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US, Poland sign joint document on 5G technology cooperation
- September 04, 2019
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a commemorative ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two in Warsaw, Poland September 1, 2019. The Trump Administration - which has warned companies that if they use the products made in China, it will jeopardize USA willingness to share intelligence - has thus far struggled to convince European nations to get on board with its Huawei ban, though the company for years has been ... (more...)
- September 04, 2019
Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a commemorative ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War Two in Warsaw, Poland September 1, 2019. The Trump Administration - which has warned companies that if they use the products made in China, it will jeopardize USA willingness to share intelligence - has thus far struggled to convince European nations to get on board with its Huawei ban, though the company for years has been ... (more...)
Who's next? Hurricane Dorian has company as tropics heat up
- September 03, 2019
Those Tropical Storm-force winds are most likely to start in Georgia in SC late Wednesday, and in North Carolina early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Depression Seven could make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. It continued to pick up strength as it sat in the Gulf before being upgraded to Tropical Storm Fernand by the NHC Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Those Tropical Storm-force winds are most likely to start in Georgia in SC late Wednesday, and in North Carolina early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Depression Seven could make landfall in Mexico on Wednesday. It continued to pick up strength as it sat in the Gulf before being upgraded to Tropical Storm Fernand by the NHC Tuesday afternoon. (more...)
US, France, Britain may be complicit in Yemen war crimes
- September 03, 2019
The Saudis condemned the Red Cross for not informing them about the site, and also said they hold the Houthis fully responsible for all the prisoners they killed in the airstrike. "The attack came in response to Saudi-led aggression coalition's recent airstrikes against Yemen and the continuing oppressive all-out blockade against the Yemeni people", Sarea said, adding that his group "took all necessary measures in the attack to protect civilians". (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The Saudis condemned the Red Cross for not informing them about the site, and also said they hold the Houthis fully responsible for all the prisoners they killed in the airstrike. "The attack came in response to Saudi-led aggression coalition's recent airstrikes against Yemen and the continuing oppressive all-out blockade against the Yemeni people", Sarea said, adding that his group "took all necessary measures in the attack to protect civilians". (more...)
Indonesian police investigate violent protests in Papua, West Papua
- September 03, 2019
The student, identified as Michel, died of gunshot wounds after a crowd attacked a dormitory in the provincial capital Jayapura on Sunday, said Yones Douw, an activist with the Kingmi Evangelical Church Synod in Papua. West Papua became part of Indonesia through a rigged referendum. West Papua, which was originally populated by Melanesian people, was colonized by the Dutch in 1898, alongside the islands that now make up Indonesia. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The student, identified as Michel, died of gunshot wounds after a crowd attacked a dormitory in the provincial capital Jayapura on Sunday, said Yones Douw, an activist with the Kingmi Evangelical Church Synod in Papua. West Papua became part of Indonesia through a rigged referendum. West Papua, which was originally populated by Melanesian people, was colonized by the Dutch in 1898, alongside the islands that now make up Indonesia. (more...)
Vegan takes neighbours to court in Western Australia over smell from barbecues
- September 03, 2019
And Carden insisted that these transgressions were not accidental: "It's deliberate, that's what I told the courts , it's deliberate". An Australian woman has tried to stop her neighbours from using their barbecues by suing them in court, a media report said on Tuesday. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
And Carden insisted that these transgressions were not accidental: "It's deliberate, that's what I told the courts , it's deliberate". An Australian woman has tried to stop her neighbours from using their barbecues by suing them in court, a media report said on Tuesday. (more...)
Hong Kong students plan 2nd day of pro-democracy rallies：The Asahi Shimbun
- September 03, 2019
Tens of thousands of students converged on the Chinese University of Hong Kong on Monday, lending their weight to the anti-extradition movement with a class boycott to greet the new academic year amid a general strike across the city. The Nikkei Asian Review reported that the Xinhua piece informed readers that no one should attempt to undermine or challenge China's sovereignty or the power of Chinese authorities - or to attempt to use Hong Kong to infiltrate the Chinese mainland. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Tens of thousands of students converged on the Chinese University of Hong Kong on Monday, lending their weight to the anti-extradition movement with a class boycott to greet the new academic year amid a general strike across the city. The Nikkei Asian Review reported that the Xinhua piece informed readers that no one should attempt to undermine or challenge China's sovereignty or the power of Chinese authorities - or to attempt to use Hong Kong to infiltrate the Chinese mainland. (more...)
Hong Kong protesters try to cut off airport
- September 03, 2019
Thousands of protesters gathered at the main bus station near Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport on Sunday morning. Some passengers were forced to walk the last bit of their journey to the airport by foot, dragging their luggage behind them. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Thousands of protesters gathered at the main bus station near Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport on Sunday morning. Some passengers were forced to walk the last bit of their journey to the airport by foot, dragging their luggage behind them. (more...)
Alabama sheriff: 14-year-old confesses to killing five family members
- September 03, 2019
The shooting occurred on Monday night in the town of Elkmont, a spokesman for the Limestone County Sheriff's Office told media, including an ABC affiliate. The deputies arrived at the Alabama home early Tuesday, after a teenager called to report gunshots upstairs while he was on a lower floor, a local news outlet said. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The shooting occurred on Monday night in the town of Elkmont, a spokesman for the Limestone County Sheriff's Office told media, including an ABC affiliate. The deputies arrived at the Alabama home early Tuesday, after a teenager called to report gunshots upstairs while he was on a lower floor, a local news outlet said. (more...)
Lithuania says Chinese diplomats interfered at pro-Hong Kong demonstration
- September 03, 2019
She went on to add that as Chief executive her room for maneuver while serving two masters, both the CPG and the people of Hong Kong , is now "very very limited" as the situation had risen to levels of "unprecedented tension" considered a national security issue. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
She went on to add that as Chief executive her room for maneuver while serving two masters, both the CPG and the people of Hong Kong , is now "very very limited" as the situation had risen to levels of "unprecedented tension" considered a national security issue. (more...)
Eight schoolchildren killed in China, suspect arrested
- September 03, 2019
The local government is providing psychological counselling services to the students who witnessed or were injured in Monday's attack. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. With tight restrictions on guns in China, assailants were forced to use knives or cleavers to carry out their massacres. In April a year ago, nine were killed and more than a dozen injured outside a middle school in north-western Shaanxi province by an attacker who allegedly was a former pupil seeking revenge ... (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The local government is providing psychological counselling services to the students who witnessed or were injured in Monday's attack. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. With tight restrictions on guns in China, assailants were forced to use knives or cleavers to carry out their massacres. In April a year ago, nine were killed and more than a dozen injured outside a middle school in north-western Shaanxi province by an attacker who allegedly was a former pupil seeking revenge ... (more...)
Jacksonville out of Dorian's cone, but major hurricane still a threat
- September 03, 2019
Millions from Florida to SC have been ordered to evacuate. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory at 4pm (20:00 GMT) that "extremely risky Dorian continues to bring life-threatening conditions" to islands in the Bahamas . (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Millions from Florida to SC have been ordered to evacuate. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory at 4pm (20:00 GMT) that "extremely risky Dorian continues to bring life-threatening conditions" to islands in the Bahamas . (more...)
UK's Boris Johnson warns lawmakers against blocking no
- September 03, 2019
The pound slumped to the lowest since 2016 as the prospect of a general election added an extra layer of complexity to the Brexit calculus. The pound tumbled against the USA dollar ( GBPUSD=X ) again on Tuesday after newly installed United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson threatened to call another snap general election on 14 October, if members of parliament blocked his ability to drag Britain out of the European Union without a deal. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The pound slumped to the lowest since 2016 as the prospect of a general election added an extra layer of complexity to the Brexit calculus. The pound tumbled against the USA dollar ( GBPUSD=X ) again on Tuesday after newly installed United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson threatened to call another snap general election on 14 October, if members of parliament blocked his ability to drag Britain out of the European Union without a deal. (more...)
Orlando International Airport closing for Hurricane Dorian
- September 03, 2019
The American Red Cross is preparing to help tens of thousands of people in the path of Hurricane Dorian as the storm continues to grow stronger and take aim at the southeast coast of the United States. More than 30 local Red Cross volunteers have already been deployed to Florida, Georgia and SC. "I enjoy going on the deployments for people". The Red Cross provides basic human needs to make their shelters feel like home, including counseling services for victims. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The American Red Cross is preparing to help tens of thousands of people in the path of Hurricane Dorian as the storm continues to grow stronger and take aim at the southeast coast of the United States. More than 30 local Red Cross volunteers have already been deployed to Florida, Georgia and SC. "I enjoy going on the deployments for people". The Red Cross provides basic human needs to make their shelters feel like home, including counseling services for victims. (more...)
Simone Biles posts 'happy thoughts' after brother's arrest in triple murder
- September 03, 2019
Her brother Tevin Biles-Thomas, 24, of Cleveland, was arrested Thursday at Fort Stewart in Georgia in a New Year's Eve shooting at an Airbnb property , according to OH law officials. The alleged triple homicide occurred at an AirBnB where Biles-Thomas, an active-duty U.S. Army soldier, started shooting Devaughn Gibson , 23, a barber; DelVaunte Johnson, 19, a student; and Toshon Banks, 21, a labourer. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Her brother Tevin Biles-Thomas, 24, of Cleveland, was arrested Thursday at Fort Stewart in Georgia in a New Year's Eve shooting at an Airbnb property , according to OH law officials. The alleged triple homicide occurred at an AirBnB where Biles-Thomas, an active-duty U.S. Army soldier, started shooting Devaughn Gibson , 23, a barber; DelVaunte Johnson, 19, a student; and Toshon Banks, 21, a labourer. (more...)
Brexit: Election risks mount ahead of parliament showdown today
- September 03, 2019
But a senior UK Government official later briefed reporters that if MPs take control of the Commons order paper on Tuesday to stop a no-deal, Mr Johnson would table a dissolution motion under the Fixed Term Parliament Act for a snap general election on Monday, October 14. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
But a senior UK Government official later briefed reporters that if MPs take control of the Commons order paper on Tuesday to stop a no-deal, Mr Johnson would table a dissolution motion under the Fixed Term Parliament Act for a snap general election on Monday, October 14. (more...)
Iranian and French delegations hold talks for over ten hours
- September 03, 2019
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that his country would sell its oil "to any party willing to buy". It has been threatening to take a third step in reducing its commitments to the deal, reportedly on Friday, after already increasing its uranium enrichment and stockpile. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that his country would sell its oil "to any party willing to buy". It has been threatening to take a third step in reducing its commitments to the deal, reportedly on Friday, after already increasing its uranium enrichment and stockpile. (more...)
Kidnappers contact father of missing Vaal schoolgirl Amy-Lee de Jager
- September 03, 2019
The South African Police Service (SAPS) also confirmed that de Jager had been found and that she had undergone medical examinations which revealed that she was unharmed. A frantic search ensued for the Grade R pupil on Monday, with reports emerging that the kidnappers had demanded a R2m ransom. "It is our appeal that this investigation be allowed to take its course". (more...)
- September 03, 2019
The South African Police Service (SAPS) also confirmed that de Jager had been found and that she had undergone medical examinations which revealed that she was unharmed. A frantic search ensued for the Grade R pupil on Monday, with reports emerging that the kidnappers had demanded a R2m ransom. "It is our appeal that this investigation be allowed to take its course". (more...)
At least 5 dead as Dorian brings massive flooding to the Bahamas
- September 03, 2019
Dorian has brought devastating winds, unsafe storm surges and heavy rainfall to the Bahamas , causing severe damage, after making landfall in the Abaco Islands on Sunday. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp both issued mandatory evacuation orders to take effect at noon local time Monday. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Dorian has brought devastating winds, unsafe storm surges and heavy rainfall to the Bahamas , causing severe damage, after making landfall in the Abaco Islands on Sunday. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp both issued mandatory evacuation orders to take effect at noon local time Monday. (more...)
Dozens of cars destroyed and damaged in shopping centre blaze
- September 03, 2019
Firefighters battled through thick smoke as they worked for hours to extinguish the fire. A number of cars have been destroyed in a fire in a multi-storey vehicle park in Douglas, County Cork. Around 170 cars that were not damaged remained on site. The manager of the shopping center said it remained closed, pending assessments of the building. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Firefighters battled through thick smoke as they worked for hours to extinguish the fire. A number of cars have been destroyed in a fire in a multi-storey vehicle park in Douglas, County Cork. Around 170 cars that were not damaged remained on site. The manager of the shopping center said it remained closed, pending assessments of the building. (more...)
Flight Instructor Passes Out on First-Time Student
- September 03, 2019
Air traffic control talked him through safely landing the Cessna two-seater. Urging Sylvester to focus on landing the plane , they said: "You're doing a really great job". Some 20 minutes and several passes over the runway later, the plane took a bumpy landing, and the instructor Robert Mollard was taken to hospital in a stable condition. (more...)
- September 03, 2019
Air traffic control talked him through safely landing the Cessna two-seater. Urging Sylvester to focus on landing the plane , they said: "You're doing a really great job". Some 20 minutes and several passes over the runway later, the plane took a bumpy landing, and the instructor Robert Mollard was taken to hospital in a stable condition. (more...)
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