WASWHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Sunday blasted the “heinous” suicide bombing that killed 51 people in Turkey, and offered its assistance to Ankara in the fight against “the scourge of terrorism.” “The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s heinous attack,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement. “We extend heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the victims and we wish a full and speedy recovery for the many […]
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U.S. assessing if Russian use of Iran base violates U.N. resolution
(REUTERS) The United States is looking at whether Russia has violated a U.N. Security Council resolution on military dealings with Tehran by using an Iranian air base to carry out strikes inside Syria, the State Department said on Wednesday. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said U.S. government attorneys had not yet decided whether they think Russia’s use of the Iranian base is a violation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which was passed as […]
11 dead, 40,000 homes flooded in Louisiana
by Brendan SMIALOWSKI GONZALES, United States (AFP) — The death toll from historic flooding in Louisiana climbed to 11 on Tuesday as the expanding flood zone prompted authorities to declare disasters in 20 parishes of the southeastern US state. While flooding receded in parts of southern Louisiana, other areas saw rising waters. The National Weather Service issued renewed flood warnings. “We’re seeing unprecedented flood levels as the waters move south,” Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards […]
Trump promises to work with NATO to defeat Islamic State
(REUTERS) Republican Donald Trump said on Monday he would work closely with NATO allies to defeat Islamic State militants if he wins the White House, reversing an earlier threat that the United States might not meet its obligations to the Western military alliance. In a policy speech, Trump said he would wage a multi-front “military, cyber and financial” war against Islamic State, although it was not clear how that would differ from the Obama […]
Obama warns Democrats against overconfidence about Clinton victory
(REUTERS) Declaring he was tired of talking about Donald Trump, President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Monday not to grow too confident about their prospects in the 2016 election despite Hillary Clinton’s strong position in the race for the White House. Obama, who is on a two-week vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, took a short break from his relaxation time to raise money for Clinton, the Democratic presidential […]
Captain America returns to his Brooklyn roots
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — A bronze, 1-ton, 13-foot-tall Captain America statue was on display in a dedication ceremony in a New York City park on Wednesday (August 10). “I think that it’s absolutely amazing and Captain America means a lot to me because I’m trans and I think that Captain America is trans because he’s like this weak little sickly kid and he gets like this shot that turns him into Superman, he […]
U.S. to allow more marijuana research: sources
By Eric M. Johnson SEATTLE (Reuters) – The U.S. government will announce on Thursday that it will allow more research into marijuana but has rejected requests to relax the classification of the substance as a dangerous, highly addictive drug with no medical use, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The decision is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s response to a 2011 petition by two former state governors who had urged federal agencies to […]
Jaguar Land Rover recalls US cars with airbag defect
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Jaguar Land Rover announced Thursday it is recalling more than 50,000 vehicles in the United States to fix defective Takata airbags. The British luxury carmaker, part of Indian giant Tata Motors, said it has begun sending recall notifications to owners of certain 2009-2011 Jaguar XF vehicles and 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. Recalls have been ordered for about 54,000 vehicles in the first wave of recalls for a […]
Three Zika vaccines show promise in monkey studies: report
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Three different experimental Zika vaccines being developed in the United States have worked well in monkey studies, paving the way for human trials in the coming months, researchers said Thursday. The report, published in the journal Science, comes as researchers rush to find a way to prevent the mosquito-borne virus, which can cause severe birth defects. It is currently spreading in 50 countries and territories, mainly in Latin America, the […]
Instagram ramps up fight against harassment
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram on Monday said that is adding a new weapon for fighting harassment at the popular mobile app for sharing pictures and videos. The Facebook-owned social network began letting some celebrities and others with accounts that attract torrents of feedback filter those comments by keywords or even turn off the option to comment on particular posts. “Our goal is to make Instagram a friendly, fun and, most importantly, safe […]
Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) officially registered in the U.S. state of Montana
In conjunction with the 102nd year anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, today, July 27, 2016, Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) is now officially registered in the state of Montana, United States of America through the leadership of Renato Ubaldo, the District Minister of Pacific Northwest. Happy 102nd Anniversary! Report by: Ruchel Palma EBC U.S. correspondent
Kerry: US avoiding ‘confrontation’ in sea row
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said Washington wanted to avoid “confrontation” in the South China Sea, after an international tribunal rejected Beijing’s claims to most of the waters. Kerry made the remarks after meeting with Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay in Manila where they discussed the Southeast Asian nation’s sweeping victory in the arbitration case against China. America’s top diplomat said the United States wanted China and the […]
