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An emotional reunion with an IS fighter's orphans

April 17, 2019

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said hurdles remain to repatriating the orphans, adding that national security interests must come first. "They're not. In 2015, several Yazidi women who accused Sharrouf of enslaving them said they looked after his children as part of their enslavement and warned the youngsters were absorbing the barbaric life around them.

EU Copyright Directive Passed Into Law

April 17, 2019

Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands , Poland, Finland and Sweden voted against adopting the directive , and Belgium, Estonia and Slovenia abstained. Member states of the European Union will have two years to implement the provisions of the bill.

Temperatures set to soar for Easter weekend

April 17, 2019

There will also be a lot of dry weather, some cloud coming and going, so bright skies and sunny spells. "Winds will remain moderate East or Southeast and it will gradually become a degree or so milder day by day, so with temperatures on Good Friday afternoon expected to range from 15C along exposed coasts to as high as 18 to 20C elsewhere".

Briar Cliff student dies after falling 100 feet on Arkansas hiking trail

April 17, 2019

Norton is the second college student this week to fall to her death. Norton played volleyball at her university and the team has released a statement about her death. " Hawksbill Crag is a spectacular location that thousands of people visit and enjoy each year". Speaking to how risky the area is known to be, Wheeler told ABC news , "One stumble or misstep is all it can take to turn a great day into a tragic one".

Man says he was 'looking to kill' when he threw child

April 17, 2019

Freeman said prosecutors will seek a $2 million bond to hold Aranda in jail for now, and "would pursue a longer sentence based on the aggravating factors of particular cruelty, the vulnerability of the boy and committing the violent act in front of other children and the boy's mother", according to a statement from his office.

Fordham Student In Serious Condition After Fall From School’s Bell Tower

April 17, 2019

The university neither confirmed nor denied the supposed rite, and is investigating how the students gained access to the tower, which an official says is normally locked. "They are always doing some kind of cleaning or renovation", she said. There have been no reports of anyone falling from the tower, according to CBS New York .

Kim Jong-un to visit Russian Federation

April 17, 2019

Experts said North Korea is trying to increase its leverage in future dealings with Washington by tightening cooperation with Moscow while requesting more humanitarian support. He said the North's economy would prevail despite the heavy US -led sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons program and that he wouldn't "obsess over summitry with the United States out of thirst for sanctions relief".

Perth DJ Roscoe Holyoake arrested in San Francisco for allegedly kidnapping child

April 17, 2019

A 34-year-old Perth DJ has been charged with attempted kidnapping after he allegedly tried to snatch a two-year-old boy in San Francisco . She was holding her son's hand and carrying a baby in a front pack. Holyoake apparently hosts a radio show in addition to his DJ career, and he goes by the name DJ Roski . "Out in broad daylight, when it's so crowded, this was a very, very scary experience", she said.

Decision day in Alberta: Voters head to polls in provincial election

April 17, 2019

While economic conditions have improved, many voters lost patience with persistent budget deficits, higher unemployment and a lack of progress on new oil export pipelines. "Climate change is real and must be fought", Trudeau told a town hall in Cambridge, Ontario on Tuesday before the Alberta results were announced. That grew to a deafening crescendo when Kenney took to the stage, repeating to supporters a line he has used throughout the campaign: "Help is on the way, and hope is on the ...

Quake-hit Indonesians refuse to leave high ground

April 17, 2019

Right after the quake, the BMKG issued an early tsunami warning. The National Disaster Management Agency didn't issue a preliminary report of damages or casualty, but risks assessment on the impact of the natural disaster was being carried out, said agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.

Trump vetoes bill to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen

April 17, 2019

The bill passed the House 247-175. Congress voted for the first time this month to invoke the War Powers Resolution to stop us involvement in a foreign conflict . The U-A-E, which is also involved in the Yemen war, hailed Trump's move as a positive signal. Many lawmakers also criticized the president for not condemning Saudi Arabia for the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi , who had been critical of the kingdom.

Denver schools tighten security after threat

April 17, 2019

The 18-year-old who is allegedly obsessed with Columbine , traveled there Monday night and made the threat. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, camouflage trousers and black boots and was last seen in the Jefferson County foothills .

Red Cross makes appeal for staff abducted in Syria

April 17, 2019

The International Committee of the Red Cross appealed Sunday for information about three staff members kidnapped in Syria in 2013 - a New Zealand nurse and two Syrian drivers. "The efforts to locate and recover Louisa are ongoing, and there are a number of operational or intelligence matters the government won't be commenting on", he said.

Ivanka Trump In Africa For Women's Economic Summit

April 17, 2019

The visit comes as part of Trump's Women's Global Development and Prosperity initiative which aims to help over 50 million women in developing countries improve their economic prospects by 2025. However, Ivanka Trump's efforts could be complicated by the President's own remarks after his private comments about "s***hole countries" in Africa and other regions were leaked to journalists.

Pet deer kills man in Australia in rare attack

April 17, 2019

Paul McDonald, 47, had gone out to feed the animal on the property at Moyhu , south of Wangaratta , when the deer attacked him about 8:20am. McDonald, a farmer who did odd jobs at other properties in the area, died from his injuries at the scene shortly after the attack.

Climate change, social care are top issues in Finnish vote

April 17, 2019

The outcome in that scenario could be a right-wing government formed by the Finns Party , National Coalition and Centre Party , which would have 108 of the 200 seats in the Parliament. His Centre Party is placed behind the Finns Party in opinion polls. The party is the only group in Finland - a country that has the highest air quality in the world, according to the World Health Organisation - to argue the next government should not speed up cutting carbon emissions to combat climate change.

Federal Judge Says Barr Stirring Concern About Mueller Report Redactions

April 17, 2019

President Trump said he has moved on, insisting that the report exonerated him. "But there still may have been some proof of some very bad deeds and very bad motives, and we need to see that", Nadler said. Barr has offered to testify about the report in early May. "Just in time for Easter, it will be a insane quilt of colors created to cover up key facts and, nearly more important, break the flow - and diminish the power - of the Mueller Report as written", tweeted Elizabeth de la Vega, ...

Google, Apple block TikTok download in India

April 17, 2019

TikTok app is available to download on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store in Android smartphones. The statement was made in light of the recent development after Madras High Court passed a directive, asking the government to put a ban on the app's download in the country.

Sunshine and showers expected for Vancouver's Easter long weekend

April 17, 2019

After a wind shift overnight, temperatures are ranging from 40° around Norfolk to the low-50s near Falls City around 6 AM. However, after the holiday and for the rest of April, it is expected to become more changeable with some gusty winds and outbreaks of rain for many.

Former MA Gov. Bill Weld to Challenge Trump for GOP Nomination

April 17, 2019

In a three-minute video announcing his candidacy released Monday, Weld highlighted some widely criticized comments by Trump, including Trump saying then-Sen. But the challenge could have the potential for intraparty strife, which could weaken the incumbent or expose vulnerabilities that would later be exploited by a general election rival.

EU's Tusk says not to give up on 'dream' of Brexit U-turn

April 17, 2019

The newspaper had said talks had stalled due to a Conservative desire for post-Brexit deregulation including pursuing a US trade deal. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt Jeremy Hunt has said continuing Brexit "paralysis" will be "highly damaging" to the UK.

Punjab CM raps PM for politicizing Jallianwala Bagh centenary

April 16, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today weighed in on the debate over the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre by the British, which has been raging between the Congress and the BJP in Punjab. Brigadier General Reginald Edward Harry Dyer was tasked with ensuring order, and imposed measures including a ban on public gatherings. The 13th of April was also a big spring festival, and the crowd - estimated by some at 20,000 - included the pilgrims visiting the nearby Golden Temple sacred to Sikhs.

AOC: Reduced Aid to Israel 'On the Table' After Netanyahu's Re-election

April 16, 2019

She also backed off her support for a two-state solution within three days of calling herself "a proponent of a two-state solution". It was not immediately clear whether this was an empty campaign promise aimed at turning out his right-wing base, or the introduction of a policy he would genuinely pursue.

Around world, 'our hearts ache' at Notre Dame Cathedral fire

April 16, 2019

The spire and roof has collapsed, but the twin towers have been saved. The fire came less than a week before Easter amid Holy Week commemorations. They said it was a sad day for everyone and are anxiously waiting to see what is next for Notre Dame .

Fake delivery man shot Mississauga woman with a crossbow in targeted hit

April 16, 2019

Police believe the man was holding the handle of the crossbow through a hole in one end of the box as he pointed it at the victim. Those moments edited out almost killed the homeowner. She survived, but as Det. "Anybody over the age of 18 can purchase one of these weapons at any one of the sporting good store that happen to carry them", Kettles said.

Bernie Sanders Explodes When Asked About His Taxes, Hypocrisy Called Out

April 16, 2019

Netflix was able to reduce its tax bill to the feds by $191 million using the stock option tax break, making its effective tax rate -3 percent. Sanders augmented his Senate salary with book royalties in each of those years, particularly in 2016 and 2017 when he made more than $800,000 each year in royalties.

Trump blasts Omar as 'anti-Semitic' and 'anti

April 16, 2019

And ever since, she's not only gotten pushback for dismissing the terror attacks on America on September 11, 2001, that killed almost 3,000 people, she's attracted comments from all across the political spectrum. Omar said she had "not mischaracterised our relationship with Israel". "It's not anti-Semitic to be critical of a right-wing government in Israel", Sanders said.

White House denies Trump inciting violence against Muslim lawmaker Ilhan Omar

April 16, 2019

Prominent Democrats including Mr Beto O'Rourke, Ms Kamala Harris and Ms Omar's fellow first-time Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were quick to rush to Ms Omar's defence , accusing the President and other Republicans of deliberately de-contextualising her remarks and endangering her life.

Dog found swimming 136 miles from shore

April 16, 2019

The oil rig worker who saved the pooch said she is between 3 and 5 years old and now has "a lot of energy". She was sent to the animal charity Watchdog Thailand today who took her to be checked over by vets. She was also dehydrated, according to Vitasak. 'When he gave her water and minerals her symptoms improved. The dog soon perked up and started to sit up and walk normally, he said.

3 killed after small plane collides with helicopter in Nepal

April 16, 2019

Aviation official Raj Kumar Chhetri was cited by The Associated Press as saying that a plane belonging to Summit Air was trying to take off from Lukla for Ramechhap, Nepal, on the morning of Sunday, April 14, when it crashed. Pandey said the accident occurred at around 9:10 a.m. local time at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, a major gateway to Mount Everest . Both are private airline firms that cater to tourists and Nepalese in the country's remote areas.

Hate speech: EC acts big; bars Mayawati, Yogi from poll campaigning

April 16, 2019

While Adityanath has been barred for using making remarks like "Ali", "Bajrang Bali", and "Hara virus" the BSP supremo has been censured appealing Muslims not to support the Congress but back the grand alliance. Ali is a revered figure in Islam and Hanuman is often called Bajrangbali. In its order on Adityanath, the poll panel observed that being the chief minister of a state, he has an "added responsibility to not only uphold the basic tenets, including secularism, of the Constitution of ...

Trump tweets about possible third summit with Kim Jong Un

April 16, 2019

Such action, the lawmakers said, will not only advance South Korea's national security interests by building trust with the North, but also those of the US, "with the ultimate goal of resolving the nuclear crisis and creating a peaceful Korean Peninsula".

Sudan protesters continue sit-in, demand civilian rule

April 15, 2019

Protesters said they had joined hands and formed a ring around the sit-in area after troops had gathered on three sides and tractors were preparing to remove stone and metal barricades. During the meeting, Daqlo briefed the US envoy on developments in Sudan and the reasons behind the formation of the transitional military council, the council said in a statement.

Palestinian ministers sworn in again after oath foul-up

April 15, 2019

He also expressed reservations about the truce talks carried out by Egypt in the Strip, accusing Hamas of working on a project to separate the Strip from the West Bank. Speaking to his new cabinet members, Abbas repeated his rejection of Trump's peace plan and said it was not useful to talk to Trump after he moved the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognized the holy city as Israel's capital.

Ex-Venezuelan general detained in Spain

April 15, 2019

During the hearing, Carvajal denied links with drug trafficking and Colombia's FARC rebel group and challenged his potential extradition to the United States, the spokesman said. The judge ruled that Carvajal should be kept in custody while a USA extradition request for him is considered by a court. Carvajal also provided FARC with official Venezuelan government identification documents that allowed its members to travel to and from Venezuela, OFAC said.

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral on fire - firefighters

April 15, 2019

Two hours after the fire began, the spire of the cathedral collapsed in flames. On Twitter, Hidalgo said: "A awful fire is underway at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris". The cause of the fire is unclear at this time. French President Emmanuel Macron postponed a televised speech to the nation because of the stunning blaze.

Man on flight touches faces, sprays substance, jumps out

April 15, 2019

He allegedly touched people in the face and sprayed something from a spray bottle on them while on the flight to Sky Harbor International Airport. Thompson says the man was escorted to the front of the plane but opened a service door and jumped out.

Storms flatten buildings, leave thousands without power

April 15, 2019

Shelby, Ohio, a city in Richland County, was hit hard with the severe weather that rolled through the area Sunday afternoon. The sheriffs office from nearby Houston County told KLTV that one woman was found dead near her home on Highway 21 West.

Fordham student critically injured in fall from clock tower

April 15, 2019

Police said the senior fell while trying to get a better view of the city's skyline. Students told The Post it was a "rite of passage" among seniors to climb the tower, touch the bell and take photos outside one of the windows. The university said they will confer a bachelor's degree upon Sydney posthumously, which will present to her parents at the appropriate time. United States media reported emergency services struggled to rescue gravely injured Ms Monfries from the building after ...

Ecuador's president says Assange tried to use its embassy to spy

April 15, 2019

Moreno insisted it was Assange's actions against other democratic countries, taken while he lived in Ecuador's embassy for seven years, that had led to the eviction. Why was Julian Assange arrested? In an interview with The Guardian , Moreno said Assange's actions "violate asylum conditions" and the country's decision to evict him was "not abitrary but based on global law".

Clerics sue for peace — Palm Sunday

April 15, 2019

Pope Francis warned against being judgmental and too full of oneself, including authorities in the Catholic Church, in his Palm Sunday homily during Mass in St. Earlier this month the 82-year-old pope attempted to bring peace to Africa, kneeling and allegedly kissing the feet of the leaders of conflict-torn South Sudan - President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.

Taliban Launch Multi-Pronged Attack on Northern Afghan City

April 15, 2019

In the western Ghor province, the Taliban ambushed a police convoy on Friday afternoon, killing seven security forces and igniting a battle that raged for several hours, said Abdul Hai Khateby, the governor's spokesman. The Taliban have long refused to speak officially with Kabul , calling the government a "puppet" of the West. Many Afghans are anxious that in America's push for a settlement, concerns for human rights and democracy will ultimately be cast aside and the Taliban will return ...

American Airlines extends Boeing 737 Max cancellations through August

April 15, 2019

Southwest Airlines also removed the Max jet from its schedule through August 5, and United canceled Max flights through June 5, according to the report. That also means some flights that were not scheduled to take place on a Max plane may be canceled because the airline aims to affect the smallest number of customers.

Finland's Social Democrats win slim victory as far right surges

April 15, 2019

The biggest loser of the elections was the Centre Party, which received a vote share of 13.8 per cent - 7.3 percentage points smaller than in 2015 - and lost 18 seats in the Parliament. Antti Rinne's close victory will make negotiations to form a governing coalition particularly hard, not least because the major parties have all expressed strong reservations about joining a government with the Finns Party, whose policies took a further lurch to the right after Halla-aho became leader in 2017.

On AFSPA, PM Modi says, 'Shouldn't our security forces have safety net?'

April 15, 2019

Taking a cue from his remarks during the campaign in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua region, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted saying, "India is not Modi and Modi isn't India". He said the Congress' Karnataka unit has already filed a complaint with the EC in this regard. Every Indian owes his allegiance to India, not PM Modi.

Egypt's Sisi meets Libyan general Khalifa Haftar in Cairo

April 15, 2019

A Libyan fighter loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) fires a machine gun during clashes with forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar south of the capital Tripoli's suburb of Ain Zara, on April 10, 2019. Sisi has supported Haftar's forces. In March 2016, GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj arrived in Tripoli to set up a new government, but the Haftar-allied administration in the eastern city of Tobruk refused to recognise its authority.

Donations pour in for boy thrown from Mall of America balcony

April 15, 2019

Potts said there is no relationship between the suspect and the child or the child's family, and investigators are working to determine why the man threw the boy. 'The child has been transported to the hospital and has been receiving care'. "Oh my God, my baby, someone threw him over the edge,"' Brian Johnson told WCCO .

Trump questions why Democrats should get Mueller report

April 15, 2019

According to the report, "Nunes' accusations of misconduct are aimed at a slew of former Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department officials, who he alleges committed crimes in their pursuit of allegations that President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign conspired with Russians to influence the election".

'World's Most Dangerous Bird' Kills Florida Man on His Farm

April 15, 2019

A farmer who bred exotic species in Florida has been killed by a cassowary, which has been called the world's most risky bird for its "murderous" claws and powerful kicks. Authorities believe the bird used its long claws to attack the man who was breeding the birds, according to state wildlife officials. Alachua County Sheriff Department said the man was probably injured by the bird's claws.

Ex-UKIP leader Nigel Farage launches Brexit Party

April 15, 2019

The British cabinet office minister who is leading the Brexit talks between the government and the Labour party has said discussions on a compromise deal will continue this week, but they can not be allowed to drag out for too long. The pair told the Sunday Telegraph: "Rules are there to serve their organisation". Eurosceptic Iain Duncan Smith, a former Conservative Party leader, said May should be ready to quit in June.

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