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First rebel group begins withdrawal from demilitarised zone in Syria's Idlib
- October 01, 2018
United Nations diplomats say a recent agreement between Russian Federation and Turkey to set up a buffer zone in the last major rebel stronghold of Idlib has created an opportunity to press ahead with political talks. The rest is held by the NLF and other rebels. But Al-Qaeda loyalists Hurras al-Deen, which have a presence in the zone, rejected the deal last week. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
United Nations diplomats say a recent agreement between Russian Federation and Turkey to set up a buffer zone in the last major rebel stronghold of Idlib has created an opportunity to press ahead with political talks. The rest is held by the NLF and other rebels. But Al-Qaeda loyalists Hurras al-Deen, which have a presence in the zone, rejected the deal last week. (more...)
Avenatti says his client Julie Swetnick is 'telling the truth' about Kavanaugh
- October 01, 2018
In a sworn declaration to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Swetnick said she had seen Kavanaugh at "well over 10 house parties" in the early 1980s when he was a student at Georgetown Preparatory, and that on numerous occasions he would "drink excessively and engage in highly inappropriate conduct, ' including 'fondling and grabbing of girls without their consent". (more...)
- October 01, 2018
In a sworn declaration to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Swetnick said she had seen Kavanaugh at "well over 10 house parties" in the early 1980s when he was a student at Georgetown Preparatory, and that on numerous occasions he would "drink excessively and engage in highly inappropriate conduct, ' including 'fondling and grabbing of girls without their consent". (more...)
Next battle in war over Kavanaugh: FBI probe
- October 01, 2018
Kavanaugh vigorously denied the allegation and excoriated Senate Democrats for what he called "a calculated and orchestrated political hit". The FBI is now conducting a supplemental background investigation "limited to current credible allegations" of sexual assault and misconduct against Kavanaugh, with a deadline of Friday to conclude its probe. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
Kavanaugh vigorously denied the allegation and excoriated Senate Democrats for what he called "a calculated and orchestrated political hit". The FBI is now conducting a supplemental background investigation "limited to current credible allegations" of sexual assault and misconduct against Kavanaugh, with a deadline of Friday to conclude its probe. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway says she's a sexual assault victim
- October 01, 2018
During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper , Kellyanne Conway took everyone by surprise when she claimed she is also a survivor of sexual assault . "And I'm really sorry". Conway appeared to be saying attackers had to be held accountable, not all men. "We are living through really, really insane times where the scope of an FBI investigation around a sexual assault is being determined by a person who brags about sexual assault". (more...)
- October 01, 2018
During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper , Kellyanne Conway took everyone by surprise when she claimed she is also a survivor of sexual assault . "And I'm really sorry". Conway appeared to be saying attackers had to be held accountable, not all men. "We are living through really, really insane times where the scope of an FBI investigation around a sexual assault is being determined by a person who brags about sexual assault". (more...)
Donald Trump: Brett Kavanaugh Testimony 'Powerful, Honest, and Riveting'
- October 01, 2018
He didn't say whether they were voting yes or no - just that they would go the same way. While Ford said she came forward to give the senators an understanding of Kavanaugh's character as they examined him for a seat in the country's apex court. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
He didn't say whether they were voting yes or no - just that they would go the same way. While Ford said she came forward to give the senators an understanding of Kavanaugh's character as they examined him for a seat in the country's apex court. (more...)
Indonesian City Hit by Tsunami After Powerful Quake
- October 01, 2018
The agency has been widely criticised for not informing a tsunami had hit Palu on Saturday, though officials said waves had come within the time the warning was issued. "There is a ship washed ashore". "All the things in my house were swaying and the quake left a small crack on my wall", he told The Associated Press . (more...)
- October 01, 2018
The agency has been widely criticised for not informing a tsunami had hit Palu on Saturday, though officials said waves had come within the time the warning was issued. "There is a ship washed ashore". "All the things in my house were swaying and the quake left a small crack on my wall", he told The Associated Press . (more...)
Rescuers search for survivors after quake, tsunami
- October 01, 2018
Reports are still coming in of the impact of the disaster on communities further up the coast from Palu and closer to the quake's epicentre, including the smaller town of Donggala, where there was at least one death and 10 people were injured. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
Reports are still coming in of the impact of the disaster on communities further up the coast from Palu and closer to the quake's epicentre, including the smaller town of Donggala, where there was at least one death and 10 people were injured. (more...)
Russian Antisemitism Rears Its Head Over Syria
- October 01, 2018
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in NY, U.S., September 28, 2018. The two parties had previously agreed to a so-called "deconfliction mechanism" immediately prior to the commencement of Russia's anti-terrorist intervention in Syria in late September 2015 which was created to specifically prevent unfortunate incidents such as this one, but Moscow accused Tel Aviv of failing to abide by its commitments ... (more...)
- October 01, 2018
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in NY, U.S., September 28, 2018. The two parties had previously agreed to a so-called "deconfliction mechanism" immediately prior to the commencement of Russia's anti-terrorist intervention in Syria in late September 2015 which was created to specifically prevent unfortunate incidents such as this one, but Moscow accused Tel Aviv of failing to abide by its commitments ... (more...)
Pakistan chopper violates airspace in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch: Indian Army
- October 01, 2018
Jammu-based Army Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said the airspace violation occurred around 12.10 pm, The Times of India reported. The President said that this act displays India's insecurities and has exposed their aggressive posturing and warmongering methods. According to norms that the two countries adhere to, helicopters are barred from coming within one kilometre of the Line of Control and fixed wing aircraft are not allowed to come within 10 km. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
Jammu-based Army Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said the airspace violation occurred around 12.10 pm, The Times of India reported. The President said that this act displays India's insecurities and has exposed their aggressive posturing and warmongering methods. According to norms that the two countries adhere to, helicopters are barred from coming within one kilometre of the Line of Control and fixed wing aircraft are not allowed to come within 10 km. (more...)
Ford’s Witness Reaffirms Never Being Party with Kavanaugh’s Presence
- October 01, 2018
Quizzed specifically about his encounter with Archila and Gallagher, Flake said the two women may have been motivated by a political agenda when they approached him ― an "agenda. Lindsey Graham of SC, rallied the GOP - and that all-important audience of one, President Trump - to his side. In Alaska, Juneau voter Sally Saddler, an independent, said she voted for Murkowski in the past, but likely wouldn't back her again if the Republican senator decides to confirm Kavanaugh. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
Quizzed specifically about his encounter with Archila and Gallagher, Flake said the two women may have been motivated by a political agenda when they approached him ― an "agenda. Lindsey Graham of SC, rallied the GOP - and that all-important audience of one, President Trump - to his side. In Alaska, Juneau voter Sally Saddler, an independent, said she voted for Murkowski in the past, but likely wouldn't back her again if the Republican senator decides to confirm Kavanaugh. (more...)
USA blames Iran as it readies to shut Iraq consulate
- October 01, 2018
While the rockets landed harmlessly away from the facilities, they underscored heightening tensions between Washington and Tehran as Iraq tries to form a new government. Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called USA allegations of inciting violence in Basra "astonishing, provocative and irresponsible". The developments in Basra come after a week of confrontation between the United States and Iran at the United Nations, including dueling speeches by the presidents of each country. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
While the rockets landed harmlessly away from the facilities, they underscored heightening tensions between Washington and Tehran as Iraq tries to form a new government. Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called USA allegations of inciting violence in Basra "astonishing, provocative and irresponsible". The developments in Basra come after a week of confrontation between the United States and Iran at the United Nations, including dueling speeches by the presidents of each country. (more...)
Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for SVG - Advisory #8
- October 01, 2018
The Tropical Storm continues its movement toward the west-northwest near 13 miles per hour (20 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through Sunday. The storm is expected to soon weaken to a tropical depression and degenerate into a low pressure trough by late Saturday. The Flash Flood warning and Tropical Storm Warning remain until 6:00 am tomorrow and it seems as though that is when further directives will come from the powers that be. (more...)
- October 01, 2018
The Tropical Storm continues its movement toward the west-northwest near 13 miles per hour (20 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through Sunday. The storm is expected to soon weaken to a tropical depression and degenerate into a low pressure trough by late Saturday. The Flash Flood warning and Tropical Storm Warning remain until 6:00 am tomorrow and it seems as though that is when further directives will come from the powers that be. (more...)
FBI Kavanaugh probe won't look at Jewish woman's accusations
- September 30, 2018
Her lawyer, John Clune, announced that the FBI had "reached out" to interview his client and she had agreed to co-operate with their investigation. In a letter , Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray that the accuser, whose name was redacted, be investigated for "potential violations of 18 U.S.C. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Her lawyer, John Clune, announced that the FBI had "reached out" to interview his client and she had agreed to co-operate with their investigation. In a letter , Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) asks Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray that the accuser, whose name was redacted, be investigated for "potential violations of 18 U.S.C. (more...)
All passengers and crew survive Boeing 737 crash into the sea
- September 30, 2018
One passenger flying aboard an Air Niugini plane that crashed into the water early Friday in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is missing, officials said Satruday. There are four Vietnam citizens on the plane of Papua New Guinea airline Air Niugini that crashed into a Pacific lagoon on September 28, according to Indonesia Embassy in Vietnam. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
One passenger flying aboard an Air Niugini plane that crashed into the water early Friday in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is missing, officials said Satruday. There are four Vietnam citizens on the plane of Papua New Guinea airline Air Niugini that crashed into a Pacific lagoon on September 28, according to Indonesia Embassy in Vietnam. (more...)
Enormous 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off coast sparking TSUNAMI warning
- September 30, 2018
Earlier , a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Sulawesi island. The authorities had warned people to take cover after issuing natural disaster alerts. Pictures supplied by the agency showed a badly damaged shopping mall in Palu where at least one floor had collapsed onto the storey below, while other photographs showed major damage to buildings and large cracks across pavements. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Earlier , a 7.7-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Sulawesi island. The authorities had warned people to take cover after issuing natural disaster alerts. Pictures supplied by the agency showed a badly damaged shopping mall in Palu where at least one floor had collapsed onto the storey below, while other photographs showed major damage to buildings and large cracks across pavements. (more...)
Kavanaugh and accuser Ford face historic Senate hearing
- September 30, 2018
Republicans are pushing to seat Mr Kavanaugh before the November midterms, when Senate control could fall to the Democrats and a replacement Trump nominee could have even greater difficulty. Dianne Feinstein and Rachel Mitchell , the attorney hired by the GOP to question Ford . "I believed he was going to rape me", Ford said, repeating in public what she first alleged in an anonymous letter to Congress and then in an interview published 11 days ago by The Washington Post . (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Republicans are pushing to seat Mr Kavanaugh before the November midterms, when Senate control could fall to the Democrats and a replacement Trump nominee could have even greater difficulty. Dianne Feinstein and Rachel Mitchell , the attorney hired by the GOP to question Ford . "I believed he was going to rape me", Ford said, repeating in public what she first alleged in an anonymous letter to Congress and then in an interview published 11 days ago by The Washington Post . (more...)
Typhoon Trami injures 56, readies direct hit on Japan mainland
- September 30, 2018
Moreover, the Ryukyu Islands from Okinawa northward and regions from southern Kyushu to Shikoku and south-central Honshu are expected to experience the most severe impacts. Airlines cancelled or plan to cancel more than 930 flights, public broadcaster NHK said. The typhoon has already disrupted transportation services in southern Japan including Okinawa Prefecture. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Moreover, the Ryukyu Islands from Okinawa northward and regions from southern Kyushu to Shikoku and south-central Honshu are expected to experience the most severe impacts. Airlines cancelled or plan to cancel more than 930 flights, public broadcaster NHK said. The typhoon has already disrupted transportation services in southern Japan including Okinawa Prefecture. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation contacts Deborah Ramirez, second woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct
- September 30, 2018
Kavanaugh has vehemently denied that claim. "Out of respect for the integrity of the process, we will have no further comment at this time", the statement said. An attorney for Leland Keyser, who Ford says was at the party, was also willing to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , but Keyser's attorney has said her client has no recollection of the party where the assault is said to have happened. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Kavanaugh has vehemently denied that claim. "Out of respect for the integrity of the process, we will have no further comment at this time", the statement said. An attorney for Leland Keyser, who Ford says was at the party, was also willing to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , but Keyser's attorney has said her client has no recollection of the party where the assault is said to have happened. (more...)
California shark attack: teen lobster diver injured
- September 30, 2018
Lifeguard Captain Larry Giles said: "He was conscious, he was above water, and the bystanders were able to get him up on the beach and he was talking all the way to when he was being transported". Witnesses said the shark was about 3.3m (11ft) long, but the species has not been confirmed. In July of 2014, a great white shark attacked a swimmer near the pier in Manhattan Beach. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
Lifeguard Captain Larry Giles said: "He was conscious, he was above water, and the bystanders were able to get him up on the beach and he was talking all the way to when he was being transported". Witnesses said the shark was about 3.3m (11ft) long, but the species has not been confirmed. In July of 2014, a great white shark attacked a swimmer near the pier in Manhattan Beach. (more...)
Donald Trump praises ‘beautiful letters’ from Kim Jong
- September 30, 2018
In recent weeks, Kim Jong-Un has said he would permanently dismantle North Korea's main nuclear complex, but only if the USA takes unspecified corresponding measures . Most flee via China, which has the longest border with North Korea and is easier to cross than the heavily protected Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas. (more...)
- September 30, 2018
In recent weeks, Kim Jong-Un has said he would permanently dismantle North Korea's main nuclear complex, but only if the USA takes unspecified corresponding measures . Most flee via China, which has the longest border with North Korea and is easier to cross than the heavily protected Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas. (more...)
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