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Mumbai monorail catches fire at Mysore Colony station; no casualties
- November 09, 2017
While no casualties were reported, monorail services were cancelled on the route. It was an empty rake headed towards Chembur around 5:20am. "The train was on its way from Wadala to begin the day's service from Chembur". Another official from the disaster control room of the BMC confirmed that two coaches of a monorail train were damaged in the fire. It was a close shave for commuters on board both the monorails as the locopilots managed to avoid a head on collision in the nick of time. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
While no casualties were reported, monorail services were cancelled on the route. It was an empty rake headed towards Chembur around 5:20am. "The train was on its way from Wadala to begin the day's service from Chembur". Another official from the disaster control room of the BMC confirmed that two coaches of a monorail train were damaged in the fire. It was a close shave for commuters on board both the monorails as the locopilots managed to avoid a head on collision in the nick of time. (more...)
Starbucks buy one, get one free: How to get free holiday drink
- November 09, 2017
The free drinks are part of the company's "Give Good" campaign which encourages acts of kindness throughout the holiday season. "The holidays are a time to celebrate all the good we give to each other and our community". "You may never know the full impact or the ripples of good that spring out of it", Starbucks officials wrote in a statement promoting the event. The five-day promotion, which has the social media hashtag #ShareEvent, is valid each day from 2-5 p.m. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The free drinks are part of the company's "Give Good" campaign which encourages acts of kindness throughout the holiday season. "The holidays are a time to celebrate all the good we give to each other and our community". "You may never know the full impact or the ripples of good that spring out of it", Starbucks officials wrote in a statement promoting the event. The five-day promotion, which has the social media hashtag #ShareEvent, is valid each day from 2-5 p.m. (more...)
Musharraf hails political treaty between MQM, PSP
- November 09, 2017
Sattar maintained that the modalities of this alliance will be crafted after meetings between the two parties. Speaking on this occasion, Mustafa Kamal endorsed Dr Farooq Sattar's announcement and said his party will not serve only the Muhajir community but other ethnic groups living in the city. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Sattar maintained that the modalities of this alliance will be crafted after meetings between the two parties. Speaking on this occasion, Mustafa Kamal endorsed Dr Farooq Sattar's announcement and said his party will not serve only the Muhajir community but other ethnic groups living in the city. (more...)
Most voters skipped election - City-wide turnout was 14%
- November 09, 2017
Voters in Dunlap only voted on city council seats during Tuesday's election. Derrick Taylor garnered 50.88 percent, or 58 votes, compared to incumbent Joe Carn's 49.12 percent, or 56 votes. Fairburn already had a new mayor; City Councilwoman Elizabeth Carr-Hurst ran unopposed for the seat. For City Council District 6, Andy Gibbs came out on top by 251 votes or 55.29 percent. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Voters in Dunlap only voted on city council seats during Tuesday's election. Derrick Taylor garnered 50.88 percent, or 58 votes, compared to incumbent Joe Carn's 49.12 percent, or 56 votes. Fairburn already had a new mayor; City Councilwoman Elizabeth Carr-Hurst ran unopposed for the seat. For City Council District 6, Andy Gibbs came out on top by 251 votes or 55.29 percent. (more...)
No extradition request from India for Zakir Naik - Ahmad Zahid
- November 09, 2017
Ipoh Barat MP M Kulasegaran has warned that the federal government's apparent special treatment of fugitive Indian preacher Zakir Naik threatens to shatter the image of Malaysia as a moderate Muslim nation. "I can't give an answer now, because we have given case to the AGC to do something according to the law, if a police report has been made", he said. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Ipoh Barat MP M Kulasegaran has warned that the federal government's apparent special treatment of fugitive Indian preacher Zakir Naik threatens to shatter the image of Malaysia as a moderate Muslim nation. "I can't give an answer now, because we have given case to the AGC to do something according to the law, if a police report has been made", he said. (more...)
Says didn't order alterations to OUI report on Dudley judge's daughter
- November 09, 2017
Trooper Ryan Sceviour, 29, was reprimanded last month for allegedly including comments about oral sex in the October 16 arrest report of Allie Bibaud, the daughter of Dudley District Court Judge Timothy Bibaud. Remember that next time police insist a bad actor within their ranks has been reprimanded. After making the changes, Sceviour filed a lawsuit on November 7, claiming to have been "illegally coerced" by his commanders to falsify the report. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Trooper Ryan Sceviour, 29, was reprimanded last month for allegedly including comments about oral sex in the October 16 arrest report of Allie Bibaud, the daughter of Dudley District Court Judge Timothy Bibaud. Remember that next time police insist a bad actor within their ranks has been reprimanded. After making the changes, Sceviour filed a lawsuit on November 7, claiming to have been "illegally coerced" by his commanders to falsify the report. (more...)
Kremlin says 'logical' that Putin, Trump will talk at Vietnam summit
- November 09, 2017
The date of the meeting of Russian and U.S. presidents on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week has been revealed. "There is also the APEC summit program, so the relevant offices are trying to choose an appropriate timing and format", Mr. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The date of the meeting of Russian and U.S. presidents on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week has been revealed. "There is also the APEC summit program, so the relevant offices are trying to choose an appropriate timing and format", Mr. (more...)
'We raise our hands only to say Namaste': Air India on Indigo
- November 09, 2017
IndiGo termed Kalra the main culprit in the incident and claimed he was the one who instigated the incident. Each tweet was accompanied by an illustration, trolling IndiGo. Phone video shows him arguing with ground staff before one of them grabs him around the waist and manhandles him away from the bus. The airline deleted their tweet promptly but not before it reached quite a few people and ensured that next time they travel by airline they appreciate the fact that the staff does treat the ... (more...)
- November 09, 2017
IndiGo termed Kalra the main culprit in the incident and claimed he was the one who instigated the incident. Each tweet was accompanied by an illustration, trolling IndiGo. Phone video shows him arguing with ground staff before one of them grabs him around the waist and manhandles him away from the bus. The airline deleted their tweet promptly but not before it reached quite a few people and ensured that next time they travel by airline they appreciate the fact that the staff does treat the ... (more...)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Wins a Second Term
- November 09, 2017
Federal prosecutors have said they will not bring charges against the mayor . "Well, they were wrong", de Blasio said to supporters. "You've seen some important changes in the last four years, but you ain't seen nothing yet". "Let's cheer so they can hear us in New Jersey. Let's cheer so they can hear you in Virginia". You can't take on NY values and win, Mr. President. He wants to expand the city's free pre-kindergarten classes now available to all city 4 year olds with eventual ... (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Federal prosecutors have said they will not bring charges against the mayor . "Well, they were wrong", de Blasio said to supporters. "You've seen some important changes in the last four years, but you ain't seen nothing yet". "Let's cheer so they can hear us in New Jersey. Let's cheer so they can hear you in Virginia". You can't take on NY values and win, Mr. President. He wants to expand the city's free pre-kindergarten classes now available to all city 4 year olds with eventual ... (more...)
AIG Hamid Shakeel among three killed in Quetta
- November 09, 2017
The Minister of State said the nation would not rest till elimination of the last terrorist. Security officials and rescue teams reached the site after the incident. As per reports, the blast targetted AIG Hamid Shakil's vehicle when he was leaving his house near Chaman Housing Scheme . Civil Defence director claimed that the blast was suicide and 10-15 kilogrammes of explosives were used in it. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The Minister of State said the nation would not rest till elimination of the last terrorist. Security officials and rescue teams reached the site after the incident. As per reports, the blast targetted AIG Hamid Shakil's vehicle when he was leaving his house near Chaman Housing Scheme . Civil Defence director claimed that the blast was suicide and 10-15 kilogrammes of explosives were used in it. (more...)
Maitree Express immigration service launched, Khulna-Kolkata Bandhan Express flagged off
- November 09, 2017
Railways Minister Mazibul Haque joined the videoconference from the second Bhairab Bridge site. Bangladesh PM Hasina said, "Today is a great day for relations between the two countries with the inauguration of the train services and the two bridges". (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Railways Minister Mazibul Haque joined the videoconference from the second Bhairab Bridge site. Bangladesh PM Hasina said, "Today is a great day for relations between the two countries with the inauguration of the train services and the two bridges". (more...)
UDF can't be destroyed so easily: Chennithala
- November 09, 2017
It said the Special Investigation Team probing the cases used "dubious methods" to ease Chandy out of the probe. The chief minister's directive came days after the Commission headed by Justice G. The report said availing sexual favours can be counted as bribery. After the Chief Minister tabled the report, copies of it were given to all the legislators and also to the media. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
It said the Special Investigation Team probing the cases used "dubious methods" to ease Chandy out of the probe. The chief minister's directive came days after the Commission headed by Justice G. The report said availing sexual favours can be counted as bribery. After the Chief Minister tabled the report, copies of it were given to all the legislators and also to the media. (more...)
Oh no! Prime Minister Abe tumbles into bunker during round with Trump
- November 09, 2017
The US leader, who will visit South Korea on the trip, has rattled some allies with his vow to "totally destroy" North Korea if it threatens the United States and with his dismissal of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "rocket man" on a suicide mission. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The US leader, who will visit South Korea on the trip, has rattled some allies with his vow to "totally destroy" North Korea if it threatens the United States and with his dismissal of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "rocket man" on a suicide mission. (more...)
Greenacre Teacher Was On Her First Day At School Before Crash
- November 09, 2017
NSW Police on Thursday said Ms Al-Shennag had been additionally charged with unsafe driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and causing actual bodily harm by misconduct. As the 24 year three students inside classroom 3T tried to comprehend the horror that had just unfolded in front of them, the parent heard a desperate plea that will stay with him forever. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
NSW Police on Thursday said Ms Al-Shennag had been additionally charged with unsafe driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and causing actual bodily harm by misconduct. As the 24 year three students inside classroom 3T tried to comprehend the horror that had just unfolded in front of them, the parent heard a desperate plea that will stay with him forever. (more...)
In Their Own Words: Is gun control discourse effective?
- November 09, 2017
We think there is no fathomable way to predict or prevent the gun carnage like that in Sutherland Springs, Las Vegas, San Bernardino, Orlando, and well, the list goes on. We have a serious collective national delusion if after shootings of young children in schools, prayerful people in worship at church, and the massive body count that was the Vegas shooting ...we still do nothing. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
We think there is no fathomable way to predict or prevent the gun carnage like that in Sutherland Springs, Las Vegas, San Bernardino, Orlando, and well, the list goes on. We have a serious collective national delusion if after shootings of young children in schools, prayerful people in worship at church, and the massive body count that was the Vegas shooting ...we still do nothing. (more...)
After wild 6-way race, NJ's first Sikh mayor humbled by win
- November 09, 2017
It had seemed to be a doctored version, according to local authorities, of an attack-mailer sent by one of his rivals, that had said nothing about terrorism. Bhalla and Patel's elections in New Jersey had drawn nationwide attention, in India as well as in diaspora communities across the world, in the wake of racist and hateful stereotypes about them. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
It had seemed to be a doctored version, according to local authorities, of an attack-mailer sent by one of his rivals, that had said nothing about terrorism. Bhalla and Patel's elections in New Jersey had drawn nationwide attention, in India as well as in diaspora communities across the world, in the wake of racist and hateful stereotypes about them. (more...)
Lebanon President Says Stability is 'Red Line' After Hariri Quit
- November 09, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on all Middle Eastern states to prioritize regional stability following the sudden resignation of Lebanon's leader. The political leader said he was stepping down amid concerns of a potential assassination plot against him. According to the same sources, "this dynamic kicked off after parties sensed that the situation was unsafe and that there is a need to look for means to protect Lebanon". (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on all Middle Eastern states to prioritize regional stability following the sudden resignation of Lebanon's leader. The political leader said he was stepping down amid concerns of a potential assassination plot against him. According to the same sources, "this dynamic kicked off after parties sensed that the situation was unsafe and that there is a need to look for means to protect Lebanon". (more...)
Man Wanted For Homicide Added To TBI Top 10 Most Wanted List
- November 09, 2017
Mugshots were not immediately available for Strong and White. The vehicle's tag number is 3B5-7V2. In the wake of his escape, Ferguson was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted List. Ferguson is described as a white man who stands six feet two inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. He has several previous theft charges. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
Mugshots were not immediately available for Strong and White. The vehicle's tag number is 3B5-7V2. In the wake of his escape, Ferguson was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted List. Ferguson is described as a white man who stands six feet two inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. He has several previous theft charges. (more...)
Tom Brady reads up on Broncos en route to Bahamas
- November 09, 2017
The Broncos are on the brink, still looking for answers to their myriad problems and still hoping they have time to save their sinking ship. Quarterback Tom Brady's attack was held to 24 points or less for four straight weeks - all New England wins - something that hasn't happened in New England in almost a decade. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The Broncos are on the brink, still looking for answers to their myriad problems and still hoping they have time to save their sinking ship. Quarterback Tom Brady's attack was held to 24 points or less for four straight weeks - all New England wins - something that hasn't happened in New England in almost a decade. (more...)
LePage signals opposition to implementing Medicaid expansion
- November 09, 2017
The ballot initiative was the first-ever referendum for Medicaid expansion. Supporters of Medicaid expansion celebrate their victory, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Portland, Maine. Under ACA, the majority of funds for the expansion would come from the federal government, meaning the state would only have to figure out how to pay for a small portion of the program. (more...)
- November 09, 2017
The ballot initiative was the first-ever referendum for Medicaid expansion. Supporters of Medicaid expansion celebrate their victory, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Portland, Maine. Under ACA, the majority of funds for the expansion would come from the federal government, meaning the state would only have to figure out how to pay for a small portion of the program. (more...)
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