Libya unity govt protests at ‘untruths’ in UN report
Libya’s Government of National Accord has protested at what it said were “untruths” in UN envoy Ghassan Salame’s latest report on the conflict in the North African country. Fayed al-Sarraj, head of the UN-recognised GNA which is based in Tripoli, summ…
Iran president: US sanctions on foreign minister ‘childish’
Iran’s president lambasted new U.S. sanctions by the Trump administration targeting the country’s foreign minister, describing the move Thursday as “childish” and a barrier to diplomacy. Hassan Rouhani’s remarks came after the Trump administration ann…
Israeli army kills Palestinian gunman who crossed Gaza fence
Israeli troops shot and killed an armed Palestinian man who had crossed the Gaza perimeter fence and fired on soldiers, the military said Thursday. In response, a tank “targeted a Hamas military post in Gaza,” the Israeli army said in a statement. Pa…
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Rouhani says "childish" of U.S. to sanction Iran foreign minister Zarif
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States of “childish behaviour” and acting out of fear on Thursday after Washington imposed sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister amid rising tensions between the two countries. The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, blocking any property or interests he has in the United States.
China sees intensive contact ahead of next trade talks; small U.S. soybean sales reported
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Chinese negotiating teams will be in intensive contact to prepare “good groundwork” for trade talks in September, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, as Washington confirmed China’s first private purchase of …
Iran president says Zarif sanctions show US ‘afraid’ of top diplomat
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday that a US decision to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif showed Washington is afraid of the top diplomat. “They are afraid of our foreign minister’s interviews,” Rouhani said in a televised speech, r…
Russia Just Put On Display Its Deadly Navy. But 2 Key Things Were Missing.
A coterie of new ships at Russia’s annual Navy Day Parade in Saint Petersburg reflects the rapidly changing face of the Russian Navy as it forges ahead with a far-reaching modernization program.First established in 1939 as an annual Soviet holiday to “…
US renews waivers for Iran civil nuclear projects
The United States said Wednesday it was extending waivers for three civilian nuclear projects in Iran, despite Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement. “This is a short 90 day extension,” said White House National Security Advisor John…
Where Celebrating Immigration Means Lederhosen and Sauerkraut Balls
How does a place that celebrates its own border-crossing heritage understand President Trump and a rallying cry of “send her back”?
Coroner: Woman killed in Montgomery County crash – WKYT
Coroner: Woman killed in Montgomery County crash WKYT
Name of motorcyclist killed in Owensboro crash released – 14 News WFIE Evansville
Name of motorcyclist killed in Owensboro crash released 14 News WFIE EvansvilleOWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) – The name of the driver killed in a motorcycle crash in Owensboro has been released. Police say the victim has been identified as …
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