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Trump signals new sanctions against North Korea
- September 22, 2017
Trump said the order specifically enhanced the Treasury Department's authority to target those conducting significant trade with the regime, including giving the US government the ability to sanction foreign banks. Foreign banks "can choose to do business with the United States or with North Korea but not both". Mnuchin noted that the sanctions will be "forward looking" and will not apply to previous behavior. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Trump said the order specifically enhanced the Treasury Department's authority to target those conducting significant trade with the regime, including giving the US government the ability to sanction foreign banks. Foreign banks "can choose to do business with the United States or with North Korea but not both". Mnuchin noted that the sanctions will be "forward looking" and will not apply to previous behavior. (more...)
Foxborough Man Denied Gun License Fatally Shoots 6-Year-Old Son, Self
- September 22, 2017
A father killed his young son, and then himself at a Foxborough home on East Street, according to the Norfolk district attorney's office. When they arrived, they found both William and Anthony each suffering from a single gunshot wound. Scaccia also apparently tried to start a fire in the home, but a resident put it out, Morrissey said. Foxborough Police Chief William Baker says his department had a history with the father, who had recently been denied a gun license by the chief. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
A father killed his young son, and then himself at a Foxborough home on East Street, according to the Norfolk district attorney's office. When they arrived, they found both William and Anthony each suffering from a single gunshot wound. Scaccia also apparently tried to start a fire in the home, but a resident put it out, Morrissey said. Foxborough Police Chief William Baker says his department had a history with the father, who had recently been denied a gun license by the chief. (more...)
Russian Federation reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear deal
- September 22, 2017
Lavrov urged the United States to resolve issues with Iran through channels specifically designed for this goal, and to abstain from attempts to bring the nuclear deal with Tehran down. Everyone understands that, " the Russian foreign minister said. Lavrov stressed there was "no alternative to political and diplomatic ways of settling the nuclear situation" on the Korean peninsula and called on countries to support a joint Russian-Chinese proposal for talks. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Lavrov urged the United States to resolve issues with Iran through channels specifically designed for this goal, and to abstain from attempts to bring the nuclear deal with Tehran down. Everyone understands that, " the Russian foreign minister said. Lavrov stressed there was "no alternative to political and diplomatic ways of settling the nuclear situation" on the Korean peninsula and called on countries to support a joint Russian-Chinese proposal for talks. (more...)
Microsoft, Facebook, and Telxius complete ambitious Marea undersea cable project
- September 22, 2017
MAREA won't be used un anger until "early 2018" and should run for decades afterwards, because while it contains just eight fibre pairs its landing stations can be upgraded to improve bandwidth. Some portions closer to shore are buried to protect the cable from fishing and ship traffic, but for most of its route, the cable lays on the ocean floor. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
MAREA won't be used un anger until "early 2018" and should run for decades afterwards, because while it contains just eight fibre pairs its landing stations can be upgraded to improve bandwidth. Some portions closer to shore are buried to protect the cable from fishing and ship traffic, but for most of its route, the cable lays on the ocean floor. (more...)
Honeypreet Insan was sexually involved with rapist Ram Rahim, reveals ex-husband
- September 22, 2017
We provided our men and vehicles", said Yadram Phansal, superintendent of police, Hanumangarh .He added that the Haryana police had searched various Dera premises and also visited the school run by the jailed Dera chief. "My life was ruined", said Gupta, who has since remarried. "After the threat, I left for my home". Ram Rahim adopted Honeypreet in 2009. Two guards (of Ram Rahim) were given orders to eliminate me. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
We provided our men and vehicles", said Yadram Phansal, superintendent of police, Hanumangarh .He added that the Haryana police had searched various Dera premises and also visited the school run by the jailed Dera chief. "My life was ruined", said Gupta, who has since remarried. "After the threat, I left for my home". Ram Rahim adopted Honeypreet in 2009. Two guards (of Ram Rahim) were given orders to eliminate me. (more...)
'Restore Two Leaves symbol and party name': Unified AIADMK petitions Election Commission
- September 22, 2017
Chennai: Post-merger, the AIADMK ruling camp is now on the go to salvage the two-leaf symbol, frozen by Election Commission of India, following factional feud, and also the party name, as the Commission had allotted the names "AIADMK Amma" and AIADMK "Puratchi Thalaivi Amma" to the Edappadi K.Palaniswamy and O. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Chennai: Post-merger, the AIADMK ruling camp is now on the go to salvage the two-leaf symbol, frozen by Election Commission of India, following factional feud, and also the party name, as the Commission had allotted the names "AIADMK Amma" and AIADMK "Puratchi Thalaivi Amma" to the Edappadi K.Palaniswamy and O. (more...)
Trump travel ban to be replaced with country-specific restrictions
- September 22, 2017
As Trump's previous travel ban is currently being debated within the Supreme Court, Reuters is now reporting that his administration is on the verge of releasing yet another Executive Order for a brand new travel ban. The new order could go into effect as soon as this weekend, when the Trump administration completes its review of gaps in the government's screening and vetting procedures for those seeking to enter the US. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
As Trump's previous travel ban is currently being debated within the Supreme Court, Reuters is now reporting that his administration is on the verge of releasing yet another Executive Order for a brand new travel ban. The new order could go into effect as soon as this weekend, when the Trump administration completes its review of gaps in the government's screening and vetting procedures for those seeking to enter the US. (more...)
Trump administration revokes Obama-era rules for colleges to investigate sex assaults
- September 22, 2017
Along with the new guidance , DeVos withdrew two "Dear Colleague" letters issued to schools under President Barack Obama . Mrs DeVos said earlier this month: "Through intimidation and coercion, the failed system has clearly pushed schools to overreach. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Along with the new guidance , DeVos withdrew two "Dear Colleague" letters issued to schools under President Barack Obama . Mrs DeVos said earlier this month: "Through intimidation and coercion, the failed system has clearly pushed schools to overreach. (more...)
Trump is mentally deranged, will pay: Kim Jong
- September 22, 2017
On Thursday, Kim said Trump is "unfit to hold the prerogative of supreme command of a country" who will " pay dearly " for threats he's made. "He is surely a rogue and a gangster fond of playing with fire, rather than a politician". The president also said that the US and South Korea were working on improving trade agreements though that was less important than addressing the North Korea threat. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
On Thursday, Kim said Trump is "unfit to hold the prerogative of supreme command of a country" who will " pay dearly " for threats he's made. "He is surely a rogue and a gangster fond of playing with fire, rather than a politician". The president also said that the US and South Korea were working on improving trade agreements though that was less important than addressing the North Korea threat. (more...)
First snow of 2017-18 season falls in mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe
- September 22, 2017
California Highway Patrol officials say a fatal 16-vehicle crash has shut down westbound traffic on Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada, where snow and hail is falling. He said a few other people had minor injuries. Slaughter, however, didn't anticipate the storm having much of an impact on how early the resort can open because the snow will likely melt. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
California Highway Patrol officials say a fatal 16-vehicle crash has shut down westbound traffic on Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada, where snow and hail is falling. He said a few other people had minor injuries. Slaughter, however, didn't anticipate the storm having much of an impact on how early the resort can open because the snow will likely melt. (more...)
Former FBI chief James Comey has speech interrupted by protesters
- September 22, 2017
Protesters in the bleachers, probably students, started singing "We shall not be moved", and chanted "I love being black" when it came his time to talk. Comey was set to speak at Howard's 2017-18 convocation as the school's endowed chair of public policy, but he didn't receive a warm welcome from some students at the historically black college. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Protesters in the bleachers, probably students, started singing "We shall not be moved", and chanted "I love being black" when it came his time to talk. Comey was set to speak at Howard's 2017-18 convocation as the school's endowed chair of public policy, but he didn't receive a warm welcome from some students at the historically black college. (more...)
Haley: UN Out of Options on North Korea
- September 22, 2017
Now, I said yesterday I am perfectly happy kicking this over to General Mattis, because he has plenty of military options. Mr Mattis said after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un tested a hydrogen bomb earlier this month that the United States would answer any threat from the North with a "massive military response, a response both effective and overwhelming". (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Now, I said yesterday I am perfectly happy kicking this over to General Mattis, because he has plenty of military options. Mr Mattis said after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un tested a hydrogen bomb earlier this month that the United States would answer any threat from the North with a "massive military response, a response both effective and overwhelming". (more...)
Customs Says Nigerian Syndicate in Turkey Behind Arms Importation
- September 22, 2017
The comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col Hameed Ali (rtd.) spoke on the scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 21. Ali who made this revelation at Tin-Can Island Command Lagos while displaying another 470 pump action rifles, said that the Customs High Command would be meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria on today to discuss the issue, stressing that the rate of importation of fire arms from Turkey to Nigeria was alarming, as the recent seizure would be ... (more...)
- September 22, 2017
The comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col Hameed Ali (rtd.) spoke on the scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 21. Ali who made this revelation at Tin-Can Island Command Lagos while displaying another 470 pump action rifles, said that the Customs High Command would be meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria on today to discuss the issue, stressing that the rate of importation of fire arms from Turkey to Nigeria was alarming, as the recent seizure would be ... (more...)
Death toll in Mexico's natural disaster rises
- September 22, 2017
Emergency workers have been at the site of the Colegio Enrique Rebsamen school since shortly after the 7.1-magnitude natural disaster struck on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, another young girl had sent messages to her mother begging rescuers to find her, El Universal reported . "Obviously you get very shook up about it", says Gonzalez. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Emergency workers have been at the site of the Colegio Enrique Rebsamen school since shortly after the 7.1-magnitude natural disaster struck on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, another young girl had sent messages to her mother begging rescuers to find her, El Universal reported . "Obviously you get very shook up about it", says Gonzalez. (more...)
Three Rescued, One Dead After Vessel Capsizes During Hurricane Maria
- September 22, 2017
A family was left stranded on top of their capsized vessel following Hurricane Maria . "We initially got the call - a vessel in distress, a family of four - north of St. A man on the boat did not survive. The Coast Guard in Miami received an alert and a distress call stating that the boat - the Ferrel - was disabled and adrift in 20ft (6m) waves and 99mph winds on Wednesday. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
A family was left stranded on top of their capsized vessel following Hurricane Maria . "We initially got the call - a vessel in distress, a family of four - north of St. A man on the boat did not survive. The Coast Guard in Miami received an alert and a distress call stating that the boat - the Ferrel - was disabled and adrift in 20ft (6m) waves and 99mph winds on Wednesday. (more...)
China, Russia begin joint drills near North Korea
- September 22, 2017
In the wake of the United Nations speech, in which Trump additionally hinted that he will tear up the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Mattis was left with the unenviable task of reassuring nervous allies in Asia and Europe about the administration's intentions in North Korea and how it might deal with Iran if it again pursues a nuclear weapon. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
In the wake of the United Nations speech, in which Trump additionally hinted that he will tear up the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Mattis was left with the unenviable task of reassuring nervous allies in Asia and Europe about the administration's intentions in North Korea and how it might deal with Iran if it again pursues a nuclear weapon. (more...)
Managing the North Korean nuclear issue
- September 22, 2017
North Korea launched missiles over Hokkaido on August 29 and last Friday before landing 600 to 1,200 miles in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido, according to the Times. She said that the United States might hand control of dealing with Pyongyang to the military, adding North Korea would be "destroyed" if it did not halt its nuclear and missile programs. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
North Korea launched missiles over Hokkaido on August 29 and last Friday before landing 600 to 1,200 miles in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido, according to the Times. She said that the United States might hand control of dealing with Pyongyang to the military, adding North Korea would be "destroyed" if it did not halt its nuclear and missile programs. (more...)
Israel can't push USA to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal
- September 22, 2017
Trump called the deal an " embarrassment " to the United States in his address to the general assembly. Trump's withering critique Tuesday included an accusation that Iran's government "masks a corrupt dictatorship behind the false guise of a democracy", while ruthlessly repressing its people and exploiting the limits of the nuclear deal. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
Trump called the deal an " embarrassment " to the United States in his address to the general assembly. Trump's withering critique Tuesday included an accusation that Iran's government "masks a corrupt dictatorship behind the false guise of a democracy", while ruthlessly repressing its people and exploiting the limits of the nuclear deal. (more...)
Fury over monster croc found dead in Queensland with bullet to head
- September 22, 2017
The crocodile was taken to a nearby boat ramp, where forensic police examined the carcass before it was taken to a nearby farm for a necropsy. An average of two people a year are killed by the animals, which can grow up to 7 metres and weigh more than a tonne. (more...)
- September 22, 2017
The crocodile was taken to a nearby boat ramp, where forensic police examined the carcass before it was taken to a nearby farm for a necropsy. An average of two people a year are killed by the animals, which can grow up to 7 metres and weigh more than a tonne. (more...)
Duterte: If my son is involved in illegal drug trade, kill him
- September 22, 2017
He warned protesters not to break the law. Thousands of protesters took to the streets this week, holding rival rallies both for and against the president's brutal war on drugs . PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he has instructed the police to kill his son if he is found to be involved in the illicit drug trade, local media reported . (more...)
- September 22, 2017
He warned protesters not to break the law. Thousands of protesters took to the streets this week, holding rival rallies both for and against the president's brutal war on drugs . PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he has instructed the police to kill his son if he is found to be involved in the illicit drug trade, local media reported . (more...)
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