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- Ohio Man Charged in Video Threatening Jewish Center, Officials Say August 19, 2019James Patrick Reardon fired a gun in the video, which described him as a “shooter” of a community center and a “white nationalist.”
- Unpaid Miners Blocked a Coal Train in Protest. Weeks Later, They’re Still There. August 19, 2019A protest by a group of coal miners in Harlan County, Ky., has grown into a small 24-hour tent city.
- Amid the Kale and Corn, Fears of White Supremacy at the Farmers’ Market August 18, 2019Protests and counterprotests have jolted a market in Indiana where activists now hand out buttons that say “Don’t Buy Veggies From Nazis.”
- ‘It’s Not the Same’: Why War Refugees Who Helped Revive St. Louis Are Leaving August 19, 2019A population of Bosnians, up to 70,000 at its peak, is moving out of the city in search of safer neighborhoods and better opportunities.
- When Cities Try to Limit Guns, State Laws Bar the Way August 19, 2019“Our officers need help, they need help with gun control,” Philadelphia’s mayor said after six police officers were wounded by gunfire. But in most states, the issue is not up to urban leaders.
- Why an Heiress Spent Her Fortune Trying to Keep Immigrants Out August 17, 2019Newly unearthed documents reveal how an environmental-minded socialite became an ardent nativist whose money helped sow the seeds of the Trump anti-immigration agenda.
- 11 of Our Best Weekend Reads August 16, 2019A look at the waves of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the fate of bohemian consumerism and the doctor behind The New York Times Magazine’s “Diagnosis” column.
- White Officers Who Led Black Man on Rope Won’t Face Criminal Charges August 19, 2019A photograph of the man’s arrest in Galveston, Tex., on Aug. 3 evoked images of slavery. The authorities are also investigating whether the officers violated any police department policies.
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- Iran warns US against oil tanker seizure as ship leaves Gibraltar August 19, 2019Vessel heads to Greece after UK rejects Washington’s request to detain it furtherIran has warned the US against attempting to seize an Iranian oil tanker in open seas after after its release from Gibraltar.The tanker, which ash been caught in a standoff between Tehran and the west, was sailing for Greece on Monday, shipping data showed, hours after the Briti […]
- Gran Canaria wildfire triggers evacuation of thousands of people August 19, 2019Firefighters on island say blaze burning is out of control and spreading on several frontsAbout 8,000 people have been evacuated from their homes on Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, where firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of land.More than 700 firefighters supported by 11 helicopters and five a […]
- Jeremy Corbyn says he supports early recall of parliament over Brexit - live news August 19, 2019Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on Labour’s vision for Britain 12.26pm BST In his Q&A Jeremy Corbyn would not commit to backing remain in a second referendum staged by Labour after a general election, and he would not rule out the party being neutral in such a contest. (See 11.46am and […]
- MDMA treatment for alcoholism reduces relapse, study suggests August 19, 2019Researchers say drug is safe and appears more effective than conventional treatmentsThe first study looking into the use of MDMA to treat alcohol addiction has shown the treatment is safe and early results show encouraging outcomes from the approach, scientists have said.Doctors in Bristol are testing whether a few doses of the drug, in conjunction with psyc […]
- Trump confirms he is considering attempt to buy Greenland August 18, 2019President says bid would be ‘essentially a real estate deal’Danish semi-autonomous territory has said it is not for saleDonald Trump has confirmed he is considering an attempt to buy Greenland for strategic reasons, though he said the idea is “not No1 on the burner”. Related: 'Friends, you're going to love Greenland. I was there on 9/11' | Law […]
- Ex-Sudan president Omar al-Bashir in court on corruption charges August 19, 2019High-profile trial could lead to years in prison for deposed rulerOmar al-Bashir, the former president of Sudan, has appeared in court for the first day of a high-profile corruption trial that could result in the deposed autocratic ruler being jailed for many years.The 75-year-old has been in detention since being forced out of power in April when security f […]
- India orders Kashmir government staff back to work amid protests August 19, 2019Troops have reportedly used teargas, chilli grenades and pellets to disperse crowds during weekend of clashesIndian officials have ordered government employees in Kashmir to return to duty and some schools have reopened after a tense weekend of protests in the territory.At least two dozen people were reportedly admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries afte […]
- Pig to human heart transplants 'possible within three years' August 19, 2019Pioneer UK surgeon Sir Terence English says adapted organs could transform treatmentAdapted pig hearts could be transplanted into patients within three years, accordingto a report citing the surgeon who pioneered heart transplantation in the UK.On the 40th anniversary of the first successful heart transplant, Sir Terence English told The Sunday Telegraph tha […]
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- Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir arrives for trial August 19, 2019Omar al-Bashir is going on trial after prosecutors say a hoard of foreign currency was found at his home.
- Trump plays down fears of US recession August 19, 2019The US president and his economic adviser Larry Kudlow both say they do not see a recession in the US.
- Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar August 19, 2019The ship heads into the Mediterranean after Gibraltar rejected a US request to again seize it.
- Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack August 19, 2019Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack.
- A young face scarred by war: The impact of a Syrian air strike one year on August 18, 2019Jouma and his family were fleeing their home when an air strike hit, leaving him blind aged three.
- Kashmir schools re-open but students stay home August 19, 2019Some 200 schools in Indian-administered Kashmir opened their doors but many parents kept their children at home.
- Couple face jail over Sardinian sand theft August 19, 2019They say they wanted the sand as a "souvenir" and did not realise they were committing an offence.
- Kathleen Blanco: Ex-Louisiana governor during Katrina dies aged 76 August 19, 2019Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, the first woman to serve as the state's governor, dies aged 76.
