7.9 earthquake hits near Kodiak, AK
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Tsunami Warning Lifted After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Alaska Today
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USGS The west coast of North America experienced a tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake hit Alaska today. A powerful magnitude-7.9 earthquake hit Alaska early today, sending tsunami warnings across the west coast of North America, from Alaska to Canada … Read More
North Korea could set off global nuclear arms race, CIA says
Mike Pompeo said that once North Korea achieves the ability to mass-produce nuclear weapons — estimated at sometime in the near future — it could spur other countries to want the same capability. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Pompeo says … Read More
The “Human Cost” of The EU’s Response to the Refugee Crisis
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By the time the first week of 2018 had ended, the Mediterranean Sea had already taken a deadly toll. A rubber dinghy sank off the coast of Libya while carrying 150 migrants and refugees from across Africa. Just eight bodies, … Read More
Government Shutdown Ends After 3 Days of Recriminations
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Both houses of Congress easily approved the short-term funding bill to end the government shutdown, though the votes revealed fissures among Democrats. CreditGabriella Demczuk for The New York Times WASHINGTON — Congress brought an end to a three-day government shutdown … Read More
Spurned by Trump, Europeans Ponder How to Meet Iran Ultimatum
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A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the U.S., Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna … Read More
Senate to vote Monday on plan to reopen government
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But Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says there’s no deal yet. Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talk to reporters as they exit a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday. | Drew … Read More
Germany coalition vote PASSED: Merkel survives another day as SPD back Schulz
The SPD gathered in Bonn today to decide whether to start formal coalition talks with Angela Merkel’s conservatives, a move which would bring Europe’s economic powerhouse one step closer to a stable government. Leader Martin Schulz faced a strong backlash … Read More
‘Russia’s all we talk about but voters don’t care’: CNN reporter admits network’s obsession on air
© Zuma Press / www.globallookpress.com CNN political reporter Maeve Reston half-joked about her network’s obsession with all things Russia, but at the same time conceded the voting public simply doesn’t care about the “Russiagate” conspiracy. Reston was discussing voter sentiment … Read More
Iran Calls for End to Turkish Offensive in Syria
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DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Sunday called for a quick end to a Turkish incursion into northern Syria’s Afrin province, saying it may help “terrorist” groups, state news agency IRNA reported. “Iran hopes that this operation will be ended immediately … Read More