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Death toll rises to 19 as Typhoon Hagibis lashes Japan
- October 13, 2019
Hagibis means "speed" in the Philippine language Tagalog and the storm could be the strongest Japan has faced since the Kanogawa Typhoon in 1958, which left more than 1,200 people dead or missing. Japanese Formula One Grand Prix organisers cancelled all practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday. Kajihara said people who live near rivers should take shelter on the second floor or higher of any sturdy building if an officially designated evacuation center wasn't easily ... (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Hagibis means "speed" in the Philippine language Tagalog and the storm could be the strongest Japan has faced since the Kanogawa Typhoon in 1958, which left more than 1,200 people dead or missing. Japanese Formula One Grand Prix organisers cancelled all practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday. Kajihara said people who live near rivers should take shelter on the second floor or higher of any sturdy building if an officially designated evacuation center wasn't easily ... (more...)
California governor signs bill requiring medication abortion at public colleges
- October 13, 2019
Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday requiring that public universities provide medication abortion on campus. Former California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill previous year, arguing it was not necessary because abortion services were readily available off campus. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday requiring that public universities provide medication abortion on campus. Former California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar bill previous year, arguing it was not necessary because abortion services were readily available off campus. (more...)
Strong Winds and Heavy Snow Lash North Dakota
- October 13, 2019
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, said the "forecast event total (through Saturday) snowfall ranges from 1 to 3 feet. we repeat feet.an incredibly impactful storm. The Panhandle saw its first snow of the season Wednesday night into Thursday. On Wednesday, Denver experienced bright, sunny, nearly summer-like weather with 83 degree temperatures. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, said the "forecast event total (through Saturday) snowfall ranges from 1 to 3 feet. we repeat feet.an incredibly impactful storm. The Panhandle saw its first snow of the season Wednesday night into Thursday. On Wednesday, Denver experienced bright, sunny, nearly summer-like weather with 83 degree temperatures. (more...)
Memory Card Found On Street Contained Footage Of Woman's Murder
- October 13, 2019
Police have charged Brian Smith, 48, with first-degree murder, and said he had a room registered at that hotel in question during that time period and a auto matching the truck seen on the footage, and that his accent matches the voice heard in the video, court documents said. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Police have charged Brian Smith, 48, with first-degree murder, and said he had a room registered at that hotel in question during that time period and a auto matching the truck seen on the footage, and that his accent matches the voice heard in the video, court documents said. (more...)
Brooklyn, NY shooting leaves four dead
- October 13, 2019
Shea said investigators collected "cards" and "dice" from the scene. Police have no information on a suspect or motive, NYPD spokesman Brian Magoolaghan said. Shootings are up 42.9 percent in the 77th Precinct as of October 6. "At this point what it appears to be, is an illegal gambling location set up inside that first floor location", Shea said. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Shea said investigators collected "cards" and "dice" from the scene. Police have no information on a suspect or motive, NYPD spokesman Brian Magoolaghan said. Shootings are up 42.9 percent in the 77th Precinct as of October 6. "At this point what it appears to be, is an illegal gambling location set up inside that first floor location", Shea said. (more...)
Civilians flee as Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion
- October 13, 2019
In sharp-edged remarks aimed at Turkey , Juncker pointed out that the European Union is contributing €6bn (£5.4bn) to Turkey to help support the 3.6 million Syrian refugees in the country, adding that Europe would not contribute to the creation of a " safe zone " in northern Syria . (more...)
- October 13, 2019
In sharp-edged remarks aimed at Turkey , Juncker pointed out that the European Union is contributing €6bn (£5.4bn) to Turkey to help support the 3.6 million Syrian refugees in the country, adding that Europe would not contribute to the creation of a " safe zone " in northern Syria . (more...)
Warren runs a false Facebook ad to protest false Facebook ads
- October 13, 2019
Posting an ad with a demonstrable falsehood, she aims to highlight Facebook's dubious new policy. "But Facebook just cashes Trump's checks". "Facebook changed their ads policy to allow politicians to run ads with known lies-explicitly turning the platform into a disinformation-for-profit machine", Warren asserted. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Posting an ad with a demonstrable falsehood, she aims to highlight Facebook's dubious new policy. "But Facebook just cashes Trump's checks". "Facebook changed their ads policy to allow politicians to run ads with known lies-explicitly turning the platform into a disinformation-for-profit machine", Warren asserted. (more...)
Brexit: 'Mood music' positive for talks, Nicky Morgan says
- October 13, 2019
This would have the twin benefit of preventing a border on the island of Ireland and enabling the U.K.to strike trade deals around the world. Speaking in Cyprus on Friday, European Council President Donald Tusk said he had received "promising signals" from the Irish PM . (more...)
- October 13, 2019
This would have the twin benefit of preventing a border on the island of Ireland and enabling the U.K.to strike trade deals around the world. Speaking in Cyprus on Friday, European Council President Donald Tusk said he had received "promising signals" from the Irish PM . (more...)
Police respond to reports of shooting at New Hampshire church
- October 13, 2019
Police say two people were shot during a wedding ceremony at a New Hampshire church before guests subdued the shooter until police arrived. One of the people who helped subdue the suspect, who arrived and began shooting after the wedding began, suffered minor injuries, Roark said . (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Police say two people were shot during a wedding ceremony at a New Hampshire church before guests subdued the shooter until police arrived. One of the people who helped subdue the suspect, who arrived and began shooting after the wedding began, suffered minor injuries, Roark said . (more...)
Gowdy joins Trump's personal legal team
- October 12, 2019
Vice President Joe Biden, who is his political rival in the 2020 elections. This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Adam Schiff of California. "I am even more convinced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got-and that it has nothing to do with Donald Trump ", Gowdy told Fox News in May 2018. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Vice President Joe Biden, who is his political rival in the 2020 elections. This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Adam Schiff of California. "I am even more convinced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got-and that it has nothing to do with Donald Trump ", Gowdy told Fox News in May 2018. (more...)
Top al-Qaeda bomb maker killed in 2017 Yemen strike
- October 12, 2019
Al-Asiri's death significantly handicapped al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Trump said. Mr. Trump announced al-Asiri's killing as he insists he has a handle on the Turkish assault of American-allied Kurd fighters in northeast Syria. The United States added him to its terrorism blacklist in 2011 after he was believed to be the key suspect in the 2010 al-Qaeda parcel bomb plot against the United States. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Al-Asiri's death significantly handicapped al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Trump said. Mr. Trump announced al-Asiri's killing as he insists he has a handle on the Turkish assault of American-allied Kurd fighters in northeast Syria. The United States added him to its terrorism blacklist in 2011 after he was believed to be the key suspect in the 2010 al-Qaeda parcel bomb plot against the United States. (more...)
One confirmed fatality in hotel collapse, officials evacuating nearby buildings
- October 12, 2019
Several city blocks surrounding the area of Canal and Rampart streets have been closed because a crane attached to the building is unstable and could also collapse, said Duplessis. PHOTO: Construction workers look on after a large portion of a hotel under construction suddenly collapsed in New Orleans on October 12, 2019. Authorities said no one on the ground was injured in the collapse. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Several city blocks surrounding the area of Canal and Rampart streets have been closed because a crane attached to the building is unstable and could also collapse, said Duplessis. PHOTO: Construction workers look on after a large portion of a hotel under construction suddenly collapsed in New Orleans on October 12, 2019. Authorities said no one on the ground was injured in the collapse. (more...)
China, India agree to set up mechanism for trade
- October 12, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gifted a handmade large sized silk shawl to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the concluding day of their two day informal summit here. Xi said both were welcome. This is the second "informal" meeting between the leaders after their interaction in Wuhan in April past year. Modi said both countries have made a decision to be sensitive to each other's concerns as he and Xi sat down for delegation-level talks on Saturday in the seaside temple town of ... (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gifted a handmade large sized silk shawl to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the concluding day of their two day informal summit here. Xi said both were welcome. This is the second "informal" meeting between the leaders after their interaction in Wuhan in April past year. Modi said both countries have made a decision to be sensitive to each other's concerns as he and Xi sat down for delegation-level talks on Saturday in the seaside temple town of ... (more...)
Percent Of PA's Birds At Risk Due To Climate Change, Report Finds
- October 12, 2019
Audubon scientists say birds are an indicator species. Now, a new report suggests that those past declines are just a prelude to something worse: almost two-thirds of all North American bird species are facing a serious threat to their survival as climate change accelerates and becomes a dominant factor in ecosystems on a continentwide scale. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Audubon scientists say birds are an indicator species. Now, a new report suggests that those past declines are just a prelude to something worse: almost two-thirds of all North American bird species are facing a serious threat to their survival as climate change accelerates and becomes a dominant factor in ecosystems on a continentwide scale. (more...)
Two Adam Schiff Staffers Worked with ‘Whistleblower’ at White House
- October 12, 2019
On Wednesday the Times ran an op-ed by Peter Schweizer asserting that Biden's actions as vice president regarding Ukraine were legal, but should probably be outlawed in the future. "This person, after working with Biden, may feel defensive toward him because he feels he [Biden] is being falsely attacked". Maybe he is even talking to Biden's staff. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
On Wednesday the Times ran an op-ed by Peter Schweizer asserting that Biden's actions as vice president regarding Ukraine were legal, but should probably be outlawed in the future. "This person, after working with Biden, may feel defensive toward him because he feels he [Biden] is being falsely attacked". Maybe he is even talking to Biden's staff. (more...)
At least 4 dead in NYC shooting
- October 12, 2019
Four people were killed and several were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn early Saturday morning. Victims of the incident were transported to Kings County Hospital and Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Four people were killed and several were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn early Saturday morning. Victims of the incident were transported to Kings County Hospital and Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. (more...)
Tim Cook defends decision to remove Hong Kong mapping app
- October 12, 2019
Today I wrote to Tim Cook , CEO of Apple , to tell him his company's decision to remove HKmap live app from Appstore will cause problems for normal Hong Kong's citizens trying to avoid police presence while they are under constant fear ofpolice brutality. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Today I wrote to Tim Cook , CEO of Apple , to tell him his company's decision to remove HKmap live app from Appstore will cause problems for normal Hong Kong's citizens trying to avoid police presence while they are under constant fear ofpolice brutality. (more...)
US President Trump concludes "Phase One" trade deal with China
- October 12, 2019
The trade war has taken an economic toll on both countries. Mr. Trump said the deal would result in an additional $40 billion to $50 billion in farm purchases by China. US stocks and bonds reportedly jumped ahead of hopes for a new deal. In commodity markets, crude oil prices gained after an Iranian tanker near the Saudi Arabian coast suffered damage Friday in what the ship's owner suggested may have been a missile attack. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
The trade war has taken an economic toll on both countries. Mr. Trump said the deal would result in an additional $40 billion to $50 billion in farm purchases by China. US stocks and bonds reportedly jumped ahead of hopes for a new deal. In commodity markets, crude oil prices gained after an Iranian tanker near the Saudi Arabian coast suffered damage Friday in what the ship's owner suggested may have been a missile attack. (more...)
Ousted US ambassador to Ukraine claims Donald Trump pushed for her removal
- October 12, 2019
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country will "happily" investigate whether Ukrainians interfered in the 2016 US elections. They accused President Trump of threatening to cut aid to Ukraine (which POTUS actually did in May) if Kiev doesn't provide assistance in investigating the dealings of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son in Ukraine, where Hunter was employed as a board member of natural gas company Burisma Holdings. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country will "happily" investigate whether Ukrainians interfered in the 2016 US elections. They accused President Trump of threatening to cut aid to Ukraine (which POTUS actually did in May) if Kiev doesn't provide assistance in investigating the dealings of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son in Ukraine, where Hunter was employed as a board member of natural gas company Burisma Holdings. (more...)
Ukraine’s Zelensky: ‘No Blackmail’ in Telephone Call with Trump
- October 12, 2019
For the past several months, the Trump White House has pushed the authorities in Kyiv to investigate Burisma Group, a big gas-production company, and the role there of Hunter Biden, who served on its board, along with actions of Mr. Zelenskiy appears to be playing to both United States political camps to ensure Ukraine has continued support no matter who wins the presidential election next year. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
For the past several months, the Trump White House has pushed the authorities in Kyiv to investigate Burisma Group, a big gas-production company, and the role there of Hunter Biden, who served on its board, along with actions of Mr. Zelenskiy appears to be playing to both United States political camps to ensure Ukraine has continued support no matter who wins the presidential election next year. (more...)
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