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Charlottesville Violence: 'No place for violent racism, anti-Semitism,' says United Nations chief
- August 15, 2017
Racism, white supremacism, and the KKK go against the entire American ideal that we are all created equal. "This tragic violence is a reminder that we must recommit ourselves to ending racism and bigotry wherever they exist". UK Prime Minister condemned on Sunday the violence at a far-right rally in the USA city of Charlottesville. He had denounced violence as "evil" and blamed "many sides" for the violence. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Racism, white supremacism, and the KKK go against the entire American ideal that we are all created equal. "This tragic violence is a reminder that we must recommit ourselves to ending racism and bigotry wherever they exist". UK Prime Minister condemned on Sunday the violence at a far-right rally in the USA city of Charlottesville. He had denounced violence as "evil" and blamed "many sides" for the violence. (more...)
China imposes import bans on North Korean iron, coal and seafood
- August 15, 2017
China bans imports of iron, coal, and seafood from North Korea from today, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Although they are both much smaller sources of export revenue for North Korea, the two industries have seen a rise in exports this year. Beijing had already announced a suspension of coal imports in February. "It's not appropriate to use one issue as a tool to keep pressure on the other issue", Hua said. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
China bans imports of iron, coal, and seafood from North Korea from today, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Although they are both much smaller sources of export revenue for North Korea, the two industries have seen a rise in exports this year. Beijing had already announced a suspension of coal imports in February. "It's not appropriate to use one issue as a tool to keep pressure on the other issue", Hua said. (more...)
Taliban's open letter to Trump asks for a review on Afghan policy
- August 15, 2017
Media reports say Mattis has recommended a 4,000-troop increase, but nothing has as yet been approved by Trump. "However, as a responsible American president, you need to study the mistakes of your predecessors and prevent death and injury to American forces in Afghanistan", it said. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Media reports say Mattis has recommended a 4,000-troop increase, but nothing has as yet been approved by Trump. "However, as a responsible American president, you need to study the mistakes of your predecessors and prevent death and injury to American forces in Afghanistan", it said. (more...)
China Bans North Korean Coal, Iron and Seafood Imports
- August 15, 2017
The Trump administration secured a major victory this month when China declined to use its veto at the U.N. Security Council and voted for strict sanctions against North Korea's exports-after it had voiced opposition to using sanctions. But its proposal for the North to suspend its nuclear programme while the U.S. halts military drills in the region has been ignored. "It's a hassle to hire North Korean workers though", a Korean-Chinese businesswoman told Reuters . (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The Trump administration secured a major victory this month when China declined to use its veto at the U.N. Security Council and voted for strict sanctions against North Korea's exports-after it had voiced opposition to using sanctions. But its proposal for the North to suspend its nuclear programme while the U.S. halts military drills in the region has been ignored. "It's a hassle to hire North Korean workers though", a Korean-Chinese businesswoman told Reuters . (more...)
Reactions to the Violence in Charlottesville
- August 15, 2017
Heather Heyer , 32, was the woman killed when a vehicle plowed into a crowd of people protesting the rally. L.A. wasn't the only city responding to the violence. "This morning I think he felt he was probably in a corner", Gabaccia said of Trump's second response. "I lost my baby girl because she fought for this". (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Heather Heyer , 32, was the woman killed when a vehicle plowed into a crowd of people protesting the rally. L.A. wasn't the only city responding to the violence. "This morning I think he felt he was probably in a corner", Gabaccia said of Trump's second response. "I lost my baby girl because she fought for this". (more...)
Lexington Prepares For Perseids Meteor Shower
- August 15, 2017
The Perseid meteors are debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, which circles the sun every 130 years. A Perseid meteor flashes through a sky tinged with smoke from forest fires in this image captured by photographer Barbara Matthews from Nevada County, California, during the peak of the 2016 Perseid meteor shower on August 11-12. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The Perseid meteors are debris from comet Swift-Tuttle, which circles the sun every 130 years. A Perseid meteor flashes through a sky tinged with smoke from forest fires in this image captured by photographer Barbara Matthews from Nevada County, California, during the peak of the 2016 Perseid meteor shower on August 11-12. (more...)
Trump's two front war: Washington and North Korea
- August 15, 2017
Pyongyang said this week it is planning to launch four missiles into waters near the coast of Guam , which is a major United States military hub with a population of 163,000 - all of whom are technically U.S. "So with all the criticism going on over there, from a guy that's being targeted, we need a president like you, so I'm just so thankful, and I'm glad you're holding the helm, sir", Mr Calvo said on the call, playing to the President's ego. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Pyongyang said this week it is planning to launch four missiles into waters near the coast of Guam , which is a major United States military hub with a population of 163,000 - all of whom are technically U.S. "So with all the criticism going on over there, from a guy that's being targeted, we need a president like you, so I'm just so thankful, and I'm glad you're holding the helm, sir", Mr Calvo said on the call, playing to the President's ego. (more...)
Giroud wins thriller for Arsenal
- August 15, 2017
It shouldn't come as a surprise to the Gunners that he was watching the game, as I'm sure many managers were, but Jose Mourinho's comments will leave a mixed reaction on the faces of Arsenal fans. Craig Shakespeare's Leicester side caused all sorts of problems for Arsenal's back three over the course of the game and went ahead for the first time in the game when Jamie Vardy put the Foxes 2-1 up in the 29th minute. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
It shouldn't come as a surprise to the Gunners that he was watching the game, as I'm sure many managers were, but Jose Mourinho's comments will leave a mixed reaction on the faces of Arsenal fans. Craig Shakespeare's Leicester side caused all sorts of problems for Arsenal's back three over the course of the game and went ahead for the first time in the game when Jamie Vardy put the Foxes 2-1 up in the 29th minute. (more...)
Holborn Station Evacuated Following Fire Alert As Smoke Fills Platform
- August 15, 2017
Sarah Marshall who was on the platform at the time said she heard a loud bang. 'Lots of people ran but others encouraged people to walk and situation was calm. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. And at Kings Cross a train has hit the buffers at slow speed. An electrical fault caused grey smoke to billow from a Bakerloo line train as passengers stood in dark, covering their faces with items of clothing. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Sarah Marshall who was on the platform at the time said she heard a loud bang. 'Lots of people ran but others encouraged people to walk and situation was calm. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. And at Kings Cross a train has hit the buffers at slow speed. An electrical fault caused grey smoke to billow from a Bakerloo line train as passengers stood in dark, covering their faces with items of clothing. (more...)
Gert strengthens to hurricane force, second of 2017 Atlantic season: NHC
- August 15, 2017
Gert is no threat to land and is expected to pick up some strength, turn to the northeast and accelerate into the far northern Atlantic before dissipating in coming days. Swells producing unsafe rip currents in the mid-Atlantic states will be possible as Gert moves by into early Wednesday morning. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, but the hurricane center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Gert is no threat to land and is expected to pick up some strength, turn to the northeast and accelerate into the far northern Atlantic before dissipating in coming days. Swells producing unsafe rip currents in the mid-Atlantic states will be possible as Gert moves by into early Wednesday morning. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, but the hurricane center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. (more...)
Pakistan Marks 70 Years Of Independence
- August 15, 2017
Some of us Indians care for peace. Happy Independence day to all Indian people once again. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday midnight hoisted the largest national flag in the history of Pakistan at the Pakistan-India border at Wagah. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Some of us Indians care for peace. Happy Independence day to all Indian people once again. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday midnight hoisted the largest national flag in the history of Pakistan at the Pakistan-India border at Wagah. (more...)
Trump orders probe into China's trade practice, Beijing concerned
- August 15, 2017
A previous report from the Global Times stated that China will not help North Korea if it attacks the USA first. The commerce ministry issued a statement voicing "serious concern" and warning that any USA trade protectionism "will definitely harm bilateral trade relations". (more...)
- August 15, 2017
A previous report from the Global Times stated that China will not help North Korea if it attacks the USA first. The commerce ministry issued a statement voicing "serious concern" and warning that any USA trade protectionism "will definitely harm bilateral trade relations". (more...)
DoJ seeks personal info of 1.3 million anti-Trump website users
- August 15, 2017
The Justice Department is ordering a web-hosting provider to turn over the IP addresses of people who visited a website organizing protests against President Trump's inauguration, the company claims. The government has already prosecuted scores of activists for crimes committed on January 20 during protests in Washington DC. In April, the United States attorney's office in Washington DC filed a single indictment charging more than 217 people with identical crimes, including felony ... (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The Justice Department is ordering a web-hosting provider to turn over the IP addresses of people who visited a website organizing protests against President Trump's inauguration, the company claims. The government has already prosecuted scores of activists for crimes committed on January 20 during protests in Washington DC. In April, the United States attorney's office in Washington DC filed a single indictment charging more than 217 people with identical crimes, including felony ... (more...)
Rallies and vigils held to commemorate Charlottesville victims
- August 15, 2017
White supremacists had gathered Saturday in the hometown of the University of Virginia in what supporters on Twitter had dubbed a #UniteTheRight Rally to protest plans to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Heather was about bringing an end to injustice. Heyer was a supporter of Bernie Sanders, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination won by Hillary Clinton, Wilson said. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
White supremacists had gathered Saturday in the hometown of the University of Virginia in what supporters on Twitter had dubbed a #UniteTheRight Rally to protest plans to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Heather was about bringing an end to injustice. Heyer was a supporter of Bernie Sanders, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination won by Hillary Clinton, Wilson said. (more...)
Sharad men suspended, JD(U) moves closer to split
- August 15, 2017
Bihar JD (U) president Basistha Narayan Singh ordered suspension from primary membership of these leaders including former minister Ramai Ram, ex-MP from Sheohar Arjun Rai, former MLA Raj Kishore Sinha and ex-MLC Vijay Varma, according to a statement issued by JD (U) state general secretary Anil Kumar. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Bihar JD (U) president Basistha Narayan Singh ordered suspension from primary membership of these leaders including former minister Ramai Ram, ex-MP from Sheohar Arjun Rai, former MLA Raj Kishore Sinha and ex-MLC Vijay Varma, according to a statement issued by JD (U) state general secretary Anil Kumar. (more...)
Social media harnessed to expose white nationalists at rally
- August 15, 2017
Peter Cvjetanovic (C) is among the white nationalists who gained unwanted fame in Charlottesville over the weekend. "I believe that the white culture in the United States is at threat in its own way, and I want to help defend that", he told NBC News' Reno affiliate KRNV . (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Peter Cvjetanovic (C) is among the white nationalists who gained unwanted fame in Charlottesville over the weekend. "I believe that the white culture in the United States is at threat in its own way, and I want to help defend that", he told NBC News' Reno affiliate KRNV . (more...)
North Korea threatens attack on Guam by mid-August
- August 15, 2017
It's small but strategically significant. Guam's governor on Thursday said the United States territory was "well-equipped" to handle any North Korean strike thanks to robust infrastructure that had survived earthquakes and typhoons, after Pyongyang released a detailed plan to launch missiles towards the island. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
It's small but strategically significant. Guam's governor on Thursday said the United States territory was "well-equipped" to handle any North Korean strike thanks to robust infrastructure that had survived earthquakes and typhoons, after Pyongyang released a detailed plan to launch missiles towards the island. (more...)
North Korea examines plans to attack Guam after Trump comments
- August 15, 2017
Arkadiusz is a free market advocate who believes in the power of peaceful and voluntary cooperation of people. However, the latest round of tensions firmly puts Guam at the center of a very specific and potent threat. The post 5 things you likely didn't know about Guam appeared first on PBS NewsHour . "They are trying to show the North Korean people, we can do everything for Mr. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Arkadiusz is a free market advocate who believes in the power of peaceful and voluntary cooperation of people. However, the latest round of tensions firmly puts Guam at the center of a very specific and potent threat. The post 5 things you likely didn't know about Guam appeared first on PBS NewsHour . "They are trying to show the North Korean people, we can do everything for Mr. (more...)
North Korea delays decision on firing missiles at U.S. territory
- August 15, 2017
If missiles were fired at United States bases: "I think if they fire at the U.S. it could escalate to war very quickly". Alluding to the threats against Guam, Trump said if North Korea took any steps to even think about an attack, it would have reason to be nervous. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
If missiles were fired at United States bases: "I think if they fire at the U.S. it could escalate to war very quickly". Alluding to the threats against Guam, Trump said if North Korea took any steps to even think about an attack, it would have reason to be nervous. (more...)
Dunford on North Korea: 'Get Out of This Situation Without a War'
- August 15, 2017
During an inspection of the armys Strategic Forces, which handles the missile program, Kim praised the military for drawing up a close and careful plan and said he would watch the foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees a little more before deciding whether to order the missile test, the Norths state-run Korean Central News Agency said. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
During an inspection of the armys Strategic Forces, which handles the missile program, Kim praised the military for drawing up a close and careful plan and said he would watch the foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees a little more before deciding whether to order the missile test, the Norths state-run Korean Central News Agency said. (more...)
James Mattis, Rex Tillerson Tout 'Peaceful Pressure Campaign' to Denuclearize North Korea
- August 15, 2017
U.S. officials and South Korea's president in recent days have played down the risk of an imminent conflict while stressing readiness to respond militarily to any attack from North Korea. Security Council stepped up sanctions against the isolated country, while North Korea announced it had successfully manufactured a miniaturized warhead that could fit inside a missile. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
U.S. officials and South Korea's president in recent days have played down the risk of an imminent conflict while stressing readiness to respond militarily to any attack from North Korea. Security Council stepped up sanctions against the isolated country, while North Korea announced it had successfully manufactured a miniaturized warhead that could fit inside a missile. (more...)
SMU's opening game in Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament revealed
- August 15, 2017
The game will be on November 22 at 8:30 p.m. CT. Villanova, Purdue, Western Kentucky and Tennessee are the four teams in the top half. The victor will play the victor of the North Carolina State-Arizona game. Purdue owns a 2-1 series lead against the Volunteers, including a thrilling 73-72 victory in the 2009 Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The meeting with the Wildcats will be the third all-time between the two programs. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The game will be on November 22 at 8:30 p.m. CT. Villanova, Purdue, Western Kentucky and Tennessee are the four teams in the top half. The victor will play the victor of the North Carolina State-Arizona game. Purdue owns a 2-1 series lead against the Volunteers, including a thrilling 73-72 victory in the 2009 Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The meeting with the Wildcats will be the third all-time between the two programs. (more...)
Waterloo 'points failure' prompts collision between passenger train and wagon
- August 15, 2017
Witnesses report seeing paramedics, police, firefighters and engineers rushing to the scene. A spokesperson for South West Trains said: "Should you be travelling to London then please take a train towards Basingstoke and change for connections to London Paddington via Reading on Great Western Railway". (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Witnesses report seeing paramedics, police, firefighters and engineers rushing to the scene. A spokesperson for South West Trains said: "Should you be travelling to London then please take a train towards Basingstoke and change for connections to London Paddington via Reading on Great Western Railway". (more...)
Singapore sentences three Britons over sex assault
- August 15, 2017
Khong Tam Thanh, 22, was sentenced to six years' jail, with eight strokes of the cane. On Monday, it was reported that Deputy Public Prosecutor G. Kannan sought a six-year jail term for Le and seven years for Thanh and Son. Both men are on bail of $50,000 each. Our correspondent says the case has generated some controversy in Singapore , with some on social media questioning how the Britons were able to get reduced charges. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Khong Tam Thanh, 22, was sentenced to six years' jail, with eight strokes of the cane. On Monday, it was reported that Deputy Public Prosecutor G. Kannan sought a six-year jail term for Le and seven years for Thanh and Son. Both men are on bail of $50,000 each. Our correspondent says the case has generated some controversy in Singapore , with some on social media questioning how the Britons were able to get reduced charges. (more...)
Australian star David Warner hit in neck during practice match
- August 15, 2017
Looking slightly groggy, Australia's vice-captain immediately walked back to the dressing room at the Marrara Oval. While blows to the head are an occupational hazard for any batsman in cricket, the cry for player safety has increased after the unfortunate demise of Phillip Hughes on the field in 2014. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Looking slightly groggy, Australia's vice-captain immediately walked back to the dressing room at the Marrara Oval. While blows to the head are an occupational hazard for any batsman in cricket, the cry for player safety has increased after the unfortunate demise of Phillip Hughes on the field in 2014. (more...)
Central Intelligence Agency chief says 'nothing imminent' in US-N.Korea standoff
- August 15, 2017
Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo said Monday it's business as usual in Guam, with no change of threat levels. Meanwhile, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe used a telephone call on Tuesday to praise Mr Trump's commitment to protect U.S. Seoul and Washington say the exercises are defensive in nature. He claimed it will be "the most delightful historic moment" when the weapons "wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks", according to state media. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo said Monday it's business as usual in Guam, with no change of threat levels. Meanwhile, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe used a telephone call on Tuesday to praise Mr Trump's commitment to protect U.S. Seoul and Washington say the exercises are defensive in nature. He claimed it will be "the most delightful historic moment" when the weapons "wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks", according to state media. (more...)
Hunter crushed to death by elephant in Namibia
- August 15, 2017
Mr Monzalez, who held a legal hunting license, was with another Argentine and three Namibians. An Argentinian professional hunter was trampled to death by an elephant Saturday, police in Namibia said. A member of his hunting party had reportedly tried to save the South African when an elephant had grabbed him with its trunk but the animal fell on him after being shot. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Mr Monzalez, who held a legal hunting license, was with another Argentine and three Namibians. An Argentinian professional hunter was trampled to death by an elephant Saturday, police in Namibia said. A member of his hunting party had reportedly tried to save the South African when an elephant had grabbed him with its trunk but the animal fell on him after being shot. (more...)
Japan's Abe donates to controversial war shrine on anniversary
- August 15, 2017
Abe visited the Yasukuni shrine in 2013, an action that prompted criticism from key ally the United States as well as from Asian nations, but has sent offerings on August 15 and during Yasukuni's twice yearly festivals. Masahiko Shibayama, a party aide to Abe who made the donation on his behalf, said at the shrine that it came from Abe's personal funds. Trump told Abe that he made an appeal to Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding North Korea in a phone call on Saturday, and Abe voiced his ... (more...)
- August 15, 2017
Abe visited the Yasukuni shrine in 2013, an action that prompted criticism from key ally the United States as well as from Asian nations, but has sent offerings on August 15 and during Yasukuni's twice yearly festivals. Masahiko Shibayama, a party aide to Abe who made the donation on his behalf, said at the shrine that it came from Abe's personal funds. Trump told Abe that he made an appeal to Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding North Korea in a phone call on Saturday, and Abe voiced his ... (more...)
Japan to seek assurance of U.S. defence pledge, including nuclear deterrence
- August 15, 2017
The White House says that Trump - in a phone call Friday to President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) - saluted Xi for China's United Nations vote to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea. It's a notion that did not go away when the election campaign did. "All we can do is just hope that this will not result in nuclear war", Lorenzana said as he pointed to the Philippines' lack of defense systems that could counter a missile attack. (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The White House says that Trump - in a phone call Friday to President Xi Jinping (shee jihn-peeng) - saluted Xi for China's United Nations vote to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea. It's a notion that did not go away when the election campaign did. "All we can do is just hope that this will not result in nuclear war", Lorenzana said as he pointed to the Philippines' lack of defense systems that could counter a missile attack. (more...)
Trump campaign releases TV ad for re-election bid
- August 15, 2017
The ad suggests Trump has added one million jobs since taking office and more Americans are working now than ever before. The ad was released Sunday, just one day after a seemingly beleaguered and uncomfortable Donald Trump refused to denounce white supremacism , white nationalism, neo-Nazism, Neo-Confederism, or the so-called "alt-right" in the aftermath of a white supremacist rally that left one dead . (more...)
- August 15, 2017
The ad suggests Trump has added one million jobs since taking office and more Americans are working now than ever before. The ad was released Sunday, just one day after a seemingly beleaguered and uncomfortable Donald Trump refused to denounce white supremacism , white nationalism, neo-Nazism, Neo-Confederism, or the so-called "alt-right" in the aftermath of a white supremacist rally that left one dead . (more...)
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