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Jet Ski Rented By Americans Missing At Sea In Barbados Recovered
The jet ski operator became concerned about 30 minutes later and asked other operators to be on the lookout for them, according to the Royal Barbados Police Force. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard, St. Lucia Coast Guard and the Martinique Coast Guard. Family members traveled to Barbados last week and began passing out missing-persons posters on the beach. [Full Article...]
U.S. approves possible arms sale to Taiwan
The two arms deals, totaling US$2.22 billion, include 108 M1A2T Abrams Tanks and relevant equipment and support, and a sale of 250 Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger missiles and four Block I-92 MANPAD Stinger Fly-to-Buy missiles and relevant equipment. [Full Article...]
Pelosi dismisses clout of AOC, House progressives in 'Twitter world'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in an interview published Saturday. "That public "whatever" is called public sentiment", she wrote. 'I don't believe it was a good idea for Dems to blindly trust the Trump admin when so many kids have died in their custody. The progressive Democrat from NY said Democrats who voted along with Republicans on the spending plan were making ... [Full Article...]
‘Black box’ reveals last moments of doomed Himalayan climbers
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police dispatched a unit to recover the bodies of the climbers. "The operation was conducted in most hard, inhospitable and trying conditions". On June 3, a military helicopter spotted the bodies and climbing equipment in the snow but several attempts to airlift the bodies away were aborted due to fierce winds and the hard terrain. [Full Article...]
Iran Announces Breaking Nuclear Deal Limit for Uranium Enrichment
Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday, reiterating Washington's resolve to protect U.S. personnel and citizens in the Middle East. "The Iranian economy is reeling under unprecedented us sanctions". Kimball, the executive director of the Washington-based Arms Control Association. Netanyahu urged the worldwide community to punish Iran for its decision. [Full Article...]
Australia tracks Chinese warship headed towards U.S.-Australia war games
Talisman Sabre runs from June to August , with a "peak" July 11-24 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and surrounding forests near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, among other areas. Pat Hannifin, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer, said in a news release . "Having served alongside Aussies in every conflict for 100 years, we are truly honoured to visit your lovely country again". [Full Article...]
Cruise ship nearly hits yacht in wild Venice hail storm
Costa Deliziosa cited the "violent, extraordinary and sudden meteorological event" as the cause for the incident. The large ship operated by Costa Cruises was departing Venice during extremely storm weather conditions with heavy rain and high winds. [Full Article...]
Trump lauds environmental record; critics scoff
There was no new policy announcement, in fact the event felt mostly like a campaign rally. Just 8% of Democrats approved of Trump on climate change and, compared with other issues, a relatively small majority of Republicans - 67% - did as well. [Full Article...]