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Syrian Kurdish forces tell USA they met truce obligations
- October 23, 2019
The Turkish assault was made possible by a pullback of United States troops deployed along the border as a buffer force between their North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally Turkey and the Kurdish fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The Turkish assault was made possible by a pullback of United States troops deployed along the border as a buffer force between their North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ally Turkey and the Kurdish fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces. (more...)
North Korean leader orders South's hotels at resort destroyed
- October 23, 2019
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the destruction of South Korean-made hotels and other tourist facilities at the North's Diamond Mountain resort, apparently because Seoul won't defy global sanctions and resume South Korean tours at the site. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the destruction of South Korean-made hotels and other tourist facilities at the North's Diamond Mountain resort, apparently because Seoul won't defy global sanctions and resume South Korean tours at the site. (more...)
Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney's remains found in Alabama dumpster, police say
- October 23, 2019
I wish I could share a high five or some other type of celebratory salutation but I cannot, " said Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith. Her remains were found inside of a dumpster at a landfill in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday evening. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
I wish I could share a high five or some other type of celebratory salutation but I cannot, " said Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith. Her remains were found inside of a dumpster at a landfill in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday evening. (more...)
Researchers find 2nd warship from WWII Battle of Midway
- October 23, 2019
But America intercepted its communications, and when Japanese troops arrived at the islands on 4 June 1942, they found the Americans waiting to meet them. director of undersea operations Rob Kraft said. The team responsible for finding the Akagi and the Kaga , two of those lost ships, work for Vulcan Inc, an organization established by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen . (more...)
- October 23, 2019
But America intercepted its communications, and when Japanese troops arrived at the islands on 4 June 1942, they found the Americans waiting to meet them. director of undersea operations Rob Kraft said. The team responsible for finding the Akagi and the Kaga , two of those lost ships, work for Vulcan Inc, an organization established by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen . (more...)
Lonely Planet places Dubai in Best in Travel 2020 list
- October 23, 2019
Dubai features ninth in the Top 10 Cities guide. It's gearing up for one of the biggest events the UAE has ever seen next year, so it's no wonder Dubai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 cities to visit in 2020. Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) commented, 'Being recognised as a leading travel destination by Lonely Planet is a testament to the dynamic evolution of Dubai's tourism proposition. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Dubai features ninth in the Top 10 Cities guide. It's gearing up for one of the biggest events the UAE has ever seen next year, so it's no wonder Dubai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 cities to visit in 2020. Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) commented, 'Being recognised as a leading travel destination by Lonely Planet is a testament to the dynamic evolution of Dubai's tourism proposition. (more...)
Gojek CEO Nadiem Makarim leaves his startup to join Indonesian cabinet
- October 23, 2019
The appointment of a tech entrepreneur to a cabinet position is a highly unusual move but follows Widodo's pledge to leverage the archipelago's digital startups to boost the country's economy. Makarim actually came from a Indonesian family and his parents were anti-corruption activists and his beloved grandfather was an independence hero. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The appointment of a tech entrepreneur to a cabinet position is a highly unusual move but follows Widodo's pledge to leverage the archipelago's digital startups to boost the country's economy. Makarim actually came from a Indonesian family and his parents were anti-corruption activists and his beloved grandfather was an independence hero. (more...)
4 killed, 50 hurt when Bangladesh cops fire on protesters
- October 23, 2019
Police said they opened fire in self-defence after some of the crowd threw rocks at their officers. On Monday, Bhola officials imposed a ban on gatherings and public demonstrations. The charges included causing chaos and attacks on police, he said. Thousands of Bangladeshis hit the streets across the country on Monday to protest the killing of citizens during a protest rally a day before. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Police said they opened fire in self-defence after some of the crowd threw rocks at their officers. On Monday, Bhola officials imposed a ban on gatherings and public demonstrations. The charges included causing chaos and attacks on police, he said. Thousands of Bangladeshis hit the streets across the country on Monday to protest the killing of citizens during a protest rally a day before. (more...)
Hong Kong government withdraws unpopular bill
- October 23, 2019
The controversy is rooted in the unwillingness of Hong Kong , a semi-autonomous Chinese region, to recognize the legitimacy of the legal bodies in Taiwan , which the communist authorities in Beijing consider a breakaway province. "There's no such thing as surrender", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told reporters. Coincidentally, the man whose case was cited by the Hong Kong government as a pressing reason to implement the bill walked free from prison today . (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The controversy is rooted in the unwillingness of Hong Kong , a semi-autonomous Chinese region, to recognize the legitimacy of the legal bodies in Taiwan , which the communist authorities in Beijing consider a breakaway province. "There's no such thing as surrender", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen told reporters. Coincidentally, the man whose case was cited by the Hong Kong government as a pressing reason to implement the bill walked free from prison today . (more...)
I'll pull Brexit deal and call election if MPs delay legislation
- October 23, 2019
This blow for the government came despite MPs voting to approve his deal to go forwards just moments before, and would have passed were it not for dissenting Northern Irish MPs who believe the new deal is a betrayal of the province. The House of Commons is due to vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) at second reading, and a programme motion that will set out the government's intention to rush the legislation through by Thursday. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
This blow for the government came despite MPs voting to approve his deal to go forwards just moments before, and would have passed were it not for dissenting Northern Irish MPs who believe the new deal is a betrayal of the province. The House of Commons is due to vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) at second reading, and a programme motion that will set out the government's intention to rush the legislation through by Thursday. (more...)
Harry Dunn's parents to visit White House
- October 23, 2019
After providing a statement at the scene and meeting officers the next day, she had no further contact with the police, Jeffress said. The teenager's mother said she was trying not to get her hopes up. He would have done the same for anyone of us. "We have pressed strongly for a waiver of immunity, so that justice can be done. There wasn't any real progress, apart from right at the end, the President saying he would look at it from another angle", Seiger said. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
After providing a statement at the scene and meeting officers the next day, she had no further contact with the police, Jeffress said. The teenager's mother said she was trying not to get her hopes up. He would have done the same for anyone of us. "We have pressed strongly for a waiver of immunity, so that justice can be done. There wasn't any real progress, apart from right at the end, the President saying he would look at it from another angle", Seiger said. (more...)
Boeing replaces executive who oversaw 737 Max, other planes
- October 23, 2019
The challenge deepened immeasurably when two newly built Max planes crashed within a five-month span - one in Indonesia in October 2018 and one in Ethiopia this March - killing 346 people . In the instant message conversation Mark Forkner, who was the chief technical pilot of the 737 Max at the time, told another pilot that in a flight simulator the 737 Max's automated system, known as MCAS, was making it hard to fly the aircraft. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The challenge deepened immeasurably when two newly built Max planes crashed within a five-month span - one in Indonesia in October 2018 and one in Ethiopia this March - killing 346 people . In the instant message conversation Mark Forkner, who was the chief technical pilot of the 737 Max at the time, told another pilot that in a flight simulator the 737 Max's automated system, known as MCAS, was making it hard to fly the aircraft. (more...)
Hillary Tweets Trump Parody Riddled With Genital References
- October 23, 2019
Kennedy further asserts that everyone will glorify Khrushchev if he removes the missiles, calling him the best. Trump's letter, with its simple language and blunt approach -not to mention its outright threat to destroy Turkey's economy - raised eyebrows. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Kennedy further asserts that everyone will glorify Khrushchev if he removes the missiles, calling him the best. Trump's letter, with its simple language and blunt approach -not to mention its outright threat to destroy Turkey's economy - raised eyebrows. (more...)
Facebook Has Announced New Election Security Measures
- October 23, 2019
Interested in Facebook? Add Facebook as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Facebook news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Meanwhile CEO Mark Zuckerberg's contacts with Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg have come under criticism while some other contenders for the nomination are becoming more vocally critical of the social media giant. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Interested in Facebook? Add Facebook as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Facebook news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Meanwhile CEO Mark Zuckerberg's contacts with Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg have come under criticism while some other contenders for the nomination are becoming more vocally critical of the social media giant. (more...)
Chile's president declares state of emergency after riots over metro fare hike
- October 23, 2019
The country's president has announced a state of emergency . Soldiers in armoured personnel carriers confronted protesters in Santiago , which is under a state of emergency. The appeal failed to prevent further rioting and looting. "This is not a simple protest over the rise of metro fares, this is an outpouring for years of oppression that have hit mainly the poorest", Karina Sepulveda, an anthropology student, told Reuters at a protest in central Santiago on Sunday as she ... (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The country's president has announced a state of emergency . Soldiers in armoured personnel carriers confronted protesters in Santiago , which is under a state of emergency. The appeal failed to prevent further rioting and looting. "This is not a simple protest over the rise of metro fares, this is an outpouring for years of oppression that have hit mainly the poorest", Karina Sepulveda, an anthropology student, told Reuters at a protest in central Santiago on Sunday as she ... (more...)
Wildfires threaten California homes, prompt evacuations
- October 23, 2019
There was little wind, allowing firefighters to get a handle on the fire relatively quickly. Unsafe fire conditions Monday fueled blazes in Pacific Palisades and San Bernardino, where at least three homes burned and evacuations were underway almost into the night, as firefighters throughout the state braced for extreme fire conditions in coming days. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
There was little wind, allowing firefighters to get a handle on the fire relatively quickly. Unsafe fire conditions Monday fueled blazes in Pacific Palisades and San Bernardino, where at least three homes burned and evacuations were underway almost into the night, as firefighters throughout the state braced for extreme fire conditions in coming days. (more...)
Hole In Ozone Layer Now Smallest Since Its Discovery, NASA Says
- October 23, 2019
The 2019 hole hit its maximum size of 6.3 million square miles (16.4 million square kilometers) on September 8. The latest observations from space show that the hole reached its annual peak of 6.3 million square miles and then diminished to less than 3.9 million square miles during late September and early October, a record low for a hole that typically grows to a maximum area of eight million square miles. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The 2019 hole hit its maximum size of 6.3 million square miles (16.4 million square kilometers) on September 8. The latest observations from space show that the hole reached its annual peak of 6.3 million square miles and then diminished to less than 3.9 million square miles during late September and early October, a record low for a hole that typically grows to a maximum area of eight million square miles. (more...)
Canada election: Did Doug Ford laying low work for Andrew Scheer?
- October 23, 2019
But the NDP leader and Burnaby South MP acknowledged that he'll be returning to a Parliament with a majority of fellow MPs representing the two largest parties - Liberal and Conservative - which support the twinning of the pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
But the NDP leader and Burnaby South MP acknowledged that he'll be returning to a Parliament with a majority of fellow MPs representing the two largest parties - Liberal and Conservative - which support the twinning of the pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. (more...)
US awarded ownership of seized North Korean vessel - International
- October 23, 2019
This May 11, 2019, file photo shows the North Korean cargo ship Wise Honest , middle, being towed into port in Pago Pago, American Samoa. From November 2016 to April 2018, according to USA authorities, Korea Songi Shipping Co., an affiliate of Korea Songi General Trading Corp., used the Wise Honest to export coal from North Korea to foreign purchasers and import machinery back to North Korea. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
This May 11, 2019, file photo shows the North Korean cargo ship Wise Honest , middle, being towed into port in Pago Pago, American Samoa. From November 2016 to April 2018, according to USA authorities, Korea Songi Shipping Co., an affiliate of Korea Songi General Trading Corp., used the Wise Honest to export coal from North Korea to foreign purchasers and import machinery back to North Korea. (more...)
Jimmy Carter hospitalized after another fall at Georgia home
- October 23, 2019
Carter is the oldest living former president in USA history. Carter has suffered another fall. "He is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home", the center said in a statement. The resilient Carter - the longest-lived USA president - is also a cancer survivor, having been successfully treated for brain cancer that was diagnosed in 2015. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
Carter is the oldest living former president in USA history. Carter has suffered another fall. "He is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home", the center said in a statement. The resilient Carter - the longest-lived USA president - is also a cancer survivor, having been successfully treated for brain cancer that was diagnosed in 2015. (more...)
Lebanese protesters sing 'Baby Shark' to calm scared baby
- October 23, 2019
The boy's mother, Eliane Jabbour , told NBC News her 15-month-old was "surprised but not afraid" to hear a rowdy rendition. The video immediately posted on Twitter did not take time to blow up. But protesters' anger runs deeper than an app. Jabbour said the video of protesters singing to her son represents the reality for children in Lebanon. (more...)
- October 23, 2019
The boy's mother, Eliane Jabbour , told NBC News her 15-month-old was "surprised but not afraid" to hear a rowdy rendition. The video immediately posted on Twitter did not take time to blow up. But protesters' anger runs deeper than an app. Jabbour said the video of protesters singing to her son represents the reality for children in Lebanon. (more...)
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