Tuesday, September 25, 2018

World News Briefs -- September 25, 2018 (Evenining Edition)



Daily Mail: UN LAUGHS at Trump: President says 'I didn't expect that reaction' after giggles greeted his boasts about a year of success before he delivers impassioned speech in favor of patriotism over globalization

* Donald Trump took credit at the United Nations today for increases in Western defense spending that have eased financial burden on the United States
* Also highlighted warmed relations with North Korea that could lead to nuclear non-proliferation pact in a keynote speech to the body's general assembly
* World leaders laughed in Trump's face as he opened a braggadocios address
* Trump claimed: 'In less than two years my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country'
* Said that the days of America being taken advantage of are over
* 'We will no longer tolerate such abuse,' Trump said, pledging that he would no longer allow America to be 'cheated and our wealth to be plundered'

Donald Trump's opening remarks at the United Nations today drew laughter from world leaders bracing for a braggadocios address.

Trump claimed that in remarks that were written for him that 'in less than two years my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.'

As if reading the speech for the first time, he chimed in with a, 'so true,' leading to laughter from international leaders.

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MIDDLE EAST

US lashes out at Iran as world leaders gather at UN.

Iran says US wants to overthrow govt, rejects two-way talks.

Hodeidah battle still in full swing as Yemen Army tries to push to port city center.

Saudi-UAE alliance to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen.

Russia upgrades Syria's defense system in blow to Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Vladimir Putin against upgrading Syria's anti-aircraft defenses.

Israel to keep fighting Iran in Syria, coordinating with Russia: Netanyahu.

New Iran video threatens Israel, Gulf states with missile strikes and 'heavy punishment' following parade attack. Iran threatens Saudi Arabia after Iran parade attack.

Iran arrests 'separatists' behind deadly Ahvaz parade attack.

5 nations, EU dodge U.S. sanctions with system to trade with Iran.

Trump says there’s no plan to meet with ‘lovely’ Iran president.

World Bank warns Gaza economy is 'collapsing'.

Jordan king seeks urgent funding for Palestinian refugees.

Iraqi activist shot dead in tense southern city of Basra.

ASIA

China nixes US warship port visit, recalls admiral from US.

Seven Pakistani soldiers, nine militants dead in firefight, military says.

U.S. accuses Myanmar military of 'planned and coordinated' Rohingya atrocities.

President Trump strikes softer tone on North Korea at United Nations.

Afghan military officers 'go missing after training in US'.

Philippines senator Antonio Trillanes arrested after weeks holed up in Senate.

China reveals its new party line: We're trying to save the world from the US.

Beijing accuses Sweden of racism amid escalating diplomatic row.

AFRICA

Mbeki slams ANC over S.Africa land redistribution plan.

The Latest: Morocco navy fires on boat carrying migrants.

Ethiopia detains 1,200 after deadly Addis Ababa clashes.

WHO warns of 'perfect storm' in Congo Ebola outbreak.

Niger hit by unprecedented spate of child deaths: MSF.

Angola: Ex-president's son detained over $1.5 billion corruption case.

War-weary Mozambicans yearn to leave Malawi haven.

U.S. diplomat found dead in Madagascar, suspect in custody.

South Sudanese doctor wins prestigious UN prize for lifetime spent tending to refugees.

EUROPE

5 EU countries reach deal to end limbo of rescued migrants.

UK Labour opposition party vows to reject May’s Brexit deal.

Stefan Lofven: Sweden's parliament ousts prime minister.

Angela Merkel rejects UK Brexit proposal.

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she trusts President Trump.

Kremlin in shock as Russians reject hand-picked candidates for third week in a row.

High hopes for Germany's UN Security Council membership.

German Catholic Church reveals scale of sexual abuse.

Roman Abramovich posed threat to public security, Swiss police said.

AMERICAS

US, Mexico ready to sign new NAFTA without Canada: US official.

Trump challenges UN, boasting of America’s go-it-alone might.

The Latest: Trump’s UN speech draws blank stares, laughter.

Trump: Venezuelan socialist president easily toppled.

Donald Trump to meet with US Deputy Attorney-General Rod Rosenstein amid resignation reports.

Peru wants no military solution on Venezuela: president.

Bolsonaro could drag Brazil back into dictatorship, cultural legends warn.

Nicaragua issues arrest warrant for opposition leader.

Chile announces aid plan for indigenous Mapuche region.

Argentina's central bank boss Luis Caputo quits after three months.

Cosby in handcuffs: TV star gets 3 to 10 years for assault.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Iran says 'jihadist separatists' behind attack as probe points to IS.

Nearly 170 charged with forming 'Bahrain Hezbollah'.

Saudi Arabia accused of turning a blind eye to international terrorism financing by global watchdog.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Higher interest rates and oil prices send US stocks lower.

Oil prices hit four-year-high of $82 amid looming Iran sanctions.

China: U.S. holding 'knife' at Beijing's neck in trade war.

Barrick buys Randgold for $6B to form world's largest gold miner.

3 comments:

fazman said...

Laugh all you want, he's right.

Anonymous said...

Yea, sure... he's right. His administration accomplished more than any previous administration in the history of the United States.

Riiiight.

IF you believe that, you'll believe everything. And this is coming from someone who likes Trump in office!

B.Poster said...

Actually he did expect this reaction's laughing hysterically at them.

As Fazman says, "he's right." Trump has been Putin and Xi's worst nightmare. They want him gone forthwith!! Trump's actual policies towards Putin have been far tougher than his predecessor's was towards Putin even if the rehetoric hasn't been. Negotiatuons 101: you do not dress down Putin or Xi arguably the world's most powerful men in public.

I will have to listen to POTUS's speech. I'm pretty sure he did not refer to America as an "indispensable nation" or as a "superpower." Only mentally ill politicians or ideologically blind people believe such nonsense.