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The head of an Iraqi militia participating in a coalition of groups that have waged attacks against U.S. troops and Israel has told Newsweek that his forces are prepared to escalate their campaign significantly if President Joe Biden does not meet their demands. According to Sheikh Mohammed…#iraqi #israel #mohammedaltamimi #faylaqalwaadalsadiq #iraq #syria #hamas #gazastrip #jordan #harden (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

I Applied to Be a NASA Astronaut. You Can Too
Recently, I applied to become an astronaut. I would like to be able to say that there is a non-zero chance I will be accepted, but sub-zero is more like it. Not a whole lot of people who can actually recall Sputnik—which, for the record, was launched on Oct. 4, 1957—quite make the age cut to climb on top of a rocket. Still, I filled out the nine-page form and sent it in, even if I have no doubt I’ll wind up in the cosmic slush pile. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] You, however, may have more luck. NASA is hiring; on March 5 it opened its doors to a new class of 12 or so astronauts and wil...
Source: TIME: Science - March 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Assange can't be extradited until U.S. rules out death penalty, UK court says
A British court ruled Tuesday that Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the United States on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty, giving the WikiLeaks founder a partial victory in his long legal battle over the site’s publication of classified…#julianassange #wikileaks #twohighcourt #assange #belmarshprison #victoriasharp #jeremyjohnson #australian #firstamendment #iraq (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Granted Limited Right To Appeal US Extradition
High Court judges in London ruled that Assange could appeal extradition if the US could not make certain assurances. (Julian Assange via Jack Taylor/Getty Images) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won a temporary reprieve from extradition to the United States on Tuesday, as the High Court ruled he…#highcourt #assange #julianassange #wikileaks #firstamendment #chelseamanning #iraq #afghanistan #barackobama #mediaite (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article When discussing the biggest threats facing the United States these days, U.S. intelligence officials invariably mention China and Russia, then often segue to cyberattacks, pandemics and…#islamic #moscow #isis #islamicstate #khorasan #isisk #iraq #syria #danielbyman #georgetownuniversity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Intishal Al-Timimi Steps Down As El Gouna Film Festival Director, Transitions To Strategic Advisor Role
Intishal Al-Timimi, the long-time director of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival, is stepping down from the role he has held since the Red Sea event’s inception in 2017. The respected Iraqi-born, Netherlands-based festival programmer will continue to work closely with the festival as member of the…#intishalaltimimi #egypt #elgounafilmfestival #redsea #iraqi #netherlands #strategicadvisor #samihsawiris #naguibsawiris #gff (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Peninsula sees challenges as Hong Kong luxury hotel chain seeks to counter ‘negative perception’ hobbling tourism industry
Trade wars, economic crises and geopolitical conflicts would not be good for international travel business, he said in general, issues that have plagued US-China ties in recent years and hurt Hong Kong for its role as a “superconnector” and regional financial hub. “International travellers from…#hongkong #clementkwok #hsh #hongkongs #shanghaihotels #peninsula #hongkongtourismboard #istanbul #iraqi #jewish (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows
A year after the closure of the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline, the conduit that once handled about 0.5% of global oil supply is still stuck in limbo as legal and financial hurdles impede the resumption of flows, three sources told Reuters. About 450,000 barrels per day of crude once flowed through…#iraq #turkey #apikur #ankara #kurdistan #iraqi #baghdad #woodmackenzie #kurds #saddamhussein (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Focus: A year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in veterans: a comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination - Porter KE, Stein MB, Grau PP, Kim HM, Powell C, Hoge CW, Venners MR, Smith ER, Martis B, Simon NM, Liberzon I, Rauch SAM.
Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a history of TBI report a constellation of somatic, cognitive, and emotional complaints ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Oil Inches Lower in Cautious Trade Ahead of Fed Meeting
Oil prices were edging lower after reaching highs last seen in early November on signs of a tighter market, but traders remain cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting on Wednesday. Brent crude and WTI were both down 0.2% to $86.68 and $82.01 a barrel, respectively. "The major…#usfederalreserve #swissquotebank #ipekozkardeskaya #russian #iraq (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Iraq to curb oil exports to compensate for exceeding OPEC+ quota
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Another Ship Hit By Missile In Red Sea; Former NATO Commander Warns'Maritime Risk' Highest Ever
Another Ship Hit By Missile In Red Sea; Former NATO Commander Warns 'Maritime Risk' Highest Ever Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked more than 40 merchant vessels amid the ongoing war in Gaza and severed several undersea communication cables. The Biden administration's Operation Prosperity…#redsea #nato #iran #houthi #gaza #alhudaydah #ukmto #aden #yemen #iraq (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gulf money stars in Daniel Craig ’s push to bring Othello to the big screen
The Scoop Daniel Craig is looking for money in the desert; the financiers in the desert want Bond. It sounds like a half-baked pitch for the next 007 film. In fact, it’s the reality of the present-day film industry: The British movie star is trying to secure financing for a passion project, a…#scoop #danielcraig #bond #iraq #middleeastern #qatar #gulf #doha #hollywood #barbarabroccoli (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news