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Sisters found tied together in NY river identified

November 02, 2018

The older sister attended George Mason University but left in the spring. The sisters' photos also were released publicly Wednesday by NY police, along with an appeal to the public for information about them and how their remains might have ended up along the waterfront around 68th Street and Riverside Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Two people stabbed at Sony Music HQ in London

November 02, 2018

According to reports, staff evacuated the building while some hid under tables during the alleged knife attack. "Two people have suffered stab injuries - we await an update on their condition". The London Ambulance Service said it took one victim to a hospital and the other to a major trauma centre. Photos and videos showed authorities responding to the scene.

Woman fights with driver, causing bus to fall in China river

November 02, 2018

The vehicle plunged into a section of the Yangtze River in the city of Chongqing city, killing all 15 people on board, including the driver. The first half is surveillance footage from the bus. For days after the accident, the No. 22 bus lay at the bottom of the Yangtze River - in waters more than 70 meters (230 feet) deep. Rescue teams said that at least 13 people died, while two remaining passengers are still unaccounted for following the accident.

Brexit campaigner Arron Banks under investigation, United Kingdom confirms

November 02, 2018

The Electoral Commission has referred me to the National Crime Agency under intense political pressure from anti-Brexit supporters", he added. She denied claims the money had come from Russian sources, saying: "I run the group of companies where the money was from and we don't have any transactions that are from Russia".

Denmark Recalls Ambassador From Iran Following Foiled Attack Plot

November 02, 2018

According to statement from the ministry, the Danish ambassador met with a senior official for European affairs at the foreign ministry Wednesday morning. The Danish ambassador was later recalled from Tehran, he revealed. Denmark has been in contact with other countries regarding Iranian activities in Europe and the issue will be brought before the EU.

Washington Vows to Hold Accountable Khashoggi Killers, Others Involved in Murder

November 02, 2018

ABC News interviewed Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi , who was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey in early October. U.S. officials have said such a mission - including 15 men sent from Riyadh - could not have been carried out without the authorization of bin Salman, the country's de facto ruler.

Asia Bibi: Pakistan Acquits Christian Woman Facing Death Penalty For Blasphemy

November 02, 2018

Whereas, in response, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood slammed Khursheed Shah for "playing politics" instead of standing behind Prime Minister Imran Khan in his resolve to keep the writ of the state intact.

Trump political ad assailed as 'sickening,' racially divisive

November 02, 2018

In the video he sports a shaved head and long chin hair and speaks in accented English. Writing in the Washington Post , conservative columnist Jennifer Rubin scalded GOP leaders for standing by while President Donald Trump ramps up anti-immigrant hysteria and racism , before calling out the Fox News network for acting as his megaphone.

Sexual Abuse 'Part Of Life' In N. Korea

November 02, 2018

The extensive 98-page report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), which was released Thursday and took more than two years to compile, is based on dozens of interviews with sexual abuse victims who have fled from North Korea. Many are now raising voices of opposition to this new ruling, " This ruling was a highly political move, and therefore unfortunate ", " Those diligently carrying out their mandatory service may likely feel a great sense of betrayal from this ruling ", as well as " We all went to ...

US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack

November 02, 2018

The alleged culprit is the Jiangsu Province Ministry of State Security (JSSD), a branch of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), which is responsible for counterintelligence, foreign intelligence, and political security. The spies used a variety of online hacking techniques including spear phishing , malware and domain hijacking to steal employee logins and hack their way further into the company's computer systems - as well as those of a number of other aerospace companies based in the ...

Deputies verify addresses for sexual offenders, remind them of Halloween guidelines

November 02, 2018

That's why his deputies hand-delivered the warning flyers to registered sex offenders in the county. The signs include "Warning!" and "No trick-or-treat at this address!" Before heading out to get candy, make sure to search Virginia's Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry to know who lives where you'll be trick-or-treating.

Malaysian scandal spreads to US

November 02, 2018

In an online chat between Low and Leissner in June 2014, Low and Leissner "discussed the need to "suck up to" a 1MDB official and to send "cakes" to a person believed to be the wife of Malaysian Official #1", USA authorities said in a statement .

Oprah, Pence visiting Georgia in deadlocked governor's race

November 02, 2018

I don't want to run. The Georgia governor's race is one of the most closely watched campaigns in the nation and is attracting top surrogates from both parties in the final days before the election. A Kemp campaign source, who insists the Republican will win on November 6, nonetheless says Kemp has the advantage in a runoff situation. After Thursday's dueling outsiders, former president Barack Obama will follow on Friday for Abrams.

Migrant caravan demands transport as 2nd group enters Mexico

November 02, 2018

Northern Command, said Tuesday that at least 5,239 troops were being sent to the Southwest border as the Pentagon works to meet requests from the Department of Homeland Security. If a child had been left in the middle of that mess they would have killed them", a migrant in the group, which is estimated to number between 1,500 and 2,000, said.

Body of Khashoggi dismembered after being killed: Istanbul prosecutor

November 01, 2018

On Saturday, Saudi Arabia said it would be in charge of the investigation and declined Ankara's request for 18 suspects to be extradited to Turkey. The killing of Khashoggi , a former Saudi court insider, has also focused worldwide attention on the policies of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman .

Indonesian Official Says One 'Black Box' Recovered From Boeing Crash Site

November 01, 2018

The plane, carrying 189 people, crashed soon after taking off from Jakarta , the Indonesian capital, on Monday. Lion Air chief executive Edward Sirait said on Tuesday that the plane had had technical problems, but had been repaired before being allowed to fly again.

Thousands of USA troops to be deployed to Mexico border

November 01, 2018

Thousands of tired Central American migrants in a caravan that has advanced 250 miles (410 kilometers) into Mexico but remains far from the USA border hope they won't have to walk anymore, at least for a while. But the coming caravan provides a good opportunity for Trump anyway, he adds, because it's revealing that Democrats really do support open borders and illegal immigration.

Austria backing out of global migration pact

November 01, 2018

Austria will not send an envoy to the pact's signing in December in Morocco, Austrian media reported. "Austria rejects the possibility that the migration pact could establish new customary global law which would be binding on Austria or could be interpreted as such", Heinz-Christan Strache, vice-chancellor and FPOe leader, said in a press conference.

Oprah coming to Atlanta to aid in Abrams campaign

November 01, 2018

Abrams is trying to become the first black female governor in US history. This is also one of the best governorship pickup opportunities for Democrats. "Would you be rounding them up from civilians in Georgia that own it?" She added, "However, I know that the most responsible gun owners understand that they have the responsibility for the firearms, and making sure that only responsible people have those firearms".

Russia's only aircraft carrier damaged as floating dock sinks

November 01, 2018

Rakhmanov, cited by the Russian news agency TASS. The Admiral Kuznetsov was towed to another shipyard in Murmansk . "We assess the extent of damage". The Admiral Kuznetsov gained notoriety in Britain when then Secretary of Defense Michael Fallon dubbed it the "ship of shame" in 2017 when it passed through waters close to the English coast on its way back from the Mediterranean belching black smoke.

Trump to visit Pittsburgh after synagogue shooting

November 01, 2018

Friends and strangers alike packed the Rodef Shalom temple, a 25-minute walk from the Tree of Life, for the Rosenthals' funeral, which took place under tight security. She added: "Some individuals - they're grieving, they're hurting". Bowers had a history of of posting conspiracy theories about Jews and threatening Jewish communities online.

China lifts ban on rhino and tiger 'remedies'

November 01, 2018

Those include scientific research, sales of cultural relics, and "medical research or in healing". "This decision seems to contradict the leadership China has shown recently in tackling the illegal wildlife trade, including the closure of their domestic ivory market, a game changer for elephants warmly welcomed by the global community".

Turkish president threatens to target US-backed Kurdish fighters

November 01, 2018

Two US military officials confirmed that the Turkish military had shelled SDF positions in northern Syria in recent days. The YPG , the dominant group and leader of the USA -allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controls almost all of the territory east of the Euphrates, including regions along Syria's border with Turkey.

Gaza Strip: Palestinian Man killed by Israel forces

November 01, 2018

The National Committee for Breaking the Siege, which organized the naval march, said that the "naval marches will continue until Palestinians in Gaza achieve their goals". Many Palestinian protesters burnt tires in an attempt to blur the vision of Israeli army sharpshooters, who were heavily deployed along the northern border of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Twitter Wants To Remove The ‘Like’ Button To ‘Improve’ Debates

November 01, 2018

CEO and co-founder, Jack Dorsey , mentioned the news at a Twitter event last week, originally reported by The Telegraph . The like feature was introduced in 2015 replacing the star-shaped "Favorite" button. Twitter has always been criticized for not doing more to crack down on the hate speech that floods its platform on a daily basis. User Max Kennerly said: 'Eliminating the "like button" will absolutely, certainly, 100% make the troll problem here way worse.

Quake of magnitude 6.2 rattles New Zealand’s North Island

November 01, 2018

The US Geological Survey, said this quake took place at a depth of 227 km. People attending the event said they did feel the quake. New Zealand's natural disaster monitoring body GNS Science reported that there was no tsunami threat but that residents should take proper precaution for potentially risky aftershocks.

S. Korea, US underscore importance of coordination

November 01, 2018

South Korea's Supreme Court has ordered a Japanese company to pay 4 Korean men 88 thousand dollars each. "We are now waiting (for North Korea's answer)", the official told reporters on condition of anonymity. "Japan will take resolute action, considering all options available including an global trial", Foreign Minister Taro Kono said, suggesting that Japan may file a complaint with the worldwide Court of Justice.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He'll Introduce Legislation To End Birthright Citizenship

November 01, 2018

During the interview on Tuesday, Ryan quickly sought to emphasize common ground with the president on immigration policy, despite saying that it was not possible to end birthright citizenship via executive order. CNN reported that attempting to undo birthright citizenship that way " is certain to set off a legal fight that could potentially wind up in the Supreme Court over his authority to issue Executive Orders with such broad scope ".

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

November 01, 2018

The premier is expected to visit China from November 2 to 5 to hold meetings with Chinese leadership in the country's capital and participate as guest of honour at the First China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Regardless of domestic or global changes, this close friendship has served as a model of state-to-state relations for other countries", the statement quoted Qureshi as telling participants of the meeting.

Jamal Khashoggi Was Strangled On Entering Consulate, Istanbul's Chief Prosecutor Says

October 31, 2018

The Turkish president says a 15-person team travelled from Riyadh to kill Khashoggi, who had criticized Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman , after he entered the Saudi consulate on October 2. Under mounting pressure, Saudi Arabia changed its narrative about Mr Khashoggi's killing several times, eventually admitting that Mr Khashoggi died inside the consulate and only recently acknowledging that Turkish evidence shows his killing was premeditated.

Woman blows herself up in central Tunis

October 31, 2018

An AP reporter at the scene saw many ambulances arriving to take the wounded to hospitals. Another statement released by the Ministry confirmed that the woman was not previously known to authorities, sourced as a major reason why the activity could not be traced.

Germany: Former nurse admits to killing 100 people with lethal injections

October 31, 2018

The murder charges against Niels Högel, 41, stem from his time at a hospital in the north-western city of Oldenburg between 1999 and 2002 and at another hospital nearby in Delmenhorst from 2003 to 2005. Christian Marbach, whose grandfather was killed by Hoegel, described him to the Heidelberg Heraut newspaper as a "sad guy who gave himself God's powers".

Federal judge tweaks her order on Georgia absentee ballots

October 31, 2018

U.S. District Judge Leigh May ordered the secretary of state's office to instruct county election officials to stop the practice for the November midterm elections. "This ruling protects the people of Georgia from those who seek to undermine their right to vote", said Sophia Lakin, a staff attorney with the ACLU's Voting Rights Project.

All the times Meghan and Harry broke the royal mould on tour

October 31, 2018

While on the final leg of their royal tour , Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry , took a minute to greet fans while on a walkabout in Rotorua, New Zealand , on Wednesday. And on October 30 during a walkabout in Auckland, she finally got to meet one young woman whose life she touched many years ago. The royal couple started their epic 16-day Commonwealth tour in Sydney, and kicked off the 2018 Invictus Games before spending a few days in Fiji , Tonga and New Zealand.

More Than 90% of World’s Children Don’t Breathe Clean Air, WHO Reports

October 31, 2018

Air pollution is one of the leading threats to health in children under 5, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths among this age group, the report reveals. "Air pollution is stunting our children's brains, affecting their health in more ways than we suspected", warned Maria Neira, the head of the WHO's department of public health and environment.

Indian Couple Falls 800 Ft To Death In California

October 31, 2018

They had set up their tripod near the ledge on October 23, he said on October 30. Some visitors spotted it abandoned the next morning and alerted park rangers who then searched the area below, he told NBC . More than 10 people have died in Yosemite this year. Six of those visitors fell to their deaths. "Yosemite is an inherently wild place". The Taft Point promontory offers views of the valley floor 3,000 ft (900m) below and has become a popular spot for romantic photos and wedding ...

Pakistani court overturns death sentence for Christian woman in blasphemy case

October 31, 2018

Thus, the onus rests on the prosecution to prove guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt throughout the trial. The law does not define blasphemy and evidence might not be reproduced in court for fear of committing a fresh offence. To this, Justice Nisar had asked Bibi's lawyer, "Are these things on record?" At the Rome gathering, Masih said his wife was innocent of blasphemy.

Aasia Bibi Won’t be Executed, Pakistan SC Rules in Blasphemy Case

October 31, 2018

The court ordered the woman's release on the condition that she is not wanted for any other charges. Bibi's legal team celebrated the court's decision amid beefed-up security in Islamabad after religious hardliners had vowed to protest any acquittal of the case.

UAE VP lauds 1st locally made satellite launched from Japan

October 31, 2018

KhalifaSat is set to spend five years in "Low Earth Orbit" before descending to Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center. Millions witnessed the live launch of KhalifaSat from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre, reflecting the strong bonds of partnership between the UAE and nations across the world, with the aim to ensure safety, peace and security for humanity.

President Trump: End birthright citizenship for some US-born babies

October 31, 2018

As for what would happen to those immigrants applying for asylum, Trump said he plans to "build tent cities" and "hold" them there before their pending court dates rather than release them into the U.S. Edgar Cowan of Pennsylvania said birthright citizenship could result in "a flood of immigration of the Mongol race". "With an executive order ", the President interjected, confirming he had thought about doing it.

Pakistan SC restores ban on Indian content on TV channels

October 31, 2018

Nisar said such devices mostly consisting of Indian channels resulted in draining of hard-earned money out of Pakistan. The chairman of the Pakistan Cable Operators Association criticised the verdict. We are not here to listen your detailed story, avoid "ifs and buts", be straight and concrete in your reply, CJP said to DG PTA, who appeared before the court.

PM Modi reaches Kevadiya to unveil Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Statue Of Unity

October 31, 2018

Referring to the " statue of unity ", the PM said that Indians will be able to feel proud at the world's largest statue being built in India . Patel was part of the resistance that culminated in India's independence from British colonial rule in 1947.

Three Siblings Hit and Killed Walking to the School Bus

October 31, 2018

A fourth child who is 11 years old was seriously injured and has been airlifted to a hospital in Fort Wayne. Three children died at the scene. No students were on the bus at the time. "At last check, he was in surgery with multiple broken bones and internal injuries", the news release said. The children were boarding their yellow school bus that had its stop-arm activated as it was temporarily parked when a truck traveling in the opposite direction hit the group, Indiana State Police say.

Winnipeg vigil to be held for synagogue shooting victims

October 31, 2018

Stosh Cotler, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, a progressive Jewish group, said "we are overcome with grief and heartbreak at the unconscionable act of terror during morning prayers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh today".

Suspected hoax targeting Special Counsel Robert Mueller referred to FBI for investigation

October 31, 2018

The person sending the emails would not speak on the phone but claimed she was offered tens of thousands of dollars to say negative things about the special counsel, who is investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election and allegations the Trump campaign conspired with those efforts.

Two Women Found Duct-Taped Together in NYC Identified as Saudi Sisters

October 31, 2018

They were officially identified on Friday. The Farea family lived in Fairfax, Virginia, after they moved there from Saudi Arabia . Police said the mother, who was not identified, had received a call from the Saudi embassy in Washington informing her that her daughters had applied for asylum, NYT reported.

Trump not expected to come to MI before November 6 election

October 30, 2018

Coming off her slashing attacks in the U.S. Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Harris was stumping across Iowa last week as the leading Democrat Presidential hopeful for the 2020 election, according to the Washington Examiner .

70 percent of Venice covered in water by flooding

October 30, 2018

The public transport company closed the water taxi service due to the emergency, with connections remaining active only to the outlying islands. The rest of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that toppled trees and other objects, killing six people.

Whitey Bulger, Boston gangster, found dead in prison at 89

October 30, 2018

Bulger was convicted in 2013 of murdering 11 people , as well as extortion, money laundering and weapons charges. He spent 16 years on the lam and was arrested in 2011 in Santa Monica, California. Though Bulger is known to have medical issues, it's not clear why he was on the move, the Boston Herald reported. Bureau of Prisons officials and Bulger's attorney declined last week to comment on why he was being moved.

Watch Colbert hilariously ridicule Sarah Sanders for contradicting Trump on Pittsburgh shooter

October 30, 2018

In a fresh barrage of tweets , Trump is blaming the media for fanning the flames of anger, division and hatred in a country still reeling from the weekend shooting deaths of 11 Jewish worshippers in Pittsburgh. Acosta was hardly alone in his cross-examination of Sanders; many reporters appear to assume Trump is at least partially to blame for the string of suspicious packages, and some wondered why Trump won't admit they are correct and apologize for his rhetoric.

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