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John Worboys victims win bid to challenge his release in judicial review
- February 08, 2018
Worboys - who appeared stood in the caged-in dock in courtroom five - was jailed indefinitely in 2009, with a minimum term of eight years, for drugging and sexually assaulting women passengers. Sir Brian Leveson explained to him about what the case is about and he replied that he wanted to have legal representation. The case was brought forward by two of Worboys' victims and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Worboys - who appeared stood in the caged-in dock in courtroom five - was jailed indefinitely in 2009, with a minimum term of eight years, for drugging and sexually assaulting women passengers. Sir Brian Leveson explained to him about what the case is about and he replied that he wanted to have legal representation. The case was brought forward by two of Worboys' victims and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. (more...)
FBI Says No Evidence of Attack in Death of Border Agent
- February 08, 2018
The U.S. Border Patrol agent whose mysterious death last fall sparked a political firestorm apparently crashed his auto into a ditch shortly before he was found with traumatic head injuries, federal officials said Wednesday. Court documents identified Agent Martinez's partner as Stephen Garland, who told investigators he does not remember what happened. The dispatcher then told Garland to go to his vehicle and activate his emergency lights so that first responders could find him and ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The U.S. Border Patrol agent whose mysterious death last fall sparked a political firestorm apparently crashed his auto into a ditch shortly before he was found with traumatic head injuries, federal officials said Wednesday. Court documents identified Agent Martinez's partner as Stephen Garland, who told investigators he does not remember what happened. The dispatcher then told Garland to go to his vehicle and activate his emergency lights so that first responders could find him and ... (more...)
Dennis Edwards' Wife Being Investigated for Abusing Him
- February 08, 2018
At the time of his death, Edwards' widow, Brenda Edwards , said he died because of complications from meningitis, however, law enforcement officials are disputing that claim. In a statement released Tuesday to The Detroit News via a publicist, Brenda Edwards disputed the accusations: "I loved Dennis and we were married for 18 years". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
At the time of his death, Edwards' widow, Brenda Edwards , said he died because of complications from meningitis, however, law enforcement officials are disputing that claim. In a statement released Tuesday to The Detroit News via a publicist, Brenda Edwards disputed the accusations: "I loved Dennis and we were married for 18 years". (more...)
Florida man does cartwheel during sobriety test
- February 08, 2018
When police arrived, they captured the inebriated-looking man who admitted, in slurred speech, to drinking "chardonnay". When officers asked him to do a sobriety test, he asked for french fries. "I deserve to go to jail", Bidzinski said. "You could hurt someone", one of the officers could be heard saying in the video. He then reportedly fell asleep on the way to jail. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
When police arrived, they captured the inebriated-looking man who admitted, in slurred speech, to drinking "chardonnay". When officers asked him to do a sobriety test, he asked for french fries. "I deserve to go to jail", Bidzinski said. "You could hurt someone", one of the officers could be heard saying in the video. He then reportedly fell asleep on the way to jail. (more...)
Venezuelan elections to go ahead in April
- February 08, 2018
The government's critics fear that authorities would quickly set a date for an election in which Maduro's two top political rivals are barred from running. "And he met with the opposition delegation, which was ready to sign the deal, and he told them "we can not sign, we will not sign", said Maduro during a speech, before dancing and embracing supporters. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The government's critics fear that authorities would quickly set a date for an election in which Maduro's two top political rivals are barred from running. "And he met with the opposition delegation, which was ready to sign the deal, and he told them "we can not sign, we will not sign", said Maduro during a speech, before dancing and embracing supporters. (more...)
No players knelt during national anthem at Super Bowl
- February 08, 2018
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised the protesters as concerned activists and said the league should work with them to address their concerns, which include the use of lethal force against minorities and racial disparities in the justice system. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised the protesters as concerned activists and said the league should work with them to address their concerns, which include the use of lethal force against minorities and racial disparities in the justice system. (more...)
All tickets sold for Nebraska spring game
- February 08, 2018
Scott Frost spoke for almost an hour during Wednesday's National Signing Day, gushing over the crop of talent he and his coaching staff attracted to Lincoln. For those wondering, selling out a spring game in a stadium that size is very, very rare. You can find them on StubHub - for absurd prices . Season-ticket holders were allowed to begin buying tickets on Tuesday, and about 60,000 were sold in seven hours. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Scott Frost spoke for almost an hour during Wednesday's National Signing Day, gushing over the crop of talent he and his coaching staff attracted to Lincoln. For those wondering, selling out a spring game in a stadium that size is very, very rare. You can find them on StubHub - for absurd prices . Season-ticket holders were allowed to begin buying tickets on Tuesday, and about 60,000 were sold in seven hours. (more...)
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD) Valuation According to Quant
- February 08, 2018
This may occur at the same time. Similarly, the Return on Invested Capital Quality ratio is a tool in evaluating the quality of a company's ROIC over the course of five years. The lower the Q.i. value, the more undervalued the company is thought to be. Duke Realty has a payout ratio of 64.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
This may occur at the same time. Similarly, the Return on Invested Capital Quality ratio is a tool in evaluating the quality of a company's ROIC over the course of five years. The lower the Q.i. value, the more undervalued the company is thought to be. Duke Realty has a payout ratio of 64.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. (more...)
United States strikes pro-Syrian forces after 'unprovoked attack' on partners' base
- February 08, 2018
American jets bombed Syrian "pro-regime forces" Wednesday, the Pentagon said, after what it described as an "unprovoked attack" against US -backed rebel fighters east of the Euphrates River. In response, the coalition "conducted strikes against attacking forces to repel the act of aggression", the statement added. Meanwhile, reports from rebel-held areas near the capital of Damascus claim that airstrikes from the Syrian government and Russian Federation killed scores of civilians. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
American jets bombed Syrian "pro-regime forces" Wednesday, the Pentagon said, after what it described as an "unprovoked attack" against US -backed rebel fighters east of the Euphrates River. In response, the coalition "conducted strikes against attacking forces to repel the act of aggression", the statement added. Meanwhile, reports from rebel-held areas near the capital of Damascus claim that airstrikes from the Syrian government and Russian Federation killed scores of civilians. (more...)
Body of Su-25 pilot killed in Syria delivered to Moscow
- February 08, 2018
Two Turkish soldiers were martyred in a mortar attack by PYD-YPG/PKK/KCK and Daesh terrorists in Syria's northwestern Afrin region, according to a military statement on Wednesday. "We implore the worldwide community to speak with one voice, taking every opportunity to publicly pressure the Assad regime, and its supporters, to cease its use of chemical weapons and hold those responsible accountable for these brutal attacks", the statement said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Two Turkish soldiers were martyred in a mortar attack by PYD-YPG/PKK/KCK and Daesh terrorists in Syria's northwestern Afrin region, according to a military statement on Wednesday. "We implore the worldwide community to speak with one voice, taking every opportunity to publicly pressure the Assad regime, and its supporters, to cease its use of chemical weapons and hold those responsible accountable for these brutal attacks", the statement said. (more...)
Syria: Air defenses respond to Israeli strike near capital
- February 08, 2018
According to a brief statement from the General Command and the Syrian Armed Forces, the anti-air defense units intercepted, without quantifying number, most of the missiles fired by Israeli forces. UK-based monitoring group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), said some Israeli missiles did hit Syrian targets. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the accusations. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
According to a brief statement from the General Command and the Syrian Armed Forces, the anti-air defense units intercepted, without quantifying number, most of the missiles fired by Israeli forces. UK-based monitoring group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), said some Israeli missiles did hit Syrian targets. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the accusations. (more...)
More than 300 child soldiers released in South Sudan
- February 08, 2018
Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomed the United States arms ban, saying it would send a strong signal to the South Sudan leaders that abuses and broken promises would not be tolerated. UNIECF warned that an entire generation of children is at risk as they face death, injury, hunger, disease, recruitment, forced displacement and absence of education. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomed the United States arms ban, saying it would send a strong signal to the South Sudan leaders that abuses and broken promises would not be tolerated. UNIECF warned that an entire generation of children is at risk as they face death, injury, hunger, disease, recruitment, forced displacement and absence of education. (more...)
Reports six injured in Melbourne hot air balloon crash
- February 08, 2018
A hot air balloon has crashed north-east of Melbourne after stalling during an early morning flight. "Seven people have been treated and transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria paramedics after a hot air balloon landed heavily in Dixons Creek this morning", ambulance officials said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
A hot air balloon has crashed north-east of Melbourne after stalling during an early morning flight. "Seven people have been treated and transported to hospital by Ambulance Victoria paramedics after a hot air balloon landed heavily in Dixons Creek this morning", ambulance officials said. (more...)
Pelosi Protests Stalled Dreamers Talk in Marathon House Speech
- February 08, 2018
The California Democrat said the emerging spending plan includes " many Democratic priorities". A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email. Senate, with its hallowed (if recently restricted ) tradition of "filibusters", long speeches exploiting Senate rules to block or delay votes, usually to thwart the will of the majority party. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The California Democrat said the emerging spending plan includes " many Democratic priorities". A weekly recap of the top political stories from The Globe, sent right to your email. Senate, with its hallowed (if recently restricted ) tradition of "filibusters", long speeches exploiting Senate rules to block or delay votes, usually to thwart the will of the majority party. (more...)
A further 15 Russian athletes appeal Winter Olympics ban
- February 08, 2018
Other rules govern what the Russian competitors can wear, even when training or in casual gear. Bach said the International Olympic Committee would consider appealing against the ruling once it had seen the full reasoning behind Cas's decision. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Other rules govern what the Russian competitors can wear, even when training or in casual gear. Bach said the International Olympic Committee would consider appealing against the ruling once it had seen the full reasoning behind Cas's decision. (more...)
Top OT picks Ohio State over Alabama
- February 08, 2018
The 6'6, 270-pound lineman, a five-star player and top-20 national recruit according to the 247Sports Composite , will bring elite size and arm length to a Buckeye offensive line that could press him into action as early as next fall. "It's tremendous people at the university and town and this has become home", after being asked why he chose to stay. Ohio State and Georgia have been in an intense battle for the No. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The 6'6, 270-pound lineman, a five-star player and top-20 national recruit according to the 247Sports Composite , will bring elite size and arm length to a Buckeye offensive line that could press him into action as early as next fall. "It's tremendous people at the university and town and this has become home", after being asked why he chose to stay. Ohio State and Georgia have been in an intense battle for the No. (more...)
Filipina missing in Taiwan natural disaster: DFA
- February 08, 2018
The force of the tremor buckled roads and disrupted electricity and water supplies to thousands of households, the fire agency said. Search operations were ongoing to find 145 people who went missing in the quake mostly from the residential and commercial floors of the Yunmen Cuidi building, according to the Central Emergency Operation Centre. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The force of the tremor buckled roads and disrupted electricity and water supplies to thousands of households, the fire agency said. Search operations were ongoing to find 145 people who went missing in the quake mostly from the residential and commercial floors of the Yunmen Cuidi building, according to the Central Emergency Operation Centre. (more...)
Why? South Carolina Churchgoer, 19, gouges out her own eyes
- February 08, 2018
Elizabeth Hiott could only call it "terrible" and said the 911 dispatcher didn't even believe what she was describing. "When I got close enough and they were able to get her stabilized and on a stretcher, I realized then that it was bad and that she had done something that's going to traumatize her life forever", Hiott said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Elizabeth Hiott could only call it "terrible" and said the 911 dispatcher didn't even believe what she was describing. "When I got close enough and they were able to get her stabilized and on a stretcher, I realized then that it was bad and that she had done something that's going to traumatize her life forever", Hiott said. (more...)
European Parliament dismisses Polish Vice President Ryszard Czarnecki over Nazi slur
- February 08, 2018
Several leaders have expressed opposition. Many also doubt that all 27 countries would be able to change their electoral laws in time for the May 2019 European Union vote. In September, the French president proposed that some of the 73 seats freed up by Britain's departure should go to Europe-wide constituencies instead of national ones. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Several leaders have expressed opposition. Many also doubt that all 27 countries would be able to change their electoral laws in time for the May 2019 European Union vote. In September, the French president proposed that some of the 73 seats freed up by Britain's departure should go to Europe-wide constituencies instead of national ones. (more...)
Israeli Police to Call for Indictment of PM Netanyahu
- February 08, 2018
Israel's Channel 2 reported that a team of top Israeli police officials will seek charges of accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust. He noted that State Attorney Shai Nitzan recently informed the Knesset that more than half of cases in which the police recommend indictments are closed with no indictment. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Israel's Channel 2 reported that a team of top Israeli police officials will seek charges of accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust. He noted that State Attorney Shai Nitzan recently informed the Knesset that more than half of cases in which the police recommend indictments are closed with no indictment. (more...)
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