| Parents charged with child abuse after Olive Garden waitress posts photo on Facebook Posted: 08 Mar 2019 09:11 AM PST  Two Tennessee parents were charged with child abuse and aggravated assaultafter an observant Olive Garden waitress posted about their distressingbehavior on Facebook
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| Trump calls House vote condemning hate 'a disgrace' Posted: 08 Mar 2019 08:19 AM PST  The president on Friday blasted a House resolution condemning hate. The bill passed with 234 Democrats and 173 Republicans voting yes, but 23 Republicans voted no.
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| EU makes counter-offer as Brexit pressure rises Posted: 08 Mar 2019 10:11 AM PST  The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Friday proposed that Britain could leave the bloc's customs union after the divorce though the offer would not include Northern Ireland which will anger London. The last minute-bid by Barnier comes just days before British Parliament is due to vote on a withdrawal deal agreed between the two sides, in which the fate of the Irish border is seen as a key issue. Both the EU and Great Britain want to prevent a "hard border" that would bring controls between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU-member Ireland after the Brexit.
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| In Gaza, women walk thin line between hope and despair Posted: 07 Mar 2019 11:54 PM PST  Amid the poverty and deprivation of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian women struggle to find a taste of normality that is taken for granted in much of the rest of the world. Nada Rudwan used to work in digital marketing, but as her work slowed - unemployment in Gaza stands at nearly 50 percent - she decided to put her tech skills towards one of her passions: cooking. "It is an attempt to beat the physical blockade of Gaza by finding a job that just needs some talent, a camera and internet connection," she said.
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| Google warns everyone to update their Chrome browser right now Posted: 08 Mar 2019 07:01 AM PST  It's always smart to keep all of your software up to date, but it's not too often that a developer goes out of its way to stress to all of its users that they should drop everything and apply the latest update as soon as possible. But that is exactly what Google has done this week, as Clement Lecigne of the company's Threat Analysis Group reveals in a blog post that two zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome.First reported on February 27th, Google was quick to release an update two days later on March 1st to address the issue. In all likelihood, your Chrome browser updated itself automatically, but if you want to check, go to Help > About Google Chrome, and make sure you're on version 72.0.3626.121. If not, update right away.As Chrome security engineer Justin Schuh explained in a series of tweets on Wednesday, this attack is different from previous attacks on Chrome because, rather than targeting Flash, it targets the Chrome code directly.When Flash was the first exploit in the chain, Google could silently update the Flash plugin behind the scenes, and Chrome would automatically switch over to the updated plugin without any user intervention. On the other hand, this zero-day exploit requires the user to manually restart the browser, so even if the update is installed on your system, you still have to close and reopen the browser for it to take effect.https://twitter.com/justinschuh/status/1103763265119707136The (relatively) good news is that, as of yesterday, Google has "only observed active exploitation against Windows 7 32-bit systems," so if you're on Windows 10 (or even Windows 8), you're probably in the clear. Nevertheless, there's no point in taking any risks, so be sure that your browser is up to date, and if it isn't, update today.
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| Colorado man discloses details about killing wife, daughters Posted: 07 Mar 2019 03:01 PM PST  DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man strangled his pregnant wife in their bed before driving her body and their two daughters to a worksite where he smothered the girls with a blanket, according to records of an interview he gave police from prison.
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| Venezuela buckles under massive power, communications outage Posted: 08 Mar 2019 05:45 PM PST  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's worst power and communications outage on Friday deepened a sense of isolation and decay, endangering hospital patients, forcing schools and businesses to close and cutting people off from their families, friends and the outside world.
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| Utah teacher forces boy to wipe Ash Wednesday cross off his forehead Posted: 07 Mar 2019 10:09 AM PST  An elementary school teacher may face disciplinary action after she allegedlymade a young student wipe a religious symbol off his head in front of hisclass
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| Trump Says Cohen Asked Him ‘Directly’ for a Pardon Posted: 08 Mar 2019 09:02 AM PST  "He lied again!" Trump said Friday in a tweet. Cohen's current lawyer, Lanny Davis, said Thursday that Cohen's former attorney had expressed interest in a presidential pardon in the months after federal investigators searched his home and office last April.
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| Duck reportedly survives after getting swallowed by Lake Berryessa's 'Glory Hole' spillway in Napa County Posted: 08 Mar 2019 06:13 AM PST  Did the duck survive or not? One man says the bird made it out alive after getting swallowed by Lake Berryessa's famous spillway. Some experts, however, are skeptical.
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| US House condemns bigotry but anti-Semitism debate exposes Democrat rifts Posted: 07 Mar 2019 04:52 PM PST  A Muslim American congresswoman's remarks deemed anti-Semitic by some colleagues has exposed deep fault lines among Democrats, with the party seeking to contain the damage with passage Thursday of a measure condemning bigotry and hate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a resolution that she called the "strongest possible opposition" to anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and white supremacist bigotry. The decision followed acrimonious debate over how to reprimand Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar, who sparked a firestorm over repeated criticisms of Israel and a powerful pro-Israel lobby in Washington that exerts influence in US politics.
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| Wisconsin man jailed for kidnap-murder confesses in letter -report Posted: 08 Mar 2019 10:24 AM PST ![Wisconsin man jailed for kidnap-murder confesses in letter -report]( "Wisconsin man jailed for kidnap-murder confesses in letter -report") Jake Patterson, 21, wrote to a reporter at KARE 11 News that he had acted "mostly on impulse" but does not "think like a serial killer," according to a copy of the Feb. 28 letter published by the Minneapolis-based television station. Patterson was charged in February with murder for the Oct. 15 shooting deaths of Closs' parents in Barron, Wisconsin, and for kidnapping the girl he is alleged to have targeted seemingly at random after spotting her boarding a school bus. KARE 11 News said the letter from the Polk County jail was sent to one of its reporters who wrote to Patterson asking him whether he had any remorse or regret for the crimes.
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| Snow! Airlines begin waiving change fees ahead of new winter storm Posted: 08 Mar 2019 08:05 AM PST  The nation's four biggest airlines were all among the carriers that have issued flexible rebooking waivers for airports in the upper Midwest.
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| The Latest: Cardinal offers resignation after conviction Posted: 07 Mar 2019 12:47 PM PST  LYON, France (AP) — The Latest on a church sex abuse trial in France (all times local):
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| Democrats including Ocasio-Cortez condemn US strategy on Venezuela Posted: 07 Mar 2019 07:21 PM PST  Sixteen Democratic lawmakers, among them rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, on Thursday sent a joint letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticizing what they described as "counterproductive" US strategy on crisis-hit Venezuela. "We write to express our deep concern regarding the Trump Administration's handling of relations with Venezuela, particularly its suggestions of military intervention, imposition of broad unilateral sanctions, and recent recognition of an opposition leader as interim president," the legislators wrote.
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| Trump Organization Calls Cohen Lawsuit a ‘Desperate Money-Grab’ Posted: 08 Mar 2019 07:44 AM PST  "This is a desperate money-grab by a desperate convicted felon," Marc Mukasey, a lawyer representing the Trump Organization, said in a statement. Cohen, who has pleaded guilty to nine felonies stemming from a federal probe into campaign violations and other crimes, claims he's out at least $1.9 million in fees and costs and another $1.9 million in penalties.
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| St Patrick's Day 2019: Shamrocks, snakes and how a British slave became Ireland's patron saint Posted: 08 Mar 2019 01:08 AM PST  Erin go bragh! St Patrick's Day is nearly here, with events in honour of the patron saint of Ireland set to take place across the globe this month. Recognised annually since the 1700s, the people of Ireland celebrate their heritage and culture on St Patrick's Day, with the day growing as a commercial occasion rather than a religious event in recent years. While Ireland embraces its patron saint day by holding vibrant, green parades, wearing shamrocks and flying Irish flags more than usual, celebrations also take place in other countries around the world, including the UK, United States, Egypt and Australia. Here is everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day, from the patron saint himself to Irish recipes and worldwide celebrations. When is St Patrick's Day 2019? St Patrick's Day, the patron saint day of Ireland, falls each year on March 17. The first parade in name of the saint took place in Boston in 1737, followed by the first "official" parade in New York in 1766. The celebration of St Patrick later spread to Dublin and other American cities and in recent years has grown in popularity elsewhere in Europe and Asia. Who was St Patrick? St Patrick's exact birthplace is unknown and debated. Born as Maewyn Succat around the year of 385 AD in either England, Scotland or Wales, the patron saint was captured by Irish pirates at the age of 16 and brought to Ireland as a slave. Working as a shepherd, Patrick was held captive for six years and grew closer to spirituality and prayer during this period of isolation. After a voice in his dream told him it was time to leave Ireland, Patrick successfully fled his master and sailed back to Britain to continue studying Christianity. Shortly after his return home, an angel in Patrick's dream told him to go back to Ireland as a missionary, and following this, he decided to travel to Gaul, to study religious instruction under Germanus, bishop of Auxerre. Later ordained a bishop and eventually returning to Ireland, Patrick began his mission to spread the Christian message. During this time, Patrick converted thousands of people to Christianity and built churches, schools and monasteries across the country. Legend suggests that Patrick used the three-leaf shamrock on his mission to explain the Holy Trinity, teaching his followers that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit exist as individual elements of the combined entity. While some experts claim this story was invented centuries later, the tale has led to the common practice of people wearing the symbol on the feast day. Patrick is also thought to have banished snakes from Ireland to help remove the evil and introduce a new age. But experts claim this is a myth due to evidence snakes never existed in the country in the first place. Some say this was due to the icy waters of the Irish Sea while others believe the cold weather stopped the snakes travelling to Ireland from Britain or afar. Around 431 AD, Patrick was appointed as successor to St Palladius, the first bishop of Ireland, and during his later years, he wrote about his spirituality and life in his 'Confession'. Believed to have died on March 17, in the year 461, Patrick's spiritual path led him to become a legendary figure, as he left behind an established church and an island of Christians. Today, his work is commemorated annually on March 17. Symbols and images associated with Ireland and St Patrick's Day The colours of the Irish flag represent Catholicism (green) and Protestantism (orange), unified by peace (white). Since the 18th century, green has also represented sympathy for Irish independence. Despite St Patrick popularising shamrocks, with many choosing to wear them on the patron saint day, he is historically associated with the red Saltire of St Patrick, featured in the flag of the United Kingdom. The patron saint of Ireland is also associated with the colour blue, after the creation of the Order of St Patrick in the 1780s made it the official colour. "St Patrick's Blue" can be found on Ireland's Presidential Standard, and in the plume of bearskins worn by the Irish Guards. The legend of the Leprechaun has also become a modern day symbol of Ireland. Known for their mischievous behaviour and leaving pots of gold at the end of rainbows, today, the mythical creatures feature heavily as a tourist symbol and some people choose to wear Leprechaun costumes and hats to St Patrick's Day parades. Dublin even has its very own Leprechaun Museum. The best things to do in Dublin St Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland Unlike St David's Day and St George's Day, St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Ireland, allowing the Irish to fully embrace the festivities. The people of Ireland honour their patron saint day every year by joining parades and dressing head to toe in green, white and orange, the colours of the Irish flag. Dublin's famous St Patrick's Festival Parade will take place on Sunday March 17 this year, starting at Parnell Square, with music and live performances from bands helping to convey the 2019 theme of storytelling. Historically the "Feast of St Patrick", the day has been observed by the Irish for over 1,000 years and families would traditionally attend church in the morning, before celebrating with dance, drink and a feast of bacon and cabbage. Today, Irish stews and pints of Guinness are often enjoyed as part of the celebration. As many as 13 million pints of Guinness are poured on St Patrick's Day alone, increasing from the average 10 million glasses poured every day around the world. In fact, 1.8 billion are sold each year and the Guinness Storehouse is situated in the heart of St James's Gate, Dublin, with visitors able to book a tour of the famous site. Popular Irish toasts on St Patrick's Day, include: "Sláinte mhaith", meaning "good health" in Irish Gaelic, and "may the good St Patrick protect ye, and the devil neglect ye". Other celebrations around the world March 17 sees millions of people around the world, even those without Irish connections, turn out to celebrate St Patrick. In the United States, the White House first recognised the Irish holiday and the countries' relations more than 50 years ago, after President Harry Truman received a box of shamrocks from Ireland's ambassador. In 1956, the first St Patrick's Day meeting between the President and the Irish Taioseach took place and since the 1990s, the White House visit has been held annually. Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Donald Trump during the annual shamrock presentation ceremony at the White House in Washington DC Credit: Niall Carson/PA Every year, London showcases Irish heritage and culture as part of its annual St Patrick's Day festival and parade. While live stage performances and food stalls can be enjoyed in Trafalgar Square, colourful floats, dancers and Irish communities make their way through the capital's streets. This year, the festivities take place on Sunday March 17. In Tokyo, the "I Love Ireland" parade takes place over two days, on March 16 and 17, with vibrant costumes and marching bands, while in New York, 150,000 people join the parade travelling up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. In fact, a range of celebrations are held across the globe to celebrate the legendary Irish figure, including parades in Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, and Oslo, Norway. In the British West Indies, the island of Montserrat has a public holiday for St Patrick's Day and observes the patron saint with a seven day festival and parade. Dubbed the "Emerald Isle" in memory of their Irish settlers, Montserrat even use a green shamrock as their official passport stamp. St Patrick's Day is also a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, where a significant number of Irish people emigrated to during the 18th and 19th centuries. In Chicago, their river has been traditionally dyed bright green on March 17 since 1962, with thousands heading to the city to see one of the most famous St Patrick's Day sights. Rowers navigate the Chicago River shortly after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Other countries join Chicago in turning their famous landmarks green on March 17, including the London Eye and HMS Belfast in London, the pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The best Irish recipes Clodagh McKenna's beef and Guinness stew Beautifully tender beef, cooked in the beloved Irish beverage. This hearty winter dish is served perfectly with creamy mash or roast potatoes. Beef stew Credit: The Picture Pantry/Alloy Slow-cooked red cabbage with apples and raisin Traditionally served with beef, pork or turkey, red cabbage brings a sweet flavour to any dish and can also be eaten cold in sandwiches. Red cabbage Credit: Getty Images Rachel Allen's Barmbrack (báirín breac) This traditional Irish sweetened bread, packed with sultanas, raisins or currants, makes a delicious treat and can be enjoyed fresh, toasted or buttered. Barmbrack, a traditional Irish fruit loaf Credit: D and S Food Photography/Alamy The best Irish drinks While Ireland is the place to be for a pint of Guinness, it is also home to an array of famous alcoholic beverages including Jameson whiskey and Irish cream liqueur. If Guinness doesn't take your fancy, the Thinking Drinkers have selected the best alternatives to drink on St Patrick's Day, from craft whiskey to post poitin.
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| Caltrans says relief on the way for Silicon Valley, Peninsula commuters Posted: 08 Mar 2019 07:54 PM PST  It may take 3 years to get here, but Caltrans and elected officials say relief is on the way for drivers who commute on these freeways.
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| PM Khan says no militants will be allowed to attack from Pakistani soil Posted: 08 Mar 2019 05:38 AM PST  Pakistan faces growing international pressure to rein in Islamist groups that carry out attacks in neighboring India. One such attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Feb. 14, claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Pakistan-based group, killed 40 Indian paramilitary police and led to clashes between the nuclear-armed rivals as India retaliated. Both countries carried out aerial bombing missions last week and even fought a brief dogfight over Kashmir before tensions cooled.
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| FAA: Southwest Airlines spat with mechanics raises safety concerns Posted: 08 Mar 2019 04:06 PM PST  Southwest says FAA warning letter is routine during labor unrest. The two sides have been in contract talks for 6 years and recently sued each other.
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| Everyone's against bigotry, right? Not 23 House Republicans, apparently Posted: 08 Mar 2019 08:24 AM PST  In the wake of Ilhan Omar's remarks on the pro-Israel lobby, a resolution condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism was too much for some in the GOP The Republican representative Matt Gaetz hosted a Holocaust denier at the State of the Union address. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images Twenty-three Republicans voted against a House resolution condemning "antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and other forms of bigotry" that was passed by 407 of their colleagues of both political parties. But few expect the US political and news media apparatus to shift into outrage mode over the refusal of so many Republican lawmakers to publicly disavow something so abhorrent as plain, old-fashioned bigotry and racism. Where's the outrage over the 23 GOP members who voted NO on a resolution condemning bigotry today?Oh, there's none?Did they get called out, raked over, ambushed in halls and relentlessly asked why not?No? Okay. Got it.— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 8, 2019 Republicans are voting against a non binding resolution against bigotry which tbh is pretty on brand.— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) March 7, 2019 Republicans who voted against the resolution have been busy justifying their vote on Friday, with some placing their stand against anti-racism in the context of seeking to focus on condemning Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's criticism of the pro-Israel lobby, which has been labeled by some as antisemitic. The House Republican conference chair, Liz Cheney, called the vote "a sham put forward by Democrats to avoid condemning one of their own and denouncing vile antisemitism." Other dissident Republicans also took umbrage with the resolution not mentioning Omar by name. I voted NO on the ridiculous resolution that purported to condemn speech that is not at issue. Rep. Omar has made specific multiple anti-Jewish statements. The resolution failed to mention her or her statements. So I will: I condemn anti-Jewish hate speech by Rep. Omar. pic.twitter.com/GRkS0PtHNZ— Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) March 7, 2019 But some had different ideas, portraying their refusal to condemn bigotry as a defense of white people. Congressman Mo Brooks of Alabama released a statement in which he said he could not sign on to a vote that did not include discrimination against Caucasians and Christians. "The failure to specifically state opposition to discrimination against Caucasian-Americans and Christians, while reflective of Socialist Democrat priorities and values, is, by omission, fatal to the bill," he said. Others, like the New York congressman Peter King, had even less inclusive ideas about what the anti-bigotry measure should have mentioned: namely, cops. Rep Pete King said one of the reasons he voted against the resolution is bc it didn't mention police being targeted, only mentioned police targeting others. "There were more cops killed than Pacific Islanders" last year, he said— Daniel Newhauser (@dnewhauser) March 7, 2019 Nowhere in any of their statements were any mention of the long history of bigotry and antisemitism from Republicans, or, indeed the Islamophobia and racism some see lying at the heart of the entire Omar ordeal. The Iowa Republican Steve King, who among many other things in a prolific history of racist statements, lamented back in January that "white nationalist" had become a pejorative, simply voted "present". King was stripped of his House committee seats that month after Republicans looked the other way at his behavior for years. A reminder that Rep. Matt Gaetz brought a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union address. He's upset by anti-Semitism. https://t.co/tH33HaZnCo— (((JonathanWeisman))) (@jonathanweisman) March 7, 2019 Congressman Matt Gaetz used his time during debate on the issue of bigotry to defend Donald Trump against allegations of Russian collusion. Not mentioned was his recently hosting a Holocaust denier and infamous alt-right troll at the State of the Union address as a personal guest. "It is an insult to the memories of those killed in the Holocaust, to their families, and to the Jewish community to bring to the State of the Union as your guest a Holocaust denier," the Anti-Defamation League wrote in a letter to Gaetz at the time. Nor did any Republicans bring up the president's own history of racist and antisemitic statements, like saying there were "very fine people on both sides" after a violent white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, or his lengthy record of trafficking in Jewish stereotypes and frequent use of dehumanizing references to immigrants coming to "infest" the country. In short the Republican backlash to something seemingly so anodyne and harmless as an anti-bigotry resolution revealed to many critics what some Republicans were actually after: punishing Omar specifically, not simply because of what she said, but because of her ethnic and religious identity while saying it. So just to be clear: A Somali-American Democrat engages in repeated anti-Semitism, and Democrats pass a resolution that condemns "white supremacists" (and gets in a reference to Charlottesville).— Kimberley Strassel (@KimStrassel) March 7, 2019 But Omar actually voted for the resolution condemning antisemitism and other forms of bigotry, unlike her 23 Republican detractors. Something that may have turned the whole affair from a Democratic crisis into a Republican backfire. What an utterly bizarre backfire. This was supposed to be awkward for Democrats because it was an unofficial rebuke of Rep. Ilhan Omar.Yet in the end Omar voted to condemn anti-Semitism and 26 Republicans (and counting) voted not to.— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) March 7, 2019
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| How Florida police snared nearly 300 — including Robert Kraft — at spas used for sex trafficking Posted: 08 Mar 2019 01:46 PM PST  The investigation, which ensnared nearly 300 alleged suspected johns, including New England Patriots' Robert Kraft, sparked a national conversation.
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| US journalist released by Venezuela arrives in Miami Posted: 07 Mar 2019 02:52 PM PST  A US journalist who was detained by Venezuelan security forces then deported from the country arrived in Miami Thursday, safe and with plenty to say about his interrogation. Cody Weddle, who worked in Venezuela for several years as a correspondent for a variety of US media, told reporters that Venezuelan agents were especially keen to find out about five unnamed military generals. Weddle said his head was covered as he was interrogated for 12 hours by military counter-intelligence agents in Caracas.
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| Ocasio-Cortez attacks sentence handed to Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort: 'The system is broken' Posted: 08 Mar 2019 04:13 AM PST  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has attacked the "broken" US justice system after Donald Trump's former campaign manager was jailed for 47 months for a $6m (£4.5m) tax and bank fraud. The New York Congresswoman said Paul Manafort's punishment – well below the 19 to 24 years sought by prosecutors – was an example of how rich people were treated differently in court. The sentencing by federal judge TS Ellis, who was appointed by Ronald Reagan, prompted lawyers and politicians to compare it to other cases involving longer prison terms, particularly those involving small amounts of drugs.
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| Elizabeth Warren Imagines Big Tech After the Breakup Posted: 08 Mar 2019 05:52 PM PST  Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, joins a growing chorus across the political spectrum voicing concern about the power of Silicon Valley and proposing some kind of government action. At the center of Warren's is the argument that certain parts of the tech industry have become utilities. The services these companies provide are so ubiquitous and essential that they're now similar to electricity and water: basics for human existence that must have their supply and price regulated for the benefit of society. This isn't necessarily a new idea -- Donald Trump's former adviser Stephen Bannon suggested this.
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| Wall Street's new dress code raises question: What to wear? Posted: 08 Mar 2019 08:59 AM PST  NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs pinned a poll to its Twitter account asking what its employees should wear to work now that the investment bank has relaxed its dress code.
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| 7 Energy Stocks That Don't Need Higher Oil Prices Posted: 08 Mar 2019 09:52 AM PST ![7 Energy Stocks That Don't Need Higher Oil Prices]( "7 Energy Stocks That Don't Need Higher Oil Prices") The best oil stock ideas from Bank of America.
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| Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak Posted: 08 Mar 2019 01:47 AM PST  A few weeks later, all three children were dead, victims of the worst measles outbreak on the Indian Ocean island in decades. Measles cases are on the rise globally, including in wealthy nations such as the United States and Germany, where some parents shun life-saving vaccines due to false theories suggesting links between childhood immunizations and autism. In Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries, parents are desperate to vaccinate their children, many trudging for miles to get to clinics for shots.
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| American Airlines cancels 40 flights amid aircraft issue, takes planes out of service Posted: 07 Mar 2019 01:13 PM PST ![American Airlines cancels 40 flights amid aircraft issue, takes planes out of service]( "American Airlines cancels 40 flights amid aircraft issue, takes planes out of service") The airline is removing more than a dozen planes from service after discovering an overhead-bin issue that led to cancellation of nearly 40 flights.
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| Hezbollah calls on supporters to donate as sanctions pressure bites Posted: 08 Mar 2019 12:17 PM PST ![Hezbollah calls on supporters to donate as sanctions pressure bites]( "Hezbollah calls on supporters to donate as sanctions pressure bites") Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday called on its supporters to donate money as it comes under increasing pressure from Western sanctions intended to isolate it financially. The United States deems all parts of Hezbollah a terrorist organization and has been steadily increasing financial sanctions against the Iran-backed movement. "I announce today that the resistance is in need of its (popular base)," Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said, adding that donations were needed to support the group's activities.
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| India signs $3 bn submarine deal with Russia: reports Posted: 07 Mar 2019 11:14 PM PST  India has signed a $3 billion deal to lease a third Russian nuclear-powered submarine for 10 years, giving Delhi a boost in the Indian Ocean against arch-rivals Pakistan and China, media reports said. The deal -- which according to the reports took months to negotiate -- comes as tensions run high between India and Pakistan following their biggest standoff in years, and as Chinese influence grows in the region. A defence ministry spokesman declined to confirm the agreement to AFP but the reports said that the submarine, the third India has leased from Russia, would be delivered by 2025.
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| Founder of Florida day spa tied to Robert Kraft's prostitution case attended Trump's Super Bowl party, report says Posted: 08 Mar 2019 08:14 PM PST  The founder of a Florida day spa where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was busted for allegedly soliciting prostitution watched this year's Super Bowl at a party hosted by President Donald Trump.
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| Florida teen accused of allegedly setting caged cat on fire and feeding it to dogs Posted: 07 Mar 2019 10:15 AM PST  Alarming alleged case of animal abuse caught on surveillance camera in Miami. Prosecutors accuse Roberto Hernandez of dousing a cat with a flammable liquid, setting it on fire and then feeding it to his dogs.
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| Fact: South Korea's Army Is Armed with Russian T-80 Main Battle Tanks Posted: 07 Mar 2019 06:00 PM PST  North Korea's worst nightmare?
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| R. Kelly's ex-lawyer says he was 'guilty as hell' when he defended him years ago Posted: 08 Mar 2019 03:35 PM PST  The latest blow to R. Kelly's defense on sex-crime charges comes from his ex-lawyer, who says he was "guilty as hell" when he defended him years ago.
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| Hardline cleric named to lead Iran judiciary Posted: 07 Mar 2019 10:02 AM PST  Despite his role in executions as deputy prosecutor in Tehran, Raisi's promotion will make him a contender to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Raisi, a former presidential candidate who is seen as close to the elite Revolutionary Guards, replaced Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani. Also a potential candidate for the supreme leader post, Larijani is accused by rights groups of condoning widespread violations of the rights of political detainees.
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| Markets Right Now: Stocks mark 1st weekly loss since January Posted: 08 Mar 2019 01:12 PM PST  NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
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| China warns of repeating history's mistakes with Venezuela Posted: 08 Mar 2019 02:17 AM PST  The Chinese government's top diplomat issued a stern warning on Friday against interfering in Venezuela and imposing sanctions, saying history offered a clear lesson about not "following the same old disastrous road". China has repeatedly called for outsiders not to interfere in Venezuela's internal affairs and has stuck by embattled President Nicolas Maduro. Most Western countries have recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate head of state.
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| 'Tim Apple' goes viral on social media after Trump gaffe Posted: 07 Mar 2019 01:41 PM PST  Apple chief executive Tim Cook turned into "Tim Apple" on social media Thursday after a slip-up by US President Donald Trump sparked a viral moment on Twitter. The Twittersphere reacted after a Wednesday White House meeting where the US president thanked "Tim Apple" for the tech giant's investments and job creations. Cook changed his Twitter display name the following morning, using his first name followed by the Apple icon to get in on the fun.
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| 12 Fresh Asparagus Salads Perfect For Spring Posted: 08 Mar 2019 11:01 AM PST |
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