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Kim Jong Un says 3rd summit with Trump possible on certain condition
- April 16, 2019

Kim said the United States "is further escalating the hostility to us with each passing day despite its suggestion for settling the issue through dialogue". Negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program appear to be stalled, and there is uncertainty over whether Kim is considering backing out of talks or restarting nuclear and missile tests. (more...)

Sudanese protesters say military attempted to break up sit
- April 15, 2019

The SPA issued its demands hours after protesters blocked an attempt to break up a sit-in outside the Defense Ministry that has continued despite Bashir's departure, a Reuters witness said. He also pledged that individuals implicated in killing protesters would face justice and that protesters detained under a state of emergency imposed by Bashir during his final weeks in power would be freed. (more...)

New Palestinian government forgets 'heritage' clause while swearing in
- April 15, 2019

He also criticized the new Palestinian government as "a separatist government that doesn't include all factions and political powers". Palestinian leaders said Israel was being empowered by US President Donald Trump to "violate national and human rights of the people of Palestine". (more...)

Former Venezuelan spy chief arrested in Spain facing extradition to US
- April 15, 2019

Carvajal told the court he left Venezuela a month ago, travelling by boat for 16 hours to reach the Dominican Republic before flying to Madrid. The United States must now formalize its extradition request, which will be ruled upon by the High Court. (more...)

Fire Burning at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral
- April 15, 2019

Images shared on social media show large plumes of smoke above the historic building and the cathedral's spire has now collapsed. "A awful fire is underway at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris", Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Twitter. There was no immediate word on the cause of the blaze or of potential victims. Notre Dame - which means "Our Lady" - was built in 1160 and completed by 1260, and has been modified on a number of occasions throughout the century. (more...)

AA passenger jumps from grounded plane on runway in Arizona
- April 15, 2019

While waiting for the main door of the plane to open, the man opened a service door on the other side of the plane and jumped out. The man fell about 10 feet to the ground, and suffered minor injuries. The FAA, who is investigating the matter, said in a statement, "The pilot reported that the Airbus 321 may have collided with an object during departure...workers discovered damage to the left wing, possibly caused by striking a runway sign and airport light departure". (more...)

United States mid-Atlantic: Strong storms leave thousands without power
- April 15, 2019

Avoid seeking shelter under bridges, which offer little protection against flying debris. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. "Tree damage is likely". Flooding has also been reported . The accident is still being investigated and the identity of the victim has not been released. The death was in Monroe County, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director Greg Michel said. (more...)

Fordham University student falls climbing campus bell tower to take photos
- April 15, 2019

Her condition was listed as critical at a hospital in the Bronx not far from the Fordham campus. The school said it was investigating how the students gained access to the tower. "He told me some seniors (wanted to go) to the tower to take some pictures and have a good time before graduating". "I feel so bad", Greene added. Sydney Paige Monfries, 22, from Portland, Oregon, fell from a bell tower as she attempted to take photos of the NY skyline. (more...)

Assange used Ecuador's embassy for 'spying', says president
- April 15, 2019

Moreno accused Assange of using the embassy as a "centre for spying" in an interview with the UK's The Guardian newspaper after the arrest, and said that this was why Ecuador revoked his asylum. Assange's arrest is troubling for whistleblowers * How WikiLeaks' Assange outstayed his welcome * 'This is not legal, I'm not leaving': Assange arrested * What happens next with WikiLeaks founder Assange? Assange has had "a very hard time" since Moreno took office in Ecuador in 2017, ... (more...)

Knoxville church celebrates Palm Sunday, 'Holy Week'
- April 15, 2019

About 50,000 people gathered for the Palm Sunday Mass remembering Jesus's entry into Jerusalem before he was crucified. But not long after, according to the New Testament, the public's mood changed, and Jesus was arrested, mocked, scourged and executed. (more...)

Truck bombs: Taliban claim attack as spring offensive begins
- April 15, 2019

Separately, seven members of the security forces were killed in an ambush in the western province of Ghor, leading to an hours-long firefight, provincial government spokesman Abdul Hai Khatibi said. The United States is leading a push to forge a settlement with the Taliban, after almost 18 years of war, and has held several meetings with Taliban officials. (more...)

American Airlines cancels summer flights as Boeing 737 Max fears persist
- April 15, 2019

Senior officials at American Airlines said they were "confident" that the Boeing upgrade would be approved by USA aviation regulators before 19 August, despite its decision to ground its fleet of 24 planes until then. The airline says its reservations and sales teams will work with customers to manage their travel plans. The airline said it will bring the Max aircraft back on line as spares to supplement its operations once it is receritfied. (more...)

Voting begins in Finland's 'anti-austerity election'
- April 15, 2019

After losing some ground when hardliner Jussi Halla-aho took the party's reigns in 2017, the Finns have made rapid gains in recent months when a number of cases of sexual abuse of minors by foreign men stirred anti-immigration sentiments. "The Finns Party has had an effect on the way that we speak about immigration", political commentator Sini Korpinen said. Rinne has been a staunch opponent of the National Coalition's austerity policies over the past four years. (more...)

There’s a BJP wave, says PM Modi
- April 15, 2019

Omar Abdullah also tweeted a photograph of PM Modi hugging Mehbooba Mufti's father, the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, to drive home his point. Highlighting the importance of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi asserted, "Your vote in 2014 ensured long-term progress and infrastructural development for J&K". (more...)

U.S. serviceman killed woman and himself in Okinawa, Japan says
- April 15, 2019

The 32-year-old soldier and the 44-year-old woman, were found bleeding at the apartment on the southern Japanese island, a police spokesman said. The two were reportedly in a relationship, which ended with the sailor stabbing the woman to death before taking his own life. (more...)

Killed Since Fighting Broke out in Libya
- April 15, 2019

While some pro-Haftar media had predicted a quick victory, Tripoli government forces have halted him about 11 km (7 miles) from the center near an airport that was largely destroyed in a previous bout of fighting five years ago. Since April 4, when Gen Haftar launched his offensive, more than 121 people have been killed in Tripoli and a further 561 wounded, according to the World Health Organisation. (more...)

$400,000 Raised for Boy Thrown From Balcony at MOA
- April 15, 2019

Police described the little boy's injuries as life-threatening and added that witnesses administered first aid. The child and suspect did not know each other and investigators are "actively trying to figure out why this occurred", Bloomington Police Chief Jeff Potts told reporters, according to the Pioneer Press . (more...)

Rosenstein: Criticism of Barr’s Handling of Mueller Report ‘Bizarre’
- April 15, 2019

Rosenstein on Friday defended Barr's handling of the process, saying the attorney general was "being as forthcoming as he can". One lawyer who has dealt with the Mueller team in the past, told Axios, "My guess is, it's probably going to be when it's put all together by Mueller's team, it's going to look more like obstruction to the casual eye than it might be [legal]". (more...)

Florida man attacked, killed by large, exotic bird he kept as pet
- April 15, 2019

A Florida man was attacked and killed by his pet exotic bird in what the sheriff's office deemed "a tragic accident ", WCJB reports. A 75-year-old man has been killed by a large, flightless creature that is considered to be the "world's most risky bird". (more...)

Cross-party Brexit negotiations remain delicate says Lidington
- April 15, 2019

They said the rule of the 12-month block on a new no confidence vote "has been interpreted as being immovable". Mr Lidington suggested the two sides were considering whether there was a "mechanism" to deliver the benefits of a customs union, such as tariff and quota-free trade with the EU, while also enabling the United Kingdom to have an independent trade policy and input into EU agreements affecting the UK. (more...)