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New Book - Mattis Says He Served 'as Long as I Could'
- August 31, 2019
Mattis vehemently disagreed with the move and articulated broader concerns with Mr. Trump's worldview and foreign policy approach in his resignation letter . After his meeting with then president-elect, Mattis wrote, "I figured that my strong support of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and my dismissal of the use of torture on prisoners would have the president-elect looking for another candidate". (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Mattis vehemently disagreed with the move and articulated broader concerns with Mr. Trump's worldview and foreign policy approach in his resignation letter . After his meeting with then president-elect, Mattis wrote, "I figured that my strong support of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and my dismissal of the use of torture on prisoners would have the president-elect looking for another candidate". (more...)
Afghanistan war: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation confirms death of US service member
- August 31, 2019
The US now has about 14,000 service members in Afghanistan , alongside North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops, helping to train and advise Afghan troops and conducting counterterrorism operations. Trump says that troops will only be reduced when the Afghan Taliban give a guarantee that its territory will not be used by Al Qaeda or other worldwide militant groups. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
The US now has about 14,000 service members in Afghanistan , alongside North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops, helping to train and advise Afghan troops and conducting counterterrorism operations. Trump says that troops will only be reduced when the Afghan Taliban give a guarantee that its territory will not be used by Al Qaeda or other worldwide militant groups. (more...)
Sirhan Sirhan, assassin of Robert Kennedy, stabbed in prison
- August 31, 2019
Sirhan Sirhan , the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy , was stabbed in a California State prison Friday, and the attack is so severe he's been removed from the prison for treatment. Donovan include Suge Knight , Lyle and Erik Menendez , Jesse James Hollywood and Manson Family member Tex Watson . He had stopped to shake hands with a busboy who had delivered foot to his room the day before when he was shot in the head. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Sirhan Sirhan , the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy , was stabbed in a California State prison Friday, and the attack is so severe he's been removed from the prison for treatment. Donovan include Suge Knight , Lyle and Erik Menendez , Jesse James Hollywood and Manson Family member Tex Watson . He had stopped to shake hands with a busboy who had delivered foot to his room the day before when he was shot in the head. (more...)
Trump denies U.S. involvement with failed Iranian missile explosion
- August 31, 2019
Trump stated in his tweet that the accident had occurred "during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran ". Washington and Tehran have been locked in a bitter standoff since past year when Trump unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 deal that gave Iran relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear program. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Trump stated in his tweet that the accident had occurred "during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran ". Washington and Tehran have been locked in a bitter standoff since past year when Trump unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 deal that gave Iran relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear program. (more...)
Scottish judge denies emergency order to halt suspension of parliament
- August 31, 2019
The backstop is included in a divorce deal the European Union agreed with Johnson's predecessor, Theresa May, which parliament has rejected three times. A case is being heard in Northern Ireland, as well. Letwin said he supported Johnson's bid to get a deal, adding he would not do anything that would "compromise" his ability to get one. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
The backstop is included in a divorce deal the European Union agreed with Johnson's predecessor, Theresa May, which parliament has rejected three times. A case is being heard in Northern Ireland, as well. Letwin said he supported Johnson's bid to get a deal, adding he would not do anything that would "compromise" his ability to get one. (more...)
Hurricane Dorian upgraded to Category 3 as Florida braces for its arrival
- August 31, 2019
Customers can sign up for outage alerts online that give specific outage information about home via text, call or email, she said . Hurricane Dorian has intensified to a risky Category 3 storm as of the 2 p.m. Florida is under a declaration of emergency, and DeSantis has activated 2,500 National Guard troops, with another 1,500 on standby. There's only a pipeline, and I can't imagine that would be affected significantly. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Customers can sign up for outage alerts online that give specific outage information about home via text, call or email, she said . Hurricane Dorian has intensified to a risky Category 3 storm as of the 2 p.m. Florida is under a declaration of emergency, and DeSantis has activated 2,500 National Guard troops, with another 1,500 on standby. There's only a pipeline, and I can't imagine that would be affected significantly. (more...)
Trump's personal assistant resigns from White House amid tensions
- August 31, 2019
The Times reported that Westerhout was immediately deemed a "separated employee" and would not be permitted back in the White House. Westerhout has been Trump's assistant since the first day of his presidency, but was not always an ally of the president. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
The Times reported that Westerhout was immediately deemed a "separated employee" and would not be permitted back in the White House. Westerhout has been Trump's assistant since the first day of his presidency, but was not always an ally of the president. (more...)
7th Japan-African development conference opens in Yokohama
- August 31, 2019
Training, infrastructure and economic partnerships have caught the attention of current Chairman of the African Union, Abdel Fattah Al Sissi of Egypt, and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Japan wants its domestic companies to tap into the growth of the continent, whose population is projected to reach 2.5 billion in 2050, or a quarter of the global population, amid fierce competition with China, the United States and other rivals. (more...)
- August 31, 2019
Training, infrastructure and economic partnerships have caught the attention of current Chairman of the African Union, Abdel Fattah Al Sissi of Egypt, and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Japan wants its domestic companies to tap into the growth of the continent, whose population is projected to reach 2.5 billion in 2050, or a quarter of the global population, amid fierce competition with China, the United States and other rivals. (more...)
Assam gears up for release of NRC on Saturday
- August 30, 2019
India's powerful Home Minister Amit Shah, who wants to implement the NRC at the national level, once dubbed the migrants as termites, a remark later defended by a BJP leader on an Al Jazeera show. According to its terms, anyone who can not prove that they or their ancestors entered Assam before midnight on March 24, 1971, will be declared a foreigner. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
India's powerful Home Minister Amit Shah, who wants to implement the NRC at the national level, once dubbed the migrants as termites, a remark later defended by a BJP leader on an Al Jazeera show. According to its terms, anyone who can not prove that they or their ancestors entered Assam before midnight on March 24, 1971, will be declared a foreigner. (more...)
China denies Qingdao port visit for US warship amid tensions
- August 30, 2019
Commander Reann Mommsen, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet, told Reuters the Wayne E. Meyer traveled within 12 nautical miles of Fiery Cross and Mischief Reefs. China's claims in the South China Sea, through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes each year, are contested by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
Commander Reann Mommsen, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet, told Reuters the Wayne E. Meyer traveled within 12 nautical miles of Fiery Cross and Mischief Reefs. China's claims in the South China Sea, through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes each year, are contested by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. (more...)
Woman sues after giving birth alone in Denver jail cell
- August 30, 2019
They reportedly show Sanchez lying alone on a cell bed, crying out in pain. Per KDVR , a spokesperson for the Denver Sheriff Department said: "The care and well-being of our inmates is a top priority for the Denver Sheriff's Department, which is why we contract with Denver Health to provide comprehensive medical care at both of our jails". (more...)
- August 30, 2019
They reportedly show Sanchez lying alone on a cell bed, crying out in pain. Per KDVR , a spokesperson for the Denver Sheriff Department said: "The care and well-being of our inmates is a top priority for the Denver Sheriff's Department, which is why we contract with Denver Health to provide comprehensive medical care at both of our jails". (more...)
Japan orders 240,000 to evacuate over flood
- August 30, 2019
Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said: 'There are many reports of damage in different areas due to flooding of rivers, landslides, and submerged houses, and there is a possibility of serious damage occurring in the coming hours'. Evacuation orders are not mandatory although authorities urge people to heed them and seek safety. It assigned the highest alert level of 5. "When I woke up, water surged to my feet", he told NHK . (more...)
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- August 30, 2019
Government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said: 'There are many reports of damage in different areas due to flooding of rivers, landslides, and submerged houses, and there is a possibility of serious damage occurring in the coming hours'. Evacuation orders are not mandatory although authorities urge people to heed them and seek safety. It assigned the highest alert level of 5. "When I woke up, water surged to my feet", he told NHK . (more...)
Perdue says Trump will act to soften ethanol-waiver impact
- August 30, 2019
But Iowa's 4th District Congressman says he's hearing President Trump may try to make up for it by ordering 500 billion gallons of ethanol be added to the Renewable Fuel Standard and authorizing the year-round sale of E-15 gas. King says he predicted that would happen. That's up from the more common 10% blend and a summertime ban on sales of the 15% fuel because of more smog produced by higher concentrations of ethanol. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
But Iowa's 4th District Congressman says he's hearing President Trump may try to make up for it by ordering 500 billion gallons of ethanol be added to the Renewable Fuel Standard and authorizing the year-round sale of E-15 gas. King says he predicted that would happen. That's up from the more common 10% blend and a summertime ban on sales of the 15% fuel because of more smog produced by higher concentrations of ethanol. (more...)
Germany: angry rhino flips vehicle at safari park
- August 30, 2019
The scary incident of rhino rage unfolded at Serengeti Park in the German state of Lower Saxony, as the apparently enraged animal used its horn and powerful body to flip the vehicle - painted like a zebra - several times. Sepe also added that Kusini isn't allowed to roam the park during public hours due to his behavior, only doing so before and after the general public visits, according to The Sun. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
The scary incident of rhino rage unfolded at Serengeti Park in the German state of Lower Saxony, as the apparently enraged animal used its horn and powerful body to flip the vehicle - painted like a zebra - several times. Sepe also added that Kusini isn't allowed to roam the park during public hours due to his behavior, only doing so before and after the general public visits, according to The Sun. (more...)
Dog walker stabbed to death while working in DC; 1 arrested
- August 30, 2019
Eliyas Aregahegne , 24, of the district was arrested in connection with the killing and was charged with first degree murder while armed, according to D.C. 'How can anyone even fathom that? Her family told the station that she grew up on a small ranch in California . "Am I going to wake up and this is a big dream?" Jeff Magill received a call at 3:30 a.m. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
Eliyas Aregahegne , 24, of the district was arrested in connection with the killing and was charged with first degree murder while armed, according to D.C. 'How can anyone even fathom that? Her family told the station that she grew up on a small ranch in California . "Am I going to wake up and this is a big dream?" Jeff Magill received a call at 3:30 a.m. (more...)
Giant smoke plume as Italy's Stromboli volcano erupts
- August 30, 2019
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories . It was on Ginostra that the hiker Massmo Imesi, 35, from Milazzo, was killed when taken by surprise by the eruption. According to Reuters , the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology recorded that the eruption was considered "high intensity". "Luckily there were no damages to people and properties", Nello Musumeci, president of the Sicily region wrote in a statement on Facebook after Wednesday's explosion. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
Visit Insider's homepage for more stories . It was on Ginostra that the hiker Massmo Imesi, 35, from Milazzo, was killed when taken by surprise by the eruption. According to Reuters , the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology recorded that the eruption was considered "high intensity". "Luckily there were no damages to people and properties", Nello Musumeci, president of the Sicily region wrote in a statement on Facebook after Wednesday's explosion. (more...)
Brother of United States gymnast Simone Biles arrested in triple murder
- August 30, 2019
He's accused in the fatal shooting of three men at a New Year's Eve party at an Airbnb rental in the city's Brooklyn Centre area, per the New York Post . She has not commented on her brother's arrest. Biles-Thomas, his sister Simone and their two other siblings spent their early childhood going between foster homes and the home of their mother, who struggled with drug addiction. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
He's accused in the fatal shooting of three men at a New Year's Eve party at an Airbnb rental in the city's Brooklyn Centre area, per the New York Post . She has not commented on her brother's arrest. Biles-Thomas, his sister Simone and their two other siblings spent their early childhood going between foster homes and the home of their mother, who struggled with drug addiction. (more...)
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of weekend protests
- August 30, 2019
FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong , center left, speaks as protesters surround the police headquarters in Hong Kong . "If someone is inciting citizens to go to the streets, it must be the harsh political violence of [Hong Kong's leader] Carrie Lam ". He told reporters: 'We will continue our fight no matter how they arrest and prosecute us'. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong , center left, speaks as protesters surround the police headquarters in Hong Kong . "If someone is inciting citizens to go to the streets, it must be the harsh political violence of [Hong Kong's leader] Carrie Lam ". He told reporters: 'We will continue our fight no matter how they arrest and prosecute us'. (more...)
KL drops to 35th place on Safest City list, Singapore ranked second
- August 30, 2019
Washington, D.C., U.S. In addition, the Economist Intelligence Unit noted that a dedication to accountability was key to making cities safer. Hong Kong dropped out of the top 10 and was placed 20th, although this had nothing to do with the ongoing protests in the territory as the data used for the SCI was collated before they began. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
Washington, D.C., U.S. In addition, the Economist Intelligence Unit noted that a dedication to accountability was key to making cities safer. Hong Kong dropped out of the top 10 and was placed 20th, although this had nothing to do with the ongoing protests in the territory as the data used for the SCI was collated before they began. (more...)
FM confirms arrest of Chinese-born Australian writer for spying
- August 30, 2019
The Australian government has repeatedly asked about the allegations and his detention, but has never received a response. "Dr. Yang has been held in Beijing in harsh conditions without charge for more than seven months", Payne said. Yang previously was a Chinese foreign affairs official in Beijing, before becoming an Australian citizen and novelist, the Australian newspaper reported earlier this year. (more...)
- August 30, 2019
The Australian government has repeatedly asked about the allegations and his detention, but has never received a response. "Dr. Yang has been held in Beijing in harsh conditions without charge for more than seven months", Payne said. Yang previously was a Chinese foreign affairs official in Beijing, before becoming an Australian citizen and novelist, the Australian newspaper reported earlier this year. (more...)
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