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Pacific Command renamed in a gesture towards India
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis adjusted the command's name to signify growing cooperation between the U.S. and India . "Over many decades this command has repeatedly adapted to changing circumstances and today carries that legacy forward as America focuses west", he said. [Full Article...]
USA vetoes United Nations resolution offering 'protection' for Palestinians
Security Council resolution calling for ensuring "international protection" for Palestinian civilians while another resolution written by the USA condemning Hamas over the recent escalation of violence in Gaza was voted down. Israel's United Nations ambassador, Danny Danon, also has sharply criticized the proposal. "It is true the residents of Gaza need protection - they need protection from Ham... [Full Article...]
Man's unlucky death while fleeing Pompeii eruption
Anthropologists have identified the victim as a 30-year-old male who suffered from lesions on the tibia that indicate a bone infection. The person, believed to be in his 30s, was fleeing the spectacular explosion of Mount Vesuvius that buried the Italian metropolis of Pompeii in A.D. [Full Article...]
Jury Awards Family Of Black Man Killed By White Police Officer $4.00
Newman shot Hill, who worked at a Coca-Cola warehouse, while he and his partner, Deputy Edward Lopez, were investigating a complaint about loud, obscene music at Hill's home as students at Frances K. The case also asked the jury to determine if the family was owed any damages, and if so, what about they should receive, according to The New York Times . [Full Article...]
Canada/US on verge of trade war?
IISc is among top 100 in prestigious list
Pennsylvania State University jumped more than 10 places to make the top 50 alongside other prestigious institutions as Duke and Columbia. All of London's universities have lost ground. "However, this new data shows just how hard it is for emerging powers to break into the traditional global elite", he said. Alistair Jarvis, chief executive of Universities UK, said: "It is clear from this, and... [Full Article...]
U.S. vetoes United Nations measure to protect Palestinians
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley vetoes a vote as Bolivian Ambassador Sacha Llorenty votes for a Arab-backed resolution for protection of Palestinian civilians during a Security Council meeting at U.N. Haley accused Hamas of inciting violent acts at the border between Gaza and Israel, purposefully infiltrating the "Great March of Return" mass protests with its " terrorist fighte... [Full Article...]
Russia Agrees to Israeli Strikes Against Iranian Targets Deep Inside Syria
Talks between top Israeli and Russian officials had "produced agreements concerning the South of Syria , stipulating the withdrawal of Iranian-linked forces from the area and offering Israel a green light to launch military operations against any threatening target, except regime forces positions", Asharq Al-Awsat said. [Full Article...]