Monday 4 August 2014
World War One
World War One Centenary: Britain Remembers
Commemorations are taking place across Europe to mark the centenary of the day Britain entered the First World War.
An estimated 37 million people were killed or injured in the conflict which lasted from 1914 until 1918.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attending a service to mark 100 years since the German invasion of Belgium at the start of World War One.
The Royals were received at L'Abbaye Saint-Laurent in Liege by King Philippe of Belgium, from where they walked to the Cointe Inter-allied Memorial for a service, during which Prince William gave a speech and spoke of the importance of reconciliation across Europe.
California Thunderstorms:
California Thunderstorms: 500 Kids Stranded
CaliforniaThunderstorms have killed one person and unleashed mudslides that stranded some 2,000 people, including 500 children at a campground.
Torrential rain hit an area roughly 50 miles (80.5km) northeast of Los Angeles.
Russia military exercises
Russia starts military exercises, including anti-aircraft missile drills, near Ukraine border
Russia has announced new military exercises involving bombers and fighter jets in a show of strength near the border with Ukraine.
Russia planes and helicopters will take part in the manoeuvres from Monday until Friday in central and western districts, a Russian air force spokesman was quoted by Interfax news agency as saying on Monday
Russia spokesman, Igor Klimov, said the exercises were the first in a series to improve military coordination.
original post found herhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-04/russia-starts-military-exercises-near-ukraine-border/5647502
Ebola outbreak:
Ebola outbreak: US warns disease remains out of control as American aid worker returns for treatment
Ebola virus, warning that the outbreak remains out of control.
Over the next 30 days American health experts will be sent to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, countries where the virus has already claimed more than 800 lives.
The US Centre for Disease Control's (CDC) Dr Tom Frieden says the US is "surging its response" to the crisis, the worst Ebola outbreak in history.
England Ex- striker.
Gary Lineker: Fifa corruption allegations are "nauseating"
England Ex- striker Gary Lineker says corruption allegations around Fifa are "nauseating" and has also criticised the role of its president Sepp Blatter.Fifa is currently investigating claims of wrongdoing relating to the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup.
"It makes you feel sick, the whole Fifa thing, the corruption at the top level is nauseating,"
original post found herhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28632355
Putin visit: Japan
Putin visit: Japan senses 'pressure' from US
Putin-- The Obama administration is on edge over Japan's plans to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state visit this autumn.
It is feared the trip could undermine solidarity among the Group of Seven, to which Japan belongs, with respect to sanctions these countries have imposed on Russia in response to the situation in Ukraine. The European Union has hardened its stance in the wake of the recent downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet. Some in the Japanese government have floated plans to delay Putin's visit.
Putin-- The Obama administration is on edge over Japan's plans to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin for a state visit this autumn.
It is feared the trip could undermine solidarity among the Group of Seven, to which Japan belongs, with respect to sanctions these countries have imposed on Russia in response to the situation in Ukraine. The European Union has hardened its stance in the wake of the recent downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet. Some in the Japanese government have floated plans to delay Putin's visit.
original post found herhttp://news.sky.com/story/1312476/wire-actor-anwan-glover-stabbed-in-nightclub
Israel: Gaza Truce
Israel To Hold Fire During 7-Hour ::
Israel has declared a seven-hour humanitarian truce beginning on Monday morning in most of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military said it will hold fire from 10am (8am UK time) to 9pm (3pm UK time) to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid and for displaced Palestinians to return to their homes - but would fight back if attacked.
original post found herhttp://news.sky.com/story/1312493/israel-to-hold-fire-during-7-hour-gaza-truce
Israel has declared a seven-hour humanitarian truce beginning on Monday morning in most of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military said it will hold fire from 10am (8am UK time) to 9pm (3pm UK time) to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid and for displaced Palestinians to return to their homes - but would fight back if attacked.
original post found herhttp://news.sky.com/story/1312493/israel-to-hold-fire-during-7-hour-gaza-truce
Ukraine crisis:
Ukraine crisis: Army 'heading for victory' - defence minister
Ukraine's defence minister has said his forces are gaining ground significantly against rebels in the country's east.
Valeriy Heletey told the BBC there would be victory "very soon".
He blamed the rebels for the difficulties faced by international experts in getting access to the MH17 crash site.
His remarks came as civilians in the east prepare for a siege as government forces close in on the rebel-held cities of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Ukraine's are stockpiling food and supplies and are sleeping in basements, with reports suggesting Luhansk is virtually surrounded and without power.
At least nine civilians were reported killed in Donetsk and Luhansk on Saturday
.original post found herhttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28632292
Islamic State fighters
Islamic State fighters swoop on Iraq's biggest dam, seize three more towns in offensive
Islamic State fighters, formerly known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), have seized control of Iraq's biggest dam, an oilfield and three more towns.
The offensive comes as the group also inflicted their first major defeat on Kurdish forces since sweeping through the region in June.
Capture of the electricity-producing Mosul Dam could give the Sunni militants the ability to flood major Iraqi cities or withhold water from farms, sharply raising the stakes in their bid to topple prime minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shiite-led government.
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