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Trump calls America’s story ‘the greatest political journey’

JUSTIN MARK July 5, 2019 No Comments

**JULY 4, 2019 1000 GMT | Washington, United States |** US President Donald Trump speaks during an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Washington. **(AP Photo)**

WASHINGTON (AP) — US President Donald Trump celebrated the story of America as “the greatest political journey in human history” in a Fourth of July commemoration before a soggy but cheering crowd of spectators, many of them invited, on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial. Supporters welcomed his tribute to the U.S. military while protesters assailed him for putting himself center stage on a holiday devoted to unity.

As rain fell on him, Trump called on Americans to “stay true to our cause” during a program that adhered to patriotic themes and hailed a mix of history’s heroes, from the armed forces, space, civil rights and other endeavors of American life.

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Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California

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**JULY 4, 2019 1000 GMT | Ridgecrest, California USA |** In this image taken from video provided by Ben Hood, a firefighter works to extinguish a fire on Thursday following an earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif. **(AP Photo)**

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.

The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 a.m. in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, near the town of Ridgecrest, California.

Multiple injuries and two house fires were reported in the town of 28,000. Emergency crews were also dealing with small vegetation fires, gas leaks and reports of cracked roads, said Kern County Fire Chief David Witt.

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Show of hands on immigrant health care belies a thorny issue

JUSTIN MARK July 4, 2019 No Comments

**July 3, 2019 1230 GMT | Miami, United States |** FILE – In this June 27, 2019 photo, Democratic presidential candidates, author Marianne Williamson, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., raise their hands when asked if they would provide healthcare for undocumented immigrants, during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami. (AP Photo)

WASHINGTON (AP) — In one unanimous show of hands, Democratic presidential candidates moved the idea of full health insurance for people who are not legally in the United States into the political mainstream.

That debate night moment last week symbolized the party’s move to the left heading into a primary in which most candidates are trying to appeal to the progressive base. President Donald Trump immediately jumped on it to paint Democrats as extreme.

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G 20 Summit- Highlights of agreements of G-20 leaders in Osaka

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**June 28, 2019 1600 GMT | Osaka, JAPAN |** US President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a session at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, Friday. (AP Photo)

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Highlights of the agreements from the Osaka, Japan, summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 major economies, spanning a slew of issues including global warming, trade and international finance, the environment and sustainable development:

TRADE AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: The leaders agreed to address inequality and use smart policies to protect against threats to global growth from tensions over trade and geopolitical issues. They pledged to build up financial “buffers” to ensure government debts are manageable and to ensure monetary policies keep prices stable and economies growing. The leaders also said they would work toward a “free, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, predictable and stable trade and investment environment” and “keep our markets open.”

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Pompeo meets Indian leaders amid trade tensions, Iran crisis

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**June 26, 2019 1600 GMT | New Delhi India |** US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their meeting at the Prime Minister’s Residence, Wednesdayin New Delhi, India. (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI (AP) — The U.S. secretary of state and his Indian counterpart downplayed growing disagreements over trade and tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that the two countries can work through their issues.

Mike Pompeo held meetings in India’s capital with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later with foreign minister S. Jaishankar amid growing tensions over trade that have strained bilateral ties.

Pompeo acknowledged that the two countries have some differences.

“Great friends are bound to have disagreements,” Pompeo told reporters after meeting with Jaishankar. “The United States has been clear we seek greater market access and the removal of trade barriers.”

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Trump says he’s in ‘no hurry’ to strike Iran

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**JUNE 21, 2019 1345 GMT | IN FILE** – In this Oct. 24, 2018, photo released by the U.S. Air Force, members of the 7th Reconnaissance Squadron prepare to launch an RQ-4 Global Hawk at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk on Thursday, June 20, 2019, amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though they disputed the circumstances of the incident. (U.S. Air Force via AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Iran’s tensions over the shoot-down of a massive U.S. drone has escalated more fear among global stock markets.

President Donald Trump says he abruptly called off the military strikes on Iran Thursday because the likely deaths of 150 Iranians would have been out of proportion to the shootdown of an unmanned American surveillance drone.

He is also indicating he still hopes for talks with Iranian leaders rather than any escalation of military conflict.

Trump says he is “in no hurry,” adding that increasingly severe sanctions meant to push Iran to the nuclear negotiating table are “biting” the Iranian economy.

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Facebook plans its own Cryptocurrency for 2 billion-plus users

JUSTIN MARK June 19, 2019 No Comments

**JUNE 18, 2019 0900 GMT | San francisco, United States |** FILE Photo – In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, media and guests tour Facebook’s new 130,000-square-foot offices, which occupy the top three floors of a 10-story Cambridge, Mass., building. Facebook unveiled a broad plan Tuesday to create a new digital currency. **(AP File Photo)**

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook already rules daily communication for more than 2 billion people around the world. Now it wants its own currency, too.

The social network unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin for global use, one that could drive more e-commerce on its services and boost ads on its platforms.

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SCO 2019 – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State Council Meeting Held in Bishkek

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**JUNE 14, 2019 1500 GMT | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |** On 13-14 June 2019, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Heads of State Council. **(Photo Credit by SCO)**

BISHKEK (SCO) — On 13-14 June 2019, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO Summit 2019) Heads of State Council. Taking part in the meeting were Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

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US says Iran removed unexploded mine from oil tanker

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**JUNE 14, 2019 1500 GMT | Washington, USA |** US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the State Department, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Washington. Pompeo says Iran is believed to be responsible for attacks on 2 tankers near Persian Gulf. (AP Photo)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Friday released a video it said showed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the oil tankers targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting the Islamic Republic sought to remove evidence of its involvement from the scene.

The U.S. Navy rushed to assist the stricken vessels in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Iran, including one that was set ablaze Thursday by an explosion. The ships’ operators offered no immediate explanation on who or what caused the damage against the Norwegian-owned MT Front Altair and the Japanese-owned Kokuka Courageous. Each was loaded with petroleum products, and the Front Altair burned for hours, sending up a column of thick, black smoke.

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How Britain’s Conservatives will choose their next leader

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**JUNE 10, 2019 1100 GMT | London, UK |** In this June 4, 2019 file photo, the red carpet is rolled out outside 10 Downing Streets before the arrival of President Donald Trump in central London. Britain’s Conservative Party is holding a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, who stepped down from the party helm last week after failing to deliver Brexit. The contenders have until Monday, June 10, 2019, to submit nomination papers. (AP File Photo)

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative Party is holding a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, who stepped down from the party helm last week after failing to deliver Brexit.

All Conservative lawmakers can run to lead the party if they have the backing of at least eight of their colleagues. The winner will become both party leader and prime minister.

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