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Friday, 31 August 2018
Candidate accused: Trump loyalist Duncan Hunter may show a criminal indictment isn’t the end of the campaign road
Puerto Ricans Are ‘Outraged But Not Surprised’ By New Hurricane Maria Death Toll
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Scallops row warnings 'fell on deaf ears', say UK fishermen, after French 'hurl rocks and smoke bombs' at boats
British fishermen have claimed that warnings about an extraordinary clash over scallops in the English Channel fell "on deaf ears". French mariners have been accused of endangering the lives of their UK counterparts after rocks, smoke bombs and other projectiles were allegedly hurled at English and Scottish vessels during the confrontation in the early hours of Tuesday. Around a dozen British boats were targeted by the rival flotilla in a protest over fishing rights in the scallop-rich waters exacerbated by Brexit talks. The Government said it had contacted officials in France about the matter, adding the vessels were "legally entitled" to fish in the area. But some British fishermen have claimed they had previously reported similar skirmishes over the past two years to the authorities. "Nothing happened, it just went on deaf ears," said Brixham-based mariner Derek Meredith. Around a dozen UK fishing boats were targeted by a rival French flotilla in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy early on Tuesday The South Western Fish Producers Organisation, which represents many of the boats and has been negotiating with French fishermen, condemned the behaviour as dangerous. Chief executive Jim Portus said: "They are endangering life at sea by being unprofessional. The French might look like heroes to the French coastal communities, but it's really awful to put other mariners in danger." Around 40 French boats were said to be responsible for the disruption. One of the British ships, The Golden Promise, had a window smashed by an airborne can, while another suffered fire damage after a flare was thrown at it, Mr Portus said. A smashed window onboard of Golden Promise at the Brixham Harbour in Devon, which was broken by a rock thrown by french fishermen Credit: SWNS.com He claimed to have received a message from the chief negotiator of the French scallop industry on Wednesday morning that said: "I regret the altercations that occurred... it will not happen again." 'It's happened before... the French navy were there and did nothing' It is not the first time such a clash has taken place, according to the owner of one of the Brixham boats involved. Derek Meredith told the BBC: "It's happened in previous years, two years ago it happened to us - not as forceful as this time I wouldn't have said - but the same thing, the French navy were there on site and never done a thing. "We reported it to the (Marine Management Organisation), nothing happened, it just went on deaf ears." The skipper of Joanna C, Nathan Clark, also told the broadcaster: "I'm not really concerned because we're doing nothing wrong... it's just the safety of my crew and the boat really, because there's nothing to stop them doing it all over again." Fishermen Callum Clark and Nathan Clark onboard Joanna C at the Brixham Harbour in Devon after they were attacked Credit: SWNS.com Britain's National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations has appealed for calm, while the Scottish White Fish Producers Association lashed out at the "vigilante behaviour". Long-running dispute over section of Channel Maritime authorities in France also sought to soothe tensions on Wednesday, decrying the showdown as "very dangerous" and expressing hope that "things will calm down". The long-running dispute centres on a section of the Channel from which French fishermen cannot harvest scallops until later in the year, due to domestic environmental laws. Dramatic footage broadcast by France 3 Normandie showed boats colliding as tensions finally boiled over. The Honeybourne 3 (right), a Scottish scallop dredger, in dock at Shoreham Credit: Andrew Matthews /PA One of the British boats involved in the clash was said to be the Honeybourne 3, a Scottish scallop dredger, along with two ships from Brixham harbour, The Golden Promise and Joanna C. The Honeybourne 3, one of the British boats involved in the clash, was moored in Shoreham Port on Wednesday morning. A black spatter mark was visible on the vessel's stern while dents and scrapes marked the port side bow. MP claims 'no evidence' that French have taken action against vessels Fears have been raised about the safety of the British fleet, which the Government said was its "highest priority". Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall, claimed Environment Secretary Michael Gove had assured her that "appropriate measures" were in place to protect fishermen. She also criticised the response of the French authorities, saying there was "no evidence whatsoever" that they had taken action against the vessels. Dimitri Rogoff, head of a Normandy fishermen's association, said the violent scenes "demonstrate the exasperation of Normandy fishermen in a situation which persists and does not change". A history of fishing 'wars' At a glance | The “Cod Wars” UK government: Safety of fleet is highest priority A British government spokesman said: "We are aware of reports of aggression directed towards UK fishing vessels in an area of the English Channel not under UK control. "These vessels were operating in an area they are legally entitled to fish. "The safety of the UK fleet is our highest priority and we will continue to monitor the presence and activities of vessels in the area. "We are in contact with industry and the French administration to encourage meaningful dialogue and prevent further incidents from occurring."
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Newlywed Couple Killed in Crash on Way to Honeymoon: 'Don't Take a Day for Granted'
Couple arrested after friend's body parts found in bags
Archbishop who called on Pope to resign says corruption reaches the top
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has gone into hiding since conservative media published an 11-page statement in which he alleged the pope knew for years about sexual misconduct by an American cardinal and did nothing about it. Vigano has been communicating through Aldo Maria Valli, an Italian television journalist who Vigano consulted several times before releasing his statement last Sunday when the pope was in Ireland. Italian media has reported he was upset because he was never made a cardinal by former Pope Benedict or because Francis blocked his further advancement in the Church.
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Former Texas Cop Found Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Unarmed Teenager Jordan Edwards
Mock hearings and staged protests: Inside the White House's 'intense' preparations for Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation
Candy Crash: Truck Full Of Sweets Overturns In Highway Road Rage Incident
At least four dead in New Mexico after bus collides with truck
New Mexico State Police did not immediately confirm how many people were killed and injured, or the cause of the crash on Interstate 40 near Thoreau, about 100 miles west of Albuquerque. Greyhound Lines said 49 people were aboard the bus, which was traveling from Albuquerque to Phoenix, Arizona. A spokeswoman, Crystal Booker, deferred comment to state police regarding the crash.
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Last-ditch talks to avert battle for Syria's Idlib
Key brokers held last-ditch talks on Thursday on the fate of Syria's only remaining rebel-held province, hoping to stave off a government offensive the UN has warned could spark catastrophe. Government forces have been massing around Idlib for days and looked poised to launch what could be the last major battle of the civil war that has torn Syria apart since 2011. After retaking a succession of rebel bastions around the country this year, the government of President Bashar al-Assad has set its sights on Idlib.
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IAEA says Iran continues to meet nuclear obligations
Chris Watts Murder Case: Man Claims He Had Affair With Dad Accused of Killing Wife, Kids
Chile's Santiago Archbishop says regrets 'tension' in the Church
Ricardo Ezzati, the Archbishop of Santiago, told colleagues at an internal church event on Tuesday that the Catholic church was facing a "completely unprecedented situation," according to the text of his speech posted on the archbishopric's website. "The terms to describe this situation are well-known: pain, shame, anger, indignation, tension," he said. "We are living in a tense time within the country and the Church.
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Police Find Ohio Teen Who Disappeared After He Witnessed Dad's Killing
Elon Musk revives claim that Thai cave rescue hero is a 'pedo' after denying he cried in interview
Elon Musk has revived his strange claim that one of the heroes of the Thai cave rescue is a "pedo". Mr Musk made the unfounded accusation after Vern Unsworth, one of the divers involved in the rescue, mocked the Tesla founder's attempt to help out with the recovery effort. Now he has re-stated that accusation, saying that Mr Unsworth would have sued him if it were not true.
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Bank Of America Faces Backlash After Freezing Accounts Over Citizenship Questions
S. Korea police raid BMW office over car fires
South Korean police raided German carmaker BMW's Seoul headquarters Thursday in connection with dozens of engine fires. An official at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's white collar crime unit said officers were investigating whether the company covered up vehicle defects and had confiscated documents and other materials. There was no immediate comment from BMW Korea.
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Thousands line up in Arizona heat to pay respects to McCain
Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback
Harley-Davidson F-150 Making a Comeback Celebrating 115th years with something big and loud Behold the ultimate Harley-Davidson swag: the H-D pickup truck! The bike maker, in collaboration with custom truck shop Tuscany Motor, has unveiled its 115th
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Woman convicted of using acid and alligators to hide a dead body
A North Carolina woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for tampering with evidence, or in this case, the corpse of her husband’s ex-girlfriend. She and her husband reportedly used acid and alligators in an attempt to hide the dead body.
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U.S. argues Harvard admissions policies harm Asian-Americans
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday backed a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of discriminating against Asian-American applicants, throwing its support behind a case that could impact the use of race-based college admissions. The department, which has been investigating Harvard for potential civil rights violations over its affirmative action policy, made its argument in documents filed in federal court in Boston, where the case is scheduled to go to trial in October. The Justice Department argued that Harvard had failed to prove that its use of race as a factor in deciding which students to admit had not resulted in it illegally discriminating against Asian-Americans.
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White House Counsel Don McGahn To Depart This Fall
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'Abortion Is Self-Care': Shocking Billboard Targets Black Women for Abortions
A new billboard along a Dallas highway encourages African-American women to choose abortion.
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Pro-Life Group's Videos Expose Stericycle's History of Helping Dispose of Aborted Baby Parts
The pro-life group Created Equal says it now has sworn testimony and audio recordings from several former drivers who say the medical waste company Stericycle continues to receive, transport and dispose of aborted children.
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'We Are His Disciples...by Our Love for One Another': Christine Caine Urges Christians to Stop Being Dysfunctional
Best-selling Christian author Christine Caine is calling on all Christians to get real and be authentic in their relationships in her new book.
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Trump Cites Evidence of Google, Twitter Censoring Him: Can He Break the Anti-Conservative Blockade?
It's not clear what President Trump can do to stop big tech's social media censorship of conservatives, but it's also clear that he's not letting up.
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'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness.
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How the Hogwarts Express was saved from a Welsh scrapyard
The real-life story of the Hogwarts Express is almost as magical as the engine itself.
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Numbers of elderly in 24-hour care set to double by 2035
The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns.
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Solihull murders: Man held over mum and daughter deaths
A man, 21, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother and her 22-year-old daughter in Solihull.
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Homebase future in doubt as creditors meet
If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration.
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Frank Field: Labour MP says anti-Semitism is 'more than tolerated' in party
Frank Field says he backed Jeremy Corbyn for leader to be "inclusive", but the party is now intolerant.
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Coca-Cola to buy Costa chain for £3.9bn
The UK's biggest coffee chain is being sold by owner Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inns.
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Theresa May shows off dance moves in Kenya
Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.
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Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up".
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Man with dwarfism describes street abuse
Eugene Grant is regularly abused by people as he walks around Newcastle.
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New asthma treatment set for wider NHS distribution
The new 'melting muscle' treatment has proved to be safe and effective, health experts say.
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Breakdancing 'helped man escape gang culture'
Paco Box said he carried a gun and robbed people to fund his former lifestyle.
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Dominic Raab prepares for six-hour Brexit talks in Brussels
The Brexit secretary will meet the EU's chief negotiator as work on a divorce deal continues.
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Stéphane Pauwels arrest: Football presenter charged over armed robbery
One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery.
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The Papers: MP quits 'nasty' Labour and Grenfell fraud
Many of Friday's papers lead on the resignation of Frank Field over Labour's anti-Semitism row.
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News Daily: Labour culture 'appalling' and Trump threatens WTO
Your morning briefing for Friday 31 August 2018.
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Five back-to-school sleeping tips for kids
It's back-to-school time. Here are five top tips for getting your kids back into a school-friendly bedtime routine.
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Quiz: Who went wild about Harry?
It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
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The first cyclist to 'Everest' on Everest
JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain.
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McCain and Biden's long friendship
The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship.
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Why a plane is dropping trout into a lake from above
A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
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Giant Sadiq Khan bikini-clad balloon to fly over London
The 29ft giant inflatable, bought by protesters, shows the London mayor wearing a yellow bikini.
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Errant swan captured on M5
Worried motorists called the police after spotting the bird on the hard shoulder.
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Imran Khan mocked for helicopter home-to-work commute
People are unimpressed the Pakistan prime minister takes a helicopter to work despite his austerity policies.
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High suicide risk for 'men in construction'
The suicide rate among low-skilled male labourers is three times higher than the national average for men, according to figures by the ONS.
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Sharing a one-night stand with Crohn's Disease
Philip's date was going well until Crohn's Disease turned up the morning after the night before.
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Mum, how should I talk to my son about you?
When she gave birth to her son Teddy, Robyn Hollingworth wanted to share the news with her own mum
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Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?
One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed.
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'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness.
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How the Hogwarts Express was saved from a Welsh scrapyard
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Multiple Violent Attacks Against Believers Reveal Just How Dangerous it is For Pakistani Christians
Two recent attacks against Christians in Pakistan emphasize the worsening conditions for believers in the predominately Muslim country.
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Nigerian Schoolgirl Who Refuses to Denounce Jesus Begs for Freedom
A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl who remains in captivity because she refuses to denounce Christ is calling on her government to fight for her release.
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Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ
Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ.
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MUST SEE PHOTOS: Operation Blessing Helping India's Flood-Ravaged Victims Get Back on their Feet
Hundreds of thousands of people in the flood-battered Indian state are beginning the arduous task of rebuilding their lives following the worst floods to hit the region.
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Here Are the Countries Where the World’s Most Committed Christians Live
Pew Research recently conducted a study on what being a Christian looks like in different countries around the world. The study found that the most committed Christians in the world live in Africa, Latin America, and the United States.
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Portugal seduces parched investors with water: plenty of it
As wildfires scorched California yet again this summer, Jose Dariush Leal da Costa, a Bay Area native with Portuguese roots, was harvesting his first almonds in a sun-drenched, watery oasis in southern Portugal.
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Taiwan's last African ally holds out despite overtures by China
While China meets African leaders at a major summit in Beijing next week, the king of eSwatini, self-ruled Taiwan's last remaining ally on the continent, will be hosting thousands of people at a traditional Reed Dance ceremony.
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Kremlin says Putin, Trump could hold talks three times this year: Izvestiya
Kremlin said on Friday it did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at three summits due to take place in 2018, including those in Singapore, France and Argentina.
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Cambodian court jails Australian filmmaker for six years for espionage
A Cambodian court jailed an Australian filmmaker for six years on Friday after finding him guilty of espionage for flying a drone over an opposition party rally.
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