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Dunedin loses world's steepest street title
- July 16, 2019
The case for Wales was brought by residents in the town of Harlech, who after hearing about Baldwin Street's accolade made a decision to contact the Guinness Book of Records - which duly transferred the title. The small town of Harlech in Wales has ousted Dunedin, New Zealand , for bragging rights to the world's steepest street . But that has been double-edged - residents reported chaos two years ago as visitors blocked access to their properties and trampled through their gardens. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The case for Wales was brought by residents in the town of Harlech, who after hearing about Baldwin Street's accolade made a decision to contact the Guinness Book of Records - which duly transferred the title. The small town of Harlech in Wales has ousted Dunedin, New Zealand , for bragging rights to the world's steepest street . But that has been double-edged - residents reported chaos two years ago as visitors blocked access to their properties and trampled through their gardens. (more...)
Macron to show off Euro defence cooperation at Paris parade AFP, Paris
- July 16, 2019
Bastille Day on July 14 commemorates the day the French people took over the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, which led to the French revolution. "Never since the end of the Second World War has Europe been so necessary". The E2I, proposed by Macron in September 2017, aims to bring together European countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, Spain and Denmark, to collaborate on planning, carry out joint analyses of emerging crises and react to them quickly. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Bastille Day on July 14 commemorates the day the French people took over the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, which led to the French revolution. "Never since the end of the Second World War has Europe been so necessary". The E2I, proposed by Macron in September 2017, aims to bring together European countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, Spain and Denmark, to collaborate on planning, carry out joint analyses of emerging crises and react to them quickly. (more...)
Duterte 'seriously considering' ending Iceland ties over United Nations probe
- July 16, 2019
Iceland and the Philippines established diplomatic relations on February 24, 1999. If we did, where's the conversation? "He would be in the best position to assess what is beneficial for our country as far as diplomacy with others is concerned", Sotto said of Locsin. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Iceland and the Philippines established diplomatic relations on February 24, 1999. If we did, where's the conversation? "He would be in the best position to assess what is beneficial for our country as far as diplomacy with others is concerned", Sotto said of Locsin. (more...)
Republicans’ muffled response allows Trump to again break norms of civic behavior
- July 16, 2019
Democrats in Congress immediately called out the president's comments on Sunday as racist and divisive, while many Republicans have remained silent. One party leader, Senator John Cornyn of Texas, put Trump's remarks in terms of a political strategy rather than the moral or civic debate the comments inspired. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Democrats in Congress immediately called out the president's comments on Sunday as racist and divisive, while many Republicans have remained silent. One party leader, Senator John Cornyn of Texas, put Trump's remarks in terms of a political strategy rather than the moral or civic debate the comments inspired. (more...)
Zuma to take centre stage at graft inquiry
- July 16, 2019
Mr Ramaphosa described Mr Zuma's nine years in office as "wasted". In turn, the current Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan also settled his accounts with Jacob Zuma, accusing him of having "allowed a climate of impunity allowing corruption" and the "capture of the State" by private interests. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Mr Ramaphosa described Mr Zuma's nine years in office as "wasted". In turn, the current Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan also settled his accounts with Jacob Zuma, accusing him of having "allowed a climate of impunity allowing corruption" and the "capture of the State" by private interests. (more...)
Italy seizes missile, guns in raids on neo-Nazis
- July 16, 2019
An air-to-air missile "in ideal working order" has been seized by anti-terrorism police in northern Italy, along with a huge stash of automatic weapons, ammunition and material featuring Nazi symbols. They put him under surveillance before raiding his home and finding a stash of weapons including a Scorpion machine gun, 306 firearm parts and 20 bayonets. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
An air-to-air missile "in ideal working order" has been seized by anti-terrorism police in northern Italy, along with a huge stash of automatic weapons, ammunition and material featuring Nazi symbols. They put him under surveillance before raiding his home and finding a stash of weapons including a Scorpion machine gun, 306 firearm parts and 20 bayonets. (more...)
Investigators find fake passport in Jeffrey Epstein’s locked safe
- July 16, 2019
Judge Richard M. Berman said he'll rule Thursday whether Epstein can be freed with a strict bail package, but he noted at the outset of two-hour hearing there was a presumption in cases involving sexual abuse of children that a defendant will remain locked up. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Judge Richard M. Berman said he'll rule Thursday whether Epstein can be freed with a strict bail package, but he noted at the outset of two-hour hearing there was a presumption in cases involving sexual abuse of children that a defendant will remain locked up. (more...)
EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Iran nuclear deal
- July 16, 2019
Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the Iranian nuclear deal at a meeting in Brussels on Monday. Iran recently begun surpassing uranium enrichment limits set in its 2015 nuclear deal, saying these moves can be reversed if the other parties to the agreement - Germany, France, Britain, China, Russia and the European Union - come up with enough economic incentives to effectively offset the USA sanctions. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the Iranian nuclear deal at a meeting in Brussels on Monday. Iran recently begun surpassing uranium enrichment limits set in its 2015 nuclear deal, saying these moves can be reversed if the other parties to the agreement - Germany, France, Britain, China, Russia and the European Union - come up with enough economic incentives to effectively offset the USA sanctions. (more...)
Charlottesville victims describe pain of attack
- July 16, 2019
Later that day, Fields plowed his auto into a crowd of counterprotesters, killing Heather Heyer , 32, and injuring more than two dozen others. "I have never been involved in a case where so many people were severely injured by one person", Moore said as Fields, clad in a gray- and white-striped jail smock, sat impassively at the defendant's table. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Later that day, Fields plowed his auto into a crowd of counterprotesters, killing Heather Heyer , 32, and injuring more than two dozen others. "I have never been involved in a case where so many people were severely injured by one person", Moore said as Fields, clad in a gray- and white-striped jail smock, sat impassively at the defendant's table. (more...)
Giant jellyfish leaves diver in awe
- July 16, 2019
Daly, a biologist and broadcaster, swam up to the peach-colored creature gliding through the water, as cameraman Dan Abbott captured the encounter. Daly has been hosting a series of videos as part of " Wild Ocean Week ", in which she shares information about the ocean and various species. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Daly, a biologist and broadcaster, swam up to the peach-colored creature gliding through the water, as cameraman Dan Abbott captured the encounter. Daly has been hosting a series of videos as part of " Wild Ocean Week ", in which she shares information about the ocean and various species. (more...)
40 trapped as building collapses in south Mumbai
- July 16, 2019
According to preliminary reports, the building collapsed at around 11.40 am. In a letter submitted to MHADA Executive Engineer dated August 7, 2017, the civic body had mentioned the building was classified as "C1" and should be evacuated for demolition at the earliest. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
According to preliminary reports, the building collapsed at around 11.40 am. In a letter submitted to MHADA Executive Engineer dated August 7, 2017, the civic body had mentioned the building was classified as "C1" and should be evacuated for demolition at the earliest. (more...)
Foxconn founder Terry Gou loses Taiwan presidential primary to China-friendly mayor
- July 16, 2019
A policeman scuffles with a protester inside a mall in Sha Tin District in Hong Kong, July 14, 2019. Under her administration, relations have warmed with Washington, which recognizes Beijing over Taipei but remains the island's primary diplomatic and military ally. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
A policeman scuffles with a protester inside a mall in Sha Tin District in Hong Kong, July 14, 2019. Under her administration, relations have warmed with Washington, which recognizes Beijing over Taipei but remains the island's primary diplomatic and military ally. (more...)
Climate activists disrupt British cities with 'summer uprising'
- July 16, 2019
Outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London , activists parked a blue boat and sat on the road doing yoga. "According to Extinction Rebellion, more than 3,000 activists across the country have signed up to participate in acts of civil disobedience this week, a third of those in London ". (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London , activists parked a blue boat and sat on the road doing yoga. "According to Extinction Rebellion, more than 3,000 activists across the country have signed up to participate in acts of civil disobedience this week, a third of those in London ". (more...)
Teen Nearly Decapitated by Boyfriend Who Posted Graphic Photos to Social Media
- July 16, 2019
Local Utica news channel WKTV published a news report video, where it was detailed that police had obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. Alongside the picture of her body, he is thought to have written: " Sorry f*****s, you're gonna have to find somebody else to orbit ". New York Police said in a statement: "After attempting to injure himself, he laid down across a green in colour tarp that was on the ground some distance away". (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Local Utica news channel WKTV published a news report video, where it was detailed that police had obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. Alongside the picture of her body, he is thought to have written: " Sorry f*****s, you're gonna have to find somebody else to orbit ". New York Police said in a statement: "After attempting to injure himself, he laid down across a green in colour tarp that was on the ground some distance away". (more...)
India assessing ‘technical snag’ that aborted moon mission launch
- July 16, 2019
The mission launch, described as the most complex and prestigious undertaken since ISRO's inception, was called off due to a technical snag less than an hour before blast-off early Monday due to technical problems. Yet, for many Indians the programme is seen as a great source of national pride with nearly all of the Chandrayaan-2's components built in India. The BBC said that it weighs 640 tonnes, about 1.5 times the weight of a fully-loaded 747 jumbo jet, and stands at 44 meters which ... (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The mission launch, described as the most complex and prestigious undertaken since ISRO's inception, was called off due to a technical snag less than an hour before blast-off early Monday due to technical problems. Yet, for many Indians the programme is seen as a great source of national pride with nearly all of the Chandrayaan-2's components built in India. The BBC said that it weighs 640 tonnes, about 1.5 times the weight of a fully-loaded 747 jumbo jet, and stands at 44 meters which ... (more...)
Police Make Arrest After Man In Gimp Suit Chased Villagers
- July 16, 2019
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson today confirmed a man in his 20s has been arrested. Reports on social media surfaced over the weekend showing a photograph of what appeared to be a person in a black body suit, which covered their face and had red slit eyes. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson today confirmed a man in his 20s has been arrested. Reports on social media surfaced over the weekend showing a photograph of what appeared to be a person in a black body suit, which covered their face and had red slit eyes. (more...)
Trump Renews Attacks on 4 Congresswomen
- July 16, 2019
The backlash was swift, with almost every Democrat 2020 candidate accusing Trump of "racism". Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. But they are totally anti-Israel. "I will not tolerate the level of bigotry emanating from the president, especially in policy". His remarks came at an event at the White House that was meant to spotlight USA manufacturing, with Trump viewing boats, motorcycles and other American-manufactured products. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
The backlash was swift, with almost every Democrat 2020 candidate accusing Trump of "racism". Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. But they are totally anti-Israel. "I will not tolerate the level of bigotry emanating from the president, especially in policy". His remarks came at an event at the White House that was meant to spotlight USA manufacturing, with Trump viewing boats, motorcycles and other American-manufactured products. (more...)
European Commission nominee not ruling out another Brexit extension
- July 16, 2019
She was nominated for that job by European Union leaders earlier this month. "Exactly 40 years ago, the first president of the European parliament, Simone Veil, was elected and presented her vision of a united Europe", Von der Leyen said. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
She was nominated for that job by European Union leaders earlier this month. "Exactly 40 years ago, the first president of the European parliament, Simone Veil, was elected and presented her vision of a united Europe", Von der Leyen said. (more...)
14 killed in northern India building collapse
- July 16, 2019
Already, 16,520 households in Nepal have been displaced, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. An impoverished agrarian province with rickety infrastructure and poor healthcare services, Bihar has a history of flooding in its northern areas bordering Nepal. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Already, 16,520 households in Nepal have been displaced, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. An impoverished agrarian province with rickety infrastructure and poor healthcare services, Bihar has a history of flooding in its northern areas bordering Nepal. (more...)
Backpacker's bones found on beach
- July 16, 2019
Concerns about the travelers' fate were raised after their rental auto was found unattended at a popular surfing spot, sparking a five-day police search. A ground and water search involving police divers, Marine Rescue and SES failed to find the pair. It would undergo forensic testing in the coming weeks. (more...)
- July 16, 2019
Concerns about the travelers' fate were raised after their rental auto was found unattended at a popular surfing spot, sparking a five-day police search. A ground and water search involving police divers, Marine Rescue and SES failed to find the pair. It would undergo forensic testing in the coming weeks. (more...)
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