Somalia is opening a ‘new chapter of its history’ declares UN political affairs chief as forum ends with renewed commitments
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on Somalia is opening a ‘new chapter of its history’ declares UN political affairs chief as forum ends with renewed commitments
UNSOM Left to right: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohamed Gulaid, USG for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of Somalia and EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the Somalia Partnership Forum in Brussels, Belgium. A high-level gathering of representatives from the Somali government and the international community, including the United Nations, ended in […]
Continue reading …First direct Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years takes off Rapid thaw between Ethiopia and Eritrea sees their capitals re-establish air link after two decades of conflict.
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on First direct Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years takes off Rapid thaw between Ethiopia and Eritrea sees their capitals re-establish air link after two decades of conflict.
Overwhelming demand saw Ethiopian Airlines operate two flights within 15 minutes of each other [Reuters] Ethiopian Airlines conducted the first direct passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Asmara, reconnecting Eritrea and Ethiopia after a 20-year military standoff. The carrier said flight ET0312 to Asmara departed Bole International Airport on Wednesday after a ceremony inaugurating the historic flight. “This day […]
Continue reading …Japan and the European Union complete trade deal accounting for 30 percent of world’s GDP BY Reiji Yoshida
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on Japan and the European Union complete trade deal accounting for 30 percent of world’s GDP BY Reiji Yoshida
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands with European Council President Donald Tusk as European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker looks on before signing a free trade pact in Tokyo on Tuesday. | AP Top European Union leaders and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed an economic partnership agreement Tuesday in Tokyo, a pact that will create […]
Continue reading …Only in Russia: New armored vehicle airdropped WITH crew during ‘historic’ drills (PHOTOS)
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on Only in Russia: New armored vehicle airdropped WITH crew during ‘historic’ drills (PHOTOS)
© mil.ru The Russian military has successfully tested a new airmobile armored personnel carrier during large-scale drills in central Russia. The APC was parachuted with a crew onboard – a daring technique used only by Russian troops. Over 200 armored vehicles and some 2,500 servicemen took part in the joint drills of Transport Aviation and […]
Continue reading …What’s on Kim Jong-un’s mind? Hardliners may press Kim to slow denuclearization By Kim Jae-kyoung
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on What’s on Kim Jong-un’s mind? Hardliners may press Kim to slow denuclearization By Kim Jae-kyoung
More than one month has passed since the historic Singapore summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The two leaders signed a landmark agreement on complete denuclearization of North Korea but so far little progress has been made. One month is too short a period to see meaningful progress but […]
Continue reading …Astronomers find 10 new moons around Jupiter, including ‘oddball’
18 July, 2018 Comments Off on Astronomers find 10 new moons around Jupiter, including ‘oddball’
Scientists have discovered ten new moons orbiting Jupiter [File: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin M/Handout via Reuters] Astronomers have announced the discovery of 10 more moons of Jupiter, including one “oddball” that appears destined to crash into other satellites sharing its orbital highway. The announcement on Tuesday by researchers in the United States brought the total number of the […]
Continue reading …Chinese president eyes closer China-EU partnership
17 July, 2018 Comments Off on Chinese president eyes closer China-EU partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) meets with European Council President Donald Tusk (L) and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who are here to attend the 20th China-EU leaders’ meeting, in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2018. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Council President Donald Tusk […]
Continue reading …North Korea’s Kim Jong-un visits factories near Chinese border as leader’s focus switches to economy Despot scolds officials and workers involved in a project of industrial upgrading and modernisation
17 July, 2018 Comments Off on North Korea’s Kim Jong-un visits factories near Chinese border as leader’s focus switches to economy Despot scolds officials and workers involved in a project of industrial upgrading and modernisation
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently visited factories in a region close to the nation’s border with China, state media reported, as a Chinese official said he was keen to resume economic ties with the restive state. Kim made “field guidance” visits to construction sites, factories and a holiday camp in the North Korean border […]
Continue reading …Iran files complaint against U.S. over sanctions
17 July, 2018 Comments Off on Iran files complaint against U.S. over sanctions
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Iran has filed a complaint at the International Court of Justice against the U.S. over re-imposition of unilateral sanctions. “Today Iran filed a complaint @CIJ_ICJ to hold U.S. accountable for its unlawful re-imposition of unilateral sanctions. Iran is committed to the rule of […]
Continue reading …Saudi aviation academy to train first women pilots
17 July, 2018 Comments Off on Saudi aviation academy to train first women pilots
Oxford Aviation Academy, a leading trainer and crew recruiter, has already received applications from hundreds of women. (Reuters) A flight school in Saudi Arabia is opening its doors for women, following the end of a decades-long driving ban. Oxford Aviation Academy, a leading trainer and crew recruiter, has already received applications from hundreds of women […]
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