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Three killed in skydiving accident in Australia
- October 14, 2017
The area is a popular spot for skydivers and this is the worst incident in history for the area. A third victim, a highly experienced tandem jumper who had completed thousands of successful jumps, was found dead at a nearby property after skydiving solo. (more...)
- October 14, 2017
The area is a popular spot for skydivers and this is the worst incident in history for the area. A third victim, a highly experienced tandem jumper who had completed thousands of successful jumps, was found dead at a nearby property after skydiving solo. (more...)
Sturgis Brown High School cancels homecoming
- October 13, 2017
The Meade School Board voted 8-0 on Thursday to cancel all remaining homecoming activities. A statement from the Meade County Schools superintendent Don Kirkegaard says, "I believe the vehicle was to be used for a non-school sponsored or supported auto bash". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The Meade School Board voted 8-0 on Thursday to cancel all remaining homecoming activities. A statement from the Meade County Schools superintendent Don Kirkegaard says, "I believe the vehicle was to be used for a non-school sponsored or supported auto bash". (more...)
One man arrested in Maidstone area following extensive search
- October 13, 2017
A 29-year-old man has been charged with a list of offences after a crime spree that stretched from the Edmonton area into Saskatchewan . Jeremy Kelly Buffin was arrested by RCMP early Thursday morning when the vehicle he was driving got stuck in a slough near Maidstone. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
A 29-year-old man has been charged with a list of offences after a crime spree that stretched from the Edmonton area into Saskatchewan . Jeremy Kelly Buffin was arrested by RCMP early Thursday morning when the vehicle he was driving got stuck in a slough near Maidstone. (more...)
China September Exports Rise 9%
- October 13, 2017
China's goods trade volume rose 16.6 percent to 20.29 trillion yuan (3.08 trillion US dollars) in the first three quarters of this year, official data showed Friday. House says that part of the pick-up comes amid shift in the timing of the Mid-Autumn Festival, leading to more working days last month than in September 2016. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
China's goods trade volume rose 16.6 percent to 20.29 trillion yuan (3.08 trillion US dollars) in the first three quarters of this year, official data showed Friday. House says that part of the pick-up comes amid shift in the timing of the Mid-Autumn Festival, leading to more working days last month than in September 2016. (more...)
Pranab Mukherjee was more qualified to become PM: Manmohan Singh
- October 13, 2017
Singh, who served two consecutive terms as prime minister, also said the Mukherjee was better suited for the coveted post as he was "better qualified". He said running the coalition government seemed hard but everything worked out smoothly. "He is a politician by choice and it comes naturally to him". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Singh, who served two consecutive terms as prime minister, also said the Mukherjee was better suited for the coveted post as he was "better qualified". He said running the coalition government seemed hard but everything worked out smoothly. "He is a politician by choice and it comes naturally to him". (more...)
Federal report shows Iowa corn and bean crops missing records
- October 13, 2017
Yield is forecast at 1.60 tons per acre, up 0.05 ton from 2016. 1 conditions, average corn yield in 2017 was forecast at 171.8 bushels an acre, up 1.9 bushels from September but down 2.8 bushels from 174.6 bushels an acre in 2016. As of 12:55 pm CDT (1755 GMT), Chicago Board of Trade November soyabeans were up 23-1/4 cents at $9.88-1/2 per bushel after reaching $9.97-3/4, the contract's highest since August 1. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Yield is forecast at 1.60 tons per acre, up 0.05 ton from 2016. 1 conditions, average corn yield in 2017 was forecast at 171.8 bushels an acre, up 1.9 bushels from September but down 2.8 bushels from 174.6 bushels an acre in 2016. As of 12:55 pm CDT (1755 GMT), Chicago Board of Trade November soyabeans were up 23-1/4 cents at $9.88-1/2 per bushel after reaching $9.97-3/4, the contract's highest since August 1. (more...)
Missouri State Senator's tweet compares Trump to Hitler
- October 13, 2017
A Missouri state senator is again facing criticism for another social media post about the president. In the original ad, a black woman is pictured taking off a shirt to reveal a white woman. She later deleted the post and apologized. Chappelle-Nadal said the meme had been circulating among some in St. Louis who are protesting white supremacy and inequities in policing. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
A Missouri state senator is again facing criticism for another social media post about the president. In the original ad, a black woman is pictured taking off a shirt to reveal a white woman. She later deleted the post and apologized. Chappelle-Nadal said the meme had been circulating among some in St. Louis who are protesting white supremacy and inequities in policing. (more...)
At least two shot dead as Kenya opposition defies protest ban
- October 13, 2017
Riot policemen detain a man during clashes between supporters of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and supporters of Kenyan opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition, during a protest in Nairobi, Kenya, October 11, 2017. The election laws changes were ordered by the Supreme Court, which identified a lacuna it said needed to be filled, when it annulled the August 8 elections citing irregularities. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Riot policemen detain a man during clashes between supporters of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and supporters of Kenyan opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition, during a protest in Nairobi, Kenya, October 11, 2017. The election laws changes were ordered by the Supreme Court, which identified a lacuna it said needed to be filled, when it annulled the August 8 elections citing irregularities. (more...)
China's Sept imports from N.Korea down 37.9% as United Nations sanctions bite
- October 13, 2017
Imports grew 18.7 percent in September from a year earlier, beating analysts' forecasts for a 13.5 percent expansion and accelerating from 13.3 percent in August, customs data showed on Friday. Still, Beijing is reluctant to trigger an economic collapse and chaos over its shared 1,350-kilometre border. US officials have resumed criticizing Chinese policy after President Donald Trump said in April he would temporarily shelve disputes while Washington and Beijing cooperated on North Korea. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Imports grew 18.7 percent in September from a year earlier, beating analysts' forecasts for a 13.5 percent expansion and accelerating from 13.3 percent in August, customs data showed on Friday. Still, Beijing is reluctant to trigger an economic collapse and chaos over its shared 1,350-kilometre border. US officials have resumed criticizing Chinese policy after President Donald Trump said in April he would temporarily shelve disputes while Washington and Beijing cooperated on North Korea. (more...)
Philip Hammond calls Brussels 'the enemy' in Brexit talks
- October 13, 2017
But Peter Dowd for Labour branded the remarks "foolish" and showed the Chancellor was buckling under the pressure from those Tory MPs calling for him to be sacked. Appearing before the Treasury Select Committee, he said: "We will be ready, we will not spend it earlier than necessary just to make some demonstration point". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
But Peter Dowd for Labour branded the remarks "foolish" and showed the Chancellor was buckling under the pressure from those Tory MPs calling for him to be sacked. Appearing before the Treasury Select Committee, he said: "We will be ready, we will not spend it earlier than necessary just to make some demonstration point". (more...)
Kobe Steel Falsified Quality Data for Metal Used in Cars
- October 13, 2017
The official did not elaborate. The steel maker faces a range of legal risks, including compensation sought by clients or their customers, penalties for violating unfair competition laws for false representation, shareholder lawsuits for the fall in the company's stock price and class lawsuits from overseas customers seeking punitive damages, a lawyer said. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The official did not elaborate. The steel maker faces a range of legal risks, including compensation sought by clients or their customers, penalties for violating unfair competition laws for false representation, shareholder lawsuits for the fall in the company's stock price and class lawsuits from overseas customers seeking punitive damages, a lawyer said. (more...)
EU's Juncker says the British 'have to pay'
- October 13, 2017
Juncker's comments come a day after European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said there was a "disturbing deadlock" over the bill, and not enough progress for leaders to agree at a summit next week to open talks on future relations. Why not say, easily, with common sense - which is not a political category, as we know - that things will stay as they are? "But now they have to pay". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Juncker's comments come a day after European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said there was a "disturbing deadlock" over the bill, and not enough progress for leaders to agree at a summit next week to open talks on future relations. Why not say, easily, with common sense - which is not a political category, as we know - that things will stay as they are? "But now they have to pay". (more...)
Unsent text is last will says Australian court
- October 13, 2017
The unsent message, which was on the drafts section of the phone, was accepted as an official will. The unsent text message was never sent but had important information that convinced the court that the man was using it as a will. "You and [nephew] keep all that I have house and superannuation, put my ashes in the back garden ..." "A bit of cash behind TV and a bit in the bank". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The unsent message, which was on the drafts section of the phone, was accepted as an official will. The unsent text message was never sent but had important information that convinced the court that the man was using it as a will. "You and [nephew] keep all that I have house and superannuation, put my ashes in the back garden ..." "A bit of cash behind TV and a bit in the bank". (more...)
President Trump Delivers Remarks to the 2017 Values Voter Summit
- October 13, 2017
Last week, the Trump administration delivered on its commitment to religious liberty, with the Department of Health and Human Services rolling back on the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate, offering "full protection" to a range of companies and organizations that claim a "religious or moral objection" to providing birth control coverage. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Last week, the Trump administration delivered on its commitment to religious liberty, with the Department of Health and Human Services rolling back on the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate, offering "full protection" to a range of companies and organizations that claim a "religious or moral objection" to providing birth control coverage. (more...)
China withdraws candidate for UNESCO chief
- October 13, 2017
The victor must be approved by UNESCO's 195 member states in November, though this is seen as a formality. They are divided between backers of oil-rich Qatar and its poorer rival Egypt, which is part of a Saudi-led coalition that has been blockading Qatar since June over its alleged support for radical militants and ties to Iran. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The victor must be approved by UNESCO's 195 member states in November, though this is seen as a formality. They are divided between backers of oil-rich Qatar and its poorer rival Egypt, which is part of a Saudi-led coalition that has been blockading Qatar since June over its alleged support for radical militants and ties to Iran. (more...)
India Has a Serious Hunger Problem, Shows Global Hunger Index Report
- October 13, 2017
With a 31.4 GHI score, reaching the high end of the serious category that ranges between 20-34.9, the country's rank slipped by three notches compared to previous year when it ranked 97th on GHI 2016. Thus, among the BRICS countries, Brazil ranks 18th, Russian Federation 22nd, China 29th and South Africa 55th. The report states that Sri Lanka's score, based on the prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting (low height-for-age), child wasting (low weight-for-height), and child mortality, ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
With a 31.4 GHI score, reaching the high end of the serious category that ranges between 20-34.9, the country's rank slipped by three notches compared to previous year when it ranked 97th on GHI 2016. Thus, among the BRICS countries, Brazil ranks 18th, Russian Federation 22nd, China 29th and South Africa 55th. The report states that Sri Lanka's score, based on the prevalence of undernourishment, child stunting (low height-for-age), child wasting (low weight-for-height), and child mortality, ... (more...)
Catalan leader urged to definitively declare independence
- October 13, 2017
But an eventual break from Spain would leave Catalonia outside the European Union and the consumer protections it offers - a source of uncertainty and fear in the minds of some depositors. Catalonia's separate administration wants the European Union to mediate with the government in Madrid, but Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refuses to seek outside help. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
But an eventual break from Spain would leave Catalonia outside the European Union and the consumer protections it offers - a source of uncertainty and fear in the minds of some depositors. Catalonia's separate administration wants the European Union to mediate with the government in Madrid, but Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refuses to seek outside help. (more...)
Kenyan police use teargas to disperse opposition protesters
- October 13, 2017
The opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) have been holding weekly protests in major towns across the country to demand the resignation of officials of the polls body who were implicated in electoral malpractices that led to the annulment of the August 8 presidential elections. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) have been holding weekly protests in major towns across the country to demand the resignation of officials of the polls body who were implicated in electoral malpractices that led to the annulment of the August 8 presidential elections. (more...)
Punjab Congress passed resolution to elect Rahul Gandhi AICC president
- October 13, 2017
Meanwhile, sources in the party said a majority of the MLAs would be fielded by the party and therefore they should set off early to create a positive impression about the Congress government. Twenty years back, when there wasn't the BJP government in the state then per capita income was Rs 14000, and now it is more than Rs. 1,41,000. He further added that the Congress has lost the battle, wherever Rahul went for campaigning and the same will happen in Gujarat also. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Meanwhile, sources in the party said a majority of the MLAs would be fielded by the party and therefore they should set off early to create a positive impression about the Congress government. Twenty years back, when there wasn't the BJP government in the state then per capita income was Rs 14000, and now it is more than Rs. 1,41,000. He further added that the Congress has lost the battle, wherever Rahul went for campaigning and the same will happen in Gujarat also. (more...)
Cop killed, several injured in a clash with GJM in Darjeeling
- October 13, 2017
When police were searching houses at Limbu Basti, the GJM activists had reportedly started firing aiming at the cops. File image of GJM chief Bimal Gurung. Just a day earlier, Gurung had told media he will appear before people on October 30. On 27 Sep, hours after the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to them to call off the strike and invited them for talks to find an amicable solution regarding the demand of Gorkhaland, the GJM Chief had announced the withdrawal of its ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
When police were searching houses at Limbu Basti, the GJM activists had reportedly started firing aiming at the cops. File image of GJM chief Bimal Gurung. Just a day earlier, Gurung had told media he will appear before people on October 30. On 27 Sep, hours after the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to them to call off the strike and invited them for talks to find an amicable solution regarding the demand of Gorkhaland, the GJM Chief had announced the withdrawal of its ... (more...)
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