Kenyan police shoot dead three opposition supporters in Bondo

Kenyan police shoot dead three opposition supporters in Bondo

14.10.2017

Opposition coalition Chief Executive Officer Norman Magaya said police have allowed government supporters into the banned protest areas and that they were attacking opposition supporters. Several were treated for gunshot wounds on Wednesday in Kisumu, according to a doctor at the local hospital. Mr Odinga withdrew his participation in the re-run election because he said the electoral commission had refused to implement changes to correct the problems he blames for the bungled election.

It's Boy Scouts vs. Girl Scouts as BSA Moves to Admit Girls

It's Boy Scouts vs. Girl Scouts as BSA Moves to Admit Girls

14.10.2017

Local Girl Scout representatives, however, admitted they are not as thrilled about the new change. The BSA's initiative, announced Wednesday, has already chilled what had been a mostly cordial relationship between the two youth groups since the Girl Scouts of the United States of America was founded in 1912, two years after the Boy Scouts.

Facebook supports full disclosure on Russia-backed ads: Sandberg

Facebook supports full disclosure on Russia-backed ads: Sandberg

14.10.2017

Facebook says these ads focused on divisive political issues, such as immigration and gun rights, in an apparent attempt to sow discord among the US population. "What we really owe the American people is determination" to do "everything we can" to defend against threats and foreign interference, Sandberg said.

New Orleans police officer shot and killed while on patrol

New Orleans police officer shot and killed while on patrol

14.10.2017

The young father of two shook the hands of Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Police Superintendent Michael Harrison and let a grin grow across his face as he marched across the stage at Loyola University, one of the newest graduates of the NOPD academy.

Charlottesville Mayor Slams 'Despicable Visit' as Another Torch Rally Held

Charlottesville Mayor Slams 'Despicable Visit' as Another Torch Rally Held

14.10.2017

The rally took place so quickly that counter protesters didn't really have time to prepare. Officials, however, hinted they're exploring options to try to prevent a similar event from taking place in the future. Spencer posted video on social media of the gathering of around 40 to 50 people , which he dubbed "Charlottesville 3.0". "We came, we triggered, we left".

Strike balance between national interest, Rohingyas - SC to Centre

Strike balance between national interest, Rohingyas - SC to Centre

14.10.2017

Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The court has directed that no Rohingya refugees are to be deported until the next date of hearing in the case on November 21. They have contended that they were entitled to all protection under the global conventions on refugees and treaties. Contrary to media reports , the Supreme Court has not stayed the deportation of Rohingya refugees from India.

Trump thanks Pakistan, after army rescues Canadian couple

Trump thanks Pakistan, after army rescues Canadian couple

14.10.2017

Coleman was abducted five years ago while traveling in Afghanistan with her husband. "Today, our Commonwealth and our country give thanks that Caitlan Coleman, Josh Boyle and their children have been released from captivity", he said in a statement.

Consumer demand boosts China's trade growth last month

Consumer demand boosts China's trade growth last month

14.10.2017

That compares with a 5.5 percent rise in exports and a 13.3 percent jump in imports seen the month before. Exports increased 8.1% in September, the customs administration said Friday, less than the 10% projected in a Bloomberg survey. Imports from North Korea for the nine months fell 16.7% on-year to US$1.48 billion, while exports to North Korea rose 20.9% to US$2.55 billion in the same period.

Missile test fears as North Korea marks key party anniversary

Missile test fears as North Korea marks key party anniversary

14.10.2017

Meanwhile, a researcher at the Institute for American Studies at the North Korean Foreign Ministry warned that the joint exercise, as well as a flight by two United States bombers over South Korea on Tuesday, has compelled the North to "take military counteraction".

Skydiving incident, Mission Beach

14.10.2017

There are reports that three people have died after a skydiving accident near a beach in Brisbane. A resident was also quoted as saying the bodies were found about 1.5km north of the usual landing site. 'It wasn't good to watch. The accident occurred at a popular skydiving spot at Mission Beach , a coastal tourist town south of the city of Cairns in the state of Queensland .