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N. Korea slams US for 'evil' sanctions push
- October 17, 2018
Officials also agreed to hold military talks "as soon as possible" to ease tensions at the border area and to arrange a Red Cross meeting to discuss issues on reunions for war-separated families. It was a designated neutral zone until the "axe murder incident" in 1976, when North Korean soldiers attacked a work party trying to chop down a tree inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), leaving two USA army officers dead. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Officials also agreed to hold military talks "as soon as possible" to ease tensions at the border area and to arrange a Red Cross meeting to discuss issues on reunions for war-separated families. It was a designated neutral zone until the "axe murder incident" in 1976, when North Korean soldiers attacked a work party trying to chop down a tree inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), leaving two USA army officers dead. (more...)
Canada becomes second country to legalize marijuana nationwide
- October 17, 2018
Countries around the globe, many of whom are just approving medical marijuana, are watching Canada's recreational legalization, which combines federal rules with varying provincial regulations. Some doctors, however, remain wary. Police forces will have to tackle increased incidents of drug-impaired driving, whilst analysts predict the country will face a shortage of the drug in the law's first year of implementation. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Countries around the globe, many of whom are just approving medical marijuana, are watching Canada's recreational legalization, which combines federal rules with varying provincial regulations. Some doctors, however, remain wary. Police forces will have to tackle increased incidents of drug-impaired driving, whilst analysts predict the country will face a shortage of the drug in the law's first year of implementation. (more...)
Pakistan executes man for raping, killing 7-year-old girl
- October 17, 2018
In all he confessed to eight attacks on children in the city, including five murders, in a spate of violence that terrorised society. The six-year-old girl was snatched by Ali as she walked to a Koran class in January this year, with CCTV footage showing him leading her down a street by the hand. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
In all he confessed to eight attacks on children in the city, including five murders, in a spate of violence that terrorised society. The six-year-old girl was snatched by Ali as she walked to a Koran class in January this year, with CCTV footage showing him leading her down a street by the hand. (more...)
Girl baked cookies with grandmother's ashes then shared with classmates
- October 17, 2018
A California high school student baked cookies, allegedly using her grandfather's ashes in the recipe. " I have not heard of anyone getting sick or anybody being harmed as far as physically, physiologically by this ", Doroshov said. "There is an obscure penal code section in California that basically prohibits certain disposals of human remains, but it's sort of unconventional", he said. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
A California high school student baked cookies, allegedly using her grandfather's ashes in the recipe. " I have not heard of anyone getting sick or anybody being harmed as far as physically, physiologically by this ", Doroshov said. "There is an obscure penal code section in California that basically prohibits certain disposals of human remains, but it's sort of unconventional", he said. (more...)
Explosion hits collage in Crimean town of Kerch; several dead
- October 17, 2018
At least 10 people have been killed and many more wounded in a bomb explosion at a college in Crimea , Russia has said. The Investigative Committee, the law enforcement body that investigates major crimes, said initial information was that an explosive device packed with metal objects had gone off in the cafeteria of the college. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
At least 10 people have been killed and many more wounded in a bomb explosion at a college in Crimea , Russia has said. The Investigative Committee, the law enforcement body that investigates major crimes, said initial information was that an explosive device packed with metal objects had gone off in the cafeteria of the college. (more...)
Elizabeth Warren hits back at Donald Trump by releasing DNA test
- October 17, 2018
Trump had previously challenged Warren to prove her claims of Native American ancestry, saying he would donate $1 million to charity if she did so. Posts by Native Americans in social media reflect a weariness at having to repeatedly remind non-Natives that being Native is not exclusively about bloodlines but belonging to tribal communities. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Trump had previously challenged Warren to prove her claims of Native American ancestry, saying he would donate $1 million to charity if she did so. Posts by Native Americans in social media reflect a weariness at having to repeatedly remind non-Natives that being Native is not exclusively about bloodlines but belonging to tribal communities. (more...)
EU demands new backstop proposals as deal hopes fade
- October 17, 2018
Whether over the Irish border or the single market, he insisted, EU leaders would put the interest of European citizens first. The prime minister will pitch her latest proposal to them prior to dinner, before they retire to debate next steps. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Whether over the Irish border or the single market, he insisted, EU leaders would put the interest of European citizens first. The prime minister will pitch her latest proposal to them prior to dinner, before they retire to debate next steps. (more...)
Two Pilots Die In Ukrainian Fighter Jet Crash, U.S. Pilot 'Involved'
- October 17, 2018
According to the Ukrainian Military Portal, the accident took place during the multinational military exercise titled "Clear Sky-2018". "We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available", the U.S. Details of the plane crash, including the cause, are not clear. USA assets participating include six F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, based at Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif.; an F-15D from the 48th Fighter Wing, at RAF Lakenheath , England; and C-130Js from the ... (more...)
- October 17, 2018
According to the Ukrainian Military Portal, the accident took place during the multinational military exercise titled "Clear Sky-2018". "We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available", the U.S. Details of the plane crash, including the cause, are not clear. USA assets participating include six F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, based at Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif.; an F-15D from the 48th Fighter Wing, at RAF Lakenheath , England; and C-130Js from the ... (more...)
Bavarian voters punish Merkel allies
- October 17, 2018
Interior minister and CSU party leader Horst Seehofer, who has had prominent clashes with Merkel over immigration and law, attempted to bring a note of calm, telling reporters on October 15, "We will do our bit to ensure that the grand coalition can continue to do its work in a stable manner". (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Interior minister and CSU party leader Horst Seehofer, who has had prominent clashes with Merkel over immigration and law, attempted to bring a note of calm, telling reporters on October 15, "We will do our bit to ensure that the grand coalition can continue to do its work in a stable manner". (more...)
Boko Haram: Buhari speaks with murdered Hauwa Liman's family
- October 17, 2018
Three aid workers were also abducted on the day. A midwife with ICRC , Saifura Ahmed , who had been abducted at the same time, was executed by Boko Haram in September. Liman worked in a hospital supported by the ICRC and Loksha as a nurse in a center supported by UNICEF. The terrorists, according to the report have said they'll keep Alice and Leah Sharibu , the Dapchi schoolgirl who wasn't released by the terrorist sect because she refused to renounce her faith, as slave. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Three aid workers were also abducted on the day. A midwife with ICRC , Saifura Ahmed , who had been abducted at the same time, was executed by Boko Haram in September. Liman worked in a hospital supported by the ICRC and Loksha as a nurse in a center supported by UNICEF. The terrorists, according to the report have said they'll keep Alice and Leah Sharibu , the Dapchi schoolgirl who wasn't released by the terrorist sect because she refused to renounce her faith, as slave. (more...)
Saudis reject threats amid concern over journalist missing in Turkey
- October 17, 2018
Turkey says it believes he was killed inside, telling US officials it has audio and video recordings from his final moments to prove it. Saudi Arabia has vehemently denied having anything to do with his disappearance. At the closing press conference of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday he said he still planned on going. The Saudi government has dismissed the allegations against it as "baseless". (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Turkey says it believes he was killed inside, telling US officials it has audio and video recordings from his final moments to prove it. Saudi Arabia has vehemently denied having anything to do with his disappearance. At the closing press conference of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday he said he still planned on going. The Saudi government has dismissed the allegations against it as "baseless". (more...)
'Apartment Patty' Fired After Blocking Black Man
- October 17, 2018
She continued questioning Mr Toles and when he pushed past her into the building, she followed him into the lift and to his apartment door. She followed him to his fourth floor apartment. Have a good night, ma'am. "Don't ever do that again", Toles said. "If you want to come into my building -" she begins to say in the video. "My name is Mr. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
She continued questioning Mr Toles and when he pushed past her into the building, she followed him into the lift and to his apartment door. She followed him to his fourth floor apartment. Have a good night, ma'am. "Don't ever do that again", Toles said. "If you want to come into my building -" she begins to say in the video. "My name is Mr. (more...)
United States government budget deficit soars to 6-year high
- October 17, 2018
The $ 779 billion deficit for fiscal year 2018 was up 17 percent from the $666 billion deficit recorded in fiscal year 2017. The U.S. government's $523 billion in interest payments to service its debt in 2018 - the highest ever - was more than the entire economic output of Belgium this year, Bloomberg reported. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
The $ 779 billion deficit for fiscal year 2018 was up 17 percent from the $666 billion deficit recorded in fiscal year 2017. The U.S. government's $523 billion in interest payments to service its debt in 2018 - the highest ever - was more than the entire economic output of Belgium this year, Bloomberg reported. (more...)
Kushner likely paid nearly no federal income taxes for years
- October 17, 2018
Kushner properly filed and paid all taxes due under the law and regulations", Mirijanian said in the statement. Attorney Jonathan Blattmachr, one of the experts who reviewed Kushner's documents for the Times , told the publication that "If I had to live my life over again, I would have been in the real estate business". (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Kushner properly filed and paid all taxes due under the law and regulations", Mirijanian said in the statement. Attorney Jonathan Blattmachr, one of the experts who reviewed Kushner's documents for the Times , told the publication that "If I had to live my life over again, I would have been in the real estate business". (more...)
Mystery over missing teen girl after parents found dead in their home
- October 17, 2018
The girl is 13-year-old Jayme Closs . Investigators are trying to find out not only where Jayme is, but what led to her parents' deaths. Fitzgerald says the immediate area around the home has been searched both by drone and infrared camera, and deputies have spoken with staff at Jayme's school and her friends. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
The girl is 13-year-old Jayme Closs . Investigators are trying to find out not only where Jayme is, but what led to her parents' deaths. Fitzgerald says the immediate area around the home has been searched both by drone and infrared camera, and deputies have spoken with staff at Jayme's school and her friends. (more...)
"Bring your rage": Witches plan to hex Brett Kavanaugh in public ritual
- October 17, 2018
And he won't rest easy in his job". "That means the president of a country should not publicly ridicule a woman who courageously comes forward to allege abuse". Waters has encouraged harassment of public officials in the past, famously telling supporters to "create a crowd" when they see Republican officials to "tell them they're not welcome". (more...)
- October 17, 2018
And he won't rest easy in his job". "That means the president of a country should not publicly ridicule a woman who courageously comes forward to allege abuse". Waters has encouraged harassment of public officials in the past, famously telling supporters to "create a crowd" when they see Republican officials to "tell them they're not welcome". (more...)
Australia may sour ties with ASEAN if embassy moves to Jerusalem - Anwar
- October 17, 2018
Morrison credited former ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, as influencing his thinking on the issue of Jerusalem. Mr Morrison said Australia was strongly behind a two-state solution but the government wanted to challenge orthodox thinking and the "taboo" question of Israel's capital. (more...)
- October 17, 2018
Morrison credited former ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, as influencing his thinking on the issue of Jerusalem. Mr Morrison said Australia was strongly behind a two-state solution but the government wanted to challenge orthodox thinking and the "taboo" question of Israel's capital. (more...)
Russian Orthodox Church cuts ties with Constantinople
- October 16, 2018
The Russian Orthodox Church's cutting of ties with Constantinople is a direct result of that decision. Veiled statements by the Russian Orthodox Church that were consistent with previous ones came on October 15 on its website following a Synod, or gathering of church hierarchy, in Minsk , Belarus. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
The Russian Orthodox Church's cutting of ties with Constantinople is a direct result of that decision. Veiled statements by the Russian Orthodox Church that were consistent with previous ones came on October 15 on its website following a Synod, or gathering of church hierarchy, in Minsk , Belarus. (more...)
Trump praises Confederate general Robert E. Lee at OH campaign rally
- October 16, 2018
Grant was not viewed as a great general but he ended up beating Lee anyway. That was the tweet on Friday. Trump, for his part, charged that NBC had intentionally misrepresented his speech about Ulysses S Grant. Trump continued with his praise of Grant, and repeated again that both Lee and Grant were great generals, and said to the OH audience of Grant "he came from right here. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
Grant was not viewed as a great general but he ended up beating Lee anyway. That was the tweet on Friday. Trump, for his part, charged that NBC had intentionally misrepresented his speech about Ulysses S Grant. Trump continued with his praise of Grant, and repeated again that both Lee and Grant were great generals, and said to the OH audience of Grant "he came from right here. (more...)
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade Calls Man-Made Climate Change A 'Point Of View'
- October 16, 2018
In a seemingly rare instance, Donald Trump was pressed about his views on climate change on Sunday in an interview with 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl . But it could very well go back. "You know, I- I was thinking what if he said, 'No, I've seen the hurricane situations, I've changed my mind". It bluntly said the world is on the precipice of major disasters if governments don't step up with a firmer plan to stop spewing so many greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. (more...)
- October 16, 2018
In a seemingly rare instance, Donald Trump was pressed about his views on climate change on Sunday in an interview with 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl . But it could very well go back. "You know, I- I was thinking what if he said, 'No, I've seen the hurricane situations, I've changed my mind". It bluntly said the world is on the precipice of major disasters if governments don't step up with a firmer plan to stop spewing so many greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. (more...)
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