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NY authorities investigating ‘transformer incident’ amid reports of an explosion
- December 28, 2018

NYPD Chief Nilda Hofmann said police were investigating a transformer explosion at Astoria East and North Queens Con Ed power plant. Con Edison said its crews responded to a fire at the substation and that it caused scattered power outages . (more...)

Barack And Michelle Obama End The Year As Most Admired Man, Woman
- December 28, 2018

She beat out Hillary Clinton who held the position for the past 17 years. Clinton and current first lady Melania Trump tied for third and fourth place with 4 percent. Gallup first asked the question in 1946 and has done so every year since, except 1976. Michelle has been doing a press tour for her new memoir Becoming that has taken her all over to discuss her highly acclaimed book. (more...)

Saudi king orders major reshuffle of top government posts
- December 27, 2018

The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has shone a spotlight on the ultra-conservative Islamic nation. A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on December 13, 2017, shows Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) and Saudi Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman (L) arriving for the opening of the shura council ordinary session in Riyadh . (more...)

Trump names acting defence secretary as Mattis forced out early
- December 27, 2018

In the letter, Mattis made clear that he didn't see eye to eye with a president who has expressed disdain for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. He enjoys a Reputation among Republicans as Democrats. It was an outline of the challenges facing the nation and whoever takes over as defense secretary when Mattis leaves February 28. How do USA allies feel about Mattis' resignation? The U.S. (more...)

Trump signals no end to shutdown: 'You have to have a wall'
- December 27, 2018

The shutdown also began affecting the nation's court system, as the Department of Justice asked a federal judge to temporarily pause certain cases until the government provides funding for the department. Matt Schlapp, head of the American Conservative Union and a White House ally, said the standoff won't be any easier to solve with Pelosi presiding over the House of Representatives. (more...)

Trump to 7-year-old: 'Believing in Santa marginal'
- December 27, 2018

Saying she had never heard the word " marginal " before, the young girl recalls, "I was like, "wow" I was shocked. It wasn't really (nerve-wracking), I just had to think of what the truth was", she told the newspaper. It is a yearly tradition for the president to answer calls on the NORAD Santa tracker on Christmas Eve. Melania Trump tweeted and said that answering the calls, which the pair did a year ago as well, is "becoming one of my favorite traditions!" The Post and Courier ... (more...)

Thailand legalizes cannabis and kratom for medicinal purposes
- December 27, 2018

In some nations such as Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, drug offenses carry the death penalty, according to Reuters . In an apparent response to news of Thailand's impending medical marijuana vote, Singapore's government issued a stern warning earlier this year that it would duly punish any citizen or permanent resident found to have consumed marijuana overseas. (more...)

Two children's bodies found buried on grounds of Georgia home, four arrested
- December 27, 2018

Neither Elwyn Jr. nor his sister were officially reported missing. "The siblings had been enrolled in Effingham County schools but were withdrawn for home school before they were last seen", reports the New York Post . Neighbor Gary Bennett told WTOC that Mary had been put to work in the garden until her hands were red raw. Sheriff McDuffie said the children may have been saved if neighbors had called police earlier. (more...)

Trump signs ‘MAGA’ hats for USA troops during stopover in Germany
- December 27, 2018

But before Wednesday's trip to Iraq , Trump had taken some heat from critics for being the first president since 2002 not to make a Christmastime visit to troops in 2018. While in Iraq, Trump spoke to military commanders and the USA ambassador and, according to White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, they "came up with a powerful plan that will allow us to continue our path to total victory" over ISIS. (more...)

Martial law ends in Ukraine a month after Kerch Strait confrontation
- December 27, 2018

The cynicism of Ukraine's legislators has gone beyond all bounds, since it is actually legitimizing the assimilation policy of their country's leadership", she noted, going on to point out the overwhelming use of the Russian language by most of Ukraine's population, "While the majority of the country speaks it, they won't furnish a status for the Russian language", she emphasized. (more...)

Strong winter storm to impact Colorado Wednesday
- December 27, 2018

The snowfall was expected to begin in the local area Wednesday after 4 p.m. Bemidji was expected to receive between 4 to 6 inches by 6 a.m. on Thursday. The Twin Cities is predicted to see between 1 to 3 inches of snow by Wednesday afternoon. The rain will potentially reach as far north as St. Cloud and Hinckley before dancing around north of the metro through Thursday afternoon. (more...)

Pro-Turkish rebels reinforce near city in northern Syria
- December 27, 2018

Manbij, in northern Syria, is held by a US -backed Kurdish YPG militia viewed by Ankara as " terrorists " linked to Kurdish insurgents inside Turkey. It has also reiterated its determination in eliminating the YPG through military operations in eastern Syria although it said it delayed a planned strike due to the withdrawal decision of the U.S. (more...)

Donald Trump stops at Ramstein base in Germany after Iraq visit
- December 27, 2018

Mr Trump told troops at the Iraq base: "We're no longer the suckers, folks". On Wednesday, the White House spokeswoman, Sarah Sanders, said the USA president and First Lady Melania Trump visited U.S. He says he's never seen anything like it. President Donald Trump , who is visiting Iraq, says he has "no plans at all" to remove USA troops from the country. (more...)

British cruise entertainer Arron Hough missing overboard
- December 27, 2018

Mr Hough's talent agency Russell Smith Associates tweeted that it was shocked and saddened by the news concerning the graduate of London's Urdang Academy. The crew conducted a ship-wide search but did not find Hough, the spokesman said. "Our Care Team is providing support to the family and friends of our colleague, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this hard time", a spokesman for the cruise line said. (more...)

Killed During Protest In Sudan
- December 27, 2018

Police used tear gas and fired in the air Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that Omar Bashir, Sudan's president of 29 years, step down, according to activists and video clips posted online. (more...)

43 killed, 100s trapped in Kabul office govt compound
- December 27, 2018

Many Afghans fear another civil war around the corner if the Taliban comes back in to power. At least four militants, including the suicide bomber, were killed and more than 350 people freed, officials said. The counter-attack ended at early hours of Tuesday. As Hadid reports , the attack on Monday also came shortly after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani "appointed two hardline security chiefs to push back against insurgents and militants who control - or contest - about half the country". (more...)

Trumps greet USA troops in Iraq
- December 27, 2018

It is still unclear whether this trip was scheduled only after it became apparent that the shuttered U.S. government would remain partially shut down indefinitely , with Trump and congressional Democrats in a clinch over the president's call for an anti-immigrant wall on the Mexico border. (more...)

Sioux Falls plane crash victims identified
- December 27, 2018

At least two houses were damaged and four more were evacuated when the aircraft went down just after 5 p.m. Neighbors grabbed fire extinguishers and were able to get the fire under control as first responders dispatched. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken said in a tweet Wednesday, "While we mourn the loss of these great community leaders, let's also reflect on their awesome hearts for children and this city". (more...)

Search underway for man who killed Northern California police officer
- December 27, 2018

The profile picture shows him smiling as he stands at a patrol vehicle with a dog - the same photograph of the officer released by the sheriff's department. "If anyone has any information regarding the identity of the suspect, please contact law enforcement immediately so we can get this cop-killer off the streets". (more...)

Putin's "New Year Gift" Is Hypersonic Nuclear Warhead That Can Glide
- December 27, 2018

In Wednesday's test, the weapon was launched from the Dombarovskiy missile base in the southern Ural Mountains. "The new Avangard missile system is invincible for today's and future air defence systems and missile defence systems". Less is known of concrete American production plans, with some experts suggesting that that U.S. research is driven by different objectives in non-nuclear hypersonic boost-glide system research. (more...)