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Weather Authority: Risk of strong to severe storms
- July 02, 2019
Monday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees this week, with more widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms expected. Highs this afternoon will rebound into the lower 90s, and the humidity will create oppressive conditions in central Indiana. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 miles per hour in the morning. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Monday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees this week, with more widely scattered rain showers and thunderstorms expected. Highs this afternoon will rebound into the lower 90s, and the humidity will create oppressive conditions in central Indiana. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 miles per hour in the morning. (more...)
United Kingdom warns China of serious consequences if Hong Kong rights not honoured
- July 02, 2019
In a rare report on the civic action, China's Xinhua News Agency said the Hong Kong government "strongly condemns and deeply regrets the extremely violent acts committed by some protesters". Meanwhile, local police fired multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse the crowds outside of LegCo. "They are fighting for a better Hong Kong". Organizers put the turnout at 550,000. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
In a rare report on the civic action, China's Xinhua News Agency said the Hong Kong government "strongly condemns and deeply regrets the extremely violent acts committed by some protesters". Meanwhile, local police fired multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse the crowds outside of LegCo. "They are fighting for a better Hong Kong". Organizers put the turnout at 550,000. (more...)
I think there is lack of moral principle in Trump: Dalai Lama
- July 02, 2019
When the interviewer pointed out that his words seemed like he was objectifying women, Dalai Lama went on to justify his words surprisingly. Apart from these, The Nobel peace prize victor also raised eyebrows as he said that European nations should be take in those who are fleeing their home countries but later they should return to their own countries. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
When the interviewer pointed out that his words seemed like he was objectifying women, Dalai Lama went on to justify his words surprisingly. Apart from these, The Nobel peace prize victor also raised eyebrows as he said that European nations should be take in those who are fleeing their home countries but later they should return to their own countries. (more...)
Biden Says Never Opposed Voluntary Busing After Tiff With Harris
- July 02, 2019
As Thursday night slowly encroached, she had one kill card in her deck to take him down and she played it hard when the debate commenced by condemning him for being insensitive on race relations over his opposition to school busing in the "70s and for praising two white segregationists as examples in political civility". (more...)
- July 02, 2019
As Thursday night slowly encroached, she had one kill card in her deck to take him down and she played it hard when the debate commenced by condemning him for being insensitive on race relations over his opposition to school busing in the "70s and for praising two white segregationists as examples in political civility". (more...)
DPRK Press Calls Kim-Trump Meeting Historic
- July 02, 2019
In Hanoi, Pompeo and Bolton encouraged Trump not to accept Kim's demands for an easing of sanctions without more progress on denuclearization. "I think we failed to calculate that Trump needed the title of the first sitting USA president to step on North Korean soil", said the source. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
In Hanoi, Pompeo and Bolton encouraged Trump not to accept Kim's demands for an easing of sanctions without more progress on denuclearization. "I think we failed to calculate that Trump needed the title of the first sitting USA president to step on North Korean soil", said the source. (more...)
Leaders split over centre-left bid for top job — European Union summit
- July 02, 2019
The visibly angry French president said: "We ended the day on what we can call a failure". At the end of the long meeting between the heads of state and government on 30 June and the morning of 1 July, President Macron did not mince his words to denounce the deadlock on the appointment of the future head of the European executive. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The visibly angry French president said: "We ended the day on what we can call a failure". At the end of the long meeting between the heads of state and government on 30 June and the morning of 1 July, President Macron did not mince his words to denounce the deadlock on the appointment of the future head of the European executive. (more...)
Fourteen Russian submariners killed in fire: ministry
- July 02, 2019
Launched in 2003, Losharik is a nuclear-powered sub designed for research. The submariners died after being poisoned by burning materials, the news agency said. The statement as cited by the agencies did not identify the type or model of the underwater vessel. In 2000, all 118 crew members aboard the Kursk, a Russian nuclear-powered submarine, were killed when the vessel sank to the floor of the Barents Sea following two explosions in a tragedy that gripped the nation at the time. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Launched in 2003, Losharik is a nuclear-powered sub designed for research. The submariners died after being poisoned by burning materials, the news agency said. The statement as cited by the agencies did not identify the type or model of the underwater vessel. In 2000, all 118 crew members aboard the Kursk, a Russian nuclear-powered submarine, were killed when the vessel sank to the floor of the Barents Sea following two explosions in a tragedy that gripped the nation at the time. (more...)
Canadian cartoonist fired after illustration of Trump goes viral
- July 02, 2019
The deaths of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter Angie Valeria stunned the world after a shocking photo was published of their bodies floating in the Rio Grande river. Wes Tyrell , president of the Association of Canadian Cartoonists, said while cartoonists had previously mocked political figures playing golf and showing disdain for humanitarian issues, de Adder's work hit a nerve by going viral. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The deaths of Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter Angie Valeria stunned the world after a shocking photo was published of their bodies floating in the Rio Grande river. Wes Tyrell , president of the Association of Canadian Cartoonists, said while cartoonists had previously mocked political figures playing golf and showing disdain for humanitarian issues, de Adder's work hit a nerve by going viral. (more...)
Rosie O'Donnell defends Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after Sarah Sanders slam
- July 02, 2019
While President Trump regularly faces backlash for promoting nepotism by giving his daughter and son-in-law such prominent roles in the White House, that hasn't stopped the President from publicly musing about giving Ivanka Trump gigs like the USA ambassador to the United Nations. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
While President Trump regularly faces backlash for promoting nepotism by giving his daughter and son-in-law such prominent roles in the White House, that hasn't stopped the President from publicly musing about giving Ivanka Trump gigs like the USA ambassador to the United Nations. (more...)
Judge thwarts Trump's plan to build border wall with military funds
- July 02, 2019
The Trump administration is expected to appeal the rulings . Trump says construction of a wall along the U.S. -Mexico border is needed to keep out illegal immigrants and drugs, but he has so far been unable to get congressional approval to do so. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The Trump administration is expected to appeal the rulings . Trump says construction of a wall along the U.S. -Mexico border is needed to keep out illegal immigrants and drugs, but he has so far been unable to get congressional approval to do so. (more...)
Stowaway's body falls from Kenya Airways plane into London garden | Buzz travel
- July 02, 2019
Describing the victim, he said: "One of the reasons his body was so intact was because his body was an ice block". "The impact was horrific". The body of a suspected stowaway fell hundreds of meters from a plane flying over southwest London , landing in the garden of a man's home, just missing him as he sunbathed, according to neighbors. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Describing the victim, he said: "One of the reasons his body was so intact was because his body was an ice block". "The impact was horrific". The body of a suspected stowaway fell hundreds of meters from a plane flying over southwest London , landing in the garden of a man's home, just missing him as he sunbathed, according to neighbors. (more...)
Pete Buttigieg's campaign raised $24.8 million in the second quarter
- July 02, 2019
Mr Buttigieg's campaign says he has 22.6 million USA dollars cash on hand and received money from donors from all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories, with an average contribution of about 47 U.S. The openly-gay candidate is picking up support and received an endorsement from the LGBTQ Victory Fund during a World Pride campaign event in NY. It's the first time the advocacy organization - which supports LGBTQ people seeking office - has endorsed a presidential candidate. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Mr Buttigieg's campaign says he has 22.6 million USA dollars cash on hand and received money from donors from all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories, with an average contribution of about 47 U.S. The openly-gay candidate is picking up support and received an endorsement from the LGBTQ Victory Fund during a World Pride campaign event in NY. It's the first time the advocacy organization - which supports LGBTQ people seeking office - has endorsed a presidential candidate. (more...)
Bahrain Conference Aimed at Normalizing Arab-Israeli Ties: Palestinian Figure
- July 02, 2019
Jabari resides in a part of Hebron under Israeli security control. U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt wrote on Twitter: "We are pleased the PA has released the Palestinian they arrested after attending the Peace to Prosperity workshop". (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Jabari resides in a part of Hebron under Israeli security control. U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt wrote on Twitter: "We are pleased the PA has released the Palestinian they arrested after attending the Peace to Prosperity workshop". (more...)
Nine injured in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport
- July 02, 2019
The Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting in support of the government of Yemen, said that the nine civilians injured in the drone attack included one Indian and eight Saudis. The Houthi rebels took control of vast swaths of the country, including the capital Sanaa, in late 2014, forcing the internationally recognised government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi from power. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting in support of the government of Yemen, said that the nine civilians injured in the drone attack included one Indian and eight Saudis. The Houthi rebels took control of vast swaths of the country, including the capital Sanaa, in late 2014, forcing the internationally recognised government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi from power. (more...)
Australian counter-terror police say they foiled Sydney attack plot
- July 02, 2019
Authorities say the younger men were members of Islamic State and the plot - which was in the "early stages" of planning - targeted police stations, defence establishments, embassies, councils, courts and churches. "Their actions are criminal, and they represent hatred and terror". NSW Police carried out six raids in western and southwest Sydney on Tuesday morning in Toongabbie, Greenacre, Canada Bay, Chester Hill and Ingleburn. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Authorities say the younger men were members of Islamic State and the plot - which was in the "early stages" of planning - targeted police stations, defence establishments, embassies, councils, courts and churches. "Their actions are criminal, and they represent hatred and terror". NSW Police carried out six raids in western and southwest Sydney on Tuesday morning in Toongabbie, Greenacre, Canada Bay, Chester Hill and Ingleburn. (more...)
Facebook evacuates 4 buildings after deadly nerve agent Sarin detected on campus
- July 02, 2019
SFGate reported via some early reports from the fire district that two Facebook employees might have been exposed to the deadly nerve agent, but they were not showing any symptoms. Schapelhouman said it's not yet clear whether this situation is a false alarm or a serious incident. Sarin, which is colourless, odourless, and tasteless, was reportedly detected by mail scanning machines in the facility. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
SFGate reported via some early reports from the fire district that two Facebook employees might have been exposed to the deadly nerve agent, but they were not showing any symptoms. Schapelhouman said it's not yet clear whether this situation is a false alarm or a serious incident. Sarin, which is colourless, odourless, and tasteless, was reportedly detected by mail scanning machines in the facility. (more...)
Hammond warns PM contenders over post-Brexit spending promises
- July 02, 2019
Meanwhile, Hunt wants to boost defence spending by £15 billion over four years, and cut corporation tax at an estimated cost of £13 billion a year in the short term. Asked how he would pay for his plans, Johnson told reporters that "the money is there". "And providing we're sensible, and I think the approach that I've laid out is a sensible approach and a fair approach, I think it's in Germany's interests as well". (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Meanwhile, Hunt wants to boost defence spending by £15 billion over four years, and cut corporation tax at an estimated cost of £13 billion a year in the short term. Asked how he would pay for his plans, Johnson told reporters that "the money is there". "And providing we're sensible, and I think the approach that I've laid out is a sensible approach and a fair approach, I think it's in Germany's interests as well". (more...)
Lawyer: Drop 'unreasonable' charges against woman indicted in her fetus's death
- July 02, 2019
The indictment may or may not lead to prosecution, according to a statement from the Jefferson County District Attorney Bessemer Division's office. "Foremost, it should be stated that this is a truly tragic case, resulting in the death of an unborn child", the release stated. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
The indictment may or may not lead to prosecution, according to a statement from the Jefferson County District Attorney Bessemer Division's office. "Foremost, it should be stated that this is a truly tragic case, resulting in the death of an unborn child", the release stated. (more...)
Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam condemns 'extreme use of violence'
- July 02, 2019
Others meanwhile raised their own flags at the legislature. The financial hub has been rocked by three weeks of huge demonstrations, sparked by an unpopular bill that would allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland, but on Monday that anger reached levels unseen for years. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
Others meanwhile raised their own flags at the legislature. The financial hub has been rocked by three weeks of huge demonstrations, sparked by an unpopular bill that would allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland, but on Monday that anger reached levels unseen for years. (more...)
Alabama Officials Warn of Horrifying Wasp "Super Nests"
- July 02, 2019
But when colonies do manage to survive the winter, a super nest, or perennial yellow jacket nest, can form. Milder winters, coupled with an abundant food supply, have allowed some colonies to courageous the winter weather and fly into spring with higher-than-usual numbers. (more...)
- July 02, 2019
But when colonies do manage to survive the winter, a super nest, or perennial yellow jacket nest, can form. Milder winters, coupled with an abundant food supply, have allowed some colonies to courageous the winter weather and fly into spring with higher-than-usual numbers. (more...)
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