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Six killed in Chinese pesticide plant explosion
- March 23, 2019
In July 2018, a blast at a chemical plant in southwest Sichuan province left 19 dead and 12 injured . There at least ten schools within 5 km of the site, reports SCMP . The blast reportedly took place at 2 p.m. local time (2 a.m. EDT) at the plant, which produced pesticides. Other shots showed thick grey smoke billowing skyward from the site of the blast. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
In July 2018, a blast at a chemical plant in southwest Sichuan province left 19 dead and 12 injured . There at least ten schools within 5 km of the site, reports SCMP . The blast reportedly took place at 2 p.m. local time (2 a.m. EDT) at the plant, which produced pesticides. Other shots showed thick grey smoke billowing skyward from the site of the blast. (more...)
United Nations rights boss decries Venezuela crackdown; says sanctions may worsen
- March 23, 2019
The Trump administration is among some 50 nations around the world that back opposition leader Juan Guaido, who seeks to oust Maduro. "Under the new sanctions, the General Mining Company of Venezuela (Minerven) and its president, Adrian Antonio Perdomo Mata, will have all their US assets seized by the Treasury Department, while all Americans will be barred from dealing with them in any financial capacity". (more...)
- March 23, 2019
The Trump administration is among some 50 nations around the world that back opposition leader Juan Guaido, who seeks to oust Maduro. "Under the new sanctions, the General Mining Company of Venezuela (Minerven) and its president, Adrian Antonio Perdomo Mata, will have all their US assets seized by the Treasury Department, while all Americans will be barred from dealing with them in any financial capacity". (more...)
India erupts in colors as Hindus celebrate Holi
- March 23, 2019
However, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal didn't celebrate Holi in the wake of Pulwama terror attack. Like every festival and important ceremony celebration in India , Holika Dahan is the time of the festival when people come together to seek blessings from the Supreme One. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
However, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal didn't celebrate Holi in the wake of Pulwama terror attack. Like every festival and important ceremony celebration in India , Holika Dahan is the time of the festival when people come together to seek blessings from the Supreme One. (more...)
UWA technology deployed to monitor Tropical Cyclone Veronica
- March 23, 2019
The NT News reported Cyclone Trevor was now a Category 3 system intensifying in the hours just before dawn. Two powerful cyclones are blowing toward Australia's sparsely populated north where around 2,000 people have been evacuated from the east coast of the Northern Territory ahead of strong winds, mountainous waves and flooding rain. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
The NT News reported Cyclone Trevor was now a Category 3 system intensifying in the hours just before dawn. Two powerful cyclones are blowing toward Australia's sparsely populated north where around 2,000 people have been evacuated from the east coast of the Northern Territory ahead of strong winds, mountainous waves and flooding rain. (more...)
Facebook says no one flagged NZ mosque shooting livestream
- March 23, 2019
In less than 24 hours, Facebook blocked more than 1.5 million videos with scenes from the tragedy in New Zealand, about 1.2 million of those were blocked during upload. Of the 1.5 million videos of the massacre, filmed by a body-worn camera on the perpetrator nearly in the style of a video game, 1.2 million were blocked at upload. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
In less than 24 hours, Facebook blocked more than 1.5 million videos with scenes from the tragedy in New Zealand, about 1.2 million of those were blocked during upload. Of the 1.5 million videos of the massacre, filmed by a body-worn camera on the perpetrator nearly in the style of a video game, 1.2 million were blocked at upload. (more...)
Venezuelan forces detain key aide to opposition leader
- March 23, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, called for the immediate release of Marrero and warned that "Maduro has made another big mistake", adding that the arrest "will not go unanswered ". The organization has officially advocated for talks between President Nicolas Maduro and Guaido, and most of its members have rejected resolutions by the Organization of American States supporting Guaido. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, called for the immediate release of Marrero and warned that "Maduro has made another big mistake", adding that the arrest "will not go unanswered ". The organization has officially advocated for talks between President Nicolas Maduro and Guaido, and most of its members have rejected resolutions by the Organization of American States supporting Guaido. (more...)
Sheriff's deputy killed, officer injured during traffic stop
- March 23, 2019
A married sheriff's deputy with three children has been gunned down and killed by a suspect in Washington state . The deputy was pronounced dead and the officer's condition is unknown. Thompson was responding along with Kittitas Police officer, 22-year-old Benito Chavez, to a call of road rage. 'Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends'. (more...)
- March 23, 2019
A married sheriff's deputy with three children has been gunned down and killed by a suspect in Washington state . The deputy was pronounced dead and the officer's condition is unknown. Thompson was responding along with Kittitas Police officer, 22-year-old Benito Chavez, to a call of road rage. 'Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends'. (more...)
Trump intensifies effort to discredit Mueller report as Russian Federation inquiry nears end
- March 22, 2019
The Justice Department said Mueller delivered his final report to Attorney General William Barr and officially concluded his probe of Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates. In addition, Rosenstein didn't appoint Mueller to write a report - that's simply the ordinary course of action laid out in the special counsel regulations. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
The Justice Department said Mueller delivered his final report to Attorney General William Barr and officially concluded his probe of Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates. In addition, Rosenstein didn't appoint Mueller to write a report - that's simply the ordinary course of action laid out in the special counsel regulations. (more...)
Nobody thanked me for John McCain's funeral: US President Donald Trump
- March 22, 2019
Trump has sharply criticized McCain in recent days for his decision to turn over the unverified Steele dossier to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2016 - as well as his decisive vote against a bill to repeal Obamacare in 2017. Although Graham does not approve the president's rhetoric, he said that it was interesting that many Democrats are now coming to McCain's defense in order to bash Trump . (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Trump has sharply criticized McCain in recent days for his decision to turn over the unverified Steele dossier to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2016 - as well as his decisive vote against a bill to repeal Obamacare in 2017. Although Graham does not approve the president's rhetoric, he said that it was interesting that many Democrats are now coming to McCain's defense in order to bash Trump . (more...)
Iranian, Russian FMs Hold Talks on Venezuela Crisis
- March 22, 2019
Venezuela has been in a state of political crisis since January, when Guaido, the head of the opposition-run National Assembly, illegally declared himself interim president. In a bid to force a change of leadership, the United States has imposed oil sanctions on Venezuela as well as sanctions on individuals associated with the government of Maduro, who charges that he is the target of a USA coup plot. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Venezuela has been in a state of political crisis since January, when Guaido, the head of the opposition-run National Assembly, illegally declared himself interim president. In a bid to force a change of leadership, the United States has imposed oil sanctions on Venezuela as well as sanctions on individuals associated with the government of Maduro, who charges that he is the target of a USA coup plot. (more...)
US Tariffs on Chinese Imports to Stay for 'substantial Period of Time'
- March 22, 2019
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Trump said, "We're not talking about removing them". The United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, are trying to negotiate a resolution to their trade dispute that escalated dramatically previous year with both sides imposing new tariffs on huge portions of each other's exports. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Trump said, "We're not talking about removing them". The United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, are trying to negotiate a resolution to their trade dispute that escalated dramatically previous year with both sides imposing new tariffs on huge portions of each other's exports. (more...)
The Northern Lights may be visible from Scotland this weekend
- March 22, 2019
The NOAA predicts the phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, could illuminate the skies above Washington state, NY and Wisconsin over the weekend. "Further north, you're pretty likely to see something", said Diamond. They are usually concentrated around the Earth's magnetic poles. "Certainly over Donegal as the horizon looks over the ocean where are there no facing lights, but it's been seen all over the country before, even as far down as Cork". (more...)
- March 22, 2019
The NOAA predicts the phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, could illuminate the skies above Washington state, NY and Wisconsin over the weekend. "Further north, you're pretty likely to see something", said Diamond. They are usually concentrated around the Earth's magnetic poles. "Certainly over Donegal as the horizon looks over the ocean where are there no facing lights, but it's been seen all over the country before, even as far down as Cork". (more...)
Florida man challenge becomes the latest United States sensation
- March 22, 2019
People are posting the results all over the internet and we're seeing an impact here in Sarasota, where older ABC7 stories are seeing a renewed interest! What is the Florida Man challenge and how do you do it? The first story that comes up is your "Florida Man" story. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
People are posting the results all over the internet and we're seeing an impact here in Sarasota, where older ABC7 stories are seeing a renewed interest! What is the Florida Man challenge and how do you do it? The first story that comes up is your "Florida Man" story. (more...)
Priest stabbed during mass at Canada’s biggest church
- March 22, 2019
Video of the attack rebroadcast by CTV showed the assailant - a tall man in jeans, a parka and a white baseball cap - chase the priest around the altar and stab him. The Montreal Catholic Diocese later reported Grou was in stable condition. What happened to the attacker? The suspected assailant is in police custody. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Video of the attack rebroadcast by CTV showed the assailant - a tall man in jeans, a parka and a white baseball cap - chase the priest around the altar and stab him. The Montreal Catholic Diocese later reported Grou was in stable condition. What happened to the attacker? The suspected assailant is in police custody. (more...)
Trump reverses first North Korea sanctions since failed summit after one day
- March 22, 2019
The Treasury Department said Thursday that the United States was slapping new sanctions on two Chinese shipping companies accused of aiding North Korea - and a day later, President Trump canceled them. The announcement came shortly after Trump's failed denuclearization summit with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. Some of Trump's top aides, however, have been more skeptical, especially his national security adviser John Bolton, who has long preferred piling on additional sanctions to North Korea in ... (more...)
- March 22, 2019
The Treasury Department said Thursday that the United States was slapping new sanctions on two Chinese shipping companies accused of aiding North Korea - and a day later, President Trump canceled them. The announcement came shortly after Trump's failed denuclearization summit with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam. Some of Trump's top aides, however, have been more skeptical, especially his national security adviser John Bolton, who has long preferred piling on additional sanctions to North Korea in ... (more...)
AOC (Once Again) Schools Fox News About the 'Latina Thing'
- March 22, 2019
Your last name = the families that came together to make you. Then-New York Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 1, 2018. Ocasio-Cortez scored a surprise election victory by unseating a long-term incumbent Democratic lawmaker in NY in the midterm election a year ago. Rep. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Your last name = the families that came together to make you. Then-New York Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 1, 2018. Ocasio-Cortez scored a surprise election victory by unseating a long-term incumbent Democratic lawmaker in NY in the midterm election a year ago. Rep. (more...)
Border Patrol announces 4th migrant death since December
- March 22, 2019
In 2017, the number of immigrants intercepted at the border was the smallest in decades, with 310,531 arrests. "It's not a protocol and there's no reintroduction of catch-and-release", she said. Weeks later, on December 24, an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy died in USA custody. Of those ICE did deport late a year ago, 66 percent had criminal convictions or faced criminal charges. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
In 2017, the number of immigrants intercepted at the border was the smallest in decades, with 310,531 arrests. "It's not a protocol and there's no reintroduction of catch-and-release", she said. Weeks later, on December 24, an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy died in USA custody. Of those ICE did deport late a year ago, 66 percent had criminal convictions or faced criminal charges. (more...)
Scores Burnt Alive In Gory Kintampo Accident
- March 22, 2019
Emergency services were at the scene, including firefighters who put out the blazing vehicle. "Seven were in critical conditions and four have been referred", Arhin saidn. It was late into the night'. 'But people keep dying and for how long are we going to look on for people to keep dying?' Rumble strips are positioned at the edges of roads and make noise when cars pass over them to alert drivers. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
Emergency services were at the scene, including firefighters who put out the blazing vehicle. "Seven were in critical conditions and four have been referred", Arhin saidn. It was late into the night'. 'But people keep dying and for how long are we going to look on for people to keep dying?' Rumble strips are positioned at the edges of roads and make noise when cars pass over them to alert drivers. (more...)
Terrified teachers shot ‘execution-style’ with pellets in drill, in union says
- March 22, 2019
The training used in Meadowlawn Elementary School that January day is known as " ALICE " - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate - an "option-based" strategy. "They were injured to the extent that welts appeared and blood was drawn", according to Zeheralis's prepared testimony, which was shared with The Washington Post. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
The training used in Meadowlawn Elementary School that January day is known as " ALICE " - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate - an "option-based" strategy. "They were injured to the extent that welts appeared and blood was drawn", according to Zeheralis's prepared testimony, which was shared with The Washington Post. (more...)
Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with Donald Trump 2 weeks before Israel's election
- March 22, 2019
The panel asked recipients to respond to the requests by March 18. Earlier this month, the judiciary committee revealed that it requested documents from 81 individuals, government agencies and entities. American Media, Inc., the parent company of The National Enquirer, has also agreed to turn over documents to the committee, a spokesperson confirmed. (more...)
- March 22, 2019
The panel asked recipients to respond to the requests by March 18. Earlier this month, the judiciary committee revealed that it requested documents from 81 individuals, government agencies and entities. American Media, Inc., the parent company of The National Enquirer, has also agreed to turn over documents to the committee, a spokesperson confirmed. (more...)
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