EU rejects report: No plans to boycott Israeli banks
The European Union is not planning to impose sanctions on Israeli banks, a senior EU official said Wednesday, hours after an EU think tank released a report recommending such a course of action. "We have no intention of imposing restrictions on Israeli banks that do business in the settlements. This entire issue is complete nonsense. This issue has never been considered," the diplomat said.
The European Union is not planning to impose sanctions on Israeli banks, a senior EU official said Wednesday, hours after an EU think tank released a report recommending such a course of action. "We have no intention of imposing restrictions on Israeli banks that do business in the settlements. This entire issue is complete nonsense. This issue has never been considered," the diplomat said.
White House in 'final stages' of plan to close Guantánamo Bay prison
The White House announced on Wednesday that it is finalising a plan to close the Guantánamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. A White House spokesman said it was in America's national security interest to close the facility which was opened by the Bush administration after the September 11 attacks to house detainees swept up in the war on terror.
The White House announced on Wednesday that it is finalising a plan to close the Guantánamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. A White House spokesman said it was in America's national security interest to close the facility which was opened by the Bush administration after the September 11 attacks to house detainees swept up in the war on terror.
Iran Vows to Buy Weapons Anytime, Anywhere
A senior Iranian official...said that the Islamic Republic will continue to import and export arms freely across the globe without restriction... Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said that he insisted during the negotiations that Iran be able to purchase and ship military hardware at any time and from any place, according to the comments made on state-controlled television.
A senior Iranian official...said that the Islamic Republic will continue to import and export arms freely across the globe without restriction... Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said that he insisted during the negotiations that Iran be able to purchase and ship military hardware at any time and from any place, according to the comments made on state-controlled television.
Obama Admin Plans More Executive Action on Immigration
The Obama administration is moving forward with plans to expand a waiver program that will allow additional illegal aliens to remain in the country... the proposed rule stated. “Such aliens include family-sponsored immigrants, employment-based immigrants, certain special immigrants, and Diversity Visa program selectees, together with their derivative spouses and children.”
The Obama administration is moving forward with plans to expand a waiver program that will allow additional illegal aliens to remain in the country... the proposed rule stated. “Such aliens include family-sponsored immigrants, employment-based immigrants, certain special immigrants, and Diversity Visa program selectees, together with their derivative spouses and children.”
Russian Bombers Flew Within 40 Miles of N. California Coast
Two Russian nuclear bombers flew within 40 miles of the California coast and one of the pilots relayed a veiled threat during the Fourth of July aerial incident, defense officials said. “Good morning American pilots, we are here to greet you on your Fourth of July Independence Day,” a Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber crew member stated over the emergency aircraft channel.
Two Russian nuclear bombers flew within 40 miles of the California coast and one of the pilots relayed a veiled threat during the Fourth of July aerial incident, defense officials said. “Good morning American pilots, we are here to greet you on your Fourth of July Independence Day,” a Russian Tu-95 Bear bomber crew member stated over the emergency aircraft channel.
Syria conflict: 'Unprecedented' assault on Zabadani
The UN envoy for Syria says Syrian government air strikes have caused "unprecedented levels of destruction" and death in the town of Zabadani. Large numbers of barrel bombs have reportedly been dropped on the area in the Qalamoun mountains north-west of Damascus, close to the Lebanese border.
The UN envoy for Syria says Syrian government air strikes have caused "unprecedented levels of destruction" and death in the town of Zabadani. Large numbers of barrel bombs have reportedly been dropped on the area in the Qalamoun mountains north-west of Damascus, close to the Lebanese border.
Iran executions see 'unprecedented spike' - Amnesty
There has been an "unprecedented spike" in the number of executions in Iran, Amnesty International has warned. The rights group said it believed 694 people were killed between 1 January and 15 July, almost three times the figure acknowledged by the authorities. It said credible reports suggested Iran executed at least 743 people in 2014.
There has been an "unprecedented spike" in the number of executions in Iran, Amnesty International has warned. The rights group said it believed 694 people were killed between 1 January and 15 July, almost three times the figure acknowledged by the authorities. It said credible reports suggested Iran executed at least 743 people in 2014.
Donald Trump to visit US-Mexico border
US presidential candidate Donald Trump is to visit the border with Mexico after making illegal immigration the centrepiece of his campaign. Mr Trump will travel to Laredo, Texas, on Thursday to meet border control agents and local police officers... In June, he sparked controversy after calling undocumented Mexican immigrants "rapists" and "criminals".
US presidential candidate Donald Trump is to visit the border with Mexico after making illegal immigration the centrepiece of his campaign. Mr Trump will travel to Laredo, Texas, on Thursday to meet border control agents and local police officers... In June, he sparked controversy after calling undocumented Mexican immigrants "rapists" and "criminals".
Greece crisis: MPs pass crucial bailout reforms
Greece has taken a crucial step towards a bailout after its parliament passed a second set of reforms. The passage of the measures means that negotiations on an €86bn European Union bailout can begin. The reforms include changes to Greek banking and an overhaul of the judiciary system.
Greece has taken a crucial step towards a bailout after its parliament passed a second set of reforms. The passage of the measures means that negotiations on an €86bn European Union bailout can begin. The reforms include changes to Greek banking and an overhaul of the judiciary system.
Astronauts dock at the International Space Station
Astronauts from Russia, the US and Japan have successfully docked at the International Space Station. Less than six hours after take-off from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome, Kjell Lindgren from the US, Kimiya Yui of Japan and Russian Oleg Kononenko safely arrived at the orbital outpost. ...Manned flights to the ISS are currently only possible with Russia's ageing Soviet space technology.
Astronauts from Russia, the US and Japan have successfully docked at the International Space Station. Less than six hours after take-off from Russia's Baikonur cosmodrome, Kjell Lindgren from the US, Kimiya Yui of Japan and Russian Oleg Kononenko safely arrived at the orbital outpost. ...Manned flights to the ISS are currently only possible with Russia's ageing Soviet space technology.
Obama and Erdogan agree to stop 'foreign fighters' crossing into Syria
US President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed...to work together to "stem the flow of foreign fighters and secure Turkey's border with Syria," the White House said in a statement. It said the two leaders also discussed deepening their cooperation in the fight against Islamic State, which has grabbed swaths of Syrian and Iraqi territory and declared a caliphate.
US President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan agreed...to work together to "stem the flow of foreign fighters and secure Turkey's border with Syria," the White House said in a statement. It said the two leaders also discussed deepening their cooperation in the fight against Islamic State, which has grabbed swaths of Syrian and Iraqi territory and declared a caliphate.