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Two Charged as Missing Las Vegas Model’s Body Found Encased in Cement
- October 20, 2019
Investigators say they received a tip that Prestipino was involved with Gonzalez's disappearance in July, later determining that Gonzalez was held against her will inside his home before the alleged murder. "Esmeralda was at Christopher's house, and he eventually got her rich in methamphetamine", the witness told police, according to Weckerly. He was ignorant of Gonzalez's mental fitness issues and she became eccentric and was " speaking in the devil's tongue ", District Attorney Pamela ... (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Investigators say they received a tip that Prestipino was involved with Gonzalez's disappearance in July, later determining that Gonzalez was held against her will inside his home before the alleged murder. "Esmeralda was at Christopher's house, and he eventually got her rich in methamphetamine", the witness told police, according to Weckerly. He was ignorant of Gonzalez's mental fitness issues and she became eccentric and was " speaking in the devil's tongue ", District Attorney Pamela ... (more...)
Hundreds of thousands flee Turkey's incursion into northern Syria
- October 20, 2019
Information reported a senior USA official and the highest Kurdish commander each stated that Turkey is continuous to advance, taking territory in and across the border metropolis of Ras al-Ain. On Oct. 10, President Trump said "Turkey knows where I stand", implying he would punish Ankara as he had threatened earlier in case the operation would go beyond what he considered "off limits". (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Information reported a senior USA official and the highest Kurdish commander each stated that Turkey is continuous to advance, taking territory in and across the border metropolis of Ras al-Ain. On Oct. 10, President Trump said "Turkey knows where I stand", implying he would punish Ankara as he had threatened earlier in case the operation would go beyond what he considered "off limits". (more...)
GOP congressman undecided on impeachment won't seek new term
- October 20, 2019
But former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, said he now supports impeaching the president. They claim that Mulvaney's comments about a quid pro quo with Ukraine are further proof the president violated his oath of office to solicit interference in the 2020 election, an allegation which was first detailed in a whistleblower complaint released last month that blew open the scandal and prompted House Democrats to launch an official impeachment ... (more...)
- October 20, 2019
But former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, said he now supports impeaching the president. They claim that Mulvaney's comments about a quid pro quo with Ukraine are further proof the president violated his oath of office to solicit interference in the 2020 election, an allegation which was first detailed in a whistleblower complaint released last month that blew open the scandal and prompted House Democrats to launch an official impeachment ... (more...)
Ocasio-Cortez endorses ‘uncle’ Bernie Sanders in US race
- October 20, 2019
He noted the park he was speaking in sat beside the country's largest public housing project, Queensbridge Houses, which he said was in urgent need of fix, while just across the East River lay the shining skyscrapers of Manhattan, where banks and multinational corporations are headquartered. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
He noted the park he was speaking in sat beside the country's largest public housing project, Queensbridge Houses, which he said was in urgent need of fix, while just across the East River lay the shining skyscrapers of Manhattan, where banks and multinational corporations are headquartered. (more...)
Kate Middleton opens up about `bumpy` flight to Lahore
- October 20, 2019
She said it's inspiring to see the NGO transforming the lives of so many young children. Referring to it being their second visit, Kate said she was "so glad we came back to get the full picture", while William replied: "I could feel that there was more to talk about". (more...)
- October 20, 2019
She said it's inspiring to see the NGO transforming the lives of so many young children. Referring to it being their second visit, Kate said she was "so glad we came back to get the full picture", while William replied: "I could feel that there was more to talk about". (more...)
British MPs do not assent to Brexit deal
- October 20, 2019
We will not give up!' Tory MP Owen Paterson added: 'Passing the Letwin Amendment and declining even to come to a verdict on the new Brexit deal just about sums up this rotten Parliament'. A spokesman for the PM said: "I'm not going to get into amendments that have not been accepted". Sir Oliver, one of the MPs to have the Tory whip withdrawn after rebelling on Brexit, said it was an "insurance policy" meant to ensure the United Kingdom can not "crash out" of the European Union on October 31 ... (more...)
- October 20, 2019
We will not give up!' Tory MP Owen Paterson added: 'Passing the Letwin Amendment and declining even to come to a verdict on the new Brexit deal just about sums up this rotten Parliament'. A spokesman for the PM said: "I'm not going to get into amendments that have not been accepted". Sir Oliver, one of the MPs to have the Tory whip withdrawn after rebelling on Brexit, said it was an "insurance policy" meant to ensure the United Kingdom can not "crash out" of the European Union on October 31 ... (more...)
Video shows former OR receiver Keanon Lowe stopping high school gunman
- October 20, 2019
Keanon Lowe works as a security guard and football coach at Parkrose High. Lowe handed the firearm to a teacher and embraced Granados-Diaz, who was then 18. "It was emotional for him, it was emotional for me". Lowe, a former Oregon Ducks football player, told the station that when the student entered the classroom with the weapon, he was close enough that he lunged for the gun and grabbed it with both hands. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Keanon Lowe works as a security guard and football coach at Parkrose High. Lowe handed the firearm to a teacher and embraced Granados-Diaz, who was then 18. "It was emotional for him, it was emotional for me". Lowe, a former Oregon Ducks football player, told the station that when the student entered the classroom with the weapon, he was close enough that he lunged for the gun and grabbed it with both hands. (more...)
Trump Drops Plan To Host G-7 Summit At His Miami Resort
- October 20, 2019
The front entrance at the Trump National Doral golf resort owned by President Donald Trump's company, August 27, 2019 in Doral, Fla. The President has defended his decision to host the summit at the resort despite accusations from critics that he was using his office for personal enrichment. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
The front entrance at the Trump National Doral golf resort owned by President Donald Trump's company, August 27, 2019 in Doral, Fla. The President has defended his decision to host the summit at the resort despite accusations from critics that he was using his office for personal enrichment. (more...)
Human rights: Venezuela seeking seat on United Nations human rights council
- October 20, 2019
The country came out well ahead of its competitors in the Asia-Pacific region: Japan a. Libya received the support of 87 percent of the council, while Mauritania - where chattel slavery remains entrenched - received 81 percent, and Sudan - frequently the location of genocide and ethnic cleansing - received 91 percent approval. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
The country came out well ahead of its competitors in the Asia-Pacific region: Japan a. Libya received the support of 87 percent of the council, while Mauritania - where chattel slavery remains entrenched - received 81 percent, and Sudan - frequently the location of genocide and ethnic cleansing - received 91 percent approval. (more...)
Parliament debates Brexit deal as protesters demand new referendum
- October 20, 2019
The letter requesting an extension was not signed. The turbulent events left Mr. Johnson's agreement in limbo and threw British politics once again into chaos, with any number of outcomes possible: a no-deal exit from the European Union, a second referendum on whether to leave at all, or a general election that could shift the balance in Parliament. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
The letter requesting an extension was not signed. The turbulent events left Mr. Johnson's agreement in limbo and threw British politics once again into chaos, with any number of outcomes possible: a no-deal exit from the European Union, a second referendum on whether to leave at all, or a general election that could shift the balance in Parliament. (more...)
10 days on the Turkish border with Syria
- October 20, 2019
Nearly at the same moment, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported artillery shelling on Ras al-Ain and surrounding villages by Turkey's Syrian proxies, the latest bombardment of the area since the truce. Ras al-Ain, known as Sarikani in Kurdish, has been the scene of fierce battles between Kurdish-dominated forces and Syrian rebel groups. It sits on a crossroads on the frontier between Syria and Turkey. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Nearly at the same moment, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported artillery shelling on Ras al-Ain and surrounding villages by Turkey's Syrian proxies, the latest bombardment of the area since the truce. Ras al-Ain, known as Sarikani in Kurdish, has been the scene of fierce battles between Kurdish-dominated forces and Syrian rebel groups. It sits on a crossroads on the frontier between Syria and Turkey. (more...)
Trump drops plan to host G7 summit at his Florida golf resort
- October 20, 2019
Trump listed Camp David as a possible replacement and said that the search for a new site was beginning "immediately". On Thursday, Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told reporters Trump National Doral had been chosen to host the event. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Trump listed Camp David as a possible replacement and said that the search for a new site was beginning "immediately". On Thursday, Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told reporters Trump National Doral had been chosen to host the event. (more...)
Turkey Syria offensive: Guarding IS prisons no longer a priority, say Kurds
- October 20, 2019
Aid agencies have warned of a humanitarian crisis, with almost a half-million people at risk near the border. On Sunday, Turkish forces and their proxies pushed deeper into Syria , on the fifth day of the offensive, as Washington introduced it was withdrawing its 1,000 troops from the nation's north. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
Aid agencies have warned of a humanitarian crisis, with almost a half-million people at risk near the border. On Sunday, Turkish forces and their proxies pushed deeper into Syria , on the fifth day of the offensive, as Washington introduced it was withdrawing its 1,000 troops from the nation's north. (more...)
Britain, Spain join major powers in suspending military exports to Turkey
- October 20, 2019
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has condemned Turkey's operation in Syria , saying that "this is not the action that we expected from an ally". "This is not the action we expected from an ally, it is reckless, counterproductive, it plays straight into the hands of Russian Federation and the Assad regime", he told lawmakers. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has condemned Turkey's operation in Syria , saying that "this is not the action that we expected from an ally". "This is not the action we expected from an ally, it is reckless, counterproductive, it plays straight into the hands of Russian Federation and the Assad regime", he told lawmakers. (more...)
Global policymakers, International Monetary Fund warn of darkening growth outlook as trade war bites
- October 20, 2019
In his announcement last week, Trump said he was suspending a tariff increase on $250 billion of Chinese products that had been scheduled to take effect this week. -China trade agreement announced last week should lessen the damage slightly, but solid global growth would not return until the two countries resolved their differences. (more...)
- October 20, 2019
In his announcement last week, Trump said he was suspending a tariff increase on $250 billion of Chinese products that had been scheduled to take effect this week. -China trade agreement announced last week should lessen the damage slightly, but solid global growth would not return until the two countries resolved their differences. (more...)
Hong Kong protesters don cartoon masks to defy face mask ban
- October 20, 2019
The Hong Kong Government used the 20-year-old's case to push for an amendment to its extradition law, which would have allowed Hong Kong to send people to countries and regions not covered by its extradition treaties. The crisis in the Chinese-ruled city is the worst since the handover and is a major challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he took power. Lam has rejected the protesters' five core demands: universal suffrage, an independent inquiry into police behaviour, amnesty for ... (more...)
- October 20, 2019
The Hong Kong Government used the 20-year-old's case to push for an amendment to its extradition law, which would have allowed Hong Kong to send people to countries and regions not covered by its extradition treaties. The crisis in the Chinese-ruled city is the worst since the handover and is a major challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he took power. Lam has rejected the protesters' five core demands: universal suffrage, an independent inquiry into police behaviour, amnesty for ... (more...)
Hillary Clinton hints Russian Federation is grooming Tulsi Gabbard as third-party candidate
- October 19, 2019
Gabbard in the Russian state news media". The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate during an appearance on the Campaign HQ podcast Thursday said she believes Russian Federation in 2020 is going to "do third-party again", meaning push a third party candidate to help President Trump, The Washington Post reports . (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Gabbard in the Russian state news media". The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate during an appearance on the Campaign HQ podcast Thursday said she believes Russian Federation in 2020 is going to "do third-party again", meaning push a third party candidate to help President Trump, The Washington Post reports . (more...)
Canadian business needs Brexit certainty but Johnson plan only a start: observers
- October 19, 2019
NPA senior policy Ed Barker said: "This deal is not flawless, but it would avert the huge threat of no deal Brexit in under two weeks from now, something the pig sector is desperate to avoid". The new plan keeps the United Kingdom as a single customs territory, allowing it to strike global trade deals , but requiring London to levy European Union tariffs on certain goods passing through Northern Ireland. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
NPA senior policy Ed Barker said: "This deal is not flawless, but it would avert the huge threat of no deal Brexit in under two weeks from now, something the pig sector is desperate to avoid". The new plan keeps the United Kingdom as a single customs territory, allowing it to strike global trade deals , but requiring London to levy European Union tariffs on certain goods passing through Northern Ireland. (more...)
European Union agrees on Brexit deal with Britain
- October 19, 2019
Johnson has no majority in the 650-seat parliament, and in practice needs at least 318 votes to get a deal ratified. Mr Johnson tweeted: "We've got a great new deal that takes back control". EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been through this scenario before. Most EU leaders are keen to avoid interfering with Johnson's domestic battles-either by increasing pressure on undecided lawmakers, or by offering them a way out via an extension. (more...)
- October 19, 2019
Johnson has no majority in the 650-seat parliament, and in practice needs at least 318 votes to get a deal ratified. Mr Johnson tweeted: "We've got a great new deal that takes back control". EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been through this scenario before. Most EU leaders are keen to avoid interfering with Johnson's domestic battles-either by increasing pressure on undecided lawmakers, or by offering them a way out via an extension. (more...)
Extinction Rebellion protestor scales Big Ben in major Westminster security breach
- October 19, 2019
And fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood joined members of Free West Papua and Extinction Rebellion activists outside the London head office of BP, where they were delivering a report on the company's activities in West Papua. The eco group, who have been protesting Westminter for nearly a week, said the man was a 43-year-old tree surgeon. Extinction Rebellion is urging people to keep momentum going in the wake of the September 27 climate action strike that took place worldwide, ... (more...)
- October 19, 2019
And fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood joined members of Free West Papua and Extinction Rebellion activists outside the London head office of BP, where they were delivering a report on the company's activities in West Papua. The eco group, who have been protesting Westminter for nearly a week, said the man was a 43-year-old tree surgeon. Extinction Rebellion is urging people to keep momentum going in the wake of the September 27 climate action strike that took place worldwide, ... (more...)
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