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Biden arrives in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth's funeral
New York Post - 18 Sep 2022 03:29
President Biden -- and his massive security detail -- arrived in London Saturday ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
14 people die in iron mine flood in China, 1 missing
ABC News - 18 Sep 2022 05:21
Chinese authorities say 14 people died and one remains missing after a flood at an iron mine earlier this month
Texas Gov. Abbott sends 50 migrants to VP Harris' home
ABC News - 18 Sep 2022 04:52
Fifty more migrants arrived outside Vice President Kamala Harris's residence courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Russia committing 'war crimes of massive proportions,' Ukraine ambassador says
ABC News - 18 Sep 2022 15:34
As new evidence emerges of war crimes by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, urged support for her country
Latest and strongest earthquake causes damage in eastern Taiwan
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 14:44
Magnitude 6.8 quake strikes Hualien, collapsing a bridge and three-storey building and derailing a train A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and temporarily trapping four p...
Rare 'special warning' issued as violent typhoon makes landfall in Japan
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 14:42
More than 7 million people urged to take refuge as Typhoon Nanmadol hits south-west of country with 150mph winds Typhoon Nanmadol made landfall in south-western Japan on Sunday night, authorities urged millions of people...
Police call for calm after 'serious disorder' breaks out in Leicester
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 13:48
Two arrested during latest disturbance in east of city after cricket match last month between India and Pakistan Police and community leaders have called for calm after large crowds gathered and "serious disorder" broke ...
Ukraine troops leave DR Congo peacekeeping mission Monusco
BBC - 18 Sep 2022 13:31
The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.
Disturbing threats to NYC teen drag star lead to cancelation of 'fun-filled' event at NYPL
NY Daily News - 18 Sep 2022 13:30
The cancellation of Desmond is Amazing's events at the Morrisania Library in the Bronx is part of a disturbing new trend across the United States.
New Orleans becomes murder capital of America, overtaking St. Louis
New York Post - 18 Sep 2022 12:56
New Orleans has overtaken St. Louis as the murder capital of America as the city sees a 141% increase in homicides when compared to recent years.
Queen did not want 'long, boring' funeral, says former archbishop of York
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 12:39
John Sentamu says 'hearts and people's cockles will be warmed' by Westminster Abbey service rooted in 1662 Book of Common Prayer Death of the Queen and King Charles's accession - latest updates The Queen did not want a "...
Powerful typhoon pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated
New York Post - 18 Sep 2022 12:25
A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain Sunday, causing blackouts, paralyzing ground and air transportation and prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
Man who rushed Queen Elizabeth's coffin slapped with criminal charges
New York Post - 18 Sep 2022 08:56
The man who allegedly made a mad dash towards Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as she was lying in state at Westminster Hall Friday night was slapped with criminal charges for the disruption.
In South Korea, President Yoon Treads Fine Line Between U.S. and China
The New York Times - 18 Sep 2022 07:13
Yoon Suk-yeol has aligned his country more closely with the United States, but there are limits to how far he can go without angering China or provoking North Korea.
Truss's first big diplomatic meeting cancelled by Biden
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 07:00
Meeting rearranged for Wednesday in New York as Bidens travel to UK for Queen's funeral Liz Truss's planned meeting with Joe Biden in Downing Street, which was to be her first major diplomatic event as prime minister, ha...
'They won't invade, will they?' Fears rise in Russian city that Ukraine war could cross border
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 07:00
As Putin's forces are pushed back to where they came from, there is growing unease in the city of Belgorod Latest Ukraine news The war has become impossible to ignore in Belgorod, southern Russia, just miles from the bor...
Trump's Former Accounting Firm Now Turning Over His Financial Records To Congress: Report
The Huffington Post - 18 Sep 2022 05:48
The House Oversight Committee will use the information in its investigation of allegations of conflict of interest when Trump was in office, and any possible violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause.
Australia won't ban Russian tourists but is considering reopening embassy in Kyiv
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 05:11
Acting prime minister Richard Marles also flags further military aid after Ukraine's ambassador requests Hawkei four-wheel drive vehicles Australia news live blog - follow today's developments Get our free news app, morn...
'My children saved my life': the terrifying toll of a political scandal in South Korea
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 04:00
Exclusive: Dongyoun Cho, who resigned from politics after a storm over painful details from her private life, speaks out about sexism, suicide and social change A senior political aide who was forced to resign during the...
Houlton Rugby: a new town that's sending out all the right signals
The Guardian - 18 Sep 2022 12:00
On the former site of Rugby's landmark 1920s radio station, the emerging new town of Houlton offers thoughtful planning, nature on the doorstep - and a secondary school with shades of Tate Modern's Turbine Hall You might...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin reverses protections for transgender students
New York Post - 18 Sep 2022 04:38
The rewritten rules, which will go into effect after a 30-day public comment period, also say that minors must be called by the names and pronouns listed on their official records -- unless a parent give the OK for somet...
Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol heads for Japan
CNN - 18 Sep 2022 03:11
About two million people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate ahead of a powerful typhoon forecast to hit the region on Sunday, according to public broadcaster NHK-World Japan.