5 magnitude natural disaster hits Java Island, kills 2

5 magnitude natural disaster hits Java Island, kills 2

19.12.2017

Tremors were also felt in the cities of Bandung, more than 63.5 miles away and Yogyakarta, more than 211 miles away, authorities said. He also said there were reports that buildings had collapsed in the city of Tasikmalaya in western Java and in several western Java districts.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set a Date: May 19

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set a Date: May 19

19.12.2017

The Palace is expected to release further information about Harry and Meghan's wedding in the coming months. He added: "Saturday 19 May promises to be a wonderful day with such a special royal occasion being followed by English football's showpiece event, the Emirates FA Cup Final".

Trump, Putin Talk on Phone About 'Dangerous Situation in North Korea'

Trump, Putin Talk on Phone About 'Dangerous Situation in North Korea'

19.12.2017

Responding to a question from a Polish reporter at an annual news conference, Mr Putin said it was time for Poland to move beyond the plane crash, turn a new page, and "grow up". Putin also dismissed the idea that there was collusion or inappropriate contact between Moscow and the Trump campaign as "spy hysteria". "Why does it all have to take on some tint of spymania?" he said.

White House officially blames North Korea for massive 'WannaCry' cyberattack

White House officially blames North Korea for massive 'WannaCry' cyberattack

19.12.2017

The White House is expected to give an official statement blaming Pyongyang on Tuesday. It is based on evidence . News reports quoted a senior Trump administration official as saying that the United States had surmised "with a very high level of confidence" that the Lazarus Group , a hacking organisation that works on behalf of the North Korean government, was behind the WannaCry ransomware attack.

Great success for Congress in Gujarat, Sharad Yadav congratulates Rahul Gandhi

Great success for Congress in Gujarat, Sharad Yadav congratulates Rahul Gandhi

19.12.2017

The poll panel on December 13, 2017, had issued a show cause notice to Rahul for "prima facie" violating the provisions of the election law and the model code by giving interviews to TV channels in Gujarat. In separate orders, the Commission withdrew its showcause notice against Rahul but rejected the Congress complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP.

Japan approves deployment of new land-based missile shield

Japan approves deployment of new land-based missile shield

19.12.2017

Each system, developed by Lockheed Martin Corp., costs around 100 billion yen (888 million USA dollars), the officials said. In addition, they said the new systems would help take the burden off the current Maritime Self-Defense Force's (MSDF) Aegis-equipped destroyers, installed with Standard Missile-3 interceptors, and the Air Self-Defense Force's (ASDF) ground-based Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptors (PAC-3).

Pentagon had multi-million dollar secret UFO programme

Pentagon had multi-million dollar secret UFO programme

19.12.2017

While the Pentagon has stated that AATIP closed in 2012, the exact nature of why the government terminated the program remains unknown. Harry Reid, (D-Nevada) who was then the Senate majority leader, according to Politico and the New York Times , which broke the news of the program Saturday.

US Vetoes UN Call To Withdraw Trump's Decision On Jerusalem

US Vetoes UN Call To Withdraw Trump's Decision On Jerusalem

19.12.2017

The United States on Monday vetoed a draft UN resolution rejecting President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, after all 14 other Security Council members backed the measure. Rycroft said his country believes that Jerusalem is a final-status issue and that Jerusalem should be a shared capital for Israelis and Palestinians.

WWE Announces First Ever Women's Royal Rumble for 2018

WWE Announces First Ever Women's Royal Rumble for 2018

19.12.2017

The historic trend continues, and it's a phenomenal time to be a woman in pro wrestling. The "Billion Dollar Princess" Stephanie McMahon returned to Monday Night Raw this week to drop an absolute BOMBSHELL of an announcement. "They deserve their own match at Royal Rumble ". Stephanie made her way down to the ring, and she grabbed a microphone while all the ladies of the women's division surrounded her.

Zimbabwe defence force chief retires, seen being elevated to VP

Zimbabwe defence force chief retires, seen being elevated to VP

19.12.2017

Sibanda said some of the criminals had been accounted for while others had skipped the country. "Acts of corruption must stop forthwith..." read a section of the statement. The ZANU-PF then appointed Mnangagwa to the presidency. "The General's statement was followed by a series of political events, the highlights of which were the resignation of the former President, Cde R.G.