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Breaking the Silence won’t admit what it was doing in UK consulate’s car – Diaspora
Two members of the British Consulate reportedly chauffeured a co-founder of the NGO Breaking the Silence (BTS), which is made up of former IDF soldiers who report about negative experiences serving over the Green Line, in an official consulate vehicle, it was revealed on Monday. The right-wing organization Im Tirtzu said BTS co-founder Yehuda …
Dow rallies on trade optimism
The Dow (INDU) rallied more than 1% Monday morning, up some 275 points. The S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) are meanwhile 0.9% and 1% higher. That also helped some of the European bourses higher, and the German Dax (DAX) and the French CAC 40 (CAC40) moved up. UK markets are closed for …
One way or another, Starhopper about to make its final flight
Enlarge / A view of Starhopper in July. Trevor Mahlmann for Ars As soon as Monday afternoon, SpaceX may attempt a second flight for its Starship prototype named “Starhopper.” The stubby vehicle, which resembles a water tower, will seek to make a controlled flight to 150 meters above the ground before returning to land safely …
BREAKING: Gavin Watson was supposed to testify at tax inquiry on Tuesday
The deceased former CEO of embattled Bosasa/African Global Operations, Gavin Watson, was due to testify at an inquiry into his tax affairs on Tuesday. News24 understands that the inquiry, led by advocate Piet Marais SC, was supposed to hear from Watson as part of an investigation by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) into his …
Celgene sells psoriasis pill to Amgen for $13.4b, on way to Bristol merger
Amgen said Monday that it will buy the psoriasis pill Otezla from Celgene (CELGZ), which is selling the medicine to remove an antitrust obstacle from its planned merger with Bristol-Myers Squibb. The purchase price for Otezla is $13.4 billion — higher than many analysts expected. Bristol-Celgene investors will surely be pleased about fetching such a …
Saskatoon man breaking up with 550 Facebook friends via phone
James Avramenko is breaking up with his Facebook friends, one by one, with personal phone calls. He’s dumped 30 pals online so far — including a former boss, a groomsman and an elementary schoolmate — and has 527 more to go. “People kind of have a little bit of a freak out, at first, because they …
G7 leaders talk climate, trade and Iran: live updates – CNN
G7 leaders talk climate, trade and Iran: live updates CNN Iran’s Zarif arrives for surprise G7 talks, no plan to meet US Al Jazeera English Trump: We’re not looking for regime change in Iran Fox News Macron sparks confusion after inviting Iran’s foreign minister to G7 summit CNN Merkel Says Leaders Took Big Step Forward on Iran: G7 Update Bloomberg …
‘The rock star’ vs. ‘The rock’: Warren and Biden hurtle toward collision
With Sen. Elizabeth Warren rising in the polls and former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead narrowing since late spring, Warren’s message is igniting progressives. | Mario Tama/Getty Images SEATTLE — Elizabeth Warren has the crowds. Joe Biden has the lead. The split-screen story of one of the most intriguing match-ups of the Democratic presidential primary …
G7 Summit: Trump and fellow leaders enter last day of meetings with questions over what has been accomplished
First lady Melania Trump and President Trump depart following the Group of Seven leaders G-7 family photo with guests at the G-7 summit at the Hotel du Palais in Biarritz, France, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Andrew Harnik/AP) By Toluse Olorunnipa, Michael Birnbaum and August 26 at 5:24 AM BIARRITZ, France — President Trump began his …