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Japan's historic Shuri Castle engulfed by flames
- October 31, 2019
A Nanden, or south temple, is almost destroyed, Kochi said. "The cause of the fire has not been determined yet but a security company alarm went off at around 2.30 in the morning", Mr Ryo Kochi, a spokesman with the Okinawa prefectural police told AFP. (more...)
- October 31, 2019
A Nanden, or south temple, is almost destroyed, Kochi said. "The cause of the fire has not been determined yet but a security company alarm went off at around 2.30 in the morning", Mr Ryo Kochi, a spokesman with the Okinawa prefectural police told AFP. (more...)
Russian nuclear sub successfully test-launches intercontinental ballistic missile, government claims
- October 31, 2019
The Project 955A (Borei-A-class) lead nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Vladimir (Prince Vladimir) test-fired a Bulava ballistic missile for the first time during trials in the White Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 31, 2019
The Project 955A (Borei-A-class) lead nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Vladimir (Prince Vladimir) test-fired a Bulava ballistic missile for the first time during trials in the White Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. (more...)
Nepali climber claims new speed record for world's 14 highest peaks
- October 31, 2019
Joining the British Army in 2003 and becoming a Royal Marine in 2009, Purja's climbing career began when he walked to Everest base camp in 2012 and then chose to climb the world's highest mountain. It raised concerns about overcrowding and the safety of climbers spending so much time on the highest point of the earth for hours stuck on a traffic jam. (more...)
- October 31, 2019
Joining the British Army in 2003 and becoming a Royal Marine in 2009, Purja's climbing career began when he walked to Everest base camp in 2012 and then chose to climb the world's highest mountain. It raised concerns about overcrowding and the safety of climbers spending so much time on the highest point of the earth for hours stuck on a traffic jam. (more...)
California fires: new blaze near LA, progress up north
- October 30, 2019
Other spots elsewhere in Southern California were buffeted by even stronger winds. Fire danger warnings blanket a large swath of California because of gusty winds and extremely dry air. After first offering some good news - that the fire is 15% contained , and there is "no open flame right now" - the mayor's message turned ominous. Newsom and top utility regulators have accused PG&E of mismanaging its power system and failing for decades to make the investments needed to adequately ... (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Other spots elsewhere in Southern California were buffeted by even stronger winds. Fire danger warnings blanket a large swath of California because of gusty winds and extremely dry air. After first offering some good news - that the fire is 15% contained , and there is "no open flame right now" - the mayor's message turned ominous. Newsom and top utility regulators have accused PG&E of mismanaging its power system and failing for decades to make the investments needed to adequately ... (more...)
Twitter to stop running all political advertising: CEO
- October 30, 2019
We've made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. "And paying to increase the reach of political speech has significant ramifications that today's democratic infrastructure may not be prepared to handle", he tweeted. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
We've made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. "And paying to increase the reach of political speech has significant ramifications that today's democratic infrastructure may not be prepared to handle", he tweeted. (more...)
Senator Warner asks Facebook to be more transparent on political ad policy
- October 30, 2019
The list of suggestions included holding political ads to the same standard as other ads, restrict targeting for political ads similar to what the company does with regards to education and housing ads, and implementing spending caps for individual politicians, regardless of source. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
The list of suggestions included holding political ads to the same standard as other ads, restrict targeting for political ads similar to what the company does with regards to education and housing ads, and implementing spending caps for individual politicians, regardless of source. (more...)
300 million face annual coastline flooding by 2050
- October 30, 2019
Because the tideline rises larger than the bottom folks name house, nations will more and more confront questions on whether or not, how a lot, and the way lengthy coastal defence can shield them, he added. No matter how fast the world manages to curb its carbon emissions in the coming years, sea-levels are going to rise and more than 300 million people are going to be at risk of flooding. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Because the tideline rises larger than the bottom folks name house, nations will more and more confront questions on whether or not, how a lot, and the way lengthy coastal defence can shield them, he added. No matter how fast the world manages to curb its carbon emissions in the coming years, sea-levels are going to rise and more than 300 million people are going to be at risk of flooding. (more...)
Chile withdraws from hosting summits after protests
- October 30, 2019
White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley told Fox News on Wednesday that they are waiting for information regarding another location for the APEC . Anti-government demonstrators march outside La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile yesterday. Chile also canceled a climate summit in December. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley told Fox News on Wednesday that they are waiting for information regarding another location for the APEC . Anti-government demonstrators march outside La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile yesterday. Chile also canceled a climate summit in December. (more...)
Evidence Suggests Jeffrey Epstein Died of Homicide
- October 30, 2019
Dr. Michael Baden , a former New York City medical examiner and current Fox News contributor, made the explosive assertion on "Fox and Friends" Wednesday morning . "He thinks that his brother wasn't the type to commit suicide but he wants to get the information that he hasn't been able to get so far". Still, Baden said he couldn't disprove the official cause of death. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Dr. Michael Baden , a former New York City medical examiner and current Fox News contributor, made the explosive assertion on "Fox and Friends" Wednesday morning . "He thinks that his brother wasn't the type to commit suicide but he wants to get the information that he hasn't been able to get so far". Still, Baden said he couldn't disprove the official cause of death. (more...)
Weather for Halloween 2019: Rain likely Thursday in MA
- October 30, 2019
Southeast Lower Michigan will still be warm enough for rain at the start of trick-or-treating. McCandless: Saturday, 5-7 p.m. Though other areas like Williamsport, Danville and Jersey Shore have postponed their festivities , most local businesses and Penn State are not about to let the dismal weather stop the fun. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Southeast Lower Michigan will still be warm enough for rain at the start of trick-or-treating. McCandless: Saturday, 5-7 p.m. Though other areas like Williamsport, Danville and Jersey Shore have postponed their festivities , most local businesses and Penn State are not about to let the dismal weather stop the fun. (more...)
Pilot dead after small plane crashes in New Jersey
- October 30, 2019
Visibility was said to have dropped from 10 miles to two miles shortly before the crash. The wreckage, and presumably the pilot, remained lodged in the basement of the house the plane hit, there was no word on the pilot's condition. The number of people on the plane and their conditions is not now known. "All my windows and I swear something landed on the roof", one witness told News 12 New Jersey . (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Visibility was said to have dropped from 10 miles to two miles shortly before the crash. The wreckage, and presumably the pilot, remained lodged in the basement of the house the plane hit, there was no word on the pilot's condition. The number of people on the plane and their conditions is not now known. "All my windows and I swear something landed on the roof", one witness told News 12 New Jersey . (more...)
U.S. ambassador in Turkey reportedly summoned over House votes on sanctions, Armenia
- October 30, 2019
To cheers and applause, US House members supported the largely symbolic resolution by 405 votes to 11. But as several United States representatives spoke in favour of the historic bill, the focus often shifted to a more recent conflict: Turkey's incursion in northern Syria. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
To cheers and applause, US House members supported the largely symbolic resolution by 405 votes to 11. But as several United States representatives spoke in favour of the historic bill, the focus often shifted to a more recent conflict: Turkey's incursion in northern Syria. (more...)
3 dead, 9 injured in Long Beach, California, shooting
- October 30, 2019
The victims were found inside and outside the house, a Long Beach Police spokesperson told the Times. The shooting is under investigation, she said. Police were interviewing witnesses and gathering information to identify and apprehend a suspect or suspects. The suspects fled and are still at large. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
The victims were found inside and outside the house, a Long Beach Police spokesperson told the Times. The shooting is under investigation, she said. Police were interviewing witnesses and gathering information to identify and apprehend a suspect or suspects. The suspects fled and are still at large. (more...)
67-year-old becomes China's 'oldest new mother'
- October 30, 2019
If Tian's claim proves to be true, she could be the world's oldest woman to deliver a child after conceiving naturally, beating the last record holder by almost 10 years in age. Reports of the birth in China have drew criticism on the country's Twitter-like platform Weibo. 'The oldsters are too selfish, ' one commenter wrote. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
If Tian's claim proves to be true, she could be the world's oldest woman to deliver a child after conceiving naturally, beating the last record holder by almost 10 years in age. Reports of the birth in China have drew criticism on the country's Twitter-like platform Weibo. 'The oldsters are too selfish, ' one commenter wrote. (more...)
Sharif sentence suspended for 8 weeks in Al-Aziza case
- October 30, 2019
A Pakistani court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of ailing former premier Nawaz Sharif for eight weeks in a corruption case , paving way for his release on bail as his condition deteriorated after a drastic drop in his blood platelet count. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
A Pakistani court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of ailing former premier Nawaz Sharif for eight weeks in a corruption case , paving way for his release on bail as his condition deteriorated after a drastic drop in his blood platelet count. (more...)
US Military dog wounded in IS chief Baghdadi raid back on duty
- October 30, 2019
Some called for the use of drones , which the Central Intelligence Agency and the military have employed in Iraq, Syria , Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere, this official said. None of the officials confirmed that account. He wrote: "We've once again proven that it doesn't matter where you hide... we will find you". "I don't have those details", Esper said. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Some called for the use of drones , which the Central Intelligence Agency and the military have employed in Iraq, Syria , Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere, this official said. None of the officials confirmed that account. He wrote: "We've once again proven that it doesn't matter where you hide... we will find you". "I don't have those details", Esper said. (more...)
Joshua Wong disqualified from local HK elections
- October 30, 2019
The Hong Kong authorities under Carrie Lam have continued to evade responsibility for ensuring that Chan gets to Taiwan, where the murder of his girlfriend Poon Hiu-wing (潘曉穎) occurred in early 2018. In response to media enquiries, a government spokesman said Mr Wong's nomination was declared invalid as he advocates "self-determination" for Hong Kong , which is inconsistent with the Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
The Hong Kong authorities under Carrie Lam have continued to evade responsibility for ensuring that Chan gets to Taiwan, where the murder of his girlfriend Poon Hiu-wing (潘曉穎) occurred in early 2018. In response to media enquiries, a government spokesman said Mr Wong's nomination was declared invalid as he advocates "self-determination" for Hong Kong , which is inconsistent with the Basic Law, the city's mini-constitution. (more...)
Boeing CEO says 'deeply sorry' for 737 airplane crashes
- October 30, 2019
Passengers "never had a chance". "They were in flying coffins as a result of Boeing deciding that it was going to hide MCAS from the pilots", the senator said. He's also trying to salvage the US industrial titan's reputation following months of bruising disclosures about shortcomings in the design and certification of the Max, Boeing's best-selling jet. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Passengers "never had a chance". "They were in flying coffins as a result of Boeing deciding that it was going to hide MCAS from the pilots", the senator said. He's also trying to salvage the US industrial titan's reputation following months of bruising disclosures about shortcomings in the design and certification of the Max, Boeing's best-selling jet. (more...)
Pakistan denies airspace to Modi
- October 30, 2019
Having the two leaders chair the council will not only infuse energy into the development of strategic ties, but will also allow the two leaders to regularly monitor progress and remove any bureaucratic or procedural hurdles that could emerge along the way. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Having the two leaders chair the council will not only infuse energy into the development of strategic ties, but will also allow the two leaders to regularly monitor progress and remove any bureaucratic or procedural hurdles that could emerge along the way. (more...)
Democrats to attack Trump administration's effort to defang Obamacare
- October 30, 2019
Resolved , That the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, are directed to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the 5 United States of America. (more...)
- October 30, 2019
Resolved , That the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, and Ways and Means, are directed to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the 5 United States of America. (more...)
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