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Veteran Indian politician Sushma Swaraj passes away
Her family, including her husband, were with her at AIMS when she died, along with political leaders. Swaraj had been beset by poor health but served as foreign minister for five years until Modi replaced her with S. Modi further said: "Sushma Ji was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian". My thoughts are with her family, supporters and admirers in this very unfortunate hour. [Full Article...]
Millionaire evaded cops in wife's slaying by staying in luxe Mexico hotels
Marshals. He's accused of strangling and drowning her in their bathroom during a fight over a possible divorce and related financial issues, according to Newport Beach police. A week later they found his wife's body in a rubbish bin in a remote part of San Diego. Chadwick allegedly admitted to investigators he made up the story about the handyman being the culprit. [Full Article...]
RCMP complete search of river near Gillam, Man., for murder suspects
Tuesday's police disclosure sheds some light on weekend activities by the RCMP. This is the damaged aluminum boat found by RCMP officers on the shores of the Nelson River during a helicopter search on friday afternoon. The two teenagers are also suspects in the deaths of 25-year-old Chynna Deese and 23-year-old Lucas Robertson who were found shot and killed on the side of the highway near Liard ... [Full Article...]
Trump Responds to Obama's Criticism of Him in Light of Recent Shootings
Saying the USA suffers the most gun violence and mass shootings of any developed country, Obama called for tougher gun laws, which he said evidence shows "stop some killings". While officials have not conclusively determined the motives behind the attacks, the El Paso shooting is being investigated as a possible hate crime. [Full Article...]
USA still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition
The United States is struggling to piece together an global coalition to protect cargo ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, with allies concerned about being dragged into conflict with Iran . And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that a lot of conversations are taking place. Esper, meanwhile, said the United States had gotten "various degrees of response", adding "I think ... [Full Article...]
Mexico Demands Legal Action to Protect Mexicans in US
On Monday, the Mexican government sent Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard to El Paso . Valdez lives in El Paso but has relatives in Mexico . Marcela Orizco and her boyfriend Armando Celis of Albuquerque stop to rest in downtown El Paso on Monday. As the nation continues to call on politicians to do more to curb gun violence, Trump said during a Monday morning press conference that hi... [Full Article...]
After Man Dumps Fridge in Ravine, Cops Get Last Laugh
An associate of the man filmed the fly-tipping incident and is heard in the clip joking about recycling as the fridge tumbles down the cliff. They are also investigating the company he was working for, after claims they had discarded nearly 50 washing machines illegally. [Full Article...]
Taliban denounce Afghan election, warn rallies face attack
No third-party representatives have attended the ongoing US-Taliban talks, except for representative of Qatar, which is hosting the negotiations, a spokesman for Taliban's political office in Doha said on Monday. CBS News correspondent David Martin reported last week that the U.S.is prepared to draw down the 14,000 troops in Afghanistan to 8,000 or 9,000 as part of a peace deal with the Taliban. [Full Article...]