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The Queen and Prince Charles send condolences following tragic Notre-Dame fire
- April 18, 2019
Two of France's richest families pledged a total of €300 million on Tuesday to help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral , ravaged by a catastrophic fire that destroyed its spire and most of the roof. While it's unclear just how much damage there has been, it's also unclear whether and how the cathedral will be rebuilt or repaired. Hundreds of millions have already been pledged. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Two of France's richest families pledged a total of €300 million on Tuesday to help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral , ravaged by a catastrophic fire that destroyed its spire and most of the roof. While it's unclear just how much damage there has been, it's also unclear whether and how the cathedral will be rebuilt or repaired. Hundreds of millions have already been pledged. (more...)
Many feared dead in tourist bus crash in Portugal
- April 18, 2019
Reports suggest the incident happened around 6.30pm on Wednesday evening. Images on social media last night showed the vehicle had come to rest near some houses. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa sent a message of condolences to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "We are shocked to learn of the tragic bus accident in Madeira". (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Reports suggest the incident happened around 6.30pm on Wednesday evening. Images on social media last night showed the vehicle had come to rest near some houses. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa sent a message of condolences to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "We are shocked to learn of the tragic bus accident in Madeira". (more...)
Ivanka Trump spotlights laws and customs holding back African women
- April 18, 2019
The senior White House adviser will also meet with Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. It is the first trip of Ivanka Trump to Africa following the launch of the Women's Global Development Prosperity Initiative, a program that she hopes will outlast his father's administration which is known for "America First" isolation. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The senior White House adviser will also meet with Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. It is the first trip of Ivanka Trump to Africa following the launch of the Women's Global Development Prosperity Initiative, a program that she hopes will outlast his father's administration which is known for "America First" isolation. (more...)
Pentagon Developing Military Options to Deter Russia and China in Venezuela
- April 17, 2019
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of bankrolling Maduro to prolong the crisis, Chinese officials fired back that Pompeo's comments were "irresponsible and utterly unjustifiable", adding that "lies are lies, even if you say it a thousand times, they are still lies". (more...)
- April 17, 2019
While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of bankrolling Maduro to prolong the crisis, Chinese officials fired back that Pompeo's comments were "irresponsible and utterly unjustifiable", adding that "lies are lies, even if you say it a thousand times, they are still lies". (more...)
Libya’s UN-backed govt appeals for Europe’s support against Haftar
- April 17, 2019
He also voiced hope that the Libyan people get rid of the terrorist groups in Tripoli just like they did in Benghazi and Derna in eastern Libya . Almost two weeks into the assault to seize the city , Khalifa Haftar's eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) is stuck in the city's southern outskirts battling armed groups loyal to the UN-recognised Tripoli government. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
He also voiced hope that the Libyan people get rid of the terrorist groups in Tripoli just like they did in Benghazi and Derna in eastern Libya . Almost two weeks into the assault to seize the city , Khalifa Haftar's eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) is stuck in the city's southern outskirts battling armed groups loyal to the UN-recognised Tripoli government. (more...)
Global architects invited to design new spire for Notre Dame
- April 17, 2019
Colossus, which is both fire-resistant, water-proof, and capable of carrying up to 1,200 pounds not only helped to stop the fire before it completely razed the structure, but reduced the need for fire fighters to enter the church where they would be in danger from falling debris. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
Colossus, which is both fire-resistant, water-proof, and capable of carrying up to 1,200 pounds not only helped to stop the fire before it completely razed the structure, but reduced the need for fire fighters to enter the church where they would be in danger from falling debris. (more...)
Notre Dame Cathedral badly damaged by ongoing fire
- April 17, 2019
The Prime Minister of Canada tweeted in French and English saying the fire was "heartbreaking". Some people bore witness to the inferno by chance on Monday evening, others headed to the scene on objective. The area surrounding the building has been cleared and firefighters are tackling the blaze in what they have called a major operation. Later in the day, she said she saw "massive billows of smoke, all different colours", and found out the basilica was burning. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
The Prime Minister of Canada tweeted in French and English saying the fire was "heartbreaking". Some people bore witness to the inferno by chance on Monday evening, others headed to the scene on objective. The area surrounding the building has been cleared and firefighters are tackling the blaze in what they have called a major operation. Later in the day, she said she saw "massive billows of smoke, all different colours", and found out the basilica was burning. (more...)
KTAR.com Florida woman accused of threatening Denver schools found dead
- April 17, 2019
All classes and extracurricular activities for about a half-million students were canceled as a precaution, though sheriff's spokesman Mike Taplin said the young woman's threats were general and not specific to any school. Security around Colorado schools had already been ramped up this year because of the constant stream of threats related to the anniversary. A spokeswoman for Miami-Dade County Public Schools says the woman allegedly obsessed with the 1999 Columbine school massacre who ... (more...)
- April 17, 2019
All classes and extracurricular activities for about a half-million students were canceled as a precaution, though sheriff's spokesman Mike Taplin said the young woman's threats were general and not specific to any school. Security around Colorado schools had already been ramped up this year because of the constant stream of threats related to the anniversary. A spokeswoman for Miami-Dade County Public Schools says the woman allegedly obsessed with the 1999 Columbine school massacre who ... (more...)
Israel's president starts consultations on prime minister nomination
- April 17, 2019
In office for the past decade, Netanyahu won a fifth term despite an announcement by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's in February that he intends to charge the prime minister in three corruption cases. Likud will form a coalition with right-wing to far-right political parties. For the first time, Rivlin's consultations with the parties were being broadcast live as part of what he described as a display of transparency in what has historically been a closed-door process in Israel. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
In office for the past decade, Netanyahu won a fifth term despite an announcement by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's in February that he intends to charge the prime minister in three corruption cases. Likud will form a coalition with right-wing to far-right political parties. For the first time, Rivlin's consultations with the parties were being broadcast live as part of what he described as a display of transparency in what has historically been a closed-door process in Israel. (more...)
South Texas could see another round of severe storms Wednesday night
- April 17, 2019
As the system treks east, parts of the Southeast could experience severe weather Thursday, with a large swath of the East Coast on track to feel impacts on Friday. Know where to go in your home if you are included in a Tornado Warning and make sure you have a way of receiving those very important weather warnings, either by cell phone or weather radio. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
As the system treks east, parts of the Southeast could experience severe weather Thursday, with a large swath of the East Coast on track to feel impacts on Friday. Know where to go in your home if you are included in a Tornado Warning and make sure you have a way of receiving those very important weather warnings, either by cell phone or weather radio. (more...)
Peru ex-president Garcia shoots himself as police try to arrest him
- April 17, 2019
Tomas said he was in "very critical" condition. "Let's pray to God to give him strength", Erasmo Reyna, Garcia's lawyer, told journalists at the hospital, as Garcia's supporters chanted slogans in support. In November previous year, Garcia had requested asylum at the Uruguayan embassy after a judge banned him from leaving the country for 18 months. He had denied wrongdoing involving Odebrecht and blamed his legal troubles on political persecution. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
Tomas said he was in "very critical" condition. "Let's pray to God to give him strength", Erasmo Reyna, Garcia's lawyer, told journalists at the hospital, as Garcia's supporters chanted slogans in support. In November previous year, Garcia had requested asylum at the Uruguayan embassy after a judge banned him from leaving the country for 18 months. He had denied wrongdoing involving Odebrecht and blamed his legal troubles on political persecution. (more...)
European Union okays tougher copyright rules in blow to Google, FB
- April 17, 2019
An EU statement said "the new rules ensure adequate protection for authors and artists, while opening up new possibilities for accessing and sharing copyright-protected content online throughout the European Union". "Europe will now have clear rules that guarantee fair remuneration for creators, strong rights for users and responsibility for platforms". The Directive was amended to exclude memes and gifs from its purvey, as they come under provisions safeguarding "quotation, criticism, ... (more...)
- April 17, 2019
An EU statement said "the new rules ensure adequate protection for authors and artists, while opening up new possibilities for accessing and sharing copyright-protected content online throughout the European Union". "Europe will now have clear rules that guarantee fair remuneration for creators, strong rights for users and responsibility for platforms". The Directive was amended to exclude memes and gifs from its purvey, as they come under provisions safeguarding "quotation, criticism, ... (more...)
Easter Weather: Temperatures To Hit 20 Degrees On Good Friday
- April 17, 2019
Mr Miles added there is "uncertainty" around forecasts after Easter Sunday. 'The cloudiest areas are likely to be in the northwest, and along some eastern coastlines, where it will be a little cooler, ' the forecast explains. Twice it has hit 27.8C with the first time at Heathrow and Mildenhall, in Suffolk, in 1949. It could be time to get those sunglasses out and make the most of the sunny weather, with highs of 17 degrees predicted on Friday, and highs of 18 degrees predicted for Saturday. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
Mr Miles added there is "uncertainty" around forecasts after Easter Sunday. 'The cloudiest areas are likely to be in the northwest, and along some eastern coastlines, where it will be a little cooler, ' the forecast explains. Twice it has hit 27.8C with the first time at Heathrow and Mildenhall, in Suffolk, in 1949. It could be time to get those sunglasses out and make the most of the sunny weather, with highs of 17 degrees predicted on Friday, and highs of 18 degrees predicted for Saturday. (more...)
What you won't see in the Mueller report
- April 17, 2019
The Justice Department announced Monday that it expects to release the redacted version Thursday morning, sending the findings of the almost two-year probe to Congress and making them available to the public. My guess is that the reason this release has taken so long is not because the redaction process really required that much time, but rather there was great care taken to strategically decide how many redactions they could plausibly get away with, and which damaging tidbits are most worth ... (more...)
- April 17, 2019
The Justice Department announced Monday that it expects to release the redacted version Thursday morning, sending the findings of the almost two-year probe to Congress and making them available to the public. My guess is that the reason this release has taken so long is not because the redaction process really required that much time, but rather there was great care taken to strategically decide how many redactions they could plausibly get away with, and which damaging tidbits are most worth ... (more...)
Trudeau says he 'looks forward' to working with next Alberta premier
- April 17, 2019
He says that will change. Later Tuesday, Kenney was scheduled to make appearances in Red Deer, Alta., and Calgary. Notley said she had congratulated Kenney and "assured him that we will do everything that we can to ensure the transition to a new government is smooth and productive". (more...)
- April 17, 2019
He says that will change. Later Tuesday, Kenney was scheduled to make appearances in Red Deer, Alta., and Calgary. Notley said she had congratulated Kenney and "assured him that we will do everything that we can to ensure the transition to a new government is smooth and productive". (more...)
College student dies in cliff fall while positioning herself for a photo
- April 17, 2019
Wheeler said she was trying to re-position herself when she fell off the Hawksbill Crag - a popular hiking destination within the Ozark-St. Another US student has died posing for a photo. Norton, from Hot Springs , South Dakota , was part of the school's volleyball team . Briar Cliff University junior Andrea Norton was fatally injured on Saturday when she fell from a rock formation near Jasper . (more...)
- April 17, 2019
Wheeler said she was trying to re-position herself when she fell off the Hawksbill Crag - a popular hiking destination within the Ozark-St. Another US student has died posing for a photo. Norton, from Hot Springs , South Dakota , was part of the school's volleyball team . Briar Cliff University junior Andrea Norton was fatally injured on Saturday when she fell from a rock formation near Jasper . (more...)
Attorney: Boy attacked at Mall of America still in critical condition
- April 17, 2019
Aranda, 24, who lives in Minneapolis , did not enter a plea, Laszewski added. Prosecutors say the boy was waiting with his mother outside the Rainforest Cafe when Aranda allegedly grabbed the child and threw him over the railing. When Aranda tried to flee the scene, a witness attempted to stop him from leaving, but Aranda pushed the person against the wall and continued running, according to prosecutors. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
Aranda, 24, who lives in Minneapolis , did not enter a plea, Laszewski added. Prosecutors say the boy was waiting with his mother outside the Rainforest Cafe when Aranda allegedly grabbed the child and threw him over the railing. When Aranda tried to flee the scene, a witness attempted to stop him from leaving, but Aranda pushed the person against the wall and continued running, according to prosecutors. (more...)
Suspect posing as delivery man shot woman with concealed crossbow, police say
- April 17, 2019
In the video from the evening of November 7, 2018, a man wearing a distinctive ball cap and hoodie holds the front of a large cardboard box with one gloved hand, the other hidden behind the package. The day following the attack, forensic investigators searched the house and collected evidence including an arrow believed to have injured the woman as well as surveillance footage of the suspect and incident. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
In the video from the evening of November 7, 2018, a man wearing a distinctive ball cap and hoodie holds the front of a large cardboard box with one gloved hand, the other hidden behind the package. The day following the attack, forensic investigators searched the house and collected evidence including an arrow believed to have injured the woman as well as surveillance footage of the suspect and incident. (more...)
Fordham senior dies after falling from clock tower weeks from graduation
- April 17, 2019
He said Ms Monfries and her friends left the establishment an hour or two before it closed at 4am. "There are no words sufficient to describe the loss of someone so young and full of promise - and mere weeks from graduation ". Fordham University has responded to the tragedy by providing counseling to all students who seek it. Senior Sydney Monfries, 22, fell late Sunday at the tower, officials said. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
He said Ms Monfries and her friends left the establishment an hour or two before it closed at 4am. "There are no words sufficient to describe the loss of someone so young and full of promise - and mere weeks from graduation ". Fordham University has responded to the tragedy by providing counseling to all students who seek it. Senior Sydney Monfries, 22, fell late Sunday at the tower, officials said. (more...)
South Korean president hopes for 4th summit with North Korea
- April 17, 2019
North Korea has held a series of sports and cultural events over the last few days. According to the agency, the Russia-North Korea summit is likely to be held in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. The promise was not kept. It's hard for Moon to make further progress on inter-Korean engagement without some level of sanctions relief, which Washington says won't come until unless Kim commits to verifiably relinquishing his nuclear facilities, weapons and missiles. (more...)
- April 17, 2019
North Korea has held a series of sports and cultural events over the last few days. According to the agency, the Russia-North Korea summit is likely to be held in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. The promise was not kept. It's hard for Moon to make further progress on inter-Korean engagement without some level of sanctions relief, which Washington says won't come until unless Kim commits to verifiably relinquishing his nuclear facilities, weapons and missiles. (more...)
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