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Man planning attack near DC 'inspired by Daesh'

April 11, 2019

The police arrested him on March 28 after officers saw him leap over a security fence near where he had parked the truck. I wasn't going to stop, " the document quotes Henry as telling the authorities who questioned him. The government also filed a motion calling for Henry to be detained pending trial as a flight risk and a danger to the community, noting Henry said he was inspired by the Islamic State terror organization to carry out the attack.

Police believe body found, woman dead in hospital is missing couple

April 11, 2019

According to Dominican Republic National Police spokesman Col Frank Felix Durán Mejia , a woman believed to be Ms Ravenelle was found alive but critically injured on the Las Americas highway on 27 March, the same day the pair went missing. Duran said local fisherman reported seeing a vehicle in the bottom of the ocean in Sans Souci. Authorities said earlier Tuesday there is no evidence of foul play in the disappearance of the couple, who were vacationing in the Caribbean country.

Japan's air force loses contact with F-35 stealth fighter

April 11, 2019

The JASDF has grounded its remaining F-35 aircraft pending results of an investigation. The fighter jet went missing around 7:30 pm (1030 GMT) on Tuesday as it was flying on a training mission around 135km east of Misawa, northeastern Japan, on a training mission.

Trump says he won't deliver tax returns to Congress

April 10, 2019

Trump has broken with tradition by not voluntarily releasing his tax returns. Democrats say that a provision in the IRS service code enacted in 1924 requires the Treasury Department secretary to turn over returns to the chairmen of the congressional tax committees who ask for them for investigative purposes.

Bernie Sanders' tax returns reveal he's a millionaire

April 10, 2019

I suppose if you want to make yourself look a little bit more attractive, work on that nose or your ears, they can do that. Sanders had been promising to release a decade's worth of tax returns for more than a month. At the start of the month, the Democratic chair of the House Ways and Means Committee requested Trump release his tax returns, using an arcane law.

Khashoggi's son appears to defend Saudi crown prince, compensation

April 10, 2019

But it added however, that it was a separate deal from any potential "blood money" payment that could be negotiated after the murder trial under the Saudi justice system. Salah, the only Khashoggi child who continues to live in Saudi Arabia , has been the family's point person in dealings with the government and royal court.

Turkey to look for alternatives if USA doesn't deliver F-35s

April 10, 2019

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later on April 10 said Russian Federation was "open" to a second purchase. He reportedly added that Ankara will have to look for alternatives if it does not receive the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters.

Candace Owens defends stance on white nationalism after contentious hearing

April 10, 2019

What could go wrong? "I'm deeply offended by the insinuation of revealing that clip without the question that was asked of me". "That is exactly what I was referring to in the clip, and he purposely wanted to give you a cut-up, similar to what they do to Donald Trump to create a different narrative", Owens said.

Foreign interference in 2019 Canada election very likely -Ottawa

April 10, 2019

Gould said Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google should help safeguard the election by promoting transparency, authenticity and integrity on their platforms . "We continue to engage with them and continue to have conversations but I'm not feeling great", she said. "Nothing is more important to this government than protecting our democracy and ensuring that our next election is fair free and secure", Gould said.

Fire at Bangkok shopping mall kills 3; 8 others hurt

April 10, 2019

CentralWorld and the hotel are in the central Bangkok in the Pathum Wan district, one of the busiest tourist areas, known for its shopping centres popular with tourists and locals alike. The fire broke out during the congested city's evening rush hour. Bangkok's typically gridlocked traffic hampered the efforts of emergency services to reach the scene of the blaze, but the fire was reportedly brought under control an hour or so after it broke out.

Germany, France back shorter Brexit delay ahead of European Union summit - document

April 10, 2019

The Prime Minister is heading for a showdown over Britain's potential departure date at an emergency summit of European Union leaders in Brussels on Wednesday night. 'I don't want to see a long extension. "Furthermore, in the event of a continued stalemate, such a longer extension would allow the United Kingdom to rethink its Brexit strategy".

Barr: Mueller Never Said I Should Decide If Trump Obstructed Justice

April 10, 2019

According to Barr's memo of Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, the special counsel did not exonerate Trump from committing the crime of obstruction. He said Mueller presented evidence "on both sides" about whether Trump obstructed justice, but did not draw a conclusion one way or the other. A report on the FBI's alleged FISA abuse is expected in " May or June ", Barr told the House hearing.

Winter weather returns this week

April 10, 2019

A powerful spring storm will be developing in the Central Plains, dragging warmth from the south which will clash with late season cold air draining out of Canada. Record high temperatures are possible on Tuesday as temperatures reach the low 80s across the Denver metro area. Expect to stay put once the snow gets going.

Feud between wife, ex-wife sparks slander case in Dubai

April 10, 2019

She was booked with breaching Dubai's draconian cybercrime laws for her abusive comment on Facebook that she posted from the United Kingdom after knowing that her husband married again. She added, "I can not emphasise enough how scared I felt, especially after losing my father just a week before, as I was having to worry about losing my mother as well".

Netanyahu, rival claim victory in election

April 10, 2019

In separate statements, both declared victory . Most of the votes have been counted and the two main parties - Likud and Blue and White - are virtually tied for seats in the parliament. It is a move long-sought by Israel's far-right. "Come on. Honestly", Netanyahu said, portraying himself as the face of Israel. He spoke of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and of Israel's claim of sovereignty over the annexed Golan Heights.

'Drunk' woman twerks, flashes passengers in Spirit Airlines meltdown

April 10, 2019

She then bends over in the aisle revealing her buttocks to everyone in view as she twerks for a couple seconds. "The flight attendant commented on turning off her mobile device and she got mad and started yelling", the person who uploaded the video online is quoted as saying.

Christopher Slutman: Marine killed in Afghanistan was a former firefighter

April 10, 2019

Christopher J. Raguso of Battalion 50 and Fire Marshal Christopher T. Zanetis were killed in March of 2018. The Pentagon said that all three USA service members killed were Marines . The statement further added that the wounded service members were evacuated and are receiving medical care. On Tuesday, local officials said at least five Afghan civilians were wounded in the commotion after the attack on the American convoy.

Switzerland agrees to represent United States interests in Venezuela

April 10, 2019

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promises will be a "definitive" escalation of pressure to force the country's embattled leftist leader from office. In a tweet, Bolton stated, "The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned companies and vessels facilitating illegal oil transfers from the Maduro regime to Cuba".

Robbers Steal €10 Million From Plane in Albania, One Killed in Shootout

April 10, 2019

The gang of thieves broke into Mother Teresa International Airport through an entrance used by firefighters. "Police followed them along back roads, where in an exchange of fire, one of the robbers died", said the statement. They then drove away in the van but were confronted by police a short distance away. The robbery lasted three or four minutes, reports said. As a result, one of the robbers was shot dead.

Barr Has A 'Team' Looking Into The Mueller Investigation

April 10, 2019

Barr has been working with top advisers and Mueller to prepare the almost 400-page report for public release. The Mueller report is not the objective of the meeting, and in a prepared statement released ahead of the session Barr does not mention it.

ULEZ charges: Why has a low emission zone been introduced in London?

April 10, 2019

The zone now operates in central London - covering the same area as the congestion charge - but will expand to the North and South Circular Roads in October 2021. He claimed the Ulez will "help clean our air and reduce harmful road transport emissions". Mr Khan called London's air pollution crisis a "public health emergency" affecting the "poorest Londoners that suffer the worst quality air".

Thousands rally for Bashir's departure

April 10, 2019

Footage posted online showed thousands of protesters, mostly young people, marching toward the military's headquarters in the capital city of Khartoum demanding the army's support and chanting: "One people, one military", and "Freedom". Numbers outside the compound continued to grow on Monday despite the closure of all roads leading there, witnesses said. But they quickly morphed into nationwide demonstrations against Bashir's rule.

Double murderer on the run in Sydney

April 10, 2019

Police from Surry Hills and Redfern along with the dog unit moved in to arrest the man "without incident". NSW Police Superintendent Rohan Cramsie tells Ben Fordham they have had lots of input from the community. The court also heard that eight months later, Peters stabbed and killed Mr Frost while giving the 57-year-old a massage in bed before cutting up his body.

Doctors find 4 bees hiding in a woman's swollen eye

April 10, 2019

The tiny sweat bees had been surviving on her tear ducts, according to Taiwanese news channel CTS News . Doctors also say if the woman delayed in seeking medical care, the woman might have to lose her eye. He's eyesight, and the lives of the bees, were saved by the fact she had not rubbed her eyes. Ms He has been discharged and is expected to make a full recovery.

Knew ''From Beginning'' Mueller Probe Would Find No Collusion: Vladimir Putin

April 10, 2019

USA intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian Federation was behind hacking aimed at damaging Democratic Party contender Hillary Clinton and boosting Trump's chances of winning the election. "Those groups which are attacking the legitimately elected president, what are they doing?" While Putin said when the two leaders met in Helsinki previous year that he'd wanted Trump to win the 2016 election because of his pledge to improve relations, he sidestepped a question on whether he ...

Distrust of China is 'misplaced,' says Filipino-Chinese biz group

April 10, 2019

In an attempt to reinforce its claim on the territory, China has built and militarized artificial islands through the important maritime route. The Philippines effectively controls Thitu Island, which is part of the Spratly Island chain.

NZ privacy tsar accuses Facebook of failing to cooperate

April 10, 2019

John Edwards , a New Zealand's privacy commissioner has hit at Facebook through Twitter , he straight forwardly wrote, "Facebook can not be trusted." he also noted that the social network usually host a livestream of rapes, murders, and suicides, as well as publish the mosque attack video.

Waffle House good Samaritan shot to death while paying for others’ meals

April 10, 2019

Ezekiel Hicks, 25, was charged with murder Sunday in the death of 41-year-old Craig Brewer, who was shot and killed at a restaurant in Gainesville, just a few miles from the University of Florida . Brewer was pronounced dead at the scene. "The speed at which it happened and how quickly it went so bad - for both the victim and the suspect - is really kind of the thing that resonates the most with a lot of the folks that have been a part of the investigation", Lt.

Dalai Lama rushed to hospital in Delhi after suffering chest pains

April 10, 2019

Kangra police superintendent Santosh Patial told The Indian Express that the Dalai Lama, who is based in Dharamshala and has been in permanent Indian exile for some 60 years, took a regular morning flight Tuesday and was not airlifted. The personal secretary played down the concerns of the Dalai Lama's followers, saying he is now "stable", but will remain hospitalised for a few days.

Vegan protesters cause major traffic disruption in Melbourne

April 10, 2019

Vegan activists are causing chaos across Australia . Carnivorous Aussies responded with torrents of pictures of steaks, burgers, and bacon on Twitter. "Three women refused to walk from the abattoir and had to be carried to the police vehicle", a police spokesman said. The animal rights activists chained themselves to a conveyor at Southern Meats about 2.30am on Monday, NSW Police said in a statement.

Boeing orders and deliveries tumble as Max jet is grounded

April 10, 2019

Still, Boeing is ahead of its European rival Airbus, which last week said it had won 62 gross orders during the first three months of 2019 but some 120 cancellations left it with a negative net order. Deliveries are financially important because that is when planemakers receive the bulk of money from airlines' purchases. Pilots on each flight fought unsuccessfully to regain control, according to flight data retrieved from the planes.

WH Wants Border Agents to Question Asylum Seekers

April 10, 2019

Implementation began with a pilot program at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego and expanded to include those caught crossing the border illegally in the San Diego area, as well as ports of entry in Calexico, Calif., and parts of Texas.

More than 40 zoo animals evacuated from Gaza Strip

April 10, 2019

There was a lack of medical supplies and facilities for the animals in the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues its illegal siege. He said it was the biggest such mission carried out by Four Paws and intensive negotiations were required. "It brings kind of a hope to the people to see the animals helped". Numerous animals were smuggled into Gaza via tunnels beneath the southern border with Egypt, which, along with Israel, has blockaded the territory since the militant Hamas group took power ...

Erdogan and the Dangers for Greece

April 10, 2019

When the entire airport is completed, it will be able to handle 200 million passengers a year. As Turkish Airlines became unable to fit its mold with its efficient growth performance, the need for a new home that will support its development and open its way with capacity and other physical capabilities was born.

Ugandan Security Makes Arrests in Connection to Abduction of American Tourist, Guide

April 10, 2019

The kidnappers later demanded a ransom of $500,000 for Endecott's release. He also said efforts were underway to arrest the culprits. Ugandan police say they have arrested some people over the kidnapping last week of an American tourist who has since been freed.

Japanese F-35A disappears over Pacific; search is ongoing

April 09, 2019

Japan's national public broadcaster, NHK, quoting Japan Air Self-Defense Force officials, reported that the missing F-35A was one of four JASDF F-35As that had taken off from nearby Misawa Air Base for a training mission at 7:00 p.m. Japan plans to buy 147 Lockheed-Martin-made F-35s, majority F-35As, over the next decade. Misawa is the home of the 302 Hikotai (Squadron), the unit previously operating the F-4EJ "Kai", that has officially moved to Misawa air base to operate the JASDF F-35A 5th ...

AG William Barr testifies to House Appropriations subcommittee

April 09, 2019

Instead, the topic of his appearance is the Trump administration's proposed budget for the Justice Department for the fiscal year that begins in October. Asked about reports that members of Mueller's team were unhappy with his handling of the report, Barr said he suspected any discontent may have reflected their desire to put out more information.

Andrew Cuomo backs bill to release Donald Trump New York tax returns

April 09, 2019

Mnuchin says he "looks forward to responding" but it appears clear that Treasury won't meet the deadline. Mnuchin said that the Treasury would "follow the law" regarding Neal's request for Trump's tax returns, adding that this was being reviewed by the Treasury's legal department.

Nunes sending eight criminal referrals to Attorney General William Barr

April 09, 2019

Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee , made the announcement Sunday on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures . But Nunes said former Attorney General Jeff Sessions 's recusal in the investigation hindered the ability to advance the cases.

William Barr makes 1st appearance before Congress since contentious Mueller summary

April 09, 2019

Democrats have raised questions about how Barr was so quickly able to boil down Mueller's report into four pages. On March 24, Barr released a four-page letter to Congress laying out what he said were Mueller's main findings. He has also said that Mueller did not reach a conclusion on whether the president obstructed justice, instead presenting evidence on both sides of the question.

European Union hopes for positive outcome of United Kingdom cross-party discussions: Barnier

April 09, 2019

The UK is now scheduled to leave the European Union on April 12, unless a delay is agreed. "If the UK will have to leave the European Union without a deal, let me (be) very clear, we will not discuss anything with the UK until there is an agreement for Ireland and Northern Ireland as well as for citizens' rights and the financial settlement", he warned, adding that the European Union 27 member states will remain fully united as they have been from the very beginning of the Brexit ...

Iran president says US 'leader of world terrorism'

April 09, 2019

The semi-official Fars news agency said many MPs wore the dark green uniform of the guard in the chamber in a show of support. The US move yesterday was an unprecedented declaration against a foreign government, one that could prompt retaliation and make it harder for Americans to work with allies in the region.

US service members, 1 contractor killed in Afghanistan IED attack

April 09, 2019

The U.S. and NATO Resolute Support mission issued a statement "to clarify initial reporting" about Monday's roadside bombing of an American convoy near the main U.S. Four of the wounded civilians were passers-by and the fifth was driving a auto down the road, Abdul Raqib Kohistani, the Bagram district police chief told the AP.

BJP MLA among 5 killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

April 09, 2019

News agency ANI quoted Central Reserve Police Force officials as saying that the attack took place between Kuakonta and Syamgiri in Dantewada . A reinforcement of CRPF contingent has been rushed to the explosion site. Five people died instantly - a lot of them suspected to be security personnel accompanying the lawmaker. This year, a blanket security cover has once again been put into place with 80,000 security personnel deployed in Bastar - another Naxal-infested area.

'Egg boy' handed caution, Anning cleared after police investigation

April 09, 2019

Will Connolly and Anning himself were cleared of criminal charges after the infamous egging incident in Melbourne in March. The egg incident happened a day after the attacks when the teenager, Will Connolly, walked up behind the senator during a televised press conference.

Elections 2019 | Congress Calls BJP Manifesto a 'Balloon of Lies'

April 09, 2019

The CVoter polling agency has revealed the BJP and its allies are predicted to win 267 of the 543 parliament seats on offer. Since Modi and the BJP took power in 2014, there has been rising violence against India's minority Muslim population.

Iran declares US ‘state sponsor of terrorism’

April 09, 2019

The US made a mistake by labeling the Guards as a terrorist group, Rouhani stated, adding that it would unite Iranians. Who wanted to use [Islamic State] as a tool? Rouhani asked, saying that the United States is harboring the leaders of the jihadist organization.

No-deal Brexit 'simply insane — European Union commissioner

April 09, 2019

But Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn complained talks between both sides have so far yielded no change in May's so-called red lines. Labour will demand that Theresa May "Boris proofs" any concessions made by the government to break the deadlock in cross-party Brexit talks.

Yvette Cooper's Brexit extension bill is given assent

April 09, 2019

Legislation known as a "day of poll order" has been laid in parliament for returning officers presiding over the elections. A Sky Data poll has also found most Britons think the prospect of the United Kingdom leaving with no-deal is unlikely - but many remain anxious by the prospect of such a scenario.

'SNL:' Jason Sudeikis returns as Joe Biden; Kate McKinnon plays Theresa May

April 09, 2019

Sudeikis as Biden asks. Sudeikis' Biden retorts: "What about if during that handshake I tickle her palm a little bit?" And things just got more hard from there. McKinnon tasks Biden with introducing himself in a respectful manner to two female voters. "Yes, but unlike his voters, your voters actually care", his staffer replies.

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