Responders On Grand Bahama Field Frantic Calls For Help As Dorian Hits
As Dorian batters the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Disaster Manager Don Cornish describes the emergency response to flooding and other effects of the hurricane.
German SPD shouldn’t flee responsibility after losses in state votes – official
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) should not flee responsibility, a senior party official said on Monday, after the party suffered losses in two state elections held on Sunday. Both the SPD and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives – which rule in a…
‘I’m Just For Animals’: The Veterinarian Who Rescues Animals From Conflict Zones
Dr. Amir Khalil has led rescue operations and created sanctuaries around the world for 20 years. In April, he embarked on his biggest mission: saving animals from a struggling zoo in the Gaza Strip.
UK PM Johnson calls cabinet, could threaten election – BBC political editor
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called a cabinet meeting for later on Monday and could ask lawmakers to vote on calling an election if they vote against his government on Brexit, BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg said. “Cabinet is being c…
‘All We Can Do Is Keep Going,’ Resident Says At Vigil For Texas Shooting Victims
A mass shooting in the West Texas city of Odessa has spread fear and sadness. But residents are also ready to begin healing.
Palestinian women protest after suspected honor killing
Hundreds of Palestinian women held a demonstration in the West Bank on Monday to demand an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old woman who many suspect was the victim of a so-called honor killing. Israa Ghrayeb, a makeup artist from a village …
Pound Falls as Investors Brace for Brexit Fight or Snap Election
(Bloomberg) — Follow @Brexit, sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, and tell us your Brexit story. The pound fell to the lowest level in three weeks as a showdown between U.K. lawmakers over Brexit loomed large.Sterling was the worst performer among its Gro…
"Entirely unreasonable" for UK lawmakers to bind PM Johnson’s hands on Brexit – spokesman
It would be entirely unreasonable for British lawmakers to try to bind the hands of Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he seeks a new Brexit deal with the European Union, his spokesman said on Monday. Opposition parties and rebel Conservative lawmakers a…
UK PM to call election if Brexit strategy defeated: top official
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will call an election for October 14 if MPs vote against his Brexit strategy, a top official said Monday on the eve of a parliamentary showdown. MPs from Johnson’s own Conservative Party are preparing to join oppos…
Student Strike Is Next Evolution Of Hong Kong Protests
It’s the first day of fall semester in Hong Kong, but many students are not in classes — they’re on strike, calling on Hong Kong’s chief executive to listen to their demands.
Iran says views converging with France on breaking impasse
Iran said Monday its views have been converging with those of France on ways to save a nuclear deal at risk of unravelling since the US withdrew last year. Government spokesman Ali Rabiei also suggested President Hassan Rouhani could meet US counterpa…
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