| Trump Declares Border ‘Crisis’ Without New Plan to End Impasse Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:40 PM PST  "The only solution is for Democrats to pass a spending bill that defends our borders and reopens our government," Trump said Tuesday during a roughly 10-minute televised speech from the Oval Office, employing for the first time in his presidency a format traditionally used to explain major military actions or to calm the nation during times of crisis. "This is a humanitarian crisis," Trump said. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer rejected Trump's description of a crisis on the Mexican border in their televised response to the president's address.
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| U.S. top court's Ginsburg misses oral arguments again Posted: 08 Jan 2019 08:57 AM PST  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first absence from the bench extended into a second day on Tuesday as the 85-year-old jurist continued her recovery from lung cancer surgery at home. Although Ginsburg did not attend the oral arguments, she will participate in the cases and rulings by using the briefs and oral argument transcripts, Chief Justice John Roberts announced from the bench. Ginsburg, who joined the court in 1993, underwent a surgical procedure called a pulmonary lobectomy on Dec. 21 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to remove two cancerous nodules in her left lung.
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| The buoyant life and tragic death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes - her funeral is today Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:21 AM PST  The second-grader died in a shooting investigated as a possible hate crime before investigators concluded her death was a case of mistaken identity.
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| Australia considers asylum for Saudi woman as her family arrive in Bangkok Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:19 AM PST  Australia on Tuesday said it would consider a humanitarian visa for a young Saudi woman who had barricaded herself in a Bangkok hotel room and launched a dramatic bid for asylum via social media. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, took to Twitter in protest after she was stopped by immigration officials during a transit through Bangkok airport while en route to Australia. She claimed she was fleeing her family who had subjected her to physical and psychological abuse and that she feared she would be killed if she was sent home to Saudi Arabia. Her family have not commented on the allegations, although her father is believed to have now arrived in Thailand. Ms al-Qunun managed to avoid being deported on a flight to Kuwait in a seemingly coordinated effort by the Thai and Saudi authorities after her cries for help sparked a global media frenzy and frantic efforts from human rights workers and diplomats to assist her. Late on Monday she was taken into the protection of the United Nations office for refugees (UNHCR) to process her asylum request. Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun walks by Chief of Immigration Police Surachate Hakparn in an image released by the immigration bureau "We are very grateful that the Thai authorities did not send back Ms. Al-qunun against her will and are extending protection for her," said Giuseppe de Vicentiis, the UNHCR's representative in Thailand, in a statement on Tuesday. "It could take several days to process the case and determine next steps", he added. "For reasons of protection and confidentiality we are not in a position to comment on the details of individual cases". Ms al-Qunun had been in possession of a valid tourist visa for Australia when she was detained at the aiport, as she had been planning to seek asylum there. After fears were raised by her supporters that the visa had been cancelled, the Australian government responded that it was "pleased" that the UNHCR was now handling her case. "The government has made representations to the Thai government and the Bangkok office of the UNHCR about its serious concerns on this matter and the need for Ms al-Qunun's claim to be assessed expeditiously," a Department of Home Affairs official told The Telegraph. Rahaf just send me this, she just want you to make sure she is on the hotel and she still needs help and protection. pic.twitter.com/xxs61JIfhP— Rahaf Mohammed رهف محمد القنون (@rahaf84427714) January 7, 2019 "Any application by Ms al-Qunun for a humanitarian visa will be carefully considered once the UNHCR process has concluded," the official added. The teenager was being held in a secure location in Bangkok on Tuesday. It is not known if she met with her father Mohammed al-Qunun, a Saudi government official from Ha'il province, whose arrival, she told her growing Twitter following, "worried and scared me a lot." After a day of high drama on social media on Monday, where she used livestreaming videos to transmit her increasingly panicked requests to meet the UN and for help from Western governments, her account remained relatively quiet as she processed her asylum paperwork. However, Ms al-Qunun and her friends increasingly urged Canada to open its doors to her. "I want Canada to give me asylum!" she tweeted. But she also added: "I seek protection in particular from the following country Canada/United States/ Australia /United kingdom, I ask any if it [sic] Representatives to contact me." #UNHCR & #Thailand govt should say NO to request by father & brother to meet with #Rahaf@rahaf84427714. Only she can make that choice, she's an adult woman who can make her own decisions! https://t.co/JlbTkTYNknpic.twitter.com/PRBgcyhQ46— Phil Robertson (@Reaproy) January 8, 2019 Stefano Maron, a spokesperson for Canada's foreign office, said: "Canada is very concerned by and watching closely the situation of Ms. Rahaf al-Qunun. We are in close contact with partners about her situation. Canada will always stand up for human rights, very much including women's rights." Canadian diplomats have been praised by human rights workers for their commitment to her case behind-the-scenes. Phil Robertson, deputy director at Human Rights Watch in Asia, who was closely involved in the case as it unfolded, lauded the Canadian embassy for being "steadfast & superb at every step of the way" to help save Rahaf. Germany also spoke out in support of the young woman. Georg Schmidt, the German ambassador to Thailand, had been one of the first foreign officials to publicly express "grave concern" over her situation. The UK's foreign and commonwealth office has remained silent on the matter. In one of many apparently desperate tweets as she tried to stave off repatriation, Ms al-Qunun had appealed directly to Jeremy Hunt, the Foreign Secretary, to help organise an emergency UK travel document. Ms al-Qunun's relentless use of social media to highlight her plight sparked a turnaround by the Thai authorities, who had initially claimed she had been running away from her family to avoid marriage and appeared at first to be reluctant to allow the UN access to her. By Monday evening, the Thai authorities had instead assured her safety. "If deporting her would result in her death, we definitely wouldn't want to do that," said Surachate Hakparn, Thailand's immigration chief. The outcome was hailed as a "good day for the cause of human rights around the world," by Human Rights Watch, which said in a statement that "Rahaf's tremendous courage and resilience" had been "met with a global surge of sympathy for her" to persuade Thailand to do the right thing.
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| Colorado`s Jared Polis Makes History as First Openly Gay Governor Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:09 PM PST  Colorado democrat Jared Polis` inauguration Tuesday marked history as he became the first openly gay U.S. governor.
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| 9 of the Wildest Hotel Rooms in Africa Where Animals Are Right Outside Your Door Posted: 09 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST |
| Saudis blast 'guardianship' laws after woman's escape Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:16 AM PST  A Saudi teen's live-tweeted asylum plea has cast a renewed spotlight on women's rights just months after women won the right to drive, and sparked rare criticism of restrictive "guardianship" laws -- from men. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, arrived in Thailand at the weekend after fleeing what she called an abusive family in the deeply conservative kingdom and staved off deportation after her tweets drew global attention. Qunun's impassioned cry for help set off a media frenzy, prompting angry denunciations and death threats from many in a kingdom where guardianship laws are still widely supported.
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| Woman Survives After Freeway Sign Falls and Crushes Her Car in Freak Accident Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:35 AM PST  The roof of the car was caved in
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| Walled-In Trump Eyes Emergency Powers Gambit Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:12 AM PST  The president — who's considering declaring a national emergency to circumvent an unwilling Congress and build the barrier — plans a prime-time television address tonight ahead of a trip to the area on Thursday. Exercising emergency powers to combat what he's deemed is a "national security crisis" at the southern border would test the limits of presidential authority, Justin Sink and Jennifer Jacobs report. Some White House insiders believe Trump may act despite an almost inevitable legal challenge — raising the stakes of a partisan brawl with the Democrats, who took control of the House last week and are keen to land a blow on Trump ahead of the 2020 presidential race.
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| Egypt limits Gaza passage after Palestinian Authority quits border crossing Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:49 AM PST  The dispute over the border stems from a rift between the Western-backed PA and Hamas Islamists who took control of Gaza more than a decade ago in a brief civil war. Human rights groups say Rafah has been the sole exit point from Gaza for an estimated 95 percent of its population of 2 million. Citing security concerns, Israel maintains tight restrictions on Palestinian movement at its border crossings.
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| Woman with concealed carry license fatally shoots attempted robber: police Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:25 AM PST  Authorities in Illinois say a woman with a concealed carry license fatally
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| Storm to return mudslide, flood danger in Southern California Friday, Saturday Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:09 AM PST  A storm is forecast to dip far enough south to bring soaking rain to much of the California coast, including Southern California from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
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| Here Is Mercedes-Benz’s Answer to Tesla's Model X Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:28 PM PST  Mercedes-Benz's EQC 400 is a direct competition to Elon Musk's Tesla SUV—but the designs of the two cars are very different
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| Victims of Venezuela crisis despair at prospect of second Maduro term Posted: 07 Jan 2019 05:58 PM PST  A public transport employee who doesn't earn enough to feed himself, a doctor who watches his patients die for lack of medicines, a lawmaker without a legislature, three generations of one family emigrating -- the list of victims of Venezuela's crisis is long. The opposition boycotted the vote, blaming Maduro for the political, economic and humanitarian crisis that has enveloped the oil-rich country. Jairo Colmenares scrapes by on the equivalent of seven dollars a month, which he earns as a Caracas metro worker.
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| Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:42 AM PST ![Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound]( "Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound") How about sitting back and flying at just under Mach 1?
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| Turkey's Erdogan warns US of 'grave mistake' in making conditions for Syria withdrawal Posted: 08 Jan 2019 04:12 AM PST  Turkey's president has warned the US it has made a "grave mistake" asking for protection for Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State in Syria and threatened once again to launch an assault against them. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who considers the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) terrorists, said Turkey would "not make concessions" and said preparations for an offensive were nearly complete. "John Bolton has made a grave mistake on this issue," a furious Mr Erdogan told parliament as the US national security adviser arrived in Ankara for talks with Turkish officials. "The (YPG's) fight with Islamic State in Syria is a huge lie." Mr Bolton was in Turkey on Tuesday as part of a tour of the Middle East with Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, aimed at limiting damage over the announcement by Donald Trump, the US president, that he would remove its troops from Syria. Such a move would leave YPG allies, whose fighters have led a coalition to defeat Isil, exposed to a Turkish attack. YPG fighter holds a sniper rifle on his shoulder as he attends the funeral of a slain commander in the northeastern city of Qamishli Credit: AFP Mr Bolton said on Sunday he would be seeking assurances from Ankara that they would not attack the YPG as a condition to a US withdraw, which Mr Trump had failed to address during a December phone call with Mr Erdogan, in a bid to salvage relations with the Kurds. Mr Bolton met for roughly two hours with Ibrahim Kalin, his Turkish counterpart, and other senior officials at Ankara's presidency complex but was snubbed by Mr Erdogan himself, reflecting just how at odds the Nato partners are on the issue. Mr Trump, in a tweet before Christmas, declared Isil had been defeated and said the US's 2,000 or so troops would be returning as soon as possible. However, Mr Bolton, Mr Pompeo and even Mr Trump have tried to backtrack the comments, offering differing timelines ranging from 30 days to four months for the withdrawal. The shifting timetable has left allies and other players in the region confused and jockeying for influence over a withdrawal strategy that appeared to be a work in progress. In Turkey's case, it appears to have emboldened Mr Erdogan, who was reported to have asked the US to hand over its 22 military bases in Syria or dismantle them. Responding to Mr Erdogan's threats, a top Syrian Kurdish official said his fighters are prepared to confront Turkish forces if they enter northeastern Syria. Shahoz Hasan, co-chair of the largest Kurdish group in Syria the Democratic Union Party, or PYD, says it was clear from the latest statements that Turkey has planning an assault. "We will be ready." he said. Any such offensive would likely see the YPG redirecting fighters battling the last Isil to the northern border with Turkey. Despite Mr Trump's claim, fierce fighting is still ongoing for a small pocket of territory in eastern Deir Ezzor province. In a stark reminder of the lingering threat, a war monitor reported that the jihadists had killed 23 US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters in a counterattack in eastern Syria on Monday aimed at defending their last bastion. Isil took advantage of poor visibility to unleash suicide attackers on SDF along the front line in the Euphrates valley, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday.
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| Risk of no-deal Brexit remains: German foreign minister Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:13 AM PST  DUBLIN (Reuters) - Britain could crash out of the European Union without a deal, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday, urging British lawmakers to back an agreement that Prime Minister Theresa May sealed with the bloc last year. "Even a no-deal scenario is still an option -- despite the serious damage that this would cause on both sides," Maas said in a speech at Ireland's annual ambassadors' conference. He added that the EU would not accept a hard border separating EU-member Ireland from the British province of Northern Ireland. ...
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| Former Police Officer Arrested for Second Time, Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault Posted: 09 Jan 2019 11:53 AM PST  A former Colorado police officer has been arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual assault. It is the second time he has been accused of committing a sex crime while on duty.
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| Thai, Saudi officials meet over case of young Saudi woman Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:21 AM PST  BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's immigration police chief met Tuesday with officials from the Saudi Embassy in Bangkok, as Saudi Arabia tried to distance itself from accusations that it attempted to block a young woman's effort to flee from her family and seek asylum abroad.
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| The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Has More Power, More Battery, Not That Much More Range Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:15 PM PST  A 62.0-kWh battery pack boosts driving range by around 40 percent, but the Leaf still falls short of rival EVs.
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| Pick up a 5-piece Instant Pot accessory kit for less than $20 Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:26 AM PST  There were so many great sales this past holiday season on Instant Pots, and the most advanced and versatile Instant Pot multi-cooker is actually still on sale now at a deep 25% discount. But whether you just got a new Instant Pot or you've had one for years, there's a sale right now on Amazon that you should definitely take advantage of. The California Dons Instant Pot 5 Piece Silicone Accessories Set has a bunch of high-quality accessories that you really need to get the most out of your Instant Pot. And somehow, it's only $19.75 right now on Amazon! Here's what you need to know from the product page: * THE ONLY INSTANT POT BUNDLE THAT OFFERS 5 SILICONE ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON- SAVE MONEY BY BUNDLING! We have bundled a vegetable steamer, oven mitts, a pot holder, a steam release diverter and an egg bites mold into one cooking lover's dream kit. Created from silicone because silicone is flexible, lightweight, heat resistant and easy to clean. Dishwasher safe, no stains, no rust, no rough scrubbing. The chemical-free, odor-free, aesthetic and hygienic solution for your cooking needs. * THE VEGGIE STEAMER AND EGG BITES MOLD WILL HELP UPGRADE YOUR MEALS- Steam your veggies to lock nutrients in and retain natural vitamins and minerals with our silicone steamer that allows you to steam your favorite vegetables straight in your instant pot. Use the silicone egg bites mold to create divine sous vide eggs and use the mold as a reusable container and freezer tray with lid, for your on the go breakfast egg delights. Use the Egg Bites Mold for DYI Babyfood as well * OVEN MITTS, POT HOLDER AND STEAM RELEASE DIVIDER WILL GUARD YOU AND YOUR KITCHEN- The silicone mitts are heat resistant, waterproof, easy to clean and extremely protective. The silicone table protector is slip and skid resistant and can be used to move the hot pot around and set it on the counter, and the steam release diverter protects your kitchen cabinets and wallpaper from discoloration and damage by diverting the steam away. * THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR THE INSTANT CROCK POT FANATIC IN YOUR LIFE- Know someone who just loves to cook in a pressure cooker, instant cooker or a crockpot? This bundle can be the perfect addition to their kitchen! This kit makes the ideal gift for your cooking enthusiastic loved ones. The cooking set is stylish red and can be a great housewarming gift, birthday gift, and wedding gift. Fits 5.6 or 8qt Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker, 8.25" Diameter. * YOUR SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE IS OUR #1 PRIORITY FULL 30 DAY NO HASSLE RETURNS - We created this instant pot bundle entirely from food grade silicone to improve your experience and increase comfort and functionality when using an instant pot. If you're not 100% satisfied we will give you a full refund or free exchange, no questions asked. We strive to be the best in the industry and in our customer service, contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist!
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| What We Know about Byton, a Chinese EV Startup with Sights Set on the U.S. Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST |
| Five things we learned from Ghosn's day in court Posted: 08 Jan 2019 01:22 AM PST  For the first time since prosecutors stormed his private jet seven weeks ago, former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn appeared in public to deliver a passionate defence, rebutting allegations that have seen him languishing in Japanese custody. Perhaps unsurprisingly given Carlos Ghosn's profile as the most-recognised foreign executive in Japan, the public interest was enormous. Journalists staked out positions from well before dawn at the court and the detention centre, hoping -- in vain as it turned out -- to catch a glimpse of the former Nissan boss.
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| Tom Steyer has a platform for a post-impeachment America Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:32 PM PST  The progressive activist and philanthropist tells Yahoo News that he will announce Wednesday whether he will seek the presidency in 2020.
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| GM won't budge on closing Oshawa, as workers protest and walk off the job Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  Says Unifor boss after meeting company leaders: 'I'm furious right now.'
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| Supreme Court Gets New Filing in Case Seen Linked to Mueller Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:11 AM PST  A new filing on the high court's online docket promises an appeal of a lower court ruling that upheld fines against the company for not complying with a grand jury subpoena. It also asks the Supreme Court to let a redacted version of that appeal be made public, according to the court's docket. The Supreme Court is already considering a request to block the ruling while the case is on appeal.
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| Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse' Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:27 AM PST  SYDNEY/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it would consider taking in a 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family, which she accused of abuse, would kill her. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived in Bangkok on Saturday appealing for asylum. Australia said on Tuesday it would consider resettling her if the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) deemed her a refugee.
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| Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:00 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from what he describes as threats posed by Syrian Kurdish fighters.
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| Meteorologist Jeremy Kappell fired after using racial slur on air Posted: 07 Jan 2019 07:04 PM PST  Jeremy Kappell was fired a day after the Mayor of Rochester called for his dismissal.
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| Bored and stressed, US workers hit by shutdown head back to school Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:41 AM PST  The one-day event was organized by the School of Public Affairs at American University and billed as a chance to engage in free learning and networking opportunities. "My wife was very happy to get me out of the house," quipped Adam Santo, a senior official in the US Department of Commerce.
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| Gavin Newsom sets a bold — and costly — agenda for California, staking the future of his party on its success Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:17 AM PST  New California Gov. Gavin Newsom mounted the stage in Sacramento Monday to take his oath of office and deliver an inaugural address.
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| Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:06 PM PST ![Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes]( "Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes") Tomatoes are a lovely addition to a sandwich or burger, and they're used to create all kinds of sauces and condiments that have become a staple of a western diet, but they're also a bit, well, bland. A tomato on its own doesn't have much bite, but scientists who specialize in genetics could change that, and perhaps even change the way tomatoes are used in the process. In a new paper published in Trends In Plant Science, researchers suggest that by studying the DNA of the chili pepper, which is a cousin of the tomato, they could give the veggies a potent kick. By altering tomatoes to produce capsaicinoids -- the compounds that cause the burning sensation in our mouths when we eat something spicy -- the scientists believe they could make mass production of capsaicin for various commercial uses. "Engineering the capsaicinoid genetic pathway to the tomato would make it easier and cheaper to produce this compound, which has very interesting applications," Agustin Zsogon, senior author of the study, said in a statement. "We have the tools powerful enough to engineer the genome of any species; the challenge is to know which gene to engineer and where." Capsaicin has a number of uses that go beyond adding spice to your dinner. The compound has shown promise in pharmaceutical trials as a treatment for nerve damage and associated pain, and it's also used in the production of pepper spray and as a pest deterrent. A tomato plant that produces capsaicin could make it easier and cheaper to produce large quantities of the compound more rapidly. However, the process of genetically tweaking a tomato species to generate the compound naturally is challenging, and determining which genes are directly responsible for its production will take time. That said, researchers are indeed working towards that goal, and it might not be too long before we see a tomato that bites back.
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| Rain to return mudslide threat to Southern California by the weekend Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:09 AM PST  A storm will slide into Southern California with soaking rain by the weekend, putting burn-scar areas at a renewed risk for life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
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| UK's Brexit vote planned for January 15, no plans to delay EU exit Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:20 AM PST  Britain plans to hold a vote in parliament on the government's deal to leave the European Union on Jan. 15, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday after a meeting of senior ministers. May again told her cabinet it was not government policy to delay Brexit by extending the so-called Article 50 notice, the spokesman said, adding the idea may have been discussed by EU officials but not by British officials.
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| 5 New Technologies You’ll See in Your Car Over the Next 5 Years Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:23 PM PST |
| The Latest: Congo begins announcing results of election Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:59 PM PST  KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Latest on Congo's presidential election (all times local):
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| Half those 600,000 residents aided by NYC Care are undocumented immigrants Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:31 AM PST  The comprehensive health care plan ceremoniously unveiled by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is drawing skepticism from some voices in his city.
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| Man accused of locking 10-year-old daughter in basement for months now fit for trial Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:48 AM PST  A Waukegan man who, with his wife, is accused of confining their 10-year-old daughter to their basement because they thought she was possessed by demons, has been found fit for trial.
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| Pelosi, Schumer Will Deliver the Democratic Rebuttal to President Trump's Primetime Wall Pitch Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:05 AM PST  Trump's first Oval Office speech will be followed by a visit to the border
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| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S Cabriolets Take the Top off the 992-Generation 911 Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:01 PM PST  More aluminum bodywork, a quicker roof, extra horsepower-and it still looks the same as before.
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| Andy Samberg confirms that Sandra Oh is the best person on the planet Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:32 AM PST  Listen, we already knew that Sandra Oh was up there as one of our very favourite people on the planet. And, now we've got final confirmation of that. Her co-host at the Golden Globes, Andy Samberg, told Jimmy Fallon that "Sandra Oh is the best person on earth." He talked about what it was like getting to know her: We met briefly, we presented at the Emmys, and we spent like the past week and a half working on the Globes but we didn't know each other that much and we just sort of liked each other so much from that one experience that we decided to go for it," said Samberg. "She's so warm and magnetic and I felt so into her energy,"he added. "We were all backstage when she won and they were like, 'Sandra Oh' and I was like 'yeaaaaaahh!' and started crying." Join the club, Andy.
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| Britain says airports need to do more to tackle drone menace Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:30 AM PST  Airport operators need do more to counter the illegal use of drones after flights were disrupted at Heathrow and Gatwick, Prime Minister Theresa May's de-facto deputy said on Wednesday. Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington said the government would consider toughening laws that ban the use of drones near airports but that operators could also invest more in protection systems. Departures from Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, were halted for an hour on Tuesday evening after a drone was sighted, raising fears that operations could face the serious levels of disruption that hit London's Gatwick last month.
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| Saudi Arabia says vast oil reserves even bigger than thought Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:20 AM PST  OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that its huge oil reserves, already the second largest in the world behind only Venezuela, are even bigger than previously thought. The energy ministry said proven oil reserves stood at 263.2 billion barrels at the end of last year, up from the figure of 261 billion barrels that has been used for almost three decades. The kingdom has another 2.9 billion barrels of crude in a border zone shared with neighbouring Kuwait, bringing total oil reserves to 266.1 billion barrels, the ministry said.
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