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Investigators 'have identified' suspects in Skripal Novichok poisonings

July 19, 2018

British counter-terrorism police said on Saturday they had recovered more than 400 items as part of their investigation into the murder of a woman in southwest England who was poisoned by the Novichok nerve agent. Rowley, who is in Salisbury District Hospital, told relatives that the nerve agent was in a small perfume bottle. Charlie Rowley was also exposed to novichok, but has made a partial recovery and is now conscious.

Donald Trump says Putin responsible for Russian meddling in 2016 election

July 19, 2018

Rep. Eric Swalwell said that if Trump agreed to turn over the former ambassador to Russian Federation for questioning, it could be grounds for impeachment . "The president is wrong", GOP Sen. Konstantin Kosachev, head of the upper house of Parliament's foreign affairs committee, said the idea sets a risky precedent that threatens "the whole idea of diplomacy", according to Russian news agencies.

Zuckerberg: ‘I absolutely didn't intend to defend’ Holocaust deniers

July 19, 2018

His remarks on that matter attracted backlash that resulted in the CEO later issuing a statement to the site to clarify his words. Zuckerberg said if people flag posts as potential hoaxes, Facebook will send the content to fact-checkers who can verify the claims.

Islip town reopens beaches following suspected shark attacks

July 19, 2018

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter says a 13-year-old boy, who was at a town-run camp, was bitten while on a boogie board off Atlantique. The boy was taken to Southside Hospital. "The water is attractive, it is magnificent here. but the water can be treacherous", Carpenter said. Bite marks on the girl also were "consistent with a large fish", she said.

Putin chides Trump's opponents, calls summit a success

July 19, 2018

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who took the president at his word Tuesday, said yesterday there was no question that Russian Federation continues efforts to interfere with U.S. "I don't see how they will let this go forward". "What I was totally flabbergasted by was that the White House would not defend me", McFaul said.

Israel passes divisive law declaring only Jews have right to 'national self-determination'

July 19, 2018

The "nation-state" law, backed by the right-wing government, passed 62-55 with two abstentions in the 120-seat Knesset after months of political debate and some parts were softened over concerns it would damage Israel's global image. The legislation becomes part of the country´s basic laws, which serve as a de facto constitution. However, it will likely face a challenge at the Supreme Court.

Summit with Putin was 'even better' than North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting

July 19, 2018

There is no indication from the intelligence community that anyone other than Russia was involved in the interference effort, one that US intelligence agencies believe was conducted by Russian intelligence with the aim of boosting Trump's campaign.

Syrian regime forces close in on area near Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

July 19, 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced by Syria's war since it started in 2011 with a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests. This was a popular site to flee to during fighting in nearby areas. Israel has threatened a "harsh response" to any attempt by Syrian forces to deploy in that zone.

Partygoer bites off woman's nose after being asked to leave

July 19, 2018

Cops say Jessica Collins , 41, tagged along with Tatiana and her neighbor to a bar Wednesday, but when they got back to the house, Collins demanded alcohol and cigarettes. The victim is also struggling with fear, saying she only feels safe in her bedroom. "I've seen it a lot", Constable Mark Herman said. "I started calling my husband when I was in the ambulance", she told KTRK News .

Mom's drug-laced breast milk killed baby: Prosecutors

July 19, 2018

The Bucks County District Attorney's Office said an autopsy found that the baby died from a combination of methadone , amphetamine and methamphetamine, which was allegedly transmitted through Jones' breast milk. A message seeking comment from her lawyer, Louis Busico, wasn't returned today. His father left him to go to work at around 6.30am after preparing a bottle of formula milk for him.

Amesbury: Novichok found in perfume bottle, says victim's brother

July 19, 2018

Hope said he had been told it could be "weeks or even months" before he is able to bury his mother, who died on July 8. Police announced on Friday that "scientists have now confirmed to us that the substance contained within the bottle is Novichok".

Iran files complaint against USA at International Court of Justice

July 19, 2018

US crude oil exports to India hit a record in June as Indian refiners moved to replace supplies from Iran and Venezuela. Mr Kumar said that "For India, Iran is an important partner for energy and connectivity". Officials at Iran's United Nations mission in NY did not reply to a request for comment. Paris had singled out key areas where it expected either exemptions or extended wind-down periods for French companies, including energy, banking, pharmaceuticals and automotive.

Russian Federation agrees to help with North Korea relationship, Trump says

July 19, 2018

Trump tweeted the remark on Wednesday, promising " big benefits and exciting future " for Pyongyang " at end of process ." . There was no comment from the Kremlin on Trump's announcement. The two Korean countries are still technically at war, although Moon and Kim had pledged at the inter-Korean summit that they will sign a peace treaty to end the six-decade Korean War formally.

Trump Promises 'Big' Trade Deal Despite May's Brexit Betrayal

July 19, 2018

Trump said he did not see any Democrat who could beat him: "I don't see anybody". "I know there are some who have concerns about the "common rule book" for goods and the customs arrangements which we have proposed will underpin the new UK-EU free trade area".

Barack Obama appears to condemn 'shameless' Donald Trump

July 19, 2018

The 14,000 people who came to see Obama speak in Johannesburg broke out regularly into thunderous applause throughout the talk. During his speech , given in a stadium to thousands of politicians, businesspeople and students, Mr Obama lauded Nelson Mandela's life of sacrifice and commitment to social justice.

Thai boys return home

July 19, 2018

Video of the first contact with the missing team was posted on the Thai navy SEALs' Facebook page. He said "hello" to the British divers who found them in the dark and submerged cave on July 2. "I tried not to think about food because it would make me hungry", said Chanin Vibulrungruang. But doctors said all 13 were in good physical and mental health after recuperating in hospital.

Donald Trump says Barack Obama did nothing about Russian election meddling

July 19, 2018

When asked about who he sees as the U.S.'s biggest foe, he said that the USA has "a lot of foes". Trump's critics at home have repeatedly accused the United States president of cosying up to Putin, suggesting the Russian leader may have some compromising material on him.

Five takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit

July 18, 2018

The Justice Department announced indictments against a dozen Russians on Friday, accusing them of hacks targeting the Clinton campaign, the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. As he flew home to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump tried to clarify his position via tweet, saying: "As I said today and many times before, 'I have GREAT confidence in MY intelligence people.' However, I also recognize that in order to build a brighter future, ...

DOJ: Maria Butina traded sex for favors to infiltrate NRA, DC circles

July 18, 2018

The filings also describe certain actions taken by Butina to further this effort during multiple visits from Russian Federation and, later, when she entered and resided in the United States on a student visa. Through her connections, she twice tried to arrange meetings between Trump and Putin on behalf of Torshin during the 2016 USA presidential election, according to a New York Times report .

Trump, Putin sit down a bit late for closely watched summit

July 18, 2018

The local newspaper in Helsinki has spoken on behalf of the free world to two of the world's most prominent critics of journalists, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin , as they come to Finland for a meeting they are not describing as a summit.

Trump to redesign Air Force One to be 'red, white and blue'

July 18, 2018

Trump said that the new Air Force One plane would still take a long time before being put into service for future presidents. The agreement finalizes an "informal" deal that the White House announced in February , with the price tag for the two aircraft dropping $1.4 billion from Boeing's initial estimate of $5.3 billion for the contract.

In Defense of Trump: Public vs. Private Comments

July 18, 2018

Representative Frank LoBiondo, a Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, which is investigating Russian election meddling , noted that just on Friday US prosecutors indicted 12 Russian spies for hacking Democratic computers during the election.

Student takes long walk to work -- ends up owning boss's auto

July 18, 2018

They bought Carr breakfast and a take-out lunch, then dropped him at Lamey's home around 6:30 a.m., per AL.com. He didn't tell anybody what he was doing, and his grueling walk might have gone unnoticed. 'I asked him to share a little more and when he did, the crew was in awe of him too!' "I wanted to beat the crew members there to let the company know how dedicated I am".

Journalist bravely confronts Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

July 18, 2018

President Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to announce new Russian election-hacking indictments before his meeting with Vladimir Putin rather than after - in the hopes it would strengthen his hand in the talks, according to accounts from people familiar with the decision.

Donald Trump blames USA 'witch-hunt' for poor Putin relations

July 18, 2018

The defendants, all of whom are Russian intelligence officers, were accused of launching cyber attacks on the Democratic presidential campaign in 2016. The president did not elaborate on Putin's idea. He and his top aides were downplaying expectations for today's summit as Trump continued to rattle allies by lumping the European Union in with Russian Federation and China after barnstorming across Europe, causing chaos at the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit and in a trip to ...

"Shameful": Lawmakers Slam Trump For Uncritical Comments Towards Russia

July 18, 2018

In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter, Kerry blasted Trump's performance at a joint press conference with Putin in Helsinki on Monday, in which he decried the counterintelligence investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and cast doubt on whether Moscow interfered in the race at all.

Assailing 'Haters,' Trump Again Defends Remarks Alongside Putin

July 18, 2018

Rand Paul of Kentucky, who made glowing statements on Trump's summit and blamed the bipartisan protests on "Trump-derangement syndrome". Referring to John Brennan's tweet claiming that his joint news conference in Helsinki was "nothing short of treasonous" and that "he is wholly in the pocket of Putin", Trump said , "I think Brennan is a very bad guy and if you look at it a lot of things happened under his watch".

Trump stresses Israel's security in talks with Putin

July 18, 2018

Asked about the tweet and whether he held Russian Federation responsible for anything, Trump said he held "both countries responsible" thinks the United States has been "fooling" and that "we're all to blame". How Trump and Putin might address these issues is uncertain. According to the Associated Press news agency, a US Secret Service agent spoke to Mr Husseini before Finnish security removed him.

Mother Teresa shelters investigated after 'children sold'

July 18, 2018

Indwar was arrested on 4 July. After the July 5 arrests, Missionaries of Charity spokeswoman Sunita Kumar said the charity was investigating the claims and "there was no question of selling any child as the Missionaries of Charity had stopped giving children for adoption three years ago".

Eritrean, Ethiopian leaders call new peace example to Africa

July 18, 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea expelled each others' envoys at the start of a 1998-2000 border war that killed around 80,000 people. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made a visit to Eritrea's capital last weekend, welcomed by Afwerki and given a street parade with thousands of Eritreans lining the streets to greet Ahmed.

Lawyers thrash 17 men accused of raping 11-year-old Indian girl

July 18, 2018

Three days later, he brought two other men who were under the influence of alcohol and raped her. Police have arrested the development's security guard, lift operator and water supply controller among other suspects. Other men later joined in Rajiv to sexually assault the child repeatedly. The girl reportedly told the police that she was first raped by elevator operation Ravi Kumar (66).

Paul Manafort's request to move trial to Roanoke denied

July 18, 2018

Motions providing more information about them were filed under seal, and prosecutors asked a judge to leave the information that way unless and until the witnesses are called to testify. The trial, where Manafort is facing charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller of tax fraud and bank fraud, is scheduled to begin in Alexandria next week.

Twelve Russians indicted for meddling in 2016 U.S. election

July 18, 2018

The charges come as Mueller continues to investigate potential coordination between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign to influence the presidential election. "We hope that you will use the opportunity of a meeting with Mr. Putin to advance a well-coordinated USA message, supported by senior leaders in your own administration, to hold Russian Federation accountable for its unacceptable behavior", the letter said.

Obama Warns In Mandela Speech That 'Strongman Politics Are Ascendant'

July 18, 2018

Barack Obama has condemned Donald Trump for his "utter loss of shame" during his first major speech since leaving the White House. His speech came one day after Trump declined to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin , despite the assessment of US intelligence agencies that Russia interfered with the 2016 presidential election by hacking computer systems and using other tactics.

UK PM defeats rebels over plans to remain in EU customs union

July 18, 2018

The backlash has seen the prime minister face persistent rumours Tory MPs are planning to topple her. "Labour members and voters in Vauxhall deserve better than someone who will prop up the party of austerity, just so that she can help take this country off a cliff edge".

Las Vegas police release dashcam video of deadly shootout

July 18, 2018

Nunez was arrested after being found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital, according to the station. These high-stakes decisions are made in the heat of the moment, and Officer William Umana was certainly managing a complicated and risky situation - conducting the chase, weaving between cars, radioing his position and actions and descriptions of the suspects, and above all, being shot at.

Northwest lawmakers: Russian ‘no friend’ of U.S.; Trump missed opportunity

July 18, 2018

In a lengthy and fiery statement, Senator John McCain of Arizona called the Finland summit a "tragic mistake" and "one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in recent memory". House Speaker Paul Ryan R-Wisconsin said that there is "no question that Russian Federation interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world".

Belgium coach Martinez urges Hazard to quit Chelsea for Real Madrid

July 18, 2018

Hazard had earlier stressed before the commencement of the global football fiesta that he would decide based on Chelsea's ambition in the summer transfers. Hazard recently suggested that he might be ready to "try something different" after spending the last six years with Chelsea and hinted that Madrid is his preferred destination.

'Possible serial killer' nabbed in slayings charged with capital murder

July 18, 2018

The chase ended on Eldridge Parkway just north of Fallbrook Drive before 7 a.m. and deputies were able to take the suspected serial killer into custody without further incident. Last September, Rodriguez made parole and was released from prison. Her body was found after her brother called police to conduct a welfare check because she had not been answering her phone.

Triumphant France parade Fifa World Cup trophy down Champs Elysees

July 18, 2018

The members of France's victorious World Cup team have returned home from Russian Federation to triumphant arcs of water heralding their airplane's arrival and a red carpet welcome. It was the players, though, who captured the French imagination. A comment heralding the multicultural French World Cup winners has provoked an online debate about racism and immigration.

GOP leaders still have questions about Trump's meeting with Putin

July 18, 2018

And when asked what he thought of the intelligence community's assessment that Russian Federation launched an aggressive campaign against the United States by interfering in the election, he bolstered Putin's denials and said Russian Federation would have had no reason to meddle.

Brexit rebellion costs British PM May another minister

July 17, 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May narrowly avoided a defeat in parliament at the hands of pro-EU lawmakers from her own party on Tuesday, fending off a rebellion that had threatened to deepen a crisis over her Brexit strategy. It comes after the government announced earlier today that it was backing the amendment, tabled by Brexiteer Tories, to trade proposals relating to the UK-EU borders after Brexit.

Trump flays ‘stupidity’ of United States policy on Russian Federation..

July 17, 2018

Kasparov, who is also the chairman of the Human Rights Foundation and a noted anti-Putin columnist, was far from convinced that President Trump is playing 4D chess. Coats responded hours after Trump, standing alongside Putin in Helsinki, said that "my people" including Coats, "came to me and some others, they said they think it's Russian Federation".

'No Liability': MGM Sues Las Vegas Shooting Victims

July 17, 2018

MGM Resorts called the shooting "the despicable act of one evil individual" and said its lawsuits, filed Friday in U.S. District Courts for Nevada and Central California , are meant to benefit the victims and help them heal. Congress provided that the Federal Courts were the correct place for such litigation relating to incidents of mass violence like this one where security services approved by the Department of Homeland Security were provided.

Northern California firefighters mourn loss as Ferguson Fire grows

July 17, 2018

CAL FIRE says Braden Varney, a heavy fire equipment operator, died while battling the Ferguson Fire northeast of Fresno, off Highway 140 and Hite Cove, near El Portal in Mariposa County. A park official says all trails, campgrounds, restaurants and lodges at Yosemite National Park are open, though smoke from a nearby deadly wildfire is polluting the air and limiting visibility.

Putin declares summit with Trump 'very successful'

July 17, 2018

When specifically asked about Trump , Trudeau reiterated his views on Putin. Trump was excoriated on both sides of the aisle Monday for his remarks after his private talk with Putin in which he challenged the conclusion of US intelligence agencies that Russian Federation was responsible for meddling in the 2016 election.

Girl killed after surviving alleged drunk driving crash in Detroit

July 17, 2018

DeSandra Thomas was hit and killed on I-94 in Romuls around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. "This poor child, 7 years old, doesn't get to live the rest of her life because of the decision that an adult made", said First Lt. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for Dessandra's funeral. Police were unable to locate Thomas even after pinging the cellphone. Responding officers found Thomas' body 50 to 150 feet from her father's auto; authorities say she was killed instantly .

'Shameful': US lawmakers blast Trump over Putin summit

July 17, 2018

While many USA officials are blasting Trump's performance, Trudeau wouldn't comment, and instead repeated his condemnation of Putin and Russian Federation. "Today's press conference in Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory ". In his defense, Trump tweeted after the meeting that "I would rather take a political risk in pursuit of peace, than to risk peace in pursuit of politics".

If Trump comes calling, be ready for the debris

July 17, 2018

Putin said: "It is obvious to everyone that bilateral ties are going through a hard period". And he expressed concerns over Trump withdrawing the United States from the Iran nuclear pact. "In fact, Melania? Here you go", Trump said to Melania after she caught it. "Military, missiles, China our mutual friend president Xi. I will say this: I don't see any reason why it would be", Trump said.

Phenomenal first day for Farnborough International Airshow

July 17, 2018

European arch-rival Airbus had forecast last week that the world's passenger fleet would more than double to 48,000 aircraft over the next 20 years, on the back of keen demand from emerging economies and low-priced airlines. Further, the new order will double the size of DHL's existing 777 fleet, allowing the firm to bolster its services across both new and existing markets.

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