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Iraqi PM's office criticises Tillerson comments on Iranian-backed paramilitaries
- October 24, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) meets with Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad on October 23, 2017. Abadi responded that the Iranian-backed Hashd al-Shaabi is an official institution under Iraqi command and all its fighters are Iraqi. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) meets with Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad on October 23, 2017. Abadi responded that the Iranian-backed Hashd al-Shaabi is an official institution under Iraqi command and all its fighters are Iraqi. (more...)
British Man Narrowly Escapes Encounter with Sharks off Australia's West Coast
- October 24, 2017
It was extremely close and curious and kept approaching me from different angles. After his spear became stuck in a rock, his boat and his partner had drifted away, leaving him almost five miles out at sea surrounded by sharks . "Once my heart rate had slowed and I was in a rhythm with my swimming, the shark stopped approaching me and actually started cruising beside me nearly like a whale shark ". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
It was extremely close and curious and kept approaching me from different angles. After his spear became stuck in a rock, his boat and his partner had drifted away, leaving him almost five miles out at sea surrounded by sharks . "Once my heart rate had slowed and I was in a rhythm with my swimming, the shark stopped approaching me and actually started cruising beside me nearly like a whale shark ". (more...)
Sheriff's department: 2 dead after shooting in California, reports say
- October 24, 2017
Sources told KPIX that the suspect might have had more than one weapon. He was taken into custody on High Valley Road near Snow Mountain in Lake County, according to authorities. Martin identified the shooter as 61-year-old Alan Ashmore of Clearlake Oaks. Clearlake Oaks is a small community on the shore of Clear Lake about 115 miles northeast of San Francisco. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Sources told KPIX that the suspect might have had more than one weapon. He was taken into custody on High Valley Road near Snow Mountain in Lake County, according to authorities. Martin identified the shooter as 61-year-old Alan Ashmore of Clearlake Oaks. Clearlake Oaks is a small community on the shore of Clear Lake about 115 miles northeast of San Francisco. (more...)
Rock thrown from highway overpass kills MI father in auto
- October 24, 2017
The charges stem from the October 18 incident that killed 32-year-old Kenneth White of Mt. Morris. The other teens charged, who all attend Clio High School, include 16-year-old Mark Sekelsky , 15-year-old Trevor Gray , 16-year-old Mikayden Payne, and 15-year-old Alexander Miller . (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The charges stem from the October 18 incident that killed 32-year-old Kenneth White of Mt. Morris. The other teens charged, who all attend Clio High School, include 16-year-old Mark Sekelsky , 15-year-old Trevor Gray , 16-year-old Mikayden Payne, and 15-year-old Alexander Miller . (more...)
Alpesh joining Congress a sad day for 100-yr-old party: BJP
- October 24, 2017
Rahul's rally was held as OBC-SC-ST Ekta Manch and Thakor Sena leader Alpesh Thakor joined the Congress. Rahul said the BJP has tried to muzzle the voice of youth of Gujarat. Prasad said in Delhi that If Rahul had done his homework right, he could have saved the Congress all the drama in announcing that it has found a leader in Gujarat, where elections are due in December. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Rahul's rally was held as OBC-SC-ST Ekta Manch and Thakor Sena leader Alpesh Thakor joined the Congress. Rahul said the BJP has tried to muzzle the voice of youth of Gujarat. Prasad said in Delhi that If Rahul had done his homework right, he could have saved the Congress all the drama in announcing that it has found a leader in Gujarat, where elections are due in December. (more...)
Rauner announces re-election bid
- October 24, 2017
Early Monday morning, he released a two-minute campaign video stating his intentions to push for re-election. In the video, Rauner talks about battles waged with the General Assembly and what he calls the "Madigan Machine". The first-term governor is considered among the most vulnerable incumbents nationwide. Republican State Rep Jeanne Ives of Wheaton, is now exploring the possibility of challenging Rauner on the republican ticket - while power democrats like entrepreneur, philanthropist, ... (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Early Monday morning, he released a two-minute campaign video stating his intentions to push for re-election. In the video, Rauner talks about battles waged with the General Assembly and what he calls the "Madigan Machine". The first-term governor is considered among the most vulnerable incumbents nationwide. Republican State Rep Jeanne Ives of Wheaton, is now exploring the possibility of challenging Rauner on the republican ticket - while power democrats like entrepreneur, philanthropist, ... (more...)
World Health Organization removes Mugabe as goodwill ambassador after global pressure
- October 24, 2017
World Health Organization announced last Friday that it had bestowed the honour of goodwill ambassador on Mugabe in recognition of his government's efforts in fighting NCDs. 'An insult' In announcing the appointment, Tedros had hailed Zimbabwe as "a country that places universal health coverage and health promotion at the center of its policies to provide health care to all". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
World Health Organization announced last Friday that it had bestowed the honour of goodwill ambassador on Mugabe in recognition of his government's efforts in fighting NCDs. 'An insult' In announcing the appointment, Tedros had hailed Zimbabwe as "a country that places universal health coverage and health promotion at the center of its policies to provide health care to all". (more...)
N.Korea an 'unprecedented threat' says Mattis and Pacific allies
- October 24, 2017
Since Kim Jong-un assumed leadership of the country in 2011, he has overseen a rapid escalation of its nuclear weapons programme. On the other side, Mattis renewed sharp criticism of North Korea's tests saying that they "threaten regional and global security". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Since Kim Jong-un assumed leadership of the country in 2011, he has overseen a rapid escalation of its nuclear weapons programme. On the other side, Mattis renewed sharp criticism of North Korea's tests saying that they "threaten regional and global security". (more...)
Discrimination harms children, not same-sex parents
- October 24, 2017
They said the results had been replicated across independent studies here and internationally. Earlier this year, the Public Policy Research Portal at Columbia Law School in the USA reviewed 79 studies that investigated the wellbeing of children raised by gay or lesbian parents. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
They said the results had been replicated across independent studies here and internationally. Earlier this year, the Public Policy Research Portal at Columbia Law School in the USA reviewed 79 studies that investigated the wellbeing of children raised by gay or lesbian parents. (more...)
Yogi Adityanath suspends to two police station incharges, orders inquiry
- October 24, 2017
Speaking to media on the eve of USA delegation visit, Siddharth Nath Singh , Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh Government said that the representatives of 26 U.S. It will host over 2,000 participants, more than 200 companies from 30 countries, 18 ministerial and business delegations, almost 50 global CEOs along with CEOs of all leading domestic food processing companies, and representatives of 28 states in India. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Speaking to media on the eve of USA delegation visit, Siddharth Nath Singh , Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh Government said that the representatives of 26 U.S. It will host over 2,000 participants, more than 200 companies from 30 countries, 18 ministerial and business delegations, almost 50 global CEOs along with CEOs of all leading domestic food processing companies, and representatives of 28 states in India. (more...)
Rakesh Asthana appointed as special director of CBI
- October 24, 2017
His appointment has been questioned by senior advocate, Prashant Bhushan. It was reported that Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana was serving as an additional director in Central Bureau of Investigation. He had also served as the organisation's interim chief for a month, before Verma took over as CBI director in January 2017. The PIL cited the important Vineet Narain judgement of the Supreme Court and subsequent changes in the DSPE Act, calls it a dereliction, which ought to be set ... (more...)
- October 24, 2017
His appointment has been questioned by senior advocate, Prashant Bhushan. It was reported that Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana was serving as an additional director in Central Bureau of Investigation. He had also served as the organisation's interim chief for a month, before Verma took over as CBI director in January 2017. The PIL cited the important Vineet Narain judgement of the Supreme Court and subsequent changes in the DSPE Act, calls it a dereliction, which ought to be set ... (more...)
EPA Keeps Scientists From Speaking About Report On Climate
- October 24, 2017
The Times reports that the program director of the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, which receives EPA funding (that funding would be cut under Pruitt's proposed 2018 budget ), says he was told three days before the event that the scientists wouldn't be allowed to address the conference. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The Times reports that the program director of the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, which receives EPA funding (that funding would be cut under Pruitt's proposed 2018 budget ), says he was told three days before the event that the scientists wouldn't be allowed to address the conference. (more...)
More Beds for Windsor Regional Hospital
- October 24, 2017
The Ontario government has announced temporary funding for 12 additional hospital beds at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, as well as money for 16 short-term transitional care spaces in the community. Health Minister Eric Hoskins said last month he had asked hospitals and local health officials across Ontario to come up with plans to alleviate bed shortages in their communities. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The Ontario government has announced temporary funding for 12 additional hospital beds at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, as well as money for 16 short-term transitional care spaces in the community. Health Minister Eric Hoskins said last month he had asked hospitals and local health officials across Ontario to come up with plans to alleviate bed shortages in their communities. (more...)
5 taken to hospital after school bus overturns
- October 24, 2017
Police say, two students, the bus driver, the driver's aid, and the driver of the other auto all have minor injuries according to officials. Two adults and two juveniles who were on the bus at the time were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Police say, two students, the bus driver, the driver's aid, and the driver of the other auto all have minor injuries according to officials. Two adults and two juveniles who were on the bus at the time were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said. (more...)
Kidnapping: Evans challenge court's jurisdiction
- October 24, 2017
Earlier, a court had ordered the police to pay the sum of N2 million in damages to one Okwuchukwu Obiechina , said to be Evans' brother-in-law. It was also gathered that both charges are pending before Justice Oloruntoyin Taiwo of the Lagos High Court before whom the suspect would be arraigned on Monday, October 23. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Earlier, a court had ordered the police to pay the sum of N2 million in damages to one Okwuchukwu Obiechina , said to be Evans' brother-in-law. It was also gathered that both charges are pending before Justice Oloruntoyin Taiwo of the Lagos High Court before whom the suspect would be arraigned on Monday, October 23. (more...)
DPM: Police investigation on Jho Low closed
- October 24, 2017
Zahid added that while they have yet to receive any information on his whereabouts, he is confident that Interpol "will act professionally". "My answer to Gombak MP Azmin Ali in the Dewan Rakyat this morning clearly states that there is no case to be tried", the statement said. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Zahid added that while they have yet to receive any information on his whereabouts, he is confident that Interpol "will act professionally". "My answer to Gombak MP Azmin Ali in the Dewan Rakyat this morning clearly states that there is no case to be tried", the statement said. (more...)
Melania Trump to address bullying in surprise trip to MI
- October 24, 2017
This month alone, President Trump has posted tweets mocking a USA senator's height and calling a congresswoman "wacky". First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise stop in West Bloomfield on Monday, Oct. "The President is supportive of all that Mrs. Trump does", she said. "Her only focus is to effect change within our next generation". Bryce Hairston, 13 and an eighth grader at the school, said he was in awe when Trump came up his lunch table first. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
This month alone, President Trump has posted tweets mocking a USA senator's height and calling a congresswoman "wacky". First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise stop in West Bloomfield on Monday, Oct. "The President is supportive of all that Mrs. Trump does", she said. "Her only focus is to effect change within our next generation". Bryce Hairston, 13 and an eighth grader at the school, said he was in awe when Trump came up his lunch table first. (more...)
Tornado Watch Issued Until 2 am Tuesday
- October 24, 2017
The tornado was expected to impact Hickory, Granite Falls, Rhodhiss, Longview, Bethlehem, Cedar Rock and Hudson between 4:30 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. The line is moving eastward at 40 to 45 miles per hour. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m., but actual threat for the Rock Hill area looks to be before 6 p.m. The forecast is "still pretty representative of a fluid situation where we're getting rain on and off through the afternoon", said Carl Barnes, a meteorologist with the NWS. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The tornado was expected to impact Hickory, Granite Falls, Rhodhiss, Longview, Bethlehem, Cedar Rock and Hudson between 4:30 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. The line is moving eastward at 40 to 45 miles per hour. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m., but actual threat for the Rock Hill area looks to be before 6 p.m. The forecast is "still pretty representative of a fluid situation where we're getting rain on and off through the afternoon", said Carl Barnes, a meteorologist with the NWS. (more...)
MetroCard replacement to begin rolling out in 2019, MTA says
- October 24, 2017
The changes, approved unanimously by the agency's Finance Committee on Monday, will begin rolling out in the form of bank cards and smartphone payments on 500 station turnstiles and 600 buses by the spring of 2019. Cubic is also one of the operators of the Oyster card system used by tube riders in London. Along with eliminating the need for the slow, line-inducing MetroCard vending machines, the new electronic system will also put an end to the embarrassing phenomenon of missing a card swipe ... (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The changes, approved unanimously by the agency's Finance Committee on Monday, will begin rolling out in the form of bank cards and smartphone payments on 500 station turnstiles and 600 buses by the spring of 2019. Cubic is also one of the operators of the Oyster card system used by tube riders in London. Along with eliminating the need for the slow, line-inducing MetroCard vending machines, the new electronic system will also put an end to the embarrassing phenomenon of missing a card swipe ... (more...)
Pres. Trump awards Medal of Honor to retired Army medic, Alabaman
- October 24, 2017
At the ceremony, Rose was joined by nine previous Medal of Honor recipients as well as members of his own battalion in the operation. Then he proceeded to explain. Over the course of four days while his unit was engaged with a much larger force deep in enemy territory during "Operation Tailwind", Rose repeatedly ran into line of enemy fire to provide critical medical aid to his fellow soldiers, using his own body on one occasion to shield a wounded soldier from harm. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
At the ceremony, Rose was joined by nine previous Medal of Honor recipients as well as members of his own battalion in the operation. Then he proceeded to explain. Over the course of four days while his unit was engaged with a much larger force deep in enemy territory during "Operation Tailwind", Rose repeatedly ran into line of enemy fire to provide critical medical aid to his fellow soldiers, using his own body on one occasion to shield a wounded soldier from harm. (more...)
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