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Puerto Rican Dogs Coming To Philadelphia After The Earthquake

January 20, 2020

Since the earthquakes began, at least one person has died, while others have been injured or rendered homeless following building collapses, NPR reports. Geological Survey. "Trump is working to ensure the people of Puerto Rico are getting the funds they need, while also holding the Puerto Rican government accountable", said Chase Jennings, spokesman for the Office of Management and Budget.

Trump trial could be over in two weeks

January 20, 2020

The US president's lawyers hit back at the Democrats' 111-page case summary ahead of tomorrow's Senate trial. Over the past week, Trump's defense team, which includes lawyer Alan Dershowitz , amplified its assertions that Trump's demands for Ukraine to investigate his political rivals did not warrant impeachment.

Trump thanks farmers for backing him through China trade war

January 20, 2020

Critics, however, have noted that the deal does not eliminate all tariffs and does not address Chinese subsidies or Chinese theft of US intellectual property, both of which are major irritants in U.S. The two sides announced that they had reached an agreement on Dec 13, 2019 - two days before higher USA tariffs on Chinese imports were due to take effect.

Snow emergency declared in city

January 20, 2020

The City of Watertown will experience its second snow emergency in as many weeks. Residents are being reminded that during a snow emergency all vehicles need to be parked on the side of the street where buildings bear even street numbers.

2 dead, at least 15 reportedly injured in Missouri shooting

January 20, 2020

Police found the bodies of a woman shot and killed and a man believed to be the shooter. Two people were killed and 15 others were injured in shooting at a Kansas City nightclub Sunday. The scene was near U.S. Highway 40. The suspected gunman was still on the loose Monday, police said. According to WREG's sister station WDAF , the shooting happened at 9ine Ultra Lounge after a fight broke out near the entrance.

Merkel to seek end to Huawei dispute in her conservative camp

January 20, 2020

As of now, Vodafone, British Telecom (BT), EE and Three (major United Kingdom carriers) have all have 5G services using Huawei equipment. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent much of winter and spring warning Western allies to avoid Huawei products.

California teachers exposed to jet fuel dump plan lawsuit

January 20, 2020

The Los Angeles County Superior Court lawsuit by the four teachers at Park Avenue Elementary School in Cudahy seeks unspecified damages. "Fuel penetrated their mouths and noses as well producing a lasting and severe irritation and a lasting and noxious taste and smell ", the lawsuit said, according to a Friday report from USA Today .

Trump backers and critics clash as impeachment trial nears

January 20, 2020

The US House of Representatives, controlled by the Democrats , impeached the Republican Party president last month. Giuliani was allegedly involved in a push to pressure Ukraine into launching investigations into Trump's political rivals, working to dig up dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden and pushing out former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, who was reportedly viewed as an obstacle in obtaining the promise of investigations.

Suspect fatally shot 2 Honolulu officers, set fire that destroyed several homes

January 20, 2020

Honolulu's mayor, Kirk Caldwell, also issued a statement and offered his condolences. The FBI is reportedly responding to an active shooter situation in Waikiki, Hawaii . A home the suspected gunman was believed to be inside was engulfed by flames. "The first police auto came and subsequently the other police cars arrived and then, this street just became a thoroughfare", resident Brant Kelsey said.

SKoreans, 3 Nepal guides missing in avalanche; 30 rescued

January 20, 2020

The search and rescue mission for the missing climbers has been called off after experts feared the area had become too risky, the Department of Tourism official Meera Acharya said. Officials said they appear to have gone on a weekend trekking trip. Five other South Korean members of the same team are said to be safe and seeking shelter in a lodge.

Hundreds hurt as Lebanon protests turn violent

January 20, 2020

The protests began with a few dozen people gathering in central Beirut over the imposition of a daily fee of 20 USA cents (29 cents) on messaging applications, including WhatsApp. "It's as if they didn't see our movement", she said. "And if you have money in the bank, you can't even get a hundred dollars out". Many protesters took out their ire against the banks that have restricted access to savings accounts and money transfers overseas by smashing the facade of the banking association.

North Korea Appoints Korean Unification Talks Chief as New Foreign Minister

January 20, 2020

From 2003 to 2007, he was North Korea's ambassador in London and served as vice foreign minister , representing North Korea at now-defunct six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program . Born in 1956, Ri is the young son of Myong Je, the former deputy director of the Department of Organization and Guidance (OGD), a shadowy body within the ruling Workers' Party that oversees the appointment of management positions within the state, according to the South Korean union ministry.

Fiji opens evacuation centres as Cyclone Tino hits

January 20, 2020

After crossing Vanua Levu , Tino would continue to strengthen to a category two late on Friday as it crossed the Lau group towards Tonga's southern islands. For information, let us know that Fiji is a good place for tourists to visit, in summer, tourists come in large numbers. Earlier in December, two people were killed in the Sarai storm and more than 2500 people lost their homes due to which they were admitted to the shelter.

Russian airstrike kills five civilians in northwest Syria

January 20, 2020

The de-escalation zone was announced in September 2018, after Moscow and Ankara reached an agreement that postponed a planned Syrian government offensive on Idlib and other areas near the Turkish border. Civilians continued to be killed and seriously injured before, during and after the "ceasefire agreement". On 15 and 16 January, the UN Human Rights Office received reports indicating airstrikes had resumed.

Johnson Plans Muted Brexit Celebrations After Big Ben Backdown

January 20, 2020

Anti Brexit protester with a placard reading "Bog off Boris with your Big Ben bong" as a protest of the plan to potentially let Big Ben chime at midnight on January 31st. "It is very frustrating when they deal with their own paranoia by deciding they must go on this or that TV show, when the PM wants them just to do the job".

Trump’s legal team calls impeachment charges unlawful

January 20, 2020

The Trump team called the two articles of impeachment "a risky attack on the right of the American people to freely choose their president". President Trump has repeatedly said he would invoke executive privilege. Starr and Dershowitz would have "discrete functions" on the legal team, according to those close to the legal team, who were not authorized to discuss the strategy by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Mexican official eyes stronger ties with China after United States trade deal

January 20, 2020

Mr Trump also praised a new chapter in relations with Beijing , calling it "the best relationship that we've ever had with China in many, many years". NAFTA had triggered a surge in trade among the three countries, but Trump and other critics blamed it for USA job losses brought about when American factories moved production south of the border to take advantage of low-wage labour in Mexico.

Mexico begins allowing Hondurans through southern border

January 20, 2020

Most Central Americans who leave their countries escaping poverty and violence are eager to make their way toward the United States. Mexican security officials closed the border at the crossing between Tecun Uman, Guatemala and Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, after the morning scuffles.

Trump's lawyers, Democratic lawmakers spar over who really broke the law

January 20, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the Senate floor with Sen. That is vastly unlikely, given a Republican party aligned behind the president and a Senate leadership openly in lockstep with the White House. Democrats, Cruz said, 'blocked all those witnesses in the House. "This fits the President's pattern". "That view is erroneous and exceptionally risky".

Armed Forces being mobilized to help Eastern Newfoundland dig out

January 20, 2020

Minister of Natural Resources Seamus O'Regan answered that call , saying the federal government was already working to deploy all available resources on the ground. There have also been widespread power outages. Newfoundland Power crews continued working overnight to reconnect about 3,500 customers blacked out during the height of the storm.

'Make Iran Great Again': Trump Trades Insults With Iranian Leader

January 20, 2020

Trump tweeted hours after Khamenei called him a "clown" who will " push a poisonous dagger " into Iran's back. In Khamenei's first time leading Friday prayers at the Mosella mosque in Tehran since 2012, he said Iran's retaliatory missile strikes were a "slap on the face" to the US that demonstrated Iran's "power".

Active Shooter Situation in Hawaii, 2 Cops Reportedly Killed

January 20, 2020

A witness at the scene said emergency crews were seen performing CPR on an officer immediately after the shooting. Dozens of police officers, including Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard, were seen arriving at the hospital en masse as the patients were transported away from the Diamond Head scene.

Meghan Markle's dad accuses daughter of 'destroying' the royal family

January 20, 2020

The Duchess of Sussex reportedly put clothes into storage in Canada before she made the move to the United Kingdom with Prince Harry , perhaps a sign she always meant to return. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now embroiled in legal action against the Mail on Sunday newspaper for publishing a private letter the Duchess wrote to her father.

China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus

January 19, 2020

Four more people have been diagnosed in an outbreak of viral pneumonia in Wuhan , China , as USA health officials began screening airline passengers arriving in the US from that area of China. Given the population around Wuhan airport is 11 million people and the average number of global passengers per day is about 3,301, the report concluded there would be an estimated 1,723 people who experienced the onset of 2019-nCoV symptoms by January 12.

Italy optimistic over Berlin conference on Libya

January 19, 2020

But he added he did not yet see a ceasefire, and as he spoke there were reports of air raids in Tripoli and further enforced closure of oil installations by tribesmen trying to influence the conference's outcome. "Such a protection force must operate under the auspices of the UN". "The oil and the oil facilities belong to the Libyan people". A UN-led worldwide follow-up commission will be charged with tracking progress on the conference commitments.

Brazil's Culture Secretary Fired For Using Nazi Speech

January 19, 2020

In addition to the similarity in words, Alvim also used the opera " Lohengrin " as the background soundtrack, a work by German composer Richard Wagner who was promoted in the Nazi era as one of Hitler's favorite composers. However, Alvim admitted he was a fan of what Goebbels said. "It shows the government that we have nowadays, which follows an authoritarian path, against the people, against culture itself", Amanda Teles, 26, said on Twitter.

Trump ‘recounts how Soleimani was killed’

January 19, 2020

Iran has also admitted shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet in error , killing 176 people. Amidst anti-regime protests in Tehran, the threat of an Iranian-American war has faded. Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis , the leader of Kata'ib Hezbollah, was also killed. Instead, he claimed that Soleimani was " saying bad things about our country", and called him a "noted terrorist" who "was down on our list".

National Archives Caught Doctoring Photo Critical of Trump

January 19, 2020

The altered image, first reported by the Washington Post , blurs out the word "Trump" and also words referencing women's genitalia, such as "pussy", on the protest signs. After the museum's apology, Rice University historian Douglas Brinkley said he was pleased that the National Archives is "out of the Photoshop business".

Brick Ashes: The Philippine city helps others rebuild after the volcano

January 19, 2020

The volcanoes of the Philippines have been ranked by authorities as the most deadly and costly in the world: About 13 percent of its historic eruptions have caused fatalities, most notably at Taal in Batangas and Mayon in Albay, and 22 percent of its eruptions have caused significant damage.

Yemen’s Missile Attack Kills over 60 Saudi-Backed Militants in Ma’rib

January 19, 2020

Later reports confirmed the number of fatalities had exceeded 60 people as they cited accounts from the military hospital in Ma'rib which had issued a distress call for blood donation. "Dozens from the (Huthi) militia were killed and injured", the source added. The Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015, backing government forces fighting the Iran-allied Houthis.

China, Myanmar 'stand together' despite Rohingya backlash

January 19, 2020

In some ways, how Myanmar has dealt with China - with some deference toward Beijing, which then lends support against worldwide pressure - is a template for how Beijing wishes the rest of Southeast Asia would behave. It includes cross-border oil and gas pipelines that have been operating for years, and a major railway is planned, though its projected high cost has given pause.

BJP announces alliance with Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena in Andhra Pradesh

January 19, 2020

The BJP and actor-turned politician Pavan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) formed an alliance on Thursday, and made a decision to jointly fight for retaining Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and oppose the YS Jaganmohan Reddy government's three-capitals plan.

Killed, One Injured in Family Shooting in Utah Suburb

January 19, 2020

Police were trying to piece together what happened leading up to the shooting in Grantsville on Friday night. It was also the first homicide in almost 20 years in Grantsville, a town of 11,000 about 35 miles west of Salt Lake City. The fifth victim had sustained a gunshot wound, was in stable condition and expected to survive, Fields said. She said it was unclear whether the police were called about a suspected homicide at the home by someone who was inside the house or by a neighbor, however.

Clashes Shake Beirut as Anti-Government Protests Explode in Violence

January 19, 2020

But protesters say they want to scrap the old system, and demand only impartial technocrats staff a new government to address their growing economic woes, including a severe liquidity crisis. "A direct and violent confrontation is taking place with anti-riot police at one of the entrances to parliament", the Internal Security Forces said earlier on Twitter.

Another winter storm heading for Richmond Friday night

January 19, 2020

In West Vancouver Island, southeast winds of up to 80 km/h are expected before diminishing Saturday morning . The winter storm warning has ended. The rain will create a slushy mess in many areas, with leftover snow from earlier storms still on the ground. The storm is predicted to arrive later Friday evening and could cause snow and freezing rain overnight, Environment Canada said.

Ex-Congressman jailed for Australian stock tip

January 18, 2020

Collins' lawyers had offered for a sentence of probation, with a term of home imprisonment, network administration, and a considerable fine. "I violated my core values and there is no excuse", he said as he apologized to his family, constituents and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for lying to them.

State Police Issue Amber Alert for Girl Apparently Abducted Off Springfield Street

January 18, 2020

According to the Daily Mail , police said "Troopers flooded the area after a motorist called 911 to report seeing the auto". "I want to thank everyone who worked tirelessly to bring Charlotte home and I am hopeful that our court system does the right thing and keeps "this monster" off our streets forever", he said.

Delta pilot told air traffic control he didn’t need to dump fuel

January 18, 2020

A statement was released by the Los Angeles Unified School District, in which they said, "Students and staff were on the playground at the time and may have been sprayed by fuel or inhaled fumes". The actions of a Delta flight crew are being investigated one day after the pilot dumped engine fuel over a populated section of the Los Angeles area.

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley goes public with alopecia and baldness

January 18, 2020

If you aren't familiar with the congresswoman, Senegalese twists are a style that became synonymous with her brand, but lace-fronts have become her go-to hairstyle to hide her growing baldness. "I did not want to go to sleep because I did not want to wake up, remove this bonnet and my wrap and be met with more hair in the sink and an image in the mirror of a person who increasingly felt like a stranger to me".

California’s Yosemite National Park probing 170 reported illnesses amid 2 norovirus cases

January 18, 2020

According to the Los Angeles Times , several of the students began feeling symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Officials traced the outbreak back to Yosemite. The park is investigating the circumstances surrounding the illness and is interviewing affected people. Aramark, which operates the hotel, received numerous complaints from visitors about poor food quality, shuttle and other services since it began managing Yosemite's concessions ...

Southwest Pushes 737 Max Return to Early June, Cancels 330 Flights

January 18, 2020

The grounding of the 737 Max is costing Boeing billions of dollars. The issue was discovered during a technical review that normally happens near the end of the software-development process, a sign that Boeing could be close to finishing changes created to get the plane back in the air.

Big Ben won't bong for Brexit

January 18, 2020

The Government revealed the plans after coming under intense pressure to back a bid for Big Ben to chime at 11pm on January 31. It comes as the Daily Express has learnt senior ministers are blaming a Remainer plot among parliamentary chiefs for silencing Big Ben on Brexit night.

Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Wins Legal Battle

January 18, 2020

The federal government has argued that letting B.C. have authority over what can travel through the pipeline on account for its right to protect its environment, would essentially give the province a veto over cross-province projects. has the legal ability to regulate trade in cases in which it has environmental concerns. "When it comes to protecting our coast, our environment and our economy, we will continue do all we can within our jurisdiction", he said.

For fear of the worst, authorities stop asking the child for help

January 17, 2020

Around 5:02 p.m., officers received reports of a girl in the back seat of a moving vehicle holding up a piece of paper that read, "Help me". "Help!" in the Sacramento area Saturday, according to authorities. Most suggested the child to be required to perform community service as a effect. After speaking with the driver, the police discovered that it was just a joke.

Iran's Ayatollah Slams 'American Clowns' In Rare Friday Prayers Sermon

January 17, 2020

Gen. Qassem Soleimani, saying a missile attack on US assets in Iraq had been a blow to America's dignity and its status as a superpower. The attack on January 8 at bases near Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq, was launched in retaliation for the assassination of Major General Qassim Suleimani, a high figure in the Iranian army, in a drone attack commissioned by Trump .

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian FM Javad Zarif

January 17, 2020

We are not interested in negotiating with the US. This comes as Iran President Hassan Rouhani warned that European soldiers in the Middle East "could be in danger" after Britain, Germany and France challenged Teheran over breaking limits of its nuclear deal.

World Economic Forum to start soon in Davos

January 17, 2020

The US is the world's second biggest source of carbon emissions, accounting for around 15% of annual output . The Global Risks Report 2020 has been developed with the invaluable support of the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Advisory Board.

Celebrity lawyer Dershowitz to defend Trump

January 17, 2020

Mr Roberts, who has long insisted judges are not politicians, is expected to serve as a referee for the proceedings rather than an active participant. The president calls the impeachment a "hoax", even as new information emerges about his actions toward Ukraine that led to the charges against him .

Pregnant woman, 6 children tortured and killed by religious cult in Panama

January 17, 2020

The pregnant mother had been buried with five of her own children and the dead minors found in the pit were aged from one to 17, according to officials in the country. Prosecutors in Panama say a pregnant woman and six children were killed by a "satanic" sect during what is believed to be an exorcism inside a church on Thursday.

Rachel Maddow’s Lev Parnas Interview Draws Show’s Highest-Ever Viewership

January 17, 2020

As the two Articles of Impeachment against President Trump were delivered to the U.S. Senate, the nonpartisan Government Accounting Office delivered a report that supports them, and Rudy Giuliani associate, Lev Parnas delivered damming allegations that would support Impeachment investigations against Vice President Mike Pence and other members of the Trump administration.

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