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USA hits Russian Federation with new sanctions for former spy's poisoning

August 03, 2019

The congressmen told Trump that levying a second round was required after the State Department later determined in November 2018 that it could not certify that Russian Federation would not engage in such activity again. "Therefore we urge you to take immediate action to hold Russian Federation accountable for its blatant use of a chemical weapon in Europe". The fresh sanctions come just one day after President Trump spoke with the Mr Putin on the phone.

John Ratcliffe withdrawing from consideration for national intelligence director, Trump says

August 03, 2019

Yet here he is, publicly telling his selection for director of national intelligence that the appointment is not worth enduring the "slander and libel" of the "LameStream Media". Trump tapped to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. "By requiring Donald Trump to prove his innocence, they were depriving him of the one thing no one can be deprived of, which is a presumption of innocence", Ratcliffe said in an interview with Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures".

Police investigate possible product tampering, woman loses hair after using conditioner

August 03, 2019

After rinsing the product out, she noticed a "foul" smell and her hair began to fall out in clumps. Ashley began washing her hair in the shower and left what she believed to be conditioner on her hair for 10 minutes. Robinson's Facebook post urged people to "check your bottles wherever you get them". Ashley's friend said that she set up the fundraiser to help her pay for wigs, as well as potential medical costs and legal fees.

Gun shop buys ‘4 Horsemen’ billboard insulting congresswomen

August 02, 2019

Wacholz said that he chose to target the congresswomen because of "the message of turning this country into a socialist country", Coleman said. "Threats against members of Congress, particularly minority members are [rising] and it is driven by the president's racial rhetoric".

Beyond EU meat: Trump to announce beef trade deal with Brussels

August 02, 2019

Expected live at 1:45 p.m. ET: President Trump will be joined by Stavros Lambrinidis, the EU Ambassador to the United States for a trade event at the White House. The European Commission has stressed that any beef deal will not increase overall beef imports and that all the beef coming in would be hormone-free, in line with EU food safety rules.

Rep. Will Hurd, only black Republican in House, won't seek reelection

August 02, 2019

He vowed to "stay involved in politics to grow a Republican Party that looks like America". That made him the ninth House Republican to say they will depart - the sixth in just over a week - and gives Democrats a strong shot to capture a district that borders Mexico and has a majority Hispanic population.

Judge recommends firing NYPD cop who choked Eric Garner to death

August 02, 2019

The administrative judge, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado, had been tasked with deciding whether Pantaleo used a banned chokehold to take Eric Garner to the ground during a tense confrontation on a Staten Island street.

United States scaling back Afghanistan embassy at crucial moment in peace talks

August 02, 2019

Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday assured the United States special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad of Pakistan's full cooperation for restoration of long-lasting peace in war-torn Afghanistan, ARY News reported.

Facebook removes campaign with ties to Saudi Arabian government

August 02, 2019

Some 217 Facebook accounts, 144 Facebook Pages, five Facebook Groups and 31 Instagram accounts, were linked to the Saudi campaign. "They would talk about things like Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - his internal and economic social reform plan, the successes of the Saudi armed forces, particularly during the conflict in Yemen", said Gleicher.

Quake hits southwest Indonesia triggering tsunami warning

August 02, 2019

However, the Indonesian agencies and media reported that it was a 7.4 magnitude strong quake which hit the country's west coast. "We're still waiting for reports about damage" from the quake, he added. A tsunami warning has been issued by the Indonesian authorities. Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plates collide.

Incredible moment a plane with engine trouble makes a dramatic emergency landing

August 02, 2019

The dashboard footage showed the trooper making a quick U-turn and following the plane. The plane landed on Pacific Avenue, a main road riddled with power lines and a lot of cars. He helped clear drivers off Pacific Avenue so the plane could land. Washington State Patrol spokeswoman said Trooper Thompson just happened to be in the right place at the right time to witness the incredible moment.

China strongly opposes U.S. tariff threat, vows to take countermeasures

August 02, 2019

Despite the negative impact on Chinese exports, Trump had given president Xi Jinping more cover against internal criticism that was mishandling relations with Washington, Bishop argued. South Korean shares extended losses after Japan took its own trade-restriction move, directed at Korea, with the KOSPI index falling 2.2 percent in the Asian morning.

Four injured in small explosions as Bangkok hosts summit

August 02, 2019

This includes dignitaries and regional diplomats such as the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and China's top diplomat, Wang Yi. Police said one small explosive was recovered before it blew up. The main tourist district Silom on Road the Skytrain station BTS Sala Daeng is surrounded by Bangkok Police Bomb Squad after two bombs exploded. In a message to the public, Prayuth said: "A group of ill-intended people have recently incited violence while the government is propelling the country ...

Now, Saudi women won’t need male guardian’s approval to travel

August 02, 2019

The legal system has always been criticized because it treated women as minors throughout their adult lives, requiring they have a man's consent to obtain a passport or travel overseas. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, loosened these social restrictions to transform Saudi Arabia. Numerous women who fought for an end to guardianship are now banned from travel or are behind bars, including Loujain Al-Hathoul, an activist who turned 30 in jail this week.

Netherlands bans face-covering clothing

August 02, 2019

Police guidance says that staff at government institutions or on public transport are responsible for addressing those who flout the ban and requesting they remove the face covering, or leave the premises. "The next step to make it sure that the headscarf could be banned in the Netherlands as well". First proposed by Geert Wilders , the far-right leader of the "Party for Freedom" in 2005, the burqa and niqab ban finally came into effect in the Netherlands on Thursday.

USA pulls out from landmark 1987 nuclear pact with Russian Federation

August 02, 2019

The Pentagon has requested $10 million in its fiscal 2020 budget to missiles within the INF range. Pompeo, who is in Thailand for an Asian security conference, added, "The United States remains committed to effective arms control that advances US, allied, and partner security; is verifiable and enforceable; and includes partners that comply responsibly with their obligations".

Did Trump Just Scuttle US-China Trade Talks (Again)?

August 02, 2019

USA employment numbers to be released Friday will likely move markets barring any new action on the trade front, said Chopra. It was the first round of negotiations since talks fell apart in May, after U.S. The pair last stood at 107.10. When current RBNZ governor Adrian Orr took up his position in March past year, the policy targets agreement included both an inflation target - Orr is to aim for the mid-point of 1-3 per cent inflation - and an employment target - he is to aim for maximum ...

Houthi attack on military parade kills dozens in Yemen's Aden

August 02, 2019

Their official channel Al Masirah TV said it had launched a medium-range ballistic missile and an armed drone at the military parade. The northern part of Yemen is controlled by the Iranian-backed rebels, known as Houthis, who have positions on front lines as close as 60 miles from Aden and often hit it and nearby areas with missiles or bombs dropped by drones.

English town evacuated after water cascades through damaged dam

August 02, 2019

Police said that it was now unclear how long the evacuation would last. Those who have been evacuated were taken to Chapel-en-le-Frith and held at the local high school where tea and biscuits were handed out by volunteers. "This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and we appreciate that there is a significant impact on this community, however, this is an unprecedented, fast-moving, emergency situation".

Columbus officers face discipline in Stormy Daniels arrest

August 02, 2019

Two days later, the charges against all three performers were dropped, and an internal investigation was launched by the department focused on allegations that officers might have been retaliating against Daniels over her post-election claims that she had an extramarital affair with President Donald Trump in 2006.

Switzerland Suspends Funding to Crisis-Hit UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees

August 02, 2019

The suspensions, announced by both countries on Tuesday, followed a damning report alleging corruption on the organisation's highest levels. In the hopes to aid and improve the lives of Palestinian refugees, the UAE made a pledge to donate Dollars $50 million to UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

Robert F. Kennedy's Granddaughter Saoirse Dead From Apparent Overdose

August 02, 2019

Kennedy's widow Ethel Kennedy , 91, resides and was soon pronounced dead at the local Cape Cod Hospital, according to the newspaper. The family said: "She lit up our lives with her love, her peals of laughter and her generous spirit". The Kennedy family's statement followed reports of a death at the storied Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. "My depression took root in the beginning of my middle school years and will be with me for the rest of my life", Hill wrote in ...

Four killed in renewed Sudan protests, opposition medics say

August 02, 2019

Sudanese pro-democracy activists have posted videos on social media showing thousands of people taking to the streets in the capital, Khartoum. Sudanese protesters march during a demonstration in the capital Khartoum. A doctor at Al-Obeid hospital who received the casualties on Monday told AFP that four of those killed were students. The teenagers were rallying against fuel and bread shortages, residents said.

Unconfirmed Sighting Suggests Dangerous BC Murder Suspects Might Be Nearing Quebec

August 02, 2019

OPP urging people to report possible sightings directly to police... and not to social media. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said officers are investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle after someone called in with concern to a vehicle being driven by "young males in their 20s", said a spokesperson.

Senate passes two-year budget deal, sending bill to Trump's desk

August 02, 2019

Rand Paul came out swinging on the bill Wednesday, saying it "marks the death of the Tea Party movement in America", according to Fox News . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that all senators should vote for the budget agreement, which arose through tough negotiations with congressional Democrat leaders such as House Speakers Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

Sajid Javid sets aside £2 billion for no-deal Brexit

August 02, 2019

Johnson has faced a cool reception on his maiden tour of the United Kingdom as prime minister, with Welsh farmers fearing economic havoc and Scottish nationalists warning they will push for an independence referendum in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Dead, 5 Injured, 7 Missing in Ky. Pipeline Explosion

August 02, 2019

About 75 people in the Indian Camp trailer park in the Moreland community were evacuated to the New Hope Baptist Church in Stanford. "It was impressive. Jodie Coulter lives near where the explosion happened, and she said she was able to get to safety with her husband but not before she suffered burns.

Ekaterina Karaglanova's Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Murdering Her

August 02, 2019

And I could not stand it". The body of a Russian Instagram model was found in her rented accommodation in Moscow . Fox News reports that Russia's top law enforcement body released a video in which Maxim Gareyev admitted to stabbing Ekaterina "at least five times in the neck and chest".

USA to slap 10% tariff on $300b more in Chinese goods

August 02, 2019

It would tax goods like iPhones and other consumer electronics, sneakers and toys. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in their summit in June to resume trade talks. The world's two largest economies are engaged in an intense trade war that has dragged on for more than a year, having imposed punitive tariffs on each other totaling more than $360 billion in two-way trade.

MI 10-year-old charged with assault following injury on school playground

August 01, 2019

This case will go before a judge in Juvenile Court Aug. 1 for a pre-trial conference. He says, "it is an abuse of power to charge a 10-year-old with aggravated assault over an accident at a playground". The boy's mother, Cameishi Triplett Lindley, wrote on Facebook that on April 30, her son Bryce was suspended from Erikkson Elementary School "for throwing a ball back at a student during recess, while playing a game called TIPS/ DODGEBALL".

An extra £2.1bn set aside for no-deal Brexit planning

August 01, 2019

Varadkar has said previously that Johnson's plan to renegotiate the deal by October 31 was "totally not in the real world". "It is my job to make sure that we spend taxpayers' money wisely, the good news here is a lot of this money and a lot of this investment is things we need to do in all cases because we are leaving the European Union", he said.

This Simple Math Equation Divided The Internet

August 01, 2019

Depending on the method you use to solve the problem, there seems to be two possible answers to the question - but which one is the right one? More than 7,800 people have liked her tweet with over 8,000 responding with answers. Were you able to solve the equation? The Public Awareness Officer for the American Mathematical Society , Mike Breen , whose job it is to spread the awesomeness of maths also weighed in on the issue.

UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches

August 01, 2019

After watching the test-firing Kim said: "It would be an inescapable distress to the forces becoming a fat target of the weapon". "We're still waiting to hear from North Korea". Depending on how the latest test is characterized, North Korea has launched five or seven ballistic missiles since May. Police at the scene found a bag containing a memo and leaflet criticising Japan over its decision to tighten controls on high-tech exports to South Korea and vowing to fight Tokyo until Japanese ...

DOJ tightens asylum rules for people fleeing violence

August 01, 2019

The Trump administration is actively seeking to reduce the number of asylum cases, saying the system is overwhelmed by fraudulent claims. Barr, as head of the Department of Justice, has the ability to set standards for all US immigration judges and to overturn immigration court rulings.

Indian boy, seven, has 526 'TEETH' removed from his mouth

August 01, 2019

A 7-year-old boy in India was brought to the dentist after his lower jaw began to swell over time, according to the New Indian Express . Referring to a Mumbai case in 2014 in which 232 teeth were extracted from a teenage boy's mouth, Ramani said "This is the first such case in the world where 526 teeth were removed from a single site - right lower jaw".

U.S. Indicts Chinese Billionaire in Tariff Evasion Scheme

August 01, 2019

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles said Liu Zhongtian , the former chairman of China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd., masterminded a scheme in which he passed off aluminum products as " pallets " to avoid $1.8 billion in duties. "I'd say it was pretty ambitious". "In addition to enforcing existing trade law, it is critically important that the US implement an aluminum import monitoring system to help minimize threats to a fair and level playing field for the entire industry value chain".

Unnao case: CJI seeks report on threat letter to victim's family

August 01, 2019

SC has assigned a special judge to conduct day-to-day trial. India's Central Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday that it was investigating Sengar for possible involvement in a vehicle crash on Sunday that critically injured his 19-year-old accuser and her lawyer and killed two of her aunts.

Russian military called in to fight Siberian forest fires

August 01, 2019

Late Wednesday, the White House issued a statement saying President Donald Trump had spoken with Putin earlier in the day and "expressed concern over the vast wildfires afflicting Siberia". A view through an aircraft window shows smoke from wildfires rising above the Zhigansky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia. The fires have been mostly in remote areas and no injuries or evacuations have been reported.

'Tsunami' Injures 44 People at China Water Park

August 01, 2019

The incident took place at Shuiyun Water Park on Sunday. A viral video of the incident shows hundreds of people inside the wave pool at the Yulong Shuiyun Water Park, when an vast surge of water builds up near the back of the pool and slams down on the people inside.

China warns outsiders not to "sow distrust" in South China Sea

August 01, 2019

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday welcomed "major progress" at a meeting with his Asean counterparts in mapping out a "code of conduct" to avert clashes in the South China Sea. On Monday, Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that five Chinese warships passed through Manila's 12-mile territorial sea this month without notifying the government, calling that "a failure to observe protocol or common courtesy".

‘Inescapable distress’: Kim oversees launch of ‘new guided rocket system’ - state media

August 01, 2019

People watch a TV broadcast of a news report on North Korea firing short-range ballistic missiles, in Seoul , South Korea, July 31, 2019. The report by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on Thursday disputed the assessment by South Korea's military, which had concluded Wednesday's launches were two short-range ballistic missiles .

Judge sets tentative date for Epstein trial

August 01, 2019

Nude photos of minors were found in a locked safe in Epstein's Manhattan home and it is believed he prostituted minor girls in an underage sex ring. During brief arguments, Assistant U.S. U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein looks on near his lawyer Martin Weinberg and Judge Richard Berman during a status hearing in his sex trafficking case, in this court sketch in NY, U.S., July 31, 2019 .

US Navy F-18 Super Hornet crashes in California

August 01, 2019

Cmdr. A rescue effort is now underway, a spokesperson for the Navy Joint Strike Fighter Wing said , while the number of pilots involved remains unclear. There are reports of visitors at the site with minor injuries due to the crash. KABC-TV spoke to tourists who said they were treated for minor burns and cuts from flying fragments after the plane crashed and exploded.

Kelly Knight Craft confirmed as next ambassador to United Nations

August 01, 2019

She was confirmed 56-34, ending a more than seven-month vacancy in the key diplomatic position. She and her husband, Joe Craft, have donated millions of dollars to political candidates. Craft has been a major donor to the Republican Party, the Republican National Committee and Trump's 2016 election campaign, as well as to several of the Republican lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who voted to approve her nomination in June.

CP NewsAlert: RCMP scaling down search for murder suspects in northern Manitoba

August 01, 2019

Since then, police have canvassed more than 500 homes in the remote town, as well as the neighbouring Fox Lake Cree Nation. RCMP Inspector Kevin Lewis said police decided they no longer needed military assistance. "This will include the phased withdrawal of the majority of specialised RCMP and [air force] personnel and assets", she said. Nineteen-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Leonard Dyck , a ...

Russian doctors say no poison detected in jailed Kremlin critic

August 01, 2019

Elena Sibikina, one of the doctors who treated Navalny, told reporters that the idea that he had been poisoned with a chemical substance had "not been proven". Sobol and the others say that's a lie and are insisting they be allowed to take part in a contest they believe they could win at a time when the ruling United Russia party's rating is at its lowest since 2011 and President Vladimir Putin's own rating has fallen due to discontent over falling living standards.

What we know about history of ExxonMobil Baytown plant

August 01, 2019

The City of Baytown issued a " Shelter in Place " for areas west of the Exxon plant and south of Spur 330. The facility is one of eight plants that Exxon agreed to retrofit with anti-pollution technology in a settlement with the US government.

Thailand seeks deeper cooperation as Asean foreign ministers meet

August 01, 2019

The Asean Foreign Ministers will hold talks till Saturday and will also meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov as well as those of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and the EU.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains the actual meaning of "McCarthyism" to Mitch McConnell

August 01, 2019

After claiming that he had opposed President Bill Clinton in the 1990s for supposedly being "too soft on Russian Federation", he defended his decision to bar efforts by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. "I don't think any senators are actually rooting for a destabilizing continuing resolution". Election security experts say that while there's still time to strengthen states' election systems before 2020, the political momentum may never be as strong as it is right now, after ...

USA imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

August 01, 2019

But the sanctions were delayed after State Department officials argued that would close the door to diplomacy. However, the Trump administration is not closing the door to potential nuclear talks with Iran by sanctioning Zarif, who it does not consider a significant decision maker , a US official said on Wednesday.

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