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Justice Department Conducting ‘Very Big’ Voter Fraud Investigations, Barr Says

September 03, 2020

The former president encouraged states to invest resources to expand voting by mail. "I don't think there are two justice systems", Barr said in a sometimes contentious interview on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer ". Trump has accused Democrats of trying to steal the election by pushing the use of mail-in voting. "Well, the political climate and the media was a lot different", Barr said.

China opposes US restrictions to Chinese diplomats work related activities

September 03, 2020

Washington cast the move as a response to Beijing's restrictions on American diplomats in China . In addition, the secretary of state announced that all Chinese embassy and consular social media accounts will need to be labeled as People's Republic of China government accounts.

Trump suggests voting twice, once by mail and once in person

September 03, 2020

However, in his most recent interview, it sounds as though Trump has reverted to his longstanding and unsubstantiated claim that he actually won more total votes. "So if you have an absentee ballot. you send it in, but I'd check it, follow it and go vote". A Washington Post analysis estimates that at least 83 percent of Americans are eligible to vote by mail this fall.

U.S. sanctions International Criminal Court officials

September 03, 2020

The ICC said in a statement the new measures "are another attempt to interfere with the Court's judicial and prosecutorial independence and crucial work to address grave crimes of concern to the global community". The US measures "only serve to weaken our common endeavor to fight impunity for mass atrocities", Mr Kwon said. Media captionThe International Criminal Court has come in for strong criticism - most recently from the United States.

THE World University Rankings

September 03, 2020

As with THE's 2020 rankings , the 2021 rankings see Universiti Malaya in the 301-350 band, followed by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in the 501-600 band, and Universiti Kebangsaaan Malaysia in the 601-800 band. "While Saudi Arabia continues to top the World University Ranking for Mena, with an impressive sixth consecutive year in the 201-250 band for King Abdulaziz University, it is testament to the growing strength of higher education across the Middle East to see Lebanon and Iran also move ...

End of a dynasty? Joe Kennedy defeated in US Senate primary

September 03, 2020

In the 6th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a Marine Corps veteran who saw combat in Iraq and mounted a brief campaign for president a year ago defeated two fellow Democratic challengers - Jamie Belsito and Angus McQuilken. John Cluverius, a political science professor at the University of Massachusetts , Lowell, noted party leadership tends to be less popular with activists, and he said Mr.

Couple 'intended to raise' abducted baby — Georgia police

September 03, 2020

Suspects Maynor Dario Valera Zuniga and Kristin Nicole Valera Zuniga were charged with kidnapping. The mom put up a valiant fight and managed to take the gun from one suspect, but the baby was snatched away in what authorities are describing as an extremely rare random kidnapping, police said.

Putin critic Navalny poisoned with nerve agent Novichok, Merkel says

September 03, 2020

Novichok , which means "newcomer" in Russian, applies to a group of advanced nerve agents developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s under the codename Foliant. "The Russian people have a right to express their views peacefully without fear of retribution of any kind, and certainly not with chemical agents".

Liberty University Announces Investigation Into Jerry Falwell’s Tenure as President

September 03, 2020

In a series of back-and-forth revelations last week, Falwell said that his wife had engaged in a brief extramarital affair with a man that they met when he was performing swimming pool maintenance. Karen Swallow Prior, a recently departed English professor at Liberty who had been critical of Falwell, said the investigation announcement was good news.

New data confirms Australia is in recession

September 03, 2020

More than a million people have lost their jobs since March when Australia shut down entire sectors of the economy. More up-to-date data on Australia's trade position will be released on Thursday with the worldwide trade in goods and services report for July.

US Democrats Demand Resumption Of Election Security Briefings

September 03, 2020

House of Representatives as the 2020 election approaches", they wrote. After all, our tax money paid for this collection of intelligence. "But I would like to know as a member of the intelligence committee, give me the six things that were leaked that were damaging to national security and we can assess that".

Most arrested in Kenosha protests are not from there

September 02, 2020

Most of the people arrested in demonstrations against police brutality after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., were not city residents, according to police. They said Blake had a knife and fought with officers even as two efforts to stun him with a Taser were unsuccessful. State investigators have said only that officers found a knife on the floor of the vehicle.

Melania Trump's former friend says she taped calls for protection

September 02, 2020

He constantly criticized Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server when she was secretary of state. Trump's former friend and senior adviser is preparing to release a new tell-all memoir, Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady.

Pentagon concerned by China's nuclear ambitions, expects warheads to double

September 02, 2020

China has indicated that it will not join the treaty, which would significantly limit its nuclear capacity. The People's Liberation Army Navy has a battle force of more than 350 ships and submarines, in comparison with the U.S. In addition to the three neighbours of India - Pakistan , Sri Lanka and Myanmar - the other countries where China is considering to base its military logistics and infrastructure facilities are Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Seychelles, ...

Pelosi's visit to hair salon went against coronavirus rules

September 02, 2020

Mr Trump said she was being "decimated" after lecturing everyone else. A spokesman for Pelosi told Fox News in a statement that the congresswoman followed the rules presented to her by the hair salon. The owner of the salon, Erica Kious, told Fox News that she felt that it was "a slap in the face" seeing Pelosi flout COVID-19 rules, given how salons in San Francisco had been shuttered since March and were allowed to reopen on September 1 for outdoor hairstyling services only.

Russian prosecutors ask Germany for details of poison tests on Navalny - paper

September 02, 2020

Navalny in the political opposition in Russian Federation". Germany has also called on the Russian Government to explain itself regarding the incident. Novichok was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Britain . RBC said the Russian letter asked German authorities to provide information about what drugs were being used to treat Navalny, and whether he had chronic diseases or diabetes.

China can make India suffer ‘severe’ military losses

September 02, 2020

Sources said the Indian Air Force (IAF) had also been told to enhance its surveillance on increasing Chinese air activities along the LAC in eastern Ladakh . "India has repeatedly violated important consensus on the western section of the China-India border, unilaterally changed the status quo by force, causing tensions in border area".

Hamas Announces 'Deal' to End Escalation With Israel

September 02, 2020

The delegation was also joined by U.S. Senior Adviser Jared Kushner and National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize a pact marking open relations between the Gulf nation and Israel. Israel and Egypt imposed since then, attributing containing Hamas's arsenal, but critics view it as a form of collective punishment. A COGAT statement said the decisions were "subject to the continuation of the calm and the security stability" but warned ...

D.C. Circuit Court ruling weakens House subpoena power

September 02, 2020

House Democrats have launched a slew of investigations, which included the subpoena of McGahn , in an effort to find information that could lead to the impeachment of the president. Mueller III's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 USA election. Democrats ridiculed that argument, saying that the White House was telling the courts in the McGahn case that the judiciary did not have jurisdiction to hear the lawsuit.

Typhoon Maysak Carries Potential for 'Major Disaster' in Japan

September 02, 2020

If Typhoon Maysak makes landfall on the Korean Peninsula , it would be the fourth named storm to do so this year. Typhoon Maysak was west of Japan, maintaining sustained winds of 162 kilometers per hour (100 mph) with higher gusts, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

US Police Officers Shoot, Kill Black Man After Bicycle Stop

September 02, 2020

When the deputies tried to stop Kizzee, they say he ran, and when they caught up to him again, Kizzee allegedly punched one of the deputies in the face. They have not reviewed surveillance footage or cellphone videos that may have captured the shooting. According to Dean, events leading to the shooting began when the deputies saw a man, since identified as Kizzee, riding his bike "in violation of the vehicle code" and tried to stop him.

Suspected accomplices in Charlie Hebdo jihadist killings face trial

September 02, 2020

The gunmen identified themselves as belonging to an Islamic terrorist group. "We have often been asked since January 2015 to print other caricatures of Mohammed", it said. Its Paris offices were firebombed in 2011, and its editorial leadership placed under police protection which remains in place to this day. "We will never give up".

China can make India suffer 'severe' military losses

September 02, 2020

External affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Chinese side violated previously agreed understanding and engaged in "provocative military maneuvres" in the late night of August 29 and on August 30 in an attempt to change the status quo in the south bank area.

Trump's Doctor: He Never Had a Stroke or a Mini-Stroke

September 02, 2020

Then, at Mr. Trump's request, Sean Conley, the president's physician, offered a fuller denial in a statement Tuesday. Corporate media figures and some celebrities immediately questioned why the president spoke about "a series of mini-strokes" as it was unclear which outlet was doing so.

Federal Appeals Panel Temporarily Rules in Trump's Favor on Tax Returns

September 02, 2020

In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys also warned that the President would suffer "irreparable harm" if the stay isn't granted, arguing that "while destruction or return of documents can provide a "partial remedy" for the "invasion of privacy, '.

NYPD Searching for Suspect Who Tried to Rape Woman on Subway Platform

September 02, 2020

The NYPD took to Twitter and said, "We're seeking the public's help finding this man, wanted for attempted rape after this brazen and brutal sexual assault yesterday at the 63rd St / Lexington Ave station". Police said the crowd yelled at the man to get off the woman. Reyes has over a dozen prior arrests, according to authorities, including robbery, assault on an officer, grand larceny and other crimes.

Turkey extends Mediterranean gas exploration mission

September 02, 2020

The Turkish-Greek tensions have escalated after Turkey began exploration drilling in the Greek-claimed waters. What's next: Ankara on Monday again prolonged the Oruc Reis' mission , this time issuing a new NAVTEX that said its work will continue until September 12.

Ron Jeremy charged with 20 more counts of sexual abuse

September 01, 2020

UPDATE (8/31/20 5:06 pm ET): Ron Jeremy's legal criticism was amended in order that it now contains "20 further sexual assault counts involving 13 girls that date again to 2004", which the Los Angeles District Legal professional's Workplace introduced on August 31.

Charlie Hebdo republishes notorious Mohammed caricatures on eve of trial over killings

September 01, 2020

A woman walks past a painting by French street artist and painter Christian Guemy, known as C215, in tribute to members of Charlie Hebdo newspaper who were killed by jihadist gunmen in January 2015. Of those lives, 12 were lost in the January 7 raid on the Charlie Hebdo office. The proceedings are expected to last until November 10. In the aftermath of January 2015 attacks - which also targeted a kosher supermarket outside Paris - millions of demonstrators marched in the streets of ...

Ex-adviser to first lady: Working for Trumps was a ‘mistake’

September 01, 2020

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has been a outstanding White House advisor to the very first woman until February 2018, once her contract has been terminated as questions regarding inaugural spending originated. She says she repeatedly raised questions about spending but she eventually came to be viewed as the problem. Trump's Presidential Inaugural Committee increased nearly $107 million to the lavish occasion, an unparalleled inaugural cost nearly twice the President Barack Obama's inauguration ...

Lebanese diplomat Mustapha Adib appointed prime minister

September 01, 2020

France's President Emmanuel Macron said he would press for reforms aimed at dragging Lebanon out of a financial abyss as he began a visit to Beirut hours after Lebanese leaders named diplomat Mustapha Adib new PM on Monday under French pressure.

Protesters Gather at South LA Sheriff's Station After Bicyclist Killed by Deputies

September 01, 2020

The sheriff's department says that at about 3:15 p.m. local time two deputies tried to stop a Black man riding a bicycle "in violation of vehicle codes", but when they approached him, he got off the bicycle and ran. "Who are you protecting?" Dean said that Kizzee dropped his bike and fled when the deputies attempted to make contact with him. According to the Los Angeles Times , "Authorities said the shooting occurred at the end of a pursuit and after the man allegedly struck one of the ...

Tsai announces relaxation of ban on United States beef and pork imports

September 01, 2020

The move is part of the island's defense buildup amid China's increasing military presence in the region. "The risk of conflict requires careful management by all the parties concerned". Taiwan was the US 10th largest trade partner past year, according to data cited by the chamber. "We do this because we know that in terms of our current situation, strength can be co-related with deterrence".

China, Czech Republic exchange protests over Senate top's Taiwan trip

September 01, 2020

Senate President Milos Vystrcil will be the highest-level Czech politician to visit Taiwan to date, and follows a high-ranking USA official's trip earlier this month that angered China. Taiwan Legislative Yuan Speaker You Si-kun said Vystrcil's Taiwan visit not only strengthened the friendship between the two countries but would also deepen democracy.

Lebanon names diplomat Mustapha Adib as prime minister

September 01, 2020

Apart from the Christian Lebanese Forces (LF) party, now prime minister-elect Adib was endorsed by other key Lebanese parties, including both the Shia Hezbollah movement and the Sunni Future Movement. He taught law and worldwide relations at several universities in France and Lebanon and was also an advisor to the former head of the government, Najib Mikati, during his 2011-2014 term.

Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 25 Million-Mark

September 01, 2020

Some midwestern states never locked down and others opened up perhaps too early, Perlman said, adding he fears that there will be hotspots in other places when fall and winter come. The state's health department said 265 of those cases were the result of delayed test results from one lab, which would also continue to affect future case reports.

Sudan signs historic peace deal with five rebel groups

September 01, 2020

The peace agreement addresses key issues in resolving the Sudanese conflict, including but not limited to power sharing, wealth sharing, transitional justice, security, displaced people and refugees, and ending the 17-year conflict between the government and armed groups.

India Sets Worldwide Record With Single-Day Rise in Coronavirus Cases

September 01, 2020

A country of 1.4 billion people, India now has the fastest-growing daily coronavirus caseload of any country in the world, reporting more than 75,000 new cases for four straight days. The Home Affairs Ministry said that gatherings of up to 100 people would be allowed with face masks and social distancing at cultural, entertainment, sports and political events from next month.

Facebook threatens to block Australians from sharing news

September 01, 2020

Facebook has threatened to to ban all news on its platforms in Australia if the ACCC's draft code on publishing is made law. Under the proposed new arrangement, Facebook would be forced to negotiate with media companies for fair payment of their news content.

Canada reaches deal with Novavax to secure millions of COVID-19 vaccines

September 01, 2020

Despite the uncertainty, Trudeau assured Canadians that the move was made to ensure we do have access to a vaccine if the testing turns out to be a success. The Philippines has signed a confidentiality agreement with the researchers behind the development of the Sputnik 5 vaccine. However, if the government decides early authorization can be considered and provided to the vaccines.

Australian TV anchor detained in China

September 01, 2020

Australian diplomats have not said Cheng's detention was born of global strain. Last week, Australia's federal government said it planned to enact legislation which would allow it to cancel local government deals with foreign countries - a move widely seen as aimed at China.

Pelosi: New Intel Policy on Elections Is 'a Betrayal'

September 01, 2020

Most recently, congressional sources leaked that Russian Federation is still working to help reelect Trump while China would prefer Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to win. "This situation we now face is due, in no small part, to the willingness of some to commit federal crimes for the objective of advancing their electoral aims".

Horrifying moment a SNAKE is pulled from a woman's throat

September 01, 2020

When she woke up, the woman started to feel unwell and was rushed to the hospital where she was put under general anesthesia. Footage of the treatment has surfaced showing the gloved hands of a doctor removing the unidentified thing, after inserting a tube down her throat.

Kate Brown, Oregon governor, surges police to quell Portland riots

September 01, 2020

The killing in Portland closely follows deadly violence in Kenosha, Wis., last week. A Black Lives Matter protester yells at a supporter of President Donald Trump during a rally and auto parade in Portland, Ore., on August 29, 2020. Gibson has instructed supporters to be armed at rallies, according to the center. '(H) e had a huge heart, ' organizer Joey Gibson said on his Facebook page.

Flynn Loses Bid to Force Judge to Dismiss Criminal Case

September 01, 2020

While Flynn was not the first Trump adviser to be charged by special counsel Robert Mueller's "Russiagate" probe, he was the first White House official pressured to resign over it, less than two weeks into the job. Flynn's attorney Sidney Powell said the split was " as expected " based on the tone of the oral arguments, pointing to a partisan divide on the bench, and added it was a " disturbing blow to the rule of law ".

Unsafe Intercept of US Bomber by Russian Aircraft Over the Black Sea

September 01, 2020

Air Force routinely operates aircraft in the region in accordance with recognized worldwide safety standards as prescribed in global Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules of flight", they said. Gen. Tod Wolters , commander of U.S. European Command added, "By further enhancing our enduring relationships, we send a clear message to potential adversaries about our readiness to meet any global challenge".

Tropical depression likely to form off shore late today

September 01, 2020

One of the systems being monitored by meteorologists, which is slated to creep up north-eastward parallel to the southeastern coast, has about a 70% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next two days, forecasts show . While not an immediate threat to the USA, this system will need to be monitored as it approaches. Formation chance through 48 hours.low.near 0 percent.

Lebanon Politicians Name Mustapha Adib as Favorite for PM

September 01, 2020

Macron, who arrives late on Monday for his second visit in less than a month, has led worldwide efforts to push Lebanon to enact sweeping changes to address the economic crisis. One of the two senior Lebanese sources said that Macron's role had been essential in clinching the agreement on Adib. Adib, who has been Lebanon's ambassador to Germany since 2013, served as an advisor to one of Lebanon's former prime ministers, Najib Mikati.

China stokes tensions with fresh probe into Australian wine

September 01, 2020

It added that the application by the wine lobby group said "there are a total of 40 subsidy programs that may offer an edge to the Australian wine industry". The Australians have said they will oppose the move. "The Australian grape and wine sector is well placed to respond to this investigation". Wine exports to China hit a record A$1.25 billion (US$900 million) previous year, according to Australian government data, making it the biggest market by value for the product.

New Jersey Teen Who Organized Protest Hit With $2500 Police Overtime Bill

September 01, 2020

The mayor said he is the first in decades to combat the housing issue and had no problem with the protest. Gil said she objected to the bill in an email but hasn't received a response. 'I was told that all private events requiring police overtime should be paid for by the organizers. Englewood Cliffs City Council President Gloria Oh said that Kranjac acted "unilaterally" in billing Gil, adding that normally the council would vote on a resolution before an individual would be charged for ...

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