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Trump says Saudi prince vows 'full' probe into missing journalist
- October 24, 2018
Turkish reports say Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered inside the consulate by members of an assassination squad with ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . In an interview with the Washington Post over the weekend, Trump said that as of now, there was no evidence that points to bin Salman's involvement in Khashoggi's killing. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Turkish reports say Khashoggi was murdered and dismembered inside the consulate by members of an assassination squad with ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . In an interview with the Washington Post over the weekend, Trump said that as of now, there was no evidence that points to bin Salman's involvement in Khashoggi's killing. (more...)
Corker: 'Has to be a punishment' for Saudi journalist's death
- October 24, 2018
Before the Saudi announcements, Trump said he might consider sanctions, although he has also appeared unwilling to distance himself too much from the Saudis, citing Riyadh's role in countering Iranian influence in the Middle East and lucrative potential arms deals. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Before the Saudi announcements, Trump said he might consider sanctions, although he has also appeared unwilling to distance himself too much from the Saudis, citing Riyadh's role in countering Iranian influence in the Middle East and lucrative potential arms deals. (more...)
Titanic II To Set Sail In 2022
- October 24, 2018
The ship features the same cabin lay-out as the original and will carry nearly exactly the same number of passengers. " Titanic II is a unique project that will generate unprecedented global exposure and public interest". The Titanic is under construction again - at least a replica of the famous ship - 105 years after the original passenger liner sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton in England to New York City. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
The ship features the same cabin lay-out as the original and will carry nearly exactly the same number of passengers. " Titanic II is a unique project that will generate unprecedented global exposure and public interest". The Titanic is under construction again - at least a replica of the famous ship - 105 years after the original passenger liner sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton in England to New York City. (more...)
'World's oldest shipwreck' from 400BC revealed on Black Sea bed
- October 24, 2018
Over the past 600 years, Europe's Black Sea has been one of the maritime areas hit hardest by war and nationalism. Researchers from the University of Southampton's Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project have found the world's oldest intact shipwrecked vessel, which is reportedly ancient Greek in origin and has remained undisturbed for over 2,400 years. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Over the past 600 years, Europe's Black Sea has been one of the maritime areas hit hardest by war and nationalism. Researchers from the University of Southampton's Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project have found the world's oldest intact shipwrecked vessel, which is reportedly ancient Greek in origin and has remained undisturbed for over 2,400 years. (more...)
Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly cites Trump after groping woman
- October 24, 2018
Bruce Alexander , a 49-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested on a charge of abusive sexual contact after an in-flight incident on October 21. At first she thought it was an accident, but 30 minutes later it happened again. He was placed in handcuffs and into a vehicle, where Alexander asked about the possible sentence for the charge and said "the President of the United States says it's OK to grab women by their private parts", according to the complaint. (more...)
- October 24, 2018
Bruce Alexander , a 49-year-old man from Tampa, was arrested on a charge of abusive sexual contact after an in-flight incident on October 21. At first she thought it was an accident, but 30 minutes later it happened again. He was placed in handcuffs and into a vehicle, where Alexander asked about the possible sentence for the charge and said "the President of the United States says it's OK to grab women by their private parts", according to the complaint. (more...)
In Florida race, climate change divides DeSantis and Gillum
- October 23, 2018
Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum speaks to a packed music center during a town hall at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Friday, Oct. While Trump is "spewing this divisive rhetoric", the president's "self-selected candidate against Andrew is doing the same thing", Biden said, referring to DeSantis. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum speaks to a packed music center during a town hall at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Friday, Oct. While Trump is "spewing this divisive rhetoric", the president's "self-selected candidate against Andrew is doing the same thing", Biden said, referring to DeSantis. (more...)
Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi explanations of Khashoggi death
- October 23, 2018
Erdogan in his address to Parliament on Tuesday criticized the conflicting explanations of Khashoggi's killing and asked why Khashoggi's body has still not been recovered. Saudi citizen Khashoggi has been a fierce critic of the leadership of Saudi Arabia, and in particular the Crown Prince. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , widely known as MBS, faces what the risk consultancy Eurasia Group has called "an acute public relations crisis" over Khashoggi's murder. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Erdogan in his address to Parliament on Tuesday criticized the conflicting explanations of Khashoggi's killing and asked why Khashoggi's body has still not been recovered. Saudi citizen Khashoggi has been a fierce critic of the leadership of Saudi Arabia, and in particular the Crown Prince. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , widely known as MBS, faces what the risk consultancy Eurasia Group has called "an acute public relations crisis" over Khashoggi's murder. (more...)
Dead Sea Scroll Fragments in Museum of the Bible Are Fake
- October 23, 2018
The Museum of the Bible in Washington has had to release a statement admitting that at least five fragments in its Dead Sea Scroll collection are probably forgeries. Their small size makes it hard to determine their authenticity, and no test can definitively determine that a fragment is real. "Ancient material can and nearly certainly has been manipulated in modern times", said Davis. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The Museum of the Bible in Washington has had to release a statement admitting that at least five fragments in its Dead Sea Scroll collection are probably forgeries. Their small size makes it hard to determine their authenticity, and no test can definitively determine that a fragment is real. "Ancient material can and nearly certainly has been manipulated in modern times", said Davis. (more...)
United Kingdom could seek extension to Brexit transition, says Theresa May
- October 23, 2018
Since then, Mrs May's proposal to extend the transition period has done little to calm anger among eurosceptics in the governing Conservative Party, who fear she is leading Britain into a deal that will make Britain a "vassal state" - unable ever to leave the EU. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Since then, Mrs May's proposal to extend the transition period has done little to calm anger among eurosceptics in the governing Conservative Party, who fear she is leading Britain into a deal that will make Britain a "vassal state" - unable ever to leave the EU. (more...)
Leo Varadkar: Brexit extension not an alternative to backstop
- October 23, 2018
The prime minister has been invited to address European parliament. He acknowledged the feeling "may be a more emotional impression than a rational one". It will be interesting to see how this plays out, and whether May and the European Union will be able to negotiate a solution that satisfies both sides. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The prime minister has been invited to address European parliament. He acknowledged the feeling "may be a more emotional impression than a rational one". It will be interesting to see how this plays out, and whether May and the European Union will be able to negotiate a solution that satisfies both sides. (more...)
Explosive device found at home of George Soros, say police
- October 23, 2018
Officers said the FBI's terrorism task force is investigating. Mr Soros, a billionaire who made his fortune in hedge funds, has donated heavily to liberal causes and is vilified on the right. A message emailed to Soros' foundation wasn't immediately returned. According to The New York Times , which first reported the story, bomb squad technicians were able to "proactively" detonate the device and it didn't explode on its own. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Officers said the FBI's terrorism task force is investigating. Mr Soros, a billionaire who made his fortune in hedge funds, has donated heavily to liberal causes and is vilified on the right. A message emailed to Soros' foundation wasn't immediately returned. According to The New York Times , which first reported the story, bomb squad technicians were able to "proactively" detonate the device and it didn't explode on its own. (more...)
Prince Harry hopes royal baby is a girl
- October 23, 2018
The duchess wears a black dress by Emilia Wickstead at the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park in Sydney on October 20, day five of the royal tour. Prince Harry is passionate about the causes close to his heart and so was less than impressed when his royal aides tried to cut an important conversation short. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The duchess wears a black dress by Emilia Wickstead at the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park in Sydney on October 20, day five of the royal tour. Prince Harry is passionate about the causes close to his heart and so was less than impressed when his royal aides tried to cut an important conversation short. (more...)
USA pullout from INF nuclear treaty with Russian Federation also targets China
- October 23, 2018
And Russia will no longer just violate the treaty with select development and deployment of weaponry; it will likely refocus its resources on the buildup of a land-based arsenal of short- and intermediate- range missiles. "But until they get smart, there's nobody that's going to be even close to us". In fact they said: "'You are breaching the INF treaty, '" Bolton said in an interview with Kommersant , a Russian broadsheet. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
And Russia will no longer just violate the treaty with select development and deployment of weaponry; it will likely refocus its resources on the buildup of a land-based arsenal of short- and intermediate- range missiles. "But until they get smart, there's nobody that's going to be even close to us". In fact they said: "'You are breaching the INF treaty, '" Bolton said in an interview with Kommersant , a Russian broadsheet. (more...)
US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait
- October 23, 2018
The move adds to increasingly fraught relations between the two countries, which have clashed over a number of issues, including trade, Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea and human rights abuses in Xinjiang. -China relationship continues to be US support for Taiwan. Taiwan's defence ministry said in an earlier statement the military was "closely monitoring the United States warships during their passage". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The move adds to increasingly fraught relations between the two countries, which have clashed over a number of issues, including trade, Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea and human rights abuses in Xinjiang. -China relationship continues to be US support for Taiwan. Taiwan's defence ministry said in an earlier statement the military was "closely monitoring the United States warships during their passage". (more...)
Israel puts Bedouin village eviction plan on hold for several weeks
- October 23, 2018
The fate of the village has aroused the concern of some countries, including eight members of the european Union who have called in, in September, Israel "to reconsider its decision". Regavim says the Palestinian Authority has devised a plan to take E1 for itself. Palestinians say such documents are impossible to obtain. But the Palestinians maintain that getting a permission from Israel to build houses is almost impossible and rare. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
The fate of the village has aroused the concern of some countries, including eight members of the european Union who have called in, in September, Israel "to reconsider its decision". Regavim says the Palestinian Authority has devised a plan to take E1 for itself. Palestinians say such documents are impossible to obtain. But the Palestinians maintain that getting a permission from Israel to build houses is almost impossible and rare. (more...)
Line forms early for Trump Texas rally
- October 23, 2018
People were shocked. I said , 'Don't worry, it's only a question of time, ' " Trump said. He savaged Trump as a "pathological liar", an "amoral bully" and a "sniveling coward". Trump's favorite nickname for Cruz was " Lyin' Ted ", a moniker that Cruz's Democratic opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke (Tex.), recently borrowed to mock Cruz during a Senate debate. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
People were shocked. I said , 'Don't worry, it's only a question of time, ' " Trump said. He savaged Trump as a "pathological liar", an "amoral bully" and a "sniveling coward". Trump's favorite nickname for Cruz was " Lyin' Ted ", a moniker that Cruz's Democratic opponent, Rep. Beto O'Rourke (Tex.), recently borrowed to mock Cruz during a Senate debate. (more...)
Two vehicles of interest in Jayme Closs investigation
- October 23, 2018
Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs has been missing for one week. He said they believe Jayme was home when her parents were fatally shot , and they believe she is still in danger. Authorities on Monday called for 2,000 volunteers to help in a ground search for clues in the disappearance of a Wisconsin girl whose parents were gunned down in their home last week. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs has been missing for one week. He said they believe Jayme was home when her parents were fatally shot , and they believe she is still in danger. Authorities on Monday called for 2,000 volunteers to help in a ground search for clues in the disappearance of a Wisconsin girl whose parents were gunned down in their home last week. (more...)
World's longest sea-crossing bridge to open this week
- October 23, 2018
Called the world's longest cross-sea project, the bridge and tunnel extends for 34 miles. Hong Kong's secretary for transport and housing, Frank Chan Fan, said: "The bridge is not just a mega transport infrastructure jointly built by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau ". (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Called the world's longest cross-sea project, the bridge and tunnel extends for 34 miles. Hong Kong's secretary for transport and housing, Frank Chan Fan, said: "The bridge is not just a mega transport infrastructure jointly built by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau ". (more...)
Trump administration considering curtailing legal recognition of transgender people
- October 23, 2018
Some 1.4 million Americans officially recognize themselves as a gender other than the one they were born into, and the Obama administration recognized this cultural shift by repealing the military's ban on transgender troops and by requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use whatever bathroom they choose. (more...)
- October 23, 2018
Some 1.4 million Americans officially recognize themselves as a gender other than the one they were born into, and the Obama administration recognized this cultural shift by repealing the military's ban on transgender troops and by requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use whatever bathroom they choose. (more...)
35 lives, $1.3 billion in timber lost to Michael
- October 22, 2018
The North Florida American Radio Relay League is looking for local amateur radio operators to help facilitated communication in areas of the Panhandle hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. Trees brought down by Hurricane Michael's ferocious winds took a heavy toll on life, property and the timber industry in the heavily forested Florida Panhandle, where $1.3 billion in timber was lost, authorities said Friday. (more...)
- October 22, 2018
The North Florida American Radio Relay League is looking for local amateur radio operators to help facilitated communication in areas of the Panhandle hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. Trees brought down by Hurricane Michael's ferocious winds took a heavy toll on life, property and the timber industry in the heavily forested Florida Panhandle, where $1.3 billion in timber was lost, authorities said Friday. (more...)
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