Good Friday Agreement commitments featured prominently as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Manchester on Friday. Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North, Burnham’s new base in Manchester. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the 1998 peace agreement and discussed closer cooperation between the UK… Continue reading Good Friday Agreement: Burnham and Martin Pledge Support
Spanish police launched a major operation Friday to move Ceuta migrants from makeshift camps on beaches to a temporary reception facility at the port. Around 150 police officers took part in the operation, which also involved Spanish military and Civil Guard units. Authorities began moving people from the Benítez and El Trampolín beaches early in… Continue reading Ceuta Migrants Moved From Beaches to New Camp
The US Iranian leaders UN General Assembly decision will allow senior officials from Tehran to travel to New York for next week’s United Nations meeting. The Trump administration confirmed the move on Thursday, despite the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran. A State Department spokesperson said a core delegation from the Iranian government… Continue reading US Allows Iranian Leaders to Attend UN General Assembly
Yemen clashes have killed 63 people over the past 24 hours as Houthi fighters battled Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia, according to military sources from both sides. A Yemeni government official said Houthi missile and drone attacks killed at least 23 government soldiers in two southwestern provinces. Houthi military sources, meanwhile, reported that… Continue reading Yemen Clashes: 63 Killed in Latest Fighting
A Philippines school shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato has left three people dead and eight others injured. The victims include two 14-year-old students and the 16-year-old student accused of carrying out the attack. The teenage gunman later died by suicide, according to local officials and Reuters. Four of the injured students… Continue reading Philippines School Shooting Leaves Three Dead
Brad Pitt attended the global premiere of Heart of the Beast with his longtime girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee. The couple appeared together on the red carpet on September 16. Pitt also arrived alongside Odin, the canine star of the upcoming survival thriller. Their appearance gave fans another glimpse… Continue reading Brad Pitt Heart of the Beast Premiere With Ines de Ramon
Moon impact crater research has received a major boost after NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) identified the largest new crater found during its 17 years of lunar mapping. Scientists named the crater McGetchin after lunar scientist Tom McGetchin. It measures about 222 meters (728 feet) across and reaches roughly 43 meters (141 feet) deep. The… Continue reading Moon Impact Crater: NASA Finds Largest New Crater
The Elizabeth Siders Ohio case took a new turn Wednesday when the mother of 16 children pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and sex-related charges in Vinton County. Siders appeared before the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas as prosecutors continued a case that began after authorities removed 16 children from a home in Hamden,… Continue reading Elizabeth Siders Ohio Case: Mother Pleads Not Guilty
Businesses in Oman must obtain official approval before manufacturing or printing Oman National Day merchandise featuring national symbols. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) issued a circular outlining the requirements ahead of the upcoming National Day celebrations. According to the ministry, businesses must receive permission before commercially producing items that feature protected… Continue reading Oman National Day Merchandise Requires Prior Approval
Caffeine effects can vary dramatically from one person to another. Some people can drink coffee in the evening and fall asleep soon afterward, while others may spend hours awake after a single cup. Emily, a 20-year-old coffee drinker in London, says caffeine has little effect on her. She usually drinks two cups of coffee each… Continue reading Caffeine Effects: Why Some People Feel the Buzz
