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Australia boosts Pacific spending and pledges new commitment to 'our patch'

November 11, 2018

What is important though, according to the Australian official, is that Beijing and Canberra should be able to manage the setbacks respectfully, while keeping in mind the opportunities that this bilateral relation presents to both nations.

Six hurt in Fly Jamaica's emergency crash-landing in Guyana

November 11, 2018

When it landed, a spokesman says the aircraft went off the runwayy badly damaging the right wing and engine. Fly Jamaica said it was providing local assistance. The Boeing 757 involved in the incident was originally delivered to ATA Airlines in 1999 and is registered as N524AT. The incident is not the first at Guyana's largest airport.

Trump condemned for cancelling France cemetery visit due to weather

November 11, 2018

He made the decision to attend in August, after determining the ninety million dollar price tag for a military parade at home was too much. After Chancellor Angela Merkel briefly snuggled her head into the neck of French President Emmanuel Macron , the two went inside a replica of the train auto where the armistice was reached and put their names in a guestbook.

UK: Transport minister resigns over Brexit plans

November 11, 2018

Jo Johnson , younger brother of former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson , said Friday that the withdrawal agreement being discussed would greatly weaken Britain. His older brother Boris resigned in July to protest May's Brexit plan - but Boris did so as a staunch support of a hard-line Brexit, while Jo Johnson backed the "remain" side during the June, 2016 referendum.

9th Circuit Protects Dreamers and the Rule of Law

November 11, 2018

A three-judge panel of the USA 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, ruled unanimously in favor of a lower court's preliminary injunction against the administration's attempt to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals .

Jo Johnson quits Government over ‘incoherent, unacceptable’ Brexit

November 11, 2018

Former Brexit secretary David Davis said the full government legal advice on Brexit must be published and insisted how the United Kingdom could exit from the customs union must be "pinned down" before MPs and peers vote on the deal. Transport minister Jo Johnson dropped his bombshell news in a recorded video message released this afternoon. "But I have every hope that the Prime Minister would listen to Parliament, because the alternative in those circumstances would be nearly certainly that ...

Gunman posted about sanity during attack

November 11, 2018

Ian David Long showed troubling signs long before his murderous rampage. Dean told the Los Angeles Times that the amount of blood within the vicinity made it hard to determine whether Long killed himself or was shot to death by police. He allegedly opened fire during the bar's "College Country Night" ― a weekly event hosted for students at California Lutheran University, Moorpark College and Pepperdine University.

Melbourne attacker swings knife at police, 'trolley man' helps officers

November 11, 2018

Police initially responded to reports of a vehicle on fire. This image made from video shows police on street corner after a shooting in Melbourne , Australia , Friday, Nov. Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to the media as police chief Graham Ashton listens in Melbourne , Australia, on November 9, 2018. Police are treating the incident as a terror attack .

Jordan flash floods kill 12 and force tourist evacuation of Petra

November 10, 2018

Divers have been searching for five people whose auto was swept away by floods in the Madaba area, southwest of the capital Amman. In all, 11 people were killed , including two children and a diver who had been involved in rescue efforts, according to state media and Jordanian government spokeswoman Jumana Ghuneimat.

UK reassures over hard Irish Sea border

November 10, 2018

Arlene Foster says it has "raised alarm bells " as Mrs May appears "wedded to the idea of a border down the Irish Sea". The European Union's fallback proposal aimed at avoiding a hard border between would effectively keep Northern Ireland aligned with Brussels's customs union and single market.

Death toll from Somalia hotel attack rises

November 10, 2018

The number of people killed when suicide bombers and gunmen struck a popular hotel in Somalia's capital has risen to 39 from the initial 22, police said on Saturday. Officials on Friday had put the death toll at about 20. Police official Ibrahim Mohamed told AFP that "more than 10 people died, majority civilians and some security guards".

US to end refuelling of coalition war planes in Yemen

November 10, 2018

Earlier in the day, Saudi media reported that the coalition had requested the United States to halt aerial refuelling of the coalition's aircraft , specifying that the decision had been made following consultations with Washington. The Sunni Muslim alliance led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE has recently stepped up military operations against the Iranian-aligned Houthi movement, including in the main port city of Hodeidah, which is a lifeline for millions of Yemenis.

US, China air grievances at marriage counseling session

November 10, 2018

Mr. Pompeo, while interacting with the media, said, "President Trump has made it clear that the US seeks a constructive and results-oriented relationship with China grounded in fairness, reciprocity and respect". Beijing has steadily been building artificial islands and military installations to cement its claim to the highly contested territory. Pompeo said the U.S.

Erdogan says he gave audio tapes of Khashoggi's death to Saudi officials

November 10, 2018

The investigative team looking into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has discovered traces of hydrofluoric acid and other chemicals inside a well at the Saudi consul general's home in Istanbul , Al Jazeera reports citing a source in the Turkish attorney general's office.

Deadly California wildfire causes "utter panic" as people try to escape

November 10, 2018

A home burns as the Camp Fire moves through the area in Paradise , California. "This event was the worst-case scenario", he said. "Regrettably, not everybody made it out". Her publicist could not confirm the status of her house, but told Reuters that Jenner was safe. - Driven by howling winds and dangerously low humidity, a brush fire that began in Ventura County but raced over the Los Angeles County line continued a relentless march toward the Pacific Ocean Friday, forcing thousands of ...

Trudeau apologizes for turning away Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution in 1939

November 10, 2018

But it is our collective responsibility to acknowledge this hard truth, learn from this story, and continue to fight against antisemitism every day, as we give meaning to the solemn vow: "'Never again'". " And I pledge to you all now, we will do more ", he said. Of those Canada did let in, some 7,000 Jews were held as prisoners of war and jailed alongside Germans captured on battlefields, he said.

At least 2 dead in California’s Woolsey Fire, LA coroner says

November 10, 2018

Concerns about the SSFL site spread quickly around social media as people in the area saw burn maps that showed flames passing the facility and users shared a Forbes article with the headline "California's Woolsey Fire Now Threatening Malibu Went Through the Site of a Nuclear Accident First"-which states in the body of the story that the concerns about radioactive ash were unsubstantiated".

Maithripala Sirisena dissolves Sri Lankan Parliament

November 10, 2018

Sirisena signed an official gazette notification dissolving the 225-member Parliament, effective from Saturday. Sirisena signed a decree dismissing the island's 225-member assembly just hours after his party admitted it did not have enough votes for Rajapakse , a former president.

Transport minister Jo Johnson resigns over Brexit

November 10, 2018

Jo Johnson's resignation, and his call for a fresh referendum to test voter sentiment, further complicates matters for May as she tries to strike a deal with European Union leaders that would pass muster with her own cabinet and win backing in Parliament .

Trump Rips CNN's Acosta, Ryan to White House Press

November 10, 2018

Social media has lit up after a stoush between President Donald Trump and CNN reporter Jim Acosta , with rival camps trying to claim the higher ground. "You're a very rude person", added Trump. The newspaper said that if Sanders was so offended by physical contact, "what did she have to say when her boss praised as "my kind of guy" Rep.

California gunman went on social media during bar attack

November 10, 2018

In the neighborhood where Long lived, residents said they were well aware of his problems. Colleagues of Helus describe him as a friend and an exceptional man and officer. A lone gunman killed 58 people and wounded more than 800 when he opened fire on a Las Vegas country music concert in October 2017. Ms Whittler said she didn't have time "to think about why this is happening", and just focused on a way to "get out".

Democrats ready to pursue aggressive Trump oversight: Pelosi

November 10, 2018

Mr Trump tweeted: "In all fairness, Nancy Pelosi deserves to be chosen Speaker of the House by the Democrats. I give her a great deal of credit for what she's done and what she's accomplished", Trump said. Waters also said that Democrats were now focused on ensuring Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign was protected following a shake-up on Wednesday at the Justice Department.

Camp Fire now most destructive wildfire in California history; 9 dead

November 10, 2018

Tens of thousands of people fled a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Northern California , some clutching babies and pets as they abandoned vehicles and struck out on foot ahead of the flames that forced the evacuation of an entire town and destroyed hundreds of structures.

Vice President embarks on three-day visit to France

November 10, 2018

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands before a working lunch ahead of a NATO Summit in Brussels past year. Macron has been an outspoken critic of Trump's "America First" policies and his decisions to pull out of global agreements such as the Paris climate accord, the Iran nuclear deal and most recently a nuclear arms treaty.

Emergency hearing in Rick Scott vs. Broward County lawsuit

November 10, 2018

These newly discovered ballots have been "breaking nearly 3-to-1 in favor of Democrats", narrowing the margin between these two candidates to likely force a recount after Saturday's noon deadline requiring all counties to turn over election results to the state Division of Elections.

U.S. election: Florida Democrat calls for recount in tight Senate race

November 10, 2018

In that race , incumbent Sen. Here's what will happen with those "under votes": All counties must submit their unofficial results to the state on Saturday. Bill Nelson who locked in a recount with Rick Scott for that seat. Nelson's campaign aides believe he will emerge victorious once all the ballots are counted.

India to join talks with Afghan Taliban at 'non-official level'

November 10, 2018

Russia's foreign ministry touted the attendance of the Taliban, who sent a five-person delegation to Moscow from their political office in Doha, as unprecedented for an worldwide conference aimed at peace in Afghanistan , although the meeting produced few concrete results.

Whitaker appointment brings praise and protest in Iowa

November 09, 2018

Mr Whitaker has replaced replaced Jeff Sessions who was forced out by Mr Trump earlier this week. Hurwitz said that reality is "topsy-turvy" when progressives are protesting the firing of Sessions because the former Alabama senator is someone that "we have known for years is an enemy of everything that's good and progressive and forward-thinking".

City of Malibu ordered to evacuate as flames jump Hwy 101

November 09, 2018

The fire then pushed southward, jumped the wide USA 101 freeway before dawn Friday and pushed into the Santa Monica range. The Camarillo-area fire, dubbed the Hill Fire , was fed by 25- to 30-mph winds that pushed flames across Highway 101 and toward Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura County Firespokesman Mike Lindbery said Thursday night.

Philippine court orders arrest of ex-first lady Imelda Marcos for graft

November 09, 2018

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division also ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against Mrs. Marcos. She is also perpetually disqualified from holding any public office. He died in self-exile in Hawaii in 1989 but his widow and children returned to the Philippines. Imelda Marcos, 89, was the wife of late president Ferdinand Marcos, and famous for owning 1,000 pairs of shoes.

Fly Jamaica flight destined for Toronto suffers accident on landing

November 09, 2018

It says Flight OJ256 "suffered an accident on landing", but offered no other details on the nature of the accident or possible injuries. One of the aircraft's turbines is seen badly damaged after it apparently hit the barrier. Roopnarine said she was told the plane was filled with smoke and passengers were trying to force their way off. "No reports of any broken bones or such", he said.

Michelle Obama says she can 'never forgive' Donald Trump

November 09, 2018

Michelle's book will be available for sale on Tuesday. "The whole [birther] thing was insane and mean-spirited, of course, its underlying bigotry and xenophobia hardly concealed". Michelle Obama's memoir chronicles her life growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady .

One killed, two injured in Melbourne 'terror' attack

November 09, 2018

The video also shows another individual, dubbed "trolley man", quickly barging in with a trolley directly hitting the attacker and stalling him to buy the police some time. Police said they knew the identify of the suspect but declined to name him due to "operational reasons". The officers were seen trying for at least a minute to detain the man peaceably as his attacks on them continued, before one office shot him with a weapon.

Smoke From Butte County Wildfire Prompts Bay Area Air Quality Advisory

November 09, 2018

An elementary school in the region was also forced to evacuate students after the fire came within half a mile of the campus, according to CNN. More evacuations are expected. As she fled, Gina Oviedo described a devastating scene in which flames engulfed homes, sparked explosions and toppled utility poles. Percifield said that he drove off the road a few times in the low visibility conditions but eventually made it to a meadow that is maintained for residents to gather in the event of fires.

Police Responding to Reports of Active Shooter at North Carolina High School

November 09, 2018

Captain James Rowell told WECT the school remained an "active scene" but that there were no reported injuries as of 7am local time. He said deputies did find an HVAC unit that was malfunctioning and making sounds similar to gunshots. Authorities were alerted around 6:30 a.m., according to ABC11, The News & Observer's media partner. The school is located near the coast in Hampstead, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Wilmington.

Judge loses reelection, so he sets all the defendants free

November 09, 2018

Devlin and another Harris County juvenile judge, John Phillips , accounted for more than 20 percent of all youths sent to the state's juvenile prisons previous year, according to the newspaper. The county's three juvenile court judges who were on the ballot on Tuesday all lost by ten or more points. Youths held in lockups while awaiting resolution of their cases are entitled to hearings every 10 days to determine whether they should remain in detention, the Houston Chronicle explains.

One dead after three stabbed in Bourke Street attack

November 09, 2018

One man charged at the tall attacker, who was wearing a long black shirt, with a shopping trolley just before police drew their weapons. One witness said a man was stabbed in the face. Officers were initially called to reports of a auto fire near Bourke Street, a busy thoroughfare, at about 16:20 local time (05:20 GMT). The street where the auto caught fire is the same one when in January 2017 a fatal but not terror-related incident when a man plowed his vehicle in to pedestrians at a high ...

Charlotte woman at the center of ‘viral racist rant' turns herself in

November 09, 2018

Law enforcement officials had issued a warrant for Westwood - dubbed "South Park Susan" - and released the two calls she made to 911 on October 19. Saturday, Westwood, 51, turned herself in to the Sunset Beach Police Department in coastal North Carolina.

Dead After California Shooting At Popular Nightspot, Police Say

November 09, 2018

Knapp said he helped people hide behind a pool table and then fled outside, alerting people on an outdoor smoking patio. "As soon as we heard a break in the shooting we knew he was reloading and we threw a couple of bar stools through the closest to us so we could get out".

Iran draws sting from oil prices

November 09, 2018

The extra supply has caused a drop in crude prices, hurting income for other oil producers while helping Iran's foe Trump in the USA midterm elections , Kazempour said . Analysts continue to believe that oil's slide is a case of bad timing . Oil prices slipped yesterday as concerns mounts that an economic slowdown may curb fuel demand growth overshadowed the reintroduction of sanctions on Iran.

'China, Pakistan satisfied with outcomes of PM Khan's visit'

November 09, 2018

During the live broadcast of Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the Central Party School of the ruling Communist Party of China , the channel put up the dateline as "Begging" instead of "Beijing" . "In the future, in the light of Pakistan's need and as per our mutual agreement, we will continue to offer help economically and for betterment of people's livelihoods", she said.

Watch China’s new AI anchor read the news

November 09, 2018

China's state news agency this week unveiled the world's first virtual newsman. "AI anchors have officially become members of Xinhua's reporting team", the publication said in its report , adding, "Together with other anchors, they will bring you authoritative, timely and accurate news information in Chinese and English".

Race to stop Norway frigate sinking after oil tanker collision

November 09, 2018

Video from the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue shows the aftermath of damage to the Norwegian frigate Helge Instad, after it was rammed by a Maltese-flagged oil tanker. An investigation into the causes of the incident will be launched today, in collaboration with the Defense Accident Investigation Board Norway (DAIBN) and the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) from Malta.

Midterm election results: Democrat win to become 'potent weapon' for Donald Trump

November 09, 2018

So how did they go? Candidates for those seats don't have much statewide name recognition and are nominated by political parties. "The data are clear that the state is evenly divided but the Legislature has massive majorities for one party because they rigged the maps", said Sachin Chheda, director of the Fair Election Project, which organized the lawsuit.

12 killed in USA bar shooting

November 09, 2018

At a press conference, Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said Helus called his wife and said he had a call to handle, and told her he loved her before running into the incident at the bar. We want to keep our journalism open and accessible and be able to keep providing you with news and analyses from the frontlines of Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World.

Melbourne attack: One dead after deadly Bourke Street knife rampage

November 09, 2018

In a later statement, police said the man assaulted police, fled on foot, then was shot while lunging at police with the knife. Ambulance Victoria said the attacker was taken to hospital in a critical condition with a chest injury, another with a head injury, and a third with an unknown injury.

Feds announce new policy to limit asylum claims

November 09, 2018

President Donald Trump has blamed USA asylum rules for luring thousands of migrants a year from Central American countries. The issue of the country's loose asylum laws - where foreign nationals can claim that they fear for their lives in their native country and be released into the USA until their day in court - has sparked debate as a caravan of 7,000 to 10,000 Central Americans heads to the U.S.

Innocent People Killed in Mass Shooting

November 09, 2018

Eric Buschow, said Helus took on some of the toughest assignments, was on the SWAT team for much of his career and worked in narcotics and investigations. The sheriff said Long is believed to have killed himself after opening fire on the crowd. The bar was hosting its weekly "College Country Night" when the incident was reported around 11.20 pm.

Man Fire Drives Through Camp Fire Flames in Northern California

November 09, 2018

Rescuers were trying to put them in other vehicles, he said. The Redding Record-Searchlight reports that the evacuations have resulted in gridlock traffic on Skyway, the main route connecting Paradise and Chico, as people attempt to flee the area.

Democrats make gains in state legislatures, governorships

November 09, 2018

Democrats won Senate seats in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as well. Trump's team immediately sought to give him credit for retaining their narrow Senate majority, even as their foothold in the more competitive House battlefield appeared to be slipping.

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