 14 have been stopped outside Grafton in NSW in the Nissan Patrol 4WD they had driven from Rockhampton on a 1000km journey on Sunday. "I couldn't imagine one person actually driving all that way in two days", Williams told reporters. Police are investigating several alleged offences committed during the road trip, Williams said. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
FOUR Queensland children aged 10 to 14 have been stopped outside Grafton in NSW in the Nissan Patrol 4WD they had driven from Rockhampton on a 1000km journey on Sunday. "I couldn't imagine one person actually driving all that way in two days", Williams told reporters. Police are investigating several alleged offences committed during the road trip, Williams said. (more...)
Reko Diq case: ICSID imposes $6 billion penalty on Pakistan
- July 15, 2019
The government said it was disappointed by the ruling but had taken note of a statement from Tethyan Copper's chairman expressing willingness to seek a negotiated settlement. The ICSID's ruling is major setback for Pakistan, which is at a "critical juncture" where it needs an ambitious and bold set of reforms, according to the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) which agreed to give a $6 billion bailout package to the cash-strapped country. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
The government said it was disappointed by the ruling but had taken note of a statement from Tethyan Copper's chairman expressing willingness to seek a negotiated settlement. The ICSID's ruling is major setback for Pakistan, which is at a "critical juncture" where it needs an ambitious and bold set of reforms, according to the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) which agreed to give a $6 billion bailout package to the cash-strapped country. (more...)
Major 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia
- July 15, 2019
One hour before the natural disaster in Indonesia , a magnitude 6.6 quake struck northwestern Western Australia at a depth also of 6.2 miles, 12.6 miles east of Broome, the USGA reported . People who lived near the ocean left for higher ground despite reassurances from officials that the quake did not have tsunami potential. "There are no reports of infrastructure damage yet", Iksan Subur, an official with Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency located near the epicenter, told Reuters . (more...)
- July 15, 2019
One hour before the natural disaster in Indonesia , a magnitude 6.6 quake struck northwestern Western Australia at a depth also of 6.2 miles, 12.6 miles east of Broome, the USGA reported . People who lived near the ocean left for higher ground despite reassurances from officials that the quake did not have tsunami potential. "There are no reports of infrastructure damage yet", Iksan Subur, an official with Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency located near the epicenter, told Reuters . (more...)
Barry expected to bring rain to Central Indiana
- July 15, 2019
It nevertheless packed a serious punch as it moved inland, though there were few indications of widespread flooding. The Mississippi River is swollen from springtime floodwaters. The National Weather Service warned that tornadoes were possible across portions of southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, western Alabama, eastern Arkansas and western Tennessee. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
It nevertheless packed a serious punch as it moved inland, though there were few indications of widespread flooding. The Mississippi River is swollen from springtime floodwaters. The National Weather Service warned that tornadoes were possible across portions of southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, western Alabama, eastern Arkansas and western Tennessee. (more...)
Heavy rain leaves scores dead in Nepal, India, Bangladesh
- July 15, 2019
Dozens of people have been killed as monsoon floods rip through Nepal and north-eastern India. Incessant monsoon rains have pounded many areas in the mountainous country since Thursday, submerging large areas of land, inundating homes and destroying bridges and roads across the country. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
Dozens of people have been killed as monsoon floods rip through Nepal and north-eastern India. Incessant monsoon rains have pounded many areas in the mountainous country since Thursday, submerging large areas of land, inundating homes and destroying bridges and roads across the country. (more...)
Macron to show off Euro defense cooperation at Paris parade
- July 15, 2019
A French inventor and entrepreneur celebrated Bastille Day by soaring above the Champs-Elysees on a turbine engine-powered "flyboard" in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other European Union leaders. Macron hosted a lunch at the presidential Elysee Palace with the other European leaders. July 14 marks the storming of the infamous Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, which became a key event of the French Revolution and was later declared a national holiday. (more...)
- July 15, 2019
A French inventor and entrepreneur celebrated Bastille Day by soaring above the Champs-Elysees on a turbine engine-powered "flyboard" in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other European Union leaders. Macron hosted a lunch at the presidential Elysee Palace with the other European leaders. July 14 marks the storming of the infamous Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, which became a key event of the French Revolution and was later declared a national holiday. (more...)
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