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Titanic expedition dive shows wreckage is being lost to sea
A total of five dives to the wreck were made over eight days at the Titanic's final resting place 370 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. The worst decay rot was seen on the starboard side of the officials' quarters. Getting entangled with the wreck was also a significant risk for the team. The footage will be part of a documentary film from London-based Atlantic Productions . [Full Article...]
China blasts U.S. sale of F-16 jets to Taiwan, threatens sanctions
He did not elaborate on what additional measures China might take. The 66 advanced Lockheed Martin F-16 jets, approved by the Trump administration, represents a boost for the island's military - and an even bigger boon for President Tsai Ing Wen as she faces a stiff campaign for re-election. [Full Article...]
Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The coalition's statement said the names are being withheld for 24 hours while families are notified. More than 2,400 USA service personnel have died in Afghanistan since the US -led invasion in 2001 to topple the Taliban . A breakthrough could pave the way for a withdrawal of worldwide troops from Afghanistan, including some 14,000 United States soldiers. After the Doha talks, the vetera... [Full Article...]
Japan says gaps remain with US on trade after 'very tough' talks
The two countries, still at odds over arrangements for agricultural and industrial products, hope to reach some form of agreement at a summit between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump set to be held on the sidelines of the U.N. [Full Article...]
Tens of Thousands Flood Hong Kong Park for New Rally
Yeah", a protester wearing a mask, sunglasses and a black cap told ABC News. "I still think my showing up is my responsibility", she said. The protests are in their 11th straight week. Oh Soo-young, Arirang News. "We will still fight", she said. HONG KONG: A sea of democracy activists flooded the streets of Hong Kong Sunday under torrential rains in a peaceful demonstration to city leaders ... [Full Article...]
Citigroup, BNP caught up in case against Huawei CFO
Days later, Chinese officials detained Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and accused them of espionage. It didn't respond Wednesday (Aug 21) to requests for comment on the allegations in the court documents. Dhillon says in his declaration that he asked Meng what she did for work, whether her company sold products to the USA and whether it sold products in countries that it should not. [Full Article...]
Local parliament torched in Indonesia unrest
Protesters blocked streets and set fire to tires, trees, a local parliament building and stores in Manokwari , the capital of West Papua , Al Jazeera reported. Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, apologised for the behaviour of the mob, and said it "does not represent the voice of the people of East Java". [Full Article...]
New Zealand Parliamentary speaker cradles and feeds MP's baby during debate
Trevor Mallard fed the six-week-old baby boy from a bottle and rocked him in his arms in the speaker's chair during a House of Representatives session in Wellington . Babies are becoming more commonplace in the corridors of power. Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson, who attended a debate with her baby in 2018, and Australian Senator Larissa Waters, who breastfed in parliament in 2017, are among the legi... [Full Article...]