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Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
Washington, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to a recent surge in underage vaping that has alarmed parents, politicians and health authorities nationwide.
A writer tracks air pollution worldwide on unique tour
New York, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — Beth Gardiner's world tour started with the diesel smell in her adopted hometown of London.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
New York, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with wreath-layings and the solemn roll call of the dead Wednesday as America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil.
Trump says he's considering 5 candidates to replace Bolton
Washington, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's looking at five individuals to become his fourth national security adviser to replace John Bolton, the hawkish diplomat who clashed with the president on global challenges, especially Iran and North Korea.
Senators pitch Trump on expanded gun background check bill
Washington, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — Senators pushing to require background checks for private gun sales made a fresh pitch to President Donald Trump on Wednesday amid continued gridlock over legislation to curb gun violence following a summer of more mass shootings .
Huawei releases white paper on 5G Applications
Budapest, Sept 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Huawei released the "5G Applications Position Paper" here Tuesday at a forum on the sideline of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2019, looking forward to 5G application scenarios in the areas of enhancing broadband, media and entertainment, industrial manufacturing, and intelligent transportation.
Canada election campaign begins Wednesday
Toronto, Sept 11 (AP/UNB) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will kick off the official start of his re-election campaign Wednesday in what is expected to be a tight race.
US Christian evangelical delegation meets Saudi crown prince
Dubai, Sept 11 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Tuesday with a delegation of American evangelical Christians in the Red Sea city of Jiddah as the kingdom works to forge closer ties with an influential electoral base in the US that could be crucial to the 2020 elections.
Banned Nigeria Shia group says police kill 15 at march
Nigeria, Sept 11 (AP/UNB) — A Shia Muslim group in Nigeria that is banned by the government says 15 of its members were shot to death during processions marking a Muslim holiday.
North Korea confirms test of large multiple rocket launcher
South Korea, Sept 11 (AP/UNB) — North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-launches of a super-large multiple rocket launcher.