Iran "successfully" launches ballistic missile
During his first address to the United Nations, Trump on Tuesday referred to Iran as a " corrupt dictatorship " that exports "violence, bloodshed and chaos". "By promising to step up Iran's ballistic-missile program, Rouhani seeks to gain support from Iranian hard-liners who have always been critical of the nuclear deal, and who have repeatedly accused him of being soft in global relations, " Vakil said.
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Pakistan raises objection with U.S. over India's greater role in Afghanistan
An official statement from the Pakistan PM's office said, "Prime Minister shared Pakistan's concerns and views with regard to the USA strategy for South Asia" adding that the discussions with VP Pence took place in a "cordial atmosphere".
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Sushma Swaraj To Address UN General Assembly On 23 September
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session on Friday raised the issue of terrorism and H-1B. The ministerial meetings of the organisations in their statements called for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Compact on International Terrorism that was proposed by India in 1996 to ban support for terrorist organisations and punish cross-border terrorism.
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Harry wows royal fans in Toronto - and will Meghan come too?
While the band is promoting their new album Concrete and Gold, Prince Harry is preparing to inaugurate the next Invictus Games , which will take place September 23-30 in Toronto. His first appearance involved an early morning visit to Scotia Plaza in downtown Toronto to attend the True Patriot Love Symposium, an annual meeting that brings together representatives from non-profit foundations, business and Government to discuss how best to help military veterans and their families.
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Former FBI Director James Comey Howard University Speech Shut Down By Protestors
Just as he took the podium to speak, protesters at the back of the auditorium stood up and, with fists raised high, began singing the civil rights song " We Shall Not Be Moved ". According to Politico , Comey didn't address Clinton, Trump, or Russian Federation in his remarks. I am here at Howard to try to get smarter, to try to be useful, to try and have healthy conversation'.
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"'Fix it or nix it", Netanyahu says of Iran nuclear deal
Rouhani told reporters that a decision to leave the agreement would be "condemned by the American people" and that USA allies wouldn't support it either, "because breaking the agreement is not something that can be defensible". If the administration does that, it punts responsibility to Congress, who would have 60 days to determine whether or not to vote sanctions back into place.
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Alert level raised for Bali volcano
Authorities put out a level three alert for the area earlier in the week, the second highest warning level, and warned tourists to avoid camping within four miles of Mount Agung's crater. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said that 9,400 people had left their houses and were scattered across the districts of Karangasem, Klungkung and Buleleng.
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ME not targeted by election hackers, officials confirm
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it had notified the 21 states but declined to identify them Friday. While Minnesota was targeted, DHS found "there was no breach and no attempt to breach Minnesota's election system". The National Association of Secretaries of States, which represents most senior state election officials, says it's relieved Friday's calls were finally made.
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Penguins, but no props: Netanyahu reiterates anti-Iran deal case to UN
Trump told the IAEA's annual meeting in Vienna that if the International Atomic Energy Agency fails to obtain access to Iranian military sites thought to be engaged in illegal nuclear activity, "We will not accept a weakly enforced or inadequately monitored deal".
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Sunbury man Ahmed Hassan charged in connection with Parsons Green terrorist attack
The man, who was arrested on Saturday, September 16 in Dover, Kent, is accused of attempting to murder passengers and causing an explosion likely to maim or kill. The Met Police said searches were continuing at four addresses and were expected to continue for some days. "We do it because we find it rewarding", Penelope Jones said after receiving recognition from the royal family, according to BBC .
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Iran unveils new long-range ballistic missile
Image provided by the State-run television in iran. Rouhani, who has long expressed a desire to improve relations with the United States, was critical of President Donald Trump 's speech at the United Nations Tuesday - in which he threatened force against North Korea and denounced the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal .
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Humanitarian aid to North may be delayed due to political situation
North Korea flight-tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles in July, the last of which demonstrated the potential of reaching the mainland United States. had "responded in a very good way". North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un chastised Donald Trump , calling the president's United Nations address earlier this week "unprecedented rude nonsense".