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WH Corrects Trump After He Claims FLOTUS Knows Kim Jong-Un Well
- August 29, 2019
They stressed that "international sanctions must remain in place and be fully and strictly enforced until North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes are dismantled". "Serious efforts by North Korea to re-engage diplomatically and make progress on denuclearisation are the only way to guarantee security and stability on the Korean peninsula and in the region", their statement said. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
They stressed that "international sanctions must remain in place and be fully and strictly enforced until North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes are dismantled". "Serious efforts by North Korea to re-engage diplomatically and make progress on denuclearisation are the only way to guarantee security and stability on the Korean peninsula and in the region", their statement said. (more...)
Facebook Tightens Rules For US Political Advertisers Ahead Of Elections
- August 29, 2019
Even last week, Facebook banned right-wing news outlet The Epoch Times after it used several different pages to push pro-Trump ads. Larger organizations will have to show a tax number, a government website domain that matches an email ending in.gov or.mil, or a Federal Election Commission identification number. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Even last week, Facebook banned right-wing news outlet The Epoch Times after it used several different pages to push pro-Trump ads. Larger organizations will have to show a tax number, a government website domain that matches an email ending in.gov or.mil, or a Federal Election Commission identification number. (more...)
Rosa Parks barbie doll now available | Sonya Blakey
- August 29, 2019
Astronaut Sally Ride flew to space in 1983 - and, at the age of 32, she remains the youngest U.S. astronaut. Rosa Parks and Sally Ride are joining an impressive list of famous females who have been made into Barbies . Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is being honored with her own Barbie doll. According to AL.com , Mattel announced on Monday (August 26) that Parks' doll would join other women who have played significant roles in history, including NASA Hidden Figure's ... (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Astronaut Sally Ride flew to space in 1983 - and, at the age of 32, she remains the youngest U.S. astronaut. Rosa Parks and Sally Ride are joining an impressive list of famous females who have been made into Barbies . Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is being honored with her own Barbie doll. According to AL.com , Mattel announced on Monday (August 26) that Parks' doll would join other women who have played significant roles in history, including NASA Hidden Figure's ... (more...)
New China Tariffs a 'job Killer,' US Footwear Industry Tells Trump
- August 29, 2019
About $250 billion dollars of goods and products from China , now being taxed at 25 percent, will be taxed at 30 percent beginning on October 1. Earlier this month, Trump imposed a 10 percent tax on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. The major USA indexes are each on track for losses of 3% or more in August in what has been a volatile month for the market as investors try to gauge whether trade conflicts and slowing economies around the world will drag the US into a recession. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
About $250 billion dollars of goods and products from China , now being taxed at 25 percent, will be taxed at 30 percent beginning on October 1. Earlier this month, Trump imposed a 10 percent tax on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. The major USA indexes are each on track for losses of 3% or more in August in what has been a volatile month for the market as investors try to gauge whether trade conflicts and slowing economies around the world will drag the US into a recession. (more...)
Purdue Pharma offers to settle lawsuits after meeting with state attorney generals
- August 29, 2019
Some of the drugs are used to combat opioid overdoses, one of the sources said. The McLean County suit quotes Purdue's top executive, Dr. Richard Sackler , as saying at a company party in 1996 that "the launch of OxyContin tablets "will be followed by a blizzard of prescriptions that will bury the competition". (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Some of the drugs are used to combat opioid overdoses, one of the sources said. The McLean County suit quotes Purdue's top executive, Dr. Richard Sackler , as saying at a company party in 1996 that "the launch of OxyContin tablets "will be followed by a blizzard of prescriptions that will bury the competition". (more...)
Says 'Premature' to Discuss Future Afghan Counterterrorism Mission
- August 29, 2019
The deal would see the United States and other foreign forces gradually withdraw from Afghanistan in exchange for a commitment by the Taliban that the country will not be used as a launchpad for global attacks. The Taliban, which now control roughly half of Afghanistan and are at their strongest since their 2001 defeat in the USA -led invasion, have dismissed the Afghan government as a US puppet. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
The deal would see the United States and other foreign forces gradually withdraw from Afghanistan in exchange for a commitment by the Taliban that the country will not be used as a launchpad for global attacks. The Taliban, which now control roughly half of Afghanistan and are at their strongest since their 2001 defeat in the USA -led invasion, have dismissed the Afghan government as a US puppet. (more...)
How about Jokograd? Indonesians suggest names for new capital
- August 29, 2019
Since Jakarta is the centre for administration, governance, finance and trade, it has inevitably led to relentless construction in the city, due to which the water is not able to seep into the ground in many areas, leading to increased run-off. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Since Jakarta is the centre for administration, governance, finance and trade, it has inevitably led to relentless construction in the city, due to which the water is not able to seep into the ground in many areas, leading to increased run-off. (more...)
Search and rescue operations ongoing after Dapitan-bound passenger ferry catches fire
- August 29, 2019
Local emergency authorities said they had accounted for 215 survivors, almost double the number provided by the Coast Guard. In this photo provided by Philippine Coast Guard in Manila, rescued passengers of the ill-fated M/V Lite Ferry 16, are attended to by the coast guard rescuers and crew of responding vessels, on a ferry which responded to the incident, following an overnight ferry fire on August 28, 2019, off Dapitan city in Zamboanga del Norte province in southern Philippines . (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Local emergency authorities said they had accounted for 215 survivors, almost double the number provided by the Coast Guard. In this photo provided by Philippine Coast Guard in Manila, rescued passengers of the ill-fated M/V Lite Ferry 16, are attended to by the coast guard rescuers and crew of responding vessels, on a ferry which responded to the incident, following an overnight ferry fire on August 28, 2019, off Dapitan city in Zamboanga del Norte province in southern Philippines . (more...)
Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew should 'come clean'
- August 29, 2019
Federal prosecutors in NY have said they are still investigating those who might have conspired with Epstein , and it is possible other charges could be brought. She flew from her home in Australia for the hearing and led a band of other women into court. A New York City coroner ruled that Epstein hanged himself in his cell. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Federal prosecutors in NY have said they are still investigating those who might have conspired with Epstein , and it is possible other charges could be brought. She flew from her home in Australia for the hearing and led a band of other women into court. A New York City coroner ruled that Epstein hanged himself in his cell. (more...)
Russian Federation denies visa to US senator amid G7 tensions
- August 29, 2019
Johnson had said he had planned to speak with government officials, American businesses and others during his trip. He's calling the denial "diplomatic games". #BTW the senator did not apply for a visa at our Embassy and did not inform about his plans to visit @ Russia '. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), an outspoken backer of a Russian Federation sanctions bill, from obtaining a visa. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Johnson had said he had planned to speak with government officials, American businesses and others during his trip. He's calling the denial "diplomatic games". #BTW the senator did not apply for a visa at our Embassy and did not inform about his plans to visit @ Russia '. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), an outspoken backer of a Russian Federation sanctions bill, from obtaining a visa. (more...)
1US-China trade war escalates
- August 29, 2019
Two White House officials confirmed that President Donald Trump has the power to force USA companies to move their operations out of China, but clarified that no official order has yet been made by the U.S. Adding more punch to the U.S trade war with China, President Donald Trump warned that he would not hesitate to declare the escalating U.S. "We believe the escalation of the trade war is not beneficial for China, the United States, nor to the interests of the people of the world". (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Two White House officials confirmed that President Donald Trump has the power to force USA companies to move their operations out of China, but clarified that no official order has yet been made by the U.S. Adding more punch to the U.S trade war with China, President Donald Trump warned that he would not hesitate to declare the escalating U.S. "We believe the escalation of the trade war is not beneficial for China, the United States, nor to the interests of the people of the world". (more...)
Russian humanoid robot Fedor boards space station after delay
- August 29, 2019
Got stuck in traffic. The problems with docking were "in some way abnormal", he said, adding that "as usual for our cosmonauts, you dealt with this work magnificently". The Worldwide Area Station has been orbiting Earth at about 28,000 kilometres per hour (17,000 miles per hour) since 1998. In 2011, NASA despatched up Robonaut 2, a humanoid developed with Common Motors that had the same intention of working in high-risk environments. (more...)
- August 29, 2019
Got stuck in traffic. The problems with docking were "in some way abnormal", he said, adding that "as usual for our cosmonauts, you dealt with this work magnificently". The Worldwide Area Station has been orbiting Earth at about 28,000 kilometres per hour (17,000 miles per hour) since 1998. In 2011, NASA despatched up Robonaut 2, a humanoid developed with Common Motors that had the same intention of working in high-risk environments. (more...)
Japan denies it gave Trump too much in trade talks：The Asahi Shimbun
- August 27, 2019
Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. agriculture, with $12.9 billion of U.S. imports, but it has used multiple tariff and non-tariff barriers to limit the growth of American agricultural imports for decades, according to the U.S. "It's hard to say whether the deal is a favorable one for Japan" unless it receives an exemption from future auto tariffs, sMizuho Research Institute Senior Research Officer Junichi Sugawara said. (more...)
- August 27, 2019
Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. agriculture, with $12.9 billion of U.S. imports, but it has used multiple tariff and non-tariff barriers to limit the growth of American agricultural imports for decades, according to the U.S. "It's hard to say whether the deal is a favorable one for Japan" unless it receives an exemption from future auto tariffs, sMizuho Research Institute Senior Research Officer Junichi Sugawara said. (more...)
Judge In Opioid Trial Rules Johnson & Johnson Must Pay Oklahoma $572 Million
- August 27, 2019
In his ruling, Balkman said the opioid crisis has "ravaged" the state of Oklahoma. The court record was sealed in 2015 as part of a $24 million settlement between Purdue and Kentucky. "Not once did the state identify a single Oklahoma doctor who was misled by a single Janssen statement, nor did it prove that Janssen misleadingly marketed opioids or caused any harm in Oklahoma", John Sparks, Oklahoma counsel for Johnson & Johnson, said in a statement . (more...)
- August 27, 2019
In his ruling, Balkman said the opioid crisis has "ravaged" the state of Oklahoma. The court record was sealed in 2015 as part of a $24 million settlement between Purdue and Kentucky. "Not once did the state identify a single Oklahoma doctor who was misled by a single Janssen statement, nor did it prove that Janssen misleadingly marketed opioids or caused any harm in Oklahoma", John Sparks, Oklahoma counsel for Johnson & Johnson, said in a statement . (more...)
Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation pledges $5 million in aid for Amazon wildfires
- August 26, 2019
After Brazil's space research center INPE identified a record-breaking surge in fires in the iconic rainforest this summer, outrage and concern have grown across the world. According to Earth Alliance's website , the funds will be donated to five local organisations: Instituto Associacao Floresta Protegida (Kayapo), Coordination of the Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon (COIAB), Instituto Kabu (Kayapo), Instituto Raoni (Kayapo) and Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). (more...)
- August 26, 2019
After Brazil's space research center INPE identified a record-breaking surge in fires in the iconic rainforest this summer, outrage and concern have grown across the world. According to Earth Alliance's website , the funds will be donated to five local organisations: Instituto Associacao Floresta Protegida (Kayapo), Coordination of the Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon (COIAB), Instituto Kabu (Kayapo), Instituto Raoni (Kayapo) and Instituto Socioambiental (ISA). (more...)
Trump Says He Would 'Certainly' Invite Putin To Next Year's G7 Summit
- August 26, 2019
US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized the American media for reporting about divisions and complicated ties between the countries participating in the ongoing G7 summit, apart from talking about the economic slowdown and the risk of recession. (more...)
- August 26, 2019
US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized the American media for reporting about divisions and complicated ties between the countries participating in the ongoing G7 summit, apart from talking about the economic slowdown and the risk of recession. (more...)
Donald Trump Still Thinks Nuking Hurricanes Is a Good Idea
- August 26, 2019
A 2017 National Security Council memo reportedly describes President Trump asking whether hurricanes could be bombed in order to stop them from hitting the US. People were astonished. After the meeting ended, we thought, 'What the f--? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) has apage on its websitededicated to addressing the question, "Why don't we try to destroy tropical cyclones by nuking them?" Another White House official said Trump's hurricane query was "not ... (more...)
- August 26, 2019
A 2017 National Security Council memo reportedly describes President Trump asking whether hurricanes could be bombed in order to stop them from hitting the US. People were astonished. After the meeting ended, we thought, 'What the f--? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) has apage on its websitededicated to addressing the question, "Why don't we try to destroy tropical cyclones by nuking them?" Another White House official said Trump's hurricane query was "not ... (more...)
Man crushed to death by elevator in New York City building
- August 26, 2019
The incident took place just before 8:30 a.m.in an elevator inside a high rise known as the Manhattan Promenade in Kips Bay. The vehicle can then be seen falling into the shaft, with five other people inside. "The FDNY had to work really hard to get the auto moved", he said. "The FDNY had to work really hard to get the auto moved". In a statement, the New York City Department of Buildings said that it is "investigating this incident aggressively and will take all suitable enforcement action". (more...)
- August 26, 2019
The incident took place just before 8:30 a.m.in an elevator inside a high rise known as the Manhattan Promenade in Kips Bay. The vehicle can then be seen falling into the shaft, with five other people inside. "The FDNY had to work really hard to get the auto moved", he said. "The FDNY had to work really hard to get the auto moved". In a statement, the New York City Department of Buildings said that it is "investigating this incident aggressively and will take all suitable enforcement action". (more...)
Tropical Storm Dorian Expected to Dissipate
- August 26, 2019
Dorian will bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to Barbados, Dominica and the Windward Islands through Tuesday, forecasters said. "It should be noted that compact tropical cyclones like Dorian are often challenging to predict", a forecaster wrote in a statement. (more...)
- August 26, 2019
Dorian will bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to Barbados, Dominica and the Windward Islands through Tuesday, forecasters said. "It should be noted that compact tropical cyclones like Dorian are often challenging to predict", a forecaster wrote in a statement. (more...)
New Indonesian capital will be located at East Kalimantan
- August 26, 2019
The Indonesian capital will be moved to an area that forms part of the North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara regions. The move, periodically mooted in Indonesia for decades, is created to reduce infrastructure strain on Jakarta, which has a population of over 10 million and suffers serious pollution and traffic congestion. (more...)
- August 26, 2019
The Indonesian capital will be moved to an area that forms part of the North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara regions. The move, periodically mooted in Indonesia for decades, is created to reduce infrastructure strain on Jakarta, which has a population of over 10 million and suffers serious pollution and traffic congestion. (more...)
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