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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...)
Israeli Warplanes Target Military Position Near Damascus
- February 08, 2018
The Pro-Iran Hezbollah has been fighting alongside al-Assad's forces since an anti-government uprising began in Syria in 2011. Sixteen civilians were killed, and schools, hospitals and markets were destroyed, according to activists and civilians in the province. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The Pro-Iran Hezbollah has been fighting alongside al-Assad's forces since an anti-government uprising began in Syria in 2011. Sixteen civilians were killed, and schools, hospitals and markets were destroyed, according to activists and civilians in the province. (more...)
School bus with 40 students involved in early morning collision in Limerick
- February 08, 2018
Ambulances have removed 15 people with various levels of injuries from the scene of a road accident involving a schoolbus in Co Limerick this morning. The students were travelling in the bus to John The Baptist Community School, in Hospital, Co Limerick. There were close to 50 teenagers on the bus, which ended up on its side in a ditch. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Ambulances have removed 15 people with various levels of injuries from the scene of a road accident involving a schoolbus in Co Limerick this morning. The students were travelling in the bus to John The Baptist Community School, in Hospital, Co Limerick. There were close to 50 teenagers on the bus, which ended up on its side in a ditch. (more...)
Tronc to sell LA Times and other newspapers for US$500 million
- February 08, 2018
Soon-Shiong, a major shareholder in Tronc and chief executive of NantHealth Inc, will buy the publications through his private investment vehicle Nant Capital LLC. Times publisher Ross Levinsohn , who sat out the last few months while charges of sexual misconduct against him were investigated, will lead the division. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Soon-Shiong, a major shareholder in Tronc and chief executive of NantHealth Inc, will buy the publications through his private investment vehicle Nant Capital LLC. Times publisher Ross Levinsohn , who sat out the last few months while charges of sexual misconduct against him were investigated, will lead the division. (more...)
Super Bowl LII is expected to be the coldest ever
- February 08, 2018
U.S. Bank Stadium, which is home to the Minnesota Vikings , cost more than a billion dollars. The seating capacity of the US Bank Stadium is 66,665 for most of the events which is slightly more than the Metrodome. "Everybody you talk to say, 'Boy, the people are nice.' That's our identity as Minnesotans, right?" "With that downtown core we have all of the facilities in place with the stadium, Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena and Centennial Park and then it's surrounded by all ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
U.S. Bank Stadium, which is home to the Minnesota Vikings , cost more than a billion dollars. The seating capacity of the US Bank Stadium is 66,665 for most of the events which is slightly more than the Metrodome. "Everybody you talk to say, 'Boy, the people are nice.' That's our identity as Minnesotans, right?" "With that downtown core we have all of the facilities in place with the stadium, Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena and Centennial Park and then it's surrounded by all ... (more...)
Egypt's Sisi wraps up two-day visit to UAE
- February 08, 2018
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Shiekh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyan on the longstanding bilateral ties and the region's latest developments. Underlining the necessity to confront interference in the internal affairs of Arab states, the two countries asked for further cooperation and concerted efforts by the worldwide community in tackling the scourge of terrorism and extremism and reaching ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Shiekh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyan on the longstanding bilateral ties and the region's latest developments. Underlining the necessity to confront interference in the internal affairs of Arab states, the two countries asked for further cooperation and concerted efforts by the worldwide community in tackling the scourge of terrorism and extremism and reaching ... (more...)
Iran Orders Ailing Dual Citizen Back to Prison Following Surgery
- February 08, 2018
An ailing Iranian-American dual national held in Tehran was returned to prison Tuesday after Iran's government refused to agree to an extended medical release, his family and attorney said. Babak Namazi, another son, told reporters in Washington his father's renewed imprisonment was a "spectacular display of cruelty" by the Iranian government. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
An ailing Iranian-American dual national held in Tehran was returned to prison Tuesday after Iran's government refused to agree to an extended medical release, his family and attorney said. Babak Namazi, another son, told reporters in Washington his father's renewed imprisonment was a "spectacular display of cruelty" by the Iranian government. (more...)
Sexual Assault Reports Nearly Double at Military School
- February 08, 2018
The number of sexual assaults reported at West Point has increased for four consecutive years, AP noted, starting with the 2013-2014 school year. About 12,000 students are enrolled in the three schools. The report also assessed that the Naval Academy's increase in reported sexual assault cases, to 29 from 28 the year before, was insignificant. Twelve percent of women and almost 2 percent of men said they experienced unwanted sexual contact. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The number of sexual assaults reported at West Point has increased for four consecutive years, AP noted, starting with the 2013-2014 school year. About 12,000 students are enrolled in the three schools. The report also assessed that the Naval Academy's increase in reported sexual assault cases, to 29 from 28 the year before, was insignificant. Twelve percent of women and almost 2 percent of men said they experienced unwanted sexual contact. (more...)
Percent Say Trump Trying to Derail Russia Probe
- February 08, 2018
Weekly Gallup numbers released Monday show President Donald Trump's approval rating among Republicans at a sky-high 90% - his best number among those in his own party since Inauguration Day. Fifty-five percent of respondents said the agency was not biased against the president, and Americans approve 48 to 36 percent of how the Federal Bureau of Investigation is doing its job. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Weekly Gallup numbers released Monday show President Donald Trump's approval rating among Republicans at a sky-high 90% - his best number among those in his own party since Inauguration Day. Fifty-five percent of respondents said the agency was not biased against the president, and Americans approve 48 to 36 percent of how the Federal Bureau of Investigation is doing its job. (more...)
Credit Suisse Will Liquidate The XIV Short-Term Volatility ETN
- February 08, 2018
Many investors will choose to study the indicators with the highest probability of forecasting future market action. The CBOE Volatility Index , better known as the VIX , is the most widely followed barometer of expected near-term volatility for the S&P 500 Index. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Many investors will choose to study the indicators with the highest probability of forecasting future market action. The CBOE Volatility Index , better known as the VIX , is the most widely followed barometer of expected near-term volatility for the S&P 500 Index. (more...)
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