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Libyan rights group accuses CNN of exaggerating migrant slave markets
- November 20, 2017
The Libyan Government of National Accord announced it will launch a probe into media reports that African migrants are being sold as slaves in the country, days after the airing of a CNN report on the issue. This has provoked violent reaction to indignation in Africa and the United Nations. The war-torn nation has always been a major hub for desperate migrants hoping to reach Europe and many have fallen into the hands of traffickers. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The Libyan Government of National Accord announced it will launch a probe into media reports that African migrants are being sold as slaves in the country, days after the airing of a CNN report on the issue. This has provoked violent reaction to indignation in Africa and the United Nations. The war-torn nation has always been a major hub for desperate migrants hoping to reach Europe and many have fallen into the hands of traffickers. (more...)
Trump announces North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism
- November 20, 2017
Sunday's commentary said that Trump committed a "hideous crime against the Korean people" by insulting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, adding that the "thrice-cursed crime can never be pardoned". According to the poll, 25.6 percent said they think Tokyo and Washington should give weight to the use of pressure against North Korea and 28.3 percent said they think so to some extent. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Sunday's commentary said that Trump committed a "hideous crime against the Korean people" by insulting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, adding that the "thrice-cursed crime can never be pardoned". According to the poll, 25.6 percent said they think Tokyo and Washington should give weight to the use of pressure against North Korea and 28.3 percent said they think so to some extent. (more...)
Texas Woman with 'F**k Trump' Sticker adds new Message: 'F**k Troy Nehls'
- November 20, 2017
State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) said in a press release that the news conference will address the "injustice against Karen Fonseca". Nehls responded to the newest sticker. That was additionally when Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey said he would not acknowledge charges, considering what he thought about the case. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) said in a press release that the news conference will address the "injustice against Karen Fonseca". Nehls responded to the newest sticker. That was additionally when Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey said he would not acknowledge charges, considering what he thought about the case. (more...)
Iraqi Federal Court nullifies 'unconstitutional' Kurdish referendum
- November 20, 2017
The federal court is responsible for settling disputes between Iraq's central government and the country's regions and provinces, including northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. "The Supreme Federal Court reached verdict without attendance of representatives from the Kurdistan Region", Barzani said in a press conference. The Kurdish setbacks also led regional President Massoud Barzani to step down. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The federal court is responsible for settling disputes between Iraq's central government and the country's regions and provinces, including northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. "The Supreme Federal Court reached verdict without attendance of representatives from the Kurdistan Region", Barzani said in a press conference. The Kurdish setbacks also led regional President Massoud Barzani to step down. (more...)
Trump does right by elephants, should press on
- November 20, 2017
But just how bad could things turn out for the elephant population in both countries if trophy hunting imports are allowed in the US? But, Zimbabwe couldn't confirm the elephant population with a strategy, which was acceptable to officials of the Unites States and didn't signify an ability to execute the laws to shield it. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
But just how bad could things turn out for the elephant population in both countries if trophy hunting imports are allowed in the US? But, Zimbabwe couldn't confirm the elephant population with a strategy, which was acceptable to officials of the Unites States and didn't signify an ability to execute the laws to shield it. (more...)
Truck-van collision near Khairpur leaves 20 dead
- November 20, 2017
The accident took place in Khairpur district when the heavily loaded truck lost control while overtaking and crushed the van, local broadcaster Geo News reported. The road has been blocked, after which traffic flow got affected. Police say the truck was trying to overtake the van when it toppled and crushed the other vehicle. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The accident took place in Khairpur district when the heavily loaded truck lost control while overtaking and crushed the van, local broadcaster Geo News reported. The road has been blocked, after which traffic flow got affected. Police say the truck was trying to overtake the van when it toppled and crushed the other vehicle. (more...)
Israel fires 'warning shot' into Syria over border construction
- November 20, 2017
The military says Syria violated the 1974 cease-fire agreement on the Golan Heights again Sunday by using heavy tools to fortify a military post in the demilitarized zone between the countries. On Saturday, the Israeli Defense Forces opened a fire toward Syrian government forces. Tensions on the border between Israel and Syria have stepped up in recent years, largely due to the involvement of Iran and Hizballah in Syria's war. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The military says Syria violated the 1974 cease-fire agreement on the Golan Heights again Sunday by using heavy tools to fortify a military post in the demilitarized zone between the countries. On Saturday, the Israeli Defense Forces opened a fire toward Syrian government forces. Tensions on the border between Israel and Syria have stepped up in recent years, largely due to the involvement of Iran and Hizballah in Syria's war. (more...)
PBS Edits Franken Out Of A Letterman Documentary
- November 20, 2017
The ceremony was taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington on October 22, several weeks before the Minnesota Democrat admitted sexual misconduct involving a radio host during a USO tour in 2006. "PBS will air an updated David Letterman: The Mark Twain Prize on Monday", the network told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. He has since issued an apology, which she accepted. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The ceremony was taped at the Kennedy Center in Washington on October 22, several weeks before the Minnesota Democrat admitted sexual misconduct involving a radio host during a USO tour in 2006. "PBS will air an updated David Letterman: The Mark Twain Prize on Monday", the network told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. He has since issued an apology, which she accepted. (more...)
3 boaters rescued after vessel sinks off coast of La Jolla
- November 20, 2017
John Gonzales with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department told ABC 7 . The boat crew arrived on scene and rescued the boaters, the Coast Guard said. A commercial savage vessel will tow it when conditions allow, the Coast Guard said. "Despite our best efforts, we were unable to reunite Fraser with his family". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
John Gonzales with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department told ABC 7 . The boat crew arrived on scene and rescued the boaters, the Coast Guard said. A commercial savage vessel will tow it when conditions allow, the Coast Guard said. "Despite our best efforts, we were unable to reunite Fraser with his family". (more...)
Ayodhya dispute: Shia Waqf Board files application in SC
- November 20, 2017
He had said, "It has been amicably decided that no new mosque will be built in Ayodhya or Faizabad". Rizvi said that the Sunni Central Waqf Board, which was a party in the dispute, was unnecessarily trying to create obstacles in the way of resolving the dispute through negotiations. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
He had said, "It has been amicably decided that no new mosque will be built in Ayodhya or Faizabad". Rizvi said that the Sunni Central Waqf Board, which was a party in the dispute, was unnecessarily trying to create obstacles in the way of resolving the dispute through negotiations. (more...)
Jacinda Ardern says she 'never should have recounted story' about Donald Trump
- November 20, 2017
Ms Ardern met Mr Trump at the Apec summit in Vietnam earlier this month. "I told people that someone had observed that I had been mistaken", Ms Ardern said. Tame continued pressing Ardern on whether she had told the full-truth regarding the incident, or whether she had misled New Zealanders. "Tom is a mate of mine, he then told someone else, so I can see how that then spirals". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Ms Ardern met Mr Trump at the Apec summit in Vietnam earlier this month. "I told people that someone had observed that I had been mistaken", Ms Ardern said. Tame continued pressing Ardern on whether she had told the full-truth regarding the incident, or whether she had misled New Zealanders. "Tom is a mate of mine, he then told someone else, so I can see how that then spirals". (more...)
Hyderabad: 'Fall at my feet' flight staff at RGIA orders harasser
- November 20, 2017
While returning, one of the accused got down from the auto and touched the female executive of Indigo inappropriately. "Bend completely and touch my feet". The duo were identified as Bharath and Kalyan from Ameerpet. The video shows the woman shouting at the accused for teasing her. But before letting them go she made sure to the inebriated duo learnt their lesson. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
While returning, one of the accused got down from the auto and touched the female executive of Indigo inappropriately. "Bend completely and touch my feet". The duo were identified as Bharath and Kalyan from Ameerpet. The video shows the woman shouting at the accused for teasing her. But before letting them go she made sure to the inebriated duo learnt their lesson. (more...)
20 dead as truck carrying coal crushes van in Khairpur
- November 20, 2017
As a result, 20 people have died and around six are injured. However, a senior district police official Azfar Mahesar said the truck was trying to overtake the van when it toppled and crushed the other vehicle. However, three of the injured passed away later due to the serious nature of their injuries. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, around 9,000 road accidents were reported every year since 2011 in the country, killing more than 4,500 people on average ... (more...)
- November 20, 2017
As a result, 20 people have died and around six are injured. However, a senior district police official Azfar Mahesar said the truck was trying to overtake the van when it toppled and crushed the other vehicle. However, three of the injured passed away later due to the serious nature of their injuries. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, around 9,000 road accidents were reported every year since 2011 in the country, killing more than 4,500 people on average ... (more...)
A tale of two turkeys: Virgil and Homer prepare to be pardoned
- November 20, 2017
The National Thanksgiving Turkey and the alternate bird checked into their $267 per night room on Sunday. Prior to that, the turkeys donated by the National Turkey Federation were simply eaten. After the pardoning, the birds will join last year's turkeys at Virginia Tech University to live out the rest of their lives. The White House announced the news on its Snapchat and Instagram accounts. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
The National Thanksgiving Turkey and the alternate bird checked into their $267 per night room on Sunday. Prior to that, the turkeys donated by the National Turkey Federation were simply eaten. After the pardoning, the birds will join last year's turkeys at Virginia Tech University to live out the rest of their lives. The White House announced the news on its Snapchat and Instagram accounts. (more...)
Election time approaching in Alabama amid Moore allegations
- November 20, 2017
More trouble for Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore . Leigh Corfman appeared on the " Today " show Monday for her first television interview since accusing Moore, the Republican candidate vying to fill the seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions . (more...)
- November 20, 2017
More trouble for Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore . Leigh Corfman appeared on the " Today " show Monday for her first television interview since accusing Moore, the Republican candidate vying to fill the seat once held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions . (more...)
South Korea developing $800M missile interceptor system
- November 20, 2017
USA intelligence assesses the submarine's submerged displacement to be approximately 2,000 tons. The analysts suggest the new vessel will be the first 3,000-ton Sinpo-C class ballistic missile submarine, which is created to sortie into the Pacific Ocean and remain undetected but able to launch its nuclear-tipped missiles when ordered to do so. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
USA intelligence assesses the submarine's submerged displacement to be approximately 2,000 tons. The analysts suggest the new vessel will be the first 3,000-ton Sinpo-C class ballistic missile submarine, which is created to sortie into the Pacific Ocean and remain undetected but able to launch its nuclear-tipped missiles when ordered to do so. (more...)
India scraps $500 million Israeli Spike ATGM missile deal, prefers DRDO
- November 20, 2017
India had also rejected an offer from the United States-based Raytheon-Lockheed Martin for Javelin ATGM in favour of the Israeli weapon system. India's defence ministry , according to Israel Defense, completed price negotiations with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems in May past year and deliveries were expected to be completed 48-60 months thereafter. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
India had also rejected an offer from the United States-based Raytheon-Lockheed Martin for Javelin ATGM in favour of the Israeli weapon system. India's defence ministry , according to Israel Defense, completed price negotiations with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems in May past year and deliveries were expected to be completed 48-60 months thereafter. (more...)
About dozen people feared dead in Ludhiana factory building collapse after fire
- November 20, 2017
Fire was seen billowing from the building just before it fell. "Eight to ten people are suspected to be trapped at the site of fire and building collapse", said Commissioner of Police ( Ludhiana ). "The exact situation will be known when the situation improves and some debris is cleared". "Shocked and saddened at the Ludhiana factory collapse". (more...)
- November 20, 2017
Fire was seen billowing from the building just before it fell. "Eight to ten people are suspected to be trapped at the site of fire and building collapse", said Commissioner of Police ( Ludhiana ). "The exact situation will be known when the situation improves and some debris is cleared". "Shocked and saddened at the Ludhiana factory collapse". (more...)
No 16 Washington gets 10 points in last minute to stun Utah
- November 20, 2017
It appeared they would be content to go to overtime when they handed off to Gaskin on the first play. Although the Utes' defense caused Browning to scramble a bit here and there, he threw a 6-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
It appeared they would be content to go to overtime when they handed off to Gaskin on the first play. Although the Utes' defense caused Browning to scramble a bit here and there, he threw a 6-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter. (more...)
Alex Ekwueme, ex-VP, is dead
- November 20, 2017
He was in a coma at the time he was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital in Enugu after reportedly suffering from a chest infection. He attended University of Washington where he earned bachelor's degree in Architecture and city planning. Ekwueme was the Vice-President to Alhaji Shehu Shagari from October 1 1979, to December 31, 1983, when the administration was overthrown in a military coup. (more...)
- November 20, 2017
He was in a coma at the time he was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital in Enugu after reportedly suffering from a chest infection. He attended University of Washington where he earned bachelor's degree in Architecture and city planning. Ekwueme was the Vice-President to Alhaji Shehu Shagari from October 1 1979, to December 31, 1983, when the administration was overthrown in a military coup. (more...)
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