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United States closing Jerusalem consulate that oversees ties with Palestinians
- October 19, 2018
He had long sought to end the Jerusalem consulate's independent status but had faced resistance from within the State Department. The move will make the United States ambassador to Israel , David Friedman, who is reviled by Palestinians over his support for Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the main interlocutor with the Palestinian leadership. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
He had long sought to end the Jerusalem consulate's independent status but had faced resistance from within the State Department. The move will make the United States ambassador to Israel , David Friedman, who is reviled by Palestinians over his support for Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the main interlocutor with the Palestinian leadership. (more...)
Putin says ISIS seized 700 hostages in Syria, executing some
- October 19, 2018
Putin said at an global policy forum in Sochi on Thursday that the USA sanctions against companies that engage in trade with Iran would spur the creation of payment systems that don't depend on the dollar. The Russian nuclear doctrine allows for the use of this weapon in a conventional conflict, but only if Russia's existence is at stake. He said Moscow only would tap its nuclear arsenal if early warning systems spotted missiles heading toward Russian Federation, in which case "the aggressor ... (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Putin said at an global policy forum in Sochi on Thursday that the USA sanctions against companies that engage in trade with Iran would spur the creation of payment systems that don't depend on the dollar. The Russian nuclear doctrine allows for the use of this weapon in a conventional conflict, but only if Russia's existence is at stake. He said Moscow only would tap its nuclear arsenal if early warning systems spotted missiles heading toward Russian Federation, in which case "the aggressor ... (more...)
Trump lashes out at Warren over DNA test, calls her 'phoney!'
- October 19, 2018
However, the results, which identified Native American DNA from six to 10 generations ago, were immediately misinterpreted, reports The Washington Post . Trump's references to Warren as "fake Pocahontas " are particularly offensive because they show how pop culture has glossed over the treatment of Native Americans, particularly women, said Chelsey Branham, a member of the Chickasaw Nation. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
However, the results, which identified Native American DNA from six to 10 generations ago, were immediately misinterpreted, reports The Washington Post . Trump's references to Warren as "fake Pocahontas " are particularly offensive because they show how pop culture has glossed over the treatment of Native Americans, particularly women, said Chelsey Branham, a member of the Chickasaw Nation. (more...)
Train runs into crowd at Ravan burning in Amritsar, several dead
- October 19, 2018
At least 50 people have been killed on October 19 evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near Amritsar . Eyewitnesses said there were no barricading near the railway tracks and the people were forced to see the Dusshehra ceremony by standing on tracks. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
At least 50 people have been killed on October 19 evening after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near Amritsar . Eyewitnesses said there were no barricading near the railway tracks and the people were forced to see the Dusshehra ceremony by standing on tracks. (more...)
Trump, Mexico move to stop 2K Honduran migrants
- October 19, 2018
Donald Trump is threatening to deploy the U.S. military and close the southern border with Mexico if a convoy of migrants from Central America is allowed to keep moving northwards. The migrants planned to wait for the rest of the caravan to arrive, then cross the border en masse in hopes of overwhelming the Mexican authorities, who have vowed to detain anyone without a visa. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Donald Trump is threatening to deploy the U.S. military and close the southern border with Mexico if a convoy of migrants from Central America is allowed to keep moving northwards. The migrants planned to wait for the rest of the caravan to arrive, then cross the border en masse in hopes of overwhelming the Mexican authorities, who have vowed to detain anyone without a visa. (more...)
Trump talks to Saudi king, dispatches Pompeo
- October 19, 2018
The report was attributed to two unnamed sources. The New York Times, CNN , CNBC have also announced they would not sponsor the event, and several prominent journalists have said they would not attend. Following days of mounting tensions, Saudi officials were allowing Turkish investigators to enter the consulate on Monday. The kingdom has called such allegations "baseless" but has not offered any evidence Khashoggi ever left the consulate. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
The report was attributed to two unnamed sources. The New York Times, CNN , CNBC have also announced they would not sponsor the event, and several prominent journalists have said they would not attend. Following days of mounting tensions, Saudi officials were allowing Turkish investigators to enter the consulate on Monday. The kingdom has called such allegations "baseless" but has not offered any evidence Khashoggi ever left the consulate. (more...)
Twitter Publicly Shames Russian Troll Accounts: Publishes 10 Million Tweets
- October 19, 2018
Nimmo pointed to the blast of social media activity after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine, which global investigators blamed on Russian Federation. "The Russian operation was much more skilled". "The IRA and the Iranian operation covered in Twitter's data today are only the tip of the iceberg for foreign manipulation of social media", said Francois. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Nimmo pointed to the blast of social media activity after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine, which global investigators blamed on Russian Federation. "The Russian operation was much more skilled". "The IRA and the Iranian operation covered in Twitter's data today are only the tip of the iceberg for foreign manipulation of social media", said Francois. (more...)
B.C. residents celebrate as recreational cannabis becomes legal in Canada
- October 19, 2018
In Ontario, Canada's most populated province, 38,000 orders for weed were processed in the first few hours Wednesday, while in neighboring Quebec 42,000 orders were processed in-store and online, smashing all expectations. Have at it. However, there are some rules according to province. "Now that the laws on cannabis have changed, individuals who previously acquired criminal records for simple possession of cannabis should be allowed to shed the stigma and the burden of that record". (more...)
- October 19, 2018
In Ontario, Canada's most populated province, 38,000 orders for weed were processed in the first few hours Wednesday, while in neighboring Quebec 42,000 orders were processed in-store and online, smashing all expectations. Have at it. However, there are some rules according to province. "Now that the laws on cannabis have changed, individuals who previously acquired criminal records for simple possession of cannabis should be allowed to shed the stigma and the burden of that record". (more...)
Theresa May says 'maybe' to transition period extension — European Union summit
- October 19, 2018
The letter was signed by former foreign secretary Boris Johnson and former Brexit secretary David Davis - their first joint intervention after resigning in July over Mrs May's Brexit blueprint, which would keep Britain close to the European Union on trade. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
The letter was signed by former foreign secretary Boris Johnson and former Brexit secretary David Davis - their first joint intervention after resigning in July over Mrs May's Brexit blueprint, which would keep Britain close to the European Union on trade. (more...)
Trump Threatens Military Response to Asylum Seekers
- October 19, 2018
In his series of Thursday tweets , Trump threatened to rip up a recently signed trade agreement with Mexico if Enrique Peña Nieto's government doesn't act to stop illegal immigration and the drug trade at the border, with Mexican drug cartels making an estimated $19-29 billion per year on drug sales in the US. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
In his series of Thursday tweets , Trump threatened to rip up a recently signed trade agreement with Mexico if Enrique Peña Nieto's government doesn't act to stop illegal immigration and the drug trade at the border, with Mexican drug cartels making an estimated $19-29 billion per year on drug sales in the US. (more...)
Sri Lanka's Sirisena calls India over 'murder plot'
- October 19, 2018
It said that in continuation of the close and regular interaction between Sri Lanka and India at all levels including at the highest levels of government, President Sirisena had discussions this morning as well at a meeting with the High Commissioner of India in Colombo. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
It said that in continuation of the close and regular interaction between Sri Lanka and India at all levels including at the highest levels of government, President Sirisena had discussions this morning as well at a meeting with the High Commissioner of India in Colombo. (more...)
Russian Orthodox Church breaks with Constantinople in row over Ukraine
- October 19, 2018
Ukraine last week secured approval from Constantinople to establish an independent church in what Kiev said was a vital step against Russian meddling in its affairs, but that the Russian Orthodox Church lamented as the biggest split in Christianity for a thousand years. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Ukraine last week secured approval from Constantinople to establish an independent church in what Kiev said was a vital step against Russian meddling in its affairs, but that the Russian Orthodox Church lamented as the biggest split in Christianity for a thousand years. (more...)
Trump jokes about Greg Gianforte body-slamming reporter amid Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
- October 19, 2018
Trump said he originally thought the assault - which took place on the eve of his election - might hurt Gianforte's chances. Trump said on Thursday that it "certainly looks" as though Khashoggi is dead. Trump added that he predicted the assault would actually help Gianforte's election bid past year, according to The Hill . "I think it might help him, and it did'". (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Trump said he originally thought the assault - which took place on the eve of his election - might hurt Gianforte's chances. Trump said on Thursday that it "certainly looks" as though Khashoggi is dead. Trump added that he predicted the assault would actually help Gianforte's election bid past year, according to The Hill . "I think it might help him, and it did'". (more...)
Mueller Will Issue Findings on Collusion and Obstruction After Midterms
- October 19, 2018
There was speculation weeks ago that Rosenstein would be fired or resign following a New York Times report that he had discussed secretly recording Trump past year. In September, Meadows pressed for Rosenstein to either testify before the House Judiciary Committee or step down. Meadows would not answer questions Thursday about whether he planned to attempt impeachment proceedings against Rosenstein again. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
There was speculation weeks ago that Rosenstein would be fired or resign following a New York Times report that he had discussed secretly recording Trump past year. In September, Meadows pressed for Rosenstein to either testify before the House Judiciary Committee or step down. Meadows would not answer questions Thursday about whether he planned to attempt impeachment proceedings against Rosenstein again. (more...)
United Nations rights chief calls to lift Saudi immunity over Jamal Khashoggi
- October 19, 2018
Pompeo was due to arrive in the kingdom on Tuesday morning for his meeting with the king. Meanwhile, the consul general himself, Mohammed Otaibi, left Turkey on Tuesday, the semiofficial Anadolu news agency said. Saudi Arabia can lift the immunity of its consulate and officials. Trump said Monday the Saudis told him they are working closely with Turkey to find an answer. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Pompeo was due to arrive in the kingdom on Tuesday morning for his meeting with the king. Meanwhile, the consul general himself, Mohammed Otaibi, left Turkey on Tuesday, the semiofficial Anadolu news agency said. Saudi Arabia can lift the immunity of its consulate and officials. Trump said Monday the Saudis told him they are working closely with Turkey to find an answer. (more...)
Migrant caravan organizer to be deported to Honduras from Guatemala
- October 19, 2018
The mass throng on Monday crossed into Guatemala after a standoff with police in riot gear and amid a from the Trump administration that they should not attempt to enter the United States illegally. Fuentes was to be taken to a migrant shelter in Guatemala's capital and then deported. "We are not criminals - we are migrants", she said. Carlos Cortez, a 32-year-old farmer traveling on foot with his 7-year-old son, said poverty back home made it impossible to support a family. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
The mass throng on Monday crossed into Guatemala after a standoff with police in riot gear and amid a from the Trump administration that they should not attempt to enter the United States illegally. Fuentes was to be taken to a migrant shelter in Guatemala's capital and then deported. "We are not criminals - we are migrants", she said. Carlos Cortez, a 32-year-old farmer traveling on foot with his 7-year-old son, said poverty back home made it impossible to support a family. (more...)
President Trump threatens closure of US-Mexico border to halt immigrants
- October 19, 2018
Military and CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!" he said. More than 2,000 Hondurans are in a migrant caravan trying to reach the United States. The row comes as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prepares to embark on a tour of the region that will see him visit Mexico ahead of its December inauguration of President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, as well as Panama. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Military and CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!" he said. More than 2,000 Hondurans are in a migrant caravan trying to reach the United States. The row comes as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prepares to embark on a tour of the region that will see him visit Mexico ahead of its December inauguration of President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, as well as Panama. (more...)
Female Hecklers Attack Ted Cruz For Supporting Kavanaugh. His Response Is Perfect
- October 19, 2018
Heidi Nelson met Ted Cruz on Christmas break from Harvard Business School in 2000, when they were both working on George W. Bush's presidential campaign. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, in the midterm election - said it is still an "open question" as to whether there was collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russian Federation. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Heidi Nelson met Ted Cruz on Christmas break from Harvard Business School in 2000, when they were both working on George W. Bush's presidential campaign. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, in the midterm election - said it is still an "open question" as to whether there was collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russian Federation. (more...)
Doorbell cam captures woman leaving tot at stranger's house
- October 19, 2018
The surveillance video shows the woman running to the front door of the Houston-area home with the boy, ringing the doorbell and then running off to her vehicle. The family of a toddler seen in surveillance video being abandoned on a doorstep in Spring, Texas has been found. The suspect then runs toward the front door of the residence while lifting the child in the air by one arm. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
The surveillance video shows the woman running to the front door of the Houston-area home with the boy, ringing the doorbell and then running off to her vehicle. The family of a toddler seen in surveillance video being abandoned on a doorstep in Spring, Texas has been found. The suspect then runs toward the front door of the residence while lifting the child in the air by one arm. (more...)
Jamal Khashoggi: Trump 'concerned' about missing journalist; Saudis deny involvement
- October 19, 2018
Khashoggi, a wealthy former government insider who had been living in the U.S.in self-imposed exile, had gone to the consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to get paperwork he needed for his upcoming marriage while his Turkish fiancee waited outside. (more...)
- October 19, 2018
Khashoggi, a wealthy former government insider who had been living in the U.S.in self-imposed exile, had gone to the consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to get paperwork he needed for his upcoming marriage while his Turkish fiancee waited outside. (more...)
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