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Maldives president concedes defeat in presidential election

September 24, 2018

When the Election Commission announced in June that the Presidential Election would be held on September 23, the opposition parties - Jumhooree Party, Adalath Party and a faction of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives led by Mr. Rules were also tightened for Indian workers in the Maldives tourism sector after Yameen declared an Emergency in the island nation, which continued for 45 days.

Russians tried to help Julian Assange escape from London embassy hideout

September 24, 2018

London, however, refused to honor Moreno's move to authorize " special designation " for 47-year-old to carry out diplomatic functions in Moscow, and declined to grant the whistleblower a free passage out of the country, Reuters , citing a letter by Ecuador's foreign ministry to opposition legislator Paola Vintimilla.

Trade War With China Could Cost Auto Industry Billions

September 24, 2018

The new move is in line with the pledge of Beijing which revealed China would open up its economy and impose less tariff on products coming from its trading partners including United States. Stop favoring Chinese companies over USA and other foreign competitors. As for the impact of tariff actions on supply chains and consumers, the feedback has largely been that they will raise prices and do more harm than good at the end of the day to be sure.

Tropical Storm Kirk accelerating over Atlantic; Leslie to dissipate

September 24, 2018

The National Hurricane Center ( NHC ) said Kirk was 465 miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands. ORIGINAL STORY: Tropical Storm Kirk continues to move west through the Atlantic, and forecasters continue to predict it may be in the Caribbean by Thursday morning.

Pompeo: US Would Win Trade War with China

September 24, 2018

Beijing has promised to strike back on Monday with duties on US$60 billion in American goods, bringing the total to US$110 billion, almost everything China buys from the United States . But Trump warned he could ramp up to "phase three", slapping tariffs on approximately $267 billion of additional imports, or the entirety of the goods the United States buys from China.

White House Slams Second Allegation of Sexual Misconduct by Kavanaugh

September 24, 2018

Tensions have been running on overdrive since Ford, a 51-year-old college professor in California, went public with her allegation that Kavanaugh assaulted her when they were at a house party in high school. - three of whom spoke to the New Yorker on the record. Christine Blasey (now Ford) says Kavanaugh pulled her into a bedroom, held her down, put a hand over her mouth and tried to rip her swimsuit off.

North Carolina shelter pets get new leash on life

September 24, 2018

Turbert shared a photo of a young pig, who he said "desperately needs medical attention", before revealing that his rescue team was unable to save the injured animal as farmers descended after the storm to return animals to their farms. 'We knew North Carolina didn't have any regulations or laws regarding shelters for animals. "If your animal was in that condition, would you want someone to leave them to get sicker or stay in pain?" 'I had not gone out and gotten any animals, but a couple ...

Kavanaugh denies 2nd claim of sexual misconduct

September 24, 2018

Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who was at the meeting. Even though her memory of some of the details is foggy, she is able to recall many specifics. A woman who attended Yale with Brett Kavanaugh is accusing him of sexual assault. In a July 30 letter to Sen. Feinstein knows better than most the power of such an allegation. "I can not live in this country if he's in the Supreme Court".

Second woman accuses Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct

September 24, 2018

Kavanaugh flatly denied the alleged incident in a statement. "It's also unremarkable that Ms. Keyser does not remember attending a specific gathering 30 years ago at which nothing of outcome happened to her. "In the very near future, Judge Kavanaugh will be on the Supreme Court", McConnell said at the Values Voter Summit Friday. A Democratic committee member, Senator Mazie Hirono, said she wanted to hear from Kavanaugh about the drinking and partying environment in high school.

Iran`s Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack

September 24, 2018

Rouhani could have been referring to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates or Bahrain, all of which are close US military allies. They also began publicizing the nighttime pipeline attacks by Arab separatists in Khuzestan, Iran's oil-rich southwestern province, which Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein tried to seize in his 1980s war with Iran .

UK's Labour Party ponders supporting new Brexit referendum

September 24, 2018

As delegates gathered, one message was emblazoned on hundreds of T-shirts and tote bags: "Love Corbyn, Hate Brexit". The motion sets out the sequencing towards a possible referendum: Labour will vote down May's deal if it fails the party's six tests on jobs and the economy; if the Parliament agrees and May still refuses to call a general election, then Labour could back a poll on the deal.

Ford's testimony: The only thing standing between Kavanaugh and Supreme Court

September 24, 2018

In a statement provided by the White House, Kavanaugh said the event "did not happen" and that the allegation was "a smear, plain and simple". "She should decide so we can move on". "So I thought that the president's tweet was completely inappropriate and wrong". But now? The idea that one of the "other two boys" turned out to be not only a woman, but someone Ford has known all her life is a bit much to swallow.

Navy sailor hurt in storm, drifting in Indian Ocean

September 24, 2018

Abhilash Tomy (39) is an officer in the Indian Navy and is now competing in the 2018 Golden Globe Race which involves a gruelling 30,000-mile solo circumnavigation of the globe. He had sailed over 10,500 nautical miles (nearly 20,000 km) in the 84 days since the race began on 1 July. Other racing yachts may be able to check on the yacht in the meantime.

Labour conference: deselecting MPs to be made easier

September 24, 2018

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror , Mr Corbyn said: "What comes out of the conference I will adhere to". Last week the Labour Group on Hounslow Council became one of more than 100 constituency parties to have submitted motions calling for the Labour policy on Brexit to be put to a vote.

Gunmen attack Iran military parade, killing at least 24

September 23, 2018

Gunmen disguised as soldiers in military uniforms, began shooting from behind the stands during the parade, according to the state-run news agency. The British charge d'affaires, along with the Dutch and Danish ambassadors, were "informed of Iran's strong protests over their respective countries' hosting of some members of the terrorist group" which carried out the attack, the official news agency Irna said.

'Divisive, Dangerous': TX Sheriff Slams Beto O'Rourke for Comments on Police

September 23, 2018

Early on, for instance, the candidates squared off on gun control legislation and the 2nd Amendment. He said there has been a war on a police officers for several years, and it's troubling to see a lawmaker as prominent as O'Rourke seemingly side against law enforcement.

Alyssa Milano puts a point on #WhyIDidntReport in a powerful new essay

September 23, 2018

Earlier in the day, Trump had tried to cast doubt on Ford, who has accused Kavanaughof holding her down and groping her at party during their high school days. Lakshmi said her first encounter happened when she was age seven, and her parents sent her away when she talked to them about it. "Because when I did come forward at age 26 after 15 years, no one believed me".

Brett Kavanaugh: Judge accuser agrees to testify next week

September 23, 2018

Ford believes it is important for senators to hear directly from her about the sexual assault committed against her", the lawyers' statement reads. "She will be respectfully treated". "I'm not going to answer that", Kavanaugh said at one point according to a senior White House official, who said that the questions were created to go over the line and that he struck the right tone.

One Palestinian Killed, 40 Injured during Gaza Protests

September 23, 2018

An Israeli combat soldier was lightly injured earlier Friday by shrapnel, the IDF said, adding that it responded with several airstrikes in the northern Gaza Strip. Two of the wounded were said to be in serious condition. 'The rioters are hurling grenades and explosive devices, burning tires and hurling rocks at (Israeli) troops and the security fence, ' it said.

Brett Kavanaugh’s Accuser to Testify at Hearing, Date To Be Set

September 23, 2018

It said she had considered leaving the United States when it became clear Kavanaugh would be Trump's pick for supreme court justice. "I want to hear your testimony", Grassley wrote . Grassley turned down Ford's request that only senators, not attorneys, be allowed to ask questions. Judge Kavanaugh has remained mostly silent. The committee's 11 Republicans - all men - have been seeking an outside female attorney to interrogate Ford, mindful of the election-season impression that could be ...

Man Charged With Animal Cruelty Offences After Emu Video Surfaces Online

September 23, 2018

A man filmed himself behind the wheel of a white 4WD, laughing hysterically while deliberately mowing down multiple emus on an unidentified outback road. Police said the footage, which shows the driver's face, was filmed in Cowangie, a town about 500km (300 miles) north-west of Melbourne. "I thought they would get out the way but nah, they just stayed there", MacDonald told Channel 7.

Survivor found inside capsized Tanzania ferry; toll hits 209

September 23, 2018

The death toll from the incident has climbed to 209, as divers continued their search in the waters around Ukara Island, where the ferry had been due to dock when it lurched over and sank on Thursday. "He had gone with his wife but she has not been found yet". "My son is among the bodies recovered", she said, weeping. Investigators examine the capsized ferry MV Nyerere , in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Sept.

Storm Bronagh to impact upon North

September 23, 2018

The man named Richard Hamshaw then leads her to safety with the road completely submerged under water. Spray and surface water could make driving hard. Meanwhile, the Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind across England, telling people to expect disruption to bus and train services. The Global Forecast System models continue to show a rather weak system, with just heavy rain but no strong winds, pushing eastwards across the country during Saturday evening and into Sunday, before ...

Israeli report exposes how Syrian fire took down Russian plane

September 23, 2018

An Israeli military delegation travelled to Moscow on Thursday to express sorrow over the deaths and to share information on the incident with their Russian counterparts. Russia's Defence Ministry was initially critical of Israel, saying it had only given Moscow one minute's warning before its jets attacked, putting the Russian aircraft in danger of being caught in cross-fire.

Several killed as gunmen attack military parade in Iran

September 23, 2018

Gunmen attacked a military parade in the southwest Iranian city of Ahvaz on Saturday, killing and wounding several people, state TV reported. Images captured by state television showed journalists and onlookers turn to look toward the first shots, then the rows of marchers broke as soldiers and civilians sought cover under sustained gunfire.

Trump's ex-lawyer Cohen cooperating in Mueller probe

September 23, 2018

Cohen, once one of Trump's top aides, began talking with the Mueller investigation after he pleaded guilty on August 21 to bank fraud and campaign finance violations in an agreement with NY prosecutors. The president has continued a very public battle against the Mueller investigation, repeatedly calling it a politically motivated and "rigged witch hunt".

Iran Claims U.S., Israel Behind Deadly Attack on Military Parade

September 23, 2018

Within hours of Saturday's attack, Iran summoned diplomats from Denmark, the Netherlands , and the United Kingdom, with IRNA reporting that they were "informed of Iran's strong protests over their respective countries' hosting of some members of the terrorist group".

France’s Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric tests over IS tweets

September 23, 2018

Le Pen tweeted copies of the court order , which was issued last week instructing her to undertake testing "as soon as possible", Agence France-Presse reports. "The argument that this is harassment by the judiciary does not hold water". FILE - In this Tuesday, July 31, 2018 file photo, Marine le Pen, French Member of Parliament and president of the far-right "Rassemblement National" party attends a no confidence session at the National Assembly, in Paris.

New tariffs as trade war escalates

September 23, 2018

Another 1,600 product categories will receive 5-percent tariffs. Farmers in the Midwest, where pro-Trump voters are concentrated, have suffered huge losses because of the tariff war Trump has launched against numerous US' trading partners, especially China.

Great-grandma kills 12-foot alligator, says it ate her miniature horse

September 23, 2018

Cochran's miniature horse disappears three years ago. Also, the mayor of Livingston, with a population 5,200, wants her folks to know she legally hunted the alligator . Cochran's county in Texas is one of a few where you can only kill a gator 20 days of the year. "Nana, you better hit him good, because that's that horse-eater".

Don't vote for our brother, warn six siblings of US congressman

September 23, 2018

In the new ad, the congressman's siblings describe their decision to speak out as saddening, terrible and ultimately a matter of pride for the family from Wyoming. In addition to the ads, Joan , who lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho, donated $1,000 to Brill's campaign, filings show. "Those aren't our family values or the values of the small Wyoming town we grew up in".

Our choice to go with Reliance: Dassault clarifies on Rafale deal

September 22, 2018

Party spokesperson Manish Tiwari tweeted that speculation was rife that the French Parliament may conduct a hearing over the Rafale deal. Hollande's admission is the latest twist in one of the Modi's government's earliest and most high profile policy decisions.

Russia demands more explanation from Israel on downing Russian plane in Syria

September 22, 2018

But Russia blamed Israel for the crash, saying it was caught in the crossfire as Israeli fighter jets attacked Iranian targets near Latakia, Syria, and threatened a response. Israel stated it will share all the relevant information with the Russian Government to review the incident and to confirm the facts in this inquiry, with an IDF delegation led by IAF Commander Maj.

Malaysia EX-PM faces corruption charges over United States dollars 681 mn bank balance

September 22, 2018

Former prime minister Najib Razak leaving the Kuala Lumpur court complex after facing fresh corruption and money-laundering charges today. Earlier today, the prosecution team led by Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram told the court that it objected to bail being granted to Najib for the 25 counts of money-laundering and power abuse charges that he faced over almost RM2.3 billion of funds.

Several killed in attack on Iranian military parade

September 22, 2018

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will respond " swiftly and decisively " in defense of its people, shortly after a terror attack claimed at least 10 lives in southern Iran. Bloodied troops could be seen in combat fatigues, helping each other walk away in images from Iranian news service ISNA . The Guards also play a major role in Iran's regional interests in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

Puerto Rico marks 1 year since Maria with song and sadness

September 22, 2018

Researchers at George Washington University concluded last month that almost 3,000 Puerto Ricans were killed by the storm, comparing normal mortality on the island with the number who died in the months after the hurricane. Dan Stephens, field office director for Puerto Rico, says the ministry has helped 351,000 hurricane victims. It brought back everything she went through in the storm's aftermath when she anxious about loved ones back home.

3D-printed gun designer Cody Wilson reportedly arrested in Taiwan

September 22, 2018

Austin police have said Wilson flew to Taiwan earlier this month after a friend told him officers were investigating an allegation by a 16-year-old girl who said she was paid $500 to have sex with him at a hotel in the Texas capital. Per the affidavit, Wilson, 30, had sex with the girl in August at a local hotel, after which he paid her $500. On September 19th a warrant for Wilson's arrest was filed in Travis County, Texas for the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl.

President Trump Goes After Christine Blasey Ford

September 22, 2018

Before the sexual assault allegations ever emerged, the Democrats had called for delaying the process because of different issues, such as unfulfilled records requests and legal issues related to President Donald Trump . I hope u understand. What is the allegation against the judge? She says he pinned her to a bed and clamped his hand over her mouth when she attempted to scream.

European Union criticism of Chequers plan a 'negotiating tactic'

September 22, 2018

The backstop would keep Northern Ireland under EU economic oversight if London and Brussels can not agree a trade pact to keep UK-EU borders open, an idea that May and a small party in the province that props up her minority government oppose.

Cruz vs. O'Rourke: Two polls show different results

September 22, 2018

Democrats have not elected a Democrat to the Senate in three decades. "This race is most likely to be determined in suburban districts of Dallas , Austin , Houston , San Antonio ", Matthew Wilson, a Professor of Political Science at SMU, told ABC News, "If Beto O'Rourke is going to win he's going to have to persuade a lot of moderate, traditional Republicans to cross party lines".

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein discussed using 25th Amendment to remove Trump

September 22, 2018

According to the report , which Rosenstein strongly denied Friday, the deputy attorney general also suggested wearing a wire during encounters with the president while proposing the recruitment of other administration officials to support the president's removal.

Bishop arrested for rape of nun in India

September 22, 2018

When asked whether Mulakkal can be arrested before September 25, the day his anticipatory bail plea will come up for hearing in the high court, the top police officer said, "I think, legally there is no problem". On Thursday, activists staged a protest outside the Kerala Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram, demanding that the priest be arrested. The victim nun had also reportedly said that the Bishop had been using his political and economic clout to brush off the case which has been lodged ...

Female friends defend Kavanaugh against sexual assault allegation

September 22, 2018

Feinstein - the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee - eventually turned the letter over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kavanaugh was spotted at the White House on Thursday. -She does not want Kavanaugh in the room when she testifies. An email her lawyers sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee said Ford "would be prepared to testify next week" if the senators offer her " terms that are fair and which ensure her safety".

South Africa High Court Decriminalises Private Marijuana Use, Cultivation

September 21, 2018

Here are the details. In the meantime, it will be up to the police to determine whether or not a person is growing or possesses the plant for personal use or is using it to sell. Private use does have the go-ahead as of Tuesday 18 September. Lesotho was the first country in Africa to grant licenses to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes previous year.

Vietnam's president dies after viral illness

September 21, 2018

Quang died Friday at age 61 due to illness. The Presidential position in the Vietnam government is largely considered ceremonial, but is one of the three highest-ranking positions alongside the Party General Secretary and Prime Minister. Quang was promoted through the Communist party's ranks, rising to become a police general and member of the politburo. Since last week, Quang had appeared thin and pale in public and unstable on his feet when he hosted a welcoming ceremony for visiting ...

Before accuser testifies, McConnell predicts Kavanaugh will be confirmed

September 21, 2018

Trump himself has already cast doubt on Blasey Ford's account, saying that Kavanaugh has not been treated fairly. Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has scheduled a hearing for Monday morning, and he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have indicated Monday would be Ford's only chance to make her case.

At least 5 people, including 8yo girl, shot in Syracuse, New York

September 21, 2018

Police say at least five people have been injured. Officers were dispatched to the home located on Syracuse's south side around 9 p.m. after reports that multiple people there had been shot. One witness told Spectrum News that 3 boys dressed in black hooded sweatshirts had opened fire at the first scene, but police have not confirmed that.

India and Pakistan call off foreign ministers' meet after Kashmir deaths

September 21, 2018

Reacting to Indian decision of cancellation of the meeting, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, "It is regretful India did not respond in positive manner". In a big development, the meet scheduled to take place between India and Pakistan in NY on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly has been cancelled, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.

Christine Blasey Fords testimony sure to be a ‘circus’

September 21, 2018

Eshoo relayed the accusation to Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a letter requesting anonymity in July. "Thank you for the invitation to appear before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Monday, September 24", he wrote in a letter to the committee.

USA imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian missiles, fighter jets

September 21, 2018

On Thursday, China - which is also locked in a trade war with Washington - got caught up in the sanctions war against Russian Federation as the United States announced a new raft of measures that would punish third countries for dealing with Moscow .

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