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India experiences worst air pollution in 3 years

November 05, 2019

A survey of 17,000 people in the Delhi region by his consultancy found that 40 per cent want to get out of the Delhi region because of the failure to control pollution . Face masks were also handed out in schools last week because of the high levels of smog in the city. This was a considerable improvement from Sunday's 494 AQI reading, which was the worst air day in Delhi since 2016.

Man arrested over death of young boy in Limerick

November 05, 2019

A Garda spokesman confirmed Gardaí "arrested a man in his 20s following a fatal assault in Limerick". "There's a fatality in the house, that's the only thing we know for sure", he said, "a young child has been killed by the looks of things".

Turkey announces capture of slain IS leader's sister in Syria

November 05, 2019

She was accompanied by her husband, daughter-in-law, and five children at the time of the raid. "This kind of thing is an intelligence gold mine", said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with government protocols. The previous ISIS chief blew himself up inside a tunnel, utilizing a suicide vest, as USA forces shut in on him. Confirming the death of their leader, ISIS on Thursday released an audiotape in which the terror outfit confirmed that their chief Baghdadi was ...

Over 40 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Greece

November 05, 2019

The driver was arrested, and the migrants have been taken to a nearby police station for identification. All the men were believed to have been from Afghanistan - save for one Iraqi and one Syrian - and six were minors. The discovery came 10 days after 39 bodies , all believed to be Vietnamese migrants, were discovered in the back of a refrigerated truck near London.

U.S. white supremacist charged with synagogue bomb plot

November 05, 2019

After Holzer viewed the bombs, which were fake and had been mailed from Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Virginia, he was arrested for probable cause in attempting to "obstruct religious exercise by force using explosives and fire" and transported to an unnamed police station.

Biden, Warren and Sanders top 3 national polls

November 05, 2019

Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) "polarizing proposals". The president led Mr. Sanders by 5 points, and he held identical 7-point leads when matched up against Mr. Voters over age 50 strongly favor Biden - who receives 53 percent of their support - while Sanders only receives 10 percent. Only 30 percent thought Buttigieg could.

TikTok declines to testify to Congress about China ties

November 05, 2019

The growing popularity of TikTok , which has now been downloaded more than 110 million times in the US, has created concerns about the company's use of user data, potential content restrictions and possible foreign influence in U.S political campaigns, they said.

Where Does Trump's Paris Climate Divorce Actually Stand?

November 05, 2019

Should Trump lose the 2020 election, a new president could rejoin the agreement, but would have to put forth new climate commitments to the UN. With the notification, the United States will be out of the agreement negotiated by Mr Trump's predecessor Barack Obama in one year - on 4 November, 2020.

Airbnb Bans "Party Houses" After California Shooting That Killed 5 People

November 05, 2019

The death toll from an Orinda, California Halloween house party increased to five, as another shooting victim has succumbed to their injuries. Four people were killed and four others wounded in a Halloween night party shooting at a large rental home in a wealthy San Francisco Bay Area community, police said Friday.

33 hurt after Paris to London Flixbus overturns in northern France

November 05, 2019

Of the 33 people on board, including British tourists, 29 sustained light injuries and four were left seriously wounded. The bus rolled sideways around noon as it exited the A1 motorway, France's busiest route, according to a police statement.

Jean Carroll Sues President for Defamation Over Rape Denial, 'Conspiracy' Tweets

November 05, 2019

E Jean Carroll's lawsuit, filed Monday in NY, said Trump "smeared her integrity, honesty and dignity - all in the national press" when he responded to her allegations , first broached in a NY magazine article this past June. Jean Carroll . Grisham also said "the lawsuit is frivolous, and the story is a fraud - just like the author", the outlet noted. "But this lawsuit is not only about me", Carroll said in a statement emailed to NPR.

Order! UK Parliament elects Lindsay Hoyle as new Speaker

November 04, 2019

He was dragged to the chair by MPs, where he pledged to be a "neutral" and "transparent" Speaker. Four of the speaker candidates were women - Eleanor Laing, Rosie Winterton, Harriet Harman and Meg Hillier - but the victor was a man, just like all but one of his 157 predecessors.

White House witnesses are no-shows in impeachment probe

November 04, 2019

Earlier, President Trump said he felt there was "no reason" for witnesses to answer questions by investigators, in particular about his call with his Ukrainian counterpart that is at the heart of the probe. Some appeared in defiance of Trump's orders, while others have resisted testifying, which critics have called an attempt to stonewall the proceedings.

Vintage vehicle driver dies in crash during London to Brighton veteran rally

November 04, 2019

Ron - who owns a £3.8million classic vehicle collection - was a prominent member of multiple vintage auto clubs and business circles around Calgary. His wife, with a serious head injury in a helicopter to the hospital. A spokesman for the event told The Telegraph that the auto had left the route and police were investigating the accident. The run's organisers added: "We are doing all we can to support the family concerned and are working with the police, but we cannot comment any further ...

Trump Picks Chad Wolf as Next Acting DHS Secretary

November 04, 2019

Kevin McAleenan, the current acting DHS secretary, remains on the job, they said. White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley told reporters that McAleenan would leave following Veterans Day (November 11) after having "done a tremendous job" as acknowledged by the President.

Appeals Court Rules Trump's Accountants Must Turn Over Tax Records

November 04, 2019

The three-judge appeals panel in NY rejected Trump's argument that he is immune as president from criminal investigation while in the White House. According to The New York Times , the district attorney's office is seeking the tax records in connection with the investigation to see if any laws were broken.

China trade accord will require three phases: White House adviser

November 04, 2019

Last Friday, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said that there had been enormous progress between the two countries and the deal might close soon. The president carried Iowa by the largest margin of any Republican candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1980. Navarro was quick to say China's economy is "hurting" - and it is, with growth slowing to the weakest pace since 1992 - but refused to acknowledge the damage at home.Yet the erratic trade war between the United States and China has ...

Ryanair dampens expectations on Boeing Max deliveries

November 04, 2019

O'Leary said: "We have already reduced our passenger growth forecast ... we may have to cut that again but, frankly, there is no point in keeping on changing the number until we get more certainty". Ryanair originally had 135 of the Max models on order. Falls in average fares were less than feared and revenue for optional extras surged 28% after the introduction of a charge to bring a 10kg piece of hand luggage on flights.

Missing Kiwi tourist found floating in inflatable dinghy off Crete

November 04, 2019

The woman spent nearly two days at sea. After spending most of Friday shopping on the nearby Greek island of Folegrandos, she messaged the skipper of the boat - named Mike - to tell him she was on her way back. Ms Stein wrote her mother's name and phone number on the side of the dinghy in case she died before being rescued. She was eventually found in her dinghy in the middle of the Aegean Sea, 55 nautical miles off the North of Crete on Sunday morning.

Greta Thunberg let Leonardo DiCaprio take an Instagram pic with her

November 04, 2019

DiCaprio added that "history will judge us" for what the world does today for its future generations to give them "the same liveable planet" that has been taken for granted. DeGeneres is equally impressed with Thunberg and announced that she's putting $100,000 into a new section on Ellentube sharing climate change information and resources, plus tips on how to live more sustainably and join in on activist efforts across the globe.

Not possible for India to join RCEP agreement: PM Modi in Bangkok

November 04, 2019

Therefore, neither the Talisman of Gandhiji nor my own conscience permits me to join the RCEP, " the Indian prime minister added. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha attend the 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP ) summit in Bangkok , Thailand.

Grace Millane: Trial over Essex backpacker's murder begins in New Zealand

November 04, 2019

Miss Millane's body was found buried in dense woodland west of the city a week after she and the man were captured on CCTV entering the CityLife hotel on Auckland's main street hours after meeting for the first time at a bar nearby. "That's particularly important in this case that's received an enormous amount of media publicity". "Her disappearance, followed by confirmation of her death, excited intense media attention and public comment both here and overseas".

Storm shifts boat trapped for 101 years near edge of Niagara Falls

November 04, 2019

Niagara Parks Commission superintendent of heritage Jim Hill said in a video posted on Facebook that the boat "appears to have flipped on it's side and spun around, it's not in the exact same spot as it was" on Friday. Severe weather conditions caused the iron scow at Niagara Falls, which has remained lodged for over a century, to shift significantly from its position, November 1, 2019.

France crash: Britons among 33 injured as bus overturns

November 04, 2019

The driver and all 32 passengers were taken to local hospitals, the newspaper reported. There were 33 people onboard, of whom 29 sustained light injuries and four were seriously wounded, the police said, though the fire brigade put the latter number at five.

BTS’ Jungkook involved in auto crash after traffic violation

November 04, 2019

Jungkook and the taxi driver were taken to a hospital for treatment after both of them suffered minor injuries and bruises. An official from the National Police Agency told AFP that the star was sober when the accident took place. Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of BTS , admitted that Jungkook caused the auto accident due to his mistake and offered an apology to the victim and fans.

Warren, Buttigieg make gains in new national poll

November 04, 2019

The ABC News and The Washington Post poll released on Sunday found Biden with 27 per cent support from Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, unchanged from an early September survey, reports Xinhua news agency. Biden, Sanders and Warren have all traded off the top spot in nationwide and state-by-state polls of likely Democratic primary voters in recent weeks.

Johnson rules out new Scottish referendum

November 04, 2019

Sturgeon greets supporters during a pro-Scottish Independence rally in Glasgow. Ms Sturgeon was one of a number of SNP politicians and independence campaigners to speak at the #indyref2020 rally in George Square. "To invest in our people, and invest in our public services, and invest in lifting children out of poverty, not in a hard Brexit, not in Trident weapons of mass destruction on the River Clyde".

Iran announces more violations of nuclear deal

November 04, 2019

Such a centrifuge can produce enriched uranium 10 times as fast as the first-generation IR-1s allowed under the accord. Trump withdrew the United States from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers past year and reimposed punishing sanctions.

Trump impeachment inquiry awaits key witnesses, but some will be no-shows

November 04, 2019

The action was in response to Republican efforts, led by Trump , to unmask the whistleblower , a member of the US intelligence community whose identity has not been released, lawyer Mark Zaid said. News of the offer came as Mr Trump called on the whistleblower to come forward, in a stark departure from norms in such cases. "My phone call was perfecto".

Iraq's PM urges protesters to stop, says unrest is hurting the economy

November 04, 2019

The protests are part of a movement that has brought tens of thousands of Iraqis to the streets to demonstrate against corruption and the poor state of public services. The weekslong protests in Iraq and similar demonstrations in Lebanon have been fueled by local grievances and mainly directed at the political elite, but they also pose a challenge to Iran, which closely backs both governments.

Lebanon anti-govt protesters return to streets after big pro-Aoun rally

November 04, 2019

Prime Minister Saad Al Hariri resigned on Tuesday following unprecedented nationwide protests, deepening a political crisis and complicating efforts to enact badly needed economic reforms. "We feel the demands are the same, the suffering is the same", she said. George Barbar, who wore a shirt emblazoned with Aoun's face, said he had driven from northern Lebanon to show support.

Juvenile charged in Halloween shooting to remain in custody - 47abc

November 04, 2019

The teen is scheduled to appear in court Saturday to face two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery in the shooting, which also left a man wounded. The 7-year-old girl, who was trick-or-treating on the Halloween day in the streets of Little Village, Chicago, got shot in her neck and chest after a group of men fired few gunshots.

Toxicology Report: Robert F. Kennedy's Granddaughter Died of Drug Overdose

November 04, 2019

Kennedy , died of a drug overdose. "My depression took root in the beginning of my middle school years and will be with me for the rest of my life", she wrote in a column in the Deerfield Academy's student publication in February 2016.

German city of Dresden announces 'Nazi emergency'

November 04, 2019

The local councillor, Max Aschenbach, told the BBC , "It is similar to a climate emergency", says Nazinotstand's meaning that we have a serious problem. Kai Arzheimer, a German politics professor who has written extensively on far-right extremism, said the resolution's main impact was symbolic, but that it could mean that more money would be allocated to programmes combating extremism in the future.

9 school children killed in landmine blast in Afghanistan

November 04, 2019

Years of conflict have left Afghanistan plagued by land mines, unexploded mortars, rockets and homemade bombs, and many are picked up by curious children. "Civilian casualties at record-high levels clearly show the need for all parties concerned to pay much more attention to protecting the civilian population, including through a review of conduct during combat operations", said Tadamichi Yamamoto, the United Nations secretary-general's special representative for Afghanistan.

Turkey vows to send suspected IS militants home

November 04, 2019

A total of seven suspects including "a senior Daesh operative who was responsible for the terror group's training camps in which nearly 1,500-2,000 terrorists were trained annually" were arrested. These have been beset by fighting between inmates and Kurdish security forces, who claim that they have become infiltrated by those sympathetic to IS.

UAW Leadership Charged in Conspiracy to Steal $1.5-Million in Union Dues

November 04, 2019

The UAW said Jones requested the leave, which is effective from Sunday. Jones has not been charged with wrongdoing. "That will not change", Gamble said in a statement. Negotiators for the UAW and Ford announced this week they had reached a tentative contract agreement, potentially avoiding another costly walkout. In August, agents from the FBI, IRS and Labor Department raided Jones' home, gathering evidence in their probe.

Trump brushes off report of smugglers cutting through border wall

November 04, 2019

Smugglers breached the wall's bollard steel and concrete sections using reciprocating saws, allowing drugs and people to pass through from Mexico , the Post reported , citing USA agents and officials. One of the reasons we did it the way we did it, it's very easily fixed. The President went on to say at the time, "if you think you're going to cut it with a blow torch, that doesn't work because you hit concrete".

Trump whistleblower willing to answer written questions from Republicans, lawyer says

November 04, 2019

Lawmakers leading the inquiry have since heard first-hand accounts from US officials including former National Security Council member Alexander Vindman that describe Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate the 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter, as well as accusations he used $391 million in USA aid as leverage.

Don’t Forget to Turn Back the Clock!

November 04, 2019

Daylight saving time will end Sunday and to prepare for it, CTV News Toronto has made a list of all you need to know about the tradition. The US Department of Transportation is the federal entity responsible for regulating time zones and Daylight Saving hours.

Trump aide said Ukraine behind Democratic party hack: documents

November 04, 2019

The collection included recorded communications between key Trump administration members and summaries of Federal Bureau of Investigation interviews of witnesses. By the end of August, Trump had sidelined him after a series of internal conflicts and bad press concerning Manafort's lobbying connections to Russian Federation and Ukraine.

Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut claims Shiv Sena has support of 170 MLAs

November 04, 2019

Earlier on Sunday, Fadnavis said that the state government has already approved Rs 10,000 crore to provide relief to farmers affected by rains in the state. It is surprising that this should be done by those who still observe imposition of Emergency by Indira Gandhi as a "black day", he said. Maharashtra leader Rohit Pawar (left) is the grand nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar .

SNL tackles Elizabeth Warren’s Medicare-for-all plan in cold open

November 04, 2019

With dads you eat birthday cake for breakfast and then go to Six Flags. With sleeves rolled up and brimming with energy, McKinnon's Warren started by introducing herself - "Look at me, I'm in my natural habitat: a public school on a weekend" - then offered to "pour one out" for former Rep.

IS confirms Baghdadi death and names successor, calls Trump 'crazy old man'

November 04, 2019

The grainy footage released by the Department of Defense on Wednesday showed US Special Forces moving towards the Idlib compound where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was hiding. He replaces Abu Hasan al-Muhjir, . who was also killed by US forces in northern Syria. It confirmed his demise in an audio tape posted online and said a successor it identified only as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi had been appointed.

Trump ditches New York to become a Florida resident, court documents show

November 04, 2019

Trump has never released his state or federal taxes, so his claims about paying "millions of dollars" in taxes can't be verified. In documents filed with the Palm Beach County clerk and comptroller in late September, Trump declared, "I am, at the time of making this declaration, a bona fide resident of the State of Florida ".

Blast in Syrian town held by Turkey-backed gunmen kills 13

November 04, 2019

The bombing ripped through Tal Abyad, one of several once Kurdish-controlled towns seized by Turkey last month in a deadly cross-border offensive. The town was captured last month by Turkish forces. Earlier, Major General Yuri Borenkov, head of the Russian Centre for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing that the United States had informed the Russian side of the shelling of the American military by militants from nearby town of Tal Tamer.

Energy secretary may refuse to cooperate in Trump impeachment

November 04, 2019

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is refusing to testify in the House impeachment inquiry, the Energy Department announced Friday. Democrats contested White House assertions. The ambassador's claims about having the conversations checked out each time, Morrison said in his testimony Thursday, according to the sources. The impeachment inquiry in the House was touched off by the account of a whistleblower, identified in news reports as a Central Intelligence Agency official who formerly ...

More than 1800 people sickened by vaping, 37 dead, CDC says

November 02, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports cases of vaping-related lung injuries in 49 states. The District of Columbia Department of Health has also reported one death. But while experts have long warned of a youth vaping epidemic , 86% of patients suffering vaping-related lung disease reported using THC-containing products, according to the CDC data released Thursday.

New Iowa poll shows four-way race for Democratic nomination | 1040 WHO

November 02, 2019

Yet while a handful of the contenders gave the kinds of performances that thrilled their supporters, the event did not appear to fundamentally change the tight race ahead of the Feb 3 Iowa caucus. I've never represented a special interest. And she chastised her rivals that said she couldn't achieve similar success as president. Like all the other candidates, Biden spoke without a teleprompter, though he was at times repetitive.

Security forces kill protester in Iraq, wound dozens

November 02, 2019

Protests have accelerated dramatically in recent days, drawing huge crowds from across Iraq's sectarian and ethnic divides to reject the political parties in power since 2003. Young people swept the streets, many sang about the sit-in. That pushback on Iranian influence was given some additional support by Iraq's Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani who said today , "No person or group, no side with a particular view, no regional or global actor may seize the will of the Iraqi people and impose its ...

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