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Judgment welcome, protects Muslim Personal Law: Sibal
- August 23, 2017
Following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the practice of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional, Muslim cleric Moulana Ahmed Barkati called the judgement an "unparalleled and unique" decision "in light of the Indian Muslims' misuse of triple talaq ". (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the practice of Triple Talaq as unconstitutional, Muslim cleric Moulana Ahmed Barkati called the judgement an "unparalleled and unique" decision "in light of the Indian Muslims' misuse of triple talaq ". (more...)
Panicked surfers swim for life as shark kills seal
- August 23, 2017
Beachgoers in MA witnessed a bloody sight on Monday when a shark tore apart a seal apart during a feeding frenzy, sending swimmers fleeing from the water. She took video that showed the seal in the water, leaking blood, and the surfers scrambling to get out. "She had just gotten out and I was looking up at her, and she yelled something down to me, but I didn't hear what it was", he said. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Beachgoers in MA witnessed a bloody sight on Monday when a shark tore apart a seal apart during a feeding frenzy, sending swimmers fleeing from the water. She took video that showed the seal in the water, leaking blood, and the surfers scrambling to get out. "She had just gotten out and I was looking up at her, and she yelled something down to me, but I didn't hear what it was", he said. (more...)
United States slaps sanctions on Chinese, Russians over N Korea support
- August 23, 2017
OFAC has issued sanctions against 10 entities and six individuals "in response to North Korea's ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), violations of United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions, and attempted evasion of US sanctions", the Treasury Department said Tuesday. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
OFAC has issued sanctions against 10 entities and six individuals "in response to North Korea's ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), violations of United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions, and attempted evasion of US sanctions", the Treasury Department said Tuesday. (more...)
Led coalition failing to avoid civilian casualties in Syria
- August 23, 2017
There were 19 children among the casualties, AFP reported. "The tolls are high because the airstrikes are hitting neighbourhoods in the city centre that are densely packed with civilians", said the director of SOHR, Rami Abdel Rahman. Civilians trapped in Ar Raqqa risk being killed by ISIL snipers or mines if they try to flee, or being used as human shields if they remain. "Why do they mistake the targets of Daesh and Takfiris with the civilian people?" The US-led coalition rarely ... (more...)
- August 23, 2017
There were 19 children among the casualties, AFP reported. "The tolls are high because the airstrikes are hitting neighbourhoods in the city centre that are densely packed with civilians", said the director of SOHR, Rami Abdel Rahman. Civilians trapped in Ar Raqqa risk being killed by ISIL snipers or mines if they try to flee, or being used as human shields if they remain. "Why do they mistake the targets of Daesh and Takfiris with the civilian people?" The US-led coalition rarely ... (more...)
UNC campus braces for Silent Sam rally
- August 22, 2017
Spellings also wrote about the recent toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham, North Carolina, and the damage to the Confederate statue of Gen. UNC spokeswoman Joanne Peters Denny said university police "will take strong measures to help ensure the event tonight is safe, just as they do for any expected large gathering". (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Spellings also wrote about the recent toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham, North Carolina, and the damage to the Confederate statue of Gen. UNC spokeswoman Joanne Peters Denny said university police "will take strong measures to help ensure the event tonight is safe, just as they do for any expected large gathering". (more...)
Pence: 'I Believe in More Monuments, Not Fewer' to Celebrate Progress
- August 23, 2017
He tells "Fox & Friends" that "what we have to walk away from is a desire by some to erase parts of our history just in the name of some contemporary political cause". We ought to be celebrating the men and women who have helped our nation move toward a more ideal union". What's particularly encouraging about this interview is that, despite the prevalence of new media, figures like Lauer still wield tremendous influence with average Americans, and Lauer's unwillingness to be taken in by ... (more...)
- August 23, 2017
He tells "Fox & Friends" that "what we have to walk away from is a desire by some to erase parts of our history just in the name of some contemporary political cause". We ought to be celebrating the men and women who have helped our nation move toward a more ideal union". What's particularly encouraging about this interview is that, despite the prevalence of new media, figures like Lauer still wield tremendous influence with average Americans, and Lauer's unwillingness to be taken in by ... (more...)
Mattis to travel to Europe, Middle East: Pentagon
- August 23, 2017
Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak expects a constructive dialogue and cooperation with the U.S. following the visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis to Kyiv. USA relations with Turkey, a key ally in the fight against ISIS, have degraded in recent months, given tensions over Kurdish militia operating in Syria close to Turkey's borders. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Defense Minister of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak expects a constructive dialogue and cooperation with the U.S. following the visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis to Kyiv. USA relations with Turkey, a key ally in the fight against ISIS, have degraded in recent months, given tensions over Kurdish militia operating in Syria close to Turkey's borders. (more...)
Duterte: Possibility of abuses in drug war
- August 23, 2017
Dionardo Carlos said on Monday. "I just want our fellow citizens to know that these incidents are not sanctioned, if it's true that the defenseless boy was shot", he said in Filipino. Northern Metro Manila's police chief was relieved from his post Tuesday amid investigation into a teenage boy's controversial death in an anti-drug operation in Caloocan City last week. (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Dionardo Carlos said on Monday. "I just want our fellow citizens to know that these incidents are not sanctioned, if it's true that the defenseless boy was shot", he said in Filipino. Northern Metro Manila's police chief was relieved from his post Tuesday amid investigation into a teenage boy's controversial death in an anti-drug operation in Caloocan City last week. (more...)
Evacuations Remain as Fire in Yosemite National Park Grows
- August 23, 2017
Thunderstorms are expected to produce erratic winds over the fire area throughout the week. Burning operations above Wawona were successful yesterday as crews brought the fire down the containment line to the South Fork of the Merced. The Bakersfield Fire Department had previously sent one ordering manager and and one medical unit leader to help battle the South Fork Fire. Strategic objectives remain the same: continue suppression efforts by utilizing air and ground resources to hold the ... (more...)
- August 23, 2017
Thunderstorms are expected to produce erratic winds over the fire area throughout the week. Burning operations above Wawona were successful yesterday as crews brought the fire down the containment line to the South Fork of the Merced. The Bakersfield Fire Department had previously sent one ordering manager and and one medical unit leader to help battle the South Fork Fire. Strategic objectives remain the same: continue suppression efforts by utilizing air and ground resources to hold the ... (more...)
Paul Hollywood says he has the looks of the Night King
- August 22, 2017
Who are the 12 contestants? Kate taught herself to bake when she began to grow her own veg two years ago and is fond of "old-fashioned" baking techniques. So we were excited to sit down and watch the new Bake Off , and make some judgements for ourselves. Her comments did not chime with those of Jay Hunt, the channel's chief executive, who had said moments earlier that she was "very sensitive" to the show's move from the BBC to a commercial environment. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Who are the 12 contestants? Kate taught herself to bake when she began to grow her own veg two years ago and is fond of "old-fashioned" baking techniques. So we were excited to sit down and watch the new Bake Off , and make some judgements for ourselves. Her comments did not chime with those of Jay Hunt, the channel's chief executive, who had said moments earlier that she was "very sensitive" to the show's move from the BBC to a commercial environment. (more...)
New app lets WCPSS track child's bus
- August 22, 2017
Wake partnered with Synovia, the company that provides the Global Positioning System data for the 740 school buses that will be on the road for the new school year. "We have a 20-minute delay sometimes depending on the day or the weather, so it's a huge help for me to be home and making sure he's safe", said Carpenter Elementary parent Jeremy Cleveland. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Wake partnered with Synovia, the company that provides the Global Positioning System data for the 740 school buses that will be on the road for the new school year. "We have a 20-minute delay sometimes depending on the day or the weather, so it's a huge help for me to be home and making sure he's safe", said Carpenter Elementary parent Jeremy Cleveland. (more...)
Tornado watch issued for GLOW region
- August 22, 2017
A severe thunderstorm is classified as a storm with wind gusts at or over 58mph and/or a storm that has hail the size of a quarter or larger. UPDATE: Just after the tornado watch was issued, the NWS issued a sever thunderstorm warning for portions of all counties in the GLOW region. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
A severe thunderstorm is classified as a storm with wind gusts at or over 58mph and/or a storm that has hail the size of a quarter or larger. UPDATE: Just after the tornado watch was issued, the NWS issued a sever thunderstorm warning for portions of all counties in the GLOW region. (more...)
Total solar eclipse moves across US
- August 22, 2017
At the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale, Illinois, the 15,000-seat football stadium was sold out for Monday. The last time such a spectacle unfolded from the Pacific to the Atlantic was in 1918. "I literally had chill bumps", said zoo volunteer Stephan Foust. Sunday, the Oregon National Guard was called in, where the town of about 7,000 people faced gridlock traffic. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
At the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale, Illinois, the 15,000-seat football stadium was sold out for Monday. The last time such a spectacle unfolded from the Pacific to the Atlantic was in 1918. "I literally had chill bumps", said zoo volunteer Stephan Foust. Sunday, the Oregon National Guard was called in, where the town of about 7,000 people faced gridlock traffic. (more...)
Pedro Pascal Joins The Cast Of The Equalizer 2
- August 22, 2017
It was based on the TV show of the same name. The movie also stars Denzel Washington , who will be reprising his role as Robert McCall. Pascal, an American actor , born in Chile, achieved prominence on the small screen, with notable runs on The Good Wife , Lights Out , Brothers & Sisters, Red Widow , Graceland and The Mentalist . (more...)
- August 22, 2017
It was based on the TV show of the same name. The movie also stars Denzel Washington , who will be reprising his role as Robert McCall. Pascal, an American actor , born in Chile, achieved prominence on the small screen, with notable runs on The Good Wife , Lights Out , Brothers & Sisters, Red Widow , Graceland and The Mentalist . (more...)
Kushner leads USA delegation for peace talks in Middle East
- August 22, 2017
Abbas recently griped that he doesn't understand the Trump administrations policy toward Israel - complaining that the administration won't go public with its support for a two-state solution and a halt to Israeli settlements. CNN previously reported that the three officials planned to make a trip to the Middle East this month. They were to hold meetings in Israel on Thursday , according to the report. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Abbas recently griped that he doesn't understand the Trump administrations policy toward Israel - complaining that the administration won't go public with its support for a two-state solution and a halt to Israeli settlements. CNN previously reported that the three officials planned to make a trip to the Middle East this month. They were to hold meetings in Israel on Thursday , according to the report. (more...)
Russian film and theatre director detained over embezzlement claims
- August 22, 2017
Petrenko confirmed that "he pleaded not guilty during the interrogation". At the Bolshoi, Serebrennikov has staged the Rimsky-Korsakov opera "The Golden Cockerel" and a ballet based on Mikhail Lermontov's novel "A Hero of our Time", which won a prestigious Golden Mask award previous year. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Petrenko confirmed that "he pleaded not guilty during the interrogation". At the Bolshoi, Serebrennikov has staged the Rimsky-Korsakov opera "The Golden Cockerel" and a ballet based on Mikhail Lermontov's novel "A Hero of our Time", which won a prestigious Golden Mask award previous year. (more...)
Erdogan: Turkey, Iran Closer to 'Joint Action' Against Kurdish Groups
- August 22, 2017
The Kurdistan Free Life Party has occasionally clashed with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as well. The Iranian top general's visit to Ankara has both historical and cyclical importance. Also, the Arabic-language al-Mayadeen news channel quoted Erdogan as saying that his country might conduct a joint operation with Iran against the PKK positions in Shingal and Qandil. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The Kurdistan Free Life Party has occasionally clashed with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as well. The Iranian top general's visit to Ankara has both historical and cyclical importance. Also, the Arabic-language al-Mayadeen news channel quoted Erdogan as saying that his country might conduct a joint operation with Iran against the PKK positions in Shingal and Qandil. (more...)
White House on lockdown after suspicious package found
- August 22, 2017
The lockdown was first initiated around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday after an unattended bag was found along the White House's North Fence line. The scene was cleared near the White House around 2:10 p.m. The news comes on the heels of a report of a suspicious package discovered on the steps of House side of the U.S. Capitol. He is traveling to Arizona for a scheduled campaign rally. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
The lockdown was first initiated around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday after an unattended bag was found along the White House's North Fence line. The scene was cleared near the White House around 2:10 p.m. The news comes on the heels of a report of a suspicious package discovered on the steps of House side of the U.S. Capitol. He is traveling to Arizona for a scheduled campaign rally. (more...)
Mnuchin's Wife Linton Calls Critic 'Adorably Out of Touch' in Instagram Brouhaha
- August 22, 2017
Louise Linton , wife of Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin , has given up so much for her country. "I think my post was just five or six words, and she had to go on basically a rant about it to make herself look more important and look smarter, better, richer - all those things", she said , adding that she regretted letting Ms. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
Louise Linton , wife of Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin , has given up so much for her country. "I think my post was just five or six words, and she had to go on basically a rant about it to make herself look more important and look smarter, better, richer - all those things", she said , adding that she regretted letting Ms. (more...)
Fresh Threats From Pyongyang As Joint Military Exercise Begins
- August 22, 2017
South Korean media reports have said the USA was considering scrapping a plan to bring in two aircraft carriers to the peninsula. US Defense Secretary James Mattis explained the reduction is due to the current focus on integration operations and a requirement for fewer people, and that it is not due to tensions with North Korea. (more...)
- August 22, 2017
South Korean media reports have said the USA was considering scrapping a plan to bring in two aircraft carriers to the peninsula. US Defense Secretary James Mattis explained the reduction is due to the current focus on integration operations and a requirement for fewer people, and that it is not due to tensions with North Korea. (more...)
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