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US House fails to override Trump’s border wall emergency veto
on: by Fernil News
The Democratic-controlled House fell short Tuesday in its effort to override President Donald Trump’s first veto, handing him a victory in his effort to spend billions more for constructing barriers along the Southwest border than Congress has approved. Lawmakers voted 248-181
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 makes emergency landing in Orlando after malfunction
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The Federal Aviation Administration says a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet made a safe emergency landing Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, after experiencing an apparent engine problem. The crew declared an emergency after taking off from Orlando International Airport around 2:50
UK gov’t calls for ‘realism’ on Brexit after parliament grabs control, ministers quit
on: by Fernil News
The British government on Monday called for realism after parliament grabbed control of Brexit and three ministers quit. “It is disappointing to see this amendment pass,” said a spokesman for the Department for Exiting the European Union. “While it is now
49 killed, 48 injured in terror attack on mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch
on: by Fernil News
At least 49 people were killed and 48 others, 20 of them in critical condition, were injured in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand during Friday prayers, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Ardern said 30 were killed in the
UK parliament approves Brexit delay, rejects second referendum
on: by Fernil News
British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to seek a delay in Britain’s exit from the European Union, setting the stage for Prime Minister Theresa May to renew efforts to get her divorce deal approved by parliament next week. Lawmakers approved by
Interpol issues red notice for 20 Saudi suspects of Khashoggi murder
on: by Fernil News
Interpol issued a red notice for the 20 Saudi suspects in the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi upon Turkey’s request, Turkish Justice Ministry officials said Thursday. The suspects, dubbed as the execution team who returned to Saudi Arabia after killing
Turkey criticizes US decision to end preferential trade program
on: by Fernil News
Turkey’s trade minister criticized the U.S. decision to end the preferential trade program with Turkey for being inconsistent with the two countries’ aim to increase annual bilateral trade to $75 billion and negatively affecting small and medium-sized enterprises and manufacturers in
Russian TV lists potential US targets for nuclear strikes amid missile spat
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Russian state television has listed U.S. military facilities that Moscow would target in the event of a nuclear strike, and said that a hypersonic missile Russia is developing would be able to hit them in less than five minutes. The targets