Kashmir cross-border exchange of fire 'kills 3 Pakistani and 5 Indian soldiers', says Pakistan army.
India denies any fatalities among its forces https://t.co/AWPVdyVWz2 pic.twitter.com/2XWZ3FLvij
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 16, 2019
‘“Kashmiris have been caged like animals and deprived of basic human rights,” wrote Iltija Mufti, the daughter of Kashmir’s former chief minister, in an open letter to Shah, India’s home minister.’ https://t.co/Yyylvq7GUm
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) August 16, 2019
Days since India shut down Kashmir’s internet and phone service: 11 (and counting)https://t.co/cjjGXdDxJF
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) August 15, 2019
Kashmiris have displayed admirable courage in the face of this crisis, and their voices should be heard. As India celebrates 73 years of independence, it should uphold its democratic values for all of its citizens and end the blackout#IndiaIndependenceDayhttps://t.co/eJgYkC6On0
— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) August 15, 2019
India's Modi trumpets Kashmir move, but local support is scarce https://t.co/scQn35Sjlb pic.twitter.com/joncB8E9zV
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 16, 2019
Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and PM Modi review – the most tasteless TV ever https://t.co/gLLp2IsvxG
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 16, 2019
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WORLD
North Korea extends the regime’s most prolific run of tests since U.S. President Donald Trump took office https://t.co/G40DIZ5t4e
— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 16, 2019
We can already predict where Trump really stands on Hong Kong for one very depressing reasonhttps://t.co/OS1Z5p3lmw
— Raw Story (@RawStory) August 16, 2019
Edward Luce: President Trump’s solipsism has reinforced America’s tendency to see everything as an extension of itself https://t.co/ff1urWC84w
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 16, 2019
The saga continues https://t.co/IdsiHswBVv
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) August 16, 2019
Rep. Tlaib requested to be able to visit her 90-year-old grandmother possibly for the last time. https://t.co/ulv1eZYcfg
— Slate (@Slate) August 16, 2019
BREAKING: Israeli officials had previously said that Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) were barred from entry over their support for the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. https://t.co/2yJSByELU3
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 16, 2019
Graham says Omar, Tlaib should face "consequences" for trying to "destroy" Israel https://t.co/91j92jDwak pic.twitter.com/Asgn7bmCaU
— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2019
Build a wall Denmark! Winter is coming. https://t.co/B8lWcJhFoV
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) August 16, 2019
Denmark: Greenland is not for sale.
Said one Danish politician: “The idea that Denmark should sell 50,000 citizens to the US is completely insane.”https://t.co/KB0ncQPKhK
— David Beard (@dabeard) August 16, 2019
He wants us to talk about Greenland so we don’t talk about crying kids in cages or white nationalists massacring people or his failing trade war with China or impeachment or the growing number of people who despise him and everything he stands for.
— Bryce Tache 🇺🇸 (@brycetache) August 16, 2019
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TRUMPWORLD
Even among the die-hards at the front of the NH rally line, there was detectable unease about the economy.
“Listen, I’m hoping to God he closes with China. Just get the deal done. All of my money’s in stocks.” @maggieNYT @peterbakernyt https://t.co/SPdedx6dAd
— Katie Rogers (@katierogers) August 16, 2019
Trump has a somewhat conspiratorial view, telling some confidants he distrusts statistics he sees reported in media and suspects many economists and forecasters are presenting biased data to thwart his reelection https://t.co/DFN0bA2e2N totally nutters and unable to do his job
— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) August 16, 2019
President Trump suggests opening more mental institutions to deal with mass shootings https://t.co/6bTohZdXGa pic.twitter.com/JZN1ENuz22
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 16, 2019
President Trump turning official events into de-facto campaign rallies is a threat to our democracy. https://t.co/OLl5UkesmG
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 16, 2019
Stephen Colbert when asked if he'd have President Trump back as a guest: "The quick answer would be no because it would be hard for me to be properly respectful of the office." https://t.co/KVxUEmG8Ea pic.twitter.com/bSFPm9j37G
— The Hill (@thehill) August 16, 2019
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BREXITSHAMBLES BRITAIN
“In game of Brexit chicken, Boris Johnson driving a Mini, Brussels is driving a bus” https://t.co/NisAYBQVr8
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) August 16, 2019
“He and I are very much aligned. We feel very good about each other.”
Donald Trump says he and Boris Johnson just spoke about a “fantastic and big” post-Brexit trade deal which is “moving along rapidly.” pic.twitter.com/wrMluMJknI
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) August 16, 2019
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson has agreed to meet with Jeremy Corbyn over his plan to become 'temporary PM' https://t.co/B46P5xDlZO
— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 16, 2019
Today’s @EveningStandard exclusive has new poll blow to Corbyn pic.twitter.com/hu8Bi88b2K
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) August 16, 2019
Philip Hammond is facing a backlash from local party members over his attempts to block no-deal, with insiders indicating he could soon face a confidence votehttps://t.co/CyU1EtI4W9
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 16, 2019
No idea where they get these Brexit Party candidates from. pic.twitter.com/BRlWnRiryk
— Marty Lawrence (@TeaAndCopy) August 16, 2019
UK must accept chlorinated chicken after Brexit, US says – follow live updates https://t.co/pZSM93Y9pw
— The Independent (@Independent) August 15, 2019
► VIDEO: 'There'll be violence on the streets of Northern Ireland by Christmas': Locals fear a hard Brexit could reignite violence in Northern Ireland https://t.co/TxSamdqeXK pic.twitter.com/oEVUW4mApW
— Irish Times Video (@irishtimesvideo) August 15, 2019
Finally, an anniversary…
Q&A: What was the Peterloo massacre and why is it important? https://t.co/YykdDt5pYm via @IrishTimesWorld
— Irish Times World (@IrishTimesWorld) August 16, 2019