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Elizabeth Warren releases results of DNA test
- October 15, 2018
The report says Warren could have a Native American relative as recently as six generations ago, giving her 1/32 American Indian heritage if accurate , according to The Washington Post. On Monday - in a move that makes her presidential ambitions unmistakable - Warren released a test that appears to do just that. "Trump can say whatever he wants about me", Warren said in a video released along with her DNA test. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The report says Warren could have a Native American relative as recently as six generations ago, giving her 1/32 American Indian heritage if accurate , according to The Washington Post. On Monday - in a move that makes her presidential ambitions unmistakable - Warren released a test that appears to do just that. "Trump can say whatever he wants about me", Warren said in a video released along with her DNA test. (more...)
Hunter shoots and kills cyclist in French Alps
- October 15, 2018
The victim was named locally as Marc Sutton, 34, who had lived in the region for eight years and ran a vegetarian restaurant in Les Gets, a Haute-Savoie ski resort. Marc Sutton was shot and killed by a hunter in the French Alps , local media reported. In the past three years, more than 20 people have died in hunting accidents in France. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
The victim was named locally as Marc Sutton, 34, who had lived in the region for eight years and ran a vegetarian restaurant in Les Gets, a Haute-Savoie ski resort. Marc Sutton was shot and killed by a hunter in the French Alps , local media reported. In the past three years, more than 20 people have died in hunting accidents in France. (more...)
Arab, Muslim leaders voice solidarity with Saudi Arabia
- October 15, 2018
Khashoggi, a USA resident and Washington Post columnist critical of Riyadh's policies, disappeared on October 2 after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul . Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor, had written columns critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , the kingdom's stalemated war in Yemen and its crackdown on activists and businessmen. (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Khashoggi, a USA resident and Washington Post columnist critical of Riyadh's policies, disappeared on October 2 after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul . Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor, had written columns critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , the kingdom's stalemated war in Yemen and its crackdown on activists and businessmen. (more...)
Princess Eugenie's Official Wedding Pictures Are Here
- October 15, 2018
Then, there is Princess Eugenie and Jack, who are both traditional Brits, but who also have an appreciation for modern art. "The images were taken by photographer Alex Bramall at Windsor Castle and later in the day at the private dinner at Royal Lodge". (more...)
- October 15, 2018
Then, there is Princess Eugenie and Jack, who are both traditional Brits, but who also have an appreciation for modern art. "The images were taken by photographer Alex Bramall at Windsor Castle and later in the day at the private dinner at Royal Lodge". (more...)
Retired firefighter found guilty for shooting at lost black teen on doorstep
- October 14, 2018
Jeffrey Zeigler was charged with attempted murder , but Oakland County jurors on Friday convicted him of the lesser assault charge and a gun crime. Both Zeigler and his wife have maintained they thought they were being robbed by Brennan, citing several previous break-ins. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Jeffrey Zeigler was charged with attempted murder , but Oakland County jurors on Friday convicted him of the lesser assault charge and a gun crime. Both Zeigler and his wife have maintained they thought they were being robbed by Brennan, citing several previous break-ins. (more...)
Trump, Calling Mattis a Democrat, Opens the Door to His Departure
- October 14, 2018
Speculation that Trump may fire Mattis has been mounting for months. "I mean, at some point, everybody leaves", Trump said Sunday. It is not the first time his exit has been discussed in Washington , although not publicly by Mr Trump, and just a few weeks ago the four star general was forced to dismiss reports of his impending departure. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Speculation that Trump may fire Mattis has been mounting for months. "I mean, at some point, everybody leaves", Trump said Sunday. It is not the first time his exit has been discussed in Washington , although not publicly by Mr Trump, and just a few weeks ago the four star general was forced to dismiss reports of his impending departure. (more...)
Theresa May digs in her heels as Brexit wobble turns into stampede
- October 14, 2018
Hunt, along with Javid, Liam Fox and Gavin Williamson and the Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, ... The DUP are staunchly pro-UK, pro-Brexit and opposed to any moves that could put distance between Northern Ireland and the British mainland. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Hunt, along with Javid, Liam Fox and Gavin Williamson and the Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, ... The DUP are staunchly pro-UK, pro-Brexit and opposed to any moves that could put distance between Northern Ireland and the British mainland. (more...)
Pik Botha, apartheid-era minister, dies in South Africa
- October 14, 2018
At the end of apartheid, Botha served as minister of mineral and energy affairs in the government of Nelson Mandela - the country's first democratically elected president. He made few public comments in recent years during the scandal-marred tenure of former president Jacob Zuma, who resigned in February. Botha was "absolutely delighted" when Ramaphosa, a key ANC leader and negotiating counterpart during the transition to democratic rule in the early 1990s, became president in February, ... (more...)
- October 14, 2018
At the end of apartheid, Botha served as minister of mineral and energy affairs in the government of Nelson Mandela - the country's first democratically elected president. He made few public comments in recent years during the scandal-marred tenure of former president Jacob Zuma, who resigned in February. Botha was "absolutely delighted" when Ramaphosa, a key ANC leader and negotiating counterpart during the transition to democratic rule in the early 1990s, became president in February, ... (more...)
14 killed in bombing at candidate rally
- October 14, 2018
This is the second time in four months that American officials have engaged in direct talks with Taliban representatives. The U.S. State Department has said only that Khalilzad has had "a number of meetings with a wide range of stakeholders as part of his trip to explore how best to reach a negotiated settlement" to the war in Afghanistan. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
This is the second time in four months that American officials have engaged in direct talks with Taliban representatives. The U.S. State Department has said only that Khalilzad has had "a number of meetings with a wide range of stakeholders as part of his trip to explore how best to reach a negotiated settlement" to the war in Afghanistan. (more...)
O'Rourke raises record $38M, triples Cruz amid sagging polls
- October 14, 2018
Senate in 30 years. Cruz announced his $12 million haul last week, his largest quarter of the race - and a record for a Senate contest in Texas , he said . But the candidate has used ActBlue, a Democratic online fundraising tool that collects donations as small as $1 from his supporters. "We raised money for Beto today that he otherwise would not have otherwise received". (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Senate in 30 years. Cruz announced his $12 million haul last week, his largest quarter of the race - and a record for a Senate contest in Texas , he said . But the candidate has used ActBlue, a Democratic online fundraising tool that collects donations as small as $1 from his supporters. "We raised money for Beto today that he otherwise would not have otherwise received". (more...)
Turkish FM Saudi Arabia must cooperate on Khashoggi, allow access to consulate
- October 14, 2018
No one has produced any such footage of Khashoggi leaving the consulate. Trump said he would meet with Khashoggi's family. But the row has intensified with the Washington Post reporting that Turkish officials have recordings made from inside the building that allegedly prove their claims Khashoggi was tortured and killed at the consulate. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
No one has produced any such footage of Khashoggi leaving the consulate. Trump said he would meet with Khashoggi's family. But the row has intensified with the Washington Post reporting that Turkish officials have recordings made from inside the building that allegedly prove their claims Khashoggi was tortured and killed at the consulate. (more...)
Royal Wedding: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank release official photos
- October 14, 2018
A gorgeous photo of the newlyweds was released by the Royal Family overnight, along with official photos including those of the bridal party and one including the Queen and Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie got married on October 12 in Windsor and her wedding dress was specially created to show off the scars from the scars from the life-changing spinal surgery she underwent as a child. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
A gorgeous photo of the newlyweds was released by the Royal Family overnight, along with official photos including those of the bridal party and one including the Queen and Prince Philip. Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie got married on October 12 in Windsor and her wedding dress was specially created to show off the scars from the scars from the life-changing spinal surgery she underwent as a child. (more...)
Crocodile kills wildlife ranger in Arnhem Land, north Australia
- October 14, 2018
Authorities later found the body of the woman and the crocodile , about a half-mile from where she disappeared. The woman was attacked while on the job about 10 this morning near the community of Gangan, about 206km south west of Yirrkala. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
Authorities later found the body of the woman and the crocodile , about a half-mile from where she disappeared. The woman was attacked while on the job about 10 this morning near the community of Gangan, about 206km south west of Yirrkala. (more...)
Trump says Saudis deny kingdom killed writer
- October 14, 2018
On October 6, Reuters , quoting Turkish government sources, reported police believe he was killed, but Riyadh denies that. " The Financial Times will not be partnering with the FII conference in Riyadh while the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi remains unexplained ", Finola McDonnell, the head of communications, said in a tweet. (more...)
- October 14, 2018
On October 6, Reuters , quoting Turkish government sources, reported police believe he was killed, but Riyadh denies that. " The Financial Times will not be partnering with the FII conference in Riyadh while the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi remains unexplained ", Finola McDonnell, the head of communications, said in a tweet. (more...)
UK PM faces backlash over Brexit compromise
- October 13, 2018
The Irish backstop measure, created to ensure no new border emerges between Ireland and Northern Ireland , is supposed to be temporary until a UK-EU trade deal can be agreed, and Theresa May pledged earlier this year that the arrangement would expire "at the very latest by the end of December 2021". (more...)
- October 13, 2018
The Irish backstop measure, created to ensure no new border emerges between Ireland and Northern Ireland , is supposed to be temporary until a UK-EU trade deal can be agreed, and Theresa May pledged earlier this year that the arrangement would expire "at the very latest by the end of December 2021". (more...)
Australian PM: Religious schools can reject gay students
- October 13, 2018
Today's events have indicated that more members of the media may have accessed report than members of the cabinet, and the government has been hit by a barrage of calls for the report to be released. "The fact of the matter is that every child is entitled to human dignity". "We're going to protect religious freedom and we're not going to allow discrimination against children", he said. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Today's events have indicated that more members of the media may have accessed report than members of the cabinet, and the government has been hit by a barrage of calls for the report to be released. "The fact of the matter is that every child is entitled to human dignity". "We're going to protect religious freedom and we're not going to allow discrimination against children", he said. (more...)
Union For Reform Judaism Calls For Release Of Detained Pro-Palestinian Student
- October 13, 2018
While Alqasem reserves the right to leave the country at any point, she has chosen to stay and fight the ban in court with the support of the Hebrew University where she had meant to spend a year studying. They claim her involvement in what they say is a small and insignificant chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine does not warrant Israel's deportation order. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
While Alqasem reserves the right to leave the country at any point, she has chosen to stay and fight the ban in court with the support of the Hebrew University where she had meant to spend a year studying. They claim her involvement in what they say is a small and insignificant chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine does not warrant Israel's deportation order. (more...)
Nepal snowstorm kills 5 South Korean and 4 Nepalese climbers in Himalayas
- October 13, 2018
The remote area is hard to reach by foot, he said, and locals are still looking for two other climbers who are missing after the overnight storm. A rescue helicopter at the scene confirmed seeing eight bodies in the ruins of the camp, but was unable to stay due to bad weather conditions. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
The remote area is hard to reach by foot, he said, and locals are still looking for two other climbers who are missing after the overnight storm. A rescue helicopter at the scene confirmed seeing eight bodies in the ruins of the camp, but was unable to stay due to bad weather conditions. (more...)
Bodies of 11 babies found in ceiling of closed funeral home
- October 13, 2018
Police have found the decomposed remains odecomposed remains of 11 babies in the ceiling of a closed funeral home in Detroit . Inspectors cited decomposing remains that were covered in what "appeared to be mold" stored in an unrefrigerated garage, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Police have found the decomposed remains odecomposed remains of 11 babies in the ceiling of a closed funeral home in Detroit . Inspectors cited decomposing remains that were covered in what "appeared to be mold" stored in an unrefrigerated garage, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. (more...)
LatestNews - UN chief visits Indonesia quake, tsunami survivors
- October 13, 2018
Initial reports said the quake killed three people in Java and damaged some buildings, while causing panic among residents. No one knows how many people have yet to be found in the worst-hit coastal city of Palu, but it could be as many as 5,000, the disaster agency says. (more...)
- October 13, 2018
Initial reports said the quake killed three people in Java and damaged some buildings, while causing panic among residents. No one knows how many people have yet to be found in the worst-hit coastal city of Palu, but it could be as many as 5,000, the disaster agency says. (more...)
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