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'Preparations for no deal have to be made seriously'

July 01, 2019

The Conservative MP, who is fighting Boris Johnson in the race to Britain's next prime minister, said he would also use an emergency budget to cut corporation tax. The EU says it will not renegotiate. The former foreign minister repeated his message that he did not think Britain would leave the European Union without agreement, but that there were many ways to mitigate the effect of a no-deal Brexit and its impact would be "very, very small".

Global markets rally as hopes of US-China trade deal rise

July 01, 2019

The Commerce Department has put it on a so-called "entity list", triggering a countdown to Huawei facing sweeping restrictions on what USA -made technology it can purchase without federal approval and threatening to wreck its entire supply chain.

Private Planes Crashes into Hangar in Texas, 10 Killed

July 01, 2019

Emergency services were quickly on the scene, around 10 miles (17 km) north of Dallas , but there were no survivors. Darci Neuzil, deputy director of Addison Airport reported that the twin-engine Beechcraft BE-350 King Air was demolished by the fire following the crash.

Cory Booker Says He Doubts Joe Biden Can Speak ‘Honestly’ on Race

July 01, 2019

But Booker - who like Harris is African-American - has repeatedly criticized Biden on various issues touching on race. Notice Bernie Sanders' flat line, which indicates that the Vermont Socialist has done nothing to move the needle over the last month.

Sea-Watch captain arrested after docking in Lampedusa

July 01, 2019

As Salvini has done since Italy's populist government took office a year ago, he had insisted that no migrant disembark in Italy from a humanitarian rescue ship until other European Union countries pledge to accept the migrants while their asylum requests are processed.

Errant Syrian Missile Flies Over Mediterranean And Crashes Onto Island Of Cyrpus

July 01, 2019

The country's internationally recognized government is seated in the Greek Cypriot south. Mr Ozersay said in a social media post: "The first assessment is that a Russian-made missile, part of the air defence system, which was part of the air defence system that took place last night in the face of an airstrike against Syria, completed its range and fell into our country after it missed".

Donald Trump`s press secretary involved in scuffle with North Korean security

July 01, 2019

As he left South Korea on his flight to Washington, Trump tweeted that he had "a wonderful meeting " with Kim. He becomes the first serving American president to step into the country . Then, the unexpected occured as Mr. Trump actually stepped into North Korea. "It's a great day for the world", he said. "It's a great day, really, for the world, if you think about it".

Watching Ivanka Trump Try Engage With World Leaders At G20 Is Painful

July 01, 2019

Today, a video of the 37-year-old's strained conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau , UK Prime Minister Theresa May , French President Emmanuel Macron , and International Monetary Fund chairwoman Christine Lagarde has gone viral.

Trump arrives in Japan ahead of multi-issue G20 summit

July 01, 2019

The summit will be a test of both Trump's go-it-alone style as well as his "America First" doctrine that has frustrated traditional allies over disputes on defense spending and trade and set the United States apart from global consensus on how to deal with worldwide concerns like climate change and Iran's nuclear program.

Freak storm buries cars in hail 2-metres deep in Mexico

July 01, 2019

Guadalajara, located north of Mexico City and with a population of about 5 million, has been experiencing summer temperature of about 31 degrees in recent days. The city is almost 5,000 feet above sea level and usually maintains a temperate climate, Guy said. Jorge David Arias, who was visiting family, said he and his relatives had never seen a storm like it.

Missile explodes over tourist destination in Cyprus

July 01, 2019

Turkish Cypriot foreign minister Kudret Ozersay said: "The first assessment is that a Russian-made missile, part of the air defense system, which was part of the air defense system that took place last night in the face of an air strike against Syria, completed its range and fell into our country after it missed".

Hong Kong protesters storm government building as tensions rise

July 01, 2019

Police fired pepper spray and used batons against protesters as preparations were ongoing for the flag-raising ceremony. Organisers estimated more than a million people took to the streets in the two previous marches in June. Find out more about the protests here . More people are expected to join the annual July 1 march by evening. "I understand that people may be saying suspension is the same as withdrawal ...

Mexico: Summer storm buries cars in ice on streets of Guadalajara

July 01, 2019

In some places, the hail was up to five feet deep, AFP reported. Residents in the mountainous area, which sits about 350 miles west of Mexico City, reported damage to almost 200 homes and businesses, according to AFP, and some 50 vehicles were swept away by the heavy ice and rain.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Just Made The Saddest Announcement EVER!

July 01, 2019

Take a look here. On Saturday Meghan , Duchess of Sussex , made a rare appearance to support hubby Prince Harry's Invictus Games charity to watch the Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees baseball game at the London Stadium. The consensus shows that Joseph Betts is Mookie's great-great grandfather and Jacob Betts - who lived two doors down from Joseph - is the great-great-great grandfather of Meghan .

Japan to toughen restrictions on exports to South Korea

July 01, 2019

Japan holds a majority share in the global market of these three items, and it controls their exports based on the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law because they are also used for military supplies. The measure comes amid growing Japanese frustrations over what it sees as a lack of action by Seoul to address issues related to the top court ruling last October, which ordered Nippon Steel to compensate for forced labour during World War Two.

Bahrain Conference Aimed at Normalizing Arab-Israeli Ties: Palestinian Figure

July 01, 2019

The Palestinian Authority arrested one of the few Palestinian participants in the US-led Mideast peace conference after he returned to Hebron. Yet the authority made no official statement on the arrest or release of Abu Mayala, possibly because of the legal justifications of arresting people who participated in an economic conference and the embarrassment this could cause to ties with countries taking part in the workshop.

USA ‘loosening’ Huawei ban, but company remains on blacklist: Trump adviser

July 01, 2019

Trump said Sunday he and Kim agreed to resume denuclearization discussions in the coming weeks, four months after talks broke down during the second U.S. "We understand the huge risks regarding Huawei", said Kudlow on CBS Face the Nation , suggesting that Trump's reversal was simply an easing of specific restrictions for USA businesses.

Man drags deputy with car in Orlando-area traffic stop

July 01, 2019

Body camera video shows Seminole County Deputy Aaron Blais talking to 38-year-old Rocky Money Rudolph Jr. CNN has not determined whether Rudolph now has legal representation in this case. A deputy in Central Florida is fortunate that he's ok after being dragged by a fleeing suspects' auto. During the incident, Blais fired into Rudolph's vehicle, striking him in the leg, police said.

Treat us with respect if you want talks, Iran tells U.S.

July 01, 2019

Iran has also been able to enhance its regional reputation and prestige in the region and on the contrary, the United States has been driven to further isolation, Zarif added according to IRNA news agency. About the EU's announcement that its trade mechanism for Iran, dubbed INSTEX, has become operational, Zarif said "although INSTEX is not what we wanted and it is not a sufficient answer to Europe's compliance with its commitments, but it has a strategic value, which is the fact that the US' ...

‘Back on track’: Trump, Xi seal trade war truce

July 01, 2019

The two world leaders agreed to resume trade talks after a long row of disagreements. Schumer criticized Trump for supposedly giving up "one of few potent levers we have to make China play fair on trade" by agreeing that American companies can sell products to Huawei.

Iran nuclear deal: Tehran breaches enriched uranium limit

July 01, 2019

Tensions in the Gulf region have escalated since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear accord previous year and reimposed harsh sanctions on Terhran. Germany, Britain and France have launched a complex barter system that would continue to allow European businesses to trade with Iran without the threat of USA sanctions.

Cartoonist jobless after jibe at Trump

July 01, 2019

Canadian political cartoonist Michael de Adder, whose previous syndication reached over a million readers a week, was released from his contract to draw for newspapers in his native New Brunswick after he posted sensitive anti-Trump art on social media.

US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions

July 01, 2019

Tensions in the region between Washington and Teheran have heightened in recent weeks. The US is perplexed as Iran can launch an attack from any side, hurting its interests and lowering its prestige. Iran has threatened to abandon some of its commitments under the nuclear deal unless the remaining partners - the United Kingdom, China, France, Germany and Russian Federation - help it circumvent U.S.

15 wounded after powerful explosion rocks Afghan capital

July 01, 2019

No terrorist group in the country claimed responsibility for the attack. Afghan Special Forces were reportedly deployed nearby, where they are said to be battling with two militants suspected of carrying out the attack. The area was quickly blocked off by Afghan forces and ambulances, while the nearby "Green Zone" diplomatic area was put on lockdown, with no one allowed in or out.

Freak hail storm strikes Mexican city of Guadalajara

July 01, 2019

The barrage of hail was followed by sheets of rain that caused flooding and fallen trees, but no one is thought to have been injured during the storm, officials said. Seasonal hailstorms have occurred in the region before - but Sunday's hailstorm was said to be the heaviest the city had ever seen. The US National Hurricane Center, however, says the weather system is unlikely to touch land.

Nic Hailey pays tribute to Bob Collymore following Safaricom CEO's death

July 01, 2019

Safaricom CEO Robert William Collymore passed away at the morning of July 1st at his home after battling with Cancer for over 3 years. he died at the age of 61 and leaves Kenya's largest telecom company with no top boss as his replacement has been delayed for sometime now.

Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’

July 01, 2019

On April 19, 2019, the Syrian Observatory said it learned from a "number of reliable sources that over the past week, Hizbullah had carried out a sudden pull back from some of its positions in the town of Qara of the Western Qalmoun, north of the capital Damascus".

Biden's Support Slipped 10 Points After Debates, Poll Shows

July 01, 2019

The Harris campaign said Saturday that fundraising has continued to be strong - at higher levels than before Thursday's debate. Biden had said earlier that he could work with Republicans , even segregationists , in a message that was aimed directly at the voters who had voted Obama but then voted Trump.

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted 2 Yemen rebel drones

July 01, 2019

Houthi-run Masirah TV reported earlier that the Iran-aligned movement had carried out drone attacks on military positions and aircraft hangars at the airport. The drone attacks also come amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran . There were no confirmations from Saudi Arabia on the alleged attack.

American Woman Killed by Three Sharks in Bahamas

July 01, 2019

Embassy, Deputy Commissioner Paul Rolle told WPLG . The sharks bit Lindsey on the arms, legs and buttocks and detached her right arm, KABC-TV reported. She was also a student researcher with CURes, LMU's Center for Urban Resilience. "Jordan had the most handsome, gentle soul and she will be missed deeply", the page states.

Dalai Lama Says Trump 'Lacks Moral Principle'

July 01, 2019

He then went on to suggest that should his successor be female, she should be able to spend some money on makeup. BBC reporter Rajini Vaidyanathan pressed him on his original comments from 2015 , in which he said that his female successor "must be attractive, otherwise it is not much use".

AOC Criticizes Ivanka Trump: Being Someone's Daughter 'Isn't a Career Qualification'

July 01, 2019

As usual, our highly unqualified president was accompanied by his highly unqualified children, including Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner. "It hurts our diplomatic standing when the President phones it in and the world moves on". The US needs our President working the G20. "Bringing a qualified diplomat couldn't hurt either", the NY congresswoman posted resolutely.

10 killed when plane crashes into hangar at Addison Airport, officials say

July 01, 2019

At least 10 people have died in a small plane crash which started a fire at a Dallas-area airport on Sunday morning. "My prayers are with the families we're notifying about this tragedy". The owner of the plane and the people who perished have not been identified. The airport was closed for almost an hour after the crash, but operations returned to normal.

Taliban bomb attack kills 8 election officials in Afghanistan

July 01, 2019

The Taliban has refused to agree to a cease-fire until USA troops have withdrawn from the country. United States officials have previously said they are hoping for a deal before the upcoming Afghan presidential elections, which have already been delayed twice and are now set for September.

Pope Francis praises historic Trump-Kim meeting at the DMZ

July 01, 2019

After a handshake with Kim, Trump walked 20 steps into North Korea. Sanders said he did not fault Trump for meeting with Kim, but asked: "What's going to happen tomorrow and the next day?" Personal taunts of "Little Rocket Man" (by Trump) and "mentally deranged US dotard" (by Kim) and threats to destroy one other have given way to on-again, off-again talks, professions of love and flowery letters.

Turkish business group welcomes Erdogan-Trump meeting

July 01, 2019

The US has demanded that its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally abandon the Russian deal and purchase American-made weapons instead, such as the Patriot air defense system, or face sanctions. The United States says the S-400s are not compatible with NATO's defence network and could compromise its Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets, an aircraft Turkey is helping to build and planning to buy.

Lady Gaga Dresses in Head to Toe Rainbow for Stonewall Day

July 01, 2019

Twenty-four-year-old Jake Seller, an IN native now living IN Brooklyn, is one of the march's volunteers and says it "will always remain a protest, not an advertisement". The larger Pride parade will have 677 contingents, including community groups, major corporations and cast members from FX's "Pose". Organisers say 150,000 marched, but many hundreds of thousands more than that lined Manhattan's avenues to watch them go by.

Alek Sigley likely silenced ahead of Donald Trump visit, academic says

July 01, 2019

Alek Sigley's family said they had not heard from the 29-year-old university student in Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, since Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the family said in an emailed statement. The family said they shut the accounts "to limit unnecessary speculation and commentary on those channels". "Instead, down comes the heavy hand of the #DPRK state, to remind us that actually no this is NOT in any sense a normal country".

UN chief urges action to avert climate change 'catastrophe'

July 01, 2019

Guterres is calling on governments to stop building new coal plants by 2020, cut greenhouse emissions by 45% over the next decade and overhauling fossil fuel-driven economies with new technologies like solar and wind. It began its commercial operations on the eve of the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting. There, he appealed directly to heads of state of the world's main emitters to step up their efforts.

Heavily pregnant woman stabbed to death in London

June 30, 2019

AN unborn baby has miraculously survived after its mother was stabbed to death in a "horrific" attack in London . A 37-year-old male arrested that same day has been released under investigation pending further enquiries. "Sadly, despite the extensive efforts of medics, another person died at the scene". Armed police officers in Manchester, Britain, May 27, 2017. He was also arrested on suspicion of murder.

Sudan general warns against 'vandalism' ahead of mass protest

June 30, 2019

The marches also mark the 30th anniversary of the Islamist-backed coup that brought al-Bashir to power in 1989, toppling Sudan's last elected government. The military council on Friday indicated that it may return to talks with the opposition after tentatively approving a consolidated AU-Ethiopian proposal, having previously rejected an Ethiopian initiative.

Iran will soon exceed enriched uranium limit under nuclear pact

June 30, 2019

Following talks in Vienna on Friday between the remaining signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal - Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China - Iran's deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said he would report back to Tehran on the discussions.

Putin Shoots Down Elton John’s Concerns About LGBT People’s Lot in Russian Federation

June 30, 2019

Trump and Putin met for an hour and a half on Friday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan for the first time since their initial formal meeting in Helsinki a year ago. Elton John accused Putin of hypocrisy: while the Russian leader denied violating rights of LGBT community, John's recent film Rocketman was heavily censored in the country to cut out all scenes of gay intimacy.

Long Island Mother Accused Of Killing 2-Year-Old Twin Daughters

June 30, 2019

Tenia Campbell has been charged in the deaths of her twin daughters Jasmine and Jaida Campbell who were pronounced dead at the hospital. Police had been searching for Campbell and the girls after receiving a 911 call from the woman's mother at 2:30 p.m over concerns about her 'suicidal' daughter.

Antifa, Conservative Protests in Portland Turn Violent, Assaulting Police Officers (Photos, Video)

June 30, 2019

Counterprotesters, including supporters of Rose City Antifa , are planning to gather in opposition. He had been covering protests against the male chauvinist Proud Boys group, which is known for street fighting , in the OR city. Hundreds of the opposing protesters began to face off shortly after noon. The Portland Police Bureau on Twitter asked for the public's help in investigating violent assaults.

Haftar tells Libya's LNA to target Turkish assets in fight over Tripoli

June 30, 2019

Speaking from Gharyan following the battle, Al Jazeera correspondent Mahmoud Abdelwahed said: "Government forces showed off dozens of US-made anti-tank missiles". The government in the east said LNA forces were killed after being captured alive in hospitals in Gharyan, a claim denied by Gharyan Gov. Yousef Bediri, who is loyal to the Tripoli government.

Pakistan PM to embark on official visit to USA on July 20

June 30, 2019

The Queen last visited in October 1997. While there has been no confirmation from the Kensington Palace except about the Pakistan visit, the Palace may announce details of the trip in the coming weeks. Britain is home to more than a million people of Pakistani origin, making it the largest Pakistani diaspora in Europe. Bilateral trade between the two countries was worth nearly three billion pounds sterling (US$4 billion) in 2017, with the United Kingdom now Pakistan's third largest ...

Kamala Harris campaign raises $2M in 24 hours following breakout debate performance

June 30, 2019

In total, she received donations from over 63,000 people in the hours after her Thursday night appearance on the debate stage in Miami. The campaign boasted a particular surge in donations from the early-voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and SC.

DOJ's Boeing investigation expands to 787 Dreamliner — Seattle Times

June 30, 2019

Airlines are extending Boeing 737 Max cancellations into the autumn as the jet waits to be recertified. Boeing was initially optimistic that the 737 MAX groundings would end soon. Confronting manufacturing delays at the plant, Boeing pushed its workforce to quickly turn out Dreamliners, at times ignoring issues raised by employees, the newspaper reported .

Dutchman Timmermans in pole position for top EU job

June 30, 2019

The bloc is looking to replace Tusk, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the heads of the parliament, foreign affairs service and the European Central Bank by the end of fall. One idea floated is that Mr Timmermans will be nominated for commission president, while Mr Weber will become either the parliament's president or first vice-president of the commission.

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