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Italy swears in first fully populist government
Mattarella had objected to the coalition nominating anti-euro politician Paolo Savona as Minister of Economy and Finances and used his veto as President to block Conte from forming government. The coalition deal turns the page on months of political turmoil following an inconclusive election in March which had raised jitters among Italy's European partners. [Full Article...]
Explosion Near Clerics Gathering Leaves Seven Dead
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which underlines deteriorating security ahead of parliamentary and district council elections set for October 20. The religious scholars said that according to the Holy Quran, killing of Muslims is "Haram" and "illegitimate". "We the religious Ulema call on the Taliban to respond positively to the peace offer of the Afghan government in... [Full Article...]
State seeking death penalty for suspect in death of Dickson Co. deputy
Why Trump's Tariffs May Push Europe Toward China and Russian Federation
According to the White House announcement made on May 31 , the decision was made due to "national security". Trudeau said that the U.S. has a $2bn billion surplus on steel with the USA, and was "very much aligned" on the issue of China. [Full Article...]
Syria's President Assad 'to visit North Korea'
Just over a week after cancelling the summit , citing Pyongyang's "hostility", Trump announced the decision to go ahead with the meeting after hosting Kim's envoy in the White House, saying he expected "very positive result" with North Korea. [Full Article...]
Pilot whale dies after eating 80 plastic bags in Thailand
An umbrella was used to protect the animal from the blazing sun. The pilot whale's plight generated sympathy and anger among Thai netizens. The small male pilot was found barely alive in a canal near the border with Malaysia last week. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine biologist and lecturer at Kasetsart University, said the bags had made it impossible for the whale to eat any nutritional food. [Full Article...]
Maryland tunnel digger accused of killing pal feared North Korea missile attack
Officials were called on the afternoon of September 10, when a fire broke out at Beckwitt's home in a leafy residential neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, northwest of Washington. Prosecutors say the tunnels were supposed to be part of a bunker Beckwitt wanted to create because he was anxious about nuclear war with North Korea . [Full Article...]
Twenty-five confirmed dead after Guatemala volcano erupts
Seven people have been killed and 20 hurt after a volcano near Guatemala City exploded in a fiery display of ash and lava . Mr Cabanas said four people died when lava set a house on fire and two children perished while standing on a bridge watching the eruption. [Full Article...]