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Volunteer firefighter suspended over racist Facebook post
- September 17, 2017
A volunteer Franklin Township, Ohio, firefighter lost his job after his racist Facebook post came to light. Many are calling for Roysdon to be permanently released, but it appears that Bishop does not have termination powers in this case. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
A volunteer Franklin Township, Ohio, firefighter lost his job after his racist Facebook post came to light. Many are calling for Roysdon to be permanently released, but it appears that Bishop does not have termination powers in this case. (more...)
Train bombing: United Kingdom government says arrest of suspect significant
- September 17, 2017
Experts believe the improvised explosive device failed to detonate properly meaning no one was critically injured or killed. In a statement, Ms Rudd said: "Following the attack in Parsons Green last Friday the police have made good progress with what is an ongoing operation". (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Experts believe the improvised explosive device failed to detonate properly meaning no one was critically injured or killed. In a statement, Ms Rudd said: "Following the attack in Parsons Green last Friday the police have made good progress with what is an ongoing operation". (more...)
Donald Trump warns North Korea of 'overwhelming' options
- September 17, 2017
On Thursday, U.S. secretary of state Tillerson called on China, Pyongyang's only ally, and Russian Federation to apply more pressure on North Korea by "taking direct actions of their own". The ambassador also blasted the U.S. for escalating confrontation with North Korea and for its obsession with reversing Pyongyang's "development of nuclear force, which has already reached the completion phase", according to RIA Novosti. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
On Thursday, U.S. secretary of state Tillerson called on China, Pyongyang's only ally, and Russian Federation to apply more pressure on North Korea by "taking direct actions of their own". The ambassador also blasted the U.S. for escalating confrontation with North Korea and for its obsession with reversing Pyongyang's "development of nuclear force, which has already reached the completion phase", according to RIA Novosti. (more...)
Mamata's "Aurangzebic dictate" against Hindus will be a waterloo for her: RSS
- September 17, 2017
Bangladesh government has banned the use of crackers during the festivities of Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country that starts next week . "What we had said is on the day of ekadashi on October one there will be no immersions. I even tweeted about it after the meeting with the Puja committees". (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Bangladesh government has banned the use of crackers during the festivities of Durga Puja, the largest Hindu religious festival of the country that starts next week . "What we had said is on the day of ekadashi on October one there will be no immersions. I even tweeted about it after the meeting with the Puja committees". (more...)
Congress to launch nationwide agitation against high tax on petrol
- September 17, 2017
Giving the details he added that the excise duty on petrol was 133.47% and 400.86 % on diesel. "We will request the people arriving at petrol pumps to buy fuel to sign on our paper to protest against the Centre", a senior congress leader said. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Giving the details he added that the excise duty on petrol was 133.47% and 400.86 % on diesel. "We will request the people arriving at petrol pumps to buy fuel to sign on our paper to protest against the Centre", a senior congress leader said. (more...)
Donald Trump wield DACA deal in exchange of massive border security wall
- September 17, 2017
As the fate of some 800,000 DREAMers rests in Congress' often inept hands, we should make sure they feel safe and welcome in this nation and do what we can to protect their legal status. I had one professor out of all of my classes even address it, Jasso said. Basically, there would be certain conditions that they would have to meet in order to be able to move towards a path to citizenship. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
As the fate of some 800,000 DREAMers rests in Congress' often inept hands, we should make sure they feel safe and welcome in this nation and do what we can to protect their legal status. I had one professor out of all of my classes even address it, Jasso said. Basically, there would be certain conditions that they would have to meet in order to be able to move towards a path to citizenship. (more...)
Four tourists have 'acid thrown in their faces' outside train station
- September 17, 2017
The attack took place outside Saint-Charles station shortly after 11am on Sunday morning. The tourists - who are all in their 20s - were hospitalized, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor told the Associated Press. In previous incidents in Marseille, a driver deliberately rammed into two bus stops last month, killing a woman, but officials said it wasn't terror-related. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
The attack took place outside Saint-Charles station shortly after 11am on Sunday morning. The tourists - who are all in their 20s - were hospitalized, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor told the Associated Press. In previous incidents in Marseille, a driver deliberately rammed into two bus stops last month, killing a woman, but officials said it wasn't terror-related. (more...)
Ryan says tax overhaul plan to come this month
- September 17, 2017
It was also a signal from Hatch to his colleagues in the Senate that they will have a say about what ends up in a tax bill. And on health care, Mr. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin arrives at the Capitol for a closed-door meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, as they struggle to get a tax code overhaul, in Washington , Tuesday, Sept. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
It was also a signal from Hatch to his colleagues in the Senate that they will have a say about what ends up in a tax bill. And on health care, Mr. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin arrives at the Capitol for a closed-door meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, as they struggle to get a tax code overhaul, in Washington , Tuesday, Sept. (more...)
Trump, South Korean leader talk tougher North Korea sanctions
- September 17, 2017
And what have the USA and its allies achieved? Kim also said the the final goal of North Korea in developing its nuclear and missile programs was to establish a strategic equilibrium with the US. But the North has ignored countless global reproaches previously. President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump hold a telephone conversation on Sunday. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
And what have the USA and its allies achieved? Kim also said the the final goal of North Korea in developing its nuclear and missile programs was to establish a strategic equilibrium with the US. But the North has ignored countless global reproaches previously. President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump hold a telephone conversation on Sunday. (more...)
Roadside bomb kills govt administrator, 4 others in Pakistan's FATA
- September 17, 2017
Pakistani officials say a roadside bomb blast has killed a government administrator and six tribal police officers in a tribal area on the border with Afghanistan . Speaking to The Wall Street Journal in Islamabad, the foreign minister observed that the United States's "militaristic approach" represented a failed policy in the war-torn country. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Pakistani officials say a roadside bomb blast has killed a government administrator and six tribal police officers in a tribal area on the border with Afghanistan . Speaking to The Wall Street Journal in Islamabad, the foreign minister observed that the United States's "militaristic approach" represented a failed policy in the war-torn country. (more...)
Trump Retweets Gif of Him Hitting Golf Ball Into Clinton's Back
- September 17, 2017
Clinton had been back on the Republican president's Twitter feed in recent days as she promoted " What Happened ", her new book about the 2016 presidential campaign, with Trump resuming his campaign attack of "Crooked Hillary". Trump's own tweets on Sunday morning were about serious topics his administration faces. "I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night". "Donald Trump's wonderful golf swing #CrookedHillary", the tweet read. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Clinton had been back on the Republican president's Twitter feed in recent days as she promoted " What Happened ", her new book about the 2016 presidential campaign, with Trump resuming his campaign attack of "Crooked Hillary". Trump's own tweets on Sunday morning were about serious topics his administration faces. "I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night". "Donald Trump's wonderful golf swing #CrookedHillary", the tweet read. (more...)
AEP, Dominion crews head south to help with Irma recovery
- September 17, 2017
NextEra Energy Inc's (NEE.N) FPL, Florida's biggest electric company, said on Friday about 1.1 million customers had no power, while Duke Energy Corp (DUK.N) reported that more than 371,000 customers were in the dark and Tampa Electric, a unit of Emera Inc (EMA.TO), reported about 39,000 were without power, Reuters reported. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
NextEra Energy Inc's (NEE.N) FPL, Florida's biggest electric company, said on Friday about 1.1 million customers had no power, while Duke Energy Corp (DUK.N) reported that more than 371,000 customers were in the dark and Tampa Electric, a unit of Emera Inc (EMA.TO), reported about 39,000 were without power, Reuters reported. (more...)
Iran won't bow to United States 'bullying' on nuclear deal
- September 17, 2017
Trump, who must make a decision by mid-October, said Iran was violating "the spirit" of the deal under which it got sanctions relief in return for curbing its nuclear programme. of lying, whereas the nation of Iran has acted honestly and will continue on this path until the end in an honest manner", said Khamenei. He added: The enemies must know that if bullying works elsewhere in the world, it won't ever work for the Islamic Republic of Iran. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Trump, who must make a decision by mid-October, said Iran was violating "the spirit" of the deal under which it got sanctions relief in return for curbing its nuclear programme. of lying, whereas the nation of Iran has acted honestly and will continue on this path until the end in an honest manner", said Khamenei. He added: The enemies must know that if bullying works elsewhere in the world, it won't ever work for the Islamic Republic of Iran. (more...)
Military expects more firefights in Marawi as troops push to gain ground
- September 17, 2017
In a phone interview with Rappler, Dureza said Soganub was rescued near Bato Mosque. The priest had appeared in a video released by the militants pleading for his life and asking the military to cease their aerial bombardments. "Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of the Department of National Defence who was also appointed by Duterte as the martial law administrator for Mindanao, earlier said government forces were close to retaking the entire city". (more...)
- September 17, 2017
In a phone interview with Rappler, Dureza said Soganub was rescued near Bato Mosque. The priest had appeared in a video released by the militants pleading for his life and asking the military to cease their aerial bombardments. "Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of the Department of National Defence who was also appointed by Duterte as the martial law administrator for Mindanao, earlier said government forces were close to retaking the entire city". (more...)
Zimbabwe opposition leader admitted in South African hospital for cancer treatment
- September 17, 2017
It was his second trip to the neighbouring country inside two months, with the first around mid-July, being a routine medical check-up. News Day independent daily earlier reported Tsvangirai was airlifted to South Africa early Friday morning after he fell ill. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
It was his second trip to the neighbouring country inside two months, with the first around mid-July, being a routine medical check-up. News Day independent daily earlier reported Tsvangirai was airlifted to South Africa early Friday morning after he fell ill. (more...)
Trump says rich might pay more in taxes, talks with Democrats
- September 17, 2017
Heitkamp traveled with Trump aboard Air Force One last week when he spoke broadly about the tax plan in her home state of North Dakota. The as-yet-undrafted bill to overhaul the tax code is the top priority for Trump and Republicans after the collapse of their effort to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Heitkamp traveled with Trump aboard Air Force One last week when he spoke broadly about the tax plan in her home state of North Dakota. The as-yet-undrafted bill to overhaul the tax code is the top priority for Trump and Republicans after the collapse of their effort to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law. (more...)
On tiny Barbuda, a 300-year-old civilization has been 'extinguished'
- September 17, 2017
So for the first time in 300 years, no people live on the small piece of land. On Monday, September 11, even as Hurricane Irma was performing its "dance macabre" over the other countries in the Caribbean, having delivered cruel blows to the U.S. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
So for the first time in 300 years, no people live on the small piece of land. On Monday, September 11, even as Hurricane Irma was performing its "dance macabre" over the other countries in the Caribbean, having delivered cruel blows to the U.S. (more...)
China shows interest in high speed railway projects in India
- September 17, 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on September 16 responded to China's objection to Japan's plans for investment in the development of India's northeastern states. Japan and India have agreed to enhance cooperation in the India-Pacific region where China is increasingly becoming assertive. "Under such circumstances, various parties should respect such aspects and any third party should not be involved in our efforts to resolve the disputes", Hua said. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on September 16 responded to China's objection to Japan's plans for investment in the development of India's northeastern states. Japan and India have agreed to enhance cooperation in the India-Pacific region where China is increasingly becoming assertive. "Under such circumstances, various parties should respect such aspects and any third party should not be involved in our efforts to resolve the disputes", Hua said. (more...)
Orrin Hatch Signals Just How Complicated Tax Reform Will Be
- September 17, 2017
No Republicans were present at the dinner save the president, who was once a Democrat. The bottom line: The $20 trillion national debt promises to spiral ever higher with Republicans controlling both Congress and the White House. Once you apply the various loopholes and tax credits that Congress has permitted, the average business pays a rate of 18.6 percent, or half of what the "official" rate is. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
No Republicans were present at the dinner save the president, who was once a Democrat. The bottom line: The $20 trillion national debt promises to spiral ever higher with Republicans controlling both Congress and the White House. Once you apply the various loopholes and tax credits that Congress has permitted, the average business pays a rate of 18.6 percent, or half of what the "official" rate is. (more...)
Modi's birthday marked as 'Sewa Divas' by BJP
- September 17, 2017
PM Modi's ideology has indeed made him one of the most popular politicians in the country and his fans include not just the "aam aadmi" but also members of the film fraternity. He said said that the dam will usher in a new chapter of prosperity for Gujarat . Here in India.com, we present rare and unseen pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from his childhood days to days of youth to final ascent as a leader. (more...)
- September 17, 2017
PM Modi's ideology has indeed made him one of the most popular politicians in the country and his fans include not just the "aam aadmi" but also members of the film fraternity. He said said that the dam will usher in a new chapter of prosperity for Gujarat . Here in India.com, we present rare and unseen pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from his childhood days to days of youth to final ascent as a leader. (more...)
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