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Quake Hits Indonesia's Lombok Island, USGS Says
- July 30, 2018
Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, visited the area on Monday and promised money for people who had lost their homes. Of the 10 people confirmed dead, it's understood eight were killed in the East Lombok district, mostly by falling concrete. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, visited the area on Monday and promised money for people who had lost their homes. Of the 10 people confirmed dead, it's understood eight were killed in the East Lombok district, mostly by falling concrete. (more...)
India excludes 4m people from draft citizens list in Assam state
- July 30, 2018
It is said that there would be enough scope for claims by people whose names do not appear in the draft , adding "genuine citizens should not panic if their names fail to figure in the document". Talking about people whose names did not appear in the final draft , Sailesh said, "The process for making claims and objections will begin on August 30 and continue till September 28". (more...)
- July 30, 2018
It is said that there would be enough scope for claims by people whose names do not appear in the draft , adding "genuine citizens should not panic if their names fail to figure in the document". Talking about people whose names did not appear in the final draft , Sailesh said, "The process for making claims and objections will begin on August 30 and continue till September 28". (more...)
Northern California wildfire claims sixth victim
- July 30, 2018
Bledsoe's two children, James Roberts, 5, and Emily Roberts, 4, were stranded with her grandmother Melody Bledsoe, 70, when fire swept through the rural area where they were staying Thursday. As of 6:33 a.m. Friday, the fire has burned 44,450 acres with 3 percent containment, according to Cal Fire officials. The blaze began as a small wildfire and erupted into a living hellscape. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Bledsoe's two children, James Roberts, 5, and Emily Roberts, 4, were stranded with her grandmother Melody Bledsoe, 70, when fire swept through the rural area where they were staying Thursday. As of 6:33 a.m. Friday, the fire has burned 44,450 acres with 3 percent containment, according to Cal Fire officials. The blaze began as a small wildfire and erupted into a living hellscape. (more...)
Three more women paid hush money over Trump relationships - lawyer
- July 30, 2018
Avenatti says he represents three women , including Daniels, who claim to have had relationships with Trump and were paid off ahead of the 2016 election. The lawsuit also accuses Cohen of defamation over comments he made about Daniels' truthfulness. "Enough with the games". Avenatti has appeared in more than 100 television interviews since Daniels sued Trump, calling Cohen a "moron" engaged in criminal conduct, according to a legal motion from Blakely. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Avenatti says he represents three women , including Daniels, who claim to have had relationships with Trump and were paid off ahead of the 2016 election. The lawsuit also accuses Cohen of defamation over comments he made about Daniels' truthfulness. "Enough with the games". Avenatti has appeared in more than 100 television interviews since Daniels sued Trump, calling Cohen a "moron" engaged in criminal conduct, according to a legal motion from Blakely. (more...)
Colombian gang puts a $70,000 bounty on Sombra the drug-sniffing dog
- July 30, 2018
Recent busts by Sombra - which is Spanish for Shadow - include uncovering over five tons of cocaine concealed in crates of bananas destined for Europe. She has helped police in Colombia to seize over 2,000 kilos of cocaine hidden in boats, shipments of fruit and suitcases. President-elect Ivan Duque promised a tougher approach on coca production during his election campaign, with strategies including aerial spraying and drones. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
Recent busts by Sombra - which is Spanish for Shadow - include uncovering over five tons of cocaine concealed in crates of bananas destined for Europe. She has helped police in Colombia to seize over 2,000 kilos of cocaine hidden in boats, shipments of fruit and suitcases. President-elect Ivan Duque promised a tougher approach on coca production during his election campaign, with strategies including aerial spraying and drones. (more...)
New Orleans shooting leaves at least 3 dead and 7 injured
- July 30, 2018
The shooting happened on a busy thoroughfare about 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the French Quarter, police said. Seven other victims - five men and two women - were taken to two separate hospitals. "We need more than anything for people to come forward to help the NOPD right now solve this case". "A lot of people saw and heard what happened". Another man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
The shooting happened on a busy thoroughfare about 3 miles (4.83 kilometres) from the French Quarter, police said. Seven other victims - five men and two women - were taken to two separate hospitals. "We need more than anything for people to come forward to help the NOPD right now solve this case". "A lot of people saw and heard what happened". Another man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. (more...)
Mueller reportedly targets Trump's tweets in obstruction probe
- July 30, 2018
But Giuliani has said Trump's legal team is less enthusiastic because Mueller and his staff might seek to believe witnesses who contradict Trump's account, such as former FBI Director James Comey. The special counsel's investigators have also learned that Mr. Trump wanted Mr. Sessions to resign at varying points in May and July 2017 so he could replace him with a loyalist to oversee the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- July 30, 2018
But Giuliani has said Trump's legal team is less enthusiastic because Mueller and his staff might seek to believe witnesses who contradict Trump's account, such as former FBI Director James Comey. The special counsel's investigators have also learned that Mr. Trump wanted Mr. Sessions to resign at varying points in May and July 2017 so he could replace him with a loyalist to oversee the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa accuses rival Chamisa of striking deal with Mugabe
- July 30, 2018
During the address, he also addresses rumors that he planned to have his wife, Grace Mugabe take over, calling them "utter nonsense". In his only previous press interviews since his fall, Mugabe admitted in March that "some errors were done" under his authoritarian rule, and said he thought his country was now "topsy turvy". (more...)
- July 30, 2018
During the address, he also addresses rumors that he planned to have his wife, Grace Mugabe take over, calling them "utter nonsense". In his only previous press interviews since his fall, Mugabe admitted in March that "some errors were done" under his authoritarian rule, and said he thought his country was now "topsy turvy". (more...)
Trump says he's willing to shut down government over border security
- July 29, 2018
In the Kentucky radio interview, McConnell did acknowledge that the border funding issue probably wouldn't be resolved until later this year, after the November election. Trump then turned this into an attack on congress, demanding they work to fix " DUMBEST & WORST immigration laws anywhere in the world" before demanding people "Vote 'R'". (more...)
- July 29, 2018
In the Kentucky radio interview, McConnell did acknowledge that the border funding issue probably wouldn't be resolved until later this year, after the November election. Trump then turned this into an attack on congress, demanding they work to fix " DUMBEST & WORST immigration laws anywhere in the world" before demanding people "Vote 'R'". (more...)
#Mugabe endorses opposition on eve of #2018ZimElection
- July 29, 2018
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe holds a press briefing at his residence in Harare on the eve of the country's all-important elections. Zimbabwe's military generals shocked the world previous year when they seized control and ushered Mnangagwa to power after Mugabe, 94, tried to position his wife Grace, 53, to be his successor. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe holds a press briefing at his residence in Harare on the eve of the country's all-important elections. Zimbabwe's military generals shocked the world previous year when they seized control and ushered Mnangagwa to power after Mugabe, 94, tried to position his wife Grace, 53, to be his successor. (more...)
Trump denies knowing about his son’s Trump Tower meeting with Russians
- July 29, 2018
Those denials were repeatedly issued by Trump, his attorney Jay Sekulow, Trump Jr., Futerfas and White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. Cohen now claims that Trump Jr. If Cohen is bluffing or can't deliver what he claims, then this is the political equivalent of Al Capone's vault - much ado about nothing. In an interview early this month, Cohen said his family and the country commanded his "first loyalty", raising the prospect he could be preparing to cooperate with prosecutors. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
Those denials were repeatedly issued by Trump, his attorney Jay Sekulow, Trump Jr., Futerfas and White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. Cohen now claims that Trump Jr. If Cohen is bluffing or can't deliver what he claims, then this is the political equivalent of Al Capone's vault - much ado about nothing. In an interview early this month, Cohen said his family and the country commanded his "first loyalty", raising the prospect he could be preparing to cooperate with prosecutors. (more...)
Israeli Police Arrest Ahed Tamimi Mural Artist Agostino Chirwin
- July 29, 2018
Just hours before she assault the soldiers, her 15-year-old cousin Mohammad had been shot in the head at close range with a rubber bullet fired by Israeli soldiers. From her home, Ahed headed to a visit to the grave of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The Israeli prison service says she is on her way back to the West Bank. (more...)
- July 29, 2018
Just hours before she assault the soldiers, her 15-year-old cousin Mohammad had been shot in the head at close range with a rubber bullet fired by Israeli soldiers. From her home, Ahed headed to a visit to the grave of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The Israeli prison service says she is on her way back to the West Bank. (more...)
'I did not know': Trump denies knowledge of 2016 meeting with Russians
- July 28, 2018
The View knocked President Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr . this morning over new reporting that the President knew in advance about his son's infamous Trump Tower meeting . The president's son has acknowledged that he was interested in what material might be offered, but said the meeting ultimately did not amount to anything. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
The View knocked President Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr . this morning over new reporting that the President knew in advance about his son's infamous Trump Tower meeting . The president's son has acknowledged that he was interested in what material might be offered, but said the meeting ultimately did not amount to anything. (more...)
Scores dead as wildfires tear through tourist resorts near Greek capital
- July 28, 2018
Red Cross rescuers who found them said they appeared to be families or groups of friends, as they were found hugging in groups of threes and fours. "Also, the fires broke out on many fronts, so all these factors made the situation extremely hard", he said. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
Red Cross rescuers who found them said they appeared to be families or groups of friends, as they were found hugging in groups of threes and fours. "Also, the fires broke out on many fronts, so all these factors made the situation extremely hard", he said. (more...)
Australia copied New Zealand's flag, says acting PM
- July 28, 2018
New Zealand's acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has accused Australia of copying his country's flag, telling its neighbor to get its own design. After the failed referendum, it seemed that the flag drama between the two countries had perhaps cooled down. "No offence, it's all great, thank you very much, time to move on", Jackman told New Zealand radio station NM. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
New Zealand's acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has accused Australia of copying his country's flag, telling its neighbor to get its own design. After the failed referendum, it seemed that the flag drama between the two countries had perhaps cooled down. "No offence, it's all great, thank you very much, time to move on", Jackman told New Zealand radio station NM. (more...)
USA won't see upcoming lunar eclipse
- July 28, 2018
From 9.30pm to 11.13pm, the moon will be totally eclipsed . Thousands of Australians armed with telescopes, binoculars and cameras watched the glowing red moon and a shimmering Mars. According to NASA , India is one of the best places to watch the total lunar eclipse . In Somalia, some hurried to mosques for special prayers often observed during lunar eclipses . (more...)
- July 28, 2018
From 9.30pm to 11.13pm, the moon will be totally eclipsed . Thousands of Australians armed with telescopes, binoculars and cameras watched the glowing red moon and a shimmering Mars. According to NASA , India is one of the best places to watch the total lunar eclipse . In Somalia, some hurried to mosques for special prayers often observed during lunar eclipses . (more...)
Jovial Mutharika arrives in South Africa for BRICS summit
- July 28, 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping said there would be no victor in a global trade war, urging fellow developing powers on Wednesday to reject unilateralism in the wake of tariff threats by U.S. The BRICS Summit is an worldwide relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five member states including H.E Michel Temer of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E Vladimir Putin of the Russia Federation, the Hon. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping said there would be no victor in a global trade war, urging fellow developing powers on Wednesday to reject unilateralism in the wake of tariff threats by U.S. The BRICS Summit is an worldwide relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five member states including H.E Michel Temer of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E Vladimir Putin of the Russia Federation, the Hon. (more...)
Trump 'open' to Moscow visit after Putin extends invite
- July 28, 2018
Putin was speaking to reporters at a summit of Brics countries - Brazil, Russia , India , China and South Africa - in Johannesburg . "I am also ready to travel to Washington, if appropriate conditions are in place for our work", the Russian president stressed. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
Putin was speaking to reporters at a summit of Brics countries - Brazil, Russia , India , China and South Africa - in Johannesburg . "I am also ready to travel to Washington, if appropriate conditions are in place for our work", the Russian president stressed. (more...)
Facebook bans Infowars' Alex Jones for 30 days -- but he's still streaming
- July 28, 2018
Jones had been warned by Facebook before; these latest complaints were the last straw that led to the 30-day suspension. However, his colleagues who are Facebook admins for the Alex Jones Channel's and InfoWars' pages can continue to post content. (more...)
- July 28, 2018
Jones had been warned by Facebook before; these latest complaints were the last straw that led to the 30-day suspension. However, his colleagues who are Facebook admins for the Alex Jones Channel's and InfoWars' pages can continue to post content. (more...)
More than 700 children remain separated from migrant parents
- July 27, 2018
The news comes amid reports that USA immigration authorities are telling migrant parents to sign voluntary deportation forms in order to see their children. But hundreds of reunifications remain incomplete, days before a court-ordered deadline. But as of the morning count, 711 children were still in ORR custody because their parents are either already out of the country, considered ineligible for reunification, or have waived their rights to their children. (more...)
- July 27, 2018
The news comes amid reports that USA immigration authorities are telling migrant parents to sign voluntary deportation forms in order to see their children. But hundreds of reunifications remain incomplete, days before a court-ordered deadline. But as of the morning count, 711 children were still in ORR custody because their parents are either already out of the country, considered ineligible for reunification, or have waived their rights to their children. (more...)
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