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India saddened over violence and terrorist attack in Myanmar
- August 27, 2017
The Rohingya are considered stateless people as the Myanmar government through an amendment in its 1982 Citizenship law revoked nationality and citizenship of the Muslim minority group consisting of roughly 1 million people. We waited all night after we were pushed backed by Bangladesh border guards last night. "Around 2,000 to 2,500 Rohingyas got into Bangladesh from Myanmar this evening [yesterday]", Md Zahangir Alam, chairman of Ghumdum Union Parishad, said yesterday. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The Rohingya are considered stateless people as the Myanmar government through an amendment in its 1982 Citizenship law revoked nationality and citizenship of the Muslim minority group consisting of roughly 1 million people. We waited all night after we were pushed backed by Bangladesh border guards last night. "Around 2,000 to 2,500 Rohingyas got into Bangladesh from Myanmar this evening [yesterday]", Md Zahangir Alam, chairman of Ghumdum Union Parishad, said yesterday. (more...)
North Korea launches three more missiles
- August 27, 2017
The US Pacific Command said it had detected three launches, two of which failed in flight, while a third one appeared to have blown up nearly immediately. South Korea and USA armed forces are conducing their annual joint drills, called Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG), in Korea. The reported failure of the latest short-range missiles suggested that Pyongyang may have been trialling new technology or using up old weaponry, Lee said. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The US Pacific Command said it had detected three launches, two of which failed in flight, while a third one appeared to have blown up nearly immediately. South Korea and USA armed forces are conducing their annual joint drills, called Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG), in Korea. The reported failure of the latest short-range missiles suggested that Pyongyang may have been trialling new technology or using up old weaponry, Lee said. (more...)
Sharad Yadav got threatening letter, warns against anti-national forces
- August 27, 2017
Although Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi will not be attending the rally, nor will BSP supremo Mayawati, 17 political parties will mark their attendance at the rally. . "Those not agreeing with him are being harassed by lodging court cases". The BJP leader and state Health minister Mangal Pandey accused Lalu Prasad and his party of being insensitive towards flood victims whom neither he nor his partymen visited at the time of distress. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Although Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi will not be attending the rally, nor will BSP supremo Mayawati, 17 political parties will mark their attendance at the rally. . "Those not agreeing with him are being harassed by lodging court cases". The BJP leader and state Health minister Mangal Pandey accused Lalu Prasad and his party of being insensitive towards flood victims whom neither he nor his partymen visited at the time of distress. (more...)
Survival-prone dog wanders street in Tropical Storm Harvey's aftermath
- August 27, 2017
One person said in a comment, "Otis knows bout storm supplies!" On Saturday morning, Segovia noticed a bag of Otis' dog food was gone from his porch, so Segovia drove around the neighborhood to look for the missing dog. Otis, a German shepherd mix, strolled out of his home and into viral fame on Friday as Hurricane Harvey tore through his native Texas. Added to the end of her caption, Dockens wrote:'PSA: Owner is found. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
One person said in a comment, "Otis knows bout storm supplies!" On Saturday morning, Segovia noticed a bag of Otis' dog food was gone from his porch, so Segovia drove around the neighborhood to look for the missing dog. Otis, a German shepherd mix, strolled out of his home and into viral fame on Friday as Hurricane Harvey tore through his native Texas. Added to the end of her caption, Dockens wrote:'PSA: Owner is found. (more...)
Lebanese army arrests Islamic State attack plotter: statement
- August 27, 2017
Deir Ezzor province, which borders Iraq to the east, is nearly entirely under Daesh control. Lebanon has declared a ceasefire in its battle with Islamic State militants in a bid to forge a path for the release of captured Lebanese soldiers. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Deir Ezzor province, which borders Iraq to the east, is nearly entirely under Daesh control. Lebanon has declared a ceasefire in its battle with Islamic State militants in a bid to forge a path for the release of captured Lebanese soldiers. (more...)
Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law
- August 27, 2017
Blake Farenthold , R-Corpus Christi, were "intentionally deprived of their opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice". The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Department of Justice is satisfied that the amended voter ID law has no discriminatory objective or effect". "We appreciate that the panel ruled in favor of Texas on many issues in the case. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Blake Farenthold , R-Corpus Christi, were "intentionally deprived of their opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice". The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Department of Justice is satisfied that the amended voter ID law has no discriminatory objective or effect". "We appreciate that the panel ruled in favor of Texas on many issues in the case. (more...)
Pinoys win gold in men's 200m and decathlon in SEA Games
- August 27, 2017
Tanalaksiumy and Nurul Faizah Asma Mazlan clocked 3:.43.31s to emerge as third fastest among four contesting teams in the event. Thailand will collide with the survivor between Vietnam and Indonesia for the gold. Kaitlin De Guzman , who won gold on Tuesday in the women's uneven bars, made it three medals in the 29th SEA Games when she copped the silver in the floor exercise and bronze in balance beam in artistic gymnastics. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Tanalaksiumy and Nurul Faizah Asma Mazlan clocked 3:.43.31s to emerge as third fastest among four contesting teams in the event. Thailand will collide with the survivor between Vietnam and Indonesia for the gold. Kaitlin De Guzman , who won gold on Tuesday in the women's uneven bars, made it three medals in the 29th SEA Games when she copped the silver in the floor exercise and bronze in balance beam in artistic gymnastics. (more...)
President Trump tells Senate Republicans 'the world is watching' on health care
- August 27, 2017
Ryan and McConnell, of course, know that a government shutdown over raising the debt limit - which must be done by September 30 - would be a political disaster for the party in power - their party. McConnell's agenda does not include it. Trump's boondoggle is not a priority for the Senate Majority Leader, and not just because it's a ridiculous vanity project that would be utterly ineffective and the costs of which would be ludicrous. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Ryan and McConnell, of course, know that a government shutdown over raising the debt limit - which must be done by September 30 - would be a political disaster for the party in power - their party. McConnell's agenda does not include it. Trump's boondoggle is not a priority for the Senate Majority Leader, and not just because it's a ridiculous vanity project that would be utterly ineffective and the costs of which would be ludicrous. (more...)
How Republicans are responding to Trump's government shutdown threat
- August 27, 2017
Ultimately, Trump won't want a government shutdown "because he feels compelled to put across the image of America "winning" under his presidency", Lawler said , in a note. "If the debt ceiling were not to be raised, the United States would not be able to pay all of its bills". The party out of power frequently forces the majority to provide votes for the unpopular measure. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Ultimately, Trump won't want a government shutdown "because he feels compelled to put across the image of America "winning" under his presidency", Lawler said , in a note. "If the debt ceiling were not to be raised, the United States would not be able to pay all of its bills". The party out of power frequently forces the majority to provide votes for the unpopular measure. (more...)
Giant marijuana bundle launched over US-Mexico border
- August 27, 2017
Authorities said at the time that was the 13th underground passageway discovered along California's border with Mexico since 2006. US agents have arrested 30 illegal immigrants thought to have crossed into San Diego through a cross-border smuggling tunnel from Mexico, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Authorities said at the time that was the 13th underground passageway discovered along California's border with Mexico since 2006. US agents have arrested 30 illegal immigrants thought to have crossed into San Diego through a cross-border smuggling tunnel from Mexico, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said. (more...)
Net UK migration down 25 percent as EU Brexodus begins
- August 27, 2017
However, newly published data produced by the ONS following the re-introduction of "exit checks" on those leaving the United Kingdom found no evidence of non-EU students routinely overstaying their entitlement. The number of students overstaying their visas is a tiny fraction of previous (incorrect) claims.. "Clearly, it does reflect the changed political environment since the election, too". (more...)
- August 27, 2017
However, newly published data produced by the ONS following the re-introduction of "exit checks" on those leaving the United Kingdom found no evidence of non-EU students routinely overstaying their entitlement. The number of students overstaying their visas is a tiny fraction of previous (incorrect) claims.. "Clearly, it does reflect the changed political environment since the election, too". (more...)
'We are all Cambrils': Thousands march against terror in Spain resort
- August 27, 2017
People from local businesses likened to Las Ramblas, where a van killed 13 people and injured over 100, as well as those who showed solidarity and helped citizens after the attack, were also present at the demonstration. Spain's King Felipe, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and the head of Catalonia's regional government Carles Puigdemont, dressed in dark suits, walked in the throng as people cheered and bore red, yellow and white roses - the colours of Spain's second-biggest city. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
People from local businesses likened to Las Ramblas, where a van killed 13 people and injured over 100, as well as those who showed solidarity and helped citizens after the attack, were also present at the demonstration. Spain's King Felipe, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and the head of Catalonia's regional government Carles Puigdemont, dressed in dark suits, walked in the throng as people cheered and bore red, yellow and white roses - the colours of Spain's second-biggest city. (more...)
Shock revelations Tony Abbott was too drunk to do his job
- August 27, 2017
Mr Abbott toppled Mr Turnbull for the Liberal Party leadership later in 2009, only for Mr Turnbull to reclaim it in 2015 , when Mr Abbott was prime minister. Abbott made the confession to political journalist and commentator Annabel Crabb for an upcoming episode of ABC series The House . Mr Swan, who has publicly accused Mr Abbott of lying about the reason for his absence for years, questioned why he had now finally admitted it. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Mr Abbott toppled Mr Turnbull for the Liberal Party leadership later in 2009, only for Mr Turnbull to reclaim it in 2015 , when Mr Abbott was prime minister. Abbott made the confession to political journalist and commentator Annabel Crabb for an upcoming episode of ABC series The House . Mr Swan, who has publicly accused Mr Abbott of lying about the reason for his absence for years, questioned why he had now finally admitted it. (more...)
Trump tells veterans he's keeping campaign promises on VA, military strength
- August 27, 2017
At the American Legion's annual convention in Reno, Nevada, Trump praised the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 that he said would enable veterans "to get decisions in a fraction of the time". In keeping with the committee's tradition of bipartisanship, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 was cosponsored by every single member of the committee. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
At the American Legion's annual convention in Reno, Nevada, Trump praised the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 that he said would enable veterans "to get decisions in a fraction of the time". In keeping with the committee's tradition of bipartisanship, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 was cosponsored by every single member of the committee. (more...)
Police searching for suspect connected to August 12 assault in Charlottesville
- August 27, 2017
Charlottesville police have announced charges against three more people relating to the August 12 white nationalist rally in Virginia. Ramos, who was charged with malicious wounding, is described as a white/Hispanic male, 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Charlottesville police have announced charges against three more people relating to the August 12 white nationalist rally in Virginia. Ramos, who was charged with malicious wounding, is described as a white/Hispanic male, 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. (more...)
The RNC Has Officially Condemned Nazis, KKK And White Supremacists
- August 27, 2017
One woman, Heather Heyer, died and several others were injured when a auto plowed through a crowd of counterprotesters in Charlottesville after white supremacists held a rally to protest the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Charlottesville protest and president's response to those events happened. President Donald Trump's remarks insisting Charlottesville violence was evident "on many sides", and later, came from "both sides", including the "alt-left", has marred his entire albeit ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
One woman, Heather Heyer, died and several others were injured when a auto plowed through a crowd of counterprotesters in Charlottesville after white supremacists held a rally to protest the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Charlottesville protest and president's response to those events happened. President Donald Trump's remarks insisting Charlottesville violence was evident "on many sides", and later, came from "both sides", including the "alt-left", has marred his entire albeit ... (more...)
Jets lose to Giants, 32-31
- August 27, 2017
Depending on the severity of the injury, Petty's chances at being named the opening day starter for the Jets could be in doubt. Petty went 15/18 for 250 yards. All signs point to the veteran journeyman McCown winning the job (he of the 72.9 quarterback rating in 2016), simply because the other options are so, so bad. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
Depending on the severity of the injury, Petty's chances at being named the opening day starter for the Jets could be in doubt. Petty went 15/18 for 250 yards. All signs point to the veteran journeyman McCown winning the job (he of the 72.9 quarterback rating in 2016), simply because the other options are so, so bad. (more...)
Insiders and Institutional Investors Selling Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)
- August 27, 2017
The Wafra Investment Advisory Group Inc holds 291,792 shares with $9.42 million value, up from 281,960 last quarter. Roanoke Asset Management Corp bought 75,015 shares as the company's stock rose 23.58% with the market. The shares price has positioned 2.70% up over the past quarter while it has directed -10.67% toward a falling position throughout past six months. Wills Gru invested 1.19% in Visa Inc (NYSE:V). (more...)
- August 27, 2017
The Wafra Investment Advisory Group Inc holds 291,792 shares with $9.42 million value, up from 281,960 last quarter. Roanoke Asset Management Corp bought 75,015 shares as the company's stock rose 23.58% with the market. The shares price has positioned 2.70% up over the past quarter while it has directed -10.67% toward a falling position throughout past six months. Wills Gru invested 1.19% in Visa Inc (NYSE:V). (more...)
President Abbas discusses peace with Saudi crown prince, Qatari Emir
- August 27, 2017
According to Al-Hayat, a US delegation headed by Kushner told Abbas this week that "stopping settlement construction is impossible because it will cause the collapse of the Netanyahu government". L-R: Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy Dina Powell and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman meet in Tel ... (more...)
- August 27, 2017
According to Al-Hayat, a US delegation headed by Kushner told Abbas this week that "stopping settlement construction is impossible because it will cause the collapse of the Netanyahu government". L-R: Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy Dina Powell and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman meet in Tel ... (more...)
North Korea fires possible ballistic missile
- August 27, 2017
North Korea has threatened to fire ballistic missiles across the Japanese mainland toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, which followed its test-firing of two intercontinental ballistic missiles in July. The new measures took effect immediately. Shells hit islands standing in for South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands while special forces landed in rubber boats or parachuted in and "wiped out the desperate enemy with various combat methods", the Korean Central News Agency said. (more...)
- August 27, 2017
North Korea has threatened to fire ballistic missiles across the Japanese mainland toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, which followed its test-firing of two intercontinental ballistic missiles in July. The new measures took effect immediately. Shells hit islands standing in for South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands while special forces landed in rubber boats or parachuted in and "wiped out the desperate enemy with various combat methods", the Korean Central News Agency said. (more...)
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