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At Syria summit, Russian and NATO leaders come up with few answers - Los Angeles Times

10/28/2018, 12:17:28 AM
The leaders of Russia and three NATO nations met Saturday for talks aimed at finding an end to Syria's long war, whose possible final stages are now being shaped by Moscow and other outside powers. ✔ The leaders of Russia and three NATO nations met Saturday for talks aimed at finding an end to Syria's long war, whose possible final stages are now being shaped by Moscow and other outside powers ✔ Minister Moalem indicated he would get back to me if new instructions came from his own leadership, Mistura said



Venezuela: oil producer’s slump reflects nation’s decline How troubled oil producer reflects Venezuela’s decline

10/28/2018, 6:26:22 AM
undefined ✔ According to court documents seen by the FT, the plan involved companies in Spain and Malta, money launderers from Portugal and Uruguay, a German financier, unnamed US and British banks, fake mutual funds, Miami real estate, Russia’s state-owned Gazprombank and a shell company in Hong Kong



A Food Fight Against Disease

10/28/2018, 5:40:45 AM
A restaurateur-turned-physician discusses his detour into the field of culinary medicine. ✔ (Getty Images) It's one thing every human on the planet has in common: a need to consume food to survive ✔ People walk by and they see these cooking classes go on and they poke their heads in ✔ We're spending a lot of money on health care and the majority of that money is related to consumption habits



South Korea exhumes remains of soldiers in DMZ

10/28/2018, 1:02:53 AM
undefined ✔ The two Koreas have been removing mines in the DMZ to make it safe before a joint project to exhume war remains next year ✔ As part of the thaw in relations, the two Koreas are also working together to pull out some guard posts on their border, withdraw firearms and share information on surveillance



Mattis condemns Khashoggi killing as Saudi foreign minister rejects ‘hysteria’ - Los Angeles Times

10/28/2018, 7:25:43 AM
Mattis suggested the killing threatened to undermine stability in the Middle East, his first substantive comments on the matter. ✔ Turkey has requested the extradition of 18 Saudi nationals arrested by Saudi authorities in the killing, including members of the 15-man hit squad allegedly sent from Saudi Arabia to kill the journalist, and three consulate employees ✔ I reiterate U.S. support for our partners’ right to defend themselves against Iranian-supplied Houthi attacks on their sovereign territory, and at the same time, call for an urgent end to the fighting, he said



Dom Joly recalls moment a classmate brought a severed head into his school aged seven as he relives horror of growing up in war torn Lebanon

10/28/2018, 1:42:06 AM
DOM Joly has opened up about his “terrifying” childhood in war torn Lebanon and recalled the moment a classmate brought a severed head into his school. The comedian was just seven-years-old when a … ✔ 6 Dom, 50, visited the country with Save The Children Save the Children/Jordi Matas 6 The comedian went into schools as well as people's homes to hear their stories That was quite traumatic, probably the worst thing I’ve ever seen ✔ It’s a powerful thing, to think kids of 15 are being blown up



Kazakhstan to double gas exports to China in 2019

10/28/2018, 4:24:20 AM
Trade war and new infrastructure open door to send 10bn cu. meters ✔ A Chinese worker is seen during an inauguration ceremony for the Kazakh stretch of the Turkmenistan-China pipeline, outside Almaty ✔ At the same time, it aimed to turn itself into a transit hub and seize the chance to export gas to China, explained Sergey Smirnov, an Almaty-based independent oil and gas expert



Brazil yearns for change but some say democracy at risk

10/28/2018, 4:22:50 AM
SAO PAULO (AP) — A desire for radical change among many Brazilians after years of turmoil has fueled the rise of a far-right former army captain who supporters say will fight crime and corruption if elected president Sunday but who opponents warn threatens one of the world's largest democracies. Jair Bolsonaro has won over voters by painting a picture of a Brazil at war — with criminals, corrupt politicians and leftist ideas that he says could turn the country into Venezuela — and promises to change the tide with force and clean governance. Heading into Sunday's vote, polls showed Bolsonaro with a double-digit lead over his rival, leftist candidate Fernando Haddad of the Workers' Party.



Brit jihadis who recruit youngsters will now face trial in the UK

10/28/2018, 7:51:34 AM
BRITISH jihadis who attempt to recruit youngsters from abroad will face a UK trial, we can reveal. The overseas fighters will be targeted for radicalising vulnerable people at at home to support Is… ✔ It also emered that more than 1,000 Brits were flagged to Turkish authorities over suspicions they could head to Syria ✔ Getty - Contributor 3 Around 900 people are believed to have left the UK to support IS, 50 of which were young children Proposed changes also include the authorities to probe whether travellers have been involved in hostile state activity ✔ RING 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk



Marine Corps Marathon offers one vet the chance to inspire others, reclaim active lifestyle

10/28/2018, 12:34:29 AM
The 43rd Marine Corps Marathon begins Sunday at 7:55 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery. ✔ Raymundo Soto of San Antonio will carry the American flag in the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday ✔ It was 1995, a different world for American foreign policy ✔ There’s nothing like it, said Evanko, who has run 20 marathons, including the Marine Corps Marathon in 2015



Asylum seekers_ Malaysia's lesson for South Korea

10/28/2018, 7:50:37 AM
undefined ✔ After scrutinizing their applications, the immigration authorities allowed around 360 Yemenis to stay legally in Korea for one year, although they failed to obtain refugee status ✔ Given the public's support for a certain policy is critical to make it succeed, she said the role of government and media appear to be important more than ever before, in order to facilitate a constructive debate among community members and so they can reach a consensus on issues like refugees



PETER HITCHENS: The burglars are at your door. And the police?

10/28/2018, 1:02:08 AM
PETER HITCHENS: The balance of fear is shifting. Criminals are not afraid of the police and the courts. Normal people are afraid of wrongdoers. How long before this happens where you live? ✔ His job was to prevent these things from happening, by being a visible, patrolling presence in every town and village ✔ The beats he used to walk long ago vanished ✔ These killers and tyrants will still be welcome at Buckingham Palace ✔ If you want to comment on Peter Hitchens click here



Family of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad refused UK citizenship

10/28/2018, 1:57:25 AM
An aunt and three cousins of Syria’s brutal dictator have been refused UK citizenship by the Government. They appealed against the decision at a secret immigration tribunal. ✔ An aunt and three cousins of Syria’s brutal dictator have been refused UK citizenship by the Government ✔ The family members appealed against the decision at a secret immigration tribunal ✔ Among the applicants was one of the four polygamous wives of Assad’s uncle Rifaat Al-Assad, who cannot be named for legal reasons



Harry and Meghan land in Wellington for a traditional welcome

10/28/2018, 7:27:24 AM
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their tour of New Zealand with a traditional welcome, including speeches, dancing and a hongi. ✔ One young boy with red hair, wearing a blue bow tie, was seen holding a sign that said 'Hi Harry, I'm Harry', while a group of girls held a sign saying 'We love you Meghan! (Harry's alright too)' ✔ The couple will visit the Redwoods Treewalk, Rainbow Springs, Te Papaiouru Marae and Government Gardens



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