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Puerto Rico's recovery effort in six charts
- October 02, 2017
Mayor Cruz responded to the comments, saying she had "no time" to respond and criticized the government's response, saying it is hampering relief efforts with its inefficiencies. Because first responders usually live in the community affected by a disaster, Townsend said part of the issue is that they face challenges of their own. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Mayor Cruz responded to the comments, saying she had "no time" to respond and criticized the government's response, saying it is hampering relief efforts with its inefficiencies. Because first responders usually live in the community affected by a disaster, Townsend said part of the issue is that they face challenges of their own. (more...)
Dead refugee was facing rape charge
- October 02, 2017
Last month, the United States accepted the first of up to 1,250 refugees under a resettlement deal. An asylum seeker has died on Manus Island, police have confirmed. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Last month, the United States accepted the first of up to 1,250 refugees under a resettlement deal. An asylum seeker has died on Manus Island, police have confirmed. (more...)
Trump bashes mayor of San Juan for 'poor leadership ability'
- October 02, 2017
Long acknowledged the difficulties, saying, "Every day we have progress". Yulín Cruz countered in an interview on MSNBC that the only goal right now is to save lives, adding that she "has no time for distractions". As the rest of us face-palmed and shook our heads in frustration, fellow frequent tweeter (and fellow reality star) Kardashian shot off a response that actually has a chance of crossing the president's radar. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Long acknowledged the difficulties, saying, "Every day we have progress". Yulín Cruz countered in an interview on MSNBC that the only goal right now is to save lives, adding that she "has no time for distractions". As the rest of us face-palmed and shook our heads in frustration, fellow frequent tweeter (and fellow reality star) Kardashian shot off a response that actually has a chance of crossing the president's radar. (more...)
San Juan Mayor To Trump Admin
- October 02, 2017
If food and water does not arrive in time, she says the disaster will amount to something "close to a genocide". Mr Trump's acting homeland security secretary, Elaine Duke , visited the island on Friday (local time), surveying the ravaged landscape by helicopter in an hour-long tour, passing still-flooded streets, twisted billboards and roofs with gaping holes, and offering encouragement to some of the 10,000 emergency personnel she says the U.S. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
If food and water does not arrive in time, she says the disaster will amount to something "close to a genocide". Mr Trump's acting homeland security secretary, Elaine Duke , visited the island on Friday (local time), surveying the ravaged landscape by helicopter in an hour-long tour, passing still-flooded streets, twisted billboards and roofs with gaping holes, and offering encouragement to some of the 10,000 emergency personnel she says the U.S. (more...)
'Judwaa 2' mints nearly Rs 60 crore in first weekend
- October 02, 2017
Rs 22.60 crores on Sunday as well taking the total to Rs. 59.25 crore. Moreover, the advance booking of the flick was opened a week before its release and the response was quite good. It was the late 90s when the master himself, David Dhawan roped in Salman Khan in a double role in one of Bollywood's epic comics which took Salman to a different stardom altogether. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Rs 22.60 crores on Sunday as well taking the total to Rs. 59.25 crore. Moreover, the advance booking of the flick was opened a week before its release and the response was quite good. It was the late 90s when the master himself, David Dhawan roped in Salman Khan in a double role in one of Bollywood's epic comics which took Salman to a different stardom altogether. (more...)
Palestinian PM arrives in Gaza for key reconciliation effort
- October 02, 2017
On the eve of the handover, Hamas released five Fatah security men it jailed two years ago for what an Interior Ministry spokesman described as "actions harmful to internal security". One cabinet member, Culture Minister Ehab Bseisso, arrived in Gaza on Sunday and held a meeting with deputies and employees after taking up his post. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
On the eve of the handover, Hamas released five Fatah security men it jailed two years ago for what an Interior Ministry spokesman described as "actions harmful to internal security". One cabinet member, Culture Minister Ehab Bseisso, arrived in Gaza on Sunday and held a meeting with deputies and employees after taking up his post. (more...)
England call-up unlikely for Sinclair says Southgate
- October 02, 2017
And it looks like his choice for captain has come down to just two players: Jordan Henderson and Kane. But Robson, who captained United and England during a glittering career, says it would be better to keep Kane free of the responsibility. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
And it looks like his choice for captain has come down to just two players: Jordan Henderson and Kane. But Robson, who captained United and England during a glittering career, says it would be better to keep Kane free of the responsibility. (more...)
India to open 2 checkpoints for Rohingyas at Myanmar, Bangladesh borders
- October 02, 2017
Hasina visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar and heard their stories of persecution and violence prior to travelling to the United States to attend the 72nd UN General Assembly, Karim said. Three groups of diplomats were taken to three different areas Monday, said Ye Htut, district administrator of Maungdaw in Rakhine. In fact, the government supports ASEAN chairman Alan Peter Cayetano's statement on Saturday at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in NY, where he expressed ... (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Hasina visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar and heard their stories of persecution and violence prior to travelling to the United States to attend the 72nd UN General Assembly, Karim said. Three groups of diplomats were taken to three different areas Monday, said Ye Htut, district administrator of Maungdaw in Rakhine. In fact, the government supports ASEAN chairman Alan Peter Cayetano's statement on Saturday at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in NY, where he expressed ... (more...)
Philip Hammond promises young 'Tories won't let you down'
- October 02, 2017
She has indicated that she intends to fight the next election as leader of the Conservative Party. "The sooner we can clarify that, the sooner we can get some clarity, the sooner we can move forward, give businesses and investors more certainty about the future, the quicker this economy will start growing again". (more...)
- October 02, 2017
She has indicated that she intends to fight the next election as leader of the Conservative Party. "The sooner we can clarify that, the sooner we can get some clarity, the sooner we can move forward, give businesses and investors more certainty about the future, the quicker this economy will start growing again". (more...)
Puerto Ricans in North Texas Outraged by President Trump's Tweets
- October 02, 2017
The president and the Puerto Rican mayor engaged in a spat Saturday over whether or not the federal government had done enough to aid the USA island territory in its ongoing recovery efforts. You're going straight to hell . "You have been GOLFING", Miranda added in a follow-up tweet. Lin-Manuel Miranda has hit out at Donald Trump after the US President made insensitive comments about Puerto Rico . (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The president and the Puerto Rican mayor engaged in a spat Saturday over whether or not the federal government had done enough to aid the USA island territory in its ongoing recovery efforts. You're going straight to hell . "You have been GOLFING", Miranda added in a follow-up tweet. Lin-Manuel Miranda has hit out at Donald Trump after the US President made insensitive comments about Puerto Rico . (more...)
Donald Trump to attend ASEAN in November
- October 02, 2017
Melania Trump will also accompany him. Building on the momentum of the President in renewing ties with the US, Malacañang last Saturday confirmed the attendance of US President Donald J. "The President will participate in a series of bilateral, multilateral, and cultural engagements", the White House said in a statement announcing the trip and the Apec and Asean meetings, "demonstrating his continued commitment to the alliances and partnerships of the United States in the region". (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Melania Trump will also accompany him. Building on the momentum of the President in renewing ties with the US, Malacañang last Saturday confirmed the attendance of US President Donald J. "The President will participate in a series of bilateral, multilateral, and cultural engagements", the White House said in a statement announcing the trip and the Apec and Asean meetings, "demonstrating his continued commitment to the alliances and partnerships of the United States in the region". (more...)
Duterte Threatens to Investigate Ombudsman
- October 02, 2017
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) believes the Office of the Ombudsman shouldn't be threatened with the creation of a body to investigate it. On September 15, Duterte alleged further that Trillanes, along with supposed dummies, has several bank accounts in Shanghai, China; Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland; and in Singapore. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) believes the Office of the Ombudsman shouldn't be threatened with the creation of a body to investigate it. On September 15, Duterte alleged further that Trillanes, along with supposed dummies, has several bank accounts in Shanghai, China; Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland; and in Singapore. (more...)
Swachh Bharat campaign has become a mass movement: Modi
- October 02, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said+ that India can not succeed in its mission for a clean country until people's mindset and attitudes toward "swachhta" (cleanliness) don't change. It'll be done by 125 crore Indians, ' Mr Modi said. A positive spirit of competition has been created due to @swachhbharat Mission. " Summary: The government should try to connect it with employment opportunities and provide incentives to make the cleanliness mission result-oriented", Bhandari said. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said+ that India can not succeed in its mission for a clean country until people's mindset and attitudes toward "swachhta" (cleanliness) don't change. It'll be done by 125 crore Indians, ' Mr Modi said. A positive spirit of competition has been created due to @swachhbharat Mission. " Summary: The government should try to connect it with employment opportunities and provide incentives to make the cleanliness mission result-oriented", Bhandari said. (more...)
Turkey no longer needs European Union membership, says President Erdogan
- October 02, 2017
President of Turkey underlined in his speech at the parliament that his country doesn't need the European Union membership anymore, time is flying, and many things have changed. Erdogan also commented on the constitutional reforms approved in the April referendum, highlighting the need for the parliament to make relevant adjustment laws. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
President of Turkey underlined in his speech at the parliament that his country doesn't need the European Union membership anymore, time is flying, and many things have changed. Erdogan also commented on the constitutional reforms approved in the April referendum, highlighting the need for the parliament to make relevant adjustment laws. (more...)
Australian boy fatally crushed by gym weights
- October 02, 2017
The 15 year-old's rugby league club Pine Central Holy Spirit Hornets confirmed he had died in a statement on Facebook . "Ben passed away yesterday afternoon with his family and friends around him", his family said in a statement. Club staff administered first aid before the 15-year-old was rushed to hospital. Friends of Ben said he was a regular at the gym and had been competing in junior weightlifting competitions across the state. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The 15 year-old's rugby league club Pine Central Holy Spirit Hornets confirmed he had died in a statement on Facebook . "Ben passed away yesterday afternoon with his family and friends around him", his family said in a statement. Club staff administered first aid before the 15-year-old was rushed to hospital. Friends of Ben said he was a regular at the gym and had been competing in junior weightlifting competitions across the state. (more...)
PolitiFact: Trump estate tax claim earns a 'Pants on Fire'
- October 02, 2017
The bottom rate would go up from 10 per cent, while the top would go down from 39.6 per cent. In theory, assets would subject to capital gains tax instead, which could actually affect more people, but that has not been specified in the administration's tax outline. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The bottom rate would go up from 10 per cent, while the top would go down from 39.6 per cent. In theory, assets would subject to capital gains tax instead, which could actually affect more people, but that has not been specified in the administration's tax outline. (more...)
General Bajwa meets Afghan President in Kabul
- October 02, 2017
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued today, the meeting was followed by delegation-level talks. The statement noted that both sides discussed matters pertaining to security in the region, peace and stability, anti-terror efforts, business and transit relationships. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued today, the meeting was followed by delegation-level talks. The statement noted that both sides discussed matters pertaining to security in the region, peace and stability, anti-terror efforts, business and transit relationships. (more...)
Tillerson: US in direct contact with the DPRK
- October 02, 2017
Tillerson disclosed on Saturday that the United States was directly communicating with North Korea on its nuclear and missile programs but that Pyongyang had shown no interest in dialogue. Trump has insisted that a military operation is a real possibility, but most experts agree that war on the Korean peninsula would quickly cost thousands of lives. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
Tillerson disclosed on Saturday that the United States was directly communicating with North Korea on its nuclear and missile programs but that Pyongyang had shown no interest in dialogue. Trump has insisted that a military operation is a real possibility, but most experts agree that war on the Korean peninsula would quickly cost thousands of lives. (more...)
Ahsan Iqbal threatens to resign over Rangers deployment outside NAB court
- October 02, 2017
The judge clarified this during an informal conversation with journalists who had gathered outside the court to cover today's hearing where Nawaz Sharif appeared. "He added, I can not be a puppet interior minister". Iqbal said, "Rangers is a force under the Interior Ministry and are supposed to work under the command of the civil administration". (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The judge clarified this during an informal conversation with journalists who had gathered outside the court to cover today's hearing where Nawaz Sharif appeared. "He added, I can not be a puppet interior minister". Iqbal said, "Rangers is a force under the Interior Ministry and are supposed to work under the command of the civil administration". (more...)
Prince Harry calls Toronto Invictus Games 'spectacular' in exclusive interview
- October 02, 2017
The bromance also continued between the 44th president of the United States and his former vice president, with Obama tweeting "proud to cheer on Team USA at the Invictus Games today with my friend Joe". Prince Harry joined American actress Meghan Markle and her mother in a luxury box as the Invictus Games closed seven days of inspirational athletic performances by wounded veterans with a rousing ceremony featuring stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams. (more...)
- October 02, 2017
The bromance also continued between the 44th president of the United States and his former vice president, with Obama tweeting "proud to cheer on Team USA at the Invictus Games today with my friend Joe". Prince Harry joined American actress Meghan Markle and her mother in a luxury box as the Invictus Games closed seven days of inspirational athletic performances by wounded veterans with a rousing ceremony featuring stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams. (more...)
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