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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte slammed over kiss
- June 08, 2018
Towards the end of his speech, he invited two women from the audience to receive a copy of a book critical of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Duterte then leaned in and kissed the visibly overwhelmed woman, who screamed in joy and covered her face. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Towards the end of his speech, he invited two women from the audience to receive a copy of a book critical of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Duterte then leaned in and kissed the visibly overwhelmed woman, who screamed in joy and covered her face. (more...)
Dozens die as Fuego volcano erupts in Guatemala
- June 08, 2018
A lack of electricity in the most heavily hit zone makes safely searching at night impossible. The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala earlier announced that there were 65 victims. Search and rescue operations had suspended due to low light and unsafe conditions, but were resumed early on Monday morning. Ash was falling on the Guatemala City area as well as the departments of Sacatepequez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla, which are in south-central Guatemala around the ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
A lack of electricity in the most heavily hit zone makes safely searching at night impossible. The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala earlier announced that there were 65 victims. Search and rescue operations had suspended due to low light and unsafe conditions, but were resumed early on Monday morning. Ash was falling on the Guatemala City area as well as the departments of Sacatepequez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla, which are in south-central Guatemala around the ... (more...)
Mum of 5-year-old spooked by 'lockdown song' in USA kindergarten
- June 08, 2018
Parent Georgy Cohen spotted the poem taped to a classroom chalkboard at the school in the city of Somerville. Georgy Cohen tweeted an image of the rhyme, writing that "this should not be hanging" in the classroom and added "but I, like most of you, have congressional representatives I can call to advocate for gun reform". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Parent Georgy Cohen spotted the poem taped to a classroom chalkboard at the school in the city of Somerville. Georgy Cohen tweeted an image of the rhyme, writing that "this should not be hanging" in the classroom and added "but I, like most of you, have congressional representatives I can call to advocate for gun reform". (more...)
Real gator watches while boy uses inflatable gator
- June 08, 2018
The video on a Florida woman's Facebook post started out innocently enough. Unaware of the gator, 6-year-old Timmy took another ride on the slip and slide. She told WFTV : 'I saw the brown chair move. Never in my life have I been so scared. 'They say they are afraid. It must have wanted in on the fun, as it ran down the slide shortly after the clip was recorded. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
The video on a Florida woman's Facebook post started out innocently enough. Unaware of the gator, 6-year-old Timmy took another ride on the slip and slide. She told WFTV : 'I saw the brown chair move. Never in my life have I been so scared. 'They say they are afraid. It must have wanted in on the fun, as it ran down the slide shortly after the clip was recorded. (more...)
US welcomes Afghan ceasefire offer to Taliban: State Department
- June 08, 2018
Ghani said that Afghanistan's security forces will "stop offensives" against Afghan Taliban militants but will continue to target the extremist group Islamic State (IS), Al-Qaeda, and "other global terrorist groups" and their affiliates. Gen John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan, said last month that some elements of the Taliban are showing interest in peace talks. Ghani's statement referred to a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics on Monday in which they issued a ... (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Ghani said that Afghanistan's security forces will "stop offensives" against Afghan Taliban militants but will continue to target the extremist group Islamic State (IS), Al-Qaeda, and "other global terrorist groups" and their affiliates. Gen John Nicholson, the top USA commander in Afghanistan, said last month that some elements of the Taliban are showing interest in peace talks. Ghani's statement referred to a gathering of Afghanistan's top clerics on Monday in which they issued a ... (more...)
South Korean found 6 days after Australia mountain fall
- June 08, 2018
Her shouts for help were heard on Saturday by a member of the public, who only informed police on Thursday after learning of the search. "(Her) surviving is a miracle, I can tell you", he said. And she's build like a garden gnome. Fellow backpacker and noted Scottish bloke Craig Strathie has given an extremely good value interview to the ABC , expressing his relief at his hostel-mate's rescue. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Her shouts for help were heard on Saturday by a member of the public, who only informed police on Thursday after learning of the search. "(Her) surviving is a miracle, I can tell you", he said. And she's build like a garden gnome. Fellow backpacker and noted Scottish bloke Craig Strathie has given an extremely good value interview to the ABC , expressing his relief at his hostel-mate's rescue. (more...)
Eighth-grade class receives shocking graduation gift: bullet-proof ballistic shields
- June 08, 2018
Cornelius middle school in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this week were given a macabre gift: Bulletproof backpack "shields" meant to save their lives during a future school shooting . Some saw it as a cynical attempt by Unequal Technologies to grab some free advertising and sell some more $150 shield plates. A further 17 people - 14 students and three school workers - were massacred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl., in February. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Cornelius middle school in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this week were given a macabre gift: Bulletproof backpack "shields" meant to save their lives during a future school shooting . Some saw it as a cynical attempt by Unequal Technologies to grab some free advertising and sell some more $150 shield plates. A further 17 people - 14 students and three school workers - were massacred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl., in February. (more...)
That Kardashian-Trump Meeting Ended Up With Him Commuting A Life Sentence
- June 08, 2018
Alice Johnson reunites with her family members June 6, 2018 . One of Alice Marie Johnson's lawyers, Brittany Barnett said that Kardashian West joined a phone call with Johnson and her legal team. The TV star said the call "will forever be one of my best memories". Johnson, 63, was released after serving 21 years of a life sentence for a first-time nonviolent drug offense and charges of money laundering. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Alice Johnson reunites with her family members June 6, 2018 . One of Alice Marie Johnson's lawyers, Brittany Barnett said that Kardashian West joined a phone call with Johnson and her legal team. The TV star said the call "will forever be one of my best memories". Johnson, 63, was released after serving 21 years of a life sentence for a first-time nonviolent drug offense and charges of money laundering. (more...)
What happened in every key primary race last night?
- June 08, 2018
McCarthy, who placed first in his own California primary Tuesday night, went on to highlight that in November, voters will have the option to repeal the gas tax in a ballot initiative - a move that Republicans see as a winning issue for GOP candidates across the state this fall. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
McCarthy, who placed first in his own California primary Tuesday night, went on to highlight that in November, voters will have the option to repeal the gas tax in a ballot initiative - a move that Republicans see as a winning issue for GOP candidates across the state this fall. (more...)
Ten people killed as domestic flight crashes in Kenya
- June 08, 2018
Search for the plane, its crew and passengers is still ongoing. The Cesna C208 craft, registration number 5Y-CAC, was flying from a Kitale airstrip in Trans-Nzoia County when it lost contact with control tower at 5pm Tuesday in the Aberdares. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Search for the plane, its crew and passengers is still ongoing. The Cesna C208 craft, registration number 5Y-CAC, was flying from a Kitale airstrip in Trans-Nzoia County when it lost contact with control tower at 5pm Tuesday in the Aberdares. (more...)
University Malaya breaks into Top 100 World University Ranking
- June 08, 2018
MIT was also ranked the world's top university in 12 of 48 disciplines ranked by QS , as announced in February of this year. Chang Gung University and National Sun Yat-Sen University are both ranked 151st-200th this year, down from their rankings among the 101st-150th in 2017. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
MIT was also ranked the world's top university in 12 of 48 disciplines ranked by QS , as announced in February of this year. Chang Gung University and National Sun Yat-Sen University are both ranked 151st-200th this year, down from their rankings among the 101st-150th in 2017. (more...)
N.J. trooper pulls over officer who helped with his delivery
- June 08, 2018
He even described the house and said the baby's name was Michael. Bailly helped deliver the baby with the help of a doctor instructing him on the phone. Patterson, a Piscataway native, told the retired cop he was from the same town. Now here's where things get interesting... Bailly asked the Trooper what street he grew up on. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
He even described the house and said the baby's name was Michael. Bailly helped deliver the baby with the help of a doctor instructing him on the phone. Patterson, a Piscataway native, told the retired cop he was from the same town. Now here's where things get interesting... Bailly asked the Trooper what street he grew up on. (more...)
Two Pruitt Aides Resign as E.P.A. Ethics Questions Continue
- June 08, 2018
A Washington D.C. judge ordered Friday the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a legal request to produce scientific evidence backing the EPA administrator's claims about climate change. Questions have also mounted about a sweetheart real estate deal Pruitt had for a Capitol Hill condo that is co-owned by the wife of a top lobbyist, who had business before the EPA. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
A Washington D.C. judge ordered Friday the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a legal request to produce scientific evidence backing the EPA administrator's claims about climate change. Questions have also mounted about a sweetheart real estate deal Pruitt had for a Capitol Hill condo that is co-owned by the wife of a top lobbyist, who had business before the EPA. (more...)
Mnuchin Tried To Convince Trump To Exempt Canada From Tariffs
- June 08, 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland discussed trade and tariffs with key Republicans while she was in Washington for the general assembly of the Organization of American States, a Canadian government official said . goods such as Bourbon. "So I like it when people see the finished meal, but I am not convinced the kitchen commentary helps with delivering the meal or eating it". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland discussed trade and tariffs with key Republicans while she was in Washington for the general assembly of the Organization of American States, a Canadian government official said . goods such as Bourbon. "So I like it when people see the finished meal, but I am not convinced the kitchen commentary helps with delivering the meal or eating it". (more...)
Kudlow says Trump considers separate trade talks with Canada, Mexico
- June 08, 2018
During a meeting with the Trump administration's top economic officials Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin advised President Donald Trump against imposing tariffs on Canada, ABC News reported Tuesday. " President Trump is a trade reformer and I don't think people see it that way", Kudlow said. "They all tried to hug him close, as we used to say about Blair and Bush". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
During a meeting with the Trump administration's top economic officials Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin advised President Donald Trump against imposing tariffs on Canada, ABC News reported Tuesday. " President Trump is a trade reformer and I don't think people see it that way", Kudlow said. "They all tried to hug him close, as we used to say about Blair and Bush". (more...)
Trump Slammed Canada for Burning Down the White House. It Didn't, Really
- June 08, 2018
Mr. Trump's top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, told reporters on Wednesday that the US administration won't back down on the Trump trade and tariffs dispute with USA allies. Just before he heads to the G7 summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a stop in the heart of Canada's aluminum country - and he's repeating his pledge to try to convince Donald Trump that his tariff strategy is a big mistake. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Mr. Trump's top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, told reporters on Wednesday that the US administration won't back down on the Trump trade and tariffs dispute with USA allies. Just before he heads to the G7 summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a stop in the heart of Canada's aluminum country - and he's repeating his pledge to try to convince Donald Trump that his tariff strategy is a big mistake. (more...)
Leckie scores twice as Australia beats Czech Republic 4-0
- June 08, 2018
With 50 goals from 105 internationals, Cahill remains revered in Australia and has been the beating heart of the Socceroos in three World Cup campaigns, dating back to the 2006 finals in Germany . I have more players who can play in more positions. Would Rogic's guile or Jackson Irvine's grunt be better in the no.10 role? Fellow A-League star Dimitri Petratos is a major beneficiary of the decision. (more...)
- June 08, 2018
With 50 goals from 105 internationals, Cahill remains revered in Australia and has been the beating heart of the Socceroos in three World Cup campaigns, dating back to the 2006 finals in Germany . I have more players who can play in more positions. Would Rogic's guile or Jackson Irvine's grunt be better in the no.10 role? Fellow A-League star Dimitri Petratos is a major beneficiary of the decision. (more...)
Top Republican Ryan says Trump shouldn't pardon himself
- June 08, 2018
Without evidence, Trump has accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation under then-President Barack Obama's administration of embedding an informant in his campaign as a spy, referring to the matter as " spygate ". "But I have no evidence to the contrary of the initial assessment that chairman Gowdy has made but I want to run every lead down and make sure we get the final answers to the questions". (more...)
- June 08, 2018
Without evidence, Trump has accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation under then-President Barack Obama's administration of embedding an informant in his campaign as a spy, referring to the matter as " spygate ". "But I have no evidence to the contrary of the initial assessment that chairman Gowdy has made but I want to run every lead down and make sure we get the final answers to the questions". (more...)
Bodyless rattlesnake bites Texas man after it was decapitated
- June 07, 2018
But as the man, whose name was not given, picked up the snake to get rid of it, the head bit him and released an nearly fatal amount of venom. Doctors initially told Sutcliffe that her husband may not make it despite the large amounts of anti-venom they were giving him. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
But as the man, whose name was not given, picked up the snake to get rid of it, the head bit him and released an nearly fatal amount of venom. Doctors initially told Sutcliffe that her husband may not make it despite the large amounts of anti-venom they were giving him. (more...)
At least 112 die after Tunisian migrants' boat capsizes
- June 07, 2018
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed made the announcement during his visit to Kerkennah, two days after the incident in which 68 others were rescued. Tunisia announced Tuesday the strengthening of security forces on the Kerkennah Islands off Tunisia's southeastern coast after a migrant boat sank and 58 died. (more...)
- June 07, 2018
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed made the announcement during his visit to Kerkennah, two days after the incident in which 68 others were rescued. Tunisia announced Tuesday the strengthening of security forces on the Kerkennah Islands off Tunisia's southeastern coast after a migrant boat sank and 58 died. (more...)
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