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'Howdy Modi!': Indian PM claims Pakistan 'supports terrorism' at Trump rally

September 24, 2019

Around 50,000 people gathered for what Mr Trump called a "profoundly historic event" on Sunday in Houston . A 90-minute show, featuring 400 performers, warmed up the crowd before Modi and Trump shared the stage. The "Howdy Modi" event in Houston , United States, saw Narendra Modi and Donald Trump share the dais for an unprecedented gathering. The 67-year-old Senator is seen standing next to Mr.

Hurricane Lorena races north after skirting Mexico's Los Cabos resort

September 24, 2019

Expected swells along the western coast of Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula during the next few days are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, according to the NHC. "Lorena is going to dump a lot of water", said Carlos Alfredo Godínez, deputy secretary for civil defense in the state. Dozens of trees and electric poles were uprooted, which disrupted power supply in major areas of the affected states.

Trump Gives Historic Speech on Religious Freedom

September 24, 2019

Arriving at the United Nations headquarters in NY to attend the U.N. General Assembly, Trump was asked by a reporter when he plans to meet with Kim. A meeting scheduled with Zelensky on Wednesday will come under close scrutiny. Calling the protection of religious freedom on of his administration's "highest priorities", Trump said that nearly 250 million Christians suffer from religious persecution and that "11 Christians are killed every day for following the teachings of Christ".

Hong Kong protesters ransack mall, clash in street battles with police

September 24, 2019

In the New Territories in suburban Hong Kong , protesters held a rally at a shopping mall , forcing some of the stores to close. Video footage then showed a Chinese flag being trampled by protesters before being carried out and thrown into a river.

Main priority is to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions: France foreign minister

September 24, 2019

Iran has denied involvement in the Saudi bombing and warned the United States that any attack would lead to an "all-out war". 'Imagery from the site of the attack shows the remnants of Iranian-made land attack cruise missiles and the scale, sophistication and range of the attack is inconsistent with the Houthi's capability'.

Trump hosts Australian prime minister for White House state dinner

September 24, 2019

Musical groups from the US military will provide entertainment. The menu for the evening featured ravioli, summer vegetables, fish, and apple tart. For wine, guests are being served a Spring Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2017 out of the Napa Valley and the Argyle Pinot Noir "Reserve" 2016 from Australia.

President Trump issues "global call to protect religious freedom" at United Nations

September 24, 2019

US President Donald Trump speaks at a meeting on religious freedom Monday, September 23. The president's speech on religious freedom this week also drew controversy when it was reported that he was skipping a United Nations event on climate change to make his speech.

Autumn Equinox 2019: The science behind the changing seasons

September 24, 2019

The date and time at which the centre of the Sun is directly over the equator in late September is called the equinox-from the Latin for "equal night". Can I really balance an egg on the equinox? . "The natural rotation of earth around the sun forms the basis for the astronomical calendar, in which we define seasons with two solstices and two equinoxes", according to the NOAA.

Supreme Court to rule over parliament suspension on Tuesday

September 24, 2019

Asked if prorogation would be used again if the PM wins, Dominic Raab said he did not want "to take levers off the table" that weakens the UK's position. Mr Johnson claimed the five-week suspension was to allow the Government to set out a new legislative agenda in a Queen's Speech when MPs return to Parliament on October 14.

Egypt's award-winning rights lawyer detained in Cairo

September 24, 2019

But they marked a startling eruption of popular dissent, which has been nearly completely silenced in the past years by draconian measures imposed under Sissi. Mohamad Elmasry, chair of the media and journalism programme at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, said that the popularity of Ali's videos and the protests they sparked posed a "legitimate threat" to el-Sisi.

`Very likely indeed` Iran was behind Saudi attacks: British PM Boris Johnson

September 24, 2019

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi on Monday vehemently rejected Johnson's claim that Iran was behind the September 14 attacks on the Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Since pulling out of the nuclear deal, the United States has slapped waves of sanctions on Iran which be pleased focused its army, monetary sector and senior officials, including International Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

At UN, Trump Facing Questions About Ukraine, Iran, Allies

September 24, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushed for a new negotiation beyond a 2015 nuclear between Iran and world powers after attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, bringing his country closer to USA calls for a tougher deal with Tehran.

Camel's testicles bitten by woman at Louisiana truck stop petting zoo: authorities

September 23, 2019

Iberville Parish Sheriff's officials told The Advocate on Sunday that the Florida woman's husband had been throwing treats to their dog under the camel's fence. The woman followed the dog, and her husband followed her. "And he just said, 'I wasn't thinking'". Bossier discusses the incident beside Caspar's pen in the video below.

Egypt warns media it’s monitoring protest coverage

September 23, 2019

Sisi's supporters say the crackdown was necessary to stabilise Egypt after the 2011 uprising that toppled former strongman Hosni Mubarak. Sisi's remarks came during his participation in a banquet Sunday evening hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in his honor in NY, with the presence of the First Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman of the American-Egyptian Business Council, and a large number of leaders from major American companies.

Federal Bureau of Investigation arrests U.S

September 23, 2019

Smith talked about killing members of Antifa and destroying nearby cell towers or a local news station. On Aug. 21 this year, Smith allegedly spoke online of using a "large vehicle bomb" on a major US news outlet, which was not identified in the court documents.

Greta Thunberg tells world leaders 'how dare you' on climate inaction

September 23, 2019

He earlier said countries could only speak at the summit if they came with action plans to cut carbon emissions. Yet you come to us young people for hope. "There's a tension between the countries that want to go ahead to translate their goals into real policies" and those that do not, she said. "In 2018, global carbon dioxide was 407.8 parts per million (ppm), 2.2 ppm higher than 2017 and set to reach or exceed 410 ppm by 2019", said Professor Dave Reay from the University of Edinburgh.

Donald Trump's got his United Nations priorities straight

September 23, 2019

The US aims to avoid war with Iran and the additional troops ordered to be deployed in the Gulf region are for "deterrence and defence", US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said on Sunday. Tensions between the two countries have been on edge since Trump a year ago pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers and reimposed sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Google Doodle celebrates Junko Tabei, first woman to conquer Mount Everest

September 23, 2019

Everest, Tabei once said she preferred to be remembered as the 36th person to climb the world's highest mountain peak. According to a report in The Independent , she had once said, "I did not intend to be the first woman on Everest" and would rather be remembered as the 36th person to have achieved such an accomplishment.

30 injured after tropical storm hits Japan

September 23, 2019

Monday, the agency said. A powerful typhoon has battered parts of South Korea, injuring dozens of people and knocking out power to about 27,000 houses. Some South Korean media had reported three deaths, but the ministry said none of the deaths were caused by the typhoon. In South Korea, 359 domestic flights had been cancelled as at noon, Seoul time, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the Korea Airports Corporation.

Botham Jean’s parents anxious about upcoming trial, says Dallas County DA

September 23, 2019

Heath Harris, a defense lawyer and former First Assistant District Attorney in Dallas County, said Guyger's attorneys are likely to argue that she acted in self-defense because she believed she was in her own home. "There are individuals who make a living off chaos, and they will make sure there is chaos", Mata said. The beginning of the trial comes a little over a year since the September 6 shooting death, which resulted in Guyger being charged with murder .

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during Afghan army raid

September 23, 2019

A senior Afghan Defence Ministry official said the raid was against "a foreign terrorist group actively engaged in organizing terrorist attacks ". There were conflicting reports on the numbers of killed and wounded from different sources as the area is under Taliban control.

'Howdy, Modi': Trump to attend Indian PM's rally in Houston

September 23, 2019

Speaking at the event, Trump said that the U.S. and India are forging an "even stronger security partnership", with both sides set to conclude "several new defence deals very soon"."US defence sales to India have reached $18 billion in the past decade".

Rep. Joe Kennedy formally announces US Senate campaign

September 23, 2019

Kennedy, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, is seen as a rising star in the Democratic party. She coauthored an op-ed in Commonwealth Magazine Friday throwing her support behind Kennedy once he was officially in the race. "These two men both care about the same things pretty much". Other members of the Kennedy family who have won Senate seats, in addition to Robert Kennedy, were his brothers John F.

Youth Climate Summit: Pressure in halls of power

September 23, 2019

It comes ahead of a major United Nations climate summit Monday that will be attended by more than 60 world leaders, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pushes for countries to increase their greenhouse gas reduction targets. With climate impacts such as extreme weather, thawing permafrost and sea-level rise unfolding much faster than expected, scientists say the urgency of the crisis has intensified since the Paris accord was agreed.

Donald Trump backs Narendra Modi on India's need for 'border security'

September 23, 2019

In his speech, Trump tied some of his efforts to Indian prosperity, noting new defense and trade efforts between the two countries, and said the United States is working closely with India to enhance space cooperation. Mr Trump delivered a speech that risks being viewed as siding with India in its dispute with Pakistan, two countries that he has offered to mediate between, though India has rebuffed the offer.

Indonesia blames Boeing's 737 Max design, oversight on Lion Air crash

September 23, 2019

The draft findings are expected to be the first formal government conclusions of faults in the aircraft's design and U.S. regulatory approval, the Wall Street Journal reports. "The FAA will incorporate any changes that would improve our certification activities". In both crashes, erroneous data to one of the angle of attack sensors led to the activation of an automated system that repeatedly pushed down the plane's nose.

7 killed as school collapses in Kenyan capital

September 23, 2019

The structure had been partly raised up to add a storey. Children could be heard crying as dozens of residents tried to free them using their bare hands from beneath the mountains of debris. Local television showed pictures red cross workers sifting through the wreckage at Precious Talent school, and carrying white bodybags into an ambulance.

3 dead in 'medical situation'; victims wore wrist bands

September 23, 2019

However, "that does mean there is potentially a tainted batch of drugs out there in the community", said Tognieri. One man was found passed out in the street outside the apartment building and later died, police said at a news conference.

Iran may release British-flagged tanker, claims Swedish owner

September 23, 2019

The Iranian officials have ruled out any link between Stena Impero's case and British seizure of the Iranian supertanker Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar . "We want to see that the ship sails out of Iranian territorial waters", Hanell informed SVT, including that his info got here from Iranian authorities.

26 killed as passenger bus crashes into mountain in Diamer

September 23, 2019

Police initially had confirmed that 26 people were killed in the accident but the death toll rose to 27 after a critically-wounded person succumbed to injuries in a hospital in Balakot. The injured passengers are reportedly in critical condition, Gilgit Baltistan government spokesperson Faiz Allah said. G-B Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman, Governor Raja Jalal and Force Commander FCNA Major General Ahsan Mahmood were among the attendees.

Weather warning issued with heavy rain forecast throughout Sunday

September 23, 2019

A yellow severe weather warning for rain is in place for Northern Ireland until 9pm on Sunday. The downpour is "loosely" linked to Hurricane Humberto, which hit the edge of Bermuda and is travelling across the Atlantic towards Britain. The dry and sunny weather of the last few days is set to come to an end tomorrow with heavy rain on the forecast. A satellite image of Hurricane Humberto moving across the Atlantic.

Indian minorities demonstrate against Modi outside United Nations headquarters

September 23, 2019

As a special gesture, US President Donald Trump , too, will share the stage with Modi at the event. Mr Trump also paid tribute to the Indian-American community, telling them "we are truly proud to have you as Americans". Remember the United States goes to elections next year and this will be seen as an important endorsement of Trump presidency by a visiting foreign leader.

As feud heats up, Trump says Biden was subject of Ukraine call

September 23, 2019

A whistleblower's complaint sparked off accusations that Trump had sought to persuade President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate a son of Biden, Trump's possible 2020 election challenger - raising concerns of risky foreign meddling in the U.S.

Brexit: 'Dose of reality needed' over new deal hopes

September 23, 2019

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay is to hold talks with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Friday. Three years after Britons voted to leave the EU, hopes of a breakthrough over the terms of its departure have been stoked in recent days by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying the shape of a deal is emerging and European Commission President Juncker saying agreement is possible.

Jitendra Singh: Kashmiri politicians house arrest not beyond 18 months

September 23, 2019

They have also been given a gym facility. "He (Trump) was a household name even before he went to hold the highest seat in the US", Modi said while greeting the US president. Nadda said important laws passed by Parliament over the years, including the Right to Information Act, SC/ST act and those pertaining to domestic violence, will now be implemented there.

Greta Thunberg, Thousands More March in NYC Climate Strike

September 23, 2019

One of the biggest was at the Amazon Spheres. For past protests, officials at Portland Public Schools have given mixed messages about student participation, or explicitly told students that they should be in class, rather than marching in the streets.

German government to announce $40 billion over 4 years to halve emissions

September 23, 2019

Merkel , who was environment minister during the first United Nations climate conference in 1995, said she plans to tell fellow world leaders at a U.N. The climate package is being criticised by opposition parties and environmental organisations as a piecemeal strategy, far from comprehensive enough to make a difference.

Hong Kong protesters trample Chinese flag

September 23, 2019

After protesters threw objects at the police from the Sha Tin Centre mall's outdoor podium at 6:10pm, tear gas was sacked to disperse them. Clashes with police ensued in nearby streets where police used tear gas and activists set barricades on fire.

Labour 'set to lose 30% of its 2017 vote across the UK'

September 23, 2019

Mr Corbyn is under pressure ahead of a vote of members in Brighton tomorrow, after he said he would "go along with whatever decision the party comes to" at a special conference to decide Labour's stance in a referendum. He added: 'Tom is the elected deputy leader of the party and so has an important role to play. Watson has upset many of Corbyn's left-wing supporters by seeking to make Labour an anti-Brexit party.

UK's Thomas Cook reportedly in rescue talks with government

September 23, 2019

A collapse could leave around 150,000 travellers from Britain stranded, along with hundreds of thousands from other countries. Frank said if they can't secure the funding, it "may" be quite hard for Thomas Cook to continue. The company's largest shareholder, China's Fosun, was due to take a central role in the restructuring. Pedestrians walk past a branch of a Thomas Cook travel agent's shop in London July 12, 2019.

Earthquake in Albania followed by 240 aftershocks; 105 injured

September 22, 2019

Shake Map of the larger 5.6 quake in Albania on Saturday, September 21, courtesy of the USGS. Residents in Tirana ran out of buildings onto the streets and into parks for safety. Some Tirana residents were kept out of damaged homes deemed unsafe. Prime Minister Edi Rama said he had phone calls from his Italian, French, German and other European counterparts offering assistance.

Epstein Accuser Out With Details on Prince Andrew

September 22, 2019

Giuffre alleged in the NBC interview that after leaving the club in London, Maxwell told her in a vehicle ride with Epstein that Andrew "is coming back to the house and I want you to do for him what you do for Epstein". Scores of Epstein's victims are planning to sue his £500 million estate for damages and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is investigating his alleged accomplices, including British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell , who allegedly "recruited" young women for ...

Trump says he is looking for a "complete" trade deal with China

September 22, 2019

Trade Representative, and stem from more than 1,100 exclusion requests made by companies and other U.S. entities. "We are looking for a complete deal". Trump said two weeks ago the Chinese economy was the worst in 22 years, but now it is 57 years and is only going to get worse. Trump delayed a planned tariff hike on Dollars 250 billion of Chinese goods as a "gesture of goodwill" ahead of China's 70th year of National Day celebrations on October 1.

British tourists held 'hostage' by hotels fearing Thomas Cook will go bust

September 22, 2019

Many tourists are refusing to cough up as they have already paid Thomas Cook for the holiday, leading to a stand-off. He mentioned the guards weren't responding to any pleas from friends to be allowed out. Customers at a hotel in Tunisia say they were prevented from leaving the property on Saturday unless they paid extra fees - thousands of pounds in some cases - to cover what the resort says it is owed by the tour operator.

Trudeau addresses multiple instances of blackface, brownface at Saskatoon town hall

September 22, 2019

I don't want to be a part of a PR process to say he checked off these boxes and, look, he made this call, and he's all good. 'I just don't know what to tell you. "The prime minister continues to have my full and unwavering support", she said in the statement posted to Twitter. "Thoughts and prayers aren't going to cut it", Trudeau said in a press conference.

Riot police fire teargas at protesters as Paris demonstrations turn violent

September 22, 2019

The few hundred who marched in Paris on Saturday, and the coastal town of Nantes the week before, pales in comparison to almost 300,000 who demonstrated on November 17 a year ago. Authorities said they needed police to focus on the protests rather than securing the sites. Paris police chief Didier Lallement has said 7,500 police would be deployed for Saturday's rallies in Paris - numbers on a par with the peak of the yellow vest protests in December and March.

Pound buoyed by Juncker's comments on possible Brexit deal

September 22, 2019

Irish deputy PM Simon Coveney today warned that No Deal would mean "civil unrest" as he poured cold water on "spin" about progress in talks. The tanáiste was speaking ahead of talks between Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay with the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , and following signs of increased optimism about the prospects of a deal before the UK's scheduled October 31 exit date.

U.S. Boots Cuban Diplomats for Running Spy Ops on American Soil

September 22, 2019

Earlier in the day, the U.S. State Department required the imminent departure of the two diplomats who are members of Cuba's Permanent Mission to the UN, accusing them of having "attempts to conduct influence operations against the United States ".

Trump's United Nations meeting with Ukraine president still on despite 'whistleblower' story

September 21, 2019

And a Ukrainian official said earlier this year he had no evidence of wrongdoing by Joe or Hunter Biden . Joe Biden , now a Democratic presidential candidate, has faced scrutiny for months over his role as VP in pressuring the country to fire its top prosecutor while he was leading a corruption investigation into a natural gas company that had ties to Hunter.

San Diego students to join global walkout, climate rally

September 21, 2019

More than one million students in New York City got permission to skip classes in order to protest. Recently, while speaking to the US Congress , she reiterated her demand when she said, "I don't want you to listen to me, I want you to listen to the scientists".