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Indonesia election: Police chief warns against causing any unrest

April 19, 2019

He told reporters about 20 leaders of nations from Southeast Asia and other regions have congratulated him on securing a second term. Prabowo first claimed victory on Wednesday at his base camp in Jakarta upon receiving information that he had won the race with 62 percent of the vote based on an internal "real count" of over 320,000 polling stations across Indonesia .

Nancy Pelosi Issues US-UK Brexit Trade Deal Warning

April 19, 2019

Speaking at the London School of Economics on Monday Ms Pelosi said passing a trade bill in Congress would be very hard and was "no given". He said congress had been "hypnotised" by the views espoused by the Irish government, which has been "throughout this process using the Good Friday Agrement as a tool".

Turpin Family ‘House of Horrors’ 911 Call

April 19, 2019

They were arrested in January 2018 after their 17-year-old daughter Jordan managed to escape from the home and call 911 to report that her parents were abusive and some of her siblings were chained to their beds. "I haven't finished first grade", the 17-year-old said, according to Deputy Manuel Campos. "Our mother tells people we're home schooled ... she has a fake private school set up but we don't really do school".

EU threatens to tax $20 billion of US goods over Boeing aid

April 19, 2019

Tomato ketchup, handbags and video game consoles are among the United States imports facing EU tariffs, as the European bloc hit back in the latest twist in the transatlantic dispute over aircraft subsidies. The public consultation will last until 31 May 2019. "The EU remains open for discussions with the USA, provided these are without preconditions and aim at a fair outcome".

U.S. to allow lawsuits over properties seized by Castro's Cuba

April 19, 2019

The Trump administration is expected to announce its plan to enforce a controversial provision of the decades-old trade embargo on Cuba Wednesday, a senior administration official tells CNN - a decision that will break with the precedent set by every President since Bill Clinton.

Jamaica drops two places to eighth in 2019 press freedom ranking

April 19, 2019

Nigeria dropped one place on the global press freedom index recently published by Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontieres); with the press freedom group tagging Nigeria "a hard situation". It has also the dubious honour of being the only country to prosecute a journalist for reporting the Paradise Papers offshore investment leaks. Turkmenistan (down two at 180th) now occupies the last place, replacing North Korea (up by one at 179th).

Man threw iguana at manager inside restaurant, police say

April 19, 2019

He left the casual dining restaurant shortly after. The Painesville Police Department said officers have been calling the iguana "Copper". The suspect then reportedly threw the lizard at the manager. Arnold Teeter is charged with cruelty to animals, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in the Tuesday morning incident. He pleaded not guilty in Painesville Municipal Court Wednesday afternoon and his bond was set at $10,000.

Final 737 MAX test flight before software certification

April 19, 2019

Boeing Co is making "steady progress" on the path to certifying a software update to the grounded 737 MAX and has made the final test flight before a certification flight, its chief executive said on Wednesday. "More than 85 percent of the 50-plus MAX operators around the globe also have had the opportunity to see the update in action during simulator sessions", added Muilenberg.

Sanders Doubles Down On Comey Comments To Fox News

April 19, 2019

It was also revealed that her statements that Federal Bureau of Investigation agents had "lost confidence" in Comey were made in "the heat of the moment" and "not founded on anything". " I can speak to my own personal experience, I've heard from countless members of the F.B.I. that are grateful and thankful for the president's decision", she Sanders.

Germany calls for UN Security Council meeting on Libya

April 19, 2019

The UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) accused East Libya-based forces led by commander Khalifa Haftar of carrying out the attacks. Since the 2011 ouster of late strongman Muammar Gaddafi , two seats of power have emerged Libya: one in eastern Libya, and another in Tripoli, which enjoys United Nations recognition.

Londonderry shooting: Woman killed in 'terrorist incident' in Northern Ireland

April 19, 2019

A single gunman fired shots in a residential area in Creggan, and as result Ms McKee was wounded. It happened during rioting following police searches in Derry's Creggan area on Thursday night. The deadly riot also occurred just hours after US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi symbolically crossed Derry's Peace Bridge and spoke of America's support of the Good Friday Agreement , which has brought sustained peace to the turbulent British-controlled region.

London climate-change protesters vow to continue blockades

April 19, 2019

On Thursday, the force said the demonstrations were proving such a drain on resources that police were having to release under investigation many of those arrested, even if that meant they simply returned to the protest sites, while Easter leave was being cancelled for officers who were being asked to work 12-hour shifts.

Trump administration moves to expand detention of migrants

April 19, 2019

Detained asylum seekers who have shown they have a credible fear of returning to their country will no longer be able to ask a judge to grant them bond. Barr's decision sets up another legal battle as the administration contends with a flood of asylum seekers at the southern border with Mexico. The only significant Democratic objection to Trump's immigration policy has come in response to his talk of shipping undocumented immigrants whose cases are awaiting processing to so-called ...

Teen girl burned to death after alleged sexual harassment by head teacher

April 19, 2019

The world seeks Justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi . Her courage to speak up against the sexual assault in a country with conservative mind set has led to her tragic death. "I took my sister to school and tried to enter the premises, but I was stopped and wasn't allowed to enter", said Nusrat's brother, Mahmudul Hasan Noman .

A 29 year old woman has been shot dead in Derry

April 19, 2019

Photo: PA Petrol bombs are thrown at police in Creggan, Derry. A van and auto were set on fire in the middle of a road. P.S.N.I. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said: "Sadly I can confirm that following shots being fired tonight in Creggan, a 29 year old woman has been killed".

Three world-class climbers presumed dead in Canadian avalanche

April 19, 2019

Gripped is reporting that the climbers were attempting M16 on Howse Peak. John Roskelley joined his son on the successful Everest expedition in 2003. A sponsor of all three men, the apparel company The North Face, said on Thursday that they were presumed dead. "We are doing everything we can to support their families, friends and the climbing community during this hard time", the company said in a statement.

CCT Declares Onnoghen Guilty, Sacks Him As CJN

April 19, 2019

The tribunal also ordered the forfeiture of the five accounts which defendant failed to declare as part of his assets and the money in those five accounts. The Tribunal chairman contended that Onnoghen was arraigned before him as a public officer and not as a judicial officer and as such, the Tribunal is not under the obligation of the NJC.

Iran says its armed forces are not a regional threat

April 19, 2019

The parade also showcased the Saegheh, or "Thunderbolt", another domestically built fighter in Iran's air force, which already has US-made F-4, F-5 as well as F-14 fighter jets and also Russian-made Sukhoi aircraft in service. The United States officially designated the Revolutionary Guards as a foreign terrorist organization on Monday, an unprecedented move which was condemned by Iran and created concerns about reprisal attacks on US forces.

ICE Walks Back Deportation Of Fallen Soldier's Husband

April 19, 2019

The Arizona Republic first reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 30-year-old Jose Gonzalez Carranza last week. His wife, Army Pfc. Based on that ruling, Hernandez said, an immigration judge later canceled deportation proceedings against Gonzalez. According to his lawyer, Ice chose to re-open his case in 2018 and a judge subsequently ordered him to be deported after he failed to show up for a court hearing.

FAA panel signs off on 737 Max training plan

April 19, 2019

The FAA said a Flight Standardization Board evaluated "the modified Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)" and said the "system was found to be operationally suitable". Regulators in other countries also have to sign off on the fixes for the planes to fly in their airspace. "The airworthiness of the airplanes must be checked and approved again, the necessary refit for the airplane and pilot training should be effectively carried out, and safety issues revealed in the ...

Investigators think electrical short-circuit most likely caused Notre Dame fire - French official

April 18, 2019

French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault has pledged €100 million and fellow billionaire Bernard Arnault offered €200 million towards the restoration. Benedicte Contamin, who came to view the damaged cathedral from afar Thursday, said she's sad but grateful it's still there. (Thierry Mallet/AP) Flames and smoke rise from the blaze after the spire toppled over on Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, April 15, 2019.

Egyptian parliament vote could keep Sisi in power until 2030

April 18, 2019

The next step is for a nationwide referendum on the changes, likely to be held this month or early in May. The proposed changes lengthen presidential terms to six years instead of four, including Sisi's current mandate. Justifying this clause, Abdel-Al, the speaker, said it was aimed at "political justice. and the required stability". Sisi is a former minister of defence who came to power in 2013 after leading a coup against his predecessor Mohamed Morsi , Egypt's first freely elected ...

Mueller report on Trump, Russia expected to be released Thursday

April 18, 2019

Democrats immediately called for Mr Mueller to testify and for his report to be released. While the prospect that the Democratic-led House of Representatives would begin the impeachment process to try to remove Trump from office appears to have receded, the House Judiciary Committee will be looking for any evidence relevant to ongoing probes into obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power by the president or others in the administration.

Trump administration to restrict U.S. travel to Cuba

April 18, 2019

She said there would be no exceptions to the decision, which prompted a stern response from European Union as it has vowed to protect its businesses from lawsuits. "Today is a big day", said Rafael UsaTorres, who was a member of Brigade 2506 that worked for the Central Intelligence Agency during the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.

Congress Subpoenas Deutsche Bank As Part Of Democrats' Probe Of Trump Finances

April 18, 2019

Deutsche Bank is not the only financial institution connected to Trump that has been cooperating with the House panels' probes of his finances. House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) said her committee takes potential manipulation of the US financial system very seriously.

Diver who helped rescue Thai soccer team rescued from Tennessee cave

April 18, 2019

A press conference will be held later Wednesday. He said, 'Thank you. A trapped diver from the United Kingdom has been safely rescued Wednesday evening in Jackson County, Tennessee . Specially trained divers went in to look for him at about 6 p.m. and he was rescued nearly an hour later, officials said. "We had a nice talk". The other divers initially looked for Bratchley themselves, but called 911 when they could not find him.

Bahraini court sentences 139 to jail for forming 'Iran-funded terrorist cell'

April 18, 2019

All but one also had their citizenship revoked, the public prosecutor, Ahmad al-Hammadi, said in a statement on Tuesday. Ninety-six of the defendants were also fined 100,000 Bahraini dinars ($265,000) each. "A mass trial can not produce a just result and rendering people stateless in a mass trial is a clear violation of worldwide law", said BIRD's director of advocacy, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, who was stripped of his citizenship by the interior ministry in 2015 for "defaming the image of the ...

American Airlines extends Boeing 737 Max flight cancellations

April 18, 2019

According to the publication, he surrendered ownership of Trump Shuttle to creditors in 1990 after he wasn't making enough money. The grounding of the 737 MAX has caused Southwest to cancel thousands of flights in their first quarter. Last week, Southwest, the operator with the largest 737 MAX fleet in the U.S., announced cancellations of flights through August 5, while United has canceled flights on the MAX through June 5.

Weekend Outlook: The Easter bunny brings some heat

April 18, 2019

If we could only look past tomorrow, weather this Easter weekend will be delightful! Yesterday was a handsome sunny day and this morning we start with a little bit of sunshine, but the trend is going to be for clouds to dominate our weather picture.

Speaker Pelosi: A glass of water could win election in AOC's district

April 18, 2019

Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney, who also spoke at the aforementioned press conference , challenged Pelosi in January for opposing proposals that the Speaker recently supported as a way to resist negotiating with President Donald Trump.

1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

April 18, 2019

The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hualien. The Taipei Rapid Transit Corp (TRTC) said it adopted measures such as slowing down the trains or suspending their operation to allow passengers to exit the carriages at the nearest station in accordance with its standard operating procedure for quake response.

Ivanka Trump culminates Africa tour at Women Entrepreneur Summit

April 18, 2019

In his interview last week, Mr Trump said he had thought of his daughter for a number of different roles - including U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, because he believes she is "a natural diplomat". The first daughter, who's an adviser to the president, told The Associated Press she told her father she's "happy with the work" she's doing when he raised the "question" of her leading the global financial institution.

Blaze Erupts at Jerusalem's Historic al-Aqsa Mosque

April 18, 2019

While the blaze did not cause any significant damage to the mosque, it did endanger a part of the worship site that's over 2,000 years old. And French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying he hoped the work would be done in five years and the French people would pull together to fix their national symbol.

14 shot dead after being offloaded from bus on Makran Coastal Highway

April 18, 2019

Last week, at least 20 people, security personnel and children among them, were killed and 48 others wounded in a suicide attack at the Hazarganji fruit and vegetable market in Quetta last Friday. The premier has directed the authorities to make every possible effort to identify and to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice. President Dr Arif Alvi also condemned the "cowardly terrorist attack".

Dozens Killed as Hail, Rain and Lightning Pummel India and Pakistan

April 18, 2019

His statement came after Kamal Nath , Congress Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh - one of the states hit by rains and thunderstorm - hit out at Modi for expressing concern over the loss of lives only in his home state of Gujarat. Strong winds and sudden rains also hit the capital, New Delhi , bringing searing summer temperatures down by 10 degrees. "Even if you do not have a government of your party but people are here too".

Queen Elizabeth II "Deeply Saddened" By Notre-Dame Fire

April 18, 2019

The fire, which brought down the spire and roof, was declared under control nearly nine hours after it started. On Monday evening 16:50 GMT a fire broke out in the attic of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris . The family of François Pinault, which controls brands including Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, has pledged an additional €100 million ($113 million).

Buttigieg Supporters Drown Out Hecklers Screaming About Sodom And Gomorrah

April 18, 2019

The 37-year-old Buttigieg's campaign has been drawing more attention lately following a series of TV appearances that won him praise and new fans, and the openly gay military veteran's sudden popularity appears to have rattled some conservative Christians.

Movement at North Korea's main nuclear site seen in satellite photos

April 18, 2019

Satellite images taken late last week appear to show activity at North Korea's main nuclear site, a possible negative sign for diplomatic negotiations between the US and Kim Jong Un's regime. Trump and Kim have met twice, in Hanoi in February and Singapore in June, seeming to build personal goodwill but failing to agree on a deal to lift sanctions in exchange for Pyongyang abandoning its nuclear and missile programs.

Bus crash in Portugal reportedly leaves at least 28 dead

April 18, 2019

Another 22 people were injured and are being treated at Cruz de Carvalho hospital or on the scene. The victims were mostly German, the mayor of Caniço, the coastal town where the accident happened, told SIC Television. He said the bus was carrying 55 people, and rolled down a steep hillside after veering off the road on a bend east of the capital, Funchal. Mr Souza said: "I have no words to describe what happened".

Ivanka Trump backs women's land rights on Africa trip

April 17, 2019

Ivanka Trump visited a woman-run business in Ethiopia on Sunday as she promotes a White House global economic program for women. She announced $350mn towards a programme 'supporting women-owned, women-led and women-supporting projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

China Refutes 'Despicable' U.S. Criticism on Venezuela

April 17, 2019

China is one of Venezuela's largest trading partners and largest creditors . Mousavi said the USA under Trump seeks to turn Latin America into its backyard, just like the 19th century. "The U.S. has always been treating Latin America as its backyard, where it would resort to willful use of pressure, threat or even subversion". People can tell right from wrong.

Shelling kills two and injures eight in Tripoli

April 17, 2019

He also voiced hope that the Libyan people get rid of the terrorist groups in Tripoli just like they did in Benghazi and Derna in eastern Libya . The United Nations has announced the increase of the number of displaced people fleeing the battles in the Libyan capital Tripoli and its surroundings to 18 thousand people.

Apple pledges to donate for Notre Dame restorations

April 17, 2019

President Emmanuel Macron pledged Notre Dame , one of France's best-loved symbols, would be rebuilt within five years . Debris is heaped at the altar of the Notre Dame cathedral after the church was devastated by fire. Bustling streets are now "totally closed". Built by Shark Robotics with the help of the fire department, the incredible piece of machinery has many roles: it acts as a water cannon, can help evacuate the wounded and transport vital material, and can even make an ...

Notre Dame Fire: Historic Cathedral In Paris, France Engulfed In Flames

April 17, 2019

Vast clouds of gray-white smoke billowed round the cathedral as yellow flames still licked the top of the building. "Everything is burning", the spokesman for Notre Dame, Andre Finot, told AFP. "My thoughts are with the people of France tonight and with the emergency services who are fighting the awful blaze at Notre-Dame cathedral", tweeted UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

Woman, 18, wanted in Columbine threat dead

April 17, 2019

The threats came just days before Saturday's 20th anniversary of the Columbine massacre , during which two students shot and killed 12 of their classmates and a teacher. Pais was considered a threat to the community and schools, but there was no information on any specific threat to a particular place, Phillips said.

Louisiana church fires suspect charged with hate crimes

April 17, 2019

Notre Dame was partially destroyed in the fire [Photo: AP] Holden Matthews, the 21-year-old son of a Louisiana sheriff's deputy, was arrested in connection with the USA church fires and faces hate crime charges. But elsewhere in the United States , where three historically Black churches were burned to the ground in 10 days, fundraising efforts to fix and restore the damage to the historic structures there was proving elusive, at best.

Merkel stresses 2-state solution in call with Netanyahu

April 17, 2019

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman of the ultranationalist Yisrael Beitenu party, which won five seats and meets Rivlin on Tuesday, has not formally declared he would join a Likud-led coalition. "Tomorrow at the president's, we will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu as the candidate to form the government". "West Bank annexation is a topic that is now being debated in Israel, and was endorsed right before the election by Prime Minister Netanyahu himself as an electoral pledge", the ...

Next round of storms & severe weather: Late Wednesday

April 17, 2019

We will see a weak cap in place (inhibition of storms developing due to dry air overhead) but a cold front and dry line will start to push through on Wednesday afternoon, giving the storms the forcing they need at the surface to begin firing off.

Facing arrest, Peru ex-president Garcia shoots himself

April 17, 2019

Interior Minister Carlos Moran said at a news conference that Garcia had told police he needed to call his attorney after they arrived at his home in Lima to arrest him. Mr Garcia was under investigation for bribes allegedly paid during the construction of Lima's metro during his 2006-2011 government. Garcia was under investigation in connection with Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, which triggered Latin America's biggest graft scandal when it admitted publicly in 2016 that it won ...

Turkey may temporarily store Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems in Azerbaijan

April 17, 2019

The contract with Russian Federation for the S-400 is not the only hindrance to the F-35 deal but also Ankara's unwillingness to make concessions to Washington in order to save the fighter jets deal, as interpretations are likely to emerge that Turkey is under pressure and has retreated.

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