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Saudis say will respond to threats about missing writer
Dubai, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia on Sunday threatened to retaliate for any sanctions imposed against it after President Donald Trump said the oil-rich kingdom deserves "severe punishment" if it is responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
US pastor freed from Turkey prays with Trump in Oval Office
Washington, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Freed American pastor Andrew Brunson fell to one knee in the Oval Office and placed his hand on President Donald Trump's shoulder in prayer on Saturday, asking God to provide the president "supernatural wisdom to accomplish all the plans you have for this country and for him."
Florida officials fear Michael's death toll will rise
Mexico Beach, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane Michael, which has left hundreds thousands without power and without easy access to supplies.
Hurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'; 6 Killed
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) - Hurricane Michael left "unimaginable destruction" as it ploughed into coastal areas of Florida, the state's governor, Rick Scott says.
'Changed Forever': Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael
Panama City, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews struggling to enter stricken areas in hopes of accounting for hundreds of people who may have stayed behind.
Trump returning to Ohio to rally Republican voters
Cincinnati, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump is returning to Ohio to try to boost GOP candidates in a Republican-dominated area.
Former planning minister sentenced in rail crash: Argentina
Buenos Aires, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — A court convicted a former Argentine federal planning minister Wednesday of contributing to a deadly 2012 train crash by failing to oversee the operations of commuter railways.
US increases pressure on Saudis over writer's disappearance
Washington, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump demanded answers Wednesday from Saudi Arabia about the fate of a missing Saudi writer as lawmakers pushed for sanctions and a top Republican said the man was likely killed after entering a Saudi consulate in Turkey.
Michael charges into Southeast after slamming north Florida
Panama City, Oct 11 (AP/UNB)— The most powerful hurricane on record to hit Florida's Panhandle left wide destruction and at least two people dead and wasn't nearly finished Thursday as it crossed Georgia, now as a tropical storm, toward the Carolinas, that are still reeling from epic flooding by Hurricane Florence.
Trump administration opposes Chicago police-reform plan
Chicago, Oct 10 (AP/UNB) — The Trump administration on Tuesday sharply criticized a draft plan hammered out between the nation's third-largest city and the state of Illinois that envisions far-reaching reforms of Chicago's 12,000-officer force under close federal court supervision.