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Judge says he'll cooperate with investigation

September 30, 2018

Blasey has alleged that Kavanaugh and Judge locked her in a room when they were all in high school. Kavanaugh, so far, has categorically denied all of the allegations against him. She testified that he blasted loud music and laughed during the alleged assault. Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, before calling on a vote on the Kavanaugh nomination for 1:30 p.m., read a letter he'd gotten from Judge.

Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami In Indonesia, Video Shows Waves Causing Devastation

September 30, 2018

Pictures supplied by the disaster agency showed a badly damaged shopping mall in Palu where at least one floor had collapsed onto the storey below, while other photographs showed major damage to buildings and large cracks across pavements. Last month, Indonesia, which is prone to earthquakes because of its location on the "Ring of Fire", was jolted by a powerful quake on the island of Lombok, killing 505 people.

Marines send F-35B on first combat strike

September 29, 2018

Thursday's mission took place against Taliban targets in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, when the F-35s flew from the USS Essex amphibious assault ship. It remains unclear where in Afghanistan the strikes took place, but officials said fighter was launched from the U.S.S. Essex amphibious warship and the operation was carried out in support of the US counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, dubbed Operation Freedom's Sentinel .

Brett Kavanaugh, Trump court nominee, clears first hurdle

September 29, 2018

Kavanaugh's third accuser, Julie Swetnick, who is Jewish, stepped forward this week, alleging that he engaged in sexual misconduct as a high schooler. "Look at me and tell me that it doesn't matter what happened to me, that you will let people like that go into the highest court of the land, one woman said", one woman said.

Trump calls Ford's testimony 'compelling,' orders Federal Bureau of Investigation to reopen Kavanaugh probe

September 29, 2018

Dolphin attended one high school event together and shared a brief kiss good night following that event", the statement said. She was "terrified" to testify, she said, but did so because "I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while Brett Kavanaugh and I were in high school".

Graham rips Dems for turning Kavanaugh hearing into 'unethical sham'

September 29, 2018

You've said that. Not me. "I did meet with Senator Feinstein", Kavanaugh responded. "I'm saying if you were going to parties where women are raped for a two-year period, you have an obligation to go tell the cops". In a statement, Roberts called the Democrats' actions "embarrassing" and said that their attacks against Kavanaugh "have contributed to the denigration of the Senate as an institution and more important, to the fundamental American judicial principle that one is innocent ...

Dozens dead as quake, tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island

September 29, 2018

The tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 quake smashed into two cities and several settlements on Sulawesi island. Dramatic video footage filmed from the top floor of a parking ramp in Palu, almost 80km from the quake's epicentre, showed waves of water bring down several buildings and inundate a large mosque.

Flake Announces He Will Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh

September 29, 2018

In a strongly worded letter obtained by CNN Thursday, the organization said it is making the extraordinary request "because of the ABA's respect for the rule of law and due process under law", siding with concerns voiced by Senate Democrats since Christine Blasey Ford's decades-old allegations became public.

Flake will wait to hear Kavanaugh, Ford testimony before deciding vote

September 29, 2018

While Republicans have suggested that the recent spate of allegations against Kavanaugh are politically motivated and created to prevent him from being confirmed to the Supreme Court, Democrats have said they favor an FBI investigation into the accusations before Kavanaugh can be confirmed - something which Republicans say is just a delay tactic.

Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown

September 29, 2018

Dwikorita Karnawati, head of Indonesia's meteorology and geophysics agency, BMKG, said though the tsunami had receded, people were still missing. He added that communications to the area had been disrupted, hampering efforts to find out more information on what had happened.

Third Kavanaugh accuser on eve of dramatic hearing

September 29, 2018

Avenatti, who'd said for several days he had additional information, wants the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear from his client. Chuck Grassley said the committee is now reviewing the document. Kavanaugh, who staunchly denies the allegation, also will testify at what is a continuation of his nomination hearing. One declaration comes from Ford's "good friend" of 10 years Adela Gildo-Mazzon who said Ford told her five years ago that she had "almost raped by someone who was now a federal ...

F-35B jet crashes in South Carolina

September 29, 2018

The crash comes one day after another F-35B conducted the first airstrike for the USA aircraft over Afghanistan. The cutting-edge plane - which has drawn the ire of President Trump for its high price tag and multiple delays in rolling it out - is created to take off and land vertically on Navy ships and Marine Corps bases, and is widely seen as a major step forward for military aviation.

Sen. Bill Cassidy: FBI Probe Must Investigate Dems' Collusion to Smear Kavanaugh

September 29, 2018

Kavanaugh later offered a vociferous and emotional defense, alternately shouting and tearing up on national television. Ana Maria Archila confronts Senator Jeff Flake in an elevator in Washington ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh , Sept.

Protesters confront Jeff Flake after he announces Kavanaugh vote

September 29, 2018

He also "categorically" denied sexual misconduct claims against him and Kavanaugh made by another accuser, Julie Swetnick . On Friday, the committee voted along party lines to defeat a Democratic motion to attempt to subpoena Judge to testify before the panel.

Democrats take aim at Brett Kavanaugh's Clinton revenge

September 29, 2018

Mr Flake clarified that he was backing the motion to send Judge Kavanaugh's nomination for a full vote on the Senate floor but would not support his confirmation without the Federal Bureau of Investigation probe. By contrast, he wrote, " Accusations as serious as those made by Ford and others against Kavanaugh - which allege he was guilty of criminal conduct - should not stand without clear and convincing evidence of their truth in a nation where the courts presume an accused person is ...

President Trump holds press conference

September 29, 2018

I hope I can see". Trump said "I would certainly prefer" not to fire Rosenstein, but he did not make a commitment one way or another before meeting with him face-to-face. Ramirez, a former classmate of Kavanaugh's at Yale University, told The New Yorker magazine that he exposed himself to her at an alcohol-fueled dorm party in the early 1980s, causing her to touch his penis as she pushed him away.

Swept away in tsunami

September 29, 2018

National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said communications had been cut in both cities. Indonesia's Aceh Province was the hardest hit area, but the tsunami affected coastal areas as far away as Africa. The water smashed into buildings and a large mosque that collapsed under the force. "My family in Palu is unreachable", Twitter user @noyvionella said.

Kavanaugh, Ford testify in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

September 29, 2018

Later, she told Sen. The extraordinary and emotional day of testimony saw Kavanaugh deny accusations of sexual assault as "unequivocally" false. Joe Manchin. Facing a re-election vote in November in the pro-Trump state of West Virginia, he said on Friday that he supported Flake's call to delay voting so the FBI can investigate.

Danish police block bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany

September 29, 2018

Police issued an appeal for sightings of a black Swedish-registered Volvo auto, saying there were likely to be three people inside involved in "serious crime". The Copenhagen police later said all bridges and ferry crossings had been reopened but heavily armed police officers were screening cars at bridges and ferries across the country.

President Trump press conference ahead of Kavanaugh hearing

September 28, 2018

After initially showing caution with the accusations against Kavanaugh, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated, viewing the process as a political plot against his efforts to advance a long-sought conservative makeover of the high court. "I think he developed a very compelling narrative for why this stuff isn't true". Trump said he rejected a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the United Nations because he's annoyed by the country's trade ...

GOP governors want Senate to delay vote on Kavanaugh

September 28, 2018

Zoe Chance, a marketing professor at Yale School of Management, said that in terms of winning over public opinion, Ford and Kavanaugh "are both doing the right thing". Kavanaugh, sitting alone at the witness table, said he wanted to testify as soon as Ford's allegation emerged last week and was not surprised other allegations followed.

Fresh 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Central Sulawesi

September 28, 2018

The US Geological Survey said the strongest of two major quakes had a magnitudeof 7.5 and was centred at a depth of 10km about 56km northeast of the central Sulawesi town of Donggala. It was followed by numerous strong aftershocks including one of magnitude 6.7. The Southeast Asian archipelago nation lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide and numerous world's volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.

American Bar Association seeks delay in nomination of Trump's Supreme Court pick

September 28, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee [Thursday] clearly demonstrated both the seriousness of her allegation of assault by Judge Brett M. As The Associated Press notes, "Republicans are concerned, among other reasons, that further investigations could push a vote past the November elections that may switch Senate control back to the Democrats and make consideration of any Trump nominee more hard".

Kavanaugh denies two additional accusations to Senate Judiciary Committee

September 28, 2018

Ford says also she started interviewing lawyers because the few other people she had told said she would need one. Know if news is factual and true. Ford subjected herself to the test if she had no intention of coming forward publicly with her allegations . "It's ridiculous . Total Twilight Zone".

India court rules temple must allow all women entry

September 28, 2018

The Court held that woman of age group 10 to 50 shall not be permitted to enter the temple " when they are not in a position to observe penance for 41 days due to physiological reasons ". Bhumata Brigade founder Trupti Desai, who had planned to take a group of menstruating women to shrine past year in protest against the restrictions imposed on the entry of menstruating women to the temple, has described the judgment as historic.

Dutch police arrest seven for plotting attack

September 28, 2018

Police in the Netherlands have arrested seven men over an alleged plot to carry out what they describe as a major terrorist attack involving guns and explosives. The investigation was speeded up this month as there were fears that the suspects were at an advanced stage in their preparations. Minister for Justice and Security Ferd Grapperhaus told Dutch national broadcaster NOS that police acted in time to prevent an attack.

Ford accuses Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh at dramatic Senate hearing

September 28, 2018

He says his confirmation process has become "a national disgrace" and a "character assassination". He interrupted senators and dismissed some questions with a flippant "whatever". Swetnick said she saw Kavanaugh behave as a "mean drunk" at parties they both attended growing up in suburban Maryland. To this, Ford replied it was the "uproarious laughter" of Kavanaugh and his friend Mark Judge , who was also allegedly present at the time.

Passengers narrowly escape after flight crashes into sea

September 28, 2018

Air Niugini Flight 73 flies between Pohnpei, Micronesia and Port Moresby, with a stop at Chuuk State. Air Niugini is PNG's national carrier which services domestic network and worldwide routes across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Officials with the airline were reportedly in a meeting regarding the incident. The airline did not immediately say how many people were aboard the plane, where it was travelling from, or what caused the crash.

How Kavanaugh's Hearing Reinforced Polarized Divides

September 28, 2018

In an election-season battle being waged along a polarized nation's political and cultural fault lines, Trump and most Republicans have rallied behind Kavanaugh, whose confirmation would provide a chance to cement the conservative majority of the court for a generation.

Madison again makes top 50 in World University Rankings

September 28, 2018

Profiling the institution on its website, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings describes the school as one of the leading universities in Africa found on Christian Mission Ethos. There was some good news for India: number of Indian institutions in the rankings increased from 42 previous year to 49, making it the fifth best-represented nation.

Trump rejects FBI investigation into allegations against Kavanaugh

September 28, 2018

Judge Kavanaugh has also been accused of exposing himself to a classmate, Deborah Ramirez, during an alcohol-fueled Yale University party a few years later. "There is no judge, only a highly partisan process that includes members of the Senate who have spent the last week rallying around Kavanaugh and discounting Blasey Ford".

Trump defends Kavanaugh nomination, may delay Rosenstein meeting

September 28, 2018

Mr. Trump called Mr. Rosenstein and they spoke for a few minutes Thursday, agreeing to reschedule a meeting that had originally been scheduled for Thursday afternoon, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said . He said he never said it, he said he doesn't believe it. "We have caught people doing things that are bad. I would much prefer keeping Rod Rosenstein, much prefer".

Heads of state 'were laughing with me,' not at me

September 28, 2018

Everything is going wrong. "They laugh at us". French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the United Nations Security Council briefing on counterproliferation at the United Nations in NY on the second day of the UN General Assembly , Sept.

Kavanaugh accuser was target of South Florida man's restraining order, report says

September 28, 2018

Kavanaugh has vehemently denied the allegations made by Ford, as well as those of at least three other women who allege the Supreme Court nominee engaged in sexual misconduct in the past. "These most recent allegations don't have anything to do with Dr. Ford", Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) said. A third woman, Julie Swetnick , came forward on Wednesday with sexual misconduct allegations against both Kavanaugh and Judge that prompted renewed attention around Rasor's ...

United States seeks to keep North Korea sanctions despite progress

September 28, 2018

After The Late Show host Stephen Colbert managed to break down Trump's laugh-filled United Nations speech, it was only natural he'd do the same for the president's lengthy press appearance. "If I wasn't elected, you would have had a war", he said, adding, "You know how close he was to pressing the trigger for war?" "I think that's a very very risky standard for our country", Trump said.

Netanyahu says Israel will continue operations in Syria against Iran

September 28, 2018

On September 24, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced a set of measures to improve the security of Russian troops in Syria after the Russian Il-20 aircraft with 15 servicemen onboard was downed by the Syrian air defenses, attempting to repel an Israeli airstrike.

Philippines arrests Duterte foe Trillanes after court revives charges

September 28, 2018

He was later arrested after his 2011 amnesty was revoked and President Rodrigo Duterte revived rebellion charges against him. A team led by Makati police chief Senior Superintendent Rogelio Simon confirmed that the police served the arrest warrant on Trillanes yesterday for the charge of rebellion, hours after the document was released by Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 Executive Judge Elmo Alameda .

Kavanaugh's lawyer defends him over 'Renate' references in high school yearbook

September 27, 2018

A photo of nine teenagers shown in American football gear, including Mr Kavanaugh, was labelled "Renate Alumni" in the school yearbook written by the 17-year-old pupils. Dolphin attended one high school event together and shared a brief kiss good night following that event. One of Ms. Dolphin's friends who also signed the letter said she was "sickened" by the yearbook's "Renate" references.

Respected Arizona Prosecutor Chosen To Question Kavanaugh, Ford

September 27, 2018

A successful committee vote is not necessary to advance Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate . Mitchell asked Blasey Ford to confirm that she was advised to get an attorney, who in turn advised her to take the polygraph. "Second, a very common misconception relates to when and how children tell ". "Third, there is a perception that this happens in secret, but the reality is that it frequently happens with others present in the same house and often in the same room".

Mom pleads for safe return of Maddox Ritch

September 27, 2018

In a press conference with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Gastonia Police, Carrie Ritch, the mother of Maddox Ritch, pleaded with people to help authorities find her son. Authorities also partially drained the 80-acre lake to better see the shoreline. The FBI sent in a "special team" with extensive experience and training with missing children cases.

Donald Trump accuses China of interfering in United States midterm elections

September 27, 2018

The Trump administration says China is stepping up covert and overt activities to stifle free speech, punish those who support the president's tough trade stance against China and interfere in the USA political system. "He's a friend of mine", President Trump said of China's president-for-life. In a freaky and colourful 83-minute news conference last night, Donald Trump , as is his wont, gave reporters much to chew on.

Trump says he would have pushed Kavanaugh through

September 27, 2018

It's possible they will be convincing. "The standard of character and fitness for a position on the nation's highest court must be higher than this". Here's a look at the federal appeals court judge's accusers and the reactions to their allegations.

Trump questions George Washington’s past to defend Kavanaugh

September 27, 2018

The tycoon ended things by compared his news conference to an Elton John concert, where he wanted to end on a high note with a quality question. Avenatti also represents Stephanie Clifford, the adult film actress known as Stormy Daniels who says she had an affair with Trump before he was elected President.

South Korea’s Different Take on North Korea

September 27, 2018

It was a stark reversal from a year ago, when Mr. Trump made global headlines at the annual gathering of world leaders in NY by deriding Mr. Kim as "Rocket Man" and threatening to "totally destroy" North Korea after a string of provocative missile and weapons tests.

Michael Avenatti identifies new Kavanaugh accuser as Julie Swetnick

September 27, 2018

On Monday he further posted that his new client has previously worked within the state department, the US Mint and the Department of Justice and has been granted multiple security clearances in the past. "I'm going to be representing her and I may be representing some corroborating witnesses, and we plan on releasing additional information", he told the Guardian.

USA rips worldwide effort to evade Iran sanctions

September 27, 2018

The US has also accused Iran of promoting global terrorism, which Tehran denies. After that meeting, the top diplomats from those countries and the EU agreed to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iranian imports and exports including oil, a key move sought by Tehran as it attempts to fight back against the re-imposed USA sanctions.

Post-Brexit UK will be ‘unequivocally pro-business’ says Theresa May

September 27, 2018

In his keynote leader's speech in Liverpool, Mr Corbyn said Labour would also vote against any deal based on Chequers , as it would be extremely unlikely to meet the party's six tests. Aberdeen airport bosses have said a "no deal" Brexit could have a "detrimental" impact on flights. The European Council President Donal Tusk continues to issue statements that the EU wishes to strike a successful deal with the United Kingdom, and while PM May welcome the positive-leaning statements, she is ...

Justin Milne 'never sent' email calling for journalists' sacking

September 27, 2018

Media reports have since alleged that Milne, who is responsible for maintaining ABC's independence, had unsuccessfully pressured Guthrie to fire political editor Andrew Probyn and chief economics correspondent Emma Alberici to prevent potential cuts in government funding.

Seal slaps kayaker with octopus | Independent on Saturday

September 27, 2018

The video shows Mr Mulinder yelling, "There's an octopus on my boat", with Mr Masuda responding, "no way, that was mental!" Fresh octopus forms a huge part of these seals' diet, though mealtime can be a bit chaotic and very messy, as Mulinder and co.

Mike Pompeo calls Iranian president's comparison of Trump to Nazis "outrageous"

September 27, 2018

The U.S. reimposed some sanctions on Iran in August, which have already taken a toll . He alleged, the "U.S. government does not even hide its plan for overthrowing the same government it invites to talks!" President Rouhani also said he did not request to meet with President Trump .

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