Medical examiner releases findings into death of Joan Rivers. The famed comedian died last month after having surgery on her throat. She was 81.
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander.A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July.The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel…
She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her Sick
new video loaded: She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SicktranscriptBacktranscriptShe Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SickSince moving to New Delhi, which had the world’s worst air quality on Monday, Ameesha Munjal hasn’t been able to exercise or see friends. She has been on several medications to battle sickness caused by the pollution.The pollution was so bad that I went to the doctor, and he just said that, ‘you should move out of the city. You won’t be able to survive in this air.’ There’s…
Ebola escalation could trigger major food crisis
On the eve of World Food Day on Thursday, U.N agencies and non-governmental organizations are scrambling to scale up efforts to avert widespread hunger. “The world is mobilizing and we need to reach the smallest villages in the most remote locations,” Denise Brown, the U.N. World …
UN Members to Elect 5 Countries to Security Council – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaUN Members to Elect 5 Countries to Security CouncilVoice of AmericaUNITED NATIONS—. U.N. member states elected five countries to the Security Council on Thursday, each for a two-year term. Angola, Venezuela and Malaysia were put forth by their regional groups and ran uncontested, easily achieving more than …
Dem Senate Candidate ‘Greatly Concerned’ by US Ebola Response – NBCNews.com
Care2.comDem Senate Candidate 'Greatly Concerned' by US Ebola ResponseNBCNews.comIowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley, who is currently locked in a tight Senate race, used a Congressional hearing about Ebola on Thursday to critique the Obama administration's response to the outbreak. “I am greatly concerned…that the administration …
Nepal avalanche: Quebec woman says she was lucky to escape deadly slide
A Quebec woman says she was lucky to survive after heavy snows and an avalanche in a mountainous region popular with hikers killed at least 27 people, including four Canadians.
Prize and prejudice – Tehelka
TehelkaPrize and prejudiceTehelkaMonday evening was relatively peaceful after the media scrum over the past weekend. A few hangers-on could be seen waiting outside the L-6 office of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan in Kalkaji, a south Delhi neighbourhood, while the staff flitted in and out of …In Malala's hometown …
Israel is losing its friends in the world – Financial Times
HaaretzIsrael is losing its friends in the worldFinancial Timesritain's parliament voted the other day to recognise the state of Palestine. The decision will not change anything on the ground in the West Bank or Gaza. Nor is it binding on David Cameron's coalition government. Yet this was an …
UK should have ‘one last go’ at reshaping EU ties – Cameron – Reuters UK
Reuters UKUK should have 'one last go' at reshaping EU ties – CameronReuters UKROCHESTER England (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron said his plan to try to reshape ties with the European Union would be the last such renegotiation, saying on Thursday he wanted a 1970s-style Common Market arrangement …
The Cost of China’s Determination in Hong Kong – The Atlantic
The AtlanticThe Cost of China's Determination in Hong KongThe AtlanticBeijing's refusal to make concessions to demonstrating students may stem the protests, but could also permanently alienate the next generation. Matt Schiavenza Oct 16 2014, 12:31 PM ET. Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Google+; Email · Print; Comments.Open to talks with student protestors: …
Iran, US say some headway made in ‘difficult’ nuclear talks – Reuters
ReutersIran, US say some headway made in 'difficult' nuclear talksReutersIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif walks down an aisle at the 69th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 24, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mike Segar …Secretary John Kerry Forced to Fly Commercial AgainABC NewsUS proposes Iran …
36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad’s Shi’ite Areas – Voice of America
Voice of America36 Killed in IS Attacks on Baghdad's Shi'ite AreasVoice of AmericaBAGHDAD—. Four car bomb attacks and a mortar strike on Shi'ite Muslim parts of Baghdad killed 36 people and wounded 98 within a span of two hours on Thursday afternoon, police and medical officials said. An Iraqi …
Oscar Pistorius has ‘to pay’ for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousin – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldOscar Pistorius has 'to pay' for killing Reeva Steenkamp: cousinSydney Morning HeraldA cousin of slain South African model Reeva Steenkamp made a tearful plea on Thursday for Oscar Pistorius "to pay" for killing her, as prosecutors sought at his sentencing hearing to see the Paralympic athlete …
John Grisham apologizes for sex crimes comments – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJohn Grisham apologizes for sex crimes commentsUSA TODAYBest-selling author John Grisham apologized Thursday for remarks he made about overly harsh sentences regarding child pornography. "Anyone who harms a child for profit or pleasure, or who in any way participates in child pornography—online or …John Grisham's troubling …
Venezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council … – Fox News
Getty ImagesVenezuela, New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola elected to join UN Security Council …Fox NewsUNITED NATIONS – Venezuela, New Zealand, Angola and Malaysia have been elected to coveted seats on the United Nations Security Council, but the final seat has yet to be determined. Neither Turkey nor Spain got enough votes …
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally Serbia – Washington Post
RTRussia's Vladimir Putin visits Balkan ally SerbiaWashington PostBELGRADE, Serbia — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Serbia on Thursday for talks that are expected to focus on economic issues and energy, including construction of the South Stream gas pipeline that has been opposed by the European Union …Putin warns …
Watch Keira Knightley and Ellie Kemper Have a Cockfight
In Lynn Shelton’s new film Laggies (in select theaters October 24 and nationwide November 7), Keira Knightley plays Megan, a sweet but slackerrific 28-year-old whose total lack of motivation utterly stumps her friends and family. At a time when all her friends are embracing their adult responsibilities, Megan would much…
HBO to offer its programming over the Internet
In a blow to cable and satellite TV providers, HBO will offer its programs directly to consumers over the Internet — potentially giving millions more Americans another reason to cancel their pay TV service.
Ted Turner Lists Private South Carolina Island
SELLER: Ted Turner LOCATION: Beaufort County, SC PRICE: $23.777 million SIZE: 4,680 acres YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Media magnate Ted Turner, now in his mid-70s and one of American’s largest private landowners, has put a scenic private island in Beaufort County, South Carolina up for sale for $23.777 million. The 4,680-acre …