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- Typhoon, Cyclone or Hurricane? Different Names for the Same Storms October 13, 2019Powerful tropical storms occur all around the world, but what they’re called depends on where they form.
- Fort Worth Woman Was Playing Video Game With Her Nephew When Shot by Police October 14, 2019A police officer fired the shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson from outside her bedroom window. A neighbor had reported two doors ajar.
- Man Hurt in Florida Mall Panic, but No Sign of Shooting, Police Say October 14, 2019Shoppers fled the Town Center mall in Boca Raton, Fla., after hearing a loud noise in the food court.
- California Is Trying to Prevent Fires. No One Expected a Smoking Garbage Truck. October 12, 2019Despite extensive precautions, a deadly blaze this week was caused by burning trash dumped on the side of a road, officials said.
- They Crossed an Ocean to Butcher Pigs. It Was No American Dream. October 13, 2019200 Pacific Islanders recruited to work at an Iowa pork plant ended up in a tangled migration dispute with accusations of mistreatment and broken promises.
- Man Convicted in Murder of Law Professor Locked in Family Feud October 13, 2019A jury found Sigfredo Garcia guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel.
- 11 Hospitalized After a Car Crashes Into a Hayride in Illinois October 13, 2019All of the passengers were adults and three were in serious condition, emergency responders said.
- He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death. October 14, 2019Months after John Steffen died in Nebraska, officials said his death was part of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related deaths and illnesses.
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- Catalan separatist leaders given lengthy prison sentences October 14, 2019Nine leaders cleared of violent rebellion but found guilty of lesser crimes over roles in 2017 independence referendum What is the story of Catalan independence – and what happens next?The key figures in the push for Catalan independenceNine Catalan separatist leaders have been cleared of violent rebellion over their roles in the failed bid for regional inde […]
- Syrian troops enter Kurdish fight against Turkish forces October 14, 2019Deal to support Kurds in exchange for key cities set to open new front in civil warSyrian troops have begun sweeping into Kurdish-held territory on a collision course with Turkish forces and their allies, a day after the beleaguered Kurds agreed to hand over key cities to Damascus in exchange for protection.The deal, which Kurdish leaders emphasised they had […]
- Brexit talks fail to yield breakthrough with timely deal feared ‘impossible’ October 13, 2019Barnier warns negotiations may have to continue as UK’s Irish border plans are an ‘untested’ risk A breakthrough in the Brexit talks has failed to materialise after a weekend of intensive negotiations, with European Union capitals concluding that it may now be impossible for the UK to leave the EU by 31 October with a deal.In a briefing to EU ambassadors on […]
- #MeToo two years on: Weinstein allegations 'tip of iceberg', say accusers October 14, 2019Exclusive: Zelda Perkins and Rosanna Arquette predict more revelations about high-profile men to come‘Glacial change’: film industry is slow to reformWestminster progress on toxic culture two years onTwo women whose accounts of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein kick-started the #MeToo movement have warned that the allegations against the film mogul are “ […]
- Fake video of Trump shooting media and opponents 'shown at president's resort' October 14, 2019Doctored scene from a violent film shows the US president attacking CNN, Politico, Hillary Clinton and John McCainA mocked-up video depicting US president Donald Trump stabbing and shooting his political opponents and the media has reportedly been shown at a meeting of the president’s supporters at his Miami resort.The New York Times reported on Sunday that […]
- Poland: exit poll says Law and Justice party has won election October 13, 2019Conservative ruling party took 43.6% of vote according to Ipsos poll which also shows return of leftwing parties and seats for far-rightPoland’s ruling rightwing Law and Justice party is set to win a majority in the country’s parliament and secure another four-year term, according to an exit poll published at the close of voting on Sunday night.The poll, con […]
- Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to be awarded – live October 14, 2019Who will receive the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel?Introduction: Nobel prize for economics being awarded today 9.27am BST Back in 2016, the FiveThirtyEight website calculated that:The typical winner of the Nobel in economics is a 67-year-old man, born in the United States, who is working at the University of Chicago w […]
- Tunisia election: exit polls point to landslide win for 'Robocop' Kais Saied October 14, 2019Thousands take to streets after two polls give conservative academic more than 70% of the voteA low-profile, conservative law professor has beaten a charismatic media magnate released from prison last week in Tunisia’s presidential election runoff, according to exit polls.In a contest that reflected Tunisia’s shifting post-revolution political landscape, Kai […]
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- Catalonia leaders jailed for sedition by Spanish court October 14, 2019Nine politicians and activists get up to 13 years for their role in the 2017 independence referendum.
- Turkey-Syria offensive: Kurds reach deal with Syrian army October 14, 2019Syrian government forces will be deployed along Syria's northern border to halt Turkey's assault.
- Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades October 14, 2019Hagibis - the worst typhoon to hit the country in decades - leaves at least 40 dead, with 16 missing.
- Ecuador repeals law ending fuel subsidies in deal to stop protests October 14, 2019An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders.
- Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India October 14, 2019Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her.
- Trump 2020 campaign disavows parody media massacre video October 14, 2019The video shows a Trump figure attacking figures tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN.
- After years searching, I found my sister next door October 13, 2019Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery.
- Poland election: Ruling Law and Justice party claims victory October 14, 2019The conservative nationalist Law and Justice party is on course for a majority, with most results in.
