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Australia to accept first Central American refugees
Australia will accept several dozen Central American refugees within the next few months, two sources familiar with the process told Reuters, the first transfers under a controversial refugee swap arrangement agreed with the United States.
IMF Confirms its Predictions for Growth of the World Economy
Today the International Monetary Fund confirmed its prediction for of the global economy for this and the following year, although there is a change for the Eurozone and China as there is significant growth expected, reported Reuters.
Scientists: Carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere to avoid extreme climate change
Humans must start removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as soon as possible to avoid saddling future generations with a choice between extreme climate change or spending hundreds of trillions of dollars to avoid it, according to new research.
Trump ends covert CIA program to arm anti-Assad rebels in Syria
President Trump has decided to end the CIA’s covert program to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels battling the government of Bashar al-Assad, a move long sought by Russia, according to U.S. officials.
Grandparents, grandkids exempted from Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump's government a fresh setback on July 19, saying its controversial travel ban cannot be applied to grandparents and other close relatives of people living in the United States - for now.
Turkey leaks secret locations of U.S. Troops in Syria!
In the latest display of Turkish anger at U.S. policy in Syria, the state news agency has divulged the locations of 10 U.S. military bases and outposts in northern Syria where the U.S. is leading an operation to destroy the so-called Islamic State in its self-styled capital of Raqqa.
Fed's Yellen says economy steady enough for more hikes, bond wind down
The United States is healthy enough to absorb further gradual rate increases and the slow wind down of the massive bond portfolio accumulated by the Federal Reserve during the financial crisis, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said in prepared testimony to be delivered to Congress early on July 12.
What Comes After ISIS?
The Islamic State stands on the brink of a twin defeat. Mosul, the largest city under its control, has almost entirely fallen from its grasp, and Kurdish-led forces are advancing into its de facto capital of Raqqa.
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Iran, Israel promise Turkey's 'next big energy potential'
With so many alternative suppliers in its neighborhood, Turkey should not worry about being dependent on imported gas, provided it can develop an energy strategy to secure competitive prices, the head of Turkish Association for Energy Economics has said.
Mapped: The countries with the World’s most dangerous missiles (interactive map)
What’s more dangerous than a nuclear warhead? An ultra-long-range missile capable of delivering that nuclear warhead to distant shores.
And now, that’s exactly what North Korea’s rogue communist regime has, making it the seventh country in the world to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs.