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China top of the agenda as Trudeau, Pompeo meet in Ottawa
- August 24, 2019
The plights of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and how to deal with Chinese aggression more broadly, are expected to be a major focus of the meeting between the leaders. Canada and the USA are locked in differing battles with Beijing - the Americans over trade issues, primarily, while Canada is in a diplomatic dance over Kovrig, Spavor and China's decision to block imports of some Canadian agricultural products. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
The plights of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, and how to deal with Chinese aggression more broadly, are expected to be a major focus of the meeting between the leaders. Canada and the USA are locked in differing battles with Beijing - the Americans over trade issues, primarily, while Canada is in a diplomatic dance over Kovrig, Spavor and China's decision to block imports of some Canadian agricultural products. (more...)
Continetti: Effect of Trade War on Unemployment Rate ‘Critical’ for Trump
- August 24, 2019
The Ministry also announced plans to resume tariffs on U.S. imports of automobiles and automobile parts. Trump said China "should not have put new Tariffs on 75 BILLION DOLLARS of United States product (politically motivated!)". "Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing. your companies HOME and making your products in the U.S.". (more...)
- August 24, 2019
The Ministry also announced plans to resume tariffs on U.S. imports of automobiles and automobile parts. Trump said China "should not have put new Tariffs on 75 BILLION DOLLARS of United States product (politically motivated!)". "Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing. your companies HOME and making your products in the U.S.". (more...)
Indonesia shuts Internet connection in Papua island
- August 24, 2019
The riots were triggered by the arrest of Papuan students in Java at the weekend, but the rioters are now protesting about far more. In what is regarded as the largest protests in Indonesia's eastern-most region, buildings have been torched, including the West Papua Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) in Manokwari, a jail, a market and a hotel. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
The riots were triggered by the arrest of Papuan students in Java at the weekend, but the rioters are now protesting about far more. In what is regarded as the largest protests in Indonesia's eastern-most region, buildings have been torched, including the West Papua Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) in Manokwari, a jail, a market and a hotel. (more...)
Australia urges 'sovereignty' as S. China Sea tensions rise
- August 24, 2019
Mr Phuc presented a united front on their position on the South China Sea. China is taking "aggressive steps" to coerce Southeast Asian nations into halting work with global oil and gas companies in the energy-rich waters off of Vietnam, the US said. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
Mr Phuc presented a united front on their position on the South China Sea. China is taking "aggressive steps" to coerce Southeast Asian nations into halting work with global oil and gas companies in the energy-rich waters off of Vietnam, the US said. (more...)
North Korea fires projectiles off east coast today, South Korea says
- August 24, 2019
On Friday, North Korea's top diplomat called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a "diehard toxin", saying "We are ready for both dialogue and standoff". Ri's blistering rhetoric and the projectile launches may dim the prospect for an early resumption of nuclear negotiations between the countries. The top US envoy on North Korea, Stephen Biegun, said Wednesday that Washington was ready to restart the talks, a day after the U.S. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
On Friday, North Korea's top diplomat called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a "diehard toxin", saying "We are ready for both dialogue and standoff". Ri's blistering rhetoric and the projectile launches may dim the prospect for an early resumption of nuclear negotiations between the countries. The top US envoy on North Korea, Stephen Biegun, said Wednesday that Washington was ready to restart the talks, a day after the U.S. (more...)
Melbourne's archbishop still believes Cardinal George Pell is innocent
- August 24, 2019
A unanimous jury in December found Pope Francis' former finance minister guilty of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in Melbourne's St. Patrick's Cathedral more than two decades ago. The CDF has been looking into the accusations against Pell since his conviction in Australia. Lawyer Lisa Flynn said the father had an "extremely tough wait" for the judgment against Pell and the court made the correct decision. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
A unanimous jury in December found Pope Francis' former finance minister guilty of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys in Melbourne's St. Patrick's Cathedral more than two decades ago. The CDF has been looking into the accusations against Pell since his conviction in Australia. Lawyer Lisa Flynn said the father had an "extremely tough wait" for the judgment against Pell and the court made the correct decision. (more...)
Erdogan tells Putin that Syrian offensive is causing humanitarian crisis
- August 24, 2019
Government forces took control of Morek and other nearby towns including Kafr Zita on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. Opposition fighters had withdrawn from the area ahead of the army's entry into Idlib province's Khan Sheikhoun on Wednesday. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
Government forces took control of Morek and other nearby towns including Kafr Zita on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. Opposition fighters had withdrawn from the area ahead of the army's entry into Idlib province's Khan Sheikhoun on Wednesday. (more...)
Prime Minister's partner Carrie Symonds blocked from U.S. visit
- August 24, 2019
She had applied for permission to go to the USA in the next few days as part of her job with environmental group Oceana but the request was blocked by the American authorities, the Daily Mail reported. Washington may also not grant visas to people, who have recently visited a number of other countries including Iran, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
She had applied for permission to go to the USA in the next few days as part of her job with environmental group Oceana but the request was blocked by the American authorities, the Daily Mail reported. Washington may also not grant visas to people, who have recently visited a number of other countries including Iran, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. (more...)
Netanyahu hints at Israeli involvement in Iraq blasts
- August 24, 2019
Many suspect that Israel is also behind several recent attacks on Iran-backed bases and weapons storage facilities in Iraq. The head of Iraq's paramilitary forces supported by Iran Thursday walked back a statement by his deputy the day before in which he blamed Israeli drones and held the USA responsible for attacks on bases run by the militias. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
Many suspect that Israel is also behind several recent attacks on Iran-backed bases and weapons storage facilities in Iraq. The head of Iraq's paramilitary forces supported by Iran Thursday walked back a statement by his deputy the day before in which he blamed Israeli drones and held the USA responsible for attacks on bases run by the militias. (more...)
Putin Orders 'Comprehensive Measures' In Response To U.S. Missile Test
- August 24, 2019
This type of weapon was banned under the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) agreement, which limited the use of nuclear and conventional medium-range weapons. Jonathan Cohen, the acting permanent representative of the United States to the United Nations, speaks in a file photograph. Moscow immediately accused Washington of stoking military tensions with the test, and along with China called for a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the issue. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
This type of weapon was banned under the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) agreement, which limited the use of nuclear and conventional medium-range weapons. Jonathan Cohen, the acting permanent representative of the United States to the United Nations, speaks in a file photograph. Moscow immediately accused Washington of stoking military tensions with the test, and along with China called for a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss the issue. (more...)
Trump Hits Back at ‘Nut Job’ Scaramucci: Administration ‘Didn’t Want Him Around’
- August 24, 2019
In the wake of Politico's report, Scaramucci has quickly established himself as the corporate media's latest go-to figure to trash President Trump . He told Vanity Fair : "He's gonna drop out of the race because it's gonna become very clear. He'll likely drop out by March of 2020". Scaramucci claimed that he can woo a small but not insignificant portion of Trump's supporters, grabbing "ahold of 5, 6, 8 percent of the people that know he's nuts and possibly move them". (more...)
- August 24, 2019
In the wake of Politico's report, Scaramucci has quickly established himself as the corporate media's latest go-to figure to trash President Trump . He told Vanity Fair : "He's gonna drop out of the race because it's gonna become very clear. He'll likely drop out by March of 2020". Scaramucci claimed that he can woo a small but not insignificant portion of Trump's supporters, grabbing "ahold of 5, 6, 8 percent of the people that know he's nuts and possibly move them". (more...)
Trump Postpones Denmark Visit After Calling Danish Prime Minister Response ‘Nasty’
- August 24, 2019
On Wednesday, Trump caused shock when he canceled a visit to Copenhagen after Frederiksen rebuffed his offer to buy Denmark's autonomous region of Greenland . She also had said that Denmark doesn't own Greenland, which belongs to its people. The sparsely populated island, which is four times zones behind Copenhagen, became a Danish colony in 1775 and remained that way until 1953, when Denmark revised its constitution and made the island a province. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
On Wednesday, Trump caused shock when he canceled a visit to Copenhagen after Frederiksen rebuffed his offer to buy Denmark's autonomous region of Greenland . She also had said that Denmark doesn't own Greenland, which belongs to its people. The sparsely populated island, which is four times zones behind Copenhagen, became a Danish colony in 1775 and remained that way until 1953, when Denmark revised its constitution and made the island a province. (more...)
One killed, two injured in Israeli settlement bomb attack
- August 24, 2019
The military said it was being treated as a terrorist attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "harsh terrorist attack" and sent condolences to the family, while pledging to continue building settlements. I pray for God to protect those who stood behind it. Palestinian officials, who describe the payments as welfare for families of jailed relatives, had refused to accept any funds unless they received the taxes in full. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
The military said it was being treated as a terrorist attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "harsh terrorist attack" and sent condolences to the family, while pledging to continue building settlements. I pray for God to protect those who stood behind it. Palestinian officials, who describe the payments as welfare for families of jailed relatives, had refused to accept any funds unless they received the taxes in full. (more...)
‘I was grossed out’: Doctors find brown recluse spider in woman’s ear
- August 24, 2019
Torres said she continued to remain calm. "[The assistant] ran out and said, 'I'm going to get a couple more people, '" Torres said in a separate interview with KSHB . "I'm pretty terrified of spiders". Some studies suggest that as many as 37 percent of people who are bitten by recluse spiders develop skin necrosis, but just 14 percent develop the bite-related illness. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
Torres said she continued to remain calm. "[The assistant] ran out and said, 'I'm going to get a couple more people, '" Torres said in a separate interview with KSHB . "I'm pretty terrified of spiders". Some studies suggest that as many as 37 percent of people who are bitten by recluse spiders develop skin necrosis, but just 14 percent develop the bite-related illness. (more...)
Two More US Troops Die in Afghanistan in Deadliest Year Since 2014
- August 24, 2019
Head of the US-led Resolute Support Mission forces General Scott Miller is also part of the negotiations. 'We're ready. Let's see if the Taliban are as well, ' Khalilzad wrote on Twitter as he headed to Doha. Earlier this week he said United States forces have been stuck there acting like a "police force". Taliban lead negotiator Abbas Stanikzai told AFP Thursday that overall talks had been "going well". (more...)
- August 24, 2019
Head of the US-led Resolute Support Mission forces General Scott Miller is also part of the negotiations. 'We're ready. Let's see if the Taliban are as well, ' Khalilzad wrote on Twitter as he headed to Doha. Earlier this week he said United States forces have been stuck there acting like a "police force". Taliban lead negotiator Abbas Stanikzai told AFP Thursday that overall talks had been "going well". (more...)
Ginsburg treated for cancerous tumor on her pancreas
- August 24, 2019
The court said Ginsburg does not need any additional treatment but will continue to have periodic blood tests and scans. The tumor was treated definitively and there is no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body. "No further treatment is needed at this time". During the second term of Democratic President Barack Obama, Ginsburg rebuffed calls from some liberals that she resign to allow the president to appoint a replacement, thereby avoiding the possibility of a Republican filling her seat. (more...)
- August 24, 2019
The court said Ginsburg does not need any additional treatment but will continue to have periodic blood tests and scans. The tumor was treated definitively and there is no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body. "No further treatment is needed at this time". During the second term of Democratic President Barack Obama, Ginsburg rebuffed calls from some liberals that she resign to allow the president to appoint a replacement, thereby avoiding the possibility of a Republican filling her seat. (more...)
Justice Ruth Ginsburg completes treatment for tumour on pancreas
- August 23, 2019
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has received treatment for a cancerous tumour on her pancreas, a court spokeswoman says. The court said Ginsburg "tolerated treatment well" on August 5 and does not need any additional treatment but will continue to have periodic blood tests and scans. (more...)
- August 23, 2019
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has received treatment for a cancerous tumour on her pancreas, a court spokeswoman says. The court said Ginsburg "tolerated treatment well" on August 5 and does not need any additional treatment but will continue to have periodic blood tests and scans. (more...)
"Historic step": Mexican court rules to allow recreational cocaine use
- August 23, 2019
In his ruling, judge Víctor Octavio Luna Escobedo said that recreational use of cocaine has many benefits, including "tension relief, the intensification of perceptions and the desire [to have] new personal and spiritual experiences". Obrador, a left-wing politician who took office in December, argued the country should decriminalize all drugs in order to take power away from the cartels and criminal gangs. (more...)
- August 23, 2019
In his ruling, judge Víctor Octavio Luna Escobedo said that recreational use of cocaine has many benefits, including "tension relief, the intensification of perceptions and the desire [to have] new personal and spiritual experiences". Obrador, a left-wing politician who took office in December, argued the country should decriminalize all drugs in order to take power away from the cartels and criminal gangs. (more...)
Lightning in Poland kills five and injures more than 100
- August 23, 2019
At least four people died and more than 100 were injured in lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Poland , Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says. They had set out to climb Poland's highest mountains when the skies were clear earlier in the day. Lightning hit a group of tourists on Giewont, a 1,894-metre mountain, after a sunny morning turned stormy, according to witnesses quoted on private broadcaster TVN24. (more...)
- August 23, 2019
At least four people died and more than 100 were injured in lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Poland , Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says. They had set out to climb Poland's highest mountains when the skies were clear earlier in the day. Lightning hit a group of tourists on Giewont, a 1,894-metre mountain, after a sunny morning turned stormy, according to witnesses quoted on private broadcaster TVN24. (more...)
Billionaire, conservative donor David Koch dies at age 79
- August 23, 2019
David retired as executive vice president of Koch Industries in 2018. "We are deeply saddened by this, as we miss David's insightful questions and his many contributions to Koch Industries", the letter said, according to a copy reviewed by The Wall Street Journal . (more...)
- August 23, 2019
David retired as executive vice president of Koch Industries in 2018. "We are deeply saddened by this, as we miss David's insightful questions and his many contributions to Koch Industries", the letter said, according to a copy reviewed by The Wall Street Journal . (more...)
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