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Graham says he wants to start impeachment trial in 'coming days'

January 05, 2020

I would tell Mitch McConnell that he ought to automatically dismiss it. "And then, just before the holidays, this sad spectacle took another turn". Responding to McConnell's proposal to first have evidence presented in the trial before hearing from potential witnesses, Schumer said that was something that would only happen in a fantasy story.

Rocket attacks hit central Baghdad and air base housing United States troops

January 05, 2020

Nasrallah said attacks on the USA military presence in the Middle East would be "fair punishment" for Soleimani's killing, listing United States bases, naval ships and military personnel as possible targets. But he said any decision on US troops must make sure that Iraq's national interests and security are not damaged. He also said the Trump administration has abandoned the previous USA administration's focus on countering Iranian proxy groups and suggested the US strike in Baghdad ...

Man killed in shark attack off Western Australia state

January 05, 2020

It is the second fatal shark attack in Esperance in nearly three years. "A woman who was on board the boat at the time of the incident has been returned to shore, and has been taken by St John Ambulance to the hospital to be treated for shock", the police said .

French knife-attack investigated as terrorism

January 05, 2020

The deadliest single terrorist attack ever in the country came in November 2015 when 130 people were killed in Paris . A man identified only as Nathan C. The victims are believed to have been targeted at random and a motive has not yet been established. However, according to Express UK , the assailant was wearing a suicide vest.

US Secretary of State Exaggerated Iraqi Reaction to Soleimani's Death

January 05, 2020

The Pentagon said in a statement that US President Donald Trump had ordered the attack. The general was killed in a United States drone strike at Baghdad's airport, along with Abud Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of the Tehran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) militia and eight other officials.

Crew Members Feared Dead after Alaska Fishing Boat Sinks

January 05, 2020

The Coast Guard says two "extremely hypothermic" members of the Scandies Rose's seven-man crew were found in a life raft around 2am Wednesday, nearly four hours after a mayday call was received from the boat, the Anchorage Daily News reports.

Who Is Esmail Qaani? Iran's Supreme Leader Appoints Successor To Soleimani

January 05, 2020

Iran's Supreme National Security Council holds USA exclusively responsible for consequences of assassinating commander Soleimani was assassinated in a US air raid on his vehicle in Baghdad's worldwide airport on Friday morning. A decades-long USA nemesis, Iran holds a range of options for striking back, militarily or otherwise. Following the death of an American contractor in rocket attacks on a US base in Iraq, Washington carried out a series of strikes on Sunday that led to the deaths of ...

Vehicle plows into German tourists in northern Italy, 6 dead

January 05, 2020

The accident happened at around 1:15 am (0015 GMT) in the village of Lutago near the Austrian border in the South Tyrol region, which is popular with skiers. The nine others were taken to regional hospitals. He said police had concluded that the auto crash into pedestrians was not an act of terrorism. More than 150 emergency workers were mobilised following the tragedy, and a field hospital was set up by the roadside to provide first aid.

USA to 'target' 52 Iranian sites if Tehran retaliates

January 05, 2020

Trump tweeted that Iran "is talking very boldly about targeting certain US assets", after the United States killed Qassem Soleimani , Iran's top military and intelligence officer in the Middle East. On Saturday, several rockets were launched near U.S. military bases in Iraq , though no casualties were reported. NATO, which has been training Iraqi security forces on how to prevent the Islamic State militant group from regaining strength, has suspended its training missions in Iraq.

Unredacted Emails Directly Link Ukraine Aid Hold to POTUS

January 05, 2020

In a December response to a Freedom of Information Act request from the Center for Public Integrity , CPI received documents about the president's Ukraine decision. "This new evidence also raises questions that can only be answered by having the key Trump administration officials-Mick Mulvaney, John Bolton, Michael Duffey and Robert Blair-testify under oath in a Senate trial".

Pak poet Faiz's 'Hum Dekhenge' anti-Hindu? IIT Kanpur probes

January 05, 2020

Consequently, the panel was established to probe whether the students violated prohibitory orders clamped in the city on the day of the march, whether they posted objectionable content on social media and whether the Faiz poem is anti-Hindu.

10 dead in Cambodia building collapse, more trapped

January 05, 2020

Search and rescue teams in Cambodia removed rubble Saturday for a second day to find any more survivors from a building collapse that killed at least five people and injured about 20. Several of the hospitalized survivors were reported to be in critical condition. The under-construction building in the coastal province of Kep collapsed Friday afternoon and rescue operations have been ongoing.

China replaces its top official in protest-riven Hong Kong

January 05, 2020

China has replaced the head of its liaison office in Hong Kong amid continuing anti-government protests in the territory. However, district councils have little power and while the territory's Beijing backed leader Carrie Lam promised to "humbly listen" to the public's opinion, Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that no matter the results, Hong Kong will remain a part of China.

Missing Grand Canyon Hiker Found

January 05, 2020

Fifty-eight-year-old O'Connor, from La Porte, Texas, disappeared on December 22, 2019, and was last seen at the Yavapai Lodge. Hikers reported seeing O'Connor along the New Hance trail to park guards yesterday afternoon, where guards located him this morning.

Australia bracing for worst as wind, warmth fan raging fires

January 05, 2020

New fires had started, and others had broken containment lines. - Temperatures topped 45C (113F) in much of the Sydney metropolitan area, with Penrith recording a high of 48.9C (120F) according to the BOM. "But there are still significant populations in those areas", said Graham Ashton, Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police. Victoria police reported heavy traffic flows on major roads and praised motorists for their patient and orderly behaviour.

Trump administration warns Congress Iran could retaliate against U.S. 'within weeks'

January 05, 2020

Major General Soleimani, the deputy head of Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi, and a number of their entourage were killed in a strike by American drones near Baghdad International Airport in the early hours of Friday. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi labelled the missile strike as a "brazen violation of Iraq's sovereignty and a blatant attack on the nation's dignity".

Sanders Calls U.S. Killing of Iranian Commander a 'Dangerous Escalation'

January 05, 2020

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani gives a press conference in Tehran , Iran, October 14, 2019. While Iraqi officials and the state television report that Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was also killed in the strike. According to the Pentagon, Soleimani, an Iranian general, orchestrated a series of attacks on American bases in Iraq over the last several months - one of which killed an American contractor December 27.

Meat Loaf Calls Greta Thunberg 'Brainwashed'

January 04, 2020

Speaking to the Daily Mail , the singer, campaigned for Mitt Romney in 2012 and told Donald Trump that he should run for president on a 2011 episode of Celebrity Apprentice said he believes Thunberg is being used by others to advance their agenda.

Thousands gather in Baghdad to mourn death of Qassem Soleimani

January 04, 2020

Mass ceremonies started in Baghdad for Soleimani, a veteran military figure revered as a hero by many in Iran and the region, and the others killed in Friday's attack. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said he had grave concerns about the events that led up to the strike and called on the administration to spell out how the killing protects USA interests.

Trump trounces Democratic rivals in election fundraising

January 04, 2020

Since the impeachment inquiry began in September, the president's campaign and RNC gained 600,000 new donors, officials said. Nonetheless, the $46 million raised represented the best fundraising quarter for the Trump marketing campaign within the 2020 election, most of it as a outcome of backlash in opposition to the Democrats over impeachment.

"Is PM Modi Ambassador Of Pakistan?": Mamata Banerjee Hits Out At PM

January 04, 2020

On Thursday, the Prime Minister transferred money to 6 crore farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Yojana). They never talk against Pakistan. "The hatred they (Congress and its allies) have for us can now be seen against the country's parliament". "If we were so strong enough to also mobilise the opinion of United Nations, satisfy the German Chancellor, President of France and number of heads of states and various organisations across the world- then BJP would ...

Crowds chant 'Death to America' at top general's funeral in Baghdad

January 04, 2020

He was also blamed for attacks on USA troops and American allies going back to the 2003 invasion of Iraq . The rocket attacks, which killed one American contractor last month, have stoked fears of a proxy war between the United States and Iran on Iraqi soil.

China replaces top envoy to Hong Kong: state media

January 04, 2020

A government spokesperson said that retail sales continued to fall sharply in November as protests turned extremely violent, causing severe disruptions to tourism- and consumption-related activities and further dampening consumption sentiment.

'Affluenza teen' jailed in Texas for probation violation

January 04, 2020

Ethan Couch, who infamously made headlines for his "affluenza" defense in his 2013 drunk driving case , has been arrested in Texas for allegedly violating his probation. In 2013, Couch lost control of his family's pickup truck after he and his friends had played beer pong and drank beer stolen from a Walmart. He did not appear for a probation hearing and instead fled to a Mexican resort with his mom.

USA killing of Soleimani 'tantamount' to war, Iran's United Nations ambassador says

January 04, 2020

Russian Federation and China expressed similar concerns, with both states warning about the strike's escalation of tensions. Iran told the UN Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday local time it reserves the right to self-defence under worldwide law after the United States killed its most prominent military commander Qassem Soleimani.

Qasem Soleimani: Strike was to 'stop war', says Trump

January 04, 2020

The US-led coalition also denied carrying out any airstrike. "The narrative of anti-Americanism is coming back", said Renad Mansour of the London-based Chatham House. Jeremy Hunt , former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leadership contender, reacted to the reports on BBC Radio 4 today: "I think it's regrettable, because as one of the US's closest allies, I think it's an important aspect of that relationship that there are no surprises in the relationship".

Downing Street seeks CVs of ‘weirdos and misfits’ for Johnson team

January 04, 2020

Setting out the categories of people he wants to hire, he said Downing Street needs "unusual mathematicians", physicists, computer scientists, data scientists, but also "assorted weirdos and misfits with odd skills". Under the "seismic" changes planned by Number 10, he also said that public officials are "unfortunately poorly prepared" for the radical reforms that Johnson is willing to push.

"Wanton Acts Of Destruction": India After Vandalism At Gurdwara In Pak

January 04, 2020

According to Dawn , a mob started to assemble and surround the gurudwara on Friday afternoon, demanding that the arrested suspects be released. "In addition, Government of Pakistan is enjoined to take all measures to protect and preserve the sanctity of the holy Nankana Sahib Gurudwara and its surroundings", added the statement .

Methodist pastor calls proposed split over gay marriage ‘equitable resolution’

January 04, 2020

The nine-page separation plan, titled " Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation", must be approved by the 2020 General Conference to be held in May in Minneapolis. A majority of US -based delegates opposed that plan but were outvoted by USA conservatives teamed with delegates from Methodist strongholds in Africa and the Philippines.

Australia fires: Mogo Zoo animals saved by staff efforts

January 04, 2020

But there were others - red pandas, monkeys, a tiger - that still needed some place to ride out the deadly fires ravaging Victoria and New South Wales. Mr Staples said it was important that anyone donating knew they did not need the money to save the animals but that it would go towards helping injured wild animals when roads opened and people could get back to the zoo again.

Auto seen flying off cliff in California in horrific dashcam footage

January 04, 2020

A California motorist shared a shocking video appearing to show the moment another vehicle goes off a cliff along Highway 1 in San Mateo County, south of San Francisco. We do know from what we've gathered that the vehicle did not collide with the rocks or with the hillside. Auto parts were found in the Pacific Ocean below, per ABC News .

Police arrest 6 in California backyard shooting that killed 4

January 04, 2020

The Fresno police chief said at a news conference Tuesday that the suspects were retaliating against a rival gang that they believed was responsible for killing a member of their gang hours earlier. They are being held on $11 million bail each, Hall said. Police have been on excessive alert this week, monitoring social media for potential threats because the weeklong New Yr's occasion on the Fresno Fairgrounds began final weekend.

Record-setting $70 million Lotto Max jackpot up for grabs Friday

January 04, 2020

Regardless of the jackpot size, the odds of winning Lotto Max remain the same, about one in 33 million. Each time the prize goes unclaimed, the pot increases by $5 million, until reaching the $70 million cap, she said. Lotto Max has two draws per week, Tuesdays and Fridays. National Lottery operator Camelot previously disclosed the winning ticket was bought in Dorset.

How will Iran retaliate to Soleimani killing?

January 04, 2020

He said Soleimani's "reign of terror is over" after the strike at Baghdad airport in Iraq on Friday. Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate that Soleimani should have been taken out by his predecessors. Iraqi government officials, including Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi , were outraged by the attack. But the State Department issued a warning urging Americans to "depart Iraq immediately".

Emergency Declared as Australia Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 20

January 04, 2020

A mass evacuation of tourists has been ordered for a 350-kilometer (217-mile) stretch of coast from Nowra - about a three-hour drive south of Sydney - to the Victoria state border, where a similar emergency has been declared in an area the size of Belgium.

Missouri Carjacker Drags Sleeping Man And Goat On Three-State Drive

January 04, 2020

Brandon Kirby, 40, of Mannford, Okla., was arrested at the scene after a short foot pursuit, according to the arrest report. An accused carjacker on meth drove someone else's pickup truck across two state lines on January 1 after seizing the vehicle along with its occupants - a sleeping man and a goat - from the parking lot of an adult store in Carthage, Mo., according to police.

Oil soars following United States airstrike

January 03, 2020

Around one fifth of the world's oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow choke point between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Brent crude rose as high as US$69.50 a barrel, its highest since mid-September when Saudi oil facilities were attacked, and was up 4.2 per cent or $2.83 a barrel at US$69.08 by 1058 GMT.

British Judge Rules Ethical Vegans Are Protected From Workplace Discrimination

January 03, 2020

Ethical veganism is a "philosophical belief" and so is protected in law, an employment tribunal has ruled for the first time. The case was brought by vegan Jordi Casamitjana, who claims he was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports because of his ethical veganism .

US Ambassador Defends Poland from False Russian WWII Claims

January 03, 2020

World War-II broke out in on September 1, 1939 after Hitler's Nazi Germany attacked Poland after which the Soviets attacked Poland on September 17 and occupied a part of the country carving Poland into two parts. World War II began September 1, 1939, when Nazi German troops invaded Poland. "I consider President Putin's words as an attempt to cover up these problems".

Iran Says 'Not Afraid Of War' After Trump 'Threat'

January 03, 2020

So do I think they may do something? Yes. "In fact, that demonstration in front of the embassy is exactly what the Iraqi people are exhausted of". In a statement issued Wednesday, spokesperson Ortagus said the United States "stressed the Government of Iraq's obligation to prevent further attacks against our diplomatic mission".

New Year’s Eve 2020

January 03, 2020

Australia was one of the first countries to ring in 2020, and there was no better way to do so than with an epic fireworks show over Sydney Harbour. Sydney determined to press forward with its fireworks regardless of calls by some members of the general public for the show to be cancelled in solidarity with fire-hit areas in New South Wales, of which the town is the capital.

Weather warning for Grantham into New Year's Day

January 03, 2020

Further ahead, for January 16 to 30, the Met Office said: 'Spells of heavy rain and strong winds look most likely across northern and western parts. 'Some rain is still possible at times but any rain is likely to be short lived. Parts of Britain are set for snowfall next week after what promises to be a bright winter weekend for many areas. "While accumulations are limited to a spotty coating to an inch in Southern New England, a better chance for 3-6" of snow Saturday afternoon - Sunday ...

Top New York lawmaker charged with drunk driving after warning against it

January 03, 2020

While at the jail, an alcohol breath test indicated Kolb's blood-alcohol content was over 0.08%, authorities said. Kolb was charged with driving while intoxicated , a misdemeanor, and released pending a future court appearance, the sheriff said, adding that no one was hurt and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Judge denies Baby Tinslee temporary injunction

January 03, 2020

Tinslee Lewis was given approximately seven days to live after a Texas Fourth Court of Appeals judge denied a temporary injunction to keep her on life support at the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. She now is suffering from severe sepsis, not uncommon when patients require deep sedation and chemical paralysis to maintain organ function. The so-called 10-day rule can be employed when a family disagrees with doctors who recommend to withdraw life-sustaining treatment.

Two Women Allegedly Attacked Jewish Man in Brooklyn

January 03, 2020

Participants will gather in Foley Square at 11 a.m. on January 5 and then cross the Brooklyn Bridge to a rally at Cadman Plaza. "We need to march in the streets, together". Just one month before this attack, a man in the same community was stabbed multiple times while walking to a synagogue. Said Cuomo on Twitter: "It's exactly why I am increasing State Police presence in Jewish neighborhoods around the state and why I visited Williamsburg to show solidarity and love for our Jewish ...

Police shoot knifeman trying to stab multiple people near Paris

January 03, 2020

Two others have been rushed to Kremlin-Bicêtre hospital and remain in a "critical condition", authorities said. Police and firefighters gather in a park in the south of Paris' suburban city of Villejuif on January 3, 2020 where a man was shot and killed by officers after stabbing passers-by.

Massive new rallies slam India's 'anti-Muslim' citizenship law

January 03, 2020

Delhiites joined residents, mostly women and girls, of the Shaheen Bagh area of New Delhi in entering the new decade singing the national anthem, raising slogans against the federal government, and reciting the poetry of resistance. The NDA-led-BJP government has pushed for certain religious amendments despite being a secular nation, such as Triple Talaq under Muslim law, has now become a punishable offence, with relief in the disputed Title suit in Ayodhya given to Hindu community despite ...

6,000 people mark Vancouver Polar Bear Swim 100th anniversary

January 03, 2020

People run in and out of the ocean during the Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. "(It's saying) 'I'm going to take on challenges, I'm going to be uncomfortable, I'm going to be social, and I'm going to have a good time.' It does all that in one moment".

Jet which ferried Ghosn used illegally, says Turkish operator

January 03, 2020

The request, an Interpol red notice that calls on authorities to arrest a wanted person, was received by Lebanon's internal security forces and has yet to be referred to the judiciary, the source said. Carlos Ghosn mysteriously found himself in Lebanon shortly before the big corruption process against him began in Japan. The former Nissan boss was under house arrest in Japan, but escaped.

Flood death toll rises to 21 in Jakarta

January 03, 2020

Widodo told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday that one of the causes of flooding is due to damage to the ecosystem and ecology in addition to many people who throw garbage into rivers. Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary said in a statement, citing the geophysics agency, that extreme weather may continue across Indonesia until January 7.