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Police called to reports 'three knifemen try to hijack plane' in Amsterdam

November 06, 2019

There was no immediate official confirmation of what the incident involved. Flights are still landing at other parts of the airport. Marvin Van Der Engh of the Dutch Military Police had said an investigation was underway but declined to confirm whether the issue on an aircraft or just at the facility.

TOP STORY: Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Winneshiek County

November 06, 2019

Yet another cold front is on track to drop into Montana Tuesday afternoon, offering up more snow and cold. Snow was already falling in Green Bay, Wisc, . Once the cold front and associated storm pass, arctic air will rush in and "dominate much of the eastern two-thirds of the country except Florida and the central High Plains", according to the WPC.

WhatsApp now lets you decide who adds you to groups

November 06, 2019

Before today, the privacy setting had only been available in India, where the company has been fine-tuning the feature ahead of today's global rollout. The platform in April introduced controls that allowed users to decide who can add them to groups . You won't be added to random groups by default and you'll still receive invites.

Boeing still hopes 737 Max will fly again this year

November 06, 2019

London-based Arrow Media has been commissioned by British pubcaster Channel 4 to unravel the Boeing 737 Max disasters in the documentary Boeing's Killer Plane: What Went Wrong? "We have formulated the program and we are working with the FAA on the timing of the certification".

Cyclist that gave Trump 'the finger' wins election

November 06, 2019

Juli Briskman, 51, ran against Suzanne M. Volpe, a Republican who represents the Algonkian District on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Among her goals, Briskman said she would increase transparency in local government. "But now my neighbors in Algonkian District have backed me up and rejected the Trump agenda", Briskman told HuffPost Tuesday night. The results of the state elections mean the Democrats have full control of both legislative chambers in Virginia for the first ...

Roger Stone leaves Day 1 of trial early over food poisoning

November 06, 2019

Stone is accused of lying to the Intelligence Committee about the Trump campaign's efforts to obtain emails hacked by Russian Federation that were published by the Wikileaks website to harm Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton's candidacy.

Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has resigned Deeside.com

November 06, 2019

Ross England made claims about the victim's sexual history in an April 2018 trial which led to its collapse. She added: "The trial had to be stopped and started again from scratch, and the defendant was convicted". " I am sorry to see Alun resign today as the Secretary of State for Wales however, under the circumstances this was the right decision for him ". " Alun has rightly stated that he will cooperate fully with any investigations ".

UK delays publishing report on Russia poll meddling, calls it `standard procedure`

November 06, 2019

The inquiry by the Commons Intelligence and Security Committee is believed to have looked at claims of Moscow's attempts to influence the Brexit campaign and Russian money going into United Kingdom institutions including sizeable donations made to the Conservative Party.

United States president invites Ukrainian president to the White House

November 06, 2019

Perry, White House budget office acting manager Russell Vought and two other officers were requested to testify on Wednesday next week at a closed session before the three House committees directing the question, a formal working on the probe said.

The Queen of England Goes Fur-Free for the Animals

November 06, 2019

Queen Elizabeth II has followed a trend for ethical fashion, vowing to go fur-free. "We encourage the United Kingdom government to follow in the Queen's footsteps and use Brexit as a chance to ban fur importation into the country for good".

Florida county refuses to pay for New York Times in libraries

November 06, 2019

He had seconded a motion to hear the item only so that they could have a discussion about the Times, he said, volunteering his opinion: "I don't agree with it, I don't like 'em, it's fake news, and I'm voting no". Library Director Eric Head had requested board approval to subscribe to the Times' digital service. They can take that money and do something else with it.

15 killed in southern Thailand attack

November 06, 2019

At least fifteen people were killed and another four injured in attacks by suspected Muslim rebels in Thailand's violence-wracked south, an army spokesman said on Wenesday, the largest death toll in years. "Normally the insurgents don't hit these village volunteers because they are considered civilians, unless they crosses the line and become part of state apparatus", Don Pathan, an expert on Thailand's deep south, told Reuters.

Capital’s police pour out in protest

November 06, 2019

The points cover nearly all the demands raised by the police personnel during the day. Poster outside Tis Hazari Court in New Delhi reads dogs and police not allowed. But while making those sacrifices, they get thrashed on the roads. Patnaik was addressing the protestors outside the police headquarters in ITO. "The lawyer was then taken inside a lockup and beaten up badly".

Jordan attack: Spanish tourists among 'several' stabbed in Jerash

November 06, 2019

A driver and a tour guide were among the injured, and a number of other tour guides were eyewitnesses to the stabbing. 'We chased him until we could grab him and get him on the ground, ' Zreiqat said. Jordan's tourism sector suffered after the Arab Spring uprisings convulsed the Middle East in 2011 and IS later rampaged across neighbouring Syria and Iraq.

High Court: London police exceeded authority with 'Extinction' ban

November 06, 2019

The climate change group said similar numbers of people had been detained in some 20 cities across the globe. Tobias Garnett, a human rights lawyer in Extinction Rebellion's Legal Strategy team, said the group was "delighted" with the court's decision.

Three protesters killed in Iraq's Karbala near Iran consulate: medics

November 06, 2019

Iraq has seen massive anti-government demonstrations in Baghdad and across the mostly Shiite south since October 25. Demonstrations broke out on Oct 1 in outrage over rampant corruption and unemployment in Iraq, but were met with a violent crackdown that left dozens dead .

Tear gas fired as Hong Kong marks first month of mask ban

November 06, 2019

A pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong known for his anti-protester comments was attacked and injured on the campaign trail, in the latest violent episode to mar elections in the former British colony. The attack marked a dark turn in the protests that began in early June, and demonstrators have accused police of being slow to respond or even colluding with the attackers.

Boy A and Boy B sentenced over Ana Kriegel murder

November 06, 2019

Judge McDermott said Boy A now accepted responsibility for assaulting Ana, but said he was not satisfied that Boy A had told the truth as a good deal of what he had said had been self-serving. A post-mortem examination found she suffered head and neck injuries and there had been attempted penetration of her vagina. The two teenage boys found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old schoolgirl, Ana Kriegel, have been sentenced in Dublin's Central Criminal Court.

Islamic State names its new leader

November 06, 2019

The message, from the terror group's new spokesperson Abu Hamza al Qurayshi, also confirms the death of Baghdadi's right-hand adviser and ISIS spokesperson Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, who was killed in a US airstrike Sunday in Syria near the Turkish border, according to a senior State Department official.

ABC News Says Epstein Accuser Interview Wasn't Ready to Air

November 06, 2019

She also says that the interview included allegations against former US President Bill Clinton . "I've Had This Story for Three Years... I Freaking Had All Of It..." Robach said the interview, which was conducted in 2015, never saw the light of day.

Woman killed by her Great Danes, police say

November 06, 2019

Clearcreek Township police were called to a residence on the 7000 block of Waterway Drive in Waynesville at around 2:24 p.m. Friday over reports of a "possible overdose". Authorities didn't say how long Matthews' remains were in the home after she was mauled by the dogs. Likewise, authorities documented signs of alcohol and drug abuse, with Dale Matthews affirming to the fact that Mary usually started her day "taking numerous prescription medications and drinking beer".

Firefighters battle large fire at popular market in Nigeria

November 06, 2019

Goods were being thrown out of the windows to save stock, while men on the roof of neighbouring buildings have tried to put out the flames themselves using buckets of water. It is well known as one of the best places in Lagos to buy colourful Nigerian fabrics, apparel and shoes. In March at least 20 people, majority schoolchildren, died in the collapse of a three-storey building housing a school, residential apartments and shops.

Over 3,000 arrested in Hong Kong since June

November 06, 2019

Lam told a news conference in Shanghai that Xi expressed "care and concern" during their brief meeting, along with support for measures taken by her government to end the crisis. Lam banned face masks last month, invoking colonial-era emergency powers for the first time in more than 50 years, but protesters have largely ignored the ruling.

US trade deficit falls to $52.5 billion in September

November 06, 2019

Year to date, the largest trade deficit in goods for the USA was with China, at US$263.2 billion, and China was the top country from which America imported goods in the first nine months of 2019, USA trade data showed. The U.S. has increasingly been getting a boost from domestic oil production and is now a net exporter. The deficit with China has dived 13.1 percent so far this year to $266.4 billion but the gap with Mexico over the same period has skyrocketed by 29.4 percent, ...

New Zealand leader to spend 3rd night in hospital with baby

November 06, 2019

RCEP brings together the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, Japan and South Korea - and while New Zealand has existing trade agreements with almost all these countries, Ardern said last night that RCEP would "create a simplicity by bringing all these nations into a single agreement that has enormous benefit to New Zealand exporters".

European Union top court: Poland broke European Union law with judicial reform

November 05, 2019

Poland and Hungary, notably, defend changes they have made to laws on their judiciary and media, which the European Union views as an attempt at neutering institutions providing democratic checks and balances, as sovereign decisions not subject to Brussels' oversight.

Sister of killed Isis leader captured, says Turkish official

November 05, 2019

US Special Forces killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Barisha, northwestern Syria , ten days ago. The images released by the Pentagon show Baghdadi's compound before and after United States military operation. "The arrest of al-Baghdadi's sister is yet another example of the success of our counter-terrorism operations", Fahrettin Altun wrote on Twitter early on Tuesday.

Democrats vow not to delay impeachment probe as witnesses ignore subpoenas

November 05, 2019

The impeachment inquiry began when a whistleblower flagged Trump's call to Zelensky where he asked the Ukraine to look into allegations that Joe Biden, as vice president, quashed a Ukrainian investigation into Burisma, where Biden's son Hunter served on the board from 2014 until earlier this year, and used the threat of withholding US foreign aid.

Boeing CEO declines 2019 bonus, retains board support: Chairman

November 05, 2019

Muilenburg suggested scrapping the bonus on November 2, Calhoun said, days after an appearance in Congress in which angry lawmakers and the relatives of crash victims questioned his compensation. "I do not believe that this instance is indicative of culture", Calhoun said. "To summarize our key concerns, our investigation shows that from nearly the start, Boeing had a bad design on MCAS with a single point of failure", the lawmakers said in the letter, referring to the system implicated in ...

Jacob Rees-Mogg 'profoundly' sorry for Grenfell comments

November 05, 2019

Jacob Rees-Mogg has apologised after suggesting the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire lacked "common sense" for following fire brigade advice to stay put during the blaze. 'To suggest that those who followed "his" party's instructions were not using "common sense" is an absolute insult'. But on Tuesday, she rowed back on her previous stance as she told the fire, resilience and emergency planning committee: "Knowing what we know now about Grenfell Tower and similar buildings with ACM ...

India turns its back on the world’s biggest trade pact

November 05, 2019

According to the Times of India, the Prime Minister said that the country's farmers, traders, professionals and industries have stakes in such decisions. This would keep the world's largest democracy within the RCEP framework and be in line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy of bolstering ties with India in order to balance Beijing's growing power.

Israel can deport Human Rights Watch official, court rules

November 05, 2019

HRW has pointed out it had written critical reports on human rights violations on both sides including the arbitrary detention of journalists and activists by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas and an extrajudicial execution carried out by Hamas's military wing.

USA formally moves to exit the Paris Agreement

November 05, 2019

The start of a process by the United States to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate accord is "very disappointing", Japan's environment minister said Tuesday. The United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Spain , Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, Greece, the Czech Republic and other nations have done better, said Jackson, who tracks emissions.

Shiv Sena says not forming govt unconstitutional amid Maha-tussle

November 05, 2019

Raut's statements come at a time when the BJP and the Shiv Sena are engaged in a bitter tug-of-war over the equal distribution of cabinet portfolios. Together Shiv Sena and NPC lack the required numbers to form the government and without support from the Congress party, it would become a tough task if Sena-NCP comes forward to form the government.

Iraqi PM calls on protesters to reopen roads after civil unrest

November 05, 2019

Some 270 people have lost their lives since the anti-government rallies broke out on October 1, according to an AFP count, but officials have stopped providing precise casualty numbers. Yet protesters in Iraq have increasingly been directing their anger at Iran, which has close ties to the government, Shiite political factions and paramilitary groups.

Probe finds some higher lead levels in Canada’s water than Flint, Mich.

November 05, 2019

And when they are tested, those results are also not public. There are now 57 long-term drinking water advice that affect indigenous peoples across the country, according to the Indigenous Services Canada. The city will foot the bill to replace outdated pipes in homes. In August, the City of Winnipeg handed out 250 testing kits to a fraction of the city's 23,000 homeowners who are at risk of unsafe lead levels, but quickly ran out of kits.

Trump in Kentucky to rally support ahead of close governor's race

November 05, 2019

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has received a ringing endorsement from President Donald Trump at an election eve appearance together, hours before voters choose between Bevin and Democrat Andy Beshear. Reeves has served as lieutenant governor since being elected in 2011. In Virginia, the entire state legislature is up for election. If no candidate fulfills both of these requirements, the Mississippi House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans, selects the victor.

Behind the scenes with Hong Kong's 'Frontliner' protesters

November 05, 2019

Xi and Lam's meeting in Shanghai came in the backdrop of a weekend of violence in the special administration region (SAR) of Hong Kong marked by a knife attack and the vandalising of Xinhua's office in the city. The movement has since morphed into calls for democratic reform and an independent investigation into alleged police brutality, as well as other demands.

Trump begins formal process to take USA out of Paris climate agreement

November 05, 2019

Bush had said that the 1997 agreement would hurt the U.S. economy and give unfair advantage to other countries since developing countries were not required to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Former vice-president Joe Biden called Trump's decision "shameful". Gerrard said. "If someone other than Donald Trump is elected, he or she will nearly certainly rejoin Paris , and the rest of the world will welcome us back with open arms".

Tight Kentucky gubernatorial race could be bellwether for Mitch McConnell

November 05, 2019

Bevin doesn't support the measure. The president wrote on Sunday that Bevin "has been a GREAT Governor". Are you ready to beat Matt Bevin? Almost every state in the union is set to vote on Tuesday. While the testimony does not incriminate Trump, nor does it help the impeachment cause, the anti-Trump "resistance" has latched onto the juicy bits from the brief nine-page " highlights " document which, although lacking context, paints Yovanovitch a victim of character assassination.

Xi Jinping to delivery headline address at China International Import Expo 2019

November 05, 2019

Before meeting Li, Ross told a morning business forum that the U.S. was "very far along" with "phase one" of a trade deal with China. Trump said on Friday evening that negotiations about a "phase one" agreement were going well and he hoped to sign the deal with Xi at a USA location when work on the agreement was completed.

'Intoxicated' man saved after falling onto train tracks

November 05, 2019

BART transportation supervisor John O'Connor was overseeing crowds at the Oakland Coliseum station after the Oakland Raiders played the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening when the dramatic rescue unfolded. He told CNN the employee, identified as John O'Connor, was very attentive in keeping the crowd back from the tracks while helping riders find their train line.

U.S. military convoy attacked by pro-Turkish militants in Syria

November 05, 2019

The withdrawing United States troops were moving in territory captured by Turkey during the anti-Kurdish Operation Peace Spring when the Turkish-backed militants attacked the convoy. Kurdish-led forces took possession of the swath of territory in northern Syria from direct Syrian control in 2012 and defended it, with moral, financial and military support from the United States against the Islamic State (IS) militants, a move that gains worldwide sympathy.

Nigel Farage rules out eighth attempt to become an MP

November 05, 2019

It said 11% of those voted Conservative at the last election in 2017 were now planning to vote for the Brexit Party, while 12% of those who backed Labour in 2017 meant to vote for the Liberal Democrats. Trump first waded into Britain's election campaign last week, telling Farage in a radio interview that the leader of the left-wing opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn , would be "so bad" for Britain if he wins.

North Korea slams 'hostile policy' as US diplomat visits South

November 05, 2019

A U.S. report calling North Korea a sponsor of terrorism shows a "hostile policy" that prevents progress in denuclearisation talks, the isolated nation said on Tuesday (Nov 5), as a senior United States diplomat was set to arrive in the neighbouring South.

Boat stuck above Niagara Falls since 1918 dislodged

November 05, 2019

Intense rain and wind have been able to maneuver a huge iron scow that's been stuck onto a rocky perch near Niagara Falls because of 1918. Two men, Gustav Lofberg, 51, and James Harris, 53, were on board at the time, but managed to prevent the barge plummeting over the edge of the falls, by opening the doors to flood the vessel which slowed it down.

Licenses for companies wanting to trade with Huawei "coming soon"

November 05, 2019

It was also added that the US will approve " quite a few of them ". Huawei has denied this and so far there has been no evidence found to prove this. As many as 260 requests have been filed, asking a license to do trade with the Chinese manufacturer, one of which is believed to be Google. It is also not clear whether Google would get the license.

Turkey vows to return jihadists to countries that revoked their citizenship

November 05, 2019

Some of them are women and children, seized by Turkey during its recent military operation in Syria , Soylu said. The move prompted widespread concern over the fate of Islamic State prisoners in the region. In June, the German parliament approved a change in the law to allow dual nationals to lose their citizenship if they fight for a foreign terrorist militia.

'Order!' - UK parliament elects new Speaker for Brexit hot seat

November 05, 2019

UK MPs will begin casting their votes on Monday afternoon to whittle candidates down during a number of rounds, with the victor expected to be announced in the evening. In line with tradition, the Labour MP was dragged to the chair by Tory MP Nigel Evans and Labour's Caroline Flint. Thanks to his ornate language and bellowing cries across an unruly House of Commons during the Brexit debates, Mr Bercow has become a global media star, including in Belgium.

New Hampshire couple found buried on Texas beach near campsite

November 05, 2019

James' sister, Deborah Lynn van Loon, made a post on Facebook, reporting that the Kleberg County Sheriff's Office educated her that an obscure individual was driving the truck into Mexico. Someone communicated with them the next day, the release said. "At this point we just know that they might have come in contact with the victims and because of that we want to talk with them, but we've got no indication as to their role at this point", said Hubert.

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