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Brexit talks break up amid impasse over Irish border

October 15, 2018

He declined to give details and repeated Britain's view that any such arrangement would be time-limited. The alternative - to keep the entire U.K.in a customs union until a permanent solution can be found - has outraged pro-Brexit members of May's government, who claim that approach would limit the country's ability to strike new trade deals around the world.

Woman's apology after CCTV exposes her sick claim against boy

October 15, 2018

Klein said that she believes the reporters who viewed the security camera footage that the boy does not appear to touch her. He followed that up with another video - this one showing police officers arriving at the woman's home . However, a gathering crowd at the store quickly tries to shut down her claims. "The little kid thought he was going to go to jail for something he didn't do", Littlejohn told The New York Times .

Indian minister rejects calls for his resignation amid #MeToo claims

October 15, 2018

Indian junior foreign minister MJ Akbar has threatened legal action against women who have accused him of sexual harassment and assault. If the complaint made was informal in nature and if there were no written records, the moot point is whether the then owners or erstwhile senior colleagues of these media houses would testify if and when Mr Akbar's case is taken up in court.

Princess Eugenie's Official Wedding Pictures Are Here

October 15, 2018

In the fourth photograph, the newlyweds are pictured at the York family home, Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, ahead of the private evening dinner. The operation left a scar down her back, which she showed off with her low back wedding dress and no veil. Another pic shows the couple with their bridal party, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte .

Hostage held in Cologne station incident: German police

October 15, 2018

Locally published newspaper the Koln Express reports a hostage was taken in a pharmacy inside the station and that fire engines were also called after officers responding to the incident smelt burning. The police spokeswoman said police were unaware of any shots having been fired. The man holding the woman hostage was not identified and his motive is unclear.

Warren DNA analysis points to Native American heritage

October 15, 2018

The test was analyzed by Stanford University Professor Carlos Bustamante , who teaches a course on Biomedical Data Science. "What do the facts say?" she asks him. A large archive of university documents demonstrate that the hiring committees at Harvard Law School and the University of Pennsylvania viewed Warren as a white woman.

Hunter kills British cyclist in France, police speak of accident

October 15, 2018

The 34-year-old cyclist has been named locally as Marc Sutton, from Wales, who owned a restaurant in the nearby ski resort of Les Gets. Philippe Toccanier, prosecutor for the Thonon-Les-Bains region, said that the death was believed to be an accident.

Is This the Break With Saudi Arabia We've Been Waiting For?

October 15, 2018

Turkey will probably blame Saudi Arabia more for the killing - while the Saudis will say they weren't directly involved. Sanders suggested that cutting ties to the war in Yemen would be among the strongest responses the US could undertake.

Lagarde Expects More Market Volatility With Trade Trouble

October 15, 2018

China central bank governor Yi Gang said on Sunday (Oct 14) that he still sees plenty of room for adjustment in interest rates and the reserve requirement ratio (RRR), as downside risks from trade tensions with the United States remain significant.

Photos From Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s Wedding

October 15, 2018

The longtime couple Wednesday Friday in a ceremony at St. George's Chapel, where Eugenie's cousin, Prince Harry, married Meghan Markle in May. Eugenie was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition in which a person's spine is curved, when she was just 12 years old.

Rochester Hills man found guilty for shooting at unarmed black teen

October 14, 2018

Jeffrey Zeigler is charged with assault with intent to murder for firing gunshots as Walker ran from the home. Walker, of Rochester Hills , told police that he missed his school bus that morning and became lost in the Christian Hills neighborhood, so he rang the doorbell of a home belonging to Zeigler, a retired Detroit firefighter, to ask for directions.

Jim Mattis 'could be' leaving as US defence chief: Donald Trump

October 14, 2018

In a clip of the interview that is set to air in full Sunday evening, Trump said Mattis, a former Marine Corps general, hasn't told him he planned to leave the administration but it "could be that he is". Lieutenant General HR McMaster was replaced by Bolton in April, while John Kelly, the White House chief of staff and also a retired four-star general, is reported to have lost influence with the mercurial president.

Border issue holds up Brexit deal in Brussels talks

October 14, 2018

With the former Brexit secretary David Davis calling for rebellion and the possibility of more cabinet resignations, May needs the DUP's 10 votes to prop up her government more than ever. Lobbying of May from all sides has increased in recent weeks as London and Brussels edge closer to an agreement on a draft withdrawal treaty to cover the divorce terms, a transition period and a solution for Northern Ireland.

S. Africa’s apartheid-era foreign minister dies

October 14, 2018

Pik Botha was a prominent figure in the country's white minority government at the height of the struggle against apartheid that ended with all-race elections in 1994. Botha was known for trying to get his party to accept broader political rights for black South Africans. His wife Ina Botha was reportedly by his side till the very end.

Rigged motorcycle kills fourteen in bombing at candidate rally in Afghanistan

October 14, 2018

The Taliban have long demanded direct talks with Americans, instead of coming via Kabul but the Trump administration has assured the Afghan government that they will not be sidelined. He was holding a meeting at the time of the attack in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital. At least 68 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated explosives at an election rally.

Cruz says he's willing to debate O'Rourke on CNN

October 14, 2018

Neither campaign has yet announced their cash-on-hand total at the end of the third quarter, though O'Rourke led Cruz by over $4 million at the end of the second quarter. Three and a half weeks is an eternity in politics, but a short time in the world of recruiting, hiring, training, and deploying workers-a challenge of the O'Rourke campaign will probably be to split the difference.

Saudi Arabia Decries ‘Baseless Allegations’ on Backdrop of Khashoggi Disappearance

October 14, 2018

Mr Khashoggi, a prominent critic of Riyadh and a USA resident, disappeared on 2 October after visiting the Saudi consulate. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump said he has been in contact with senior Saudi government officials about the recent disappearance of Washington Post contributor in Istanbul .

What is Mia Tindall holding in Princess Eugenie's royal wedding photo?

October 14, 2018

The official wedding portraits were taken by fashion photographer Alex Bramall , who previously photographed Eugenie when she posed for Harper's Bazaar US in 2016. The princess also wore a attractive tiara made of emeralds and diamonds pavé-set in platinum, which was originally owned by the Queen Mother and lent to her by Queen Elizabeth II.

Former UK envoy says May's Brexit plan a 'pipe dream'

October 13, 2018

Europe has largely interpreted the Irish border backstop to mean Northern Ireland could continue to follow its trade rules to ensure an open frontier even if the United Kingdom leaves without a deal in March. The Brexit Secretary said that a provision on a customs union which was not "finite" would fail to deliver the result of the 2016 referendum. "Despite all the so-called no deal planning, the Government has yet to admit that a no deal would require a raft of substantial legislation to be ...

Philip Ruddock clears up controversy on review suggesting schools ban gay children

October 13, 2018

He said Section 38 of the Federal Sex Discrimination Act already allows same sex schools to discriminate and this "regime" will not change. GAY students and teachers could be rejected by religious schools under changes to anti-discrimination laws being recommended by a federal review into religious freedom.

US student challenges Israeli entry ban in court

October 13, 2018

During her appeal, Alqasem argued that she never actively participated in anti-Israeli campaigns. It is the latest in a series of cases drawing criticism of an Israeli law barring boycott supporters that opponents say violates freedom of expression.

11 baby bodies found in abandoned Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit

October 13, 2018

The Detroit Police Department will continue to investigate the discovery Friday and had cadaver dogs searching the property, Bowser said. The funeral home's license was suspended by the state's Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. "Obviously, it was either an employee or someone who had knowledge" of the funeral home and the building, Bowser said. "Some of the bodies had a tag on referring back to 2009, some had receipts on them as if the person or family didn't finish paying", Demps said.

Kellyanne Conway lectures Hillary Clinton on civility

October 13, 2018

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has forfeited her government security clearance and requested the cancellation of clearances granted to five aides. "She read this message & chose to take the step of voluntarily withdrawing her security clearance, which she maintained after leaving her post as Secretary of State to write her book, customary for former Secretaries".

Nepal storm kills several climbers in Himalayas

October 13, 2018

Mr. Thapa said a ninth climber may also be missing. The group of South Korean climbers and their Nepali guides had been camped at the foot of the 7,193-meter (23,599 foot) Mount Gurja since early October, waiting for a window of good weather so they could attempt to reach the summit.

Indonesia's grim search for disaster dead nears its end

October 13, 2018

In East Java, three people were crushed to death in their sleep when the quake brought down buildings in Sumenep district and sent people fleeing their homes. Those zones were all but destroyed by liquefaction, a phenomenon where the brute force of a quake turns soil to quicksand. Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola told reporters that the disaster relief period will continue until October 26 in order to rebuild infrastructure and help the more than 82,000 people displaced in the ...

Israeli soldiers kill five Palestinians at Gaza border protest

October 13, 2018

Israeli soldiers also shot and killed Afifi Mahmoud Afifi, 18, in eastern Gaza City, Qudra said. Armed Israeli paramilitary settlers have launched a number of attacks on the Palestinian civilian population in the Nablus area, with the number of attacks drastically increasing since two Israeli settlers were killed by a Palestinian in the area on Monday.

USA archbishop criticized over sex abuse resigns with papal praise

October 13, 2018

Wuerl had previously offered his resignation at age 75, as is customary in the church , but he was allowed to stay on in Washington, where he had served since 2006. In the weeks since, Francis has alluded to Viganò's letter, to which he has said he will not respond, by speaking of the devil's role in trying to divide the church .

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council in Asia-Pacific category

October 13, 2018

The US, which withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council in June describing it as "hypocritical and self-serving" as well as a "cesspoll of political bias", also criticised the latest election. "UN member countries should show their outrage at the Philippines and Eritrea by leaving two spots on the ballot sheet blank and keeping them off the council", said Louis Charbonneau, U.N.

US Lawmakers Call on Trump to Help Detained Muslims in Xinjiang

October 13, 2018

But the government of the world's most populous nation has come in for criticism on multiple fronts, including the United Nations, which in August decried as "deeply disturbing" recent allegations of large-scale arbitrary detentions of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.

'Babysitting while black:’ Woman calls police on male babysitter with white children

October 13, 2018

The couple's 6-year-old son attends Inspired by Lewis , a mentoring program run by Lewis that aims to "provide enrichment to socially challenged youth by promoting positive character development, self-awareness and life skills that will cultivate our next generation of innovative leaders".

Earthquakes in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: at least 3 dead

October 13, 2018

Following the tremor, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it had the potential to generate a tsunami. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center oceanographer David Walsh said scientists don't have tide gauges close to the where the quake happened and weren't able to say for sure whether any tsunamis were generated, he said.

Michael, Now Post-Tropical Storm, Batters Tri-State With Rain, Wind

October 13, 2018

The scenes were familiar across communities in Florida and Georgia as trees were uprooted and cracked like toothpicks, buildings with roofs peeled off and homes flattened into an unrecognizable landscape. By 8 p.m. (0000 GMT) on Thursday, the storm was located about 5 miles (10 km) northwest of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles-per-hour (85 kph).

Australian woman taken by 'problem crocodile' in Northern Territory

October 13, 2018

The ranger's body and the crocodile were found just before 5pm less than one kilometre from the scene of the attack. The crocodile was destroyed by local rangers and the woman's body was recovered. Gan Gan is a five-hour drive down a dirt track, which is the only major road in East Arnhem, from Yirrkala. Due to the remoteness of the location the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been confirmed.

Bloomberg hints at U.S. presidential run in 2020

October 12, 2018

Two years ago at the Democratic Convention, I warned of those threats", Bloomberg said. Voters are not required to be registered with any political movement. Throwing himself into smashmouth presidential politics would force him to abandon the comparatively high-minded path of public philanthropy that has defined Bloomberg's post-mayoral years.

Idlib frontline: Syrian rebels are withdrawing heavy weaponry

October 12, 2018

Following a meeting in Sochi last month between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the two countries agreed to establish a demilitarized zone in Idlib , Syria's last opposition stronghold. "The presence of Turkish forces and their posts will prevent any military action", the source said. The NLF is the main Turkey-backed rebel alliance in the Idlib region, but jihadist heavyweight HTS and other hardliners hold a large part of the province and ...

Ministers in revolt over May’s Brexit concessions

October 12, 2018

BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said it was understood that the EU was prepared to accept the idea of the whole of the United Kingdom remaining in the customs union if no trade deal can be done by the end of 2020, the so-called "transition period".

Weather warning as Storm Callum approaches

October 12, 2018

It's warning southeast winds veering southwest will gust generally between 100 and 130km/h, higher in some coastal areas and on high ground. The council has distributed sandbags to protect homes at risk of flooding. A zone of heavy rain associated with an intense weather system affecting western parts of the United Kingdom will become slow moving for a time, bringing prolonged rainfall and the potential for surface water flooding.

Vatican acknowledges mistakes in McCarrick case

October 12, 2018

The Vatican didn't immediately name a new archbishop of Washington , but in a letter released by the Archdiocese of Washington, the pope asked the cardinal to continue to serve on an interim basis until a replacement is appointed. Cardinal Wuerl replaced Cardinal McCarrick as Washington's archbishop after he retired in 2006. "Imagine the enormous quantity of verbal and written information he received that day regarding many people and situations", the cardinal wrote.

Air India flight hits compound wall at Trichy Airport, all passengers safe

October 12, 2018

However, "the pilot in command reported that all systems were operating normally", Air India Express said in a statement. Air India is India's national carrier. Soon after the incident, Minister of Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu spoke to the secretary and other senior officials of his department and directed them to conduct a high-level inquiry into the incident.

ASI: Soyuz Space Vehicle Designed to Safely Return Crew in Any Conditions

October 12, 2018

NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin were aboard the spacecraft when it launched at 4:40 a.m. EDT on a mission to the station. There are no immediate concerns about the space station, the NASA officials said, as the most recent robot cargo flight delivered enough supplies for five crew members.

USA 'hopeful' on pastor's release, unaware of a deal with Turkey

October 12, 2018

According to a report on NBC News , the agreement was reached "recently", and the release is expected to come after a Friday hearing in Turkey's top court leads to the dropping of espionage charges against Brunson . "We are determined to fight this twisted attitude that has attempted to impose sanctions on our country by using a pastor who has dark ties to terror groups as the pretext", Erdogan said.

Three people die as cyclone Titli hits Odisha coast

October 12, 2018

It was likely to make landfall between Gopalpur in Odisha and Kalingapatanam in Andhra Pradesh early on Thursday at a wind speed of 145 kmph. Gajapati, Ganjam districts of Odisha got affected badly. As the landfall process started, at least five districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, Puri, Khurda and Jagatsinghpur have been receiving heavy amount of rainfall coupled with high speed winds under the impact of Titli .

Africa's youngest billionaire Mohammed Dewji abducted

October 12, 2018

They drove into the hotel and opened fire before bundling Dewji into a auto and speeding off, said Dar es Salaam regional police commissioner Lazaro Mambosaso . The kidnappers fired shots in the air before driving away with the billionaire, eyewitnesses said. According to eyewitnesses, unknown men arrived in two vehicles and parked at the hotel before Mr Dewji got there.

Interpol's former Chinese chief accused of bribery

October 12, 2018

In a statement posted on a government website, officials said Mr Meng was being investigated by the National Supervision Commission, the agency responsible for handling corruption among public servants, due to his own "wilfulness and for bringing trouble upon himself".

Malaysia to abolish death penalty

October 12, 2018

PUTRAJAYA will table a bill to abolish the death penalty in the coming parliamentary sitting, which begins October 15, said de facto law minister Liew Vui Keong. There has been continuous calls by local and global NGOs like Amnesty worldwide and SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) for such laws to be repealed as it has been subject to abuse by the executive power against its critics such as politicians who oppose the elected government, activists, journalists and even writers.

Chinese spy charged with trying to steal United States aviation trade secrets

October 11, 2018

The announcement came as tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing over geopolitics, trade, hacking and corporate espionage . The employee's talk included details about engines that were designed and produced by his company. In Beijing , foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang called the accusations a "pure fabrication". But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said the United States was " making something out of thin air ", adding: "We hope the USA side can deal with this in ...

#HimToo trend backfires badly after proud mom's tweet

October 11, 2018

Since the meme started, the Hanson brothers have spoken out about their mother's Tweet . "I love my mom to death, but boy". "This is MY son", she wrote. 'He was awarded the USO (United Service Organizations) award. Although false sexual accusations are rare , some agreed with Hanson's mother's tweet and used the #HimToo hashtag to further its message.

U.S. military grounds entire fleet of F-35s in wake of crash

October 11, 2018

The F-35 stealth jet has been called the most expensive weapons system in history, and its development was beset by multiple delays before it was deemed combat ready. The Marine pilot safely ejected from the plane. The decision to inspect the aircraft fuel tubes stemmed from an ongoing investigation into the F-35B crash that occurred shortly after a takeoff from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina on September 28.

Bride poses for wedding photos after alleged drunken driver killed firefighter groom

October 11, 2018

It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but turned out to be one of the most painful. Another volunteer firefighter who also responded to the scene allegedly turned up drunk, with a reported blood alcohol content level of.21 percent, which is nearly three times the legal limit.

Chief Justice John Roberts orders new investigation into Brett Kavanaugh

October 11, 2018

In a letter posted on the website of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Roberts asked judges who handle ethics complaints at the U.S. Henderson said they all relate to the hearings, not to his conduct as a judge. Complaints made against judges are usually handled by the chief judge.

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