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Over 310000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh
- September 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have refused to answer calls from worldwide activists calling on him to impose sanctions against Suu Kyi's government. "We have received multiple reports and satellite imagery of security forces and local militia burning Rohingya villages, and consistent accounts of extrajudicial killings, including shooting fleeing civilians", Zeid told the Geneva forum. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have refused to answer calls from worldwide activists calling on him to impose sanctions against Suu Kyi's government. "We have received multiple reports and satellite imagery of security forces and local militia burning Rohingya villages, and consistent accounts of extrajudicial killings, including shooting fleeing civilians", Zeid told the Geneva forum. (more...)
Local Linemen To Assist With Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
- September 12, 2017
A team of seven linemen, four trucks and one fuel tanker truck are heading to Georgia and Florida to help restore power to millions of people after Hurricane Irma. Crews are expected to be gone up to two weeks, according to information from Meeker Cooperative. The Indiana electric cooperative mutual aid program is coordinated by Indiana Electric Cooperative's job training and safety department and provides cooperative assistance in service restoration from storms or other events that result ... (more...)
- September 12, 2017
A team of seven linemen, four trucks and one fuel tanker truck are heading to Georgia and Florida to help restore power to millions of people after Hurricane Irma. Crews are expected to be gone up to two weeks, according to information from Meeker Cooperative. The Indiana electric cooperative mutual aid program is coordinated by Indiana Electric Cooperative's job training and safety department and provides cooperative assistance in service restoration from storms or other events that result ... (more...)
Irma weakens to Tropical Depression
- September 12, 2017
Much of eastern Alabama and coastal SC also were under tropical storm warnings as Irma pummeled Florida, weakening on its march northward. NPR has confirmed two deaths in Georgia. "You need to be concerned". Mark Thorpe, a retiree evacuated from Key West, vividly recalled the effects of Hurricane Wilma when it struck in 2005. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Much of eastern Alabama and coastal SC also were under tropical storm warnings as Irma pummeled Florida, weakening on its march northward. NPR has confirmed two deaths in Georgia. "You need to be concerned". Mark Thorpe, a retiree evacuated from Key West, vividly recalled the effects of Hurricane Wilma when it struck in 2005. (more...)
Hope Hicks Named White House Communications Director
- September 12, 2017
She was one of the first staffers to join his presidential campaign in 2015. About a month and a half ago after Anthony Scaramucci resigned from his White House position after not even two weeks of holding the title, the White House named Hope Hicks as the new and permanent communications director. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
She was one of the first staffers to join his presidential campaign in 2015. About a month and a half ago after Anthony Scaramucci resigned from his White House position after not even two weeks of holding the title, the White House named Hope Hicks as the new and permanent communications director. (more...)
Dozens Of Animals Found Tied To Trees As Irma Approaches
- September 12, 2017
Many of them were left tied to poles or in outside pens, officials said to the New York Post . "We will find you, and we will prosecute you". Ms Sauve said that abandoning animals in this situation is unconscionable. While it's more common during storms, the number of surrenders was higher in the lead up to Irma. "It's always disappointing. Our goal is to keep pets and people together". (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Many of them were left tied to poles or in outside pens, officials said to the New York Post . "We will find you, and we will prosecute you". Ms Sauve said that abandoning animals in this situation is unconscionable. While it's more common during storms, the number of surrenders was higher in the lead up to Irma. "It's always disappointing. Our goal is to keep pets and people together". (more...)
Storm Katia weakens after reaching Mexican coast
- September 12, 2017
The storm is anticipated to turn southwest and approach the coast of Mexico late Friday or early Saturday. Storm Katia has rapidly weakened after making landfall near the beach resort of Tecolutla in the state of Veracruz on the Mexican Gulf coast, the US National Hurricane Center has said . (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The storm is anticipated to turn southwest and approach the coast of Mexico late Friday or early Saturday. Storm Katia has rapidly weakened after making landfall near the beach resort of Tecolutla in the state of Veracruz on the Mexican Gulf coast, the US National Hurricane Center has said . (more...)
Hurricane Katia continues in southwestern Gulf
- September 12, 2017
The storm strengthened to a hurricane by Wednesday evening. The storm had winds of 105 miles per hour. A combination of many factors, experts said yesterday, set the stage for Irma's formation and helped the storm achieve its full thermodynamic potential, creating the monster tropical cyclone that wreaked havoc on the eastern Caribbean and may inflict widespread damage on Florida. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The storm strengthened to a hurricane by Wednesday evening. The storm had winds of 105 miles per hour. A combination of many factors, experts said yesterday, set the stage for Irma's formation and helped the storm achieve its full thermodynamic potential, creating the monster tropical cyclone that wreaked havoc on the eastern Caribbean and may inflict widespread damage on Florida. (more...)
Moon Says This Is No Time for Talks with N.Korea
- September 12, 2017
In July 2016, Seoul and Washington agreed to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea's Seongju County amid growing tensions spurred by North Korea's ballistic and nuclear tests. On Tuesday, Putin warned of a global catastrophe unless a diplomatic solution was reached over North Korea, rejecting U.S. calls for more sanctions as "useless" widening the split between major powers over how to rein in Pyongyang. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
In July 2016, Seoul and Washington agreed to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea's Seongju County amid growing tensions spurred by North Korea's ballistic and nuclear tests. On Tuesday, Putin warned of a global catastrophe unless a diplomatic solution was reached over North Korea, rejecting U.S. calls for more sanctions as "useless" widening the split between major powers over how to rein in Pyongyang. (more...)
Senate Passes Disaster Relief Bill
- September 12, 2017
It would also extend the National Flood Insurance Program, which is to expire September 30, for the same duration. The bill will provide "critically needed emergency resources that will not be interrupted by the prospect of a shutdown or default", he added. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
It would also extend the National Flood Insurance Program, which is to expire September 30, for the same duration. The bill will provide "critically needed emergency resources that will not be interrupted by the prospect of a shutdown or default", he added. (more...)
Triangle residents prepare for Irma; NC impact remains uncertain
- September 12, 2017
He said boats were cast ashore, water, sewers and electricity were knocked out, and "I don't think I saw one trailer park where nearly everything wasn't overturned". Irma, packing winds of 185 miles per hour (295 kilometers per hour) has left a trail of devastation on small islands in the Caribbean. We are expected to get just over an inch of rain through the period. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
He said boats were cast ashore, water, sewers and electricity were knocked out, and "I don't think I saw one trailer park where nearly everything wasn't overturned". Irma, packing winds of 185 miles per hour (295 kilometers per hour) has left a trail of devastation on small islands in the Caribbean. We are expected to get just over an inch of rain through the period. (more...)
Saudi Arabia foils ISIS attempt to attack defense ministry
- September 12, 2017
The official source said that the Presidency of the State Security was able to detect and foil a terrorist plot of Daesh terror group that targeted to undermine the Kingdom's security. Since late 2014, IS has claimed a series of bombings and shootings against Shiites and security forces in the Sunni-majority kingdom. "It was used by the suicide bombers and for training them on how to use explosive belts", the report said, adding that updates of the ongoing investigation with the suspects ... (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The official source said that the Presidency of the State Security was able to detect and foil a terrorist plot of Daesh terror group that targeted to undermine the Kingdom's security. Since late 2014, IS has claimed a series of bombings and shootings against Shiites and security forces in the Sunni-majority kingdom. "It was used by the suicide bombers and for training them on how to use explosive belts", the report said, adding that updates of the ongoing investigation with the suspects ... (more...)
Hurricane Katia strengthens to Category 2 as it nears Mexico
- September 12, 2017
As if the Atlantic hadn't had an already active hurricane season, tropical storms Katia and Jose reached enough strength Wednesday afternoon to reach hurricane status. Forecasters said the category one system, which had sustained winds of up to 130kph, could be near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall late Friday or early Saturday. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
As if the Atlantic hadn't had an already active hurricane season, tropical storms Katia and Jose reached enough strength Wednesday afternoon to reach hurricane status. Forecasters said the category one system, which had sustained winds of up to 130kph, could be near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall late Friday or early Saturday. (more...)
Plane crashes into tree after takeoff from CT airport
- September 12, 2017
Shocking footage of the crash has been released by the two, showing the moment the blue-and-white single-engine Cessna flies straight into the vehicle park tree at 11.30am local time on Monday. Pilot Manfred Forst was taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, but has since been released. He said he felt fortunate to have avoided any real injuries. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Shocking footage of the crash has been released by the two, showing the moment the blue-and-white single-engine Cessna flies straight into the vehicle park tree at 11.30am local time on Monday. Pilot Manfred Forst was taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries, but has since been released. He said he felt fortunate to have avoided any real injuries. (more...)
Irma passing Puerto Rico as Jose and Katia become hurricanes
- September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Jose now poses no threat to land and there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. "The wind and air patterns in the area of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean, where many storms develop, are very conducive to an above-normal season", Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, told CNN last month. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Jose now poses no threat to land and there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. "The wind and air patterns in the area of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean, where many storms develop, are very conducive to an above-normal season", Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, told CNN last month. (more...)
Music prodigy Karan Joseph from Bengaluru ends life in Mumbai
- September 12, 2017
The music industry paid tributes to Joseph - who played for the Mad Fingers music group - terming him a genius who deserved to be far more celebrated than he was. The body is being sent for post-mortem. Recently, Karan had shifted to his friend Rishi Shah's Bandstand apartment and he had informed Rishi about the tiff he had with some people at restaurant quoted Hindustan Times. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The music industry paid tributes to Joseph - who played for the Mad Fingers music group - terming him a genius who deserved to be far more celebrated than he was. The body is being sent for post-mortem. Recently, Karan had shifted to his friend Rishi Shah's Bandstand apartment and he had informed Rishi about the tiff he had with some people at restaurant quoted Hindustan Times. (more...)
North Korea situation needs quick action, says Shinzo Abe
- September 12, 2017
Amid statements from US officials warning of a "massive military response" if North Korea continued to threaten the United States, the Russian President reiterated that North Korean issues should be resolved in a peaceful way. A convoy of U.S. military trucks carrying four launchers for the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system made their way through an activists' blockade at a former golf course in the southern county of Seongju. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Amid statements from US officials warning of a "massive military response" if North Korea continued to threaten the United States, the Russian President reiterated that North Korean issues should be resolved in a peaceful way. A convoy of U.S. military trucks carrying four launchers for the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system made their way through an activists' blockade at a former golf course in the southern county of Seongju. (more...)
Peru expels North Korea ambassador over nuclear test blast
- September 12, 2017
The measures were approved unanimously Monday. That would mean North Korea imports almost 2.2 million barrels a year in petroleum products, so the 2 million cap in the resolution would represent a 10 percent cut. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The U.S. estimates about 93,000 North Koreans are now working overseas, the official said. "My delegation condemns in the strongest terms and categorically rejects the latest illegal and unlawful U.N. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The measures were approved unanimously Monday. That would mean North Korea imports almost 2.2 million barrels a year in petroleum products, so the 2 million cap in the resolution would represent a 10 percent cut. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The U.S. estimates about 93,000 North Koreans are now working overseas, the official said. "My delegation condemns in the strongest terms and categorically rejects the latest illegal and unlawful U.N. (more...)
Japan backs United States bid for fresh sanctions against North Korea
- September 12, 2017
Washington has led the worldwide drive to punish the rogue state after it detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear device. During tough negotiations, the United States dropped initial demands for a full oil embargo and a freeze on the foreign assets of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
Washington has led the worldwide drive to punish the rogue state after it detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear device. During tough negotiations, the United States dropped initial demands for a full oil embargo and a freeze on the foreign assets of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (more...)
Corbyn defiant as MPs vote on flagship European Union bill
- September 12, 2017
It is meant to convert existing European Union legislation into British law, as the country prepares to depart the bloc in March 2019. The EU Withdrawal Bill passed its second reading late on Monday night by 326 to 290, after nine hours of debate and contributions by 107 MPs. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
It is meant to convert existing European Union legislation into British law, as the country prepares to depart the bloc in March 2019. The EU Withdrawal Bill passed its second reading late on Monday night by 326 to 290, after nine hours of debate and contributions by 107 MPs. (more...)
Hurricane Irma kills 10 in Cuba, Castro calls for unity
- September 12, 2017
The Cuban victims died from causes ranging from electrocution to drowning, building collapse and a balcony falling on a bus, authorities there said. The storm claimed its first known USA fatality over the weekend in the Keys - a man found dead in a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree in high winds. (more...)
- September 12, 2017
The Cuban victims died from causes ranging from electrocution to drowning, building collapse and a balcony falling on a bus, authorities there said. The storm claimed its first known USA fatality over the weekend in the Keys - a man found dead in a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree in high winds. (more...)
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