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Syrian Observatory: Israeli strike in Syria killed Iranians
- May 14, 2018
Guterres called for an immediate halt in order to avoid "a new conflagration in the region already embroiled in bad conflicts with huge suffering of civilians", said Stephane Dujarric in a statement, Xinhua reported. A commander in a regional military alliance supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Reuters news agency that the missiles targeted a Syrian army base. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Guterres called for an immediate halt in order to avoid "a new conflagration in the region already embroiled in bad conflicts with huge suffering of civilians", said Stephane Dujarric in a statement, Xinhua reported. A commander in a regional military alliance supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Reuters news agency that the missiles targeted a Syrian army base. (more...)
Indigo staffer arrested over bomb hoax call to IGI airport
- May 14, 2018
Saubar Sadik Basha called up the police control room on Thursday night and claimed that a bomb would go off at the US Consulate in the early hours of Friday. "The meeting of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately convened and we got some Mumbai-bound flights physically checked for almost two hours before declaring the call as a hoax", said Bhatia. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Saubar Sadik Basha called up the police control room on Thursday night and claimed that a bomb would go off at the US Consulate in the early hours of Friday. "The meeting of the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) was immediately convened and we got some Mumbai-bound flights physically checked for almost two hours before declaring the call as a hoax", said Bhatia. (more...)
Trump, May condemn Iran rocket attacks on Israel: White House
- May 14, 2018
Israel's military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Israel had retaliated for the attack on its outposts in the strategic Golan Heights plateau, which it partly occupies, without elaborating. But for months, it has repeatedly said it will not accept a permanent Iranian military presence in Syria. Israel claimed that none of the Iranian rockets struck inside Israeli-held territory, and that they either fell short or were shot down. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Israel's military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Israel had retaliated for the attack on its outposts in the strategic Golan Heights plateau, which it partly occupies, without elaborating. But for months, it has repeatedly said it will not accept a permanent Iranian military presence in Syria. Israel claimed that none of the Iranian rockets struck inside Israeli-held territory, and that they either fell short or were shot down. (more...)
Sheriff's deputy shot in good condition, suspect in custody
- May 14, 2018
His identity has not been released. A Sonoma gas station employee, who was armed while on the job, was arrested Sunday after shooting a deputy. The deputies arrive don scene and saw the employee acting suspicious before he pulled a handgun out and fired at the deputies. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
His identity has not been released. A Sonoma gas station employee, who was armed while on the job, was arrested Sunday after shooting a deputy. The deputies arrive don scene and saw the employee acting suspicious before he pulled a handgun out and fired at the deputies. (more...)
Missing sailor from Plainfield found dead in forest in Washington State
- May 14, 2018
Search and rescue crews have apparently found no signs of foul play at the site of the vehicle. Adams, 24, was last seen May 4th, 2018 when he left for a day hike on the Olympic Peninsula in the Buckhorn Wilderness south of Sequim. Authorities believe Adams was following a primitive trail when he fell over the edge. The remains will be held for an autopsy to determine a cause of death. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Search and rescue crews have apparently found no signs of foul play at the site of the vehicle. Adams, 24, was last seen May 4th, 2018 when he left for a day hike on the Olympic Peninsula in the Buckhorn Wilderness south of Sequim. Authorities believe Adams was following a primitive trail when he fell over the edge. The remains will be held for an autopsy to determine a cause of death. (more...)
Brokerages Set Banco de Chile (BCH) Target Price at $98.33
- May 14, 2018
NYSE:BCH traded down $0.58 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $96.92. Traders following current indicator levels on shares of Quantenna Communications Inc (QTNA) can note that the short-term MACD indicator is presently reading a Sell. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
NYSE:BCH traded down $0.58 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $96.92. Traders following current indicator levels on shares of Quantenna Communications Inc (QTNA) can note that the short-term MACD indicator is presently reading a Sell. (more...)
Driver charged with fatal hit-and-run while fleeing police in West Chatham
- May 14, 2018
Police tried to stop the vehicle just before 6 p.m. Thursday evening for a narcotics investigation, but the auto sped off. One of the pedestrians struck, a 55-year-old woman, was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Police tried to stop the vehicle just before 6 p.m. Thursday evening for a narcotics investigation, but the auto sped off. One of the pedestrians struck, a 55-year-old woman, was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. (more...)
Early voting for Texas primary runoff election begins Monday
- May 14, 2018
Senate. Residents living within State House District 45-which encompasses Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos-will see two names on the Democratic ballot: Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Erin Zwiener. The voting will take place 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily through Friday at the Hunt County Voter Administration Office, 2217 A Washington Street in Greenville. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Senate. Residents living within State House District 45-which encompasses Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos-will see two names on the Democratic ballot: Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Erin Zwiener. The voting will take place 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily through Friday at the Hunt County Voter Administration Office, 2217 A Washington Street in Greenville. (more...)
Trump greets USA on Mother's Day, remembers his mom
- May 14, 2018
Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was Scottish-born and emigrated to NY in 1930. "My mother was a great person". "Melania has very low expectations for her husband to deliver any incredible gifts for Mother's Day after he completely failed at her birthday", the unnamed source told the celebrity news outlet. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was Scottish-born and emigrated to NY in 1930. "My mother was a great person". "Melania has very low expectations for her husband to deliver any incredible gifts for Mother's Day after he completely failed at her birthday", the unnamed source told the celebrity news outlet. (more...)
Five students dead, 12 missing after Pakistan bridge collapses
- May 14, 2018
Personnel of the Pakistan Army are also assisting in the operation, said local Urdu TV channel ARY News, adding that the extremely cold water of the river and its strong current are hindering efforts to recover the tourists. The incident took place near the picnic point of Kundal Shahi, some 47 miles north of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir. The country's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has expressed grief and sorrow over the incident and directed the relevant authorities ... (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Personnel of the Pakistan Army are also assisting in the operation, said local Urdu TV channel ARY News, adding that the extremely cold water of the river and its strong current are hindering efforts to recover the tourists. The incident took place near the picnic point of Kundal Shahi, some 47 miles north of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani Kashmir. The country's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has expressed grief and sorrow over the incident and directed the relevant authorities ... (more...)
Rickard homers twice, Orioles rout Rays 17-1
- May 14, 2018
The Rays are 1-5 in their last six Sunday games and 4-1 in Snell's last five starts versus a team with a losing record. Rays rookie right fielder Johnny Field pitched a hitless eighth, getting three flyouts around a walk. He is hitting.375 during this streak. "We've seen him at some pretty high levels [in his career]", Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Machado, who hit his 150th career homer Friday, becoming the youngest Baltimore player to do so. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The Rays are 1-5 in their last six Sunday games and 4-1 in Snell's last five starts versus a team with a losing record. Rays rookie right fielder Johnny Field pitched a hitless eighth, getting three flyouts around a walk. He is hitting.375 during this streak. "We've seen him at some pretty high levels [in his career]", Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Machado, who hit his 150th career homer Friday, becoming the youngest Baltimore player to do so. (more...)
Several UFC employees were victims of armed robbery in Brazil
- May 14, 2018
Last month, just two days prior to UFC 223 in Brooklyn, lightweight star Conor McGregor appeared unannounced at a media event and attacked a bus filled with UFC fighters and employees. And there's plenty to look forward to, including Amanda Nunes defending her women's bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington. The co-main event features a middleweight bout between top contender Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Kelvin Gastelum. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Last month, just two days prior to UFC 223 in Brooklyn, lightweight star Conor McGregor appeared unannounced at a media event and attacked a bus filled with UFC fighters and employees. And there's plenty to look forward to, including Amanda Nunes defending her women's bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington. The co-main event features a middleweight bout between top contender Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Kelvin Gastelum. (more...)
Kansas law now forbids police from having sex with people in custody
- May 14, 2018
Jeff Colyer signed the law Thursday, Kansas was among 33 states where consensual sex between police and people in their custody wasn't a crime, The Wichita Eagle reported . The bill was tabled following the 2017 release of Kansas City man LaMonte McIntyre, jailed for a murder he did not commit for 23 years. Many Kansas lawmakers were shocked that a law forbidding traffic stop sex wasn't already on the books. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Jeff Colyer signed the law Thursday, Kansas was among 33 states where consensual sex between police and people in their custody wasn't a crime, The Wichita Eagle reported . The bill was tabled following the 2017 release of Kansas City man LaMonte McIntyre, jailed for a murder he did not commit for 23 years. Many Kansas lawmakers were shocked that a law forbidding traffic stop sex wasn't already on the books. (more...)
Laois fightback leaves Wexford to rue missed opportunity
- May 14, 2018
By the mid-way point in extra-time, Wexford had a deficit of 5 points to make up. Laois tried to hit back immediately, as Graham Brody lead the break forward and was nearly played through for a one-on-one with his opposite number, but the pass was intercepted. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
By the mid-way point in extra-time, Wexford had a deficit of 5 points to make up. Laois tried to hit back immediately, as Graham Brody lead the break forward and was nearly played through for a one-on-one with his opposite number, but the pass was intercepted. (more...)
Victoria's Secret Model Chanel Iman Makes Mother's Day Announcement: I'm Pregnant!
- May 14, 2018
Iman and Shepard married in March after becoming engaged just four months earlier. On Mother's Day (May 13), the supermodel took to Instagram to share their good news and show off her little bump. The first picture featured the mother-to-be, 27, lying on her back on the floor, with her arm over her breasts, as Sterling kissed her belly, while they struck sultry looks at the camera as they posed on a stool for the second shot. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Iman and Shepard married in March after becoming engaged just four months earlier. On Mother's Day (May 13), the supermodel took to Instagram to share their good news and show off her little bump. The first picture featured the mother-to-be, 27, lying on her back on the floor, with her arm over her breasts, as Sterling kissed her belly, while they struck sultry looks at the camera as they posed on a stool for the second shot. (more...)
Top Republican says White House should condemn aid who mocked McCain
- May 14, 2018
The statement was in response to White House aide Kelly Sadler's comments following the Arizona Republican's opposition to President Donald Trump's pick for Central Intelligence Agency director by saying Thursday morning that "he's dying anyway ", a White House official told CNN. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The statement was in response to White House aide Kelly Sadler's comments following the Arizona Republican's opposition to President Donald Trump's pick for Central Intelligence Agency director by saying Thursday morning that "he's dying anyway ", a White House official told CNN. (more...)
Modi's temple run in Nepal to influence voters: Congress
- May 14, 2018
The Karnataka elections took place on Saturday, the second day of PM Modi's visit to Nepal. In Gujarat, he held a road show after voting. He visited the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, the most sacred and oldest temple to Lord Shiva in that country. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
The Karnataka elections took place on Saturday, the second day of PM Modi's visit to Nepal. In Gujarat, he held a road show after voting. He visited the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, the most sacred and oldest temple to Lord Shiva in that country. (more...)
New Italy PM could be independent figure, top 5-star member says
- May 14, 2018
Italian elections in March were produced an inconclusive result, with the two anti-establishment parties attracting the most support. 5-Star won 32 percent of the vote at the election and the League took 17 percent. The two parties also condemned the European Union for failing to stop mass migration into Italy from Africa and for refusing to take its share of 600,000 people who have landed on Italian shores. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Italian elections in March were produced an inconclusive result, with the two anti-establishment parties attracting the most support. 5-Star won 32 percent of the vote at the election and the League took 17 percent. The two parties also condemned the European Union for failing to stop mass migration into Italy from Africa and for refusing to take its share of 600,000 people who have landed on Italian shores. (more...)
Israel prepares for inauguration of United States embassy in Jerusalem
- May 14, 2018
Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, American ambassador David Friedman, and leaders of both Christian and Jewish organizations will also be present to take part in this historic moment. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, American ambassador David Friedman, and leaders of both Christian and Jewish organizations will also be present to take part in this historic moment. (more...)
Jordan lashes out at Israeli provocation in Al-Aqsa Mosque
- May 14, 2018
Jewish zealots this morning broke into the holy compound in occupied Jerusalem's Old City in large numbers, began singing and raised Israeli flags, touching off clashes with Muslim worshippers and the Mosque guard. " Israel is violating all global laws and norms by providing protection to such violations and provocations", said Momani. The minister stressed on the need to respect the status quo and the legal and historic status of Jerusalem. (more...)
- May 14, 2018
Jewish zealots this morning broke into the holy compound in occupied Jerusalem's Old City in large numbers, began singing and raised Israeli flags, touching off clashes with Muslim worshippers and the Mosque guard. " Israel is violating all global laws and norms by providing protection to such violations and provocations", said Momani. The minister stressed on the need to respect the status quo and the legal and historic status of Jerusalem. (more...)
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