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Moscow Slams Kosovar Operation, Arrest of Russian National

May 28, 2019

Russian national Mikhail Krasnoshchekov, a member of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo UNMIK, has been released, the UN Secretary General's deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told TASS on Tuesday. Vucic said that at the moment of detention the Russian was beaten up. President Hashim Thaci called on the ethnic Serb minority to remain calm and support the police.

Trade talks with United States based on mutual respect: China

May 28, 2019

And second of all, if that happens, I'll be the first to protest. Overall shipments fell 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019, according to IDC. "That depends on how fast our repairmen are able to fix the plane", Ren said. government. Most parts of the iPhone come from China, and the device is assembled there, too, which could have a major impact on production, import tariffs, and cost.

Samsung may gain from Huawei's plight in ongoing trade war

May 28, 2019

As a student, why go against my teacher? While Huawei now depends on US -made components, it's been designing its own chips and software. Huawei is the number two smartphone maker in the world, with a 19 percent global market share in the first quarter of 2019, according to a recent report from International Data Corporation, following on the heels of Samsung's 23.1 percent.

Huawei founder would be ‘first to protest’ if China banned Apple

May 28, 2019

U.S President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speak at a joint press conference at Akasaka Palace. "It's a big joke". The report cites two separate sources in saying that the breakdown in US-China trade talks arose as China's Liu He met up with US' Lighthizer and Mnuchin only for the US side to make additional demands in the late stages of the negotiations.

Death sentence to 3 French ISIL members

May 28, 2019

His trial comes as questions swirl about the legal treatment of thousands of foreign nationals formerly with the extremist group. "I ask for forgiveness from the people of Iraq , Syria , France and the families of the victims". The second suspect brought into the courtroom was identified as Fadil Hamad Abdallah, 33, of Moroccan origin. The judge referred him to a medical committee for investigation and postponed his next session until Sunday.

Dayton, Ohio Tornado Map Shows Path of Damage

May 28, 2019

Another team may survey damage in Tippecanoe County. Tornadoes did not necessarily occur in every indicated area, but multiple tornadoes have occurred. Just before midnight, not 40 minutes after that tornado cut through, the weather service tweeted that another one was traversing its path, churning up debris densely enough to be seen on radar.

Gove 'to offer free British passports' to 3m European Union nationals

May 28, 2019

The Conservatives came a humiliating fifth. There are now ten Conservative MPs who have committed to running to be the party's next leader including foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt and environment secretary Michael Gove . "No deal has remained the legal default so therefore the government has continued to responsibly prepare for it", a spokesman for May told reporters.

MARS: Trump makes major announcement about the future of U.S. space exploration

May 28, 2019

President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign is in many ways a continuation of the status-quo policy-but it is more effectively backing Iran into a corner, which is likely to result in a crisis or war. "Iran pays no attention to words; what matters to us is a change of approach and behavior". Iran has distanced itself from the bombings and on Sunday, Mr Zarif said his country would defend itself against any military or economic aggression.

Malaysia loses last male Sumatran rhino

May 28, 2019

Sumatran rhinos are the smallest living rhinos in the world, and the only Asian rhino sporting two horns, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF ). The International Rhino Foundation had warned that their loss of habitat could lead to their extinction in decades. The issue of dwindling population also means that the remaining rhinos are so isolated that they may rarely, if ever, meet to breed.

Trump touts United States military power in Pacific after Japan emperor visit

May 28, 2019

Trump said Kim understands he can't do any more nuclear tests and reiterated the fact that North Korea has "tremendous economic potential". " Kim Jong Un made a statement that Joe Biden is a low-IQ individual", Trump said , adding that Kim probably based his assessment on Biden's record and "I probably agree with him on that".

First fully albino giant panda filmed in Chinese forest

May 28, 2019

In 2018, China announced plans to create a bastion for giant pandas three times the size of Yellowstone National Park to link up existing wild populations and encourage breeding of the notoriously slow-reproducing animal. The statement also notes that albinism " usually has no significant effect on the animal's activity or reproduction ". As of 2016, giants pandas are no longer endangered, but their global population remains vulnerable today.

Ireland referendum: Voters back plan to allow divorce without four-year separation

May 28, 2019

Campaigners said it placed an unfair emotional and financial burden on couples and families at a time when Irish rental and property prices are spiking. Voters were asked to amend the state's Constitution to hand politicians the power to set the length of the "pause period". Married couples will now be able to legally divorce after living apart for two years.

Japanese man dies inflight after eating 246 cocaine packets

May 28, 2019

He had flown from the Colombian capital Bogota before transferring at Mexico City for the 13-hour flight to his native Japan. When authorities boarded the plane around 2:25 a.m. The Aeromexico plane from Mexico City to Tokyo, which was carrying 198 other passengers, resumed its flight after the body was removed and global protocols were carried out, prosecutors said.

Saudi Air Defense intercepts Houthi drone toward King Abdullah Airport in Jizan

May 28, 2019

The airport has been the target of several attacks this week, with an armed drone hitting a weapons depot at the base on Tuesday according to Al-Masirah. Speaking at a press conference in Jeddah on Monday, Al-Maliki confirmed that the Arab Coalition has information about all the locations from where the drones are being launched toward Saudi Arabia.

Netanyahu may be struggling in upcoming Israel elections

May 28, 2019

The parliament on Monday passed a preliminary motion to dissolve itself. Israel last held an election in April . Netanyahu appeared to have a clear path to victory, and a fourth consecutive term, after the April 9 elections. "I will not be a partner to a Halachic state", he said, using the word for Jewish law. Ultra-Orthodox parties say seminary students should be largely exempt from conscription as they have been since Israel was founded in 1948.

Israel fires missile at Syria, killing soldier

May 28, 2019

The Israeli military hit an anti-aircraft battery in Syria's Quneitra region on Monday after an IAF fighter jet was sacked on from the position earlier in the day. Israel does not usually comment on reports concerning its strikes in neighbouring Syria, though it has recently acknowledged striking Iranian targets there.

President Mutharika Re-elected after Court Battle

May 28, 2019

On Sunday, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) went to the same court asking it to lift the order that blocked it from announcing the victor of the May 21 vote. "It feels excellent. The results are within our predictions but certainly we are not naive enough to celebrate before the final whistle is blown", Ben Phiri, the campaign manager of Mr Mutharika's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), told AFP news agency.

Mahdi warns of 'danger of war' as Zarif visits Baghdad

May 28, 2019

US President Donald Trump's decision to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East, in addition to those now deployed, may increase risks in the region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. "We believe with a high degree of confidence that this stems back to the leadership of Iran at the highest levels, and that all of the attacks. have been attributed to Iran through their proxies or their forces", Gilday said, citing secret USA intelligence.

Thirteen schoolgirls among those wounded in Japan stabbing: Kyodo

May 28, 2019

Almost 8 children are said to be injured in the attack. The report said the suspect slashed his own neck and was in serious condition, but police wouldn't confirm those details. Two knives, along with some victims, were found in a nearby park, it said. The man was said to have begun slashing at people as they waited at the bus stop and then on the bus, it said.

Sasha Obama Goes To Prom!

May 27, 2019

Michelle Obama recounted in her 2018 memoir Becoming how, for Malia's first prom date in 2015, the president and first lady made an exception for their teen daughter, allowing her to travel in a limousine without Secret Service protection in the vehicle with her and her date.

SpaceX launches first 60 satellites of its internet network

May 27, 2019

He has tweeted the picture of his 60 spacecraft within the Falcon 9. It should be noted that the SpaceX Company launched 60 satellites on May 23. After six such launches, Starlink hopes to have internet coverage available in the Northern United States and Canada.

Three shot dead as Pakistan army clashes with civil rights protestors

May 27, 2019

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists raided Makki Garh Post, Shawal Valley, North Waziristan. The PTM, whose support base is mostly among the Pashtun ethnic minority, has been peaceful since its founding in early 2018.

Hiker who died on Mount Everest had ties to Maine

May 27, 2019

Each foreign climber pays $11,000 for the permit to climb Everest , which is an important source of revenue for the impoverished country. While other members of his expedition continued up toward the summit, Hynes began descending. The climbs bring Rita, 49, closer to his target of 25 ascents of Everest before he retires from high mountain climbing. He told reporters he was very happy but exhausted.

Pro-Europe parties suffer losses in European Union elections

May 27, 2019

Since Thursday, around 418 million people across Europe have been able to elect the 751 members of the European Parliament, in what is being described as the world's biggest trans-national elections. "An Elysee Palace spokesperson official played down Mr Macron's loss, describing the outcome as a disappointment" but "absolutely honourable" compared to previous results.

Police looking for missing 12-year-old girl

May 27, 2019

London Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 12-year-old girl. Elizabeth Shelley was last seen at her Logan home at 2 a.m. Saturday and was believed to be with her 21-year-old uncle and main suspect, Alex Whipple, the Logan City Police Department said.

Us war threat: Iraq and Iran form alliance

May 27, 2019

Khamenei last week named Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif - relative moderates within Iran's Shiite theocracy who had struck the nuclear deal - as failing to implement his orders over the accord, saying it had "numerous ambiguities and structural weaknesses" that could damage Iran.

United States judge blocks MS 'heartbeat' abortion ban

May 27, 2019

The legislation prohibits abortion in almost every case, including in the event of rape or incest, and punishes doctors with up to 99 years in prison for providing one. Randall Marshall, executive director of the ACLU's Alabama chapter, said the lawsuit was meant to "make sure this law never takes effect". "This risky, immoral, and unconstitutional ban threatens people's lives and well-being and we are suing to protect our patients' rights", Leana Wen, president of the Planned Parenthood ...

Sky News crew targeted in shelling attack in Syria

May 27, 2019

The footage of the drone attack shows Crawford and her team running desperately through the cover of smoke to escape the shelling. Some 600 air strikes alone hit the rebel enclave on Thursday, killing six civilians, it said. A USA court found that the Syrian regime had been tracking her movements after infiltrating satellite communications. The dramatic attack captured on video, shows journalist Alex Crawford and her camera crew fleeing to their auto to escape the shelling.

UK's Brexit Party Set For Sweeping Victory In European Union Vote

May 27, 2019

Farage told the Press Association tonight: "We are doing well, I'm not making any predictions at all". "Over the coming days we will have conversations across our party and movement, and reflect on these results on both sides of the Brexit divide".

Trump Says Huawei Could Become Part of Trade Deal With China

May 27, 2019

Goldman Sachs said it's still hoping for a trade deal, but if there isn't one, the hit to the US and Chinese economies will be greater and inflation will definitely rise. China hit back by announcing plans to raise levies on $60 billion (Sh6 trillion) of U.S. imports from June 1. Awash in a sea of red for most of the week, Wall Street is slowly coming to terms with the terrible truth Trump's trade war against China is bound to get worse and last far longer than even the pessimists predicted.

YS Jaganmohan Reddy meets PM Modi after YSRCP's landslide win in AP

May 26, 2019

He also bagged 22 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. As per official numbers, the BJP secured 303 seats, 22 more than its 2014 figures. The meeting assumes importance as the YSRCP chief during the election campaign had said that his party would support whoever promises Andhra Pradesh the Special Category Status .

65-Year-Old California Man Killed by Shark in Hawaii

May 26, 2019

The signs will be removed if an assessment of the area determines no shark sightings. While sharks are a common fear, they only kill about six people per year on average, according to figures from the International Shark Attack File (ISAF ).

After congratulation tweet, Pak PM Imran Khan calls up Modi

May 26, 2019

Thanking Khan for the congratulatory message, Modi referred to his earlier message to Pakistan to fight poverty jointly, an External Affairs Ministry statement said. The expectation emerges because it happened with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2014 and Modi received a round of praise for the gesture; although Sharif did later express his unhappiness at the protocol snafus.

Russian court extends detention of Canadian-born American accused of spying

May 26, 2019

A Russian court has extended the arrest for a former US marine who faces espionage charges. "My personal safety has been threatened; there are abuses and harassment that I'm constantly subjected to", said Mr Whelan, 49, adding that he had been...

Magnitude 8 Earthquake Strikes Amazon Jungle in Peru

May 26, 2019

The agency has previously said that most big quakes in South America occur at a maximum depth of 70 kilometers. The Peruvian government's emergency department tweeted that it registered a magnitude of 7.2, and that the quake was felt in the city of Callao, and the capital, Lima.

Disaster relief bill stuck after 1 lawmaker objects

May 26, 2019

Anticipating House approval, Cornyn on Friday morning released a statement that said, "Hurricane season is a week away, and Texans still have not received the resources Congress and HUD approved after Harvey". The president said he supported it, dropping his demand to add funds to deal with the influx of migrants at the USA border with Mexico. Trump said Thursday that he meant to support the legislation anyway.

Facebook Fact-Checks Fake Viral Video Of "Drunk" Nancy Pelosi

May 26, 2019

The Washington Post was first to report on the video Thursday, resulting in YouTube taking down a copy hosted on its service. But Facebook did not remove the video, Bickert said . Fakes like the doctored Pelosi video are reminiscent of right's misogynist campaign to paint Hillary Clinton as ill or infirm during the 2016 election.

Hawaii hiker found alive after two weeks missing

May 26, 2019

Cantellops posted photos of himself and Eller on his Facebook page to share with the public his joy of having found her, as well as enormous gratitude for those who had been supporting the search. "I've never felt something quite that overpowering", he told ABC News Radio . According to the Findamanda Facebook page and a family friend, Amanda Eller was found injured in the forest Friday.

Deadly tornado hits El Reno, Oklahoma | 10News WTSP

May 26, 2019

It is too early to tell if the death toll will rise, Skidmore said, and the number of injured is still unknown. Officials are going door to door to find victims and assess the damage after it touched down in El Reno late Saturday night. First responders are working to get people out. When asked about how many guests were staying in the motel, White said his team was "trying to run those numbers down".

Trump urges greater Japanese investment in USA, criticizes trade advantage

May 26, 2019

On Monday, the serious diplomacy begins, with Trump set to be the first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor, Naruhito , who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne at the beginning of the month after his father's abdication, the first in more than 200 years.

Historic: Taiwan registers first gay marriages in Asia

May 26, 2019

The veteran of countless rights rally across Taiwan , where he would wave his rainbow flag, Chi said: "The fight is not over as we still need to extend this right to transnational couples who are not able to legally register because one of them may come from a country that doesn't recognize same-sex marriage".

Doctored Pelosi video highlights the threat of deepfake tech

May 26, 2019

But in the hours after the social-media giants were alerted, Facebook , Twitter and YouTube offered widely conflicting responses that potentially allowed the viral misinformation to continue its spread. Is it, though? There's evidence that even flagged and downranked content can enjoy considerable reach on Facebook. But Facebook, where the video appeared to gain much of its audience, declined Friday to remove the video, even after Facebook's independent fact-checking groups, Lead ...

Florida executes 1984 serial killer

May 26, 2019

His execution is for the murder of 22-year-old Michelle Simms. She began to cry after leaving once it was over. "Unfortunately, he didn't open his eyes", she said. Supreme Court. Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed a death warrant for Long, scheduling the first execution since he took office in January. She said she knew from her past abuse that if she fought Long, it would further enrage him.

Six candidates enter contest to replace May as British prime minister

May 26, 2019

The Brexit Party has taken politics by storm by fighting on a positive message. "So I am today announcing that I will resign as leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party on Friday 7 June so that a successor can be chosen". "Time is limited, we have to make sure we are ready to leave". That arrangement, he said, would "withstand Brexit whatever form it takes". Even without her, the Conservative cabinet and their Westminster party is still packed full of Remainers.

Insults Fly as Trump-Pelosi Feud Escalates

May 26, 2019

Thirty-nine per cent of the respondents said yes; fifty-six per cent said no. The proportion supporting impeachment had fallen by three percentage points since the pollsters asked the same question in March . "But that's letting him off the hook too easy", Cupp said. Perhaps his refusal to allow testimony from his former aides, starting with Don McGahn, the former White House counsel, will have an impact.

Facebook fact-checks fake viral video of US Speaker

May 26, 2019

And, as we become more attuned to the existence of deepfakes , there is also a subsequent, corollary effect: they undermine our trust in all videos, including those that are genuine. Pelosi, who is concerned that Democrats need to wait because they have not yet gained enough public support to defeat Trump, favors a go-slow course of action for the impeachment.

Court: Deutsche Bank may release files on Donald Trump

May 26, 2019

The subpoena on Deutsche Bank seeks records of accounts, transactions and investments linked to Trump, his three oldest children, their immediate family members and several Trump Organization entities, as well as records of ties they might have to foreign entities.

Violent weather kills three in Missouri, floods rivers in Oklahoma

May 26, 2019

The National Weather Service said preliminary information indicates the tornado at Jefferson City was an EF-3, which typically carry winds up to 160 miles per hour (260kph). The extreme weather is not just limited to tornadoes. "Flash flooding is possible across portions of the central plains during this time, and SPC has an enhanced risk of severe storms from northwest Texas to central Kansas on Thursday".

Democrats Have A Three-Part Plan For The Politics Of Impeachment

May 26, 2019

I watched Nancy and she was all insane yesterday". Prior to the canceled meeting on Wednesday, Pelosi met with House Democrats who have been pushing for impeachment of Trump and accused him, without evidence, of engaging in "a cover-up" of unspecified crimes.

Pelosi and Trump Battle Escalates to Psychological Warfare

May 26, 2019

Both of the slowed versions of her speech resemble the doctored video . But it wasn't until after 9 p.m. on May 23, some 32 hours later, that Facebook began suppressing the video after a fact-check from one Facebook partner, LeadStories, was published.

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