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Hurricane Irma Made Worse by Climate Change, Scientists Say
- September 11, 2017
Lingering and potential threats from hurricanes off the southern USA coast are testing everything from gasoline supplies to oil production, analysis finds. And that's not even the worst part. Hurricane Jose and Katia. Platts reported that Katia could impact Mexico's port loading activity. Irma was a Category 5 hurricane, the most unsafe measure by the National Hurricane Center, before being downgraded to Category 4 early Friday after pummeling islands in the Caribbean . (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Lingering and potential threats from hurricanes off the southern USA coast are testing everything from gasoline supplies to oil production, analysis finds. And that's not even the worst part. Hurricane Jose and Katia. Platts reported that Katia could impact Mexico's port loading activity. Irma was a Category 5 hurricane, the most unsafe measure by the National Hurricane Center, before being downgraded to Category 4 early Friday after pummeling islands in the Caribbean . (more...)
Branson's Necker Island destroyed by Hurricane Irma
- September 11, 2017
Donald Trump's estate on St Martin island was destroyed by Hurricane Irma on Wednesday! Puerto Rico says that almost 900,000 people are without power, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority gave a stunning warning Wednesday that parts of the island could be without electricity for up to six months. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Donald Trump's estate on St Martin island was destroyed by Hurricane Irma on Wednesday! Puerto Rico says that almost 900,000 people are without power, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority gave a stunning warning Wednesday that parts of the island could be without electricity for up to six months. (more...)
Not one but two other tropical storms now in the Atlantic
- September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma , a "potentially catastrophic " Category 5 storm churning in the Atlantic , is gathering steam as it makes its way toward the Leeward Islands , Puerto Rico and parts of Florida. Three hurricanes raging at the same time hasn't happened in the Atlantic Ocean since 2010, and at least two of them could affect the Harrisburg area as early as Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service at State College. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma , a "potentially catastrophic " Category 5 storm churning in the Atlantic , is gathering steam as it makes its way toward the Leeward Islands , Puerto Rico and parts of Florida. Three hurricanes raging at the same time hasn't happened in the Atlantic Ocean since 2010, and at least two of them could affect the Harrisburg area as early as Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service at State College. (more...)
Ex-husband of Texas realtor arrested for her murder near Houston
- September 11, 2017
Steven McDowell, 44, was taken into custody and arraigned on homicide charges on Saturday after the body of Crystal Seratte McDowell, 37, was discovered in a wooded area in Chambers County. Days before Crystal McDowell's remains were found, police found her vehicle in a flooded motel parking lot, but they say they're sure she wasn't a victim of the storm. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Steven McDowell, 44, was taken into custody and arraigned on homicide charges on Saturday after the body of Crystal Seratte McDowell, 37, was discovered in a wooded area in Chambers County. Days before Crystal McDowell's remains were found, police found her vehicle in a flooded motel parking lot, but they say they're sure she wasn't a victim of the storm. (more...)
Hurricane Irma knocks down crane arm in Miami
- September 11, 2017
City manager Daniel Alfonso says officials knew Irma could be a serious threat with about a week's notice, and that wasn't enough time to take all the cranes down. "We will have a crew over to secure the crane as soon as the weather permits". The building was still in tact despite the crane's failure. The major exception, Whiteman said, is if a tornado forms, which "virtually nothing" would be able to withstand. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
City manager Daniel Alfonso says officials knew Irma could be a serious threat with about a week's notice, and that wasn't enough time to take all the cranes down. "We will have a crew over to secure the crane as soon as the weather permits". The building was still in tact despite the crane's failure. The major exception, Whiteman said, is if a tornado forms, which "virtually nothing" would be able to withstand. (more...)
Pres. Trumps DACA tweets offer little relief for immigration rights organizations
- September 11, 2017
They contribute to Connecticut's economy. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Obama-era program known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals , or DACA, will end in six months to give Congress time to find a legislative solution for the so-called dreamers, most of whom brought to the USA illegally as children or came with families who overstayed visas. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
They contribute to Connecticut's economy. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Obama-era program known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals , or DACA, will end in six months to give Congress time to find a legislative solution for the so-called dreamers, most of whom brought to the USA illegally as children or came with families who overstayed visas. (more...)
Liam Gallagher criticised for tweets about brother Noel
- September 11, 2017
A reported 14,000 strong crowd attended the concert which also features Blossoms, Rick Astley and The Courteeners on the bill. Noel Gallagher and his Flying Birds headlined the emotional We Are Manchester benefit concert Saturday at the Manchester Arena , the first show at the British venue since the terror attack outside an Ariana Grande concert on May 22nd killed 22 people. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
A reported 14,000 strong crowd attended the concert which also features Blossoms, Rick Astley and The Courteeners on the bill. Noel Gallagher and his Flying Birds headlined the emotional We Are Manchester benefit concert Saturday at the Manchester Arena , the first show at the British venue since the terror attack outside an Ariana Grande concert on May 22nd killed 22 people. (more...)
Amari Cooper goes full Beast Mode for Raiders' first touchdown of 2017
- September 11, 2017
The Nashville Predators, fresh off their historic Stanley Cup Final bid, served as the Tennessee Titans honorary 12th man at Sunday's home opener against the Oakland Raiders . Defensively, the Raiders' matchup issues in the secondary are such they'll hope to avoid all throws over the top and force Tennessee to drive the length of the field to avoid big plays. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The Nashville Predators, fresh off their historic Stanley Cup Final bid, served as the Tennessee Titans honorary 12th man at Sunday's home opener against the Oakland Raiders . Defensively, the Raiders' matchup issues in the secondary are such they'll hope to avoid all throws over the top and force Tennessee to drive the length of the field to avoid big plays. (more...)
Gov. Kay Ivey warns Alabama to brace for tropical storm conditions
- September 11, 2017
Ivey said in a written statement that the activations were made to ensure "our people are in place to respond immediately to whatever Irma may bring our way". Gov. Ivey was joined by Alabama Emergency Management Director Brian Hastings, acting Meteorologist-in-Charge at the National Weather Service in Birmingham and other members of the Emergency Operations Team. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Ivey said in a written statement that the activations were made to ensure "our people are in place to respond immediately to whatever Irma may bring our way". Gov. Ivey was joined by Alabama Emergency Management Director Brian Hastings, acting Meteorologist-in-Charge at the National Weather Service in Birmingham and other members of the Emergency Operations Team. (more...)
10 militants dead, nine Egyptian policemen wounded in Cairo shootout
- September 10, 2017
When the police forces approached to the apartment, terrorists opened fire on them, the official added. One of the security sources said authorities suspect the individuals to be members of Hasm, a group which has claimed several attacks around the Egyptian capital targeting judges and policemen since a year ago. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
When the police forces approached to the apartment, terrorists opened fire on them, the official added. One of the security sources said authorities suspect the individuals to be members of Hasm, a group which has claimed several attacks around the Egyptian capital targeting judges and policemen since a year ago. (more...)
South Korean Leader Asks Russia to Help Stop North Korean Provocations
- September 11, 2017
It has also caused diplomatic rifts between South Korea and its neighbor China , which Seoul says imposed unofficial sanctions on it after deployment began, with Chinese tourist groups encouraged to boycott South Korea and Chinese consumers attacking Korean companies online. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
It has also caused diplomatic rifts between South Korea and its neighbor China , which Seoul says imposed unofficial sanctions on it after deployment began, with Chinese tourist groups encouraged to boycott South Korea and Chinese consumers attacking Korean companies online. (more...)
Amber Alert issued for three New Mexico children
- September 11, 2017
Anderson is driving a 2009 Kia Spectra with the new chile license plate AAYR80, according to a press release. The boys are 6, 8 and 9 years old and were last seen early Sunday morning and were taken from a home on the southwest side of Albuquerque. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Anderson is driving a 2009 Kia Spectra with the new chile license plate AAYR80, according to a press release. The boys are 6, 8 and 9 years old and were last seen early Sunday morning and were taken from a home on the southwest side of Albuquerque. (more...)
Abe, Putin to hold talks amid North Korean nuclear crisis
- September 11, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged North Korea to learn from the fall of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, warning that it could suffer a similar fate unless it tones down its nuclear program, CNN reported. Putin falsely claimed that Russian Federation conducts no significant trade with North Korea, when in fact Russian Federation supplies a great deal of North Korea's fuel, imports slave labor from them, and increased its trade with them by an estimated 73 percent in the first few months ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged North Korea to learn from the fall of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, warning that it could suffer a similar fate unless it tones down its nuclear program, CNN reported. Putin falsely claimed that Russian Federation conducts no significant trade with North Korea, when in fact Russian Federation supplies a great deal of North Korea's fuel, imports slave labor from them, and increased its trade with them by an estimated 73 percent in the first few months ... (more...)
Dutch seek to restore security amid looting on St Martin
- September 11, 2017
While the landing strips appeared to be intact, the Dutch navy said the airport is "unreachable" for now. French Overseas Territories Minister Annick Girardin said "pillaging took place right in front of us" during a trip to St Martin , where a majority of the 80,000 inhabitants have lost their homes. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
While the landing strips appeared to be intact, the Dutch navy said the airport is "unreachable" for now. French Overseas Territories Minister Annick Girardin said "pillaging took place right in front of us" during a trip to St Martin , where a majority of the 80,000 inhabitants have lost their homes. (more...)
Malaysia vows to shelter fleeing Rohingya Muslims
- September 11, 2017
He said the number of internally displaced persons - those who have left their homes but not left Myanmar - is unknown. Ministry of External Affairs has urged Myanmar that the situation in Rakhine state be handled with restraint and maturity, focusing on the welfare of civilian population alongside those of the security forces. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
He said the number of internally displaced persons - those who have left their homes but not left Myanmar - is unknown. Ministry of External Affairs has urged Myanmar that the situation in Rakhine state be handled with restraint and maturity, focusing on the welfare of civilian population alongside those of the security forces. (more...)
Trump DACA decision followed months of meetings involving senior Democrat
- September 11, 2017
On September 5, the Trump administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has provided 800,000 young adults with work authorization and a reprieve from deportation. Democratic Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly, who voted against the DREAM Act as a member of the House of Representatives, likewise criticized the decision. (more...)
- September 11, 2017
On September 5, the Trump administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has provided 800,000 young adults with work authorization and a reprieve from deportation. Democratic Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly, who voted against the DREAM Act as a member of the House of Representatives, likewise criticized the decision. (more...)
Twelve picnickers of a family drown at Hawkesbay
- September 10, 2017
However, the authorities apparently failed to implement the ban on swimming, which prompted Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah to take notice of mass drowning deaths. Edhi foundation told Radio Pakistan that all victims belong to Nazimabad area of Karachi . While talking to the media, the mayor said that the people visit the beaches despite restrictions and disregard the warnings and do not cooperate with the life guards there which is not a productive behaviour by the locals. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
However, the authorities apparently failed to implement the ban on swimming, which prompted Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah to take notice of mass drowning deaths. Edhi foundation told Radio Pakistan that all victims belong to Nazimabad area of Karachi . While talking to the media, the mayor said that the people visit the beaches despite restrictions and disregard the warnings and do not cooperate with the life guards there which is not a productive behaviour by the locals. (more...)
Russian Federation and China agree sanctions against North Korea useless
- September 10, 2017
But I believe the current conditions require us to strongly condemn North Korea's unsafe provocations and pressure the North, and that right now is not the time for dialogue", the South Korean president said in an interview with TASS Russian News Agency, released Tuesday by his presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
But I believe the current conditions require us to strongly condemn North Korea's unsafe provocations and pressure the North, and that right now is not the time for dialogue", the South Korean president said in an interview with TASS Russian News Agency, released Tuesday by his presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. (more...)
Kentucky Guardsmen deploy to Caribbean for search and rescue operation
- September 10, 2017
Maarten today. Roughly 2,500 soldiers with the 32 infantry brigade will be sent to Florida this week, said Capt. Joe Trovato. Because the storm's track keeps changing, their plans include every part of the state, from the west to the coast. (more...)
- September 10, 2017
Maarten today. Roughly 2,500 soldiers with the 32 infantry brigade will be sent to Florida this week, said Capt. Joe Trovato. Because the storm's track keeps changing, their plans include every part of the state, from the west to the coast. (more...)
Malala says world should protect Rohingya Muslims
- September 11, 2017
The South African, a veteran of the fight against apartheid, said Ms Suu Kyi's "silence" was "too steep" a price to pay for her position and called on her "to be courageous and resilient again". Ms Suu Kyi has dismissed the Rohingya crisis as a misinformation campaign. "Should the systematic and extensive violation of the basic human rights of the Rohingya Muslims be left unattended, it would encourage extremism and instigate violence even beyond the borders of Myanmar and become a ... (more...)
- September 11, 2017
The South African, a veteran of the fight against apartheid, said Ms Suu Kyi's "silence" was "too steep" a price to pay for her position and called on her "to be courageous and resilient again". Ms Suu Kyi has dismissed the Rohingya crisis as a misinformation campaign. "Should the systematic and extensive violation of the basic human rights of the Rohingya Muslims be left unattended, it would encourage extremism and instigate violence even beyond the borders of Myanmar and become a ... (more...)
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