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World War 3: Syria accuses Israel of ‘SUPPORTING TERRORISTS’ in south as tensions escalate 9/30/2018, 2:17:55 AM SYRIA holds Israel responsible for supporting terrorist groups in the country’s southern regions through “military intervention” and for launching a series of attacks in the Middle Eastern nation, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has claimed. ✔ Almost two weeks ago the leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed to establish a demilitarised zone in the Syrian province of Idlib, the last major enclave held by rebels opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ✔ We reserve the right to take commensurate measures in response World War 3: North Korea 'WILL NOT' denuclearise as Kim Jong-un DOES NOT trust Trump 9/30/2018, 1:59:00 AM NORTH Korea’s Foreign Minister said there is “no way” Kim Jong-un will denuclearise while the US continues to brutalise the reclusive nation with crippling sanctions. ✔ Kim Jong-un’s state has repeatedly appealed for UN and US sanct...

CNET Asks: Are you a fan of the new Amazon Smart Home devices? 9/29/2018, 4:05:03 PM A microwave, a clock and an in-car accessory. What do you make of Amazon's new smart devices? ✔ Now that the dust has settled from last week's Amazon event where it announced a plethora of new devices, reaffirming its commitment to be a beacon in the smart-home industry, it's time to reexamine our feelings toward it ✔ The Echo Auto device allows you to get real-time directions via voice command, as well as control your smart devices at home, all from your car On the charge: Comparing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles 9/30/2018, 3:57:37 AM We compare the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Ioniq hybrids against the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and the BMW i3s electric car to evaluate the different types of electric powertrains ✔ There’s instant pick-up off the mark thanks to electric motors delivering peak torque almost immediately ✔ It’s also nice and quiet, with only the hum of th...

Hundreds dead as tsunami strikes 9/30/2018, 12:15:54 AM NEARLY 400 people, many celebrating at a beach festival, have been confirmed dead and 540 injured after a tsunami triggered by two earthquakes ripped through Indonesia. ✔ Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said troops were on their way to help rescuers ✔ It is expected to make landfall on the Aegean coast near Izmir, Turkey ✔ Typhoon Trami – a Category 5 storm – is threatening Japan this weekend and Kansai international airport near Osaka has been closed Indonesia searches for survivors after powerful quake, tsunami 9/30/2018, 2:30:53 AM More than 400 people were confirmed killed, many swept away as tsunami waves tri... ✔ Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Indonesia had not yet asked for help but he contacted President Joko Widodo overnight to offer support and deep sympathies ✔ It is estimated that 50 to 60 people remain trapped ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles Paradise bay likely m...