Category Archives: International News
Supreme Court preserves Trump travel ban’s refugee limits
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part of President Trump’s travel ban could remain in effect, in a move that temporarily keeps some 24,000 refugees from being able to enter the U.S. In a brief order, the high court said it was continuing a … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration/Illegal Immigration, International News, National News
Tagged Ban, Refugees, SCOTUS
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‘Monkey Selfie’ Lawsuit Ends With Settlement
On Monday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced a settlement with photographer David Slater, ending a lawsuit it filed on Naruto’s behalf. Under the deal, Slater agreed to donate 25 percent of future revenue from the photos to groups that … Continue reading
Posted in International News, National News, Property Rights
Tagged David Slater, Naruto, PETA
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U.N. agrees to toughest-ever sanctions against North Korea
The U.N. Security Council on Monday agreed on its toughest-ever sanctions against North Korea that passed unanimously after the United States softened its initial demands to win support from China and Russia. The sanctions set limits on North Korea’s oil … Continue reading
NH think tank estimates $5 per American would pay for nuclear deterrent against North Korea
NASHUA, NH – With North Korea threatening high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack against the U.S. electric grid, experts at the New Hampshire-based Foundation for Resilient Societies estimate that a nuclear deterrent can be quickly established for a cost of about $5 per American. Protecting critical transformers with EMP blocking … Continue reading
Posted in International News, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged EMP, EMP Blockers, North Korea
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Russians blame Trump’s consulate closures on … Obama
Following the Trump administration’s closure of Russia’s consulates in the U.S., in retaliation for Russia’s expulsion and firing of 700 U.S. consular employees there, Moscow had a curious response to the matter: it pinned the blame on President Obama. | … Continue reading
Mark Steyn: On the Passing of Princess Diana, 20-Years Ago Today
Two decades ago today – Saturday August 30th 1997 – the ex-wife of the heir to the throne flew in to Paris with her new Egyptian boyfriend after a Mediterranean holiday on his yacht. They dined at his dad’s showpiece, … Continue reading
North Korean missile flies over Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile Tuesday morning that 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. | Developing | WT
Trump to stop travel from countries that refuse to help Homeland Security
The Trump administration has triggered visa sanctions against four countries that have refused to take back citizens the U.S. is trying to deport — tapping a little-used but very effective tool for forcing compliance. Officials at Homeland Security and the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Decides He Won’t Fire Missiles Towards Guam After All
After a week of threatening to shoot missiles near Guam, North Korea’s ruler, Kim Jong Un, has abruptly changed direction and decided that he won’t despite getting none of his demands met. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has decided not … Continue reading
U.S. Oil Drillers Keep Pressure on OPEC With Record Shale Output
Oil output from major U.S. shale plays is poised to reach a fresh record next month, further complicating OPEC’s efforts to support prices. The gain is being led by the oil-rich Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, where production has … Continue reading
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