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Protests in Hong Kong over jailing of pro-democracy leaders
- August 21, 2017
A protester dressed as a judge and with a mask of Chinese President Xi Jinping stands outside the Court of Final Appeal after marching in Hong Kong on August 20, 2017, to protest the jailing of Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow (not pictured), the leaders of Hong Kong's so-called Umbrella movement, after their sentencing at the High Court on August 17. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
A protester dressed as a judge and with a mask of Chinese President Xi Jinping stands outside the Court of Final Appeal after marching in Hong Kong on August 20, 2017, to protest the jailing of Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow (not pictured), the leaders of Hong Kong's so-called Umbrella movement, after their sentencing at the High Court on August 17. (more...)
152 dead, 1.5 crore people hit by flood in WB: CM Mamata
- August 21, 2017
The Chief Minister also demanded a central government package for her flood-hit state, on the lines of the grants given to BJP-ruled Assam and Gujarat. The condition of South and North Dinajpur districts, majorly affected in the latest flood, was becoming normal though some places in both districts continued to be waterlogged. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The Chief Minister also demanded a central government package for her flood-hit state, on the lines of the grants given to BJP-ruled Assam and Gujarat. The condition of South and North Dinajpur districts, majorly affected in the latest flood, was becoming normal though some places in both districts continued to be waterlogged. (more...)
Barcelona attack: suspect Younes Abouyaaqoub killed after opening fire on police
- August 21, 2017
Police in Catalonia launched an appeal for information about the fugitive, Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, believed to be the last remaining member of a 12-man cell. He passes people rushing from Las Ramblas. A total of 54 were still in hospital this weekend, 12 of them in a critical condition. The identity of the attacker has now been revealed. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Police in Catalonia launched an appeal for information about the fugitive, Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, believed to be the last remaining member of a 12-man cell. He passes people rushing from Las Ramblas. A total of 54 were still in hospital this weekend, 12 of them in a critical condition. The identity of the attacker has now been revealed. (more...)
Brigitte Macron gets official role
- August 21, 2017
Brigitte Macron's role was officially defined by the Élysée Palace today in a charter that falls well short of her husband's original plans to create a formal post of French first lady. This approval rating - of 36% - is roughly the same as that of Donald Trump in America right now, according to FiveThirtyEight's aggregation . She will, however, have two advisers from Macron's own office at her disposal, as well as a secretarial service. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Brigitte Macron's role was officially defined by the Élysée Palace today in a charter that falls well short of her husband's original plans to create a formal post of French first lady. This approval rating - of 36% - is roughly the same as that of Donald Trump in America right now, according to FiveThirtyEight's aggregation . She will, however, have two advisers from Macron's own office at her disposal, as well as a secretarial service. (more...)
NAFTA nations end first round of negotiations
- August 21, 2017
The North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) renegotiation started up on August 16th. We'll discuss why. Afterwards, we'll talk about the United States' plans to meet with South Korea over a five-year-old free trade agreement, and then look at why the town of Skagway, Alaska may lose its modern-day gold rush: cruise ship tourism. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The North American Free Trade Agreement ( NAFTA ) renegotiation started up on August 16th. We'll discuss why. Afterwards, we'll talk about the United States' plans to meet with South Korea over a five-year-old free trade agreement, and then look at why the town of Skagway, Alaska may lose its modern-day gold rush: cruise ship tourism. (more...)
Z Finally Speaks Out About That Infamous Elevator Bust-Up With Solange
- August 21, 2017
That's my sister. Not my sister-in-law, no, my sister. Although the father-of-three did not give any details as to what actually sparked the altercation , he, however, reassured his fans that their relationship is doing just fine. Jay Z physically attacked by Beyoncé's sister Solange! "In the 30 years that we've been together, I think we've only really, like, butted heads. we can count on one hand". (more...)
- August 21, 2017
That's my sister. Not my sister-in-law, no, my sister. Although the father-of-three did not give any details as to what actually sparked the altercation , he, however, reassured his fans that their relationship is doing just fine. Jay Z physically attacked by Beyoncé's sister Solange! "In the 30 years that we've been together, I think we've only really, like, butted heads. we can count on one hand". (more...)
GALLERY: Business as usual in Pyongyang as S. Korea-US drills begin
- August 21, 2017
The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Sunday said in an editorial that the United States is driving the situation to an "uncontrollable phase of a nuclear war" by pushing ahead with a nuclear war rehearsal against North Korea , while calling for a preemptive strike or preventive war against Pyongyang. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Sunday said in an editorial that the United States is driving the situation to an "uncontrollable phase of a nuclear war" by pushing ahead with a nuclear war rehearsal against North Korea , while calling for a preemptive strike or preventive war against Pyongyang. (more...)
San Diego's Skies to Be Partly Cloudy for Solar Eclipse
- August 21, 2017
Easy to call today "partly sunny" with the partial solar eclipse over New Hampshire this afternoon...but we'll see nearly all sunshine out of that 1:30-4pm timeframe. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy with a low around 70. We are also keeping an eye on three areas of low pressure in the Atlantic. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Easy to call today "partly sunny" with the partial solar eclipse over New Hampshire this afternoon...but we'll see nearly all sunshine out of that 1:30-4pm timeframe. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy with a low around 70. We are also keeping an eye on three areas of low pressure in the Atlantic. (more...)
Yamaha Fazer 25 Launched at 1.28 Lakh
- August 21, 2017
It develops 19 bhp of power at 8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 20 Nm at 6,000 rpm in FZ25. Priced at INR 1.28 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai ), this new fully faired version is based on Yamaha FZ 25 . The tourer motorcycle also shares 282mm disc brake at the front and 220mm disc on the rear. There is no ABS being offered even as an option. The Fazer 25 will be powered by the same 249cc single cylinder, air cooled, fuel injected engine as seen on the FZ25. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
It develops 19 bhp of power at 8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 20 Nm at 6,000 rpm in FZ25. Priced at INR 1.28 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai ), this new fully faired version is based on Yamaha FZ 25 . The tourer motorcycle also shares 282mm disc brake at the front and 220mm disc on the rear. There is no ABS being offered even as an option. The Fazer 25 will be powered by the same 249cc single cylinder, air cooled, fuel injected engine as seen on the FZ25. (more...)
Chiefs' QBs have dazzled in training camp, preseason games
- August 21, 2017
Nonetheless, the Chiefs appear to be in good hands for the foreseeable future with the potential that Mahomes has displayed in two preseason games . Joe Mixon had 31 yards in six carries. Even West flashed quickness and burst, slicing up the Bengals for a game-high 113 yards in seven carries, all in the second half. The short-yardage run game was highly hit-and-miss last season; when they needed to get a tough yard in close quarters, the Chiefs hardly converted as often as they liked. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Nonetheless, the Chiefs appear to be in good hands for the foreseeable future with the potential that Mahomes has displayed in two preseason games . Joe Mixon had 31 yards in six carries. Even West flashed quickness and burst, slicing up the Bengals for a game-high 113 yards in seven carries, all in the second half. The short-yardage run game was highly hit-and-miss last season; when they needed to get a tough yard in close quarters, the Chiefs hardly converted as often as they liked. (more...)
Auburn football ranked just outside Top 10 of preseason AP poll
- August 21, 2017
LSU has not finished better than its preseason AP ranking since 2011, a five-year stretch that saw the Tigers finish the season no better than No. 13. 2, preventing the first 1 vs 2 opening game since the AP preseason poll began in 1950. Florida State was also voted third in the USA Today Coaches Poll released on August 3. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
LSU has not finished better than its preseason AP ranking since 2011, a five-year stretch that saw the Tigers finish the season no better than No. 13. 2, preventing the first 1 vs 2 opening game since the AP preseason poll began in 1950. Florida State was also voted third in the USA Today Coaches Poll released on August 3. (more...)
John Oliver on Trump: 'Terrifying entity who viciously attacks his enemies'
- August 21, 2017
Oliver shows his frustration in our claims that we were going to fix this problem for decades , yet, we are not one step closer to figuring it out. Oliver says that despite years of using nuclear energy, the country still doesn't have a permanent facility for its storage. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Oliver shows his frustration in our claims that we were going to fix this problem for decades , yet, we are not one step closer to figuring it out. Oliver says that despite years of using nuclear energy, the country still doesn't have a permanent facility for its storage. (more...)
BJP sweeps Mira-Bhayandar civic polls; bags 61 of 95 seats
- August 21, 2017
Shiv Sena nonetheless improved its tally from 15 to 22 seats. The BJP had fielded 90 candidates for MBMC civic polls while its ally Republican Party of India (Athawale) had put forward four of its candidates. He further added, "Congratulations to leaders&karyakartas for spectacular win! I assure speedy development there", Fadnavis tweeted. "The election victory is due to the wave of "vishwas & vikas" created by PM Narendra Modi ji and team BJP's efforts!" he said. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Shiv Sena nonetheless improved its tally from 15 to 22 seats. The BJP had fielded 90 candidates for MBMC civic polls while its ally Republican Party of India (Athawale) had put forward four of its candidates. He further added, "Congratulations to leaders&karyakartas for spectacular win! I assure speedy development there", Fadnavis tweeted. "The election victory is due to the wave of "vishwas & vikas" created by PM Narendra Modi ji and team BJP's efforts!" he said. (more...)
US Starts China Trade Investigation
- August 21, 2017
Beijing's response to the probe comes after USA trade Representative Robert LighthizerRobert (Bob) Emmet LighthizerMORE announced the probe on Friday. The Trump administration has been pressing Beijing to take steps to encourage North Korea to curb its nuclear and missile programmes. With the investigation predicted to last as much as a year, it marks Trump's first trade action against "unfair" Chinese practices, which supposedly include yuan devaluation and steel dumping in addition to ... (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Beijing's response to the probe comes after USA trade Representative Robert LighthizerRobert (Bob) Emmet LighthizerMORE announced the probe on Friday. The Trump administration has been pressing Beijing to take steps to encourage North Korea to curb its nuclear and missile programmes. With the investigation predicted to last as much as a year, it marks Trump's first trade action against "unfair" Chinese practices, which supposedly include yuan devaluation and steel dumping in addition to ... (more...)
Dutch Bros Coffee recalls solar eclipse glasses
- August 21, 2017
A coffee company has issued a recall notice of all of its eclipse glasses. Glasses meeting an global safety regulation are recommended to protect eyesight. We are now issuing a full voluntary recall of these glasses. Dutch Bros officials said they purchased these glasses after receiving certification of ISO compliance from the manufacturer. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
A coffee company has issued a recall notice of all of its eclipse glasses. Glasses meeting an global safety regulation are recommended to protect eyesight. We are now issuing a full voluntary recall of these glasses. Dutch Bros officials said they purchased these glasses after receiving certification of ISO compliance from the manufacturer. (more...)
United States insists military ready to counter North Korea
- August 21, 2017
The United States and Japan will step up their defense cooperation to deal with the threat from nuclear-armed North Korea as tensions in East Asia remain high, officials from the two allies said on Thursday. North Korea views such exercises as preparations to invade it. The United States has about 28,000 troops in South Korea. North Korea, which is angry over new United Nations sanctions condemning its rapidly developing nuclear and missile program, continued its tough stance on Monday. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The United States and Japan will step up their defense cooperation to deal with the threat from nuclear-armed North Korea as tensions in East Asia remain high, officials from the two allies said on Thursday. North Korea views such exercises as preparations to invade it. The United States has about 28,000 troops in South Korea. North Korea, which is angry over new United Nations sanctions condemning its rapidly developing nuclear and missile program, continued its tough stance on Monday. (more...)
Parents die, kids hospitalized after family falls off cliff
- August 21, 2017
Howard said the shoes were too big for the 4 year-old that was rescued and this suggested there was another child not yet found. Jacob Green, 7, who was found by a Sheriff's Detective, sustained a broken right arm and ankle and is in good condition. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
Howard said the shoes were too big for the 4 year-old that was rescued and this suggested there was another child not yet found. Jacob Green, 7, who was found by a Sheriff's Detective, sustained a broken right arm and ankle and is in good condition. (more...)
Trump bankrupts Secret Service to pay for constant vacations and luxury travel
- August 21, 2017
According to Alles, the Secret Service protects 42 members of the Trump administration, which includes 18 members of the president's family. Trump spent numerous winter months flying to Florida to spend time in his Mar-a-Lago resort and recently has spent weekends at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey . (more...)
- August 21, 2017
According to Alles, the Secret Service protects 42 members of the Trump administration, which includes 18 members of the president's family. Trump spent numerous winter months flying to Florida to spend time in his Mar-a-Lago resort and recently has spent weekends at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey . (more...)
120 gas canisters found for 'one or more' attacks in Barcelona
- August 21, 2017
The massive manhunt was launched amid fears that they could be preparing further attacks at popular tourist areas. Meantime, one wanted man, Moussa Oukabir , was among the suspects killed by police early Friday in Cambrils, an official with a union for Spain's Civil Guard police force told The Associated Press. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The massive manhunt was launched amid fears that they could be preparing further attacks at popular tourist areas. Meantime, one wanted man, Moussa Oukabir , was among the suspects killed by police early Friday in Cambrils, an official with a union for Spain's Civil Guard police force told The Associated Press. (more...)
OH judge shot, 1 person in custody
- August 21, 2017
The shooting occurred just minutes after 8 a.m. today in Court Alley, which is adjacent to the courthouse. Officials say he is now in stable condition. The suspect was shot and killed when a probation officer at the scene returned fire. Officials told WTOV the courthouse would be closed Monday, in light of the shooting. (more...)
- August 21, 2017
The shooting occurred just minutes after 8 a.m. today in Court Alley, which is adjacent to the courthouse. Officials say he is now in stable condition. The suspect was shot and killed when a probation officer at the scene returned fire. Officials told WTOV the courthouse would be closed Monday, in light of the shooting. (more...)
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