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US slaps sanctions on Iran’s FM as tensions rise
- August 03, 2019
Iran has retaliated by breaching the deal, resuming uranium enrichment seen in the West as a potential conduit to developing an atom bomb, but faces severe economic damage under intensified USA sanctions created to strangle its vital oil trade. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
Iran has retaliated by breaching the deal, resuming uranium enrichment seen in the West as a potential conduit to developing an atom bomb, but faces severe economic damage under intensified USA sanctions created to strangle its vital oil trade. (more...)
USA wants to see improved relations between Pakistan, India: State Department official
- August 03, 2019
The official, on the condition of anonymity, was responding to a question on the position of the United States on the Kashmir issue after Trump last week offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the issue during his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
The official, on the condition of anonymity, was responding to a question on the position of the United States on the Kashmir issue after Trump last week offered to be the "mediator" between India and Pakistan on the issue during his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House. (more...)
Pakistan committed to Afghan peace process
- August 03, 2019
The militants have until now demanded a full USA withdrawal before they talk to Ashraf Ghani's government and it is unclear if hardliners will accept a partial withdrawal to start. Additional cuts to USA forces would be negotiated as part of discussions involving the Taliban and the Afghan government, US officials told the Post . (more...)
- August 03, 2019
The militants have until now demanded a full USA withdrawal before they talk to Ashraf Ghani's government and it is unclear if hardliners will accept a partial withdrawal to start. Additional cuts to USA forces would be negotiated as part of discussions involving the Taliban and the Afghan government, US officials told the Post . (more...)
Pelosi Cites Progress in Trump Probes as Impeachment Calls Rise
- August 03, 2019
As of Friday, 118 out of 235 House Democrats said they support at least opening an impeachment inquiry, according to an analysis by The Washington Post . House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announced last week that his committee is seeking access to secret grand jury information related to Mueller's probe that, by law, can not be disclosed outside certain exceptions. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
As of Friday, 118 out of 235 House Democrats said they support at least opening an impeachment inquiry, according to an analysis by The Washington Post . House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announced last week that his committee is seeking access to secret grand jury information related to Mueller's probe that, by law, can not be disclosed outside certain exceptions. (more...)
Ontario Taking Immediate Action to Improve Long-Term Care System
- August 03, 2019
Wettlaufer is a former nurse, who confessed in 2017 to killing eight patients by giving them overdoses of insulin. More staff training, better medication management and boosting awareness about health care killers are among the key recommendations in the long-awaited final report of the public inquiry triggered by Elizabeth Wettlaufer's crimes. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
Wettlaufer is a former nurse, who confessed in 2017 to killing eight patients by giving them overdoses of insulin. More staff training, better medication management and boosting awareness about health care killers are among the key recommendations in the long-awaited final report of the public inquiry triggered by Elizabeth Wettlaufer's crimes. (more...)
President Trump signs executive order issuing sanctions against Russian Federation
- August 03, 2019
Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied Russian Federation was behind the attack, but Mr Trump's hand was forced as Congress pressured his administration to take a harsher stance towards Moscow. In March 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping centre in Salisbury. "We urge you to take immediate action to hold Russian Federation fully accountable for its blatant use of a chemical weapon in Europe", they wrote. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied Russian Federation was behind the attack, but Mr Trump's hand was forced as Congress pressured his administration to take a harsher stance towards Moscow. In March 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping centre in Salisbury. "We urge you to take immediate action to hold Russian Federation fully accountable for its blatant use of a chemical weapon in Europe", they wrote. (more...)
Trump pick for national intelligence director is withdrawing
- August 03, 2019
President Trump abruptly gave up his choice to serve as the nation's next intelligence chief Friday, tweeting that Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas, who had gotten minimal support from Republican senators, was being mistreated by the media. (more...)
- August 03, 2019
President Trump abruptly gave up his choice to serve as the nation's next intelligence chief Friday, tweeting that Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas, who had gotten minimal support from Republican senators, was being mistreated by the media. (more...)
Woman loses hair after shampoo 'mixed with hair removal cream'
- August 03, 2019
Rose said her hair was "falling out in clumps" before she shaved it. In a Facebook post , Rose recounted the events leading up to seeing her hair stuck onto the shower walls, describing the whole situation as "very, very traumatic". That's when she noticed her hair had a "foul" smell, the GoFundMe says. However, as she ran her fingers through her hair, her hand was covered in hair! "These photos I'm sharing are personal to me but apparently needs to get out there". (more...)
- August 03, 2019
Rose said her hair was "falling out in clumps" before she shaved it. In a Facebook post , Rose recounted the events leading up to seeing her hair stuck onto the shower walls, describing the whole situation as "very, very traumatic". That's when she noticed her hair had a "foul" smell, the GoFundMe says. However, as she ran her fingers through her hair, her hand was covered in hair! "These photos I'm sharing are personal to me but apparently needs to get out there". (more...)
NYPD official recommends firing of officer in Eric Garner case
- August 02, 2019
Last month the Justice Department ruled against the Civil Rights Division's recommendation that charges be brought against Pantaleo despite officials with the U.S. Local media say Mr O'Neill will have to balance the views of elected leaders who have been calling for Mr Pantaleo's firing, and the rank and file police brass who do not want to see one of their own used as a scapegoat. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Last month the Justice Department ruled against the Civil Rights Division's recommendation that charges be brought against Pantaleo despite officials with the U.S. Local media say Mr O'Neill will have to balance the views of elected leaders who have been calling for Mr Pantaleo's firing, and the rank and file police brass who do not want to see one of their own used as a scapegoat. (more...)
Will Hurd, the only black GOP representative in the House, announces retirement
- August 02, 2019
Hurd previously served as an undercover officer in the Central Intelligence Agency in the Middle East and South Asia. First elected to Congress in 2014, Hurd represents a perpetual swing district that is one of the largest in the country, stretching from San Antonio to just outside El Paso and taking in over 800 miles of the Southern border. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Hurd previously served as an undercover officer in the Central Intelligence Agency in the Middle East and South Asia. First elected to Congress in 2014, Hurd represents a perpetual swing district that is one of the largest in the country, stretching from San Antonio to just outside El Paso and taking in over 800 miles of the Southern border. (more...)
Water flow 'reduced considerably' at reservoir feared to be near collapse
- August 02, 2019
Assistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet was urging people to stay away from the area as there is a risk the dam will fail. He added: "If you are asked to leave, please heed emergency services and expert advice and do so". These have been provided by fire services from across the country and the Canal and River Trust, which operates the dam. "We have livestock and horses here", she said. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Assistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet was urging people to stay away from the area as there is a risk the dam will fail. He added: "If you are asked to leave, please heed emergency services and expert advice and do so". These have been provided by fire services from across the country and the Canal and River Trust, which operates the dam. "We have livestock and horses here", she said. (more...)
Tsunami warning after magnitude 7 quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra
- August 02, 2019
Dwikorita Karnawati, the head of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, said the local tsunami alert will remain in place. Last year, a 7.5-magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island killed more than 2,200 people, with another thousand declared missing. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Dwikorita Karnawati, the head of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, said the local tsunami alert will remain in place. Last year, a 7.5-magnitude quake and a subsequent tsunami in Palu on Sulawesi island killed more than 2,200 people, with another thousand declared missing. (more...)
Saudi Arabia allows women to travel without male consent
- August 02, 2019
Under the guardianship system, every woman is assigned a male relative - often a father or husband but sometimes an uncle, brother or even a son - whose approval is needed for most legal actions. His reforms include the much-celebrated decision overturning the world's only ban on female motorists in June past year, allowing women to attend soccer games alongside men and take on jobs that once fell outside the narrow confines of traditional gender roles. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Under the guardianship system, every woman is assigned a male relative - often a father or husband but sometimes an uncle, brother or even a son - whose approval is needed for most legal actions. His reforms include the much-celebrated decision overturning the world's only ban on female motorists in June past year, allowing women to attend soccer games alongside men and take on jobs that once fell outside the narrow confines of traditional gender roles. (more...)
Police dashcam captures plane’s emergency landing on Washington road
- August 02, 2019
The emergency landing occurred about 8:20 a.m. on Pacific Avenue (state Route 7) between 135th Street South and 143rd Street South, near Spanaway and Parkland. By chance, Trooper Clint Thompson was on patrol in the area and saw the landing, even capturing it on his dash-cam, said WSP spokeswoman Trooper Johnna Batiste. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
The emergency landing occurred about 8:20 a.m. on Pacific Avenue (state Route 7) between 135th Street South and 143rd Street South, near Spanaway and Parkland. By chance, Trooper Clint Thompson was on patrol in the area and saw the landing, even capturing it on his dash-cam, said WSP spokeswoman Trooper Johnna Batiste. (more...)
Massive pipeline explosion kills one in Kentucky
- August 02, 2019
This photo is taken from Ky. The explosion shook the viewer's house and people in the area could feel the heat. Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum confirmed that one person was killed. A stretch of US 127 was initially closed because it was too risky for people to be in the area and first responders used it as a staging area near the blast site. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
This photo is taken from Ky. The explosion shook the viewer's house and people in the area could feel the heat. Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum confirmed that one person was killed. A stretch of US 127 was initially closed because it was too risky for people to be in the area and first responders used it as a staging area near the blast site. (more...)
Trump's latest tariff threat betrays impatience for a China deal
- August 02, 2019
Unlike many other news organizations, we have not put up a paywall. Sony , Microsoft and Nintendo requested in June that game consoles be removed from the list of products the Trump administration was considering imposing new tariffs on as part of its trade war with China . (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Unlike many other news organizations, we have not put up a paywall. Sony , Microsoft and Nintendo requested in June that game consoles be removed from the list of products the Trump administration was considering imposing new tariffs on as part of its trade war with China . (more...)
Collapse of nuclear arms control treaty stokes fears of escalation
- August 02, 2019
On Friday Russia said it had asked the United States for a moratorium on the deployment of short and intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe. Despite top-level appeals from the USA on multiple occasions, Russian Federation denied the system existed, before later saying it didn't violate the treaty's terms. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
On Friday Russia said it had asked the United States for a moratorium on the deployment of short and intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe. Despite top-level appeals from the USA on multiple occasions, Russian Federation denied the system existed, before later saying it didn't violate the treaty's terms. (more...)
Dutch ban on burqas in public places takes effect
- August 02, 2019
There were no immediate reports Thursday morning of anybody being fined under the new law, which was passed despite the fact that very few women in the Netherlands wear a burqa or niqab - estimates put the number at a few hundred in this nation of 17 million. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
There were no immediate reports Thursday morning of anybody being fined under the new law, which was passed despite the fact that very few women in the Netherlands wear a burqa or niqab - estimates put the number at a few hundred in this nation of 17 million. (more...)
Russian Instagram influencer's ex-boyfriend arrested, confesses to murder in police video
- August 02, 2019
PEOPLE was unable to immediately reach his attorney for comment. An ex-boyfriend of an Instagram influencer in Russian Federation discovered dead and stuffed in a suitcase in her own Moscow apartment last week has confessed to her murder, according to officials. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
PEOPLE was unable to immediately reach his attorney for comment. An ex-boyfriend of an Instagram influencer in Russian Federation discovered dead and stuffed in a suitcase in her own Moscow apartment last week has confessed to her murder, according to officials. (more...)
Stock markets, oil plunge after Trump tweet threatening more tariffs on China
- August 02, 2019
China's government and companies in China do not pay USA tariffs directly. The Shanghai meeting, headed by Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the USA side and Vice Premier Liu He and Commerce Minister Zhong Shan on the Chinese side, made good on that agreement. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
China's government and companies in China do not pay USA tariffs directly. The Shanghai meeting, headed by Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the USA side and Vice Premier Liu He and Commerce Minister Zhong Shan on the Chinese side, made good on that agreement. (more...)
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