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Ransom demand for Norwegian millionaire's missing wife

January 10, 2019

Chief investigator Tommy Broeske said 68-year-old Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen has been missing since October 31. "The family made a decision to follow the police advice", Svein Holden told reporters. "If we do, they are prepared to start a process that could lead to her return", Holden said. Hagen's wife disappeared suddenly from the family's Lørenskog home on October 31st, and hasn't been seen since.

WSJ report on 1MDB bailout won't affect Malaysia-China ties, says analyst

January 09, 2019

The embassy also said that China and Malaysia treated each other as friendly neighbours and honest partners all along. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who faces multiple graft charges linked to 1MDB, has also dismissed the WSJ report, posting on his Facebook account: "There has not been such a thing".

Trump, California spar over money for wildfire relief funds

January 09, 2019

He later deleted the tweet and reposted it, spelling "forest" correctly the second time . McCarthy has not yet responded to Mr. Trump's tweet . At that time , he also threatened to cut federal aid to the state. The freakish proclamation furthers the administration's attempt to pin the devastation on environmentalists while ignoring the clear impact climate change is having on extreme fires out west.

Rosenstein expected to leave Justice in weeks

January 09, 2019

The deputy attorney general has been managing special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation and has signaled to other officials that he would leave when he was satisfied that Mueller's investigation was either complete or close enough to completion that it was protected.

Irish passport among most powerful | Ireland

January 09, 2019

It analyses how many countries a passport holder can enter visa-free or on a visa-on-arrival basis. Elsewhere in the region, China jumped nearly 20 places in just two years, from 85th in 2017 to 69th this year. The UAE gained more visa exemptions for its citizens in 2018 than any other country in the world. In further demonstrations of Asian passport power, China moved five places up the rankings from the beginning of 2018, from 74th to 69th, while Cambodia (84th), Laos (86th), and Myanmar ...

Camera catches man licking doorbell

January 09, 2019

A family in Salinas , California , might be ready to deliver a tongue-lashing to the prowler their security camera caught licking their doorbell ― for three hours. "I go, 5 am in the morning?" "So I started reviewing the videos, 'Well, who the heck is that?'" And although the situation is concerning, Dungan said she did laugh at the situation.

Suspicious packages sent to Indian, British, German and Swiss embassies in Australia

January 09, 2019

It is unclear what embassies in Canberra were affected. Victoria police issued a statement saying it was aware of "a number of consulate offices in Melbourne today receiving suspicious packages". The Emergency Management Victoria website showed firefighters were responding to reports of hazardous materials at the British consulate general in Collins Street and at several locations on St Kilda Road, in the vicinity of the US, Turkish, Italian and Korean consulates .

Teen Locks Herself in Room After Fleeing Allegedly Abusive Family

January 09, 2019

The U.N. refugee agency on Tuesday said it was investigating Qunun's case after she fled to Thailand saying she feared her family would kill her if she were sent back to Saudi Arabia . Rahaf Al-Qunun is a young Saudi woman studying at a local university traveled to Thailand via Kuwait in an attempt to seek asylum in Australia. "The father and brother want to go and talk to Rahaf but the United Nations will need to approve such talk", Surachate told reporters.

Manafort accused of lying about sharing polling data with Russian

January 09, 2019

Manafort's lawyers said their client had no reason to misrepresent the truth in his 12 interviews with investigators late past year. Attorneys for Paul Manafort incorrectly redacted portions of their latest filings, leaving the secrets that had been redacted open to discovery by anyone with a computer mouse.

Donation bin deaths: How to prevent more tragedies

January 09, 2019

Sidhu said fire services cut through the box in order to extract her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. At an emergency meeting held last Thursday, Inclusion BC and its member agencies chose to remove 146 bins that are located in Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, the Interior and on Vancouver Island.

Russian who attended Trump Tower meeting charged with obstruction of justice

January 09, 2019

But Russia does not have an extradition treaty with the U.S. and she will likely never appear in a USA court if she remains there. She has come under scrutiny for her role in a now-infamous meeting in June 2016 with Donald Trump Jr., Paul Manafort and Jared Kushner.

Bomb hurled at BJP office in Meghalaya, protests against Bill

January 09, 2019

Mr. Bora said he would quit as Agriculture Minister on Wednesday along with Water Resources Minister Keshab Mahanta and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Phani Bhushan Choudhury. "We now regret entering into an alliance with the BJP". Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday had alleged that the Bill was against the principle of secularism and if passed, would be "harmful" to states such as Mizoram where there are many illegal Buddhist migrants from Bangladesh.

DUP still has 'principled objections' to May's Brexit deal

January 08, 2019

He reiterated the party's concerns over the proposed border backstop, which proponents in Europe and the Republic have called an insurance policy to protect frictionless all-island trade. The prime minister has said she would work to get more European Union "assurances" on the temporary nature of the backstop, but has repeatedly said that the current deal was final.

Germany seeks clues after massive data hack

January 08, 2019

The stolen data, which comprises personal addresses, mobile phone numbers, letters, invoices and copies of identity documents, was published online via Twitter in December past year. Political parties affected by the breach included Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria, the Social Democrats (SPD), Free Democratic party, the Left party and the Greens.

20 children injured in Chinese primary school attack

January 08, 2019

The suspect, surnamed Jia, was apprehended at the scene, the statement said. The suspect, surnamed Jia, was a contractor hired by the school for daily maintenance work. Police told CCTV that Jia's contract, due to expire in January, had not been renewed by the labor company that had dispatched him to the school, and that he had attacked the students to "vent his discontent".

At least 30 gold miners killed in Afghanistan landslide

January 08, 2019

The incident took place in the Kohistan district of Badakhshan province, Afghanistan this afternoon. Villagers were reportedly using an excavator at the site when the mine collapsed. The provincial officials are saying that initial reports indicate at least thirty people have died after the gold mine tunnel collapsed in Kohistan district.

U.S. Airstrike in Yemen Reportedly Kills Mastermind of USS Cole Bombing

January 08, 2019

The offensive maneuver was carried out in the Marib Governate, Yemen , and directed at Jamal al-Badawi, Capt. Bill Urban, U.S. Central Command spokesman, said in a statement. Al-Badawi was charged with 50 counts of terrorism-related offenses, including murder of US nationals and murder of USA military personnel. Al-Badawi is wanted by the USA government for his alleged part in the terrorist attack launched almost 20 years ago against the USS Cole .

Pelosi, Schumer say Democrats should get 'equal airtime' after Trump address

January 08, 2019

The partial government shutdown is on its 17th day. He was joined by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and other senior administration officials. On Sunday, Trump pledged not to bend in his demand money for the wall but said the barrier could be made of steel instead of concrete as a potential compromise with Democrats who refuse to fund it.

World Bank president resigns

January 08, 2019

Naming Kim's replacement could mark a sharp break with the past as the Trump administration has repeatedly broken with multilateral institutions and conventions of which the president has been highly critical. foreign aid commitments", it's likely other countries - including developing nations - may push back against his authority, CNN noted. The selection process is managed by the bank's board of executive directors, which represents the lender's 189 member countries.

Woman to face court over child on car roof

January 08, 2019

In a video obtained by Australian news outlet 9News, the boy was shown clinging on to the roof racks of the SUV for more than 10 minutes last Friday (Jan 4). Police later found the auto driving into a petrol station on Nicholson Road in Harrisdale. It is not clear whether the woman knew the child was on the roof of the vehicle.

U.S. and North Korea negotiating location for second summit

January 08, 2019

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. is "negotiating a location" for a second summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un , whom Trump says he has spoken to "indirectly". It had not been confirmed whether a senior North Korean official was on board, the agency quoted its source as saying. Meanwhile South Korea's Hankyoreh newspaper, citing an unidentified source with close knowledge of North Korea-China affairs, reported that Kim was travelling on the train to Beijing late ...

Hunt condemns Russian Federation after United Kingdom citizen held on suspicion of spying

January 07, 2019

His family back home says he was nothing more than a tourist. In a Washington Post op-ed published Friday, his twin brother, David, who lives in Newmarket , Ont., urged the USA government to pressure Russian Federation to release him. "We urge the US Congress and the state department to help on Paul's behalf to secure his release and return him home soon". He has been visiting Russian Federation for business and pleasure for more than a decade, his brother said.

Hundreds of women rally in Paris during 'yellow vest' protests

January 07, 2019

In Rennes, protester Chloé Tessier said, "The government speaks of us as troublemakers, but today we are marching as the mothers, grandmothers, as daughters and sisters of all citizens, and we want to say that (.) our anger is legitimate". Protesters made their way to the Champs-Elysees, the famed boulevard that has been at the center of previous yellow vest demonstrations, many removing their distinctive vests and mixing with shoppers.

Iranian Navy Will Send Warships To Atlantic From March, Top Commander States

January 07, 2019

Iranian state-run broadcaster IRNA quoted deputy naval commander Admiral Touraj Hasnai Moqaddam as saying the "Iranian mission would take five months to complete" and would likely begin early in 2019. Iran will send warships to the western Atlantic Ocean starting in March, a move likely created to counter USA aircraft carriers stationed in the Persian Gulf.

Trump says 'not much headway' in talks to end U.S. government shutdown

January 07, 2019

One idea that has been floated, reportedly by Trump adviser Jared Kushner at the meeting on Saturday, was to give the Democrats new measures on young immigrants called "Dreamers", in exchange for the wall funding. A Democratic aide said Sunday's meeting started about 45 minutes late, and despite the delay they still did not receive a full budget justification.

UN Envoy Griffiths in Yemen to Salvage Truce

January 07, 2019

The source gave no further details on the objective of Griffiths' visit. The Stockholm agreement stipulates that armed forces from both sides must withdraw Hodeidah's three ports, the entry point for most of the aid and food shipped to Yemen, followed by a withdrawal from the city and the rest of the province.

DR Congo delays release of presidential election results

January 07, 2019

Under Congo electoral laws, only Ceni is permitted to announce the victor of a presidential election. The internet remains unavailable and the electoral commission said that it was unable to meet yesterday's deadline to provide preliminary results.

Capital murder charge filed in Jazmine Barnes deadly shooting case

January 07, 2019

Investigators were continuing to "pursue evidence that could possibly lead to other suspects being charged", the statement said. Jazmine was killed after a gunman fired into the auto that she was riding in with her mother and siblings at around 6:50 a.m.

Court declares Vijay Mallya as 'Fugitive Economic Offender' under new law

January 07, 2019

According to the new law, a fugitive economic offender is a person against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for his or her involvement in economic offences involving at least Rs 100 crore or more and has left India to avoid prosecution.

Egypt’s Sisi Confirms Israel Helping in Fight Against Sinai Jihadists

January 07, 2019

Egypt President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi made a series of wild claims during a controversial interview with broadcaster CBS , which the Cairo regime reportedly tried to block. For years, human rights groups have raised alarms about the situation in Egypt, which saw a 2011 uprising that unseated longtime leader Hosni Mubarak and then the 2012 election of Morsi and his toppling a year later by the military.

China protests over US warship sighting as trade talks start

January 07, 2019

In March, when the tariff tit-for-tat was in its infancy, President Trump suggested the USA might impose up to $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods. They complain China's companies are treated unfairly in national security reviews of proposed corporate acquisitions, though nearly all deals are approved unchanged.

Pinnacles National Park limits visitor services due to partial government shutdown

January 07, 2019

Cross-country skier Kayla Downey, back, of Estes Park, Colo., works her way down Trail Ridge Road after an overnight snow in Rocky Mountain National Park Saturday, Dec. Several sites in Death Valley National Park are closing Friday because of health and safety concerns over human waste , trash, vandalism and damage to park resources, officials said.

Pakistan, UAE Agree To Work On Afghan Peace

January 07, 2019

The crown prince was also presented with a guard of honour by a contingent of Pakistani armed forces. "The crown prince recognized the efforts and unparalleled sacrifices made by Pakistan to eliminate terrorism and extremism", it said, adding that the two leaders instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the finalization of the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement to clampdown on white-collar crimes such as money-laundering.

Michigan Family Killed in Wreck

January 07, 2019

The family was identified as 42-year-old Issam Abbas, 38-year-old Rima Abbas, 14-year-old Ali Abbas, 13-year-old Isabella Abbas and 7-year-old Giselle Abbas. Though a toxicology report is pending, the coroner says alcohol was likely a factor in the crash. The Lexington Police Department is now asking for help from anyone in the public who may have seen the white pickup truck prior to the collision.

Pope Francis urges end to migrant boat deadlock

January 07, 2019

He said that he would not go into the issue of whether the NGOs in question followed the directions of the responsible authorities, saying only that they had both been granted permission to sail closer to Malta so to take shelter from bad weather.

Gabon Coup: Military Seizes Power from Ali Bongo

January 07, 2019

A curfew has been imposed over the capital, Libreville, and the internet has been cut. Less than a week after the U.S. deployed troops in Gabon, soldiers in the central African country have appeared on state television, announcing that they have ousted the ailing 59-year-old President Ali Bongo .

Taiwan's ruling DPP picks moderate Cho Jung-tai to take the helm

January 07, 2019

Michael Cole, a Taipei-based expert with the University of Nottingham's China Policy Institute, said. Taiwan is a constitutional democracy, and functionally an independent nation with its own military, currency, and government. He also reiterated China's willingness to use force if necessary, especially if Taiwan ever declares full independence. He also said Beijing was willing to talk to political parties and groups in Taiwan that recognised their "one China" principle - a reference to ...

White House Threatens to Veto Dems Funding Bills Ahead of Shutdown Vote

January 07, 2019

About 800,000 federal workers have been affected by the December 22 closure of about one-quarter of the federal government as Trump withheld his support for new funding until he secures US$5 billion (RM20.7 billion) to start building the wall along the US-Mexico border that he promised during his campaign.

Rights group urges Thailand not to return Saudi woman fleeing family

January 07, 2019

Her fate on arriving back in Saudi Arabia remains unknown. She added that she was certain she will be imprisoned if she is sent back. "She had no further documents such as return ticket or money", Hakparn said, adding Thai authorities had already contacted the "Saudi Arabia embassy to coordinate".

Malaysia's King Abdicates in Unexpected and Rare Move

January 07, 2019

Datuk Mohd Tamrin Abdul Ghafar is now being questioned by federal police over an article he posted last week on Sultan Muhammad V who yesterday stepped down as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Sultan Muhammad V was installed as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on April 24, 2017, after taking his oath of office on Dec 13, 2016. The New Straits Times reported there had been tensions between the palace and the government of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who led the opposition to an election win in ...

Donald Trump confirms key plotter in USS Cole attack has been killed

January 07, 2019

An al-Qaida militant accused of masterminding the deadly suicide-bombing attack on the USS Cole naval destroyer in 2000 has been killed in an airstrike, U.S. Al-Badawi was charged with 50 counts of various terrorism offenses, including murder of USA nationals and murder of US military personnel. He was also charged with attempting with co-conspirators to attack a US Navy vessel in January 2000, and was on the FBI's Most Wanted list.

UN rights office says Saudi trial in Khashoggi case "not sufficient"

January 07, 2019

Bolton is leaving for the region on January 5 and is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before moving on to Turkey, where he will be joined by General Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Bolton: U.S.' Withdrawal From Syria Will Happen Under One Condition

January 07, 2019

Trump had previously stated that the US' sole mission in Syria - the defeat of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISL) - had been completed. Mr Bolton, on a four-day trip to Israel and Turkey, said he would stress in talks with Turkish officials, including President Tayyip Erdogan, that the Kurds must be safeguarded.

Saudi women to start receiving divorce notice by text message

January 07, 2019

Women can also inquire about their marital status through a website and view details of any probate certificates. The guardianship system has lead to Saudi Arabia considered as one of the most gender-unequal countries in the Middle East. It controls women in each and every step of their lives. Along with Salvini, several other politicians have criticised the choice of location for the match such as Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni who said, "Women can only go in the family areas, ...

DRC election results delayed until 'next week' - electoral commission

January 07, 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic bishops conference (CENCO) said on Thursday that results from Sunday's presidential election in its possession show that one candidate has clearly won, but did not say which one. It also expressed misgivings about the National Independent Electoral Commission, CENI's, actions in the lead up to, during and in the aftermath of the vote.

Netanyahu to talk post-US Syria with Trump advisor

January 07, 2019

Trump echoed that sentiment in comments to reporters on the White House lawn Sunday. "This is a cause-and-effect mission", Bolton said, adding, "Timetables or the timing of the withdrawal occurs as a result of the fulfillment of the conditions and the establishment of the circumstances that we want to see.

Phoenix Congratulate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez After Dance Video "Leak" Backfires

January 07, 2019

In a preview of an interview scheduled to air on 60 Minutes on Sunday, Ocasio-Cortez suggested to Anderson Cooper that the Green New Deal could be paid for by taxing wealthy Americans at rates of up to 70%. "I think that it only has ever been radicals that have changed this country", Ocasio-Cortez replied. Ocasio-Cortez's mother, Blanca, was present for her daughter's ceremonial swearing-in last Thursday.

USS Cole bomber Jamal al-Badawi died in Yemen air strike

January 06, 2019

In a statement on Friday, US Central Command said its forces targeted Badawi in an air raid in the Marib governorate of Yemen. Al-Badawi, a Yemeni national and the suspected mastermind of the attack, was indicted by a US grand jury in 2003 and charged with 50 terrorism-related offences.

Huckabee Sanders: Trump could find another way to fund border wall

January 06, 2019

He says as long as it's effective, he doesn't care what you call it. Trump said he could declare a national emergency to build the wall without congressional approval, but would first try a "negotiated process". "Look, if Harry Truman couldn't nationalize the steel industry during wartime, this President doesn't have the power to declare an emergency and build a multibillion dollar wall on the border".

Pentagon chief of staff resigns

January 06, 2019

He was in the post for two years and called it an "honour to serve" in the position. Mattis' resignation was declared less than 24 hours after Trump his intentions to withdraw all USA troops from Syria , under the belief the Islamic State had been defeated.

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