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DA dismisses case against Alabama woman shot while pregnant
- July 04, 2019
She said after reviewing the facts of the case and applicable state law, she chose to end the prosecution. Ms Washington said grand jury members made "what they believed to be a reasonable decision", believing someone needed to be held accountable for the death of the foetus. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
She said after reviewing the facts of the case and applicable state law, she chose to end the prosecution. Ms Washington said grand jury members made "what they believed to be a reasonable decision", believing someone needed to be held accountable for the death of the foetus. (more...)
Perth student Alek Sigley leaves North Korea for Tokyo
- July 04, 2019
The Australian student missing in North Korea is "safe and well" out of North Korea' , Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed during Question Time. "This outcome demonstrates the value of discrete, behind-the-scenes work to resolving complex and sensitive consular cases in partnership with other governments". (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The Australian student missing in North Korea is "safe and well" out of North Korea' , Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed during Question Time. "This outcome demonstrates the value of discrete, behind-the-scenes work to resolving complex and sensitive consular cases in partnership with other governments". (more...)
'Few have the courage': Priyanka on Rahul Gandhi's decision to step down
- July 04, 2019
Rahul's letter comes in the wake of recriminations within the party, particularly between him and some of the party's senior most leaders, including party treasurer Ahmed Patel, former union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Kamal Nath and others. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Rahul's letter comes in the wake of recriminations within the party, particularly between him and some of the party's senior most leaders, including party treasurer Ahmed Patel, former union home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Kamal Nath and others. (more...)
Biden 2020: Former Vice President Joe Biden raises $21.5 million
- July 04, 2019
Trump said late last month he made a decision to delay the raids for two weeks to see if Republican and Democratic lawmakers can get together and work out a solution, pressing for passing new restrictions on asylum laws which was opposed by Democrats who control the House, Xinhua reported . (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Trump said late last month he made a decision to delay the raids for two weeks to see if Republican and Democratic lawmakers can get together and work out a solution, pressing for passing new restrictions on asylum laws which was opposed by Democrats who control the House, Xinhua reported . (more...)
Facebook, Instagram users experiencing outages nationwide
- July 04, 2019
The problems are not just limited to the United Kingdom with Down Detector receiving reports of outages across Europe and the US. "We're aware that some people and businesses are now having trouble uploading or sending images, videos and other files on our apps". (more...)
- July 04, 2019
The problems are not just limited to the United Kingdom with Down Detector receiving reports of outages across Europe and the US. "We're aware that some people and businesses are now having trouble uploading or sending images, videos and other files on our apps". (more...)
Biden’s Lead Shrinks After Debates: CNN Poll
- July 04, 2019
Kamala Harris, D-Calif, is ratcheting up her attacks against President Trump , referring to him on Wednesday as a "predator" during a campaign event in Iowa. Biden's lead is now down to a difference of just five points. The remaining candidates have 3 percent or less, according to the survey. The results showed 22 percent of supporters backing Biden, a drop of 10 percent from May. (more...)
- July 04, 2019
Kamala Harris, D-Calif, is ratcheting up her attacks against President Trump , referring to him on Wednesday as a "predator" during a campaign event in Iowa. Biden's lead is now down to a difference of just five points. The remaining candidates have 3 percent or less, according to the survey. The results showed 22 percent of supporters backing Biden, a drop of 10 percent from May. (more...)
Watchdog releases photos of overcrowding inside Texas migrant detention facilities
- July 03, 2019
Inside the private webpage with about 9,500 members, ProPublica shared posts by confirmed border patrol agents who used vulgar and dismissive language to describe migrants and sexist images. "People like AOC are operating off of a false premise, and it's deliberately created to misinform the American people for her own political ends, right? Crying and screaming and yelling", said one witness said, reported the news outlet. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
Inside the private webpage with about 9,500 members, ProPublica shared posts by confirmed border patrol agents who used vulgar and dismissive language to describe migrants and sexist images. "People like AOC are operating off of a false premise, and it's deliberately created to misinform the American people for her own political ends, right? Crying and screaming and yelling", said one witness said, reported the news outlet. (more...)
Jeremy Hunt: China accuses foreign secretary of Hong Kong 'delusions'
- July 03, 2019
In the ensuing two decades since the return to China, attempts to erode Hong Kong's freedoms - including a package of onerous sedition laws, introduced in 2003, and a 2010 proposal for a national education syllabus praising Chinese communism and denouncing Western democracy - were derailed by mass protests. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
In the ensuing two decades since the return to China, attempts to erode Hong Kong's freedoms - including a package of onerous sedition laws, introduced in 2003, and a 2010 proposal for a national education syllabus praising Chinese communism and denouncing Western democracy - were derailed by mass protests. (more...)
Navy SEAL found not guilty in death of Islamic State fighter
- July 03, 2019
The panel of five Marines and two sailors, including a SEAL, returned to deliberations Tuesday, a day after closing arguments wrapped up at the court-martial of Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher . The one charge he was found guilty of was taking a picture with the teenage ISIS fighter who was killed. Scott says the patient would have survived the stabbing, but he made a decision to plug the youth's air tube because he believed he would eventually be tortured by Iraqi forces. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
The panel of five Marines and two sailors, including a SEAL, returned to deliberations Tuesday, a day after closing arguments wrapped up at the court-martial of Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher . The one charge he was found guilty of was taking a picture with the teenage ISIS fighter who was killed. Scott says the patient would have survived the stabbing, but he made a decision to plug the youth's air tube because he believed he would eventually be tortured by Iraqi forces. (more...)
Venezuela accused of killing naval officer
- July 03, 2019
Critics accuse Maduro's administration of arbitrary detentions and the systematic use of torture against dissidents and military officers accused of conspiring against his government. The information ministry did not immediately respond to an email from Reuters news agency asking whether or not Acosta had been tortured. Acosta, 50, was detained on June 21. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
Critics accuse Maduro's administration of arbitrary detentions and the systematic use of torture against dissidents and military officers accused of conspiring against his government. The information ministry did not immediately respond to an email from Reuters news agency asking whether or not Acosta had been tortured. Acosta, 50, was detained on June 21. (more...)
Major fire burns 2 Jim Beam warehouses in Kentucky
- July 03, 2019
Crews were still attempting to get the fire under control early Wednesday. The facility is on McCracken Pike, near the Franklin County line. Officials say the fire may have been sparked by a lightning strike, but that has not yet been confirmed. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
Crews were still attempting to get the fire under control early Wednesday. The facility is on McCracken Pike, near the Franklin County line. Officials say the fire may have been sparked by a lightning strike, but that has not yet been confirmed. (more...)
Three alleged Islamic State supporters arrested in Sydney, accused of terror plot
- July 03, 2019
The three men were arrested after their online activities raised suspicion, the police added. "There are people out there who still want to commit acts of terror in this country, sadly, but we're doing everything we can to prevent those acts of terrorism taking place and public safety is always our first priority", he said. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
The three men were arrested after their online activities raised suspicion, the police added. "There are people out there who still want to commit acts of terror in this country, sadly, but we're doing everything we can to prevent those acts of terrorism taking place and public safety is always our first priority", he said. (more...)
Libyan National Army Launches ‘Accurate’ Strikes on Tripoli
- July 03, 2019
How vulnerable are migrants in Libya? "Migrants who survived the attack are in a state of panic anxious about what will happen to them next following the destruction of the detention centre", he said. The head of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, also condemned the strike. The LNA said Monday it had begun an air campaign on rival forces in Tripoli after it lost control of Gharyan. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
How vulnerable are migrants in Libya? "Migrants who survived the attack are in a state of panic anxious about what will happen to them next following the destruction of the detention centre", he said. The head of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, also condemned the strike. The LNA said Monday it had begun an air campaign on rival forces in Tripoli after it lost control of Gharyan. (more...)
Iran Rejects US Accusation It Long Violated Nuclear Deal
- July 03, 2019
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed there "is little doubt that even before the deal's existence, Iran was violating its terms". "If it's good, everyone should stay committed to it", not just Iran. The deal agreed to significantly curb nuclear activity in exchange for sanction relief. Iran's main demand - in talks with the European parties to the deal and as a precondition to any talks with the United States - is to be allowed to sell its oil at the levels before ... (more...)
- July 03, 2019
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed there "is little doubt that even before the deal's existence, Iran was violating its terms". "If it's good, everyone should stay committed to it", not just Iran. The deal agreed to significantly curb nuclear activity in exchange for sanction relief. Iran's main demand - in talks with the European parties to the deal and as a precondition to any talks with the United States - is to be allowed to sell its oil at the levels before ... (more...)
Donald Trump, Xi call truce to restart trade dialogue
- July 03, 2019
In addition to agreeing to re-start talks, Trump said Xi had also agreed that China would buy large amounts of USA agricultural goods. That's even after the USA president officially defined China as a "strategic competitor" previous year, hiked tariffs multiple times and stepped up efforts to kneecap flagship Chinese companies from Huawei to ZTE. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
In addition to agreeing to re-start talks, Trump said Xi had also agreed that China would buy large amounts of USA agricultural goods. That's even after the USA president officially defined China as a "strategic competitor" previous year, hiked tariffs multiple times and stepped up efforts to kneecap flagship Chinese companies from Huawei to ZTE. (more...)
Stowaway's body falls into garden of London home
- July 03, 2019
The body was found on Offerton Road in south London , about 15 miles east of Heathrow Airport. Mr Kibe told the BBC that Kenya's Department of Criminal Intelligence, along with the US's FBI, are investigating what happened. British police said a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course and that the death was not being treated as suspicious. He added: "So I went outside and it was just then the neighbour came out and he was very shaken". (more...)
- July 03, 2019
The body was found on Offerton Road in south London , about 15 miles east of Heathrow Airport. Mr Kibe told the BBC that Kenya's Department of Criminal Intelligence, along with the US's FBI, are investigating what happened. British police said a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course and that the death was not being treated as suspicious. He added: "So I went outside and it was just then the neighbour came out and he was very shaken". (more...)
Latest on mall shooting in San Bruno, Calif.
- July 03, 2019
Police investigate at the scene of a shooting at the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno , Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Police planned an evening press conference to announce more details. A Southern California gang member has been charged with a shooting that wounded a man inside one of the nation's largest malls. It's unclear whether he has an attorney. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
Police investigate at the scene of a shooting at the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno , Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Police planned an evening press conference to announce more details. A Southern California gang member has been charged with a shooting that wounded a man inside one of the nation's largest malls. It's unclear whether he has an attorney. (more...)
White House Condemns Day-Long Taliban Attack That Killed At Least 6
- July 03, 2019
At least 26 children were among the wounded, many of whom were cut by shards of glass when the bomb shattered nearby windows, government spokesman Feroz Bashari said. Sohail Shaheen, spokesman for the Taliban political office in Doha , said the group's key concern was to make sure a timeline for a foreign troop pullout is announced. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
At least 26 children were among the wounded, many of whom were cut by shards of glass when the bomb shattered nearby windows, government spokesman Feroz Bashari said. Sohail Shaheen, spokesman for the Taliban political office in Doha , said the group's key concern was to make sure a timeline for a foreign troop pullout is announced. (more...)
Korean president says Trump-Kim border meeting amounted to end of hostilities
- July 03, 2019
He also called the summit "the fruits of wonderful imagination", saying it was arranged due to Trump's "unprecedented" Twitter offer for a meeting and Kim's "bold" decision to accept it. After walking together toward north several meters (several feet), they turned back to the South for a summit that lasted about 50 minutes. Even some of President Trump's critics admired his recent improvised meeting with Kim Jong Un. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
He also called the summit "the fruits of wonderful imagination", saying it was arranged due to Trump's "unprecedented" Twitter offer for a meeting and Kim's "bold" decision to accept it. After walking together toward north several meters (several feet), they turned back to the South for a summit that lasted about 50 minutes. Even some of President Trump's critics admired his recent improvised meeting with Kim Jong Un. (more...)
Dubai's Princess runs to United Kingdom in fear for life
- July 03, 2019
It follows the departure from Dubai of one of her husband's daughters past year. The Sheikh, 69 years old took it to Instagram and lamented over his 45-year old wife whom he called "treacherous" and accused her of betrayal. She is reportedly hiding in London. The princes and princesses all received top-notch education in England, with Haya graduating from Oxford University. (more...)
- July 03, 2019
It follows the departure from Dubai of one of her husband's daughters past year. The Sheikh, 69 years old took it to Instagram and lamented over his 45-year old wife whom he called "treacherous" and accused her of betrayal. She is reportedly hiding in London. The princes and princesses all received top-notch education in England, with Haya graduating from Oxford University. (more...)
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