German media are reporting a truck has run into a crowded Christmas market in the center of Berlin, causing multiple injuries. Both the Berliner Zeitung newspaper and the Berliner Morgenpost reported the truck ran into the market outside the landmark Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Monday evening.
Day: December 19, 2016
Blackpool stars in spotlight as WWE circus hits town
The American company is a billion-dollar corporation and a global juggernaut, which showcases a product it terms ‘sports entertainment’. Its shows, featuring wild characters, a unique blend of athleticism and soap opera style story lines, are broadcast in more than 180 countries.
Blackpool stars in spotlight as WWE circus hits town
The American company is a billion-dollar corporation and a global juggernaut, which showcases a product it terms ‘sports entertainment’. Its shows, featuring wild characters, a unique blend of athleticism and soap opera style story lines, are broadcast in more than 180 countries.
Nation-Now 15 mins ago 2:27 p.m.Gunman kills Russian ambassador to…
EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / This picture taken on December 19, 2016 shows Andrey Karlov , the Russian ambassador to Ankara, lying on the floor after being shot by a gunman during an attack during a public event in Ankara. A gunman crying “Aleppo” and “revenge” shot Karlov while he was visiting an art exhibition in Ankara on December 19, witnesses and media reports said.
Nation-Now 15 mins ago 2:27 p.m.Gunman kills Russian ambassador to…
EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / This picture taken on December 19, 2016 shows Andrey Karlov , the Russian ambassador to Ankara, lying on the floor after being shot by a gunman during an attack during a public event in Ankara. A gunman crying “Aleppo” and “revenge” shot Karlov while he was visiting an art exhibition in Ankara on December 19, witnesses and media reports said.
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Several killed when truck plows into Berlin Christmas market :0
Police and emergency workers stand next to a crashed truck at the site of an accident at a Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz square. A truck plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday night, killing multiple people and injuring at least 50 in a possible terrorist attack, according to published reports.
Several killed when truck plows into Berlin Christmas market :0
Police and emergency workers stand next to a crashed truck at the site of an accident at a Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz square. A truck plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday night, killing multiple people and injuring at least 50 in a possible terrorist attack, according to published reports.
Witness to an assassination: AP photographer captures attack
The event was routine enough – the opening of an exhibit of photographs of Russia – and when a man on stage pulled out a gun I thought it was a theatrical flourish. It was anything but.
Witness to an assassination: AP photographer captures attack
The event was routine enough – the opening of an exhibit of photographs of Russia – and when a man on stage pulled out a gun I thought it was a theatrical flourish. It was anything but.
News 24 Mins Ago The Latest: 9 killed, many injured at Berlin market
Berlin police say a truck has run into a crowded Christmas market in the center of Berlin killing at least nine people, and causing multiple injuries. Police said on Twitter that the truck rammed into the market outside the capital’s popular Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Monday evening.
Officials: Native dreamcatchers used in meth smuggling bid
A Mexican woman tried to smuggle liquid methamphetamine into the U.S. by hiding it inside Native American-style dreamcatchers when she crossed the border into New Mexico over the weekend, federal officials said Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said the woman was detained Sunday in Columbus, New Mexico when she crossed from Puerto Palomas, Mexico, and a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers.
Officials: Native dreamcatchers used in meth smuggling bid
A Mexican woman tried to smuggle liquid methamphetamine into the U.S. by hiding it inside Native American-style dreamcatchers when she crossed the border into New Mexico over the weekend, federal officials said Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said the woman was detained Sunday in Columbus, New Mexico when she crossed from Puerto Palomas, Mexico, and a drug-sniffing dog alerted customs officers.
Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Saudi Arabia’s confirmation it will not use more BL-755 cluster bombs
Sir Michael Fallon told MPs a “limited number” of BL-755 cluster munitions exported from the UK in the 1980s were dropped by the Arab coalition in January. But he said the coalition claimed the bombs were used against a “legitimate military target” meaning international humanitarian law had not been breached.
Sir Michael Fallon welcomed Saudi Arabia’s confirmation it will not use more BL-755 cluster bombs
Sir Michael Fallon told MPs a “limited number” of BL-755 cluster munitions exported from the UK in the 1980s were dropped by the Arab coalition in January. But he said the coalition claimed the bombs were used against a “legitimate military target” meaning international humanitarian law had not been breached.
Nation-Now 10 mins ago 2:39 p.m.Truck slams into Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least one
A truck slammed into a Christmas market in central Berlin on Monday night, killing at least nine people and injuring many others in what police said was a deliberate attack. In July, dozens of people were killed in Nice, France, when a truck slammed into a large crowd during Bastille Day celebrations.
Nation-Now 10 mins ago 2:39 p.m.Truck slams into Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least one
A truck slammed into a Christmas market in central Berlin on Monday night, killing at least nine people and injuring many others in what police said was a deliberate attack. In July, dozens of people were killed in Nice, France, when a truck slammed into a large crowd during Bastille Day celebrations.
Francois Girard-Leduc, 77, of Westborough
He was the husband of Anna Potapova Le Tiec; father of Philipine Girard-Leduc, Pauline Girard-Leduc and Charlotte Girard-Leduc, all of Paris, France, and Alexis Girard-Leduc of Westborough; brother of Jean Girard-Leduc and Christine Girard-Leduc both of Paris, France; and grandfather of Hugo Benard, Adele Benard, Hadrien Roger-Vasselin and Paul Ghuysen.
Francois Girard-Leduc, 77, of Westborough
He was the husband of Anna Potapova Le Tiec; father of Philipine Girard-Leduc, Pauline Girard-Leduc and Charlotte Girard-Leduc, all of Paris, France, and Alexis Girard-Leduc of Westborough; brother of Jean Girard-Leduc and Christine Girard-Leduc both of Paris, France; and grandfather of Hugo Benard, Adele Benard, Hadrien Roger-Vasselin and Paul Ghuysen.
Turkey’s Erdogan says Putin agrees shooting of ambassador was provocation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to mukhtars during the “32nd Mukhtars (local administrators) meeting” on Dec. 14, 2016 at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. / AFP / ADEM ALTAN
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey at photo exhibit
An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in front of stunned onlookers at a photo exhibition in the Turkish capital on Monday, according to officials and an Associated Press photographer who witnessed the shooting. Police later killed the assailant.
Gunman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey at photo exhibit
An Ankara police officer dressed in a suit and tie shouted slogans about Syria’s civil war after he killed Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in front of stunned onlookers at a photo exhibition in the Turkish capital on Monday, according to officials and an Associated Press photographer who witnessed the shooting. Police later killed the assailant.
Truck plows through Christmas market in Berlin
A truck plowed through a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday killing and injuring multiple people, a police spokesperson told NBC News. The incident Monday evening happened at Breitscheidplatz, a public square in the center of the German capital.
Russian Ambassador Gunned Down, Killed in Ankara
Russia’s ambassador was shot dead in the Turkish capital on Monday in an assassination apparently linked to Syria’s civil war, heightening tensions over a conflict that’s drawn in almost all the region’s main powers. Andrey Karlov was shot in the back at an art exhibit in Ankara on Monday and died from his injuries according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The Latest: Putin, Erdogan: Killing aimed at derailing ties
The leaders of Turkey and Russia say the killing of the Russian ambassador in Turkey has been intended to ruin Russia-Turkey ties. Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in televised remarks during a meeting with senior officials, said that the killing of Ambassador Andrei Karlov was a “provocation aimed at derailing Russia-Turkey ties and the peace process in Syria.”
9 Dead After Truck Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Christmas Market
A truck ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in the German capital Berlin on Monday evening, killing nine people and injuring up to 50 others, police said. German media, citing police at the scene, said first indications pointed to an attack on the market, situated at the foot of the ruined Kaiser Wilhelm memorial church, which was kept as a bombed-out ruin after World War Two.
Military deploys across Congo’s capital as Kabila stays on
Military and police deployed across Congo’s capital on Monday amid fears of unrest on the last official day of President Joseph Kabila’s mandate. He intends to stay on after the midnight deadline, said a presidential adviser, who also advised there is “no possibility” of elections in 2017.
Military deploys across Congo’s capital as Kabila stays on
Military and police deployed across Congo’s capital on Monday amid fears of unrest on the last official day of President Joseph Kabila’s mandate. He intends to stay on after the midnight deadline, said a presidential adviser, who also advised there is “no possibility” of elections in 2017.
Truck crashes into crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany
Police guard a Christmas market after a truck ran into the crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.
Truck crashes into crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany
Police guard a Christmas market after a truck ran into the crowded Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.
We didn’t show up: President Obama says Clinton lost because she ignored rural areas
The last photo of Zsa Zsa Gabor: Legendary star is pictured on a hospital bed at home before she died of a heart attack at aged 99 Mother of the bride was killed when 100ft tree fell on California wedding as the bridal party posed for a photo: Harrowing video emerges of the aftermath of tragedy that left five others injured Goodnight dahlinks: Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor – best known for having nine husbands – dies of a heart attack aged 99 Henry Kissinger praises Trump as ‘a phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen’ and says his election is an ‘extraordinary opportunity’ Prince Harry drops Meghan Markel at Heathrow airport to fly home as he faces up to a festive season without her I never really dealt with my mother’s death, admits Harry: Prince says he ‘buried’ his feelings about the Paris tragedy Why this photo proves Charles WILL be King: RICHARD KAY explains how the new … (more)
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The last photo of Zsa Zsa Gabor: Legendary star is pictured on a hospital bed at home before she died of a heart attack at aged 99 Mother of the bride was killed when 100ft tree fell on California wedding as the bridal party posed for a photo: Harrowing video emerges of the aftermath of tragedy that left five others injured Goodnight dahlinks: Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor – best known for having nine husbands – dies of a heart attack aged 99 Henry Kissinger praises Trump as ‘a phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen’ and says his election is an ‘extraordinary opportunity’ Prince Harry drops Meghan Markel at Heathrow airport to fly home as he faces up to a festive season without her Why this photo proves Charles WILL be King: RICHARD KAY explains how the new portrait of the Prince with the Queen shows the permafrost that descended as his and Diana’s marriage unravelled has … (more)
Penspen forms alliance with Nigeria’s Crestech Engineering
Penspen, a provider of engineering and project management services, has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Nigerian engineering firm Crestech. The partnership will enable the two businesses to provide engineering, project management and asset integrity services and operation and maintenance services for oil, gas and energy assets in Nigeria.
Libya’s Elephant, Sharara oil fields restart said halted
Libyan oil-facility guards prevented two of the country’s biggest fields from resuming production, days after the National Oil Corp. reached an agreement to restart operations there to boost output in the politically divided OPEC state. The El Feel, or Elephant, and Sharara fields still aren’t operational after they were shut more than a year and a half ago, an NOC official said Sunday by phone, asking not to be identified for lack of authorization to speak to news media.
Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian, in attacks on police in Jordan
Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said.
Trees felled by vandals in Brechin
An appeal has been launched by Angus Council and Police Scotland after several trees where felled in Brechin Public Park. A statement from Angus Council said: “Three trees have been felled at Brechin Public Park in an inexplicable act of vandalism.
Patrick Hickey back in Ireland, 4 months after Rio arrest
Olympic official Patrick Hickey is back in Ireland, four months after being arrested in Brazil during the Rio de Janeiro Games on ticket scalping charges. The 71-year-old Hickey was allowed to leave Brazil to receive medical treatment.
101-year-old man jailed for historic sex crimes, becomes Britain’s oldest ever convict
A 101-year-old man, who last week became the oldest Briton to be convicted of a criminal offence, was jailed for 13 years on Monday for a string of historical sex crimes against two young sisters and their brother. Retired truck driver Ralph Clarke was found guilty of raping and abusing the sisters in the 1970s and early 80s, having earlier admitted indecently assaulting their brother and attempting to rape him when he was a schoolboy.
Norway, China resume relations after Nobel Peace Prize spat
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Akbar meets Czech Foreign Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 : Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar on Monday held a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Lubomir Zaoralek. [NK India] “In the closing weeks of 2016 diplomacy continues in Delhi.