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Days: If US Backs Out, Iran Resumes Full Enrichment
- August 22, 2017
Last week, President Rouhani said if the USA government decides to repeat the failed experience of imposing sanctions on Iran , Tehran can immediately acquire capabilities in its nuclear industry that would be much more advanced than those prior to the JCPOA negotiations. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Last week, President Rouhani said if the USA government decides to repeat the failed experience of imposing sanctions on Iran , Tehran can immediately acquire capabilities in its nuclear industry that would be much more advanced than those prior to the JCPOA negotiations. (more...)
Led strikes to isolate IS in Raqqa kill over 170
- August 22, 2017
In Syria, at least 42 civilians were killed in a barrage of US-led air strikes on Islamic State (IS) group territory in the northern city of Raqa. Observatory Director Rami Abdel Rahman said the airstrikes hit the densely populated Al-Badu area at the city centre. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
In Syria, at least 42 civilians were killed in a barrage of US-led air strikes on Islamic State (IS) group territory in the northern city of Raqa. Observatory Director Rami Abdel Rahman said the airstrikes hit the densely populated Al-Badu area at the city centre. (more...)
Trump bullies Lindsey Graham for not backing his Charlottesville excuses
- August 22, 2017
One after another, the nation's most powerful Republicans responded to President Donald Trump's extraordinary remarks about white supremacists. Graham's statement comes after Trump issued a bitter attack on Graham via Twitter, in response to Graham's previous statement on Wednesday saying the president had drawn a "moral equivalency" between white supremacists who attended the weekend rally and groups who protested them. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
One after another, the nation's most powerful Republicans responded to President Donald Trump's extraordinary remarks about white supremacists. Graham's statement comes after Trump issued a bitter attack on Graham via Twitter, in response to Graham's previous statement on Wednesday saying the president had drawn a "moral equivalency" between white supremacists who attended the weekend rally and groups who protested them. (more...)
Doklam standoff: Hopeful that China will initiate dialogue soon, says Rajnath Singh
- August 22, 2017
China wants India to withdraw its troops from Doklam before the two sides open talks. Hua Chunying, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, called India's reasons to stop Chinese road building in Doklam area as "ridiculous". "We will not allow any country or any individual to infringe upon China's territorial sovereignty", she said. However, China gave a stern reply in return by stating that the only way to solve the Doklam standoff issue is the removal of Indian army from the region without ... (more...)
- August 22, 2017
China wants India to withdraw its troops from Doklam before the two sides open talks. Hua Chunying, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, called India's reasons to stop Chinese road building in Doklam area as "ridiculous". "We will not allow any country or any individual to infringe upon China's territorial sovereignty", she said. However, China gave a stern reply in return by stating that the only way to solve the Doklam standoff issue is the removal of Indian army from the region without ... (more...)
August 18 & 21: Solar Eclipse Events at Newhall Library
- August 22, 2017
Kelsey said the danger is "staring" at the sun over an extended amount of time. "I think we had over 80 people here and that was just so fantastic that everybody wanted to come together to see this", Weiss said. Families from all over packed into the library awaiting to get one of the 225 solar eclipse glasses. After the main event, people stand around talking about the eclipse. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Kelsey said the danger is "staring" at the sun over an extended amount of time. "I think we had over 80 people here and that was just so fantastic that everybody wanted to come together to see this", Weiss said. Families from all over packed into the library awaiting to get one of the 225 solar eclipse glasses. After the main event, people stand around talking about the eclipse. (more...)
Charlottesville City Council votes to shroud Confederate statues in black
- August 22, 2017
A woman was struck and killed by a auto, and two members of the Virginia State Police died when their helicopter crashed monitoring the events. Monday's meeting was the first since a white supremacist rally turned violent, leaving a woman dead when a man plowed his auto into a crowd of counter-protesters. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
A woman was struck and killed by a auto, and two members of the Virginia State Police died when their helicopter crashed monitoring the events. Monday's meeting was the first since a white supremacist rally turned violent, leaving a woman dead when a man plowed his auto into a crowd of counter-protesters. (more...)
Ian Thorpe's hunky boyfriend strips off to support marriage equality in Australia
- August 22, 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull , who again today declared his support for a yes vote in the national postal survey, has urged people to rally around their family and friends in same-sex relationships in response to "extreme" posters. I believe God's word is clear that marriage is between a man and a woman. The prime minister said participants in the debate tended to caricature the other side, adding "the vast majority of Australians, like 99.9999% or whatever are very respectful of each ... (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull , who again today declared his support for a yes vote in the national postal survey, has urged people to rally around their family and friends in same-sex relationships in response to "extreme" posters. I believe God's word is clear that marriage is between a man and a woman. The prime minister said participants in the debate tended to caricature the other side, adding "the vast majority of Australians, like 99.9999% or whatever are very respectful of each ... (more...)
USA admiral says diplomacy key to resolving North Korea crisis
- August 22, 2017
North Korea's military said in a statement that it would launch an unspecified "merciless retaliation and unsparing punishment" on the United States over the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills that began Monday for an 11-day run. Despite the threat, US and South Korean militaries launched this year's 11-day training on Monday morning as scheduled. North Korea typically responds to South Korea-U.S. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
North Korea's military said in a statement that it would launch an unspecified "merciless retaliation and unsparing punishment" on the United States over the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills that began Monday for an 11-day run. Despite the threat, US and South Korean militaries launched this year's 11-day training on Monday morning as scheduled. North Korea typically responds to South Korea-U.S. (more...)
Korea, US to Start Talks About FTA Revision
- August 22, 2017
Trade Representative in an annual report released Wednesday. South Korea and the U.S. on Tuesday began talks over a possible revision of their free trade agreement (FTA). And Tami Overby, senior vice president for Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said the U.S. trade deficit would have widened even more had it not been for the pact. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Trade Representative in an annual report released Wednesday. South Korea and the U.S. on Tuesday began talks over a possible revision of their free trade agreement (FTA). And Tami Overby, senior vice president for Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said the U.S. trade deficit would have widened even more had it not been for the pact. (more...)
Bihar Floods: Many districts still under water; Death toll over 253
- August 22, 2017
Almost 1.4 crore people have been affected by the deluge in 18 districts of the state, and around 7.34 lakh have been shifted to safer areas. Around 4.21 lakh people have been shifted to 1,358 relief camps, a Disaster Management release said. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Almost 1.4 crore people have been affected by the deluge in 18 districts of the state, and around 7.34 lakh have been shifted to safer areas. Around 4.21 lakh people have been shifted to 1,358 relief camps, a Disaster Management release said. (more...)
Thousands of Americans hold demo against racism in Boston
- August 22, 2017
The Boston Free Speech Coalition, which organized the event, said it has nothing to do with white nationalism or racism and its group is not affiliated with the Charlottesville rally organizers in any way. "We will not tolerate any misbehavior, violence or vandalism whatsoever", said Evans, Boston's top cop. Three advisory panels of the White House have been disbanded following Trump's response to racially-charged weekend violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville, ... (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The Boston Free Speech Coalition, which organized the event, said it has nothing to do with white nationalism or racism and its group is not affiliated with the Charlottesville rally organizers in any way. "We will not tolerate any misbehavior, violence or vandalism whatsoever", said Evans, Boston's top cop. Three advisory panels of the White House have been disbanded following Trump's response to racially-charged weekend violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville, ... (more...)
German police confiscate thousands of Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
- August 22, 2017
A search of the auto revealed more than 5,000 tablets in the shape of President Trump's head. This isn't the first time Trumpster-shaped dance biscuits have showed up in Europe: just last month Trump-adorned orange and pink ecstasy was trafficked into the United Kingdom from Amsterdam. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
A search of the auto revealed more than 5,000 tablets in the shape of President Trump's head. This isn't the first time Trumpster-shaped dance biscuits have showed up in Europe: just last month Trump-adorned orange and pink ecstasy was trafficked into the United Kingdom from Amsterdam. (more...)
Australian zoo welcomes rare white koala
- August 22, 2017
An Australia Zoo media spokesperson said told Daily Mail Australia the joey recently emerged from its mother's pouch. Despite her white fur, the koala's brown eyes and nose mean she is not an albino - and though albino koalas are rare, it is even more unusual for a koala to have white fur and not have albinism. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
An Australia Zoo media spokesperson said told Daily Mail Australia the joey recently emerged from its mother's pouch. Despite her white fur, the koala's brown eyes and nose mean she is not an albino - and though albino koalas are rare, it is even more unusual for a koala to have white fur and not have albinism. (more...)
United Kingdom posts first July public finances surplus since 2002
- August 22, 2017
That compared to a deficit of £308m in the same month a year ago - according to the underlying data, which strips out the impact of bailed-out banks. Borrowing in July 2016 was at £0.3 billion. However, the Office for Budget Responsibility is forecasting that public sector net borrowing will be £58.3bn during the current financial year, up from its expectation last year. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
That compared to a deficit of £308m in the same month a year ago - according to the underlying data, which strips out the impact of bailed-out banks. Borrowing in July 2016 was at £0.3 billion. However, the Office for Budget Responsibility is forecasting that public sector net borrowing will be £58.3bn during the current financial year, up from its expectation last year. (more...)
Don't hold your breath waiting for a war with North Korea
- August 22, 2017
Pyongyang has said it was considering plans to fire missiles over Japan towards the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, although North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have delayed the decision. The forum, to be held September 6-7, will largely focus on the economic and development potentials of Russia's Far East, and possible a chance for South Korean businesses to explore new business opportunities there. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Pyongyang has said it was considering plans to fire missiles over Japan towards the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, although North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have delayed the decision. The forum, to be held September 6-7, will largely focus on the economic and development potentials of Russia's Far East, and possible a chance for South Korean businesses to explore new business opportunities there. (more...)
Hajj 2017: Fires breaks out in Mecca Hotel
- August 22, 2017
Hujjat al-Islam Mousavi Nasab, a member of Grand Ayatollah Makarem's office in Medina elaborated on their programs during Hajj season and said, "Another major program of our office in Saudi Arabia is to meet with pilgrims from different countries; such meetings are held with the goal of establishing dialogues with Muslims around the world and answering their questions regarding Islamic jurisprudence". (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Hujjat al-Islam Mousavi Nasab, a member of Grand Ayatollah Makarem's office in Medina elaborated on their programs during Hajj season and said, "Another major program of our office in Saudi Arabia is to meet with pilgrims from different countries; such meetings are held with the goal of establishing dialogues with Muslims around the world and answering their questions regarding Islamic jurisprudence". (more...)
Dozens hurt in train incident outside Philadelphia
- August 22, 2017
He also said the conductor was among the injured. None was considered life-threatening. A train trampled on another train in a suburb of the USA city of Philadelphia , 33 passengers were injured, BTA reported. "There was blood everywhere". He was treated and later released, according to SEPTA. The victims were taken to area hospitals. "The same thing happened at Bryn Mawr". (more...)
- August 22, 2017
He also said the conductor was among the injured. None was considered life-threatening. A train trampled on another train in a suburb of the USA city of Philadelphia , 33 passengers were injured, BTA reported. "There was blood everywhere". He was treated and later released, according to SEPTA. The victims were taken to area hospitals. "The same thing happened at Bryn Mawr". (more...)
Mother of slain protester says she won't talk to Trump
- August 22, 2017
Carson said these statues "mythologize" historical figures, such as General Robert E. Lee, who led controversial lives. That's the context against which this march took place. As a result of these and other actions, Trump is very popular amongst neo-Nazis. In a statement Saturday, he raised eyebrows by denouncing violence on "many sides" and not calling out white nationalist groups by name. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Carson said these statues "mythologize" historical figures, such as General Robert E. Lee, who led controversial lives. That's the context against which this march took place. As a result of these and other actions, Trump is very popular amongst neo-Nazis. In a statement Saturday, he raised eyebrows by denouncing violence on "many sides" and not calling out white nationalist groups by name. (more...)
Australia's Pledge To Help US Prompts Threats From N. Korea
- August 22, 2017
The "lax enforcement" of existing sanctions and Pyongyang's "evolving evasion techniques" were undermining the United Nations goal of getting North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, Kyodo quoted the report as saying. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The "lax enforcement" of existing sanctions and Pyongyang's "evolving evasion techniques" were undermining the United Nations goal of getting North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, Kyodo quoted the report as saying. (more...)
Venezuelan conductor's USA tour cancelled
- August 22, 2017
On Friday, President Maduro responded. Dudamel who's heartstrings have been muted, describes the decision as heartbreaking commenting: "We will continue to play for a better Venezuela and a better World". None of us lives overseas, in Madrid or in Los Angeles. According to the Associated Press, congress' vice president Freddy Guevara said, "They will have to kick us out with bullets ..." On Tuesday, Dudamel confirmed the reports on Twitter . (more...)
- August 22, 2017
On Friday, President Maduro responded. Dudamel who's heartstrings have been muted, describes the decision as heartbreaking commenting: "We will continue to play for a better Venezuela and a better World". None of us lives overseas, in Madrid or in Los Angeles. According to the Associated Press, congress' vice president Freddy Guevara said, "They will have to kick us out with bullets ..." On Tuesday, Dudamel confirmed the reports on Twitter . (more...)
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