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Japan's emperor greets public for 1st time since succession
From a balcony overlooking the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo , Naruhito thanked tens of thousands of well wishers for congratulating him. "I'm glad to see the people celebrate us in such a manner today, and I'm deeply grateful to you", the Emperor said in expressing his gratitude to the public. [Full Article...]
NYC subway bomb-plot leader sentenced to 10 years, time already served
But federal prosecutors said Zazi, after his 2009 arrest, provided "extraordinary" assistance to USA counterterrorism authorities, implicating his closest friends and offering a window into the inner workings of al Qaeda. Zazi was originally charged in connection to a plot to bomb the subway around the anniversary of 9/11. He was recruited and trained by al-Qaida to bomb New York's subways during ... [Full Article...]
Wyoming GOP Senator Mike Enzi announces he is stepping down in 2020
I don't want to be burdened with the distractions of a campaign. He has served as a senator for 22 years after first winning election to the Senate in 1996. Republicans now hold a 53-47 Senate majority and Democrats are looking to flip a number of Republican seats to win a new majority in 2020. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is among the possible candidates for the role, the Washington Post noted. [Full Article...]
1 body found after explosion at IL plant
Personnel are focusing on recovery after ending the search for the two missing workers because of structural instability and chemical concerns. Lenzi said early Saturday it was too early to speculate on what might have caused the explosion. [Full Article...]
"Anywhere But At Anil Ambani's House": Rahul Gandhi Jabs PM On Debate
He also took a swipe at the BJP on the release of Pakistan-based terrorist Masood Azhar back in 1999. "Who sent Masood Azhar to Pakistan?" "The Army had done this (surgical strikes)". "I can debate him anywhere apart from Anil Ambani's home", he said to peals of laughter. "We do not trust the State or Union government to ensure free and fair polls in Amethi ", Mr. [Full Article...]
VICTORY: Bolsonaro Cancels US Trip After Protests
His spokesman blamed New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and the "pressure of interest groups". In a statement issued Friday evening, a spokesman for Bolsonaro wrote that the president chose to cancel his visit "in the face of deliberate attacks from the mayor of NY and pressure from interest groups". [Full Article...]
Cyclone Fani hits India's east coast after huge evacuation operation
A state official said two people had been killed. (EPA/AAP) Street stores are destroyed as Cyclone Fani makes landfall on the outskirts of Puri in India . It coincides with high tides in the country, which may exacerbate potential flooding issues there. But the cyclone is now not expected to hit the camps unless it changes path, which is not thought likely. [Full Article...]
Austin Jones Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Pornography
One of the victims even admitted of being institutionalized for four months while her father had to sleep in a chair next to her, praying she didn't commit suicide, reported WGN9.The prosecutors also stated that Jones attempted to entice nearly 30 other underaged girls into sending him videos before getting arrested at the O'Hare International Airport in June 2017. [Full Article...]