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Air strike on Libya hospital kills 5 doctors

July 29, 2019

Libya has been gripped by chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. The fighting since April has left almost 1,100 people dead and wounded more than 5,750, according to the WHO. Pro-Haftar television channel Libya Al-Hadath confirmed the base had been attacked but gave no details. He arrived in Tripoli in March 2016, four months after a UN-brokered deal to form a unity government, to set up his administration.

Nigeria bans local Shi'ite group after protests

July 29, 2019

The report noted that "the Shiites have for over two years been regularly taking to the streets particularly in Abuja to demand the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat". The presidency on Saturday defended the proscription of the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). "You can never stop an ideology, you can never stop an idea, you can never stop our religion", he said, insisting protests would not stop until Zakzaky was freed.

Duchess of Sussex Meghan relishes guest editor role at Vogue

July 29, 2019

Since her marriage to Prince Harry , the couple has continued work on highlighting social issues, including diversity, women's empowerment and environmental protection. In a press release on Sunday, a spokesperson for Markle confirmed rumours that have been circulating in the British press over recent weeks that she had taken on the role of guest editor for the prominent fall issue of the magazine, which releases on August 2.

Active gunman reported at food festival in California

July 29, 2019

SWAT teams have been deployed to the area. Updated reports told of seven fatalities at the hands of two shooters in camouflage ( see below ). In 2018, the festival attracted more than 80,000 people , The Gilroy Dispatch reported . Information on the number of wounded and the extent of their injuries was not immediately available. "There was a little kid hurt on the ground". Sunday was supposed to be the festival's final day.

Cryptocurrency investors start receiving letters from the IRS

July 29, 2019

The IRS is sending out three types of letters to taxpayers - known as Letter 6173, Letter 6174 and Letter 6174-A - depending on the severity of the issue. IRS Criminal Investigations head Don Fort has said the agency will soon announce criminal tax evasion cases involving digital currencies. In the statement, the IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig advised taxpayers to "take these letters very seriously by reviewing their tax filings and when appropriate, amend past returns and pay back ...

Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters

July 29, 2019

The protests , considered the most direct challenge to the authority of China's President Xi Jinping on Hong Kong , mushroomed on Friday as thousands of activists thronged the arrivals halls of Hong Kong worldwide airport. On Sunday, activists said they hoped to stretch the police by splitting their marches. A 23-year-old fruit-shop owner in Yuen Long, one of the few storekeepers who kept his business open during the march, said he supported the protests, calling them "peaceful".

Sixteen U.S. Marines arrested on suspicion of human trafficking

July 29, 2019

Two Marines who were also from Camp Pendleton were arrested on July 3 on allegations they helped three migrants enter the US from Mexico. At least eight other Marines are also being questioned about their involvement in alleged drug offenses.

White House adviser says US has 'ruled out' currency intervention

July 29, 2019

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Friday that the administration has chose to not take steps to artificially weaken the dollar, a controversial practice President Donald Trump appeared to suggest in recent weeks. The Bloomberg dollar index extended its gains after Kudlow's remarks, touching a one-month high. "That, we do not like", he said. Historically, the Federal Reserve has partnered with Treasury in interventions, though it has policy independence and isn't obliged to ...

World powers meet Iran in Vienna in bid to salvage nuclear deal

July 29, 2019

Araghchi told reporters after Sunday's meeting ended that "the atmosphere was constructive, and the discussions were good". "All our steps taken so far are reversible if other parties to the deal fulfill their commitments", an Iranian diplomat told Reuters ahead of the meeting.

US Director of National Intelligence Coats to step down soon

July 29, 2019

Trump is said to be considering tapping U.S. Representative John Ratcliffe , a fellow Republican, to replace Coats in the job, a source told The New York Times . Previously he had also been the U.S. ambassador to Germany. The intelligence officials were "passive and naive", he said in a tweet . "I am pleased to announce that highly respected Congressman John Ratcliffe of Texas will be nominated by me to be the Director of National Intelligence", Trump tweeted.

RCMP investigates "high probability areas" near Gillam for teenage murder suspects

July 29, 2019

Earlier in the day officers began an operation canvassing all homes and buildings in the Gillam area and nearby Fox Lake Cree Nation of indigenous peoples, the RCMP said. Schmegelsky's online gaming profile shows that he played a variety of styles of games, including multi-player shooter games and those with medieval themes and World War II themes.

Italian minister tweets PHOTO of blindfolded U.S. teen suspected of Carabiniere killing

July 29, 2019

Two San Francisco teens on a "drug holiday" in Rome have been arrested in the Italian capital on charges of murder and attempted extortion in connection with the fatally stabbing of a police officer on Friday morning. Lawyers for the two Americans were not immediately available for comment. Authorities say the teens threatened the man in a phone call, refusing to return it unless they were given 100 euros ($111) and a gram of cocaine.

Las Vegas invaded by swarms of grasshoppers

July 28, 2019

It would certainly explain why 13 Action News Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom has been going insane the last few days looking at false rain returns. "When we have wet winter or spring, these things build up often down below Laughlin and even into Arizona", Nevada Department of Agriculture entomologist Jeff Knight said .

Bahraini regime executes three activists despite intl. calls for their release

July 28, 2019

Advocate General and Chief of Anti-Crime Prosecution Ahmed Al Hammadi said the first case was related to two individuals who were part of a "terrorist group with links to Iran". "Bahrain's global allies, primarily the US and the United Kingdom, must speak out today and make a strong call on the Bahraini authorities to stop these imminent executions and end their use of the death penalty", she had added.

Gunmen steal $40 million worth of precious metals from Brazil airport

July 28, 2019

Four armed suspects disguised as police officers were caught on surveillance video directing airport employees to load 1,650 pounds of gold bound for NY and Zurich into the trucks, which were later found abandoned some 12 miles away from the airport.

One dead, 11 wounded after shooting at Brooklyn community event

July 28, 2019

A New York City police spokesman has confirmed that multiple people were shot near a playground in Brooklyn . The victims of the shooting were reportedly transported to local hospitals. "One of the worst experiences of my life", City Council member Alicka Amprey-Samuel tweeted . That is the area of the Brownsville Recreation Center but it was unclear if that is where the shooting took place.

Blast, gunbattle at Afghan VP candidate's office, 2 dead

July 28, 2019

Rahimi said the next delegation would include some of those who went to Doha earlier this month for the two-day Intra-Afghan Conference - jointly hosted by Qatar and Germany - as well as religious scholars, women and other members of civil society.

Bronx man arrested at JFK airport on terrorism charges

July 28, 2019

No charges were immediately filed against the Bronx resident, who was brought to Manhattan federal court, sources said. He also described to the undercover source the steps he had taken to prevent detection of his plan, such as planning to reach Pakistan by first flying to Thailand, which Hossain believed would hide his ultimate goal of joining the Taliban.

Romania police chief sacked after teen 'killed by kidnapper'

July 28, 2019

Protesters gathered outside the house of a 65-year-old man arrested over the murder . The 15-year-old Alexandra was gone on Wednesday as they tried to go hitchhiking in your home Dobrosloveni in the South of the country. Centre-right President Klaus Iohannis said earlier the "resignations of all those who mishandled this case which had such dramatic consequences are obligatory".

'Mass brawl' breaks out on P&O cruise ship Britannia

July 28, 2019

A man and a woman in their 40s have since been arrested by police on suspicion of assault. Onlookers fled in fear during the violent affair, which occurred early Friday morning during a black-tie evening of heavy drinking and "patriotic" partying on deck.

Navy SEAL platoon kicked out of Iraq for drinking alcohol while deployed

July 28, 2019

A platoon of Navy SEALs was sent home from Iraq for drinking so much alcohol that their Commander "lost confidence" in their ability to serve. "The commander of the Special Operations Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve (in Iraq) ordered the early redeployment of a SEAL Team platoon to San Diego", the command said in a press release, explaining that the problem that triggered the order was a "perceived deterioration of good order and discipline within the team during ...

Year-old Korean YouTube star’s family buys $8m building in Gangnam

July 28, 2019

The girl's family bought a five-storey building worth SGD10 million at Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam on 3 April. Boram has two YouTube channels. Boram Tube ToysReview , which has gained huge popularity worldwide by introducing and reviewing toys, has 13.6 million subscribers, while the Boram Tube Vlog channel that shares the daily life of Boram and her family is followed by 17.5 million subscribers.

Barack Obama shares op-ed criticising President Trump's poisoning of USA democracy

July 28, 2019

Ilhan Omar , R-Minn., a Somali refugee who became a U.S. citizen in 2000, at a campaign rally , most Democrats became indignant. President Trump blamed predecessor Barack Obama for a litany of issues , ranging from the Iran nuclear deal to the border crisis, and added to that list on Friday the alleged poor air conditioning in the White House.

At least seven killed as three blasts rock Kabul

July 28, 2019

The morning's first attack was carried out by an IS suicide bomber on a motorcycle who blew himself up in front of a bus carrying Ministry of Mines employees, said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry. Some police commanders also use highway checkpoints to levy illegal tolls from motorists and Abdulrahimzai said a number of checkpoints along the highway connecting the capital Kabul to the strategic southern province of Kandahar had been removed because the police extorted ...

19-year-old British woman arrested after Cyprus police dismiss rape claim

July 28, 2019

A Cyprus court has extended the detention of seven Israeli teenagers out of the 12 who were arrested as suspects in the rape of a 19-year-old British woman. Five of them were released on Thursday. The remaining seven had their remand order renewed on Friday for another six days. "Apparently she has changed her mind and her version of events, and this is what led the investigator to believe the story was false", said Yaniv Habari, one of the lawyers representing the Israelis.

Top aide says Trump's criticism of black lawmaker not racist

July 28, 2019

Trump's Twitter rant, in which he charged that "no human being would want to live" in Cummings' district, was swiftly condemned and widely labeled as racist on Saturday. " His district is considered the Worst in the USA .", Trump tweeted. She added. "We all reject racist attacks against him and support his steadfast leadership".

Israel says Arrow-3 missile shield passes US trials, warns Iran

July 28, 2019

Arrow-3 interceptors are created to hit long-range missiles in space at an altitude that would safely destroy any nuclear warheads. "These tests were conducted in Alaska, with the full cooperation of our great ally, the United States ". Follow-up Israeli tests in late 2017 and early 2018 were also called off at short notice due to technical problems. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, attended Sunday's meeting of Netanyahu's cabinet, where he and the ministers watched a video of ...

New UK official’s office rules: No metric, ‘very’ or ‘got’

July 28, 2019

The prominent anti-EU Tory MP is known for his posh Etonian manner and conservative views, including suggesting all council officials wear bowler hats, speaking at an event by a group that favors voluntary repatriation of black immigrants, and voting against gay marriage.

WannaCry slayer, malware author Marcus Hutchins sentenced to time served

July 28, 2019

Hutchins faced the potential of up to 10 years in prison. "I remorse these actions and settle for corpulent responsibility for my errors", he said. "Incredibly thankful for the understanding and leniency of the judge, the wonderful character letter you all sent, and everyone who helped me through the past two years, both financially and emotionally", Hutchinson wrote after the sentence was announced.

France hopes universal digital tax agreed at G7 summit

July 28, 2019

If anyone taxes them, it should be their home country, the USA. The US president said "reciprocal action" against his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "foolishness" would be forthcoming. "Don't do it, because if you do it, I'm going to tax your wine". The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) last month said it would hold a hearing on August 19 in its probe of the planned tax, which could lead to the United States imposing new tariffs or other trade restrictions.

Vaping company may have intentionally targeted teens

July 28, 2019

House subcommittee. Krishnamoorthi pledged to hold accountable anyone who "knowingly put children in harm's way". According to the FDA , daily e-cigarette use by high school students rose 78 percent between 2017 and 2018. She pointed again to the FDA's statement, to which Krishnamoorthi replied, "I know what the FDA says". "If you say that your products help people quit.

Missile Launches ‘Warning’ to South Korea ‘Warmongers’: North Korea

July 28, 2019

Seoul's Unification Ministry said in a statement the crew arrived aboard the same boat at Sokcho on Sunday, a day after they left the North's Wonsan port. It cited the North Korean foreign ministry representatives as saying the ship was detained for "violating the rules of entry and stay in North Korea ".

Iran grants India consular access to 18 crew of detained British vessel

July 28, 2019

A crude oil tanker sails through the Persian Gulf towards Kharq Island to transport crude oil to export markets in the Persian Gulf, Iran . The tanker, the Riah, which is based in the United Arab Emirates but registered in Panama, was seized almost two weeks ago in the Strait of Hormuz , the narrow waterway through which 20 percent of the world's oil supply is shipped.

United Kingdom regulator fines Russian broadcaster

July 28, 2019

RT representatives argued the punishment was "wrong", as the allegations were still under investigation in London's High Court. "As a society we must remain vigilant to the spread of harmful disinformation and it is right that Ofcom, as the independent regulator, steps in when broadcasting rules have been breached", the ministry said.

Arctic wildfires raging amid record heatwave

July 28, 2019

Lightning recurrently triggers fires within the build but this 365 days they've been worsened by summer temperatures that are bigger than reasonable due to climate commerce. The consuming has been supported by the timberland ground, which comprises of uncovered, defrosted, dried peat - a substance with high carbon content.

Murdered Israelis involved in 'money laundering,' says Mexico government

July 28, 2019

He said the criminal gangs involved were in disputes for a variety of reasons but it was " mainly about money laundering ". Both men had criminal records in Mexico and Israel, it said. Also Friday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Mexico is working with Israeli authorities to investigate the shooting, Noticieros Televisa reported.

Sudan says 87 killed, 168 wounded when June 3 protest broken up

July 28, 2019

Beneath a brand new vitality-sharing accord between the opposition and the militia, there is purported to be a completely self sustaining investigation as soon as a brand new authorities is in topic. "Some outlaws exploited this gathering and formed another gathering in what is known as the Colombia area , where negative and illegal practices took place", Saeed said.

Nightclub Collapse In Gwangju, 2 Koreans Killed, 13 Injured Including 9 Athletes

July 28, 2019

Chris Wilson, chief executive of NZ Water Polo, has confirmed that no New Zealanders were harmed in the collapse. The 18th FINA World Championships is now being held in Gwangju, and is set to finish on July 28. Men's team members Johnny Hooper, from Los Angeles, needed stitches for a cut on his left hand, and Ben Hallock, from Westlake Village suffered minor scrapes to his legs, the team said.

More action needed to help people quit tobacco

July 28, 2019

Although tobacco use has declined in most countries and regions, population growth means the total number of people using tobacco has remained stubbornly high, it said. Tobacco cessation services include national toll-free quit lines, "mCessation" services to reach larger populations via mobile phones, counselling by primary health care providers and cost-covered nicotine replacement therapy.

Girl's murder sparks outcry and protests in Romania

July 28, 2019

Police say the girl, who was only recognized as Alexandra, was abducted while attempting to hitchhike to her home in Caracal's southern town. According to Romanian police, the teenager, who has not been named, called emergency services three times on Thursday morning saying she had been raped and kidnapped by a man who had picked her up while she was hitchhiking home.

Trump says China could wait until U.S. election for trade deal

July 28, 2019

In addition to the trade wars with China over a range of issues and with France on the new tax to be levied by Paris on transactions of major global internet behemoths, President Trump lunched this multilateral trade war with some 30-odd countries over a treaty-embedded right - S&DT - for developing countries since the establishment of the WTO in 1995.

Jack has positive test for banned substance

July 28, 2019

According to 9News, the 100-metre freestyler failed a routine drug test. Ms Jack said she was finding the allegations "very hard to cope with". The Commonwealth Games 4x100m relay gold medallist claims to have never knowingly taken a banned substance.

American citizen held in Syria for two months has been released

July 28, 2019

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Eight dead, 60 injured after twin quakes hit northern Philippines

July 28, 2019

Phivolcs said aftershocks are still likely to occur. Terrified residents fled their homes and images in the Philippine media showed collapsed masonry homes as well as deep cracks in paved roads. In the municipality of Itbayat, authorities urged the entire town's population of more than 1,000 people to gather in the main square. Batanes province is pounded every year by tropical cyclones and typhoons that blast through the Philippines and homes are typically built of stone to survive the ...

Puerto Rican governor to resign

July 27, 2019

The streets of San Juan erupted in celebration as the news spread. She became the first secretary of justice to face criminal charges, according to El Nuevo Día, a daily publication in Puerto Rico. "I think we showed the world that you can cause change". Speaking on Connecticut Public Radio's Where We Live , he said given Rossello's political connections, his announcement was sudden and surprising.

Hundreds arrested at Moscow demonstration for free elections

July 27, 2019

Moscow police say more than 1,000 people have been arrested in a day of protests against the exclusion of several opposition candidates from the ballot for this fall's city council elections. All detainees have been taken to the territorial police departments for investigation, it added. They were originally set up near the mayor's office before being relocated by police towards the side streets.

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting rampage

July 27, 2019

Another witness on the bus told CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS he had a close encounter with the gunman as people fled the scene in a panic. In that incident, a woman was shot dead and a man was critically injured. Zaragoza had a history of threatening to kill his family, police said. A GoFundMe page was started to help the Zaragoza family. Zaragoza is also linked to a suspected bank robbery.

Ex-Wife Pleads Guilty in Murder of Former Cavs Player

July 27, 2019

Judge Lee Coffee handed down the 30-year sentence and said Wright would be eligible for parole in nine years. "He has trial date in September". And it led to her face being configured. Lorenzen's mother, Deborah Marion, reacted to the news of Sherra's plea, stating, "Well, he was dead when her face got twisted, so he came back to life and killed her face?" Prosecutors believe Wright conspired with Turner to kill her ex-husband.

LGBT activist murdered in St Petersburg

July 27, 2019

She was even, according to NBC News , listed on a website encouraging people to "hunt" LGBTQ activists and offering up their photos and addresses. Yelena Grigoryeva, 41, who was stabbed to death by the 40-year-old suspect in St. Fellow activist and friend of Ms Grigoryeva, Dinar Idrisov said "she has been the victim of violence and has often been threatened with murder". Photographs posted to Grigoryeva's Facebook page in recent months showed her holding placards at various rallies ...

Trump Vetoes Resolutions Meant To Block Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia, UAE

July 27, 2019

The White House released Trump's veto decision on the three resolutions on Wednesday evening, noting that the resolutions will "weaken America's global competitiveness" and damage the country's relationships with allies and partners. military personnel hosted there". Tensions have reached breaking point between Tehran and Washington , after the United States pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal and piled more sanctions on the country.