World diplomats hold talks in Vienna in effort to salvage Iran nuclear deal
Diplomats from Iran and five world powers recommitted Sunday to salvaging a major nuclear deal amid mounting tensions between the West and Tehran since the U.S. withdrew from the accord and reimposed sanctions. Representatives of Iran, Germany, France, Britain, China, Russia and the European Union met in Vienna to discuss the 2015 agreement that restricts […]
European Union demands Israel halt demolition of illegal homes
EU calls for ‘immediate halt’ to demolition of illegal Arab apartment buildings constructed near security fence. The European Union formally condemned the demolition of illegal Arab apartment buildings near Israel’s security barrier separating Jerusalem from Palestinian Authority-controlled areas, and demanded Israel halt its enforcement of demolition orders. In a statement issued Monday afternoon, the European […]
War or peace talks with Iran? Trump says he will wait to see how things unfold
President Donald Trump said Monday he doesn’t know whether the United States is closer to negotiations or war with Iran. He said he’ll wait and see how the feud unfolds. “Iran doesn’t know where they are … they are a very mixed up country,” Trump said at the White House. “Their country is in turmoil. … Whatever it […]
Different faiths worship the same God, speakers say at interfaith dialogue
While taking different approaches, everyone worships the same God. That was the general takeaway from Sunday’s interfaith dialogue, which had the theme “The Same God?” The event was sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Martinsville and Henry County. Presenters spoke for about 10 to 15 minutes each about their religions, and then a question-and-answer session […]
Saudi Arabia urges international community to restrain Iran
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir has urged the international community to restrain Iran and called it unacceptable to detain the British tanker Stena Impero, AAWSAT reported. “Any violation of international marine navigation is a violation of international law,” he said in a tweet adding that Tehran is aware that its actions […]
Kentucky granted another Real ID extension
This extension means you’ll be able to use your current driver’s license to board domestic flights and visit military bases until Oct. 1, 2020. The state of Kentucky is getting yet another Real ID extension after launching its pilot program in select counties for new drivers licenses and ID’s. This extension means you’ll be able […]
First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from South Korea
Russia carried out what it said was its first long-range joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region with China on Tuesday, a mission that triggered hundreds of warning shots, according to South Korean officials, and a strong protest from Japan. The flight by two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers, backed up […]
Emmanuel Macron calls for ‘Europe of defence’ at show of force on Bastille Day
Emmanuel Macron presided over a show of European force at France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on Sunday, calling for a “Europe of defence” alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders from the continent. The French president has argued for greater military co-operation in the bloc as the US cannot be relied upon to guarantee […]
Emmanuel Macron’s EU army plans dealt huge blow
EMMANUEL MACRON’s attempts to build an ever closer European Union with a common EU army could fail due to concerns France has sparked among smaller countries, security expert Alexandre Vautravers has said. Emmanuel Macron has been one of the most outspoken proponents of a European Union-wide army to help the bloc stop relying on military […]
Doctor fired for refusing to call bearded man ‘madame’
A Christian doctor has been fired from his government position for saying he would decline a transgender person’s demand to use preferred pronouns. Dr. David Mackereth of the United Kingdom lost his contract with the Department of Work and Pensions as a disability benefits assessor after a manager posed a hypothetical conversation to him. “If you have […]