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9 people killed, 3 injured after plane crashes in USA state
Three people were reportedly injured. The aircraft took off in Chamberlain and was headed to Idaho Falls, Idaho. The plane had embarked shortly before noon from Chamberlain, South Dakota, and crashed about a mile southwest of there, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. [Full Article...]
"Rarely Seen": Ex-Finance Secretary on GDP slipping down to 4.5 pc
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal talks about Einstein's theory to say that no need to rely upon data of the economic indicators and the third Minister, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says - Well, the economy is on a downward spiral, but, there is no economic recession", said Surjewala."Do they think that the people of India do not understand. [Full Article...]
Australian Timothy Weeks lands in Australia after three years in Taliban captivity
The Taliban released the Australian and his American colleague Kevin King, 63, as part of a hostage swap deal on November 20. Mr Weeks and Mr King were working at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul when they were kidnapped at gun point near the campus in August 2016. [Full Article...]
Environment Canada continues special weather statement warning of freezing rain
The city of Hamilton and Niagara along with several other parts of southeastern Ontario are under a freezing rain warning. According to the Environment Canada residents in London, Middlesex County, Oxford County, Elgin County, Sarnia, Lambton County, Southern Huron County and Southern Perth County should expect several hours of freezing rain on Sunday. [Full Article...]
London Bridge victim named as Cambridge University worker Jack Merritt
Police said Khan acted alone and emphasized that this was an isolated incident. Britain's Parole Board said in a statement it had no role in releasing Khan, who "appears to have been released automatically on license (as required by law), without ever being referred to the board", it said. [Full Article...]
UK PM Vows Action After Convicted Terrorist Named In London Knife Attack
He was released from prison in December 2018 subject to an "extensive list of licence conditions", Met Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said. The group claimed responsibility on Saturday via its Amaq news agency without providing any evidence. [Full Article...]
Dems extend deadline for Trump's lawyers on impeachment hearings
After weeks of closed-door witness depositions and televised hearings, three investigating panels led by the House Intelligence Committee are due to release a formal report soon after lawmakers return to Congress on Tuesday from a Thanksgiving recess. [Full Article...]
Apple will take a 'deeper look' at disputed borders in Maps
In the statement, Apple said it had not made any changes to the map of Crimea outside Russian Federation on its Plans app. The spokeswoman said, "We review global law as well as relevant USA and other domestic laws before making a determination in labeling on our Maps and make changes if required by law". [Full Article...]