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US presses UN Security Council to sanction Iran
Calling out President Donald Trump directly, Rouhani said: "Before us is a person who separates a mother from her child, is against Islam and Muslims, and boasts about a wall on the U.S". The threat of further sanctions is already having an impact, with several multinational companies withdrawing their investments from Iran. The chairman also said that from now on, 20 percent trading in the USA ... [Full Article...]
Rep. Pramila Jayapal arrested during immigration protest in U.S. Senate building
On June 20, Trump signed an executive order created to stop family separations after a surge of public outcry. On Friday, the Justice Department said in a court filing that "the government will not separate families but detain families together during the pendency of immigration proceedings". [Full Article...]
Identity thief drains bank account of 112-year-old Texas man
While the family doesn't know who may have stolen Overton's money, his cousin said "it'd be bad to know somebody who's been that close to him has used him like that". "It's a shock. It hurts". He said the bank has been very helpful and that he's also sent a letter to Treasury Direct. Richard Overton is no stranger to making headlines. [Full Article...]
Trump to announce Supreme Court pick July 9
Trump's wish list , she said, includes "tremendous intellect, judicial temperament and impeccable qualifications". In his Air Force One conversation with reporters, during the quick afternoon flight to New Jersey from Washington , Trump singled out one potential candidate for the court, Sen. [Full Article...]
Rape of girl (7) sparks angry protests in India
On Friday, the police made another arrest of a construction worker, Asif, 24, after Irfan named him as an accomplice. The child was waiting for her father near her school in Mandsaur town when she was allegedly picked up by the accused, who raped her and also tried to strangle her, police said . [Full Article...]
Trump Touts US & Portugal's 'Strong Relationship'
United States president Donald Trump's ability to make a fool of himself is well documented. President of Portugal Rebelo de Sousa who is on an official visit to the U.S. "Don't forget that Portugal has the best player in the world", de Sousa said to Trump, emphasizing that Portugal is looking to win the World Cup, now being held in Russian Federation. [Full Article...]
France to reinstitute national service for teenagers
In modern France, national service - including military conscription for all fit males - dates back to the years leading up to World War I, when the French military tried to keep pace with the growing German Imperial Army. Then a further two weeks will be spent in smaller, "personalized" groups. They cal also have the option to pursue volunteer work in heritage, the environment or social care. [Full Article...]
Rocket bursts into flames in Japan after second failed launch
Television footage showed that the 10-metre (33-foot) pencil rocket lifted only slightly from its launch pad before dropping to the ground, disappearing in a fireball. "I feel sorry for that", Inagawa said. "We have to find ways to improve", he added. A Japanese rocket exploded shortly after liftoff on Saturday, dealing a major setback to the country's ambition to send its first privately backed... [Full Article...]