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Powerful quake shakes Osaka, knocks out power, trains：The Asahi Shimbun
- June 18, 2018
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said more than 40 were injured in Osaka and nearby prefectures of Hyogo and Kyoto. Japanese media reported one of the likely victims is a 9-year-old girl at a school. All trains and subways across Osaka city were halted, and the bullet train that travels through the region was halted as far as Fukuoka in southern Japan. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said more than 40 were injured in Osaka and nearby prefectures of Hyogo and Kyoto. Japanese media reported one of the likely victims is a 9-year-old girl at a school. All trains and subways across Osaka city were halted, and the bullet train that travels through the region was halted as far as Fukuoka in southern Japan. (more...)
Comedian raped and murdered after sending text: "I'm nearly home safe, HBU"
- June 18, 2018
In discussing the case, the police superintendent said, "The message we would provide to all members of the community is to take responsibility for your safety ". " Make sure people know where you are and if you've got a mobile phone carry it and if you've got any concerns at all call the police ." . I've seen people pitch apps, being like 'can we do something to record where these things are happening and spread awareness about places to avoid?'. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
In discussing the case, the police superintendent said, "The message we would provide to all members of the community is to take responsibility for your safety ". " Make sure people know where you are and if you've got a mobile phone carry it and if you've got any concerns at all call the police ." . I've seen people pitch apps, being like 'can we do something to record where these things are happening and spread awareness about places to avoid?'. (more...)
5 dead as SUV being chased by police crashes in South Texas
- June 18, 2018
In all, 14 people were inside the SUV, including the driver and passenger, according to the sheriff. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene while a fifth died at a hospital. Some of the victims were flown by helicopter to San Antonio for medical treatment. "This, I think, is a ideal example, of why are borders need to be secured", Boyd said. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
In all, 14 people were inside the SUV, including the driver and passenger, according to the sheriff. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene while a fifth died at a hospital. Some of the victims were flown by helicopter to San Antonio for medical treatment. "This, I think, is a ideal example, of why are borders need to be secured", Boyd said. (more...)
US Vows To "Firm, Appropriate Measures" Against Syria Violations
- June 18, 2018
Russian Federation called late last month for urgent negotiations with the USA and Jordan on the south, and President Vladimir Putin has discussed Syria with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Israel was betting on [Syrian] President [Bashar] al-Assad's ouster and it saw its interest in the militants, but today the Zionists have changed their objective in Syria and are saying that the battle's objective in Syria has become to expel Iran and Hezbollah [from Syria]. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Russian Federation called late last month for urgent negotiations with the USA and Jordan on the south, and President Vladimir Putin has discussed Syria with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Israel was betting on [Syrian] President [Bashar] al-Assad's ouster and it saw its interest in the militants, but today the Zionists have changed their objective in Syria and are saying that the battle's objective in Syria has become to expel Iran and Hezbollah [from Syria]. (more...)
Strong quake hits Osaka in western Japan
- June 18, 2018
It set off multiple building fires and toppled walls. Passengers were evacuated as there morning commute was disrupted. Trains in the area were halted as a precaution, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck around 8am on Monday about 10kms underground, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Heavy shaking was reported across the Kansai region, but there was no tsunami alert issue after the quake, which was centered inland. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
It set off multiple building fires and toppled walls. Passengers were evacuated as there morning commute was disrupted. Trains in the area were halted as a precaution, public broadcaster NHK said. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck around 8am on Monday about 10kms underground, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Heavy shaking was reported across the Kansai region, but there was no tsunami alert issue after the quake, which was centered inland. (more...)
Trump administration adopts border policy previously spurned as inhumane
- June 18, 2018
Under a " zero tolerance " policy announced by the attorney general, Jeff Sessions , Department of Homeland Security officials are now referring all cases of illegal entry for criminal prosecution. Brane says that may also discourage children from giving all the information that they are aware of to the social workers and the employees who are trying to reunify them. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Under a " zero tolerance " policy announced by the attorney general, Jeff Sessions , Department of Homeland Security officials are now referring all cases of illegal entry for criminal prosecution. Brane says that may also discourage children from giving all the information that they are aware of to the social workers and the employees who are trying to reunify them. (more...)
Roger Stone Met Russian National In May 2016
- June 18, 2018
Though Stone said Greenberg came to the meeting alone, Greenberg told the Post he brought along a Ukrainian friend "identified only as Alexei", who claimed he had been fired from a job at the Clinton Foundation. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper Sunday, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said he "certainly" did not have any knowledge of the 2016 meeting, nor did he believe Trump had been aware of it. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Though Stone said Greenberg came to the meeting alone, Greenberg told the Post he brought along a Ukrainian friend "identified only as Alexei", who claimed he had been fired from a job at the Clinton Foundation. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper Sunday, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said he "certainly" did not have any knowledge of the 2016 meeting, nor did he believe Trump had been aware of it. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani wants Mueller's 'almost illegal and unethical probe' to be investigated
- June 18, 2018
Trump hasn't made a decision yet, and his legal team will spend the weekend doing research and reading through a Justice Department inspector general's report to determine whether they can make a case that Mueller's investigation is invalid because of findings of bias at the FBI, Giuliani said. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Trump hasn't made a decision yet, and his legal team will spend the weekend doing research and reading through a Justice Department inspector general's report to determine whether they can make a case that Mueller's investigation is invalid because of findings of bias at the FBI, Giuliani said. (more...)
Greece, Macedonia sign historic deal to end name row
- June 18, 2018
But up to 70 percent of Greeks object to the name compromise, an opinion poll by the Proto Thema newspaper showed on Saturday. Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote mounted by Greece's opposition in parliament on Saturday, but the depth of public emotion against the deal is strong. (more...)
- June 18, 2018
But up to 70 percent of Greeks object to the name compromise, an opinion poll by the Proto Thema newspaper showed on Saturday. Tsipras survived a no-confidence vote mounted by Greece's opposition in parliament on Saturday, but the depth of public emotion against the deal is strong. (more...)
At Least 5 Dead After SUV Carrying Illegal Immigrants Crashes - Timothy Meads
- June 18, 2018
Boyd said his officers have dealt with the driver before, adding he was scouting the area earlier to try and pick up immigrants. According to Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boy, the vehicle was traveling around 100 miles per hour when the crash happened off Highway 85, WOAI reported . (more...)
- June 18, 2018
Boyd said his officers have dealt with the driver before, adding he was scouting the area earlier to try and pick up immigrants. According to Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boy, the vehicle was traveling around 100 miles per hour when the crash happened off Highway 85, WOAI reported . (more...)
Tory rebellion back on after MPs reject May’s compromise
- June 18, 2018
Theresa May's flagship Brexit legislation has once more been thrown into doubt, after a compromise created to keep Tory backbenchers on board was branded "unacceptable" by leading rebels. Pro-EU Tories were quick to voice their anger. "It all changed without Dominic Grieve or anyone else being consulted". "If the government can't get the most important treaty through Parliament we'll be looking for a new government", said Mr Tugendhat. (more...)
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- June 18, 2018
Theresa May's flagship Brexit legislation has once more been thrown into doubt, after a compromise created to keep Tory backbenchers on board was branded "unacceptable" by leading rebels. Pro-EU Tories were quick to voice their anger. "It all changed without Dominic Grieve or anyone else being consulted". "If the government can't get the most important treaty through Parliament we'll be looking for a new government", said Mr Tugendhat. (more...)
President Trump Has Some Awfully Kind Words For Kim Jong Un
- June 17, 2018
The classified report, obtained by Axios , suggests the Israeli Foreign Ministry office believes the Trump-Kim Summit was a failure. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russian Federation and North Korea . (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The classified report, obtained by Axios , suggests the Israeli Foreign Ministry office believes the Trump-Kim Summit was a failure. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russian Federation and North Korea . (more...)
Trump 'Hates' Families Being Parted At Border, Insists Dems Must Change Law
- June 17, 2018
Keilyn Enamorada Matute, from Honduras, with her 4-year old son, as they surrender themselves to Border Patrol agents after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico to the United States, in McAllen, Texas. California Senator Dianne Feinstein has the support of 43 senators, all Democrats, for a bill in her chamber. US religious leaders have castigated the policy. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Keilyn Enamorada Matute, from Honduras, with her 4-year old son, as they surrender themselves to Border Patrol agents after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico to the United States, in McAllen, Texas. California Senator Dianne Feinstein has the support of 43 senators, all Democrats, for a bill in her chamber. US religious leaders have castigated the policy. (more...)
Kilauea volcano destroys 467 Hawaiian homes
- June 17, 2018
The summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early on Wednesday and fissures on its eastern slope sent fountains of lava up to 50 metres high, as the volcano showed no signs of calming down after six weeks of intensified activity. Experts expect heavier vog, or volcanic smog, to blanket the interior and southern parts of the Big Island, wrapping around to Kona through the weekend. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
The summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early on Wednesday and fissures on its eastern slope sent fountains of lava up to 50 metres high, as the volcano showed no signs of calming down after six weeks of intensified activity. Experts expect heavier vog, or volcanic smog, to blanket the interior and southern parts of the Big Island, wrapping around to Kona through the weekend. (more...)
Unbelievable! Taliban fighters, Afghan troops embrace amid ceasefire
- June 17, 2018
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, which happened outside the governor's office in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, wounding at least 30 others, a security official said . Traffic jams formed where people stopped to take pictures of the fighters with their flags. The Taliban urged people to come forward and pose for the camera. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, which happened outside the governor's office in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, wounding at least 30 others, a security official said . Traffic jams formed where people stopped to take pictures of the fighters with their flags. The Taliban urged people to come forward and pose for the camera. (more...)
Trump seizes on IG report to tout firing Comey
- June 17, 2018
Comey's handling of the Clinton investigation and the FBI investigation into Russian election interference remain the subject of fierce debate over their effects on the result of the 2016 election. " We'll stop it." Both were initially involved with the Mueller investigation but later removed from the team. But Horowitz's conclusions about the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices as secretary of state are exactly the opposite of Trump's complaints about the ... (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Comey's handling of the Clinton investigation and the FBI investigation into Russian election interference remain the subject of fierce debate over their effects on the result of the 2016 election. " We'll stop it." Both were initially involved with the Mueller investigation but later removed from the team. But Horowitz's conclusions about the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices as secretary of state are exactly the opposite of Trump's complaints about the ... (more...)
Greece, Macedonia sign pact to change ex-Yugoslav republic's name
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a fearless, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "We are here to heal the wounds of time, to open a path for peace, fraternization and growth for our countries, the Balkans and Europe ", he said, adding that the time had come again "to sing happy songs in the Balkans". (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras hailed the agreement on Sunday, saying: "This is a fearless, historic and necessary step for our peoples". "We are here to heal the wounds of time, to open a path for peace, fraternization and growth for our countries, the Balkans and Europe ", he said, adding that the time had come again "to sing happy songs in the Balkans". (more...)
17 killed in stampede after brawl at crowded Caracas club
- June 17, 2018
Seven people have been arrested over the incident, the Interior Minister said. Eight of those who died were younger than 18, Reverol said, and five people were injured. Outside, a faded sign on the red brick building read, "We've opened!" According to Reverol, eyewitnesses said one of those minors was responsible for setting off the tear gas canister. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Seven people have been arrested over the incident, the Interior Minister said. Eight of those who died were younger than 18, Reverol said, and five people were injured. Outside, a faded sign on the red brick building read, "We've opened!" According to Reverol, eyewitnesses said one of those minors was responsible for setting off the tear gas canister. (more...)
Trump ‘planning’ to call North Korea’s Kim on Sunday
- June 17, 2018
Following drills a year ago, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. 'And now we're well on our way to get denuclearization. Sweeping exaggerations about policy efficacy has become a sticking point of the Trump administration and based on this report, that hasn't changed, even on the worldwide stage. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Following drills a year ago, the North fired ballistic missiles over Japan, triggering global alarm and ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words between Trump and Kim. 'And now we're well on our way to get denuclearization. Sweeping exaggerations about policy efficacy has become a sticking point of the Trump administration and based on this report, that hasn't changed, even on the worldwide stage. (more...)
Rudy Giuliani says Trump might use pardons to ‘clean up’ Mueller investigation
- June 17, 2018
Trump said in an impromptu interview with Fox News on the White House North Lawn that he "would like to talk" to Mueller, but the probe "seems to be very biased". The report actually focused on decisions by former FBI Director James Comey in the 2016 investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, well before Trump fired Comey and Mueller was named to take over the separate inquiry. (more...)
- June 17, 2018
Trump said in an impromptu interview with Fox News on the White House North Lawn that he "would like to talk" to Mueller, but the probe "seems to be very biased". The report actually focused on decisions by former FBI Director James Comey in the 2016 investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, well before Trump fired Comey and Mueller was named to take over the separate inquiry. (more...)
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