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Las Vegas shooting sparks gun control debate once again
- October 07, 2017
Since then, the edge has been with those who support gun rights, no matter the party that has controlled Congress or the White House. Democratic Rep. Among them: "Congress should take action to require background checks for all firearm purchases...get military-style assault weapons off the streets...study the effects of gun violence in our society...and keep weapons away from abusers and stalkers". (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Since then, the edge has been with those who support gun rights, no matter the party that has controlled Congress or the White House. Democratic Rep. Among them: "Congress should take action to require background checks for all firearm purchases...get military-style assault weapons off the streets...study the effects of gun violence in our society...and keep weapons away from abusers and stalkers". (more...)
Las Vegas shooting victim stands when Pres. Trump visits him in hospital
- October 07, 2017
The Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and injured hundreds in the vicious attack as he fired from his room on the 32nd floor. "I just met some of the most unbelievable people", Trump told reporters at University Medical Center. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and injured hundreds in the vicious attack as he fired from his room on the 32nd floor. "I just met some of the most unbelievable people", Trump told reporters at University Medical Center. (more...)
Trump, in photo op, talks of 'calm before the storm'
- October 07, 2017
When reporters arrived, the president said: " This is the calm before the storm ". "What storm Mr. President?" asked NBC News reporter Kristen Welker . The reporters pressed again, asking whether he was referring to Iran or the Islamic State group, CNN reported. In addition to broad statements about banning Muslims from the United States, he has threatened North Korea repeatedly with destruction in " fire and fury like the world has never seen". (more...)
- October 07, 2017
When reporters arrived, the president said: " This is the calm before the storm ". "What storm Mr. President?" asked NBC News reporter Kristen Welker . The reporters pressed again, asking whether he was referring to Iran or the Islamic State group, CNN reported. In addition to broad statements about banning Muslims from the United States, he has threatened North Korea repeatedly with destruction in " fire and fury like the world has never seen". (more...)
Ireland says European Union action over 13 billion euro Apple tax bill 'regrettable'
- October 07, 2017
Independent MEP Marian Harkin, whose constituency include Donegal, said: "Ireland already has a tough battle to fight over the issue of a common consolidated corporate tax base without being caught with its trousers down over the matter of failing to recover the €13bn that the European Commission have ruled is owed to Ireland by Apple ". (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Independent MEP Marian Harkin, whose constituency include Donegal, said: "Ireland already has a tough battle to fight over the issue of a common consolidated corporate tax base without being caught with its trousers down over the matter of failing to recover the €13bn that the European Commission have ruled is owed to Ireland by Apple ". (more...)
Dera supporters say Honeypreet Insan masterminded and funded Panchkula violence
- October 07, 2017
The disclosure comes just a day after investigating officers interrogated Honeypreet on Thursday and felt that she was a "tough nut to crack". It must be mentioned here that Chawla further stated in the press conference that Honeypreet is being taken to different places to confirm what she said in her interrogations, however, she has been misleading and showing resistance. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The disclosure comes just a day after investigating officers interrogated Honeypreet on Thursday and felt that she was a "tough nut to crack". It must be mentioned here that Chawla further stated in the press conference that Honeypreet is being taken to different places to confirm what she said in her interrogations, however, she has been misleading and showing resistance. (more...)
Bombardier spends $2.4 billion a year on aerospace in USA: document
- October 07, 2017
The U.S. government should reject Boeing's attempt to tilt the playing field unfairly in its favor and to impose an indirect tax on the flying public through unjustified import tariffs. Specifically, Boeing charges that Bombardier a year ago sold Delta Air Lines 75 CS100 aircraft for less than it cost to build them. While there was no denying the claim in last week's ruling that Bombardier had received government subsidies, the ruling this time centered on an allegation of price dumping ... (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The U.S. government should reject Boeing's attempt to tilt the playing field unfairly in its favor and to impose an indirect tax on the flying public through unjustified import tariffs. Specifically, Boeing charges that Bombardier a year ago sold Delta Air Lines 75 CS100 aircraft for less than it cost to build them. While there was no denying the claim in last week's ruling that Bombardier had received government subsidies, the ruling this time centered on an allegation of price dumping ... (more...)
Trump calls Las Vegas shooting suspect 'sick' and 'demented'
- October 07, 2017
The shooting , which happened during the headlining performance at a country music festival and left thousands running for their lives, briefly put Trump's visit to Puerto Rico in jeopardy, White House aides told CNN. The president also plans to meet with first responders later in the day. He said "words can not describe the bravery that the whole world witnessed on Sunday night" and said "a grateful nation" thanks first responders for their actions. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The shooting , which happened during the headlining performance at a country music festival and left thousands running for their lives, briefly put Trump's visit to Puerto Rico in jeopardy, White House aides told CNN. The president also plans to meet with first responders later in the day. He said "words can not describe the bravery that the whole world witnessed on Sunday night" and said "a grateful nation" thanks first responders for their actions. (more...)
Trump plays with Spanish accent, celebrates Hispanic culture
- October 07, 2017
Trump then repeated what he said with no accent, "And we also love Puerto Rico ". President Trump offered his and the prayer of a nation to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico , and of the devastating natural disaster in Mexico. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Trump then repeated what he said with no accent, "And we also love Puerto Rico ". President Trump offered his and the prayer of a nation to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico , and of the devastating natural disaster in Mexico. (more...)
Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock 'sent his girlfriend away' Marilou Danley before massacre
- October 07, 2017
Sheriff Lombardo said that he didn't know what the suspect Stephen Paddock was planning with the explosives, if anything. Officers were seen hunkering down behind a wall facing Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after an initial volley of shots fired by the gunman later identified as Stephen Paddock . (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Sheriff Lombardo said that he didn't know what the suspect Stephen Paddock was planning with the explosives, if anything. Officers were seen hunkering down behind a wall facing Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after an initial volley of shots fired by the gunman later identified as Stephen Paddock . (more...)
Sessions Issues Blatant 'License to Discriminate' With 'Religious Freedom' Memo
- October 07, 2017
Sharon McGowan, a former Justice Department lawyer who now works for Lambda Legal, says the memo doesn't discuss developing case law. Also today, the Trump administration issued two new federal rules gutting the Affordable Care Act's mandate for employer-provided insurance plans to include coverage for contraceptives at no cost to the employee. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Sharon McGowan, a former Justice Department lawyer who now works for Lambda Legal, says the memo doesn't discuss developing case law. Also today, the Trump administration issued two new federal rules gutting the Affordable Care Act's mandate for employer-provided insurance plans to include coverage for contraceptives at no cost to the employee. (more...)
Are Nuclear Weapons Illegal? Yes, but It Doesn't Matter
- October 07, 2017
The Times covered the award with a straightforward account that included this quote from an ICAN statement: "This prize is a tribute to the tireless efforts of many millions of campaigners and concerned citizens worldwide who, ever since the dawn of the atomic age, have loudly protested nuclear weapons, insisting that they can serve no legitimate goal and must be forever banished from the face of our earth". (more...)
- October 07, 2017
The Times covered the award with a straightforward account that included this quote from an ICAN statement: "This prize is a tribute to the tireless efforts of many millions of campaigners and concerned citizens worldwide who, ever since the dawn of the atomic age, have loudly protested nuclear weapons, insisting that they can serve no legitimate goal and must be forever banished from the face of our earth". (more...)
U.S. poised to lift Sudan sanctions
- October 07, 2017
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir remains wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. Sudan will remain, for now, on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism - alongside Iran and Syria - which carries a ban on weapons sales and restrictions on USA aid. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir remains wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. Sudan will remain, for now, on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism - alongside Iran and Syria - which carries a ban on weapons sales and restrictions on USA aid. (more...)
Key Puerto Rico recovery statistics vanish from FEMA's website
- October 07, 2017
President Trump speaks during a briefing on hurricane recovery efforts on October 3, 2017, in Puerto Rico . As for the millions of people on the island who are still without power or access to clean water... FEMA spokesperson William Booher said the figures are still available, but on a website managed by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello, and only in Spanish. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
President Trump speaks during a briefing on hurricane recovery efforts on October 3, 2017, in Puerto Rico . As for the millions of people on the island who are still without power or access to clean water... FEMA spokesperson William Booher said the figures are still available, but on a website managed by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello, and only in Spanish. (more...)
What are the 'bump stocks' on the Las Vegas shooter's guns?
- October 06, 2017
Why were so many of them opposed to stricter gun control? "A lot of people like to go out to the range and experience that automatic weapon-firing phenomenon, which is quite awe-inspiring if you've never had the experience of putting that many rounds downrange that quickly", Barrett says. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Why were so many of them opposed to stricter gun control? "A lot of people like to go out to the range and experience that automatic weapon-firing phenomenon, which is quite awe-inspiring if you've never had the experience of putting that many rounds downrange that quickly", Barrett says. (more...)
Niger updates death toll from militant attack to 7
- October 07, 2017
Army special operations commandos who were killed Wednesday when they came under fire in southwest Niger. McKenzie acknowledged any time American forces are deployed oversees they face dangers, even the potential to be attacked, but stressed the US military mission in Niger is not a combat operation. (more...)
- October 07, 2017
Army special operations commandos who were killed Wednesday when they came under fire in southwest Niger. McKenzie acknowledged any time American forces are deployed oversees they face dangers, even the potential to be attacked, but stressed the US military mission in Niger is not a combat operation. (more...)
She's Here: Girlfriend Of Las Vegas Shooter Arrived At LAX Last Night
- October 06, 2017
Marilou Danley flew out of Manila's worldwide airport on Tuesday night for Los Angeles , immigration bureau spokeswoman Maria Antoinette Mangrobang told AFP. "To understand the "why" helps you deal with the tragedy that we've all faced and we've all faced it, so believe me, we want to know why", says Federal Bureau of Investigation special-agent-in-charge Aaron Rouse. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Marilou Danley flew out of Manila's worldwide airport on Tuesday night for Los Angeles , immigration bureau spokeswoman Maria Antoinette Mangrobang told AFP. "To understand the "why" helps you deal with the tragedy that we've all faced and we've all faced it, so believe me, we want to know why", says Federal Bureau of Investigation special-agent-in-charge Aaron Rouse. (more...)
Las Vegas shooting victim stands for Pres. Trump despite leg injury
- October 06, 2017
Mrs. Trump greets him and quietly says "don't get up" after seeing his injury. "I will never lie down when the President of this great country comes to shake my hand!" he wrote. Several social media users commended Gunderson for his patriotism. "Yesterday's visit to Las Vegas was both somber & uplifting", Trump captioned her post earlier in the day on Instagram following her and the president's trip to Las Vegas to meet with survivors of the largest mass shooting in America's history. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
Mrs. Trump greets him and quietly says "don't get up" after seeing his injury. "I will never lie down when the President of this great country comes to shake my hand!" he wrote. Several social media users commended Gunderson for his patriotism. "Yesterday's visit to Las Vegas was both somber & uplifting", Trump captioned her post earlier in the day on Instagram following her and the president's trip to Las Vegas to meet with survivors of the largest mass shooting in America's history. (more...)
Vehicle run over by truck, four youngsters from Kerala killed in Bengaluru
- October 06, 2017
While two of the students were studying medicine in Bengaluru, two others are said to be studying in Tamil Nadu. The deceased have been identified as Joed Jacob, Divya, Nikith and Jeena. All the students hailed from Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Ramanagaram and were returning to their college after a brief holiday in Mysuru. "It must have all happened within seconds". (more...)
- October 06, 2017
While two of the students were studying medicine in Bengaluru, two others are said to be studying in Tamil Nadu. The deceased have been identified as Joed Jacob, Divya, Nikith and Jeena. All the students hailed from Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Ramanagaram and were returning to their college after a brief holiday in Mysuru. "It must have all happened within seconds". (more...)
Tirador de masacre en Las Vegas intentó escapar, pero…
- October 06, 2017
En ellas se puede observar de mejor manera la escena del crimen: algunas de las armas utilizadas por el agresor y otra perspectiva del cadáver de Paddock . Los investigadores dijeron que algo pudo haberle sucedido a Paddock entre octubre del año pasado y septiembre de este año, lo que lo llevó a comprar más armas y, en última instancia, a la masacre. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
En ellas se puede observar de mejor manera la escena del crimen: algunas de las armas utilizadas por el agresor y otra perspectiva del cadáver de Paddock . Los investigadores dijeron que algo pudo haberle sucedido a Paddock entre octubre del año pasado y septiembre de este año, lo que lo llevó a comprar más armas y, en última instancia, a la masacre. (more...)
Arunachal: Seven killed in Mi-17 V5 helicopter crash
- October 06, 2017
According to IAF sources, the crash took place a little after 6 am. A top official of IAF said seven people- five of them IAF officers and two army personnel-were on board. Mil Mi-17 (Hip) is a Russia-produced medium transport helicopter, which is used for cargo and troops airlifts and rescue operations around the world. (more...)
- October 06, 2017
According to IAF sources, the crash took place a little after 6 am. A top official of IAF said seven people- five of them IAF officers and two army personnel-were on board. Mil Mi-17 (Hip) is a Russia-produced medium transport helicopter, which is used for cargo and troops airlifts and rescue operations around the world. (more...)
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