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Egypt's Sisi meets Israeli PM at United Nations for first public talks
Additionally, Al-Sisi praised the efforts of the U.S. administration and United States president Donald Trump to reach a final solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which will create a new and more peaceful reality in the Middle East. [Full Article...]
Sen. Sherrod Brown: Trump's words on N. Korea making us less safe
Ri issued the remarks in Korean outside his hotel in NY, where he's attending the United Nations General Assembly this week. "We must make North Korea abandon all nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner". [Full Article...]
China, Russia urge end to North Korea vicious cycle
The Trump administration is considering shooting down rockets fired by North Korea even if they do not pose a direct threat to the United States or its allies in the region, according to a report on Tuesday. The message that should be clear to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is that "if you want to go, we're ready", he said. "Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime". [Full Article...]
Taiwan suspends oil exports to North Korea, imports of clothing
Those comments were made moments after U.S. and Chinese leaders agreed to "maximise the pressure" on Kim's regime after the UN tried to curb Pyongyang's sources of income by slamming the pariah nations with fresh sanctions . "Food and essential medicines and equipment to treat young children are in short supply". The approval for the aid marked the first time since President Moon Jae-in's g... [Full Article...]
Malcolm Roberts sent citizenship queries to wrong email addresses
Senator Roberts is one of seven MPs caught out by the Australian constitutional law preventing federal politicians from holding dual citizenship. His counsel, Robert Newlinds, said Roberts "didn't believe he was [a British citizen] but suspected he might be when he nominated to be a senator". [Full Article...]
Theresa May chairs Cabinet meeting ahead of Brexit speech
In her speech, she is expected to attempt to break the deadlock in Brexit negotiations, caused by a row over the UK's so-called "divorce bill", by making an offer of €20bn. The speech has also taken on increased significance in terms of party management following Mr Johnson's intervention. Addressing one of the most contentious issues in negotiations with Brussels, he said Britain should not con... [Full Article...]
North Korea Shows Increased Operational Confidence in the Hwasong-12 IRBM
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that he will "never tolerate" the "dangerous provocative action" of North Korea . Fresh measures - including banning textile imports and capping petrol supply - were unanimously imposed by the UN Security Council against Pyongyang one week ago. [Full Article...]
Tony Abbott 'headbutted' by man wearing 'Vote Yes' badge in Hobart
Mr Abbott said a member of his staff who was with him then briefly grappled with the man. Mr Abbott said today's incident was "a reminder of how ugly this debate is getting". "Let's win the argument fairly". "All violence happening during this plebiscite is abhorrent, including alleged assault on Tony Abbott tonight". During the campaign Mr Abbott has become a prominent voice against eq... [Full Article...]