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Hong Kong, China (Reuters) — China’s first aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong waters on Friday (July 7) in the latest show of the country’s growing military might at a time of heightened regional tensions. Tourists and residents gathered early to catch a glimpse of the massive carrier on its maiden visit to Hong Kong, part of celebrations marking 20 years since the handover of the city from British to Chinese rule. The Liaoning […]
ASAKURA CITY, Japan (Reuters) — Heavy rain continued to batter southwestern Japan on Friday morning (July 7), as local residents and firefighters continued the search for survivors while cleaning up debris. The heavy rain since earlier this week has caused three deaths and 100,000 evacuation orders after roads were inundated. The weather agency downgraded a special warning issued on Wednesday (July 5) to Fukuoka and neighboring Oita Prefecture to a regular alert, but heavy rain […]
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) – Dramatic images from Caracas on Thursday (July 06) as protesters and riot police faced off on the streets during heated protests against President Nicolas Maduro. Thursday’s protest saw officers of the National Guard trade tear gas with rocks from protesters. Young demonstrators wearing bandanas over their faces fled through the streets of the Venezuelan capital after police on motorcycles advanced on a blockade laid by demonstrators. The violent scenes come nearly […]
CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) – Fire crews are battling a large grass fire on Thursday (July 6) in Solano County near Winters, California, NBC News reported. Roads in the area have been closed as authorities are trying to contain the flames. There are no early reports of injuries.
PARIS, France (Reuters) – Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Thursday (July 6) that she will propose a bill to the French government concerning the reception and integration of migrants in France, while also asking for the creation of a support fund for local nongovernment organizations. Hidalgo said a dignified welcome to migrants by public authorities must be written in the law and that the refugee center in Paris’ La Chapelle district serve as a […]
(Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China would like to join South Korea in returning bilateral ties to the track of healthy development. He made the remarks while meeting with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in in Hamburg ahead of a Group 20 (G20) summit to be held in the northern German port city. Xi said China and South Korea, two geographically close nations, share interconnected cultures and notable complementary advantages, […]
(Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Singapore will develop bilateral relations with strategic insight and vision, and keep mutual understanding and support on issues of each other’s core interests and major concerns. Xi made the remarks while meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the northern German city of Hamburg. Xi noted that the traditional China-Singapore friendship, promoted by mutual learning and cooperation, has achieved fruitful results. […]
WASHINGTON DC, United States (Reuters) – The United States is increasingly concerned that a dispute between Qatar and other Arab states is at an impasse and could drag on for a long time or intensify, the US State Department said on Thursday (July 6). “We remain very concerned about that ongoing situation between Qatar and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries,” State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert told a briefing. “We’ve become increasingly concerned that that dispute […]
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela’s recently sworn-in Vice Prosecutor Katherine Haringhton attempted to enter the country’s Public Ministry on Thursday (July 06) after the Supreme Court heard a petition to remove dissident state prosecutor Luisa Ortega, who has expressed criticism of President Nicolas Maduro. Ortega, the main challenger to Maduro from within the ruling socialist movement during three months of opposition protests, said she would not recognize legal proceedings against her by an “unconstitutional and […]
https://youtu.be/Ctl3doavxrE CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuelan pro-government militants wielding clubs and pipes stormed into the opposition-held National Assembly Wednesday, attacking lawmakers and leaving seven hurt including three with blood streaming from their heads. The special independence day legislative session turned into a violent, nine-hour siege when supporters of leftist President Nicolas Maduro then blocked the building and prevented 350 lawmakers, staff and others from leaving. Police initially did not intervene, but eventually joined soldiers to […]
Reuters — Russian strategic bombers fired advanced cruise missiles at Islamic State targets in Syria on Wednesday (July 5) from a distance of 1,000 kilometers (621.37 miles), in a show of force Moscow said demolished three ammunition depots and a command post. Moscow carried out the attack just two days before President Vladimir Putin and United States counterpart Donald Trump are due to hold their first face-to-face meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, and […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said he supported a two-state solution to end the Middle East conflict as he welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Elysee Palace Wednesday. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time, Macron said any deal “must recognize the legitimate rights of the Palestinians to have an independent state, but also ensure Israel’s security.” “There is no viable alternative to a two-state solution,” he said, adding […]
