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PCB announces Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka ODI series
- October 08, 2017
Imam-ul-Haq, who represented Pakistan in the Under-19 World Cup in 2014, has been picked in Pakistan's squad for the Sri Lanka series. Pakistan have left veteran batsman Azhar Ali out of their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Imam-ul-Haq, who represented Pakistan in the Under-19 World Cup in 2014, has been picked in Pakistan's squad for the Sri Lanka series. Pakistan have left veteran batsman Azhar Ali out of their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. (more...)
Penny runs for 170, No. 19 SDSU beats UNLV 41-10
- October 08, 2017
Penny recorded his sixth straight 100-yard game to open the season, and the Aztecs (6-0, 2-0 Mountain West) defeated UNLV (2-3, 1-1) for the 13th time in their last 16 meetings. SDSU's Christian Chapman threw for 172 yards and had a 14-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The school will honor victims and local heroes from Sunday's shooting in a tribute that has been designated "Heroes Night" before Saturday's home football game against San Diego State at 10:45 p.m. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Penny recorded his sixth straight 100-yard game to open the season, and the Aztecs (6-0, 2-0 Mountain West) defeated UNLV (2-3, 1-1) for the 13th time in their last 16 meetings. SDSU's Christian Chapman threw for 172 yards and had a 14-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The school will honor victims and local heroes from Sunday's shooting in a tribute that has been designated "Heroes Night" before Saturday's home football game against San Diego State at 10:45 p.m. (more...)
Dumb, fun, once-in-a-century: Leafs win wild one vs. Rangers
- October 08, 2017
He redirected a feed from Mats Zuccarello. Zach Hyman scored twice, and Dominic Moore, Jake Gardiner and Nikita Zaitsev added goals for Toronto . Andersen turned aside 30 of 35 shots against NY, marking the second straight game Toronto has given up 30 or more shots on goal. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
He redirected a feed from Mats Zuccarello. Zach Hyman scored twice, and Dominic Moore, Jake Gardiner and Nikita Zaitsev added goals for Toronto . Andersen turned aside 30 of 35 shots against NY, marking the second straight game Toronto has given up 30 or more shots on goal. (more...)
Hurricane Nate makes United States landfall
- October 08, 2017
Earlier Thursday, a voluntary evacuation was called in the barrier island town of Grand Isle south of New Orleans . Storm surge warnings were issued in Morgan City, La., to the Okaloosa/Walton county line in Florida , and the northern and western shores of Lake Pontchartrain. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Earlier Thursday, a voluntary evacuation was called in the barrier island town of Grand Isle south of New Orleans . Storm surge warnings were issued in Morgan City, La., to the Okaloosa/Walton county line in Florida , and the northern and western shores of Lake Pontchartrain. (more...)
2-year old abducted in San Francisco
- October 08, 2017
The suspects are considered armed and unsafe. The child, Jalanie Fortson, was abducted from San Francisco at approximately 3:06 p.m. She weighs 30 pounds. "The second suspect, Lipine Faafiu, is a 22-year-old Samoan man, stands 5'8", weighs 491-pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Javonn Fortson is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The suspects are considered armed and unsafe. The child, Jalanie Fortson, was abducted from San Francisco at approximately 3:06 p.m. She weighs 30 pounds. "The second suspect, Lipine Faafiu, is a 22-year-old Samoan man, stands 5'8", weighs 491-pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Javonn Fortson is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. (more...)
YouTube TV to use World Series as first big brand awareness effort
- October 08, 2017
Until YouTube TV , the company had not offered any sporting events and will use the World Series to combat the stigma that viewers need a traditional cable package to watch their favorite sports. That's the oldest of the four major USA sports leagues. With some luck, YouTube TV could have its name attached to a World Series that experiences a ratings and engagement resurgence like the 2016 World Series, which saw the Chicago Cubs win their first national title in more than 100 years. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Until YouTube TV , the company had not offered any sporting events and will use the World Series to combat the stigma that viewers need a traditional cable package to watch their favorite sports. That's the oldest of the four major USA sports leagues. With some luck, YouTube TV could have its name attached to a World Series that experiences a ratings and engagement resurgence like the 2016 World Series, which saw the Chicago Cubs win their first national title in more than 100 years. (more...)
Martin O'Neill: 'Republic of Ireland will attack in Cardiff'
- October 08, 2017
The chances are there for us. Serbia lost tonight and we know what we have to do. O'Neill has been in his job since November 2013 and guided Ireland to the Euro 2016 finals last summer, in the process earning a contract extension. However, their points tally would still mean they require a favour or two from the other groups - a Cyprus win over Greece would be most welcome, for example. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The chances are there for us. Serbia lost tonight and we know what we have to do. O'Neill has been in his job since November 2013 and guided Ireland to the Euro 2016 finals last summer, in the process earning a contract extension. However, their points tally would still mean they require a favour or two from the other groups - a Cyprus win over Greece would be most welcome, for example. (more...)
Gunman's father was bank robber wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- October 08, 2017
He was added to the FBI's list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and described as "psychopathic'" with suicidal tendencies. Paddock remained on the list until he was found May, 5, 1977. "He reportedly has suicidal tendencies and should be considered armed and very unsafe", the poster read . Stacks of ammunition magazines used in rifles can also be seen. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
He was added to the FBI's list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and described as "psychopathic'" with suicidal tendencies. Paddock remained on the list until he was found May, 5, 1977. "He reportedly has suicidal tendencies and should be considered armed and very unsafe", the poster read . Stacks of ammunition magazines used in rifles can also be seen. (more...)
White Nationalists Gather at Emancipation Park
- October 08, 2017
Prominent white nationalist and Richard Spencer was in attendance and live-streamed the rally from his Twitter page. The gathering on Saturday night was much smaller than the three previous rallies. Gov. Ralph Northam, released a statement after the rally calling out "the ugly hatred" and Gillespie. A second rally on August 12, dubbed "Unite the Right", led to violent clashes and three deaths. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Prominent white nationalist and Richard Spencer was in attendance and live-streamed the rally from his Twitter page. The gathering on Saturday night was much smaller than the three previous rallies. Gov. Ralph Northam, released a statement after the rally calling out "the ugly hatred" and Gillespie. A second rally on August 12, dubbed "Unite the Right", led to violent clashes and three deaths. (more...)
Texas downs Kansas State in double overtime
- October 08, 2017
The Wildcats are now 3-2. Ertz didn't play the final series of K-State's victory over Baylor last week, but he was on the field at the start against Texas . He threw an interception on his first pass, and on the second possession fumbled a handoff but recovered it. Ertz threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The Wildcats are now 3-2. Ertz didn't play the final series of K-State's victory over Baylor last week, but he was on the field at the start against Texas . He threw an interception on his first pass, and on the second possession fumbled a handoff but recovered it. Ertz threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns. (more...)
People are not happy, Shiv Sena chief warns BJP
- October 08, 2017
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the changes made to the Goods and Services Tax rules saying that it is not enough. Warning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that the people are not happy with its "arrogant" regime, he also blamed the Maharashtra government for load-shedding, which has begun in various parts of the state. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the changes made to the Goods and Services Tax rules saying that it is not enough. Warning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that the people are not happy with its "arrogant" regime, he also blamed the Maharashtra government for load-shedding, which has begun in various parts of the state. (more...)
Saudi King Salman demands Iran stop meddling in Middle East -Ifax
- October 08, 2017
Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation have a joint interest in diversifying their economies away from oil as the price is still trading well below historic highs. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that a pledge by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producers, including Russia , to cut oil output to boost prices could be extended to the end of 2018, instead of expiring in March 2018. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Saudi Arabia and Russian Federation have a joint interest in diversifying their economies away from oil as the price is still trading well below historic highs. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that a pledge by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other producers, including Russia , to cut oil output to boost prices could be extended to the end of 2018, instead of expiring in March 2018. (more...)
Police release more details, body cam video from Las Vegas shooting
- October 08, 2017
Before he mowed down concertgoers at an outdoor country music festival on the famed Las Vegas strip from a perch high in a hotel tower, Stephen Paddock created a ring of surveillance around him, with video cameras in his hotel suite and in the hallway, but investigators were still at a loss to offer a motive for the massacre. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Before he mowed down concertgoers at an outdoor country music festival on the famed Las Vegas strip from a perch high in a hotel tower, Stephen Paddock created a ring of surveillance around him, with video cameras in his hotel suite and in the hallway, but investigators were still at a loss to offer a motive for the massacre. (more...)
Hurricane Nate lashes Louisiana, Mississippi; Category 2 landfall expected
- October 08, 2017
Gulf Coast Saturday with a likely landfall Saturday night or early Sunday . While Nate has been rather lopsided thus far (most of the adverse weather being located on the eastern side of the system), Nate's satellite appearance is beginning to improve and further strengthening is likely before landfall. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Gulf Coast Saturday with a likely landfall Saturday night or early Sunday . While Nate has been rather lopsided thus far (most of the adverse weather being located on the eastern side of the system), Nate's satellite appearance is beginning to improve and further strengthening is likely before landfall. (more...)
Tracking Nate: Nate expected to be Cat. 2 when it makes landfall
- October 08, 2017
It will make landfall in southern Mississippi . It had maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. The surge forecasts for the MS and Alabama coasts are particularly concerning. Entergy has 1,800 workers staged for Nate. Flash flooding is a danger. Earlier in the week, Nate was a weaker tropical storm, but heavy wind and rain and subsequent flooding were blamed for several deaths in Nicaragua , Costa Rica , Honduras and El Salvador. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
It will make landfall in southern Mississippi . It had maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour. The surge forecasts for the MS and Alabama coasts are particularly concerning. Entergy has 1,800 workers staged for Nate. Flash flooding is a danger. Earlier in the week, Nate was a weaker tropical storm, but heavy wind and rain and subsequent flooding were blamed for several deaths in Nicaragua , Costa Rica , Honduras and El Salvador. (more...)
Cincinnati soldier among dead in Fort Jackson crash
- October 08, 2017
A Fort Jackson representative did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the incident. Ethan Shrader of Prospect, Tennessee, and Pvt. Neither is it clear whether the soldiers were struck from behind or in front or whether they were moving at the time. Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training base with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
A Fort Jackson representative did not immediately respond to a request for more information about the incident. Ethan Shrader of Prospect, Tennessee, and Pvt. Neither is it clear whether the soldiers were struck from behind or in front or whether they were moving at the time. Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training base with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year. (more...)
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: South Carolina vs. Arkansas
- October 08, 2017
Cornerback Keisean Nixon joined the fun in the fourth quarter, intercepting Arkansas backup quarterback Cole Kelley and racing 45 yards for a score. Bentley finally found his throwing touch on the second play from scrimmage in the second quarter, finding a wide open Hayden Hurst over the middle for a 62-yard scoring play giving the Gamecocks a 10-3 advantage with 14:15 to play before halftime. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Cornerback Keisean Nixon joined the fun in the fourth quarter, intercepting Arkansas backup quarterback Cole Kelley and racing 45 yards for a score. Bentley finally found his throwing touch on the second play from scrimmage in the second quarter, finding a wide open Hayden Hurst over the middle for a 62-yard scoring play giving the Gamecocks a 10-3 advantage with 14:15 to play before halftime. (more...)
People in BJP do not speak up out of fear, says Sinha
- October 08, 2017
The soul of democracy according to me is consensus. "So even if you have the numbers, you have to reach out to other people and parties to try and get them along", Sinha mentioned. It can not be ignored that there are individuals holding top cabinet posts in the Modi regime, such as Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who were once seen to be acting in tandem with those who were opposing his ascent. (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The soul of democracy according to me is consensus. "So even if you have the numbers, you have to reach out to other people and parties to try and get them along", Sinha mentioned. It can not be ignored that there are individuals holding top cabinet posts in the Modi regime, such as Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who were once seen to be acting in tandem with those who were opposing his ascent. (more...)
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi takes charge as Chief of Naval Staff
- October 08, 2017
Admiral Zakaullah said he is proud to have led courageous officers of Pakistan Navy. Pakistan's new naval chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi on Saturday took command of the navy here amid several security challenges facing the country. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, a smartly turned out contingent clad in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour. His command appointments include Command of Surface ships, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron, ... (more...)
- October 08, 2017
Admiral Zakaullah said he is proud to have led courageous officers of Pakistan Navy. Pakistan's new naval chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi on Saturday took command of the navy here amid several security challenges facing the country. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, a smartly turned out contingent clad in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour. His command appointments include Command of Surface ships, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commander 25th Destroyer Squadron, ... (more...)
Massive explosion at gas station rocks Ghana's capital Accra
- October 08, 2017
The explosion reportedly went off around 7:30 PM, at GOIL liquefied natural gas station. Ghana's deputy information minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah said the fire has been controlled and firefighters are now controlling the second explosion. "We will investigate", Anaglate told AFP. "My whole building was shaking". They could also be heard across the city, witnesses said. An explosion at a petrol station in Accra in 2015 killed around 100 who had sought shelter nearby from flooding in the ... (more...)
- October 08, 2017
The explosion reportedly went off around 7:30 PM, at GOIL liquefied natural gas station. Ghana's deputy information minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah said the fire has been controlled and firefighters are now controlling the second explosion. "We will investigate", Anaglate told AFP. "My whole building was shaking". They could also be heard across the city, witnesses said. An explosion at a petrol station in Accra in 2015 killed around 100 who had sought shelter nearby from flooding in the ... (more...)
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