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German president recalls WWII as 'German crime' on 80th anniversary
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks in Warsaw during a memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War . It tweeted: "One may have varying opinions on Soviet policy during the initial period of World War II, but it is impossible to deny the fact that it was the Soviet Union that routed Nazism, liberated Europe and saved European democracy". [Full Article...]
How Hong Kong protesters’ tactics have evolved alongside those of police
When train services were cut, protesters continued to walk to the airport and build barricades across road, which they said weren't covered by a court injunction banning protests at the airport. "No one should harm [China's] national sovereignty and security; no one should challenge the power of the central authorities and the authority of the Basic Law of the HKSAR; no one should use Hong Kong ... [Full Article...]
Kenya: Several dead after floods at Hell's Gate National Park
Reports reaching TUKO.co.ke indicate that one body has already been recovered; while a massive search for other bodies is already underway. The two bodies were recovered during search and rescue operations, which have been ongoing throughout the night, the service said . [Full Article...]
Bahamas brace for impact as Hurricane Dorian closes in
Meanwhile, officials at Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems said they had been flooding the impacted areas with products and parts, and readying the company's own storm response team of generator techs to deploy where needed. The same area was put under a storm surge watch . Currently, hurricane-force winds extend 45 miles (75 km) from the hurricane's center. Trump has declared a federal s... [Full Article...]
Trainee pilot lands plane after instructor faints
Seven Network TV reported that he was flying in a single-propeller two-seat Cessna 152. It was the man's first lesson in a two-seater as his wife and three children watched him from the ground. "We're tracking where you are at the moment", the operator says. I know this is really stressful. Mr Mollard is in a stable condition in hospital. Emergency services at the airport. [Full Article...]
Latest update on Hurricane Dorian
For those interested in potentially adopting these cats, WHS officials said some could be available as soon as Sunday, while others needed some more treatment and care before they would be ready for "furever" families. This is 8:00 a.m. on Monday, that's 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, that's slow moving. Videos from residents on Great Abaco showed wind bending trees and heavy rain washing out the horizon a... [Full Article...]
Seven people killed in crash of light aircraft in the Philippines
New Zealanders Tom Laurence Carr and Erma Carr have died in a plane crash in the Philippines. The light plane crashed into a resort compound in Pansol village in Laguna province near the foothills of Mount Makiling and ignited a fire. The couple lived in Ruakaka, just south of Whangārei. Philippine aviation authorities said six passengers and two pilots were aboard the craft when it disappeare... [Full Article...]
Afghan forces repel Taliban attack on crossroads city Kunduz
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He did not say if he had a finalised text to show Afghan authorities, but several officials have hinted in recent days that moving talks to Kabul could signal a positive outcome. The fighting disrupted power supplies and cell phone services to Kunduz, cutting off all communications. In late September 2015, the Taliban attacked Kunduz , overwhelming local forces and briefly seizing the city. [Full Article...]