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Brazil dam disaster firms to face criminal charges
BBC News 20 Sep 2019
Tailings dams are vulnerable to "liquefaction", when, for various reasons, the solid material begins to act and move like a liquid, putting them at risk of becoming vulnerable to collapse....
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'Storm Area 51' event draws only 100 people, one arrested for public urination
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As Republicans Blast Omar for Her 9/11 Remarks, More Dangerous Threats Loom
WorldNews.com 20 Sep 2019
It appears Republicans are relentless in their attempts to weaponize 9/11 ... When asked again about it in a recent Sunday morning television interview, Omar argued her remarks were taken out of context, and that she was attempting to differentiate terrorists from all Muslims, whereas Republicans have heavily criticized her for them....
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Prince Andrew 'was an abuser', says Epstein accuser
BBC News 20 Sep 2019
She said she was taken to "Club Tramp" where Prince Andrew gave her alcohol, possibly vodka, in the VIP section. The prince asked her to dance and the three of them - Prince Andrew, Ms Maxwell and the 17-year-old Ms Giuffre - returned to Ms Maxwell's house ... "He's coming back to the house and I want you to do for him what you do for Epstein."....
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'Multiple' people shot at on streets of Washington, DC: US media
Zeenews 20 Sep 2019
Gunfire erupted on the streets of Washington, DC, on Thursday night and at least several people were shot, local media reported ... ....
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Trump announces sanctions on Iran's national bank ahead of military options meeting
ABC7 20 Sep 2019
The decision comes as the president will convene a meeting of his senior advisers Friday afternoon to consider options to retaliate against Iran for the strike, according to three U.S ... "This will mean no more funds going to the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] to fund terror ... We've now cut off all source of funds to Iran."....
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Did we just get hustled? Malaysia reportedly bans Jennifer Lopez flick ‘Hustlers’
Yahoo Daily News 20 Sep 2019
The film had been slated for release yesterday, but less than 24-hours before it was set to hit screens, TGV cinemas pulled tickets from online sales, and informed patrons the film had encountered “technical issues.” ... We reached out to the LPF earlier this morning, and after being ......
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China Says It "Highly Appreciates" Kiribati Cutting Ties With Taiwan
NDTV 20 Sep 2019photo: AP / Yong Teck Lim
Hamilton tops 2nd practice at Singapore GP
Yahoo Daily News 20 Sep 2019
SINGAPORE (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was fastest in Friday's second practice at the Singapore Grand Prix in an early indication the Formula One championship leader will be tough to beat in Sunday's race ... comfortably from pole position to extend his championship lead....
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John Bolton Was a 'Troublemaker' and Trump Was 'Wise' to Remove Him, North Korean Nuclear Negotiator Says
Newsweek 20 Sep 2019
From North Korea to Iran to Venezuela and further afield, the veteran diplomat's propensity for tough negotiating and military might made him an obstacle to Trump's deal-making instincts ... administration—an apparent reference to Bolton—Trump's new approach could re-energize the stalled discussions on denuclearization and sanctions relief....
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SLS: Nasa's giant 'Moon rocket' takes shape
BBC News 20 Sep 2019
Can America get back to the lunar surface by 2024? Read the article ... "Now, to complete the stage, Nasa will add the four RS-25 engines and complete the final integrated avionics (electronics) and propulsion functional tests ... Nasa wants to send the first woman and the next man to the lunar South Pole by 2024....
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Amnesty International Says Hong Kong Police Using ‘Reckless and Indiscriminate Tactics’
Time Magazine 20 Sep 2019
Amnesty International on Friday accused Hong Kong police of employing “reckless and indiscriminate tactics” against protesters in what amounts to an alarming pattern of abuse, and called for an independent investigation ... The human rights group also found police denied protesters held in custody access to lawyers and medical care....
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Nigeria army accuses international aid agency of feeding Boko Haram terrorists
CNN 20 Sep 2019
Military spokesman Ado Isa said Action Against Hunger gave food and drugs to Boko Haram fighters, despite several warnings from the army not to do so ... "Action Against Hunger calls on the competent authorities to let us continue our work in the region," the agency said....
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Imelda leaves 2 dead in Texas, others stranded and trapped
The Los Angeles Times 20 Sep 2019
Emergency crews continued to pull motorists and others from high water Friday after the remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda soaked the Houston area, leaving at least two people dead and prompting hundreds of rescues for people trapped during a relentless downpour that drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago....
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U.S. troops to go to aid of Saudis
Arkansas Online 21 Sep 2019
will send a "moderate" number of American troops to the Middle East and additional missile-defense capabilities to Saudi Arabia in response to last weekend's attack on oil facilities that President Donald Trump's administration has blamed on Iran, top Pentagon officials said ... In addition to the U.S....
