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Holot camp migrants protest Israeli deportations
- February 23, 2018
According to interior ministry figures, there are now some 42,000 African migrants in Israel, half of them children, women or men with families, who are not facing the April deportation deadline. Hundreds of asylum seekers detained in Holot, Israel's desert detention facility for African asylum seekers, marched to nearby Saharonim Prison on Thursday after seven asylum seekers were imprisoned there for refusing to be sent an unnamed country in Africa, widely presumed to be Rwanda, as part of a ... (more...)
- February 23, 2018
According to interior ministry figures, there are now some 42,000 African migrants in Israel, half of them children, women or men with families, who are not facing the April deportation deadline. Hundreds of asylum seekers detained in Holot, Israel's desert detention facility for African asylum seekers, marched to nearby Saharonim Prison on Thursday after seven asylum seekers were imprisoned there for refusing to be sent an unnamed country in Africa, widely presumed to be Rwanda, as part of a ... (more...)
Media Alert: 'Signature' of Biblical Prophet Discovered, Spokesperson & Image Available
- February 22, 2018
Isaiah, according to the Hebrew Bible , encouraged Hezekiah, king of Judah, to fight against the Assyrian army that laid siege to Jerusalem in 701 B.C. The seal bore the name of Isaiah in Hebrew and is followed by the first three letters of the Hebrew word for prophet, or Navi. She wrote: "It would not be the first time that seal impressions of two Biblical personas, mentioned in the same verse in the Bible, were found in an archaeological context". (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Isaiah, according to the Hebrew Bible , encouraged Hezekiah, king of Judah, to fight against the Assyrian army that laid siege to Jerusalem in 701 B.C. The seal bore the name of Isaiah in Hebrew and is followed by the first three letters of the Hebrew word for prophet, or Navi. She wrote: "It would not be the first time that seal impressions of two Biblical personas, mentioned in the same verse in the Bible, were found in an archaeological context". (more...)
Trump berates California, threatens to pull federal immigration agents
- February 22, 2018
ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan said in January California should "hold on tight", warning state officials that if they "don't want to protect their communities, then ICE will". California last month became a "sanctuary state" where police are barred from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement actions in most cases. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan said in January California should "hold on tight", warning state officials that if they "don't want to protect their communities, then ICE will". California last month became a "sanctuary state" where police are barred from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement actions in most cases. (more...)
Winter Olympics: NZ freeskier Nico Porteous wins halfpipe bronze medal
- February 23, 2018
He was eventually overtaken by Americans David Wise's (97.20) and Alex Ferreira's (96.40) in the top two spots. Porteous opted to play safe with his third run - only the single best score counted - and after a nervous wait, was whooping with delight. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
He was eventually overtaken by Americans David Wise's (97.20) and Alex Ferreira's (96.40) in the top two spots. Porteous opted to play safe with his third run - only the single best score counted - and after a nervous wait, was whooping with delight. (more...)
Gun Shop Owner: Proposed Bump Stock Ban Not Affecting Local Sales
- February 23, 2018
A group of GOP senators urged the ATF past year to review the Obama-era decision and issue "your own interpretation" on whether or not they had the ability to regulate bump stocks. But while gun control discussions are second-nature to most Americans, few understand how bump stocks work, why they're so unsafe, and what Trump's ban on them would mean. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
A group of GOP senators urged the ATF past year to review the Obama-era decision and issue "your own interpretation" on whether or not they had the ability to regulate bump stocks. But while gun control discussions are second-nature to most Americans, few understand how bump stocks work, why they're so unsafe, and what Trump's ban on them would mean. (more...)
UNICEF official resigns after allegations made
- February 22, 2018
I apologised unreservedly at the time and face to face. Mr Forsyth said the reason for his resignation as Unicef's deputy director was not because of what he described as the mistakes he made in his former role at Save the Children. Save The Children recently launched a "root and branch review" of their organisational culture, safeguarding processes and "any behavioural challenges among senior leadership". (more...)
- February 22, 2018
I apologised unreservedly at the time and face to face. Mr Forsyth said the reason for his resignation as Unicef's deputy director was not because of what he described as the mistakes he made in his former role at Save the Children. Save The Children recently launched a "root and branch review" of their organisational culture, safeguarding processes and "any behavioural challenges among senior leadership". (more...)
Noticeable Stock: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB)
- February 22, 2018
On 8/3/2016 Cooper Tire & Rubber announced a quarterly dividend of $0.11 1.22% with an ex dividend date of 8/31/2016 which will be payable on 9/30/2016. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Goodyear Tire & Rubber from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 30th. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
On 8/3/2016 Cooper Tire & Rubber announced a quarterly dividend of $0.11 1.22% with an ex dividend date of 8/31/2016 which will be payable on 9/30/2016. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Goodyear Tire & Rubber from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 30th. (more...)
Federal jury finds Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty on all counts
- February 22, 2018
Carlos Uresti found GUILTY on all charges ranging from wire fraud, money laundering, and other offenses. The jury was in its third day of deliberations when it reached its decision. Uresti was accused of fraud for his role at a now-defunct oil field services company that federal prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme. Uresti was the company's general counsel. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Carlos Uresti found GUILTY on all charges ranging from wire fraud, money laundering, and other offenses. The jury was in its third day of deliberations when it reached its decision. Uresti was accused of fraud for his role at a now-defunct oil field services company that federal prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme. Uresti was the company's general counsel. (more...)
Police investigating alleged school threat in Hill City
- February 22, 2018
The person, who has not been determined to be a student, was making threats to come to the school and the threat was tied to an incident last week for which a student was disciplined, Rendle said. As a precaution, The Hill City Police Department, along with The Graham County Sheriff's Office, will have officers present at The Hill City High School on Thursday. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
The person, who has not been determined to be a student, was making threats to come to the school and the threat was tied to an incident last week for which a student was disciplined, Rendle said. As a precaution, The Hill City Police Department, along with The Graham County Sheriff's Office, will have officers present at The Hill City High School on Thursday. (more...)
Republican congresswoman claims many mass murderers are Democrats
- February 22, 2018
Democrats have their focus on Tenney as she seeks re-election in the 2018 midterm elections. 'Yeah, well, obviously there is a lot of politics in it, and it's interesting that so many of these people that commit the mass murders end up being Democrats, but the media doesn't talk about that either, ' Tenney told talk show host Fred Dicker without providing evidence to support he claims. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Democrats have their focus on Tenney as she seeks re-election in the 2018 midterm elections. 'Yeah, well, obviously there is a lot of politics in it, and it's interesting that so many of these people that commit the mass murders end up being Democrats, but the media doesn't talk about that either, ' Tenney told talk show host Fred Dicker without providing evidence to support he claims. (more...)
Ohio Couple in Custody for Assaulting Former Roommate with a Chainsaw
- February 22, 2018
Allegedly, while trying to exit the apartment, Wiley pulled the victim inside, where Mitchell hit him on the back with the chainsaw's blade. Investigators found Wrenn on the couch and covered in blood. Mitchell allegedly grabbed the tool and used its sharp edges to strike the victim, who was reportedly slashed on his hands and arms. The man eventually managed to get away, fleeing to a neighbor for help while Mitchell and Wiley escaped, Fox 8 reported. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Allegedly, while trying to exit the apartment, Wiley pulled the victim inside, where Mitchell hit him on the back with the chainsaw's blade. Investigators found Wrenn on the couch and covered in blood. Mitchell allegedly grabbed the tool and used its sharp edges to strike the victim, who was reportedly slashed on his hands and arms. The man eventually managed to get away, fleeing to a neighbor for help while Mitchell and Wiley escaped, Fox 8 reported. (more...)
Man reportedly crashes vehicle into CT hospital, then sets himself on fire
- February 22, 2018
A vehicle smashed through the sliding glass doors of a hospital emergency room entrance in CT on Thursday morning, engulfing the front of the vehicle and its driver in flames in the waiting area. "But that was out of an abundance of caution, not because we had any information that anything was wired or connected", said Middletown Mayor Dan Drew. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
A vehicle smashed through the sliding glass doors of a hospital emergency room entrance in CT on Thursday morning, engulfing the front of the vehicle and its driver in flames in the waiting area. "But that was out of an abundance of caution, not because we had any information that anything was wired or connected", said Middletown Mayor Dan Drew. (more...)
Pentagon Mulling Options To Move McMaster Out Of WH, Back Into Military
- February 22, 2018
Why? Days earlier, however, the president appeared to upbraid McMaster in a tweet referencing comments he made about Russian interference in the election. Still, some Pentagon officials are concerned that McMaster has become too politicized during his stint in the West Wing and were hesitant about him returning to a prominent military role, CNN reported. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Why? Days earlier, however, the president appeared to upbraid McMaster in a tweet referencing comments he made about Russian interference in the election. Still, some Pentagon officials are concerned that McMaster has become too politicized during his stint in the West Wing and were hesitant about him returning to a prominent military role, CNN reported. (more...)
Airbnb rentals being used for alleged human trafficking: Toronto police
- February 22, 2018
Tramontozzi said that police believe the suspects may have had other victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward. That is until February 5, when police say the woman got into a verbal altercation with the suspects at the Idlewood Inn on Kingston Road and told them that she would no longer work as an escort. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Tramontozzi said that police believe the suspects may have had other victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward. That is until February 5, when police say the woman got into a verbal altercation with the suspects at the Idlewood Inn on Kingston Road and told them that she would no longer work as an escort. (more...)
Are Analysts Bearish Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (TSE:VRX) After Last Week?
- February 22, 2018
The stock increased 0.58% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $51.86. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNT) has risen 29.84% since February 17, 2017 and is uptrending. Invesco Ltd stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. FMR LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl by 203.8% in the 2nd quarter. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
The stock increased 0.58% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $51.86. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBNT) has risen 29.84% since February 17, 2017 and is uptrending. Invesco Ltd stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. FMR LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl by 203.8% in the 2nd quarter. (more...)
Ivy & Zasalamel Joining The Soulcalibur VI Roster
- February 22, 2018
If you thought our coverage from our hands-on with Soulcalibur VI wasn't enough, then you thought wrong. Boy, were those concerns ever dropped! It seems like Ivy might get cold in that outfit. His brutal scythe and ability to briefly stop time and draw in opponents with black holes ought to make him a unsafe foe. She returns once again (apparently having lost most of her wardrobe in the transition between Soul Calibur V and VI) sporting the signature Ivy Blade, and has a thirst for ... (more...)
- February 22, 2018
If you thought our coverage from our hands-on with Soulcalibur VI wasn't enough, then you thought wrong. Boy, were those concerns ever dropped! It seems like Ivy might get cold in that outfit. His brutal scythe and ability to briefly stop time and draw in opponents with black holes ought to make him a unsafe foe. She returns once again (apparently having lost most of her wardrobe in the transition between Soul Calibur V and VI) sporting the signature Ivy Blade, and has a thirst for ... (more...)
Pennsylvania's New Congressional Map Isn't Going Over Great With Some
- February 22, 2018
The new map released on Monday by the state Supreme Court , which invalidated the the 2011 map, centers Montgomery County in the Fourth District. The Democratic-majority state Supreme Court agreed, declared the map unconstitutionally gerrymandered, unfairly favoring Republicans, and ordered a new map quickly drawn in time for the May 15 primary. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
The new map released on Monday by the state Supreme Court , which invalidated the the 2011 map, centers Montgomery County in the Fourth District. The Democratic-majority state Supreme Court agreed, declared the map unconstitutionally gerrymandered, unfairly favoring Republicans, and ordered a new map quickly drawn in time for the May 15 primary. (more...)
Russian hooligan arrested over Euro 2016 attack on England fan
- February 22, 2018
And he is believed to be staring up at a 15-year prison sentence in France for his alleged, gruesome attack on Bache before England and Russia's opening game in Marseille almost two years ago. "It seems he didn't count on the good co-operation of European law enforcement agencies", the police statement said. German Police have reportedly declared that the previously wanted suspect "now sits in jail" following the search. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
And he is believed to be staring up at a 15-year prison sentence in France for his alleged, gruesome attack on Bache before England and Russia's opening game in Marseille almost two years ago. "It seems he didn't count on the good co-operation of European law enforcement agencies", the police statement said. German Police have reportedly declared that the previously wanted suspect "now sits in jail" following the search. (more...)
AAP plays Muslim, Dalit card in CS assault case
- February 22, 2018
Both Amantullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal were sent to police custody on Wednesday night. While Jarwal was arrested on Tuesday night, Khan surrendered at a police station here on Wednesday afternoon. The report termed the nature of injuries "simple" and the weapon used as "blunt". "Criminal aspects of the case are being taken care of by the Delhi Police, while the home ministry is looking into administrative issues such as misbehaviour with a government servant", a Home ministry official ... (more...)
- February 22, 2018
Both Amantullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal were sent to police custody on Wednesday night. While Jarwal was arrested on Tuesday night, Khan surrendered at a police station here on Wednesday afternoon. The report termed the nature of injuries "simple" and the weapon used as "blunt". "Criminal aspects of the case are being taken care of by the Delhi Police, while the home ministry is looking into administrative issues such as misbehaviour with a government servant", a Home ministry official ... (more...)
Texas parole board recommends clemency for man who killed mother, brother
- February 22, 2018
A man who arranged for the murder of his mother and brother is still facing execution on Thursday, despite a parole board unanimously recommending he receive clemency. His mother, Tricia, and brother, Kevin, 19, were killed in the shooting in 2003. The U.S. Supreme Court, which previous year refused to review appeals in Whitaker's case, also could weigh in. (more...)
- February 22, 2018
A man who arranged for the murder of his mother and brother is still facing execution on Thursday, despite a parole board unanimously recommending he receive clemency. His mother, Tricia, and brother, Kevin, 19, were killed in the shooting in 2003. The U.S. Supreme Court, which previous year refused to review appeals in Whitaker's case, also could weigh in. (more...)
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