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Rohingya crisis set to dominate Pope's tour
- December 01, 2017
The Vatican on Wednesday said the pope's moral authority was unblemished by his failure to refer to the persecuted Myanmar Muslim minority by the name they chose to identify themselves by, and his mere presence drew attention to the refugee crisis. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
The Vatican on Wednesday said the pope's moral authority was unblemished by his failure to refer to the persecuted Myanmar Muslim minority by the name they chose to identify themselves by, and his mere presence drew attention to the refugee crisis. (more...)
USGS: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Delaware Valley
- December 01, 2017
Thursday, after an quake was reported in Delaware. The last quake to hit the mid-Atlantic was in 2011, when a 5.8 magnitude natural disaster hit about 90 miles southwest of Washington, with shaking felt across much of the East Coast including here in New England. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Thursday, after an quake was reported in Delaware. The last quake to hit the mid-Atlantic was in 2011, when a 5.8 magnitude natural disaster hit about 90 miles southwest of Washington, with shaking felt across much of the East Coast including here in New England. (more...)
Trump Tweets Misleading Videos, Sanders Defends the Dishonesty
- December 01, 2017
Asked if the President felt an obligation to ensure that videos he shared on Twitter were accurate - one of the ultranationalist videos purporting to show a "Muslim migrant" beating a Dutch boy was incorrect in that assertion - Sanders didn't answer directly. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Asked if the President felt an obligation to ensure that videos he shared on Twitter were accurate - one of the ultranationalist videos purporting to show a "Muslim migrant" beating a Dutch boy was incorrect in that assertion - Sanders didn't answer directly. (more...)
Pres. Trump to visit Utah Monday
- December 01, 2017
Barack Obama last December established Bears Ears, a 1.35-million-acre expanse that is home to tens of thousands of ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites, while Bill Clinton designated the almost 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante in 1996. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Barack Obama last December established Bears Ears, a 1.35-million-acre expanse that is home to tens of thousands of ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites, while Bill Clinton designated the almost 1.9-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante in 1996. (more...)
Chinese teacher used needles to 'discipline' children
- December 01, 2017
China's education ministry has launched a special investigation into kindergartens nationwide, while Beijing authorities have said they will send permanent inspectors to city nurseries. On Tuesday, police in Beijing dismissed as unfounded some of the claims, such as one that children were given tablets or another that doctors had undressed them for medical checkups. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
China's education ministry has launched a special investigation into kindergartens nationwide, while Beijing authorities have said they will send permanent inspectors to city nurseries. On Tuesday, police in Beijing dismissed as unfounded some of the claims, such as one that children were given tablets or another that doctors had undressed them for medical checkups. (more...)
Prisoners were injured in scuffle: Tihar report
- December 01, 2017
According to a communication from the Home Department to the DGP which was sent on Tuesday, the DGP has been asked to regularly monitor the progress in the matter and furnish back a fortnightly report. The Commandant of the Tamil Nadu Special Force battalion deployed in Tihar jail has also been asked to conduct a separate detailed probe into the incident and take appropriate action against anyone found negligent, a Home Ministry official said citing the Tihar report. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
According to a communication from the Home Department to the DGP which was sent on Tuesday, the DGP has been asked to regularly monitor the progress in the matter and furnish back a fortnightly report. The Commandant of the Tamil Nadu Special Force battalion deployed in Tihar jail has also been asked to conduct a separate detailed probe into the incident and take appropriate action against anyone found negligent, a Home Ministry official said citing the Tihar report. (more...)
Manafort Makes Deal with Mueller on Conditions of Release
- November 30, 2017
The four properties that he and his family are posting have an assessed value of $22.2 million and mortgages of $10.5 million, court filings show. Manafort has been subject to house arrest and Global Positioning System monitoring since he was charged with conspiracy and money laundering in connection with Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
The four properties that he and his family are posting have an assessed value of $22.2 million and mortgages of $10.5 million, court filings show. Manafort has been subject to house arrest and Global Positioning System monitoring since he was charged with conspiracy and money laundering in connection with Mueller's investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (more...)
Hadiya 'still' struggling for her 'freedom'
- December 01, 2017
Hadiya is expecting to meet her husband Shafin Jahan in Salem. Earlier on Monday, the top court had freed Hadiya from her parent's custody and sent her to college to pursue her studies. Asokan said, "It seems the college is not taking enough measures to ensure her safety". I have no other way other than to approach the court. Twenty-five-year-old Hadiya, who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim man, on Tuesday was re-admitted to the college to complete her homeopathy course on Supreme ... (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Hadiya is expecting to meet her husband Shafin Jahan in Salem. Earlier on Monday, the top court had freed Hadiya from her parent's custody and sent her to college to pursue her studies. Asokan said, "It seems the college is not taking enough measures to ensure her safety". I have no other way other than to approach the court. Twenty-five-year-old Hadiya, who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim man, on Tuesday was re-admitted to the college to complete her homeopathy course on Supreme ... (more...)
MP tops in crime against women
- December 01, 2017
Most such cases were reported under the category "Cruelty by Husband or His Relatives", followed by "Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty" and "Kidnapping and Abduction of Women". As on November 8, 2016 there were 1,716.5 crore pieces of Rs 500 and 685.8 crore pieces of Rs 1,000 in circulation, totalling Rs 15.44 lakh crore. While Uttar Pradesh reported 4,889 murder cases, the national capital reported almost 40 per cent of rape cases registered among 19 major cities. (more...)
- December 01, 2017
Most such cases were reported under the category "Cruelty by Husband or His Relatives", followed by "Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty" and "Kidnapping and Abduction of Women". As on November 8, 2016 there were 1,716.5 crore pieces of Rs 500 and 685.8 crore pieces of Rs 1,000 in circulation, totalling Rs 15.44 lakh crore. While Uttar Pradesh reported 4,889 murder cases, the national capital reported almost 40 per cent of rape cases registered among 19 major cities. (more...)
North Carolina missing girl's father questions ex-wife's abduction statement
- November 30, 2017
More than 225 members of 14 local, state, and federal agencies have conducted almost 100 interviews, and have followed more than 140 leads. Once they realized Mariah was missing, Woods and her live-in boyfriend called authorities. "I think after 24 hours, it would kind of start to get to her". "Just bring her home please safe and sound". Family members said there was no sign of forced entry or anything wrong with Mariah's room but did mention the back door was unlocked. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
More than 225 members of 14 local, state, and federal agencies have conducted almost 100 interviews, and have followed more than 140 leads. Once they realized Mariah was missing, Woods and her live-in boyfriend called authorities. "I think after 24 hours, it would kind of start to get to her". "Just bring her home please safe and sound". Family members said there was no sign of forced entry or anything wrong with Mariah's room but did mention the back door was unlocked. (more...)
Doeren to stay at NC State
- November 30, 2017
The toxic mob of fans there has already run off one potential coach and doesn't appear particularly receptive to Doeren, to put it mildly, and the job ahead there appears hard. That was always supposed to be the blueprint, but the uncertainty over his contract negotiations has introduced a new note of conflict into the relationship between Doeren and N.C. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
The toxic mob of fans there has already run off one potential coach and doesn't appear particularly receptive to Doeren, to put it mildly, and the job ahead there appears hard. That was always supposed to be the blueprint, but the uncertainty over his contract negotiations has introduced a new note of conflict into the relationship between Doeren and N.C. (more...)
Law enforcement agencies to hold press conference regarding Sydney Loofe's disappearance
- November 30, 2017
Aubrey Trail, 51, and Bailey Boswell, 23, had been located "somewhere in the Midwest" and were talking with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in what Special Agent Randall Thysee called "a very fluid situation". Boswell is being sought on a warrant out of Lincoln charging her with failure to appear in court related to possession of an ounce or less of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
Aubrey Trail, 51, and Bailey Boswell, 23, had been located "somewhere in the Midwest" and were talking with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in what Special Agent Randall Thysee called "a very fluid situation". Boswell is being sought on a warrant out of Lincoln charging her with failure to appear in court related to possession of an ounce or less of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. (more...)
Trump Completely Botches New York Times Attack Over Tax Bill Tweets
- November 30, 2017
Susan Collins, Bob Corker, Jeff Flake, James Lankford, John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Jerry Moran. The tweets mark the president's latest Twitter attack on a news organization. " If our journalists are perceived as biased or if they engage in editorializing on social media, that can undercut the credibility of the entire newsroom ", the newspaper wrote . (more...)
- November 30, 2017
Susan Collins, Bob Corker, Jeff Flake, James Lankford, John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Jerry Moran. The tweets mark the president's latest Twitter attack on a news organization. " If our journalists are perceived as biased or if they engage in editorializing on social media, that can undercut the credibility of the entire newsroom ", the newspaper wrote . (more...)
Ukraine: grieving father detonates grenades in courtroom, killing two
- November 30, 2017
The spokesman added that a total of nine people were wounded, including the defendants, court personnel and guards. Images from the scene showed blood splattered on the floor of the destroyed courtroom. The Council of Judges of Ukraine said on Facebook that two blasts occurred. The fatal incident took place at a court in Nikopol, in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, police said. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
The spokesman added that a total of nine people were wounded, including the defendants, court personnel and guards. Images from the scene showed blood splattered on the floor of the destroyed courtroom. The Council of Judges of Ukraine said on Facebook that two blasts occurred. The fatal incident took place at a court in Nikopol, in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, police said. (more...)
Led coalition strikes on IS killed over 800 civilians since 2014
- November 30, 2017
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - and his main backers Iran and Russian Federation - now have clear military superiority in the country and worldwide players led by Moscow are making their most concerted push to halt hostilities. " Investigations include interviewing witnesses and examining the site where possible, interviewing pilots and other personnel involved in the targeting process, reviewing strike and surveillance video, and analyzing information provided by government agencies, ... (more...)
- November 30, 2017
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - and his main backers Iran and Russian Federation - now have clear military superiority in the country and worldwide players led by Moscow are making their most concerted push to halt hostilities. " Investigations include interviewing witnesses and examining the site where possible, interviewing pilots and other personnel involved in the targeting process, reviewing strike and surveillance video, and analyzing information provided by government agencies, ... (more...)
'De Castro testimony reinforced complaint against Chief Justice'
- November 30, 2017
Before the committee adjourned yesterday, Umali discussed the guidelines with his colleagues Vicente Veloso of Leyte, a former Court of Appeals justice; Henry Oaminal of Misamis Occidental and Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia, among others. De Castro said the court en banc sustained her position that the AO was contrary to earlier decisions of the court but so as not to embarrass Sereno, the SC decided instead to "just create a study group". (more...)
- November 30, 2017
Before the committee adjourned yesterday, Umali discussed the guidelines with his colleagues Vicente Veloso of Leyte, a former Court of Appeals justice; Henry Oaminal of Misamis Occidental and Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia, among others. De Castro said the court en banc sustained her position that the AO was contrary to earlier decisions of the court but so as not to embarrass Sereno, the SC decided instead to "just create a study group". (more...)
Trump renews barb at North Korean leader; Russian Federation accuses USA of provocation
- November 30, 2017
The US is trying to force Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear missile program. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared anew after North Korea said it had successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday in a "breakthrough" that put the US mainland within range of its nuclear weapons. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
The US is trying to force Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear missile program. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared anew after North Korea said it had successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday in a "breakthrough" that put the US mainland within range of its nuclear weapons. (more...)
White House Reportedly Plans To Replace Rex Tillerson With Mike Pompeo
- November 30, 2017
The plan to oust Tillerson was orchestrated by President Donald Trump's chief of staff John Kelly, but it was not clear whether Trump plans to approve the shakeup, according to the Times. After Tillerson urged calm over North Korea's continued nuclear provocation, Trump tweeted last month that he was wasting his time . "The vice president has never had to persuade me to remain as secretary of State because I have never considered leaving", Tillerson said. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
The plan to oust Tillerson was orchestrated by President Donald Trump's chief of staff John Kelly, but it was not clear whether Trump plans to approve the shakeup, according to the Times. After Tillerson urged calm over North Korea's continued nuclear provocation, Trump tweeted last month that he was wasting his time . "The vice president has never had to persuade me to remain as secretary of State because I have never considered leaving", Tillerson said. (more...)
Brutal hurricane season ends, but why were forecasters off the mark?
- November 30, 2017
May was relatively calm, while two tropical storms developing at the official beginning of the season in June. Today is the last day of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season . Volunteer Florida said more than 22,000 people have assisted those affected by both Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria . "The most important message I want to send to the victims of this storm is that they are not alone as they continue to recover from this storm". (more...)
- November 30, 2017
May was relatively calm, while two tropical storms developing at the official beginning of the season in June. Today is the last day of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season . Volunteer Florida said more than 22,000 people have assisted those affected by both Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria . "The most important message I want to send to the victims of this storm is that they are not alone as they continue to recover from this storm". (more...)
Muslim Population in Europe Projected to Grow, Migration or Not
- November 30, 2017
These report also predicts that certain Eastern European countries would not witness a major change in population. Researchers considered three scenarios for the increase: zero migration between 2016 and 2050; medium migration, in which the flow of refugees stops but people continue to migrate for other reasons; and high migration, in which the record flow of migrants between 2014 and 2016 continues indefinitely with the same religious composition. (more...)
- November 30, 2017
These report also predicts that certain Eastern European countries would not witness a major change in population. Researchers considered three scenarios for the increase: zero migration between 2016 and 2050; medium migration, in which the flow of refugees stops but people continue to migrate for other reasons; and high migration, in which the record flow of migrants between 2014 and 2016 continues indefinitely with the same religious composition. (more...)
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