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US says federal court should decide Trump tax return dispute

October 03, 2019

Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman stated in the filing. Last month, Trump, in his personal capacity, filed a lawsuit in federal court against Mazars and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance (D) in an effort to block the subpoena.

Northern Ireland abortion law in breach of human rights commitments

October 03, 2019

While Grainne Teggart from Amnesty International said: "This ground breaking ruling is a huge win for abortion rights in Northern Ireland. Too many women in Northern Ireland have been put through unnecessary pain by our abortion law", Ewart said in a statement .

Zebra shot dead after causing accident on German autobahn

October 03, 2019

Nobody - including the zebra - was injured, but the highway was temporarily closed, police said. It was on the morning of 2nd October when two zebras from the circus had escaped. The animal also caused damage to a patrol auto, and slightly injured a police officer. News about the escaped zebra led to "a large police deployment", said the press release.

Fiery impeachment standoff: Trump sees hoax, Dems stonewall

October 03, 2019

When Raddatz followed up by asking about Trump's request for an investigation, Pompeo said , "I think I saw a statement from the Ukrainian foreign minister yesterday, said there was no pressure applied in the course of the conversation". That's ahead of next week's deposition of ousted U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Maria "Masha" Yovanovitch. Pompeo said that while the State Department will cooperate with requests from Congress as required by the Constitution, "we are going to do so in a way ...

Trump Seeking for Whistleblowers Identity

October 03, 2019

The risk for the president is the more he lashes out, the more it reminds the American public of what they see as Mr Trump's greatest flaw. "This person appears to have followed the whistleblower protection laws and ought to be heard out and protected, " Grassley , chairman of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, said in a statement".

Pompeo accuses Democrats of bullying in Trump impeachment probe

October 03, 2019

In their letters to Pompeo, the chairmen said that they found his refusal to comply with their earlier requests " all the more troubling" since "it has become clear that multiple State Department officials have direct knowledge of the subject matters of the House's impeachment inquiry ".

Forgiveness, anger after ex-Dallas cop sentenced to 10 years

October 03, 2019

Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt said he forgave Guyger and wished her the best because that's what his brother would have wanted. She says she mistook Jean's apartment for her own, which was one floor below. "I can say that I didn't foresee this kind of situation. No". A woman who met Amber Guyger when the Dallas police officer busted a drug house says Guyger helped her turn around her life.

Reports say Boeing insider filed safety complaint about 737 Max jet

October 03, 2019

The complaint builds on accusations from former and current Boeing employees that management dismissed engineers' suggestions or considered profit over safety. "Safety, quality and integrity are at the core of Boeing's values", a Boeing spokesperson told Travel + Leisure in a statement. Shares of Boeing were down about 1.7 per cent in afternoon trading Wednesday.

Pakistan loses Hyderabad fund case in United Kingdom court

October 03, 2019

British India was partitioned into two dominions - India and Pakistan - at the time of independence from British rule in 1947. Pakistan had alleged that India's annexation of Hyderabad was unlawful and that it followed that India and the princes should be barred from any claim to the fund.

Democrats subpoena Giuliani for Ukraine files

October 03, 2019

The President seems to be reeling, waiting for the next blow to fall, defended only by his increasingly unhinged tirades, his tweets quoting supporters on cable news and confrontational and conspiracy-laden appearances by aides on TV. But 80% of Republican respondents remained opposed. The call unfolded against the backdrop of a $250 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine that was being readied by Congress but stalled by the White House.

Donald Trump says whistleblower and informants must be identified

October 03, 2019

In a statement Wednesday, Patrick Boland, a spokesman for Schiff, confirmed the whistleblower had contacted the House Intelligence Committee for guidance "like other whistleblowers have done before" but said "at no point did the committee review or receive the complaint in advance".

Hong Kong protesters rampage as police call for curfew

October 03, 2019

Tsang was shot at point-blank range as he fought a police officer with a metal pipe on Tuesday, when demonstrators hurled petrol bombs at police who responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon. More than 1,000 office workers skipped their lunch to join an impromptu march in the city's business district against the police shooting. Police say they have shown restraint.

Officer killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters

October 03, 2019

French channel BFM TV reported that one of the officers was seriously injured during the attack but Paris police had no immediate comment. As a result of the attack, four police officers were reportedly killed. The police headquarters is located across the street from Notre Dame Cathedral . Extremists have repeatedly targeted French police in France in recent years.

Bernie Sanders in hospital for emergency surgery and CANCELS all campaign events

October 03, 2019

Jeff Weaver , his senior adviser, said: "During a campaign event yesterday evening, Senator Sanders experienced some chest discomfort ". The candidate would rest for a few days after the relatively common procedure, his campaign for the November 2020 presidential election said.

Iran sentences person to death on "spying" for United States: judiciary

October 03, 2019

Judiciary spokesperson Gholamhossein Esmaili said that the individual has appealed the sentence and a final decision will be made by the appeals court. It was not immediately clear if the sentencing was related to the July report. "Iran is a total mess!" His wife said in August that he had been arrested at their home in western Iran.

Fired teacher who wouldn't use trans student's pronouns sues

October 03, 2019

French teacher Peter Vlaming said he couldn't "in good conscience" comply with his bosses instructing him to refer to a male trans student at West Point High School, in West Point, Virginia, with he /him/his pronouns due to his religious beliefs.

Jamal Khashoggi: Istanbul vigil held on anniversary of journalist's murder

October 03, 2019

The New York-based watchdog criticised recent comments by the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which he accepted collective responsiblity for Khashoggi's murder, but denied he was personally to blame. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said his decision to boycott the conference previous year "achieved nothing", according to Bloomberg . Though many global leaders shunned the 2018 event, The Washington Post reported this year's attendance list includes senior ...

Democrats to subpoena White House for Ukraine documents

October 03, 2019

And the former US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Louise Yovanovitch, a presumed witness to some of the events in question, has agreed to testify to the House Foreign Affairs Committee behind closed doors next week even though she still works at the State Department.

UK finance minister pledges infrastructure spending on roads, buses and broadband

October 03, 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has split parliament, his party and the electorate by promising to deliver Brexit on October 31, with or without a transition agreement - at the risk of triggering shortages of food, medicine and fuel. After almost a decade of deficit-reducing spending cuts under Conservative-led governments, the recently appointed Javid, a 49-year-old free marketeer, has promised to rewrite the rules that define spending and borrowing limits.

Boris Johnson Sends the EU Britain's Five-Point 'Final Offer'

October 03, 2019

May's proposal would have kept Britain in an effective customs union with the EU, which critics argued would force London to abide by the bloc's rules indefinitely. Johnson said in his letter to Juncker that his proposals "provide a basis for rapid negotiations". In an at-times fiery address to the Conservative Party's annual conference, Johnson said he would move ahead with a no-deal Brexit if that is the final outcome, despite it not being the ideal his party wants.

Expected from Pak to paint apocalyptic scenarios: Jaishankar on J-K move

October 03, 2019

A report by the Daily Star says Prime Minister Imran Khan phoned Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, exchanging pleasantries and asking about the recent treatment of her eye in London . And they have a growing competition with India. China was the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that backed Pakistan's demand for the discussion on the Kashmir issue at the UN body.

Gunman shot dead after police operation at Penrith

October 03, 2019

The moment before the man was allegedly shot. The person filming is evidently rattled and can be heard saying "oh my God, oh my God", as a second confirmed he was "shooting the f***ing police". No one was injured. The mother of three claims he was pushing for her to have an abortion . "As soon I got the message, I was like, I'm not taking any of that lightly", she said.

WTO cuts outlook for global trade growth to lowest in a decade

October 03, 2019

In a new report , the WTO said a swirling storm of conflicts - including President Donald Trump's fight with China, Britain's forthcoming exit from the European Union or a host of regional skirmishes - are reducing the growth of global commerce.

Jury will continue deliberations in Amber Guyger's murder trial

October 03, 2019

Prosecutor Jason Fine began the state's closing arguments by reading something Guyger said during her testimony: "I never want anybody to have to go through or even imagine going through what I felt that night". She made all sorts of bad decisions, before and after she killed Botham Jean . I hate that I have to live with this every single day of my life. I wish he was the one with the gun and he killed me.

Will Any Republicans In Congress Support The Impeachment Inquiry?

October 03, 2019

In appearances in the Oval Office and a joint press conference with the president of Finland, President Trump displayed an unusual show of anger as he defended what he has called his "perfect" phone call with Mr Zelenskiy. policy", but Democrats - and a big chunk of the American public - don't see it that way. "The three previous presidents who have faced impeachment (Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton) also employed conspiratorial rhetoric in their own defense as they faced ...

North Korea says submarine-launched missile test succeeded

October 03, 2019

North Korea had been developing SLBM technology before it suspended long-range missile and nuclear tests and began talks with the United States that led to the first summit between Kim and Trump in Singapore in June 2018. In recent months, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense has reported that North Korea had completed construction of a new submarine that exceeds Pyongyang's 2,500-ton Gorae-class sub and is capable of hauling at least three SLBMs.

Iraq officially reopens border with Syria

October 03, 2019

Al-Rahmoun said that (Monday's) ceremony demonstrates the will of both the Syrian and Iraqi governments to reopen the border following months of preparation. Daesh launched a shock offensive in the summer of 2014, capturing swathes of Syria and northern Iraq and imposing a brutal version of Islamic rule.

President Trump slams Rep. Schiff, calls for his forced resignation

October 03, 2019

Schiff spokesman Patrick Boyland said in a statement: 'Like other whistle-blowers have done before and since under Republican and Democratic-controlled committees, the whistle-blower contacted the committee for guidance on how to report possible wrongdoing within the jurisdiction of the intelligence community'.

Over 180 People Detained During Anti-Government Protests in Hong Kong

October 03, 2019

He stressed that the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force should always preserve their nature, goal and character as the forces of the people, resolutely safeguard China's sovereignty, security, and development interests, and firmly uphold world peace.

Gunfights breakout in southern Iraq as protests spread nationwide

October 03, 2019

As more people converged into the square chanting anti-government slogans, riot policemen began to fire live bullets to disperse them, scattering the mostly young male protesters, some of whom covered their face with scarves. We want to work. In an attempt to cool tempers, Abdul Mahdi on Tuesday promised jobs for graduates. The wounded included 160 civilians and 40 security forces, the ministry added.

Putin backs Trump in USA domestic row, jokes about election meddling

October 03, 2019

Putin said he had not seen any evidence of Trump pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the reconstructed transcript of the conversation released by the White House. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said that Moscow isn't the only one trying to interfere in the US election, pointing to Iran, China, and North Korea.

At Least Two Dead After Vintage Airplane Crashes At Bradley Airport

October 03, 2019

CBS affiliate WFSB reports the Boeing B-17 Bomber, known as "The Flying Fortress", crashed at the airport shortly after taking off at 9:45 a.m. EST. One of the engines began to sputter and smoke came out the back, Hamer said. "The airport is closed". Jim and Judy Guthrie said they didn't see the plane crash, but their son did.

State Dept inspector general requests 'urgent' Ukraine briefing on Capitol Hill

October 03, 2019

The whistleblower provided an account of his concerns to a House Intelligence Committee aide before bringing his complaint, and some of that information was shared with Schiff, the New York Times reported, citing a spokesman for Schiff and current and former US officials.

Bernie Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events

October 03, 2019

The 78-year-old is 'in good spirits'. "He will be resting up over the next few days", Weaver said Wednesday. The health issue comes as Sanders has been trying to turn a corner after a summer that saw him eclipsed as the premier liberal in the field by Massachusetts Sen.

House impeachment inquiry to intensify; Trump still defiant

October 03, 2019

The House initiated an impeachment inquiry against Mr Trump last week after a whistleblower report raised concerns he tried to leverage almost $US400 million ($592 million) in USA aid in exchange for a political favour from Ukraine's leader.

'NO WORSE MOMENT': NYPD cop, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire

October 02, 2019

Williams, 27. Mulkeen's partners fired 10 rounds, two of which struck officer Mulkeen, O'Neill said. Mulkeen had served on the NYPD for over six and a half years and lived in Yorktown Heights with his girlfriend, who is also an NYPD officer.

Vladimir Putin says ‘nothing compromising’ in Trump call to Ukraine leader

October 02, 2019

I assure you that there is nothing there that could compromise Trump", Putin stated. Putin said Trump, who faces an impeachment inquiry over accusations that he pressured Ukraine's president to dig up dirt on a political rival ahead of the November 2020 election, had done nothing wrong by looking into possible cases of corruption.

Percent of Republicans Believe Trump Mentioned Biden in Ukraine Call

October 02, 2019

Watch the definitive timeline of corruption on "Hannity" above. 'I think Biden has never been a smart guy and he's less smart now than he ever was'. Giuliani, 75, the former New York City mayor, was mentioned more than 30 times in the whistleblower complaint submitted to Congress last week regarding President Trump's July 25 telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and whether Trump suggested an investigation of former Vice President Joe Biden .

Killer cop Amber Guyger joked about Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination

October 02, 2019

After friends and family of Jean addressed the court, Guyger's attorneys began calling witnesses to speak on behalf of the former officer. One minute later, she texted again, "I hate everything and everyone but y'all". No one ever thanks me for having the patience not to kill them". "I did", Guyger responded, in a calm voice. Since the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri , five years ago sparked popular protests against police violence , more than 5,000 people have been ...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Lawyers Arrive For Pre-Indictment Hearing

October 02, 2019

NAN reports that in the case, police alleged that Netanyahu, as communication minister, granted regulatory favours to Israel's leading telecommunications company, Bezeq, in return for more positive coverage on Walla, a news website belonging to the firm's owner.

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

October 02, 2019

The North Korea missile flew about 450 kilometers (280 miles) at a maximum altitude of 910 kilometers (565 miles) after liftoff from an unspecified place in the waters off the North's eastern coastal town of Wonsan, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

United Nations expert blasts Saudi prince over 'problematic' defense of Khashoggi killing

October 02, 2019

Instead, the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militias claimed responsibility. While Khashoggi's death sparked a global uproar and tarnished the crown prince's reputation, the Trump administration's tense standoff with Iran, Saudi Arabia's arch-foe, has more recently dominated USA policy toward Riyadh, especially after the September 14 attacks on the heartland of the Saudi oil industry.

Taliban delegation to visit Pakistan and discuss failed Afghan peace talks

October 02, 2019

Pakistan had, while welcoming the voting in presidential elections, hoped that the new government will enjoy the full mandate to take the stalled peace process forward. The Taliban and the United States said last month they were close to reaching a deal, despite concerns among some U.S. security officials and within the Afghan government that a USA withdrawal could plunge the country into even more conflict.

Vintage B-17 bomber crashes while landing at Connecticut airport

October 02, 2019

It was not immediately clear how many people on the ground may have been killed. The condition of the six persons reported as injured in the crash has not been specified yet, although reports suggest four persons are hospitalized. Smoke from the plane crash at Bradley Airport in Conn., Oct 2, 2019. The Collings Foundation said it's "forever grateful to the heroic efforts of the first responders at Bradley".

Ukrainian leader says he doesn’t know why United States aid was frozen

October 02, 2019

The Hollywood star laughed and said "it pays the bills". Zelenskiy, an actor himself who played the president in a TV show before being elected the real thing in April , joked with Cruise about how exhausting it is being president and talked about steps his government was taking to attract foreign film producers.

Greta Thunberg Reacts to Her UN Speech's Brutal Death Metal Remix

October 02, 2019

We have heard Greta's catastrophic predictions and we need positive solutions from those who have the power the act so they can finish the job and take the burden off our youngsters. Earlier this week, the Liberal leader promised Canada would reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, joining 66 other countries that have already signed onto the pledge.

Accused of Intimidation, Pompeo Makes an Admission

October 02, 2019

On Monday night, there were media reports that the secretary of State was actually on the phone call. USA secretary of state Mike Pompeo has admitted he took part in the July phone call that is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump , in which the U.S.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian Federation over midterm polls

October 02, 2019

Treasury also reasserted that adversaries did not keep anyone from voting, change vote counts, or disrupt vote counts. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets imposed the sanctions on seven Russian individuals involved with the Internet Research Agency's attempted 2018 usa elections breach.

Twin attack targets USA military base & Italian convoy in Somalia

October 02, 2019

According to media reports, the first explosion occurred when an Italian military convoy appeared next to the vehicle in Mogadishu . Baledogle is a major launching site for US drone operations against Al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-linked group, which controls large parts of Somalia, and the Islamic State in Somalia outfit.

Bernie Sanders in hospital for heart issue, taking break from campaign

October 02, 2019

Weaver said Sanders, 78, would be canceling appearances "until further notice". The campaign says two stents were "successfully inserted" and that Sanders "is conversing and in good spirits". Sanders recently canceled some appearances in SC because he lost his voice. Sanders cut his head in the shower, according to the Associated Press , and after receiving a half-dozen stitches, the senator was given a "clean bill of health".

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