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Several El Paso Shooting Victims Refuse to Meet With President Trump

August 10, 2019

Mielke also said the people Donald Trump met with at the hospital were two victims who had already been discharged that returned to the hospital with their families to meet with the president. "And, by the way, here is a great hero", he said . Villatoro told CNN he met with Trump because he wanted to "show everyone that we should be united as one", and Garcia said he had no problem with Trump coming to El Paso.

Man drives golf cart through crowded entrance at Florida Walmart

August 10, 2019

While deputies spoke to Hudson, the agency said he suddenly drove away and raced towards the main entrance, almost striking several pedestrians along the way. The Gibsonton Walmart was evacuated earlier this week because of a threat of violence. "[It was] either the exit sign or the sporting goods section to get a weapon, I didn't know", he said, adding: "It's something you would not expect".

Japan greenlights first S.Korea export but with a warning

August 10, 2019

The motive for Japan's approval of the shipment remains unclear. South Korea on Thursday held off a plan to drop Japan from the so-called "white list" of countries with fast-track export status, two officials at South Korea's trade ministry said, reports Trend referring to Reuters .

Armed man stopped in Missouri Walmart five days after El Paso shooting

August 10, 2019

The potential charges against Mr Andreychenko will depend on his actions while he was in the store, said Dee Wampler, a longtime Springfield defence lawyer and former Greene County prosecutor. A store manager activated a fire alarm, prompting shoppers to flee, police said. It was a "really scary, risky situation", police at the scene told media, adding that they would investigate the man's social media accounts to try to determine if a threat was intended.

B.C. murders 'motive': Retired senior Mountie says answers could still come

August 10, 2019

At a Wednesday afternoon press conference Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police assistant commissioner Jane MacLatchy told reporters that two male bodies believed to be those of Schmegelsky and McLeod were found at 10am by RCMP officers. The bodies of the three were found in mid-July near highways in northern B.C. The teens' bodies were found Wednesday within 1 kilometer from where the unspecified items were discovered on August 2 , MacLatchy said.

Samjhauta Express arrives Delhi 4.5 hours late

August 10, 2019

University professors, business leaders and activists were among the 560 people taken to makeshift detention centres - some during midnight raids - in the cities of Srinagar , Baramulla and Gurez, the Press Trust of India and the Indian Express reported.

El Paso mass shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans

August 10, 2019

He says Crusius later waived his Miranda Rights and agreed to speak with detectives, telling them he was targeting Mexicans during his attack. But the mother's call was "informational" and not motivated out of a concern that her son posed a threat, the lawyers said, adding the mother did not give police her name or her son's name.

British Columbia Man Detained in Syria Is Freed in Beirut

August 10, 2019

The Canadian government has issued travel warnings against travelling to war-torn Syria since the uprising and the ensuing deadly military conflict broke out in 2011. Sam Goodwin, the USA citizen freed last month, had been traveling in Syria without a visa. Several western citizens have been held in Syria since the civil war began there in 2011, including some by militant groups such as the Islamic State.

Russian Military Says 2 Dead, 4 Injured by Rocket Explosion

August 10, 2019

The state-run RIA news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying no risky substances had been released into the atmosphere by the explosion of what it called a liquid-propellant rocket engine in the Arkhangelsk region. An unidentified naval officer quoted by Kommersant newspaper said the accident could have occurred at a testing site at sea and that the explosion of a rocket could have caused a toxic fuel spill.

United Nations rights chief condemns latest US Venezuela sanctions

August 10, 2019

But Maduro's supporters have accused the USA of trying to blow up the fragile process with sweeping new sanctions announced this week that freeze all of the government's assets in the US and even threaten to punish companies from third countries that keep doing business with his socialist administration.

Kerala rains: Kochi airport closed till Sunday after heavy rains

August 10, 2019

Officials said that the storm water has not entered the airport buildings or the terminal like that happened during last year's floods. Those floods, dubbed the worst to hit the state in almost a century, caused billions of dollars of damage to fields, homes and other infrastructure.

Walmart pulls violent game displays; no change on gun sales

August 10, 2019

The company insisted that its policy on selling firearms is not changing , however. The notice went on to demand that they "turn off or unplug any video game display consoles that show a demo of violent games, specifically PlayStation and Xbox units" and "verify that no movies depicting violence are playing in Electronics".

Congo Medics Arrested over Death of WHO Ebola Doctor

August 09, 2019

However, fatality rates have varied from 25 per cent to 90 per cent in past outbreaks. The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo began past year and spread to the region's largest city of Goma last month, killing 1,800 according to health authorities.

Malaysia charges 17 Goldman Sachs figures over 1MDB scandal

August 09, 2019

Goldman Sachs has been under scrutiny for its role in helping to arrange $6.5 billion through bond offerings for Malaysian state fund, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad re-opened investigations into the 1MDB affair past year after defeating Najib at the polls, in large part due to public anger at the scandal, and pressure has been steadily mounting on the bank since.

Trump has 'fanned the flames of white supremacy', says Joe Biden

August 09, 2019

Some leaders in both cities had asked Trump not to come. Mr Biden said Mr Trump "offers no moral leadership" and shows "no interest in unifying the nation". Iowa is among the first states to vote in the Democratic nomination process. "The president of the United States gives aid and comfort to the enemies of democracy overseas, and incites the enemies of decency at home".

United Kingdom hit by serious power failure

August 09, 2019

Transport For London (TFL) confirmed that service on the London Underground's Victoria Line is suspended, and trains in and out of the capital have been hit with delays and cancelations. Transport for London have confirmed that parts of the tube network, as well as some traffic lights have been impacted by the blackout. "We're just assessing how many traffic signals are out".

China on red alert as Typhoon Lekima bears down on east coast

August 09, 2019

A yellow rainstorm warning has also been released by the National Meteorological Center. Typhoon Lekima has battered southern Japan and Taiwan , killing one Taipei resident, with strong winds and heavy rains disrupting transport in the region.

Search for Nora Anne continues into day six

August 09, 2019

Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar of the Fire and Rescue Department revealed the latest developments in the search at a press conference on Friday. Rescue teams have been searching the area around the resort as they hunt for the Franco-Irish teen, who has special needs and is described as "very vulnerable".

Russian jets intercepted off Alaskan coast by U.S. & Canadian forces

August 09, 2019

According to a statement from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the long range nuclear capable Russian bombers remained in global airspace over the Beaufort sea. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, the NORAD commander, said in a statement about Thursday's incident. According to ABC news , this was the fifth time Russian aircrafts have been intercepted this year by USA jets.

Maryam Nawaz remanded in NAB custody till August 21

August 09, 2019

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz was detained by Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Thursday. The country's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) said she was being held in connection with a money laundering investigation. She was questioned about the "suspicious" transactions related to the Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) of which Maryam was one of the largest shareholders.

Pakistan appeals United Nations to intervene, United Nations rejects

August 09, 2019

Speaking to the media following his meeting with Wang in the Chinese capital, Qureshi said Pakistan had made a decision to go to the UNSC over India's shocking move and that Beijing would fully support Islamabad . The Pakistan government has launched a national slogan "Say No to India" and chose to ban all cultural exchanges with New Delhi including all kinds of joint ventures in the entertainment industry of the two countries, the media reported on Friday.

Detroit man deported to Iraq by Trump administration dies without insulin

August 09, 2019

Aldaoud had a long criminal record and was given "a full complement of medicine to ensure continuity of care" upon deportation , ICE officials told NBC News . They say he was given insulin when deported. "They picked him up, and with no warning to him or his family, put him in a jail and a few weeks later he was on a plane".

Israel Reveals Lost Franz Kafka Archive

August 09, 2019

The curator hopes that some of the collection would be available online by the end of 2019. "But without Max Brod we would not really know who Kafka was". However, their request was refused, and they started legal proceedings the following year. However, they will allow researchers a closer analysis of Kafka's writing process.

Footprints found in search for missing Nora Quoirin

August 09, 2019

WESTLIFE has joined the appeal to extend the search for missing Irish girl Nora Quoirin, asking Malaysian fans to come forward with any information that could help find the schoolgirl. The 15-year-old disappeared from a jungle resort on Sunday. He said the aluminum window that was found open could possibly have been opened from the outside if it wasn't locked.

Sue Gordon Resignation Shows Trump Wants 'Personal Loyalty — Ex-CIA Boss

August 09, 2019

Mr Trump tweeted: "Admiral Maguire has a long and distinguished career in the military, retiring from the U.S. Navy in 2010". The current director of national intelligence, Dan Coats , announced last month he would retire in mid-August, after repeatedly clashing with the president over Robert Mueller's investigation and Trump's frequent attacks on intelligence agencies.

President Trump Visits Affected Shooting Areas in Dayton and El Paso

August 09, 2019

As happened earlier Wednesday in Dayton, Trump was greeted by protesters demanding gun-control reform and an end to caustic rhetoric - including some from the president - that is believed to be contributing to a culture of violence in America.

Misuse of land and agriculture is driving climate change

August 09, 2019

The process of producing food and making it available to everyone could be contributing over a quarter of the global emissions of greenhouse gases every year, a major report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC ) has said .

Venice outlaws large ships from historic centre

August 09, 2019

Starting from next month, some liners will be forced to dock at the Fusina and Lombardia terminals away from the city centre, the Financial Times reported . The city receives between 25 to 30 million visitors each year, 14 million of them staying for just one day. An informal referendum in June 2018 revealed that almost 99% of the 18,000 Venetians who took part were in favour of banning giant cruise ships from the lagoon altogether.

Chernobyl Vodka: The Start of a Future for the Exclusion Zone

August 09, 2019

After the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in 1986, spewing radioactivity into the atmosphere, a 1,000-square-mile Exclusion Zone was established around the area hardest hit by the disaster. After the disaster, a large tract of land around the plant was designated as forbidden zone and ordinary people had been completely prohibited from entering it for decades.

Hero's welcome for deceased Vietnam War veteran

August 09, 2019

His son Bryan, who flew his father home on Thursday, was born in France during this period, while his father was stationed in Toul-Rosieres. "It was the last time he would see his father alive". "Fifty-two years later, in February, 2019, Col. Knight's remains were recovered and identified by personnel assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency ".

Armed Man Walks Into a Springfield, Missouri Walmart and...Begins Filming Himself

August 09, 2019

KY3 in Springfield reports that the Springfield Police Deprtment responded to an active shooter call at the Walmart at Republic Road on Thursday evening. The suspect is described as a caucasian male in his 20s. "At this time, the investigation is on-going and we are working to determine his motives", police said in the Facebook post.

Italy's Matteo Salvini Says Government Is Finished, Wants Elections

August 09, 2019

The uneasy partnership between the far-right League and the anti-establishment M5S has been rocked by ongoing spats. President Sergio Mattarella has signed the government's new security law, sources said Thursday. President Sergio Mattarella has insisted there must be a government in place to finalise the budget, a first draft of which has to be submitted to European Union authorities by the end of September.

Missing orcas declared dead

August 09, 2019

The centre says that due to the scarcity of suitable Chinook salmon prey , this population of whales now rarely visit the core waters of its designated critical habitat. The 29-year-old male L84 has also been missing all summer. He has two sisters, K20 and K27, as well as a brother, K34. L84 was the last surviving member of a matriline of 11 whales.

US sold wheat to China before tariff threats

August 09, 2019

Exports of other agricultural crops and products to China have also been hit hard, such as pork, sorghum, tree nuts, and fresh fruit. China's Ministry of Commerce said this week that purchases of USA agricultural products by Chinese companies have been "suspended".

Why that #GreenShirtGuy at the Tucson City Council meeting couldn't stop laughing

August 09, 2019

He was also wearing a green shirt, hence his internet moniker. See some amusing reactions (below). The initiative aims to add protections for people living in the United States illegally, including preventing Tucson police from asking about immigration status and prohibiting certain cooperation between city and federal agencies.

Man who attacked boy during national anthem convinced Trump ordered it: lawyer

August 09, 2019

Curt Brockway , 39, was charged with felony assault of a minor after allegedly fracturing the skull of a 13-year-old boy whom witnesses said he grabbed, picked up and smashed into the ground at the Mineral County Fairgrounds Saturday, MTN News reported .

Why This House Is Painted With Emojis

August 09, 2019

Both have googly eyes and large eyelashes. The Thomson Reuters Foundation was unable to contact Kidd, and the city's mayor, city council and the artist who did the work did not respond to requests for comment. Kidd told CBS2 that she herself has eyelash extensions. The eyes are like a Mona Lisa eye. That message appears to no longer be on Z the Art's post about the emoji house.

Turkey says it agreed to form joint operation centre with U.S

August 09, 2019

They gave no details but said Turkey's security concerns regarding the region would be addressed. Syria's government, meanwhile, described the agreement as a serious escalation that violates its sovereignty. The statement by the Foreign Ministry comes a day after the USA and Turkey announced they had agreed to form a co-ordination centre to set up the safe zone .

Celebs, activists boycotting Equinox, SoulCycle over owner's fundraiser for Trump

August 09, 2019

In response to the backlash, Ross issued a statement Wednesday, saying he's known Trump for 40 years and they don't always agree. After news broke that New York City real estate tycoon and owner of popular gym chains Equinox and SoulCycle , Stephen Ross , will be hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump this weekend, Equinox and SoulCycle members have been cancelling their memberships to the fitness centers and calling on others to do the same.

Expert says no emergency summit of Normandy Four at Zelensky’s request

August 09, 2019

Putin in turn said Ukrainian forces must stop the shelling of settlements in the Donbass that led to civilian casualties. The two leaders confirmed the importance of consistently fulfilling the Minsk agreements, including legal aspects of granting a special status to the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.

Iran Ships Pose As US Warhips To Jam Oil Tankers' GPS

August 09, 2019

The official said that Iran had placed the jammers at that location in an attempt to disrupt civilian aircraft and ship navigation systems, hoping ships or planes will mistakenly wander into Iranian waters or airspace while their GPS systems were not functioning properly, giving Iranian forces the pretext needed to seize them.

Netanyahu: We Will Settle the Score with Those that Murdered IDF Soldier

August 09, 2019

The soldier, who the military said was in civilian clothes and unarmed, was a student in a Jewish seminary in the West Bank that combines religious studies with service in the armed forces. "Security forces are now in pursuit to capture the lowly terrorist and settle accounts with him", he said in a statement. An army spokeswoman said he was not in uniform at the time.

Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators gather at the airport

August 09, 2019

Protests have continued in Hong Kong for nine weeks, first over a since-suspended bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, and later expanding to calls for greater democracy. The Commissioner's Office told USA consular officials to "make a clean break" with the Hong Kong protesters, who were "stir [ring] up trouble", according to an August 8 statement.

Escaped inmate charged with murder, sexual battery as manhunt continues

August 09, 2019

The TBI released photos of Watson's tattoos, which they hope the public can use to identify him. While the Tennessee Department of Correction is committed to operating safe and secure prisons, we also want to make sure the offenders leave in better shape than they were when they came to us.

New Zealand cocaine haul believed drifted 2100 km from Australia

August 09, 2019

Beaches often are hit with debris from fallen trees and human pollution, but police were shocked when they received a call about what washed up on a beach in Auckland , New Zealand - packs of cocaine. In a statement, police said they believe the drugs could have been destined for Australian shores. "There is a huge mark-up and quite a big margin of profit to be made by these syndicates".

Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Calls White Supremacy a Hoax

August 09, 2019

The combined membership of every white supremacist organization in this country would be able to fit inside a college football stadium. The killer Patrick Crusius, 22, posted a racist manifesto where he complained of the "Hispanic invasion" and proclaimed other anti-immigrant sentiments.

Amnesty International issues travel warning for the U.S.

August 09, 2019

Ernest Coverson, manager of Amnesty's End Gun Violence Campaign, said, "people in the United States can not reasonably expect to be free from harm - a guarantee of not being shot is impossible". The recent shooting in El Paso and Dayton marked the 30th and 31st shootings since those incidents. Amid a political standoff with the U.S., Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza urged his people to "take extreme precautions or postpone their travels in the face of the proliferation of acts ...

Row explodes over Labour's position on indyref2

August 09, 2019

Labour's Scottish leader, Jeremy Corbyn ally Richard Leonard, avowed earlier this year that the national party in government would refuse to grant the order under Section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998 that would allow another public vote to be held.

Dominic Raab hails Trump's 'warmth' after surprise meeting with United States president

August 09, 2019

A leaked report last week suggested talks over a free trade deal with the USA were "in jeopardy". But if they refuse to move. then we'll leave without a deal. "President Trump has made clear again that he wants an ambitious free trade agreement with the United Kingdom , so I hope that we can make that happen as soon as possible after we leave the European Union on 31 October", Raab told reporters.

Trump has `fanned the flames of white supremacy`: Biden

August 09, 2019

His depth and breadth of experience as a senator and eight years as President Barack Obama's vice president make him "uniquely qualified" to lead the country, Tully told the crowd that spilled out into a Gilbert Street strip mall parking lot.

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