Saudi view of Trump’s new Iran approach ‘identical’ to Israel’s
Saudi Arabia’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s more confrontational posture toward Tehran was strikingly similar to Israel’s, highlighting the two countries’ common desire for a more determined American effort to counter Iranian influence in the region. On Saturday, King Salman praised Trump in a phone call for his “firm strategy” against “Iranian aggression and its support for terrorism in the region,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Arabia’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s more confrontational posture toward Tehran was strikingly similar to Israel’s, highlighting the two countries’ common desire for a more determined American effort to counter Iranian influence in the region. On Saturday, King Salman praised Trump in a phone call for his “firm strategy” against “Iranian aggression and its support for terrorism in the region,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Erbil tells Peshmerga to be ready to defend Kurdistan against Baghdad
The Peshmerga General Command released a statement on Friday, urging its forces to be ready to defend Kurdistan against the central government. “Last night, the forces of Hashd al-Shaabi [Popular Mobilization Units] and some Iraqi forces started moving and getting ready to attack the places under the control of Peshmerga around Kirkuk,” the statement read.
The Peshmerga General Command released a statement on Friday, urging its forces to be ready to defend Kurdistan against the central government. “Last night, the forces of Hashd al-Shaabi [Popular Mobilization Units] and some Iraqi forces started moving and getting ready to attack the places under the control of Peshmerga around Kirkuk,” the statement read.
Somalia: At least 85 dead in Mogadishu blasts
A massive bomb attack in a busy area of the Somali capital Mogadishu has killed at least 85 people, officials say. Dozens more were wounded when a lorry packed with explosives detonated near the entrance of a hotel on Saturday. It is one of the deadliest attacks in Somalia since the Islamist al-Shabab group launched its insurgency in 2007.
A massive bomb attack in a busy area of the Somali capital Mogadishu has killed at least 85 people, officials say. Dozens more were wounded when a lorry packed with explosives detonated near the entrance of a hotel on Saturday. It is one of the deadliest attacks in Somalia since the Islamist al-Shabab group launched its insurgency in 2007.
Austria holds watershed election marked by migrant crisis
Austrians are voting in a general election in which the frontrunner, conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) leader Sebastian Kurz, is just 31. The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Social Democrats are competing for second place, opinion polls suggest. The Social Democrats led the outgoing coalition with the ÖVP.
Austrians are voting in a general election in which the frontrunner, conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) leader Sebastian Kurz, is just 31. The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Social Democrats are competing for second place, opinion polls suggest. The Social Democrats led the outgoing coalition with the ÖVP.
Iran nuclear deal: Global powers stand by pact despite Trump threat
Global powers, including key US allies, have said they will stand by the Iran nuclear deal which US President Donald Trump has threatened to tear apart. Mr Trump said on Friday that he would stop signing off on the agreement. The UK, France and Germany responded that the pact was “in our shared national security interest”. The EU said it was “not up to any single country to terminate” a “working” deal.
Global powers, including key US allies, have said they will stand by the Iran nuclear deal which US President Donald Trump has threatened to tear apart. Mr Trump said on Friday that he would stop signing off on the agreement. The UK, France and Germany responded that the pact was “in our shared national security interest”. The EU said it was “not up to any single country to terminate” a “working” deal.
North Korea Missile Jitters Surface Ahead of U.S. War Games
The U.S. and South Korea are readying for a new joint military exercise, raising the specter of another missile test by Pyongyang. The two nations will this week start a five-day drill off the Korean Peninsula, involving more than 40 naval vessels and both countries’ air forces…The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and the USS Stethem and USS Mustin destroyers will be deployed for the exercise, the commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet said.
The U.S. and South Korea are readying for a new joint military exercise, raising the specter of another missile test by Pyongyang. The two nations will this week start a five-day drill off the Korean Peninsula, involving more than 40 naval vessels and both countries’ air forces…The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and the USS Stethem and USS Mustin destroyers will be deployed for the exercise, the commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet said.
Grim reality of NAFTA talks sets in after tough U.S. demands
Negotiators from Canada and Mexico grappled with U.S. demands to drastically alter the North American Free Trade Agreement on Saturday, as talks over renewal of the pact vilified by President Donald Trump ran through a fourth straight day. Some downcast participants said the demands, unveiled this week in line with Trump’s “America First” agenda, have increased the odds of NAFTA’s demise.
Negotiators from Canada and Mexico grappled with U.S. demands to drastically alter the North American Free Trade Agreement on Saturday, as talks over renewal of the pact vilified by President Donald Trump ran through a fourth straight day. Some downcast participants said the demands, unveiled this week in line with Trump’s “America First” agenda, have increased the odds of NAFTA’s demise.
Boom: While Media Focuses on Weinstein, Trump Shatters 43-Year Record
The Washington Examiner reported that despite the devastation caused by recent hurricanes, the number of workers receiving unemployment benefits fell to 1.89 million last month, which makes it the lowest it’s been in more than 43 years.
The Washington Examiner reported that despite the devastation caused by recent hurricanes, the number of workers receiving unemployment benefits fell to 1.89 million last month, which makes it the lowest it’s been in more than 43 years.
ISIS facing collapse in Syria’s Raqqa
Syrian government forces and their allies on Saturday said they seized the town of Mayadeen, an Islamic State stronghold in the country’s east, in a major gain in the race for territories previously held by the militant group.
Syrian government forces and their allies on Saturday said they seized the town of Mayadeen, an Islamic State stronghold in the country’s east, in a major gain in the race for territories previously held by the militant group.
Black Death PLAGUE: Outbreak ‘SPREADING FAST’ and could hit USA says shock warning
AN OUTBREAK of pneumonic plague – commonly known as the Black Death – has killed at least 45 people and could become an epidemic in the United States, experts have warned. More than 231 cases of the contagious disease have been recorded in Madagascar this year, and the number of deaths is higher than in previous years due to the country’s “deteriorating” medical services.
AN OUTBREAK of pneumonic plague – commonly known as the Black Death – has killed at least 45 people and could become an epidemic in the United States, experts have warned. More than 231 cases of the contagious disease have been recorded in Madagascar this year, and the number of deaths is higher than in previous years due to the country’s “deteriorating” medical services.
Top Israeli minister to demand PM cut all ties to PA after Hamas unity deal
A top Israeli minister will on Sunday demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several all ties between Israel and the Palestinian Authority following a reconciliation deal signed in Cairo on Thursday between the Fatah party, which dominates the PA, and the Gaza-based Hamas terror group.
A top Israeli minister will on Sunday demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several all ties between Israel and the Palestinian Authority following a reconciliation deal signed in Cairo on Thursday between the Fatah party, which dominates the PA, and the Gaza-based Hamas terror group.
Pence, Biden hit the trail in Virginia governor’s race
The current and former vice presidents swooped into the Virginia governor’s race Saturday, with Vice President Mike Pence rallying for Republican Ed Gillespie in the state’s Trump-loving Southwest and Joe Biden hosting a low-key economic development roundtable for Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in vote-rich Northern Virginia.
The current and former vice presidents swooped into the Virginia governor’s race Saturday, with Vice President Mike Pence rallying for Republican Ed Gillespie in the state’s Trump-loving Southwest and Joe Biden hosting a low-key economic development roundtable for Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam in vote-rich Northern Virginia.
Death toll rises to 40 as firefighters continue to battle massive California wild fires
As the death toll rose to 40, firefighters struggled Saturday to get the upper hand against several massive wildfires that have ravaged Northern California for almost a week.
As the death toll rose to 40, firefighters struggled Saturday to get the upper hand against several massive wildfires that have ravaged Northern California for almost a week.
Found: Real Reason “Bump Stock Bill” Is Being Pushed Through Unread
In other words, somebody who bought a bump-fire stock years ago — completely legally — and tossed it into the back of their gun safe could face five years in prison if this bill became law. How would the government enforce such a ban? The only answer that makes any sense is chilling: Investigation of lawful gun owners and confiscation of previously-legal items.
In other words, somebody who bought a bump-fire stock years ago — completely legally — and tossed it into the back of their gun safe could face five years in prison if this bill became law. How would the government enforce such a ban? The only answer that makes any sense is chilling: Investigation of lawful gun owners and confiscation of previously-legal items.
Democrat AGs From 18 States Sue To Keep Obamacare Subsidies, But Who Really Benefits?
It did not take long for democrats to respond to Trump’s executive order halting key subsidies known as Cost-Sharing Reductions or CSRs to insurers, although based on subsidy usage data, perhaps it should be republicans who should be suing.
It did not take long for democrats to respond to Trump’s executive order halting key subsidies known as Cost-Sharing Reductions or CSRs to insurers, although based on subsidy usage data, perhaps it should be republicans who should be suing.
How to Impeach Donald Trump: Larry Flynt Is Offering $10 Million to Anyone With Suitable Info
Larry Flynt, the founder and publisher of Hustler magazine is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Larry Flynt, the founder and publisher of Hustler magazine is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Harvey Weinstein Expelled From Motion Picture Academy
“What’s at issue here is a deeply troubling problem that has no place in our society. The Board continues to work to establish ethical standards of conduct that all Academy members will be expected to exemplify.”
“What’s at issue here is a deeply troubling problem that has no place in our society. The Board continues to work to establish ethical standards of conduct that all Academy members will be expected to exemplify.”