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Russian Federation says resumption of visa services by U.S. 'step in right direction'
- December 05, 2017
The processing of non-immigrant visas that do not require interviews resumed last month. Moscow welcomes the decision of the United States to resume issuing visas in St. In response, the US embassy in Moscow announced that non-immigrant visas will no longer be issued in the three USA consulates across the country, beginning on August 23. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The processing of non-immigrant visas that do not require interviews resumed last month. Moscow welcomes the decision of the United States to resume issuing visas in St. In response, the US embassy in Moscow announced that non-immigrant visas will no longer be issued in the three USA consulates across the country, beginning on August 23. (more...)
Auto bomb blast kills eight in Syria's Homs
- December 05, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which left the mangled metal carcasses of burnt-out vehicles strewn across the road. Numerous passengers were university students, Homs Governor Talal Barazi told state-run Ikhbariya TV . (more...)
- December 05, 2017
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which left the mangled metal carcasses of burnt-out vehicles strewn across the road. Numerous passengers were university students, Homs Governor Talal Barazi told state-run Ikhbariya TV . (more...)
Former England Coach In Socceroos Frame
- December 05, 2017
Two more worldwide experts are also to be appointed to the panel in the near future, the FFA have confirmed. It has also engaged the services of consulting firm SRi Executive but no decision will be made until about a month before Australia's next fixtures in March. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Two more worldwide experts are also to be appointed to the panel in the near future, the FFA have confirmed. It has also engaged the services of consulting firm SRi Executive but no decision will be made until about a month before Australia's next fixtures in March. (more...)
Egyptian police arrest former interior minister Habib al-Adly
- December 05, 2017
The report did not say where Habib el-Adly was arrested. The Saudi Embassy in Washington also denied the claims; the head of the media office at the Saudi Embassy, Saoud Kabaly, said that the newspaper's Middle East reporter Ben Hubbard did not verify the authenticity of the information. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The report did not say where Habib el-Adly was arrested. The Saudi Embassy in Washington also denied the claims; the head of the media office at the Saudi Embassy, Saoud Kabaly, said that the newspaper's Middle East reporter Ben Hubbard did not verify the authenticity of the information. (more...)
Attleboro Police investigate fatal shooting
- December 05, 2017
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was then taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The house appeared to be targeted and the gunman was looking for marijuana, said the Attleboro Police Chief. Police were looking for a burgundy jeep that reportedly sped off toward nearby Interstate 95 from the shooting. Police have not released any specific details about a suspect at this time. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was then taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The house appeared to be targeted and the gunman was looking for marijuana, said the Attleboro Police Chief. Police were looking for a burgundy jeep that reportedly sped off toward nearby Interstate 95 from the shooting. Police have not released any specific details about a suspect at this time. (more...)
SC affirms constitutionality of martial law in Mindanao
- December 05, 2017
The decision was penned by Associate Justice Mariano Del Castillo. Those who voted to junk the three motions for reconsideration are Associate Justices Presbitero Velasco, Teresita De Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Estela Perlas Bernabe, Samuel Martires, Noel Tijam, Andres Reyes Jr. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The decision was penned by Associate Justice Mariano Del Castillo. Those who voted to junk the three motions for reconsideration are Associate Justices Presbitero Velasco, Teresita De Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Estela Perlas Bernabe, Samuel Martires, Noel Tijam, Andres Reyes Jr. (more...)
2 shot in Emeryville Target parking lot, 1 victim in critical condition
- December 05, 2017
Police are investigating a shooting in a Target store parking lot in Northern California that left two people critically injured. One of the victims was said to be in critical condition. The number of bullet holes found on at least two vehicles shows that several shots were fired. The incident caused serious traffic congestions in the area, according to Emeryville police chief Jennifer Tejada. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Police are investigating a shooting in a Target store parking lot in Northern California that left two people critically injured. One of the victims was said to be in critical condition. The number of bullet holes found on at least two vehicles shows that several shots were fired. The incident caused serious traffic congestions in the area, according to Emeryville police chief Jennifer Tejada. (more...)
Lake effect snow likely this week
- December 05, 2017
That lasts through Friday morning. A blast of Arctic air expected to arrive Wednesday could generate a long-lasting lake effect snow storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said . Outside of the lake effect, the weather looks quiet behind the cold front. Travel may be very hard at times, including during the morning and evening commute on Wednesday. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
That lasts through Friday morning. A blast of Arctic air expected to arrive Wednesday could generate a long-lasting lake effect snow storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, the National Weather Service said . Outside of the lake effect, the weather looks quiet behind the cold front. Travel may be very hard at times, including during the morning and evening commute on Wednesday. (more...)
Two hundred arrested for sex abuse shown live on web
- December 05, 2017
Chief Constable Simon Bailey, National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Child Protection, called on internet companies to work in conjunction with law enforcement to help clamp down on abuse on their platforms as well as access to images and videos of sexual abuse. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Chief Constable Simon Bailey, National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Child Protection, called on internet companies to work in conjunction with law enforcement to help clamp down on abuse on their platforms as well as access to images and videos of sexual abuse. (more...)
Microwave Weapons Could Disable N. Korean Missiles
- December 05, 2017
These microwave weapons are known as CHAMPs among the U.S. military troops, and they are delivered into the enemy airspace at low altitudes from B-52 bombers. This is the only test of a microwave weapon to have been declassified. "It absolutely did exactly what we thought it was going to do", she said. "We had several different target classes in those facilities, and we predicted with nearly 100 percent accuracy. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
These microwave weapons are known as CHAMPs among the U.S. military troops, and they are delivered into the enemy airspace at low altitudes from B-52 bombers. This is the only test of a microwave weapon to have been declassified. "It absolutely did exactly what we thought it was going to do", she said. "We had several different target classes in those facilities, and we predicted with nearly 100 percent accuracy. (more...)
Same-sex Couples Can Marry by Beginning of 2019, Rules Austrian Court
- December 05, 2017
Same-sex couples in Austria have been allowed to enter legal partnerships since 2010, but until now have not been able to marry. Nearly a dozen other European countries have some sort of same-sex unions or civil partnerships, according to the Pew Research Centre. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Same-sex couples in Austria have been allowed to enter legal partnerships since 2010, but until now have not been able to marry. Nearly a dozen other European countries have some sort of same-sex unions or civil partnerships, according to the Pew Research Centre. (more...)
China Invites More Countries To Take Part In CPEC Project
- December 05, 2017
The Spokesman said Port Qasim power project, completed under CPEC, will play an active role in alleviating energy shortage in Pakistan. The Port Qasim plant has been developed jointly by the Power China Resources Limited and Qatar's Al-Mirqab Capital with a total investment of United States dollars 2.085 billion, according to reports from Pakistan. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The Spokesman said Port Qasim power project, completed under CPEC, will play an active role in alleviating energy shortage in Pakistan. The Port Qasim plant has been developed jointly by the Power China Resources Limited and Qatar's Al-Mirqab Capital with a total investment of United States dollars 2.085 billion, according to reports from Pakistan. (more...)
Seven killed in Syria bus bombing
- December 05, 2017
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a similar attack in Homs in May, when a vehicle bomb killed four people and injured 32 others. Security measures were stepped up after the 2014 attack, including with additional checkpoints and roadblocks. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a similar attack in Homs in May, when a vehicle bomb killed four people and injured 32 others. Security measures were stepped up after the 2014 attack, including with additional checkpoints and roadblocks. (more...)
Amber Alert issued for two girls missing out of Iron County
- December 05, 2017
The girls' two brothers were found Monday in an undisclosed location in Iron County. An Amber Alert was cancelled Monday evening after Dinah Coltharp, 8, and Hattie Coltharp, 4, were found safe outside Lund, Utah, about 175 miles away from their home in Spring City. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
The girls' two brothers were found Monday in an undisclosed location in Iron County. An Amber Alert was cancelled Monday evening after Dinah Coltharp, 8, and Hattie Coltharp, 4, were found safe outside Lund, Utah, about 175 miles away from their home in Spring City. (more...)
4 dead in Wexford collision
- December 05, 2017
All of the occupants - three males and one female - of the auto were fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services cut open the vehicle to free them but they were all pronounced dead at the scene. They had been due to attend a family funeral, and are understood to have arrived at Shannon airport just hours earlier . "Everyone is just shocked by what has happened", said John Fleming. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
All of the occupants - three males and one female - of the auto were fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services cut open the vehicle to free them but they were all pronounced dead at the scene. They had been due to attend a family funeral, and are understood to have arrived at Shannon airport just hours earlier . "Everyone is just shocked by what has happened", said John Fleming. (more...)
Pakistan Foreign Minister Reaches Out To EAM Sushma Swaraj Over Ceasefire Violations
- December 05, 2017
According to reports, Asif wrote to Swaraj seeking to bring down the number of ceasefire violations, saying that it was high time the two countries worked to end the violations which have also led to a large number of civilian causalities. India is now awaiting a sovereign guarantee from Pakistan meant to ensure the safety of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's family members who want to visit Pakistan to see him. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
According to reports, Asif wrote to Swaraj seeking to bring down the number of ceasefire violations, saying that it was high time the two countries worked to end the violations which have also led to a large number of civilian causalities. India is now awaiting a sovereign guarantee from Pakistan meant to ensure the safety of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's family members who want to visit Pakistan to see him. (more...)
El diálogo pone a Maduro en una situación controversial — Julio Borges
- December 05, 2017
Venezuela no necesita un canal humanitario y tiene lo que produce. Informó que la ayuda humanitaria fue el punto que más horas llevó durante el debate; sin embargo, manifestó que la "soberbia" del Gobierno hace que se nieguen a ella, a pesar de que muchos países han ofrecido su colaboración con medicinas y comida. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Venezuela no necesita un canal humanitario y tiene lo que produce. Informó que la ayuda humanitaria fue el punto que más horas llevó durante el debate; sin embargo, manifestó que la "soberbia" del Gobierno hace que se nieguen a ella, a pesar de que muchos países han ofrecido su colaboración con medicinas y comida. (more...)
Iran inaugurates strategic port of Chabahar, developed by India
- December 05, 2017
It is telling that the very first shipment using the Chabahar Port this week was that of wheat from India to Afghanistan. Saturday's talks were held in Tehran where External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made an unannounced stopover on her way back from Sochi, Russia, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Governments meeting was held. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
It is telling that the very first shipment using the Chabahar Port this week was that of wheat from India to Afghanistan. Saturday's talks were held in Tehran where External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj made an unannounced stopover on her way back from Sochi, Russia, where the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Council of Heads of Governments meeting was held. (more...)
SC begins final hearing in Ayodhya dispute case
- December 05, 2017
On December 6, 1992, thousands of right-wing activists razed the Babri mosque in Ayodhya, claiming it was built on a temple marking the birthplace of Lord Ram which was destroyed in the 16th century. Both Hindu and Muslim organisations involved in the dispute rejected the order and appealed against it to the Supreme Court, which, in March this year, suggested an out-of-court settlement was the preferred solution. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
On December 6, 1992, thousands of right-wing activists razed the Babri mosque in Ayodhya, claiming it was built on a temple marking the birthplace of Lord Ram which was destroyed in the 16th century. Both Hindu and Muslim organisations involved in the dispute rejected the order and appealed against it to the Supreme Court, which, in March this year, suggested an out-of-court settlement was the preferred solution. (more...)
ICG issues warning as cyclone Ockhi heads for Maharashtra, Gujarat
- December 05, 2017
Rain lashed Mumbai's Andheri this morning, ANI reported. In the wake of Cyclone Ockhi, as a precautionary measure, the state government has made a decision to declare holiday for all the schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Sindhudurg, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts. (more...)
- December 05, 2017
Rain lashed Mumbai's Andheri this morning, ANI reported. In the wake of Cyclone Ockhi, as a precautionary measure, the state government has made a decision to declare holiday for all the schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Sindhudurg, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts. (more...)
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