Mystery oil spills blot more than 130 Brazilian beaches
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – The source of large blots of oil staining more than 130 beaches in northeastern Brazil remained a mystery Tuesday despite President Jair Bolsonaro’s assertions they came from outside the country and were possibly the work of criminals. Tamar, a group dedicated to the protection of sea turtles, said the oil…
What next as UK and EU seek last-minute Brexit deal
LONDON (AP) — Britain is due to leave the European Union in just over three weeks, but still no one knows the terms of the divorce — or even whether the country will really meet that Oct. 31 deadline. With both the U.K. and the EU saying this is a make-or-break week in the long-running…
The EU's biggest Brexit decision will happen this week
The European Union will decide this week whether a Brexit deal is possible, which will fundamentally alter the decision course of parliament before the Brexit deadline on 31 October. French president Emmanuel Macron told UK prime minister Boris Johnson that all remaining 27 EU members will make their decision by the end of the week…
EU tells British PM Johnson to stop playing 'stupid' Brexit blame game
By Guy Faulconbridge, Elizabeth Piper and John Chalmers LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union accused Britain of playing a “stupid blame game” over Brexit on Tuesday after a Downing Street source said a deal was essentially impossible because German Chancellor Angela Merkel had made unacceptable demands. With just 23 days before the United Kingdom is…
Hong Kong's undercover medics reveal hidden toll of protests
HONG KONG (AP) — As riot police fought anti-government demonstrators on the streets of Hong Kong over the weekend, two photos popped into the encrypted inbox of a group of volunteer medics who call themselves the “Hidden Clinic.” Click Here: liverpool mens jersey The images showed the nastily swollen left arm of a 22-year-old protester…
If a War Happened, Iran Would Train Its Missile on the Navy
Key Point: Iran has many anti-ship missiles and knows America’s navy would be sent to fight in any conflict. In 2009, it became clear that China had developed a mobile medium-range ballistic missile called the DF-21D designed to sink ships over 900 miles away. This then-nascent technical achievement gave rise to a still-ongoing debate over the…
Why the World Should Fear Iran's Missiles (Especially Israel and America)
Key Point: Unlike Iran’s nuclear program, the country’s arsenal of ballistic missiles has received only scant scholarly attention. At best, some highly technical analyses have been offered. At worst, the missiles have been considered only as part of the nuclear project, designed to carry nuclear warheads. However, the missile program is a complex and sophisticated…
Iran's Drones Are Getting Deadlier by the Day
Key Question: Why Is Iran developing such deadly weapons? Unlike Iran’s nuclear program, the country’s arsenal of ballistic missiles has received only scant scholarly attention. At best, some highly technical analyses have been offered. At worst, the missiles have been considered only as part of the nuclear project, designed to carry nuclear warheads. However, the…
Lawsuit to allege Fortnite as addictive as drugs
A Montreal-based law firm is preparing a class action suit on behalf of two parents who claim that the popular game Fortnite is as addictive as cocaine. The firm, Calex Legal, represents unidentified plaintiffs who are the parents of a 10- and 15-year-old. The legal action alleges that Fortnite, when played for a long period,…
Parents Are Suing 'Fortnite' Creator Because "It's as Addictive as Cocaine"
A little over two years into its existence, Fortnite, the battle royale video game, is a runaway hit with more than 250 million registered users. But why? Is it such a well-made game that playing it is a joy? Is it an home to an active community of dedicated players? Perhaps, but two French-Canadians say there’s something more…