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'ahead of schedule' on China trade deal

October 30, 2019

President Trump claimed that the Phase One deal would take care of the farmers, a lot of banking needs and agriculture products will be a major area of discussion. "It's a good start but I think a lot of this is priced into the market", Wong told CNBC. Lighthizer said on Friday that Washington and Beijing are "close to finalizing" some sections of a trade agreement after a phone call between top negotiators.

Alberto Fernandez Wins Argentine Election in Defeat for Right-Wing Incumbent

October 30, 2019

The Argentine stock exchange lost 3.9 per cent in a volatile day of trading on Monday. Investors are closely watching signals from Mr. Fernandez in the coming weeks on how his government plans to approach Argentina's worldwide bondholders and its $57 billion financing deal with the global Monetary Fund as default fears linger.

Facebook employees sign letter opposing political ads policy

October 30, 2019

A Facebook spokesperson noted the company is still standing by its decision to not censor political speech , but that it is willing to explore some additional steps to improve things. "The genesis of this campaign is social media regulation and to ensure there is not an exemption in fact-checking specifically for politicians like Donald Trump who like to lie online", Hampton said during a CNN interview.

Man accused in U.S. newspaper shooting pleads guilty

October 30, 2019

Phil Davis and Rachael Pacella, reporters who survived the 2018 shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper , speak outside Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, Maryland, Oct. Killed in the shooting were Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith and Wendi Winters . O'Donnell's remarks came during a pretrial hearing in Annapolis.

Trump declares al-Baghdadi's 'No. 1 replacement' also dead

October 30, 2019

Baghdadi detonated his suicide belt after one of the US team's military dogs charged him. Officials said U.S. intelligence in recent days tracked the militant leader, a one-time academic and veteran jihadist who spent a year in a US-run prison in Iraq, to a site in Syria's Idlib province, a restive area near Syria's border with Turkey and home to an array of extremist groups.

Brexit 50p coins to be melted down after latest extension

October 30, 2019

And in a further sign that October 31 was definitely going to be the date that Britain finally left the European Union, up to 10 million commemorative 50p coins marking Brexit day were reportedly being readied to enter circulation. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid had announced plans for millions of coins engraved with the date Johnson pledged to leave the bloc, but production was paused last week when it became clear there would be a delay .

Joe Biden Claims He Started Out At A Historically Black College

October 30, 2019

Biden told CBS that he doesn't like "going after" politicians' children, but he said none of his children would hold White House posts, even as he continued to defend his son, Hunter, against Trump's charges that the Biden's are corrupt because of the younger Biden's global business affairs while his father was vice president.

Man shatters record for scaling world's highest peaks

October 30, 2019

Xixapangma (8,027m), his last and 14th peak in this mission, on Tuesday and took to Twitter to announce his accomplishment. A British-Nepalese mountaineer became the fastest climber to summit the world's 14 highest mountains Tuesday, scaling all of them in a record 189 days and breaking the previous record of nearly eight years.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Alabama near-total abortion ban

October 30, 2019

The ruling against the Alabama law - the most restrictive measure passed by state lawmakers this year - was an early step in a legal battle that anti-abortion activists set up to directly challenge the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. When she signed the bill into law in May, Alabama's governor, Kay Ivey, conceded that the legislation was likely "unenforceable". Tuesday's ruling was anticipated.

Was Trump posing later for photo of raid on Al-Baghdadi?

October 30, 2019

But Morell said during a " Face the Nation " interview that he didn't care for Trump's language. The President tweeted the photo of a Belgian Malinois but did not reveal the name and other details of the service dog. There are so many instances of their terror attacks, as well as the one's they inspired, that you can't possibly go over all of them in one single show.

Small plane crashes, setting New Jersey houses ablaze; pilot missing

October 30, 2019

Woodbridge Mayor Sean McCormack said luckily a family of three, including a 5-year-old girl, was not home at the time. Steven Smith lives around the corner from the crash site. The almost 40-year-old plane apparently was headed to Linden Airport, about four miles away, after leaving from Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia at 9:50 a.m., records show.

Boeing chief to admit company made mistakes over 737 Max

October 30, 2019

House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday. After a series of simulator tests, Boeing pilot Mark Forkner maintained to aviation regulators that the MCAS would activate only in rare cases and would not require supplementary training.

India, Saudi aim for strategic ties

October 30, 2019

Speaking at a high-profile investment summit, PM Modi said India will invest a $100 billion in oil and gas infrastructure to meet energy needs of an economy that is being targeted to almost double in five years. "Not because everything in Saudi Arabia is flawless - but precisely because everything is not". A draft agenda leaked by Axios shows a focus of most panels on moving forward; indeed, the title of the programme is "What's next for global business?", suggesting that any qualms about ...

English man's foot bitten off by shark in Australia

October 29, 2019

Drum lines were briefly installed in the area and six large sharks were killed following the September attacks, prompting heated debate within the community. "Our thoughts are with them, their families and the other guests on the tour, " ZigZag said in a statement . "We have suspended our tours for today and will work closely with authorities regarding our upcoming tours".

Al-Azizia reference: IHC suspends Nawaz Sharif’s sentence for eight weeks

October 29, 2019

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Baba Guru Nanak University at Nankana Sahib, the premier added that the CEO of Shaukat Khanum hospital, along with top doctors of the country, have been sent for the treatment of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, The Express Tribune reported.

Lebanese keep up protests despite emergency measures

October 29, 2019

Dramatic footage from the ground shows security services firing tear gas in downtown Beirut and violently beating protesters, including women, and shots fired in the air by bodyguards of government ministers caught in the chaos. The debt was recently reduced to junk-bond status by the credit ratings agencies. The IMF said last week that Lebanon's crisis requires tough austerity measures including tax hikes and levies on fuel, steps the country's politicians have publicly vowed not to ...

Rep. Jim Banks Reacts to Death of al-Baghdadi

October 29, 2019

Wouldn't be surprised if the Do Nothing Democrats Impeach me over that! Television host Jimmy Kimmel enthralled his viewers with a video mashup of former US President Barack Obama's "Bin Laden speech" with current President Donald Trumps "al-Baghdadi's speech".

Trump calls Chicago 'embarrassing to nation' during first visit as president

October 29, 2019

Trump: " Chicago has some of the toughest gun laws in the United States". "And he said MAGA country did it. MAGA country. OK? We're the descendants of immigrants". In 2016, the city recorded its bloodiest year in almost two decades, with more than 760 homicides. The Trump administration has followed up on the threat with action.

White House official saw pressure on Ukraine as national security risk

October 29, 2019

That account differs from Sondland's, a wealthy businessman who donated $1 million to Trump inauguration and testified before the impeachment investigators that no one from the NSC "ever expressed any concerns". Sondland replied, "Call me", but a week later Taylor still suspected that the White House was leveraging aid for new probes into Burisma. The Post notes that Vindman's family fled the Soviet Union when he was three years old, coming to the U.S., and that he claims no particular ...

Brexit election nears as United Kingdom opposition backs early poll

October 29, 2019

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he had changed his mind on a snap election after the European Union gave the United Kingdom another Brexit extension. A Downing Street spokesman said: "Nothing would sum up how broken this Parliament is if after them all standing up there and saying they want a general election - they vote for an amendment which is deliberately created to actually prevent the delivery of a general election before 2020".

Death truck victim had just been deported

October 29, 2019

The family of 19-year-old, Bui Thi Nhung believe she's among the 39. On Monday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, signed a condolence book in Grays, Essex, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. Tiep's mother said she believed her son had been tricked into traveling to Britain, since he had made it to France when he was 16 and settled down.

HSBC to speed up remodelling plans as profits drop by a fifth

October 29, 2019

The latest HSBC restructuring comes in a gloomy business environment, including an escalating Sino-U.S. trade war , Britain's protracted withdrawal from the European Union, an easing monetary policy cycle, and unrest in Hong Kong . HSBC is uniquely tethered to Hong Kong's fortunes, pitching itself as a gateway to mainland China but leaving much of its core business potentially vulnerable to the city's political chaos.

Cancer patient wins the lottery on his way to chemo

October 29, 2019

It was already set to be a good day for Ronnie Foster , but a last-minute pit stop was the icing on the cake. " Winning this made it my lucky day". Ronnie Foster of North Carolina, scooped the incredible jackpot on a Win it all scratch card and claimed the prize on Friday.

Delhi fights hazardous pollution after Diwali fireworks

October 29, 2019

Residents of Dehradun woke up to a blanket of haze a day after Diwali and the Air Quality Index ( AQI ) settled above the 160 mark, which falls under the unhealthy category. "Pollution on Diwali has gone down, but our target is to completely stop it". In Wazirpur, the PM 2.5 matter crossed the 400-mark. "Pollution levels did hit a very high number last night, but then that number did not last for too many hours".

Family's desperate battle to save baby who just woke from coma

October 29, 2019

Michael had gone into cardiac arrest, which put him into a coma. The Labuschagnes are now raising money to take Michael over to Boston Children's Hospital where surgeons can safely remove the tumor. With funds securely in their possession, the family can now focus on getting Michael to Boston for his operation, which if successful, will completely cure him, according to Ms Labuschagne.

Situation Room Pic Leads To Speculation Of al-Baghdadi Death

October 29, 2019

Thus no American soldiers were injured. President Donald Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead after a US military operation in Syria targeted the Islamic State group leader. The president added that al-Baghdadi was "scared out of his mind" and blew himself up - along with three children - "after running into a dead-end tunnel whimpering and crying and screaming all the way".

Policeman Told To 'Tone Down' His Gayness Awarded $29 Million In Compensation

October 29, 2019

Mr Wildhaber has been awarded $US1.9 million in actual damages and $US10 million in punitive damages for discrimination. "I was sickened by it", Wildhaber told the court last week, according to the St Louis Post-Dispatch . Donna Woodland, a witness in the trial, supported Wildhaber's complaint, the Post-Dispatch reported . During the lawsuit, Mr Means tried to claim he didn't know the colleague's girlfriend or what he said to her during the 2015 event.

Chicago teachers, school district resume talks to end strike

October 29, 2019

Chance the Rapper donned a red Chicago Teachers Union sweatshirt while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in a show of support to the teachers who have been on strike. The strike vote puts the union in a position for teachers to walk off the job if talks break down at the bargaining table. Chicago Public Schools is the third biggest school district in the country.

Essex lorry driver to appear in court for manslaughter

October 29, 2019

Robinson, who was arrested last Wednesday and identified by police as the driver of the truck, was not asked to indicate pleas and is next scheduled to appear in court on November 25. His 20-year-old son Nguyen Dinh Luong had been living in France and said the journey would cost 11,000 pounds ($14,000). "My journey overseas has not succeeded".

Grandfather charged in death of toddler who fell from cruise ship window

October 29, 2019

Michael Winkleman, the family's attorney, has challenged a Puerto Rico police report that says Chloe Wiegand's grandfather dropped the toddler out of a window July 7 when the Freedom of the Seas was docked in Puerto Rico. A cruise ship passenger present at the time told TV network Telemundo: "We heard the family's screams because we were close by". In a particularly heartbreaking moment in the interview, Kimberly recalled: "There was one point where my son said, "Mom, I wish I would've been ...

California fire forces Schwarzenegger, LeBron out of LA homes

October 29, 2019

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James , who lives in the area, said he had heeded the warning and had been driving around before dawn with his family looking for shelter. Mount Saint Mary's University tweeted that students at its Chalon campus near the museum were evacuated to another campus and classes were canceled for Monday.

DOJ appeals ruling allowing House Democrats access to Mueller grand jury evidence

October 29, 2019

Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell had issued the decision Friday in an order that gave the Department of Justice until October 30 to turn over redacted secret grand jury material from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Biden: Trump 'an idiot' for saying Russian interference a 'hoax'

October 29, 2019

I have no doubt when I'm the nominee he'll be out on the campaign trail for me ". I can just tell you this, that if I'm president get elected president my children are not going to have offices in the White House, ' Biden said My children are not going to sit in on Cabinet meetings.

Hong Kong excludes activist Joshua Wong from upcoming district poll

October 29, 2019

Answering an earlier query from the elections official, Wong stated that he and the Demosistō movement he belongs to "do not promote and support independence as an option of self-determination". Pro-democracy activists and protesters are also looking ahead to district council elections in November. But Wong denied that, saying his answers to the officer's questions were twisted.

‘SNL’ Mocks Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Clinton, Conspiracy Theorists With Trump Rally Sketch

October 29, 2019

Baldwin's Trump fired up rally-goers by leading them in a call and response, asking asking his rabid supporters what the impeachment inquiry really is. "And I promise that I will make ISIS great again". Lindsey Graham , played by Kate McKinnon , then took the stage alongside Baldwin's Trump , who confused Graham for a "scoop of ice cream melting into a suit".

German conservative leader faces rebellion after election trouncing

October 29, 2019

At the same time, her designated successor, Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, has failed to gain traction in her party, while repeatedly stumbling as she seeks to win back voters from the far-right. The AfD's electoral success comes despite the recent neo-Nazi attack against a synagogue in Halle, for which the anti-Semitism commissioner Felix Klein blamed anti-Jewish sentiment trafficked by the AfD.

US may bar Huawei, ZTE from government subsidy programme

October 29, 2019

ZTE did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment. Currently, hundreds of carriers rely on the subsidies to build networks for low-income areas that have little access to phone or internet service. Pai said in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece on Monday that " China could compel Huawei to spy on American individuals and businesses". Back in May, the USA imposed a ban against Huawei which prohibits any company to provide hardware or software to the Chinese firm.

More than a dozen killed in Karbala as Iraqi forces open fire

October 29, 2019

The demonstrations are fueled by anger at corruption , economic stagnation and poor public services. The cause of death was a bullet to the head, a medical official said, adding that six of the wounded were in critical condition. Five protesters were killed in Baghdad on Monday, AFP reported, as the security forces attempted to break up the anti-government rallies. More than 60 people have been killed in recent days.

Giant cherry picker to rescue man trapped on chimney tower

October 29, 2019

Handout photo taken with permission from the twitter feed of Tim Graham of a man hanging upside down after becoming trapped 270 feet up Dixon's Chimney in Carlisle, Cumbria. "Police have been trying to bring him down since 2.50am but no luck so far". "All this was done with the aim of bringing the man down safely whilst maintaining the safety of emergency service staff".

US House Plans Thursday Vote to Formalize Impeachment Proceedings

October 29, 2019

He said he reported his concerns to the lead counsel at the NSC. "I did not think it was proper to demand that a foreign government investigate a U.S. "This would all undermine USA national security". Vindman, the Times reports, is a Ukranian-American immigrant and decorated Iraq war veteran who received a Purple Heart.

Hong Kong rally targets police conduct, use of dogs

October 29, 2019

At Sunday's rally, some protesters threw umbrellas and other objects at riot police, who responded with tear gas , bringing traffic on a main road to a standstill. Billy, 26, a salesman who did not want to give his full name, said he turned out on Sunday because he was angry at the spraying of the mosque a week earlier.

English tourists injured in Australia shark attack

October 29, 2019

The pair were brought by boat to the Coral Sea Marina about 11am, where they were treated by paramedics. Both men are in a serious condition. The other has a lower leg injury. There have been numerous shark attacks in the Whitsunday island group in recent years, including a fatal incident at Cid Harbour involving a 33-year-old man last November.

Tearful farewell after toddler Sujith Wilson who fell in borewell dies

October 29, 2019

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 (60-foot) well for 48 hours. Prayer meetings were held across Tamil Nadu for the safe rescue of the child and in several townspeople took out silent marches. He had been trapped in the borewell for over 3 days after falling into it on Friday evening.

Expect a wet and windy Halloween

October 29, 2019

The timing is still in question as a few guidance forecast models sweep the rain out of the Tennessee Valley in time for Trick or Treating, while others keep rain in the picture through Friday morning. Forty-three per cent of the time there's measurable precipitation and we aren't falling in that 43 per cent, you're pretty much guaranteed not to have any rain or snow".

Magnitude 6.4 quake rocks parts of Mindanao

October 29, 2019

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude natural disaster struck Tuesday morning (local time) on Mindanao island in the south. "We ask our citizens to remain calm but vigilant and we urge them to refrain from spreading disinformation that may cause undue alarm, panic and stress to many people ", Salvador Panelo told The Times.

South Korea proposes talks with North on Mt Kumgang resort

October 29, 2019

Kim Yong Chol said the United States has been pressuring North Korea in a "more crafty and vicious way" instead of heeding North Korea's call for Washington to adopt a new approach, adding that the United States has been persistently pushing other countries to impose U.N.

Democrats plan first formal vote on impeachment inquiry procedures

October 29, 2019

But Mrs Pelosi's letter comes as a national security official defied a House subpoena on Monday, escalating the standoff between Congress and the White House over who will testify. So far the White House has refused to comply with the investigation because the House had not voted. House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff is leading the impeachment investigation.

Anti-IS coalition to meet in Washington on November 14, USA says

October 29, 2019

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Esper said American soldiers will deploy around the oilfields to prevent Islamic State (IS) group fighters from recapturing them. "More still remain hiding in the same area", Bali said. Russian officials have said the United States is involved in state banditry by utilizing Syrian oil.

Syria: SDF Begins Withdrawing From Turkish Border

October 29, 2019

He repeated that if the YPG did not withdraw some 30km (18 miles) from Turkey's border, Turkish forces would "clear" them from the area. The government will help citizens to re-integrate, SANA said , paving "the way for ... The Turkish military said its forces responded "within the framework of self-defense" to the rockets, mortars and heavy machine gun attack. Ankara eventually wants to set up a "safe zone" on Syrian soil along the entire length of its 440 km-long border, and to ...

Student killed himself 'after suffering months of horrific abuse from girlfriend'

October 29, 2019

The former economics student, who is originally from South Korea, was scheduled to graduate in 2020, according to her now-deleted LinkedIn profile but has since dropped out of the college and has returned to Korea. However, he did not provide her attorney's name. "This unrelenting abuse was witnessed by friends and classmates of both parties and documented extensively in text messages between the couple, and in Mr.

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