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Supreme Court refuses to hear LGBT workplace discrimination case
- December 11, 2017
Lambda Legal, which is representing Evans, filed an appeal arguing that sexual orientation discrimination constitutes a form of sex-based discrimination. The full 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously overturned past precedent to find that a lesbian adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College in IN was discriminated against and denied full-time employment because she was a lesbian. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Lambda Legal, which is representing Evans, filed an appeal arguing that sexual orientation discrimination constitutes a form of sex-based discrimination. The full 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously overturned past precedent to find that a lesbian adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College in IN was discriminated against and denied full-time employment because she was a lesbian. (more...)
Murder investigation launched after three children killed in house fire
- December 11, 2017
Two 16-year-old boys managed to escape the fire by themselves. "I want to describe what this incident is; it's the murder, using fire, of three children and we have a three-year-old girl fighting for her life who is seriously ill". Shortly before 5am on Monday 11 December 2017, emergency services were called to Jackson Street to reports of a house fire. Police say they have "physical contact" with the family 24 hours before the blaze. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Two 16-year-old boys managed to escape the fire by themselves. "I want to describe what this incident is; it's the murder, using fire, of three children and we have a three-year-old girl fighting for her life who is seriously ill". Shortly before 5am on Monday 11 December 2017, emergency services were called to Jackson Street to reports of a house fire. Police say they have "physical contact" with the family 24 hours before the blaze. (more...)
Virushka Wedding: Confirmed! Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma tie the knot, see photos
- December 11, 2017
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot on Monday, December 11, 2017 . Though Anushka's spokesperson has denied the rumours, there have been several developments that hint at the possibility of they getting hitched. While a lot about their wedding venue and others plans are doing rounds, Jacqueline Fernandez accidentally confirmed the news. Media reports suggest that the couple will marry this week followed by a lavish reception in Mumbai in late December. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot on Monday, December 11, 2017 . Though Anushka's spokesperson has denied the rumours, there have been several developments that hint at the possibility of they getting hitched. While a lot about their wedding venue and others plans are doing rounds, Jacqueline Fernandez accidentally confirmed the news. Media reports suggest that the couple will marry this week followed by a lavish reception in Mumbai in late December. (more...)
LinkedIn: Germany spy agency alleges Chinese intrusion
- December 11, 2017
More Salafists are living in Germany than ever before, domestic intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen said on Sunday, Deutsche Welle reports . "Chinese intelligence services are active on networks like LinkedIn and have been trying for a while to extract information and find intelligence sources in this way", including seeking data on users' habits, hobbies and political interests, they said. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
More Salafists are living in Germany than ever before, domestic intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen said on Sunday, Deutsche Welle reports . "Chinese intelligence services are active on networks like LinkedIn and have been trying for a while to extract information and find intelligence sources in this way", including seeking data on users' habits, hobbies and political interests, they said. (more...)
Trump Accusers Reiterate Claims in Appearances for New Documentary
- December 11, 2017
Kelly noted Trump once bragged during an interview on Howard Stern's radio show about being able to "get away with" seeing pageant contestants naked because "I'm the owner of the pageant". "Nobody dreams of being ogled when you're a little girl wanting to wear a crown", said Holvey, who was Miss North Carolina in 2006. It left me feeling very gross, very dirty, like this is not what I signed up for'. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Kelly noted Trump once bragged during an interview on Howard Stern's radio show about being able to "get away with" seeing pageant contestants naked because "I'm the owner of the pageant". "Nobody dreams of being ogled when you're a little girl wanting to wear a crown", said Holvey, who was Miss North Carolina in 2006. It left me feeling very gross, very dirty, like this is not what I signed up for'. (more...)
American inmate escapes Bali prison by cutting hole in roof
- December 11, 2017
This is the second breakout of foreign inmates at the Kerobokan prison this year. Nainggolan suspects that Beasley escaped by scaling the eastern wall of the prison. The maximum penalty for some drug charges in Indonesia is death. Foreigners are regularly arrested for drugs offences on Bali . The country's prisons are often overcrowded - in part caused by the war on drugs led by the government of President Joko Widodo, which has led to a surge in the number of people locked up. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
This is the second breakout of foreign inmates at the Kerobokan prison this year. Nainggolan suspects that Beasley escaped by scaling the eastern wall of the prison. The maximum penalty for some drug charges in Indonesia is death. Foreigners are regularly arrested for drugs offences on Bali . The country's prisons are often overcrowded - in part caused by the war on drugs led by the government of President Joko Widodo, which has led to a surge in the number of people locked up. (more...)
Police Are Investigating An Explosion In The Subway Near Times Square
- December 11, 2017
CBS News has confirmed one person has been hurt in the explosion. Numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority, the MTA says. New Yorkers were advised to avoid the area. The busy terminal near Times Square has been evacuated and the area is closed off to traffic. According to unconfirmed reports, the explosion took place in transit 8th Avenue and West 44 Street. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
CBS News has confirmed one person has been hurt in the explosion. Numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority, the MTA says. New Yorkers were advised to avoid the area. The busy terminal near Times Square has been evacuated and the area is closed off to traffic. According to unconfirmed reports, the explosion took place in transit 8th Avenue and West 44 Street. (more...)
Egypt President invites Palestinian counterpart for talks
- December 11, 2017
Putin's first official visit to the country took place in February 2015. Rosatom Chairman Alexei Likhachyov said the loan would cover 85 percent of the construction costs and the company would service the plant's four reactors for 60 years. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Putin's first official visit to the country took place in February 2015. Rosatom Chairman Alexei Likhachyov said the loan would cover 85 percent of the construction costs and the company would service the plant's four reactors for 60 years. (more...)
Israel defence minister says hopes Palestinian protests waning
- December 11, 2017
The White House warned on Thursday that cancelling the meeting planned for later this month in the West Bank would be "counterproductive", but Abbas has been under heavy domestic pressure to shun Pence who is due to visit the region in the next few weeks. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The White House warned on Thursday that cancelling the meeting planned for later this month in the West Bank would be "counterproductive", but Abbas has been under heavy domestic pressure to shun Pence who is due to visit the region in the next few weeks. (more...)
Gunmen fire at bank vehicle, two guards killed
- December 11, 2017
There are reports that gunmen also decamped with cash. A similar incident had occurred in May, when militants killed five policemen and two bank guards during an attack on a cash van at Phambai in Kulgam district. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the assailants. The bank official could not confirm immediately if any cash was looted by the gunmen. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
There are reports that gunmen also decamped with cash. A similar incident had occurred in May, when militants killed five policemen and two bank guards during an attack on a cash van at Phambai in Kulgam district. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the assailants. The bank official could not confirm immediately if any cash was looted by the gunmen. (more...)
Three militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara
- December 11, 2017
Bodies of three terrorists killed in the operation and three weapons recovered. A senior police official said that the security forces have succeeded in killing three terrorists, all believed to be Pakistani nationals, in the the encounter which still continues in the area. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Bodies of three terrorists killed in the operation and three weapons recovered. A senior police official said that the security forces have succeeded in killing three terrorists, all believed to be Pakistani nationals, in the the encounter which still continues in the area. (more...)
National Basketball Association roundup: Celtics hand Pistons their sixth consecutive loss
- December 11, 2017
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford shoots on Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Minnesota committed 18 turnovers but hit four free throws at the end to pull away in a game in which no team led by more than six points. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford shoots on Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Minnesota committed 18 turnovers but hit four free throws at the end to pull away in a game in which no team led by more than six points. (more...)
A cold Sunday with more snowfall expected Monday
- December 11, 2017
Monday we will have another clipper system moving through West Michigan bringing light to moderate snow showers. We'll see the coolest air of the season move in with a steady breeze NW 10-25 miles per hour gusting over 30 miles per hour at times. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Monday we will have another clipper system moving through West Michigan bringing light to moderate snow showers. We'll see the coolest air of the season move in with a steady breeze NW 10-25 miles per hour gusting over 30 miles per hour at times. (more...)
Israelis, Palestinians Must Advance Peace
- December 11, 2017
President Donald Trump's official recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital coupled with a plan to move the USA embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is consistent with a bipartisan commitment made over 20 years ago when Congress passed the Jerusalem Embassy Act. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
President Donald Trump's official recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital coupled with a plan to move the USA embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is consistent with a bipartisan commitment made over 20 years ago when Congress passed the Jerusalem Embassy Act. (more...)
Mirzapur: 12 french tourists beaten by people, four arrests made
- December 11, 2017
We must ensure ppl accept foreigners are coming in & they want privacy, they don't want to be interfered with, if every guy out there wants to have a selfie with tourists, it will make it impossible for ppl to visit". As the situation got out of hand, a person from the group lodged a complaint with the police and four people were arrested after that. One of the tourists was reported to have alleged that the miscreants insulted them and then attacked them with sticks. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
We must ensure ppl accept foreigners are coming in & they want privacy, they don't want to be interfered with, if every guy out there wants to have a selfie with tourists, it will make it impossible for ppl to visit". As the situation got out of hand, a person from the group lodged a complaint with the police and four people were arrested after that. One of the tourists was reported to have alleged that the miscreants insulted them and then attacked them with sticks. (more...)
16-year-old cancer patient raped twice in Lucknow
- December 11, 2017
A 15-year-old girl, suffering from blood cancer, was gang raped by two youngsters in the state capital on the weekend. The girl's father lodged a complaint at the Sarojininagar police on Sunday morning. "But instead of the market, he took her to an abandoned puliya (small bridge), where he and one of his friends allegedly raped her and left her on the roadside". (more...)
- December 11, 2017
A 15-year-old girl, suffering from blood cancer, was gang raped by two youngsters in the state capital on the weekend. The girl's father lodged a complaint at the Sarojininagar police on Sunday morning. "But instead of the market, he took her to an abandoned puliya (small bridge), where he and one of his friends allegedly raped her and left her on the roadside". (more...)
Iraq holds parade to celebrate victory over Islamic State
- December 11, 2017
Iraqi and coalition officials have stressed that despite the declaration of military victories against the extremists, Iraq continues to be faced with significant security threats. The forces fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria now expect a new phase of guerrilla warfare, a tactic the militants have already shown themselves capable of. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Iraqi and coalition officials have stressed that despite the declaration of military victories against the extremists, Iraq continues to be faced with significant security threats. The forces fighting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria now expect a new phase of guerrilla warfare, a tactic the militants have already shown themselves capable of. (more...)
Arizona cop found NOT GUILTY of murdering man in hotel
- December 11, 2017
After entering the hallway, Shaver immediately puts his hands in the air and lays down on the ground while informing the officer that no one else was in the hotel room. Emery (4) misses her daddy and is crying for him during the night asking me, "Why can't people come back alive?" "It's pretty hard", Piccarreta said, the Guardian reported . (more...)
- December 11, 2017
After entering the hallway, Shaver immediately puts his hands in the air and lays down on the ground while informing the officer that no one else was in the hotel room. Emery (4) misses her daddy and is crying for him during the night asking me, "Why can't people come back alive?" "It's pretty hard", Piccarreta said, the Guardian reported . (more...)
Erdogan, Macron agree to cooperate over Jerusalem
- December 11, 2017
Mohamed Boussaid, Morocco's finance minister, said the demonstration was a way "to express our indignation and un-satisfaction" and to show that "we refuse completely the decision taken by the president of the US". One American flag was burned. European countries, like most nations, have criticised the Trump administration's decision last week which reversed decades of USA policy. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Mohamed Boussaid, Morocco's finance minister, said the demonstration was a way "to express our indignation and un-satisfaction" and to show that "we refuse completely the decision taken by the president of the US". One American flag was burned. European countries, like most nations, have criticised the Trump administration's decision last week which reversed decades of USA policy. (more...)
Officials from United Nations, N. Korea agree situation is unsafe
- December 11, 2017
Jeffrey Feltman's trip to the North - the first by such a high-ranking United Nations diplomat since 2010 - kicked off less than a week after Pyongyang said it test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of reaching the US. policy of hostility toward the DPRK (North Korea) and its nuclear blackmail are to blame for the current tense situation on the Korean peninsula". Some have suggested the regime may shift its external policy to seek dialogue with the USA, after declaring itself a nuclear ... (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Jeffrey Feltman's trip to the North - the first by such a high-ranking United Nations diplomat since 2010 - kicked off less than a week after Pyongyang said it test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of reaching the US. policy of hostility toward the DPRK (North Korea) and its nuclear blackmail are to blame for the current tense situation on the Korean peninsula". Some have suggested the regime may shift its external policy to seek dialogue with the USA, after declaring itself a nuclear ... (more...)
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