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Puerto Rico: 'Open For Tourism'
- July 27, 2019
Ricardo Rosselló in Old San Juan. In a recorded message on Facebook, Governor Rosello said his resignation will be effective August 2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Thursday it would further restrict Puerto Rico's access to federal dollars for repairing hurricane damage, citing continued instability in the USA territory amid leadership change. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Ricardo Rosselló in Old San Juan. In a recorded message on Facebook, Governor Rosello said his resignation will be effective August 2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Thursday it would further restrict Puerto Rico's access to federal dollars for repairing hurricane damage, citing continued instability in the USA territory amid leadership change. (more...)
Authorities detain almost 700 in Moscow protests
- July 27, 2019
Reuters witnesses said the detained people were being sent to police buses parked along Moscow's Tverskaya Street ahead of the planned protest. Authorities estimated that 3,500 participated in the demonstrations, but the Moscow Times reported it was hard to get a crowd estimate as police regularly broke up crowds that grew to a certain size. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Reuters witnesses said the detained people were being sent to police buses parked along Moscow's Tverskaya Street ahead of the planned protest. Authorities estimated that 3,500 participated in the demonstrations, but the Moscow Times reported it was hard to get a crowd estimate as police regularly broke up crowds that grew to a certain size. (more...)
Ex-wife of slain former National Basketball Association player sentenced to 30 years
- July 27, 2019
According to Judge Lee Coffee, Wright will be eligible for parole once she served 30% of her sentence, which would be around nine years. She will be credited for her time served, which is less than two years. "I just hate what happened to my child, but he left some nice-looking kids for their grandma", Marion said. And Marion promised to fight Wright's parole at future hearings. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
According to Judge Lee Coffee, Wright will be eligible for parole once she served 30% of her sentence, which would be around nine years. She will be credited for her time served, which is less than two years. "I just hate what happened to my child, but he left some nice-looking kids for their grandma", Marion said. And Marion promised to fight Wright's parole at future hearings. (more...)
Russian LGBT activist murdered after threats
- July 27, 2019
Activists and media reports in the city named the victim as Yelena Grigoryeva, a campaigner who is a regular participant in rallies supporting LGBT rights , political prisoners and opposing the annexation of Crimea. The email contained a link to the Saw site and an image showing the centre, a bomb, a bloody body and a gravestone. Photographs posted to Grigoryeva's Facebook page in recent months showed her holding placards at various rallies and protests. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Activists and media reports in the city named the victim as Yelena Grigoryeva, a campaigner who is a regular participant in rallies supporting LGBT rights , political prisoners and opposing the annexation of Crimea. The email contained a link to the Saw site and an image showing the centre, a bomb, a bloody body and a gravestone. Photographs posted to Grigoryeva's Facebook page in recent months showed her holding placards at various rallies and protests. (more...)
Trump vetoes steps blocking arms sales to S Arabia, UAE
- July 27, 2019
President Donald Trump vetoed three bi-partisan bills prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates . Seven Republican senators voted for the resolutions of disapproval involving Saudi Arabia, including staunch Trump ally Lindsey Graham of SC, who has been critical of the White House's defense of the kingdom in the wake of the Khashoggi killing. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
President Donald Trump vetoed three bi-partisan bills prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates . Seven Republican senators voted for the resolutions of disapproval involving Saudi Arabia, including staunch Trump ally Lindsey Graham of SC, who has been critical of the White House's defense of the kingdom in the wake of the Khashoggi killing. (more...)
Americans confess to stabbing police officer to death in Rome, authorities say
- July 27, 2019
Hjorth and Lee, both residents of San Francisco, were on vacation in Rome at the time of the fatal incident. The alleged dealer called police, saying he had arranged a meeting with the thieves to get his bag and cellphone back. In the hotel room, was found, according to police, the alleged murder weapon behind a ceiling panel. Police showed up to the meeting and were attacked with a knife. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Hjorth and Lee, both residents of San Francisco, were on vacation in Rome at the time of the fatal incident. The alleged dealer called police, saying he had arranged a meeting with the thieves to get his bag and cellphone back. In the hotel room, was found, according to police, the alleged murder weapon behind a ceiling panel. Police showed up to the meeting and were attacked with a knife. (more...)
Trump vetoes bills blocking billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
- July 27, 2019
Donald Trump said the three resolutions "would weaken America's global competitiveness" and damage its relationship with its allies. The senator was referring to last year's brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey at the hands of Saudi agents, an incident that outraged lawmakers and triggered a full-blown crisis in Riyadh's relations with the West. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Donald Trump said the three resolutions "would weaken America's global competitiveness" and damage its relationship with its allies. The senator was referring to last year's brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey at the hands of Saudi agents, an incident that outraged lawmakers and triggered a full-blown crisis in Riyadh's relations with the West. (more...)
Infant twins found dead, 'foaming at the mouth,’ in back of vehicle
- July 27, 2019
Rodriguez was at work at a nearby VA hospital while the children were in the auto, CNN reports . The children's 39-year-old father, Juan Rodriguez , has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminal negligent homicide, NYPD said. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Rodriguez was at work at a nearby VA hospital while the children were in the auto, CNN reports . The children's 39-year-old father, Juan Rodriguez , has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminal negligent homicide, NYPD said. (more...)
Oman FM Meets Zarif in Iran Visit
- July 27, 2019
Since pulling America out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal last May, U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on a campaign of maximum pressure on Iran, largely through sanctions aimed at crippling the Islamic Republic's economy in a bid to get the country to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons and aggressive military behavior. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Since pulling America out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal last May, U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on a campaign of maximum pressure on Iran, largely through sanctions aimed at crippling the Islamic Republic's economy in a bid to get the country to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons and aggressive military behavior. (more...)
Jared O’Mara attacked from his own Twitter
- July 27, 2019
There was no immediate comment from O'Mara himself. You have wasted opportunities which people dare not to even dream of ... The stinging diatribe on Member of Parliament Jared O'Mara's feed was signed by staffer Gareth Arnold , saying: "Consider this my resignation". (more...)
- July 27, 2019
There was no immediate comment from O'Mara himself. You have wasted opportunities which people dare not to even dream of ... The stinging diatribe on Member of Parliament Jared O'Mara's feed was signed by staffer Gareth Arnold , saying: "Consider this my resignation". (more...)
Libya shipwreck: Scores of migrants feared drowned
- July 27, 2019
Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has objected to the existing arrangement because most of the rescued migrants and refugees were brought to Italian ports. "Refugees and migrants in Libya are immensely vulnerable and are entitled to humanitarian protection under worldwide humanitarian law", said IRC Libya director Thomas Garofalo. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has objected to the existing arrangement because most of the rescued migrants and refugees were brought to Italian ports. "Refugees and migrants in Libya are immensely vulnerable and are entitled to humanitarian protection under worldwide humanitarian law", said IRC Libya director Thomas Garofalo. (more...)
Tunisian President Essebsi dies at 92
- July 27, 2019
After taking up politics in the 1940s, Essebsi later joined the fight for decolonization. Over the years, Essebsi was director-general of the national police and interior minister. A parliamentary vote is set for 6 October. Tunisia has been hailed as the only democratic success of the Arab Spring uprisings, with a new constitution, free elections and a coalition government with secular and moderate Islamists in a region otherwise struggling with upheaval. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
After taking up politics in the 1940s, Essebsi later joined the fight for decolonization. Over the years, Essebsi was director-general of the national police and interior minister. A parliamentary vote is set for 6 October. Tunisia has been hailed as the only democratic success of the Arab Spring uprisings, with a new constitution, free elections and a coalition government with secular and moderate Islamists in a region otherwise struggling with upheaval. (more...)
How Britain can end the Iran tanker crisis
- July 27, 2019
He added, "The Strait of Hormuz has a very sensitive situation". Other shipping vessels passing through the Strait, which is one of the world's busiest, can also been seen in the satellite images. Central Command, which oversees the U.S. military in the Middle East, to discuss the measures to protect American-flagged ships from Iranian action in and around the Strait of Hormuz. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
He added, "The Strait of Hormuz has a very sensitive situation". Other shipping vessels passing through the Strait, which is one of the world's busiest, can also been seen in the satellite images. Central Command, which oversees the U.S. military in the Middle East, to discuss the measures to protect American-flagged ships from Iranian action in and around the Strait of Hormuz. (more...)
NDRF teams rushed to help passengers of stranded Mahalaxmi Express
- July 27, 2019
Due to the heavy rain, seventeen inbound flights were diverted from the Mumbai airport on Friday, according to airport authorities. "Train is the safe place. Heavy rains also lashed in several other parts of Maharashtra. Indian Railways said more than 600 people were rescued within four hours of the operation starting. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Due to the heavy rain, seventeen inbound flights were diverted from the Mumbai airport on Friday, according to airport authorities. "Train is the safe place. Heavy rains also lashed in several other parts of Maharashtra. Indian Railways said more than 600 people were rescued within four hours of the operation starting. (more...)
Space becomes first China's first private firm to put satellite into orbit
- July 27, 2019
After unsuccessful attempts from OneSpace and LandSpace, in October last year et in March this year, i-Space has become the first Chinese " private " company to manage an orbital mission, deploying several payloads (between 3 and 7 according to the observers), at an altitude of 300 km. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
After unsuccessful attempts from OneSpace and LandSpace, in October last year et in March this year, i-Space has become the first Chinese " private " company to manage an orbital mission, deploying several payloads (between 3 and 7 according to the observers), at an altitude of 300 km. (more...)
US Marines arrested on suspicion of human trafficking
- July 27, 2019
Motz said the case against Law and Salazar-Quintero "identified the allegations" against the 16 Marines arrested Thursday, who also belonged to the same unit at Camp Pendleton as the two men. "Information gained from the previous investigation gave way to this string of arrests", Edinburgh told Reuters. Authorities said the base, cut by Interstate 5 leading to Los Angeles, sits along a well-traversed route used by migrant smugglers. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Motz said the case against Law and Salazar-Quintero "identified the allegations" against the 16 Marines arrested Thursday, who also belonged to the same unit at Camp Pendleton as the two men. "Information gained from the previous investigation gave way to this string of arrests", Edinburgh told Reuters. Authorities said the base, cut by Interstate 5 leading to Los Angeles, sits along a well-traversed route used by migrant smugglers. (more...)
Air traffic control problems causing delays at Heathrow, Gatwick airports
- July 27, 2019
Passengers should check their journeys before travelling. "We would advise passengers not to travel on the Midland Main Line over the weekend unless absolutely necessary". Yesterday's record temperatures caused major disruption to train services. "The hot weather forecast this week means Network Rail has activated its 'extreme weather action teams" (EWATs) to ensure passenger safety and that we keep our railway running as reliably as possible'. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Passengers should check their journeys before travelling. "We would advise passengers not to travel on the Midland Main Line over the weekend unless absolutely necessary". Yesterday's record temperatures caused major disruption to train services. "The hot weather forecast this week means Network Rail has activated its 'extreme weather action teams" (EWATs) to ensure passenger safety and that we keep our railway running as reliably as possible'. (more...)
Tinder will warn LGBTQ users when they’re in countries with discriminatory laws
- July 27, 2019
The point of these features seems more to protect the users from law enforcers in those countries where often authorities are known to use dating apps and more to incriminate people of the LGBTQ+ orientation. To help with where this feature would be activated, Tinder worked with the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World ). (more...)
- July 27, 2019
The point of these features seems more to protect the users from law enforcers in those countries where often authorities are known to use dating apps and more to incriminate people of the LGBTQ+ orientation. To help with where this feature would be activated, Tinder worked with the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World ). (more...)
Boris Johnson Replaces More Than Half Of UK Cabinet Ministers
- July 27, 2019
Mrs May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn in their last PMQs today where she suggested the Labour leader should take a leaf out of her book and quit her post. Within hours of taking office, Johnson signaled his new approach by sacking around a dozen ministers, while several others announced their resignations. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
Mrs May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn in their last PMQs today where she suggested the Labour leader should take a leaf out of her book and quit her post. Within hours of taking office, Johnson signaled his new approach by sacking around a dozen ministers, while several others announced their resignations. (more...)
Justice Dept. Reinstates Federal Executions, First 5 Inmates Revealed
- July 27, 2019
A three-drug "cocktail" once used has been abandoned, and the executions will instead by carried out with a single drug, pentobarbital. According to the nonpartisan Death Penalty Information Center , there are now 62 offenders on federal death row. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
A three-drug "cocktail" once used has been abandoned, and the executions will instead by carried out with a single drug, pentobarbital. According to the nonpartisan Death Penalty Information Center , there are now 62 offenders on federal death row. (more...)
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