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PM Narendra Modi Reaches Dharoi Dam Via Seaplane, Headed to Ambaji Temple
- December 13, 2017
The first trial flight was, however, taken by Minister for Shipping and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari. The seaplane was brought to India by Japan's Setouchi Holdings, part of the small aircraft aviation industry. Developing these aircrafts for the citizens might ease water and air travel. The group comprises of members from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The first trial flight was, however, taken by Minister for Shipping and Road Transport Nitin Gadkari. The seaplane was brought to India by Japan's Setouchi Holdings, part of the small aircraft aviation industry. Developing these aircrafts for the citizens might ease water and air travel. The group comprises of members from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (more...)
Melania, Ivanka Trump botched NYC mayor votes thrown out
- December 13, 2017
If Mr Trump's ballot turns out to be ineligible, he'll be in good company: An elections board official told the Daily News that ballots from his wife, daughter, and son-in-law also were not counted. Her husband, Jared Kushner , didn't mail his back at all, according to the board. The ballot otherwise appeared fine, and it wasn't immediately known whether election officials would have checked birth dates for accuracy or discarded a ballot for that reason. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
If Mr Trump's ballot turns out to be ineligible, he'll be in good company: An elections board official told the Daily News that ballots from his wife, daughter, and son-in-law also were not counted. Her husband, Jared Kushner , didn't mail his back at all, according to the board. The ballot otherwise appeared fine, and it wasn't immediately known whether election officials would have checked birth dates for accuracy or discarded a ballot for that reason. (more...)
Judge Already Orders Alabama Not To Destroy Voting Records
- December 13, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court received a motion to block the judge's order from Merrill's office. Merrill said the lawsuit, which has since been stayed by the Alabama Supreme Court, "would have only created chaos and delay in the election process". (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The Alabama Supreme Court received a motion to block the judge's order from Merrill's office. Merrill said the lawsuit, which has since been stayed by the Alabama Supreme Court, "would have only created chaos and delay in the election process". (more...)
Cory Booker calls on Trump to resign over sexual misconduct allegations
- December 13, 2017
At least 19 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct , including forcible kissing and groping, since the 1980s. Booker made the comments Sat., Dec. Yet Franken's resignation, which followed that of Congressman John Conyers, a Democrat, has upped the pressure on on political figures who have faced sexual misconduct allegations - including Republicans Trump and Moore. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
At least 19 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct , including forcible kissing and groping, since the 1980s. Booker made the comments Sat., Dec. Yet Franken's resignation, which followed that of Congressman John Conyers, a Democrat, has upped the pressure on on political figures who have faced sexual misconduct allegations - including Republicans Trump and Moore. (more...)
The first Republican jumps in NY governor's race
- December 13, 2017
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is expected to seek a third term. He has been re-elected nine times since then. Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, seen here on January 6, 2016, says he's running for governor. "If anyone understands what we need from a policy point of view to get NY on the right track, he knows it", state GOP chairman Ed Cox said. He previously ran two small businesses in the Greater Rochester area. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is expected to seek a third term. He has been re-elected nine times since then. Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, seen here on January 6, 2016, says he's running for governor. "If anyone understands what we need from a policy point of view to get NY on the right track, he knows it", state GOP chairman Ed Cox said. He previously ran two small businesses in the Greater Rochester area. (more...)
Security guard stabbed in Jerusalem bus station
- December 13, 2017
Later, Erdogan told an audience at an opening ceremony in Sivas that Israel was a "terrorist" state. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Later, Erdogan told an audience at an opening ceremony in Sivas that Israel was a "terrorist" state. The Jerusalem stabbing appears to be the first since Trump's announcement of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, according to the Associated Press . (more...)
A tick found fossilised in amber is believed to contain dinosaur blood
- December 13, 2017
Most notable about this finding is that one of these ancient ticks was entangled with a dinosaur feather and found in a dinosaur nest, giving evidence that featured dinosaurs were infested with these parasites. As a result, mineralization has degraded the blood and made it impossible to analyze, much less use as a basis for de-extincting whatever the host animal was. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Most notable about this finding is that one of these ancient ticks was entangled with a dinosaur feather and found in a dinosaur nest, giving evidence that featured dinosaurs were infested with these parasites. As a result, mineralization has degraded the blood and made it impossible to analyze, much less use as a basis for de-extincting whatever the host animal was. (more...)
Abbas-Sisi meeting important, supportive, says president's spokesman
- December 13, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi attends a military ceremony in the courtyard at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France, October 24, 2017. Sisi stressed Egypt's support for establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, Rady noted. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi attends a military ceremony in the courtyard at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France, October 24, 2017. Sisi stressed Egypt's support for establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, Rady noted. (more...)
Cotton Urges Trump, Congress for Military Cooperation With Taipei
- December 13, 2017
The "island encirclement patrol" took place after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that Beijing would invade Taiwan if any US warships made port visits there. Beijing suspects Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, who leads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, wants to declare full-fledged independence for the island. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The "island encirclement patrol" took place after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that Beijing would invade Taiwan if any US warships made port visits there. Beijing suspects Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, who leads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, wants to declare full-fledged independence for the island. (more...)
United Nations official: NKoreans say it's important to prevent war
- December 13, 2017
Also, with available resources diverted to the military, humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations and the worldwide committee is " literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals". The U.N. Security Council votes to include briefing on the humanitarian situation in North Korea on its agenda on Monday. Ten members voted in favor of holding the session while China, Russia and Bolivia voted against, and Egypt and Ethiopia abstained. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Also, with available resources diverted to the military, humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations and the worldwide committee is " literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals". The U.N. Security Council votes to include briefing on the humanitarian situation in North Korea on its agenda on Monday. Ten members voted in favor of holding the session while China, Russia and Bolivia voted against, and Egypt and Ethiopia abstained. (more...)
Congress opens joint session on martial law extension
- December 13, 2017
Duterte first declared martial law for 60 days over Mindanao after fighting broke out between government forces and extremist gunmen loyal to the Islamic State in Marawi City on May 23. "Let's give time for a cooling off with the Communist Party of the Philippines", Duterte said in a speech last week. At a press conference Tuesday, December 12, Councilors Al Ryan Alejandre and Victorio Advincula Jr. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Duterte first declared martial law for 60 days over Mindanao after fighting broke out between government forces and extremist gunmen loyal to the Islamic State in Marawi City on May 23. "Let's give time for a cooling off with the Communist Party of the Philippines", Duterte said in a speech last week. At a press conference Tuesday, December 12, Councilors Al Ryan Alejandre and Victorio Advincula Jr. (more...)
Man charged with murder of Melbourne mum Karen Ristevski
- December 13, 2017
Ms Ristevski was last seen at her home in suburban Melbourne on 29 June previous year, about 50km (30 miles) from where her remains were later found in a national park. Ms Ristevski's auto was caught on CCTV being driven through Diggers Rest on June 29, but police have been unable to verify who was driving it. On February 20 this year, eight months after her disappearance, Karen's remains were discovered under a log in bushland in the Mount Macedon Regional Park. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Ms Ristevski was last seen at her home in suburban Melbourne on 29 June previous year, about 50km (30 miles) from where her remains were later found in a national park. Ms Ristevski's auto was caught on CCTV being driven through Diggers Rest on June 29, but police have been unable to verify who was driving it. On February 20 this year, eight months after her disappearance, Karen's remains were discovered under a log in bushland in the Mount Macedon Regional Park. (more...)
Following Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Declares Itself Open for Tourism
- December 13, 2017
In addition to announcing the group's grid plan , Coumo also joined Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and other officials on Monday in urging Congress to approve a broad, $94.4 billion federal aid package. The development of this plan was undertaken in parallel with New York State's post-hurricane assessment and restoration support to Puerto Rico that began in September. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
In addition to announcing the group's grid plan , Coumo also joined Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and other officials on Monday in urging Congress to approve a broad, $94.4 billion federal aid package. The development of this plan was undertaken in parallel with New York State's post-hurricane assessment and restoration support to Puerto Rico that began in September. (more...)
Naked Dutch Model Found Dead After Falling From Malaysian Building
- December 13, 2017
At the time, she was clothed. But police said the teen had been intoxicated when she fell and that her blood test revealed traces of ecstasy and alcohol. "How is that possible?" "His wife had taken their four-year-old daughter to school and then went to sleep". At 7.25am, Ivana called her boyfriend, telling him she is with them and sends him a selfie, with her clothes on. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
At the time, she was clothed. But police said the teen had been intoxicated when she fell and that her blood test revealed traces of ecstasy and alcohol. "How is that possible?" "His wife had taken their four-year-old daughter to school and then went to sleep". At 7.25am, Ivana called her boyfriend, telling him she is with them and sends him a selfie, with her clothes on. (more...)
11-year-old held at gunpoint, cuffed by police
- December 13, 2017
Grand Rapids Police Department admits officers cuffed Honestie, despite her mother's protests, along with detaining two women who had exited the house with her. Her mother says Honestie was ordered to walk backwards with her hands up, then police put her in cuffs, patted her down and put her in the back of a cop auto. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Grand Rapids Police Department admits officers cuffed Honestie, despite her mother's protests, along with detaining two women who had exited the house with her. Her mother says Honestie was ordered to walk backwards with her hands up, then police put her in cuffs, patted her down and put her in the back of a cop auto. (more...)
Climate change fight returns to Paris with One Planet Summit
- December 13, 2017
Macron, who has worked to establish his role as a global leader since his sweeping election win in May, said modern-day science was revealing with each day the danger that global warming posed to the planet. This would not include divesting from companies with large fossil fuel holdings, however. Malta is committed to work positively in this regard, he said while reaffirming Malta's commitment to reduce sea pollution. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Macron, who has worked to establish his role as a global leader since his sweeping election win in May, said modern-day science was revealing with each day the danger that global warming posed to the planet. This would not include divesting from companies with large fossil fuel holdings, however. Malta is committed to work positively in this regard, he said while reaffirming Malta's commitment to reduce sea pollution. (more...)
Two people killed in bus fire identified
- December 13, 2017
No one else was on the bus when the fire erupted around 7 a.m. southeast of Oakland, which is about 35 miles east of Omaha, Nebraska. The Pottawattamie Sheriff's Department said firefighters responded to a call just before 7 a.m. "The investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, and we are cooperating with law enforcement as they do their work". The entire community of the Riverside Community School District is deeply saddened by the events of this morning. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
No one else was on the bus when the fire erupted around 7 a.m. southeast of Oakland, which is about 35 miles east of Omaha, Nebraska. The Pottawattamie Sheriff's Department said firefighters responded to a call just before 7 a.m. "The investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, and we are cooperating with law enforcement as they do their work". The entire community of the Riverside Community School District is deeply saddened by the events of this morning. (more...)
Fearing the Worst, China Plans Refugee Camps on North Korean Border
- December 13, 2017
Five refugee camps are being built by the Chinese government around this area amid fears of nuclear conflict. The China Mobile document said that a manager of the company inspected five sites on December 2 at the request of the Changbai County government. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Five refugee camps are being built by the Chinese government around this area amid fears of nuclear conflict. The China Mobile document said that a manager of the company inspected five sites on December 2 at the request of the Changbai County government. (more...)
Russian Federation suspends diplomatic presence in Yemen and moves to Riyadh
- December 13, 2017
Russian ambassador Vladimir Dedushkin has been working out of Riyadh since previous year and Moscow warned last week that Yemen risks spiralling into "military-political chaos". The conflict in the Arabian Peninsula country has killed more than 10,000 people and displaced another three million, according to the UN. "[Parties involved should] fully facilitate sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access as required by global humanitarian law", McGoldrick said on Monday. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
Russian ambassador Vladimir Dedushkin has been working out of Riyadh since previous year and Moscow warned last week that Yemen risks spiralling into "military-political chaos". The conflict in the Arabian Peninsula country has killed more than 10,000 people and displaced another three million, according to the UN. "[Parties involved should] fully facilitate sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access as required by global humanitarian law", McGoldrick said on Monday. (more...)
Feminism: The word of the year
- December 13, 2017
The general rise in lookups tells us that many people are interested in this word; specific spikes give us insight into some of the reasons why. Surreal was Merriam-Webster's word of the year last year. Many women have come forward to share their stories with journalists and many more women joined in on social media using the #MeToo hashtag to say that they too have been affected by such behavior. (more...)
- December 13, 2017
The general rise in lookups tells us that many people are interested in this word; specific spikes give us insight into some of the reasons why. Surreal was Merriam-Webster's word of the year last year. Many women have come forward to share their stories with journalists and many more women joined in on social media using the #MeToo hashtag to say that they too have been affected by such behavior. (more...)
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