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Condo owners vote to strip Trump name from building, reports say

October 21, 2018

Following the 2016 election, neighboring rental buildings at 140, 160, and 180 Riverside Boulevard chose to shed the president's name from their exteriors, in order "to assume a neutral building identity", according to Equity Residential, which owns and operates the rental buildings.

Prince Harry gushes about wife Meghan during opening ceremony

October 21, 2018

Prince Harry praised war veterans as he opened the Invictus Games Sydney on Saturday evening, but the father-to-be couldn't help make a reference to his "newest addition" as he delivered an emotional speech. The couple is set to attend a lunchtime reception hosted by the Prime Minister, with Invictus Games competitors and representatives from the community in the city's central parkland The Domain.

At least 50 dead as train hits crowd watching fireworks in India

October 21, 2018

The route between Jalandhar and Amritsar was suspended, he further added. At the time of the incident the gates of the manned level crossing were closed and the train was given the green signal. "We are still looking at the speedometer charts", Mr Lohani said. Senior railway officials said that there was no way in which the railways could have averted the accident.

Trump unsatisfied with Saudi response to journalist death, but backs arms deal

October 21, 2018

In Washington's first response to Saudi Arabia's confirmation that the US-based writer was dead, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said merely that the USA "acknowledges the announcement". The kingdom at the same time announced the firing of four top intelligence officials, including Major General Ahmed bin Hassan Assiri, a one-time spokesman for the Saudi military's campaign in Yemen who later became a confidant of Prince Mohammed.

Scott Morrison admits Liberals are heading for defeat in Wentworth

October 21, 2018

Dr Phelps said she supports to the position of Australian Medical Association, an organisation which she was a former president of, which has called for urgent intervention to ensure the health and wellbeing of refugees on Nauru . "Now, I don't see how he can argue that and not then say that we have to have an election". "It was said if we won the seat of Wentworth, it would make history, and, my friends, we have made history today".

US opposes Koreas’ plan for no-fly zone over border

October 21, 2018

Asked if Kim should send a formal invitation, Moon's office quoted the pope as responding to Moon: "your message is already sufficient but it would be good for him to send a formal invitation". "Our prayers today will turn into reality for sure", the South Korean leader said. South Korea's foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha, told Reuters that U.S.

White House blames Democrats after senior officials' row over immigration

October 21, 2018

Bolton criticized Nielsen, a former Kelly deputy whom he advocated to replace him at the department. According to reports , chief of staff John Kelly and national security advisor John Bolton got into it on Thursday. border as Hondurans and Salvadorans joined thousands of migrants in Guatemala hoping to travel north. In a statement Thursday, Sarah Sanders says while those in the administration are passionate about solving the issue of illegal immigration, nobody is angry at one ...

Remains of 63 infants, foetuses found at funeral home in Detroit

October 21, 2018

This is the second grisly discovery MI investigators have made at a Detroit funeral home in the past week. Absent any statutory exception, the failure or refusal to properly supervise the final disposition of a dead human body after agreeing to provide the services of a funeral director within 60 days of receiving the body is a criminal violation under Section 160c of the Michigan Penal Code.

Justice Dept. opens probe into child sex abuse in Pennsylvania clergy

October 20, 2018

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation of child sex abuse within Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic Church, sending subpoenas to dioceses across the state seeking private files and records to explore the possibility that priests and bishops violated federal law in cases that go back decades, NPR has learned.

Saudi Arabia confirms Jamal Khashoggi was killed in ‘brawl’ inside Istanbul consulate

October 20, 2018

Trump said: " Saudi Arabia has been a great ally, but what happened is unacceptable", the president said. Pompeo said Riyadh should be given a few more days to complete its own probe. The disappearance of Khashoggi has tarnished Prince Mohammed's reputation and deepened questions about his leadership. "Repeated accusations, allegations and biased media campaigns will not discourage (Saudi Arabia) from holding to its principles", Sheikh Abderrahman al-Sadis said during a sermon ...

Indian minister steps down to fight sexual harassment claims in court

October 20, 2018

He moved the Patiala house court on 15 October in a criminal defamation case against Mint columnist Priya Ramani , the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of sexual harassment, and sought relief under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Saudi Arabia confirms death of Jamal Khashoggi; 18 people detained

October 20, 2018

Nearly simultaneously, King Salman issued royal orders removing Saud al-Qahtani - a top adviser to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - from his position. US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who earlier pledged to " sanction the hell out Saudi Arabia " if it was involved in Khashoggi's murder, was quick to question the most recent Saudi account.

USA targets China on global rates for parcels sent by post service

October 20, 2018

These are usually set by the organization's 192 members at meetings held every four years, which each nation having an equal say . Under the treaty, a UN body sets lower worldwide rates for packages from certain countries, a move originally created to support poorer nations.

Trump Thanks Mexico for Deterring Migrant Caravan

October 20, 2018

Jonathan Guzman, a 22-year-old from El Salvador, said he had dreams of working in construction in Los Angeles. What awaited them across the border was uncertain. Mujica appeared to be resisting. The rest want to reach the US like him. -Mexican citizenship, is accused of property damage. At Mexico City's airport before leaving, Pompeo said four Mexican federal police officers had been injured in the border standoff and expressed his sympathy.

Liked at last... Sir Nick Clegg takes top job at Facebook

October 20, 2018

But now Nick Clegg , the former deputy prime minister, has landed on his feet in Silicon Valley. The 51-year-old, who lost his Sheffield Hallam seat in the 2017 general election, was personally selected by Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg and chief officer Sheryl Sandberg , it is understood.

Migrant caravan reaches across the Guatemala-Mexico border

October 20, 2018

Under this plan, if a migrant evaded the new system and traveled through Mexico into the United States, Mexico's government would in future allow the person to be returned to Mexico, Fox News said , citing an unnamed official. On Wednesday, Mexican officials said those in the Honduran caravan with proper documentation could enter the country and those without it would have to apply for refugee status or face deportation.

White House row: Top aids clash outside Oval Office

October 20, 2018

Stephen Colbert can't get enough of the reports of a shouting match in the White House between two of President Donald Trump's top aides. Bolton was siding with the president, who has angrily blamed Nielsen for failing to staunch the flow of migrants across the border, while Kelly, who is protective of his protégé, defended her, the people said.

Russian charged with conspiring to interfere in USA congressional elections

October 20, 2018

The Justice Department disclosed the criminal complaint soon after US intelligence agencies said in a joint statement that they were concerned about efforts by Russia , China and Iran to influence USA voters and policy. Justice Department's criminal complaint says Elena Khusyaynova worked for the same Russian social media troll farm that was indicted in February by special counsel Robert Mueller; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Capitol Hill.

Crimea school blast attacker, a student

October 20, 2018

Officials said the fourth-year student killed himself in the library of the Kerch Polytechnic College after the attack. "But the authorities do not want to panic the population", Alexei, a 21-year-old former student who refused to give his last name, told AFP .

Despite criticism, Fed sees need for more rate hikes

October 19, 2018

This is mostly because of the central role the United States dollars plays in the global economy because it acts as the reserve currency. With a huge balance sheet driven by previous quantitative easing and an interest rate just slightly over inflation, monetary policy is still highly accommodative.

Israeli Supreme Court allows USA 'boycott' student to stay

October 19, 2018

The supreme court accepted Alqasem's lawyers' argument that she had ceased her pro-boycott activity in April 2017, and noted that since then she had engaged in Holocaust studies and had been accepted to a post graduate programme at Jerusalem's Hebrew University, which supported her petition.

Migrants prepare to cross Guatemala-Mexico border

October 19, 2018

He also said he aid could be cut to countries allowing the caravan to pass. This includes a visit to Mexico ahead of its December inauguration of President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador . Their objective now is to regroup and press on towards the border with Mexico. The caravan of about 4,000 people from Central America were nearing the Mexico-Guatemala border.

Jamal Khashoggi disappearance: USA asks Turkey for recording evidence

October 19, 2018

A team of Turkish investigators searched the Saudi consulate in Istanbul for a second time as part of a probe into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi , according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) correspondent. Several vehicles with Saudi diplomatic number plates were filmed by CCTV cameras moving from the consulate to the residence just under two hours after Mr Khashoggi entered the consulate on the day he vanished.

Advice: Saudis in trouble but USA should tread carefully

October 19, 2018

Trump said the U.S. has asked Turkey for audio and video it may have related to Khashoggi's disappearance after he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul . Another pro-government newspaper, Sabah, had reported at the weekend that Mr Khashoggi's Apple Watch recorded his interrogation, torture and killing, although some experts have said it is not likely that the watch could have done this at that location.

U.S. places Palestinian mission under control of controversial Israel embassy

October 19, 2018

The two say, however, that they are close to formulating an innovative peace plan to end the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "We look forward to continued partnership and dialogue with the Palestinian people and, we hope in the future, with the Palestinian leadership".

USA doubts Russian Federation claim of IS hostage-taking in Syria

October 19, 2018

People in the former republics "interpret it in their own way, but all the same they believe that life in the Soviet Union was more secure, calmer, they felt surer of themselves", he told a forum in the Russian city of Sochi. Russian President Vladimir Putin says US sanctions against his country and others have eroded global trust in the United States dollar. And Putin's claims of the hostage situation have not been confirmed by anyone else so far, other than reporting an attack had, in ...

Former GOP rep poses with mocks Elizabeth Warren in photo

October 19, 2018

While she can point to no specific ancestor or tribe, according to genetic test results released by Warren to the Boston Globe , the MA senator did in fact have a Native American ancestor . The President's latest triumph in this regard is the revelation of the results of Senator Elizabeth "Fauxcahontas" Warren's DNA test. Critics of Ms.

Trump threatens to 'close border' over Central America caravan

October 19, 2018

President Trump - who earlier had threatened to stop aid to Central American countries - has warned Mexico in a tweet to "stop this onslaught", or he would call up the United States military and close the border. Mexico's southern border is notoriously porous and it was unclear how numerous migrants would attempt to cross legally at the bridge. In a series of raging tweets, the U.S.

Italian PM to EU: 'No room' for modifications on budget

October 19, 2018

Arriving at the EU summit in Brussels, Conte acknowledged that budget plans to boost welfare spending, cut the retirement age and hike the deficit were unlikely to please the European Commission, which polices euro zone states' fiscal policies.

At least 50 feared dead after being hit by train in India

October 19, 2018

Amritsar train accident LIVE updates: Two hours after the incident, Union railway minister Piyush Goyal reacted on Twitter saying that he was deeply saddened and shocked by the incident. "Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were struck down by the train". Officials said the priority now was to take the injured to local hospitals.

JPMorgan, Ford heads pull out of Saudi conference

October 19, 2018

On Monday afternoon, another scenario emerged: CNN reported that Saudi Arabia is preparing to say that Khashoggi was killed in an interrogation "that went wrong" and that he was supposed to be abducted instead. Stephen Pagliuca, co-chairman at U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, also pulled out of the conference, a source told Reuters on Monday. The Saudis deny Khashoggi was killed in their consulate.

Twitter releases tweets from Russian trolls targeting Americans

October 19, 2018

They adapted it to the US audience". Twitter last year banned some Russia-based accounts accused of spreading misinformation during the 2016 U.S. election, and earlier this year acknowledged that hundreds of accounts from Russian Federation and Iran were engaged in manipulation efforts.

What Canada’s legalization of marijuana means for travelers

October 19, 2018

According to the Daily Mail , Canadians seeking out legal recreational marijuana on Thursday not only had to contend with long lines, but also supply shortages in the wake of the historic change. Canada has become largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland . Can I fly to Canada and spark up like a local? No.

UK PM says open to longer post-Brexit transition

October 19, 2018

The shared commitments also go further , however, and include upholding the 1998 Belfast ( Good Friday) Agreement and supporting north-south cooperation on the island of Ireland and the all-island economy. Theresa May failed to make a Brexit breakthrough at the European Union summit in Brussels, but with no new major concessions confirmed and the idea of a November summit scrapped she has won some vital breathing room after a highly-pressurised few weeks.

Sri Lanka claims unearthing plot to kill president

October 19, 2018

The plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and its much larger neighbour India , after a report that Sirisena had accused India's intelligence services of involvement - a claim that New Delhi and Colombo have both denied.

Congressman who body slammed reporter is 'my kind of guy'

October 19, 2018

At a Montana rally Thursday night , Trump admitted, "I shouldn't say this", but continued and said, "there's nothing to be embarrassed about". "This will be an election of (Justice Brett) Kavanaugh, the caravan, law and order and common sense", Trump said.

House committees to interview Rosenstein behind closed doors about 'wire' comment

October 19, 2018

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein pauses while speaking at the federal inspector general community's 21st annual awards ceremony, Wednesday, Oct. Lawmakers said Baker did not back away from those claims when he gave a closed-door deposition to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. "Basic operational questions about Robert Mueller's administration of the special counsel investigation", Fitton said, adding he would also ask Mueller about the length of the probe and why he's ...

Disappearance of Saudi Arabia journalist Jamal Khashoggi: Prof. John Stremlau

October 19, 2018

The Saudis, for two weeks, denied that he vanished inside their consulate, calling accusations that he was killed there, "lies and baseless allegations". Saudi officials have not answered repeated requests for comment over recent days from The Associated Press. What's likely to come from the Pompeo meeting? Gerard Butler said Monday he's canceled a press tour to Saudi Arabia for his upcoming movie, as it felt "incredibly insensitive" in the wake of the disappearance of Saudi journalist ...

Trump, Mexico move to stop 2K Honduran migrants

October 19, 2018

In a series of tweets Thursday morning, Trump accused the governments of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador of allowing a large "caravan" of migrants to proceed towards the United States unchecked, and hit out at the Democratic party for opposing his own brand of tough border control.

Beto O'Rourke Goes Negative Against Cruz in Latest Campaign Ads

October 19, 2018

The group appeared to chastise Cruz over then-nominee Kavanaugh, who was facing multiple sexual assault allegations. When the women attacked Cruz for supporting Kavanaugh's confirmation, he had the ideal response, saying, "Thank you for expressing your First Amendment Rights".

Shocking video shows moment woman abandons toddler on stranger's doorstep

October 19, 2018

After locating the boy's father Thursday morning, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office discovered that the two-year-old boy's mother had asked a friend to drop off the child with the boy's father in Spring because the mother was in the hospital.

Turkey concludes Saudi journalist Khashoggi killed by 'murder' team, sources say

October 19, 2018

The state-run Saudi Press Agency early Sunday morning carried a statement from the Istanbul Consulate that "strongly denounced these baseless allegations, and expressed his doubt that they came from Turkish officials that are informed of the investigation or are authorized to comment on the issue".

'I Like Brave People': Medal of Honor Bestowed on Vietnam Veteran

October 19, 2018

Trump said Canley was personally responsible for having saved the lives of 20 Marines under his command. The 80-year-old retired Marine continues to advise young Marines on a military base near his home. After a review lasting almost four years, Defense Secretary James Mattis agreed that Canley's heroism merited the Medal of Honor . Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., sponsored the bill approving the upgraded award, which was passed in January.

United States military says 60 militants killed in Somalia airstrike

October 19, 2018

According to its assessment no civilians were injured or killed. Al-Shabab continues to hold parts of the country's south and central regions after being chased out of Mogadishu several years ago. It also came ahead of the first anniversary Sunday of a truck bombing that left more than 500 dead in Mogadishu, the worst ever attack in Somalia blamed on Al-Shabaab.

Theresa May offers to extend the Brexit transition period by another year

October 18, 2018

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said European Union leaders had asked the bloc's executive "to work with even more vigour on a no deal scenario". "If there is a gap between the end of the implementation period and the point at which the future relationship comes in - we don't expect a gap to exist, but if there is, we want to ensure there is no hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland", the Prime Minister told media yesterday.

Ganja now legal as Canada allows recreational use

October 18, 2018

For now, cannabis can only be purchased through the government-run online portal, and Fedeli noted that any orders placed through the site would not yet have been delivered. Italy could be a "dark horse in the race to be the first country to legalize in Europe", Rolles said. Many customers celebrating Wednesday certainly thought so.

Trump pulling USA out of worldwide pact on postal rates

October 18, 2018

President Donald Trump argues that the 144-year-old agreement benefits China and other countries at the expense of U.S. businesses - making it cheaper to ship packages from Beijing to NY than from San Francisco to the U.S. Administration officials are still weighing whether Trump will meet with China's president, Xi Jinping, in Argentina next month. He also has left UNESCO and the United Nations Human Rights Council, pulled the US out of the Paris climate accord and cut USA funding for ...

Donald Trump Tweets "MANY CRIMINALS" On Way To Border, Blames Democrats

October 18, 2018

Meanwhile, a Honduran caravan of migrants headed for the USA border has grown to 4,000. President Trump's watching his worst nightmare unfold - more than 1,500 immigrants marching from Honduras to the USA, and he's vowing our troops will stop them.

Meghan Markle Shows First Signs of Royal Baby Bump

October 18, 2018

The pair will only spend a few hours in Melbourne , but had a jam-packed schedule that included a meal featuring native Australian foods and a trip to a beach. But that wasn't the only puppy love they experienced that day! The Royal couple were in Melbourne to meet a number of charities, including youth leaders and community members from the "This Girl Can" and "The Man Cave" programmes during a reception at Government House.

Khashoggi's final Washington Post column before disappearing published

October 18, 2018

Last week Hoekstra said reports that Khashoggi had been killed and dismembered inside the Saudi embassy were "very worrying" and that he is following developments closely in consultation with the foreign affairs ministry. Turkish government sources have said police believe the journalist was killed by a special team of 15 Saudi officials sent to Istanbul especially for the task.

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