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VP Shutdown Meeting Ends, Trump Says: Not Much Headway

January 06, 2019

Salaries for cabinet secretaries earning $199,700 a year would jumped to $210,700. They also come days after the President issued an executive order freezing federal workers' pay for 2019. Appearing on Tucker Carlson Tonight , the vice president reiterated what has been the Trump's administration stance on border wall funding for the past 13 days during which the Federal government has been shutdown.

Brazil's new president doubts prospect of Embraer-Boeing merger

January 06, 2019

During the interview, the President also said that he intends to send to Congress a proposal to change the system of reforms to establish a minimum retirement age of 62 years for men and 57 years for women, compared to 60 and 55 years, respectively, current legislation.

US airports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work

January 06, 2019

TSA admitted call outs have increased but put it down the the holidays. Morning-shift officers at the airport are being forced to work extra hours to cover the gaps, he told CNN . Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of NY said the president told them Friday he's prepared for the shutdown to last months or years . About 800,000 workers now receive no pay, and roughly 420,000 are required to report for work without pay with the same repercussions for absenteeism as if they were being ...

In unexpected and rare move, Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicates

January 06, 2019

The palace did not give any reason for the 49-year-old royal's move. "The National Palace informs that his majesty has resigned as the 15th king effective January 6", said a statement from the palace. When he ascended to the throne in 2016 he became the first king in Malaysian history to reign without a consort. The palace statement said the king was grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Council of Rulers and thanked the prime minister and government.

Shanahan: US military to focus on China

January 06, 2019

The drama came after Shanahan sought to lay out his priorities for America's massive defense department and how he intends to deal with an urgent list of geopolitical to-dos, including the USA withdrawal from Syria. The announcement was made during a meeting Wednesday morning at the Pentagon with all of the service secretaries and undersecretaries of defense, according to a defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Democrats approve new budget plan to end shutdown - without funds for wall

January 06, 2019

Credit rating agency Moody's said the shutdown would cause minimal US economic and credit market disruption but there could be a more severe impact on financial markets and the broad economy if the closure is protracted. A vote on a package of six appropriations bills late Thursday night passed 241-190, while lawmakers also approved a narrow measure to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security until February 8 by a tally of 239-192.

Theresa May refuses to rule out ‘never ending vote’ on Brexit

January 06, 2019

Iain Duncan Smith has said not a single job would be lost in a hard Brexit , insisting concerns fears of leaving with no deal are "nonsense". "When MPs come to look at this vote, they need to ask, does it deliver on the referendum, does it protect jobs and security, does it provide certainty for business and citizens in the future?" The report suggested a mere 22 percent of all Britons back Mrs May's deal, with the figure rising to 28 percent among Leave voters.

Elizabeth Warren Asked About Why She Took DNA Test at Iowa Event

January 06, 2019

Scott Brown in 2012, and legislation she passed that will drastically lower the cost of hearing aids. KHALID: Well, I would say if you were to drill down Sen. The test performed by Stanford genetics professor, Carlos Bustamante, showed that Warren's DNA had segments that matched those of people native to Mexico, Peru and Colombia.

Houston community comes together to mourn 7-year-old

January 06, 2019

Hopkins said he will be playing Saturday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in honour of seven-year-old Barnes, who was killed last weekend. Washington was shot in her arm, and Barnes' 6-year-old sister sustained injuries from shattered glass.

Erdogan welcomes Pakistan’s decision to declare Gulen-backed organisation a terror outfit

January 06, 2019

Addressing the members of Turkish Business Council here, the prime minister said in 1960s, Pakistan was considered as the fastest growing economy and used to be shown as a real model of development. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has assured the Business community that their investments will be fully protected in Pakistan. "Those agreements we sign for Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance (ATAK) helicopters and corvettes are only the beginning of defense industry cooperation between ...

Newly Elected Rep Uses Expletive Against Trump in Impeachment Rant

January 06, 2019

She quoted her son as saying: "Look mama, you won". And yes, in addition to calling him a motherfucker, she also said Democrats were going to impeach him. A reporter in Tlaib's office on Thursday noted the world map hanging on her wall with a minor change. And Trump ― the president who famously spoke of grabbing women "by the pussy", called Haiti and some African nations "shithole countries" and who has even publicly hurled "motherfuckers" himself ― said Tlaib " dishonored her ...

Federal agencies directed to hold off on shutdown raises

January 05, 2019

Cabinet secretaries making $199,700 per year will see their pay jump to $210,700 annually; deputy secretaries will see an increase from $179,700 to $189,600. The raises take effect on Jan, 5, during which time the government will remain in a partial shutdown leaving hundreds of thousands of workers without pay.

Multiple casualties as shooter opens fire at bowling alley in California

January 05, 2019

Police have yet to release information about what led to the shooting, but witnesses reported that the shooting occurred after a fight broke out, the Associated Press reported. but I don't think my son deserves to die", she said. As they were fighting, men got involved in the fight and about a minute later, gunshots were heard.

Ukraine Orthodox church gains independence from Russian Federation

January 05, 2019

Kiev has been pushing for a church free from Moscow's influence, which intensified after Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and amid the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine . The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, wants the Ukrainian church to stay within Moscow's orbit, and has warned of "a heavy dispute, if not bloodshed" over attempts to reassign ownership of church property.

Judge Extends Mueller Grand Jury

January 05, 2019

Grand juries hear evidence in cases, and the 23 members of the secret panels vote on whether or not to approve indictments presented by a prosecutor. The grand jury's term was set to expire on Sunday, CNBC adds . It also returned indictments against three Russian companies and 25 Russians, including several military intelligence officers, charging them with hacking and other online activity tied to the presidential election.

Hundreds of German politicians hacked in massive data leak

January 05, 2019

A preliminary analysis showed the data had been obtained through "wrongful use of log-in information for cloud services, email accounts or social networks", Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said in a statement late on Friday. "Way too much effort went into ensuring that this data would be really hard to take down", tweeted one researcher. The contacts, private chats and financial details of figures from every political party - except the far-right AfD - were posted on Twitter.

United States warns Iran against space mission

January 05, 2019

Pompeo said the rocket launches would violate U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers . "We advise the regime to reconsider these provocative launches and cease all activities related to ballistic missiles in order to avoid deeper economic and diplomatic isolation ", he added.

U.S. says airstrike targeted militant tied to USS Cole bombing

January 05, 2019

A U.S. defence official confirmed a "precision strike" had been carried out on Tuesday against Jamal al-Badawi to the east of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Badawi was the first to be caught, being arrested and detained by Yemeni authorities just two months after the attack. Tawfiq bin Attash has also been accused of organizing the attack.

Woman in vegetative state gives birth, prompting sex abuse investigation, report says

January 05, 2019

A source close to the investigation says the patient is a 20-year-old woman who became comatose after a near-drowning, and was being cared for at a Hacienda Healthcare facility. A person is considered in a vegetative state when they are awake but not showing any signs of awareness, according to the Brain Foundation . "We will continue to work to ensure the safety of all our members".

Five children heading to Disney die in crash

January 05, 2019

Both vehicles traveled into the center median, slammed into the guardrail, and entered the southbound lanes of the Interstate. The van, meanwhile, had flipped over - ejecting several of its occupants. "It makes it more hard (when there is this much damage) but we have professionals that do this on a daily basis". Police survey the scene after a wreck with multiple fatalities on Interstate 75, south of Alachua, near Gainesville, Fa., Thursday, Jan.

Army targets phone zombies, binge gamers and snowflakes in new recruitment drive

January 05, 2019

So the British Army launched an ad campaign on multiple fronts - television, billboard and posters - to tell "me me me millennials" the Army needs their self-defense, "phone zombies" the Army needs their focus and "snowflakes" the Army needs their compassion.

Five Polish teenagers die in 'Escape Room' fire

January 05, 2019

Brudzinski ordered fire safety checks to be held at all " Escape Room " locations in Poland . Five teenagers were locked in the room and were killed by the fire. "We have provided psychological, psychiatric care to the families", Koszalin Mayor Piotr Jedlinksi told TVN. There are more than 1,000 such game rooms in Poland.

India rejects Trump's "sermons" on Afghanistan, says it is building lives

January 05, 2019

On Wednesday, during a press briefing, Trump criticized India and others for not doing enough for Afghanistan's security and talked about their contributions that were nowhere near the billions of dollars the United States was spending.

China's 'Jack the Ripper' Gao Chengyong executed for 11 murders

January 05, 2019

He followed them home and often cut their throats and mutilated their bodies. Gao's youngest victim was just 8 years old. At trial in 2017, Gao pleaded guilty to crimes in Baiyin and Baotou in Inner Mongolia between 1988 and 2002 . "The suspect has a sexual perversion and hates women", police said in 2004 when they linked the crimes for the first time and offered a reward of 200,000 yuan ($30,000) for information leading to an arrest.

Brazil's Bolsonaro targets minorities on 1st day in office

January 05, 2019

Brazil's new president is making it all but impossible for lands of indigenous tribes to be identified and demarcated. Bolsonaro's decision does not only have implications for indigenous communities, but also for Afro-Brazilian quilombo territories (rural settlements formerly inhabited by slaves) which now also find themselves under the management of the ministry of agriculture.

Britain cautions Russian Federation not to use detained ex-US marine as pawn

January 04, 2019

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman at the Russian Foreign Ministry, confirmed that British officials have applied for consular access to Whelan. The Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB, has said MI resident Whelan, a 48-year-old corporate security director from the Detroit area, was arrested on espionage charges.

Thailand Pabuk: Tourist spots hit by worst storm in decades

January 04, 2019

But Friday afternoon local time the storm was slowing, and was heading for the province of Surat Thani, the Thai Meteorological Department said in a statement. Bangkok Airways cancelled all flights to and from popular holiday destination Koh Samui. The UK Foreign Office has advised British nationals against all but essential travel to provinces on the Thai-Malaysia border, including areas such as Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.

Rashida Tlaib's First Day in Congress: 'We’re Gonna Impeach the Motherf**ker.'

January 04, 2019

In an interview on NBC's "Today", hours before being named speaker, she hedged and said she preferred to wait until special counsel Robert Mueller wraps his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election - a delay Tlaib specifically said was unnecessary.

German politicians targeted by hackers

January 04, 2019

The personal data of hundreds of German politicians has been published online following a targeted hacking attack, according to reports. The leak, which saw the data posted in daily batches before Christmas on a Twitter account that has been active since mid-2017, affects all parties in parliament except the far-right Alternative for Germany , public broadcaster RBB reported.

Dragging, shoving of children in Arizona migrant center under investigation

January 04, 2019

Southwest Key shelters, which are located in several states, drew national attention this summer because some of its facilities that were tasked with housing children who were separated from their parents after immigrating to the U.S. That number is now about 800. CNN previously reported the Arizona Department of Health Services considered the move because Southwest Key had failed to provide the department with proof it conducts background checks on employees.

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

January 04, 2019

Nine people accused of involvement in the attack have been identified and two CPI (M) workers have been arrested, police said . On Jan. 1, 2019, women in Kerala, southern India , joined to form a 385-mile (620km) " women's wall " to protest the persistent barring of women from the Sabarimala temple , which has historically banned women aged between 10 and 50.

Combating illegal immigration: Juncker laments "gross hypocrisy" of European Union member states

January 04, 2019

Dr Fox told the Sunday Times that Brexit will only be "100 per cent certain" if the House of Commons backs the prime minister's deal in a crunch vote next month. On the subject of a second referendum, he said: "That is for the British to decide". I have the impression that the majority of British MPs deeply distrust both the European Union and Mrs May, he said.

'Erase the Jewish Connection to Jerusalem': US, Israel Push Back at UN

January 04, 2019

America has demanded fundamental reform in UNESCO, which was co-founded by it after World War II to foster peace. Danon added: "It is corrupted and manipulated by Israel's enemies, and continually singles out the only Jewish state for condemnation".

China says ‘no doubt’ two detained Canadians broke law

January 04, 2019

The Conservatives are urging the government to issue a new travel warning for China in light of the detentions on December 10 of Mr. Kovrig, an analyst for the non-profit organization International Crisis Group, and Mr. China "safeguards the security and legitimate rights and interests of foreign citizens" in the country, said spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lu Kang on Friday at a regular press briefing, adding that he didn't have information on the specific cases.

DeAndre Hopkins To Help Jazmine Barnes' Family With Funeral Costs

January 04, 2019

Merritt also said the shooting bore similarities to an August 2017 attack on a black man and woman - this one involving a silver pickup. "His heart is finally going to get to him, his conscience is finally going to get to him after seeing my child's face go across this TV so many times".

United States warns citizens of arbitrary exit bans in China

January 04, 2019

China has accused the Liu family of being "involved in economic crimes". "US citizens may be detained without access to United States consular services or information about their alleged crime". Canadian teacher Sarah McIver was reportedly released last week after she was held for "unlawfully working in China". The updated guidance was issued amid increasing tensions between the USA and China over ongoing trade disputes, as well as the December 1 arrest of Huawei Technologies Chief ...

Man dies after being stabbed at Church of Scientology headquarters

January 04, 2019

He later died at an area hospital. The other is said to be in a stable condition with a minor injury. "It would appear that the altercation or the reason the young person had been removed from the premises was only and exclusively due to a domestic incident that occurred yesterday".

Boy 'dies from smell of cooking fish'

January 04, 2019

However, when the child began to smell fish cooking, he began gasping for air and eventually fell unconscious. Camron was rushed to the hospital, but he couldn't be saved. "Who knew it was going to be the last video I made of Camron?" a crying Steven Jean-Pierre told the Daily News. "My son was the best", Steven Jean-Pierre told the Post.

US Citizen Arrested On Spy Charges In Russia Seeks Bail

January 04, 2019

The FSB opened a criminal case against Whelan but gave no details of his alleged espionage activities. According to the Rosbalt news outlet, which is thought to have exclusive sources via indirect links with the Kremlin, Whelan is accused of trying to recruit a long-time Russian acquaintance to gain a list of names of employees of a Russian security agency.

Amid US troops pullout, Afghan’s neighbours fears of refugee crisis

January 04, 2019

A White House spokesman last week said US President Donald Trump had not issued orders to the Pentagon to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. At the Resolute Support mission headquarters in Kabul , the US commander of Afghanistan's NATO-led force General Scott Mille said 2019 would be an interesting year.

United States trade deal in doubt, says ambassador Woody Johnson

January 04, 2019

The parliamentary vote is scheduled for the week of January 14, with many members of parliament still fiercely opposing the so-called backstop arrangement aimed at preventing a post-Brexit hard border on the island of Ireland. One senior lawmaker from May's Tory party told the newspaper that, "If we are determined to avoid a no deal, and the prime minister's deal fails, we will have to ask to stop the clock, and that will give time for us to decide to go whatever way we decide thereafter".

Boy, 14, faces crash murder charge after egg-throwing sparks auto chase

January 04, 2019

The confrontation sparked a chase between the two vehicles, leading to the boy's SUV blowing through an intersection's red light and T-boning a red Ford F-150 that was driven by 45-year-old Silvia Zavala . Meanwhile, Gonzalez said that Zavala had been shopping and was " totally innocent " during the crash, according to a Twitter post. It's not yet clear whether anyone else will be charged with a crime.

Death sentences sought as Khashoggi murder trial opens

January 04, 2019

All 11 accused were present with their lawyers at the opening hearing in the capital, according to a statement by the Public Prosecutor carried by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). "President Trump has pledged the USA will remain a "steadfast partner" to Saudi Arabia and cast doubt on the Central Intelligence Agency conclusions", NPR's Scott Horsley reports .

14 confirmed dead in Russian Federation high-rise blast

January 04, 2019

The blast tore through the building in the city of Magnitogorsk, home of one of Russia's largest steel plants, early on Monday morning, a public holiday in Russian Federation, when many residents were asleep. Rescuers continue clearing the rubble and searching for three people whose fate remains unknown. Families of the victims would receive financial assistance to pay for funerals and additional help of 50,000 rubles ($720, 630 euros) for those injured and twice that amount for those ...

Trump Trolls Elizabeth Warren With Mock 2020 Campaign Poster

January 04, 2019

Warren has had a rough start to her presidential bid all around. A better-than-expected finish in Iowa could position Warren well in New Hampshire, where she would be expected to perform well as a neighbor to the first-in-the-nation primary state.

Trump claims he 'essentially fired' Mattis

January 04, 2019

Stanley McCrystal, who said he would not work for the president because he is "immoral". Trump asserted that the reports give away too much information and should not be publicly released, although the law that created that watchdog's office says its reports must be made public.

President Trump says he "essentially" fired General Mattis

January 04, 2019

Mattis, a former Marine general, was head of Central Command when Obama fired him in 2013 over his hawkish views on Iran. Mattis and other Trump advisers tried unsuccessfully to persuade Trump to stay in Syria long enough to ensure that the Islamic State group, which has largely been defeated on the battlefield, can not regroup.

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign

January 03, 2019

Their departure comes several weeks after Francis appointed Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli as editorial director of all Vatican media and Andrea Monda as editor of the Vatican newspaper, marking a significant shake up of the Vatican's media operations.

North Korean envoy to Italy is missing: Did he defect?

January 03, 2019

Jo Song Gil has not been seen since the couple left their official residence in Rome in early November, just weeks before his term was due to end. Jo had been serving as acting ambassador, with support from three other North Korean diplomats, after Italy expelled then ambassador Mun Jong-nam for the North's sixth nuclear test in September 2017.

India rejects Trump’s jibe at PM Modi for funding library in Afghanistan

January 03, 2019

Trump's remarks came when he was making a point about his ongoing disagreement with Congressional lawmakers over allocation of finances that has led to a partial shut down of the USA government. "They're going to Russian Federation". "We're subsidizing their militaries by billions and billions and billions of dollars, many, many times what those soldiers cost".

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