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German governing parties punished in state election
- October 29, 2018
Merkel, 64, has been CDU chairwoman since 2000 and giving up the role would start a race within the party to succeed her as chancellor. Merkel's weakness at home may limit her capacity to lead in the European Union at a time when the bloc is dealing with Brexit, a budget crisis in Italy and the prospect of populist parties making gains at European parliament elections next May. (more...)
- October 29, 2018
Merkel, 64, has been CDU chairwoman since 2000 and giving up the role would start a race within the party to succeed her as chancellor. Merkel's weakness at home may limit her capacity to lead in the European Union at a time when the bloc is dealing with Brexit, a budget crisis in Italy and the prospect of populist parties making gains at European parliament elections next May. (more...)
Facebook removes 82 pages and accounts linked to Iran
- October 29, 2018
The purge involved 30 pages, 33 accounts and three groups at Facebook , as well as 16 accounts on Instagram. Facebook Inc said on Friday it had deleted accounts originating in Iran that attracted more than 1 million US and British followers, its latest effort to combat disinformation activity on its platform. (more...)
- October 29, 2018
The purge involved 30 pages, 33 accounts and three groups at Facebook , as well as 16 accounts on Instagram. Facebook Inc said on Friday it had deleted accounts originating in Iran that attracted more than 1 million US and British followers, its latest effort to combat disinformation activity on its platform. (more...)
Turkey requests the extradition of Saudi suspects in the Kashoggi affair
- October 29, 2018
The Saudi-US citizen had been barred from leaving Saudi Arabia because of his father's criticism of the country's leadership, but this sanction was recently lifted. Turkish prosecutors seeking the extradition accuse the 18 of "murder by premeditation, monstrous intent or by torture". She said she had not been contacted by Saudi officials and was unlikely to go to Saudi Arabia for any funeral there if Khashoggi's missing body is found. (more...)
- October 29, 2018
The Saudi-US citizen had been barred from leaving Saudi Arabia because of his father's criticism of the country's leadership, but this sanction was recently lifted. Turkish prosecutors seeking the extradition accuse the 18 of "murder by premeditation, monstrous intent or by torture". She said she had not been contacted by Saudi officials and was unlikely to go to Saudi Arabia for any funeral there if Khashoggi's missing body is found. (more...)
America mourns 11 victims of gunman who 'wanted Jews to die'
- October 29, 2018
Bowers surrendered, and was taken to a hospital where he was listed in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds. The nation's latest mass shooting drew condemnation and expressions of sympathy from politicians and religious leaders of all stripes. (more...)
- October 29, 2018
Bowers surrendered, and was taken to a hospital where he was listed in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds. The nation's latest mass shooting drew condemnation and expressions of sympathy from politicians and religious leaders of all stripes. (more...)
Plane carrying 188 people crashes after take-off
- October 29, 2018
Pictures and video released by Indonesian Disaster Mitigation Agency appear to show personal items including a bag, phone and documentation among suspected debris from the crashed plane. However, six other Lion Air jets, including one that crash-landed in the water short of the runway at Bali in 2013, were damaged beyond fix in various accidents, according to Aviation Safety Network. (more...)
- October 29, 2018
Pictures and video released by Indonesian Disaster Mitigation Agency appear to show personal items including a bag, phone and documentation among suspected debris from the crashed plane. However, six other Lion Air jets, including one that crash-landed in the water short of the runway at Bali in 2013, were damaged beyond fix in various accidents, according to Aviation Safety Network. (more...)
Russian President Putin invited for U.S. visit
- October 28, 2018
The NSA, while speaking to reporters in Georgia, said he extended an invitation to the Russian premier during his official visit to Moscow - where he held talks with senior security officials. The Russian president last held a meeting with his USA counterpart on American soil in 2015, when he met Barack Obama on the sidelines of a United Nations general assembly. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
The NSA, while speaking to reporters in Georgia, said he extended an invitation to the Russian premier during his official visit to Moscow - where he held talks with senior security officials. The Russian president last held a meeting with his USA counterpart on American soil in 2015, when he met Barack Obama on the sidelines of a United Nations general assembly. (more...)
Nor'easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to East Coast
- October 28, 2018
Stay with News 12 for the latest weather information. Areas of heavy rain are moving across parts of the Southeast Friday afternoon and heading into the mid-Atlantic. By early Sunday morning, the storm will be moving out, only leaving the possibility of lingering rain and snow showers in upstate NY and northern New England. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
Stay with News 12 for the latest weather information. Areas of heavy rain are moving across parts of the Southeast Friday afternoon and heading into the mid-Atlantic. By early Sunday morning, the storm will be moving out, only leaving the possibility of lingering rain and snow showers in upstate NY and northern New England. (more...)
Mexico offers temporary work permits to members of migrant caravan
- October 28, 2018
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said on Friday that " everything is on the table " to deal with the problem of illegal immigration . Coordinators of a caravan of several thousand Central American migrants moving through southern Mexico urged its members to rest Sunday. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said on Friday that " everything is on the table " to deal with the problem of illegal immigration . Coordinators of a caravan of several thousand Central American migrants moving through southern Mexico urged its members to rest Sunday. (more...)
Koreas talk about implementing recent military agreement
- October 28, 2018
The ministry plans to hold a ceremony for them and place the remains in a temporary military site pending the forensic identification process. As an initial step, the neighbours agreed to demolish 11 guard posts within 1 km (0.6 mile) of each side of the border and withdraw equipment and personnel stationed there by the end of November , the ministry said. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
The ministry plans to hold a ceremony for them and place the remains in a temporary military site pending the forensic identification process. As an initial step, the neighbours agreed to demolish 11 guard posts within 1 km (0.6 mile) of each side of the border and withdraw equipment and personnel stationed there by the end of November , the ministry said. (more...)
Suspect arrested in Florida in connection to pipe bombs in mail
- October 28, 2018
CNN , citing law enforcement sources , reported that the man was in his 50s , with an Aventura, Fla. address , and that he has a criminal history. As in comments earlier in the week, he did not mention that the package recipients were all Democrats or officials in Obama's administration, in addition to CNN, a news network he criticizes nearly daily. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
CNN , citing law enforcement sources , reported that the man was in his 50s , with an Aventura, Fla. address , and that he has a criminal history. As in comments earlier in the week, he did not mention that the package recipients were all Democrats or officials in Obama's administration, in addition to CNN, a news network he criticizes nearly daily. (more...)
China Knife Attack: Woman injured 14 kindergarten children in Chongqing
- October 28, 2018
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. A woman with a knife injured 14 children at a nursery in the western Chinese city of Chongqing, according to police. Large crowds gathered at the scene following the incident, and that the attack had shocked residents of the city, a metropolis of some 30 million people, the report said. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. A woman with a knife injured 14 children at a nursery in the western Chinese city of Chongqing, according to police. Large crowds gathered at the scene following the incident, and that the attack had shocked residents of the city, a metropolis of some 30 million people, the report said. (more...)
Person detained in mail-bomb investigation
- October 28, 2018
The arrest came on the same day law enforcement found three more devices - in Florida , New York and California - and capped off an increasingly tense five-day stretch in which at least one explosive device was found each day, putting officials and potential targets on high alert. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
The arrest came on the same day law enforcement found three more devices - in Florida , New York and California - and capped off an increasingly tense five-day stretch in which at least one explosive device was found each day, putting officials and potential targets on high alert. (more...)
Duchess Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Surprise Crowd at Invictus Closing Ceremony
- October 28, 2018
Price Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child next year. Earlier, the duke and duchess watched the United States take gold in the wheelchair basketball , the last contest of the games. The parents-to-be later went on to the Qudos Bank Arena at the Olympic Park complex for the closing ceremony of the Games on Saturday evening. Prince Harry will speak at the closing ceremony later, bringing to a close eight days of competition between more than 500 competitors. (more...)
- October 28, 2018
Price Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child next year. Earlier, the duke and duchess watched the United States take gold in the wheelchair basketball , the last contest of the games. The parents-to-be later went on to the Qudos Bank Arena at the Olympic Park complex for the closing ceremony of the Games on Saturday evening. Prince Harry will speak at the closing ceremony later, bringing to a close eight days of competition between more than 500 competitors. (more...)
Khashoggi killers 'will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia' - Saudi FM
- October 28, 2018
Earlier this week, Mr. Trump called the case " one of the worst cover-ups in the history of cover-ups". "I perceived it as a statement to win the sympathy of the public". After India, Saudi Arabia was the second-biggest purchaser of French weapons between 2008 and 2017, with deals amounting to some 12 billion euros ($13.8 billion). (more...)
- October 28, 2018
Earlier this week, Mr. Trump called the case " one of the worst cover-ups in the history of cover-ups". "I perceived it as a statement to win the sympathy of the public". After India, Saudi Arabia was the second-biggest purchaser of French weapons between 2008 and 2017, with deals amounting to some 12 billion euros ($13.8 billion). (more...)
Russian Federation accuses USA of drone attack on its Syria base
- October 27, 2018
Russia has alleged that a USA military aircraft had taken control of drones over western Syria in January and attempted to have them attack the Russian military base there. The two leaders are expected to meet in Paris on November 11. If it goes into place, the Russian demand would limit Israel's freedom of movement and military success in Syria, endangering Israeli pilots and giving Iranian agents based there more time to hide or protect targets. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Russia has alleged that a USA military aircraft had taken control of drones over western Syria in January and attempted to have them attack the Russian military base there. The two leaders are expected to meet in Paris on November 11. If it goes into place, the Russian demand would limit Israel's freedom of movement and military success in Syria, endangering Israeli pilots and giving Iranian agents based there more time to hide or protect targets. (more...)
Chuck Grassley Asks Justice Department To Investigate Michael Avenatti, Julie Swetnick
- October 27, 2018
Julie Swetnick , through her attorney, Michael Avenatti , accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place in the 1980s. That's unfair to my colleagues, the nominees and others providing information who are seeking truth. Avenatti has taken notice, and he's saying that he welcomes the investigation. In sum, the sworn statement Mr. Avenatti submitted to the Committee on behalf of Ms. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Julie Swetnick , through her attorney, Michael Avenatti , accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct that allegedly took place in the 1980s. That's unfair to my colleagues, the nominees and others providing information who are seeking truth. Avenatti has taken notice, and he's saying that he welcomes the investigation. In sum, the sworn statement Mr. Avenatti submitted to the Committee on behalf of Ms. (more...)
Pittsburgh Shooting Suspect Yelled ‘All Jews Must Die’ Before Opening Fire
- October 27, 2018
Cops are now questioning the shooter, who is not yet identified , about a "suspicious package" discovered on the lower floor of the building. The synagogue is located on the corner of Wilkins and Shady Avenue. Hissrich says there is no active threat to this community now that the shooter has been taken into custody. "These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans", he said. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Cops are now questioning the shooter, who is not yet identified , about a "suspicious package" discovered on the lower floor of the building. The synagogue is located on the corner of Wilkins and Shady Avenue. Hissrich says there is no active threat to this community now that the shooter has been taken into custody. "These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans", he said. (more...)
Florida gov hopeful reportedly got Hamilton tickets from undercover Federal Bureau of Investigation agent
- October 27, 2018
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents posing as Tallahassee property developers reportedly paid for Florida gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum's tickets to see hit musical " Hamilton " on Broadway - raising new ethics questions just two weeks before the November 6 election. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents posing as Tallahassee property developers reportedly paid for Florida gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum's tickets to see hit musical " Hamilton " on Broadway - raising new ethics questions just two weeks before the November 6 election. (more...)
Unknown sent to the restaurant and home De Niro suspicious packages
- October 27, 2018
According to CNN , law enforcement officials said numerous devices found in the packages contained a sulfur substance, which could have likely caused a detonation. "Thus far, they have shown no comprehension of that", he said. "We have committed the full strength of the FBI's resources and, together with our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, we will continue to work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible for sending these packages ", FBI Director Christopher Wray said in ... (more...)
- October 27, 2018
According to CNN , law enforcement officials said numerous devices found in the packages contained a sulfur substance, which could have likely caused a detonation. "Thus far, they have shown no comprehension of that", he said. "We have committed the full strength of the FBI's resources and, together with our partners on our Joint Terrorism Task Forces, we will continue to work to identify and arrest whoever is responsible for sending these packages ", FBI Director Christopher Wray said in ... (more...)
'I'm not satisfied' with accounts of Khashoggi death
- October 27, 2018
Erdogan said Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post , "was murdered in a ferocious manner" in a "planned incident", laying out a timeline of events from the moment Saudis arrived in Istanbul . Turkish officials suspect Khashoggi was killed and dismembered inside the consulate by Saudi agents on Octpober 2. Then, a Saudi official told ABC News that the team was acting on orders from the Saudis intelligence agency GIP. (more...)
- October 27, 2018
Erdogan said Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post , "was murdered in a ferocious manner" in a "planned incident", laying out a timeline of events from the moment Saudis arrived in Istanbul . Turkish officials suspect Khashoggi was killed and dismembered inside the consulate by Saudi agents on Octpober 2. Then, a Saudi official told ABC News that the team was acting on orders from the Saudis intelligence agency GIP. (more...)
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