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Palestinian Authority Swears in New, Unelected Government
- April 15, 2019
President Mahmoud Abbas said he will send a delegation to Cairo, in two days, to follow up with the Palestinian reconciliation issue. Ishtaye, 61, holds a PhD in economic from University of Sussex in the United Kingdom and had been a minister in previous governments. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
President Mahmoud Abbas said he will send a delegation to Cairo, in two days, to follow up with the Palestinian reconciliation issue. Ishtaye, 61, holds a PhD in economic from University of Sussex in the United Kingdom and had been a minister in previous governments. (more...)
Venezuela’s ex-spy chief fights extradition from Spain to US
- April 15, 2019
Carvajal, a close ally of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, is accused by NY prosecutors of using his high office to coordinate the transport of around 5,600 kilos of cocaine to Mexico in 2006 and of helping the Columbian FARC rebel group by protecting shipments of large quantities of the drug to the US. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Carvajal, a close ally of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, is accused by NY prosecutors of using his high office to coordinate the transport of around 5,600 kilos of cocaine to Mexico in 2006 and of helping the Columbian FARC rebel group by protecting shipments of large quantities of the drug to the US. (more...)
Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on fire (PHOTO, VIDEO)
- April 15, 2019
Flames leapt into the air beside the two bell towers, said a Reuters correspondent who witnessed the fire. "Must act quickly!" US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter. Sights of the flames stopped passers-by in their tracks along the Seine River that passes beneath the cathedral. Macron was expected to lay out his plan to address the citizen complaints that gave rise to the yellow vest protests that have rocked France since November. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Flames leapt into the air beside the two bell towers, said a Reuters correspondent who witnessed the fire. "Must act quickly!" US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter. Sights of the flames stopped passers-by in their tracks along the Seine River that passes beneath the cathedral. Macron was expected to lay out his plan to address the citizen complaints that gave rise to the yellow vest protests that have rocked France since November. (more...)
Passenger jumps out of jet at Phoenix airport
- April 15, 2019
The jump from the plane was prompted by the passenger's behavior on American Airlines Flight 1346 which landed just after 6 a.m. local time at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A man is facing trespassing charges after allegedly jumping from a plane onto the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport early Friday. "Once stopped, he tried to make a run for it, hitting various passengers, including me", Johnson told the Republic . (more...)
- April 15, 2019
The jump from the plane was prompted by the passenger's behavior on American Airlines Flight 1346 which landed just after 6 a.m. local time at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A man is facing trespassing charges after allegedly jumping from a plane onto the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport early Friday. "Once stopped, he tried to make a run for it, hitting various passengers, including me", Johnson told the Republic . (more...)
Potential for T-storms, heavy rain, strong winds today: National Weather Service
- April 15, 2019
A third child, Sebastian Omar Martinez, 13, drowned late on Saturday when he fell into a drainage ditch filled with flash floodwaters near Monroe, Louisiana, said Deputy Glenn Springfield of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the state, including central Maryland, under an enhanced risk for severe storms. John Moore, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Jackson, says a twister was reported Saturday in the Vicksburg area of ... (more...)
- April 15, 2019
A third child, Sebastian Omar Martinez, 13, drowned late on Saturday when he fell into a drainage ditch filled with flash floodwaters near Monroe, Louisiana, said Deputy Glenn Springfield of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the state, including central Maryland, under an enhanced risk for severe storms. John Moore, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Jackson, says a twister was reported Saturday in the Vicksburg area of ... (more...)
Fordham student injured in fall from bell tower
- April 15, 2019
When the police arrived at the scene, officers were forced to carry out a high-angle rescue after finding Sydney lying on the ground inside the tower with trauma to her head and body, it is reported. Fordham Public Safety is still investigating how Monfries and her friends were able to get inside. Bob Howe, assistant vice president for communications, explained that "access to that tower is always locked". (more...)
- April 15, 2019
When the police arrived at the scene, officers were forced to carry out a high-angle rescue after finding Sydney lying on the ground inside the tower with trauma to her head and body, it is reported. Fordham Public Safety is still investigating how Monfries and her friends were able to get inside. Bob Howe, assistant vice president for communications, explained that "access to that tower is always locked". (more...)
Ecuador spread lies about WikiLeaks founder - Julian Assange's lawyer
- April 15, 2019
Julian Assange's lawyers dispute these claims and say Ecuadorian government has been "making outrageous allegations over the last few days to justify what was an unlawful and extraordinary act in allowing British police to come inside an embassy". (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Julian Assange's lawyers dispute these claims and say Ecuadorian government has been "making outrageous allegations over the last few days to justify what was an unlawful and extraordinary act in allowing British police to come inside an embassy". (more...)
EU27 leaders agree Brexit extension: summit chair Tusk
- April 15, 2019
May had requested pushing the Brexit deadline back to June 30, but did not object to a longer delay. He said that the ball was now in London's court, but the withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, earlier rejected by the British parliament three times, can not be renegotiated. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
May had requested pushing the Brexit deadline back to June 30, but did not object to a longer delay. He said that the ball was now in London's court, but the withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, earlier rejected by the British parliament three times, can not be renegotiated. (more...)
What it means to Christians — Palm Sunday
- April 15, 2019
Holy Week begins this morning with the observance of Palm Sunday, when Christians carry palm branches to recall the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Pope Francis is marking Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, which is jammed with tens of thousands of faithful. Pope Francis asked those gathered at the end of the mass to pray for peace in the Holy Land and all of the Middle East. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Holy Week begins this morning with the observance of Palm Sunday, when Christians carry palm branches to recall the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Pope Francis is marking Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, which is jammed with tens of thousands of faithful. Pope Francis asked those gathered at the end of the mass to pray for peace in the Holy Land and all of the Middle East. (more...)
Amid talks with U.S., Taliban declares start of spring offensive
- April 15, 2019
He said "Through this announcement, Taliban leaders demonstrate their indifference to the demands of Afghans across the country". Trump has previously been on record expressing his wish to end the war that hit the Central Asian nation in 2001 and transformed into one of the most prolonged conflicts in USA history. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
He said "Through this announcement, Taliban leaders demonstrate their indifference to the demands of Afghans across the country". Trump has previously been on record expressing his wish to end the war that hit the Central Asian nation in 2001 and transformed into one of the most prolonged conflicts in USA history. (more...)
American Airlines cancels all Boeing MAX flights until new software is installed
- April 15, 2019
Once the aircraft is recertified, which the executives said they expect will happen "soon", American plans to initially bring its MAX aircraft back on line as spares to supplement its operation as needed during the summer. Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas last week that the manufacturer is working closely with its airline customers in its effort to return the Max jets to flight. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Once the aircraft is recertified, which the executives said they expect will happen "soon", American plans to initially bring its MAX aircraft back on line as spares to supplement its operation as needed during the summer. Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas last week that the manufacturer is working closely with its airline customers in its effort to return the Max jets to flight. (more...)
Finland elections kick off with austerity, climate in focus
- April 15, 2019
Polls show the Finns Party ending up in second or third place, meaning it could hold significant influence in the talks to form the next government, which in Finland is typically a coalition of three or four parties. "Some of the questions will be about values", Rinne told Finnish media. "After those who have voted in advance, we have about 1,700 people who have a right to vote today (in this district)", election official Vesa Hintsanen said at the school Sunday. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Polls show the Finns Party ending up in second or third place, meaning it could hold significant influence in the talks to form the next government, which in Finland is typically a coalition of three or four parties. "Some of the questions will be about values", Rinne told Finnish media. "After those who have voted in advance, we have about 1,700 people who have a right to vote today (in this district)", election official Vesa Hintsanen said at the school Sunday. (more...)
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti's Photographic Counter To PM Modi Attack
- April 15, 2019
Chief minister of Karnataka H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday April 14 said he does not have blood of innocents on his hands "unlike" Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Omar Abdullah also tweeted a photograph of PM Modi hugging Mehbooba Mufti's father, the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, to drive home his point. He thundered that "these corrupt families of J&K must know that Modi will stand like a wall against their attempts to continue their family rule in the state". (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Chief minister of Karnataka H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday April 14 said he does not have blood of innocents on his hands "unlike" Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Omar Abdullah also tweeted a photograph of PM Modi hugging Mehbooba Mufti's father, the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, to drive home his point. He thundered that "these corrupt families of J&K must know that Modi will stand like a wall against their attempts to continue their family rule in the state". (more...)
USA serviceman, Japanese woman found dead in Okinawa
- April 15, 2019
The police received an emergency call at around 7:25 a.m. and found the two lying on a bed at the woman's apartment in the town of Chatan. The sailor and the woman, who was in her 40s, were apparently in a relationship, the Okinawa police spokesman said. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
The police received an emergency call at around 7:25 a.m. and found the two lying on a bed at the woman's apartment in the town of Chatan. The sailor and the woman, who was in her 40s, were apparently in a relationship, the Okinawa police spokesman said. (more...)
Libyan Haftar's Army Confirms Loss of Jet, Suspects GNA in Downing - Statement
- April 15, 2019
Egypt has close ties with Haftar, whose Libyan National Army (LNA) controls the east and swept through the mainly desert south earlier this year before moving to Tripoli ten days ago in a major escalation of conflict. So far, the LNA and its leadership have ignored global calls to halt their battle against fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord led by Fayez Al Sarraj in Tripoli. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Egypt has close ties with Haftar, whose Libyan National Army (LNA) controls the east and swept through the mainly desert south earlier this year before moving to Tripoli ten days ago in a major escalation of conflict. So far, the LNA and its leadership have ignored global calls to halt their battle against fighters loyal to the Government of National Accord led by Fayez Al Sarraj in Tripoli. (more...)
Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony still hospitalized
- April 15, 2019
Hanneman said his picture has been removed from the page because there have been "multiple people trying to copy this GoFundMe page and the family is still requesting privacy and has elected at this point not to share photos at this time"'. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Hanneman said his picture has been removed from the page because there have been "multiple people trying to copy this GoFundMe page and the family is still requesting privacy and has elected at this point not to share photos at this time"'. (more...)
Trump questions why Democrats should get Mueller report
- April 15, 2019
According to the summary , Mueller found no collusion with Russian Federation but made no definitive conclusions on obstruction of justice. Rather, Mueller's team wrote, according to Barr , that "while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him". (more...)
- April 15, 2019
According to the summary , Mueller found no collusion with Russian Federation but made no definitive conclusions on obstruction of justice. Rather, Mueller's team wrote, according to Barr , that "while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him". (more...)
Large exotic bird kills an Alachua County man
- April 15, 2019
Cassowary are among the largest and heaviest bird species in the world and can grow to over 6ft and weigh more than 60kg. According to The Associated Press, the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department told The Gainesville Sun that a cassowary killed the man Friday on land near Gainesville, likely using its exceedingly long claws. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
Cassowary are among the largest and heaviest bird species in the world and can grow to over 6ft and weigh more than 60kg. According to The Associated Press, the Alachua County Fire Rescue Department told The Gainesville Sun that a cassowary killed the man Friday on land near Gainesville, likely using its exceedingly long claws. (more...)
United Kingdom government to resume cross-party Brexit talks next week
- April 15, 2019
A total of 17 Labour MEPs have publicly supported the People's Vote - even though most represent Leave-supporting constituencies. The threat of a boycott by activists will raise further doubts about the ability of the cash-strapped Tories to compete against Ukip and Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
A total of 17 Labour MEPs have publicly supported the People's Vote - even though most represent Leave-supporting constituencies. The threat of a boycott by activists will raise further doubts about the ability of the cash-strapped Tories to compete against Ukip and Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party. (more...)
Winter Storm Wesley Brings Treacherous Road Conditions to Plains, Midwest
- April 15, 2019
In southern New Mexico, the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range closed Wednesday because of the high winds. Dubbed "Wesley" by the National Weather Service (NWS ), the blizzard affected 4,600 square km and 20 million people in a dozen central USA states, hitting the region with winds up to 60 miles per hour, two feet (60 cm) of snow , and dramatic temperature drops. (more...)
- April 15, 2019
In southern New Mexico, the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range closed Wednesday because of the high winds. Dubbed "Wesley" by the National Weather Service (NWS ), the blizzard affected 4,600 square km and 20 million people in a dozen central USA states, hitting the region with winds up to 60 miles per hour, two feet (60 cm) of snow , and dramatic temperature drops. (more...)
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