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Dad Dies After Being Kicked Off Flight For Being "Too Sick"
- June 28, 2019
Here's what travelers need to know. Khalid Adkins of Denver died on Tuesday after boarding a plane back to the United States from a trip to the Dominican Republic . "To support our customers, we are now waiving change fees when rebooking flights to or from the Dominican Republic ". Southwest's standing policy, meanwhile, is that customers may cancel travel plans up to one hour before the scheduled flight for "full store credit", travel advisory or not. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Here's what travelers need to know. Khalid Adkins of Denver died on Tuesday after boarding a plane back to the United States from a trip to the Dominican Republic . "To support our customers, we are now waiving change fees when rebooking flights to or from the Dominican Republic ". Southwest's standing policy, meanwhile, is that customers may cancel travel plans up to one hour before the scheduled flight for "full store credit", travel advisory or not. (more...)
Paul Manafort Pleads Not Guilty to New York Fraud Charges
- June 28, 2019
Some of the alleged conduct described in the NY indictment echoes the charges and testimony in Manafort's federal tax fraud case, and his lawyers are expected to challenge the case on double jeopardy grounds. Manafort had been serving his sentence in a federal penitentiary in Pennsylvania but was transferred to a Manhattan prison ahead of his NY trial. Walking with a slight limp, Manafort did not respond to someone who shouted "traitor" from the hallway as he entered the courtroom. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Some of the alleged conduct described in the NY indictment echoes the charges and testimony in Manafort's federal tax fraud case, and his lawyers are expected to challenge the case on double jeopardy grounds. Manafort had been serving his sentence in a federal penitentiary in Pennsylvania but was transferred to a Manhattan prison ahead of his NY trial. Walking with a slight limp, Manafort did not respond to someone who shouted "traitor" from the hallway as he entered the courtroom. (more...)
Maduro says coup plotters sought to assassinate dozens, trigger bloodshed
- June 28, 2019
At least six of the alleged plotters had been detained, Rodriguez said in a televised speech in Caracas , presenting testimony from one of them, named as Lieutenant Carlos Saavedra. Maduro demoted Baduel a year ago as part of a purge of senior military officers. He also charges that leaders in Colombia and Chile backed the thwarted coup, but he didn't provide evidence. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
At least six of the alleged plotters had been detained, Rodriguez said in a televised speech in Caracas , presenting testimony from one of them, named as Lieutenant Carlos Saavedra. Maduro demoted Baduel a year ago as part of a purge of senior military officers. He also charges that leaders in Colombia and Chile backed the thwarted coup, but he didn't provide evidence. (more...)
Asian shares rise on optimism around Trump-Xi meeting
- June 28, 2019
The South China Morning Post jointly reported that Washington and Beijing had agreed to a tentative truce in their trade dispute that would delay new USA tariffs, citing sources. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was also added to the U.S. delegation at the last minute at Trump's request, said a senior U.S. official at a Washington event where Ross had been scheduled to speak. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
The South China Morning Post jointly reported that Washington and Beijing had agreed to a tentative truce in their trade dispute that would delay new USA tariffs, citing sources. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was also added to the U.S. delegation at the last minute at Trump's request, said a senior U.S. official at a Washington event where Ross had been scheduled to speak. (more...)
Australia ‘urgently seeking clarification’ about citizen reportedly detained in North Korea
- June 28, 2019
The news surrounding Sigley follows an unconfirmed and unsubstantiated report in a Japanese tabloid yesterday that Kenji Fujimoto, a high-profile chef who worked for two generations of North Korea's ruling Kim family, and who operated a sushi restaurant in Pyongyang, had been arrested for alleged Central Intelligence Agency connections. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
The news surrounding Sigley follows an unconfirmed and unsubstantiated report in a Japanese tabloid yesterday that Kenji Fujimoto, a high-profile chef who worked for two generations of North Korea's ruling Kim family, and who operated a sushi restaurant in Pyongyang, had been arrested for alleged Central Intelligence Agency connections. (more...)
Migrant crisis: US House 'reluctantly' passes bill after showdown
- June 28, 2019
As she left the House chamber and walked back to her office, Thursday morning, ABC News asked her about McConnell's floor speech Thursday morning, in which he threatening to kill the Democrats' amendment. President Trump , who is in Japan for a G20 summit and now has to sign the bill into law, gave the result a thumbs-up. "Children are suffering at the border and we must act now to stop it", McAdams said in a tweet . (more...)
- June 28, 2019
As she left the House chamber and walked back to her office, Thursday morning, ABC News asked her about McConnell's floor speech Thursday morning, in which he threatening to kill the Democrats' amendment. President Trump , who is in Japan for a G20 summit and now has to sign the bill into law, gave the result a thumbs-up. "Children are suffering at the border and we must act now to stop it", McAdams said in a tweet . (more...)
Twitter to start publicly flagging politicians' abusive tweets
- June 28, 2019
Social media platform Twitter announced on Thursday that it will be rolling out a new program to "label" certain politicians' "vitriolic" tweets , allowing those lawmakers to stay on the site, but warning users to remain skeptical of their content. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Social media platform Twitter announced on Thursday that it will be rolling out a new program to "label" certain politicians' "vitriolic" tweets , allowing those lawmakers to stay on the site, but warning users to remain skeptical of their content. (more...)
Democratic debate highlights: Food fights and racial divisions
- June 28, 2019
Biden Jr. participate of the second Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season in Miami , Florida, June 27, 2019. " Joe Biden was right when he said it was time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans when he said it 32 years ago", Swalwell said . (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Biden Jr. participate of the second Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season in Miami , Florida, June 27, 2019. " Joe Biden was right when he said it was time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans when he said it 32 years ago", Swalwell said . (more...)
Palestinians reject US plan as Israel advises 'surrender'
- June 28, 2019
Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, said the Bahrain workshop "is not about buying peace". The plan, formulated by Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner , will reportedly deny Palestinians any right to a sovereign Palestinian state. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, said the Bahrain workshop "is not about buying peace". The plan, formulated by Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner , will reportedly deny Palestinians any right to a sovereign Palestinian state. (more...)
" "Bahrain FM Woos Zionist Entity: "'Israel' There to Stay"
- June 28, 2019
He said a peace deal would happen when both sides are ready to say yes while acknowledging that the two sides may never get there. Richard LeBaron, a former USA diplomat in the Middle East , said that the Trump administration fully expected that the Palestinians would stay away. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
He said a peace deal would happen when both sides are ready to say yes while acknowledging that the two sides may never get there. Richard LeBaron, a former USA diplomat in the Middle East , said that the Trump administration fully expected that the Palestinians would stay away. (more...)
Teenager catches falling toddler in Istanbul
- June 28, 2019
The girl was later identified as 2-year-old Syrian girl Doha Muhammed. Harrowing security camera video shows a teenager catching a toddler after she fell from an Istanbul building. "I saw this man looking up, it caught my attention", Bayir told DHA, according to ABC News . Muhammed suffered no injuries thanks to Zabaat's quick-thinking. (more...)
- June 28, 2019
The girl was later identified as 2-year-old Syrian girl Doha Muhammed. Harrowing security camera video shows a teenager catching a toddler after she fell from an Istanbul building. "I saw this man looking up, it caught my attention", Bayir told DHA, according to ABC News . Muhammed suffered no injuries thanks to Zabaat's quick-thinking. (more...)
Intel: How terror attacks, sick president could impact Tunisia's upcoming elections
- June 28, 2019
A pair of suicide bombers struck nearly simultaneously in the Tunisian capital of Tunis today, killing at least one police officer and wounding several others, including passers-by, according to the Interior Ministry. If the president is incapacitated, Tunisia's Constitution calls for the president of parliament to take over until an election is held. The North African nation that gave rise to the Arab Spring movements has prided itself on settling up a vibrant democratic system, but has ... (more...)
- June 28, 2019
A pair of suicide bombers struck nearly simultaneously in the Tunisian capital of Tunis today, killing at least one police officer and wounding several others, including passers-by, according to the Interior Ministry. If the president is incapacitated, Tunisia's Constitution calls for the president of parliament to take over until an election is held. The North African nation that gave rise to the Arab Spring movements has prided itself on settling up a vibrant democratic system, but has ... (more...)
What we know about the woman accused of killing her identical twin
- June 28, 2019
Last year, a Hawaii yoga instructor was acquitted of charges that she intentionally killed her identical twin sister in 2016 by driving the SUV they were riding in off a cliff, The Washington Post's Fred Barbash reported . First, Amanda told police she picked up a disheveled-looking Anna on a main road in Camden . A GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses described her death as an "extremely painful and unexpected tragedy", and says Anna "was known and loved by her peers" and ... (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Last year, a Hawaii yoga instructor was acquitted of charges that she intentionally killed her identical twin sister in 2016 by driving the SUV they were riding in off a cliff, The Washington Post's Fred Barbash reported . First, Amanda told police she picked up a disheveled-looking Anna on a main road in Camden . A GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses described her death as an "extremely painful and unexpected tragedy", and says Anna "was known and loved by her peers" and ... (more...)
Turkey Should Seek Follow-Up Inquiry on Khashoggi Killing
- June 28, 2019
Trump immediately contradicted the report and did not blame the Crown Prince but continued to stress that the Saudis were US allies who purchased large quantities of US arms profiting US companies and creating jobs in the US: "US President Donald Trump has contradicted the CIA's reported assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi , insisting that the agency had "feelings" but did not firmly place the blame ... (more...)
- June 28, 2019
Trump immediately contradicted the report and did not blame the Crown Prince but continued to stress that the Saudis were US allies who purchased large quantities of US arms profiting US companies and creating jobs in the US: "US President Donald Trump has contradicted the CIA's reported assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi , insisting that the agency had "feelings" but did not firmly place the blame ... (more...)
39Kg of cocaine found on Brazilian president’s plane
- June 27, 2019
Spanish police have arrested a member of the Brazilian Air Force who carried three bags full of cocaine on a military plane to Seville hours before President Jair Bolsonaro's was scheduled to take a stopover there, police and officials said on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 27, 2019
Spanish police have arrested a member of the Brazilian Air Force who carried three bags full of cocaine on a military plane to Seville hours before President Jair Bolsonaro's was scheduled to take a stopover there, police and officials said on Wednesday. (more...)
Trump calls accuser a liar: 'She's not my type'
- June 27, 2019
Jean Carroll's rape allegations against President Donald Trump . A Modest Proposal - posted in New York Magazine last week. "It never happened, okay?'" Asked if he is concerned about a pattern of charges against Trump, Tillis turned his focus to allegations of sexual assault that nearly sank now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation previous year. (more...)
- June 27, 2019
Jean Carroll's rape allegations against President Donald Trump . A Modest Proposal - posted in New York Magazine last week. "It never happened, okay?'" Asked if he is concerned about a pattern of charges against Trump, Tillis turned his focus to allegations of sexual assault that nearly sank now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation previous year. (more...)
House Democrats demand answers on Trump-Putin interactions ahead of G20
- June 27, 2019
The highlights on his agenda are his meeting with Xi, a key to the future of the bilateral trade war between the two super-powers, and the one with Putin, whom he will see for the first time since their last meeting nearly a year ago in Helsinki. (more...)
- June 27, 2019
The highlights on his agenda are his meeting with Xi, a key to the future of the bilateral trade war between the two super-powers, and the one with Putin, whom he will see for the first time since their last meeting nearly a year ago in Helsinki. (more...)
Angela Merkel shakes AGAIN during official ceremony
- June 27, 2019
The incident happened during the formal appointing of the new justice minister in Berlin's Bellevue Palace on Thursday morning. She was offered a glass of water but declined to drink it while Steinmeier spoke. Hot weather has continued in Germany this week, though outdoor temperatures in Berlin dropped considerbaly overnight after peaking at around 99 degrees on Wednesday. (more...)
- June 27, 2019
The incident happened during the formal appointing of the new justice minister in Berlin's Bellevue Palace on Thursday morning. She was offered a glass of water but declined to drink it while Steinmeier spoke. Hot weather has continued in Germany this week, though outdoor temperatures in Berlin dropped considerbaly overnight after peaking at around 99 degrees on Wednesday. (more...)
Student Dies After Being Attacked By Three Sharks In The Bahamas
- June 27, 2019
Authorities believe three sharks were involved in the attack, which severed her right arm and left her with bite wounds to her left arm, both legs, and buttocks. Ms Lindsey was reportedly snorkelling with her family during the time of the attack. An investigation into the incident was ongoing. The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has issued precautionary advisories to the public following the shark attack. (more...)
- June 27, 2019
Authorities believe three sharks were involved in the attack, which severed her right arm and left her with bite wounds to her left arm, both legs, and buttocks. Ms Lindsey was reportedly snorkelling with her family during the time of the attack. An investigation into the incident was ongoing. The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has issued precautionary advisories to the public following the shark attack. (more...)
San Francisco Is First US City to Ban Sales of E-Cigarettes
- June 27, 2019
Walton emphasized that numerous health effects of e-cigarettes remain largely unknown: "Middle school and high school students are becoming addicted to nicotine because of e-cigarettes, so we want to do everything we can to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people until the FDA conducts the appropriate clinical trials and finds out how these should be marketed". (more...)
- June 27, 2019
Walton emphasized that numerous health effects of e-cigarettes remain largely unknown: "Middle school and high school students are becoming addicted to nicotine because of e-cigarettes, so we want to do everything we can to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people until the FDA conducts the appropriate clinical trials and finds out how these should be marketed". (more...)
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