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Canadians cast their ballots after divisive campaign, and amid tight polls

October 22, 2019

The Liberals and the Conservatives , led by Andrew Scheer , were set for a near dead heat with pundits calling it one Canada's closest elections ever. The NDP leader was cheered by volunteers and supporters as he visited a campaign office in Burnaby, where he thanked those who helped over the past month and a half before reflecting on the party's campaign.

White House changes course on G7 site, Mulvaney quid pro quo comments

October 22, 2019

He'll be followed on Wednesday by Philip Reeker, assistant secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs, who might have details on the decision to remove Marie Yovanovitch from her post as US ambassador to Ukraine. USA intelligence agencies and a special counsel have concluded that Russian Federation used a campaign of hacking and propaganda to boost Trump's candidacy.

Australian media unites to fight censorship by federal government

October 22, 2019

The raids were part of police investigations into leaks of secret government documents to journalists. 'This is much bigger than the media. Among the demanded changes are reforms to the Public Interest Disclosures Act to afford public servants greater protections, including expanding the public's interest test that now holds bias against external disclosure, a presumption of criminal liability against media for using the information and the government's ability to identify sources ...

Christian party quits Lebanon gov't amid mass protests

October 22, 2019

The demonstrations have crippled the country and threatened the government of beleaguered Prime Minister Saad Hariri , who has given cabinet members until Monday to support his reform plan. They call on the 30-member Cabinet to resign and be replaced by a smaller one made up of technocrats instead of members of political factions. Many protesters said they do not trust any plan by the current government with one demonstrator describing the cabinet's promises as "a painkilling injection".

IMF officials pledge to combat global economic slowdown and trade war tensions

October 22, 2019

Bellow HEADLINEZPRO for most up-to-date election news and stay coverage of assembly elections 2019 in Maharashtra and Haryana. In a communique issued on Saturday, the IMF's steering committee said that trade tensions were among the key downside risks to the global economy and called for reform of the World Trade Organization.

Israel's Netanyahu gives up effort to form new government

October 21, 2019

Mr Netanyahu's attempts to bring Mr Gantz's party into government failed. Gantz's Blue and White party said in a statement it was "determined to form a liberal unity government". In contrast to Mr Netanyahu, whose political career spans three decades, the 60-year-old Mr Gantz is a newcomer who only burst onto the scene over the last year.

Dallas tornado: More than 100,000 customers remain in the dark

October 21, 2019

His home is for sale and, as he shared on Twitter , he recently moved into a new one. Footage from the area showed several damaged businesses, homes with the roofs ripped off, fallen trees and downed power lines. The airport said it canceled 17 flights Monday and about a dozen flight were delayed. "The power went out first", Morris said. The NWS said it will conduct storm surveys Monday and Tuesday to determine the intensity of the tornado.

Iranian hackers hit by Russian cyber-thieves

October 21, 2019

The Russian hacking group's targets were not disclosed by the security services, but the NCSC has said that the group has previously hacked into "government, military, technology, energy and commercial organisations". This meant victims that initiated investigations to find out who targeted them would more likely blame the Iran-linked group when actually the culprit was the Russia-linked group.

School Asks Students To Wear Boxes On Heads To Stop Cheating

October 21, 2019

A school in India has been heavily criticised for making students sit an exam with cardboard boxes on their heads in a freakish attempt to crack down on cheating. "There was no compulsion of any kind". "We tried to see how it works as a trial and told the students in advance that boxes would be given to each of them to wear before writing the exam", he added, reports IANS .

U.S. officials 'optimistic' Syria cease-fire holding

October 21, 2019

Tens of thousands of civilians have fled cities caught up in the fighting, and many groups fear a humanitarian disaster, particularly as images emerged of apparent abuse and summary executions by Turkish forces. A senior Kurdish official says his forces are complying with a US brokered cease-fire and are completing the withdrawal of forces from a long a section of the shared border with Turkey .

Thai King Vajiralongkorn Strips Royal Consort of Title, Ranks for Disloyalty

October 21, 2019

On his 67 birthday in July, King Vajiralongkorn chose to also appoint Ms Wongvajirapakdi as his consort, reviving a Thai royal tradition that had not been used since the reign of King Rama VI, who ruled until 1925. Born in the northern province of Nan on January 26, 1985, Sineenat, graduated from the Royal Thai Army Nursing College at the age of 23. The statement also described Sineenat as "ungrateful".

Republican congressman open to impeaching Trump announces retirement

October 21, 2019

Rooney, a former USA ambassador to the Vatican under President George W. Bush, told Fox News on Saturday he hoped more of his Republican colleagues would publicly express their concerns over the administration's conduct toward Ukraine. He has also broken with many in his party on climate change . He's raised just $6,600 toward this cycle, including including just $605 in the recently concluded third quarter that ended September 30.

Esper hopes for restart of Afghan peace talks

October 21, 2019

Mark Esper sought a firsthand assessment on Sunday of the USA military's future role in America's longest war as he made his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. "The idea is really to see how we can move the cease-fire idea forward instead of leaving it for later". In tweets commenting on his meeting with Ghani, Kobia said he had "discussed post-elections context, peace talks resumption and ceasefire + next steps combining both" with the 70-year-old Afghan president.

USA troops exit Syria, enter Northern Iraq

October 21, 2019

U.S. Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that forces now deployed in Syria aren't coming home and the U.S. won't be leaving the Middle East yet. Trump's announcement of a US withdrawal earlier this month cleared the way for a Turkish offensive in Syria and exposed the United States to criticism.

Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed

October 21, 2019

Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump's decision to move US troops out of northeastern Syria, said yesterday he now believed "historic solutions" were possible . "Jennifer, you need to take a breath", Pierre Delecto replied . "'Maybe you can then acknowledge the people who agree with you in large measure even if not in every measure'".

Cranes at Hard Rock Hotel 'more damaged' than experts thought, demolition delayed

October 21, 2019

LaToya Cantrell, the city's mayor, said during the news conference that the priority was to recover the bodies of two of the three people who were killed in the collapse. After the bodies are removed, Cantrell said, the building would be demolished. Experts, including engineers who worked on demolitions following the 9/11 terrorist attacks , were called in to try to come up with a plan to clear the site and prevent the cranes falling on their own, at risk of further injury and damage.

Rioters in Lebanon Demand Resignation of Government

October 21, 2019

Mia Oueini, a 15-year-old in the crowd, said politicians should bear the responsibility of the protests. A Lebanese demonstrator sits in front of members of the security forces during a protest in the capital Beirut's the downtown district on October 19, 2019.

Trump drops plan to host G7 summit at his resort

October 21, 2019

CNN reported Sunday that Mulvaney had been looking to exit his post , while White House adviser Jared Kushner had been looking for a replacement before the impeachment inquiry into President Trump began. He also said that the fact that the aid to Ukraine was eventually sent should "put the matter to bed". "Once we were able to satisfy ourselves that corruption, that they were doing better with it." and other countries' aid to Ukraine had increased, "the money flowed".

Severe storms sweep through Dallas, causing heavy damage

October 21, 2019

Seguin said in a post on Twitter he had seen the area affected by the tornado it the aftermath of the storm and it was "extremely sad sight to see". The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dallas late Sunday night near Love Field Airport. Severe storms containing large hail and damaging winds are moving toward Kaufman at 35 miles per hour, NWS said.

13 killed after dam collapses in Russia Krasnoyarsk region

October 21, 2019

The Emergencies Ministry said a major search and rescue operation was underway after the 6am calamity. "It was established that the dams had been built illegally without any permits", investigators said. A minimum of 15 individuals are useless and one other 13 lacking in Russian Federation after a dam collapsed at a Siberian gold mine, in keeping with reviews.

Prince Harry admits he and Prince William are 'on different paths'

October 21, 2019

Prince Harry sensationally appears to admit to a rift between him and Prince William - as he said the royal brothers are traveling on "different paths". Long before Meghan said, "I Do", the Duchess of Sussex's friends had warned her about Harry . She said: "When I made the choice to add those words into the speech it was really at the last minute".

Barnier Says Brexit Deal Still Possible

October 21, 2019

British and European Union negotiators worked in Brussels until 2:30 a.m. ( London time) on Wednesday and they resumed talks on Wednesday morning, according to the reports. In the mean time, be wary of more potential headline risks that could swing the pound all over the place in trading today. "The teams worked into the night and continue to make progress".

Turkey, Kurds trade accusations over shaky Syria truce

October 21, 2019

At the central Turkish province of Kayseri yesterday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Turkey would continue to "crush the heads" of Kurdish forces if they did not withdraw from the "safe zone" by Tuesday evening when the 120-hour pause on operations would end.

Ocasio-Cortez Backs Bernie Sanders At Comeback Rally

October 21, 2019

The mayor's mention of President Trump prompted many Sanders supporters to chant "Lock Him Up" - a play on the "Lock Her Up" slogan synonymous with failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The filmmaker Michael Moore also spoke to endorse Sanders' campaign. A key test comes November 1 in Iowa, when the top candidates will speak at a state Democratic party dinner that often is the point at which support starts to coalesce in the first-in-the-nation caucus state, said Robert Shrum, a ...

Turkish, Kurdish fighters continue clashes despite cease-fire

October 21, 2019

We've come to behead you, you infidels, you apostates. "How long can we live like this?" In two weeks, the conflict in northeastern Syria - where President Trump ordered the withdrawal of US forces as Turkish forces advanced into Syrian territory - has displaced more than 200,000 people, according to various official estimates.

Archaeologists open ancient coffins discovered in Egypt

October 21, 2019

The antiquities ministry officially unveiled the discovery made at Asasif, a necropolis on the west bank of the River Nile, against the backdrop of the Hatshepsut Temple. Several high-level officials, including President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, have in recent weeks affirmed Egypt's stability following rare, small-scale protests in September that drew a heavy-handed response from security forces.

Meghan Markle is bringing Harry and Archie home for Thanksgiving

October 21, 2019

Bradby, who previously worked with Harry on a film about the Prince's philanthropic work in Africa, got close access to him and his former actress wife. He said: 'I don't know where we could live in Africa at the moment. British journalist Tom Bradby shared his upcoming exclusive ITV interview with Meghan , Duchess of Sussex , and the clip that has been going around features the new mother expressing that she is dealing with a lot.

Soldiers patrol Chilean capital after violent protests

October 21, 2019

Troops patrolled the streets and a state of emergency and curfew remained in effect for six Chilean cities, but renewed protests continued after daybreak. Soldiers reportedly returned to Santiago's streets Saturday for the first time since a devastating quake hit the country in 2010, The Guardian reports .

Pro-Pyongyang students break into USA envoy's residence in Seoul

October 20, 2019

Students shouted, " Stop interfering with our domestic affairs ", and chanted " Get out ", and "We don't need USA troops", before being removed by police, Reuters reported. According to a previous analysis by The Washington Post, South Korea's payment to the US a year ago tallied around $830 million, which covered approximately 40% of the cost of the USA deployment; the total cost for the United States is closer to $1.25 billion, not the $5 billion figure Trump stated.

Prince William and wife Kate land in Pakistan capital after aborted flight

October 20, 2019

The last time Kate spoke to the press was in 2010, when she and William announced their engagement. "It's been fantastic, we've seen a lot of Pakistan", the Duchess added. William and Kate have also highlighted education and the impact of climate change during their stay in Pakistan. Catherine looked sensational as she arrived at the Badshahi Mosque , which is the most iconic Islamic site in Lahore, set in the heart of the Walled City.

Some Republicans inch closer to Trump impeachment after Mulvaney comments

October 20, 2019

I mean some of the things that he says he doesn't remember, it would be very hard to believe that he didn't remember, I mean very specific things that, you know, are unique to different situations that they've discussed throughout the day. aid, a key part of a controversy that has triggered an impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives against the Republican President. Mulvaney made the admission Thursday by confirming that Trump froze almost $400 million in U.S.

Kate Middleton gushes over ‘fantastic’ Pakistan

October 20, 2019

Speaking to reporters at the Canine Centre, Prince William emphasised the importance of security ties between Pakistan and the UK. "It was awesome seeing some of the geography yesterday but then to see some of the community activities today has been really special".

Army Attacks 4 Terror Camps In PoK With Artillery Fire

October 20, 2019

Sources told the news agency that four launch pads in PoK's Neelam valley were targeted/destroyed, and four to five Pakistan Army soldiers have been killed and several have been injured. The civilian killed in the Pakistani firing has been identified as Mohd Sadiq (55). Till September this year, Pakistan had committed more than 2,050 unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 21 people died , the centre had said last month.

Two U.S. citizens detained, charged with ‘illegal’ activity in China

October 20, 2019

Jacob Harlan , the founder of the company and a father of five, and Alyssa Petersen , the company's associate director, were arrested in Jiangsu province last month, their Idaho-based company China Horizons said on its Facebook page . Petersen's page says she was held incommunicado for two weeks after being taken away by police and was located only after her family went to the State Department for assistance.

AOC says endorsing Bernie Sanders was an "authentic decision"

October 20, 2019

The New York native went from working as a poorly paid waitress as recently as a year ago to sitting in Congress, she said, crediting Sanders for her own political awakening and shaking up United States politics with his primary challenge of eventual nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.

EU mulls Johnson's reluctant Brexit delay request

October 20, 2019

At a special session of Parliament meant to ratify the deal, lawmakers voted 322-306 to withhold their approval on the Brexit deal until legislation to implement it has been passed. However, the main opposition Labour Party has condemned the deal as a "sell-out", while Johnson's Northern Irish allies are opposed to its arrangements for the province.

James Mattis Jokes Off Trump Attacks During Gala Last Night

October 20, 2019

Trump said Mattis was "the world's most overrated general". Delivering the keynote address at the 74th Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner , Mattis - a retired four-star U.S. " I captured them in one month ". Mattis went on to say that he'd been asked if Trump's comments had bothered him. He additionally teased Trump for dodging the draft for the Vietnam Battle thanks to the "bone spurs" that the president has mentioned he had in every of his heels.

Turkey urges United States to use ‘leverage’ to get Kurdish force pullout

October 20, 2019

The territory had previously been vacated by US troops. 34 percent said they want them to return if the conflict continues. Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of the U.S. A group of trucks crossed on Sunday the Iraqi-Syrian border to evacuate USA troops from the northern part of Syria, SANA reports said . The SDF said Turkish strikes had killed at least 20 civilians and 14 of its fighters since the truce was announced.

GOP Rep. Who Wouldn't Rule Out Impeaching Trump Announces Retirement

October 20, 2019

The Latin phrase "quid pro quo" is all over the news right now, but what is its meaning? He called Mulvaney's acknowledgment about withholding Ukraine aid "troubling", saying it is "not a good thing" to do that in connection "with threatening foreign leaders".

Fired Madison guard gets job offer with Boys & Girls Club

October 20, 2019

Marlon Anderson said a disruptive student at Madison West High School used the racist term on October 9. Anderson was sacked Wednesday. During his time at East and West high schools, Anderson said he's been called the slur by students "many times", and that it has resulted in "restorative conversations" in which he explains the history, context and meaning of the slur.

Astonishing pictures Kate Middleton Pakistan roadside

October 20, 2019

According to a 2011 Vanity Fair report, the Duchess was instructed to act more like her mother-in-law by royals insiders. The royal couple had been also given friendship bracelets from childhood - a blue one for the Duke, and pink for the Duchess.

Two Charged as Missing Las Vegas Model’s Body Found Encased in Cement

October 20, 2019

A 24-year old model named Esmeralda Gonzales whose disappearance was reported by her family members in May, apparently met her demise after being strangled and injected with a poisonous chemical, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports citing the recently released court documents.

UK PM seeks another Brexit delay in letter to EU

October 20, 2019

A spokesperson for Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the EU Commission, said in a tweet that it's up to the United Kingdom government to "inform us about the next steps as soon as possible". If it introduces the treaty implementation bill on Monday, however, MPs could be called to vote as early as Tuesday. It looked set to bring Britain's Brexit saga to a head, more than three years after the country's divisive decision to leave the EU.

In full: Boris Johnson's Brexit statement

October 20, 2019

European Union leaders unanimously backed a Brexit deal with Britain on Thursday, leaving Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing a battle to secure the United Kingdom parliament's backing for the agreement if he is to take Britain out of Europe on October 31.

Trump Drops Plan to Host G-7 at His Miami Doral Resort

October 20, 2019

President Trump has been under criticism ever since acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney made the official announcement earlier this week. "He is exploiting his office and making official USA government decisions for his personal financial gain", Jerry Nadler, the chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, said in a statement following the Thursday announcement.

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee visits his university JNU

October 20, 2019

The party crashed in the polls. "I congratulate Abhiit Banerjee for winning the Nobel Prize ". Banerjee further added, "Even if the idea was politically supported, it may not have been the best design scheme, maybe afterwards if the UPA had won, they would have had to adjust the scheme because there would be political and economical pressures to change the scheme.

Venezuela, Poland amongst new Human Rights Council members

October 20, 2019

Brazil was re-elected for a second three-year term with 153 votes. "In Venezuela, a dictator starves his people, and in Libya there are camps that torture African migrants", Danon said. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet reported in July that over the previous year and a half there had been almost 7,000 extrajudicial executions and that security forces were responsible for most of those deaths.

UK PM 'undaunted' by MPs' backing for Brexit extension

October 20, 2019

However, the Prime Minister's office is still refusing to confirm whether he will comply. Sunday's papers worked late into the night to paint Boris Johnson variously as a staunch leader battling the " Brexit wreckers" in the Commons, or as prime minister who had notched up another humiliating defeat.

Syrian Kurds Urge US Press Turkey Over Ceasefire Violation

October 20, 2019

What Pence announced was actually that the USA is now backing Turkey's objective and that the Kurds must leave their homeland or be slaughtered. "As you know we have a very convoluted situation now with Russian, Syrian army, Turkish, American, SDF and some Daesh (Islamic State) elements all floating around in a very wild way", Jeffrey said .

Strategic communication can improve India-China relationship: Chinese envoy

October 20, 2019

There was a very deep dialogue between the two leaders regarding the local situation. India and China must have timely strategic communication to avoid disputes creeping into matters of importance, Chinese envoy has said. He proposed that China and India play a leading role in regional inter-connectivity and work to build a more open connectivity network. Indian nonexclusive drugmakers have since quite a while ago looked for more prominent market access to China, as have India's IT ...

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