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Almost 2 Million Californians Could Lose Power As Wildfires Burn | 1040 WHO

October 28, 2019

Q: Do we know what caused the Kincade fire? This weekend's public power safety shutoffs come as the Kincade Fire continues to rage in Sonoma county , where almost two dozen homes have been wiped out in a blaze that's consumed 23,700 acres and is only 5% contained.

50,000 more evacuated due to growing wild fire in northern California

October 28, 2019

Montgomery said his father lost his home in that blaze, and he's learned to accept they might be inevitable. The San Francisco-based utility's market capitalization fell to $2.87 billion on Friday morning, near the record low of $2.67 billion reached on April 9, 2001.

Sen. Graham introduces resolution condemning impeachment inquiry

October 28, 2019

Republicans opposed to the impeachment process have settled on the new strategy of attacking the process itself, claiming it is invalid because the House has not taken a floor vote to launch an impeachment inquiry , and that it lacks transparency.

Peronists Return to Power in Argentina

October 28, 2019

He told his supporters he had spoken by phone to Fernandez and had "invited him to breakfast tomorrow at the Casa Rosada because he has to start a period of orderly transition that will bring tranquility to Argentines ". We will do everything in our power to put every laid-off worker to return to his job, so provincial universities We are aware of the trust they placed in us and we will do everything necessary to get the factory blinds back up, so that each laid-off will return to work, so ...

Driver charged after 39 lorry deaths in Essex near Dartford Crossing

October 28, 2019

Robinson was arrested shortly after the bodies were discovered in the truck at Purfleet on the River Thames estuary, after arriving on a ferry from the Belgian port of Zeebrugge early on Wednesday. Police initially believed the victims were Chinese nationals but it is now thought they may be Vietnamese. "We can not realistically speculate at this time about the nationalities of all of our deceased within that vehicle", detective chief inspector Martin Pasmore of Essex Police said .

Pope Francis’s Amazon synod proposes married priests, female deacons

October 28, 2019

A majority of the 180 bishops from nine Amazonian countries present at the synod voted in favor of the move, and also to reopen the debate into the ordination of women . The proposal , known as " viri probati ", refers to older Catholic men, who have stable families, are respected in their communities and who are already ordained as deacons in the church.

Family of slain ISIL hostage 'touched' by United States operation

October 28, 2019

After a life dedicated to terrorism, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died "whimpering and crying", Donald Trump said . Speaking in the White House, Trump said U.S. Baghdadi is the highest-ranking terrorist to be captured or killed since the 2011 death of Osama bin Laden. In what may end up being one of Trump's most important national security achievements, the killing of Baghdadi will help the Republican president project strength as he fights a widening impeachment ...

2 dead, 14 injured after shooting at Texas homecoming party

October 28, 2019

It's understood hundreds of people had been at the party celebrating the start of the school year. Rudin said the university was reaching out to the four students, who were not identified. "It gave the opportunity for this shooter to be able to accomplish whatever he wanted to accomplish". "When you have this many people in one place, it's an easy target for somebody".

Ex-Trump aide wants judge to decide on impeachment testimony

October 28, 2019

After getting a subpoena Friday, former deputy national security adviser Charles Kupperman quickly filed a lawsuit in US district court in Washington . Republicans have complained that the impeachment inquiry has not allowed the White House and other agencies to send lawyers along with testifying witnesses, and has no mechanism for Trump to call his own witnesses to mount a defense.

Boeing design flaw a factor in Lion Air crash: Indonesian probe

October 28, 2019

Boeing's MCAS on the 737 Max series has been blamed for the crashes that killed 346 people in five months. According to Sky News , the same kind of malfunction caused the Ethiopia Airways accident, which led to all 737 MAX jets being grounded and put the manufacturer under pressure to explain problems with the system.

Pray for Surjith: Three-year-old boy falls into borewell in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli

October 28, 2019

Sujith's parents got to know about this when they heard him crying. In 2006 the rescue of a six-year-old child made headlines when he was recovered safely in Haryana state after being stuck in an 18-metre well for 48 hours. "Oxygen supply is been given to the child, we are making all the efforts to rescue the child safely", says the Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar. A team from Neyveli lignite corporation is also been sent to the spot to read the rock structures and take appropriate steps.

EU nations agree to Brexit extension until January 31

October 28, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron blocked the European Union's attempt to delay Brexit for three months, raising the prospect the United Kingdom might not know whether it will get an extension until just hours before it is scheduled to be ejected on October 31, even without a deal.

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi believed killed, sources say

October 28, 2019

Donald Trump says United States forces killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a " daring and dangerous" early morning raid by U.S. Special Forces on Sunday. Trump's decision. Trump took a storm of criticism, including from his own usually loyal Republican Party. After the operation had concluded, the United States leader tweeted: " Something very big has just happened! ".

15 dead in Syria clashes between pro-Turkish forces, Kurds: Monitor

October 28, 2019

They said the personnel will work to remove Kurdish forces from the border area within 150 hours from Wednesday noon. Ankara and Washington eventually reached an agreement on the YPG's withdrawal from a 120-kilometer zone between Tal Abiad and Ras al-Ain following Ankara's operation supporting Syrian proxies against the Kurdish fighters, which began on October 9.

Rep. Katie Hill of California resigns amid ethics probe

October 28, 2019

The Antelope Valley freshman Democrat has been charged with no crime, is going through what appears to be a miserable divorce, has always been frank about her bisexuality, had a relationship with a member of her campaign staff, but has denied an accusation that she an affair with a male congressional staffer when she got to Washington , D.C., earlier this year.

Driver Charged Over Deaths Of 39 People In UK Lorry

October 28, 2019

Mr Robinson is charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering. Police said they are investigating a "wider conspiracy" after claims surfaced that the lorry could have been part of a convoy of three carrying around 100 people.

Pakistan denies Indian premier permit to use airspace

October 28, 2019

Pakistan is observing black day on Sunday in support of Kashmiris. This is the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 from the state of Jammu and Kashmir that an worldwide delegation will be visiting the state. "This will let them know where the people of Kashmir stand", the prime minister added. The president said Indian occupying forces are perpetrating unspeakable crimes against Kashmiri people, including women and children, with complete impunity.

Russia Calls U.S. Move to Protect Syrian Oil Fields 'Banditry'

October 28, 2019

A big convoy of Syrian authorities troops was additionally noticed heading towards the M4 freeway. Trump signaled his shift over keeping USA troops in northeast Syria after coming under a barrage of criticism directed at his pullout order by both the leadership of the Democratic Party, which is committed to continuing the Syrian intervention initiated under the Obama administration, and sections of the Republican Party.

Friends, colleagues react to death of longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr

October 28, 2019

He then worked in the office of Congressman John Dingell and then as general counsel to labor unions before running for office himself. He was elected into office in the '60s and continued to serve in his capacity for decades to come. But for all of his success in Washington, he could not crack another political office at home. "For a long time he was black America's congressman", said Sam Riddle, a longtime family friend and consultant to the Conyers family, who confirmed the death Sunday.

California Declares State of Emergency over Wildfires

October 28, 2019

The Kincade Fire, which began late Wednesday night, has destroyed 79 buildings, including 31 homes, and damaged 14 more. Shares of Edison fell 8.5% as fires burned in its Southern California service territory. "To peek them on cots in momentary safe haven, it truly hits dwelling the human facet of this and the enormity of the job of 180,000 folk being evacuated", Newsom said .

Why Washington Post is under fire for its Baghdadi headline

October 28, 2019

The original headline the newspaper gave on its website: "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, "Islamic State's "terrorist-in-chief", dies at 48" was later changed to "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, austere religious scholar at helm of Islamic State, dies at 48'".

Trump could force federal agencies to cancel subscription to NYT, WaPo

October 25, 2019

It's not clear how many subscriptions federal agencies have to the Times and the Post. The White House is urging all federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions to The New York Times and the Washington Post . US President Trump hosts a presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony for Roger Penske at the White House in Washington, US October 24, 2019. Jonathan Karl, the president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said on Thursday, "I have no doubt the hardworking ...

DOJ review of Russian Federation probe now a criminal inquiry

October 25, 2019

The decision to open the inquiry means that the Justice Department is essentially conducting a criminal investigation into itself, though it is not clear what potential crime is being investigated, nor when the criminal inquiry began, the Times added.

Justice department opens criminal inquiry into origins of Russian Federation investigation

October 25, 2019

It's not clear when Durham's inquiry shifted to a criminal investigation. Democrats and some former law enforcement officials say Barr is using the justice department to chase unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that could benefit the Republican president politically and undermine the former special counsel Robert Mueller's Russian Federation investigation.

Tensions boil over in Bolivia as protesters claim presidential election was rigged

October 25, 2019

On Thursday morning, the official vote count showed Morales had 47% with almost 99% of ballots counted - putting him 10 points ahead of Mesa. Bolivia's Evo Morales declared himself the outright victor of the country's presidential election on Thursday, which would give him a fourth straight term in office following a vote that has sparked days of protests by his opponents and supporters over accusations of fraud.

39 found dead in UK truck container believed to be Chinese

October 25, 2019

The driver, a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland , was being held in custody. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told lawmakers that the incident was an "unimaginable tragedy and truly heartbreaking". So far, public details about the investigation have centered around where the truck, both the trailer and cab, originated from. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said his country has "no connection" to the lorry beyond its registration and that the vehicle had not entered the ...

House Republicans storm closed impeachment hearing in protest

October 25, 2019

Graham pointed to the impeachment process of former President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, who "had a team that was organized, that had legal minds that could understand what was being said versus the legal proceedings in question, and they were on message every day".

Two dead in protests against Ethiopian PM Abiy

October 24, 2019

Protests quickly spread to Adama, Ambo and Jimma, residents said. Four people were reported shot in Ambo. A 27-year-old student Terefe Waltaji said he had seen Jawar's post on Facebook reporting that his house was surrounded. Jawar and Abiy were photographed together frequently past year but remarks by the prime minister in a speech to parliament on Tuesday suggested frustration.

'Anonymous' author writing new book about Trump

October 24, 2019

The Trump presidency now faces an existential threat from another anonymous whistleblower, albeit one who went through more established protocols by filing an official complaint, and a source close to the book tells CNN that its publication "is an unprecedented act during a president's term and was not decided on lightly".

Kochi on Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2020

October 24, 2019

Lonely Planet described Galway as Ireland's most engaging city and Vancouver as the birthplace of "Greenpeace" and the city trying to lead the world in urban sustainability. Washington DC, USA 3. Its new global airport and road infrastructure are also aimed at increasing visitor numbers. Touching on the subject of North Macedonia's capital Skopje, Lonely Planet remarked that last government's grand revamp project which sprinkled "grotesque faux-neoclassical monuments, buildings and ...

Dramatic video shows red-light runner nearly hitting family pushing stroller

October 24, 2019

Sgt. Tommy Thompson told KNXV that the traffic camera footage "pretty much speaks for itself". Police say the incident happened near 53rd Avenue and Indian School Road on October 14, around 10 p.m. "It sent shudders down my spine to think of what might've happened to this family", Thompson said. After the crash, police say Oveso fled the scene along with a female passenger.

Researchers Train Rats to Drive a Make-Shift Tiny Car

October 24, 2019

Beep beep! Rat comin' through in search of Froot Loops. When the rats grabbed the copper bars and stood on the floor it moved the vehicle. The rats were taught to drive in a forward direction and steer in more complex navigational patters. Mastering something new helps us feel like we can successfully take care of ourselves-maybe you even remember feeling pretty good when you learned how to drive a vehicle.

39 bodies found in lorry container in London

October 24, 2019

British police found the bodies of 39 people inside a truck believed to have come from Bulgaria at an industrial estate near London on Wednesday, and said they had arrested the driver on suspicion of murder. The UK and the Republic of Ireland are not in the European Union's no-borders Schengen zone but have their own historic Common Travel Area, meaning there are no checks on the movement of goods or people between the two.

Thai king dismisses 6 palace officials for misconduct

October 24, 2019

Less than three months later, he announced the appointment of another bodyguard, 34-year-old Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, a former nurse and army colonel, to the position of Royal Consort, or official companion - a title that had not been bestowed in almost a century.

Britain lifts advisory against flying to Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh resort

October 24, 2019

The government said improved security procedures, and close cooperation between the United Kingdom and Egypt on aviation security, meant commercial airlines could now be allowed to operate flights. The British liked Sharm el-Sheikh's beaches. The move comes after multiple airport inspections and visits by aviation security experts in response to the 2015 attack that killed all 224 people on board the plane carrying holidaymakers from the Red Sea resort.

ISIS bride appeals to return to UK

October 24, 2019

Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship shortly after, which sparked the legal bid by her family against the Home Office to try to overturn the decision. Mr Hickman said SIAC "will not be considering the national security case against the appellant or the proportionality of the decision to deprive her of citizenship".

Essex lorry deaths: Police continue to question driver

October 24, 2019

Meanwhile, officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have carried out raids on two houses associated with the arrested man - one in Markethill, County Armagh, and another in nearby Laurelvale. Essex Police believe the container was transported from Belgium to the United Kingdom on Tuesday night, and gardaí are satisfied the deceased were not trafficked through Ireland.

'Executive privilege' could complicate case against Giuliani associates, attorney says

October 24, 2019

Mr Edward McMahon, another one of Parnas' lawyers, said at Wednesday's court hearing he believed some documents obtained by prosecutors in the case could be protected by attorney-client privilege or executive privilege, because Mr Giuliani had been Parnas' attorney and is Mr Trump's personal attorney.

Mahatir firm on Kashmir statement despite Indian companies planning boycott

October 24, 2019

Mahathir said on Tuesday that he won't retract his comments about Kashmir and won't bring the palm oil issue with India to the World Trade Organization "at the moment". A statement issued by the SEAI President, Atul Chaturvedi, stated, "Our government has not taken kindly to the unprovoked pronouncements by the Malaysian prime minister and is contemplating some retaliatory action".

(OFFICIAL)-UK police believe trailer found with 39 bodies traveled from Belgium

October 24, 2019

Early indications suggest there 38 are adults and one teenager, police say. It made its way to Essex and left Purfleet with the container soon after 1.05am before driving to Grays, with CCTV footage showing the lorry driving towards the industrial park minutes before the bodies were found.

Chile president announces reforms in bid to stem deadly street violence

October 24, 2019

Chile's human rights institute said more than 200 people had been taken to hospital, nearly half with gunshot wounds, while many others suffered eye injuries from pellets. Traffic and public transportation were snarled across the city during the morning commute. Unrest began last week when a rise in subway fares led to students jumping over station turnstiles in protest.

16 face Death penalty for setting student on fire

October 24, 2019

She reportedly refused and was allegedly gagged, tied, doused in kerosene and burned. She was taken to a hospital, however, she succumbed to her injuries on April 10. The investigating officer said that at least five people including three of Rafi's classmates had tied her up with a scarf before setting her on fire.

‘We’re building a wall in Colorado’

October 24, 2019

Yet despite being fully surrounded by other USA states, somehow Colorado made it onto his list. "Well this is awkward.Colorado doesn't border Mexico", Polis wrote . Colorado doesn't border Mexico. Other critics in the fervently anti-Trump #Resistance went into full meltdown over the amusing error - demanding his removal from office as loudly as ever - however some took the opportunity to laugh instead.

Republicans demand Schiff bring whistleblower to testify publicly

October 24, 2019

It is unclear when her testimony will be rescheduled. Democrats described the limitation as aimed at their constituents, with Senate Minority Leader Charles E. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has claimed a key part of the United States envoy to Ukraine's testimony to Congress was "destroyed" in just 90 seconds.

The Heat: Justin Trudeau's Liberal party wins in Canada

October 24, 2019

However, the left-leaning party's leader Jagmeet Singh could become kingmaker. The election was a disappointment for Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, whose party gained seats but not the majority it had sought. Trudeau promised to address the concerns of the country's western oil patch, in particular the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. "I have heard you, my friends", Trudeau said .

United States will impose tough sanctions on Turkey

October 24, 2019

It says it wants to create a "safe zone" to return millions of refugees to Syrian soil and that Europe should pay for it, a plan the European Union has rejected outright. The SOHR said it has "confirmed information" that a deal was reached between the SDF and Russian Federation about the entry of the Syrian army into Manbij and Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobane.

British Police Find 39 Bodies In Container, Suspect Bulgarian Truck Involved

October 24, 2019

Police say the truck was driven to the United Kingdom from Bulgaria and entered the country through the Welsh port of Holyhead. "The lorry and the trailer will be moved to a secure location, Tilbury Docks, so the bodies can be recovered while preserving the dignity of the victims".

N Korea's Kim Jong Un and Trump have 'special' relationship: KCNA

October 24, 2019

South Korean firms invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the project. The North Korean leader stated that the tourist buildings will be replaced with "modern service facilities" in the North Korean style. He said that the failure of the negotiation was due to the Washington political circles and USA policy makers who are "preoccupied with the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice", and hostile to the DPRK for no reason.

MI joins 46 other states in antitrust investigation of Facebook

October 24, 2019

She adds, "As we continue our investigation, we will use every investigative tool at our disposal to determine whether Facebook's actions stifled competition and put users at risk". Massachusetts Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey said the Internet must "remain fair and open to everyone". Forty attorneys general have joined an antitrust investigation into Facebook, New York officials said Tuesday, bringing the total to 47 and reflecting the broad concerns about the social media ...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg wins $1million Berggruen Prize for philosophy and culture

October 24, 2019

The associate justice was nominated to the Supreme Court in 1993 by former President Bill Clinton , becoming the second woman, following Sandra Day O'Connor, to serve on the nation's highest court. Justice Ginsberg, he says, "has been both a visionary and a strategic leader in securing equality, fairness, and the rule of law not only in the realm of theory, but in social institutions and the lives of individuals".

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