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Saudi prince freed after reportedly paying more than $1 billion
- November 29, 2017
More than 200 businessmen, members of the royal family, and senior officials were detained in an extraordinary anti-corruption crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . But Saudi authorities insist the purge was meant exclusively to target endemic corruption as the kingdom seeks to diversify its oil-dependent economy. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
More than 200 businessmen, members of the royal family, and senior officials were detained in an extraordinary anti-corruption crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . But Saudi authorities insist the purge was meant exclusively to target endemic corruption as the kingdom seeks to diversify its oil-dependent economy. (more...)
Girl dead, two critical in Sydney van crash
- November 29, 2017
The collision on Mamre Road at Kemps Creek at 1:30pm was described as "chaotic" by emergency responders who had to work to free two adults who were trapped in the wreckage. The 20-year-old driver of the mini-bus, who is a disqualified learner driver, is recovering in Westmead Hospital suffering from abrasions. Police hope to speak with her as soon as she is well enough. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
The collision on Mamre Road at Kemps Creek at 1:30pm was described as "chaotic" by emergency responders who had to work to free two adults who were trapped in the wreckage. The 20-year-old driver of the mini-bus, who is a disqualified learner driver, is recovering in Westmead Hospital suffering from abrasions. Police hope to speak with her as soon as she is well enough. (more...)
Hariri: Hezbollah must remain neutral to ensure Lebanon moves forward
- November 29, 2017
He said that if this week's consultations ended positively he would possibly modify the make-up of the government and added that he was open to elections before next year. A leading global rights organization on Monday urged Greece's government to halt the sale of thousands of artillery shells to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
He said that if this week's consultations ended positively he would possibly modify the make-up of the government and added that he was open to elections before next year. A leading global rights organization on Monday urged Greece's government to halt the sale of thousands of artillery shells to Saudi Arabia, saying the weapons could be used against civilians in the ongoing war in Yemen. (more...)
Al Franken's Apology Tour Has Begun
- November 29, 2017
They were on a military plane returning from a 2006 USO tour with stops in Iraq and Kuwait. "She had every right to feel violated by that photo". He used similar language to describe three other women's allegations that he groped their backsides while posing for pictures with them, while attempting to clarify he was not saying they were mistaken about what happened. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
They were on a military plane returning from a 2006 USO tour with stops in Iraq and Kuwait. "She had every right to feel violated by that photo". He used similar language to describe three other women's allegations that he groped their backsides while posing for pictures with them, while attempting to clarify he was not saying they were mistaken about what happened. (more...)
Colorado Warns Residents That Children's Health Insurance Program May Shut Down
- November 29, 2017
Failure to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program is bad for the future of our state and country. In Montana, CHIP operates under the Healthy Montana Kids program. Officials in almost a dozen states are preparing to notify families that a crucial health insurance program for low-income children is running out of money for the first time since its creation two decades ago, putting coverage for many at risk by the end of the year . (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Failure to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program is bad for the future of our state and country. In Montana, CHIP operates under the Healthy Montana Kids program. Officials in almost a dozen states are preparing to notify families that a crucial health insurance program for low-income children is running out of money for the first time since its creation two decades ago, putting coverage for many at risk by the end of the year . (more...)
O Christmas tree! Police stop vehicle with massive tree on top
- November 29, 2017
And no, Buddy the Elf and Clark Griswold were not in the front seat. The department posted the image to Facebook and are reminding the public to transport holiday trees responsibly. No representatives from the police department were available to answer questions Tuesday evening, so it was not immediately clear if the driver was cited. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
And no, Buddy the Elf and Clark Griswold were not in the front seat. The department posted the image to Facebook and are reminding the public to transport holiday trees responsibly. No representatives from the police department were available to answer questions Tuesday evening, so it was not immediately clear if the driver was cited. (more...)
Security firm reveals another NSA leak
- November 29, 2017
The discovery was made on 27 September by UpGuard Cyber Risk Research director Chris Vickery who has made several such findings. This folder had 47 viewable files and other folders inside, three of which could be downloaded. UpGuard found the data contained private keys belonging to employees from Invertix, which is now owned by Altamira, a USA government IT provider. ZDNet reported that Red Disk was created to complement the US Army's legacy intelligence, surveillance and ... (more...)
- November 29, 2017
The discovery was made on 27 September by UpGuard Cyber Risk Research director Chris Vickery who has made several such findings. This folder had 47 viewable files and other folders inside, three of which could be downloaded. UpGuard found the data contained private keys belonging to employees from Invertix, which is now owned by Altamira, a USA government IT provider. ZDNet reported that Red Disk was created to complement the US Army's legacy intelligence, surveillance and ... (more...)
Musharraf says I am fan of the global terrorist, JuD chief Saeed,
- November 29, 2017
The US has also branded Saeed a terrorist and put a $10 million bounty on his head after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Pakistan soldiers are ceaselessly indulging in ceasefire violations and anywhere in the world if there is a Terror attack there is always a Pakistan link as it acts as a safe haven for the terrorism, Gupta said. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
The US has also branded Saeed a terrorist and put a $10 million bounty on his head after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Pakistan soldiers are ceaselessly indulging in ceasefire violations and anywhere in the world if there is a Terror attack there is always a Pakistan link as it acts as a safe haven for the terrorism, Gupta said. (more...)
Wentworth Falls rock slide: One dead, several injured in Blue Mountains
- November 29, 2017
It is believed a wall was being repaired when the collapse happened. Critical care paramedics had been winched in to assess the patients, and rescue teams from police, and fire and rescue, were also on scene. Fifteen ambulances with a special team of paramedics and three ambulance helicopters are trying now to help the injured at the site. The nearby National Pass track was closed in late August "due to a very risky, unstable section of rock above the walking track", the NPWS said at the ... (more...)
- November 29, 2017
It is believed a wall was being repaired when the collapse happened. Critical care paramedics had been winched in to assess the patients, and rescue teams from police, and fire and rescue, were also on scene. Fifteen ambulances with a special team of paramedics and three ambulance helicopters are trying now to help the injured at the site. The nearby National Pass track was closed in late August "due to a very risky, unstable section of rock above the walking track", the NPWS said at the ... (more...)
Australian state allows voluntary euthanasia in 2019
- November 29, 2017
Once it receives the Royal Assent - considered a procedural formality - it will become law. " Victoria [is] doing what it does best - leading our nation". The Andrews Government also pledged to spend $62 million over five years on end of life and palliative care. Government minister Natalie Hutchins missed the vote because she was attending her husband's funeral in New South Wales and was not granted a pair. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Once it receives the Royal Assent - considered a procedural formality - it will become law. " Victoria [is] doing what it does best - leading our nation". The Andrews Government also pledged to spend $62 million over five years on end of life and palliative care. Government minister Natalie Hutchins missed the vote because she was attending her husband's funeral in New South Wales and was not granted a pair. (more...)
Suspect arrested after active shooter situation at downtown Reno condominium complex
- November 29, 2017
The shooter was barricaded inside of the Montage complex at 255 Sierra Street. Police shot at the shooter, who is alive. There have not been any confirmed injuries or deaths. A police spokesman said a shooter was firing from an elevated position. He also tweeted that he's heard at least six gun shots since being on scene. Police cars and ambulances had surrounded the building, it added. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
The shooter was barricaded inside of the Montage complex at 255 Sierra Street. Police shot at the shooter, who is alive. There have not been any confirmed injuries or deaths. A police spokesman said a shooter was firing from an elevated position. He also tweeted that he's heard at least six gun shots since being on scene. Police cars and ambulances had surrounded the building, it added. (more...)
Masked Gunman Robs Bellagio Poker Cage
- November 29, 2017
The suspect was armed with a handgun, wearing a wig, and had a mask covering his face. Actor James Woods says he witnessed a robbery at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas Tuesday night. The suspect fled the area in a silver Chevrolet Cruze with a Nevada license plate that read 37D147. MGM Resorts International, owner of the Bellagio, plans to work with investigators to identify the suspect. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
The suspect was armed with a handgun, wearing a wig, and had a mask covering his face. Actor James Woods says he witnessed a robbery at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas Tuesday night. The suspect fled the area in a silver Chevrolet Cruze with a Nevada license plate that read 37D147. MGM Resorts International, owner of the Bellagio, plans to work with investigators to identify the suspect. (more...)
Brandis hails marriage bill 'history making'
- November 29, 2017
Hanson claimed there was not enough "tolerance" in the senate for those who supported the no campaign. A flurry of tears and applause has greeted the Senate passage of a landmark bill legalising same-sex marriage. Advocates of the various religious protections that were voted down in the amendment phase voiced their disappointment. Senator Abetz said, declaring he would continue to fight for the voices of people who voted against change. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Hanson claimed there was not enough "tolerance" in the senate for those who supported the no campaign. A flurry of tears and applause has greeted the Senate passage of a landmark bill legalising same-sex marriage. Advocates of the various religious protections that were voted down in the amendment phase voiced their disappointment. Senator Abetz said, declaring he would continue to fight for the voices of people who voted against change. (more...)
Mom's Recorder in Child's Bag Leads to Felony Charges
- November 29, 2017
But officials at Oceanview Elementary School in Norfolk found the device and confiscated it, Sims said. She was hauled in front of seniors who called the police without Sims' knowledge. "I was shocked to see that the school would decide to go to the police department and ultimately charge this mother as opposed to sitting her down and having just a simple conversation about what were her concerns and how could the school alleviate those concerns". (more...)
- November 29, 2017
But officials at Oceanview Elementary School in Norfolk found the device and confiscated it, Sims said. She was hauled in front of seniors who called the police without Sims' knowledge. "I was shocked to see that the school would decide to go to the police department and ultimately charge this mother as opposed to sitting her down and having just a simple conversation about what were her concerns and how could the school alleviate those concerns". (more...)
DC Archdiocese sues WMATA after rejection of Christmas ad
- November 29, 2017
However, as we all know - the ideal Christmas gift can not be bought. (There were three of these - looking suspiciously like shepherds watching over their sheep.) The third was of stars. Those ads include an additional Bible verse and were accepted by Clear Channel Outdoor, which operates the advertising on bus shelters for the D.C. government. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
However, as we all know - the ideal Christmas gift can not be bought. (There were three of these - looking suspiciously like shepherds watching over their sheep.) The third was of stars. Those ads include an additional Bible verse and were accepted by Clear Channel Outdoor, which operates the advertising on bus shelters for the D.C. government. (more...)
FSU kicker jumped by fraternity members in 2016, report says
- November 29, 2017
According to Karl Etters of the Tallahassee Democrat , an investigation into the November 3 death of a Pi Kappa Phi fraternity member led to about two dozen police reports related to the fraternity being obtained in a public records request. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
According to Karl Etters of the Tallahassee Democrat , an investigation into the November 3 death of a Pi Kappa Phi fraternity member led to about two dozen police reports related to the fraternity being obtained in a public records request. (more...)
US HIV Diagnoses Improving, But Progress Varies — CDC
- November 29, 2017
CDC estimates about 40 percent of new HIV infections originate from people who don't know they have HIV. "This is an epidemic we can stop so let's pledge to work together and end it forever", she said. Around 80 percent of those were in eastern Europe, the report found. Despite that progress, too few are tested. Among different groups, heterosexual men at higher risk went the longest between infection and diagnosis, a median of almost five years, and Asians had almost twice the delay of ... (more...)
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- November 29, 2017
CDC estimates about 40 percent of new HIV infections originate from people who don't know they have HIV. "This is an epidemic we can stop so let's pledge to work together and end it forever", she said. Around 80 percent of those were in eastern Europe, the report found. Despite that progress, too few are tested. Among different groups, heterosexual men at higher risk went the longest between infection and diagnosis, a median of almost five years, and Asians had almost twice the delay of ... (more...)
Sex assault victims billed for rape kits will be reimbursed
- November 29, 2017
Not only that, said Attorney General Schneiderman, "When she didn't pay the bill, they actually sent it to a collection agency". "This is intolerable conduct", said Schneiderman. . "We appreciate the efforts of the Attorney General's office and thank them for their collaboration and advocacy. Victims should not be re-traumatized by receiving a bill for the collection of evidence used to find and prosecute the person who assaulted them". (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Not only that, said Attorney General Schneiderman, "When she didn't pay the bill, they actually sent it to a collection agency". "This is intolerable conduct", said Schneiderman. . "We appreciate the efforts of the Attorney General's office and thank them for their collaboration and advocacy. Victims should not be re-traumatized by receiving a bill for the collection of evidence used to find and prosecute the person who assaulted them". (more...)
Vice President Pence: President Trump 'actively considering' moving embassy in Israel
- November 29, 2017
Pence, who is to visit Israel next month, on Tuesday attended a symbolic re-enactment of the November 29, 1947 UN General Assembly vote, on the eve of its 70th anniversary. Congress passed a law in 1995 making it USA policy to move the embassy to Jerusalem, symbolically endorsing Israel's claim on the city as its capital. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Pence, who is to visit Israel next month, on Tuesday attended a symbolic re-enactment of the November 29, 1947 UN General Assembly vote, on the eve of its 70th anniversary. Congress passed a law in 1995 making it USA policy to move the embassy to Jerusalem, symbolically endorsing Israel's claim on the city as its capital. (more...)
Conference Announces First Wave Of All-Big Ten Awards
- November 29, 2017
Return specialists JD Spielman and De'Mornay Pierson-El also earned honorable-mention special teams recognition. He made first-team as a return specialist, while IN kicker Griffin Oakes and Rutgers punter Ryan Anderson also earned first-team honors. (more...)
- November 29, 2017
Return specialists JD Spielman and De'Mornay Pierson-El also earned honorable-mention special teams recognition. He made first-team as a return specialist, while IN kicker Griffin Oakes and Rutgers punter Ryan Anderson also earned first-team honors. (more...)
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