The Chile volcano that spewed an ash cloud caused a number of flights to be cancelled in Argentina and Chile. The Calbuco volcano, which had its last eruption in 1961, unexpectedly erupted on Wednesday. The resulting ash cloud was blown into cities located in the two countries by Thursday. Ash and smoke were sent around […]
Sunday April 26 2015, 12:18 AM EST | Posted in
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The bombing campaign of Saudi Arabia against Houthi rebels in Yemen has ended, the Middle Eastern country announced recently. The next step for the Gulf Arab allies of the United States is to provide a political solution to the crisis. Brigadier General Ahmed Asiri said the campaign “achieved its goals” through good planning, precise execution […]
Wednesday April 22 2015, 10:51 AM EST | Posted in
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The Food City 500 race of NASCAR ended with Matt Kenseth bringing home the championship, which is his first Sprint Cup win since 2013. Rain, wrecks and cautions caused numerous delays to the race, which at one point was delayed for four hours. While Kenseth was in the lead for just forty-seven laps at Bristol […]
Monday April 20 2015, 11:28 AM EST | Posted in
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The ISIS advance into Ramadi was stalled for the moment as the US-led coalition conducted airstrikes against the group. However, a provincial leader said the security forces of the city still need reinforcements. Some areas close to the capital city of the Anbar province, which is around 110 kilometers to the west of Baghdad, were […]
Friday April 17 2015, 10:30 AM EST | Posted in
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The intelligence minister of Israel, Yuval Steinitz, revealed that Israel is satisfied with the compromise deal that was achieved between the administration of President Barack Obama and the US Congress. The compromise, which allows the US Congress to review any nuclear deals with Iran, was considered as a setback for the US president. President Obama […]
Wednesday April 15 2015, 10:19 AM EST | Posted in
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Jordan Spieth won the Masters in Augusta in a record-breaking fashion as he served notice to the golfing world that he is on his way up. Spieth became the second-youngest golfer to claim a victory at Augusta at the age of 21. He is only surpassed by Tiger Woods, who became the youngest man to […]
Monday April 13 2015, 9:20 AM EST | Posted in
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While Panama City is the venue of the Summit of the Americas, the administration of President Barack Obama is working to ensure everything goes smoothly, particularly for Cuba, the latest guest of the meeting. Even as preparations were made, a senior official of the State Department visited Venezuela, the strongest supporter of Cuba. Seven senior […]
Friday April 10 2015, 11:29 AM EST | Posted in
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US Defense Secretary Ash Carter revealed that the United States is wary about the Chinese land reclamation projects in the South China Sea. Carter said that these construction projects may include a military dimension. Carter indicated that the United States aims to maintain stability within the Asia-Pacific region as well as make certain that the […]
Wednesday April 08 2015, 11:30 AM EST | Posted in
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All-Star Craig Kimbrel was sent to the San Diego Padres together with Melvin Upton in an astonishing trade prior to the start of the season. In return, the team got Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin. Atlanta has long wanted to find a taker for the burdensome contract of Upton before it found San Diego. In […]
Monday April 06 2015, 11:31 AM EST | Posted in
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The possible success of the Iranian nuclear deal resulted to a reduction in oil prices since restrictions on Iranian oil exports may be lifted. Iranian oil is expected to add to the excess supply in the global market. The sanctions are not the only obstacle for Western oil companies aiming to open up businesses in […]
Friday April 03 2015, 4:21 PM EST | Posted in
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