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Gulf dispute over Qatar is negative for the US, Tillerson warns
- January 31, 2018
On ongoing Gulf crisis, Secretary Tillerson said: "It is critical that all parties minimise rhetoric and work towards a resolution ". According to Qatar's defense minister, Qatar plans to add 200 more housing units to the Al-Udeid Air Base, crucial to the US-led counter-terrorist campaign, so that U.S. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
On ongoing Gulf crisis, Secretary Tillerson said: "It is critical that all parties minimise rhetoric and work towards a resolution ". According to Qatar's defense minister, Qatar plans to add 200 more housing units to the Al-Udeid Air Base, crucial to the US-led counter-terrorist campaign, so that U.S. (more...)
Spanish thieves caught with cars full of stolen oranges
- January 31, 2018
Last week, police in the town of Seville, Spain, became suspicious when they spotted two cars driving erratically and close together. This week Spanish police stopped a auto in Carmona, near Seville, because the vehicle was being driven erratically. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Last week, police in the town of Seville, Spain, became suspicious when they spotted two cars driving erratically and close together. This week Spanish police stopped a auto in Carmona, near Seville, because the vehicle was being driven erratically. (more...)
Missing teen's remains found less than a mile from her home
- January 31, 2018
But authorities said Tuesday that they've learned Moussa had been the victim of a previously unreported assault. Police arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him with assault, stemming from a incident involving 16-year-old Jholie. Investigators had originally stated that Moussa did not appear to be an imminent danger since she left her home on her own accord. Until Friday, Moussa's case was being treated as a juvenile runaway. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
But authorities said Tuesday that they've learned Moussa had been the victim of a previously unreported assault. Police arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him with assault, stemming from a incident involving 16-year-old Jholie. Investigators had originally stated that Moussa did not appear to be an imminent danger since she left her home on her own accord. Until Friday, Moussa's case was being treated as a juvenile runaway. (more...)
Video of rat giving itself a shower wins the internet
- January 31, 2018
The video has already racked up millions of views across various social media platforms, with one Facebook version almost reaching six million views. But now stories are emerging calling BS on Shower Rat. I think it's soapy all over. However, another reliable source explained that the little one was not a rat, but a pacarana , a type of rodent from South America . (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The video has already racked up millions of views across various social media platforms, with one Facebook version almost reaching six million views. But now stories are emerging calling BS on Shower Rat. I think it's soapy all over. However, another reliable source explained that the little one was not a rat, but a pacarana , a type of rodent from South America . (more...)
Trump to tout economic progress in speech
- January 31, 2018
Harping on the bill passed a year ago for tax cuts , Trump said the move had provided tremendous relief for the middle class and small business. And many lawmakers invited dreamers as their guests. Trump called for a "four-pillared" plan: "generously" offering a path to citizenship for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, securing the border with "our great wall", ending the visa lottery system and ending chain migration. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Harping on the bill passed a year ago for tax cuts , Trump said the move had provided tremendous relief for the middle class and small business. And many lawmakers invited dreamers as their guests. Trump called for a "four-pillared" plan: "generously" offering a path to citizenship for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, securing the border with "our great wall", ending the visa lottery system and ending chain migration. (more...)
Trump's 2018 State of the Union address is most-tweeted ever
- January 31, 2018
President Donald Trump , battling a probe into his campaign's alleged ties with Russian Federation and struggling to sell Americans on his leadership abilities, will urge bipartisan cooperation on overhauling USA immigration policies and rebuilding infrastructure in an address to Congress on Tuesday night. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
President Donald Trump , battling a probe into his campaign's alleged ties with Russian Federation and struggling to sell Americans on his leadership abilities, will urge bipartisan cooperation on overhauling USA immigration policies and rebuilding infrastructure in an address to Congress on Tuesday night. (more...)
Trump hails 'new American moment' in State of Union address
- January 31, 2018
He devoted significant time to touting the tax overhaul he signed at the end of past year, promising the plan will "provide tremendous relief for the middle class and small businesses". The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by ending chain migration, he said, ruing that under the current broken system, a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
He devoted significant time to touting the tax overhaul he signed at the end of past year, promising the plan will "provide tremendous relief for the middle class and small businesses". The fourth and final pillar protects the nuclear family by ending chain migration, he said, ruing that under the current broken system, a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives. (more...)
U.S. and Australia join search for Pacific ferry survivors
- January 31, 2018
The 17 metre-long wooden catamaran left Nonouti Island on January 18 for the main island of Tarawa on a two-day journey. Eight people rescued from an drifting dinghy on the weekend said the ferry broke up soon after setting out on January 18 and that they had seen other passengers scramble aboard a liferaft. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The 17 metre-long wooden catamaran left Nonouti Island on January 18 for the main island of Tarawa on a two-day journey. Eight people rescued from an drifting dinghy on the weekend said the ferry broke up soon after setting out on January 18 and that they had seen other passengers scramble aboard a liferaft. (more...)
Match investigated as 'unbelievable' footage goes viral
- January 31, 2018
As per the report, during a match of the T20 tournament named "Ajman All Stars League", several batsmen appeared to be deliberately throwing away their wickets in a freakish manner, either by running themselves out or getting stumped without even trying to return to the safety of the crease. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
As per the report, during a match of the T20 tournament named "Ajman All Stars League", several batsmen appeared to be deliberately throwing away their wickets in a freakish manner, either by running themselves out or getting stumped without even trying to return to the safety of the crease. (more...)
India launches its third Scorpene-class submarine Karanj
- January 31, 2018
First of the Scorpene class submarines, was commissioned in Mumbai last December. Karanj sumarine is 67.5 meters long, 12.3 meters tall and weighs 1565 tons. Today she is reborn in a new avatar, according to Indian Navy's Twitter handle. All six diesel-electric attack submarines will be equipped with an anti-ship missile, which has a proven record in combat, besides other weapon systems. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
First of the Scorpene class submarines, was commissioned in Mumbai last December. Karanj sumarine is 67.5 meters long, 12.3 meters tall and weighs 1565 tons. Today she is reborn in a new avatar, according to Indian Navy's Twitter handle. All six diesel-electric attack submarines will be equipped with an anti-ship missile, which has a proven record in combat, besides other weapon systems. (more...)
Secret Government Documents Uncovered
- January 31, 2018
The documents were obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). The broadcaster disclosed the former immigration minister's plan to delay security checks on refugees so they would miss the deadline to apply for residency in Australia, as well as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's plan to ban anyone under 30 from accessing welfare payments . (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The documents were obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). The broadcaster disclosed the former immigration minister's plan to delay security checks on refugees so they would miss the deadline to apply for residency in Australia, as well as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's plan to ban anyone under 30 from accessing welfare payments . (more...)
Quake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India
- January 31, 2018
Strong aftershock and tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The tremors were felt across the state including Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi, according to IANS. People in Chandigarh also experienced the natural disaster which lasted a few seconds. Quisar Abbas Qurashi added: " Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad New Delhi , Lahore, Sargodha #India #Pakistan #earthquake". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Strong aftershock and tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The tremors were felt across the state including Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala, Kangra, Palampur, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi, according to IANS. People in Chandigarh also experienced the natural disaster which lasted a few seconds. Quisar Abbas Qurashi added: " Earthquake tremors felt in Islamabad New Delhi , Lahore, Sargodha #India #Pakistan #earthquake". (more...)
Emily Blunt will go on Disney's Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson
- January 31, 2018
Emily Blunt is set to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in Disney's " Jungle Cruise ", sources tell Variety . Jaume Collet-Serra will direct the movie, with Oscar-nominee Michael Green of Logan fame penning the latest version of the script. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Emily Blunt is set to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in Disney's " Jungle Cruise ", sources tell Variety . Jaume Collet-Serra will direct the movie, with Oscar-nominee Michael Green of Logan fame penning the latest version of the script. (more...)
Hillary Scott welcomes twins
- January 31, 2018
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott's family just got a bit bigger. Scott and Tyrell have been married since 2012. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Chris and I are beyond grateful that we get to raise a household of little ladies, and can't wait to watch and help them grow into kind, independent, and confident women!" she wrote on Instagram next to a cute pic of pink tutus. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott's family just got a bit bigger. Scott and Tyrell have been married since 2012. This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire. Chris and I are beyond grateful that we get to raise a household of little ladies, and can't wait to watch and help them grow into kind, independent, and confident women!" she wrote on Instagram next to a cute pic of pink tutus. (more...)
Judge rules to release autopsy records on October 1 shooting victims
- January 31, 2018
Broken windows are seen on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after Paddock sprayed bullets onto the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, killing 50 people. In addition to the autopsy draft for shooter Stephen Paddock, records for all 58 victims will be released. The sheriff has said he does not expect Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, to face criminal charges. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Broken windows are seen on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after Paddock sprayed bullets onto the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, killing 50 people. In addition to the autopsy draft for shooter Stephen Paddock, records for all 58 victims will be released. The sheriff has said he does not expect Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, to face criminal charges. (more...)
Five rebuttals to State of the Union are slated. Yes, five
- January 31, 2018
Although Kennedy has served in Congress since 2013, the 37-year-old has kept a relatively low political profile. In a statement , House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described Rep. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and has no plans to challenge either of them for their seats. A graduate of both Stanford and Harvard, Kennedy served as an assistant district attorney in MA before serving in Congress. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Although Kennedy has served in Congress since 2013, the 37-year-old has kept a relatively low political profile. In a statement , House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described Rep. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and has no plans to challenge either of them for their seats. A graduate of both Stanford and Harvard, Kennedy served as an assistant district attorney in MA before serving in Congress. (more...)
Gov. Greitens to visit Jackson, MO on tour promoting tax cuts
- January 31, 2018
The governor's office touted the plan as an $800 million tax cut Monday , but a fiscal analysis released by the Department of Revenue late Tuesday appears to show that the proposed cut is roughly half of what the governor previously stated. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The governor's office touted the plan as an $800 million tax cut Monday , but a fiscal analysis released by the Department of Revenue late Tuesday appears to show that the proposed cut is roughly half of what the governor previously stated. (more...)
Putin Isn't Too Happy With The US Treasury List
- January 31, 2018
Known informally as the " Putin list ", it was awaited with mounting interest and intense jitters among Russia's elite, who feared it would amount to a blacklist and could be grounds for fresh sanctions. However, it does not impose any sanctions on the individuals. The report "simply lists individuals with a net worth of over 1 billion Dollars". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed off on the report Monday morning, CNN understands. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Known informally as the " Putin list ", it was awaited with mounting interest and intense jitters among Russia's elite, who feared it would amount to a blacklist and could be grounds for fresh sanctions. However, it does not impose any sanctions on the individuals. The report "simply lists individuals with a net worth of over 1 billion Dollars". Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed off on the report Monday morning, CNN understands. (more...)
'Designated survivor' for State of the Union will be agriculture secretary
- January 31, 2018
Perdue, the Secretary of Agriculture for the Trump Administration, has been named the State of the Union designated survivor for 2018, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. The tradition of a designated survivor probably dates to the 1960s Cold War era, but official records don't begin until 1984. Although highly unlikely, this doomsday scenario has captured the imaginations of screen writers and TV producers, spawning a an entire show on ABC called simply "Designated Survivor". (more...)
- January 31, 2018
Perdue, the Secretary of Agriculture for the Trump Administration, has been named the State of the Union designated survivor for 2018, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. The tradition of a designated survivor probably dates to the 1960s Cold War era, but official records don't begin until 1984. Although highly unlikely, this doomsday scenario has captured the imaginations of screen writers and TV producers, spawning a an entire show on ABC called simply "Designated Survivor". (more...)
Trump's executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open
- January 31, 2018
The White House made the announcement just before Tuesday's State of the Union address . "Terrorists who do things like place bombs in civilian hospitals are evil". The decision is a major reversal of his predecessor President Barack Obama's policy. There are no immediate plans to send any additional prisoners to the prison, which typically holds detainees in the "war on terror" awaiting military tribunals and has held almost 800 detainees since 9/11. (more...)
- January 31, 2018
The White House made the announcement just before Tuesday's State of the Union address . "Terrorists who do things like place bombs in civilian hospitals are evil". The decision is a major reversal of his predecessor President Barack Obama's policy. There are no immediate plans to send any additional prisoners to the prison, which typically holds detainees in the "war on terror" awaiting military tribunals and has held almost 800 detainees since 9/11. (more...)
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