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Air China Flight Diverted After Passenger Uses Fountain Pen To 'Threaten' Crew
- April 15, 2018
Passengers and crew were unharmed. "An investigation showed the man used a fountain pen [to take the hostage]". Chinese police said the 41-year-old passenger arrested in the incident had a "history of mental illness", the news agency reported. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Passengers and crew were unharmed. "An investigation showed the man used a fountain pen [to take the hostage]". Chinese police said the 41-year-old passenger arrested in the incident had a "history of mental illness", the news agency reported. (more...)
Man 'shot at lost black schoolboy asking for directions'
- April 15, 2018
Police arrived and discovered that the husband had chased after the teen with a 12-gauge shotgun and had fired a round toward the teen, who was running away, according to a police report. The guy came downstairs, and then he grabbed the gun, and I saw it and started to run. "And that's when I heard the gunshot", Brennan recalled. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard believes there is no way to justify what happened. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Police arrived and discovered that the husband had chased after the teen with a 12-gauge shotgun and had fired a round toward the teen, who was running away, according to a police report. The guy came downstairs, and then he grabbed the gun, and I saw it and started to run. "And that's when I heard the gunshot", Brennan recalled. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard believes there is no way to justify what happened. (more...)
Elite Athletes Ready for Boston Marathon
- April 15, 2018
He had a group of graduating seniors there and he asked them to share one piece of advice with the underclassmen. " Anything can happen out there", he said, "so what's most important is having a good time". Leading up to Boston , Hasay spent more time getting in longer distance runs to be prepared for Monday. Niehaus uses music to push herself. "I thought I was moving on to the next step of races", she said. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
He had a group of graduating seniors there and he asked them to share one piece of advice with the underclassmen. " Anything can happen out there", he said, "so what's most important is having a good time". Leading up to Boston , Hasay spent more time getting in longer distance runs to be prepared for Monday. Niehaus uses music to push herself. "I thought I was moving on to the next step of races", she said. (more...)
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for unfettered probe of alleged Syria attack
- April 15, 2018
He said the United States is trying to get an inspection team from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to the site of the alleged attack. He said the United States is considering a response, including military attacks. "This attack that took place in Douma is a barbaric attack". A White House statement released later said the United States is continuing to assess intelligence and is engaged in conversations with its partners and allies. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
He said the United States is trying to get an inspection team from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to the site of the alleged attack. He said the United States is considering a response, including military attacks. "This attack that took place in Douma is a barbaric attack". A White House statement released later said the United States is continuing to assess intelligence and is engaged in conversations with its partners and allies. (more...)
Vladimir Putin condemns US-led airstrikes on Syria
- April 15, 2018
The genuine aim behind the US-led attack on Syria was to "allow terrorists to rest, restore their forces and extend bloodshed", the ministry said , referring to the fact that the strike was carried out "at the time when Syrian troops were further taking a successful offensive against Daesh*, al-Nusra Front and other terrorist groups". (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The genuine aim behind the US-led attack on Syria was to "allow terrorists to rest, restore their forces and extend bloodshed", the ministry said , referring to the fact that the strike was carried out "at the time when Syrian troops were further taking a successful offensive against Daesh*, al-Nusra Front and other terrorist groups". (more...)
Russian Federation threatens retaliation as United States & its allies launch attack on Syria
- April 15, 2018
Early on Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the military action in Syria in response to the alleged chemical weapons attack in the city of Duma in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. "But on this occasion there is none". "The worst fears were justified: our warnings were ignored, a script prepared in advance is being put into practice, and again we are threatened". (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Early on Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the military action in Syria in response to the alleged chemical weapons attack in the city of Duma in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. "But on this occasion there is none". "The worst fears were justified: our warnings were ignored, a script prepared in advance is being put into practice, and again we are threatened". (more...)
Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan Lahore residence comes under attack
- April 15, 2018
The court had unanimously announced that the disqualification under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution was for a lifetime, sealing the political career of former Premier Nawaz Sharif and PTI's former Secretary General Jahangir Tareen for life. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The court had unanimously announced that the disqualification under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution was for a lifetime, sealing the political career of former Premier Nawaz Sharif and PTI's former Secretary General Jahangir Tareen for life. (more...)
SpaceX Falcon 9 To Launch NASA's New Planet-Hunting Spacecraft TESS
- April 15, 2018
TESS will then position itself on a 13.7-day orbit. Dr. George Ricker of MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is the principal investigator for the mission. The launch of Monday marks the first time that NASA has used the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for a science mission. " TESS will cast a wider net than ever before for enigmatic worlds whose properties can be probed by NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope and other missions ", he added. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
TESS will then position itself on a 13.7-day orbit. Dr. George Ricker of MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is the principal investigator for the mission. The launch of Monday marks the first time that NASA has used the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for a science mission. " TESS will cast a wider net than ever before for enigmatic worlds whose properties can be probed by NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope and other missions ", he added. (more...)
Flash flood watch posted statewide
- April 15, 2018
As more heavy rain and thunderstorms pass through the area, a flash flood watch will remain in effect in parts of southeast Louisiana and southern MS until 6 a.m. Forecasters with the NWS say an upper level low combined with enhanced low level moisture will bring the threat of heavy rains and flash flooding. The tornado watch is efective until 7 p.m. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
As more heavy rain and thunderstorms pass through the area, a flash flood watch will remain in effect in parts of southeast Louisiana and southern MS until 6 a.m. Forecasters with the NWS say an upper level low combined with enhanced low level moisture will bring the threat of heavy rains and flash flooding. The tornado watch is efective until 7 p.m. (more...)
Trump's personal lawyer denies report of Prague meeting with Russians during campaign
- April 15, 2018
They were seeking information on payments made by Cohen to porn star Stormy Daniels, who has said she had sex with Trump in 2006, a person familiar with the matter said. Cohen's alleged communications with the Russians were mentioned multiple times in the dossier - and Steele ultimately shared the data with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
They were seeking information on payments made by Cohen to porn star Stormy Daniels, who has said she had sex with Trump in 2006, a person familiar with the matter said. Cohen's alleged communications with the Russians were mentioned multiple times in the dossier - and Steele ultimately shared the data with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (more...)
Former Bush Press Sec Reacts To Trump's 'Mission Accomplished' Tweet
- April 15, 2018
Bush on Could 2, 2003. Could not have had a better result. The coordinated missile attack by allied forces hit suspected weapons sites in an operation Trump said was meant to deter Assad from using chemical arms in future. "Um", tweeted Fleischer. "I would have recommended ending this tweet with not those two words". In a subsequent tweet, Fleischer famous that "Bush said the hazard was not over and that tough missions lay forward, notably within the Sunni triangle " of Iraq. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Bush on Could 2, 2003. Could not have had a better result. The coordinated missile attack by allied forces hit suspected weapons sites in an operation Trump said was meant to deter Assad from using chemical arms in future. "Um", tweeted Fleischer. "I would have recommended ending this tweet with not those two words". In a subsequent tweet, Fleischer famous that "Bush said the hazard was not over and that tough missions lay forward, notably within the Sunni triangle " of Iraq. (more...)
Russia warns of war, over Syria strikes
- April 15, 2018
Syrian President Bashar Assad says Western threats to strike his country after a suspected chemical attack are based on "lies" and seek to undermine his forces' recent advances near Damascus. "The domination of the Anglo-Saxon, Western world is facilitated by intellectual property rights, and we will deliver a blow to this right", MP Mikhail Yemelyanov told Interfax news agency. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Syrian President Bashar Assad says Western threats to strike his country after a suspected chemical attack are based on "lies" and seek to undermine his forces' recent advances near Damascus. "The domination of the Anglo-Saxon, Western world is facilitated by intellectual property rights, and we will deliver a blow to this right", MP Mikhail Yemelyanov told Interfax news agency. (more...)
Kim Jong-un meets Chinese delegation
- April 15, 2018
Kim made his first visit to China in March, in a secret trip that reopened ties between the two governments after years of strained relations due to Beijing's opposition to Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme and support of worldwide sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Kim made his first visit to China in March, in a secret trip that reopened ties between the two governments after years of strained relations due to Beijing's opposition to Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme and support of worldwide sanctions against North Korea. (more...)
CBI lodges 3 cases, detains Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case
- April 15, 2018
He also declared that his government had increased the amount of scholarship awarded to Dalit students from Rs 2250 to Rs 3000 which would be credited in their bank accounts in two instalments in October and January without any lapses. "The party has to suffer the outcome of this decision". Previously the victim's father died in judicial custody nearly a week after he was reportedly thrashed by the MLA's brother and others. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
He also declared that his government had increased the amount of scholarship awarded to Dalit students from Rs 2250 to Rs 3000 which would be credited in their bank accounts in two instalments in October and January without any lapses. "The party has to suffer the outcome of this decision". Previously the victim's father died in judicial custody nearly a week after he was reportedly thrashed by the MLA's brother and others. (more...)
Unnao rape case: Court sent accused MLA on 7 days CBI remand
- April 15, 2018
On Thursday, an FIR was filed against Kuldeep Singh Sengar and he was subsequently booked by the UP Police on various charges under the IPC, including rape, kidnapping and criminal intimidation. State government had recommended for a CBI inquiry into the matter which was approved by the Centre. The third case is related to the alleged attack on the teenager's father on April 3 by the MLA's brother. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
On Thursday, an FIR was filed against Kuldeep Singh Sengar and he was subsequently booked by the UP Police on various charges under the IPC, including rape, kidnapping and criminal intimidation. State government had recommended for a CBI inquiry into the matter which was approved by the Centre. The third case is related to the alleged attack on the teenager's father on April 3 by the MLA's brother. (more...)
Yogi real culprit in Unnao rape case alleges Congress
- April 15, 2018
The chief minister too continued to turn a blind eye to all his deeds and misdeeds, until the Allahabad high court took suo motto cognizance of the case and grilled the UP advocate general later on Thursday to spell out whether the UP government was going to arrest Sengar or not. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The chief minister too continued to turn a blind eye to all his deeds and misdeeds, until the Allahabad high court took suo motto cognizance of the case and grilled the UP advocate general later on Thursday to spell out whether the UP government was going to arrest Sengar or not. (more...)
Iran warns of 'regional consequences' of Syria strikes
- April 15, 2018
Trump says that last Saturday, Syrian President Bashar Assad deployed chemical weapons in what was a "significant escalation in a pattern of chemical weapons use by that very awful regime. Damascus is seen as the US launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the capital early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Syria's government denies responsibility. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Trump says that last Saturday, Syrian President Bashar Assad deployed chemical weapons in what was a "significant escalation in a pattern of chemical weapons use by that very awful regime. Damascus is seen as the US launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the capital early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Syria's government denies responsibility. (more...)
Volkswagen considers asset sales to cut cost-CEO
- April 15, 2018
Four sources close to VW Volkswagen's (VW) supervisory board will on Friday replace personnel chief Karlheinz Blessing with Gunnar Kilian , managing director of the carmaker's works council who works directly under labour boss Bernd Osterloh. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
Four sources close to VW Volkswagen's (VW) supervisory board will on Friday replace personnel chief Karlheinz Blessing with Gunnar Kilian , managing director of the carmaker's works council who works directly under labour boss Bernd Osterloh. (more...)
President Trump Makes Statement On Syria
- April 15, 2018
The claim comes after a week in which Russian diplomats and military officers denied the attack happened, blamed the rebels for attacking themselves and accused foreign intelligence operatives. Vassily Nebenzia, Moscow's ambassador to the United Nations, said he "cannot exclude" war between the United States and Russian Federation. Putin was quoted as urging for a "thorough and objective probe" into the reports of the chemical weapons attack. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
The claim comes after a week in which Russian diplomats and military officers denied the attack happened, blamed the rebels for attacking themselves and accused foreign intelligence operatives. Vassily Nebenzia, Moscow's ambassador to the United Nations, said he "cannot exclude" war between the United States and Russian Federation. Putin was quoted as urging for a "thorough and objective probe" into the reports of the chemical weapons attack. (more...)
Japan Cheers US Interest in Trade Deal, but Trump Tweets Caution
- April 15, 2018
President Donald Trump in the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday. Japan is willing to work with Donald Trump on after the President said the USA could rejoin a Pacific trade partnership if the terms were "substantially better". The dialogue had so far yielded little, with some analysts saying Japan has used it to broaden the agenda and diffuse direct USA pressure for a two-way FTA. (more...)
- April 15, 2018
President Donald Trump in the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday. Japan is willing to work with Donald Trump on after the President said the USA could rejoin a Pacific trade partnership if the terms were "substantially better". The dialogue had so far yielded little, with some analysts saying Japan has used it to broaden the agenda and diffuse direct USA pressure for a two-way FTA. (more...)
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