Roger Moore: James Bond actor dies from cancer aged 89, family says
Roger Moore, the suave star of seven James Bond films, has died in Switzerland. He was 89. Key points: Sir Roger Moore dies in Switzerland of cancer, aged 89 He starred in seven James Bond films and was the longest serving Bond so far He became a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF after being introduced to […]
Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vessel off Horn of Africa: Report
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vessel off Horn of Africa: Report
Somali pirates have reportedly hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel off the Horn of Africa to use it as a mothership in attacking bigger and more valuable ships, a report says.The incident occurred on Tuesday, after a group of pirates captured the Iranian vessel “in order to hijack (other) ships,” Ali Shire, the mayor of Haabo, […]
Continue reading …South Korea fires warning shots at likely North Korean drone
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on South Korea fires warning shots at likely North Korean drone
The incident occurred at a time of increased international tensions over the North’s nuclear missile program. MAY 23, 2017 SEOUL—South Korea’s military fired warning shots at a suspected drone from North Korea on Tuesday amid tension over Pyongyang’s latest missile test which drew international condemnation and a warning from China. The identity of the object […]
Continue reading …New bridge reunites Mosul as Iraqi forces gear up for final assault
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on New bridge reunites Mosul as Iraqi forces gear up for final assault
(Reuters) Iraqi military engineers installed a new floating bridge across the Tigris river on Tuesday, reconnecting the two halves of Mosul to facilitate troop deployments ahead of a final assault to dislodge Islamic State. All five bridges connecting the two sides of the city bisected by the Tigris were struck by the U.S.-led coalition in […]
Continue reading …U.S., Japanese firms collaborating on new missile defense radar, sources say BY TIM KELLY AND NOBUHIRO KUBO (REUTERS)
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on U.S., Japanese firms collaborating on new missile defense radar, sources say BY TIM KELLY AND NOBUHIRO KUBO (REUTERS)
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are working with Japanese partners on rival projects to develop new radars that will enhance Japan’s shield against any North Korean missile strike, government and defense industry sources in Tokyo said. As nuclear-armed Pyongyang builds ever more advanced missiles with the ability to strike anywhere in Japan, Tokyo is likely to […]
Continue reading …Man arrested in Manchester as Theresa May condemns ‘sickening’ attack
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on Man arrested in Manchester as Theresa May condemns ‘sickening’ attack
PM gives statement outside Downing Street revealing that police believe they know identity of bomber who killed 22 • Manchester attack – latest updates • What we know so far • Full report Police have arrested a man in connection with the Manchester Arena bomb attack on Tuesday as Theresa May condemned the “sickening […]
Continue reading …‘We must build bridges not walls,’ Abbas says as Trump visits Bethlehem
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on ‘We must build bridges not walls,’ Abbas says as Trump visits Bethlehem
US President Donald Trump arrived for talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday as they seek ways to renew Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts. In a joint press conference between the two leaders, Abbas said it was crucial that “bridges, not walls are built in our lands.” Trump said […]
Continue reading …Children among 22 killed in UK pop concert blast
23 May, 2017 Comments Off on Children among 22 killed in UK pop concert blast
UK election campaigns halted after apparent suicide bomb blast at end of US singer Ariana Grande’s show in Manchester. MANCHESTER BLAST: WHAT WE KNOW At least 22 killed, 59 wounded Children among the dead Police believe one man carried out attack ‘Suicide attacker’ died detonating device More than 400 officers deployed overnight in northern city […]
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