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Far-right and antifa groups both claim victory at Portland
Published On: August 19, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PORTLAND, Aug 19: With both the left and the right declaring victory following a long-hyped rally that had Portland, Oregon, on edge it seems the liberal city will continue to be a flashpoint in an increasingly divided country.
Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63
Published On: August 19, 2019 11:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug 19: The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul’s strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens — and Afghanistan grieved again.
U.S. President Trump does not want to do business with China's Huawei
Published On: August 19, 2019 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
MORRISTOWN, Aug 19: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not want the United States to do business with China’s Huawei even as the administration weighs whether to extend a grace period for the company.
Officials seize marijuana mixed with jalapeño peppers
Published On: August 19, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, Aug 19: Officials say they seized $2.3 million worth of marijuana mixed in with a shipment of jalapeño peppers at a Southern California port.
At least 10 dead after fuel truck collision in western Uganda: police
Published On: August 19, 2019 10:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
KAMPALA, Aug 19: At least 10 people were killed when a fuel truck exploded in flames after losing control and ramming into three cars in western Uganda on Sunday, police said in a statement.
US talks secretly to Venezuela socialist boss
Published On: August 19, 2019 10:33 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BOGOTA, Aug 19: The U.S. has made secret contact with Venezuela’s socialist party boss as close allies of President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle seek guarantees they won’t face prosecution for alleged abuses and crimes if they cede to growing demands to remove him, according to a senior Trump administration official.
Hong Kong readies for more mass protests after huge, peaceful rally
Published On: August 19, 2019 10:03 AM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, Aug 19: Hong Kong is gearing up for more protests this week after hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators braved heavy rain to rally peacefully on Sunday, marking a change to what have often been violent clashes.
Italy’s Salvini tells ship with 107 migrants to go to Spain
Published On: August 18, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ROME, Aug 18: Seeking to end a humanitarian crisis, Spain says a Spanish rescue boat with 107 migrants in the southern Mediterranean can sail to Spain and disembark its passengers in Algeciras.
French police suicide rate climbs, French govt is flummoxed
Published On: August 18, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, Aug 18: Three riot police officers, a police commander, a police academy teacher — all are among eight French police officers who have killed themselves recently. That makes 64 so far this year — and the number just keeps on climbing.
Restrictions continue in Kashmir despite security ease
Published On: August 18, 2019 05:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Aug 18: Restrictions are continuing in much of Indian-administered Kashmir, despite India’s government saying it’s gradually restoring phone lines and easing a security lockdown that’s been in place for nearly two weeks.
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