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Human Rights Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Labour Party Anti-Semitism Claims

May 30, 2019

It will seek to determine whether officials have committed unlawful acts of discrimination or failed to respond to complaints of unlawful discrimination in an adequate manner. Labour former minister Dame Margaret Hodge said it was a "disgraceful day" for the Labour Party and accused Mr Corbyn of failing to take the issue seriously.

Escaped 'absolutely mad' raccoon dogs are terrorizing English village

May 30, 2019

The animals, which are described as being the same size of a medium to small-sized dog, are "potentially dangerous" if approached as they are not domesticated. He told her that something was attacking other animals recently. "A woman came along with a dog not on a lead, and saw the raccoon dog", Mandy said.

Russia observing moratorium on nuclear tests - Russian diplomat

May 30, 2019

Ashley said that "the United States believes that Russian Federation probably is not adhering to its nuclear testing moratorium in a manner consistent with the "zero-yield" standard" outlined in the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

PM Modi meets Jaitley after he opts out of ministry

May 30, 2019

The oath ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday evening at 7 pm and it will be attended by leaders from BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) nations. According to a compilation made by the Indian Embassy here, more than 50 Congressmen, Senators and the senior government officials have sent congratulatory messages to Modi.

White House wanted USS John McCain 'out of sight' of Trump

May 30, 2019

Navy: "USS John McCain needs to be out of sight ", according to an email reviewed by The Wall Street Journal . "Please confirm #3 will be satisfied", the official wrote in the email, per the WSJ . "I was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan", the president tweeted shortly after The Wall Street Journal published their account.

Hungary: Seven dead after tourist boat capsizes on the Danube

May 30, 2019

Seven people have been rescued and a search is under way for 19 missing people, it added. A Hungarian ambulance spokesman told state television that 14 people were pulled from the water. Officials said searchers were checking the Danube for miles downriver from Budapest. The news website Index.hu said the person rescued was found near the Petofi Bridge, which is about two miles south of Parliament.

Pelosi calls Facebook leaders 'willing enablers' of Russian election interference

May 30, 2019

Wednesday marked the speaker's first public comments on the video , which has gotten 2.8 million views on Facebook and more 30,000 comments. The video has been allowed to remain on Facebook but a third-party fact-checking company said it was misleading.

World's smallest surviving baby born at San Diego hospital

May 30, 2019

After the birth, the hospital's advanced life support team and neonatologist Dr. Paul Wozniak worked to stabilize Saybie before she was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit, according to the hospital. Saybie shortly after her birth in December 2018. The baby's family gave permission to share the story but wanted to stay anonymous, the hospital said.

Nigerian President Buhari sworn in for second term

May 30, 2019

The inauguration is taking place at the Eagle Square, Abuja . Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed some of the security challenges Nigeria is facing to a deterioration in the security services - and him leaving the military.

Salvini: Italy braced for three-billion euro Brussels fine

May 30, 2019

The procedural move was exceptionally delayed until after last week's EU elections, where Salvini's League emerged as a big victor, although eurosceptic forces remain a minority in the new European Parliament. Earlier, Mr Salvini dismissed a warning from Brussels that it could impose a three-billion-euro fine on Italy over the way it handles its increasing public debt.

Disaster aid bill again blocked by 1 voter

May 30, 2019

If that fails, the bill will not receive a vote until the full House returns to Washington next Tuesday. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) also blocked an initial unanimous consent attempt for similar reasons Friday, angering Hurricane Michael victims in Bay County who took to a Texas newspaper and other platforms to vent their frustration.

Charging Trump was not option, says Robert Mueller

May 30, 2019

Following former special counsel Robert Mueller's comments on Wednesday, Democrats are doubling down on their calls for impeaching US President Donald Trump , based on their interpretation of Mueller's words. Under pressure to testify before Congress, Mr Mueller did not rule it out. In a clear reference to impeachment, Mueller said that Justice Department policy "says that the Constitution requires a process other than the criminal justice system to formally accuse a sitting president ...

Group that raised money for border wall online wrapping up first project

May 30, 2019

When GoFundMe offered refunds in January after Kolfage fell short of his $1 billion goal, he channeled the money to a nonprofit that aims to construct wall segments on private property. A US group building what it claims is the first private wall on the Mexican border wall on Wednesday said it had stopped construction after a New Mexico town ruled the project lacked necessary permits.

Jeremy Hunt: Tories face ‘destruction’ in election unless Brexit delivered

May 30, 2019

Analysts believe Farage's Brexit has the potential to impact the race over who becomes the next British prime minister. When asked about Boris Johnson , who is now the odds-on favourite to take over from Prime Minister Theresa May in the current Conservative leadership contest, Mr Farage said that though he personally liked Mr Johnson, his record on Brexit was questionable, citing the MP backing Mrs May's widely unpopular withdrawal agreement.

White Woman Pulls Gun on Black Couple at Mississippi Campground

May 30, 2019

On Sunday, Jessica Richardson and her husband were trying to enjoy a picnic with their dog by Oktibbeha County Lake , located approximately 12 miles northwest of Starkville, Mississippi. " KOA does not condone the use of a firearm in any manner on our properties or those owned and operated by our franchises", said group spokesman Mike Gast.

Dove saves driver from speeding fine, police calls it ‘guardian angel’

May 30, 2019

Police in western Germany are attributing to divine intervention a speeder's avoidance of a ticket after a pigeon flew in front of a traffic enforcement camera at the last second. "We have understood the sign and leave the racer in peace this time". But the Viersen police took the driver's lucky escape in good humour, and said he had been spared a fine "thanks to his feathered guardian angel with carefully spread wings".

Singapore added to United States monitoring list on currencies

May 29, 2019

Singapore made estimated net foreign exchange purchases of at least US$17 billion (S$23.5 billion) in 2018, or about 4.6 per cent of the Republic's gross domestic product, the Treasury Department noted. Though the designation does not entail any immediate penalties, it can affect the financial markets. Malaysia's inclusion in the list comes as President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on US$200 billion (RM838 billion) worth of Chinese imports and has begun imposing tariffs on another US$300 ...

Justin Amash Tells Congress: 'The Ball Is in Our Court' on Impeachment

May 29, 2019

Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) said he believes that a sitting USA president can not be "criminally" indicted but he supports impeaching President Trump due to his conduct outlined in volume two of Special Counsel Bob Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

South Africa's carbon tax law takes effect

May 29, 2019

Many in the crowd at Pretoria's packed Loftus stadium were optimistic. But they are not insurmountable. The big names of energy-intensive industries, including the gold producer Sibanye-Stillwater and the steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal, opposed the carbon tax, saying the policy would cost them big time.

Man lights himself on fire outside the White House

May 29, 2019

Secret Service has confirmed. Several police cruisers can be seen responding to the incident. He was arrested and taken to a hospital. The identity of the man who lit himself on fire at approximately 12:20 p.m. There was no immediate word on the man's condition. He wrote: "Video of the person that was literally engulfed in flames on the #WhiteHouse lawn".

Weather Service Confirms Seven Tornadoes Hit Indiana On Monday

May 29, 2019

According to the NWS , the service received video showing a tornado on the ground. One person was killed and at least 60 people were injured by storms that swept through western Ohio. Damage from the Tornado spanned across Morgantown from the Turkey Hill on Rt. Hourly rain totals of up to 2 inches are possible, with some areas seeing up to 3 inches.

Special counsel Robert Mueller to deliver unexpected statement on Russian Federation investigation

May 29, 2019

In remarks to the public at the Department of Justice, Mueller said that his investigation found that the Russian military's intelligence operation to disrupt the USA election in 2016 worked, but that the Russians and the campaign of then-candidate, and now-president, Donald Trump , did not conspire together.

Japan attack: Girl, 12, killed after pupils attacked with knives

May 29, 2019

After the attack , the suspect reportedly stabbed himself in the neck, dying from his injuries shortly afterward. Fire department officials said they received the first emergency calls shortly before 8:00 am (2300 GMT) Monday. "I also saw elementary schoolchildren lying on the ground". The attack occurred on the final day of US President Donald Trump's four-day state visit to Japan .

Kushner meets Moroccan king on trip to press US peace plan

May 29, 2019

The Trump administration is expected to unveil the long-awaited plan - after numerous failures by their predecessors - possibly as early as next month, but the Palestinians have already rejected it as heavily biased in favor of Israel. US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt has said Washington's peace plan has the "potential to unlock a prosperous future for the Palestinians". Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa urged the PA to send representatives, saying the conference was ...

Mitch McConnell says he would fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2020

May 29, 2019

The audience responded to his assetion by laughing loudly, according to CNN . Following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in 2016, McConnell blocked President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland , claiming that the "nomination ought to be made by the next president" because that way, voters would have a voice in the matter.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Donald Trump will let William Barr do his job

May 29, 2019

Once again, we already know about some wrongdoing. "And the president wants transparency and he's given the attorney general the ability to put that transparency in place, make those decisions". "And it could well be treason". But never fear, proclaims the Times, House Intelligence Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff is on the job, who informed the Times that Trump is now "declassifying intelligence in order to weaponize it", and that Schiff "pledged that his committee would closely monitor Mr.

Donald Trump: Roy Moore Cannot Win 2020 Senate Election

May 29, 2019

One of Moore's could-be GOP primary opponent, Bradley Byrne, said people in Alabama were "concerned" that Republicans lost a Senate seat in 2017. Referencing Bradley, Moore tweeted, "He knows that if I run I will beat Doug Jones ". Moore, the Republican who fell short in his 2017 race amid allegations of sexual misconduct in the 1970s, has been eyeing a rematch next year with now-Sen.

One dead, thousands without power in OH tornadoes

May 29, 2019

The Clay County Sheriff's Twitter account said there was damage reported east of Kearney, Missouri, too. Flying debris smashed her window and she was soon trapped as her home collapsed around her. Several tornadoes hit Kansas on Tuesday evening causing damage to houses, uprooting trees and affecting power lines, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Javid launches bid to replace May

May 29, 2019

Mr Javid's father, Abdul, a bus driver, came to the United Kingdom from Pakistan in 1961, reportedly with just £1 in his pocket. May said she would stand down as leader on 7th June, making her successor the new Prime Minister. His success reflected Conservative voters anger at May s inability to finish Brexit by its original March 28 deadline, with her deal with Brussels getting rejected by parliament three times.

Children in the world live better lives today than 20 years ago

May 29, 2019

Indigenous Australian children are twice as likely to die during early childhood. Unsurprisingly Syria fell furthest in the rankings as more than eight years of war has pulled childhoods apart at the seams, uprooting children from their homes and school.

UK PM hopeful warns on no-deal Brexit

May 29, 2019

The Guardian newspaper says former foreign secretary Boris Johnson and one-time Brexit secretary Dominic Raab have both been told by grandees of the Conservative Party that its rank-and-file members of Parliament would rather bring down the government than see the nation leave the European Union in a so-called no-deal Brexit.

Justin Amash attacked at town hall for Trump impeachment push

May 29, 2019

Rachel Maddow opened her show on Tuesday night with a segment on Amash's town hall and his recent tweets excoriating Trump. Mueller found no evidence of a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russian Federation during the election, and further, Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein determined that the president did not obstruct justice based on the report.

Boris Johnson to face court questions about Brexit claims

May 29, 2019

The judgment said: 'The allegations which have been made are unproven accusations and I do not make any findings of fact. It is a private prosecution launched by campaigner Marcus Ball, who crowdfunded £200,000 for the case. Mr Ball previously said he and his backers "aspire to set a precedent in the United Kingdom common law making it illegal for an elected representative to lie to the public about financial matters".

India Removed From US Currency Monitoring List, China Stays

May 29, 2019

President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports and begun the process of imposing tariffs on another $300 billion in Chinese goods. "No trading partner was found to have met the 1988 legislative standards during the current reporting period", the report concluded. China's currency dropped 3.8 percent against the United States dollar in the second half of last year, making it eight percent weaker over the last year.

Australia's 'Egg Boy' gives donations to survivors of New Zealand mass shooting

May 29, 2019

On Tuesday night, Mr Connolly announced on Instagram the money raised from two GoFundMe pages, a total of $99,922.36, had been donated to the Christchurch Foundation and Victims' Support . The egging came after Fraser said the Christchurch attack highlighted "growing fear over an increasing Muslim presence" in Australian and New Zealand communities.

Divisions among leaders as EU's 'Game of Thrones' begins

May 29, 2019

They hope to be able to name candidates to the top posts at their next summit on June 20-21. EU leaders gave Council President Donald Tusk the mandate to consult the member states and the European Parliament about the top positions. The new commission leader must fully believe in this renewal "and have the experience to achieve it", Macron said. "That's a Council competence", he insisted.

Taiwan lands aircraft on highway as part of military drills：The Asahi Shimbun

May 29, 2019

Senior national security officials from the United States and Taiwan have held their first meeting in four decades this month, with the aim of deepening cooperation, the government in Taipei has said . The rare meet has come at a time when tempers between the USA and China have frayed in their worsening trade war. They have ramped up military drills around Taiwan to raise worldwide pressure and to assert its sovereignty over the island, considering it a part of "one China".

North Korea stamps US' John Bolton 'war maniac'

May 29, 2019

Calling Bolton "structurally defective", he added that the U.S. official was "a security-destroying adviser who is wrecking peace and security". U.S. The North Korean statement said that Bolton stood in the "forefront of leading the Iraqi War... and he is now gaining notoriety as a warmonger for his obsession with other wars in the Middle East and South America".

USA will rue forcing China's hand on rare earths

May 29, 2019

Stocks of producers surged. In a commentary headline "United States, don't underestimate China's ability to strike back", the ruling Communist Party's official People's Daily noted the "uncomfortable" dependence on rare earths from China of the United States.

US boycotts United Nations arms forum as Venezuela takes chair

May 29, 2019

Venezuela's ambassador in Geneva mocked as "ridiculous" a US walkout Tuesday from his chairmanship of the U.N.'s main disarmament body, launching barbs at President Donald Trump and laughing as he claimed a David-over-Goliath diplomatic victory over the United States .

J&J Called Architect Of Opioid Crisis As Epic Trial Begins

May 29, 2019

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter in opening statements accused Johnson & Johnson of being motivated by greed in embarking on "a cynical, deceitful multimillion-dollar brainwashing campaign " to sell opioids as a "magic drug". Some plaintiffs' lawyers have compared the opioid cases to litigation by states against the tobacco industry that led to a $24bn settlement in 1998.

In Brussels, May urges successor to seek Brexit deal

May 29, 2019

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage arrives at the party's headquarters, prior to an event to mark the gains his party made in the European Elections , in London, Monday, May 27, 2019. Mr Hunt, who campaigned for Remain in the 2016 referendum but has adopted an increasingly Eurosceptic tone, said he had "always believed we should keep no deal on the table" as it is the "best way of getting a good deal".

Planned Parenthood: Missouri's Last Abortion Clinic May Shut

May 29, 2019

State officials have not returned several messages seeking comment. The snag with this requirement, reportedly, is that the organization employs only two of the seven with whom the state wants to speak, and those who are not employed by Planned Parenthood "have not agreed to be interviewed".

A Deadly Tornado Left ‘Catastrophic’ Damage In Dayton, Ohio And Surrounding Communities

May 29, 2019

The National Weather Service said multiple tornadoes were reported in the Dayton area between 11 p.m. Monday and 1 a.m. Tuesday. The storms damaged homes, blew out windows, toppled trees and left debris so thick that at one point, highway crews had to use snowplows to clear an interstate.

Taliban attacks kill 23 members of Afghan security forces

May 28, 2019

While the Taliban insist foreign forces must leave Afghanistan before it can agree to peace, the USA has refused to agree to a withdrawal until the Taliban put in place security guarantees, a ceasefire, and other commitments including an "intra-Afghan" dialogue with the Kabul government and other Afghan representatives.

Alastair Campbell expelled from Labour Party for Lib Dem vote

May 28, 2019

But there is a danger of creating a split in the party and alienating politicians and members wanting to leave the EU. I have been advised by lawyers with expertise in this field I have grounds for appeal against expulsion and shall do so. "[This] approach also contrasts with our era when TB was being pressed by whips to withdraw whip for JC and others for persistently voting against Labour in Parliament, and he said No".

Nationalists And Euroskeptics Are Here To Stay — EU Elections

May 28, 2019

Pro-EU parties are still expected to be in a majority but the traditional blocs will need to seek new alliances . Weber late on Sunday night called for a coalition with the Socialists, liberals and the greens. That's two less than in the 2014 election, which her party handily won. Who are the winners and losers? Britain's two long-dominant parties took a hammering while a new anti-EU party won the biggest share and smaller pro-Europe parties surged.

US Supreme Court declines to hear transgender bathroom case; splits abortion decision

May 28, 2019

Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor dissented from the summary reinstatement of Indiana's fetal-remains burial or cremation requirements, with Ginsburg writing that they touched on protected reproductive rights and thus required strict scrutiny.

Three arrested over Lyon bakery bomb blast that left 13 injured

May 28, 2019

The arrest of the first suspect was tweeted out by Interior Minister Christophe Castaner, and later the prosecutors' office in Paris said three other suspects including a woman were arrested. Sources close to the investigation said the explosive was most likely acetone peroxide, a volatile compound used in the deadly Paris terror attacks of 13 November 2015.

UTM President Saulos Chilima gracious in losing, Wishes Mutharika Well

May 28, 2019

On a distant third, former vice president Saulos Chilima polled 1,018,369 votes representing 20.24 percent. The Malawian High Court ordered the MEC not to release results of the presidential vote until a judicial review of the complaints had been heard and results from 10 districts were verified.

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