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John Bolton Privately Slams Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach

November 14, 2019

Bolton suggested that potential personal gain was at the heart of decision-making with the Trump Administration. Bolton, who has a book deal with Simon & Schuster, said Trump refuses to accept that Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 election because he fears it would undermine the validity of his election.

Michael Bloomberg files to get on Arkansas Democratic ballot

November 14, 2019

Bernie Sanders of Vermont at 13 percent. The Monmouth survey, released on Tuesday, is the latest in Iowa to indicate Buttigieg has joined the top tier of candidates, at least in that state. No wonder billionaire hedge fund manager (and sometimes plagiarist ) Leon Cooperman wasted zero time in getting behind Bloomberg, and Recode reported that Jeff Bezos personally called Bloomberg to ask him if he'd consider running for president.

Labour £3bn education plan for six years free study for every adult

November 14, 2019

The Labour leader will speak in Blackpool on Tuesday. Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner taunted Mr Johnson and Nigel Farage nowadays as she mentioned Labour had nothing to fright from the Tories or the Brexit Party in its northern heartlands.

Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded

November 14, 2019

The high-water mark hit 187 centimeters (74 inches) late Tuesday, meaning more than 85 percent of the city was flooded. "Venice is on its knees", Mayor Luigi Brugnaro says as the lagoon city suffers through some of the worst flooding in its history.

Deadly fire continues raging in Australia

November 14, 2019

Kat Robinson-Williams said she received messages from people concerned that she is fighting fires while expecting a baby. "I'm still in a position where I'm able to help so I will". In Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, photo, firefighters work on a controlled burn in Koorainghat, New South Wales state, Australia . At least 50 homes were damaged or destroyed on Tuesday.

Meet Narwhal, the ‘Unicorn’ Puppy With an Extra Tail on His Head

November 14, 2019

A dog that has been called a "magical unicorn puppy" - and for good reason - has gone viral. "You are welcome. I am super excited for being the poster child for 'special is awesome.' Sleep tight, k thanks, Narwhally". The two dogs were found outside in the cold. "There is no medical need to remove it now and it is a third the size of his actual tail". "The million dollar question about Narwhal's extra tail on his face".

Student bomber dies in Indon police attack

November 14, 2019

Gen. Dedi Prasetyo said at least six people were wounded, including four police officers and two civilians, in the attack targeting the police station in North Sumatra province. Police stations are common targets for suicide bombers in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, which has struggled for years with Islamic insurgents.

Three actors stabbed on stage in S Arabia

November 14, 2019

Saudi activists on Twitter labelled the news, first circulated by Reuters , "terrifying and outrageous" and "from the brain of a 7th-century nomad". Saudi Arabia has already drawn global censure for its sweeping crackdown on critics, including clerics, intellectuals and women activists. These reforms were pushed by Saudi's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , and have allowed the relaunching of cinemas, concerts, and the lifting of the ban on women driving, as part of his ...

Highly-contagious: Two treated for deadly pneumonic plague in Beijing

November 14, 2019

The plague comes in three forms: pneumonic, which affects the lungs; bubonic, which affects the lymph nodes; and septicemic, which affects the blood. The WHO confirms that from 2010 to 2015, there were 3,248 cases reported worldwide, with 584 of them ending in death. The most accepted cause of the Black Death are the rats, but according to a 2018 study , human fleas and body lice might also have aided.

WWII submarine lost 75 years ago located off coast of Japan

November 14, 2019

The Grayback expedition is part of the ongoing " Lost 52 Project " supported in part by STEP Ventures and has been recognized by JAMSTEC (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology) as the first and most comprehensive offshore underwater archaeological expedition in Japanese waters.

Meteor lights up the sky over St. Louis, southern IL

November 14, 2019

Local news station KMOV reported that the jaw-dropping meteor was spotted "from Columbia to St. Charles County and into St. Louis County and south St. Many meteors exceed that velocity, Snyder said. It reportedly originates from the Taurus constellation, which can be found by locating the Orion constellation and looking northeast for the red star marking the bull's eye.

Erdogan visits Trump after US-Turkey diplomatic tension

November 14, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned European nations Tuesday that his country could release all the ISIS group prisoners it holds and send them to Europe , in response to EU sanctions over Cyprus . It was not clear why Turkey thought Greece would accept a USA citizen. Sitting in the Oval Office with Erdogan, Trump said he was too busy to watch the televised hearing on the inquiry, which he called a "hoax".

Car Bomb Kills 12 in Afghan Capital, Kabul

November 13, 2019

Ghani said his government made the decision after discussion with worldwide partners, especially the United States. The Taleban has so far refused to engage with the foreign-backed Afghan government, which the insurgent group calls a "puppet" regime.

Trump says Baghdadi successor in U.S. crosshairs, United States News & Top Stories

November 13, 2019

Not only that, but he gave a speech for this 100th annual NYC Veterans Day Parade , saying that "today we come together as one nation to salute the veterans of the United States Armed Forces". A protester holds a sign as she takes part in a rally against President Trump near the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2019, in New York City .

Toddler crushed to death by air con unit

November 13, 2019

A nearby resident Sherene Bromfield described the moment she realised something was wrong when she heard the devastated mother screaming. "I might see her attempting to revive her daughter, and I didn't even seize my jacket, I grabbed my keys and ran downstairs".

Erdogan is unwelcome: USA lawmakers

November 13, 2019

Turkey has criticised Western countries for not taking back captured members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ( ISIL or ISIS ). On Monday, he returned to the same border station on his own and asked to enter Greece, police said.

China's Xi arrives in Athens to 'deepen cooperation'

November 13, 2019

Xi met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday and the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding, stating their mutual will to overcome any obstacles in the implementation of COSCO's investment in Piraeus, a Greek government official said.

Greta Thunberg bound for Europe as new adventures await

November 13, 2019

If Thunberg sailing across the Atlantic sounds familiar to you, that's because it is. In New York she addressed the United Nations on the climate crisis, calling out governments for betraying young people. with a highly political message. She excoriated world leaders at the United Nations, met former USA president Barack Obama, received the keys to the city of Montreal and road tripped across the continent in a Tesla electric auto lent to her by actor and ex-governor of California ...

Doctors: Double lung transplant recipient was teen who vaped

November 13, 2019

A 16-year-old boy went to the hospital on September 5 thinking he had pneumonia. He was transferred to Children's Hospital of MI in Detroit and taken October 3 to Henry Ford Hospital where the transplant was performed October 15. lung injury cases and 39 deaths associated with e-cigarettes or vaping products. In this case, it isn't clear whether the youngster had been using THC in his e-cigarette.

Spain, Iglesias-Sanchez: 'Accord for a progressive government' - Spain

November 13, 2019

The Socialists' 120 seats, combined with the 35 won by Unidas Podemos, leave them short of a majority in the 350-seat parliament, and therefore need to seek the support from other parties. "I have transmitted (to Sanchez) that what was a historic opportunity in April is now a necessity' to face the rise of the ultra-right-wing Vox party, ' Iglesias emphasized".

Thunberg, teen climate activist, leaves United States aboard catamaran

November 13, 2019

On Wednesday, Ms Thunberg said on social media a group, including Australians Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu , offered to help her make the voyage. Previously, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who shuns airplanes due to their high carbon print, pulled a PR-stunt by sailing to NY on board the the "zero-emission" racing boat Malizia II.

Clinton Says She Is Under 'Enormous Pressure' to Run

November 13, 2019

The former secretary of state said during an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live that she hasn't ruled out joining the already-crowded Democratic fray looking to be the nominee to challenge President Trump in next year's general election.

Hong Kong on 'brink of total breakdown'

November 13, 2019

Protesters clashed with police into the early hours of Tuesday after fierce skirmishes throughout Monday, when police fired tear gas in the heart of the city during lunch hour. "Allowing (protesters) to apply for bail on easy terms and handing down extraordinarily light sentences has also served to encourage inhuman terrorist acts", it said.

Heavy Fighting Between Turkish, Syrian Forces Along Border

November 13, 2019

The Observatory said the priest and his father were killed by gunfire as they made their way to the eastern province of Deir Ezzor to inspect the restoration of a church there. The offensive faced worldwide criticism over fears that it could undermine efforts to prevent Islamic State re-emerging in Syria and unleash another humanitarian crisis in Syria's eight-year conflict.

Venice, Italy declares state of emergency over high tides battering city

November 13, 2019

The exceptional flood, which he blamed on climate change, was "a wound that will leave a permanent mark". The city's plaza, San Marco, built in the 9th century, flooded with 70 centimeters of water on Tuesday. One French couple told AFP news agency that they had "effectively swum" after some of the wooden platforms placed around the city in areas prone to flooding overturned.

Jordan to retake lands leased by Israel

November 13, 2019

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Jordan will respect all the rights in the two areas of Baqoura and Ghumar, adding that Jordan acknowledges the private property for 820 dunams (820,000 square meters) of land in Baqoura. Minister Ariel further criticized the Israeli government for its overdue reaction to the crisis, arguing that "Unfortunately, I think Israel woke up too late and was too slow; therefore, it didn't take all the means it had to allow farmers to stay in those areas, even ...

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena moves SC

November 13, 2019

The governor refused to grant Sena three days it had sought to form the government, and invited the third-largest party, the NCP . NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday visited Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut at a hospital in Mumbai where the latter underwent angioplasty.

Pakistan harbours terrorists 'who try to kill American soldiers': Nikki Haley

November 13, 2019

Tillerson also told her that people would die if Trump was unchecked, Haley wrote. "Once the president made a decision, we at the state department undertook our best efforts to implement that decision". First Kelly, then Tillerson responded, rejecting Haley's spin and asserting they did their jobs right. Humanitarian assistance will always be a priority for the United States, she said, adding that the U.S.

Labour hit by second cyber attack in 24 hours

November 13, 2019

The party did not have an immediate comment. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the first attack was very serious but was successfully repelled by the party's defence systems when the digital assault began on Monday. The party is confident that no data breach occurred . While its security procedures had led to a temporary slowdown in it its campaigning activities, they were later back up to "full speed".

"Consider leaving now": coastal NSW expects catastrophic fire weather

November 12, 2019

On Tuesday, hot, dry, and windy weather was forecast to worsen the situation. Australia has six fire danger ratings that range from low-moderate to catastrophic. Bureau of Meteorology state manager Ann Farrell says as the southerly change moves up NSW "the fires will be fanned in a different direction". "Unfortunately conditions remain dry with little to no rainfall in the forecast and the situation will remain risky through the week".

Schiff's Committee Published Name Of Alleged Whistleblower Last Week

November 12, 2019

But Democrats maintain that President Trump's attempts to enlist a foreign power to dig up dirt on a political rival in order to help his re-election bid was an abuse of power. While breaking ranks with fellow Republicans over the call for the whistleblower's testimony, Hurd said in his " Fox News Sunday " interview that he agreed the younger Biden should be called to appear.

Ghani confirms release of Anas Haqqani and two other senior Taliban leaders

November 12, 2019

Ghani said that the decision by Afghanistan's government to release the Taliban prisoners was made after consultation with the global community and the United States . Mr Haqqani is the younger brother of Sirajuddin Haqqani, who is second-in-command in the Afghan Taliban hierarchy and leads the Haqqani network, considered to the deadliest faction of the Afghan Taliban.

Brexit Party won't stand in Tory seats - Farage

November 12, 2019

The move is a huge boost for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chances at the December 12 poll and for his promise to deliver Brexit and take Britain out of the European Union . The Labour leader said the "Trump alliance" of Johnson and Farage could pave the way for a free-trade deal with the US that would open up the U.K.'s state-funded National Health Service to American companies.

Emergency bushfire warnings issued as 'catastrophic' conditions hit

November 12, 2019

Glen Innes in the state's north has been at the centre of the bushfire emergency. "Our advice to those who still may be there is that it is too late to leave on most of these fires, and sheltering is now your only option". Up to 15 fires reached emergency alert level, as powerful winds and higher temperatures picked up throughout the day. "That is what I am going by, is the science..." A vast area of Australia's east coast - including Sydney - is bracing itself for one the nation's worst ...

Israeli targeted airstrike kills senior Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza

November 12, 2019

In a parallel development Reuters reported citing a statement issued by the militant group that a top Islamic Jihad commander, identified as Akram al-Ajouri, had allegedly been targeted in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday. The group said that one of its senior members had been also targeted in a suspected Israeli airstrike in Damascus, where the Palestinian group has its headquarters.

Judge dismisses Trump suit over NY tax returns

November 12, 2019

Nichols said another option for Trump would be suing the House Ways and Means Committee when the committee requests his state tax returns from NY. Trump's lawyer William Consovoy had argued that Ways and Means Committee acting under a NY state law called the Trust Act could request Trump's tax returns "at any time, with no notice to the president".

The History of Veterans Day

November 12, 2019

New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46204) will not be affected by the weather. "Because it honors the veterans and their families", said Lynn Adams, a U.S. Her collection of more than 400 photos from her service are at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. Both Canada and Australia observe "Remembrance Day" on November 11 while Britain celebrates their own Remembrance Day on the Sunday that falls closest to November 11.

Mexico offers asylum to Bolivia's Evo Morales

November 12, 2019

The result is a power vacuum: it's not clear who is in charge of Bolivia, and how a successor to Morales will be chosen. Meanwhile, Moralez, who said on Monday he was forced to resign amid threats and described the latest events in his country as a coup, urged his country's citizens to refrain from violence and solve all political differences through dialogue.

Hundreds Attend Windsor Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 12, 2019

Theresa Charbonneau, the mother of the late Corporal Andrew Grenon, reminded people in the crowd how lucky they were to be at the ceremony and dealing with only the cold and snow when veterans faced so much more. "On Remembrance Day , we extend our deepest thanks to those who gave their lives in the service of their country". After the ceremony, veterans were invited to the Serbian Centre for a luncheon.

Commercial service of Boeing 737 aircrafts could begin in January

November 12, 2019

It said the first of these - an eCAB simulator certification session - was completed in the past week and it was working with the FAA towards a line pilots test crew workload evaluation and an FAA certification flight test. The crucial FAA Certification Flight Test will see administration pilots l conduct a certification flight or flights of the final updated software.

Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery

November 12, 2019

President Carter, 95, is resting comfortably, and his wife, Rosalynn, is with him. "I assumed naturally that I was going to die very quickly", said Carter, referring to his cancer diagnosis in 2015. "He is looking forward to continuing to recuperate at his home in Plains, Georgia, and thanks everyone for their kind well wishes", Carter's humanitarian non-profit said in a statement.

Three-day visit : China's Xi arrives in Athens to 'deepen cooperation'

November 12, 2019

The agreement, part of 16 trade deals signed between Greece and China, came during an official visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Athens on Monday. The business forum, titled "China-Greece: A New Era in Economic Cooperation", was part of the state visit by the prime minister. John Psaropoulos from Al Jazeera reports from Piraeus.

Transit System Apologizes to Black Rider Cuffed for Eating

November 12, 2019

The incident is now under investigation. "We have to read each situation and allow people to get where they are going on time and safely". In the apology statement, BART general manager Bob Powers said , "As a transportation system our concern with eating is related to the cleanliness of our stations and system".

Significant snowfall forecast for GTA on Monday

November 12, 2019

The trucks started to sprinkle salt on local roads around 1 p.m. A weather advisory was issued for southern Ontario as we get ready for some heavy snowfall. Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous throughout the Great Toronto Area. Significant snowfall today into tonight. "If flying from Pearson today, leave yourself lots of extra time as traffic may be impacted by snow.

Donald Trump Jr sparks protests, fan support during stop at UCLA

November 12, 2019

In this October 15, 2019, photo, Donald Trump Jr. speaks to supporters of his father, President Donald Trump, during a panel discussion in San Antonio. Mr. Trump and Ms. Guilfoyle originally attempted to ignore the disruption - which originated by a group called America Firsters who believe the president has been compromised by internationalists.

Trump can't sue NY attorney general over tax returns: judge

November 12, 2019

Nichols said the congressional committees have yet to request the tax filings, and even if were to do so, Trump's argument would fail to hold both the attorney general and tax commissioner accountable. The judge ruled that the U.S. District Court in Washington , D.C., does not have jurisdiction to hear the case. Last week, a federal appeals panel ruled the president's accounting firm must hand over its records to Manhattan prosecutors.

Sportsnet fires Don Cherry

November 12, 2019

And nobody's better at bringing out those passions (for better or for worse) than an 85-year-old fella named Don Cherry , who for as long as many can remember has been holding court on television, mostly on Saturday night's iconic Hockey Night in Canada.

Get Your Own Lawsuit: Team Bolton Outraged That Mulvaney Hopped On Theirs

November 11, 2019

But Mulvaney's decision to join the lawsuit indicates he intends to fight the subpoena on the grounds that a directive from the White House not to testify takes precedence over a subpoena from Congress. Former national security adviser John Bolton, who is represented by the same attorney as Kupperman, has signaled a willingness to testify to House lawmakers but only if Kupperman loses in his court case.

Micheal Bloomberg Flies for Democratic Presidential Primary in Alabama

November 11, 2019

Bloomberg , who has been privately weighing a bid for the presidency for weeks, has not yet made a final decision on whether to run, an adviser told The New York Times. Bloomberg is far from an ideological warrior, a pragmatic former New York City mayor who formally joined the Democratic Party only in October of 2018.

Millane trial: Defence accuse witness of lying

November 11, 2019

Grace, 21, died between December 1 and 2 previous year while travelling in New Zealand on her OE . Her physique became as soon as chanced on on Dec 9 in a shallow grave. "There were so many thoughts running through my mind". She told the court: 'He liked feet, dominating and strangulation. "He would talk about enjoying it and why he liked it".

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