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Indonesian quakes, tsunami death toll climbs to 1249
- October 04, 2018
Powerful and shallow under-earth quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.1 magnitude followed by a tsunami devastated the province of Central Sulawesi with the hardest-hit area in Palu , the provincial capital and Donggala district. He called for a "day and night effort" in response to the 7.5-magnitude quake - but landslides and damaged bridges are making access to some areas hard. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Powerful and shallow under-earth quakes of 6.0, 7.4 and 6.1 magnitude followed by a tsunami devastated the province of Central Sulawesi with the hardest-hit area in Palu , the provincial capital and Donggala district. He called for a "day and night effort" in response to the 7.5-magnitude quake - but landslides and damaged bridges are making access to some areas hard. (more...)
Putin calls ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal a ‘scumbag,’ traitor
- October 04, 2018
The official emphasized that the ultimate target of these sanctions was Russian Federation. This will be the 19th annual India-Russia bilateral summit. Rakesh Sharma, the only Indian to travel in space, did so on a Soviet spacecraft in 1984. "The value of the contract will be more than $5 billion". (more...)
- October 04, 2018
The official emphasized that the ultimate target of these sanctions was Russian Federation. This will be the 19th annual India-Russia bilateral summit. Rakesh Sharma, the only Indian to travel in space, did so on a Soviet spacecraft in 1984. "The value of the contract will be more than $5 billion". (more...)
Pivotal GOP senators slam Trump for mocking Kavanaugh accuser
- October 04, 2018
The group's statement said he showed "extreme partisan bias", showing that he lacks the temperament to serve on the nation's highest court, during his testimony last week before the Senate Judicial Committee. She told the Senate hearing that she had "never" had "any discussions with anyone ... on how to take a polygraph". While discussing his adolescent behavior, Obama said, "I was a thug for a big part of my growing up", adding that he was "mischievous". (more...)
- October 04, 2018
The group's statement said he showed "extreme partisan bias", showing that he lacks the temperament to serve on the nation's highest court, during his testimony last week before the Senate Judicial Committee. She told the Senate hearing that she had "never" had "any discussions with anyone ... on how to take a polygraph". While discussing his adolescent behavior, Obama said, "I was a thug for a big part of my growing up", adding that he was "mischievous". (more...)
Meghan Markle Finds a Piece of Her Old Life in Sussex
- October 04, 2018
The couple were greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Susan Pyper , and mayor of Chichester Martyn Bell . They are also expected to see a rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence in Chichester. Harry was dressed in a grey suit , brown shoes and a white shirt. The pair hit up a few hotspots in the region that day, including checking out the University of Chichester's Engineering and Digital Technology Park early in the day on Wednesday (October 3) in ... (more...)
- October 04, 2018
The couple were greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Susan Pyper , and mayor of Chichester Martyn Bell . They are also expected to see a rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence in Chichester. Harry was dressed in a grey suit , brown shoes and a white shirt. The pair hit up a few hotspots in the region that day, including checking out the University of Chichester's Engineering and Digital Technology Park early in the day on Wednesday (October 3) in ... (more...)
What The FBI Is Looking For In Its Brett Kavanaugh Investigation
- October 04, 2018
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) all say they're undecided on Kavanaugh , though an inconclusive Federal Bureau of Investigation report could be the impetus for any of these senators to back him. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) all say they're undecided on Kavanaugh , though an inconclusive Federal Bureau of Investigation report could be the impetus for any of these senators to back him. (more...)
GOP senators await Federal Bureau of Investigation report in anxiety-filled Capitol
- October 04, 2018
Last week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh quickly became a political Rorschach Test: those inclined to believe Kavanaugh saw it as a triumph for the Republican jurist, while those inclined to believe Ford came away convinced that it was the professor who made the stronger case. (more...)
- October 04, 2018
Last week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh quickly became a political Rorschach Test: those inclined to believe Kavanaugh saw it as a triumph for the Republican jurist, while those inclined to believe Ford came away convinced that it was the professor who made the stronger case. (more...)
United Nations court orders USA to lift some Iran sanctions
- October 03, 2018
The International Court of Justice, ruling in favor of Tehran, said the sanctions reinstated after President Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in May would violate the terms of a 1955 Treaty of Amity between the two countries. Iran dragged the USA to the ICJ in July, and during four days of hearings in late August, its lawyers accused Washington of "strangling" its economy. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The International Court of Justice, ruling in favor of Tehran, said the sanctions reinstated after President Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in May would violate the terms of a 1955 Treaty of Amity between the two countries. Iran dragged the USA to the ICJ in July, and during four days of hearings in late August, its lawyers accused Washington of "strangling" its economy. (more...)
Indonesia making progress in quake relief efforts: Jokowi
- October 03, 2018
Security Minister Wiranto, who has been tapped by the president to coordinate assistance to the victims under the authority of Vice President Jusuf Kalla, announced during an emergency meeting Tuesday that he has received air transport assistance from other countries. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Security Minister Wiranto, who has been tapped by the president to coordinate assistance to the victims under the authority of Vice President Jusuf Kalla, announced during an emergency meeting Tuesday that he has received air transport assistance from other countries. (more...)
Republicans deplore Trump mocking Brett Kavanaugh accuser
- October 03, 2018
A man who had a brief extramarital affair with Swetnick said that she enjoyed group sex and suffered from psychological issues. President Donald Trump defended his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's qualifications - amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him - during a stump speech for U.S. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
A man who had a brief extramarital affair with Swetnick said that she enjoyed group sex and suffered from psychological issues. President Donald Trump defended his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's qualifications - amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him - during a stump speech for U.S. (more...)
Theresa May Dances On To The Stage For Her Conference Speech
- October 03, 2018
Fresh from dancing her way on stage, during her speech, May warned European Union leaders that Britain was not afraid to leave the bloc without a separation deal, and told the audience that internal party disunity risked the Brexit process being reversed. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Fresh from dancing her way on stage, during her speech, May warned European Union leaders that Britain was not afraid to leave the bloc without a separation deal, and told the audience that internal party disunity risked the Brexit process being reversed. (more...)
Boris Johnson turns up heat on PM at Conservative meeting
- October 03, 2018
But Ms Foster also took a veiled swipe at the prime minister by praising what she called Boris Johnson's positive vision for Brexit. In front of 1,500 conference delegates in Birmingham , central England, Johnson lambasted May's so-called " Chequers plan ", which would see Britain stick close to European Union rules in return for remaining in the bloc's single market for goods. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
But Ms Foster also took a veiled swipe at the prime minister by praising what she called Boris Johnson's positive vision for Brexit. In front of 1,500 conference delegates in Birmingham , central England, Johnson lambasted May's so-called " Chequers plan ", which would see Britain stick close to European Union rules in return for remaining in the bloc's single market for goods. (more...)
France says Iranian state behind foiled bomb plot
- October 03, 2018
The alleged bomb plot came to light two days after thousands of Iranian opposition supporters gathered at an exhibition center outside Paris on June 30. Mr Assadi's extradition from Germany , where he was arrested, to Belgium, where he will face prosecution, was approved on Monday. "We deny the accusations and forcefully condemn the Iranian diplomat's arrest, and call for his immediate release", a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry said earlier Tuesday. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
The alleged bomb plot came to light two days after thousands of Iranian opposition supporters gathered at an exhibition center outside Paris on June 30. Mr Assadi's extradition from Germany , where he was arrested, to Belgium, where he will face prosecution, was approved on Monday. "We deny the accusations and forcefully condemn the Iranian diplomat's arrest, and call for his immediate release", a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry said earlier Tuesday. (more...)
Trump Mocks and Imitates Christine Ford at Campaign Rally, Crowd Goes Wild
- October 03, 2018
President Donald Trump mocked Christine Blasey Ford , the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, during a rally in MS on Tuesday, Oct. Scrutiny has been building this week on Kavanaugh, not only because of the accusations, but because of his testimony at that hearing. "There's no chance in the world they're going to scare us out of doing our duty, " he said. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
President Donald Trump mocked Christine Blasey Ford , the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, during a rally in MS on Tuesday, Oct. Scrutiny has been building this week on Kavanaugh, not only because of the accusations, but because of his testimony at that hearing. "There's no chance in the world they're going to scare us out of doing our duty, " he said. (more...)
Trump says he'd be a 'mess' as a drinker
- October 03, 2018
Judge has denied Ford's allegations. Kavanaugh has denied claims of sexual misconduct by three different women. In a White House press conference, Trump sought to excuse excessive drinking by teenagers, while going beyond Kavanaugh's own testimony on his past use of alcohol to the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Judge has denied Ford's allegations. Kavanaugh has denied claims of sexual misconduct by three different women. In a White House press conference, Trump sought to excuse excessive drinking by teenagers, while going beyond Kavanaugh's own testimony on his past use of alcohol to the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. (more...)
Rosmah charged with money-laundering tomorrow
- October 03, 2018
Former prime minister Najib Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor are both being questioned today, in the investigation into alleged graft linked to state fund 1MDB. She reportedly arrived at the MACC headquarters at 10.40am this morning, and this marks her third (and possibly final) visit. "I can confirm that she will be charged tomorrow but I cannot confirm the number of charges", the source said. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Former prime minister Najib Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor are both being questioned today, in the investigation into alleged graft linked to state fund 1MDB. She reportedly arrived at the MACC headquarters at 10.40am this morning, and this marks her third (and possibly final) visit. "I can confirm that she will be charged tomorrow but I cannot confirm the number of charges", the source said. (more...)
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford
- October 03, 2018
Ms Ford's legal representatives wrote a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray asking why the bureau has not contacted their client after she offered to cooperate in its reopened background investigation of Mr Kavanaugh . "I don't know." At that point the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. Trump's remarks came hours after he told reporters at the White House that it was a "scary time for young men". (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Ms Ford's legal representatives wrote a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray asking why the bureau has not contacted their client after she offered to cooperate in its reopened background investigation of Mr Kavanaugh . "I don't know." At that point the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. Trump's remarks came hours after he told reporters at the White House that it was a "scary time for young men". (more...)
Boris Johnson continues renegade campaign to undermine Theresa May’s Brexit plan
- October 03, 2018
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May walks to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham , Britain September 30, 2018. It is understood that private polling, conducted for the Scottish Conservatives, has identified Mr Johnson as an electoral liability north of... (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May walks to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham , Britain September 30, 2018. It is understood that private polling, conducted for the Scottish Conservatives, has identified Mr Johnson as an electoral liability north of... (more...)
Fan Bingbing: China says missing actress fined for tax evasion
- October 03, 2018
After a long period of investigation, tax authorities found that out of the 30 million yuan Fan had earned for the film, she had only declared 10 million in taxable income. She had since been transferred to authorities in Beijing for further investigation of her affairs, the source added. Fan's troubles began when Cui Yongyuan, a former presenter for state-run China Central Television (CCTV), posted purported contracts online in May that suggested the actress had received ... (more...)
- October 03, 2018
After a long period of investigation, tax authorities found that out of the 30 million yuan Fan had earned for the film, she had only declared 10 million in taxable income. She had since been transferred to authorities in Beijing for further investigation of her affairs, the source added. Fan's troubles began when Cui Yongyuan, a former presenter for state-run China Central Television (CCTV), posted purported contracts online in May that suggested the actress had received ... (more...)
Donald Trump: ‘it’s a very scary time for young men in America’
- October 03, 2018
Trump's comments on Tuesday were just the latest instance of the President expressing concern about the public outcry resulting from the allegations against Kavanaugh and the impact on other men. Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on September 27, 2018. The senator said Democrats simply need to show the American people their reasons for opposing the nominee. (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Trump's comments on Tuesday were just the latest instance of the President expressing concern about the public outcry resulting from the allegations against Kavanaugh and the impact on other men. Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on September 27, 2018. The senator said Democrats simply need to show the American people their reasons for opposing the nominee. (more...)
'We Want Kavanaugh!' Chant Erupts at Trump's Mississippi Rally
- October 03, 2018
Trump himself has been accused of a range of sexual misconduct , from harassment to assault. Trump was egged on by his MS supporters, as he repeatedly made fun of Ford's testimony about being sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh. Meanwhile Ms Ramirez's lawyer said he had not seen an indication that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has reached out to any of the 20 people who she said may be able to corroborate her account that Mr Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when they were undergraduates ... (more...)
- October 03, 2018
Trump himself has been accused of a range of sexual misconduct , from harassment to assault. Trump was egged on by his MS supporters, as he repeatedly made fun of Ford's testimony about being sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh. Meanwhile Ms Ramirez's lawyer said he had not seen an indication that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has reached out to any of the 20 people who she said may be able to corroborate her account that Mr Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when they were undergraduates ... (more...)
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