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'A serious overreaction': Ex-Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia breaks silence on tweet-fuelled clashMisc World | 206854 hits | 8:20 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
In his first, exclusive interview since being expelled from Saudi Arabia over a tweet, former Canadian ambassador Dennis Horak criticizes Canada's diplomatic efforts in the Kingdom as well as Iran. Nikki Haley suddenly resigns as Trump's UN ambassadorMisc World | 206897 hits | 4:08 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Nikki Haley abruptly resigned Tuesday as the US ambassador to the United Nations, in the latest departure from President Donald Trump's often shifting...Turkey to search Saudi Consulate for missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Turkey says it will search the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul as part of an investigation into the disappearance a week ago of a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post.
Misc World | 206841 hits | 7:06 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Turkey says it will search the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul as part of an investigation into the disappearance a week ago of a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post.Limo in crash that killed 20
The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store failed a safety inspection last month and shouldn't have been on the road, and the driver wasn't properly licensed, New York's governor said Monday.
Misc World | 206881 hits | 9:00 PM on Monday | posted by Strutz
The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store failed a safety inspection last month and shouldn't have been on the road, and the driver wasn't properly licensed, New York's governor said Monday.China sends destroyer to within 40 metres of U.S. naval ship in South China Sea
A Chinese destroyer came aggressively close to a U.S. navy ship in the South China Sea, forcing it to manoeuvre to prevent a collision, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said Tuesday, describing an encounter that could worsen tensions between the countries.
Misc World | 206720 hits | 3:14 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A Chinese destroyer came aggressively close to a U.S. navy ship in the South China Sea, forcing it to manoeuvre to prevent a collision, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said Tuesday, describing an encounter that could worsen tensions between the countries.Misc World | 206781 hits | 3:01 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
The rule brought forward by member of Scottish parliament Tavish Scott applies to maps published by government bodies, although exceptions can be requested.Swedish girl discovers ancient sword in lake
An eight-year-old girl found a pre-Viking era sword while swimming in a lake in Sweden during the summer.
Misc World | 206901 hits | 12:07 PM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
An eight-year-old girl found a pre-Viking era sword while swimming in a lake in Sweden during the summer.Saudi Arabia denies holding missing Washington Post columnist
The Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul said Thursday a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post left its building before disappearing, directly contradicting Turkish officials who say they believe the writer is still inside.
Misc World | 206695 hits | 6:34 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul said Thursday a Saudi contributor to the Washington Post left its building before disappearing, directly contradicting Turkish officials who say they believe the writer is still inside.Yazidi activist, Congolese doctor win Nobel Peace Prize for combating sexual violence
Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist treating victims of sexual violence in Congo, and Nadia Murad, a Yazidi human rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by the ISIS, have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.
Misc World | 206834 hits | 6:28 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist treating victims of sexual violence in Congo, and Nadia Murad, a Yazidi human rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by the ISIS, have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Misc World | 206944 hits | 6:26 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Canada has not included the United States in an upcoming meeting aimed at saving the international trading system because it doesn't share the views of the 13 invited countries, says the new Canadian trade minister.Italian police arrest mayor over illegal operation to stop refugees from being deported
Investigators allege mayor famous for welcoming refugees to his town organised a string of sham marriages
Misc World | 206779 hits | 11:21 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Investigators allege mayor famous for welcoming refugees to his town organised a string of sham marriagesSouth China Sea: Chinese ship forces US destroyer off course
The confrontation in the South China Sea comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Misc World | 206806 hits | 10:07 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The confrontation in the South China Sea comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.South Africa immigrants create armed gangs and patrol the streets
Police battled to contain a wave of violence in South Africa last night as gangs of migrants armed themselves with machetes to fight off anti-foreigner attacks by locals.
Misc World | 206790 hits | 3:18 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Police battled to contain a wave of violence in South Africa last night as gangs of migrants armed themselves with machetes to fight off anti-foreigner attacks by locals.Boeing 737 crashes into Micronesian lagoon, everybody survives
All 47 passengers and crew survived a plane's crash landing in a Pacific lagoon Friday morning, wading through waist-deep water to the emergency exits and escaping on local boats that came to the rescue in the Micronesia archipelago.
Misc World | 208362 hits | 6:43 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
All 47 passengers and crew survived a plane's crash landing in a Pacific lagoon Friday morning, wading through waist-deep water to the emergency exits and escaping on local boats that came to the rescue in the Micronesia archipelago.After U.S. sanctions over Russian combat aircraft, China blocks American warship from port call in Hong Kong
The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong confirmed on Wednesday that China had denied a request to dock by the U.S. navy's amphibious assault ship the USS Wasp
Misc World | 208000 hits | 5:59 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The U.S. consulate in Hong Kong confirmed on Wednesday that China had denied a request to dock by the U.S. navy's amphibious assault ship the USS WaspWhy Sweden and China have fallen out so badly
It started with tourists being kicked out of a hotel - but the spat has continued to escalate.
Misc World | 208106 hits | 11:34 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
It started with tourists being kicked out of a hotel - but the spat has continued to escalate.Misc World | 207770 hits | 6:11 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from jail on Monday at the end of a 30-day sentence for staging an unsanctioned protest — and then immediately detained again.San Juan mayor calls Trump 'pathetic' for denying Puerto Rico death toll
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says she fears for those facing Hurricane Florence because Trump hasn't learned any lessons from the devastating disaster in Puerto Rico.
Misc World | 207781 hits | 9:54 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says she fears for those facing Hurricane Florence because Trump hasn't learned any lessons from the devastating disaster in Puerto Rico.Israel denies responsibility after Russian plane downed by Syrian missile
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft was brought down by a Syrian missile over the Mediterranean, killing all 15 people aboard, the Russian Defence Ministry said Tuesday. It blamed Israel for the crash, while the IDF held the Assad regime responsible.
Misc World | 207940 hits | 6:56 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
A Russian reconnaissance aircraft was brought down by a Syrian missile over the Mediterranean, killing all 15 people aboard, the Russian Defence Ministry said Tuesday. It blamed Israel for the crash, while the IDF held the Assad regime responsible.Man allegedly drives SUV deliberately into crowd in China, killing 11 and injuring 44
Tuesday night's attack happened in a public square where Chinese typically gather to dance in groups or enjoy the cool evening breezes
Misc World | 206882 hits | 5:54 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Tuesday night's attack happened in a public square where Chinese typically gather to dance in groups or enjoy the cool evening breezes Ailing orca J50 declared dead by scientistsMisc World | 206975 hits | 10:57 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
An ailing killer whale calf that scientists have been trying to treat since August has died, scientists believe. Scientists became concerned for the southern resident killer whale in early August, when overhead photography showed she had lost 20 per cent Light beams from 9/11 memorial pull in huge flocks of migrating birds
A striking memorial art installation that lights up the night sky in New York City every Sept. 11 temporarily messes with the migrations of hundreds of thousands of songbirds each year.
Misc World | 206788 hits | 5:13 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
A striking memorial art installation that lights up the night sky in New York City every Sept. 11 temporarily messes with the migrations of hundreds of thousands of songbirds each year. Canada ranked as world's most spiritual countryMisc World | 206846 hits | 5:01 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
A new ranking known as the Global Spirituality Index has named Canada the most spiritual country in the world. Along with religious population, diversity, and spiritual sights, the report also scored countries on religious tolerance, freedom, wellness and Ailing orca J50 is likely dead, lead researcher saysMisc World | 208790 hits | 4:20 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
The head of the Center for Whale Research on San Juan Island in Washington says he believes the ailing killer whale known as J50 is likely dead. Search teams have spotted the whale's pod — which includes J16, her mother — during their search but not J50. Russian-Canadian activist hospitalized in suspected poisoning, Pussy Riot saysMisc World | 207023 hits | 8:00 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Pyotr Verzilov, a Russian-Canadian anti-Kremlin activist, is seriously ill and in hospital, according to members of the Pussy Riot protest band in suggesting he may have been poisoned.China Is Overtaking the U.S. in Scientific Research
Thirty years ago in December, the modern exchange of scholars between the U.S. and China began. Since then, Chinese academics have become the most prolific global contributors to publications in physical sciences, engineering and math. Recent attempts by
Misc World | 206805 hits | 6:31 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Thirty years ago in December, the modern exchange of scholars between the U.S. and China began. Since then, Chinese academics have become the most prolific global contributors to publications in physical sciences, engineering and math. Recent attempts by Vladimir Putin offers Kuril Islands peace deal to Japa′s Abe
A dispute over islands in the Kuril archipelago has strained Japanese-Russian ties since the World War II. Japanese PM Abe and Russian President Putin have held numerous meetings over the past few years to resolve it.
Misc World | 206819 hits | 6:51 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A dispute over islands in the Kuril archipelago has strained Japanese-Russian ties since the World War II. Japanese PM Abe and Russian President Putin have held numerous meetings over the past few years to resolve it. U.S. officials suspect Russia in mystery 'attacks' on diplomats in Cuba, ChinaMisc World | 206781 hits | 11:10 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Intelligence agencies investigating mysterious "attacks" that led to brain injuries in U.S. personnel in Cuba and China consider Russia to be the main suspect, three U.S. officials and two others briefed on the investigation tell NBC News.President George W. Bush in the moments after 9/11 attacks
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the devastating September 11th terrorist attacks that left 2,996 people dead and more than 6,000 others injured.
Misc World | 207185 hits | 1:50 AM on Tuesday | posted by martin14
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the devastating September 11th terrorist attacks that left 2,996 people dead and more than 6,000 others injured.Swedish election: Main blocs neck and neck as nationalists gain
The main blocs in Sweden are all but tied after an election that boosted the anti-immigration SD.
Misc World | 207234 hits | 1:22 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The main blocs in Sweden are all but tied after an election that boosted the anti-immigration SD.What babies' nappies tell us about Iran's economic woes
The soaring cost of nappies is the latest consequence of renewed US sanctions.
Misc World | 206751 hits | 10:53 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The soaring cost of nappies is the latest consequence of renewed US sanctions. U.S. has seen proof Syria is preparing chemical weapons in Idlib, envoy saysMisc World | 207027 hits | 10:19 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
There is "lots of evidence" that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib in northwest Syria, the new U.S. adviser for Syria says, warning of the risks of an offensive on the country's last big rebel enclave. Misc World | 206983 hits | 10:10 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The New York Times has promised to offer more information on the anonymous op-ed and answer reader questions.Brazil's far-right presidential candidate survives life-saving surgery after being stabbed
Shocking footage showed the moment far-right election hopeful Jair Bolsonaro was knifed in the stomach in the midst of a crowd in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, south east Brazil.
Misc World | 206981 hits | 1:24 AM on Friday | posted by martin14
Shocking footage showed the moment far-right election hopeful Jair Bolsonaro was knifed in the stomach in the midst of a crowd in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, south east Brazil.Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan confirms first worker death from radiation
The death of a worker from lung cancer was linked to radiation exposure after the 2011 disaster.
Misc World | 207024 hits | 5:14 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The death of a worker from lung cancer was linked to radiation exposure after the 2011 disaster. Alaska volcano restless again; scientists issue aviation advisoryMisc World | 206827 hits | 11:30 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists increased the threat level of Mount Veniaminof yellow to orange Tuesday, indicating sudden explosions could send ash above 6,100 metres and threaten international airplanes.Nationalist vote set to shatter Swedish calm
Sweden's decades-old centrist politics looks set to be shaken up in Sunday's election.
Misc World | 206886 hits | 11:53 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Sweden's decades-old centrist politics looks set to be shaken up in Sunday's election.Misc World | 206906 hits | 1:00 PM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
German authorities said they would tighten surveillance of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s youth wing amid concerns of extremism.German politicians call for surveillance of party stoking resentment against immigrants
In recent days leaders of the Alternative for Germany party were seen marching beside supporters of the anti-Islam Pegida movement in the eastern city of Chemnitz
Misc World | 206813 hits | 10:14 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
In recent days leaders of the Alternative for Germany party were seen marching beside supporters of the anti-Islam Pegida movement in the eastern city of ChemnitzMuslim women caned in Malaysia over same-sex behaviour
Two Malaysian Muslim women convicted under Islamic laws of attempting to have sexual relations were caned Monday in a rare public whipping that was slammed by rights activists as a grave miscarriage of justice.
Misc World | 206942 hits | 12:29 PM on Monday | posted by Strutz
Two Malaysian Muslim women convicted under Islamic laws of attempting to have sexual relations were caned Monday in a rare public whipping that was slammed by rights activists as a grave miscarriage of justice.US cuts Pakistan aid over lack of 'decisive actions' against terror groups
Earlier this year Donald Trump accused Pakistan of rewarding past financial assistance with "nothing but lies and deceit".
Misc World | 207070 hits | 4:28 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Earlier this year Donald Trump accused Pakistan of rewarding past financial assistance with "nothing but lies and deceit".US ends aid to Palestinian refugee agency Unrwa
The US State Department says Unrwa, which supports five million people, is "irredeemably flawed".
Misc World | 206783 hits | 12:55 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The US State Department says Unrwa, which supports five million people, is "irredeemably flawed". Astronauts are repairing a hole in wall of International Space StationMisc World | 208219 hits | 7:08 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station are working to fix a hole found in the wall of the International Space Station. Large asteroid darts past Earth; bigger one expected next weekMisc World | 208320 hits | 4:08 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
An asteroid that may be bigger than any of Egypt’s Great Pyramids passed within five million kilometres of Earth Tuesday night, and a much larger one will pass even closer within the next week.Boy swept into sewer saved by raising finger through manhole cover
An 11-year-old boy sucked into a flooded Wisconsin storm sewer was saved when an eagle-eyed firefighter saw the boy's fingers pop through an opening in a manhole cover.
Misc World | 208268 hits | 3:55 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
An 11-year-old boy sucked into a flooded Wisconsin storm sewer was saved when an eagle-eyed firefighter saw the boy's fingers pop through an opening in a manhole cover. Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico now blamed on Hurricane MariaMisc World | 208335 hits | 7:23 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Puerto Rico's governor raises the island's official death toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975 after an independent study found that the number of people who succumbed in the desperate, sweltering months after the storm had been severely undercounteVegan festival gets the chop as French meat lobby threatens to fire up barbecue protest
About 400 people had said they would turn out for the meat-eating event, but insisted they would have remained peaceful
Misc World | 208159 hits | 8:35 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
About 400 people had said they would turn out for the meat-eating event, but insisted they would have remained peacefulMore than 1 million people flee Venezuela amid political crisis
A host of internal problems have forced more than a million Venezuelans to abandon their home country as the United Nations warns the nation is teetering towards a 'crisis moment'
Misc World | 208026 hits | 11:53 PM on Saturday | posted by martin14
A host of internal problems have forced more than a million Venezuelans to abandon their home country as the United Nations warns the nation is teetering towards a 'crisis moment'Sweden rape: Most convicted attackers foreign-born, says TV
Swedish national TV says 58% of men convicted of rape in the past five years were born abroad.
Misc World | 208183 hits | 11:04 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Swedish national TV says 58% of men convicted of rape in the past five years were born abroad.Britain's longest-serving poppy seller Rosemary Powell dies age 103
Rosemary Powell (pictured) helped her mother sell poppies on Richmond Bridge for the Royal British Legion's first Poppy Appeal in 1921, when she was just six years old.
Misc World | 208202 hits | 8:57 AM on Thursday | posted by martin14
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