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Monday 15 August 2022
The move came after the Chinese military staged military drills and fired missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
The Democrat’s trip to Taipei is the highest-profile visit by an elected US official in 25 years.
The move comes as China and the United States are at odds over a range of foreign policy and trade issues.
The two sides took aim at each other’s country’s policies with unusually pointed public remarks.
Previously, some visas were issued that permitted unlimited entries and could remain valid for as long as 10 years.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the injuries are similar to those suffered by a diplomat in Cuba.
The FBI’s Bob Anderson Jr., described the charges as ‘the new normal’.
WITH THE HOT WEATHER here for another couple of days, at least, there have been calls for water safety training to be made compulsory in our schools.
Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says it is time to introduce a compulsory water safety module into our education curriculum as young people need to have knowledge on swimming safely.
He says students should be taught about the risks associated with open water, the dangers of currents, rip currents, undertows, high tides and rip tides.
As Ireland is an island nation and many people live near the sea, there needs to be a greater understanding of the tide cycle and respect among young people for the water in general, he said.
So, what do you think?
Should a comprehensive water safety training programme be a compulsory part of the curriculum in schools?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Brendan McNamara says we cannot turn a blind eye while minorities are persecuted for their faith.
Clouds and sun, a t-storm; not as warm
Max: 21 °C
Min: 13 °C
Mostly cloudy and breezy with showers
Max: 18 °C
Min: 11 °C
Times of clouds and sun
Max: 17 °C
Min: 10 °C
