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Police forcefully yank one-year-old baby from mother’s arms during arrest

December 11, 2018

Police said they were called after Headley refused to leave a center for government assistance in Boerum Hill. At one point, an officer pulls out a Taser and waves it at a crowd of onlookers objecting to the police actions. Authorities said a family member is taking care of the child. "As NYPD officers were attempting to convince the woman to depart the facility, HRA peace officers brought the woman to the floor", NYPD Sgt.

Police make arrest in death of 13-year-old N.C. girl

December 11, 2018

Maultsby told reporters at a news conference last month. Hania's father, Noe Aguilar, a Guatemalan-native, went to the U.S Embassy in Guatemala on Monday to request a temporary visa to attend Hania's funeral on Sunday, but was denied at the embassy immediately.

Assembly polls: Counting to begin at 8am

December 11, 2018

The counting of votes for the Madhya Pradesh , Chhattisgarh , Telangana , Rajasthan and Mizoram assembly elections will take place on December 11. It may be noted that last month, Naidu had met the heads of several opposition parties, including Rahul Gandhi, and termed the TDP's alliance with the Congress a "democratic compulsion" to protect the country.

Accused Russian spy Maria Butina reaches plea deal with feds

December 11, 2018

Prosecutors allege Butina, 30, gathered intelligence on American officials and political organizations. It appeared that things were picking up in the case of Maria Butina in recent days, as there were reports that accused Russian spy was nearing a plea deal.

OH house fire kills 5 children, injures mother who jumped out

December 11, 2018

The mother escaped by jumped from a second story window, officials said, according to ABC Youngstown affiliate WYTV . The local fire department arrived at the scene in Youngstown, about 75 miles southeast of Cleveland, shortly before midnight and found flames had engulfed the front of the house, according to NBC-affiliate WFMJ TV.

'very strong signals' that China is ready for a trade deal

December 11, 2018

The two sides would also discuss intellectual property protection, technology cooperation, market access and fair trade, and "work hard to reach a consensus", Gao said. It also would begin buying products from USA farmers "immediately". The two sides will negotiate structural changes to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, cyber-intrusions and cybertheft, services and agriculture, according to the White House.

Neo-Nazi guilty of murder over Charlottesville rampage

December 11, 2018

The defense said in their opening statements Fields had been "scared for his life" - hoping, according to observers, if not for an outright acquittal, that the jury might find him guilty of a lesser charge such as second-degree murder. Fields' lawyers told the jury he feared for his life after witnessing the violence. "She's the enemy", Fields apparently said of Heyer's mother. "We must always hold bigots accountable", tweeted writer and activist Shaun King, who has been a vocal critic of ...

NC GOPer Supports Probe Into Alleged Fraud Scheme Linked To His Campaign

December 11, 2018

Dowless denied any wrongdoing to the Charlotte Observer. The board has already subpoenaed records from the Harris campaign with a focus on a political operative accused of engineering a team to canvass neighborhoods and collect absentee ballots.

Loyal dog guarded home for nearly a month after deadly wildfire

December 11, 2018

She had to flee when the November 8 fire broke out and decimated the town of 27 ,000. The Camp Fire killed at least 85 people, burned through 153,336 acres and destroyed 18,804 homes and businesses. "He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never gave up on his people", Sullivan wrote on Facebook . All they could do was hope and pray amid the heavy flow of devastating news that flooded headlines during the days they were separated from their Anatolian shepherd-great ...

Putin Extends Condolences Over Death of Russian Rights Activist Alexeyeva

December 11, 2018

Alexeyeva was a prominent Soviet dissident and one of the founding members of the Moscow Helsinki Group, which was aimed at monitoring the Soviet Union's compliance with the Helsinki Accords. "It was not the first time that she was in this hospital, doctors had already revived her several times in the most hard of situations". In December 2017, she was awarded the Russian State Prize for achievements in human rights.

Transcript Reveals Jamal Khashoggi's Last Words at Saudi Consulate, Report Says

December 11, 2018

Sources told CNN that Kushner was quietly leveraging his close relationship with bin Salman throughout the fallout when asked and retreating to the sidelines when necessary. But Trump has also taken a stubborn stance in defense of the Saudi leadership in an worldwide scandal over the state-ordered murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi .

Twitter Users Troll Trump With Hilariously Awful Chief Of Staff Suggestions

December 10, 2018

Presidential Adviser Kellyanne Conway told reporters that she understood Ayers's decision to return to Georgia with his wife and children. Chris Whipple, author of a much-praised book, " The Gatekeepers ", on White House Chiefs of Staff, told Newsmax.

Comey: 'Use Every Breath We Have' to Oust Trump in 2020

December 10, 2018

According to a transcript of the interview released Saturday, Comey said he didn't recall the answers to numerous questions, particularly when it came to details from the Clinton investigation that occurred back in 2015 and 2016. "But I kind of shrug and sometimes smile and laugh about it and then I have a secondary reaction, which is to be horrified at my own numb reaction", Comey said.

Leading senators push toward deal targeting Saudi Arabia

December 10, 2018

Senator Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, echoed those views. He added: "You have to be willfully blind not to come to the conclusion that this was orchestrated and organized by people under the command of [Mohammed bin Salman] and that he was intricately involved in the demise of Mr.

UK Court orders extradition of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya

December 10, 2018

Talking to reporters today, he said that his claim was genuine and honest. India wants the 62-year-old businessman, who has been in Britain, to be brought to the country to face criminal action for default on loans taken by his defunct Kingfisher Airlines .

Trump Says Stormy Daniels Payment Was A 'Simple Transaction'

December 10, 2018

Federal prosecutors have outlined their belief that then presidential candidate Mr Trump, described as Individual One in court filings , instructed Cohen to pay hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and another woman who claimed to have had affairs with Mr Trump.

Canada threatened over Huawei arrest

December 10, 2018

The official Xinhua News Agency said Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng "lodged solemn representations and strong protests" with Ambassador Terry Branstad on Sunday against the detention of Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou. "He learned way later". The surprise arrest raises doubts about whether the trade truce will hold and whether the world's two biggest economies can resolve the complicated issues that divide them.

Pence man out as Trump's chief

December 10, 2018

Nick Ayers , Donald Trump's top choice to be his next chief of staff, is no longer in the running, and the USA president is now considering other candidates, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, the latest sign of a chaotic White House staff shakeup.

United Kingdom can unilaterally halt Brexit, European Court rules

December 10, 2018

Once the ECJ has delivered its ruling the case will be referred back to the Court of Session, where judges are expected to "frank" the decision and declare the European Court's answer to be the law on the matter. "If the United Kingdom chooses to change their minds on Brexit, then revoking Article 50 is an option and the European side should make every effort to welcome the United Kingdom back with open arms", Mr Smyth said.

Trump Names Milley to Succeed Dunford as Joint Chiefs Chairman

December 10, 2018

US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he was tapping four-star General Mark Milley , Chief of Staff of the United States Army , to replace outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman General Joe Dunford. Milley would also be responsible for helping the military carry out the priorities in Trump's National Defense Strategy, which calls for an emphasis on the potential for "great power" conflict with countries like Russian Federation and China over a focus on counterterrorism.

For first time, prosecutors connect Trump to a federal crime

December 10, 2018

Trump said the filings did not prove any collusion with Russian Federation and called for an end to the investigation. NY prosecutors also alleged that Cohen , at Trump's direction, orchestrated hush money payments to Trump's former mistresses to prevent them from telling their stories in the media ahead of the election .

Nancy Pelosi Calls William Barr 'Deeply Concerning' as AG Nominee

December 10, 2018

Graham made his intentions known in the statement, saying, "President Trump made an outstanding decision in nominating William Barr to serve as the next Attorney General". But an attorney general opposed to the investigation could theoretically move to cut funding or block certain investigative steps. After passing his senate confirmation hearing unanimously, he served as the 77th USA attorney general from 1991-1993.

Trump Reportedly Considering Mark Meadows for Chief of Staff

December 10, 2018

Ayers confirmed his departure from the administration in a tweet . With the Democrats prepared to take control of the House next month, Trump is pressed for time in selecting competent staff. Mr Kelly, 68, was credited with keeping a sometimes impulsive president in check and upholding the protocols of government, but there were fears that Mr Ayers would gear the White House towards electioneering, ...

Riyadh won't extradite Khashoggi case suspects

December 10, 2018

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir rejects the Turkish demand for an global inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi . "We don't extradite our citizens", he said at a news conference at the end of the annual Gulf Cooperation Council summit.

No 10 denies reports that May could postpone Tuesday's Brexit vote

December 09, 2018

They said that May was heading to Brussels on Thursday for the European Union summit, as planned. Barclay echoed the Prime Minister who issued her own plea to MPs to back her deal by warning that failure to do so could lead to a general election as Jeremy Corbyn as her successor.

Donald Trump cuts price tag of border wall to $15 billion

December 09, 2018

Bush last week. The current funding deadline is in effect for government entities including the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department and the Interior Department. The extension buys lawmakers more time to reach a consensus on spending but also raises the possibility that a budget showdown - and, potentially, a partial government shutdown - could happen just days before Christmas.

'Well Done, Mr. President' - Lindsey Graham Digs President Trump's Next Attorney General

December 09, 2018

The second investigation was launched in the final weeks of the Bush presidency, when Barr appointed a special prosecutor to investigate whether White House officials had violated the law in connection with searching Bill Clinton's passport files during the presidential campaign.

DOJ: Trump directed illegal payments during campaign

December 09, 2018

In August, Cohen plead guilty to eight federal crimes. In another filing, prosecutors for the special counsel investigating Russia's 2016 election interference said an unnamed Russian offered Mr. Mueller said that discussions about the potential Moscow development were relevant to the investigation because they occurred "at a time of sustained efforts by the Russian government to interfere with the USA presidential election".

Israel uncovers another Hezbollah tunnel dug from Lebanon

December 09, 2018

The finding comes shortly after troops fired at suspected members of the Lebanese militant group who approached the area where Israeli Army engineers were working to locate the tunnels. On Saturday, Israel's military said that soldiers opened fire at suspected Hezbollah operatives, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted that Israel was "systematically and firmly" destroying Hezbollah's tunnels.

House committee releases transcript of Comey interview

December 09, 2018

Comey largely dodged questions connected to the current Mueller-led probe, including whether his May 2017 firing by Trump constituted obstruction of justice. Strzok fought with Republican lawmakers in a riveting hearing that featured Strzok reading aloud from his sometimes-lewd texts, and Democrats and Republicans openly yelling at each other.

Theresa May warns of ‘grave uncertainty’ if lawmakers reject Brexit deal

December 09, 2018

However, members of parliament, including from May's own Conservative Party, look set to reject her deal, which envisages continued close ties with the European Union, in a move that would pitch the world's fifth-largest economy into even deeper uncertainty.

Tennessee carries out second electrocution of death row inmate of year

December 09, 2018

Thursday at a Nashville maximum-security prison. A Tennessee inmate is scheduled to become the second person to die in the state's electric chair in as many months Thursday evening, almost two decades after the state adopted lethal injection as its preferred method of execution.

USA conducts 'extraordinary flight' over Ukraine after Russian Federation ship seizure

December 09, 2018

Normally these flights are arranged well in advance. In this case, the Ukrainian military requested a flight and the US agreed to conduct it over an uncontested portion of Ukraine territory, according to Eric Pahon, a Pentagon spokesman.

Winter Storm Diego set to wreak havoc across the southern US

December 09, 2018

Ice accumulations could reach one-quarter to one-half inch in Texas and Oklahoma respectively, possibly causing damage to power lines and trees. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected late tonight and Sunday morning. "Even in locations with lesser snow accumulations, the potential for accumulations of snow and freezing rain combined will impact travel". Winter storm watches are already in place Thursday for 6 million people in northern Texas, Oklahoma and parts of ...

New Zealand police hold 'grave fears' for British tourist

December 09, 2018

His voice cracking with emotion as he spoke, David told reporters Grace had been in constant contact with her family up until her disappearance and spoke to them on a daily basis. A missing person report was received on Wednesday for the 22-year-old after her family had not heard from her for several days. Late this afternoon police announced they were questioning a man about the murder of Grace Millane , 22, who was last seen in Auckland's CBD a week ago.

Australia passes controversial encryption bill

December 09, 2018

Technical assistance request: A notice to provide "voluntary assistance" to law enforcement for "safeguarding of national security and the enforcement of the law". The vaguely worded bill would force companies like Apple and Facebook to build backdoors into their secure messaging platforms ( WhatsApp and iMessage, respectively).

Grace Millane: Body found in backpacker murder probe

December 09, 2018

The 22-year-old, from Essex in the United Kingdom, went missing on December 1 in the New Zealand city the day before her birthday. "The Millane family have requested privacy at this time and will not be making any further statements at this stage", the Auckland city police's statement said.

Prosecutors implicate Trump in payments

December 09, 2018

And Mueller's team will also be disclosing what they say former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort lied about when his plea deal fell apart last month. Cohen , citing the fact he has co-operated with investigators, had requested a sentence of no prison time. A heavily redacted court filing said that Manafort's "lies" included untruths about his dealings with Konstantin Kilimnik, a business associate who United States officials suspect is a Russian intelligence operative, and about his ...

Ecuador: UK gave enough guarantees for Assange to leave embassy

December 08, 2018

Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno said there was a "path" for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the South American country's London embassy, where he has lived for six years under asylum, if he so chooses. Ecuador has been seeking a way to terminate Assange s stay for several months, amid souring relations with its embassy guest, who recently sued Quito for restricting his internet access.

Kiev seeks consultations of Budapest memo signatories over Kerch Strait standoff

December 08, 2018

Two of the officials said that the notification was to provide the Navy the option to move a warship into the area, but that this option would not necessarily be selected. Russian Federation intervened as the Ukrainian ships were relocating from the Black Sea port of Odessa to the port of Mariupol in the Sea of Azov. The reported plans come with tensions soaring between Kyiv and Moscow over the naval confrontation on November 25.

Venezuela's Maduro in Moscow seeking financial help

December 08, 2018

Critics blame two decades of socialist rule, corruption and mismanagement for destroying Venezuela's once-thriving oil industry under the state-run PDVSA. Massive inflation and a shortage of basic commodities such as foodstuffs and medicine have forced an estimated 2.3 million Venezuelans to immigrate to other South American countries.

Trump says chief of staff John Kelly to leave at year’s end

December 08, 2018

The relationship seems to have frayed beyond fix. At the White House, Trump spoke to reporters gathered on the South Lawn. Kelly is reportedly on his way out. This story is developing and will be updated . But inside the White House, it was viewed largely as an attempt to clamp down on speculation about Kelly's fate during the midterm elections, rather than a true vote of confidence.

Protesters march through Paris amid fears of new violence

December 08, 2018

Workers hammered plywood over the windows of shops and businesses, making the plush Champs-Elysees neighborhood appear to be bracing for a hurricane. Paris was on lockdown with major monuments and department stores shut and some 8,000 police on the streets following the worst rioting in the capital in decades last weekend.

James Fields Convicted of Murdering Heather Heyer at Charlottesville Rally

December 08, 2018

Self-professed neo-Nazi James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday for killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer when he intentionally drove his auto into a group of counterprotesters at last year's violent Unite the Right rally that brought scores of white supremacists to the streets of Charlottesville , Virginia .

6 people, mostly teenagers, killed in Italy nightclub stampede

December 08, 2018

One of dead was a mother of a teenager. "The cause [of the stampede] may have been the dispersal of a stinging substance, the young people fled and trampled over each other", the fire service department said on Twitter. Mr Poggiali said it was too early in the investigation to know if safety violations might have played a role. La Repubblica newspaper quoted a survivor as saying that at least one of the exits was blocked.

Police have ‘grave fears’ about British woman missing in New Zealand

December 08, 2018

She was last seen in Auckland on December 1. Police had spoken to Millane's family this afternoon, Beard said. "Grace's family have been advised of this development and they are devastated." "Everybody who is a parent will understand what the family is going through.

John Kelly was interviewed by Robert Mueller's team

December 08, 2018

The White House counsel's office at first fought the Mueller request to talk to Kelly, a retired Marine general. McGahn had refused to publicly deny the reporting. Like all of those interviewed, the person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive personnel matters. A source told Reuters last month that Trump was considering a replacement for Kelly.

Heather Nauert 'to replace Nikki Haley as U.S. envoy to UN'

December 08, 2018

However, Haley claimed Trump's rhetoric boosted her negotiating power at the United Nations and enabled her to pass three Security Council strict sanctions against North Korea. " Heather Nauert has been at the State Department so it's not as if she has no experience". In particular, she raised eyebrows in July 2018 when she cited allied troops' storming the beaches of Normandy as evidence of strong ties between the United States and Germany, precisely on the anniversary of the D-Day ...

Canadian Prosecutors Accuse Huawei CFO Meng of Fraud Related to Iran Sanctions

December 08, 2018

The Crown lawyer told the hearing that the USA alleges Huawei Technologies used subsidiary Skycom to do business with Iran, violating sanctions against that country. She conferred with her two lawyers through a translator. "You can rely on her personal dignity", he said, adding that to breach a court order "would be to humiliate and embarrass her father, who she loves".

United Nations rejects U.S. proposal to condemn Hamas

December 07, 2018

The resolution ultimately picked up a plurality of 87 votes in support and 57 against - with 33 abstentions. The United Nations today voted down a United States resolution condemning Hamas terrorism, with states such as Saudi Arabia , Turkey and Iran banding together to claim that the resolution was faulty for not assessing blame to Israel.

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