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Perth DJ Roscoe Holyoake arrested in San Francisco for allegedly kidnapping child
- April 19, 2019
As ABC 7 reports via witnesses Adam and Sabrina Walker, Holyoake allegedly grabbed the two-year-old boy and began running down the street with him, as the toddler's mother screamed for police. "Out in broad daylight, when it's so crowded, this was a very, very scary experience", Ms Walker said. In December, he performed at the wrap party for entertainer Tim Minchin's new mini-series Upright, describing it on his website as an "absolute pleasure". (more...)
- April 19, 2019
As ABC 7 reports via witnesses Adam and Sabrina Walker, Holyoake allegedly grabbed the two-year-old boy and began running down the street with him, as the toddler's mother screamed for police. "Out in broad daylight, when it's so crowded, this was a very, very scary experience", Ms Walker said. In December, he performed at the wrap party for entertainer Tim Minchin's new mini-series Upright, describing it on his website as an "absolute pleasure". (more...)
Boeing 737 MAX software upgrade 'operationally suitable': FAA panel
- April 19, 2019
Boeing announced earlier this month that it successfully tested an update to the MCAS software, but around 300 of the 737 MAX planes are still grounded, as many airlines have removed them from their flight plans or even cancelled planned orders for new Boeing aircraft. (more...)
- April 19, 2019
Boeing announced earlier this month that it successfully tested an update to the MCAS software, but around 300 of the 737 MAX planes are still grounded, as many airlines have removed them from their flight plans or even cancelled planned orders for new Boeing aircraft. (more...)
Iran's Hassan Rouhani urges regional powers to 'unite against US'
- April 18, 2019
National Army Day was included in the Iranian calendar after a historic letter from late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in April 1979, in which he voiced strong support for the Army and ordered Army troops to hold massive parades across the country on April 18 every year to express their combat readiness. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
National Army Day was included in the Iranian calendar after a historic letter from late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in April 1979, in which he voiced strong support for the Army and ordered Army troops to hold massive parades across the country on April 18 every year to express their combat readiness. (more...)
Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire
- April 18, 2019
The fire on Monday tore through the Parisian landmark, destroying much of the cathedral's interior and causing the spire to come crashing down. Towers of the Notre Dame Cathedral seen through an engraved glass in Paris, April 18, 2019. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The fire on Monday tore through the Parisian landmark, destroying much of the cathedral's interior and causing the spire to come crashing down. Towers of the Notre Dame Cathedral seen through an engraved glass in Paris, April 18, 2019. (more...)
Egypt amendments pass, now set for referendum
- April 18, 2019
The referendum is supposed to take place before 5 May, the start of Ramadan, but a date has not been confirmed. Since early April, the Egyptian capital has been awash with large posters and banners encouraging people to vote in favour of the changes. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The referendum is supposed to take place before 5 May, the start of Ramadan, but a date has not been confirmed. Since early April, the Egyptian capital has been awash with large posters and banners encouraging people to vote in favour of the changes. (more...)
Redacted Trump-Russia report now expected on Thursday
- April 18, 2019
The report's release to Congress and the public will come days after Barr told Congress he believed "spying" on the Trump campaign occurred during the 2016 election - a statement that buoyed Trump and his supporters, who have long argued that the Russian Federation investigation arose from false accusations and bad motives. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The report's release to Congress and the public will come days after Barr told Congress he believed "spying" on the Trump campaign occurred during the 2016 election - a statement that buoyed Trump and his supporters, who have long argued that the Russian Federation investigation arose from false accusations and bad motives. (more...)
Doctors and Professionals in 11 States Charged in Historic Federal Opioid Sting
- April 18, 2019
Others charged include a Kentucky doctor who is accused of writing prescriptions to Facebook friends who came to his home to pick them up, another who allegedly left signed blank prescriptions for staff to fill out and give to patients, and a Kentucky dentist accused of removing teeth unnecessarily and scheduling unneeded follow-up appointments. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Others charged include a Kentucky doctor who is accused of writing prescriptions to Facebook friends who came to his home to pick them up, another who allegedly left signed blank prescriptions for staff to fill out and give to patients, and a Kentucky dentist accused of removing teeth unnecessarily and scheduling unneeded follow-up appointments. (more...)
Trump Lifts Ban on U.S. Lawsuits Against Foreign Firms in Cuba
- April 18, 2019
That provision allows USA citizens to file lawsuits in US courts against foreign companies "trafficking" in property confiscated after the 1959 revolution in Cuba. US National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected Wednesday to formally unveil a shift in policy opening the way for lawsuits in US courts over property confiscated by Cuba. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
That provision allows USA citizens to file lawsuits in US courts against foreign companies "trafficking" in property confiscated after the 1959 revolution in Cuba. US National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected Wednesday to formally unveil a shift in policy opening the way for lawsuits in US courts over property confiscated by Cuba. (more...)
House Democrats Subpoena Deutsche Bank Over Trump’s Finances
- April 18, 2019
Democrats vowed to pursue Trump's financial records after they won control of the House in November, saying they wanted to determine whether Russian Federation may have had leverage over the president via his loans from Deutsche Bank. Citigroup's Michael Corbat was most cryptic, saying he couldn't comment on any ongoing investigation. "As part of our oversight authority and authorized investigation into allegations of potential foreign influence on the USA political process, the House ... (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Democrats vowed to pursue Trump's financial records after they won control of the House in November, saying they wanted to determine whether Russian Federation may have had leverage over the president via his loans from Deutsche Bank. Citigroup's Michael Corbat was most cryptic, saying he couldn't comment on any ongoing investigation. "As part of our oversight authority and authorized investigation into allegations of potential foreign influence on the USA political process, the House ... (more...)
Bahrain jails 139 on terrorism charges, revokes citizenship
- April 18, 2019
In May previous year, 115 people were also stripped of their citizenship following a single trial, their sentences were upheld in January. According to the London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), 990 people have lost their Bahraini citizenship due to terrorism-related charges since 2012, with 180 cases reported this year alone. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
In May previous year, 115 people were also stripped of their citizenship following a single trial, their sentences were upheld in January. According to the London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), 990 people have lost their Bahraini citizenship due to terrorism-related charges since 2012, with 180 cases reported this year alone. (more...)
Trump Has Some Branding Advice for Boeing
- April 18, 2019
The information from the FAA indicates that airlines may be forced to park their Max jets. The Chief Executive and President of the company said in a letter to employees and customers that they believe the plane will be recertified before that date but want to be reassured of the reliability ahead of its peak travel season. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The information from the FAA indicates that airlines may be forced to park their Max jets. The Chief Executive and President of the company said in a letter to employees and customers that they believe the plane will be recertified before that date but want to be reassured of the reliability ahead of its peak travel season. (more...)
Soaking storm in store for Easter and Passover weekend
- April 18, 2019
The Weather Network says there are three days of downpours ahead of us that will add up to some "hefty totals", with some areas in the region to see thunderstorms. Any shower activity for Easter will be on the light side amounting to generally a trace to a tenth of an inch. A dry and warm bank holiday weekend, with plenty of sunshine is expected, according to the Met Office. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The Weather Network says there are three days of downpours ahead of us that will add up to some "hefty totals", with some areas in the region to see thunderstorms. Any shower activity for Easter will be on the light side amounting to generally a trace to a tenth of an inch. A dry and warm bank holiday weekend, with plenty of sunshine is expected, according to the Met Office. (more...)
Nancy Pelosi Mocks AOC's Wing of Democratic Party, Says Just 'Five People'
- April 18, 2019
Pelosi, who was speaking at the London School while part of a delegation traveling in Europe, addressed the perceived divide between moderate Democrats and the very vocal progressive wing of the party. "Oh yeah, I would do that", Pelosi responded. "And just because they want to accuse somebody of that, doesn't mean that we take that bait". Despite that, his style has made somewhat of recognisable figure within the public. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Pelosi, who was speaking at the London School while part of a delegation traveling in Europe, addressed the perceived divide between moderate Democrats and the very vocal progressive wing of the party. "Oh yeah, I would do that", Pelosi responded. "And just because they want to accuse somebody of that, doesn't mean that we take that bait". Despite that, his style has made somewhat of recognisable figure within the public. (more...)
Fire at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem
- April 18, 2019
Palestinian Muslims hold Friday prayers in the Marwani Prayer Room, also called Solomon's Stables , located under the southeastern corner of the raised platform which holds the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, September 5, 2014. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Palestinian Muslims hold Friday prayers in the Marwani Prayer Room, also called Solomon's Stables , located under the southeastern corner of the raised platform which holds the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, September 5, 2014. (more...)
‘Remember Sodom And Gomorrah!’ - Protester Interrupts Buttigieg Event
- April 18, 2019
His husband, Chasten Buttigieg, with whom the candidate recently said he hopes to have a child soon , was asked his feelings on the hecklers as well. Promise you, we got it". Buttigieg spoke about his interest in making health care more affordable and accessible. The 37-year-old Buttigieg's campaign has been drawing more attention lately following a series of TV appearances that won him praise and new fans, and the openly gay military veteran's sudden popularity appears to have rattled ... (more...)
- April 18, 2019
His husband, Chasten Buttigieg, with whom the candidate recently said he hopes to have a child soon , was asked his feelings on the hecklers as well. Promise you, we got it". Buttigieg spoke about his interest in making health care more affordable and accessible. The 37-year-old Buttigieg's campaign has been drawing more attention lately following a series of TV appearances that won him praise and new fans, and the openly gay military veteran's sudden popularity appears to have rattled ... (more...)
Mya-Lecia Naylor Dead - British Child Actress Dies at 16
- April 18, 2019
Naylor also appeared in Absolutely Fabulous as Jane in 2004. Naylor, a frequent poster on Twitter and Instagram , has been inactive on social media since November 2018. "Rest in peace lovely girl", Emily wrote in a touching post on her Instagram profile. A complete joy to be around on the set of Almost Never . He said: "She was hugely talented, very popular with cast and crew and a shining star that lit up any room she walked into. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Naylor also appeared in Absolutely Fabulous as Jane in 2004. Naylor, a frequent poster on Twitter and Instagram , has been inactive on social media since November 2018. "Rest in peace lovely girl", Emily wrote in a touching post on her Instagram profile. A complete joy to be around on the set of Almost Never . He said: "She was hugely talented, very popular with cast and crew and a shining star that lit up any room she walked into. (more...)
14 passengers shot dead after being offloaded from buses in Balochistan's Ormara
- April 18, 2019
Around 15 to 20 gunmen stopped five to six buses travelling between Karachi and Gwadar. The attack took place as the bus was traveling on the Makran coastal highway between the port city of Karachi and the Gwadar port in the southwest, local official Jehangir Dashti told The Associated Press. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Around 15 to 20 gunmen stopped five to six buses travelling between Karachi and Gwadar. The attack took place as the bus was traveling on the Makran coastal highway between the port city of Karachi and the Gwadar port in the southwest, local official Jehangir Dashti told The Associated Press. (more...)
Powerful 6.1 magnitude natural disaster hits Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital
- April 18, 2019
The quake was felt across the island and a highway connecting Yilan and Hualien was shut down due to falling rocks, the authorities said. Some social media users reported damage to property but there are no confirmed casualties or injuries just yet. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
The quake was felt across the island and a highway connecting Yilan and Hualien was shut down due to falling rocks, the authorities said. Some social media users reported damage to property but there are no confirmed casualties or injuries just yet. (more...)
Ivanka Trump confirms she turned down World Bank top job
- April 18, 2019
When asked if her father had approached her on any other roles within the White House, she said she would "keep that between me and my father". There have been multiple reports Trump considered Ivanka for not only the head of the World Bank but also as the USA ambassador to the UN. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
When asked if her father had approached her on any other roles within the White House, she said she would "keep that between me and my father". There have been multiple reports Trump considered Ivanka for not only the head of the World Bank but also as the USA ambassador to the UN. (more...)
Member of Thailand soccer rescue team trapped in Tennessee cave
- April 18, 2019
Jackson County Rescue is working with the Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Bratchley was taken out of the water and he later told officials he was "fine". Around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Jackson County 911 received a call about a man in the area of Mill Pond Cave. When the tourists returned from a dive around 3 p.m. (more...)
- April 18, 2019
Jackson County Rescue is working with the Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Bratchley was taken out of the water and he later told officials he was "fine". Around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Jackson County 911 received a call about a man in the area of Mill Pond Cave. When the tourists returned from a dive around 3 p.m. (more...)
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