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Brexit talks to resume in Brussels
- August 28, 2017
Immigration control was one of the key reasons many Britons cited as the reason for voting to leave the European Union in last year's national referendum. Davis will "outline the UK's strategy by calling for "imagination" on both sides" to drive what will be "technical" talks forward, the statement said. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Immigration control was one of the key reasons many Britons cited as the reason for voting to leave the European Union in last year's national referendum. Davis will "outline the UK's strategy by calling for "imagination" on both sides" to drive what will be "technical" talks forward, the statement said. (more...)
Maryam cancels London trip to campaign for Kulsoom
- August 28, 2017
Maryam has cancelled her planned visit to London for "uninterrupted canvassing" and has informed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz members that she was not going to London to see her ailing mother and would rather join them in the constituency for canvassing. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Maryam has cancelled her planned visit to London for "uninterrupted canvassing" and has informed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz members that she was not going to London to see her ailing mother and would rather join them in the constituency for canvassing. (more...)
Verstappen frustrated by early exit in front of 'home' crowd
- August 28, 2017
Though Verstappen has retired from six of 2017's 12 Global Positioning System so far, two of those were due to first-lap collision and the other four mechanical problems. "We pay a hell of a lot of money for the engine", he fumed. We got the safety auto, so for sure Lewis [Hamilton] didn't like it too much, and fair enough, but for me it opened up an opportunity on the restart with Valtteri and capitalised on that. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Though Verstappen has retired from six of 2017's 12 Global Positioning System so far, two of those were due to first-lap collision and the other four mechanical problems. "We pay a hell of a lot of money for the engine", he fumed. We got the safety auto, so for sure Lewis [Hamilton] didn't like it too much, and fair enough, but for me it opened up an opportunity on the restart with Valtteri and capitalised on that. (more...)
North Korea tests short-range missiles as South Korea, US conduct drills
- August 28, 2017
The launches coincide with joint exercises between the US and South Korean militaries, exercises that North Korea always strongly protests because it considers them preparation for an invasion. The launch is believed to be a response to joint U.S. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the projectiles fired from the North's eastern coast flew about 155 miles, though it did not mention any failures. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The launches coincide with joint exercises between the US and South Korean militaries, exercises that North Korea always strongly protests because it considers them preparation for an invasion. The launch is believed to be a response to joint U.S. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the projectiles fired from the North's eastern coast flew about 155 miles, though it did not mention any failures. (more...)
SC slams Gujarat government for slow trial in Asaram Bapu rape case
- August 28, 2017
Coming down heavily on the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court of India asked the state government why the trial has been progressing at such a slow pace in Asaram Bapu's case. The elder sister, in her complaint against Asaram, had accused him of repeated sexual assaults between 2001 and 2006 when she was staying at his ashram near Ahmedabad. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Coming down heavily on the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court of India asked the state government why the trial has been progressing at such a slow pace in Asaram Bapu's case. The elder sister, in her complaint against Asaram, had accused him of repeated sexual assaults between 2001 and 2006 when she was staying at his ashram near Ahmedabad. (more...)
NY aircraft, vessels and people aiding hurricane response
- August 28, 2017
The Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm (a Category 2 storm), with sustained winds of 70 miles per hour and one person has reportedly been died. " New Yorkers first-hand know the damage Mother Nature can cause, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with Louisiana and Texas as they brace for Hurricane Harvey", the governor said. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm (a Category 2 storm), with sustained winds of 70 miles per hour and one person has reportedly been died. " New Yorkers first-hand know the damage Mother Nature can cause, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with Louisiana and Texas as they brace for Hurricane Harvey", the governor said. (more...)
Liverpool thrashes Arsenal; Burnley holds Spurs to draw
- August 28, 2017
For all of Arsenal's failings on Sunday, Liverpool's brilliance should not be forgotten. He wants to take a close look at the display of Wijnaldum. "I am fine with defence, I am fine with the offence", added the Liverpool boss. Koscielny has not played competitively for Arsenal since the defender was sent off in the final league game of last season against Everton. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
For all of Arsenal's failings on Sunday, Liverpool's brilliance should not be forgotten. He wants to take a close look at the display of Wijnaldum. "I am fine with defence, I am fine with the offence", added the Liverpool boss. Koscielny has not played competitively for Arsenal since the defender was sent off in the final league game of last season against Everton. (more...)
TDP Candidate Bhuma Brahmananda Reddy Wins Nandyal Assembly Seat In AP
- August 28, 2017
There were 15 candidates in the fray, including Bhuma's nephew Brahmananda Reddy of the TDP, Silpa Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress and Abdul Khader from the Congress. There is much anxiety about the Nandyal election results among the party members. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy made it a prestige issue with Jagan even suggesting that the result would be a referendum on the TDP government and Chandrababu Naidu. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
There were 15 candidates in the fray, including Bhuma's nephew Brahmananda Reddy of the TDP, Silpa Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress and Abdul Khader from the Congress. There is much anxiety about the Nandyal election results among the party members. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy made it a prestige issue with Jagan even suggesting that the result would be a referendum on the TDP government and Chandrababu Naidu. (more...)
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectiles Into Sea of Japan
- August 28, 2017
The launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean and United States troops take part in joint military drills in the south of the peninsula, which the North views as highly provocative. On Saturday, North Korea also launched at least three projectiles into the East Sea, a move that could pour cold water on burgeoning expectations for momentum in efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean and United States troops take part in joint military drills in the south of the peninsula, which the North views as highly provocative. On Saturday, North Korea also launched at least three projectiles into the East Sea, a move that could pour cold water on burgeoning expectations for momentum in efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (more...)
Axelsen ends Lin dream in world final
- August 28, 2017
A 21-10 win for Axelsen with an nearly ideal performance at its core and the Dane now heads into a world championships final against the greatest of all time, Lin Dan of China. "My coach and I always look back at past championships to get better and improve on my game. It's a dream come true, ever since I was a little boy I dreamed of a World Championships final". (more...)
- August 28, 2017
A 21-10 win for Axelsen with an nearly ideal performance at its core and the Dane now heads into a world championships final against the greatest of all time, Lin Dan of China. "My coach and I always look back at past championships to get better and improve on my game. It's a dream come true, ever since I was a little boy I dreamed of a World Championships final". (more...)
United States says N.Korea missiles failed in flight, exploded on launch
- August 28, 2017
Earier this month President Donald trump warned Pyongyang to make no more threats against the United States or it will "face fire and fury like the world has never seen". China, which is the recipient of some 90 percent of North Korea's exports, earlier this month said it would suspend its imports of iron, lead and seafood from the country after halting its coal purchases in mid-February. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Earier this month President Donald trump warned Pyongyang to make no more threats against the United States or it will "face fire and fury like the world has never seen". China, which is the recipient of some 90 percent of North Korea's exports, earlier this month said it would suspend its imports of iron, lead and seafood from the country after halting its coal purchases in mid-February. (more...)
NAB decides to challenge Zardari's acquittal in illegal assets case
- August 28, 2017
Sources informed on Monday that the NAB has chose to file an appeal in the Lahore High Court against the Rawalpindi accountability court's decision to acquit Zardari in a case related to the illegal accumulation of assets. Benazir Bhutto and her husband were accused of taking a 6% bribe on the revenue stream the Swiss company expected on the $131 million contract. The Supreme Court, in its verdict in the NRO case on December 2009, had ordered the revival of cases closed under the ordinance. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Sources informed on Monday that the NAB has chose to file an appeal in the Lahore High Court against the Rawalpindi accountability court's decision to acquit Zardari in a case related to the illegal accumulation of assets. Benazir Bhutto and her husband were accused of taking a 6% bribe on the revenue stream the Swiss company expected on the $131 million contract. The Supreme Court, in its verdict in the NRO case on December 2009, had ordered the revival of cases closed under the ordinance. (more...)
North Korea fires 'unidentified short-range projectiles,' South Korea says
- August 28, 2017
South Korean security analyst Kim Dong-yub said Saturday that South Korea's assessments don't contradict USA military evaluations that identified the launches as short-range ballistic missiles. "We do view it as a provocative act against the United States and our allies..." Tillerson had hoped that this could be the beginning of the signal from Pyongyang the U.S. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
South Korean security analyst Kim Dong-yub said Saturday that South Korea's assessments don't contradict USA military evaluations that identified the launches as short-range ballistic missiles. "We do view it as a provocative act against the United States and our allies..." Tillerson had hoped that this could be the beginning of the signal from Pyongyang the U.S. (more...)
Harvey Update Plus Rain for SE WI
- August 28, 2017
The faster movement of the system will limit rainfall totals in our area and it should exit the Southern Plains sometime towards the end of next weekend. Depending on the track of Harvey, rain chances will vary in the Big Country. Right now I would start thinking about getting ready for at least 1"-2" of rain Thursday and Friday with locally higher amounts. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The faster movement of the system will limit rainfall totals in our area and it should exit the Southern Plains sometime towards the end of next weekend. Depending on the track of Harvey, rain chances will vary in the Big Country. Right now I would start thinking about getting ready for at least 1"-2" of rain Thursday and Friday with locally higher amounts. (more...)
Maria Sharapova passionate ahead of US Open after 'tough' suspension
- August 28, 2017
Sharapova, making her first Grand Slam appearance since a 15-month doping ban, has a 6-0 career record against Halep, who last Sunday lost for the third time in as many months with a chance to advance to world number one with a victory. "It's an exciting match", defending champion Angelique Kerber said. The final Grand Slam of the calendar year will provide a platform for a WTA star other than six-time champion Serena Williams to significantly improve their resume. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Sharapova, making her first Grand Slam appearance since a 15-month doping ban, has a 6-0 career record against Halep, who last Sunday lost for the third time in as many months with a chance to advance to world number one with a victory. "It's an exciting match", defending champion Angelique Kerber said. The final Grand Slam of the calendar year will provide a platform for a WTA star other than six-time champion Serena Williams to significantly improve their resume. (more...)
Iraqi forces take back city of Tel Afar from IS
- August 28, 2017
An Iraqi police officer said the blast on Monday took place after an explosives-laden auto went off at the wholesale Jamila market in Baghdad's Shia district of Sadr City. The offensive on Tal Afar, which lies on the supply route between Syria and the former IS stronghold of Mosul, started on Aug 20. Officials have said they hope to announce victory by Eid al-Adha, the Muslim holiday set to start in Iraq on Sept 2. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
An Iraqi police officer said the blast on Monday took place after an explosives-laden auto went off at the wholesale Jamila market in Baghdad's Shia district of Sadr City. The offensive on Tal Afar, which lies on the supply route between Syria and the former IS stronghold of Mosul, started on Aug 20. Officials have said they hope to announce victory by Eid al-Adha, the Muslim holiday set to start in Iraq on Sept 2. (more...)
Trump expected to lift ban on local police using military equipment
- August 28, 2017
Louis following the death of Michael Brown, USA Today reported in 2015 . The basis of this reversal - according to AP's documents - is presumably so as to help law enforcement better "protect public safety and reduce crime". "In fact, that stuff is disappearing so fast we have none left", Trump said. More than $5 billion in surplus gear has been funneled to law enforcement agencies . (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Louis following the death of Michael Brown, USA Today reported in 2015 . The basis of this reversal - according to AP's documents - is presumably so as to help law enforcement better "protect public safety and reduce crime". "In fact, that stuff is disappearing so fast we have none left", Trump said. More than $5 billion in surplus gear has been funneled to law enforcement agencies . (more...)
North Korea is reported to have launched several missiles, heightening tensions
- August 28, 2017
Those flew some 250 km in the northeastern direction before falling into the sea, the Yonhap news agency cited the JCS as reporting, claiming that the projects appeared to be short-range missiles. "The Korean People's Army is keeping a high alert, fully ready to contain the enemies". Washington has repeatedly urged China, North Korea's main ally and trading partner, to do more to rein in Pyongyang. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
Those flew some 250 km in the northeastern direction before falling into the sea, the Yonhap news agency cited the JCS as reporting, claiming that the projects appeared to be short-range missiles. "The Korean People's Army is keeping a high alert, fully ready to contain the enemies". Washington has repeatedly urged China, North Korea's main ally and trading partner, to do more to rein in Pyongyang. (more...)
North Korea uses multiple-rocket launcher to test missiles
- August 28, 2017
North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and dozens of missile tests since the beginning of a year ago, significantly raising tension on the heavily militarised Korean peninsula and in defiance of U.N. North Korea's last missile test on July 28 was for an intercontinental ballistic missile created to fly 10,000 km. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and dozens of missile tests since the beginning of a year ago, significantly raising tension on the heavily militarised Korean peninsula and in defiance of U.N. North Korea's last missile test on July 28 was for an intercontinental ballistic missile created to fly 10,000 km. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (more...)
North Korea fires several missiles into East Sea
- August 28, 2017
The South Korean Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were launched from the North's eastern Kangwon province into the sea. Cmdr. Though North Korea says it now has the ability to send missiles to the United States mainland, USA defense officials said they determined these missiles did not pose a threat to North America or Guam. (more...)
- August 28, 2017
The South Korean Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were launched from the North's eastern Kangwon province into the sea. Cmdr. Though North Korea says it now has the ability to send missiles to the United States mainland, USA defense officials said they determined these missiles did not pose a threat to North America or Guam. (more...)
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