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Japan, China pledge to work on economic ties amid heightened trade tensions
That trade may be on the table for discussion when Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with Trump later this week in Florida, but the rise of intra-Asian trade has weakened the power of US attempts to coerce countries. South Korea's Moon and US President are also preparing for separate, direct talks with Kim, leaving Abe to continue asserting a "maximum pressure" campaign against the North.
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Australia bushfire threatens Sydney suburbs homes
Mr Fitzsimmons said it was possible that winds could strengthen again and elevate the fire danger. The latest update from NSW RFS warned residents in Voyager Point , Pleasure Point , Sandy Point , Alfords Point , Barden Ridge , Illawong , Menai and Bangor to remain vigilant, as winds are expected to pick up throughout the day, which could increase the fire activity.
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House fire claims one man's life
Around 4:30 p.m. crews were dispatched to the 1500 block of Fair Oaks Court for a report of a structure fire. Fire damage was contained to the rear of the structure's main floor and deck, while heavy smoke damage affected the rest of the structure.
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Syria, Russia and Iran condemn tripartite attack on Damascus
According to Interfax news agency, Russia's defence ministry also said that Syria intercepted the USA and allied attacks using Soviet-produced hardware, including the Buk missile system. "It is our goal to see American troops come home, but we are not going to leave until we know we have accomplished those things", Haley. "Insulting the President of Russia is unacceptable and inadmissible", added the envoy, after President Donald Trump directly called out his Russian counterpart ...
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Montenegro elects pro-West president Milo Djukanovic, projections show
Mladen Bojanic, a businessman backed by an alliance of parties, including some wanting closer ties with Russian Federation, was set to come second with 33 percent, according to a projection by the Centre for Monitoring and Research (CeMI) pollster, based on a representative sample of polling stations.
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National Weather Services issues a tornado watch for Nodaway County
If actual severe storms are expected in the state on April 12, the tornado drills will be postponed until Friday, April 13, with the same times. Some of the thunderstorms could be severe with tornadoes and damaging winds the primary threats.
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No Irish border breakthrough for weeks — EU Brexit negotiator
The majority of people in the United Kingdom want a "people's vote" on the final Brexit deal, according to a new survey in which some 52% of respondents expressed support for the idea. What the Government comes back with, not what was promised in the referendum, will be the real deal. Both sides are hoping to reach a deal by October, which would allow enough time for ratification.
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U.S. violates all global norms: Russian lawmaker
A Downing Street spokesperson added: "They agreed it was vital that the use of chemical weapons did not go unchallenged, and on the need to deter the further use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime". Communication on the line is a near-daily occurrence created to stop mishaps as a US-led coalition conducts an air war against the Islamic State group while Russian Federation pursues its own goals of propping up Assad.
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Pope John (5) at Randolph (10) - Boys Lacrosse
Jessica Schneck scored off an assist from Macey McCready and Isabella McMullen made 12 saves for North County (3-3). In goal , Jillian Petito finished with 11 saves . The Cards recorded two goals in two minutes from Blalock and senior Jillian Balog, bringing the score to 15-10. Kayla Minton, Haley Betch and Kailyn McCulloch each had two goals and an assist for Severna Park (3-4).
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Trump Responds to the Air Strikes on Syria, Tweets "Mission Accomplished"
President Donald Trump warned his country would respond to the suspected chemical attack last weekend. Trump had said Friday that the United States is "prepared to sustain this response until the Syrian regime stops its use of prohibited chemical agents".
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US Warns of New Syrian Attack if Chemical Weapons Used Again
The draft text "condemns the aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic by the U.S. and its allies in violation of worldwide law and the UN Charter". "If President Obama had crossed his stated Red Line In The Sand, the Syrian disaster would have ended long ago!" he tweeted last Sunday as his defense secretary was preparing a military response.
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Michelle Obama 'furious' she is not invited to Meghan and Harry's wedding
Will Pippa Middleton go to Harry and Meghan's wedding? "And if his fiancee Meghan Markle joins him, they would want her too". I'm not going to do the bridesmaid dress. A host of glamorous pals including tennis supremo Serena Williams and Made in Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh are expected to attend the Royal Wedding.
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Paul Ryan endorses Rep. Kevin McCarthy to succeed him as speaker
But consider the political context: Washington is seeing a young speaker who is third in line to the presidency and who once ran as a vice-presidential candidate willingly leave the nexus of power when his party controls the White House, the Senate, and the House.
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Barbara Bush decides to stop her medical treatment, will seek 'comfort care'
The former Barbara Pierce married George Herbert Walker Bush in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II when she was twenty years old. ET obtained a statement from the Bush family on Sunday, which was later also posted on Twitter, after she had been hospitalized several times in recent months.
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Trump Goes On Sunday Morning Twitter Rant Against 'Slimeball' James Comey
Russian Federation has denied interfering in the election and Trump has denied any collusion or improper activity. Comey is "weak", and was a "terrible director", Trump said . The president also seemed to be responding to the FBI raid on and court-authorized search of the office of his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, who authorities said has been under criminal investigation for months .
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Husband pays tribute to woman found dead in Worthing
After shooting and killing Hutchinson in the Fort Myers area, police say Riess stole her cash, credit cards, ID, and vehicle. The Blooming Prairie, Minnesota woman wanted in the shooting death of her husband is now a suspect in a Florida murder.
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Greg Sargent: GOP's new spin on Comey is nonsense
In it, Comey wrote that Trump, in a private meeting, pressed the then-FBI director for his loyalty. James Comey is embarking on a publicity tour. "Looking at me, he said , 'You think it was a great answer, right?' and started to move on".
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Amanda: Some Sunday showers, but severe weather is over
Red boxes indicate tornado warnings while orange boxes indicate severe thunderstorm warnings. A large part of the WBTV viewing area, including the Foothills & Piedmont, has now been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk (orange area) of severe weather .
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Facebook Stories to get AR drawings and Boomerangs in the near future
It has been a long time since Facebook had come up with their backup facility, therefore, it is quite disappointing it took a huge span of time for Instagram to bring this update. Facebook's new feature allows users to add 3D drawings to videos. Previously, the company revealed its AR effects back at F8 previous year. Also in Facebook-stories want to replace the endless gifty to the function of the boomerang as in Instagram .
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Unnao rape: Allahabad High Court raps Adityanath govt, says will monitor probe
The alleged accused in the case MLA Senger has not been arrested yet. Through his letter, Chaturvedi requested the court to take suo motu cognizance of the incident in which a girl was allegedly raped by the MLA and his aides. Sengar, on Wednesday night, asked the Lucknow police to call him if there was an arrest warrant against him. Sengar maintained that he was being framed and told the police, "When there is an arrest warrant, call me".
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Kim Jong-un meets Chinese delegation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally greeted a top Chinese official in Pyongyang and called for stronger ties with Beijing, state media said on Sunday, as the traditional allies seek to heal battered relations. Kim is preparing to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in on April 27 and is also expected to hold an unprecedented summit with U.S. President Donald Trump either in May or June.
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PM Modi presents a pair of slippers to a tribal woman
During his trip to Chhattisgarh, the PM inaugurated the first health centre under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Bijapur on Saturday. The organisers said they have had an "overwhelming response" to the studio-style interaction, which will see Modi in conversation with a host who will put questions to him from around the world.
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad warns Western action would 'further destabilise' region
USA security officials immediately called for global action to intervene in the situation after the chemical attack Saturday, and President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: I'd only rejoin Pacific trade pact if deal was "substantially better" GOP unveils mock cover of Comey book with "ego" attack NY Daily News cover hits Trump over Comey book revelations MORE has threatened a possible military strike against the government forces.
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'Consequences' for Syria strike: Russian Federation
Security Council. Moscow promised a response to the attack, saying its "worst apprehensions" had come true. The diplomat once again squarely pinned the blame for the alleged chemical attack in the town of Douma on the Syrian government, citing " large amount of credible reporting " on the incident.
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Watchdog confirms nerve agent was used to poison ex-Russian spy
Russian Federation strongly denies involvement in the attack, which has sparked an worldwide row resulting in the expulsions of diplomats from all sides. Maria Zakharova, spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told reporters that the report was part of a continuing British plot against Russia. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation confirmed it had received the letter, with a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation official saying that the allies were "united in condemning the use of a nerve ...
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Famed LGBT rights lawyer burns himself to death in Prospect Park
Buckel earned acclaim when he championed a lawsuit involving a transgender man named Brandon Teena who was slain in Nebraska. Buckel took his own life by setting himself on fire, sending a suicide note to various media outlets. Hilary Swank won an Oscar for her role as Teena in the 1999 film Boys Don't Cry . He reportedly compared his actions to Tibetan monks who have sacrificed themselves to protest Chinese rule, according to Buzzfeed.
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BJP lawmaker arrested in India rape case as outrage mounts over assaults
According to the postmortem report, the father was not given proper treatment at the judicial custody. After massive public outrage over the inaction by the police, the case was finally handed over to the CBI on April 12. Amid a political storm over the former ministers' remarks at the rally, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav, who flew in to Jammu on Saturday morning, said the two leaders were sent to Kathua to pacify agitating locals.
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FBI Raid Sought Cohen's Communications With Trump Campaign
The warrant also said the Federal Bureau of Investigation was searching for any evidence that the lawyer, Michael Cohen, tried to suppress damaging information about Trump during the campaign, according to the article. They claim it's protected by attorney-client privilege. President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was known to tape conversations with associates , and White House officials are anxious that federal investigators might have gotten their hands on recordings, ...
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Woman Who Allegedly Took Unnao Rape Survivor to BJP Lawmaker, Arrested
The FIR has been registered under Sections 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing a woman to compel her into marriage), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation). The CBI has registered three cases against Sengar in regard to the crime he allegedly committed a year ago. Kuldeep Singh Sengar who is the alleged accused in Unnao gang-rape case, has been sent to seven-day police custody on Saturday.
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President Trump Announces Allied Strike on Syria
Our top story this afternoon The United States, Britain and France have launched precision airstrikes on Syria in response to the Assad regime's recent chemical attack on civilians. France's defence minister said its joint military operation with the USA and Britain against Syria targeted three sites and that Russian Federation was informed before the strikes.
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Kremlin Spokesman Warns Against Syria Strike
British officials said up to 75 people were killed. Referring to the allegation of a Russian military official that there was an attack but it was staged by the White Helmets brigade component of the rebels in Syria , she said the intelligence provided "certainly paints" a different picture, and the President holds Syria and Russia responsible for the chemical weapons attack.
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Theresa May 'seeks full role' in Syria strikes
In another development on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said at a press briefing that Washington has not laid out a timetable for possible strikes on Syria yet. "There has been no decision to take military action at this point". In a separate development, Reuters cited United States officials as saying that the Syrian military has re-positioned some air assets in response to Trump's threats to possibly ramp up military activity against Damascus.
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Search called off after woman falls from P&O Cruises ship
The rescue effort was hampered by challenging conditions. A Brisbane man holidaying on the ship with his family, who also requested not to be identified, told AAP conditions in the search area are rough. Police say there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances at this time, but investigators will meet the ship when it arrives in Brisbane early Sunday.
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'Mission Accomplished' in Syria, Trump declares on Twitter
Criticism of the allied airstrikes was limited. Mattis said the president's National Security Council would be meeting later Thursday to "take forward the various options" for Trump. In London, British Prime Minister Theresa May said all the indications pointed to Syrian government responsibility for the attack and such "a shocking and barbaric act" could not go unchallenged.
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British opinion leaders question legality over strikes on Syria
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said initial indications showed that the strikes had been "successful". May stressed that the airstrikes were not aimed at regime change or intervening in the civil war that has been ravaging Syria for years.