2017年9月5日星期二

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Yahoo! News: World - China


Trump’s DACA decision sparks a day of protests at the White House

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 05:10 PM PDT

Trump's DACA decision sparks a day of protests at the White HouseA group assembled outside of the White House on September 5, 2017 to protest against President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. WASHINGTON — President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program led to protests across the country including one that went on throughout Tuesday directly in front of the White House. The protesters included many DACA recipients.


Ohio Police Officer Accused Of Shooting News Photographer

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 02:22 AM PDT

Ohio Police Officer Accused Of Shooting News PhotographerA photojournalist in the small Ohio town of New Carlisle was reportedly shot by a police officer on Monday night after his camera and tripod was "apparently [mistaken] for a weapon."


Utah hospital changes policy following nurse's violent arrest

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 09:46 AM PDT

Utah hospital changes policy following nurse's violent arrestSALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) -- The arrest of nurse Alex Wubbels has sparked huge policy changes at the University of Utah Hospital, hospital officials announced Monday. In a press conference, top members from the hospital said nurses will no longer come in contact with law enforcement. "I need to make sure that this never, ever, ever happens to any of our care providers again," said Chief Nurse Margaret Pearce.


Girl Pulls Sword From Legendary Lake Of King Arthur's Excalibur

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 08:57 AM PDT

Girl Pulls Sword From Legendary Lake Of King Arthur's ExcaliburEngland's got a new Queen ― that is, if Excalibur's legend is true.


China seeks to silence critics at U.N. forums: rights body report

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 09:15 AM PDT

China seeks to silence critics at U.N. forums: rights body reportBeijing is waging a campaign of harassment against Chinese activists who seek to testify at the United Nations about repression, while the world body sometimes turns a blind eye or is even complicit, Human Rights Watch said.


EPA Accuses Reporter of Hurricane Harvey ‘Fake News’

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 06:36 AM PDT

EPA Accuses Reporter of Hurricane Harvey 'Fake News'The Associated Press' retorted that the EPA was not on site at toxic chemical dumps around Houston, Texas.


'Stop the Kimsanity' - How news of North Korea's nuclear test was reported around the world

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 06:20 AM PDT

'Stop the Kimsanity' - How news of North Korea's nuclear test was reported around the worldNorth Korea has claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the development of weapons capable of striking anywhere in the United States. Sunday's test by Kim Jong-un's regime had an estimated strength of 50 kilotons, defence ministry officials told a parliamentary briefing on Monday as Seoul agreed "it is time to strengthen" a military response against the North. The nuclear test was the first since US President Donald Trump took office in January. Mr Trump, asked if he would attack the North, said, "We'll see." Here's how regional and world media reacted... North Korea: Enemies are 'hell-bent' on escalation North Korea has launched a scathing attack on the "warmongers" in Seoul, along with South Korea's allies in Washington and Tokyo, following Sunday's missile launch. Official media in Pyongyang criticised the response from the South Korea "puppet forces" in calling for more UN action against the North and the "introduction of nuclear strategic assets into South Korea". North Korea detonate sixth and most powerful nuclear test 00:56 "This is not only the height of the persecution mania of those upset by the recent launch of the Juche weapon but also useless racket of those hell-bent on escalating confrontation," said a commentary from the Rodong Sinmun newspaper, which was produced by official KCNA news agency. Juche is North Korea's home-grown ideology which promotes self-reliance and devotion to the country's rulers. China: Seoul and Washington are at fault China's Global Times newspaper said Beijing should resist tougher sanctions on North Korea and blamed heightened tensions on the US and South Korea. The newspaper, which is produced by The People's Daily, the official mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party, also warned against cutting off Pyongyang's oil supply and closing the border. "If North Korea's nuclear activities don't contaminate China's northeastern regions, China should avoid imposing overly aggressive sanctions on North Korea, it said in an editorial. "The root cause of the North Korean nuclear issue is that the military pressure of the Washington-Seoul alliance generates a sense of insecurity for Pyongyang who then believes that owning a nuclear strike capability is its sole guarantee for the survival of the regime." Officials in Beijing regularly blame Seoul and Washington for raising tensions on the Korean peninsula. Taiwan: Pyongyang must stop undermining security in the region Taiwan's newspapers splashed on Monday with the escalating crisis over North Korea's nuclear test, with the China Times opting for a chilling full page picture of a mushroom cloud. Other newspapers opted to show Kim Jong-un inspecting his missiles. "World criticizes N Korean nuclear test," said the frontpage headline in the The Taipei Times, the island's only English-language newspaper, next to a picture of joyful Pyongyang residents reacting to a televised announcement about the hydrogen bomb test that was displayed on a large city centre screen. The newspaper revealed that President Tsai Ing-wen convened a national security meeting on Sunday. "Tsai condemned North Korea for its action, and urged Pyongyang to stop any moves to undermine security in the region," it said. Although not directly in the firing line of Pyongyang's missiles, Taiwan, just a two hour flight from Seoul, would be caught in the crosshairs of any regional conflict. Japan The Japan Times Australia The Australian The Sydney Morning Herald Philippines The Daily Inquirer America New York Times New York Post Daily News The Washington Post United Kingdom The Daily Telegraph TELEGRAPH: US warns it is ready to annihilate N Korea #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/XvElzPsEet— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 3, 2017 The Guardian  GUARDIAN: Inquiries into custody deaths 'failing families' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/71ut0ZfRZZ— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 3, 2017 The Times THE TIMES: US threat to attack Kim after bomb test #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/lf0hitqZgx— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 3, 2017 City AM CITY AM: Nuclear Reaction #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/K5MEadCk0z— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 3, 2017 France Liberation    


Journalist Kim Wall Died After Submarine Hatch Hit Her, Peter Madsen Says

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 07:23 AM PDT

Journalist Kim Wall Died After Submarine Hatch Hit Her, Peter Madsen SaysThe Danish inventor said the 15-pound submarine hatch accidentally hit her in the head when he slipped.


This is what Melania Trump wore over Labor Day weekend

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 07:02 AM PDT

This is what Melania Trump wore over Labor Day weekendThe first lady traveled to back to Houston, Texas, on Saturday to visit the victims of Hurricane Harvey for the second time. Trump donned a $650 pair of Manolo Blahnik snakeskin pumps -- again -- and a $1,590 Ralph Lauren safari shirt dress as she was leaving the White House. The first lady, however, changed her ensemble upon arriving in Texas.


Trump Is 'Not My Bride,' Putin Says At Economic Summit

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:58 PM PDT

Trump Is 'Not My Bride,' Putin Says At Economic SummitRussian President Vladimir Putin dismissed a question about U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference Tuesday, refusing to comment on U.S. political affairs and distancing himself from the American leader.


Louise Linton Apologizes For 'Indefensible' Instagram Post

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 07:12 AM PDT

Louise Linton Apologizes For 'Indefensible' Instagram PostActress Louise Linton, who came in for widespread denunciation last month after flaunting her lavish lifestyle on social media and then berating a critic, has expressed remorse for the post and her subsequent remarks, saying she is "very sorry" for the incident and that she "deserved the criticism."


This Dreamer Died Saving Harvey Flood Victims. His Body Was Found The Day Reports Surfaced Trump Will Kill DACA

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 10:02 AM PDT

This Dreamer Died Saving Harvey Flood Victims. His Body Was Found The Day Reports Surfaced Trump Will Kill DACAAlonso Guillen came to the U.S. from Mexico as a child.


Design, construction blamed in damage to California dam

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 04:37 PM PDT

Design, construction blamed in damage to California damSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad design and construction of the tallest U.S. dam a half-century ago, and inadequate state and federal oversight since then, led to a disastrous spillway collapse at the nation's tallest dam, an independent team of national dam safety experts said Tuesday in urging tougher safety reviews at dams nationwide.


School Apologizes For Telling Students No Trump Shirts

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 03:34 PM PDT

School Apologizes For Telling Students No Trump ShirtsThe students were wrongly told their outfits violated the school dress code.


Steve Harvey: My Wife Told Me To Skip Meeting With Trump, I Should’ve Listened

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:24 PM PDT

Steve Harvey: My Wife Told Me To Skip Meeting With Trump, I Should've ListenedWhen comedian and TV host Steve Harvey met with President Donald Trump earlier this year, he didn't expect the degree of outrage he'd receive.


North Korea: Nikki Haley admits sanctions may not work as Vladimir Putin calls them 'worthless'

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 12:38 PM PDT

North Korea: Nikki Haley admits sanctions may not work as Vladimir Putin calls them 'worthless'US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has admitted she is not sure that sanctions will work to deter North Korea from moving forward with developing nuclear weapons, as North Korea promised more "gift packages" for the US following the nation's latest missile test. "Do we think more sanctions are going to work on North Korea? Not necessarily," Ms Haley told the American Enterprise Institute think tank in Washington, DC.


Refugee on trial for rape, murder of German student

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:21 AM PDT

Refugee on trial for rape, murder of German studentA young refugee who claims to be from Afghanistan went on trial Tuesday for the rape and murder of a German student, in a case that shocked the country and reignited tensions over its liberal asylum policy. The accused, identified by the court as Huseen K., was arrested in the southwestern town of Freiburg last December, accused of brutally raping a 19-year-old medical student and leaving her for dead on a river bank seven weeks earlier. The crime made headlines nationwide and triggered a fresh wave of anger over Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to open Germany's borders to refugees at the height of Europe's migrant crisis in 2015.


Trump’s Pick To Head NASA Doesn’t Believe Humans Cause Climate Change

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 07:48 AM PDT

Trump's Pick To Head NASA Doesn't Believe Humans Cause Climate ChangePresident Donald Trump has finally made his choice for NASA's next chief, but the nominee has been met with opposition from scientists and politicians on both sides of the aisle.


Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes US West

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 05:01 PM PDT

Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes US WestTROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland's metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and forced the shutdown of a lengthy stretch of highway through the state's scenic Columbia River Gorge.


Televangelist Slams Hurricane 'Misinformation'

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 10:27 AM PDT

Televangelist Slams Hurricane 'Misinformation'In a his Sunday sermon Joel Osteen said "misinformation" was to blame for criticism of his church for initially not opening its doors during the hurricane, which destroyed thousands of homes.


The 20 Most Beautiful Countries to Visit

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 11:49 AM PDT

The 20 Most Beautiful Countries to VisitFrom tropical beaches to wintry fjords


Panic on the Beach as Hurricane-Force Winds Caused by Microburst Strike Without Warning

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:17 PM PDT

Panic on the Beach as Hurricane-Force Winds Caused by Microburst Strike Without WarningAnything not tied down went flying as a result of the powerful winds.


Twitter erupts over Melania Trump's dress in President Trump’s 'American' post

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 08:41 AM PDT

Twitter erupts over Melania Trump's dress in President Trump's 'American' postPresident Donald Trump and his wife are under fire after he took to Twitter on Monday to praise "American labor" and "American hands" for Labor Day while posting an image of the first lady wearing an Italian-made dress.


Watch Flames Erupt From a Japan Airlines Flight After a Bird Strike

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 05:57 AM PDT

Watch Flames Erupt From a Japan Airlines Flight After a Bird StrikeA Japan Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Tokyo on Tuesday after a suspected bird strike to one of the plane's engines.


Firefighter Finds Fiancée's Wedding Gown Safe And Dry In His Harvey-Flooded Home

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:27 PM PDT

Firefighter Finds Fiancée's Wedding Gown Safe And Dry In His Harvey-Flooded HomeFirefighter Kyle Parry and his fiancée Stephanie Hoekstra had been planning their wedding for Sept. 10 in Galveston, Texas.


Russia says UN vote Monday on North Korea sanctions 'premature'

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 09:03 AM PDT

Russia says UN vote Monday on North Korea sanctions 'premature'Russia on Tuesday expressed doubt that tough new sanctions on North Korea will be quickly adopted by the UN Security Council, and said any new measure should support efforts to open up talks with Pyongyang. The United States is planning to circulate as early as Tuesday a draft sanctions resolution in response to North Korea's sixth and most powerful nuclear test, with Ambassador Nikki Haley pushing for a vote on the new measures on Monday.


Trump Supporters Flip Out After Completely Misreading NPR Headline

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 09:07 PM PDT

Trump Supporters Flip Out After Completely Misreading NPR HeadlineIt was a simple report about a health study, but the headline took on a life of its own on social media.


The Latest: Fire prompts Oregon fish release

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 05:15 PM PDT

The Latest: Fire prompts Oregon fish releaseTROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires burning across the U.S. West (all times local):


As Hurricane Irma Looms, How to Pack a Proper Storm Survival Kit

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:16 PM PDT

As Hurricane Irma Looms, How to Pack a Proper Storm Survival KitAmericans in the storm's path are being advised to prepare for the worst.


Read President Trump's Full Statement on Rescinding DACA

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 09:27 AM PDT

Read President Trump's Full Statement on Rescinding DACA'It is now time for Congress to act!'


Prowling the Syrian Desert, U.S. Picking Off ISIS Fighters in Stranded Convoy

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 10:23 AM PDT

Prowling the Syrian Desert, U.S. Picking Off ISIS Fighters in Stranded ConvoyPacked with fighters and their families, the buses remain struck in the desert.


8 Home Inspection Nightmares from the Pros Who Survived Them

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 08:08 AM PDT

8 Home Inspection Nightmares from the Pros Who Survived Them


Syria army nears regime enclave besieged by IS

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 12:55 PM PDT

Syria army nears regime enclave besieged by ISSyria's army battled the Islamic State group on the edges of Deir Ezzor Monday, seeking to break the siege of a government enclave and oust the jihadists from a key stronghold. The jihadist group has already lost more than half of its nearby bastion of Raqa to attacking US-backed forces, and the loss of Deir Ezzor city and the surrounding oil-rich province would leave it with only a handful of isolated outposts. Deir Ezzor province borders Iraq, where IS has also been expelled from former strongholds Mosul and Tal Afar.


Fresh iPhone 8 leak shows how Apple is dealing with the phone’s biggest change

Posted: 04 Sep 2017 08:48 AM PDT

Fresh iPhone 8 leak shows how Apple is dealing with the phone's biggest change

Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 will undeniably represent the biggest change to the iPhone form factor we've ever seen. According to reports, the venerable home button -- a mainstay on the iPhone since the original was introduced back in 2007 -- will be tossed aside to make room for an edgeless OLED display. And though Apple initially tried to embed its Touch ID sensor underneath the display itself, those plans were ultimately abandoned due to yield issues Apple wasn't able to overcome.

With the home button being kicked to the curb, Apple will reportedly implement a number of new software-based gestures that will enable iPhone 8 users to return to the home screen and activate the multitasking pane. Of course, the iPhone home button was impressively versatile and was also used as a means for users to quickly activate Siri. With the home button on its way out, you might naturally be wondering how iPhone 8 users will be able to call Siri into action, the "Hey Siri" command notwithstanding.

Well, iOS developer Guilherme Rambo recently unearthed code -- presumably from Apple's inadvertent HomePod firmware release -- which suggests that users may be able to invoke Siri by holding down the iPhone 8 lock button in a particular manner.

https://twitter.com/_inside/status/903794884301160448

This is intriguing, but also raises a number of usability issues. First and foremost, invoking Siri via the lock button would have to be sufficiently different from current lock button actions used to put the iPhone to sleep or shut it down entirely.

All that said, it's worth noting that the code Rambo is looking at -- assuming it's the HomePod firmware -- is possibly months old and may include gestures and source code that will not ultimately appear in the final iPhone 8 design.

On a related note, Bloomberg last week published a slew of interesting details regarding some of the new gestures Apple is adding to iOS 11 to replace the home button.

"Across the bottom of the screen there's a thin, software bar in lieu of the home button," the report reads in part. "A user can drag it up to the middle of the screen to open the phone. When inside an app, a similar gesture starts multitasking. From here, users can continue to flick upwards to close the app and go back to the home screen."

In light of that, some visualizations which purport to illustrate how these gestures will look and feel surfaced just a few days ago

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All that said, it's becoming apparent that iOS 11 will usher in a number of sweeping changes to the way we interact with iOS devices. The good news is that we won't have to wait much longer to see what the future of the iPhone looks like. Apple last week sent out invitations to a special media event set to take place at the company's new spaceship campus on September 12. In addition to new iPhones, it's widely believed that Apple will also introduce a new iteration of the Apple Watch and a revamped Apple TV with support for 4K streaming.


Earthquake swarm continues to rattle southeastern Idaho

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:47 PM PDT

Earthquake swarm continues to rattle southeastern IdahoBOISE, Idaho (AP) — More than 100 aftershocks have rattled southeastern Idaho since a 5.3 magnitude quake hit near the town of Soda Springs late last week, and experts say they could continue for another week or so.


Robert E. Lee's Descendant Leaves Church After Denouncing White Supremacy

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT

Robert E. Lee's Descendant Leaves Church After Denouncing White SupremacyThe descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, Rev. Robert Lee IV, has left the Bethany United Church of Christ after receiving backlash for his denouncement of white supremacy at the MTV Video Music Awards last week.


At Last, Lisa Murkowski Is Acting Like The Independent Many Alaskans Wanted

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 02:01 AM PDT

At Last, Lisa Murkowski Is Acting Like The Independent Many Alaskans WantedANCHORAGE, Alaska ― At 74, Carroll Knutson has seen Alaska go through a lot of changes.


Tyson Foods to invest $320M in new chicken plant in Kansas

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 03:51 PM PDT

Tyson Foods to invest $320M in new chicken plant in KansasTONGANOXIE, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $320 million in a new chicken-processing plant in northeastern Kansas employing 1,600 people so that it can keep up with a growing consumer demand for fresh poultry, the company and state officials announced Tuesday.


Israel evicts Arab family from Jerusalem home Jews claimed

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 01:54 PM PDT

Israel evicts Arab family from Jerusalem home Jews claimedIsraeli police evicted a Palestinian family from their home in east Jerusalem on Tuesday to make way for new Jewish tenants who claimed ownership.


Glider Sets New Height Record for Engineless Flight

Posted: 05 Sep 2017 12:56 PM PDT

Glider Sets New Height Record for Engineless FlightThe ultimate goal is to get a glider into the stratosphere. It's not as crazy as you think.


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