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Storm response in Puerto Rico 'incredibly successful,' blames mayor for Hurricane Maria
- September 13, 2018
He accused Democrats of making up "really large numbers" of deaths to make him "look as bad as possible". "I think Puerto Rico was an incredible, unsung success ", the president said. Puerto Rico's electrical grid, which Trump correctly says was already in bad shape before Maria landed, was knocked out by the storm. President Trump said that 3,000 people "did not die" due to hurricanes in Puerto Rico a year ago - then blamed the Democrats for releasing numbers that he called misleading. (more...)
- September 13, 2018
He accused Democrats of making up "really large numbers" of deaths to make him "look as bad as possible". "I think Puerto Rico was an incredible, unsung success ", the president said. Puerto Rico's electrical grid, which Trump correctly says was already in bad shape before Maria landed, was knocked out by the storm. President Trump said that 3,000 people "did not die" due to hurricanes in Puerto Rico a year ago - then blamed the Democrats for releasing numbers that he called misleading. (more...)
Man arrested in Saudi Arabia for having breakfast with woman
- September 13, 2018
In the 30-second video, the man and woman briefly joke about eating their breakfast together, with nobody else invited. Local media identified the man as an Egyptian national. As the video sparked a torrent of criticism from arch-conservatives, the public prosecution urged expats in the kingdom to respect "values and traditions of Saudi society". (more...)
- September 13, 2018
In the 30-second video, the man and woman briefly joke about eating their breakfast together, with nobody else invited. Local media identified the man as an Egyptian national. As the video sparked a torrent of criticism from arch-conservatives, the public prosecution urged expats in the kingdom to respect "values and traditions of Saudi society". (more...)
Bannon seeks to boost Republican turnout in midterms with new film
- September 13, 2018
Now, party officials are even fearful that they may lose control of the U.S. Senate, a prospect the Washington Post called "unthinkable" up until now . "Passage is not automatic", he added. Democrats say those cuts mainly helped the wealthy and corporations. Republicans insist Trump's tax overhaul and actions to deregulate industry are boosting the economy. (more...)
- September 13, 2018
Now, party officials are even fearful that they may lose control of the U.S. Senate, a prospect the Washington Post called "unthinkable" up until now . "Passage is not automatic", he added. Democrats say those cuts mainly helped the wealthy and corporations. Republicans insist Trump's tax overhaul and actions to deregulate industry are boosting the economy. (more...)
Russia launches its biggest ever war games involving China
- September 13, 2018
Tensions have been heightened between Russian Federation and the West in the wake of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Syria and the Novichok attack in Salisbury. Alex Kokcharov, a Russia analyst at the London-based risk assessment firm HIS Markit, said that China has never before participated in war games on Russian soil that were not under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). (more...)
- September 13, 2018
Tensions have been heightened between Russian Federation and the West in the wake of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Syria and the Novichok attack in Salisbury. Alex Kokcharov, a Russia analyst at the London-based risk assessment firm HIS Markit, said that China has never before participated in war games on Russian soil that were not under the auspices of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). (more...)
Arun Jaitley slams at Mallya for false claim
- September 13, 2018
In fact Mallya had misused access as an MP to accost him in a corridor in Parliament to claim he had made an offer of settlement for outstanding loans, Jaitley had said. The sensational claims of Mallya, outside a London court on Wednesday, sparked a fire in Indian political discourse. "The allegations are media created allegations, unfortunately". (more...)
- September 13, 2018
In fact Mallya had misused access as an MP to accost him in a corridor in Parliament to claim he had made an offer of settlement for outstanding loans, Jaitley had said. The sensational claims of Mallya, outside a London court on Wednesday, sparked a fire in Indian political discourse. "The allegations are media created allegations, unfortunately". (more...)
Super Typhoon Mangkhut bears down on Philippines
- September 13, 2018
It's forecast to make landfall in Cagayan province on Saturday and lose some more power before heading to Hong Kong and South China . Almost 43 million people in the south-east Asian region could be affected, according to United Nations' Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System . (more...)
- September 13, 2018
It's forecast to make landfall in Cagayan province on Saturday and lose some more power before heading to Hong Kong and South China . Almost 43 million people in the south-east Asian region could be affected, according to United Nations' Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System . (more...)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit New Zealand
- September 13, 2018
After another day in Sydney, the pair will visit Wellington, Abel Tasman, Auckland and Rotorua, New Zealand before completing their tour on October 31. "I look forward to welcoming The Duke and The Duchess of Sussex to Australia next month". The new royal couple is going on tour later this fall. (more...)
- September 13, 2018
After another day in Sydney, the pair will visit Wellington, Abel Tasman, Auckland and Rotorua, New Zealand before completing their tour on October 31. "I look forward to welcoming The Duke and The Duchess of Sussex to Australia next month". The new royal couple is going on tour later this fall. (more...)
John Bolton Threatens Syria Over Chemical Weapon Use
- September 12, 2018
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley echoed this warning on Thursday during a United Nations Security Council meeting on chemical weapons use in Syria. Trump "has been clear on the consequences for the use of chemical weapons", Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Saturday. (more...)
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- September 12, 2018
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley echoed this warning on Thursday during a United Nations Security Council meeting on chemical weapons use in Syria. Trump "has been clear on the consequences for the use of chemical weapons", Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Saturday. (more...)
Cardinal Wuerl to discuss his possible resignation with Pope Francis
- September 12, 2018
The cardinal, who is 77, handed the pope his resignation when he turned 75, as is standard practice. 'At issue is how to begin effectively to bring a new level of healing to survivors who have personally suffered so much... The three who were absent were: 85-year-old Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired archbishop of Santiago, Chile, who is facing questioning over his handling of abuse allegations; Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya of Kinshasa, Congo, who turns 79 in early ... (more...)
- September 12, 2018
The cardinal, who is 77, handed the pope his resignation when he turned 75, as is standard practice. 'At issue is how to begin effectively to bring a new level of healing to survivors who have personally suffered so much... The three who were absent were: 85-year-old Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired archbishop of Santiago, Chile, who is facing questioning over his handling of abuse allegations; Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya of Kinshasa, Congo, who turns 79 in early ... (more...)
Trump to issue order allowing sanctions on foreigners meddling in U.S
- September 12, 2018
USA intelligence agencies now believe that Russian Federation would again try to interfere the mid-term polls this year and also the 2020 presidential elections. The finding would then be passed to the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, who would then make a determination within 45 days whether the interference took place and warranted sanctions. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
USA intelligence agencies now believe that Russian Federation would again try to interfere the mid-term polls this year and also the 2020 presidential elections. The finding would then be passed to the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, who would then make a determination within 45 days whether the interference took place and warranted sanctions. (more...)
Cardinal Wuerl says he will meet with pope to discuss possible resignation
- September 12, 2018
McCarrick, since the release in mid-August of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on how six dioceses handled abuse allegations and since the publication in late August of a document by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former nuncio to the United States, alleging that Pope Francis knew of Cardinal McCarrick's sexual misconduct yet allowed him to continue in active ministry. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
McCarrick, since the release in mid-August of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on how six dioceses handled abuse allegations and since the publication in late August of a document by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former nuncio to the United States, alleging that Pope Francis knew of Cardinal McCarrick's sexual misconduct yet allowed him to continue in active ministry. (more...)
Russia identifies suspects in Novichok poisoning: Putin
- September 12, 2018
A police officer who visited the home of the Skripals shortly after the attack, Nick Bailey, was also left critically ill from exposure to the substance. Rowley in July unwittingly picked up a fake perfume bottle , which the perpetrators filled with nerve agent meant to poison Skripal and made to look like it was from a designer brand. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
A police officer who visited the home of the Skripals shortly after the attack, Nick Bailey, was also left critically ill from exposure to the substance. Rowley in July unwittingly picked up a fake perfume bottle , which the perpetrators filled with nerve agent meant to poison Skripal and made to look like it was from a designer brand. (more...)
What are Vostok 2018 war games? Why are military drills happening now?
- September 12, 2018
The week-long deployment alongside Chinese and Mongolian armies dubbed "Vostok-2018" (East-2018) will start in eastern Siberia on September 11. The Defence Ministry said in a statement Tuesday that the largest military drills since the end of the Cold War will involve about 36,000 tanks and 300,000 troops at sea and on the ground. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
The week-long deployment alongside Chinese and Mongolian armies dubbed "Vostok-2018" (East-2018) will start in eastern Siberia on September 11. The Defence Ministry said in a statement Tuesday that the largest military drills since the end of the Cold War will involve about 36,000 tanks and 300,000 troops at sea and on the ground. (more...)
South Africa 'close to war zone' with 57 murders a day: minister
- September 12, 2018
He said the murder statistics "borders close to a war zone‚ while there is peace and there is no war in SA". Police also revealed that they recorded at least 18,233 cases of attempted murder. South Africa 's already high murder rate has increased by about seven per cent, prompting the country's police minister to compare the situation to a 'war zone'. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
He said the murder statistics "borders close to a war zone‚ while there is peace and there is no war in SA". Police also revealed that they recorded at least 18,233 cases of attempted murder. South Africa 's already high murder rate has increased by about seven per cent, prompting the country's police minister to compare the situation to a 'war zone'. (more...)
Papadopoulos: Trump campaign members 'fully aware' of efforts to set Putin meeting
- September 12, 2018
George Papadopoulos , the former Trump campaign adviser who sought to broker a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin during the 2016 presidential campaign, was sentenced to 14 days in prison and 12 months of supervised release on Friday for lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his contacts with foreign nationals during the campaign. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
George Papadopoulos , the former Trump campaign adviser who sought to broker a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin during the 2016 presidential campaign, was sentenced to 14 days in prison and 12 months of supervised release on Friday for lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his contacts with foreign nationals during the campaign. (more...)
Woman Who Helped Kidnap Elizabeth Smart Will Be Released From Prison
- September 12, 2018
Smart said she was raped almost every day during nine months in captivity and forced to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and watch Mitchell have sex with his legal wife, Barzee. Barzee pleaded guilty to kidnapping Smart and helping keep her captive for nine months before Smart was found and rescued. According to a statement from the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole: 'Upon further review and advice from legal counsel, the Board must count time spent in federal custody toward Ms. (more...)
- September 12, 2018
Smart said she was raped almost every day during nine months in captivity and forced to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and watch Mitchell have sex with his legal wife, Barzee. Barzee pleaded guilty to kidnapping Smart and helping keep her captive for nine months before Smart was found and rescued. According to a statement from the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole: 'Upon further review and advice from legal counsel, the Board must count time spent in federal custody toward Ms. (more...)
9/11 memorial: Trump vows to ‘keep America safe’ from terror in speech
- September 11, 2018
The US President's less-than-sombre reaction was captured on Tuesday as he arrived in Pennsylvania, along with First Lady Melania Trump , on his way to pay respects to the fallen heroes of United Airlines Flight 93. Architect Paul Murdoch said he wanted visitors the crash site to have an emotional reaction when they come to the place where the flight slammed into earth after passengers and crew attacked the terrorists. (more...)
- September 11, 2018
The US President's less-than-sombre reaction was captured on Tuesday as he arrived in Pennsylvania, along with First Lady Melania Trump , on his way to pay respects to the fallen heroes of United Airlines Flight 93. Architect Paul Murdoch said he wanted visitors the crash site to have an emotional reaction when they come to the place where the flight slammed into earth after passengers and crew attacked the terrorists. (more...)
Donald Trump's visit to Ireland in November cancelled
- September 11, 2018
President Donald Trump's planned visit to Ireland in November has been cancelled. The brief trip to Ireland was scheduled to take place as he made his way home from Armistice Day commemorations in France on November 11. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who as a cabinet minister opposed extending an invitation to Trump before changing his mind when he became prime minister, had described the trip as coming "a little bit out of the blue", but said the office of the US president must be ... (more...)
- September 11, 2018
President Donald Trump's planned visit to Ireland in November has been cancelled. The brief trip to Ireland was scheduled to take place as he made his way home from Armistice Day commemorations in France on November 11. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who as a cabinet minister opposed extending an invitation to Trump before changing his mind when he became prime minister, had described the trip as coming "a little bit out of the blue", but said the office of the US president must be ... (more...)
Cohn: Woodward book inaccurately portrays 'my experience at the White House'
- September 11, 2018
In August 2017, the New York Times reported that Cohn had drafted a resignation letter over Trump referred to white supremacists in Charlottesville as "very fine people". Woodward has defended his portrayal of Donald Trump as an unfit president whose aides intervened to prevent catastrophic decisions, as he kicked off appearances to promote his bombshell new book. (more...)
- September 11, 2018
In August 2017, the New York Times reported that Cohn had drafted a resignation letter over Trump referred to white supremacists in Charlottesville as "very fine people". Woodward has defended his portrayal of Donald Trump as an unfit president whose aides intervened to prevent catastrophic decisions, as he kicked off appearances to promote his bombshell new book. (more...)
Russian police detain hundreds protesting against pension reform ZlotoNews
- September 11, 2018
Russia's elections have been overshadowed by public anger over the government's plans to raise the pension age, as the country struggles with an aging population. Footage of a rally in Ulan-Ude, some 4,400 km (2734 miles) east of Moscow , showed protesters walking through the city holding red balloons escorted by the police. (more...)
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- September 11, 2018
Russia's elections have been overshadowed by public anger over the government's plans to raise the pension age, as the country struggles with an aging population. Footage of a rally in Ulan-Ude, some 4,400 km (2734 miles) east of Moscow , showed protesters walking through the city holding red balloons escorted by the police. (more...)
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