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House unanimously passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

October 17, 2019

Hong Kong police claimed only 25,000 attended the rally. Much of Hong Kong's industrial and real estate sectors are dominated by a handful of family-run business conglomerates. The demonstrations were set off by an extradition bill that could have sent suspected criminals to be tried in mainland China, where legal experts say there is no independent judiciary.

Summit County domestic violence victims climb by 33% in 2018

October 17, 2019

The nationwide statistics furthermore present a distressing fact. The non-profit organization provides services to men, women and children who are now experiencing or who are survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, incest, sexual assault , elder care abuse, care giver abuse, sexual harassment or stalking .

Strong quake in Philippines kills one, injures dozens Reuters

October 17, 2019

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.4 quake was centered about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Columbio, a landlocked town in the coastal province of Sultan Kudarat. Nobody is believed to have been seriously hurt in the shopping mall. Duterte was in the capital, Manila, when the quake struck. Max Fuentes, a resident of Davao City, told DZMM radio that he felt a strong aftershock.

Barack Obama tweets endorsement of Justin Trudeau

October 17, 2019

Trudeau's Liberal Party is in a very close race with Canada's conservative party, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's average of polls. Trudeau was close to the USA president - observers labelled their relationship a "bromance" - and they have stayed in touch since Obama left office, including a Montreal dinner in 2017 and a tete-a-tete over beers at an Ottawa brewery in June.

International Monetary Fund predicts weak GDP Growth for Nigeria till end of 2019

October 17, 2019

The IMF cited subdued economic momentum and weaker investment, slashing its estimate for the growth in trade volume to a "near standstill" pace of just 1.1 per cent from 3.6 per cent a year ago, though it also sees a pickup to 3.2 per cent in 2020.

Trump Defends Syria Withdrawal: 'It's Not Our Border'

October 17, 2019

It also calls on Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to immediately end the offensive, seeks continued USA support for Syrian Kurdish communities through humanitarian support and also calls on the United States to work to ensure that Turkey's military acts with restraint.

White House reporters condemn fake video showing Trump killing press

October 17, 2019

Trump's presidency has been marked by criticism of the news media , and recently he has even been vocally critical of his beloved Fox News. The video was first posted online in 2018. One of the most disturbing parts comes when Trump is depicted violently attacking some of his most staunch political opponents . Another victim is late Sen.

Daily Hearings In Supreme Court End, Verdict Reserved In Ayodhya Case

October 17, 2019

He said the map, forwarded by the Hindu petitioners, could not be submitted as evidence since the court had earlier refused to accept it. Following the commotion it caused and interruptions from both sides, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi threatened to walk out.

Trump complains about Republican position in impeachment probe

October 17, 2019

The House voted 354-60 to condemn Trump's decision to pull USA troops from Syria just minutes before the White House meeting commenced, with 129 Republicans-including top GOP lawmakers at the meeting-breaking ranks to side with their Democratic counterparts.

United States charges Turkey's Halkbank with fraud and money laundering

October 17, 2019

Halkbank, Turkey's second-largest state-owned bank, spent $3.3 million on lobbying over a two-year period to avoid Tuesday's outcome. A major Turkish bank has been criminally charged with taking part in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade US sanctions against Iran .

Woman found after bush SOS

October 17, 2019

Local officials launched a major search operation involving drones, helicopters, scent dogs and trail bikes in search of Pilgrim, but it was only due to her quick thinking that she was found. " There was the SOS written in the ground , which wasn't there the day before", he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "I think I dropped to the ground", she added, recalling the second rescuers arrived.

Twitter explains why it hasn't suspended Trump's account

October 17, 2019

Direct interactions with fellow public figures, comments on political issues of the day, or foreign policy saber-rattling on economic or military issues are generally not in violation of the Twitter Rules . Twitter has come under intense pressure from Democrats to crack down on Trump's tweets, and calls for action have grown louder in recent weeks after Trump used his account to attack key figures in the impeachment probe underway in the House of Representatives.

Pompeo expects to meet with Turkey's Erdogan face to face

October 17, 2019

Speaking to reporters on a flight back from Baku, Erdogan said talks with Washington and Moscow on Syria's Kobane and Manbij towns continued, and added it was "not negative" for the Syrian army to enter Manbij as long as fighters in the area were cleared.

Kim Jong Un's horseback ride spurs policy shift speculation

October 17, 2019

Kim was accompanied by senior party officials on his trip to Mt. Paektu, the highest mountain on the Korean Peninsula, according to state-run media. The location and animal are both symbols associated with the Kim family's dynastic rule. Gushing with an air of pomp and majesty, new propaganda pictures of Kim Jong Un have been released, potentially signaling a major policy announcement from the North Korean leader.

Rivals in Democratic debate make clear they see Warren as the front-runner

October 17, 2019

Seconds went by. "I understand that this is hard, but I think as Democrats we are going to succeed when we dream big and fight hard, not when we dream small and quit before we get started", she said. Candidates also pounced on Warren's suggestion that only she and Sanders want to take on billionaires while the rest of the field wants to protect them.

British Family Decries Treatment by US after Border Crossing

October 16, 2019

In the morning, immigration officers told the Connors that they could be released if they provided contact information for any family member living in the US who could sponsor them, the statement said. In a statement to the Guardian it said it was "unequivocally false" to suggest that conditions were inhumane. After they were processed by CBP, the family was turned over to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement on October 3.

'A lot of rain … high winds,' special weather statement for Thursday

October 16, 2019

There will be further showers which will merge to longer spells of heavy rain across the southern half of the country with the better dry spells over the north and east. Coastal areas will get down into the upper 50s and low 60s. Tonight , under a mostly clear sky, temperatures are going to bottom out in the middle to upper 40's across the area.

3 economists share Nobel Economics Prize for work on poverty

October 16, 2019

The Associated Press explained some of the winners' findings this way: "Their work in rural Kenya and in India ... found that providing more textbooks, school meals and teachers didn't do much to help students learn more". Colleagues applauded the three winners. "I don't see it as highlighting problems with poverty, but as a recognition of the enormous influence that this approach pioneered by the three laureates has had on research and policy".

Omar, Tlaib, and Ocasio-Cortez Endorse Bernie Sanders for President

October 16, 2019

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of NY, along with progressive freshmen Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Omar - along with Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Massachusetts Rep. Sanders recently was spotted meeting with Ocasio-Cortez in Vermont. The independent senator from Vermont has so far raised more than $60m in individual campaign contributions - more than any other Democrat in the running to become president - according to New York Times analysis.

Harry Dunn’s parents invited to White House after Anne Sacoolas crash: family

October 16, 2019

Dunn's parents have been pressing for Sacoolas to return to Britain and held a press conference in NY on Monday to press their case. On Monday, Harry's parents Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn, gave interviews on US TV after flying to NY in a bid to publicise their case.

Undercover video reveals CNN president personally intervening against Trump

October 16, 2019

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican. The CNN employees also state bluntly that CNN personalities Anderson Cooper, Jake Tapper, and Don Lemon all have anti-Trump biases, with Neville singling out Lemon for making audiences "think he's objective news, but he's blatantly opinionated [.] CNN makes it appear as though we have 24 hours of unbiased news".

Family of six living in isolation found on Dutch farm

October 16, 2019

He said he'd never been to school and hadn't been to the barber for nine years. The Austrian Foreign Ministry has said the man who was arrested is a 58-year-old Austrian citizen originally from Vienna. According to newspaper AD, he's been very active on social media since the start of this year. Ruinerwold is a village with a population of less than 3,000.

Spain Minister Attacks ‘Totalitarianism’ of Catalan Separatists

October 16, 2019

Barcelona's worldwide airport became the focal point of the protests. Spain's centre-left caretaker government has not specifically ruled out an official pardon for the Catalan politicians and activists. Catalonia President Quim Torra described Monday's sentences as an "act of revenge, not of justice" by the Spanish government. Cuixart was sentenced to nine years.

Newborn girl found in shallow grave buried alive

October 16, 2019

The baby was taken to the local government hospital and admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Indian families, especially in poor communities, generally prefer boys, as they consider girls to be a financial burden for educating and marrying off, which requires money as a dowry.

Hong Kong leader presents policy address via video after disruption

October 16, 2019

The law would end the Hong Kong-US special trading status unless the State Department certifies annually that city authorities are respecting human rights and the rule of law. About 20 minutes later, she returned and resumed her speech, only to be shouted down a second time. When the chairman suspended the session, Lam walked out again.

Capitol Hill girds for impeachment row, as Trump ex-aide testifies

October 16, 2019

Swalwell, one of the Democrats involved in the investigation, said Hill's testimony supported the case for impeaching Trump . Adding to the nearly dizzying number of developments, the Wall Street Journal reported that federal investigators for at least the past couple of months have been questioning witnesses as they look into Mr Rudy Giuliani's business dealings in Ukraine .

Chain of murders in Roseville possibly linked to murder in Mount Shasta

October 15, 2019

The investigation by Roseville and Mount Shasta police is ongoing. Jeff Anderson sent FOX40 this photograph of a covered vehicle surrounded by crime scene tape parked near the Mount Shasta Police Department around 5 p.m. Simon. However, police did not immediately identify the suspect or the victims. "We believe the suspect and victims are known to each other", he said.

Nigerian police raid frees scores of beaten, starved boys

October 15, 2019

The building's owner and others involved were arrested , Isa said, and 67 boys were rescued . Daura town and had been in existence for decades. "Unfortunately, as you can see the place, about six small rooms each to accommodate over 40 people with chains and subjected to all forms of dehumanization unbecoming of any civilized rehabilitation center".

China Exports Fell 0.7%, Imports Down 6.2% In September

October 15, 2019

China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 3,571 tonnes of rare earths in September, figures from the General Administration of Customs of China showed. Trade tensions between China and the US have eased a little following last week's high-level trade talks, with the USA shelving new tariffs against Beijing while leaving many demands to be worked out later, in return for an assurance of increased agriculture purchases by China.

Canadian Snowbirds pilot unhurt after ejecting from aircraft at Atlanta airshow

October 15, 2019

She would have been in the show with her husband had his plane not crashed Sunday. CTV News Vancouver Island interviewed Domon-Grenier earlier this year while he was on Vancouver Island for the aerobatics team's annual training over the Comox Valley.

Iran President Vows Revenge For Oil Tanker Attack

October 15, 2019

Speaking at a joint presser alongside the Iranian president, PM Khan said Pakistan is willing to play its role towards strengthening peace and stability in the region. Khan's visit comes after he traveled Sunday to Iran, where he met President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Rather than illustrating damage inflicted by a rocket, Dr Kaushal said the holes appeared similar to those left after alleged limpet mine attacks attributed to Iran in June, which it denied.

Mnangagwa's New Found Friend Wants All Gays Killed

October 15, 2019

The bill-colloquially known as "Kill the Gays" in Uganda-was nullified five years ago on a technicality but the Ugandan government said on Thursday that it plans to resurrect it within weeks. As is often seen in nations with strict laws penalizing LGBTQ rights, Uganda is also targeting those who are allies to gay folks. While there, he posted a YouTube video - since deleted, but not before it was copied - calling the Ugandan government "godly" and praising its leaders for standing up ...

Trump ex-Russia adviser testifies in impeachment inquiry

October 15, 2019

Mulvaney also took part in the "rogue operation with legal implications". "I am not part of whatever drug deal Rudy and Mulvaney are cooking up", Hill reported Bolton as saying, according to the Times, which cited two sources familiar with her closed-door deposition.

Photos show Rudy Giuliani's fixers with Florida governor

October 15, 2019

Rudy Giuliani was paid $500,000 by a company founded by a Ukrainian-American associate who was arrested last week and charged with campaign finance violations, the lawyer told Reuters . Foreign nationals are prohibited from making contributions and other expenditures in connection with USA elections, and from making contributions in someone else´s name.

Global economic outlook 'precarious,' no room for mistakes, International Monetary Fund warns

October 15, 2019

It warned that some of the "biggest downward revisions" for growth this year are for Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore, "a common factor being their exposure to slowing growth in China and spillovers from US-China trade tensions". A notable feature of the sluggish growth in 2019 is the sharp and geographically broad-based slowdown in manufacturing and global trade, Ms. Gopinath said.

Trudeau to hold campaign rally in Halifax on Tuesday

October 15, 2019

Today I'm telling Canadians what they can do and what they can do is this: "If you vote for a New Democrat, you know our priorities and where we stand". Singh said the Liberals will talk like progressives during the campaign and then govern like Conservatives. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau focused on NAFTA and stopping Conservative cuts during his second election visit to Windsor Monday.

A dozen Democrats set to take the stage at 4th primary debate

October 15, 2019

And nine other candidates will round out a crowded stage where time to impress voters will be scarce. It could be the last debate appearance for up to 33% of them. In June, almost 3 out of 4 voters who planned to attend the Iowa caucuses said that at least several of the candidates should drop out of the race, according to a Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom Iowa poll.

Dog finally reunited with owner after going missing for 12 years

October 15, 2019

A toy fox terrier that disappeared from its family's south Florida home in 2007 was found this week over a thousand miles away in Pittsburgh and reunited with its owner on Friday. "I cried so many nights without her", Katheryn Strang told CBS Pittsburgh . Strang was much disturbed upon the disappearance of her beloved dog named Dutchess.

GOP congressman wants to probe Hunter Biden's business dealings

October 15, 2019

Mesires wrote that Hunter Biden worked as an unpaid board member for BHR Equity Investment Fund Management Co. Bryne said on Fox News earlier October 14 that "if the name on here was not Hunter Biden, if it were Donald Trump Jr., these investigations would have already started".

Norwich Extinction rebellion activists arrested

October 15, 2019

Before the ban, Extinction Rebellion protests had targeted the financial district of London, with a protest outside the asset management giant BlackRock, as well as the Bank of England, Bank of China and Barclays. On Monday night in Trafalgar Square, four people who had locked themselves together in a tent were cut out of their locks with machinery. Pam Williams, 71, glued herself to the spot where her tent stood as police arrived to take it.

Trump's former Russian Federation adviser to testify in House impeachment probe

October 15, 2019

According to a source close with Hill who spoke to her last week, she is planning to testify that she was unaware of some aspects of the escalating Ukraine scandal, which may complicate the objectives of Democrats, who are hoping she can build a picture of efforts to influence the Ukrainian government by outside Trump confidants, including Rudy Giuliani , the President's personal attorney.

Pope’s Security Chief Steps Down Over Financial Leak Scandal

October 15, 2019

The memo said the five employees were "preventatively suspended" and barred from the Vatican, despite not being properly investigated. They include the second-in-charge at the AIF and a monsignor in the Secretariat of State. Interested in Catholic Church? The release of the document had "certainly trampled the dignity of these people", he said, and he was ashamed of the suffering caused.

Rep. Gaetz: Schiff Kicked Me Out of Interview With Former Russia Advisor

October 15, 2019

The judiciary committee has historically handled impeachment inquiries but has not been directly involved in the probe against Trump. Gaetz called the process thus far "bizarre", adding that his own committee's chairman, Rep. Hill was subpoenaed by the committees. House Democrats have been fearful that closed-door testimonies will lead to Trump's loyalists in Congress running to the White House to tell Trump everything that happened.

Harry Dunn parents say crash suspect should face justice in UK

October 15, 2019

Mr Johnson said although US President Donald Trump was sympathetic towards Mr Dunn's family's views on the use of diplomatic immunity, the US was "very reluctant" to allow its citizens to be tried overseas. "I could see broken bones out of his arms and stuff". "I called out to him and said, 'Harry, it's your dad. Be calm. Let them help you'". "But he was talking", Dunn said.

Trump reacts to Syria bombing video

October 15, 2019

However, several media outlets have matched the footage to that from the Knob Creek Gun Range's biannual 2017 machine gun shoot . A segment on ABC News' " World News Tonight " that aired Sunday portrayed the video as an attack by the Turkish military on Kurdish civilians in northern Syria , Gizmodo reported .

China State Run Media Head Praises ‘Breakthrough’ in Trade Talks

October 15, 2019

That came after data showed a slide in China's exports picked up pace in September while imports contracted for a fifth straight month. He attempted to placate farmers who have been hurt by retaliatory tariffs levied past year, which sent agricultural exports and prices sharply lower.

Man goes to bury daughter, finds baby buried alive 3 feet underground

October 15, 2019

The girl is now been admitted to a private hospital. "Soon, a police team reached the spot and the baby was sent to a hospital where she is undergoing treatment", he said. "On Saturday, the girl was referred to a higher center with better and more medical facilities". In a freakish twist of fate, one man's burden became another man's blessing.

Scott Morrison ups kava imports in nod to Fiji

October 15, 2019

The bitter drink, which has mild sedative and euphoric properties, is culturally important in Pacific communities but has had import restrictions in Australia for many years. He said more importantly there is much the two countries share in common through the comprehensive strategic partnership and that is what his government remains focused on.

Subtropical Storm Melissa is slowly pulling away from New England coasts

October 15, 2019

A late-season tropical storm has formed off the coast of MA but is expected to weaken as it moves away from the U.S. Slow weakening is expected today, with a faster rate of weakening tonight. The National Hurricane center in Miami says Melissa was still causing risky swells along much of the coast Sunday. Forecasters say parts of the Mid-Atlantic could see mild to moderate flooding around high tide.

Man walked 351 miles to have sex with teen, federal prosecutors say

October 15, 2019

Jenkins had previously been accused of assaulting children in 2011, according to the Oshkosh Northwestern . He never admitted guilt, only pleaded no contest to lesser charges of child abuse by recklessly causing harm. It's not entirely clear how numerous 300-plus miles Jenkins actually covered on foot. The teen refused, which led the man to start walking from where he was in Wisconsin while giving the teen updates on where he was at.

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