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Sri Lanka bans two extremist groups after raid results in 15 deaths
- April 28, 2019
Three of the dead were women and six were children. Over on the West coast in the capital of Colombo , navy personnel took into custody three suspects along with 1 kilogramme of C4 explosive when they were hiding in a three-wheeler near the Wellawatte train station. (more...)
- April 28, 2019
Three of the dead were women and six were children. Over on the West coast in the capital of Colombo , navy personnel took into custody three suspects along with 1 kilogramme of C4 explosive when they were hiding in a three-wheeler near the Wellawatte train station. (more...)
Canadian capital Ottawa, Montreal brace for heavy flooding
- April 28, 2019
Ottawa has received 80 requests for service related to potential flooding such as sandbagging, a city spokeswoman said. Officials estimate the Ottawa River will rise almost a metre over the next few days, well above its peak in a 2017 flood that was thought to have been a once-a-century event. (more...)
- April 28, 2019
Ottawa has received 80 requests for service related to potential flooding such as sandbagging, a city spokeswoman said. Officials estimate the Ottawa River will rise almost a metre over the next few days, well above its peak in a 2017 flood that was thought to have been a once-a-century event. (more...)
Federal judges say Michigan's legislative districts need to be redrawn
- April 28, 2019
The number of newly cast seats would be higher, though, because of the impact on adjacent districts. A panel of federal judges say Michigan's congressional, legislative districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Now, the Federal judges have ruled Michigan's GOP-led House and Senate must redraw the maps before August 1 and present them to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sign into law. (more...)
- April 28, 2019
The number of newly cast seats would be higher, though, because of the impact on adjacent districts. A panel of federal judges say Michigan's congressional, legislative districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered. Now, the Federal judges have ruled Michigan's GOP-led House and Senate must redraw the maps before August 1 and present them to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sign into law. (more...)
California synagogue shooting: ‘Multiple injuries’ as police scramble near San Diego
- April 27, 2019
San Diego County sheriff's office also said Saturday on Twitter that a man has been detained in connection with the shooting at the Chabad of Poway. Saturday marks the last day of passover . 'It's a very important celebration for us. Anvari said her husband was inside during the shooting and said someone came in, started cursing and then opened fire. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
San Diego County sheriff's office also said Saturday on Twitter that a man has been detained in connection with the shooting at the Chabad of Poway. Saturday marks the last day of passover . 'It's a very important celebration for us. Anvari said her husband was inside during the shooting and said someone came in, started cursing and then opened fire. (more...)
Trump Seeks End to Japan Agriculture Tariffs in Abe Meeting
- April 27, 2019
Referring to a May 25-28 trip to Japan by Trump and first lady Melania Trump , Abe said it is "a great pleasure and honor" for the country to welcome them as the first state guests in its new Reiwa era, starting next Wednesday. Abe disputed Trump's account, saying the USA has put a 2.5 percent tariff on Japanese autos. The two leaders have been in close contact, holding "dozens of phone calls or meetings", since Trump took office more than two years ago. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
Referring to a May 25-28 trip to Japan by Trump and first lady Melania Trump , Abe said it is "a great pleasure and honor" for the country to welcome them as the first state guests in its new Reiwa era, starting next Wednesday. Abe disputed Trump's account, saying the USA has put a 2.5 percent tariff on Japanese autos. The two leaders have been in close contact, holding "dozens of phone calls or meetings", since Trump took office more than two years ago. (more...)
US Navy working on new rules to report UFO sightings
- April 27, 2019
The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for the reporting of encounters with " unidentified aircraft ". "There have been a number of reports of unauthorized and/or unidentified aircraft entering various military-controlled ranges and designated air space in recent years", the Navy said in a statement to Politico , which first reported the move. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for the reporting of encounters with " unidentified aircraft ". "There have been a number of reports of unauthorized and/or unidentified aircraft entering various military-controlled ranges and designated air space in recent years", the Navy said in a statement to Politico , which first reported the move. (more...)
OSBI investigating police shooting where two children were hurt
- April 27, 2019
Olivia told KXII-TV: 'I mean, my children for crying out loud. 'My one-year-old baby has gunshot wounds on her face and my two-year-old wasn't touched with any bullets'. Arbeitman says Smith was in a truck with the four children. Officials did not immediately release the names, ages and conditions of the children. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
Olivia told KXII-TV: 'I mean, my children for crying out loud. 'My one-year-old baby has gunshot wounds on her face and my two-year-old wasn't touched with any bullets'. Arbeitman says Smith was in a truck with the four children. Officials did not immediately release the names, ages and conditions of the children. (more...)
Pentagon watchdog clears acting chief Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing
- April 27, 2019
The Pentagon's watchdog agency said Thursday it has cleared Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing in connection with allegations that he had used his official position to favor his former employer, Boeing Co. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW) filed the complaint on March 13 , saying Shanahan "prodded DOD to increase funding for Boeing-produced fighter jets in next year's budget". (more...)
- April 27, 2019
The Pentagon's watchdog agency said Thursday it has cleared Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing in connection with allegations that he had used his official position to favor his former employer, Boeing Co. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW) filed the complaint on March 13 , saying Shanahan "prodded DOD to increase funding for Boeing-produced fighter jets in next year's budget". (more...)
Led coalition 'killed 1,600 civilians' in Syria's Raqqa
- April 27, 2019
The investigation , published by Amnesty International and the monitoring group Airwars on Thursday, urged top coalition members to "end nearly two years of denial about the massive civilian death toll and destruction it unleashed in Raqqa". (more...)
- April 27, 2019
The investigation , published by Amnesty International and the monitoring group Airwars on Thursday, urged top coalition members to "end nearly two years of denial about the massive civilian death toll and destruction it unleashed in Raqqa". (more...)
More than 50 dead in South Africa after heavy rains
- April 27, 2019
An AFP photographer saw two of the nine bodies, including that of a small child, being pulled out of a house belonging to a school caretaker in Westcliff, a working-class suburb on outskirts of Durban . Rescuers continue to comb debris for those who might be trapped underneath landslides. "The extent of damage to infrastructure includes flooded and blocked roads, collapsed buildings and power outages as a result of electric cable damage". (more...)
- April 27, 2019
An AFP photographer saw two of the nine bodies, including that of a small child, being pulled out of a house belonging to a school caretaker in Westcliff, a working-class suburb on outskirts of Durban . Rescuers continue to comb debris for those who might be trapped underneath landslides. "The extent of damage to infrastructure includes flooded and blocked roads, collapsed buildings and power outages as a result of electric cable damage". (more...)
The case for Donald Trump’s impeachment
- April 27, 2019
And maybe that's true. Certainly it's futile if the goal is removing Trump from office before the end of his first term in January 2021. What hasn't much changed is Republican rank-and-file opposition to impeachment . And shying from that duty today will leave a frightening question for history: How low are we willing to set the bar? 56 percent of respondents are opposed to Congress beginning impeachment proceedings, while only 37 percent favors it. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
And maybe that's true. Certainly it's futile if the goal is removing Trump from office before the end of his first term in January 2021. What hasn't much changed is Republican rank-and-file opposition to impeachment . And shying from that duty today will leave a frightening question for history: How low are we willing to set the bar? 56 percent of respondents are opposed to Congress beginning impeachment proceedings, while only 37 percent favors it. (more...)
Federal investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore City Hall and mayor's residences
- April 27, 2019
Steven Silverman, Pugh's attorney, disputed the characterization that Thursday's searches were a " raid " and said federal agents served a "limited subpoena for original financial records" that the law firm had for representing her in the " Healthy Holly matter". (more...)
- April 27, 2019
Steven Silverman, Pugh's attorney, disputed the characterization that Thursday's searches were a " raid " and said federal agents served a "limited subpoena for original financial records" that the law firm had for representing her in the " Healthy Holly matter". (more...)
Air India servers restored after shutdown affected operations across the world
- April 27, 2019
An official from the airline later said the systems were restored, according to ANI . It has begun functioning. "We regret the inconvenience that passengers had to face", said the national carrier's chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani . (more...)
- April 27, 2019
An official from the airline later said the systems were restored, according to ANI . It has begun functioning. "We regret the inconvenience that passengers had to face", said the national carrier's chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani . (more...)
China resolutely opposes US arms sales to Taiwan
- April 27, 2019
However, China reacted strongly to France's action and lodged an official protest as Beijing considers Taiwan, an island waiting re-unification with the motherland and hence calls the Taiwan Strait "domestic waters". Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration creates cross-strait conflict, destroys peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and violates the interests of the people in Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said at a press conference Wednesday. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
However, China reacted strongly to France's action and lodged an official protest as Beijing considers Taiwan, an island waiting re-unification with the motherland and hence calls the Taiwan Strait "domestic waters". Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration creates cross-strait conflict, destroys peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and violates the interests of the people in Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said at a press conference Wednesday. (more...)
Xi doesn’t pledge fresh funds for BRI, talks shared development at forum
- April 27, 2019
China has rejected accusations that Belt and Road is a "debt trap" and a geopolitical tool for Beijing's ambitions of becoming a global superpower. He said the Belt and Road Initiative offers a model of collaboration, partnership, connectivity and shared prosperity, and called for joint efforts towards addressing obstacles on the way to sustainable growth. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
China has rejected accusations that Belt and Road is a "debt trap" and a geopolitical tool for Beijing's ambitions of becoming a global superpower. He said the Belt and Road Initiative offers a model of collaboration, partnership, connectivity and shared prosperity, and called for joint efforts towards addressing obstacles on the way to sustainable growth. (more...)
Air Canada extends grounding of 737 MAX until August
- April 27, 2019
While the cancellations only represent about 2 percent of American's daily summer flight capacity, the financial impact is disproportionate as revenue during lost while the vast majority of costs remain in place. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is under scrutiny for its original certification of the airline and has said it will work with regulators worldwide to recertify the aircraft. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
While the cancellations only represent about 2 percent of American's daily summer flight capacity, the financial impact is disproportionate as revenue during lost while the vast majority of costs remain in place. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is under scrutiny for its original certification of the airline and has said it will work with regulators worldwide to recertify the aircraft. (more...)
Sri Lanka state intelligence under spotlight after deadly Easter Sunday blasts
- April 27, 2019
About 500 others were wounded in the blasts. However, there was no casualty, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said , adding that the blast took place at Kotahena area when an explosive device in a parked van was being defused by the STF bomb disposal squad. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
About 500 others were wounded in the blasts. However, there was no casualty, police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said , adding that the blast took place at Kotahena area when an explosive device in a parked van was being defused by the STF bomb disposal squad. (more...)
Daily Online Edition of The Sunday Times Sri Lanka
- April 27, 2019
Also, during this meeting, the President said that the government has taken all the necessary steps to prevent the recurrence of this kind of brutal activities in the country. Sirisena claimed that Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara also failed to inform Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his cabinet. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
Also, during this meeting, the President said that the government has taken all the necessary steps to prevent the recurrence of this kind of brutal activities in the country. Sirisena claimed that Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara also failed to inform Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his cabinet. (more...)
AJ Freund died from blows to the head, coroner says
- April 27, 2019
The mother of A.J. Freund Jr., who's charged in her son's death, is expecting another child. Cunningham, who is 7 months pregnant, appeared in orange prison uniform and was seen wiping her eyes after the charges against her were read, The Chicago Tribune reports. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
The mother of A.J. Freund Jr., who's charged in her son's death, is expecting another child. Cunningham, who is 7 months pregnant, appeared in orange prison uniform and was seen wiping her eyes after the charges against her were read, The Chicago Tribune reports. (more...)
Thousands gather for Anzac Day in Australia, NZ amid heightened security
- April 27, 2019
The Dawn Service commenced with Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley, Air Force Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer and member of the Worimi people, playing the didgeridoo from the parapet of the Memorial, followed by Corporal Mark Donaldson VC delivering the Commemorative Address. (more...)
- April 27, 2019
The Dawn Service commenced with Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley, Air Force Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer and member of the Worimi people, playing the didgeridoo from the parapet of the Memorial, followed by Corporal Mark Donaldson VC delivering the Commemorative Address. (more...)
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