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Togo forces fire tear gas to disperse Gnassingbe opponents
- September 10, 2017
Access to the Internet in Togo has been massively restricted by the government as opposition supporters gather to protest against the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé. Internet service has been down in Togo during the protests. "I think the people have made up their mind because they're fed up", he added, calling on Gnassingbe to "leave by the front door". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Access to the Internet in Togo has been massively restricted by the government as opposition supporters gather to protest against the rule of President Faure Gnassingbé. Internet service has been down in Togo during the protests. "I think the people have made up their mind because they're fed up", he added, calling on Gnassingbe to "leave by the front door". (more...)
Hope Springs Eternal: S Koreans Keep Protesting Deployment of THAAD Launchers
- September 10, 2017
South Korea says the US military will begin adding more launchers to a contentious high-tech USA missile defense system in South Korea on Thursday to better cope with North Korean threats. Russian Federation and China both share a border with North Korea. "If North Korea doesn't stop its provocations, we could face an unpredictable situation in the future", said Moon while meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at an economic summit in the Russian far eastern city of Vladivostok ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
South Korea says the US military will begin adding more launchers to a contentious high-tech USA missile defense system in South Korea on Thursday to better cope with North Korean threats. Russian Federation and China both share a border with North Korea. "If North Korea doesn't stop its provocations, we could face an unpredictable situation in the future", said Moon while meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at an economic summit in the Russian far eastern city of Vladivostok ... (more...)
Feinstein Reveals Her Own 'Dogma'
- September 10, 2017
How is it that Senator Dianne Feinstein thought it could be proper to observe of Professor Barrett: "When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you , and that's of concern". He also asked Barrett how she would rule on a case involving a "same-sex marriage", given the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's dissent from the 2013 Obergefell decision that legalized same-sex marriage. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
How is it that Senator Dianne Feinstein thought it could be proper to observe of Professor Barrett: "When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you , and that's of concern". He also asked Barrett how she would rule on a case involving a "same-sex marriage", given the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's dissent from the 2013 Obergefell decision that legalized same-sex marriage. (more...)
A lovely weekend ahead, tracking Hurricane Irma too
- September 10, 2017
After a cool start this morning in the upper 40s and low 50s, afternoon highs will rebound into the low to mid 70s. The fall feel will continue the next few days, with low humidity being the main ticket. As Hurricane Irma rears up to strike Florida, the weather in Lancaster County is expected to remain sunny, cool and pleasant. That means a few scattered showers will remain possible for us Wednesday , Thursday and possibly even Friday . (more...)
- September 10, 2017
After a cool start this morning in the upper 40s and low 50s, afternoon highs will rebound into the low to mid 70s. The fall feel will continue the next few days, with low humidity being the main ticket. As Hurricane Irma rears up to strike Florida, the weather in Lancaster County is expected to remain sunny, cool and pleasant. That means a few scattered showers will remain possible for us Wednesday , Thursday and possibly even Friday . (more...)
Carolinas, Georgia declare emergencies ahead of Irma
- September 10, 2017
In Georgia, three people died and damage from falling trees and flooding in low-lying areas caused an estimated $500 million in damages. Citing potential storm surge, Deal said a mandatory evacuation would take effect beginning on Saturday for Chatham County, which includes Savannah, and other coastal areas. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
In Georgia, three people died and damage from falling trees and flooding in low-lying areas caused an estimated $500 million in damages. Citing potential storm surge, Deal said a mandatory evacuation would take effect beginning on Saturday for Chatham County, which includes Savannah, and other coastal areas. (more...)
Racist letter sent to A&M coach Kevin Sumlin's home
- September 10, 2017
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said on Twitter that he had "great admiration for Kevin Sumlin " and that he "fully" supported the statement by the Texas A&M administrators. We weren't able to run the football. I really don't have time to get involved in things that are said about the program or about me or whatever. He noted that it will be important for the team to get a good look at both players in Saturday's game and next week's against Louisiana-Lafayette before ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said on Twitter that he had "great admiration for Kevin Sumlin " and that he "fully" supported the statement by the Texas A&M administrators. We weren't able to run the football. I really don't have time to get involved in things that are said about the program or about me or whatever. He noted that it will be important for the team to get a good look at both players in Saturday's game and next week's against Louisiana-Lafayette before ... (more...)
Fate of Kentucky abortion clinic case won't be clear for months
- September 10, 2017
The other requires abortion providers to perform an ultrasound prior to the procedure and to describe the fetus in detail to the patient even if she objects (though she is not required to look at the ultrasound images). "This is a question of safety and health", he said. USA state legislatures enacted 41 new abortion restrictions in the first half of 2017, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health think tank that supports abortion rights. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The other requires abortion providers to perform an ultrasound prior to the procedure and to describe the fetus in detail to the patient even if she objects (though she is not required to look at the ultrasound images). "This is a question of safety and health", he said. USA state legislatures enacted 41 new abortion restrictions in the first half of 2017, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health think tank that supports abortion rights. (more...)
Time for Carolina Panthers predictions
- September 10, 2017
Someone is either giving San Francisco too much credit or not giving Carolina enough. "We weren't allowed to touch Christian. We (will) keep each other fresh, and tear this season up". This youthful 49ers squad will go through its share of growing pains but I think, as we review the season, we'll see how much of a difference coaching makes. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Someone is either giving San Francisco too much credit or not giving Carolina enough. "We weren't allowed to touch Christian. We (will) keep each other fresh, and tear this season up". This youthful 49ers squad will go through its share of growing pains but I think, as we review the season, we'll see how much of a difference coaching makes. (more...)
Tigers fall to Blue Jays 5-4
- September 10, 2017
Earlier in the game Nicholas Castellanos hit a grand slam so the Tigers had a grand slam and triple play in the same game. Pillar broke a 2-all tie with a leadoff drive against Warwick Saupold (3-2) in the sixth, helping Toronto snap a three-game losing streak against Detroit . (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Earlier in the game Nicholas Castellanos hit a grand slam so the Tigers had a grand slam and triple play in the same game. Pillar broke a 2-all tie with a leadoff drive against Warwick Saupold (3-2) in the sixth, helping Toronto snap a three-game losing streak against Detroit . (more...)
Veerendra Kumar changes stance; Kerala JD(U) with Sharad Yadav
- September 10, 2017
The affidavits submitted to the Election Commission include those of "all the 71 MLAs and 30 MLCs in Bihar; two Lok Sabha members; seven out of nine Rajya Sabha members; one MLC of Maharashtra besides 16 state units; 16 out of 20 party office-bearers; and 143 out of 180 our national council members". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The affidavits submitted to the Election Commission include those of "all the 71 MLAs and 30 MLCs in Bihar; two Lok Sabha members; seven out of nine Rajya Sabha members; one MLC of Maharashtra besides 16 state units; 16 out of 20 party office-bearers; and 143 out of 180 our national council members". (more...)
Glencore And QIA Opt To Sell Large Stake In Russia's Rosneft
- September 10, 2017
CEFC China Energy has signed a deal with the consortium of Glencore and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA ) to purchase 14.16% stake of state-owned Russian oil firm Rosneft in a US$9.1 billion deal. Intesa said its loan would be fully repaid with proceeds from the sale. "It always looked as if the Qatar-Glencore deal was hastily arranged so as to allow the privatisation to take place by the end of past year and the proceeds booked to the federal budget", said Chris Weafer from Macro ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
CEFC China Energy has signed a deal with the consortium of Glencore and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA ) to purchase 14.16% stake of state-owned Russian oil firm Rosneft in a US$9.1 billion deal. Intesa said its loan would be fully repaid with proceeds from the sale. "It always looked as if the Qatar-Glencore deal was hastily arranged so as to allow the privatisation to take place by the end of past year and the proceeds booked to the federal budget", said Chris Weafer from Macro ... (more...)
President Ilham Aliyev embarks on visit to Kazakhstan
- September 10, 2017
As previously reported, on September 10-11 Astana will be hosting the first OIC Summit on science and technology. Upon his arrival at Astana Nazarbayev International Airport, the president and First Lady Begum Mehmooda Mamnoon Hussain were warmly received by Kazakh Minister of Defence and Aero Space Industry Beibit Atamkulov and Deputy Mayor Astana Amanshayev Yermek. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
As previously reported, on September 10-11 Astana will be hosting the first OIC Summit on science and technology. Upon his arrival at Astana Nazarbayev International Airport, the president and First Lady Begum Mehmooda Mamnoon Hussain were warmly received by Kazakh Minister of Defence and Aero Space Industry Beibit Atamkulov and Deputy Mayor Astana Amanshayev Yermek. (more...)
Midstate GOP Congressman Charlie Dent won't seek another term
- September 10, 2017
Even in a wave election, it's hard to knock off incumbents, with their built-in advantages in name recognition and fundraising. Democrats gained a lot of seats in 2006. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, another outspoken moderate, announced she would leave Congress earlier this year. "I've fought to fulfill the basic functions of Government, like keeping the lights on and preventing default". (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Even in a wave election, it's hard to knock off incumbents, with their built-in advantages in name recognition and fundraising. Democrats gained a lot of seats in 2006. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, another outspoken moderate, announced she would leave Congress earlier this year. "I've fought to fulfill the basic functions of Government, like keeping the lights on and preventing default". (more...)
German MPs visit troops at Turkey's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation airbase
- September 10, 2017
The move is the latest in worsening tensions between Germany and Turkey, highlighted during a referendum campaign this year in Turkey to expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - which German officials often blocked from being conducted in that country. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
The move is the latest in worsening tensions between Germany and Turkey, highlighted during a referendum campaign this year in Turkey to expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - which German officials often blocked from being conducted in that country. (more...)
Four Downs: Answering key questions from Alabama vs. Fresno State
- September 10, 2017
Hurts was great out of the gate and No. 1 Alabama rolled past Fresno State 41-10 Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. "When you have such a great offense like this with so many weapons and pieces, if you don't get the ball that can be a great thing", Hentges said. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Hurts was great out of the gate and No. 1 Alabama rolled past Fresno State 41-10 Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. "When you have such a great offense like this with so many weapons and pieces, if you don't get the ball that can be a great thing", Hentges said. (more...)
Two militants killed, another arrested after gun battle in Kashmir's Shopian
- September 10, 2017
A policeman died and two others were injured in the Anantnag attack which took place 500 yards from venue of a meeting to be chaired by home minister Rajnath Singh tomorrow. The police official said that the incident occurred in an area between Imam Sahib and Barbugh village of Shopian when hiding terrorists fired at an army vehicle carrying troops. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
A policeman died and two others were injured in the Anantnag attack which took place 500 yards from venue of a meeting to be chaired by home minister Rajnath Singh tomorrow. The police official said that the incident occurred in an area between Imam Sahib and Barbugh village of Shopian when hiding terrorists fired at an army vehicle carrying troops. (more...)
Dont'a Hightower leaves with a knee injury, return questionable
- September 10, 2017
After being escorted off, the linebacker entered the medical tent and was later seen riding a stationary bike on the sidelines. The Patriots declared him questionable to return to the game. The force of getting caught under the two players twisted and centered Hightower's knee. The New England Patriots can not afford to lose any more players on the defensive side of the ball after they were torched for 42 points on Thursday night, and fortunately for them it sounds like Dont'a Hightower ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
After being escorted off, the linebacker entered the medical tent and was later seen riding a stationary bike on the sidelines. The Patriots declared him questionable to return to the game. The force of getting caught under the two players twisted and centered Hightower's knee. The New England Patriots can not afford to lose any more players on the defensive side of the ball after they were torched for 42 points on Thursday night, and fortunately for them it sounds like Dont'a Hightower ... (more...)
Hurricane Irma: Storm Tracks West
- September 10, 2017
McDowell County Emergency Services Director William Kehler said his agency has been reviewing preparedness items, communicating with partner agencies, communicating with critical healthcare facilities and reviewing documentation from Hurricanes Frances and Ivan in 2004. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
McDowell County Emergency Services Director William Kehler said his agency has been reviewing preparedness items, communicating with partner agencies, communicating with critical healthcare facilities and reviewing documentation from Hurricanes Frances and Ivan in 2004. (more...)
Japan conducts air exercise with United States over East China Sea
- September 10, 2017
Ri Tok-Son, deputy director of the foreign ministry's European department, said France's claim that a nuclear missile launched from the North could strike Europe was "preposterous". The Fuji TV included an analysis suggesting the situation showed Japan's internal efforts to mediate between South Korea, which is reluctant to apply military pressure to the North, and an anxious US. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Ri Tok-Son, deputy director of the foreign ministry's European department, said France's claim that a nuclear missile launched from the North could strike Europe was "preposterous". The Fuji TV included an analysis suggesting the situation showed Japan's internal efforts to mediate between South Korea, which is reluctant to apply military pressure to the North, and an anxious US. (more...)
USA proposes sanctions banning oil to North Korea, freezing assets
- September 10, 2017
It was also joined by two Japanese F-15 jet fighters. In August, Japanese F-15 fighter jets also conducted a military exercise with U.S. B1-B bombers and F-35 stealth fighters in the skies south of the Korean Peninsula. And since we are still strong allies with South Korea, and have nearly 30,000 troops there, Kim Jong Un see us as an enemy. Pyongyang has repeatedly described the annual US-South Korea military drills as the " most explicit expression of hostility ", voicing fears that the ... (more...)
- September 10, 2017
It was also joined by two Japanese F-15 jet fighters. In August, Japanese F-15 fighter jets also conducted a military exercise with U.S. B1-B bombers and F-35 stealth fighters in the skies south of the Korean Peninsula. And since we are still strong allies with South Korea, and have nearly 30,000 troops there, Kim Jong Un see us as an enemy. Pyongyang has repeatedly described the annual US-South Korea military drills as the " most explicit expression of hostility ", voicing fears that the ... (more...)
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