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Man arrested after kicking elderly woman on subway as bystanders shot video
- March 24, 2019
The horrendous assault was captured on cellphone video. Marc Gomez, 36, faces assault and harassment charges , according to reports. The woman tried to block the kicks with her left hand, while stunned passengers watched, the video showed. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
The horrendous assault was captured on cellphone video. Marc Gomez, 36, faces assault and harassment charges , according to reports. The woman tried to block the kicks with her left hand, while stunned passengers watched, the video showed. (more...)
Suspicious package in Ireland matches `Irish Republican Army` devices sent to UK
- March 24, 2019
The Justice Minister has said there's reason to believe it could be linked to the recent letter bombs in the UK. Suspicious parcels were discovered at an office adjacent to London's Heathrow Airport, in the post room at the city's Waterloo railway terminus, and at offices near London City Airport. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
The Justice Minister has said there's reason to believe it could be linked to the recent letter bombs in the UK. Suspicious parcels were discovered at an office adjacent to London's Heathrow Airport, in the post room at the city's Waterloo railway terminus, and at offices near London City Airport. (more...)
Facebook admits its AI failed to flag New Zealand terror attack livestream
- March 24, 2019
There have been widespread calls for social media to step up efforts to prevent the spread of hate content on their platforms. "We are re-examining our reporting logic and experiences for both live and recently live videos in order to expand the categories that would get to accelerated review", Rosen explained. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
There have been widespread calls for social media to step up efforts to prevent the spread of hate content on their platforms. "We are re-examining our reporting logic and experiences for both live and recently live videos in order to expand the categories that would get to accelerated review", Rosen explained. (more...)
ISIS 'caliphate' totally eliminated - Syria force
- March 24, 2019
But as the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces pressed the "final battle" against ISIS's last sliver of territory , a spokesman for the US-backed group said the elusive leader was likely not there. can now leave is ridiculous". Sanders reportedly showed reporters a map of Iraq and Syria which indicated that ISIS no longer controlled any territory in the vast Islamic region, Daily Mail reported. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
But as the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces pressed the "final battle" against ISIS's last sliver of territory , a spokesman for the US-backed group said the elusive leader was likely not there. can now leave is ridiculous". Sanders reportedly showed reporters a map of Iraq and Syria which indicated that ISIS no longer controlled any territory in the vast Islamic region, Daily Mail reported. (more...)
Burj Khalifa pays tribute to Christchurch victims
- March 24, 2019
Fahim Imam, 33, returned to his hometown for the service. In Jacksonville people are reacting saying what happened in New Zealand hits closer to home than it might seem. On Thursday Ms Ardern announced a ban on all types of semi-automatic weapons. People view messages at a floral tribute at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand . (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Fahim Imam, 33, returned to his hometown for the service. In Jacksonville people are reacting saying what happened in New Zealand hits closer to home than it might seem. On Thursday Ms Ardern announced a ban on all types of semi-automatic weapons. People view messages at a floral tribute at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand . (more...)
Cyclone Idai death toll passes 400 in Mozambique
- March 24, 2019
Preliminary estimations indicated that more than 1000 people died in Mozambique alone, and that hundreds more died in neighbouring Zimbabwe and Malawi. Cyclone Idai smashed into the coast of central Mozambique on Friday last week, unleashing hurricane-force winds and rains that flooded the hinterland and drenched eastern Zimbabwe. (more...)
- March 24, 2019
Preliminary estimations indicated that more than 1000 people died in Mozambique alone, and that hundreds more died in neighbouring Zimbabwe and Malawi. Cyclone Idai smashed into the coast of central Mozambique on Friday last week, unleashing hurricane-force winds and rains that flooded the hinterland and drenched eastern Zimbabwe. (more...)
Passengers airlifted from cruise ship stranded off Norway
- March 23, 2019
The crew were later able to restart one engine and the ship was at anchor about 2 km from land and the passengers were considered safe although the evacuation was set to continue, the rescue service said. The Viking Sky cruise ship sent out a mayday call on Saturday after encountering engine problems amid high seas and strong wind. The area is known for its rough, frigid waters. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
The crew were later able to restart one engine and the ship was at anchor about 2 km from land and the passengers were considered safe although the evacuation was set to continue, the rescue service said. The Viking Sky cruise ship sent out a mayday call on Saturday after encountering engine problems amid high seas and strong wind. The area is known for its rough, frigid waters. (more...)
'Pathetic performance': British MPs slam Theresa May over Brexit delay
- March 23, 2019
Jeremy Hunt has warned MPs that Brexit could be cancelled if MPs reject Theresa May's deal for a third time. "We do respect what the prime minister and the parliament are [doing]". Mrs May was coming under intense pressure after a poor reception from some of her own MPs to her Downing Street statement on Wednesday, when she blamed MPs for failing to implement the result of the 2016 European Union referendum and told frustrated voters "I am on your side". (more...)
- March 23, 2019
Jeremy Hunt has warned MPs that Brexit could be cancelled if MPs reject Theresa May's deal for a third time. "We do respect what the prime minister and the parliament are [doing]". Mrs May was coming under intense pressure after a poor reception from some of her own MPs to her Downing Street statement on Wednesday, when she blamed MPs for failing to implement the result of the 2016 European Union referendum and told frustrated voters "I am on your side". (more...)
Pakistan can not afford to be blacklisted, says PM Imran Khan
- March 23, 2019
PM Imran in a tweet said that he received a message from his Indian counterpart, expressing good wishes for the neighbouring country. In this message, according to the Pak PM's tweet, PM Modi said: "It is time that ppl (people) of Sub-continent work together for a democratic, peaceful, progressive & prosperous region, in an atmosphere free of terror and violence". (more...)
- March 23, 2019
PM Imran in a tweet said that he received a message from his Indian counterpart, expressing good wishes for the neighbouring country. In this message, according to the Pak PM's tweet, PM Modi said: "It is time that ppl (people) of Sub-continent work together for a democratic, peaceful, progressive & prosperous region, in an atmosphere free of terror and violence". (more...)
UN Chief Visits Mosque, Stresses Sanctity of Religious Sites
- March 23, 2019
Guterres first spoke at Friday prayers in the mosque at the Islamic Cultural Center of NY and then addressed the media at its school. Candlelight vigils continued until late on Thursday across the country, while government officials worked through the night to prepare the mosque and the bodies of the deceased for a mass burial that is expected after the prayers. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
Guterres first spoke at Friday prayers in the mosque at the Islamic Cultural Center of NY and then addressed the media at its school. Candlelight vigils continued until late on Thursday across the country, while government officials worked through the night to prepare the mosque and the bodies of the deceased for a mass burial that is expected after the prayers. (more...)
Six dead, 30 injured in explosion at chemical plant in eastern China
- March 23, 2019
Firefighters and rescue personnel are on the site, however, the reason behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained, said the local authorities. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. An elementary school and a kindergarten are located about one kilometer from the site. The chemical that caused the explosion was reported to be benzene. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
Firefighters and rescue personnel are on the site, however, the reason behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained, said the local authorities. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. An elementary school and a kindergarten are located about one kilometer from the site. The chemical that caused the explosion was reported to be benzene. (more...)
United Nations rights boss decries Venezuela crackdown; says sanctions may worsen crisis
- March 23, 2019
Guaido's ambassador to Washington , Carlos Vecchio, announced Monday that the opposition government had taken control of three Venezuelan diplomatic properties in the U.S.: two military buildings in Washington and the consulate in NY. Neither Citigroup, nor the Venezuelan Central Bank has commented on the report yet. As a result of Tuesday's sanctions, all property and assets in property of the company and its chief in the United States are blocked and all USA citizens are prohibited from ... (more...)
- March 23, 2019
Guaido's ambassador to Washington , Carlos Vecchio, announced Monday that the opposition government had taken control of three Venezuelan diplomatic properties in the U.S.: two military buildings in Washington and the consulate in NY. Neither Citigroup, nor the Venezuelan Central Bank has commented on the report yet. As a result of Tuesday's sanctions, all property and assets in property of the company and its chief in the United States are blocked and all USA citizens are prohibited from ... (more...)
2 powerful cyclones spinning toward north Australian coast
- March 23, 2019
A category 4 storm, with 5 being the strongest, Cyclone Trevor crossed the Gulf of Carpentaria coast at 9.50 am local time in the far east of the Northern Territory, near its border with Queensland state. "They're about to switch off the power and water and they're leaving too", she said. Please finalise preparations today , follow directions from emergency services, and have your cyclone kits ready. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
A category 4 storm, with 5 being the strongest, Cyclone Trevor crossed the Gulf of Carpentaria coast at 9.50 am local time in the far east of the Northern Territory, near its border with Queensland state. "They're about to switch off the power and water and they're leaving too", she said. Please finalise preparations today , follow directions from emergency services, and have your cyclone kits ready. (more...)
Why Facebook didn't block live New Zealand shooting video
- March 23, 2019
New Zealand is exerting pressure on Facebook (fb) following the live-streaming of Friday's deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch. Social media and video sharing sites have faced criticism for being slow to respond to the first-ever live-streamed mass shooting, recorded from the first-person perspective of the shooter, the camera seemingly mounted atop the killer's helmet. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
New Zealand is exerting pressure on Facebook (fb) following the live-streaming of Friday's deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch. Social media and video sharing sites have faced criticism for being slow to respond to the first-ever live-streamed mass shooting, recorded from the first-person perspective of the shooter, the camera seemingly mounted atop the killer's helmet. (more...)
Venezuelan forces detain key aide to opposition leader
- March 23, 2019
US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton in January tweeted, "Any violence and intimidation against US diplomatic personnel, Venezuela's democratic leader, Juan Guaido , or the National Assembly itself would represent a grave assault on the rule of law and will be met with a significant response". (more...)
- March 23, 2019
US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton in January tweeted, "Any violence and intimidation against US diplomatic personnel, Venezuela's democratic leader, Juan Guaido , or the National Assembly itself would represent a grave assault on the rule of law and will be met with a significant response". (more...)
Trump intensifies effort to discredit Mueller report as Russian Federation inquiry nears end
- March 22, 2019
Former FBI director James Comey said in a New York Times op-ed published Thursday that he neither knows nor cares what the conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation will be - so long as the probe was conducted properly. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Former FBI director James Comey said in a New York Times op-ed published Thursday that he neither knows nor cares what the conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation will be - so long as the probe was conducted properly. (more...)
Beto O’Rourke Praises John McCain Amid Trump Attacks
- March 22, 2019
Rep. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) broke with his Republican colleagues and criticized Trump , saying in an interview published Wednesday that the country "deserved better" than the president attacking a war hero. "I gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted, which as president I had to approve", Trump told the crowd. John McCain despite growing pushback from fellow Republicans. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Rep. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) broke with his Republican colleagues and criticized Trump , saying in an interview published Wednesday that the country "deserved better" than the president attacking a war hero. "I gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted, which as president I had to approve", Trump told the crowd. John McCain despite growing pushback from fellow Republicans. (more...)
No Agreement On Maduro After U.S.-Russia Talks On Venezuela
- March 22, 2019
In Rome, officials from the US and Russian Federation remained split on how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela after talks there. Venezuela has been in a state of political crisis since January, when Guaido, the head of the opposition-run National Assembly, illegally declared himself interim president. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
In Rome, officials from the US and Russian Federation remained split on how to resolve the crisis in Venezuela after talks there. Venezuela has been in a state of political crisis since January, when Guaido, the head of the opposition-run National Assembly, illegally declared himself interim president. (more...)
Trump says no to cutting tariffs in China talks
- March 22, 2019
USA stocks have fallen after President Donald Trump said his administration was considering leaving tariffs on China for a "substantial period". Trump had initially imposed a deadline of March 2 for both sides to reach a deal before imposing a hike in tariffs from 10 to 25 percent, but delayed the increase late last month citing "substantial progress" in the negotiations. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
USA stocks have fallen after President Donald Trump said his administration was considering leaving tariffs on China for a "substantial period". Trump had initially imposed a deadline of March 2 for both sides to reach a deal before imposing a hike in tariffs from 10 to 25 percent, but delayed the increase late last month citing "substantial progress" in the negotiations. (more...)
Northern Lights could be visible from Scotland this weekend
- March 22, 2019
But if the aurora does hit the Northern U.S., skies will have to be clear for people to see it. The Aurora in both poles is caused by particles from the sun that are constantly flowing toward our planet, but a CME delivers an extra large helping that can really amp up the display, CNET reported . (more...)
- March 22, 2019
But if the aurora does hit the Northern U.S., skies will have to be clear for people to see it. The Aurora in both poles is caused by particles from the sun that are constantly flowing toward our planet, but a CME delivers an extra large helping that can really amp up the display, CNET reported . (more...)
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