Trump and Pentagon in contradiction over plans to strike Iran's cultural sites
After Iran vowed to avenge the US assassination of top military official Major-General Qassem Soleimani, US president Donald Trump stated on Twitter that the US armed forces had demarcated 52 cultural sites in Iran to assault in the event of a counterattack by Iran, a violation of international law, and the Pentagon has recently contradicted Trump's statement saying the US has developed no such plans.
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Trump finally speaks with Putin
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Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday for the first time since the publication of a New York Times story alleging that Russia paid bounties to Taliban fighters for killing US troops. The president has been under fire from various groups for his reluctance to hold Russia accountable for the alleged bounty scheme.
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Reeling from polls predicting defeat in November’s election, President Donald Trump struck a newly serious tone on the coronavirus crisis Tuesday, acknowledging that a disease he has frequently played down would “get worse.” He was also spotted wearing mask in recent days after avoiding it for more than 2 months
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France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France has made face masks compulsory in all enclosed public spaces amid a fresh bout of Covid-19 outbreaks. Masks were already mandatory on public transport, but from Monday they must also be worn in places like shops. Health Minister Oliver Véran warned that France had between "400 and 500 active clusters" of the virus. Anyone caught without a mask faces a fine of €135
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