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China talks tough with India over Huawei
- August 08, 2019
In May, Trump signed an executive order that banned USA companies from using Huawei equipment; however, the administration lifted the ban at the beginning of July after Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a trade ceasefire at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan. (more...)
- August 08, 2019
In May, Trump signed an executive order that banned USA companies from using Huawei equipment; however, the administration lifted the ban at the beginning of July after Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a trade ceasefire at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan. (more...)
13 victims after almost a dozen shootings over the weekend: Toronto police
- August 07, 2019
The shootings occurred over a busy long-weekend in Toronto , which hosted the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Five people were wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Toronto Monday morning, according to Toronto police. On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory called the recent rash of gun violence "absolutely unacceptable", Xinhua news agency reported. The federal minister of border security and organized crime reduction, Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief, has not ruled out a ban ... (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The shootings occurred over a busy long-weekend in Toronto , which hosted the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Five people were wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Toronto Monday morning, according to Toronto police. On Monday, Toronto Mayor John Tory called the recent rash of gun violence "absolutely unacceptable", Xinhua news agency reported. The federal minister of border security and organized crime reduction, Bill Blair, a former Toronto police chief, has not ruled out a ban ... (more...)
Cyntoia Brown was released from a Tennessee prison Wednesday morning
- August 07, 2019
Cyntoia Brown is a free woman. Filmmaker Dan Birman confirmed Netflix will be releasing a documentary on her life to be titled "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story". However, her attorneys contend that Allen picked her up a Sonic restaurant to have sex with her and Brown fatally shot Allen because he was acting erratically. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
Cyntoia Brown is a free woman. Filmmaker Dan Birman confirmed Netflix will be releasing a documentary on her life to be titled "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story". However, her attorneys contend that Allen picked her up a Sonic restaurant to have sex with her and Brown fatally shot Allen because he was acting erratically. (more...)
Natalie Christopher missing in Greece: Body found in search for United Kingdom woman
- August 07, 2019
A cleaner at the hotel told Greek media that she found sheets spread out on a sofa in the hotel suite "which may indicate the couple was sleeping in separate rooms". Christopher's sister has appealed for anyone with information to assist in the search, but urged people not to drain her battery by calling her. Dr Christopher is an Oxford-educated Anglo-Cypriot astrophysicist lecturing at the European University of Cyprus. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
A cleaner at the hotel told Greek media that she found sheets spread out on a sofa in the hotel suite "which may indicate the couple was sleeping in separate rooms". Christopher's sister has appealed for anyone with information to assist in the search, but urged people not to drain her battery by calling her. Dr Christopher is an Oxford-educated Anglo-Cypriot astrophysicist lecturing at the European University of Cyprus. (more...)
Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon
- August 07, 2019
The storm threat winds down tonight with lows in the 60's. Due to the increase in moisture, we will also have a chance for pop-up showers and storms this afternoon. Our weather pattern changes dramatically on Friday as dry air sends dew points plummeting (from about 70 to about 50). A lingering shower or two is possible through midnight. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The storm threat winds down tonight with lows in the 60's. Due to the increase in moisture, we will also have a chance for pop-up showers and storms this afternoon. Our weather pattern changes dramatically on Friday as dry air sends dew points plummeting (from about 70 to about 50). A lingering shower or two is possible through midnight. (more...)
Wind and rain warnings issued for Lincoln
- August 07, 2019
The forecaster is warning of heavy thundery showers and a risk of flooding. A band of heavy rain is expected on Friday. There could be flooding, damage to buildings, cancellation of trains and buses, road closures, large waves and spray, delays fr high-sided vehicles, fallen trees and possible delays for flights and ferries. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The forecaster is warning of heavy thundery showers and a risk of flooding. A band of heavy rain is expected on Friday. There could be flooding, damage to buildings, cancellation of trains and buses, road closures, large waves and spray, delays fr high-sided vehicles, fallen trees and possible delays for flights and ferries. (more...)
System Failure: Thousands Stranded as BA Cancels Flights
- August 07, 2019
BA said it is reverting to manual systems for check-in at airports. More than 200 other flights were delayed. BA confirmed that they were experiencing a "systems issue" that was affecting check-in and flight departures with Heathrow, Gatwick and London City affected. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
BA said it is reverting to manual systems for check-in at airports. More than 200 other flights were delayed. BA confirmed that they were experiencing a "systems issue" that was affecting check-in and flight departures with Heathrow, Gatwick and London City affected. (more...)
Hong Kong facing worst crisis since handover - senior China official
- August 07, 2019
In his second appearance in a week, a top official from China's Hong Kong policy office, Yang Guang, reiterated Tuesday that Beijing maintained its support for Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam. Many feared it would undermine Hong Kong's independent judiciary and was another step towards full mainland control of Hong Kong. The protests have grown into a broader backlash against the city's government and its political masters in Beijing. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
In his second appearance in a week, a top official from China's Hong Kong policy office, Yang Guang, reiterated Tuesday that Beijing maintained its support for Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam. Many feared it would undermine Hong Kong's independent judiciary and was another step towards full mainland control of Hong Kong. The protests have grown into a broader backlash against the city's government and its political masters in Beijing. (more...)
EU open to Brexit discussions but prepared for no-deal: spokeswoman
- August 07, 2019
The document laying out the laws and conventions of government says that during the 14-day period: "The Prime Minister is expected to resign where it is clear that he or she does not have the confidence of the House of Commons and that an alternative government does have the confidence". (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The document laying out the laws and conventions of government says that during the 14-day period: "The Prime Minister is expected to resign where it is clear that he or she does not have the confidence of the House of Commons and that an alternative government does have the confidence". (more...)
US Afghan envoy praises 'excellent progress' in Taliban talks
- August 07, 2019
The U.S. side did not immediately confirm or provide details of what was resolved but the U.S. envoy reported "excellent progress" in the talks. U.S. The Taliban says in the statement that the fighters of the group have been ordered to stand against the "fake process of election" throughout the country. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The U.S. side did not immediately confirm or provide details of what was resolved but the U.S. envoy reported "excellent progress" in the talks. U.S. The Taliban says in the statement that the fighters of the group have been ordered to stand against the "fake process of election" throughout the country. (more...)
Brazil gang leader dresses up as daughter in jail escape bid
- August 07, 2019
His escape attempt, using clothes and items provided by his daughter during a visit, made headlines after a video of guards removing the disguise piece-by-piece was shared online. Once apprehended, prison officials forced him to strip in front of cameras and reveal himself. On Saturday, da Silva disguised himself as his 19-year-old daughter hoping to escape from the high security prison where he was detained. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
His escape attempt, using clothes and items provided by his daughter during a visit, made headlines after a video of guards removing the disguise piece-by-piece was shared online. Once apprehended, prison officials forced him to strip in front of cameras and reveal himself. On Saturday, da Silva disguised himself as his 19-year-old daughter hoping to escape from the high security prison where he was detained. (more...)
Lightning strikes Florida house causing toilet to explode
- August 07, 2019
A Florida couple's toilet was blown to pieces Sunday during a thunderstorm , WBBH reports. Ward said a plumber who examined the damage explained the lightning must have ignited the methane gas inside the septic tank, causing the explosion. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
A Florida couple's toilet was blown to pieces Sunday during a thunderstorm , WBBH reports. Ward said a plumber who examined the damage explained the lightning must have ignited the methane gas inside the septic tank, causing the explosion. (more...)
Trump Campaign, GOP Sue California Over Tax Return Law
- August 07, 2019
Jay Sekulow, the president's private counsel, said the president's legal team believes that the American people have already weighed in on the matter of the president's tax returns , and the California law will fail in court. The governor's statement overlooks that President Gerald Ford refused to release his tax returns in 1976, though every other president has, until Trump. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
Jay Sekulow, the president's private counsel, said the president's legal team believes that the American people have already weighed in on the matter of the president's tax returns , and the California law will fail in court. The governor's statement overlooks that President Gerald Ford refused to release his tax returns in 1976, though every other president has, until Trump. (more...)
19 killed, 30 injured in Cairo explosion outside cancer institute
- August 07, 2019
Sis has offered his condolences to the victims' families and to the Egyptian people in general. The Ministry of Interior held Hasm terror group responsible for the incident. We express honest condolences to the families of the victims and the Egyptian people and wish the injured speedy recovery. However, the Muslim Brotherhood was forced to go underground after a 2013 military coup overthrew its leader Muhammad Morsi - the country's first democratically elected president after he won ... (more...)
- August 07, 2019
Sis has offered his condolences to the victims' families and to the Egyptian people in general. The Ministry of Interior held Hasm terror group responsible for the incident. We express honest condolences to the families of the victims and the Egyptian people and wish the injured speedy recovery. However, the Muslim Brotherhood was forced to go underground after a 2013 military coup overthrew its leader Muhammad Morsi - the country's first democratically elected president after he won ... (more...)
After Shootings, Cloudflare Pulls Plug on 8chan
- August 07, 2019
After being terminated from Cloudflare , 8chan was picked up by BitMitigate - which was acquired by company Epik earlier this year, according to The Verge . Read the full blog post here. Cloudflare even posted a list of criticisms about its decision to its website . The resurgence was short-lived, as BitMitigate's cloud infrastructure provider said it shut off that company's service. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
After being terminated from Cloudflare , 8chan was picked up by BitMitigate - which was acquired by company Epik earlier this year, according to The Verge . Read the full blog post here. Cloudflare even posted a list of criticisms about its decision to its website . The resurgence was short-lived, as BitMitigate's cloud infrastructure provider said it shut off that company's service. (more...)
N.Korea generated $2 bil. through cyberattacks
- August 07, 2019
North Korea is allegedly stealing cryptocurrency and fiat currency from banks and exchanges in order to fund its weapons of mass destruction programs as per a confidential U.N report . During the six-month period between February and August, the panel said, North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
North Korea is allegedly stealing cryptocurrency and fiat currency from banks and exchanges in order to fund its weapons of mass destruction programs as per a confidential U.N report . During the six-month period between February and August, the panel said, North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. (more...)
Plane Carrying Pink’s Management Team Crash-Lands
- August 07, 2019
A private aircraft carrying members of US singer Pink's tour crew crash landed at a Danish airport early on Tuesday and burst into flames but all occupants escaped unharmed, concert promoter Live Nation Norway said. Kristin Svendsen reportedly told Jyllands-Posten, a Norwegian newspaper, that " Pink was not personally on board, but her manager and several other [tour] members were, but it all turned out OK". (more...)
- August 07, 2019
A private aircraft carrying members of US singer Pink's tour crew crash landed at a Danish airport early on Tuesday and burst into flames but all occupants escaped unharmed, concert promoter Live Nation Norway said. Kristin Svendsen reportedly told Jyllands-Posten, a Norwegian newspaper, that " Pink was not personally on board, but her manager and several other [tour] members were, but it all turned out OK". (more...)
Manitoba RCMP find items linked to B.C. murder suspects
- August 07, 2019
The area has been the focus for more than a week in the hunt for Bryer Schmegelsky , 18, and Kam McLeod , 19, who are suspects in the killings of three people last month in northern B.C. His body was found on July 19th at a pullout on Highway 37 in Northern BC. While several potential sightings of the two suspects have been reported to Ontario Provincial Police, there has not been a confirmed sighting for over two weeks. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
The area has been the focus for more than a week in the hunt for Bryer Schmegelsky , 18, and Kam McLeod , 19, who are suspects in the killings of three people last month in northern B.C. His body was found on July 19th at a pullout on Highway 37 in Northern BC. While several potential sightings of the two suspects have been reported to Ontario Provincial Police, there has not been a confirmed sighting for over two weeks. (more...)
Police chief updates investigation of Dayton mass shooting
- August 07, 2019
Police have still not identified a motive for the mass shooting. Mourners gather at the vigil. The gunman , 24-year-old Connor Betts, was wearing a mask, a bulletproof vest and hearing protection when he opened fire outside a nightclub in Dayton early Sunday. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
Police have still not identified a motive for the mass shooting. Mourners gather at the vigil. The gunman , 24-year-old Connor Betts, was wearing a mask, a bulletproof vest and hearing protection when he opened fire outside a nightclub in Dayton early Sunday. (more...)
Jon Huntsman steps down as US ambassador to Russia
- August 07, 2019
He was also a Republican presidential candidate in 2012, eventually losing the nomination to his Mitt Romney, who is now a U.S. Senator from Utah. "American citizenship is a privilege and I believe the most basic responsibility in return is service to country", he said in a statement. (more...)
- August 07, 2019
He was also a Republican presidential candidate in 2012, eventually losing the nomination to his Mitt Romney, who is now a U.S. Senator from Utah. "American citizenship is a privilege and I believe the most basic responsibility in return is service to country", he said in a statement. (more...)
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