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In defiance to US, Iran unveils latest missile during parade
Defying Trump, Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveils its latest ballistic missile that can reach much of Mideast—including Israel—as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vows to strengthen the country's missile capabilities without seeking any country’s permission.AP 13:56 , 22.09.17
Trump keeps decision on Iran nuclear deal secret, even from advisers
The US president keeps decision even from his own national security advisers, with Secretary of State Tillerson saying Trump hadn't informed him or others in the administration about his decision and refused to share it with British PM May when she asked about it.Associated Press 16:56 , 21.09.17
N. Korea calls Trump 'barking dog,' S.Korea approves aid to North
North's foreign minister mocks US president, saying 'If Trump was thinking about surprising us with dog-barking sounds then he is clearly dreaming'; in decision unpopular in his country, South's President Moon decides to send medical aid, nutritional products for citizens of impoverished North.Reuters 10:13 , 21.09.17
Rouhani: Iran will 'respond decisively' to any violation of nuclear deal
Speaking at the UN, Iranian president says his country will not be the first to breach nuclear deal, warning US against doing so: 'It'll be a great pity if this agreement were to be destroyed by rogue newcomers'; later says Iranian people waiting for apology from Trump for 'ignorant, absurd and hateful rhetoric.'AP, Reuters 09:38 , 21.09.17
Abbas: UN must try to end Israeli occupation 'within set timeframe'
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas implores the UN to make efforts to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine and prevent the forfeiture of the two-state agreement.Reuters, AP, Ynet 21:19 , 20.09.17
Abbas tells Trump: Peace deal can be reached this year
Palestinian leader says 'deal of the century' can be reached in a matter of months; the US president pledges to devote his 'heart and soul' to reaching peace between Israel and the Palestinians, adding 'I think we have a pretty good shot, maybe the best shot ever.'Reuters, Ynetnews 19:10 , 20.09.17
US report points to Egyptian abuses, anti-democracy actions
Memo documents ‘deteriorating human rights climate,’ citing arbitrary arrests, detentions, disappearance, reports of extrajudicial killings and torture; Trump administration declines to go public with report which is likely to irk Egypt’s president one month after White House cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid.Associated Press 15:54 , 20.09.17
Desperate night search in Mexico school, other ruins as quake deaths pass 200
Mexico struck by deadliest earthquake since 1985, just two weeks after powerful quake in country's south; thousands flee into the streets in panic as dozens of buildings tumble to create mountains of rubble in Mexico city; 'They keep pulling kids out, but we know nothing of my daughter.'Reuters 12:59 , 20.09.17
Trump slams 'murderous regime' of Iran at United Nations
Addressing UN General Assembly for the first time since taking office, President Trump lays into the 'economically depleted rogue state' of Iran; says world ‘cannot abide’ by nuclear agreement if it ‘provides cover’ for Iran to eventually build its nuclear program; threatens to 'totally destroy' N.Korea if necessary.Reuters 17:52 , 19.09.17
Russia rejects lawsuit to learn fate of Swedish war hero Wallenberg
Family of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg—who saved thousands of Jews in World War II and went missing in KGB prison—sues in Russian court to receive documents pertaining to his fate; court dismisses suit, citing confidentiality pertaining to other persons involved.Reuters 08:23 , 19.09.17
Far-right party likened to Nazis to shake up German parliament
Polls place far-right AfD party at up to 12 pct. for September 24 elections; party, compared by foreign minister to Nazis, aims to focus on migrants, euro zone, EU; no other parties want to work or sit with AfD in parliament.Reuters 00:32 , 19.09.17
Iran supreme leader warns US against any 'wrong moves'
Ayatollah Khamenei cautions Trump administration, saying Iran will 'respond strongly' to effort to cancel or alter deal; agreement 'benefits security, stability, development in region and world', says President Rouhani; US nevertheless sanctions Iranian persons and companies.New Agencies 15:59 , 17.09.17
Iran recruits Afghan and Pakistani Shiites to fight in Syria
With as many as 6,000 Afghans and hundreds of Pakistanis fighting for Assad, counterterrorism experts worry about blowback from ISIS against the Shiites in both countries and the possibility Iran uses these militias as proxies in future wars.Associated Press 23:13 , 16.09.17
UK police make 'significant' arrest in London underground blast
British police arrests 18-year-old man as it hunts for suspects behind a London commuter train bombing that left 29 people hurt a day earlier; as other dangerous suspects may still be at large, police launches heavily armed search of a home southwest of the capital.Associated Press 18:21 , 16.09.17
Defiant N. Korea leader says he will complete nuclear program
North Korea says it aims to reach 'equilibrium' of military force with the US, which earlier signaled its patience for diplomacy is wearing thin after Pyongyang fired a missile over Japan for the second time in under a month.Associated Press 09:20 , 16.09.17
Terror blast in London underground injures 29
Police declare blast at Parsons Green underground station in West London to be a 'terrorist incident'; 29 injured, none in serious or life-threatening condition, after fire engulfs one carriage; explosive device said not to have detonated properly; 'Some people got pushed over and trampled on,' says eyewitness.Reuters 23:08 , 15.09.17
2 women injured by hammer-wielding attacker yelling 'Allahu Akbar' in France
After assaulting women with hammer, the attacker fled and is still on the loose; the women were treated and are not in any physical danger; incident is being investigated as a terrorist attack.Ynet & Reuters 19:23 , 15.09.17
N.Korea fires missile over Japan that lands far out in the Pacific
Missile lands in Pacific, setting off warning announcements in town of Kamaishi in northern Japan; US's Mattis says launch 'put millions of Japanese into duck and cover'; US general 'assumes' missile test earlier this month by N.Korea was a hydrogen bomb.Reuters 09:02 , 15.09.17
US extends some Iran sanctions relief under nuclear deal
Despite calling it 'the worst deal ever,' US Pres. Trump extends sanctions relief on Iran, in accordance to the '15 nuclear deal made by his predecessor, Barack Obama; Trump nevertheless announces that Iran is violating 'the spirit' of the deal.Reuters 23:40 , 14.09.17
Trump to weigh more aggressive US strategy on Iran
With the rising threat of Iran and it's Shi‘ite Muslim proxies in Iraq and Syria, US President Trump weighs a more aggressive strategy to increase the pressure on Tehran to curb its ballistic missile programs and support for militants.Reuters 12:55 , 12.09.17
Irma leaves Florida in ruin, kills 4 more on its way
Floridians return to shattered homes as the remnants of Hurricane Irma push inland, leaving more than half of the state's residents without power, city streets underwater and killing four more people as it hits Georgia and South Carolina.Associated Press 08:54 , 12.09.17
UN approves watered-down new sanctions against North Korea
While sanctions include ban on import of natural gas, ban on export of textile and ban on work permits for North Korean workers, they do not include tougher measures sought by the US, including ban on all oil imports and freezing of international assets of North and its leader Kim.Associated Press 07:56 , 12.09.17
Solemn, personal ceremonies as US commemorates 9/11
About a thousand 9/11 family members, friends, survivors, rescuers and officials gather at ground zero to mark 16 years since September 11th attacks, the deadliest terror attack to take place on American soil; Trump says 'America cannot be intimidated.'Associated Press 17:57 , 11.09.17
Class action suit claims Saudi Arabia helped prepare 9/11 attack
Civil suit filed against Saudi government alleges two Saudi agents prepared for deadly 9/11 attack by boarding flight, examining security protocol, questioning flight crew; suit includes FBI documents claiming Saudi government sent agents on preparatory flight prior to 9/11 attack.Daniel Bettini 12:11 , 11.09.17
North Korea 'ready and willing' to respond to 'US gangster'-led sanctions vote
N. Korea promises to 'tame US gangsters' after US calls for tougher UN measures against it; UN Security Council votes on new sanctions Monday; original draft resolution that included ban on oil and gas exports to country, in addition to personal sanctions against N. Korea Leader Kim, was mitigated due to pressure from N. Korea allies China, Russia.News Agencies 09:54 , 11.09.17
Hurricane Irma slightly weakens again en route to Florida
Irma weakens to Category 4 hurricane, as it threatens to reach Florida on Sunday; 5.6 million people have been asked to evacuate state, with Florida Gov. warning civilians that once storm hits, rescue teams will have no way of helping those left stranded.Ynet & News Agencies 14:10 , 09.09.17
At least 58 die in Mexico quake; small tsunami triggered
Death count begins after Mexico hit by what authorities say is the strongest earthquake to hit the country since a devastating 1985 tremor that toppled buildings and killed thousands; fears heightened as small tsunami strikes; ‘I had never been anywhere where the earth moved so much,’ says witness.Associated press 23:26 , 08.09.17
Facebook: Accounts from Russia bought ads during US campaign
Social media giant turns over info to federal authorities showing 470 fake accounts, probably run from Russia, spent around $100,000 on ads designed to whip up hysteria and division in the US during elections.Associated Press 11:30 , 07.09.17
UK: 4 army members linked to neo-Nazi group arrested
Men arrested under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of being members of banned far-right group which is described as 'virulently racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic'; army says men were suspected of 'being concerned in the commission, preparation and instigation’ of terrorism acts.Associated Press 19:51 , 05.09.17
North Korea warns of 'more gift packages' for US
Pyongyang's UN ambassador says recent hydrogen bomb test is 'a gift package addressed to none other than the US,' adding more will come 'as long as US relies on reckless provocations and futile attempts to put pressure' on his country.Reuters 15:27 , 05.09.17
S.Korea eyes bigger warheads, N.Korean ICBM reportedly on the move
Trump gives 'in-principle approval' to Seoul to scrap weight limit on its warheads to help combat Pyongyang's nuclear and missile threat; according to reports in South, the North had appeared to be moving an ICBM towards its west coast on Monday night.Reuters 10:22 , 05.09.17
Israel to give $1 million in aid to Houston's Jewish community
'For years, the Jewish communities stood by Israel when it needed their help; now it is our turn to stand by Houston’s Jewish community,' states Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett, explaining aid package; Houston's Jewish commiunity includes some 60,000 members.Associated Press 19:46 , 04.09.17
South Korea simulates attack on North's nuke site after test
Seoul's live-fire exercise, which included F-15 fighter jets and land-based 'Hyunmoo' ballistic missiles firing into the Sea of Japan, meant to 'strongly warn' Pyongyang; UN Security Council to hold second emergency meeting about North.Associated Press 09:10 , 04.09.17
Trump: North Korea is a 'rogue nation' that 'only understands one thing'
In first reaction to Pyongyang's sixth most powerful nuclear test, US President Trump says the embattled and isolated nation's 'words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous to the United States.'Reuters 15:03 , 03.09.17
North Korea says successfully tested hydrogen bomb for ICBMs
Japanese and South Korean meteorological officials say an earthquake detected near the North's test site, which was around 10 times more powerful than previous detonations; recent nuclear test said to be most powerful one yet.Reuters 09:50 , 03.09.17
Israeli-British hacker accused of launching cyber attacks against UK banks
Daniel Kaye is accused of using an infected network to attack Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays and attempting to blackmail them; extradited to Britain from Germany after being convicted in Cologne of attack against German telecommunications company.Reuters, AFP 19:03 , 01.09.17
Trump reportedly removed US amb. to Jordan on King Abdullah's request
News website Foreign Policy reports Thursday that US Pres. Trump decided to replace then-US amb. to Jordan Wells back in March, after King Abdullah II asked that she be removed; Trump's predecessor Obama faced similar pressure from Abdullah, but refused to remove Wells; Abdullah reportedly objected to the US-led Iran deal, and saw Wells as an extension of pres. Obama.Ynet 23:13 , 31.08.17
Washington tells Russia to close consulate, buildings in US
Order, which includes closure of other buildings, comes one month after Kremlin calls for removing US diplomatic mission in Russia, signalling yet another drop in temperature in relations between the two countries; 'Our reaction will be conveyed,' says Russian FM statement.Reuters 20:34 , 31.08.17
US flies bombers, fighters in show of force against N.Korea
Two US B-1B supersonic bombers and four F-35 stealth fighter jets join four South Korean F-15 fighters in live-fire exercises at a military field in eastern South Korea that simulated precision strikes against the North's 'core facilities.'Associated Press 14:11 , 31.08.17
US tests shooting down ballistic missile in message to North Korea
After the provocative ballistic missile test launched over Japan, US retaliates by successfully shooting down a medium-range ballistic missile over Hawaii, after a previous attempt failed; Director of American Missile Defense Agency: US to continue 'staying ahead of threats.'Associated Press 10:04 , 31.08.17
US tests nukes, as Trump says talks with N. Korea 'not the answer'
Two days after the US announces that it has tested an unarmed precise nuclear weapon, Pres. Donald Trump says talking with North Korea is 'not the answer,' raising fears over what might happen should the US fully abandon diplomacy attempts with the isolated dictatorship.Lior Mor, News Agencies 19:37 , 30.08.17
North Korea launches missile over Japan, sharply escalating tensions
In a rare and provocative move, Pyongyang tests intermediate-range Hwasong-12 missile over Japan's northern Hokkaido island; Japanese PM Abe calls move 'reckless' and an 'unprecedented, serious and a grave threat' to his country; UN Security Council to meet to discuss the test.Reuters 08:36 , 29.08.17
Half a million in Barcelona march shouting 'I'm not afraid!'
Emergency workers, taxis drivers, police and ordinary citizens who helped immediately after the attack on Aug. 17 in the famed Las Ramblas boulevard joined by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy for march rejecting violence.Associated Press 22:10 , 26.08.17
North Korea fires short-range missiles in latest tests
North Korea fires several short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast early on Saturday, South Korea and the US military say, as the two allies conduct annual joint military drills that the North denounces as preparation for war.AP 11:33 , 26.08.17
Study: W. Europe had less than 1% of terror victims in 2016
A new report offering a different perspective after recent terror attacks in France, Britain and Spain says that of the 34,676 people killed in attacks last year, 238 were in Western Europe while 19,121 were in North Africa and the Middle East.AFP 09:52 , 26.08.17
Belgian police shoot knife attacker who yelled 'Allahu Akbar'
Belgian soldiers reportedly shoot man in downtown Brussels Friday evening after he attacks troops with knife; Belgium's anti-terror crisis center tweets that soldiers 'neutralized' attacker and that 'situation is under control.'Associated Press 23:48 , 25.08.17
Jewish Trump adviser Cohn almost resigned in wake of Charlottesville
Cohn, US Pres. Trump's chief financial adviser, admits he considered quitting after Trump's defense of neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, saying there were 'very fine people on both sides'; in the end, Cohn decided that 'as a Jewish American, I will not allow neo-Nazis ranting "Jews will not replace us" to cause this Jew to leave his job.'Reuters 21:35 , 25.08.17
Trump calls Egypt's al-Sisi, says keen to overcome obstacles
Call comes just days after US announces decision to withhold almost $300M in aid, citing Cairo's failure to advance human rights and fresh crackdown on anti-government NGOs; ‘Donald Trump affirmed the strength of the friendship between Egypt and the United States and expressed his keenness on continuing to develop the relationship and overcome any obstacles that might affect it,' says Egyptian president’s office.Reuters 08:55 , 25.08.17
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Kushner meets with Egyptian Pres. el-Sisi following US cut to Egyptian aid
US Pres. Trump's advisor and son-in-law, Kushner, meets with Egyptian Pres. el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry's, hours after Trump's administration cuts and delays hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Cairo over human rights concerns.Associated Press 20:25 , 23.08.17
Netanyahu to push for Russia participation in Sobibor memorial project
After Poland initially excludes Russia from Holocaust memorial project taking shape at Sobibor Nazi extermination camp, PM Netanyahu tells Russian Pres. Putin on Wednesday that Israel will make sure Russia allowed to take part in the project; 'We, and I personally, will never forget the historic role that Russia and the Soviet army played in defeating Nazism,' Netanyahu tells Putin.Gahl Becker 18:32 , 23.08.17
Egypt's FM cancels meeting with Jared Kushner
Foreign Ministry issues statement expressing dismay over US announcement to withhold millions of dollars in aid following concerns over Egypt’s continued infringement on human rights; ‘Egypt sees this measure as reflecting poor judgment of the strategic relationship that ties the two countries,’ statement reads.Reuters 13:03 , 23.08.17
US to withhold up to $290 million in Egypt aid
Decision comes after Egypt fails to make progress on respecting human rights and democratic norms, according to sources familiar with the matter; 'We remain concerned about Egypt's lack of progress in key areas,' says source, including on new NGO law making it harder for charities to operate.Reuters 11:32 , 23.08.17
Protests turn unruly after Trump's Phoenix speech
Largely peaceful protests outside Trump rally turn chaotic after police fire pepper spray at crowds, saying rocks and bottles were thrown at officers; police keep anti-Trump demonstrators and Trump supporters apart as minor scuffles and shouting matches erupt.Associated Press 08:50 , 23.08.17
UN report: N.Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted
Independent experts panel says 2 member states interdicted shipments bound for Syria's chemical weapons agency believed to be part of contract with North Korea's key arms dealer; cooperation on Scud missiles and surface-to-air missiles air defense systems also under investigation.Reuters 12:30 , 22.08.17
Reversing course, Trump commits to open-ended Afghan war
US president goes against election pledges, promises to step up military campaign against Taliban without offering much in the way of specifics: 'We are not nation-building again. We are killing terrorists,' he stresses; also singles out Pakistan for harboring militants.Reuters 08:17 , 22.08.17
Trump likely to approve modest troop increase for Afghanistan
US Pres.Trump likely to announce modest increase in US troop numbers in Afghanistan, in what is America's longest military conflict; with Taliban insurgent forces no nearer to defeat, the most likely outcome is that Trump will agree to sending more US forces as recommended by his senior advisers, a senior administration official said.Reuters 23:53 , 21.08.17
Barcelona attacker killed by Spanish security forces
Spanish police reports that Younes Abouyaaqoub, who is believed to have been the driver in Thursday's vehicular terror attack in Barcelona, has been killed while wearing a fake belt of explosives; in addition to killing 13 people in Thursday's vehicular attack, Abouyaaqoub is believed to have stabbed a man to death after hijacking his vehicle during his escape.Ynet and News Agencies 21:00 , 21.08.17
Moon begins blots out the sun in historic US eclipse
In a once-in-a-century event, moon blocks out sun's rays from view above US; celestial show expected to be most observed and photographed eclipse in history, with millions staking out prime viewing spots and settling into lawn chairs to watch; 'It makes you feel insignificant, like you're just a speck in the whole scheme of things,' says one hopeful spectator.Associated Press 20:42 , 21.08.17
Uruguay weighs what to do with Nazi eagle from battleship
Political and religious leaders in Uruguay are contemplating what should be done with 800-pound bronze Nazi eagle statue recovered off its coast in 2006; some propose selling it to raise funds for the military, while others suggest putting it on display for its historical importance.Associated Press 19:42 , 21.08.17
1 dead as vehicle rams bus stops in Marseille, France
Police in Marseille urge residents to avoid parts of Old Port area after a woman was killed and another person injured at one of two bus stops in different areas of the city into which a driver rammed his vehicle; man known to police, suffered psychological issues.Reuters 13:06 , 21.08.17
Police extend search for Barcelona attack van driver outside Spain
European police join widespread manhunt for 22-year-old Younes Abouyaaqoub from Morocco, who is believed to be the terrorist responsible for ramming van into crowd of Spanish pedestrians last week; ‘This person is no longer just being sought in Catalonia but in all European countries, this is an effort by European police,' says Spanish official.Reuters 12:12 , 21.08.17
10 sailors missing in collision between US warship, tanker
In second accident involving ship from Navy's 7th Fleet in the Pacific in two months, 5 sailors said hurt in collision between USS John S. McCain and oil and chemical tanker east of Singapore; President Trump tweets 'thoughts and prayers' with sailors.Associated Press 09:50 , 21.08.17
Massive counterprotest upstages Boston 'free speech rally'
Thousands of counterprotesters march through downtown Boston on Saturday, chanting anti-Nazi slogans and waving signs condemning white nationalism as conservative activists cut short a rally one week after a Virginia demonstration turned deadly.Associated Press 08:38 , 20.08.17
'Terrorists planned on destroying Barcelona's Sagrada Familia church'
After Spanish security forces raid terrorists' headquarters, an abandoned plan of theirs is discovered; namely, to use a highly combustible explosive named 'Mother of Satan' to blow up Barcelona's Sagrada Familia church; manhunt after Barcelona attack driver continues.Yoav Zitun and Associated Press 21:47 , 19.08.17
Counter-protesters block neo-Nazi march to Berlin prison
Left-wing groups and Berlin residents prevent more than 500 far-right extremists from marching Saturday to Berlin prison where high-ranking Nazi official Rudolf Hess died; neo-Nazis, who had come from all over Germany and neighboring European countries, returned to Spandau's main station for speeches amid protestors jeering and chanting 'Nazis go home!'Associated Press 20:28 , 19.08.17
ISIS claims Cambrils attack, boasts of wounding '120 Crusaders and Jews'
Terror attacks roundup: ISIS claims responsibility for Friday's vehicular attack in Cambrils, Spain; ISIS also claims Saturday's stabbing attack in Siberia, though Russian authorities remain skeptical; Finnish authorities, meanwhile, say Saturday's stabbing likely act of terror.Ynet and News Agencies 19:02 , 19.08.17
Boston gives permit for 'free speech rally', sets restrictions
Boston gives permit to what organizers call a 'free speech rally' that critics, including the city's mayor, fear is actually a white nationalist rally similar to the one that sparked violence in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend; city's mayor and chief of police reiterate that a zero-tolerance policy on violence and weapons will be strictly enforced during the event.Associated Press 13:15 , 19.08.17
In Germany, neo-Nazis get to march but threats are verboten
Far-right extremists in Germany are given permission to hold a rally commemorating the death of Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess as per their right to free speech, albeit under restrictions to prevent incitement.Associated Press 10:51 , 19.08.17
Hundreds attend Barcelona memorial rally, as police claim to have killed driver
Riot police restrains 20 – 30 far-right protesters from reaching hundreds of counterprotesters at the start of Barcelona promenade attacked on Thursday; far-right group holds signs saying, 'Stop Islamization of Europe,' while counterprotesters shout 'Barcelona, anti-fascist'; Spanish media reports man killed by police was driver in Barcelona attack.Associated Press 23:12 , 18.08.17
2 dead, several people stabbed in Finnish city of Turku
Police warn people to stay away from Turku, as security is reinforced in capital of Helsinki and in train stations; Police says suspect is in custody and being treated in a hospital after officers shot him in the thigh; attacker can be heard yelling 'Allahu Akbar' on footage of attack.Reuters 21:33 , 18.08.17
Controversial White House strategist Bannon out
Alt-right affiliated WH advisor Bannon has reportedly left his position, though statements vary on whether he was fired by Pres. Trump or resigned on his own; Democrats were outraged by Bannon's appointment following Trump's upset presidential win, calling Bannon a promoter of anti-Semitism, racism and misogyny who is backed by the Ku Klux Klan.Ynetnews and Reuters 20:41 , 18.08.17
1 man dead, 1 injured after stabbing in western Germany; it is yet unclear if incident is terror-linked
A stabbing event, this time in the German city of Düsseldorf, takes place on Friday, with one person dead and another injured; circumstances surrounding the stabbing are still unclear, with local public broadcaster WDR reporting a verbal altercation preceded the incident.Associated Press 20:00 , 18.08.17
Footage from Barcelona attack emerges as manhunt continues in separate Spanish attack
A roundup of attacks in Spain: security video overlooking La Rambla Avenue records vehicle's ramming into crowd and people fleeing; so far, 13 have died in Barcelona attack, in addition to about 130 injured from some 34 countries; 1 dead in vehicular attack in Cambrils; previous gas explosion in Alcanar also linked to attacks; all together, victims presently come to 14.Ynet & Associated Press 19:33 , 18.08.17
Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona, says foils bomb plot
Just hours after a terrorist slammed a van into a crowd of pedestrians in a central street in Barcelona, killing at least 13 and wounding at least 130, police kill five attackers in Cambrils to thwart a separate attack using dud explosive belts; hunt for driver continues; one victim of second attack pronounced dead by Friday afternoon.Reuters 13:34 , 18.08.17
ISIS takes responsibility for deadly Barcelona terror attack
13 people were killed and at least 100 left wounded in a terror attack after a van slammed into dozens of people in the city's historic Las Ramblas district; one suspected terrorist killed in shootout with police, another two arrested.Associated Press 08:36 , 18.08.17
Amid US racial divisions, Auschwitz memorial issues warning
Museum which preserves site of former Nazi death camp uploaded picture on Twitter reminding readers of the 'hardest lessons' of Nazi reign: 'Perpetrators were people. They accepted an ideology that rationalized and promoted hatred & evil.'Associated Press 23:36 , 17.08.17
Trump rejects accusations he compared white supremacists to Left
US president says accusations he said there is 'moral equivalency between the KKK, neo-Nazis & white supremacists' and those protesting against them are 'a disgusting lie'; Netanyahu under pressure to speak out against Trump's response to the violence and anti-Semitism in Charlottesville.Associated Press 14:13 , 17.08.17
Presidents Bush say America must reject anti-Semitism
Former presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush say in joint statement that 'America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism and hatred in all forms'; comments come a day after Pres. Donald Trump says counterprotesters shared the blame with the white nationalists for the violence that erupted last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.Associated Press 22:11 , 16.08.17
Defiant Trump insists anew: blame both sides for Charlottesville violence
President Donald Trump insists again that both left- and right-wing extremists became violent during the weekend rally by white nationalists in Virginia, a day after bowing to pressure to explicitly condemn the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups.Associated Press 08:57 , 16.08.17
North Korea holds off on Guam missile plan
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un holds off on his plan to launch missiles on the US territory of Guam, as South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says there will be no military action upon the Korean peninsula without their consent and that they will prevent war by all means.Reuters 09:34 , 15.08.17
Virginia crash suspect's ex-teacher says he idolized Hitler, Nazism
According to his former teacher, Fields was an 'average' student with a keen interest in military history, Hitler, and Nazi Germany; 'Once you talked to James for a while, you would start to see that sympathy towards Nazism, that idolization of Hitler, that belief in white supremacy. It would start to creep out.'Associated Press 15:26 , 14.08.17
Bennett urges US gov't to 'unequivocally condemn' anti-Semitism seen at Virginia march
Edu. min. tweets photo of the Nazi party flags flown in deadly white nationalist march, writing that US administration must come out against such acts; despite clear condemnations from other Republican leaders, US Pres. Trump has been criticized for refusing to refer to Nazis or white nationalists by name, presumably since many of his supporters identify with said groups.Ynet 12:48 , 14.08.17
Trump condemns 'display of hatred' in Virginia clashes
Commenting on violent clashes between far-right activists and counter protesters, which left 1 dead and 26 hospitalized, US president blames 'many sides' for their outbreak, insisting 'hatred and bigotry' across the country had taken root long before his presidency; says ‘hate and the division must stop, and must stop right now'; urges Americans to ‘come together.'Associated Press 09:21 , 13.08.17
Car plows into crowd protesting against white nationalists in Virginia, killing 1
One dead and at least 26 others injured after car careened into the line of several hundred people in Charlottesville; driver arrested; incident happens 2 hours after violent clashes between white nationalists rallying against plans to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, and others protesting the racism.Associated Press 23:47 , 12.08.17
Minutes from missiles, Guam islanders get to grips with uncertain fate
Warned to seek out in advance windowless shelters with concrete 'dense enough to absorb radiation,' residents of the tiny US Pacific island seem resigned to the belief that their fate is out of their control; 'The military says they'll be ready, so we're banking on them,' says Marlene, 37, an accountant.Reuters 18:53 , 12.08.17
Beyond bluster, US, North Korea in regular contact
While the leaders of the US and North Korea are making heated proclamations against each other, the US and Korean administrations use back channel diplomacy between the long-time foes in an attempt to resolve the issues of Americans imprisoned in the communist country and deteriorating relations between the two.Associated Press 09:12 , 12.08.17
Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' as North readies missiles
US Pres. Trump tweets US ready with all-out attack 'should North Korea act unwisely,' urges N. Korean Leader Kim Jon Un to 'find another path'; 'I think escalating the rhetoric is the wrong answer,' says German Chancellor Merkel, while Russian Foreign Min. Lavrov estimates military conflict 'very high.'Associated Press 21:43 , 11.08.17
N.Korea outlines plan to launch missiles at US Pacific territory
Days after President Trump threatens use of force like the 'world has never seen' against N.Korea, Kim Jong Un's regime announces plans to fire ballistic missiles at Guam, a major military hub and home to US bombers.Associated Press 11:36 , 10.08.17
Man arrested in search for driver who hit French soldiers
After man smashes his BMW into a crowd of French soldiers in a Paris suburb, leaving 6 wounded before speeding away, police make arrest; 'I'll never forget that scream—a scream of pain and distress,' recalls one witness.Associated Press 16:10 , 09.08.17
Six French soldiers wounded in 'deliberate' car ramming in Paris
Local mayor says attack in which a BMW plowed into a crowd of soldiers in French capital was a 'deliberate' and 'odious act of aggression'; police launch manhunt for driver who fled the scene after wounding six.AP and Reuters 11:02 , 09.08.17
Trump warns N.Korea will be met with 'fire and fury' if threatens US
Comments come after Pyongyang said it’s ready to give Washington a 'severe lesson' with its strategic nuclear force in response to any US military action; after threats, Trump warns response will be 'like the world has never seen.'Reuters 23:41 , 08.08.17
