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White House to request initial $12.7B for Harvey relief
- September 03, 2017
Estimates of the size of a Hurricane Harvey aid package for Texas and Louisiana rose on Thursday, with one proposal being drafted for $150 billion, while the White House promised to make a request for funding soon to Congress. Trump then provided an update on rescue and recovery efforts in areas hit by Harvey, which slammed into the Gulf Coast on August 25 as a Category 4 storm and delivered days of drenching rain. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Estimates of the size of a Hurricane Harvey aid package for Texas and Louisiana rose on Thursday, with one proposal being drafted for $150 billion, while the White House promised to make a request for funding soon to Congress. Trump then provided an update on rescue and recovery efforts in areas hit by Harvey, which slammed into the Gulf Coast on August 25 as a Category 4 storm and delivered days of drenching rain. (more...)
Artificial quake in North raises fear of another nuke test
- September 03, 2017
Japan immediately raised the prospect of further sanctions against the isolated North, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga saying that curbs on its oil trade would be on the table. It has a multi-functional thermonuclear weapon adjustable from tens of kiloton to hundreds of kiloton that can be detonated at high altitudes for an electromagnetic pulse attack, KCNA said. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Japan immediately raised the prospect of further sanctions against the isolated North, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga saying that curbs on its oil trade would be on the table. It has a multi-functional thermonuclear weapon adjustable from tens of kiloton to hundreds of kiloton that can be detonated at high altitudes for an electromagnetic pulse attack, KCNA said. (more...)
New Orleans braces for remains of Harvey on Katrina anniversary
- September 03, 2017
The weather outlook has improved somewhat for New Orleans , Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, and schools will be open Wednesday. New Orleans school leaders on Monday made a decision to close schools Tuesday due to heavy rains associated with Harvey. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The weather outlook has improved somewhat for New Orleans , Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, and schools will be open Wednesday. New Orleans school leaders on Monday made a decision to close schools Tuesday due to heavy rains associated with Harvey. (more...)
Natural disaster measuring 6.3 strikes North Korea, suggesting nuclear test
- September 03, 2017
The launch seemed created to show that North Korea can back up a threat to target the United States territory of Guam, if it chooses to do so, while also establishing a potentially unsafe precedent that could see future missiles flying over Japan . (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The launch seemed created to show that North Korea can back up a threat to target the United States territory of Guam, if it chooses to do so, while also establishing a potentially unsafe precedent that could see future missiles flying over Japan . (more...)
Opposition leader Kem Sokha arrested for treason in Cambodia
- September 03, 2017
Probably, that video is the only way to nail opposition leader down. The arrest was made just hours after an old video clip broadcast by Australia-based CBN (Cambodian Broadcasting Network) was posted on Facebook showing Kem Sokha speaking with his supporters in Australia on December 8, 2013. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Probably, that video is the only way to nail opposition leader down. The arrest was made just hours after an old video clip broadcast by Australia-based CBN (Cambodian Broadcasting Network) was posted on Facebook showing Kem Sokha speaking with his supporters in Australia on December 8, 2013. (more...)
North Korea claims leader inspects new H-bomb
- September 03, 2017
Experts and officials have said North Korea could conduct its sixth nuclear test at any time, and that the reclusive country has maintained a readiness at its nuclear test site to conduct another detonation test at any time. Trump and Abe, in a phone conversation hours before Pyongyang's nuclear test, had reaffirmed trilateral cooperation among Seoul, Washington and Tokyo so it's most likely Beijing could pressured to stronger sanctions it had refrained from by possibly cutting off oil ... (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Experts and officials have said North Korea could conduct its sixth nuclear test at any time, and that the reclusive country has maintained a readiness at its nuclear test site to conduct another detonation test at any time. Trump and Abe, in a phone conversation hours before Pyongyang's nuclear test, had reaffirmed trilateral cooperation among Seoul, Washington and Tokyo so it's most likely Beijing could pressured to stronger sanctions it had refrained from by possibly cutting off oil ... (more...)
Espenido won't be Iloilo City police chief
- September 03, 2017
ILOILO CITY-The assignment of controversial police official Chief Insp. The Iloilo provincial police is investigating the owner of the house where lawmen shot dead Friday night alleged drug lord Richard Prevendido and his son Jason. Duterte has called Iloilo the "most shabulized" province in the country, with Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog named on his "narco-list". But this triggered questions on Espenido's qualifications because he is two ranks lower than a Senior Superintendent, the ... (more...)
- September 03, 2017
ILOILO CITY-The assignment of controversial police official Chief Insp. The Iloilo provincial police is investigating the owner of the house where lawmen shot dead Friday night alleged drug lord Richard Prevendido and his son Jason. Duterte has called Iloilo the "most shabulized" province in the country, with Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog named on his "narco-list". But this triggered questions on Espenido's qualifications because he is two ranks lower than a Senior Superintendent, the ... (more...)
TURNBULL: If North Korea starts a war, it will lose it 'instantly'
- September 03, 2017
Calls are also mounting in the South for Seoul to build nuclear weapons of its own to defend itself as nuclear-armed North Korea's missile stand-off with the USA escalates. This came a day after President Donald Trump declared that " talking is not the answer " on North Korea. " We're never out of diplomatic solutions ", he said, pointing to collaboration between USA and Seoul and saying the allies are "never complacent" when it comes to protecting their citizens. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Calls are also mounting in the South for Seoul to build nuclear weapons of its own to defend itself as nuclear-armed North Korea's missile stand-off with the USA escalates. This came a day after President Donald Trump declared that " talking is not the answer " on North Korea. " We're never out of diplomatic solutions ", he said, pointing to collaboration between USA and Seoul and saying the allies are "never complacent" when it comes to protecting their citizens. (more...)
Rooney out on bail after DUI arrest
- September 03, 2017
Cutting her holiday short, Coleen was pictured as she was driven into their gated property yesterday . Coleen , 31, who is four months pregnant, was on holiday in Spain with their three sons, Kai, seven, Klay, four, and Kit, one, when she learned of his Friday night arrest. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Cutting her holiday short, Coleen was pictured as she was driven into their gated property yesterday . Coleen , 31, who is four months pregnant, was on holiday in Spain with their three sons, Kai, seven, Klay, four, and Kit, one, when she learned of his Friday night arrest. (more...)
Brewers 1, Nationals 0
- September 03, 2017
Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo bunted for a base hit and came around to score on Turner's double. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two. "It tightened up in the second", Scherzer said of his left calf. "It just wasn't enough". Jonathan Villar had three hits, including a two run home run in the fifth, giving the Brewers a 5-2 lead at the time. He allowed one run and two hits over his five innings, the lone run coming on an Eric Sogard single and Eric Thames double in the bottom ... (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo bunted for a base hit and came around to score on Turner's double. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two. "It tightened up in the second", Scherzer said of his left calf. "It just wasn't enough". Jonathan Villar had three hits, including a two run home run in the fifth, giving the Brewers a 5-2 lead at the time. He allowed one run and two hits over his five innings, the lone run coming on an Eric Sogard single and Eric Thames double in the bottom ... (more...)
Texans-Cowboys preseason game canceled amid Houston flooding
- September 03, 2017
Fans that have purchased tickets to Thursday's game will have the option to donate the money to relief efforts or request a refund through Ticketmaster. Approximately 40,000 tickets had already been sold for $25 each. No official plans are announced to move the game to San Antonio at this time, but the Texans are aware, and Houston is gracious the facility is available. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Fans that have purchased tickets to Thursday's game will have the option to donate the money to relief efforts or request a refund through Ticketmaster. Approximately 40,000 tickets had already been sold for $25 each. No official plans are announced to move the game to San Antonio at this time, but the Texans are aware, and Houston is gracious the facility is available. (more...)
Departure of Oltmans a big loss for India: Viren Rasquinha
- September 03, 2017
Current High Performance Director David John was take over as the interim coach. "We want consistency. We want to finish in top 3 in global events". "His sacking is a jolt because numerous younger players' confidence will be shattered", said a senior member in the Indian hockey team's inner circle on condition of anonymity. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Current High Performance Director David John was take over as the interim coach. "We want consistency. We want to finish in top 3 in global events". "His sacking is a jolt because numerous younger players' confidence will be shattered", said a senior member in the Indian hockey team's inner circle on condition of anonymity. (more...)
American Red Cross hosts shelter training workshop
- September 03, 2017
Taylor said the money donated will be used to support the temporary housing of victims, and like the Fort McMurray wildfire, financial aid will then be directed to the rebuilding phase of the operation. Numerous volunteers sent are working in the more than 200 Red Cross shelters that have been set up in Texas since the hurricane hit. Hundreds of American Red Cross volunteers from all around the country continue to converge on areas affected by Harvey, including the Savannah Chapter for ... (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Taylor said the money donated will be used to support the temporary housing of victims, and like the Fort McMurray wildfire, financial aid will then be directed to the rebuilding phase of the operation. Numerous volunteers sent are working in the more than 200 Red Cross shelters that have been set up in Texas since the hurricane hit. Hundreds of American Red Cross volunteers from all around the country continue to converge on areas affected by Harvey, including the Savannah Chapter for ... (more...)
Who is Hardeep Singh Puri?
- September 03, 2017
However, with his induction in the Modi ministry, Singh seemed to have made up with the leadership and he was rewarded for the administrative acumen. Puri has served as a Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador to Brazil and Britain and Permanent Representative of India to UN in Geneva. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
However, with his induction in the Modi ministry, Singh seemed to have made up with the leadership and he was rewarded for the administrative acumen. Puri has served as a Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador to Brazil and Britain and Permanent Representative of India to UN in Geneva. (more...)
LACETT | Wildcats survive (this time) vs. Southern Miss
- September 03, 2017
Kentucky would punt on its ensuing two possessions, giving Southern Miss some opportunities. With the result he wanted in hand, Stoops wasn't going to spend much time dwelling on the negative. The heroes of the day for United Kingdom was clearly its defense. Redshirt junior Kwadra Griggs, who took the final snap of the first half, started the second. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Kentucky would punt on its ensuing two possessions, giving Southern Miss some opportunities. With the result he wanted in hand, Stoops wasn't going to spend much time dwelling on the negative. The heroes of the day for United Kingdom was clearly its defense. Redshirt junior Kwadra Griggs, who took the final snap of the first half, started the second. (more...)
Pradhan, Goyal, Sitharaman and Naqvi take oath as cabinet ministers
- September 03, 2017
The new faces are Hardeep Singh Puri , RK Singh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Alphons Kannanthanam , Satyapal Singh, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Anant Kumar Dattatreya Hegde and Virendra Kumar sworn in as the ministers in the Modi Cabinet at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The new faces are Hardeep Singh Puri , RK Singh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Alphons Kannanthanam , Satyapal Singh, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Anant Kumar Dattatreya Hegde and Virendra Kumar sworn in as the ministers in the Modi Cabinet at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (more...)
Westinghouse Applauds Recommendation to Continue Vogtle AP1000 Nuclear Plant Units
- September 03, 2017
Georgia Power Co. told state regulators Thursday that it should finish building two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, despite delays expected to almost double their ultimate price tag. The Georgia PSC has already approved US$5.68 billion in capital costs for Georgia Power's share of the project. Georgia Power's estimated financing costs during the construction period total ~$3.4B, of which $1.4B had been incurred through June 30. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Georgia Power Co. told state regulators Thursday that it should finish building two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, despite delays expected to almost double their ultimate price tag. The Georgia PSC has already approved US$5.68 billion in capital costs for Georgia Power's share of the project. Georgia Power's estimated financing costs during the construction period total ~$3.4B, of which $1.4B had been incurred through June 30. (more...)
Suspect who fatally shot Sacramento sheriff's deputy dies
- September 03, 2017
The Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association has established a memorial fund for one of its own who was killed in a shooting at a motel on Wednesday. The investigators attempted to stop the suspected vehicle when a chase ensued. Two women suspected of involvement in the auto theft were arrested after a separate vehicle chase before the shootout at the hotel, Turnbull said. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
The Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association has established a memorial fund for one of its own who was killed in a shooting at a motel on Wednesday. The investigators attempted to stop the suspected vehicle when a chase ensued. Two women suspected of involvement in the auto theft were arrested after a separate vehicle chase before the shootout at the hotel, Turnbull said. (more...)
Second man held over girl lost after wedding
- September 03, 2017
Investigators sought explanation from the men on "some elements", he said. He declined to elaborate. "But I trust our police", she said. Until Saturday, the girl's disappearance was subject to a preliminary investigation. Police are questioning some 250 people, including everyone at the wedding as well as at two other parties in town Saturday night, when she was last seen, according to Le Parisien newspaper. (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Investigators sought explanation from the men on "some elements", he said. He declined to elaborate. "But I trust our police", she said. Until Saturday, the girl's disappearance was subject to a preliminary investigation. Police are questioning some 250 people, including everyone at the wedding as well as at two other parties in town Saturday night, when she was last seen, according to Le Parisien newspaper. (more...)
Uddhav Thackeray: I heard about Narendra Modi's Cabinet reshuffle from media
- September 03, 2017
Scotching speculations on NDA alliance partners joining the Modi cabinet, especially from Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United), the BJP has only picked its partymen to join the government. When the BJP had rejected the Shiv Sena's demand for the second cabinet berth a year ago, the Shiv Sena had spoken about how it was "a dignified party with self-respect". (more...)
- September 03, 2017
Scotching speculations on NDA alliance partners joining the Modi cabinet, especially from Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United), the BJP has only picked its partymen to join the government. When the BJP had rejected the Shiv Sena's demand for the second cabinet berth a year ago, the Shiv Sena had spoken about how it was "a dignified party with self-respect". (more...)
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