International

India-Israel and the possibilities of collaboration in Africa

Devsena Mishra Africa, the world’s second largest continent has the enormous potential for development and growth. A strong alliance with mutual objectives and clear intent is crucial. The joint efforts of India and Israel can speed up the pace of development in Africa. Today Africa is becoming more stable and African nations are joining hands […]

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International, Middle East

Saakasvili supporters sweep aside Ukrainian border guards to get him into the country

Supporters of the former Governor of Odessa, Mikheil Saakasvili, have used force to defy the Ukrainian authorities and get their man over the Polish border into Ukraine. #Saakashvili has crossed border from Poland to #Ukraine with help of protection by MPs and his supporters— Ivan Katchanovski (@I_Katchanovski) 10 septembre 2017 The Ukrainians had blocked his

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Meteorologist vs. Hurricane Irma In Key West Video Goes Viral

A video of a meteorologist fighting against Hurricane Irma in Key West, Florida, went viral Sunday as the winds nearly knocked the reporter off his feet. With more than 200,000 views and over 11,000 up votes, it became one of the top-trending clips on Reddit, though not much information was included with the short clip.

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The World We Share, USA

Robert Mueller’s Donald Trump investigation hints at Russia financial crime accusations

Special counsel Robert Mueller is obsessed with President Trump’s network of business interests for suspected money laundering as a critical focus of his investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election last year, according to sources from the intelligence community close to the former FBI director. One of the sources, who spoke on the condition

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USA

Storm surge: What happens when the sea rises up during a hurricane?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricanes are often defined and categorized by their wind speed, but the real danger comes not from furious winds but from the sudden, often fatal rise of the sea. There is more loss of life through drowning than any other of the various deadly hazards posed by these tropical storms. Storm surge

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John McCain, Arizona senator: ‘Unconscionable’ to send dreamers back

Sen. John McCain says it would be “unconscionable” to send Dreamers back to their native countries, urging Congress to pass an amnesty program as a part of comprehensive immigration reform. “It is not conscionable to tell young people who came here as children that they have to go back to a country that they don’t

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USA

Race to rescue survivors from ruins of Mexico quake

Race to rescue survivors from ruins of Mexico quake Police, soldiers and emergency workers raced Friday to rescue survivors from the ruins of Mexico’s most powerful earthquake in a century, which killed at least 61 people. In the southern region hit hardest by the quake, emergency workers looked for survivors — or bodies — in

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International, The World We Share

Pope prays for truth, reconciliation with Colombia war victims

Pope prays for truth, reconciliation with Colombia war victims Pope Francis presided over a tearful act of reconciliation Friday between ex-fighters and victims of Colombia’s civil war, urging “truth” and “justice” for victims of the half-century conflict. Wounded and bereaved civilians and former fighters exchanged words of forgiveness and wept as Francis urged the country

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International

Israel premier’s first Latin America trip sees new opportunities

Israel premier’s first Latin America trip sees new opportunities Benjamin Netanyahu is set to become the first sitting Israeli premier to visit Latin America, in a trip that includes Argentina 25 years after the country’s embassy was bombed there. The tour, which will see agreements boosting trade and cooperation with South American countries, is part

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