Harvey is a 1,000-year flood event unprecedented in scale - The Washington Post
As Harvey’s rains unfolded, the intensity and scope of the disaster were so enormous that weather forecasters, first responders, the victims, everyone really, couldn’t believe their eyes
Thursday 31 August 2017
Harvey crashes into Texas and Louisiana, bringing new waves of punishing rain and emergency conditions - The Washington Post
Harvey crashes into Texas and Louisiana, bringing new waves of punishing rain and emergency conditions - The Washington Post
HOUSTON — The storm once known as Hurricane Harvey made its second landfall Wednesday, dumping record rains and spurring additional flooding in small Texas cities that lie east of now-devastated Houston.
HOUSTON — The storm once known as Hurricane Harvey made its second landfall Wednesday, dumping record rains and spurring additional flooding in small Texas cities that lie east of now-devastated Houston.
Tuesday 29 August 2017
Flood-ravaged Texas braces for Harvey's return With more rain expected on top of the 30-plus inches in some places, authorities are concerned the worst is yet to come. Mayor defends decision not to issue evacuation order »
Flood-ravaged Texas braces for Harvey's return With more rain expected on top of the 30-plus inches in some places, authorities are concerned the worst is yet to come. Mayor defends decision not to issue evacuation order »
More than three days after the storm ravaged the Texas coastline as a Category 4 hurricane, authorities had confirmed only three deaths — including a woman killed Monday when heavy rains dislodged a large oak tree onto her trailer home in the small town of Porter. But unconfirmed reports of others missing or presumed dead were growing.
More than three days after the storm ravaged the Texas coastline as a Category 4 hurricane, authorities had confirmed only three deaths — including a woman killed Monday when heavy rains dislodged a large oak tree onto her trailer home in the small town of Porter. But unconfirmed reports of others missing or presumed dead were growing.
Monday 28 August 2017
North Korean missile flies over Japan, escalating tensions and prompting an angry response from Tokyo - The Washington Post
North Korean missile flies over Japan, escalating tensions and prompting an angry response from Tokyo - The Washington Post
TOKYO — North Korea launched three ballistic missiles Tuesday morning and at least one of them flew over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, public broadcaster NHK reported. The government issued an alert for residents in some prefectures to take cover.
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TOKYO — North Korea launched three ballistic missiles Tuesday morning and at least one of them flew over the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, public broadcaster NHK reported. The government issued an alert for residents in some prefectures to take cover.
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Russia’s new ambassador to US meets counterpart in Moscow — RT News
Russia’s new ambassador to US meets counterpart in Moscow — RT News
Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has met his American counterpart in Moscow, John Tefft, to discuss “the current state of bilateral relations and certain international issues,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
PressTV-Trump administration seeking cooked intel on Iran?
PressTV-Trump administration seeking cooked intel on Iran?
The administration of US President Donald Trump is pressuring intelligence officials in the United States to produce intelligence that could be used to declare Iran in violation of a nuclear deal the president despises, reports say.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is pressuring intelligence officials in the United States to produce intelligence that could be used to declare Iran in violation of a nuclear deal the president despises, reports say.
Saturday 26 August 2017
PressTV-Trump setting records for low job approval
PressTV-Trump setting records for low job approval
US President Donald Trump is setting records for low presidential approval records with his dismally low approval ratings, including the lowest mark ever for a president in his first year in office.
US President Donald Trump is setting records for low presidential approval records with his dismally low approval ratings, including the lowest mark ever for a president in his first year in office.
PressTV-UAE reacts angrily to Qatar's restoration of Iran ties
PressTV-UAE reacts angrily to Qatar's restoration of Iran ties
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denounced Qatar’s recent decision to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran, accusing Doha of undermining chances to resolve a rift between several Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and Qatar.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denounced Qatar’s recent decision to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran, accusing Doha of undermining chances to resolve a rift between several Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and Qatar.
Twitter goes wild over reported death penalty for 'atheism' in Saudi Arabia — RT News
Twitter goes wild over reported death penalty for 'atheism' in Saudi Arabia — RT News
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced a young man to death for apostasy. The news has stirred up Twitter users, with some expressing sadness and sorrow, while others praised the move.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced a young man to death for apostasy. The news has stirred up Twitter users, with some expressing sadness and sorrow, while others praised the move.
Saudi police probe viral video of woman driving (VIDEO) — RT Viral
Saudi police probe viral video of woman driving (VIDEO) — RT Viral
Police in Saudi Arabia have launched an investigation into an online video that appears to show a woman driving a car while disguised as a man. The only country in the world where women can't drive and the UN put them in charge of women right!
Police in Saudi Arabia have launched an investigation into an online video that appears to show a woman driving a car while disguised as a man. The only country in the world where women can't drive and the UN put them in charge of women right!
Largest-ever asteroid is about to fly by Earth
Largest-ever asteroid is about to fly by Earth
Near-Earth objects make passes by our planet on a fairly regular basis, but the space rock that’s going to cruise by on September 1st is a real goliath.
Near-Earth objects make passes by our planet on a fairly regular basis, but the space rock that’s going to cruise by on September 1st is a real goliath.
9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now – BGR
9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now – BGR
Whether you’re looking to turn your iPhone into a keypad for your Mac or a dashboard for your car, we’ve got you covered with today’s selection of paid apps gone free. There are some other games and productivity apps to go along with those, but if you don’t see anything you like, you can still check out yesterday’s post to see if anything from Wednesday is still free.
Whether you’re looking to turn your iPhone into a keypad for your Mac or a dashboard for your car, we’ve got you covered with today’s selection of paid apps gone free. There are some other games and productivity apps to go along with those, but if you don’t see anything you like, you can still check out yesterday’s post to see if anything from Wednesday is still free.
Friday 25 August 2017
PressTV-US airlifts Daesh members in east Syria: Monitor
PressTV-US airlifts Daesh members in east Syria: Monitor
The US has airlifted a number of Daesh Takfiri terrorists near the eastern Syrian city of Dayr al-Zawr, where Syrian troops are closing in on the Takfiri terrorists, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
The US has airlifted a number of Daesh Takfiri terrorists near the eastern Syrian city of Dayr al-Zawr, where Syrian troops are closing in on the Takfiri terrorists, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
Wednesday 23 August 2017
PressTV-Tillerson: US won’t win in Afghanistan
PressTV-Tillerson: US won’t win in Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has undermined President Donald Trump’s promise to win the Afghan war and defeating the Taliban, saying Washington might not succeed in the war.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has undermined President Donald Trump’s promise to win the Afghan war and defeating the Taliban, saying Washington might not succeed in the war.
Monday 21 August 2017
PressTV-Saudi Arabia can down Qatari planes: State TV
PressTV-Saudi Arabia can down Qatari planes: State TV
Saudi Arabia’s state television says the kingdom could shoot down the Qatari airliners potentially violating its airspace.
Saudi Arabia’s state television says the kingdom could shoot down the Qatari airliners potentially violating its airspace.
Thursday 17 August 2017
Most countries, including US allies, trust Putin more than Trump on foreign policy – poll — RT News
Most countries, including US allies, trust Putin more than Trump on foreign policy – poll — RT News
US allies Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea are among countries which trust Vladimir Putin more than Donald Trump in handling foreign affairs, a new Pew poll shows.
“In many countries he [Putin] is more trusted than American President Donald Trump,” according to a statement from the Pew Research Center on Wednesday.
At least 36 countries from across the world took part in the survey.
PressTV-Protesters hold vigil for Charlottesville victims
PressTV-Protesters hold vigil for Charlottesville victims
Hundreds of people in Charlottesville, Virginia have staged a candlelight vigil in memory of a young woman who was killed after being run over by a driver linked to white supremacist groups, amid worldwide outrage over President Donald Trump’s refusal to condemn the perpetrators of the violence.
Hundreds of people in Charlottesville, Virginia have staged a candlelight vigil in memory of a young woman who was killed after being run over by a driver linked to white supremacist groups, amid worldwide outrage over President Donald Trump’s refusal to condemn the perpetrators of the violence.
Tuesday 15 August 2017
PressTV-‘Israeli rabbis involved in selling babies’
PressTV-‘Israeli rabbis involved in selling babies’
A recent report has revealed that a network of Israeli rabbis has been actively involved in the underground baby trafficking trade and smuggling pregnant women from the occupied territories to the United States to sell their newborn babies there.
A recent report has revealed that a network of Israeli rabbis has been actively involved in the underground baby trafficking trade and smuggling pregnant women from the occupied territories to the United States to sell their newborn babies there.
PressTV-US cities step up removal of Confederate statues
PressTV-US cities step up removal of Confederate statues
Officials in states and cities across the United States said they would step up efforts to pull Confederate monuments from public spaces, despite the violence over the planned removal of such a statue in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Officials in states and cities across the United States said they would step up efforts to pull Confederate monuments from public spaces, despite the violence over the planned removal of such a statue in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Older hearts could be rejuvenated with stem cells from younger ones – study — RT News
Older hearts could be rejuvenated with stem cells from younger ones – study — RT News
Older hearts may soon be able to be rejuvenated with stem cell injections from younger hearts, according to a new study which successfully reversed signs of cardiac aging in elderly rats.
Older hearts may soon be able to be rejuvenated with stem cell injections from younger hearts, according to a new study which successfully reversed signs of cardiac aging in elderly rats.
Monday 14 August 2017
PressTV-Half million Yemenis infected with cholera: WHO
PressTV-Half million Yemenis infected with cholera: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 500,000 people have been affected by cholera in war-torn Yemen since the epidemic broke out in late April, as the waterborne disease has killed nearly 2,000 others in the impoverished nation during the past four months.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 500,000 people have been affected by cholera in war-torn Yemen since the epidemic broke out in late April, as the waterborne disease has killed nearly 2,000 others in the impoverished nation during the past four months.
Sunday 13 August 2017
PressTV-Trump rhetoric 'rallying cry' for white supremacists
PressTV-Trump rhetoric 'rallying cry' for white supr
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'Trump racist rhetoric rallying cry for alt-right, white supremacists
Saturday 12 August 2017
PressTV-Trump declares drug crisis 'national emergency'
PressTV-Trump declares drug crisis 'national emergency'
US President Donald Trump has declared the country’s opioid drugs epidemic a “national emergency,” a designation that would offer states more federal resources and power to combat the crisis.
US President Donald Trump has declared the country’s opioid drugs epidemic a “national emergency,” a designation that would offer states more federal resources and power to combat the crisis.
PressTV-Trump outbursts wipe $1 trillion off markets
PressTV-Trump outbursts wipe $1 trillion off markets
US President Donald Trump’s brinkmanship in the escalating tensions with North Korea has taken a heavy toll on global markets, wiping $1 trillion off the value of shares worldwide.
US President Donald Trump’s brinkmanship in the escalating tensions with North Korea has taken a heavy toll on global markets, wiping $1 trillion off the value of shares worldwide.
Friday 11 August 2017
PressTV-‘Israel promoting extremism in occupied lands’
PressTV-‘Israel promoting extremism in occupied lands’
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the running over of four Palestinian children by an Israeli settler, stating that the incident clearly indicates that the Tel Aviv regime is fanning the flames of radicalism and violence in occupied territories.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the running over of four Palestinian children by an Israeli settler, stating that the incident clearly indicates that the Tel Aviv regime is fanning the flames of radicalism and violence in occupied territories.
PressTV-India ‘to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims’
PressTV-India ‘to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims’
India is planning to deport tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims it says are living in the country illegally.
A government spokesman said on Friday that New Delhi was in talks with Bangladesh and Myanmar about its plan to deport around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims.
PressTV-War with North Korea 'locked and loaded': Trump
PressTV-War with North Korea 'locked and loaded': Trump
US President Donald Trump has said a military option against North Korea is "locked and loaded," ratcheting up his war of words against the Asian nation.
US President Donald Trump has said a military option against North Korea is "locked and loaded," ratcheting up his war of words against the Asian nation.
PressTV-Russian bank to invest in Iran spa town project
PressTV-Russian bank to invest in Iran spa town project
Iran’s media report that Russia’s Elbin Bank has signed an agreement to invest as much as $100 million in the development of a spa town in northern Iran.
Iran’s media report that Russia’s Elbin Bank has signed an agreement to invest as much as $100 million in the development of a spa town in northern Iran.
Thursday 10 August 2017
‘Almost like war zone’: Saudi ‘renovation’ of Shiite town decried as attempt to drive residents out — RT News
‘Almost like war zone’: Saudi ‘renovation’ of Shiite town decried as attempt to drive residents out — RT NewsThe claimed ‘renovation’ of a Shiite town in Saudi Arabia is an attempt by the Sunni government to drive the locals out, the Awamiya residents told RT, adding that troops fire upon people in streets as homes are being bulldozed.
Wednesday 9 August 2017
‘Missiles to fly over Japan
‘Missiles to fly over Japan
North Korean state media has outlined details of the country’s Guam strike plan expected to be ready by mid-August. The attack will reportedly include four missiles fired over Japan and landing within a few dozen kilometers of US territory.
North Korean state media has outlined details of the country’s Guam strike plan expected to be ready by mid-August. The attack will reportedly include four missiles fired over Japan and landing within a few dozen kilometers of US territory.
PressTV-Russian spy plane flies over Washington
PressTV-Russian spy plane flies over Washington
A Russian surveillance aircraft has made a low altitude flight over the Pentagon, the Capitol and other US government buildings in Washington.
A Russian surveillance aircraft has made a low altitude flight over the Pentagon, the Capitol and other US government buildings in Washington.
Tuesday 8 August 2017
PressTV-China quake kills 5 people, thousands injured
PressTV-China quake kills 5 people, thousands injured
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled southwest China late Tuesday, killing at least five people, with up to 100 feared dead, according to a government estimate.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled southwest China late Tuesday, killing at least five people, with up to 100 feared dead, according to a government estimate.
Friday 4 August 2017
PressTV-US-led raids kill 8 civilians in northern Syria
PressTV-US-led raids kill 8 civilians in northern Syria
At least eight people have been killed when the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group conducted a string of aerial attacks in Syria’s militant-held northern province of Raqqah.
At least eight people have been killed when the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group conducted a string of aerial attacks in Syria’s militant-held northern province of Raqqah.
PressTV-Beijing opposes Washington's Russia sanctions
PressTV-Beijing opposes Washington's Russia sanctions
China says it is opposed to a new law by the United States against Russia, Iran and North Korea and favors dialog as a means to resolve international disputes.
China says it is opposed to a new law by the United States against Russia, Iran and North Korea and favors dialog as a means to resolve international disputes.
Trump says US ‘losing’ war in Afghanistan, wants top brass reshuffle – reports — RT America
Trump says US ‘losing’ war in Afghanistan, wants top brass reshuffle – reports — RT America
Seeking a more aggressive stance in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump reportedly vowed a radical reshuffle of his national security team, including firing a general who has been in charge of US troops in the war-torn country for over 16 years.
Seeking a more aggressive stance in Afghanistan, President Donald Trump reportedly vowed a radical reshuffle of his national security team, including firing a general who has been in charge of US troops in the war-torn country for over 16 years.
Wednesday 2 August 2017
Iran supplies 1,000 tons of food to Qatar every day – media — RT News
Iran supplies 1,000 tons of food to Qatar every day – media — RT News
Iran is sending 1,100 tons of fruit and vegetables to Qatar on a daily basis as the country endures a blockade by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations.
Iran is sending 1,100 tons of fruit and vegetables to Qatar on a daily basis as the country endures a blockade by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations.
Qatar to purchase 7 Italian navy ships in $6bn defense deal amid Gulf crisis — RT News
Qatar to purchase 7 Italian navy ships in $6bn defense deal amid Gulf crisis — RT News
Qatar will purchase seven navy vessels from Italy in a major defense deal worth $6billion, the country’s foreign ministry said, amid the ongoing feud between the oil-rich Gulf monarchy and Saudi-led bloc of several Arab nations.
Qatar will purchase seven navy vessels from Italy in a major defense deal worth $6billion, the country’s foreign ministry said, amid the ongoing feud between the oil-rich Gulf monarchy and Saudi-led bloc of several Arab nations.
First human embryo editing experiment in U.S. ‘corrects’ gene for heart condition - The Washington Post
First human embryo editing experiment in U.S. ‘corrects’ gene for heart condition - The Washington Post
Scientists have successfully edited the DNA of human embryos to erase a heritable heart condition, cracking open the doors to a controversial new era in medicine.
Scientists have successfully edited the DNA of human embryos to erase a heritable heart condition, cracking open the doors to a controversial new era in medicine.
5 hospitalized, 2 missing in Minneapolis school 'gas explosion' (PHOTOS) — RT America
5 hospitalized, 2 missing in Minneapolis school 'gas explosion' (PHOTOS) — RT America
An explosion at a Minneapolis school has left at least five people injured and two others unaccounted for.
The blast is believed to have been caused by a gas leak, according to Minneapolis police.
PressTV-Crimes at Aqsa spawn of Israeli-Arab normalization
PressTV-Crimes at Aqsa spawn of Israeli-Arab normalization
The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says Israel’s acts of aggression at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound are the result of bids meant to normalize ties between certain regional Arab countries and the Tel Aviv regime.
The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says Israel’s acts of aggression at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound are the result of bids meant to normalize ties between certain regional Arab countries and the Tel Aviv regime.
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Pentagon should declassify report on ‘child sex abuse’ by Afghan forces – govt watchdog — RT News
Pentagon should declassify report on ‘child sex abuse’ by Afghan forces – govt watchdog — RT News
The Pentagon should declassify a report on alleged sexual abuse of children by Afghan security forces, a US government watchdog said, adding that Washington should not provide further security assistance to Kabul if there is “credible” information on the claims.
The Pentagon should declassify a report on alleged sexual abuse of children by Afghan security forces, a US government watchdog said, adding that Washington should not provide further security assistance to Kabul if there is “credible” information on the claims.
PressTV-US-led strikes kill 60 civilians in eastern Syria
PressTV-US-led strikes kill 60 civilians in eastern Syria
At least 60 civilians have lost their lives in fresh airstrikes conducted by the US-led coalition in Syria’s Dayr al-Zawr Province, according to Syrian media reports.
At least 60 civilians have lost their lives in fresh airstrikes conducted by the US-led coalition in Syria’s Dayr al-Zawr Province, according to Syrian media reports.
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