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Quake of magnitude 7.0 strikes southeastern Peru, says US Geological Survey
- March 03, 2019
The US Geological Survey says most big quakes in South America occur at a maximum depth of 70 kilometers. The quake's epicenter was about 17 miles north-northeast of Azangaro, Peru, at a depth of about 160 miles, according to the report. So far, the only damage reported are rocks that have fallen on some lines of communication, it said. Earthquakes in Peru are common occurrences as the country is located in a seismic zone. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
The US Geological Survey says most big quakes in South America occur at a maximum depth of 70 kilometers. The quake's epicenter was about 17 miles north-northeast of Azangaro, Peru, at a depth of about 160 miles, according to the report. So far, the only damage reported are rocks that have fallen on some lines of communication, it said. Earthquakes in Peru are common occurrences as the country is located in a seismic zone. (more...)
United States airstrikes kill 26 more al-Shabab fighters in Somalia
- March 03, 2019
Islamist al Shabaab fighters set off a bomb outside the Hotel Maka Al-Mukarama on Thursday night before retreating to an adjacent building, from where they fired on soldiers who tried to enter. Al-Shabab, the al-Qaida-affiliated militant group, claimed responsibility for Thursday's twin blasts and the siege of the building. "Dozens of them eliminated, more injured", Abdiasis Abu Musab, al-Shabab's military operation spokesman, told Reuters on Friday. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Islamist al Shabaab fighters set off a bomb outside the Hotel Maka Al-Mukarama on Thursday night before retreating to an adjacent building, from where they fired on soldiers who tried to enter. Al-Shabab, the al-Qaida-affiliated militant group, claimed responsibility for Thursday's twin blasts and the siege of the building. "Dozens of them eliminated, more injured", Abdiasis Abu Musab, al-Shabab's military operation spokesman, told Reuters on Friday. (more...)
Bernie's back: Sanders launches 2020 presidential bid
- March 03, 2019
Bernie Sanders has kicked off his USA presidential campaign near the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn to forcefully make the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker Donald Trump , proclaiming himself the Democratic candidate best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Bernie Sanders has kicked off his USA presidential campaign near the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn to forcefully make the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker Donald Trump , proclaiming himself the Democratic candidate best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020. (more...)
Trevor Noah slammed for making fun of Indo-Pak tensions
- March 03, 2019
Noah Trevor is known for his short satirical clips on Comedy Central where and in one of his latest, he did the same for the Indo-Pak tension on the border. She also called his joke racist and cruel and gave a fitting reply to it by advised the channel to have a look at her own more diverse version of the joke, which is both non racist and non cruel. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Noah Trevor is known for his short satirical clips on Comedy Central where and in one of his latest, he did the same for the Indo-Pak tension on the border. She also called his joke racist and cruel and gave a fitting reply to it by advised the channel to have a look at her own more diverse version of the joke, which is both non racist and non cruel. (more...)
US, Russia clash anew over Venezuela assistance
- March 03, 2019
Omar had a fiery exchange with Venezuela Envoy Elliott Abrams earlier this month, when he was testifying to the Foreign Affairs Committee, after she brought up his history of lying to Congress. "We have little to celebrate and a lot to do", he said. "[The] days will go by, weeks will go by and Nicolas Maduro the worker's president will continue at the head of the motherland". (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Omar had a fiery exchange with Venezuela Envoy Elliott Abrams earlier this month, when he was testifying to the Foreign Affairs Committee, after she brought up his history of lying to Congress. "We have little to celebrate and a lot to do", he said. "[The] days will go by, weeks will go by and Nicolas Maduro the worker's president will continue at the head of the motherland". (more...)
Family pug was taken from family in Germany
- March 03, 2019
But the case - first reported in local newspaper Ahlener Tageblatt - was not yet over. Ms Jordan claims that the council tricked her into buying the dog, which was sold for a price well... "How it all ended, that was absolutely not okay", the former owner said, though she accepts that the seizure was legal. But she was valuable to town officials, too, because Edda was a purebred. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
But the case - first reported in local newspaper Ahlener Tageblatt - was not yet over. Ms Jordan claims that the council tricked her into buying the dog, which was sold for a price well... "How it all ended, that was absolutely not okay", the former owner said, though she accepts that the seizure was legal. But she was valuable to town officials, too, because Edda was a purebred. (more...)
Anti-Muslim Poster Targeting Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar Rocks West Virginia Statehouse
- March 03, 2019
Not far away were cardboard cutouts of President Donald Trump, signs for "Trump Pence" and displays featuring West Virginia Republicans. Also on Friday, a West Virginia House of Delegates sergeant at arms resigned after being accused of making an anti-Muslim remark. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Not far away were cardboard cutouts of President Donald Trump, signs for "Trump Pence" and displays featuring West Virginia Republicans. Also on Friday, a West Virginia House of Delegates sergeant at arms resigned after being accused of making an anti-Muslim remark. (more...)
Donald Trump predicts he'll win 2020 election
- March 03, 2019
The Green New Deal , favored by prominent Democratic politicians such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and most of the current 2020 presidential candidates, would overhaul the country's energy and economic policy and cost trillions of dollars. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
The Green New Deal , favored by prominent Democratic politicians such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and most of the current 2020 presidential candidates, would overhaul the country's energy and economic policy and cost trillions of dollars. (more...)
Kim, Trump start talks for 2nd day of summit
- March 03, 2019
Moon is desperate for a breakthrough in nuclear negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang so he can continue to push engagement with North Korea . Trump took Kim's threats of nuclear attack seriously, according to Mr Graham. Pompeo told a news conference in Manila the USA side was "anxious to get back to the table so we can continue that conversation that will ultimately lead to peace and stability, better life for the North Korean people, and a lower threat, a denuclearized North ... (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Moon is desperate for a breakthrough in nuclear negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang so he can continue to push engagement with North Korea . Trump took Kim's threats of nuclear attack seriously, according to Mr Graham. Pompeo told a news conference in Manila the USA side was "anxious to get back to the table so we can continue that conversation that will ultimately lead to peace and stability, better life for the North Korean people, and a lower threat, a denuclearized North ... (more...)
Huawei units plead not guilty to U.S. trade secret theft
- March 02, 2019
HUAWEI HAS PLEADED not guilty to several charges of fraud and theft of industrial secrets in a Seattle courtroom. Huawei ran into legal trouble in December when CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver by Canadian police on behalf of the US because of alleged activities during her time as head of a Huawei-affiliated company that USA prosecutors believe sold equipment to Iran in violation of USA regulations. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
HUAWEI HAS PLEADED not guilty to several charges of fraud and theft of industrial secrets in a Seattle courtroom. Huawei ran into legal trouble in December when CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver by Canadian police on behalf of the US because of alleged activities during her time as head of a Huawei-affiliated company that USA prosecutors believe sold equipment to Iran in violation of USA regulations. (more...)
PG&E admits its equipment likely caused California’s worst wildfire
- March 02, 2019
The Camp wildfire is now estimated to have caused an insurance and reinsurance market loss of as high as $12.5 billion, making it the most costly insured wildfire loss in history. The embattled utility said on Thursday it was taking a $10.5bn charge for claims connected to the Camp fire in its fourth quarter earnings. "Management has concluded that these circumstances raise substantial doubt about PG&E corporation's and the utility's ability to continue as going concerns", the company said ... (more...)
- March 02, 2019
The Camp wildfire is now estimated to have caused an insurance and reinsurance market loss of as high as $12.5 billion, making it the most costly insured wildfire loss in history. The embattled utility said on Thursday it was taking a $10.5bn charge for claims connected to the Camp fire in its fourth quarter earnings. "Management has concluded that these circumstances raise substantial doubt about PG&E corporation's and the utility's ability to continue as going concerns", the company said ... (more...)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Field
- March 02, 2019
Climate change has become an increasingly galvanizing force for Democrats , with grassroots groups and figures such as congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newly elected democratic socialist from NY, calling for a " Green New Deal ". (more...)
- March 02, 2019
Climate change has become an increasingly galvanizing force for Democrats , with grassroots groups and figures such as congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newly elected democratic socialist from NY, calling for a " Green New Deal ". (more...)
Macron rejects Brexit delay without 'clear objectives'
- March 02, 2019
French president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday ruled out delaying Brexit beyond 29 March, unless London comes up with "clear objectives" for the extension. However, Macron believes that they do not need more time, but instead need decisions. "That's what will determine the length of any extension". "If Westminster does not approve May's deal or any alternative, prolonging the withdrawal period would at least avoid a catastrophic no-deal Brexit at the end of March, buying time for the ... (more...)
- March 02, 2019
French president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday ruled out delaying Brexit beyond 29 March, unless London comes up with "clear objectives" for the extension. However, Macron believes that they do not need more time, but instead need decisions. "That's what will determine the length of any extension". "If Westminster does not approve May's deal or any alternative, prolonging the withdrawal period would at least avoid a catastrophic no-deal Brexit at the end of March, buying time for the ... (more...)
Winter Weather Advisory: "Up to 5" of snow through Saturday morning
- March 02, 2019
We will continue to watch the latest trends and path of this system. The start of the weekend looks dry, but a storm system on Sunday will bring snowfall to the area. These areas could see between 3 to 5 more inches of snow, with some areas seeing as much as 9 inches. Strong wind, with gusts of up to 35 miles per hour, remains in the forecast throughout eastern Idaho. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
We will continue to watch the latest trends and path of this system. The start of the weekend looks dry, but a storm system on Sunday will bring snowfall to the area. These areas could see between 3 to 5 more inches of snow, with some areas seeing as much as 9 inches. Strong wind, with gusts of up to 35 miles per hour, remains in the forecast throughout eastern Idaho. (more...)
Brexit: Numbers lesson for May and Corbyn
- March 02, 2019
However, one shadow minister who strongly supports a second referendum also said the timing was not a huge issue as there could be another attempt at achieving a people's vote if May's deal is brought back to the Commons a third time when a no-deal Brexit is a much more serious possibility. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
However, one shadow minister who strongly supports a second referendum also said the timing was not a huge issue as there could be another attempt at achieving a people's vote if May's deal is brought back to the Commons a third time when a no-deal Brexit is a much more serious possibility. (more...)
Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Hamza bin Laden
- March 02, 2019
The kingdom similarly stripped Osama bin Laden's citizenship in 1994 while he was living in exile in Sudan when Hamza bin Laden was just a child. In 2011, United States special forces killed Osama Bin Laden in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
The kingdom similarly stripped Osama bin Laden's citizenship in 1994 while he was living in exile in Sudan when Hamza bin Laden was just a child. In 2011, United States special forces killed Osama Bin Laden in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. (more...)
Day-long siege in Somalia leaves 24 dead, al-Shabab attackers killed
- March 02, 2019
Somalis walk near a destroyed building after a auto bomb in Mogadishu , Somalia , Thursday Feb. 28, 2019. The bombing took place in a business center in Maka Al Mukaram street which has hotels, shops and restaurants, said police major Mohamed Hussein. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
Somalis walk near a destroyed building after a auto bomb in Mogadishu , Somalia , Thursday Feb. 28, 2019. The bombing took place in a business center in Maka Al Mukaram street which has hotels, shops and restaurants, said police major Mohamed Hussein. (more...)
India, Pakistani Forces Continue Deadly Artillery Fire In Kashmir
- March 02, 2019
His remarks came a day after IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was handed over to India by Pakistan after being in captivity for almost three days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the return of Varthaman, saying the nation is proud of his exemplary courage. Rebel groups have been fighting Indian rule since 1989 and demand that Kashmir be united either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
His remarks came a day after IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was handed over to India by Pakistan after being in captivity for almost three days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the return of Varthaman, saying the nation is proud of his exemplary courage. Rebel groups have been fighting Indian rule since 1989 and demand that Kashmir be united either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. (more...)
Islamic State faces final territorial defeat in eastern Syria battle
- March 02, 2019
Mustafa Bali said there were "only terrorists left in Baghouz" and announced his forces would resume their efforts after halting last month. "We succeeded in securing a safe passage for civilians, and we managed to free 24 of our forces who had been kidnapped by the terrorist organization months ago", the statement added. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
Mustafa Bali said there were "only terrorists left in Baghouz" and announced his forces would resume their efforts after halting last month. "We succeeded in securing a safe passage for civilians, and we managed to free 24 of our forces who had been kidnapped by the terrorist organization months ago", the statement added. (more...)
Isis bride Shamima Begum 'flees refugee camp after death threats'
- March 02, 2019
Shamima was threatened directly in the camp. The Sun reported she had received death threats since speaking out about her situation. There is a bounty on her head. Ms Begum, who fled from Bethnal Green in east London to join Islamic State in 2015 with two school friends, said last month she wanted to return home for the health of her unborn child. (more...)
- March 02, 2019
Shamima was threatened directly in the camp. The Sun reported she had received death threats since speaking out about her situation. There is a bounty on her head. Ms Begum, who fled from Bethnal Green in east London to join Islamic State in 2015 with two school friends, said last month she wanted to return home for the health of her unborn child. (more...)
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