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Heavy storms likely tonight and Sunday — FIRST ALERT FORECAST
- February 25, 2018
The next few days will be dry with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. That same front that has stalled over us on Sunday will drift to the south on sit over the Gulf. One to two inches of rainfall is possible through Sunday morning. The greatest potential for that minor flooding to occur seems to be across far western zones into central Pennsylvania which is where the National Weather Service now has a Flood Watch in effect. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The next few days will be dry with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. That same front that has stalled over us on Sunday will drift to the south on sit over the Gulf. One to two inches of rainfall is possible through Sunday morning. The greatest potential for that minor flooding to occur seems to be across far western zones into central Pennsylvania which is where the National Weather Service now has a Flood Watch in effect. (more...)
Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre shut in protest against Israeli policy
- February 25, 2018
Leaders of the Catholic, Greek, and Armenian denominations said they were indefinitely closing the church, home to Christianity's holiest sites, because of a "systematic campaign" by Israeli authorities. The Jerusalem municipality says it continues to care for Christians needs and their full freedom of worship but " hotels, halls and businesses can not be exempt from municipal taxes simply because they are owned by the churches". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Leaders of the Catholic, Greek, and Armenian denominations said they were indefinitely closing the church, home to Christianity's holiest sites, because of a "systematic campaign" by Israeli authorities. The Jerusalem municipality says it continues to care for Christians needs and their full freedom of worship but " hotels, halls and businesses can not be exempt from municipal taxes simply because they are owned by the churches". (more...)
'The Hapsburg Group': Mueller Says Manafort Secretly Paid European Leaders
- February 25, 2018
Paul Manafort secretly paid a former chancellor of a European country to lobby U.S. politicians for the Ukrainian government, special counsel Robert Mueller's latest indictment charges (pdf). The charges against Gates are not part of Friday's new indictment against Manafort. The accusations against the onetime manager of Donald Trump's presidential campaignand his number two Rick Gates give a thorough account of what anti-corruption experts call " reputation laundering ". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Paul Manafort secretly paid a former chancellor of a European country to lobby U.S. politicians for the Ukrainian government, special counsel Robert Mueller's latest indictment charges (pdf). The charges against Gates are not part of Friday's new indictment against Manafort. The accusations against the onetime manager of Donald Trump's presidential campaignand his number two Rick Gates give a thorough account of what anti-corruption experts call " reputation laundering ". (more...)
Delta and United end NRA partnerships
- February 25, 2018
The law-abiding members of the NRA had nothing at all to do with the failure of that school's security preparedness, the failure of America's mental health system, the failure of the National Instant Check System or the cruel failures of both federal and local law enforcement. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The law-abiding members of the NRA had nothing at all to do with the failure of that school's security preparedness, the failure of America's mental health system, the failure of the National Instant Check System or the cruel failures of both federal and local law enforcement. (more...)
Fisher's birdie streak secures share of Qatar Masters lead
- February 25, 2018
Fisher even had a chance on the final green to force a play-off but missed his birdie putt, leaving Pepperell to win with a par on the 18th. Fisher, who appeared to have fallen out of contention with three bogeys starting on the third hole, stormed back with birdies on the 14th, 16th and 17th holes. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Fisher even had a chance on the final green to force a play-off but missed his birdie putt, leaving Pepperell to win with a par on the 18th. Fisher, who appeared to have fallen out of contention with three bogeys starting on the third hole, stormed back with birdies on the 14th, 16th and 17th holes. (more...)
Third Trump Campaign Aide Pleads Guilty in Special Counsel Probe
- February 25, 2018
This isn't the first guilty plea to come as part of Mueller's probe. However, it is unclear what Mr Gates could offer Mr Mueller's team given that none of the charges filed against him either in October or the more recent charges in Virginia have to do with work he did on the 2016 campaign. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
This isn't the first guilty plea to come as part of Mueller's probe. However, it is unclear what Mr Gates could offer Mr Mueller's team given that none of the charges filed against him either in October or the more recent charges in Virginia have to do with work he did on the 2016 campaign. (more...)
Kamal Haasan's heartfelt tribute to Sridevi
- February 25, 2018
However, sadly our effervescent, exuberant, buoyant, sunny and cheerful Sridevi, at only 54 has left us, to move on. There would be plenty of it required as we saw Sridevi progress prematurely, at an early age, from a child playing small roles to a teenager playing adult roles. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
However, sadly our effervescent, exuberant, buoyant, sunny and cheerful Sridevi, at only 54 has left us, to move on. There would be plenty of it required as we saw Sridevi progress prematurely, at an early age, from a child playing small roles to a teenager playing adult roles. (more...)
Chinese Communist Party Proposes Removal of Presidential Term Limit
- February 25, 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event in China. Nearing the end of his first term, he will be formally elected to a second at the annual meeting of China's largely rubber-stamp parliament opening on March 5. The official newswire of the ruling Communist Party announced a proposal to remove a line that says the president and vice president "shall serve no more than two consecutive terms" from the country's constitution. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event in China. Nearing the end of his first term, he will be formally elected to a second at the annual meeting of China's largely rubber-stamp parliament opening on March 5. The official newswire of the ruling Communist Party announced a proposal to remove a line that says the president and vice president "shall serve no more than two consecutive terms" from the country's constitution. (more...)
Russian Federation criticizes Western pressure to turn away from Moscow
- February 25, 2018
The giant mosaic, which weighs 40 tons and was worked on by 70 Serbian and Russian artists, decorates the central dome of the city's Saint Sava Orthodox cathedral. "The interest of Belgrade in continued Russian assistance to humanitarian demining in Serbian territory was underscored", the statement said. "Currently the dialogue established between Belgrade and Pristina which resulted in some agreements, can not deliver the implementation of these agreements", Lavrov warned, mentioning the ... (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The giant mosaic, which weighs 40 tons and was worked on by 70 Serbian and Russian artists, decorates the central dome of the city's Saint Sava Orthodox cathedral. "The interest of Belgrade in continued Russian assistance to humanitarian demining in Serbian territory was underscored", the statement said. "Currently the dialogue established between Belgrade and Pristina which resulted in some agreements, can not deliver the implementation of these agreements", Lavrov warned, mentioning the ... (more...)
Federal judges to hear state district map challenge
- February 25, 2018
The court said its partisan gerrymandering "clearly, plainly and palpably" violated the state constitution, and stepped in to draw the map when Republicans and Gov. Eight Republican congressmen from Pennsylvania want a federal court to prevent the use of a court-ordered district map in this year's elections. Conner and Jordan were chosen for the federal bench by President George W. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The court said its partisan gerrymandering "clearly, plainly and palpably" violated the state constitution, and stepped in to draw the map when Republicans and Gov. Eight Republican congressmen from Pennsylvania want a federal court to prevent the use of a court-ordered district map in this year's elections. Conner and Jordan were chosen for the federal bench by President George W. (more...)
Phone call between Trump, Mexican president goes south
- February 25, 2018
The official said the call was "less hostile" than the one that occurred between the two leaders a year ago, but "no more productive" than that call either. "President Trump underscored his commitment to expanding cooperation between the United States and Mexico on security , trade , and immigration, ' the readout added". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The official said the call was "less hostile" than the one that occurred between the two leaders a year ago, but "no more productive" than that call either. "President Trump underscored his commitment to expanding cooperation between the United States and Mexico on security , trade , and immigration, ' the readout added". (more...)
Jazz win streak broken after home loss to Trail Blazers
- February 25, 2018
He had 43 points, six rebounds and eight assists in the last meeting, a 118-111 Portland homer victory on January 16. After a rough start the night prior, the Suns came out energized and focused from the beginning as the team faced-off against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
He had 43 points, six rebounds and eight assists in the last meeting, a 118-111 Portland homer victory on January 16. After a rough start the night prior, the Suns came out energized and focused from the beginning as the team faced-off against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. (more...)
Israel to Construct 3000 New Settler Units in East Jerusalem
- February 25, 2018
It said "in response to the threat soldiers fired toward him but he was most likely not hit". In security camera footage posted on social media and carried by Israeli news sites, soldiers could be seen kicking and striking a man on the ground after detaining him. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
It said "in response to the threat soldiers fired toward him but he was most likely not hit". In security camera footage posted on social media and carried by Israeli news sites, soldiers could be seen kicking and striking a man on the ground after detaining him. (more...)
Narendra Modi vows to punish PNB fraudsters
- February 25, 2018
Through his radio address, PM Modi aims to connect with the common man on a regular basis, inform them about government initiatives, and also seek their support in nation-building and governance. "FIR is reported by the bank in August 2017". Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal taking a dig at PM Modi said, "I am surprised that despite our prime minister being the most expensive "chowkidar" (watchman), why are all these (banking frauds) happening under his nose". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Through his radio address, PM Modi aims to connect with the common man on a regular basis, inform them about government initiatives, and also seek their support in nation-building and governance. "FIR is reported by the bank in August 2017". Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal taking a dig at PM Modi said, "I am surprised that despite our prime minister being the most expensive "chowkidar" (watchman), why are all these (banking frauds) happening under his nose". (more...)
Locals take the plunge and raise money for Special Olympics
- February 25, 2018
Some courageous souls took to Four Winds Field on Saturday to participate in the Polar Plunge. Since the weather was warmer than usual, organizers filled the pool with some ice to make the water colder. Davis said she has been participating in the Polar Plunge for 12 to 13 year. "I saw some really good costumes", Domino said. WGEM's Alexandra Carter also plunged into the pond after raising $540 for Special Olympics. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
Some courageous souls took to Four Winds Field on Saturday to participate in the Polar Plunge. Since the weather was warmer than usual, organizers filled the pool with some ice to make the water colder. Davis said she has been participating in the Polar Plunge for 12 to 13 year. "I saw some really good costumes", Domino said. WGEM's Alexandra Carter also plunged into the pond after raising $540 for Special Olympics. (more...)
BJP demands Tharoor's apology for 'dog analogy'
- February 25, 2018
BJP's national general secretary Ram Madhav , too, was unimpressed with Tharoor's analogy and panned the "indecent remark" as an insult to the people of Meghalaya. "For 70 year, Congress has been trying to build India". "And now they claim that they are going to achieve something in Meghalaya which will be an improvement on the achievement of the existing government?" They come here and say you can eat whatever you like. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
BJP's national general secretary Ram Madhav , too, was unimpressed with Tharoor's analogy and panned the "indecent remark" as an insult to the people of Meghalaya. "For 70 year, Congress has been trying to build India". "And now they claim that they are going to achieve something in Meghalaya which will be an improvement on the achievement of the existing government?" They come here and say you can eat whatever you like. (more...)
Two sailors killed during organised race off Western Australian coast
- February 25, 2018
AMSAdetected a distress beacon at 11.45pm AWST last night (23 February 2018) whichwas registered to the 15 metre yacht Finistere with six people on board.The yacht's crew were participating in the Bunbury and Return Ocean Race. Two other yachts taking part in the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club-hosted event, Huckleberry and Fourth Dimension , were diverted to the scene and arrived a short time later and between the two boats, five of the six crew were dragged aboard. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
AMSAdetected a distress beacon at 11.45pm AWST last night (23 February 2018) whichwas registered to the 15 metre yacht Finistere with six people on board.The yacht's crew were participating in the Bunbury and Return Ocean Race. Two other yachts taking part in the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club-hosted event, Huckleberry and Fourth Dimension , were diverted to the scene and arrived a short time later and between the two boats, five of the six crew were dragged aboard. (more...)
UN Security Council unanimously backs Syria ceasefire
- February 25, 2018
The draft had said the ceasefire would not apply to operations against the Islamic State (IS) group, al-Qaeda and the Nusra Front. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told reporters as she went into the council chamber: "Today we are going to see if Russian Federation has a conscience". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The draft had said the ceasefire would not apply to operations against the Islamic State (IS) group, al-Qaeda and the Nusra Front. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told reporters as she went into the council chamber: "Today we are going to see if Russian Federation has a conscience". (more...)
UN Security Council backs 30-day ceasefire in Syria
- February 25, 2018
The unanimously approved resolution , drafted by Sweden and Kuwait , will allow aid deliveries and medical evacuations to take place. The United Nations said Tuesday in a statement : "No words will do justice to the children killed, their mothers, their fathers and their loved ones". (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The unanimously approved resolution , drafted by Sweden and Kuwait , will allow aid deliveries and medical evacuations to take place. The United Nations said Tuesday in a statement : "No words will do justice to the children killed, their mothers, their fathers and their loved ones". (more...)
Chandler Riggs Describes "Bittersweet" Exit From 'The Walking Dead'
- February 25, 2018
The apparent killing off of Sheriff Rick Grimes's plucky teenage son Carl has enraged viewers and provoked an outburst from the father of actor Chandler Riggs , who accused show-runner Scott Gimple of callously "firing" Riggs two weeks before he turned 18. (more...)
- February 25, 2018
The apparent killing off of Sheriff Rick Grimes's plucky teenage son Carl has enraged viewers and provoked an outburst from the father of actor Chandler Riggs , who accused show-runner Scott Gimple of callously "firing" Riggs two weeks before he turned 18. (more...)
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