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World News Hits on Sunday


Sun 28 Jul 2019 | 10:43 AM
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See news website presents Sunday`s dominating headlines of the world news.

‘From Deep Sea to Infinite Universe’: India Will Defy ANY Pressure in Security Matters, PM Modi Vows

India will never cave in to external pressure or influence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated, emphasizing that a strong modern army is a crucial safeguard of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. (Russia Today)

Donald Trump's Most Catastrophic Decision

It's hard to single out any one event as the most cataclysmic of Donald Trump's presidency, in terms of American and global security. There was his bolting from the Iran nuclear deal (and Iran's subsequent resumption of uranium enrichment). There was baiting Kim Jong Un, followed by engagement, which will likely result in a more advanced North Korean nuclear program. Then, of course, there's the end to American participation in climate-change mitigation, not to mention a trade war with China. (CNN)

Winston Churchill Would Despise Boris Johnson

Winston Churchill’s ghost still hovers over Washington and London. American presidents have often modeled themselves after the British wartime leader, especially in times of conflict. (The New York Times)

Shooting at Block Party Leaves 11 Injured, One Dead

A “brazen” lone gunman opened fire at a massive Brownsville, Brooklyn, block party on Saturday night, leaving a 38-year-old man dead and 11 others injured, law enforcement sources told The Post. (Fox News)

'This is It': 2020 Candidates Fight to Stand Out as Debate Stage Looms

As a 2020 presidential candidate, Jay Inslee says he wants to bring “hope and confidence” to the climate change fight to save a dying planet. (USA Today)

Supreme Court Allows Border Wall Spending in Battle Between President Donald Trump and Liberal Opponents

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump can use $2.5 billion in military funding to begin building a portion of his long-sought wall along the nation's southern border. (USA Today)

Iran Intends to Restart Activities at Arak Heavy Water Nuclear Reactor: ISNA News Agency

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, told lawmakers on Sunday that Iran will restart activities at the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, the ISNA news agency reported. (Reuters)

Trump Vows to Retaliate Over France's Digital Services Tax

President Donald Trump warned France on Friday that it will shortly face retaliation over its decision to adopt a digital services tax, which the United States believes will disproportionately hit American tech giants like Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google. (POLITICO)

Police in Hong Kong Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrators Rally in Response to Attack

Protesters in Hong Kong defied orders to not demonstrate on Saturday, gathering to denounce the police and government in an area where pro-democracy activists were attacked last weekend. (npr)

Sudan to Charge Eight Military Officers Over Deadly Crackdown

Government prosecutors announced the charges after investigating the massacre, when at least 87 people died in the capital, Khartoum. (BBC)

More Than 1,000 Detained in Moscow Protest

Authorities in Moscow detained more than 1,000 people protesting the exclusion of opposition candidates from city elections. It is a sign of growing public discontent as trust in President Vladimir Putin declines. (The Wall Street Journal)