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Will the solar eclipse be blocked by clouds?
- August 19, 2017
As of Friday, the forecast for Monday's total solar eclipse shows OR and Idaho as the most promising for clear sky views, while SC is the most likely to find the sun and moon blocked by clouds. "That's everybody's No. 1 target". It should also be OK in northern Georgia and the western part of SC. Typically, meteorologists rely on their experience and knowledge of the local area, combined with powerful weather tools that provide computer models of weather conditions and create forecasts ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
As of Friday, the forecast for Monday's total solar eclipse shows OR and Idaho as the most promising for clear sky views, while SC is the most likely to find the sun and moon blocked by clouds. "That's everybody's No. 1 target". It should also be OK in northern Georgia and the western part of SC. Typically, meteorologists rely on their experience and knowledge of the local area, combined with powerful weather tools that provide computer models of weather conditions and create forecasts ... (more...)
Facing North Korean nuclear threat, Guam Catholics urged to 'look to God'
- August 19, 2017
It said the U.S. was ready "along with its allies, to apply the full range of diplomatic, economic and military measures" to end any nuclear threat from the North . Expats and tourists will be in the direct line of fire if Kim Jong-un unleashes a missile attack. Experts say Japan does not now have the capability to shoot down a missile flying over its territory headed for Guam. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
It said the U.S. was ready "along with its allies, to apply the full range of diplomatic, economic and military measures" to end any nuclear threat from the North . Expats and tourists will be in the direct line of fire if Kim Jong-un unleashes a missile attack. Experts say Japan does not now have the capability to shoot down a missile flying over its territory headed for Guam. (more...)
Video surfaces of Indian-Chinese soldiers' scuffle in Ladakh
- August 19, 2017
The latest incident comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two sides over a strategic Himalayan plateau thousands of kilometres away where hundreds of Indian and Chinese soldiers have been facing off against each other for more than two months. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The latest incident comes amid an ongoing dispute between the two sides over a strategic Himalayan plateau thousands of kilometres away where hundreds of Indian and Chinese soldiers have been facing off against each other for more than two months. (more...)
Duke University removes statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
- August 19, 2017
The statue's removal came a week after demonstrations by white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups in Charlottesville, Va ., turned violent. On Monday in downtown Durham , a bronze Confederate statue was torn down by demonstrators. The Lee statue will be preserved to allow students to "study Duke's complex past and take part in a more inclusive future", he said. Price made the announcement in an email sent to students, faculty, staff and alumni on Saturday morning. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The statue's removal came a week after demonstrations by white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups in Charlottesville, Va ., turned violent. On Monday in downtown Durham , a bronze Confederate statue was torn down by demonstrators. The Lee statue will be preserved to allow students to "study Duke's complex past and take part in a more inclusive future", he said. Price made the announcement in an email sent to students, faculty, staff and alumni on Saturday morning. (more...)
Trump Says He's 'Sad' To See 'Beautiful' Confederate Statues Removed
- August 19, 2017
You're changing culture". A white supremacist rally that took place in the city over the removal of a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee ended in violence, and led to the death of Heather Heyer , killed by a man driving a auto into a group of counter-protesters. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
You're changing culture". A white supremacist rally that took place in the city over the removal of a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee ended in violence, and led to the death of Heather Heyer , killed by a man driving a auto into a group of counter-protesters. (more...)
BJP leader arrested after 27 cows in his shelter die
- August 19, 2017
The incident prompted the Chief Minister Raman Singh for an enquiry into the matter. The Chhattisgarh Rajya Gau Sewa Aayog, which lodged an FIR with the police Friday after its team visited the cow shelter run by Harish Verma, has alleged that lack of proper facilities at the cow shelter was responsible for the deaths.Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) Dipanshu Kabra said Verma was arrested based on the complaint. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The incident prompted the Chief Minister Raman Singh for an enquiry into the matter. The Chhattisgarh Rajya Gau Sewa Aayog, which lodged an FIR with the police Friday after its team visited the cow shelter run by Harish Verma, has alleged that lack of proper facilities at the cow shelter was responsible for the deaths.Inspector General of Police (Durg Range) Dipanshu Kabra said Verma was arrested based on the complaint. (more...)
Trump bemoans Confederate statues' removal
- August 19, 2017
The reluctance of GOP leaders to confront Trump directly is the latest sign they remain unwilling to challenge even the president's most controversial remarks and comes despite growing concern among Republicans that their party's brand could suffer permanent damage from the backlash. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The reluctance of GOP leaders to confront Trump directly is the latest sign they remain unwilling to challenge even the president's most controversial remarks and comes despite growing concern among Republicans that their party's brand could suffer permanent damage from the backlash. (more...)
Man punches, kicks woman after she complains about his behaviour in gym
- August 19, 2017
The woman, who works in a school, had complained to the gym trainer about Malviya's alleged attempts to molest and assault her while she worked out at the gym. The video soon had gone viral and caught the attention of police and the people. The CCTV camera of the gym captured the incident in which the man is seen turning around and punching the woman while others try to stop his aggressive actions. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The woman, who works in a school, had complained to the gym trainer about Malviya's alleged attempts to molest and assault her while she worked out at the gym. The video soon had gone viral and caught the attention of police and the people. The CCTV camera of the gym captured the incident in which the man is seen turning around and punching the woman while others try to stop his aggressive actions. (more...)
A Nashville Girl Was Murdered Soon After Texting Her Mother That Somebody Was Knocking On Their Door
- August 19, 2017
A GoFundMe page raising money for Yhoana's family describes her as "kind, polite, caring, fun, intelligent, and attractive". They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. "The police department is coming together like no case I've ever seen in my career". Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron says that so far there have been few tips in the crime. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
A GoFundMe page raising money for Yhoana's family describes her as "kind, polite, caring, fun, intelligent, and attractive". They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. "The police department is coming together like no case I've ever seen in my career". Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron says that so far there have been few tips in the crime. (more...)
Utkal Express Derails in UP's Muzaffarnagar, Dozen Dead, Over 50 Injured
- August 19, 2017
He added that railway officials have been instructed to coordinate speedy relief effort to ensure the safety of the people. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) has also sent a team to the accident site to probe whether the train derailment was linked to terror activities, according to ANI. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
He added that railway officials have been instructed to coordinate speedy relief effort to ensure the safety of the people. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) has also sent a team to the accident site to probe whether the train derailment was linked to terror activities, according to ANI. (more...)
There are factions within PML-N, admits foreign minister
- August 19, 2017
Without providing any details, he spoke of decisions taken by the interior ministry headed by Chaudhry Nisar that went against the PML-N. "It seems that they are obsessed with the interior ministry and the former interior minister", Chaudhary Nisar was quoted as saying by his spokesperson. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Without providing any details, he spoke of decisions taken by the interior ministry headed by Chaudhry Nisar that went against the PML-N. "It seems that they are obsessed with the interior ministry and the former interior minister", Chaudhary Nisar was quoted as saying by his spokesperson. (more...)
Pennsylvania State Troopers Shot, Suspect Dead Outside Grocery Store
- August 19, 2017
Sources say troopers were serving a warrant when the shooting broke out. The dead man was in his mid-20s, the witnesses said. According to WPXI , one of the troopers was life-flighted from the scene. Saturday. One officer was killed and another gravely injured late Friday night in Kissimmee in central Florida just south of the theme park hub of Orlando. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Sources say troopers were serving a warrant when the shooting broke out. The dead man was in his mid-20s, the witnesses said. According to WPXI , one of the troopers was life-flighted from the scene. Saturday. One officer was killed and another gravely injured late Friday night in Kissimmee in central Florida just south of the theme park hub of Orlando. (more...)
Donald Trump to skip attending Kennedy Center Honors
- August 19, 2017
The White House announced on Saturday morning that Trump and Melania will not atend the reception that is traditonally held in the White House after the awards ceremony to avoid "poitical distraction", according to The Washington Post . (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The White House announced on Saturday morning that Trump and Melania will not atend the reception that is traditonally held in the White House after the awards ceremony to avoid "poitical distraction", according to The Washington Post . (more...)
Defoe pushing for start against Watford
- August 19, 2017
The England global was forced to start on the bench in the trip to West Brom last weekend but he has now overcome a groin problem. As for the visitors, new Watford coach Marco Silva has handed a club Premier League debut to new signing Andre Gray , as well as Brazilian prospect Richarlison in attack. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The England global was forced to start on the bench in the trip to West Brom last weekend but he has now overcome a groin problem. As for the visitors, new Watford coach Marco Silva has handed a club Premier League debut to new signing Andre Gray , as well as Brazilian prospect Richarlison in attack. (more...)
Will Not Give Up Poes Garden, Says Jayalalithaa's Niece Deepa
- August 19, 2017
The siblings asserted that they were the legal heirs to the property. Further stressing on the same Deepa said that nobody has right to sale or make any announcement in regard to Jayalalithaa's residence as the former has the moral and ethical rights over that house. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The siblings asserted that they were the legal heirs to the property. Further stressing on the same Deepa said that nobody has right to sale or make any announcement in regard to Jayalalithaa's residence as the former has the moral and ethical rights over that house. (more...)
Cebuanos among injured in Las Ramblas van attack
- August 19, 2017
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Arriola said the 43-year-old Filipina is married to a British man and has been based in Australia for the past three to four years. 13 people were killed and over 100 injured when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of people on Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona's busiest streets, on Thursday afternoon, while a further seven people were injured following another vehicle attack in the resort town of Cambrils , a short distance south of ... (more...)
- August 19, 2017
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Arriola said the 43-year-old Filipina is married to a British man and has been based in Australia for the past three to four years. 13 people were killed and over 100 injured when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of people on Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona's busiest streets, on Thursday afternoon, while a further seven people were injured following another vehicle attack in the resort town of Cambrils , a short distance south of ... (more...)
Kurdish militia: United States will remain in Syria for decades
- August 19, 2017
USA -led coalition airstrikes on Daesh's remaining territory in Syria's Raqqa city killed 17 civilians Wednesday, including children, an activist group said. military has funded the SDF extensively, also supporting them with air strikes, artillery , and special forces on the ground. The U.S. alliance with the SDF and YPG is a major point of contention with neighboring Turkey, a U.S. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
USA -led coalition airstrikes on Daesh's remaining territory in Syria's Raqqa city killed 17 civilians Wednesday, including children, an activist group said. military has funded the SDF extensively, also supporting them with air strikes, artillery , and special forces on the ground. The U.S. alliance with the SDF and YPG is a major point of contention with neighboring Turkey, a U.S. (more...)
Trump Briefed 'Extensively' on Afghanistan, Weighing Options
- August 19, 2017
In regards to freezing payments, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said he couldn't certify that Pakistan had taken sufficient actions against the Haqqani network, an insurgent group based in Afghanistan. "He has the confidence of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, he has the confidence of Afghanistan, he has the confidence of the United States". Prince's plan was presented to Mattis by Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
In regards to freezing payments, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said he couldn't certify that Pakistan had taken sufficient actions against the Haqqani network, an insurgent group based in Afghanistan. "He has the confidence of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, he has the confidence of Afghanistan, he has the confidence of the United States". Prince's plan was presented to Mattis by Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon. (more...)
Trump Suspends Decision On Afghanistan Strategy
- August 19, 2017
The Camp David summit was also attended by Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, chief of staff John Kelly, and other members of the National Security Council including Dunford, who is traveling and tuned in via videoconference. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
The Camp David summit was also attended by Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, chief of staff John Kelly, and other members of the National Security Council including Dunford, who is traveling and tuned in via videoconference. (more...)
A day most of us will never forget
- August 19, 2017
When the moon touches the sun's edge and will end at 11:51 a.m. What happens if you look directly at the eclipse? These areas are referred to as the "zone of totality" and include the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois , Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. (more...)
- August 19, 2017
When the moon touches the sun's edge and will end at 11:51 a.m. What happens if you look directly at the eclipse? These areas are referred to as the "zone of totality" and include the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois , Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. (more...)
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