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Briton fighting against IS killed in Syria
- October 24, 2017
His mother, Angie Blannin, said the 24-year-old had been a " hero in my eyes". She said ISIS' defeat in Raqqa is a relevant story for Americans. "He loved what he was doing there, he loved being a soldier". "He'd seen so much for a boy of his age", she added. The former IT worker had no prior experience of fighting before joining the fight, but a friend of his, Ozkan Ozdil, told the BBC he had become respected among the Kurdish fighting units. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
His mother, Angie Blannin, said the 24-year-old had been a " hero in my eyes". She said ISIS' defeat in Raqqa is a relevant story for Americans. "He loved what he was doing there, he loved being a soldier". "He'd seen so much for a boy of his age", she added. The former IT worker had no prior experience of fighting before joining the fight, but a friend of his, Ozkan Ozdil, told the BBC he had become respected among the Kurdish fighting units. (more...)
Armed police lockdown Scottish street due to man armed with crossbow
- October 24, 2017
Morris Crescent in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, has been put in lockdown as negotiaters deal with the incident. Pupils at Calderside Academy and Auchinraith Primary School have been kept indoors. "The fire service are at the scene and are now working to extinguish a fire within the property". Local schools which had been placed on lockdown will operate as normal for the rest of the day after the man's detainment. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Morris Crescent in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, has been put in lockdown as negotiaters deal with the incident. Pupils at Calderside Academy and Auchinraith Primary School have been kept indoors. "The fire service are at the scene and are now working to extinguish a fire within the property". Local schools which had been placed on lockdown will operate as normal for the rest of the day after the man's detainment. (more...)
Two House Panels Launch Investigation Into FBI's 2016 Decisions
- October 24, 2017
Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes (R-CA) speaks during a presser in Capitol Hill , Washington, U.S., October 24, 2017 . Two Republican chairmen of House committees announced Tuesday they will conduct a joint investigation of Department of Justice inquiries surrounding Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes (R-CA) speaks during a presser in Capitol Hill , Washington, U.S., October 24, 2017 . Two Republican chairmen of House committees announced Tuesday they will conduct a joint investigation of Department of Justice inquiries surrounding Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign. (more...)
Sanders: White House Would Like To Be 'On The Record' More Often
- October 24, 2017
The Blade has been published for almost five decades, longer than numerous far right wing media outlets from which Huckabee Sanders often takes questions. "I don't think that General Kelly was wrong, and therefore I don't think he should offer an apology", Sanders replied. Video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation office dedication in Miami, from the archives of South Florida's Sun-Sentinel, shows that Wilson never mentioned the building's funding, though she did recount at length her ... (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The Blade has been published for almost five decades, longer than numerous far right wing media outlets from which Huckabee Sanders often takes questions. "I don't think that General Kelly was wrong, and therefore I don't think he should offer an apology", Sanders replied. Video of the Federal Bureau of Investigation office dedication in Miami, from the archives of South Florida's Sun-Sentinel, shows that Wilson never mentioned the building's funding, though she did recount at length her ... (more...)
Russian Federation vetoes United Nations resolution on Syria chemical weapons probe
- October 24, 2017
This marks the ninth time that Moscow has vetoed against a draft resolution on Syria presented before the UN Security Council. Russia, which is a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has criticized the inspectors, or Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), in the past. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
This marks the ninth time that Moscow has vetoed against a draft resolution on Syria presented before the UN Security Council. Russia, which is a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has criticized the inspectors, or Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), in the past. (more...)
Halep makes dominant start to WTA Finals campaign with victory over Garcia
- October 24, 2017
However, Halep quickly grew in confidence and she gained a decisive break in the ninth game of the match, thanks in part to two costly double faults from the French player, and secured the opening set with a precise backhand victor. The one-sided nature of the result was surprising bearing in mind both players entered the WTA Finals as the tour's top match-win leaders after recording consistent seasons. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
However, Halep quickly grew in confidence and she gained a decisive break in the ninth game of the match, thanks in part to two costly double faults from the French player, and secured the opening set with a precise backhand victor. The one-sided nature of the result was surprising bearing in mind both players entered the WTA Finals as the tour's top match-win leaders after recording consistent seasons. (more...)
Pretty Little Liars' Janel Parrish got engaged and LOOK at the ring
- October 24, 2017
Long also took to Instagram to share the same photo, writing , "Locked it up ". Parrish later shared a few of the proposal details with Entertainment Tonight . Long marked the occasion with a series of Instagram photos of their time together, which he captioned, "Year one down. The happiest. Can't wait for what's to come". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Long also took to Instagram to share the same photo, writing , "Locked it up ". Parrish later shared a few of the proposal details with Entertainment Tonight . Long marked the occasion with a series of Instagram photos of their time together, which he captioned, "Year one down. The happiest. Can't wait for what's to come". (more...)
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff reveals freakish reason for Lewis Hamilton success
- October 24, 2017
It is always hot in the vehicle, it is just the right temperature in qualifying. "It's going to be a great race". Lewis Hamilton has credited his off-season meeting with Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff as one of the catalysts for his improved form in 2017. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
It is always hot in the vehicle, it is just the right temperature in qualifying. "It's going to be a great race". Lewis Hamilton has credited his off-season meeting with Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff as one of the catalysts for his improved form in 2017. (more...)
Punjab government levies tax on keeping domestic animals
- October 24, 2017
Cow, buffalo, bull, camel, horse, elephant, pig, sheep, deer etc will fall under the domestic animal category whereas dog, cat etc under pet animals category. The move might cause a lot of resent in pet owners of Punjab as this is probably the first time in India that such a freaky proposal has been made. Sidhu said that there is a proposal to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the victims of animal attacks. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Cow, buffalo, bull, camel, horse, elephant, pig, sheep, deer etc will fall under the domestic animal category whereas dog, cat etc under pet animals category. The move might cause a lot of resent in pet owners of Punjab as this is probably the first time in India that such a freaky proposal has been made. Sidhu said that there is a proposal to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the victims of animal attacks. (more...)
Donncha O'Callaghan to retire at the end of the season
- October 24, 2017
I have had a great time. "To walk off the pitch and say "Thanks". Twice a losing tourist with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand (2005) and South Africa (2009), O'Callaghan won four Triple Crown titles with Ireland, including in 2009 when Ireland won the Grand Slam. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
I have had a great time. "To walk off the pitch and say "Thanks". Twice a losing tourist with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand (2005) and South Africa (2009), O'Callaghan won four Triple Crown titles with Ireland, including in 2009 when Ireland won the Grand Slam. (more...)
Men photographed in crocodile trap dubbed 'idiots of the century'
- October 24, 2017
One of the men posted photos of the group in the trap on his Facebook page. The traps were set up in the area after a 4.3m crocodile was believed to have killed a 79-year-old dementia patient Anne Cameron two weeks ago. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has launched an investigation into the incident and said the the men's actions were " stupid and reckless ". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
One of the men posted photos of the group in the trap on his Facebook page. The traps were set up in the area after a 4.3m crocodile was believed to have killed a 79-year-old dementia patient Anne Cameron two weeks ago. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has launched an investigation into the incident and said the the men's actions were " stupid and reckless ". (more...)
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) Holdings Lifted by Nomura Holdings Inc
- October 24, 2017
The sales growth rate for a stock is a measure of how the stock's sales per share (SPS) has grown over a specific period of time. Piper Jaffray initiated the stock with "Overweight" rating in Tuesday, November 24 report. Lord Abbett & Company decreased its stake in Citizens Finl Group Inc Com ( CFG ) by 2.17% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The sales growth rate for a stock is a measure of how the stock's sales per share (SPS) has grown over a specific period of time. Piper Jaffray initiated the stock with "Overweight" rating in Tuesday, November 24 report. Lord Abbett & Company decreased its stake in Citizens Finl Group Inc Com ( CFG ) by 2.17% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. (more...)
Taj Mahal Should be Renamed as Taj Mandir: Vinay Katiyar
- October 24, 2017
On Oct 15, BJP MLA Sangeet Som defended the omission of Taj Mahal as one of the tourist attractions, saying the monument was built by a "traitor" who imprisoned his father and targeted Hindus. Katiyar said, "Taj Mahal is originally a Hindu temple and should be renamed Tejo Mahal". Senior Haryana Minister Anil Vij had also termed the monument as a " beautiful cemetery ". (more...)
- October 24, 2017
On Oct 15, BJP MLA Sangeet Som defended the omission of Taj Mahal as one of the tourist attractions, saying the monument was built by a "traitor" who imprisoned his father and targeted Hindus. Katiyar said, "Taj Mahal is originally a Hindu temple and should be renamed Tejo Mahal". Senior Haryana Minister Anil Vij had also termed the monument as a " beautiful cemetery ". (more...)
Lecturers accuse Tory MP of Brexit 'McCarthyism'
- October 24, 2017
Tory MP Chris Heaton-Harris, a prominent Leave campaigner, also asked for a copy of the syllabus and any online lectures relating Brexit in his letter to vice-chancellors earlier this month, the Guardian reported this morning. "The government must write to universities making it absolutely clear they are under no obligation to provide this information". Mr Heaton-Harris later responded to the backlash on Twitter. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Tory MP Chris Heaton-Harris, a prominent Leave campaigner, also asked for a copy of the syllabus and any online lectures relating Brexit in his letter to vice-chancellors earlier this month, the Guardian reported this morning. "The government must write to universities making it absolutely clear they are under no obligation to provide this information". Mr Heaton-Harris later responded to the backlash on Twitter. (more...)
Eurozone Private Sector Expands Notably On Orders
- October 24, 2017
Strong client demand has driven French firms to take on new staff at the fastest rate for more than ten years. Data firm IHS Markit on Tuesday said its composite Purchasing Managers Index for the eurozone - based on survey responses from 5,000 manufacturers and service providers - fell to 55.9 in October from 56.7 in September. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Strong client demand has driven French firms to take on new staff at the fastest rate for more than ten years. Data firm IHS Markit on Tuesday said its composite Purchasing Managers Index for the eurozone - based on survey responses from 5,000 manufacturers and service providers - fell to 55.9 in October from 56.7 in September. (more...)
Guwahati semi-final shifted to Kolkata
- October 24, 2017
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 05:00 p.m. The first semi-final of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup , between Brazil and England on October 25, has been moved to Kolkata due to "severe rainfall" at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, FIFA announced on Monday. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 05:00 p.m. The first semi-final of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup , between Brazil and England on October 25, has been moved to Kolkata due to "severe rainfall" at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, FIFA announced on Monday. (more...)
West Ham set for revenge against Spurs at Wembley
- October 24, 2017
Wednesday marks a year since Lamela's last appearance for Spurs after hip surgery and while he is back training, Pochettino said it is to soon to put him into a competitive game. I can not say tomorrow, one week, or one month. "We need to be careful with him, careful with all players - like Dembele, Rose". "We are forced to rest some players. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Wednesday marks a year since Lamela's last appearance for Spurs after hip surgery and while he is back training, Pochettino said it is to soon to put him into a competitive game. I can not say tomorrow, one week, or one month. "We need to be careful with him, careful with all players - like Dembele, Rose". "We are forced to rest some players. (more...)
Lexington Police investigate two armed robberies
- October 24, 2017
The Concord Police Department announced Saturday they are looking to identify the two suspects in surveillance video released of the robbery. Havel says his brother was hiding in the freezer. Police say while out on that call, the Bluegrass Extended Stay Hotel was also robbed. Geoffrey Chad Davis, 31, of Clearwater, was charged with one count each of obstructing or resisting an officer without violence and of armed robbery. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
The Concord Police Department announced Saturday they are looking to identify the two suspects in surveillance video released of the robbery. Havel says his brother was hiding in the freezer. Police say while out on that call, the Bluegrass Extended Stay Hotel was also robbed. Geoffrey Chad Davis, 31, of Clearwater, was charged with one count each of obstructing or resisting an officer without violence and of armed robbery. (more...)
Macron's dog pees in palace fireplace
- October 24, 2017
Despite ministers' attempts to explain the government's reasons for the wealth-tax cut, Macron's popularity is suffering. It is a story of pee that has done a lot to laugh, at the Elysée. French President Emmanuel Macron's dog upstaged an on-camera meeting at Elysee palace by urinating on the fireplace. "By cutting the housing subsidy at the same time as cutting the wealth tax, Macron makes himself Robin Hood for the rich. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
Despite ministers' attempts to explain the government's reasons for the wealth-tax cut, Macron's popularity is suffering. It is a story of pee that has done a lot to laugh, at the Elysée. French President Emmanuel Macron's dog upstaged an on-camera meeting at Elysee palace by urinating on the fireplace. "By cutting the housing subsidy at the same time as cutting the wealth tax, Macron makes himself Robin Hood for the rich. (more...)
Nicaragua signs Paris Climate Agreement, leaving the U.S. and Syria behind
- October 24, 2017
As per Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, the Paris Agreement is the only worldwide mechanism that offers the conditions to face global warming and its effects. The Paris accord, signed by 195 countries almost two years ago, seeks to limit climate change by curbing global emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases that scientists believe drive global warming. (more...)
- October 24, 2017
As per Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, the Paris Agreement is the only worldwide mechanism that offers the conditions to face global warming and its effects. The Paris accord, signed by 195 countries almost two years ago, seeks to limit climate change by curbing global emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases that scientists believe drive global warming. (more...)
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