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Douglas Police Department, Georgia, USA: Five people were shot and killed in a residence on October 9.

Russian authorities say they shot down 15 Ukrainian drones that were heading toward Moscow.

The governor of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region stated that the Russian attack resulted in seven deaths.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicts that Isaias will continue to weaken, but will continue to produce gusts deep inland until it weakens below gale force later today.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Isaias is moving toward southern Alabama, with flash floods and strong winds threatening to spread further inland.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: "Simon" has been classified as a Category 4 hurricane.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency: All roads in Houston County are closed until further notice. The closures will remain in effect until the situation is deemed safe.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency reports that Hurricane Isaias has generated strong winds and caused power poles to collapse, resulting in numerous travel difficulties.

US President Trump: (When asked about hurricane preparations) Everything is under control.

U.S. President Trump: (Regarding Hurricane Saias) We are closely monitoring this hurricane.

On October 9, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, met with Bonne, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President of France. The two sides exchanged views on the current economic and financial situation, and Sino-French economic and financial cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: On October 9, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held the 26th China-Australia Foreign Affairs Political Consultation with Australian Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Adam Smith, in Beijing. The two sides exchanged candid and in-depth views on China-Australia relations and international and regional issues of common concern.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary: Due to the impact of Hurricane Isaias, a state of emergency has been approved for Florida and Alabama.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center predicts that Isaias will continue to weaken, but even after becoming a post-tropical cyclone, it is still expected to continue producing gusts inland throughout Saturday.

Florida Emergency Management Agency: A nationwide alert is in effect for North Florida, covering flash flood, storm surge, strong winds, and tornado warnings.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, and a life-threatening storm surge is hitting the Gulf Coast.

US President Trump: The Nobel Peace Prize has permanently lost its credibility. The prize has been completely tarnished by a small group of anti-democratic and anti-civilization radical ideologists.

US President Trump: By the way, I also acquired Greenland, and I hope you're happy about that. We got Greenland for the right price—zero dollars.

US President Trump: Look at my peace record, it's unprecedented. I'm not saying this to boast, but simply to illustrate how dark the whole Nobel Prize thing is.

US President Trump: We will not forget Norway, you did not award the Nobel Peace Prize to the United States.