Mes: agosto 2019

(AP) BAGHDAD – Three bomb blasts shortly before sunset Wednesday killed 10 people north of Baghdad in the latest spasm of violence to grip Iraq. The blasts underscored the volatility of the country eight months after the last U.S. troops pulled out. Insurgents, led by the local branch of al Qaeda, are trying to re-establish themselves in their old strongholds and undermine the government. The first bomb went off Wednesday in Baqouba, about 60 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of the Iraqi capital. Police said two civilians and one police officer were killed, and five people were wounded. Minutes later, authorities said, a car bomb exploded at the entrance of the main market in Muqdadiyah, about 90 kilometers (60 miles) north of Baghdad. A second blast struck as police arrived on the scene. Police said the toll for both bombings in the town was seven killed and 26 wounded. Iraq: Gunmen kill 7 Shiites in targeted attack The bombs exploded shortly before the ceremonial breaking of the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, when families and friends gather for a sunset meal. Police said the Muqdadiyah market was crowded with shoppers who were buying last-minute supplies for the “iftar” meal. Baqouba and Muqdadiyah are both located in the province of Diyala, a former stronghold of al Qaeda’s Iraqi branch. The province is home to both Sunni and Shiite...

When Catherine Middleton, future queen of England, arrived at Westminster Abbey for the biggest day of her life, she probably never imagined all eyes would be on her little sister, Pippa.  Complete Coverage: The Royal Wedding “The instant we saw her pick up Kate’s train, suddenly, the world took a collective gasp and needed to sort of know more about Kate’s beautiful younger sister,” Suzanne Zuckerman, a staff writer for People magazine, said. Pippa Middleton’s maid of honor dress can be yours for $277 One royal wedding watcher said on the day, “This is the most gorgeous family, the Middleton family — I mean, they really are stunning.” Pippa Middleton in the spotlight on TV specialPippa Middleton next to find Prince Charming? Within hours after her appearance at the royal wedding, a Facebook page honoring Pippa’s posterior was online, attracting 40,000 fans. Pippa mania was officially under way. Overnight, the 27-year old socialite went from bridesmaid to what Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper calls “the world’s most eligible bachelorette.” One man told CBS News, “She stole the show; she stole the attention from her sister.” Another man said of Pippa’s look, “Classy, natural, elegant.” Racy Pippa Middleton photo “embarrassing” for royal family With a smile that lights up London and a figure that’s the envy of women everywhere, Pippa’s assets are attracting a lot of attention, says CBS News Royal...

(AP) SEOUL, South Korea – It’s a classic tale of a small-town girl who follows her dreams to the big city. But in this case, the girl is a North Korean coal miner, the big city is Pyongyang and her dream is to become a high-flying trapeze artist. “Comrade Kim Goes Flying,” a collaboration between a North Korean director and two European filmmakers, makes its world premiere Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival before it heads to Pyongyang later this month for its North Korean debut. The film was shot on location with an all-Korean cast, but it avoids overtly political themes and isn’t what foreign audiences might expect to see from North Korea: a feel-good romantic comedy about a plucky young woman who grabs her chance to run off to the circus, only to find her wings clipped by the show’s handsome but arrogant superstar. He seems determined to make sure she doesn’t succeed – until he falls in love with her. Watch: A glimpse at the real North KoreaU.S. scolds North Korea for unauthorized Disney show British co-director Nicholas Bonner called the story an “unexpected fairytale.” “It’s one purely about a girl going about her dream” Bonner told The Associated Press in an interview in Pyongyang. “She’s an individual and rather cheeky character with this dream of hers to fly.” Bonner has been traveling to Pyongyang...