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Rain will not extinguish Amazon fires for weeks, weather experts say
Published On: August 27, 2019 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
BRASILIA, Aug 27: Weak rainfall is unlikely to extinguish a record number of fires raging in Brazil’s Amazon anytime soon, with pockets of precipitation through September 10 expected to bring only isolated relief, according to weather data and two experts.
Hong Kong artist offers free protest-themed tattoos
Published On: August 27, 2019 03:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
A Hong Kong artist is offering free protest-themed tattoos to people who want to show their support for pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese territory. The geometric tattoo combines an umbrella - the symbol of 2014 street protests - with the bauhinia flower, the floral emblem of Hong Kong.
Iran's Rouhani rules out talks with U.S. until sanctions lifted
Published On: August 27, 2019 03:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Aug 27: Iran will not talk to the United States until all sanctions imposed on Tehran are lifted, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump said he would meet his Iranian counterpart to try to end a nuclear standoff.
Trump, on climate, says he won't jeopardize U.S. wealth on 'dreams'
Published On: August 27, 2019 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
BIARRITZ, FRANCE, Aug 27: U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to a question about climate change after skipping a G7 session on the issue, said on Monday that American wealth is based on energy and he will not jeopardize that for dreams and windmills.
Indian economy set for weakest quarter of growth in five years
Published On: August 27, 2019 11:14 AM NPT By: Reuters
BENGALURU, Aug 27: The Indian economy likely expanded at its slowest pace in more than five years in the April-June quarter, driven by weak investment growth and sluggish demand, according to economists polled by Reuters.
Hong Kong violence becoming more serious, but government in control, says Lam
Published On: August 27, 2019 10:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, Aug 27: Violence in Hong Kong’s anti-government protests is becoming more serious but the government is confident it can handle the crisis itself, the city’s embattled leader said on Tuesday.
Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own
Published On: August 26, 2019 08:51 PM NPT By: Reuters
BIARRITZ, France, Aug 26: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India and Pakistan could handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he was there should they need him.
German court suspends cartel order restricting Facebook's data gathering
Published On: August 26, 2019 07:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
BERLIN, Aug 26: A German court on Monday issued an interim injunction suspending a cartel office decision in February which sought to restrict Facebook’s data collection practices in Germany.
Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own
Published On: August 26, 2019 05:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
BIARRITZ, Aug 26: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India and Pakistan could handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he was there should they need him.
Eggs from last northern white rhinos fertilized, scientists say
Published On: August 26, 2019 05:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
NAIROBI, Aug 26: Seven eggs from the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos have been successfully fertilized artificially, reviving hopes of saving the endangered animals, scientists said on Monday.
Oklahoma judge to rule in $17 billion opioid lawsuit against J&J
Published On: August 26, 2019 04:39 PM NPT By: Reuters
Aug 26: An Oklahoma judge on Monday will decide whether Johnson & Johnson should be held liable in a $17 billion lawsuit alleging the drugmaker’s marketing practices fueled the opioid epidemic by causing a flood of painkillers in the market.
Coach Klopp plans one-year break after Liverpool stint - report
Published On: August 26, 2019 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
BERLIN, Aug 26: Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp said on Monday he expected to take a break from coaching to recharge his batteries once his term at reigning European champions comes to an end.
Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan in new 'Star Wars' streaming TV series
Published On: August 26, 2019 02:11 PM NPT By: Reuters
Ewan McGregor will reprise his “Star Wars” role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, the actor announced to fans of the beloved movie franchise on Friday.
U.S. president says China wants to negotiate over trade war
Published On: August 26, 2019 02:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
BIARRITZ, Aug 26: President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed China wanted to make a trade deal after contacting U.S. trade officials overnight to say it wanted to return to the negotiating table.
Indonesian president unveils site of new capital on Borneo island
Published On: August 26, 2019 01:57 PM NPT By: Reuters
JAKARTA, Aug 26: Indonesia plans to move its capital to Borneo island from Jakarta, a crowded, polluted city on the north coast of Java island which is slowly sinking, the president said on Monday.
Congo President, PM name government for first time since December poll win
Published On: August 26, 2019 01:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
KINSHASA, Aug 26: Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and his prime minister named a new government for first time since winning an election last December, a statement from prime minister Illunga Illunkamba’s office said on Monday.
PNG prime minister says terms, not alliances will sway debt deal talks
Published On: August 26, 2019 12:53 PM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, Aug 26: Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape said on Monday he will accept debt assistance from any country that offers the best terms, ratcheting up pressure on Australia to offer a sweetened deal to protect its standing in the region.
Warplanes dump water on Amazon as Brazil military begins fighting fires
Published On: August 26, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
BRASILIA/PORTO VELHO, Aug 26: Brazilian warplanes are dumping water on the burning forest in the Amazon state of Rondonia, responding to a global outcry over the destruction of the world’s largest tropical rain forest.
Five killed in collision between helicopter, small plane in Spain
Published On: August 25, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, Aug 25: At least five people, including a minor, were killed on Sunday in a collision between a helicopter and a light plane on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the regional government said.
Hariri - Israeli drones in Beirut threaten Lebanon's sovereignty
Published On: August 25, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIRUT, Aug 25: Lebanon’s prime minister said two Israeli drones that fell in the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs of Beirut amounted to an open attack on the country’s sovereignty and an attempt to foment regional tensions.
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