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Residents walk through floodwaters in the New York City suburb of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York, on Friday
New York City in state of emergency as torrential rain floods subways, roads and basements
NEW YORK — Torrential rain caused flooding that closed roads, disrupted subway service and overwhelmed basements in the New York City area as “dangerous and life-threatening” rainfall surged across the concrete expanse on Friday.A month’s worth of rain – more than 4 inches – fell over parts of Brooklyn in just three hours. Intense rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were falling across the region, and the National Weather Service warned totals exceeding 8 inches “are increasingly likely” in parts of the tri-state area.The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.“This is a dangerous weather condition and it is not...
September 29, 2023

New York City in state of emergency as torrential rain floods subways, roads and basements

Dianne Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90
WASHINGTON — Dianne Feinstein, whose three decades in the Senate made her the longest-serving female US senator in history, has died following months of declining health. She was 90.Feinstein, a Democrat, died Thursday night at her home in Washington, her office said in a statement.Her death hands California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom the power to appoint a lawmaker to serve out the rest of Feinstein’s term, keeping the Democratic majority in the chamber through early January 2025. Newsom has publicly pledged to appoint a Black woman if Feinstein were to vacate her office and told NBC’s “Meet the Press” earlier this month that he would make an “interim appointment” who wouldn’t be any of the candidates who are seeking the seat in next year’s election.Feinstein’s death...
September 29, 2023

Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90

Trudeau's allegations have sparked a diplomatic row between India and Canada
Canada is serious about ties with India despite row, says Trudeau
NEW YORK — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his country is serious about building closer ties with India despite an ongoing diplomatic row.His latest remarks come at a time when ties between the two countries are at an all time low.Tensions flared up when Trudeau on 19 September said Canada was investigating credible allegations of India's involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.Delhi dismissed the claim as "absurd".Hardeep Singh Nijjar was murdered outside a temple in Canada in June.On Thursday, the Canadian PM said it was extremely important to "constructively and seriously" engage with India."India is a growing economic power and important geopolitical player. And as we presented our Indo-Pacific strategy just last year,...
September 29, 2023

Canada is serious about ties with India despite row, says Trudeau

Republican James Comey launched the impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Thursday
Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have branded the first day of their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden a success, saying they justified their case.But expert witnesses called by Republicans cautioned there was not yet enough proof for impeachment.Thursday's hearing was dominated by the business dealings of the president's son, Hunter, who Republicans allege was selling access to his father.The White House has called the inquiry a "political stunt".House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a formal impeachment inquiry in early September to look into allegations that Hunter Biden engaged in improper business dealings that benefited the president.The formal inquiry granted lawmakers greater legal authority to investigate possible misconduct, after months of Republican...
September 29, 2023

Republicans make their case at Biden impeachment inquiry

Presidential hopeful Fernando Villavicencio speaking during the campaign rally minutes before being shot and killed back in August
US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination
WASHINGTON — The US has offered a $5m (£4.1m) reward for details leading to the arrest of the "masterminds" who orchestrated the assassination of an Ecuadorean presidential candidate.Fernando Villavicencio, who campaigned against corruption, was shot dead at a rally in August.Organized crime was behind the killing, Ecuador's president said at the time.The US also offered a $1m (£800,000) reward for information on any leaders in the gang responsible for his death."The United States will continue to support the people of Ecuador and work to bring to justice individuals who seek to undermine democratic processes through violent crime," Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who announced the reward, said on Thursday.The investigation was being supported by the FBI, and...
September 29, 2023

US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination

Donald Trump
Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial
NEW YORK — A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to delay a civil fraud trial against him in a case that leaves his business empire in jeopardy.The decision paves the way for a trial to begin next Monday.Trump and three of his adult children are expected to be called as witnesses in the case.The decision comes after New York Judge Arthur Engoron this week ruled Trump was liable for business fraud.New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump, his two adult sons and the Trump Organization of inflating the value of their properties by more than $2bn (£1.65bn) to suit the needs of their business.In his ruling issued on Tuesday, Judge Engoron agreed, finding Trump had misrepresented his wealth by hundreds of millions of dollars.Trump's...
September 29, 2023

Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

A screengrab from a video shows an individual who appears to be Travis King, third from right, deplaning after landing at Kelly Field near San Antonio on September 28, 2023
American soldier Travis King back in US after being freed by North Korea
WASHINGTON — US Army Private Travis King arrived back on United States soil Thursday after being returned to American custody weeks after he crossed into North Korea, a Defense Department official said.King flew in on a US military flight, landing at Kelly Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston around 1:30 a.m. ET, the official said.A CNN camera captured what appears to be King being escorted off the plane by several people. They met officials waiting on the ground and led King off to another area of the military base, out of sight of the camera.While many questions still remain, such as what prompted King to enter North Korea and whether he will face any disciplinary action, his return marks a rare diplomatic success between Washington and Pyongyang at a time of fraught...
September 28, 2023

American soldier Travis King back in US after being freed by North Korea

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the House of Commons had been unaware of the context
Justin Trudeau apologizes after Nazi veteran honored in parliament
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized on behalf of Canada after a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit was unwittingly applauded in parliament."This is a mistake that deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada," Trudeau said on Wednesday.Speaker Anthony Rota, who has assumed responsibility for inviting Yaroslav Hunka, 98, resigned on Tuesday.The incident has drawn global condemnation.Trudeau also apologised directly to Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who was visiting Canada and present in parliament, saying: "Canada is deeply sorry."The Ukrainian leader was among those pictured applauding Hunka, an image that has been exploited in Russian propaganda."All of us who were in this House on Friday regret deeply having stood and clapped even...
September 28, 2023

Justin Trudeau apologizes after Nazi veteran honored in parliament

A recent study suggests that X has the biggest proportion of disinformation of the six big social networks
X scraps tool to report electoral fake news
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk's X has disabled a feature that let users report misinformation about elections, said researchers.The tool, available in the US, Australia and South Korea since 2021, was expanded to other countries last year.But Reset.Tech Australia said it was removed in recent weeks, except in the European Union.In a letter, it called the move "extremely concerning", as Australia is set to hold a referendum next month."There now appears to be no channel to report electoral misinformation when discovered on your platform," said the group.Australia's first referendum in almost a quarter century will take place on 14 October. It will decide whether to change the constitution to establish an Indigenous advisory body to parliament.The Australian Electoral...
September 28, 2023

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news

The stage at the Republican debate
Trump rivals spar in unruly Republican debate
WASHINGTON — Seven Republican candidates tangled over the economy, immigration and China at the second 2024 presidential debate.Frontrunner Donald Trump, who skipped the event to woo voters more than 2,000 miles (3,200km) away in Detroit, Michigan, was branded "missing in action" by his nearest rival.The contenders on stage also attacked each other during the increasingly heated two-hour forum on Wednesday.But as the night ended, none had had a standout moment to seize momentum.The eventual Republican nominee will face President Joe Biden, the likely Democratic candidate, next year.On stage for the Fox Business Network's primetime showdown were Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Governor...
September 28, 2023

Trump rivals spar in unruly Republican debate

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