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Italy highway collapse in Genoa traps cars under rubble
- August 14, 2018
The crossing, which was built on the A10 toll motorway in the 1960s, was last reconstructed in 2016. The Italian news agency Adnkronos reported "dozens of dead", citing the ambulance service. Television images showed the viaduct in the mist with a huge chunk missing. Rescue workers say about 10 vehicles were involved when a 200m (650ft) section of the Morandi Bridge collapsed during a sudden and violent storm. (more...)
- August 14, 2018
The crossing, which was built on the A10 toll motorway in the 1960s, was last reconstructed in 2016. The Italian news agency Adnkronos reported "dozens of dead", citing the ambulance service. Television images showed the viaduct in the mist with a huge chunk missing. Rescue workers say about 10 vehicles were involved when a 200m (650ft) section of the Morandi Bridge collapsed during a sudden and violent storm. (more...)
Vehicle crashes into security barriers outside Houses of Parliament in London
- August 14, 2018
Images posted to social media showed a man in handcuffs being led away from the auto by officers. "Straight away I thought "Oh no, this is another terrorist attack". As parliament is in recess for summer, most lawmakers are not using the building. A Met Police spokesman said: "At 07.37am today, a vehicle was in collision with barriers outside the Houses of Parliament". (more...)
- August 14, 2018
Images posted to social media showed a man in handcuffs being led away from the auto by officers. "Straight away I thought "Oh no, this is another terrorist attack". As parliament is in recess for summer, most lawmakers are not using the building. A Met Police spokesman said: "At 07.37am today, a vehicle was in collision with barriers outside the Houses of Parliament". (more...)
White nationalist rally dwarfed by counterprotests
- August 14, 2018
Heyer's death . A white nationalist allegedly murdered an anti-Nazi protester. Soon after, though, he said that while there were bad people in the white supremacist group, "you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides". Since he began running for president, he has divided Americans by place of birth (native born or not), by religion (demonizing Muslims), by medical condition ( mocking a New York Times reporter with disabilities ), by region (ignoring or minimizing Puerto ... (more...)
- August 14, 2018
Heyer's death . A white nationalist allegedly murdered an anti-Nazi protester. Soon after, though, he said that while there were bad people in the white supremacist group, "you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides". Since he began running for president, he has divided Americans by place of birth (native born or not), by religion (demonizing Muslims), by medical condition ( mocking a New York Times reporter with disabilities ), by region (ignoring or minimizing Puerto ... (more...)
Trump signs defense bill named for McCain, but doesn’t mention him
- August 14, 2018
The bill provides no money for Trump's requested Space Force but authorizes the military parade he wants in Washington in November. And under a section describing the Sense of Senate on USA military forces on the Korean Peninsula, .it says their "significant removal" is "a non-negotiable item as it relates to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization" of North Korea. (more...)
- August 14, 2018
The bill provides no money for Trump's requested Space Force but authorizes the military parade he wants in Washington in November. And under a section describing the Sense of Senate on USA military forces on the Korean Peninsula, .it says their "significant removal" is "a non-negotiable item as it relates to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization" of North Korea. (more...)
Afghan army in control of Ghazni city, claim officials
- August 14, 2018
The Taliban, fighting to topple the Western-backed government and drive out worldwide forces, have generally refrained from sabotaging vital infrastructure and have sought to reassure neighbouring countries about their aims. Sporadic clashes are continuing, O'Donnell said. Faqiri claimed that Taliban used the Afghan forces' focus on the city to attack and capture the district centers. (more...)
- August 14, 2018
The Taliban, fighting to topple the Western-backed government and drive out worldwide forces, have generally refrained from sabotaging vital infrastructure and have sought to reassure neighbouring countries about their aims. Sporadic clashes are continuing, O'Donnell said. Faqiri claimed that Taliban used the Afghan forces' focus on the city to attack and capture the district centers. (more...)
At least 69 killed in apartment building blast in Syria: Monitor
- August 13, 2018
Rescue workers used bulldozers to remove rubble and get people out of two damaged buildings. The Observatory said an arms depot in the basement of a building had detonated, bringing down two five-story apartment buildings. They are considered a terrorist organization by Russian Federation and the Syrian regime. Idlib contains the largest chunk of territory still in rebel hands, and President Bashar al-Assad has warned it will be his next target after seizing opposition bastions near ... (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Rescue workers used bulldozers to remove rubble and get people out of two damaged buildings. The Observatory said an arms depot in the basement of a building had detonated, bringing down two five-story apartment buildings. They are considered a terrorist organization by Russian Federation and the Syrian regime. Idlib contains the largest chunk of territory still in rebel hands, and President Bashar al-Assad has warned it will be his next target after seizing opposition bastions near ... (more...)
Florida 'stand your ground' shooter charged with manslaughter
- August 13, 2018
Michael Drejka, 47, has been charged with the July 19 death of Markeis McGlockton outside a Clearwater convenience store, Pinellas County State Attorney Bernie McCabe said. Instead, Gualtieri opted to hand over the evidence to the State Attorney's Office and allow prosecutors to decide whether to charge Drejka. He was not immediately arrested due to the state's "stand your ground" law, which protects those claiming self-defence after a violent incident. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Michael Drejka, 47, has been charged with the July 19 death of Markeis McGlockton outside a Clearwater convenience store, Pinellas County State Attorney Bernie McCabe said. Instead, Gualtieri opted to hand over the evidence to the State Attorney's Office and allow prosecutors to decide whether to charge Drejka. He was not immediately arrested due to the state's "stand your ground" law, which protects those claiming self-defence after a violent incident. (more...)
Koreas to hold Pyongyang summit in September
- August 13, 2018
The meeting Monday at a North Korea-controlled building in the border village of Panmunjom comes amid growing worries about whether North Korea will begin abandoning its nuclear weapons, something officials suggested would happen after Kim's summit with President Donald Trump in June in Singapore. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
The meeting Monday at a North Korea-controlled building in the border village of Panmunjom comes amid growing worries about whether North Korea will begin abandoning its nuclear weapons, something officials suggested would happen after Kim's summit with President Donald Trump in June in Singapore. (more...)
Cat sanctuary on Greek paradise island is seeking new recruit
- August 13, 2018
The rescue centre described the job role on their Facebook page as, "A very special position and living circumstance on offer on a little Greek island called Syros (a small paradise no less!) for a mature and genuinely passionate cat lover who knows how to handle many cats and would love their company". (more...)
- August 13, 2018
The rescue centre described the job role on their Facebook page as, "A very special position and living circumstance on offer on a little Greek island called Syros (a small paradise no less!) for a mature and genuinely passionate cat lover who knows how to handle many cats and would love their company". (more...)
No war, no negotiations with the USA, says Khamenei
- August 13, 2018
Iran is believed to have long-range missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles), which are capable of reaching USA bases in the region and Israel. He referred specifically to the collapse in the currency, which has lost around half its value since April. State media said that 67 officials had been sacked and arrested on suspicion of crimes ranging from corruption to economic sabotage. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Iran is believed to have long-range missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles), which are capable of reaching USA bases in the region and Israel. He referred specifically to the collapse in the currency, which has lost around half its value since April. State media said that 67 officials had been sacked and arrested on suspicion of crimes ranging from corruption to economic sabotage. (more...)
Iran's problems 'internal, not just sanctions'
- August 13, 2018
War will not happen and we will not enter talks". "Beside sanctions, they are talking about war and negotiations. let me say a few words to the people: THERE WILL BE NO WAR, NOR WILL WE NEGOTIATE WITH THE U.S.", Ayatollah Khamenei said via his official Twitter account in English. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
War will not happen and we will not enter talks". "Beside sanctions, they are talking about war and negotiations. let me say a few words to the people: THERE WILL BE NO WAR, NOR WILL WE NEGOTIATE WITH THE U.S.", Ayatollah Khamenei said via his official Twitter account in English. (more...)
Peter Strzok fired from Federal Bureau of Investigation after anti-Trump texts, lawyer says
- August 13, 2018
Strzok - who served in the agency for over two decades - is best known for his roles in the Clinton email investigation and the Russian Federation probe. Page, who served as an FBI lawyer and close adviser to former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, resigned from the bureau in May. Trump took to Twitter to gloat about the agent's termination - and once again slam the bureau. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Strzok - who served in the agency for over two decades - is best known for his roles in the Clinton email investigation and the Russian Federation probe. Page, who served as an FBI lawyer and close adviser to former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, resigned from the bureau in May. Trump took to Twitter to gloat about the agent's termination - and once again slam the bureau. (more...)
Turkish lira plunges to new record low in Asia Pacific trade
- August 13, 2018
Central bank moves to boost liquidity provided little relief. "We have not made concessions on justice so far, and we will never make any". The plunge in the Turkish lira hasn't just rippled into other emerging markets: It is also putting an unwelcome spotlight back on the euro. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Central bank moves to boost liquidity provided little relief. "We have not made concessions on justice so far, and we will never make any". The plunge in the Turkish lira hasn't just rippled into other emerging markets: It is also putting an unwelcome spotlight back on the euro. (more...)
Mexico NAFTA talks drag on as autos sticking points emerge
- August 13, 2018
Donald Trump launched a fresh auto-tariff threat against Canada late Friday at a time when Ottawa finds itself in a holding pattern on NAFTA negotiations as it awaits the completion of one-on-one talks between the United States and Mexico . (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Donald Trump launched a fresh auto-tariff threat against Canada late Friday at a time when Ottawa finds itself in a holding pattern on NAFTA negotiations as it awaits the completion of one-on-one talks between the United States and Mexico . (more...)
Ukraine could replace Canada to supply wheat to Saudi Arabia
- August 13, 2018
Instead, he explained that "Canada will always speak strongly and clearly in private and public on questions of human rights". The senior official, who asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the diplomacy, said Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland had spoken with her counterparts in the two European nations. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Instead, he explained that "Canada will always speak strongly and clearly in private and public on questions of human rights". The senior official, who asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the diplomacy, said Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland had spoken with her counterparts in the two European nations. (more...)
Omarosa: Trump has ‘no clue’ what’s going on in White House
- August 13, 2018
The recording played on the program doesn't seem to indicate how Manigault Newman reacted after her sit-down with Kelly , but the reality TV star-turned-White House aide seemed to think it proved the report wrong. "It is hindsight. But I will say this to you, I was complicit with this White House deceiving this nation", she said. "I protected myself because this is a White House where everybody lies". (more...)
- August 13, 2018
The recording played on the program doesn't seem to indicate how Manigault Newman reacted after her sit-down with Kelly , but the reality TV star-turned-White House aide seemed to think it proved the report wrong. "It is hindsight. But I will say this to you, I was complicit with this White House deceiving this nation", she said. "I protected myself because this is a White House where everybody lies". (more...)
Erdogan Claims Lira Plunge a 'Political Plot' Against Turkey
- August 13, 2018
Last week, the United States imposed sanctions on Turkey's justice minister and interior minister for refusing to release American pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been in custody since 2016 on charges of terrorism and espionage that Washington says are bogus. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Last week, the United States imposed sanctions on Turkey's justice minister and interior minister for refusing to release American pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been in custody since 2016 on charges of terrorism and espionage that Washington says are bogus. (more...)
United States to Increase Tariffs on Turkish Aluminum, Steel
- August 13, 2018
Ankara and Washington have been at odds over the detention of the American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson on terrorism charges, a matter that Trump has discussed directly with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the phone, The New York Times reported . (more...)
- August 13, 2018
Ankara and Washington have been at odds over the detention of the American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson on terrorism charges, a matter that Trump has discussed directly with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the phone, The New York Times reported . (more...)
White House Blasts Omarosa’s Book Claiming Trump Used Racist Remarks
- August 13, 2018
She also reportedly said she believes rumors Trump was caught on tape using the n-word while filming " The Apprentice " - though she does not say she heard it herself. "I rejected what other people said about him because they didn't know him like I did". The White House responded to Manigault's book with a scathing statement Friday. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
She also reportedly said she believes rumors Trump was caught on tape using the n-word while filming " The Apprentice " - though she does not say she heard it herself. "I rejected what other people said about him because they didn't know him like I did". The White House responded to Manigault's book with a scathing statement Friday. (more...)
Hearings for Supreme Court nominee to start Sept 4
- August 13, 2018
The announcement comes amid the release of a trove of documents related to Kavanaugh's time in the White House. "We believe an indictment should not be pursued while the President is in Office", Kavanaugh wrote . Collins. It's time she put country before party and announce a "no" vote on Kavanaugh. Grassley scheduled the hearings before Kavanaugh's records have been released. (more...)
- August 13, 2018
The announcement comes amid the release of a trove of documents related to Kavanaugh's time in the White House. "We believe an indictment should not be pursued while the President is in Office", Kavanaugh wrote . Collins. It's time she put country before party and announce a "no" vote on Kavanaugh. Grassley scheduled the hearings before Kavanaugh's records have been released. (more...)
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