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Phoenix mayor calls on Trump to postpone rally planned for next week
- August 17, 2017
Trump's campaign announced the August 22 event on Wednesday a day after the president blamed "both sides" for weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators. President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio , the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge's order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Trump's campaign announced the August 22 event on Wednesday a day after the president blamed "both sides" for weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators. President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio , the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge's order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. (more...)
Thousands remember the life of Elvis Presley 40 years after his death
- August 17, 2017
Up to now I'm having this in my thought and in my mind that maybe without Elvis in me, I could not have survived certain points of my life. Her mother and the neighbor (were) crying. "The vigil should be free cause we're all here because we love Elvis ", said Denise Meyer, who travelled from Dallas, Texas. But for a diehard music lover with some cash to blow, there's an even more intimate way to commune with The King-you can live like one in his former Beverly Hills mansion for $65,000 ... (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Up to now I'm having this in my thought and in my mind that maybe without Elvis in me, I could not have survived certain points of my life. Her mother and the neighbor (were) crying. "The vigil should be free cause we're all here because we love Elvis ", said Denise Meyer, who travelled from Dallas, Texas. But for a diehard music lover with some cash to blow, there's an even more intimate way to commune with The King-you can live like one in his former Beverly Hills mansion for $65,000 ... (more...)
Government doubles down on Labor 'conspiracy' theory
- August 17, 2017
Fairfax Media had reported Mr Keenan may be a British citizen courtesy of his father Peter, who was born in England in 1943 and emigrated to Australia, where he married. Penny Wong is calling the attack on her a "grubby smear" and insists she and Labor have done nothing wrong. Ms Bishop ignited a diplomatic row when she queried whether the Turnbull government could build sufficient trust in NZ Labour if it won power in next month's election. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Fairfax Media had reported Mr Keenan may be a British citizen courtesy of his father Peter, who was born in England in 1943 and emigrated to Australia, where he married. Penny Wong is calling the attack on her a "grubby smear" and insists she and Labor have done nothing wrong. Ms Bishop ignited a diplomatic row when she queried whether the Turnbull government could build sufficient trust in NZ Labour if it won power in next month's election. (more...)
"Both Bush presidents unite to condemn 'racial bigotry" amid Trump backlash
- August 17, 2017
Your words are dividing Americans, not healing them, ' he said. Senior members of the Republican party have also waded in with criticism. He is also the father of TV personality Billy Bush, who got the ax from NBC's "Today" show past year after the release of 2005 videotape in which he and Donald Trump are overheard in an X-rated conversation about women. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Your words are dividing Americans, not healing them, ' he said. Senior members of the Republican party have also waded in with criticism. He is also the father of TV personality Billy Bush, who got the ax from NBC's "Today" show past year after the release of 2005 videotape in which he and Donald Trump are overheard in an X-rated conversation about women. (more...)
Russian ex-minister on trial lays the blame on Putin ally
- August 17, 2017
Investigators allege that he had demanded the money in return for giving permission for Rosneft to acquire a majority stake in Bashneft, another Russian oil company. The "fabricated" accusations of bribery were "based exclusively on Sechin's claims", he added. Many observers were surprised by Mr Ulyukaev's courtroom attack on such a powerful figure as Mr Sechin, who is widely feared in the Russian establishment. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Investigators allege that he had demanded the money in return for giving permission for Rosneft to acquire a majority stake in Bashneft, another Russian oil company. The "fabricated" accusations of bribery were "based exclusively on Sechin's claims", he added. Many observers were surprised by Mr Ulyukaev's courtroom attack on such a powerful figure as Mr Sechin, who is widely feared in the Russian establishment. (more...)
NIA widens its net in Kashmir: Terror funding
- August 17, 2017
NIA sleuths carry out raids at Handwara area of Kupwara district in terror funding case. The NIA had registered a case on May 30 against separatist leaders for acting in connivance with militants of Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba and other groups and woman separatist group Dukhtaran-e-Millat for raising, receiving and collecting funds through various illegal means including hawala for funding separatist and militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
NIA sleuths carry out raids at Handwara area of Kupwara district in terror funding case. The NIA had registered a case on May 30 against separatist leaders for acting in connivance with militants of Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba and other groups and woman separatist group Dukhtaran-e-Millat for raising, receiving and collecting funds through various illegal means including hawala for funding separatist and militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. (more...)
Dolly Parton makes big announcement for fans
- August 17, 2017
Dolly's Imagination Library initiative was launched 20 years ago, and has provided over 100 million books free-of-charge to kids under 5 across the world. There is also a bonus track of Parton reading aloud the book version of " Coat of Many Colors ". Coinciding with the charity's landmark, I Believe In You will also feature an audio book narrated by Dolly. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Dolly's Imagination Library initiative was launched 20 years ago, and has provided over 100 million books free-of-charge to kids under 5 across the world. There is also a bonus track of Parton reading aloud the book version of " Coat of Many Colors ". Coinciding with the charity's landmark, I Believe In You will also feature an audio book narrated by Dolly. (more...)
Indian, Pakistan Army trade heavy fire on Line of Control
- August 17, 2017
The Committee expressed grave concern over frequent incidents of cross-border firing by Indian forces over the Line of Control (LoC) and strongly condemned the grave violations of human rights inflicted upon innocent people of Occupied Kashmir. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The Committee expressed grave concern over frequent incidents of cross-border firing by Indian forces over the Line of Control (LoC) and strongly condemned the grave violations of human rights inflicted upon innocent people of Occupied Kashmir. (more...)
USA designates Hizb-ul Mujahideen as 'global terrorist organisation'
- August 17, 2017
The United States on Wednesday said it had sanctioned Hizbul Mujahideen , the largest among the anti-Indian Kashmiri militant groups. In an order, the U.S. It is also the only major terror outfit in the Kashmir valley that focuses on recruiting local youth to its ranks who are projected as "freedom fighters". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The United States on Wednesday said it had sanctioned Hizbul Mujahideen , the largest among the anti-Indian Kashmiri militant groups. In an order, the U.S. It is also the only major terror outfit in the Kashmir valley that focuses on recruiting local youth to its ranks who are projected as "freedom fighters". (more...)
Flooding kills more than 160 across South Asia
- August 17, 2017
In neighboring India, a landslide in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh engulfed several vehicles. Many others have either drowned or died after being caught in collapsed houses or under toppled trees. Residents in some areas are out of reach as roads and bridges have been cut off. "In the eastern state of Bihar, the floods have killed 56 people since Sunday and affected almost seven million, " State Disaster Management Official, Pratyay Amrit, said. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
In neighboring India, a landslide in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh engulfed several vehicles. Many others have either drowned or died after being caught in collapsed houses or under toppled trees. Residents in some areas are out of reach as roads and bridges have been cut off. "In the eastern state of Bihar, the floods have killed 56 people since Sunday and affected almost seven million, " State Disaster Management Official, Pratyay Amrit, said. (more...)
Solheim Cup: Injured Suzann Pettersen replaced by Catriona Matthew
- August 17, 2017
Sorenstam analysed various statistics when she and her backroom team were deciding on the four captain's picks, but she admitted her players had a huge say in the pairings for the 15th staging of the contest in Iowa. I mean, I don't know. There was no guarantee that I would be fit to compete on Friday morning and I did not way to play unless I was able to give 100 percent. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Sorenstam analysed various statistics when she and her backroom team were deciding on the four captain's picks, but she admitted her players had a huge say in the pairings for the 15th staging of the contest in Iowa. I mean, I don't know. There was no guarantee that I would be fit to compete on Friday morning and I did not way to play unless I was able to give 100 percent. (more...)
McConnell: 'There Are No Good Neo-Nazis'
- August 17, 2017
He added: "We can have no tolerance for an ideology of racial hatred". "And those who espouse their views are not supporters of American ideals and freedom". Sen. John McCain of Arizona had tweeted: "There's no moral equivalency between racists & Americans standing up to defy hate & bigotry". Trump is the 45th President of the United States. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
He added: "We can have no tolerance for an ideology of racial hatred". "And those who espouse their views are not supporters of American ideals and freedom". Sen. John McCain of Arizona had tweeted: "There's no moral equivalency between racists & Americans standing up to defy hate & bigotry". Trump is the 45th President of the United States. (more...)
Day for local A-Level students as results out
- August 17, 2017
The process works by helping students find out what university courses still have places remaining. If they decide they want to offer you a place, they can do this via UCAS straight away, rather than waiting to receive an application from you. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The process works by helping students find out what university courses still have places remaining. If they decide they want to offer you a place, they can do this via UCAS straight away, rather than waiting to receive an application from you. (more...)
Confederate plaque removed from Montreal's Bay store
- August 17, 2017
The Hudson's Bay Company did not respond to queries from The Daily Caller regarding the fate of the plaque. Andrew Papenheim first saw the plaque posted online. "It's up to the owner of the building to evaluate it". Asked why they finally chose to act, The Bay replied: "We do not have further comment". "I don't think they are patriots". (more...)
- August 17, 2017
The Hudson's Bay Company did not respond to queries from The Daily Caller regarding the fate of the plaque. Andrew Papenheim first saw the plaque posted online. "It's up to the owner of the building to evaluate it". Asked why they finally chose to act, The Bay replied: "We do not have further comment". "I don't think they are patriots". (more...)
Bannon on the brink in Trump's White House
- August 17, 2017
Pressed to clarify Bannon's fate in a press conference at Trump Tower on Monday, Trump responded: "We'll see what happens". Bannon has faced criticism for his ties to the so-called alt-right, especially in the days after violence in Charlottesville , Va., where white nationalists clashed with counter-protestors, leaving three people dead and at least 34 injured. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Pressed to clarify Bannon's fate in a press conference at Trump Tower on Monday, Trump responded: "We'll see what happens". Bannon has faced criticism for his ties to the so-called alt-right, especially in the days after violence in Charlottesville , Va., where white nationalists clashed with counter-protestors, leaving three people dead and at least 34 injured. (more...)
Grace Mugabe matter should not affect SA-Zim relationship - Mbeki
- August 17, 2017
CNN has reached out to Mugabe's representatives for comment. 'The negotiations over the suspect handing herself over have not concluded and our investigations have not finalised, ' police national spokesman Vishnu Naidoo said. Mugabe's immunity request is now under consideration, Clayson Monyela, a spokesman for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation told The Associated Press. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
CNN has reached out to Mugabe's representatives for comment. 'The negotiations over the suspect handing herself over have not concluded and our investigations have not finalised, ' police national spokesman Vishnu Naidoo said. Mugabe's immunity request is now under consideration, Clayson Monyela, a spokesman for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation told The Associated Press. (more...)
Badgers men's basketball: 2017-18 schedule features challenging start for Wisconsin
- August 17, 2017
Wisconsin finishes regular-season play with four of five games at the Kohl Center, wrapping up with the finale on February 25 against Michigan State . And one week after the Creighton game, the Huskers host Kansas. UW plays five road games in that span, including trips to Purdue , Iowa and Michigan State . (more...)
- August 17, 2017
Wisconsin finishes regular-season play with four of five games at the Kohl Center, wrapping up with the finale on February 25 against Michigan State . And one week after the Creighton game, the Huskers host Kansas. UW plays five road games in that span, including trips to Purdue , Iowa and Michigan State . (more...)
PACC adoption fees waived this weekend
- August 17, 2017
If someone is interested in adopting 2 cats or kittens at the same time, the adoption fees for the second cat or kitten will be waived. Loudoun County Animal Services will give families the opportunity to adopt a pet for free during Saturday's Clear the Shelters . (more...)
- August 17, 2017
If someone is interested in adopting 2 cats or kittens at the same time, the adoption fees for the second cat or kitten will be waived. Loudoun County Animal Services will give families the opportunity to adopt a pet for free during Saturday's Clear the Shelters . (more...)
This documentary on Charlottesville violence shows how white supremacists spew hate
- August 17, 2017
At least one YouTuber put together a mashup of the disconnects between the Cantwell we see in the Vice mini-doc and the one we see in Wednesday's video . "Of course we're capable", he says. "I don't think that you could feel about race the way that I do and watch that Kushner b-- walk around with that attractive girl, OK?" The episode also includes footage of a vehicle plowing into a crowd, which left one woman, Heather Heyer , dead. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
At least one YouTuber put together a mashup of the disconnects between the Cantwell we see in the Vice mini-doc and the one we see in Wednesday's video . "Of course we're capable", he says. "I don't think that you could feel about race the way that I do and watch that Kushner b-- walk around with that attractive girl, OK?" The episode also includes footage of a vehicle plowing into a crowd, which left one woman, Heather Heyer , dead. (more...)
Flood scene still grim in Assam, toll touches 39
- August 17, 2017
However, north-eastern India, which has been prone to flooding owing to its geoscape as well as infrastructural shortcomings is facing a more hard situation this year. The district administrations is said to have opened over 700 relief centres, 550 of them alone in Cooch Behar for sheltering the homeless. The state government has been claiming that it has enough money. (more...)
- August 17, 2017
However, north-eastern India, which has been prone to flooding owing to its geoscape as well as infrastructural shortcomings is facing a more hard situation this year. The district administrations is said to have opened over 700 relief centres, 550 of them alone in Cooch Behar for sheltering the homeless. The state government has been claiming that it has enough money. (more...)
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