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Britain to continue contact with European Union members for Brexit deal: PM

September 05, 2018

Clare Francis of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, was commenting on reports that a full session of the European parliament will not vote on whether to approve the final exit agreement until a session on 11-14 March 2019, just two weeks before the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU.

Bridge collapse leaves 5 dead and dozens trapped

September 05, 2018

Four teams of the National Disaster Response Force ( NDRF ), fire brigade and personnel of disaster management teams are at the spot. The injured people have been rushed to CMRI Hospital and SSKM College and Hospital. "I have come to see the rescue work". At least 20-25 injured people have been rescued by fire officials while more people are feared trapped under the rubble, officials said.

5,000 typhoon-stranded people transported from Kansai airport by boat

September 05, 2018

Elsewhere in Osaka, the Universal Studios Japan theme park and US Consulate were both closed. A tanker anchored in Osaka Bay was swept into a bridge and Kansai global airport was partially flooded by high waves whipped up by the storm.

Pope warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's Idlib

September 05, 2018

A group monitoring the Syrian war says at least two military personnel were killed and 11 wounded in overnight explosions in a military airport on the edge of the capital. "This would damage Ankara's reputation". Negotiations between Turkey and Russian Federation are under way on not using American dollars in bilateral trade, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a business forum during a visit to Kyrgyzstan.

Strongest typhoon in quarter century hits Japan

September 04, 2018

Tides in some areas were the highest since a typhoon in 1961, NHK public television said, with flooding covering the runways at Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The Universal Studios Japan theme park, one of Osaka's main tourist draws, was shut down for the entire day. Almost 600 domestic and worldwide flights were cancelled, along with scores of ferries and trains, the public broadcaster NHK said.

Two Malaysian women caned for lesbian sex

September 04, 2018

The duo, whose identities have not been revealed, were arrested earlier in April by Islamic enforcement officers after they were found in a vehicle in a public square in Terengganu. Thilaga Sulathireh, from the group Justice for Sisters who witnessed the caning, said she was shocked by the public spectacle. It reads: "Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia and punishable under federal law, and in some states, shari'a law".

Trump excoriates Jeff Sessions again - but with two new complaints

September 04, 2018

Attorneys who brought the charges against the lawmakers are both Republicans who rose to their prosecutorial positions under President Trump . A decision by the Justice Department to hold off on prosecuting two Republican congressmen up for re-election in order to help them win would have been highly unethical and a blatantly politically motivated violation of the department's nonpartisan mission.

Trump warns Syria, Russia and Iran against Idlib 'tragedy'

September 04, 2018

He said he could not confirm the strike had been conducted by the US-led coalition present in the region. President Donald Trump warned Syria and its allies Russian Federation and Iran on Monday against attacking the last major rebel stronghold of Idlib province in the country's northwest.

Mum tries to carjack driver while carrying BABY

September 04, 2018

A woman in Texas took off from police and led them on a 100 miles per hour chase with a baby in the back seat of the auto. Once they made sure the child was clear of the vehicle, police handcuffed Rodriguez and brought her in to answer for her previous crimes and the events of that day.

Reuters journalists in Myanmar sentenced to 7 years in jail

September 03, 2018

Lone and Soe Oo, 28, had been collecting evidence about the execution of 10 men by the army in the village of Inn Din in northern Rakhine. The duo say they were framed. On Saturday, more than 100 journalists and activists marched through Yangon in support of the reporters, whose trial echoes the treatment of government critics during the long years of military rule in Myanmar.

Australian Instagram influencer found dead on yacht in Greece

September 03, 2018

The luxurious US$140 million, 92-metre yacht is owned by Mexican mining magnate Alberto Baillères, who is worth an estimated AU$9.6 billion. One senior officer told the Sunday Times: " By the looks of it, she took her life ". Her official role on the yacht remains unknown, but she was due to be reunited with her mother and sister in Kefalonia , who had been on their way to meet her when they were informed of her death.

McCain's final resting place: Naval Academy cemetery next to friend

September 03, 2018

Fighter jets roared over the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday in a final tribute to former Senator John McCain as the Vietnam War hero and two-time presidential candidate was laid to rest at the military college that began his career six decades ago.

4 missing, 10 hurt after 2 boats collide, sink on Colorado River

September 03, 2018

Two critically injured people were flown to a hospital in Las Vegas, Schuster said. Both vessels were going about 50 miles per hour when the crash occurred, ejecting all 16 boaters into the water. Rescue boats, divers and helicopters are searching for survivors. Three people remain missing after two recreational boats crashed head-on near Moabi Regional Park around 8pm on Saturday.

Event to show Corbyn isn't anti-Semitic to be held on Yom Kippur

September 03, 2018

The party has been at war with itself over the issue throughout the summer. Sacks' intervention came on the same day that former Labour British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged his party to adopt the internationally agreed definition of anti-Semitism in order to resolve the bitter row.

Truck found in Phoenix Amber Alert case, boys still missing

September 03, 2018

At around 4 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a call and arrived to find the children's 24-year-old mother, Oralia Nunez, and a 34-year-old housemate, Omar Gonzalez, suffering from gunshot wounds. "He is lovely, he's a attractive little boy, he is playful, he is loving, he is a good child", said Lorie Moore, Jordan's great grandmother, who told police she is suspicious of the mother's story.

Democrats decry 'Friday night document massacre' as White House withholds Kavanaugh docs

September 03, 2018

Bush's attorney said the former President told his team to err "on the side of transparency and disclosure, and we believe we have done so". "President Trump's decision to step in at the last moment and hide 100k pages of Judge Kavanaugh's records from the American public is not only unprecedented in the history of SCOTUS noms, it has all the makings of a cover up", Schumer wrote.

Trump v Trumka: president marks Labor Day with attack on union leader

September 03, 2018

The Friday deadline was aimed at getting the deal approved before the December 1 inauguration of Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a far-left politician who some fear will scuttle a deal. Trump said he wanted the remarks to remain off-the-record; otherwise, the president said, "it's going to be so insulting they're not going to be able to make a deal".

Duterte jokes about rape again, Philippine women aren't laughing

September 03, 2018

These remarks would "help normalize rape" and threaten the status of women in the country, according to a Filipino women's rights activist Elizabeth Angsioco. This was not the first time Duterte has appeared to demean women. President Duterte speaking in Mandaue City city today. In July 2017, Duterte even went on to suggest that he thought it would be unobjectionable for someone to rape the victor of Miss Universe, an global beauty pageant.

Ugandan MPs Bobi Wine, Zaake cleared to seek treatment overseas

September 03, 2018

He has been taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital for a medical examination as he alleged torture. Mr Fred Nyanzi, Bobi Wine's elder brother said they would leave the country tonight if nothing goes amiss. Friday's demonstrations were most intense in Kamwokya, a suburb of Kampala where Kyagulanyi has a recording studio, according to Dick Nvule, a local radio reporter.

The two injured in Amsterdam attack were United States citizens: U.S. ambassador

September 03, 2018

Dutch police told a news agency that the attacker claims he did not single his two victims out and did not know they were USA citizens. Still, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte doubled down on these claims after taking to Twitter to confirm that investigation was zeroing in the role played by extremist ideology.

Officer-involved shooting at California racetrack

September 03, 2018

The concert, for which tickets were sold out, was scheduled to follow a full slate of horse races at the track, the station reported. About 7:30 p.m. After getting into an argument, sheriff's deputies responded and confronted the man. The department says the man was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

China's Xi says funds for Africa not for 'vanity projects'

September 03, 2018

Xi told him on Sunday that "foreign forces" should not interfere in Sudan's internal affairs, China's Foreign Ministry said. China is willing to work with Africa to dovetail its Belt and Road Initiative with the Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations, as well as the development strategies of individual African countries to explore new opportunities and inject new impetus for Africa's development, Wang said.

Giant flames tear through National Museum in Rio de Janeiro

September 03, 2018

Historian Ana Lucia Araujo highlighted the significance of the National Museum, saying it was "the equivalent of the British Museum in Brazil", though went on to point out that the museum in Brazil housed 20m items to the British Museum's 8m.

Chinese billionaire arrested in United States over sexual misconduct

September 03, 2018

China's foreign ministry said Monday it is looking into the circumstances surrounding the arrest of e-commerce billionaire Liu Qiangdong, also known as Richard Liu , in the USA on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct. University spokeswoman Emma Bauer in a statement declined to comment further and referred questions to Minneapolis police. The company, worth some $45 billion, has seen its stock lose 24 percent of its value this year amid concerns of weakening growth momentum.

Reuters reporters jailed for seven years in Myanmar 'state secrets' case

September 03, 2018

In the months prior to their arrest, they were investigating a massacre of 10 Rohingya by Myanmar security forces in northern Rakhine State. Wa Lone, center, and Kyaw Soe Oo prepare to leave a court Sunday in Yangon, Myanmar . Myanmar's government, Krolicki said, still has an opportunity to "do the right thing" and free the journalists. USA ambassador Scot Marciel said the verdict was "deeply troubling for everybody who has struggled so hard here for media freedom".

Instagram influencer and model Sinead McNamara found dead on billionaire's yacht

September 03, 2018

Sinead McNamara , 20, had all but completed a four-month stint working aboard the Mayan Queen IV on Friday, when her body was found on the back of the yacht. Alongside the scenic images are now tributes and comments from hundreds of fans to the influencer, who hails from Port Macquarie in NSW and moved to Sydney five years ago.

Brazil presidential race: Lula barred from running for office

September 03, 2018

Da Sila who is a former Trade Union Leader as well as a former President is now serving a 12-year prison sentence for accepting a luxury seaside apartment as a bribe from a construction firm. He is the first presidential candidate to be barred from running because of the law. " There is no margin here for the electoral court to make any other evaluation but the one showing there is a conviction, and that conviction matters in the candidate's eligibility " to run, said Barroso.

Trump ends $350m backing for Palestinians and $300m aid deal for Pakistan

September 03, 2018

The Coalition Support Funds technically offer reimbursement to Pakistan's military for its operations against terrorists, of which army officials often lament a lack of recognition - particularly given a drastic reduction in terrorist attacks within Pakistan since a campaign launched in 2014.

KAGWANJA: Beijing summit reveals why China is attractive to

September 02, 2018

During the summit, the Heads of State will discuss and ratify two major documents, the Beijing Action Plan 2019-2021 and the Beijing Declaration, which will act as guides for China-Africa relations. As a founding member of the United Nations and a permanent member of the Security Council, China is playing an important role to make the UN essential for world peace and development, he added.

Ukrainian separatist leader is killed in restaurant bombing

September 02, 2018

The blast killed Zakharchenko and wounded three others, including his dining companion, the minister of finance of the self-declared People's Republic. Kiev has denied any such plans. Russia's state investigative committee said it was treating the killing of Zakharchenko as an act of worldwide terrorism.

Robert Mueller is zeroing in on someone with ties to Cambridge Analytica

September 02, 2018

Mr. Patten had acted this year as a foreign agent for the Opposition Bloc, a pro-Russia Ukrainian political party, according to a court document filed Friday. But Patten's ties to Kilimnik are more concrete. Foreigner B, through a Cypriot account, then paid Patten's company, and he, another Ukrainian, Patten and Foreigner A received the tickets.

Trump continues to bash Canada amid NAFTA negotiations

September 02, 2018

Despite the United States and Canada failing to reach an agreement on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement by Friday's deadline, officials said talks will resume next week. Luis Fortuño, were gathered to endorse his candidacy for the U.S. Senate against Nelson. Free Trade deal, a predecessor to NAFTA, after similarly hard bargaining.

Obama: John McCain was 'a warrior, a statesman, a patriot'

September 02, 2018

Even former President George W. Bush highlighted how McCain hated abuse of power and pushed back at authority. Mr Bush, a Republican, and Mr Obama , a Democrat, spoke during the service at Mr McCain's request . Their pushback to Trump was more subtle than Meghan McCain's but unmistakable nonetheless. "He called on us to be better than that". Bush also remarked that McCain will always be present whispering, "We're better than this, America is better than this" and that " ...

Pop-star politician Bobi Wine reaches United States after Uganda 'torture'

September 02, 2018

Ugandan pop star and MP Bobi Wine has been released from hospital and is flying out of the country for medical treatment in the United States , police say. Mr Kyagulanyi's wife, Barbara, reported in a social media post that security forces had manhandled her husband and whisked him away from Entebbe Airport.

Imran Khan reiterates his commitment: Here’s what he says

September 02, 2018

The Japanese minister congratulated Imran on assuming the office and also conveyed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's commitment to work closely with Prime Minister Khan . The Express Tribune reported that the two schemes include the installation of a weather surveillance radar, worth around 2.1 billion Japanese Yen (Rs 2.3 billion), in Multan City and a project for human resource development scholarship, worth around 330 million Japanese Yen (Rs 360 million).

US President Donald Trump to visit Ireland in November

September 02, 2018

Braun is facing off with Democrat Joe Donnelly in what is viewed as one of the nation's most competitive Senate races. The crowd responded with chants of "Lock her up!" McCain's daughter Sidney and his son Jimmy also took part in the service Saturday, along with his longtime Senate allies Lindsey Graham , Joe Lieberman, and Kelly Ayotte.

John McCain's mum, 106, to go to services

September 02, 2018

Meghan McCain , his daughter, held her grandmother's hand. The poll from Public Policy Polling found that 61 percent of Arizona voters want Ducey to appoint someone in McCain's mold to fill his seat until 2020, while 37 percent want the replacement to be more like President Trump .

Yorkdale Mall Shooting: Full Story of Toronto Mall Evacuation

September 02, 2018

The incident took place at around 3 p.m. local time on August 30. One man pulled out a handgun and fired at least two shots before both groups fled. At this time, no injuries have been reported. Others said they saw people running and realized something was wrong. "Then we heard a second shot and we had to uncover cloak".

Dutch politician calls off anti-Islam cartoon contest

September 02, 2018

While the federal government is negotiating with the TLP to diffuse the situation, it has also made preparations in the capital to avoid the entry of zealots. Addressing a press conference early on Friday morning with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan's (TLP) Pir Afzal Qadri, the foreign minister added that the issue was immediately raised at all forums by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government and a "major crisis" was averted.

President Kenyatta criticises Theresa May's 'rushed and belated' Africa visit

September 01, 2018

In Cape Town earlier this week, May said that the six countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which includes South Africa, the UK's largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, had agreed to continue trading with the United Kingdom on the same terms as with the European Union after Brexit.

Couple ordered to hand over homeless man’s GoFundMe money

September 01, 2018

When the scandal broke, the couple said they were anxious about giving Bobbitt the money because he might use it to buy drugs. It raised more than $400,000 in funds donated by more than 14,000 people. Superior Court Judge Paula T Dow ordered the couple to transfer the money into an escrow account and hire a forensic accountant to review financial records within 10 days, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports .

Clock ticks for Europe to change daylight time

September 01, 2018

Trump told Bloomberg that eliminating tariffs on USA vehicle imports would do little to help the U.S. auto industry, as European consumers would still not buy American cars. He has also rejected demands from the European Union to eliminate tariffs on transatlantic auto imports, saying the EU's offer was "not good enough".

Whistleblower Manning faces Australia speaking tour ban

September 01, 2018

Manning , a transgender activist and former candidate for Senate in Maryland, was scheduled to begin her speaking tour at the Sydney Opera House Sunday, continuing on to other events in Australia and New Zealand. One of Morrison's first acts as prime minister was to hold a "warm" phone call with US President Donald Trump and invite him to visit Australia. While she can appeal, past precedent suggests the decision has already been made.

Canada and the USA unable to reach NAFTA agreement

September 01, 2018

Talks between the USA and Canada about amending the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta ) have ended for the week with no deal in sight. The opposition Democratic party criticised the White House of Trump notifying Congress of his intent to sign a trade agreement with Mexico without having completed negotiations with Canada.

Friends, colleagues share tributes to Senator John McCain

September 01, 2018

Capitol in Washington before lying in state on August 31, 2018. Daniel Inouye, in December 2012. Arizona Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald joked about the differences between him and the six-term senator. Aides tapped away at their computers in the West Wing as McCain's services were carried live on wall-mounted televisions. He was a war hero who survived more than five years of torture as a prisoner in Vietnam and the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, but it's John McCain's role ...

Jeff Sessions safe as Attorney General until midterms, Donald Trump says

September 01, 2018

Trump told Bloomberg News in an interview that Sessions, whom he has repeatedly attacked for recusing himself from oversight of the Russian Federation probe, was safe in his job until the November congressional elections . After the recusal, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller to lead the probe, which Mr Trump has called a "witch hunt".

Lawyer was told Russian Federation had 'Trump over a barrel,' sources say

September 01, 2018

The Associated Press is reporting that Ohr told lawmakers this week that he first learned about Russian Federation potentially having blackmail material on Trump when he talked with former MI6 spy Christopher Steele in July 2016. They met in the mid-2000s, people who know Ohr said, as both fought against the evolving threat of Russian organized crime for their respective countries.

Trump administration to stop funding for UN Palestinian refugee program

September 01, 2018

Most are descendants of people who were pushed out of Israel in the run-up to its creation, and they are considered refugees by the U.N. But the Trump administration wants to vastly reduce the number of people who are granted that status, from 5 million to about 500,000.

Governor hikes Puerto Rico storm toll to 2,975

September 01, 2018

She said it is so overwhelming that the Forensic Institute in Puerto Rico is now looking for Pathologists. The Puerto Rican government's longstanding official death toll from Maria had been 64. The researchers found that the risk of death was 45 percent higher for those living in impoverished communities, and that men over 65 saw a continuous elevated risk of death.

SC order puts activists in house arrest till Sep 6

September 01, 2018

Taking a dim view of the crackdown, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said: "Dissent is a safety valve of democracy". If dissent is disallowed, then the pressure cooker may burst. Since then, however, "Maoists" has been used to pejoratively describe activists involved in subaltern liberties and rights claims , from the massive Avatar-style tribal protests against Vedanta Ltd's bauxite strip-mining in Odisha to fisherfolk protesting the Kudankulam nuclear-power facility in Tamil Nadu.

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