The News Showroom: September 2019

Monday, 30 September 2019

Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him

By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND ANDREA ZARATE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mygjcQ

Federal Judge in Kansas City Is Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mrphZ9

Australia offered help in May for White House probe of Mueller inquiry

Australia offered assistance in May for U.S. President Donald Trump’s investigation of the origins of a damning report about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a letter reviewed by Reuters shows.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2o54Q4E

Trump nominates FERC general counsel for commission seat - White House

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Federal Energy Regulatory Commission general counsel James Danly to be a member of the commission, the White House said in a statement.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0iaY8

Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n4XqP3

Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o6sayV

They Usually Attract

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2n6MaBJ

Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe

Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND MATT HART from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nWPYW5

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o3vdrE

Trump contacted foreign officials over probe of Russia inquiry origins -Justice Dept

U.S. President Donald Trump has contacted other countries to introduce Attorney General William Barr and a Justice Department official who is conducting an inquiry into the origins of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Monday.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2oIc2nD

Vape shop owners sue Massachusetts over product sale ban

Several vape shop owners are suing the state of Massachusetts for implementing a four-month ban on sales of all vaping products and asked the court to deem it "unconstitutional."

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2nWAWQ9

How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW

China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mrgxCt

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

09/30/19 5:36 PM

New York cop killed by friendly fire while investigating gangs: police

A New York police officer was shot and killed by "friendly fire" on Sunday while investigating gang activity in the Bronx and a suspect also died in the incident, police said on Monday.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2oH6vOc

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f

Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2neddLi

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mMsCT2

Your Monday Briefing

By BY MELINA DELKIC from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mWJBSy

Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oonuoh

GM and UAW union to continue talks on new labor deal

General Motors Co and United Auto Workers (UAW) said they will continue talks on a new labor deal on Monday, as a strike by the union's members enters its third week.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2nKmF94

Corrections: September 30, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2nOP5i5

Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2osXEzF

Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 8: Bad Rap

By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2orHdDK

‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma

By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2mWFLst

On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

By BY JOE DRAPE AND MIKE TIERNEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ot3Jw1

American who leaked Singapore HIV data jailed in the United States

An American who leaked the names of more than 14,000 HIV-positive people in Singapore has been sentenced to 24 months in a U.S. federal prison for extorting the Singapore government.

from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2nHLVNe

Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mW88qH

Winter in September? Major snowstorm slams northern U.S. Rockies

It looked like midwinter in the northern Rocky Mountains on Sunday as a major storm dumped record snowfall of over 3 feet (91 cm) in places and hard-hit Montana declared a state of emergency to clear blocked roads.