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Tropical Storm Sebastien 2019: Sebastien misses its chance to become a hurricane

November 27, 2019

Sebastien had been forecast to become a hurricane by now but has not lived up to expectations, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 10 a.m. Met Éireann has indicated that the remnants of ex-Tropical Storm, Sebastien, will track to the South coast of Ireland overnight tonight, bringing a risk of heavy rainfall and strong winds especially on coastal areas of the county for a time during the early hours of tomorrow, Tuesday.

Carbon Dioxide in Earth's Atmosphere Reaches New Record High

November 27, 2019

He said that back then the temperature was two to three degrees Celsius warmer, and sea levels were 10 to 20 metres higher than now. Carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere for centuries and in the oceans for even longer. As the reports point out, the latest data on carbon dioxide concentration represents a 147 percent increase from pre-industrial levels (meaning prior to the year 1750).

Doctors tell United Kingdom authorities Julian Assange 'could die' in jail

November 27, 2019

They said years of medical assessments and reports on Assange's health informed their complaint. Subsequently, Assange was detained in Belmarsh maximum-security prison which Melzer described as "oppressive conditions of isolation and surveillance".

Get more ambitious or get drastic warming — United Nations warning

November 27, 2019

The sobering report comes at a critical moment, in which it remains unclear whether world leaders can summon the political will to take the ambitious action scientists say is essential. Countries have procrastinated for too long and need to begin making steep cuts to their greenhouse gas emissions immediately or risk missing agreed targets for limiting global warming, top United Nations officials said Tuesday.

Stray dog saves abandoned kittens from freezing, keeps them warm. See pics

November 27, 2019

A shelter employee told CTVNews.ca over the phone that the kittens were around five weeks old at the time, and that it is unlikely they would've been spotted if Serenity had not been there with them. "I will be following her progress", wrote a Facebook user. If they waited for the kittens to be ready that would mean that I wouldn't have my forever family for a couple of months.

After a rainy Thanksgiving Eve, will we see snow on Saturday?

November 27, 2019

The storm is now forecast to rival the strength of a Category 1 hurricane and pack wind gusts up to 74 miles per hour - stronger than hurricane force, CNN Meterologist Judson Jones said. Flurries could show up as soon as 7 pm tonight , but most of the heavy snow will wait until or after 10 pm and continue heavy through Tuesday morning and into the early afternoon.

Fired Navy Secretary defends handling of SEAL case in CBS exclusive interview

November 27, 2019

Spencer said in an interview with CBS Evening News on Monday night that he would accept responsibility for brokering the deal without telling Esper but said Esper was "completely informed" of it because his chief of staff was briefed on the matter.

Israel shoots down rocket fired from Gaza

November 27, 2019

In a statement, it said he was serving three life sentences for voluntary manslaughter and kidnapping, among other charges. A Palestinian detainee has died in Israeli prison, a local NGO said Tuesday, blaming the death on medical negligence.

President Trump Prepares to Pardon Bread and Butter

November 27, 2019

Trump joked that the turkeys were trained to remain calm under any condition, "which will be very important because they've already received subpoenas to appear in Adam Schiff's basement on Thursday". "After all, turkeys are vultures". Bread and Butter overnighted at the luxe Willard Intercontinental Hotel upon their arrival in the nation's capital and held a news conference Monday ahead of their trip to the White House.

Feces-tossed at students in York, University of Toronto libraries

November 27, 2019

She says one incident occurred at the Robarts Library at U of T on Friday afternoon, another took place Sunday afternoon at York University's Scott Library and the most recent occurred Monday at U of T once again. He was last seen wearing a black hat, blue top, light-coloured trousers and black gloves. The substance, lugged in Home Depot buckets, has not been positively identified, but witnesses with keen senses of smell said they were sure about what was used.

Here's what to expect from Tuesday's weather forecast

November 27, 2019

There was a slight chance of severe weather mostly west and north of the Coast on Tuesday , but South Mississippi was in the marginal-risk area for both Tuesday and Wednesday . It will remain mild, to even warm for Friday and Saturday . A Winter Storm Watch has already been issued for spots in Mohave county in northwest Arizona.

Trump uses Turkey pardon to mock Schiff, says birds already received subpoenas

November 27, 2019

The White House is sponsoring an online contest to help President Donald Trump as he contemplates his role in the 30-year-old tradition of sparing the National Thanksgiving Turkey. Justice will be served, along with stuffing and cranberry sauce, as Trump makes his decision: Bread, or Butter? "After all, turkeys [are] closely related to vultures".

Life inside Muslim prison camps: leaked documents

November 26, 2019

In this December 3, 2018, file photo, a child walks past a large screen showing Chinese President Xi Jinping near a carpark in Kashgar, western China's Xinjiang region. If indeed the so-called students "really need to leave the training center due to illness or other special circumstances, they must have someone specially accompany, monitor and control them".

Indian doctors remove giant 7.4kg kidney from man

November 26, 2019

ADPKD affects between 1 in 700-1,000 individuals worldwide, with 12.5 million cases globally, and is now incurable. Around 1 in 700 to 1,000 people get this disease and around 12.5 million people are living with it worldwide. These cysts, which resemble blisters, form inside the kidneys on the walls of hair-sized structures called nephrons, which help to filter out waste from the blood.

Egypt: Independent media says police raided headquarters

November 26, 2019

For three hours, they questioned several staff members, including editor in chief Lina Attallah and managing editor Mohamed Hamama, who were later taken to a police station with reporter Rana Mamdouh. In the early hours on Saturday, the website's editor Zalat was arrested at his home. His detention was described as illegal by Mada lawyer Hassan al-Azhari.

Chief Rabbi Says Corbyn ‘Unfit for Office’ Over Labour’s Anti-Semitism

November 26, 2019

Last night, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said that "a new poison - sanctioned from the very top - has taken root in the Labour Party ", and urged voters to use their conscience on December 12 when marking their ballot paper. Prominent Jewish Labour politicians, including Luciana Berger and Louise Ellman, have quit the party after being the subject of anti-Semitic abuse on social media.

Lewis the koala rescued by a shirtless grandmother dies from burns

November 26, 2019

Ellenborough Lewis, the koala who made headlines globally after being rescued by a fearless woman from a bushfire in Australia last week, died of burn injuries Tuesday. Doherty described the koala's cries as "heart-rending", noting she "didn't realise they could cry out". I've never heard a koala before. Doherty then douses the animal in water, wraps him in a blanket and takes him to her auto, bound for the local koala hospital.

US House intelligence chairman says Trump impeachment report early next month

November 26, 2019

President Donald Trump talks with reporters in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Washington . "The president has accepted or enlisted foreign nations to interfere in our upcoming elections, including the next one; this is an urgent matter that can not wait if we are to protect the nation's security and the integrity of our elections", Schiff wrote .

Lockdown lifted after apparent airspace violation causes DC scare

November 26, 2019

A US official said the aircraft was not believed to be hostile. Fighter jets are believed to have been scrambled amid reports of an airspace violation in Washington DC. At 12:45 p.m., he is then scheduled to have lunch with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. During the evacuation, construction workers, who had been working on the fence replacement on the north side of the White House were reportedly told "everybody get out".

Melania Trump receives official White House Christmas tree

November 26, 2019

If you are planning on buying a tree, Williams Tree Farm owners say to come prepared so make your tree finding "adventure" more fun! Vice President Mike Pence's Christmas tree was delivered earlier this week by Wyckoff's Christmas tree farm in White Township, Warren County, New Jersey.

Trump impeachment inquiry: justice department appeals ruling Don McGahn must testify

November 26, 2019

Two weeks of public testimony from a number of current and former US diplomats and officials - who said Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine in exchange for an investigation into Biden - appears to have strengthened the Democrats' case for impeachment .

Greenhouse gases accelerate to new peak in 2018, United Nations says

November 26, 2019

According to the WMO's annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin , which collects data from fifty four countries, the average concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) reached 407.8 parts per million in 2018, up from 405.5 parts per million (ppm) in 2017.

Hospital receives $1.6m in donations to help koalas impacted by bushfires

November 26, 2019

BBC reflecting on the term " functionally extinct " said that it is used to describe the animal population which can not reproduce their offsprings. The funding page was originally set up in a bid to raise AU$25,000 to treat injured koalas at the hospital. When it comes to fire, everything seems to be stacked against koalas.

Thieves steal 'priceless' jewel sets from Dresden museum

November 26, 2019

She said the cultural value of the unique collection was far greater than its material value. The intruders cut the electricity supply in Dresden's Gruenes Gewoelbe, or Green Vault museum, which houses one of Europe's largest collections of jewellery and court riches, the Bild newspaper said without giving a source.

Johnson pledges leaving European Union on January 31

November 26, 2019

Brexit isn't over on 12 December, nor even on 31 January next year. Arriving at the centre, Mr Johnson was welcomed by supporters chanting "Boris", but a little farther away, protesters shouted "liar, liar, trousers on fire". Johnson said his "sensible, moderate, tax-cutting" agenda would help reunite Britain after three years of acrimony following the 2016 referendum vote to leave the European Union .

French soldiers killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Mali

November 26, 2019

Six officers and a master corporal were among the victims in the deadliest accident since France intervened in Mali in 2013 to drive back an intense Islamic insurgency. French defense minister Florence Parly said an investigation has been opened into the accident. Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita warned this month that the country's stability was at stake, urging people to rally around the country's besieged armed forces as well as foreign forces, which also include the United ...

Hong Kong Elections Show Desire for Change

November 26, 2019

Ms Lam said the central government in Beijing didn't blame her for the election outcome. She said Sunday's election may have reflected unhappiness with the government but it also showed that many people want a stop to violence. Lam says she will accelerate dialogue and plans to set up a committee to review deep-seated social issues that contributed to grievances. "If they storm in, there are a lot of places for us to hide", said Sam, a 21-year-old student, who was eating two-minute noodles ...

Turkey tests Russian S-400 systems in defiance of US

November 26, 2019

The US argues there is a risk that sensitive technological information could be leaked if it is used alongside Western equipment such as the new F-35 jet. Tensions in US-Turkish relations played a major role in a near 30 percent slide in the lira's value a year ago. The Pentagon refused to comment on whether the USA personnel was taking part in Turkey's trials of S-400 systems, which it had earlier began with the use of US-made F-16 fighter jets.

Schiff: Trump impeachment report to come after week-long recess

November 26, 2019

The chairman of the U.S. congressional committee that is leading the inquiry into President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine said on Monday the impeachment process would move to the next step shortly after lawmakers return to Washington next week from a break.

4-magnitude quake strikes Albania, at least 2 dead

November 26, 2019

Officials say a strong natural disaster in Albania has killed at least four people, injured 150 and collapsed buildings. It had at a depth of 20 kilometers, USGS said. Authorities reported scores of aftershocks and called on people in the most affected areas to stay out of their homes. There were early reports of people were seen fleeing their homes to find open areas while others were said to be trapped inside damaged buildings.

Aslan King: police find body of missing British tourist in Victorian bush

November 26, 2019

Mr King is believed to have hit his head on the ground on the campsite. The 25-year-old had suffered what friends described as a possible seizure during a coastal camping trip. Authorities said the search was hard because of the thick vegetation, rocky clifftops and deep coastal waters in the region. Investigators said they would prepare a report for the coroner on the body found Tuesday.

Australian grandma wins Malaysia death sentence appeal

November 26, 2019

Malaysia's highest court has now accepted her appeal and she is expected to be released soon. The 55-year-old grandmother, from Cabramatta West in Sydney, was initially found not guilty in a lower court after it heard how she was set up in an online boyfriend scam by a man who identified himself as "Captain Daniel Smith", a United States soldier stationed in Afghanistan.

UN says greenhouse gases hit record in 2018

November 26, 2019

The organization's report found that the increase over 2017 and 2018 recent years was above the average growth seen over the last decade, which had been just over 2 parts per million, per year. The UN Environment Programme's annual "emissions gap" report, due on Tuesday, assesses whether countries' emissions reduction policies are enough. "We face a stark choice: set in motion the radical transformations we need now, or face the consequences of a planet radically altered by climate ...

Romania Tries to Free Trapped Sheep on Capsized Ship

November 26, 2019

Ana-Maria Stoica of the local rescue services told AFP workers were trying to remove the cargo refloat the ship. "The rescue operation is ongoing", she told AFP . 'If we can now not offer protection to cattle all over long-distance transports, we ought to serene outright ban them'. He alleged Queen Hind had problems with its engines as far back as December 2018.

Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena

November 26, 2019

The judgment from Ketanji Brown Jackson , of the U.S. district court in Washington, has potentially far reaching implications for Trump as he struggles to fend off impeachment. The House brought the lawsuit against McGahn in August, months after Democrats subpoenaed him for his testimony about episodes detailed in special counsel Robert Mueller's report.

Paris marchers decry violence against women

November 26, 2019

She adds everything else but the actual cause is being blamed for the violence that women and girls are going through. They are expected to include the confiscation of guns from partners after a first complaint by a woman. Government officials say 121 women were killed previous year. He said the measures, to be put to parliament in January, would be backed by 360 million euros ($400 million) of additional funding.

Diamond treasure stolen from Dresden museum

November 26, 2019

The sets included brilliant-cut diamonds from an 18th-century jewelry collection. According to Bild , several "conspicuously small" offenders were seen on the surveillance video. The museum is now made up of two sections - a historic part and a new area. Soon afterward, an electrical control box nearby was found to be disabled - and authorities are still working to determine whether that might have been the result of sabotage.

Remains believed to be missing student Aniah Blanchard found, DA says

November 26, 2019

The warrant for Johnson's arrest is through Montgomery County as that's where the alleged crime took place, Hughes said . "A complete investigation is underway by ALEA [the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency] and Auburn Police to determine the identity and how the victim came to be at that location".

Migrant truck deaths suspect pleads guilty to lesser charges

November 26, 2019

The bodies of eight women and 31 men were found in a refrigeration trailer on an industrial estate east of London on 23 October. The site is not far from docks on the Thames river. Another suspect due in court Another suspect, Christopher Kennedy, 23, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday accused of human trafficking offences .

Child who survived mall plunge back in school

November 26, 2019

Landen is walking "perfectly" after having recovered from the injuries he sustained from the incident that took place in April, according to a GoFundMe page run by a family friend. A judge sentenced him to 19 years in prison in June. Aranda's mother told reporters that her son was homeless before his incarceration and had suffered from mental-health problems since he was a toddler, according to the Star Tribune .

Trump presents Conan, the ‘incredible’ dog injured in Baghdadi raid

November 25, 2019

Trump said he awarded the dog a medal and a plaque. And I actually think Conan knew exactly what was going on . "Very special." " Tough cookie ". The president said special forces involved in the raid couldn't join the ceremony for obvious security reasons.

Biden investigation not raised during 2017 meeting, former Ukrainian president says

November 25, 2019

The timing of the phone call seemingly bolsters testimony from witnesses in the impeachment inquiry that senior Trump administration officials were involved in or aware of Giuliani's efforts to push Ukraine to launch corruption investigations and possibly tie Democrats like former Vice President Joe Biden to them.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange 'could die' in British jail: doctors

November 25, 2019

Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Assange has been detained inside the UK's Belmarsh Prison since May. More than 60 doctors have written an open letter saying that Julian Assange's health has deteriorated so much that the WikiLeaks founder's life is in danger inside a British jail.

Philippines rescues British couple held by jihadists after gun battle

November 25, 2019

Allan and Wilma Hyrons were taken from a beach resort on Mindanao island by four armed men on 4 October. It is thought that the Abu Sayyaf group is behind at least five suicide bombings in the region in the past 16 months. Its name means "bearer of the sword" and it is notorious for kidnapping for ransom, and for attacks on civilians and the army. While the government has negotiated peace with the largest group , the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, hardline factions allied with the ...

Spanish police seize 'drugs submarine' off coast of Galicia

November 25, 2019

According to Spain's national law enforcement agency, the Guardia Civil, the vessel had been carrying around 3,000 kilograms (6,600 pounds) of cocaine. Narco-subs have been used to smuggle drugs from Latin America into the US. In July, dramatic footage emerged of the US Coast Guard boarding a self-propelled semi-submersible suspected to be smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean.

Turkey: at least three people killed by vehicle bomb in northeastern Syria

November 25, 2019

Traveling on a military cargo plane, he landed first at Al Asad Air Base northwest of Baghdad and talked by phone with Abdul Mahdi. On November 10, Turkey blamed Kurdish fighters for another bombing that took the lives of eight people in the village of Suluk southeast of Tal Abyad.

Serial's Adnan Syed Facing Another Major Setback in His Trial

November 25, 2019

All told, their argument is that this witness could have plausibly changed the outcome of the case, so Syed was due a new trial. That ruling was upheld by Maryland's Court of Special Appeals in 2018, but was reversed on a 4-3 count in by Maryland's highest court, the Maryland Court of Appeals, in March.

The ball is now in Hong Kong government's court

November 25, 2019

Before the protests erupted and the Hong Kong administration, especially its hapless leader Carrie Lam, became so wretchedly unpopular, the pro-China camp liked to describe itself as being the pro-government camp. " The government will certainly listen humbly to citizens' opinions and reflect on them seriously ", Lam said, expressing hope that the peace and security would prevail, and the city won't plunge into chaos again.

Baroque treasures: 'Priceless' jewels snatched from German state museum

November 25, 2019

One of the oldest museums in Europe, the Green Vault holds treasures including a 63.8-centimeter figure of a Moor studded with emeralds and a 547.71-carat sapphire gifted by Tsar Peter I of Russian Federation. "The material value doesn't reflect the historic meaning", she said. "It's nearly world cultural heritage". Despite the shutdown of power supply, a surveillance camera caught some footage, which showed two perpetrators, Bild reported.

Female bodybuilder, 82, bashes home intruder using table, shampoo, broom

November 25, 2019

Murphy is a longtime bodybuilder who works out nearly every day. Though she is only five feet tall and weighs 105 lbs, she could well lift the 225-pound weight. "He was outside and saying, 'Please call an ambulance , ' saying, 'I'm sick, I'm sick", Murphy told CNN-affiliate WHAM . The whole thing. He's trying to get up and he's pulling and I got the broom and he's pulling the broom and I'm hitting him, I'm hitting him with the broom, hitting him and guess what? Willie Murphy, 82, speaks ...

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