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Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Kim Sengupta: ‘The conflict the US president doesn’t want but may have to fight’

A threat based on intelligence reports; deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bombers to the Middle East with reports of ground troops to follow; a dramatic rise...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Iran won’t be alone if war breaks out with US – Hezbollah

Should a war with the United States break out Iran "will not be alone", a militant group has warned.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Germany declares scheme to boycott Israel ‘anti-Semitic’

The German parliament voted yesterday to condemn as anti-Semitic a movement that calls for economic pressure on Israel to end the occupation of Palestinian land, grant Arab citizens equal rights...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Fans lose that loving feline as Grumpy Cat dies

Grumpy Cat, an internet celebrity for her permanent frown, died "in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha" this week, leaving behind countless online jokes about how we all feel at...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Doonbeg gears up for Trump visit – despite the doubts

US president Donald Trump may not have officially confirmed his expected visit to Ireland in June, but preparations continue apace in one corner of the west where he will be...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Business
US mulls ‘temporary reprieve’ of Huawei ban

Restrictions on Huawei Technologies may temporarily be scaled back, the US Commerce Department noted on Friday after blacklisting the Chinese tech giant under President Donald Trump's ‘national emergency' declaration. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Couples plan mass nuptials after Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage

Gay couples in Taiwan plan a mass wedding registration after politicians voted to legalise same-sex marriage.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Polls open in Australian election with opposition tipped to win

Polling stations have opened in eastern Australia in elections that are likely to deliver the nation's sixth prime minister in as many years.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Arsenal footballer calls on men to ‘not hide away’ from abortion discussion

Spain and Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has called on men to “not hide away from” the abortion discussion, saying it is an issue for “every human being” after some abortion...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Politics
Dracarys! Angry fans want to torch final ‘Game of Thrones’ season

If you ever needed evidence that 2019 is seeing an unhealthy merger of culture with politics, almost a million fans angry over the final season of ‘Game of Thrones' have...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
'Extraordinary': Almost 1/4 of West Antarctic ice is now 'unstable'

More unsettling news from the bottom of the world. Almost one-quarter of the ice in the West Antarctic ice sheet has been classified as "unstable."

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Argentine authorities find body believed to be Spanish climber missing for 30 years

Argentine authorities have recovered a body thought to be a Spanish climber who disappeared three decades ago in the mountainous western part of the country.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Mexico and Canada

US President Donald Trump has lifted import taxes on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminium and delayed auto tariffs that would have hurt Japan and Europe.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump says ‘good chance’ Democrats will back his immigration and border plan

President Donald Trump on Friday acknowledged he would need some support from Democrats to support his immigration and border agenda, even as opponents soundly rejected his latest proposals as the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Business
US, Canada to lift tariffs on steel, aluminum and more, stop litigation in WTO – joint statement

Washington and Ottawa have agreed to remove steel and aluminum tariffs as part of an agreement regulating the metal trade between the two neighbors, according to a joint statement. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump: Iran has no idea what is actually going on

President Donald Trump has said that, after two weeks of mixed signals, even Iran may be confused about its future relationship with the United States.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Tesla stock drops after a report that Autopilot was engaged during a deadly crash in Florida

The National Transportation Safety Board said Tesla's Autopilot system was active when a driver was killed in during a 2018 crash in Florida.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Former ‘slave’ in New York sex cult says founder ordered naked meetings

The founder of an alleged New York sex cult held meetings in which female "slaves" gathered naked on the floor around him while he sat in a chair and lectured...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
London Eye’s flower capsule will be Instagram gold for lucky few

A select few will be able to enjoy the most Instagram-friendly spot in town on Saturday after one of the London Eye's capsules was filled with flowers.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Politics
Grumpy Cat, I hate everything you stood for, but…

Farewell, Grumpy Cat. I did not know you well, but there was nothing much to know. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Missouri legislature approves eight-week abortion ban

Missouri's Republican-led House has passed legislation designed to survive court challenges, which would ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Hungary’s PM Orban confirms plan to buy air defense missiles from US

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Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Spotify is testing a voice-controlled device called “Car Thing”

The company says don't be surprised if you hear about new devices like "Voice Thing" and "Home Thing" sometime soon.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best noise-canceling headphones are on sale for the first time ever

The Sony WH-1000XM3 just dethroned the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II as the best noise-canceling headphones, and right now they're on sale for the first time ever.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Farming
Hunt accident horse riders loses High Court case against hunt and land owner

A woman who sued after she was injured in a horse riding accident on a fox hunt has lost her High Court action.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | US Farming News
Soil Health and Organic Farming Webinar Series

Please join the Organic Farming Research Foundation and eOrganic for a series of 9 webinars focused on the topics covered in their new Soil Health and Organic Farming educational guides:...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Farming
Unacceptable if beef package directed at ‘handful of factory agents’ – Marts

ICOS Marts Committee have warned that if a new €50m beef support package announced by EU Commissioner Phil Hogan amounts to slaughter only assistance it could be directed to a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Austria’s Kurz: EU needs new treaty to enforce its rules

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Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
New 'Minecraft Earth' to offer AR experience like 'Pokemon Go'

On Minecraft's 10th anniversary, Microsoft teased new 'Minecraft Earth' mobile game, which puts game objects in the real world with augmented reality.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
FTSE 100 dips lower as cross-party Brexit talks fail

The FTSE 100 has ended the week on a drab note, sinking into the red after it was officially confirmed that talks have been abandoned between the Government and the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Police release bizarre ‘Lego man’ e-fit in bid to catch distraction burglar

A bizarre police e-fit appeal has attracted a lot of attention after people compared the wanted man with a Lego figure.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Texas man suspected of cutting off mother’s head with hacksaw

A Texas man used a hacksaw to cut off his mother's head before fleeing and leading police on a chase into Oklahoma before they arrested him, authorities have said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best portable projector is back at its lowest price ever—today only

A portable projector can be the key to an amazing summer of backyard movie nights, and the best one we've ever tested is on sale right now.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Winds Of War author Herman Wouk dies aged 103

Herman Wouk, author of The Caine Mutiny and Second World War epics The Winds Of War and War And Remembrance, has died at the age of 103.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Politics
US is heading toward a looming maritime showdown… but not with Iran

There are many indications that the United States and China are creeping towards a potential conflict in the South China Sea. When the motivations behind this war become clear the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
Marks & Spencer profits to slide as food sales fall

Marks & Spencer is set to reveal a decline in full-year profits, as it was held back by falling food sales in the latest quarter.

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Business
Trump to shelve tariffs on European and Japanese vehicles for up to six months

US President Donald Trump has decided to delay the promised duties of 25 percent on European and Japanese cars by up to 180 days as Washington tries to clinch an...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Politics
Undead army of the ‘woke’ will make sure GoT is the last show of its kind

The surge of political correctness in recent years all but assures us that in the future, edgy shows like Game of Thrones will be strangled in their creative cradle. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | May 17, 2019 | Breaking News
In Video: Turtles reunited after eight months apart

Two green sea turtles have been reunited after eight months apart.