2019-10-23

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Catalan separatist activists symbolically 'clean' Barcelona

Hundreds of Catalan separatists took to the streets in Barcelona on Tuesday (October 22) and symbolically "cleaned" Barcelona by dumping soap into a fountain.

23/10/2019

USA

Senators launch bipartisan climate change initiative

"In order to make meaningful progress on climate change, we must act in a bipartisan way," said Sen. Coons.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson 'awaits EU move' on Brexit delay after parliament defeat

The UK PM told parliament he still wants Brexit to happen on October 31 after MPs dealt a major blow to his plan.

23/10/2019

World

Demonstrators call on authorities to 'clean up the mess from Spain'

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Barcelona's Plaza España on Tuesday night, putting detergent in a water fountain. Their message to the authorities was to 'clean up the mess from Spain'.

23/10/2019

World

Migrants from overcrowded Greek island camps transferred to mainland

The islands are close to Turkey and have seen a surge of new arrivals. The UNHCR says there are now 33,700 people living there.

23/10/2019

USA

39 people found dead in truck container in southeast England

A 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

23/10/2019

USA

Will Trump shut down the government to fight impeachment?

Analysis: Washington is bracing for the prospect that president may seek to let funding lapse in a bid to blame Democrats.

23/10/2019

USA

Appeals court to hear showdown over Trump taxes

The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing the case on a fast track, and lawyers for both sides have agreed to seek immediate review from the Supreme Court.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Police arrest two more after 39 Chinese nationals found in lorry

39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications suggest 38 are adults and one aged in their teens.

23/10/2019

France

Man holed up in museum in southern France arrested, say police

An earlier tweet by national police said elite "RAID" police were carrying out an operation at the scene of the incident in the southern town of Saint Raphael by the French Riviera.

23/10/2019

USA

Teenage Uber rider accidentally shot by driver, Florida police say

The girl was shot in the ankle and is in a cast. Police have ruled the shooting accidental, but the driver was charged with a misdemeanor.

23/10/2019

Green News

Would you feel differently about your clothes if they were alive?

Roya Aghighi's biogarmentry is made from cells that photosynthesise as you wear them.

23/10/2019

World News

In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family

In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family

23/10/2019

USA

Read Bill Taylor's full opening statement to House committees

Taylor drew a "direct line" between Trump's demand that Ukraine investigate his political rivals and distribution of U.S. military aid, Democrats said.

23/10/2019

USA

6 highlights from Ukraine envoy Bill Taylor's 'explosive' testimony

Taylor's testimony raised serious concerns about Trump's denials of a quid pro quo.

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle makes 1st appearance since emotional documentary

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped out Tuesday night for the One Young World Summit in London, days after the ITV documentary "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey" aired.

23/10/2019

USA

Lebanese banks shut for 5th straight day as anti-government protests grow

The Association of Banks in Lebanon said in a statement banks were "waiting for the general situation to stabilize in the country."

23/10/2019

United Kingdom

France weary of granting UK another Brexit extension

EU leaders reacted to the UK's Brexit extension request after British MPs rejected Boris Johnson's accelerated timeline.

23/10/2019

USA

Feds charge California investor who donated $900K to Trump inaugural committee

Imaad Zuberi pleaded guilty to making nearly $1 million in illegal campaign contributions to various presidential election campaigns and other candidates for elected office.

23/10/2019

USA

Author of anonymous 'resistance' op-ed has written a book about Trump

The book, described as "a shocking first-had account of President Trump and his record," is being published on Nov. 19.

23/10/2019