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Tropical storm could hit Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Comoros this week
- April 25, 2019
Satellite image of a developing tropical cyclone near Madagascar on Tuesday, April 23. Mozambique is bracing itself for another tropical storm that could hit the country later this week, one month after the devastating Cyclone Idai . Cyclone Kenneth has formed in the Indian Ocean and is strengthening while making its way towards northern Mozambique. Cyclone Idai which struck Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi was declared by United Nations as the worst climate related disaster to occur in ... (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Satellite image of a developing tropical cyclone near Madagascar on Tuesday, April 23. Mozambique is bracing itself for another tropical storm that could hit the country later this week, one month after the devastating Cyclone Idai . Cyclone Kenneth has formed in the Indian Ocean and is strengthening while making its way towards northern Mozambique. Cyclone Idai which struck Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi was declared by United Nations as the worst climate related disaster to occur in ... (more...)
Pete Buttigieg wins Hollywood Democrat donor backing
- April 25, 2019
Anderson Cooper asked Buttigieg about Grenell's comments Monday night during a CNN town hall event but did not get an answer, or at least not likely one he was expecting. Frankly, it couldn't be more radically different than what I see certainly in this White House , where there is a lot of chest-thumping and self-aggrandizing, not to mention abusive behavior, but also a political agenda that seems to always be revolving around the idea that somehow it's too easy for poor people in this ... (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Anderson Cooper asked Buttigieg about Grenell's comments Monday night during a CNN town hall event but did not get an answer, or at least not likely one he was expecting. Frankly, it couldn't be more radically different than what I see certainly in this White House , where there is a lot of chest-thumping and self-aggrandizing, not to mention abusive behavior, but also a political agenda that seems to always be revolving around the idea that somehow it's too easy for poor people in this ... (more...)
Meghan McCain calls Bernie Sanders support of letting prisoners vote ‘bats**t insane’
- April 25, 2019
When she was asked specifically if Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should not be allowed to vote while he's in prison, Harris demurred. "I'm a prosecutor, I believe that in terms of, there has to be serious outcome for the most extreme types of crimes". (more...)
- April 25, 2019
When she was asked specifically if Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should not be allowed to vote while he's in prison, Harris demurred. "I'm a prosecutor, I believe that in terms of, there has to be serious outcome for the most extreme types of crimes". (more...)
Prince William's tribute to war and terror victims
- April 25, 2019
Ardern, the Duke was wearing a dark suit paired with medals at the service. He stood alongside Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during the event as the public lined the square and quietly watched. The text of the Christchurch Call to action was still being finalised, Ardern said, but there would be a strong focus on practical action, and not just aspirational rhetoric. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Ardern, the Duke was wearing a dark suit paired with medals at the service. He stood alongside Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during the event as the public lined the square and quietly watched. The text of the Christchurch Call to action was still being finalised, Ardern said, but there would be a strong focus on practical action, and not just aspirational rhetoric. (more...)
Three-year-old boy ‘abandoned’ at US-Mexico border
- April 25, 2019
From a technical perspective, the reason Customs and Border Protection previously did not fingerprint children until they turned 14 is "because your fingerprint doesn't solidify until that time", said a former DHS official, who worked on immigration policy and biometrics. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
From a technical perspective, the reason Customs and Border Protection previously did not fingerprint children until they turned 14 is "because your fingerprint doesn't solidify until that time", said a former DHS official, who worked on immigration policy and biometrics. (more...)
Russia Offers Passports to East Ukraine, President-elect Decries "aggressor State"
- April 25, 2019
Poroshenko urged Ukraine's allies "to prevent the worst scenario, to severely condemn the destructive and criminal actions of the Russian authorities and to strengthen the regime of worldwide sanctions". Mr Zelensky has been left with no choice. Ukraine "is counting on increasing diplomatic and sanction pressure" by the global community against Russian Federation, it added. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Poroshenko urged Ukraine's allies "to prevent the worst scenario, to severely condemn the destructive and criminal actions of the Russian authorities and to strengthen the regime of worldwide sanctions". Mr Zelensky has been left with no choice. Ukraine "is counting on increasing diplomatic and sanction pressure" by the global community against Russian Federation, it added. (more...)
Scotland's First Minister calls for second independence referendum by 2021
- April 25, 2019
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has embarked on a frantic two-week campaign to persuade sceptical MPs to back her Brexit deal when it comes before the House of Commons on 11 December. If that can not be achieved, said Sturgeon, dealing with the consequences of Brexit, and facing up to its challenges, will be unavoidable. "The case for Scottish independence is stronger than ever". (more...)
- April 25, 2019
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has embarked on a frantic two-week campaign to persuade sceptical MPs to back her Brexit deal when it comes before the House of Commons on 11 December. If that can not be achieved, said Sturgeon, dealing with the consequences of Brexit, and facing up to its challenges, will be unavoidable. "The case for Scottish independence is stronger than ever". (more...)
Woman dies after falling 200 feet from Grand Canyon rim
- April 25, 2019
Officials say it's the second death this year of someone falling over the edge at Grand Canyon National Park . The accident was first reported at 1:05 p.m. The Skywalk over the Grand Canyon on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, where a tourist slipped and fell over the edge in March. The deaths can be attributed to everything from accidental falls to heat, as well as drownings during rafting trips on the Colorado River. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Officials say it's the second death this year of someone falling over the edge at Grand Canyon National Park . The accident was first reported at 1:05 p.m. The Skywalk over the Grand Canyon on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, where a tourist slipped and fell over the edge in March. The deaths can be attributed to everything from accidental falls to heat, as well as drownings during rafting trips on the Colorado River. (more...)
Boeing uncertain how 737 crashes will hit profits
- April 25, 2019
The manufacturer had previously posted a report on the first-quarter earnings that managed to fall in line with analysts' expectations, while its revenue was slightly less than projected. The company has temporarily slowed its 737 final assembly line by 19 per cent to build only 42 planes a month, the first such factory slowdown since the September 11 terrorist attacks disrupted air travel in 2001. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
The manufacturer had previously posted a report on the first-quarter earnings that managed to fall in line with analysts' expectations, while its revenue was slightly less than projected. The company has temporarily slowed its 737 final assembly line by 19 per cent to build only 42 planes a month, the first such factory slowdown since the September 11 terrorist attacks disrupted air travel in 2001. (more...)
Body found, believed to be missing Crystal Lake boy
- April 25, 2019
Andrew Freund Snr.is heard telling police that he woke up in the morning to find his son had vanished from their home in Crystal Lake, which is about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. The call, which police redacted, lasted about five minutes before a police officer arrived at the home in the first block of Dole Avenue. In December officers came to the home after Cunningham called police from a fast-food restaurant to report her phone had been stolen. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
Andrew Freund Snr.is heard telling police that he woke up in the morning to find his son had vanished from their home in Crystal Lake, which is about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. The call, which police redacted, lasted about five minutes before a police officer arrived at the home in the first block of Dole Avenue. In December officers came to the home after Cunningham called police from a fast-food restaurant to report her phone had been stolen. (more...)
Iran sanctions send oil prices, supply concerns higher
- April 25, 2019
June crude allocations would be decided early next month, he said . India will likely hold talks with the United States government and press the latter for the continuation of importing oil beyond May 2. Zarif said that he doesn't believe Trump wants a conflict. "It's not a plan, it's a plot", he stressed. Elaborating, he argued that the key difference in USA policy was that "Trump wants to bring us to our knees in order to talk, and the "B-team" wants regime change, they want the ... (more...)
- April 25, 2019
June crude allocations would be decided early next month, he said . India will likely hold talks with the United States government and press the latter for the continuation of importing oil beyond May 2. Zarif said that he doesn't believe Trump wants a conflict. "It's not a plan, it's a plot", he stressed. Elaborating, he argued that the key difference in USA policy was that "Trump wants to bring us to our knees in order to talk, and the "B-team" wants regime change, they want the ... (more...)
Worker dies after falling into meat grinder at Pennsylvania plant
- April 25, 2019
One of Kiessling's coworkers allegedly heard odd noises coming from the meat grinder around 11:30 a.m. and went to investigate the cause. "We talked to the person who found her". It's unclear as to how the woman ended up in the machine. The Economy Locker Storage Company declined to comment to the BBC on the incident . The Occupational Safety and Health Association is investigating the woman's death. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
One of Kiessling's coworkers allegedly heard odd noises coming from the meat grinder around 11:30 a.m. and went to investigate the cause. "We talked to the person who found her". It's unclear as to how the woman ended up in the machine. The Economy Locker Storage Company declined to comment to the BBC on the incident . The Occupational Safety and Health Association is investigating the woman's death. (more...)
Armed border group shuts down camp at border in New Mexico
- April 25, 2019
The commander in chief alleged in a tweet that "Mexico's Soldiers recently pulled guns on our National Guard Soldiers, probably as a diversionary tactic for drug smugglers on the Border". "We are not going to fall for any provocation", he told reporters in Mexico City. He called the situation at the southern border a national emergency as a way to get money to build a border wall after Democrats in Congress thwarted traditional means of funding. (more...)
- April 25, 2019
The commander in chief alleged in a tweet that "Mexico's Soldiers recently pulled guns on our National Guard Soldiers, probably as a diversionary tactic for drug smugglers on the Border". "We are not going to fall for any provocation", he told reporters in Mexico City. He called the situation at the southern border a national emergency as a way to get money to build a border wall after Democrats in Congress thwarted traditional means of funding. (more...)
New IRA admits to the killing of journalist in Northern Ireland
- April 24, 2019
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) described McKee as "one of the most promising journalists" in Northern Ireland . Magill said , as mourners rose to their feet to applaud. In the statement, the group, which formed in 2012 as an offshoot to the Irish Republican Army, claimed "volunteers" were deployed after British forces "provoked rioting". (more...)
- April 24, 2019
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) described McKee as "one of the most promising journalists" in Northern Ireland . Magill said , as mourners rose to their feet to applaud. In the statement, the group, which formed in 2012 as an offshoot to the Irish Republican Army, claimed "volunteers" were deployed after British forces "provoked rioting". (more...)
United Kingdom cyber boss downplays threat of Five Eyes security rift over Huawei
- April 24, 2019
Recall that in recent days the news has spread that the Central Intelligence Agency has warned various allies of the dangers linked to the Asian manufacturer, which would be partly financed by the Chinese authorities. In the US, Australia and New Zealand, suspicion about Huawei's links to China's government has lead to the firm being blocked from taking part in tendering and building telecommunications networks. (more...)
- April 24, 2019
Recall that in recent days the news has spread that the Central Intelligence Agency has warned various allies of the dangers linked to the Asian manufacturer, which would be partly financed by the Chinese authorities. In the US, Australia and New Zealand, suspicion about Huawei's links to China's government has lead to the firm being blocked from taking part in tendering and building telecommunications networks. (more...)
Duterte threatens to ship garbage back to Canada
- April 24, 2019
Filipino media outlets report that Rodrigo Duterte made threats Tuesday about dozens of shipping containers filled with Canadian household and electronic garbage that has been rotting in a port near Manila for almost six years. "A joint technical working group, consisting of officials from both countries, is examining the full spectrum of issues related to the removal of the waste with a view to a timely resolution", it added. (more...)
- April 24, 2019
Filipino media outlets report that Rodrigo Duterte made threats Tuesday about dozens of shipping containers filled with Canadian household and electronic garbage that has been rotting in a port near Manila for almost six years. "A joint technical working group, consisting of officials from both countries, is examining the full spectrum of issues related to the removal of the waste with a view to a timely resolution", it added. (more...)
Beijing: China's cooperation with Iran must be respected and protected
- April 24, 2019
Expect oil prices to jump in the coming days after the Trump Administration ended waivers on Monday for countries importing Iranian oil . U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 72 cents to $66.27 per barrel while global Brent oil rose 35 cents to $74.39 per barrel. (more...)
- April 24, 2019
Expect oil prices to jump in the coming days after the Trump Administration ended waivers on Monday for countries importing Iranian oil . U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 72 cents to $66.27 per barrel while global Brent oil rose 35 cents to $74.39 per barrel. (more...)
Nigel Farage vows to target Labour heartlands with new Brexit Party
- April 24, 2019
The influential 1922 Committee of Tory MPs will meet this evening to discuss tearing up the party rulebook in a move that could force May out, despite her winning a confidence vote on her leadership last December. Downing Street accused Labour of dragging its feet in cross-party talks on Brexit as the prospect receded of the two sides finding common ground. Mrs May's de-facto deputy David Lidington will take Prime Minister's Questions on her behalf at 12:00 BST, with shadow foreign secretary ... (more...)
- April 24, 2019
The influential 1922 Committee of Tory MPs will meet this evening to discuss tearing up the party rulebook in a move that could force May out, despite her winning a confidence vote on her leadership last December. Downing Street accused Labour of dragging its feet in cross-party talks on Brexit as the prospect receded of the two sides finding common ground. Mrs May's de-facto deputy David Lidington will take Prime Minister's Questions on her behalf at 12:00 BST, with shadow foreign secretary ... (more...)
That Time North Korea Sent Commandos to Assassinate South Korea's President
- April 24, 2019
USA officials have played down the test of what North Korea has described as a "tactical" weapon, implying a short-range system rather than the ballistic missiles seen as a threat to the United States. "Pyongyang can not conduct a nuclear or long-range missile launch at this point unless it wants to totally shatter what remains of the US-North talks", he continued. (more...)
- April 24, 2019
USA officials have played down the test of what North Korea has described as a "tactical" weapon, implying a short-range system rather than the ballistic missiles seen as a threat to the United States. "Pyongyang can not conduct a nuclear or long-range missile launch at this point unless it wants to totally shatter what remains of the US-North talks", he continued. (more...)
Israel razes home of killed Palestinian shooting suspect
- April 24, 2019
In March, Israel demolished the home of Saleh's brother Assem Barghouti a few weeks after detaining him, saying he is suspected of killing two Israeli soldiers near Ramallah on December 13, 2018, a day after the killing of Saleh. He was identified as Abed al-Qader Diab.PPS confirmed that prior to Diab's detention, he and his family were physically assaulted by Israeli forces, in addition, soldiers seized a large sum of money from his home. (more...)
- April 24, 2019
In March, Israel demolished the home of Saleh's brother Assem Barghouti a few weeks after detaining him, saying he is suspected of killing two Israeli soldiers near Ramallah on December 13, 2018, a day after the killing of Saleh. He was identified as Abed al-Qader Diab.PPS confirmed that prior to Diab's detention, he and his family were physically assaulted by Israeli forces, in addition, soldiers seized a large sum of money from his home. (more...)
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