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Incredible fire tornado shocks wildfire crew in northern BC
The firenado was born out of the Chutanli wildfire and pulled the firefighters' hose more than 100 feet into the air before melting it, according to the firefighters. A firenado usually starts with whirling wind or smoke that combined with rising heat can turn into burning tornadoes that suck in debris. "It's not unusual on very intense and very large fires to see them, but to see one that u... [Full Article...]
Trump Says He Wants To Hear From Kavanaugh's Accuser
President Donald Trump nominated Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court , and said he stands by his choice. Activists chant slogans during a protest outside the office of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. That is what happened in 1991 when an attorney named Anita Hill brought allegations about sexual harassment against her former colleague Clarence Thomas , who was under consideration... [Full Article...]
European leaders pour scorn on British PM's Brexit plan
European Union council president Tusk declared that Chequers "would not work" while French president Macron said it was "not acceptable" . She made clear the high stakes of the negotiations over the coming weeks if a deal is to be struck this autumn in time for ratification ahead of March 29, 2019 Brexit day. [Full Article...]
At least 44 dead after ferry capsizes in Tanzania's Lake Victoria
Tanzanian security forces working alongside the public have launched search and rescue operations following the accident. The MV Nyerere capsized at around 2pm local time on its way to Ukora Island, two hours after departing from Bugorora, Ukerewe Island, Mwanza Regional Police Commander, Mr Jonathan Shana said. [Full Article...]
Grassley Fires Back at Requests From Ford's Lawyers
As a result of these kind of threats, her family was forced to relocate out of their home. Flake wavered when Ford requested an FBI investigation of her claims before appearing in front of Congress. "Dr. Ford has asked me to let you know that she appreciates the various options you have suggested", Katz wrote. The Monday date "is not possible and the committee's insistence that it occur then is ... [Full Article...]
Marine Le Pen to undergo psychiatric test after ISIS propaganda tweets
Le Pen , who lost the presidential election to Emmanuel Macron in last year's vote, shared the tweets in December 2015, several weeks after ISIL members killed 130 people in attacks in Paris . Among the list of concerns were whether Le Pen is "in a unsafe state from the standpoint of psychiatry or forensic science". Ms Le Pen added: 'Of course I will not go to this psychiatric assessment ... [Full Article...]
U.S. ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearisation by 2021
Moon said he will carry a private message from Kim for Trump when he meets the USA president in NY next week at a United Nations meeting. Kim pledged to work toward the "complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula" during two meetings with Moon and his encounter with Trump, but follow-up negotiations on how to implement the vague commitments have since faltered. [Full Article...]
Three people reported killed in Maryland shooting
The man police say is responsible had harassed the newspapers' employees for years over an article about criminal stalking charges against him, the Baltimore Sun reported . "The State stands ready to offer any support". Three of the victims died and three others were seriously injured. Around 1,000 employees work at the the distribution center, stated Rite Aid spokeswoman Susan Henderson ,... [Full Article...]