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Strong Earthquake, Aftershock Shake Alaska's Biggest City, Starting Fires
The quake was initially reported as having a 6.7 magnitude. Trump is in Argentina at the Group of 20 summit. Roads cracked and collapsed, power failed, and reports surfaced of house fires following a magnitude 7 natural disaster on Friday, November 30, centered about 7 miles north of Alaska's largest city, Anchorage. [Full Article...]
Honduran Murderer in Migrant Caravan Caught Illegally Crossing into U.S.
The criticism came after the president told reporters to take their cameras into the middle of the caravan, adding that there are MS-13 - many news outlets then criticized President Trump for the lack of evidence in his statement . Border Patrol officials say they spotted the trio around 11 pm on the night of Saturday, November 24, one mile east of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. [Full Article...]
Texas officer who shot neighbor indicted for murder
For the most comprehensive local coverage, subscribe today. "This office has spent hundreds and hundreds of hours investigating this case". "We did our own investigation". Today's decision is another step on the long path toward justice for Botham. "We were determined to present to the grand jury all of the facts and explain to them the law", Johnson said. [Full Article...]
Saudi Arabia takes big step toward $15B deal for Lockheed's THAAD system
Saudi Arabia has inked a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for the purchase of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system made by defense company Lockheed Martin, US media reported, citing a State Department spokesperson. [Full Article...]
America first? Mexico, Canada push back on name of new trade deal
US President Donald Trump , Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Pena Nieto, the leaders of the largest states in North America, took part in a signing ceremony to kick off the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires on Friday. [Full Article...]
Staffan de Mistura: 'No tangible progress' on Syria constitution
Assad has said his government will only consider amendments to the current constitution, in defiance of the Sochi agreement to have the government, opposition and independents draft a new document. Instead, they sent armed forces to many Syrian cities... "So that these people who are overseas can return to their jobs, resume normal life and find work opportunity and are able to contribute to revit... [Full Article...]
China has 'stern' words with US over ship in South China Sea
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser Chancellorsville "sailed near the Paracel Islands to challenge excessive maritime claims and preserve access to the waterways as governed by global law", Cmdr. officials. Separately, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Thursday that China had "expressed concerns" to the US. US Navy ships continue to carry out "freedom of na... [Full Article...]
Farmers' march to Parliament Street: Top developments
A march from the maidan to the Parliament Street was scheduled for Friday. Today, they plan to walk to the parliament. According to a senior police officer, special arrangements have been made in Central and New Delhi police districts. For the last 25 years, KK Mittal has been distributing free medicines to farmers who gather in Ramlila ground to protest the government's apathy to the agrarian c... [Full Article...]