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EU's Juncker says 'miracles' needed for Brexit progress
The leaders discussed the ideas - over courses of flank steak, salmon and rabbit liver - during a "good and constructive debate", said European Council President Donald Tusk. It comes after the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said Britain has not made "sufficient progress" in the Brexit talks and warned that the EU-imposed starting line to move to trade talks could still be "months" away.
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Facebook sends help to Puerto Rico to get the island back online
On September 25, U.S. Representative Nydia M. Velázquez led members of Congress in writing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security calling a temporary waiver of the Jones Act in order to expedite supplies being shipped into the island's ports.
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Japanese sea life swept across the ocean
The debris-including fishing vessels, docks, buoys and pieces of plastic-acted as makeshift rafts for hundreds of Japanese marine species to cling to and hitchhike across the Pacific Ocean, a first in recorded history. "This has turned out to be one of the biggest unplanned natural experiments in marine biology - perhaps in history", one of the authors of the study was quoted as saying by The Guardian .
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Islamic State claims responsibility for bombing near Kabul mosque
Following the attack the Taliban were quick to distance themselves from the bombing. They had been amassed to protect minority Shiites for the coming Ashura holy day, amid decreasing confidence in the Afghan security forces to do so. Some reports from the scene of the attack said as many as six people were killed. The faithful gather to beat their chests and hit their backs with chains until they bleed in commemoration of Hussein's death.
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Trump to skip India in Asia tour, but could meet Modi
The possibility of Trump attending the Manila summit had been in doubt until recently. It is not clear whether Trump intends to hold bilateral meetings with Vietnamese leaders or Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who is hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference in Manila.
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UKIP's next leader: Who will save (or scuttle) the ship?
A former soldier and then police officer, Bolton later worked for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe and other global organisations in places including Kosovo and Macedonia. He was endorsed by four UKIP MEPs including Mike Hookem. Quoting the "serve to lead" motto of the Sandhurst royal military academy - from which he was a graduate - Mr Bolton said: "I do not see myself now as being simply your leader, I see myself as serving this party".
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UKIP accused of ripping off Premier League logo
With the political party conference season now in full flow, UKIP members attending the annual gathering in Torquay could not fail to be other than impressed by the giant poster on display at the venue. Concerns that UKIP's new leader, to be announced shortly after 5pm on Friday, may not like the new logo were dismissed. The Match Of The Day hit back: 'But I'm working hard on having someone else's opinions'.
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Johnston Mother Accused of Abandoning Kids to Take German Vacation
Erin Lee Macke, of Johnston in Iowa, left the country on September 20, leaving a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and two 12-year-olds completely unsupervised. "This, where a parent has left the country and left the kids home alone, I've never heard of it before". Police haven't described the goal of Macke's trip.
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South Korean leader urges North to give up nuclear ambitions
Asked if China had a plan to respond to an emergency in North Korea , such as securing nuclear and missile sites, Chinese defense ministry spokesman Wu Qian said, "Military means can not become an option", and urged talks to resolve the issue."The Chinese military will make all necessary preparations to protect the country's sovereignty and security and regional peace and stability", he added, without elaborating.
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California says election systems weren't targeted after all
He adds: "Our notification from DHS last Friday was not only a year late, it also turned out to be bad information". Last week, the department notified election officials in 21 states that their systems were targeted past year "by Russian government cyber actors seeking vulnerabilities and access to USA election infrastructure".
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AFA investigating racial slurs attacking 5 black cadet candidates, Superintendent responds
After racial slurs were scrawled outside black students' doors at the U.S. Air Force Academy's preparatory school, Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria gathered all 4,000 cadets in a hall Thursday so they could hear one message: Treat people with dignity and respect - or get out.
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Mass., other blue states are in crosshairs of GOP tax plan
However, there's little evidence that a tax cut for corporations actually helps the economy. It would reduce the current seven tax brackets to three and lower the top one from 39.5 percent to 35 percent (with the possibility of one more bracket for as yet undefined wealthier Americans).
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USA plans major withdrawal of staff from embassy in Cuba
The Cuban government has denied responsibility for the so-called health attacks . USA officials say 21 US diplomats and family members have been afflicted by health problems of unknown origin, including hearing loss , dizziness and nausea.
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Supreme Court again will consider mandatory fees to public-employee unions
The case held that public employees may be required to pay mandatory fees to unions for collective bargaining, but not for political or ideological activity. The courts of appeal are already split on the issue and the parties may well find themselves at the Supreme Court before too long. The pick is anticipated to have again given conservatives a 5-4 edge on the court.
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Donald Trump congratulates Angela Merkel on winning a fourth term
A verdict, perhaps, on her decision to open Germany's doors to one million refugees . Merkel's likely last term as Chancellor will require her to put in place a pragmatic energy policy, step up investment in infrastructure and education, and increase Germany's security capabilities.
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What's Behind Malaysia's New North Korea Travel Ban?
No information about potential exemptions on diplomatic or humanitarian aid grounds was provided, and inquiries to the Malaysian MFA by NK News have, as of publication, not been answered. The AFC had referred the matter to the appropriate committee to decide on the future status of this match. However, relations have been strained since February, when Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, was allegedly poisoned to death at the Kuala Lumpur Airport.
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Trump's tax reform plan will pass within 2.5 months, Grover Norquist says
Let's consider each in turn. Gov. Andrew Cuomo contended the tax proposal might be illegal, saying it would equate to double taxation. It is assets, like stocks and homes, that have appreciated in value but not sold. "Government is working for you once again, not for the donors, not the special interests but the hard-working, taxpaying citizen", Trump said. Their shareholders, consumers and workers do.
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Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed help to Puerto Rico
The law sought to encourage USA shipbuilding and grow the nation's merchant marine force. A 2012 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, assessing Puerto Rico's deep economic troubles, found that it cost $3,063 to ship a container of goods from the U.S.
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Alexei Navalny Detained on His Way to Nizhny Novgorod Rally
Navalny, founder of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and chairman of Russia's opposition Progress Party, posted on social media that police detained him at the entrance of his apartment before taking him to a police station. "The Kremlin views my meetings with voters as a huge threat and even an insult", Navalny wrote in a post on Twitter. Navalny himself confirmed his detention on Friday morning by posting a video on his Instagram account.
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Setback to Trump as his candidate loses Senate runoff
Close on the heels of a renewed failure to repeal and replace Obamacare, President Donald Trump and the Republican establishment have suffered another setback with the defeat of their Senate nominee to a controversial hardcore conservative rival in the Republican primary runoff in Alabama .
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Eddie Murphy Set to Star in 'Coming to America' Sequel
Earlier this year, the studio hired original screenwriters Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield to pen a follow-up to Coming to America , which starred Murphy as a pampered African prince who travels to New York City undercover to find an independent-minded wife.
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Somalia: Updated - Nearly Ten People Killed in Car Bombing in Mogadishu
The bomb blast reportedly took place inside a auto which was parked outside a restaurant in Mogadishu's Hamarweyne district. "What happened was a auto bomb hit a mini-bus. However al-Shabab often carries out such attacks. Bariire has become a center of attacks in the Lower Shabelle region after Al shabaab militants were driven out of the town in August, 2017 by Somali government troops backed by AU and United States forces.
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Jon Huntsman Jr. confirmed as US Ambassador to Russian Federation
Huntsman, who was also governor of the USA state of Utah, has extensive diplomatic experience as former President Barack Obama's ambassador in Beijing and as ambassador to Singapore under former President George H.W. Financial magazine Forbes estimated his wealth in 2016 at $1 billion. He was governor of the conservative state of Utah in the United States from 2005 to 2009.
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Indianapolis officer injured in president's motorcade gets a call from Pres
However, shortly after arriving at the hospital, he received a call from President Trump himself, who delayed his flight back to Washington in order to speak with the wounded officer. However, I am glad the President is coming to IN to share the details of his tax reform plan, and I look forward to the President's remarks. Trump said during a speech in Indiana Wednesday that during the United Nations General Assembly last week , "one of the most powerful leaders in the world" told him ...
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China Resumes Coal Imports from N. Korea
President Donald Trump warned North Korea that any U.S. military option would be " devastating ". "You have seen unanimous United Nations Security Council resolutions passed that have increased the pressure, economic pressure and diplomatic pressure, on the North, and at the same time, we maintain the capability to deter North Korea's most unsafe threats", he told reporters in the Indian capital.
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USA school librarian explains why she snubbed Melania Trump's book donation
Dr. Seuss infamously drew cartoons depicting black people as monkeys, Arab people as sultans and harems, and Japanese people as hostile insects. In her letter, Soeiro links to an article that suggest the character of the Cat in the Hat has roots in "blackface minstrelsy".
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UAE source: Former Thai PM left Dubai on September 11 for UK
Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra appears to be staying in the Mideast commercial hub of Dubai after fleeing a criminal conviction, according to the first official word on her whereabouts since she missed a court date last month. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said Thursday that the Foreign Ministry received assurances from the United Arab Emirates that Yingluck would not interfere with Thai politics from overseas.
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BHU students visiting Delhi detained by Police; no charges yet
Even after students enquired countless times on the ground over which they were arrested, police did not say anything. On allegations of gender discrimination in the campus, Sindh said female students are allowed to wear clothes and eat food of their choice.
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Delhi woman allegedly gangraped by 23 men in Bikaner
After the two gang-raped her, police said, the culprits called at least six more persons who also sexually assaulted her. "They drove me around near some mines for several hours and repeatedly raped me in the vehicle", the victim told police in her complaint.
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Locals fill box truck with supplies for Puerto Rico
Under the law, foreign vessels that enter Puerto Rico are subject to taxes, fees and tariffs. "It is meant to ensure we have enough fuel and commodities to support lifesaving efforts, respond to the storm, and restore critical services and critical infrastructure operations in the wake of these devastating storms", Elaine Duke, acting Homeland Security secretary, said in a statement.
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Senators urge U.S. sanctions over Myanmar 'atrocities'
A group of 88 nongovernmental organizations including Human Rights Watch called on the council to consider an arms embargo against Myanmar's military, and targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for crimes and serious abuses, in a statement Thursday.
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Etihad Airways Appoints British Military Official Tony Douglas As New CEO
Douglas joins Etihad from his position as CEO of the British Defense Ministry's equipment and support department, which supplies and services the nation's armed forces. Etihad Aviation Group chairman Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei said, "We are delighted to have Tony return to Abu Dhabi to lead Etihad". Hogan was the architect of a strategy that saw Etihad buy equity stakes and make major investments in other airlines, notably Air Berlin and the long-struggling Alitalia.
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15 dead, 20 injured in stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station
The real reason behind the incident is still not clear but is being reported that since there are two exits of the station, it led to the stampede. With the rains increasing in intensity, more people rushed to the bridge to take shelter. Over a dozen injured are in critical condition and have been rushed to the KEM Hospital in Parel. Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal is landing in Mumbai this afternoon, and he is likely to visit the spot.
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Small steps on Puerto Rico hurricane relief as crisis intensifies
Michelle Murray Garcia, a native of Dorado, Puerto Rico, is a senior and a member of the women's volleyball team. "The City of Myrtle Beach is pleased to host the Puerto Rico Tip-Off", said Rhodes. President Trump is in fact taking action on that. The fund is transparent and focused on delivering immediate, targeted aid. On Wednesday, Marlon was finally able to speak with his best friend in Puerto Rico after a week.
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France to 'lend' control of STX shipyard to Italy's Fincantieri
Paris had called on Fincantieri to accept an offer to divide STX's capital 50-50. Fincantieri is indirectly controlled by the Italian state. This will give Fincantieri control of the yard. The shipyard president and general manager will be Italian, but the board of the new group will be equally split between French and Italians. But it was unclear what would happen with the ownership of STX if it chose to do so.