| Donald Trump Jr. Peddles Tweet Linking Jamal Khashoggi To ‘Jihadists’ Posted: 12 Oct 2018 10:01 PM PDT  Donald Trump Jr. promoted a Twitter exchange on Friday that smeared Jamal
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| AP Explains: Harvard bias lawsuit heading to trial Posted: 14 Oct 2018 07:55 AM PDT  BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Harvard University's admissions process is heading to trial in Boston's federal court.
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| This Manhattan Triplex is Filled With High Design Posted: 14 Oct 2018 05:00 AM PDT |
| Guatemala Fuego eruption is over: officials Posted: 13 Oct 2018 03:13 PM PDT  The eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano ended, an official source said, with locals escaping a repeat of June's eruption that killed 190.
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| Cat Rescued From Trash 'Minutes' Before Pile Tossed Into Garbage Compactor Posted: 13 Oct 2018 03:41 PM PDT  A cat just minutes away from possibly getting thrown into the jaws of a trash
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| Volunteer search teams born of prior disasters reactivated in Florida Posted: 12 Oct 2018 09:01 PM PDT  By Friday, two days after Michael plowed into Florida's Panhandle as one of the fiercest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. mainland, there was no official word on the number unaccounted for in beachfront communities affected by the storm. Loved ones reported the majority unaccounted for, while a smaller number found themselves stranded and sought help, group co-founder Matthew Marchetti said. Most of the search effort focused on Bay and Gulf counties, which took the brunt of the storm while Panama City and Mexico Beach, the towns nearest Michael's landfall accounted for the largest numbers reported missing, he added.
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| Marco Rubio Urges Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin To Scrap Saudi Arabia Trip Posted: 14 Oct 2018 09:20 AM PDT  Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is calling on Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to
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| Suspended Gaza fuel deal shreds tough diplomatic efforts Posted: 13 Oct 2018 04:36 PM PDT  By suspending badly-needed fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip after deadly clashes, Israel has cast doubts on the viability of the hard-won measure aimed at helping the Palestinian people and easing tensions. The deal, brokered by the United Nations and backed by the United States, Israel and others, had seen thousands of litres of Qatari-bought fuel trucked into Gaza daily to boost the impoverished territory's electricity supply. The Gaza health ministry said seven Palestinians were killed.
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| Planned Parenthood plans for a post-Roe future Posted: 13 Oct 2018 07:26 AM PDT  Abortion-rights advocates are preparing for the likelihood that the Supreme Court in the near future may curtail, or completely overturn, Roe v. Wade. Their strategy focuses on securing abortion rights in individual states.
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| Mourners Pack Funeral for 8 of 20 Killed in New York Limo Crash Posted: 14 Oct 2018 07:31 AM PDT  Five teddy bears lay by the urns, one for each young child who lost a parent
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| British cyclist shot dead by hunter in French Alps Posted: 14 Oct 2018 05:31 AM PDT  A British mountain biker has been shot dead in the French Alps after he was mistaken for an animal by a local hunter. Marc Sutton, 34, originally from south Wales, died on Saturday evening after being struck by a single bullet while cycling in thick woods near the ski resort of Les Gets. The 22-year-old gunman, who has a firearms licence, was with a group of around 20 other hunters when the tragedy occurred. He had to be admitted to hospital after suffering from deep shock following the incident. Mr Sutton, a chef, had lived in the Alps for a number of years and owned and ran a restaurant with his girlfriend near the village of Morzine. Marc Sutton was a keen and experienced mountain biker Credit: Facebook Amie Henderson, 38, a friend and neighbour of the of the couple told the Telegraph: "This is a very tight-knit expat community and we are all deeply shocked. There is anger too because every year there are hunting accidents." Ms Henderson, who runs a local magazine for holidaymakers called Morzine Source, added: "Marc had a lot of friends in the area. We'll all miss him." Another local wrote on Facebook: "This is absolutely devastating. Everyone in our community will be affected by last night's accident. So very sad for Marc and everyone with him." Les Gets - locator map A source involved with the police investigation said: "He died instantly after being hit with a single bullet. The accident happened on Saturday evening in thick woods. The shooter went into deep shock when he realised what he had done." The source added: "He was riding a mountain bike on a popular and well used track, but it was difficult to get to and would not have been busy as darkness approached. The hunter may have mistaken him for an animal." Marc Sutton with his partner Jo Watts Credit: Facebook But local prosecutor for the Thonon-Les-Bains region said: "Couldn't be confused with game, as he had a coloured helmet and a coloured mountain bike", suggesting the weapon might have gone off accidentally. It is understood local police are treating the matter as aggravated manslaughter for which the gunman could be prosecuted and jailed. "He was riding a mountain bike on a popular and well used track, but it was difficult to get to and would not have been busy as darkness approached. The hunter may have mistaken him for an animal." Marc Sutton was shot dead on Saturday evening The Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local authorities and was ready to provide assistance to the man's family. It is the latest in a series of hunting accidents in which people have been killed or severely wounded. Last year a 59-year-old hiker was shot dead by a hunter in the Drôme and a 13-year-old boy died when he was accidentally shot by his grandfather. In 2017 a woman who had been sitting in her garden was killed after a stray hunter's bullet passeds through her garden hedge. In 2016, there were 18 fatal hunting accidents reported in France.
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| Glock vs. Sig Sauer: Glock 17 vs. P226 (Which Gun Is Better?) Posted: 14 Oct 2018 07:10 AM PDT  We take a look.
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| Iran's president seeks to downplay US oil sanctions Posted: 14 Oct 2018 05:32 AM PDT  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president on Sunday tried to downplay U.S. sanctions targeting the country's vital oil and gas sector that are set to be restored next month.
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| Healthy Desserts Under 150 Calories Posted: 14 Oct 2018 03:00 AM PDT  One of the most pervasive healthy eating myths is that having dessert is off limits. True, you shouldn't be digging into a super-size slice of cheesecake every day, but it's perfectly fine to tre...
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| Donald Trump's tweet to Princess Eugenie leaves Britain scratching its head Posted: 14 Oct 2018 10:24 AM PDT  Even by Donald Trump's standards it was a puzzling Tweet. More than two days after Princess Eugenie's wedding to Jack Brooksbank, the US President took to social media to praise the 'truly beautiful bride' adding, 'she has been through so much and has come out a total winner!' Yet Twitter users were quick to point out that the 9th in line to the throne had so far enjoyed a relatively straightforward and privileged life. British opera singer Melinda Hughes, replied to President Trump asking: "What has she been through? Please enlighten us Brits because we have no idea what you're talking about." Princess Eugenie of York was a truly beautiful bride yesterday. She has been through so much, and has come out a total winner!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2018 Angus Brochan, MP for Braeburn East, quipped "Been through so much...champagne." The Tweet is believed to refer to a scar on Princess Eugenie's back from an operation for scoliosis aged 12, which was visible above the dipped back of her wedding gown. The condition causes the spine to misalign and make the back appear hunched. Earlier this year she revealed for the first time her own x-rays showing the damage to her spine and ahead of the wedding spoke of the importance of 'showing people your scars.' Before the wedding Princess Eugenie said it was important for people to show their scars Credit: Toby Melville AFP However President Trump's effusive message was in stark contrast to his silence on Twitter following the marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle, after he was snubbed from the wedding. During the US election campaign in 2016, Miss Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, told The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore than she believed Mr Trump was misogynistic and divisive. President Trump and wife Melania did make a charity donation as a wedding gift to the Duke and Duchess, but made no public declaration of congratulations. The Duke and Duchess did not meet the President and First Lady during an official visit in July.
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| Sen. Sanders: Democrats 'have to end one party rule' by winning in midterms Posted: 14 Oct 2018 06:55 AM PDT  The Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate is interviewed on "This Week."
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| Saudi rejects 'baseless' murder claims over missing journalist Posted: 12 Oct 2018 11:44 PM PDT  Saudi Arabia dismissed on Saturday accusations that Jamal Khashoggi was ordered murdered by a hit squad inside its Istanbul consulate as "lies and baseless allegations", as Riyadh and Ankara spar over the missing journalist's fate. A Saudi delegation was in Turkey for talks on the case, which threatens not only to harm fragile relations between the two countries but also to do serious damage to the reformist credentials of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom's ties to the West. As the controversy intensified, the Washington Post reported Turkish officials had recordings made from inside the building that allegedly proved their claims Khashoggi was tortured and killed at the consulate.
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| Trump thanks Turkey for pastor's release, denies cutting deal Posted: 13 Oct 2018 09:54 PM PDT  A Turkish court on Friday sentenced Brunson, who had been charged with links to Kurdish militants and supporters of a U.S.-based Muslim cleric, to more than three years in prison but said he would not serve any further time because he had already been detained since October 2016. The pastor's release could signal a thaw in relations between the two NATO allies, which worsened in August after a deal to free Brunson fell apart and Trump authorized a doubling of duties on aluminum and steel imported from Turkey, helping drive the lira currency down against the dollar. Trump did not pledge to lift the sanctions but said he welcomed an end to the "harsh relationship" the countries had over the past two months.
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| Taliban attack Afghan army base, killing 17 soldiers Posted: 14 Oct 2018 05:58 AM PDT ![Taliban attack Afghan army base, killing 17 soldiers]( "Taliban attack Afghan army base, killing 17 soldiers") KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have attacked an army base in western Afghanistan, killing 17 Afghan soldiers and abducting 11 others, officials said Sunday.
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| Bavaria election humbles Merkel allies, raising tensions in Berlin Posted: 14 Oct 2018 11:54 AM PDT  The Christian Social Union (CSU) won 37.3 percent of the vote, preliminary results showed, losing its absolute majority for only the second time since 1962 - an outcome sure to stoke infighting in the conservative party, already a difficult partner for Merkel in Berlin. The result, which saw the pro-immigration Greens come second and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) enter the state assembly for the first time, means the CSU will need to form a coalition - a humiliation for a party used to ruling alone. The Greens, who more than doubled their share of the vote to 17.8 percent, attracted support from more liberal CSU voters and from those who traditionally vote for the left-leaning Social Democrats (SPD), who won just 9.5 percent.
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| ‘Being Melania’ interview proves her the queen of barely coded messages Posted: 13 Oct 2018 10:54 AM PDT  From fashion choices to her marriage, ABC special reveals first lady is far from clueless – and willing to bait those around her
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| Pennsylvania Republican candidate threatens to stomp on opponent's face with golf spikes Posted: 13 Oct 2018 03:47 AM PDT  The Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania threatened to stomp on the face of his Democratic opponent in a social media video on Friday and then walked back his comments, saying he made a mistake in his choice of words. Republican Scott Wagner is trailing well behind incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf in the polls ahead of the Nov. 6 election, and the video posted on Wagner's campaign Facebook page was part of an acrimonious battle in one of most populous US states. "Governor Wolf, let me tell you what, between now and Nov. 6, you'd better put a catcher's mask on your face because I'm going to stomp all over your face with golf spikes," Mr Wagner said in the video. A few hours later, the video was taken down. Mr Wagner explained: "I may have chosen a poor metaphor. I shouldn't have said what I said." On his Facebook page, Mr Wolf encouraged people to share the original video if they agreed that "Scott Wagner should not be the governor of Pennsylvania." Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Credit: Marla Aufmuth/ Getty Images North America The video with Mr Wagner's threat set off a social media storm and attracted the attention of a few prominent Republicans, including Steve Scalise, the No. 3 three Republican in the US House of Representatives. "These comments are totally unacceptable. As I've said many times before, there is absolutely no place in our politics for this kind of rhetoric, said Mr Scalise, who battled for his life after he was shot by a gunman who opened fire on Republican lawmakers during baseball practice in 2017.
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| Why Smart Speakers Are Your Gateway to the Smart Home Posted: 14 Oct 2018 03:00 AM PDT  Within the past few years, smart—or internet-connected—devices and appliances have made it possible to have your washer alert you by phone when the spin cycle is done, adjust the thermostat befor...
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| Trump says U.S. would be 'punishing' itself if it halts Saudi arms sales Posted: 14 Oct 2018 05:23 AM PDT  Turkey's government believes he was deliberately killed inside the building and his body removed. Trump has forged closer ties with Saudi Arabia and is under international and domestic pressure to help determine what happened to Khashoggi and punish Saudi Arabia if investigations show its government had him killed. Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike have demanded firm action.
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| Take a Full Tour of the Elegant Home Conversion for Mati Bonetti de Buccini and Family Posted: 13 Oct 2018 05:00 AM PDT |
| Buffer zone brings fragile calm to Syria's rebel-held Idlib Posted: 14 Oct 2018 12:28 PM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — A month after Russia, Turkey and Iran came together in a last-ditch effort to avert a potentially catastrophic Syrian government offensive in Idlib, they appear to have succeeded in creating a buffer zone around the northern rebel-held province, defusing tensions in a major flashpoint area.
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| Bombcat: How the Navy's Deadly F-14 Tomcat (Briefly) Served as a Strike Aircraft Posted: 13 Oct 2018 02:00 AM PDT  Some history you may not know.
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| Israel approves 31 settler homes in flashpoint Hebron: minister Posted: 13 Oct 2018 05:20 PM PDT  Israel's government Sunday approved the construction of 31 settler homes in Hebron, the first such green light for the flashpoint West Bank city since 2002, a cabinet minister said. Construction permits were agreed in October last year but needed the government's approval, according to the Peace Now NGO which monitors settlement construction in occupied territory. "For the first time in more than 20 years, Hebron will have a new Jewish neighbourhood where a military camp once stood," Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said after the weekly cabinet meeting.
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| US treasury secretary wavers over Saudi trip after Khashoggi disappearance Posted: 14 Oct 2018 09:53 AM PDT  US treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin on Sunday was second-guessing his stated intention to attend an economic conference in Saudi Arabia, following the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Mnuchin's wavering, which was reported by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow, was part of an ambivalent response by the Trump administration to claims by Turkish officials that a team of Saudi assassins killed and dismembered Khashoggi.
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| Donna Brazile Slams Kanye West For Repeating 'Bad Stereotypes About Black People' Posted: 14 Oct 2018 02:50 PM PDT  Former interim Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile tore
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| Duke and Duchess of Sussex follow in Queen's footsteps on Royal tour with Fijian ceremony mirroring trip 65 years ago Posted: 14 Oct 2018 04:15 PM PDT  When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex kick off first Commonwealth tour as a married couple, they will of course follow a careful-curated schedule taking in each of their personal interests. As they do so, there will be one particular interest never far from their minds: Granny. The Duke and Duchess, who arrived in a wet and wintery Australia on Monday, are to follow in the footsteps of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh throughout their tour, undertaking at least one event which exactly mirrors their visit 65 years ago. The Duke will speak on stage at the Royal Opera House in Sydney, 45 years after his grandmother officially opened it on October 20, 1973. In Australia and New Zealand, the couple will unveil the latest Queen's Commonwealth Canopies, preserving native bush and the water-hardy Satinay trees, of the type used to build the London docks in the 1930s, in Her Majesty's "legacy project". rince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Sydney airport Credit: SplashNews In Melbourne, they will meet successful Queen's Young Leaders, including Hunter Johnson, founder of the mental health initiative aimed at tackling toxic masculinity The Man Cave. In Fiji, the Duke and Duchess will be welcomed in a ceremony known as the Veirqaraqaravi Vakavanua, which celebrates Fijian heritage and cultural identity. A spokesman said it would "mirror in format" the ceremony attended by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in 1953, emphasising continuity through the generations. On Saturday, the couple will appear on stage at the Sydney Opera House. The Duke will deliver a speech welcoming competitors to the Invictus Games, with special words of gratitude for the families, partners and friends who have supported them through their toughest times. The night will be particularly poignant for the Duchess. Little over a year ago, in her then-home town of Toronto, Meghan Markle made her first public appearance to watch Prince Harry at work. Then, she sat apart from him in the arena's ordinary seats, with friend Marcus Anderson. It was later at the Invictus Games that the couple first appeared hand-in-hand at a wheelchair tennis event, before being spied in a private box at the closing ceremony together with friend Jessica Mulroney. A year on, having married and promoted to new titles, the Duke and Duchess will finally bring their public relationship full circle as they take to the stage together. Remarkably, Mrs Mulroney is reported to be flying from Canada to join her friend this week, after working as her unofficial long-distance stylist for some time. She and her husband Ben will be attending the Invictus Games in Sydney, according to the Sunday Times. The Duke's grandparents visited both Tonga and Fiji in that year, with a major tour around Australia from February to April in 1954. Meghan Markle: best looks Asked about the visit by a young woman from Tonga at a Buckingham Palace reception earlier this year, the Queen fondly recalled the "wonderful" time which saw them hosted by Queen Salote and serenaded by nose flutes. Speaking of a large picnic attended by the two Queens, in which she sat on the floor, she disclosed a small difficulty unlikely to faze the yoga-loving Duchess of Sussex. "The only thing I found difficult was sitting cross-legged a lot," the Queen said. "It's quite painful for people who are not built in the same direction."
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| Malaysia's Anwar wins by-election, steps closer to premiership Posted: 13 Oct 2018 09:22 AM PDT  Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim won a by-election engineered for his return to parliament by an overwhelming majority on Saturday, bringing him closer to the premiership that has been promised to him by former foe, Mahathir Mohamad. The victory marks Anwar's official return to political life just five months after he was freed from jail, and will also be the first time that both he and Mahathir are members of parliament under the same banner after a bitter feud lasting over 20 years. Anwar, who has been the face of Malaysia's Reformasi or Reform movement over the past twenty years, won the seat by a majority of over 23,500 votes despite a low voter turnout on polling day in the coastal parliamentary seat of Port Dickson.
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| After balking, Kansas parade won't bar Kobach's replica gun Posted: 12 Oct 2018 08:35 PM PDT  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Organizers of a small-town Kansas parade decided Friday night that they won't stop Republican candidate Kris Kobach from having a replica machine gun on a jeep after initially objecting to a key symbol of his campaign for governor and support for gun rights.
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| Russia may resume manned space flights on November 28: Interfax Posted: 13 Oct 2018 07:47 AM PDT  The next manned flight of a Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) could take place on Nov. 28, Interfax news agency quoted a Russian space industry source on Saturday as saying. A Russian cosmonaut and a U.S. astronaut survived an aborted liftoff after a Soyuz rocket bound for the ISS failed in mid-air two minutes after the launch in Kazakhstan, leading to a dramatic emergency landing. Russia's space agency Roscosmos was not immediately available for comment on Saturday on the Interfax report.
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| Hundreds taken by IS from displacement camp in east Syria: monitor Posted: 13 Oct 2018 03:32 AM PDT  Hundreds of people were taken by Islamic State group fighters from a displacement camp in east Syria during a jihadist counterattack against advancing US-backed forces, a monitor said Saturday. The jihadists raided the camp on Friday, taking "more than 100 families" including relatives of IS defectors and of jihadists killed in fighting, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. A number of fighters of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) died trying to defend the camp in a battle that lasted several hours, the Britain-based monitoring group said.
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| The Japanese Military's Greatest Enemy Isn't China Posted: 13 Oct 2018 12:00 AM PDT  But a shrinking population...
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| The Latest: IMF's Lagarde planning to attend Saudi meeting Posted: 13 Oct 2018 12:55 AM PDT  NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — The Latest on the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Bali, Indonesia (all times local):
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| Tom Llamas: 'In a lot of ways' Melania Trump is the 'polar opposite of her husband' Posted: 14 Oct 2018 10:20 AM PDT  The Powerhouse Roundtable discusses Tom Llamas's exclusive interview with First Lady Melania Trump.
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| Window 'narrowing' for global economy, IMF warns Posted: 13 Oct 2018 02:32 AM PDT  The window of opportunity for safeguarding global growth is "narrowing" as trade disputes deepen and emerging markets face fiscal crisis, the IMF said Saturday, warning countries against worsening things by weaponising currency and interest-rate policies. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had downplayed the global concerns expressed at an International Monetary Fund meeting held this week in Bali under the shadow of US-China tensions, saying the world would benefit if Beijing is forced to changes its trade policies.
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| Syrian jihadists signal acceptance of Idlib deal Posted: 14 Oct 2018 02:46 PM PDT  Syria's main jihadist group signaled on Sunday it would abide by the terms of a Russian-Turkish deal to prevent a Syrian government offensive on rebel-held Idlib the day before a critical deadline. Tahrir al-Sham, a jihadist alliance spearheaded by al Qaeda's former Syrian affiliate previously known as the Nusra Front, said it had adopted its stance after taking time for "consultation". Although it did not explicitly say it would abide by the deal, it said it would seek to provide security for people in the area it controls and that it appreciated efforts to protect that area, an apparent reference to Turkey.
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| Trump Says Family Separations May Deter Illegal U.S. Entries Posted: 13 Oct 2018 06:06 PM PDT  "We have people trying to come in like never before," Trump told reporters as he departed the White House on Saturday for a campaign rally in Richmond, Kentucky. "I want a lot of people to come in," but they must do so legally, Trump added. The Washington Post reported on Friday that the White House was reconsidering a policy known as "zero tolerance" that caused nearly 3,000 children to be taken from their caregivers and placed in federal custody after they were apprehended crossing the border earlier this year.
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| In Georgia, claims of vote suppression and publicity stunts Posted: 14 Oct 2018 12:00 PM PDT  ATLANTA (AP) — Stacey Abrams, the Democrat vying for the governorship of Georgia, is ratcheting up her assertion that Republican rival Brian Kemp is effectively suppressing minority and women voters in his role as secretary of state.
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