Chief Minister Of Pakistan's Balochistan Resigns Amid Political Crisis

Chief Minister Of Pakistan's Balochistan Resigns Amid Political Crisis

10.01.2018

The Chief Minister of Pakistan's Baluchistan resigned on Tuesday to end "instability" in the gas-rich province, his spokesman said, amid opposition efforts to remove him through a vote of no confidence. Later, the chief minister chose to comply and headed to Governor House for talks with the governor of the province to formally announce his decision.

Koreas to meet for talks, but North won't budge on nukes

Koreas to meet for talks, but North won't budge on nukes

10.01.2018

North Korea hasn't yet confirmed its delegation members, but watchers expect Ri Son-gwon, the chair of North Korea's committee for inter-Korean affairs, to head up Pyongyang's delegation. The hotline of direct dialogue between the two nations was reopened earlier this week for the first time in nearly two years. "He understands that. At the same time, if we can come up with a very peaceful and very good solution, we're working on it.

More than 1000 students arrested in ongoing Iran protests

More than 1000 students arrested in ongoing Iran protests

10.01.2018

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting Friday at the urging of the United States. According to the IMF, Iran's economy grew just 3.5 percent past year, disappointing many supporters of reformist President Hassan Rouhani, who had hoped living standards would rise as a result of the nuclear deal with the United States.

Korea's top envoy on N. Korean nukes departs for USA for talks

Korea's top envoy on N. Korean nukes departs for USA for talks

10.01.2018

A Japanese government spokesman says after the two Koreas agreed to resume long-stalled talks that Japan will do what's necessary to keep up pressure on North Korea to give up its weapons programs. President Moon later noted that "problems can not be solved" under this agreement. We think it highly questionable. Through the Asian Women's Fund, generations of Japanese prime ministers sent letters of apology to former comfort women.

United States apologises to Japan over repeat accidents

United States apologises to Japan over repeat accidents

10.01.2018

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa made an emergency landing at a waste disposal site in the village of Yomitan on Monday, just two days after a UH-1 helicopter, also from the base, was forced to land on a beach on Ikei Island in the city of Uruma.

US Considers Other Measures Against Pakistan as Blowback Looms

US Considers Other Measures Against Pakistan as Blowback Looms

10.01.2018

India believes that this is a "shift" from the earlier United States position when it was only concerned about Taliban and the Haqqani network. Besides calling on Pakistan to combat the Afghan Taliban and its al-Qaeda-linked Haqqani Network allies, which the Pentagon has deemed the top threat against US troops in Afghanistan , the anonymous DOS official also urged Islamabad to take action against anti-India terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LET) and Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM).

Starbucks Goes Blonde, Adds Second Espresso Option

Starbucks Goes Blonde, Adds Second Espresso Option

10.01.2018

If you prefer a lighter flavor (and less sugar!), you'll want to order your espresso-based drink (from the Vanilla Latte to the Flat White ) in the new Blonde flavor, which debuted first in Canada early a year ago. "We are really proud of the roast and think customers are going to love experimenting with it". According to the National Coffee Association, 25 percent of coffee drinkers chose an espresso drink in 2017 .

Trump author defends book as president claims it is 'lies'

Trump author defends book as president claims it is 'lies'

10.01.2018

Two of Bannon's benefactors - Robert Mercer and Rebekah Mercer - reportedly distanced themselves from him and were "shocked and horrified" by his remarks revealed in a new book . Wolff thanked the president for helping sell copies of his book and said it is opening readers' eyes. " Legal action is imminent ". As one White House official told me early previous year, foreign leaders reached out to Kushner, rather than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson , because they knew that Kushner and ...

Electrical Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of Trump Tower in Manhattan

Electrical Fire Breaks Out on the Roof of Trump Tower in Manhattan

10.01.2018

While authorities initially said that no one was hurt, a local reporter with WPIX confirmed that two people had been hurt in the fire. It took about an hour to put out the fire. Many joked about the building being on fire. This is a breaking news story. " The New York Fire Department was here within minutes and did an incredible job ", he tweeted.

Jeff Bezos declared richest person in history — GeekWire

Jeff Bezos declared richest person in history — GeekWire

10.01.2018

On Monday (8 January) alone, a 1.4% rise in share price saw Bezos' worth go up by $1.4bn (£1.03bn). The 53-year-old's net worth grew by around $32.6 billion in 2017 alone, with the majority of it coming from the 78.9 million shares he owns in his company.