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Museum of the Bible removes artifacts after lab doubts authenticity
- October 23, 2018
Washington's Museum of the Bible - which stirred controversy past year for its financial backing from a billionaire evangelical Christian - removed the pieces from exhibition after a German research institution concluded they weren't old enough. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Washington's Museum of the Bible - which stirred controversy past year for its financial backing from a billionaire evangelical Christian - removed the pieces from exhibition after a German research institution concluded they weren't old enough. (more...)
Erdogan: Khashoggi Killing a Premeditated Act
- October 23, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "savagely planned" by the Saudis. He asked: "where is the body of Jamal Khashoggi? ". An unnamed Saudi official told The New York Times earlier this month: "Mr Khashoggi visited the consulate to request paperwork related to his marital status and exited shortly thereafter". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "savagely planned" by the Saudis. He asked: "where is the body of Jamal Khashoggi? ". An unnamed Saudi official told The New York Times earlier this month: "Mr Khashoggi visited the consulate to request paperwork related to his marital status and exited shortly thereafter". (more...)
Harry hoping new baby with Meghan is a girl
- October 23, 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit the University of the South Pacific campus in Suva, where they will observe a cultural performance on the effects of climate change. The indigenous K'gari who live on the island performed a traditional dance and held a smoking ceremony to welcome Harry into a forest of trees that are over 1,000 years old. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit the University of the South Pacific campus in Suva, where they will observe a cultural performance on the effects of climate change. The indigenous K'gari who live on the island performed a traditional dance and held a smoking ceremony to welcome Harry into a forest of trees that are over 1,000 years old. (more...)
Anger as Government rule out changes to Brexit deal in final vote
- October 23, 2018
Speaker there are some limited circumstances in which it could be argued than an extension to the implementation period might be preferable if we were certain it was only for a short time". When asked if May was hanging by a thread, Raab said it was a pretty strong thread and that there were reports every week that almost 48 Tory MPs had written to Brady demanding a vote of no confidence. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Speaker there are some limited circumstances in which it could be argued than an extension to the implementation period might be preferable if we were certain it was only for a short time". When asked if May was hanging by a thread, Raab said it was a pretty strong thread and that there were reports every week that almost 48 Tory MPs had written to Brady demanding a vote of no confidence. (more...)
Explosive device found in mailbox outside billionaire's NY home — George Soros
- October 23, 2018
The case has been handed over to the Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bedford Police Department says. Officials say that police received a call about a suspicious package at about 15:45 local time (20:45 GMT). (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The case has been handed over to the Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bedford Police Department says. Officials say that police received a call about a suspicious package at about 15:45 local time (20:45 GMT). (more...)
U.S. warships sail through Taiwan Strait as China tensions surge
- October 23, 2018
Nate Christensen, deputy spokesman for the U.S. There was no immediate comment from China . This rare move comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two military powers and is likely to anger Beijing despite it being within the bounds of global law. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Nate Christensen, deputy spokesman for the U.S. There was no immediate comment from China . This rare move comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two military powers and is likely to anger Beijing despite it being within the bounds of global law. (more...)
Donald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal
- October 23, 2018
And by the way, not only stop, we'll reduce, which I would love to do. "Russia has not unfortunately honoured the agreement, so we're going to terminate the agreement and we're going to pull out", Trump said Saturday at a campaign rally in Nevada. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
And by the way, not only stop, we'll reduce, which I would love to do. "Russia has not unfortunately honoured the agreement, so we're going to terminate the agreement and we're going to pull out", Trump said Saturday at a campaign rally in Nevada. (more...)
Netanyahu denies reports of postponing eviction of Khan Al-Ahmar
- October 23, 2018
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he has chose to postpone the planned demolition of a West Bank hamlet to allow time for a negotiated solution with its residents, in a move that appeared aimed at staving off the global condemnation such a demolition would likely entail. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he has chose to postpone the planned demolition of a West Bank hamlet to allow time for a negotiated solution with its residents, in a move that appeared aimed at staving off the global condemnation such a demolition would likely entail. (more...)
President Trump says Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will 'destroy Florida'
- October 23, 2018
In March, the state passed legislation to raise the minimum age to buy shotguns and rifles from 18 to 21, and also banned "bump stocks", the controversial gun modifications that enable semi-automatic rifles to fire at a faster clip. The DeSantis campaign said Sunday that its internal polling has him up by two points. "I think I will be better positioned to advance Florida's priorities because I have a productive relationship with the administration". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
In March, the state passed legislation to raise the minimum age to buy shotguns and rifles from 18 to 21, and also banned "bump stocks", the controversial gun modifications that enable semi-automatic rifles to fire at a faster clip. The DeSantis campaign said Sunday that its internal polling has him up by two points. "I think I will be better positioned to advance Florida's priorities because I have a productive relationship with the administration". (more...)
Trump campaigns for Ted Cruz in Texas
- October 23, 2018
Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Meantime, Cruz was pressed by Faris on his support for Trump after the two engaged in a bitter fight for the Republican nomination in 2016. The president is expected to throw his support behind Senator Ted Cruz , who's facing off against Democrat Beto O'Rourke in next month's midterm elections. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Meantime, Cruz was pressed by Faris on his support for Trump after the two engaged in a bitter fight for the Republican nomination in 2016. The president is expected to throw his support behind Senator Ted Cruz , who's facing off against Democrat Beto O'Rourke in next month's midterm elections. (more...)
World's longest sea-crossing bridge to open this week
- October 23, 2018
The much anticipated Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will open to traffic tomorrow 9am local time (2pm NZT). The bridge project has come in for fierce criticism in Hong Kong , where there was little public demand or appetite for greater links to either Macau or Zhuhai, and fears the city will be swamped by tourists from mainland China . (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The much anticipated Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will open to traffic tomorrow 9am local time (2pm NZT). The bridge project has come in for fierce criticism in Hong Kong , where there was little public demand or appetite for greater links to either Macau or Zhuhai, and fears the city will be swamped by tourists from mainland China . (more...)
Trump Administration Mulls Strict Gender Definitions in Attempt at Eliminating Transgender Rights
- October 23, 2018
The memo reads. "Sex means a person's status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth". WASHINGTON-LGBTQ leaders across the US reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering an adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The memo reads. "Sex means a person's status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth". WASHINGTON-LGBTQ leaders across the US reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering an adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans. (more...)
2,000 volunteers wanted in case of missing Wisconsin girl
- October 23, 2018
The sheriff's department received a 911 call from Jayme's mother early on the morning of October 15. Jayme was ruled out as a suspect on the first day, and investigators believe she is in danger. On Friday afternoon, Fitzgerald was asked if that was accurate in the dispatch logs that James Closs had answered the door, he said yes. No gun was found at the scene, he said. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The sheriff's department received a 911 call from Jayme's mother early on the morning of October 15. Jayme was ruled out as a suspect on the first day, and investigators believe she is in danger. On Friday afternoon, Fitzgerald was asked if that was accurate in the dispatch logs that James Closs had answered the door, he said yes. No gun was found at the scene, he said. (more...)
Unionist Foster could collapse Theresa May’s United Kingdom government
- October 23, 2018
Theresa May today said she would consider extending the transition period after Britain leaves the European Union , a move her critics said was a betrayal of Brexit. British and the European Union leaders are expected to further discuss probable next steps to advance in talks to avoid a no-deal scenario following an impasse reached over the Irish border last week. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Theresa May today said she would consider extending the transition period after Britain leaves the European Union , a move her critics said was a betrayal of Brexit. British and the European Union leaders are expected to further discuss probable next steps to advance in talks to avoid a no-deal scenario following an impasse reached over the Irish border last week. (more...)
Timber Damage from Hurricane Michael Estimated at $1.3 Billion
- October 22, 2018
As noted, most of the victims died in Florida. A memorial service will be held next month on the lot where Vicari's home once stood. Timber operations in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla and Washington counties sustained losses, including damage to pulp mills and sawmills, according to the Florida Forest Service, which is under Putnam. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
As noted, most of the victims died in Florida. A memorial service will be held next month on the lot where Vicari's home once stood. Timber operations in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla and Washington counties sustained losses, including damage to pulp mills and sawmills, according to the Florida Forest Service, which is under Putnam. (more...)
Trump declares national emergency over US-bound migrant caravan
- October 22, 2018
President Donald Trump had harsh words for Honduras's government Monday morning, as word spread that a second "migrant caravan " departed from the central American nation, headed for the United States's southern border: if Honduras doesn't stem the "refugee" outflow, they may lose American aid. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
President Donald Trump had harsh words for Honduras's government Monday morning, as word spread that a second "migrant caravan " departed from the central American nation, headed for the United States's southern border: if Honduras doesn't stem the "refugee" outflow, they may lose American aid. (more...)
Chris Cuomo Challenges 'Weak' Greg Gianforte To 'Come Body-Slam Me'
- October 22, 2018
Trump's remarks praising Gianforte come amid an worldwide furor over the apparent assassination of a Washington Post columnist, who, according to an account in Turkey's Yeni Safak newspaper, had his fingers cut off and was decapitated inside a Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
Trump's remarks praising Gianforte come amid an worldwide furor over the apparent assassination of a Washington Post columnist, who, according to an account in Turkey's Yeni Safak newspaper, had his fingers cut off and was decapitated inside a Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. (more...)
NY police remove nearly 3,000 body cameras after one explodes
- October 22, 2018
The New York City Police Department ( NYPD ) has suspended its use of a model of body camera after one exploded shortly after being removed by an officer. NY1 reported Police Commissioner James O'Neill is prohibiting his officers from using the Vievu LE5 until the cameras can be fixed. The LE-5 model had been used in 16 commands across the city. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
The New York City Police Department ( NYPD ) has suspended its use of a model of body camera after one exploded shortly after being removed by an officer. NY1 reported Police Commissioner James O'Neill is prohibiting his officers from using the Vievu LE5 until the cameras can be fixed. The LE-5 model had been used in 16 commands across the city. (more...)
Three 'pretty big' earthquakes reported in Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island
- October 22, 2018
A strong magnitude 6.6 natural disaster has struck just off the west coast of Vancouver Island late Sunday evening. According to the USGS , the first quake was a 6.6-magnitude. The quake caused a tsunami that hit the east coast of Japan. The affected region is located near the Cascadia subduction zone . "The trees all died in the winter of 1699-1700 when the coasts of northern California, Oregon, and Washington suddenly dropped 1-2 m (3-6 ft.), flooding them with seawater", the Pacific ... (more...)
- October 22, 2018
A strong magnitude 6.6 natural disaster has struck just off the west coast of Vancouver Island late Sunday evening. According to the USGS , the first quake was a 6.6-magnitude. The quake caused a tsunami that hit the east coast of Japan. The affected region is located near the Cascadia subduction zone . "The trees all died in the winter of 1699-1700 when the coasts of northern California, Oregon, and Washington suddenly dropped 1-2 m (3-6 ft.), flooding them with seawater", the Pacific ... (more...)
‘Transgender’ definition may be erased in the US
- October 22, 2018
Current law protects transgender people from discrimination under Title 7 and Title 9. Civil rights groups across the board have pledged to fight back. The Department of Health and Human Services told USA media it will not comment on alleged document leaks. In a 2016 ruling, Judge Reed O'Connor of the Federal District Court in Fort Worth, Texas, stated: "Congress did not understand "sex" to include "gender identity" " when it passed the Affordable Care Act , also known as Obamacare. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
Current law protects transgender people from discrimination under Title 7 and Title 9. Civil rights groups across the board have pledged to fight back. The Department of Health and Human Services told USA media it will not comment on alleged document leaks. In a 2016 ruling, Judge Reed O'Connor of the Federal District Court in Fort Worth, Texas, stated: "Congress did not understand "sex" to include "gender identity" " when it passed the Affordable Care Act , also known as Obamacare. (more...)
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