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Britons feared dead in Cuba bus crash that killed seven
State media reported that the bus was carrying 18 Cubans and 22 tourists from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France , Mexico and Canada when it crashed on a wet road between the eastern cities of Baracoa and Guantanamo. He said he was driving slowly and didn't hit another vehicle but lost control due to the bad conditions. The names and nationalities of those killed haven't been relea... [Full Article...]
Alps Remains High After Several People Died In Weather-related incidents
Heavy snowfall and poor visibility had hampered rescue efforts in the past days. The German news agency dpa reported Monday that a 44-year-old man died in Wackersberg in Bavaria when he was hit by snow-laden branches. The Noorderzijlvest water authority said it was monitoring dikes because of debris floating in the sea after almost 300 containers tumbled off a cargo ship in a storm last week. [Full Article...]
Reuters journalists lose appeal against 7-year sentence
They remain behind bars for one reason: "those in power sought to silence the truth", said Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen J. Adler in a statement. Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, were convicted in September in a landmark case that has raised questions about Myanmar's progress towards democracy and sparked an outcry from diplomats and human rights advocates. [Full Article...]
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Extreme Southern Maryland
Saturday. Everyone will get a chance of an inch or so of snow with this system. "We'll see snow develop over the area as the night progresses Friday", said Winters. Those in the Watch area should begin preparing in case the storm does materialize. If you're going to be traveling away from Central Indiana for the weekend, perhaps to see the Colts plays in Kansas City, you will want to plan to... [Full Article...]
Senate passes bill guaranteeing back pay for workers after shutdown ends
His comments come as an impasse continues with Democrats on border security funding, including the proposed wall, amid a partial government shutdown . Further, a national emergency declaration would probably bring legal hurdles, as it could allow Trump the ability to use the military to build a wall instead of getting Congressional approval for its funding. [Full Article...]
Chinese Huawei employee arrested on spying charge in Poland
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A spokesman for the agency, Stanislaw Zaryn, said the two were arrested on Tuesday. The tech company has been a focal point of worldwide scrutiny, with several countries raising security concerns about its products. He said "both carried out espionage activities against Poland". "We are aware of the situation, and we are looking into it". Huawei and Orange could not immediately be reached for ... [Full Article...]
U.S. troops begin to withdraw from Syria, report says
He declined to elaborate on the type of military equipment involved or where it was removed from due to "security concerns". The U.S. started "the process of our deliberate withdrawal from Syria", said Col. They also did not say what part of Syria it came from, though it is expected the drawdown would begin in the country's north. "This is the first such pullout of American forces since the US... [Full Article...]
Plans To Oust Republican Leader In Texas Because "He Is Muslim"
Infighting over Shahid Shafi has deterred some potential donors from giving to the Tarrant County Republican Party's main fundraiser ahead of the vote set for Thursday, one party leader told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I am honoured to be an American and a Republican", he was quoted as saying. Several prominent Republicans like Senator Ted Cruz are standing behind Shafi despite their nonsto... [Full Article...]