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American airstrikes in Syria show that Iran can expect consequences for supporting militia groups threatening US interests and personnel, Joe Biden has warned. "You can't act with impunity. Be careful," the US president said when asked what message he intended to send with the airstrikes early on Friday morning on Syria 's eastern border with Iraq. Satellite images show a group of buildings before the airstrike and the obliteration of most of them after. The Pentagon said the strikes by two Air Force F-15E aircraft using seven missiles destroyed nine buildings and heavily damaged two others in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed militias. They added that the strikes were not intended to eradicate the groups using them for attacks inside Iraq but to show the US will act firmly while trying to avoid a widespread regional escalation. Advertisement US officials said the airstrikes, Mr Biden's first military action as president, were legal and … [Read more...] about Syria: After US airstrikes, Biden warns Iran of consequences for supporting militia groups

BORIS Johnson hinted the north is set for a major infrastructure boost to railroad the nation to build back from the pandemic. The PM , speaking to railway chiefs yesterday, outlined plans to speed up major projects saying he wants the Department for Transport (DfT) and Network Rail ‘to halve the time and slash the cost’ of projects. He said: “We know that it is by infrastructure, innovation and skills, we will spread opportunity around the country. “We know the good efficient mass transit systems are the great social and economic levers and bringers of hope. “It's thanks to your efforts that post-coved, post- Brexit Britain will be propelled by a new generation of electric or even hydrogen trains whizzing down the ringing grooves of change as I think [the poet] Tennyson puts it. “Reopening Beeching lines, renewing the very musculoskeletal system of the country.” Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris added: “The whole country has relied on the transport industry … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson hints North is set for major rail boost to build Britain back from the pandemic

MARRIED At First Sight Australia's Ines Basic has insisted she DIDN'T have sex with Sam Ball and says the show misled viewers. Ines, 30, was slammed by UK fans for her treatment of husband Bronson Norrish as she pursued a romance with hunky Sam, who was matched with Elizabeth Sobinoff . Their raunchy night together was aired on E4 last month with the beauty filmed climbing into Sam's bed during their secret affair. But when quizzed on the explicit scenes, Ines denied the pair enjoyed anything more than just a cuddle. Speaking to Jamie Laing on his Private Parts podcast Ines, who was dubbed 'Australia's most hated bride', said: "We didn't have sex." Jamie screeched: "You didn't? You mean you really didn't have sex?" "No we didn't have sex!" she said. "There was a good editing trick there, I think they zoomed into a packet of condoms. Because they leave condoms in everyone's room. "Yeah people find it really hard to (believe) that we didn't." The legal … [Read more...] about Married At First Sight Australia’s Ines Basic says she DIDN’T have sex with Sam Ball and says show was misleading fans

The US House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion (€1.57 trillion) coronavirus stimulus fund in the early hours of Saturday morning. Lawmakers passed the bill — aimed at giving money to individuals, businesses, states and cities hit hard by the pandemic — on a narrow, near party-line vote of 219 to 212. President Joe Biden has been pushing for the relief package, saying it will be used to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. All Republican representatives voted against the bill, which will now go to the Senate, where many progressive Democrats are also keen on resuscitating a drive for an increase to the minimum wage. Joe Biden returns to Munich Security Conference in new role 2009: The vice president meets the chancellor Weeks after being sworn in as vice president of the United States, Joe Biden made his first visit to the 45th Munich Security Conference in 2009. There he met German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who at that time had already led … [Read more...] about US House passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

Your ticket to the German classical music festival scene: Concert Hour has the picks of the season — two hours of music updated regularly. Along with host Rick Fulker, the musicians themselves are on hand to give their insights into the events and the music. In these two episodes of Concert Hour, we take a tour through the works of 19th-century Danish composer Carl Nielsen. Listen to audio 54:59 Concert Hour: Carl Nielsen, part two Carl Nielsen, part one " These songs go straight to the heart, " says Nielsen expert Bo Holten , " and they're in the bloodstream of every Danish person - over forty. That's how it is now unfortunately, but we're hoping for a revival and for the interest of younger people. " Danish fiddler Harald Haugaard sees Nielsen as a very open-minded person. "He went through life with an open heart and open mind and found inspiration everywhere," said Haugard : "in other music, literature, art, … [Read more...] about Music for your soul: Carl Nielsen