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Death toll from Ayutthaya boat tragedy rises to 16
- September 20, 2016
Bodies were still being retrieved Monday afternoon, with 18 recovered so far, a Marine Department official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to release information. Around 100 passengers were believed to be on board the vessel, with four now unaccounted for, Udomsak said. However, many boat drivers simply ignore these safety regulations, and most passengers do not pay sufficient attention to the practice of boat-travel safety, Mr Nat said. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Bodies were still being retrieved Monday afternoon, with 18 recovered so far, a Marine Department official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to release information. Around 100 passengers were believed to be on board the vessel, with four now unaccounted for, Udomsak said. However, many boat drivers simply ignore these safety regulations, and most passengers do not pay sufficient attention to the practice of boat-travel safety, Mr Nat said. (more...)
Trump is an global pariah: Colin Powell
- September 20, 2016
Powell said he exhausted of Clinton and her team using him as an example of a Secretary of State who used a private email server . The website DCLeaks .com - which has reported , but not confirmed , ties to Russian intelligence services - obtained Powell's emails. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Powell said he exhausted of Clinton and her team using him as an example of a Secretary of State who used a private email server . The website DCLeaks .com - which has reported , but not confirmed , ties to Russian intelligence services - obtained Powell's emails. (more...)
Gigi Hadid is the genius behind those Tommy Hilfiger high-waisted jeans
- September 20, 2016
It looks like that is what Taylor Swift is doing, too - she was spotted out with Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in NYC on September 12. While Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston recently separated after dating for three months, a video posted on Instagram account of the singer 26 years stirred the canvas. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
It looks like that is what Taylor Swift is doing, too - she was spotted out with Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in NYC on September 12. While Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston recently separated after dating for three months, a video posted on Instagram account of the singer 26 years stirred the canvas. (more...)
Emmys 2016: 'The People v. OJ Simpson', 'Game of Thrones' win big
- September 20, 2016
The HBO fantasy drama triumphed in three categories at Sunday night's ceremony, including outstanding drama series . Game of Thrones now holds the record for the most Emmys won by a scripted series, 38 in total. Rami Malek of " Mr Robot " and Tatiana Maslany of " Orphan Black " were named Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. " Transparent " director Jill Soloway was honoured for his direction to the comedy series. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The HBO fantasy drama triumphed in three categories at Sunday night's ceremony, including outstanding drama series . Game of Thrones now holds the record for the most Emmys won by a scripted series, 38 in total. Rami Malek of " Mr Robot " and Tatiana Maslany of " Orphan Black " were named Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. " Transparent " director Jill Soloway was honoured for his direction to the comedy series. (more...)
Charmian Carr, Liesl in 'Sound of Music,' Dies at 73
- September 20, 2016
And we traveled to NY with her on another occasion. She was such a nice and cheerful person. The Sound of Music actress Charmian Carr has died at the age of 73. She later also posted a photo of her with Carr, on her Twitter account. Carr wrote two books, Forever Liesl and Letters to Liesl . "Rather than make me feel like an amateur or that I was ruining the scene or upsetting the star, Bob Wise took the time to help me become an actress", she wrote in " Forever Liesl ". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
And we traveled to NY with her on another occasion. She was such a nice and cheerful person. The Sound of Music actress Charmian Carr has died at the age of 73. She later also posted a photo of her with Carr, on her Twitter account. Carr wrote two books, Forever Liesl and Letters to Liesl . "Rather than make me feel like an amateur or that I was ruining the scene or upsetting the star, Bob Wise took the time to help me become an actress", she wrote in " Forever Liesl ". (more...)
After Emmy win, a bittersweet moment for Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- September 20, 2016
Her acceptance speech continued along those lines. The People v OJ Simpson , a dramatic retelling of the football star's murder trial, was named best limited series and writing, and earned awards for stars Courtney B Vance, Sterling K Brown and Sarah Paulson. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Her acceptance speech continued along those lines. The People v OJ Simpson , a dramatic retelling of the football star's murder trial, was named best limited series and writing, and earned awards for stars Courtney B Vance, Sterling K Brown and Sarah Paulson. (more...)
King Salman says Haj should not be politicised
- September 20, 2016
The job of the security team was "to survey the screens to detect any problem or any blockage" in the constant stream of pilgrims navigating the holy sites, explained Dosari. A local media reports that Saudi Arabia security forces were deployed in large numbers in the Jamarat Bridge, a multi-level structure in the desert valley of Mina, where the ritual is being carried out. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The job of the security team was "to survey the screens to detect any problem or any blockage" in the constant stream of pilgrims navigating the holy sites, explained Dosari. A local media reports that Saudi Arabia security forces were deployed in large numbers in the Jamarat Bridge, a multi-level structure in the desert valley of Mina, where the ritual is being carried out. (more...)
Jeb Bush makes comedic appearance on Emmys
- September 20, 2016
Kimmel and numerous night's winners set their sights on GOP candidate Donald Trump, while a few gave shout outs to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. "It?s been a insane year of politics". "Yeah, I'm in between jobs right now", Bush admitted, though he was excited about his termporary gig's pay, $12 an hour. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Kimmel and numerous night's winners set their sights on GOP candidate Donald Trump, while a few gave shout outs to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. "It?s been a insane year of politics". "Yeah, I'm in between jobs right now", Bush admitted, though he was excited about his termporary gig's pay, $12 an hour. (more...)
Hamilton and Rosberg had equal brake woes
- September 20, 2016
Ricciardo had the wind in his sails as he chased an elusive first win of the season, buoyed by the outside chance of catching the leader and in the knowledge Rosberg had been managing his brakes since the start. Hamilton had endured a frustrating weekend in practice and qualifying and was becoming increasingly irate at not being able to get past Ricciardo. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Ricciardo had the wind in his sails as he chased an elusive first win of the season, buoyed by the outside chance of catching the leader and in the knowledge Rosberg had been managing his brakes since the start. Hamilton had endured a frustrating weekend in practice and qualifying and was becoming increasingly irate at not being able to get past Ricciardo. (more...)
Trump gets skewered, Clinton finds support at TV's Emmy awards
- September 20, 2016
Saying he was "between jobs", Bush appeared just in time to whisk a running late Jimmy Kimmel on the way to the award show. And during his monologue Sunday, Kimmel referenced Republican nominee Donald Trump, specifically pointing out the man in the audience who made him a television star. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Saying he was "between jobs", Bush appeared just in time to whisk a running late Jimmy Kimmel on the way to the award show. And during his monologue Sunday, Kimmel referenced Republican nominee Donald Trump, specifically pointing out the man in the audience who made him a television star. (more...)
Jeb Bush makes cameo at the Emmys
- September 20, 2016
The politically charged show also featured a surprise cameo from ex-presidential hopeful Jeb Bush, who appeared as a limo driver in a pre-taped sketch segment, asking Kimmel what it's like to be nominated. You just knew that host Jimmy Kimmel would have to make some joke about the GOP nominee in his monologue and that at least a few winners would use their speeches to criticize the controversial businessman. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The politically charged show also featured a surprise cameo from ex-presidential hopeful Jeb Bush, who appeared as a limo driver in a pre-taped sketch segment, asking Kimmel what it's like to be nominated. You just knew that host Jimmy Kimmel would have to make some joke about the GOP nominee in his monologue and that at least a few winners would use their speeches to criticize the controversial businessman. (more...)
Legendary playwright Edward Albee dead at 88
- September 20, 2016
On Twitter, actress Mia Farrow called Albee "one of the great" playwrights of our time , while fellow playwright Lynn Nottage said she would "miss his wit, irreverence and wisdom". He added that some critics made erroneous assumptions about his work because he was gay, interpreting the two heterosexual couples portrayed in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as thinly veiled gay couples. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
On Twitter, actress Mia Farrow called Albee "one of the great" playwrights of our time , while fellow playwright Lynn Nottage said she would "miss his wit, irreverence and wisdom". He added that some critics made erroneous assumptions about his work because he was gay, interpreting the two heterosexual couples portrayed in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as thinly veiled gay couples. (more...)
Corbyn ally ousted in victory for rebel MPs
- September 20, 2016
The changes in Bristol come alongside tweaks across the country which will see the number of MPs drop from 650 to 600 and constituencies represent roughly the same number of people each. The party has signalled it will fight the "unfair, undemocratic and unacceptable" changes, stressing they are based on an "out of date" version of the electoral register from 2015 and do not include two million voters who signed up to vote in the European Union referendum. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The changes in Bristol come alongside tweaks across the country which will see the number of MPs drop from 650 to 600 and constituencies represent roughly the same number of people each. The party has signalled it will fight the "unfair, undemocratic and unacceptable" changes, stressing they are based on an "out of date" version of the electoral register from 2015 and do not include two million voters who signed up to vote in the European Union referendum. (more...)
Gwen Stefani surprises Blake Shelton fans with duet
- September 20, 2016
Shelton and Stefani aren't letting any details slip, even though sources close to them have previously told reporters they want to get married "before the end of the year". Until now, speculations about Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's marriage are still unanswered. "The time just hasn't been right". The couple has dated for almost a year, and rumours have swirled they are preparing for a wedding in the near future. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Shelton and Stefani aren't letting any details slip, even though sources close to them have previously told reporters they want to get married "before the end of the year". Until now, speculations about Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani's marriage are still unanswered. "The time just hasn't been right". The couple has dated for almost a year, and rumours have swirled they are preparing for a wedding in the near future. (more...)
Danny Brown Drops Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt & Ab Soul Collab 'Really Doe'
- September 20, 2016
Early Monday morning, Brown gave Hot 97 radio host Peter Rosenberg the green light to premiere his Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and Earl Sweatshirt-assisted "Really Doe" record, undoubtedly the most highly-anticipated track from his forthcoming Atrocity Exhibition album. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Early Monday morning, Brown gave Hot 97 radio host Peter Rosenberg the green light to premiere his Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and Earl Sweatshirt-assisted "Really Doe" record, undoubtedly the most highly-anticipated track from his forthcoming Atrocity Exhibition album. (more...)
MN's Louie Anderson wins Emmy for 'Baskets'
- September 20, 2016
The actor thanked his mother, from whom he said he borrowed every nuance, facial expression, and "passive-aggressive line", he said as he accepted the award. "This is for my mom Ora Zella Anderson ", he said. Anderson also recalled how, as a child, he remembers how the rich kids and the "project" kids were made to line up in separate lines (he was in the project line). (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The actor thanked his mother, from whom he said he borrowed every nuance, facial expression, and "passive-aggressive line", he said as he accepted the award. "This is for my mom Ora Zella Anderson ", he said. Anderson also recalled how, as a child, he remembers how the rich kids and the "project" kids were made to line up in separate lines (he was in the project line). (more...)
See The New Tommy Hilfiger X Gigi Hadid Runway Boot Available Now
- September 20, 2016
Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid are seen in Los Angeles on May 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Their collaboration was announced previous year and at the time Hilfiger told the New York Times: 'We're really doing something different'. Notably, the singer has not been on a songwriting hiatus since her last album. "Hurtful to me at this point that her and her team would go so far out of their way to try and make ME look bad at this stage though". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid are seen in Los Angeles on May 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Their collaboration was announced previous year and at the time Hilfiger told the New York Times: 'We're really doing something different'. Notably, the singer has not been on a songwriting hiatus since her last album. "Hurtful to me at this point that her and her team would go so far out of their way to try and make ME look bad at this stage though". (more...)
Bombing Suspect Was Found Sleeping in the Hallway of a Bar
- September 20, 2016
Police confirmed that they were looking for no other suspects. While FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr., said there is "no indication" of an active operating cell in the NY area, Rep. Authorities suspect him of setting off a bomb that wounded 29 people in Manhattan on Saturday, as well as leaving a bag with five other devices in New Jersey on Sunday, one of which exploded without causing injury. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Police confirmed that they were looking for no other suspects. While FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr., said there is "no indication" of an active operating cell in the NY area, Rep. Authorities suspect him of setting off a bomb that wounded 29 people in Manhattan on Saturday, as well as leaving a bag with five other devices in New Jersey on Sunday, one of which exploded without causing injury. (more...)
Your-face Team USA won't back down in World Cup of Hockey
- September 20, 2016
Joe Pavelski was named captain and Ryan Suter is the other alternate. "It is hockey, but I also think it is a huge platform for us to represent our country, especially in today's world, with everything is going on", Tortorella said Monday, the opening day of training camp for the USA team. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Joe Pavelski was named captain and Ryan Suter is the other alternate. "It is hockey, but I also think it is a huge platform for us to represent our country, especially in today's world, with everything is going on", Tortorella said Monday, the opening day of training camp for the USA team. (more...)
House Intel Committee Blasts Snowden as Disgruntled Worker, 'Serial Fabricator'
- September 20, 2016
Last year, Lisa Monaco, Obama's advisor on homeland security and counterterrorism, said in response to a We the People petition on behalf of Snowden: "If he felt his actions were consistent with civil disobedience, then he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and - importantly - accept the consequences of his actions". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Last year, Lisa Monaco, Obama's advisor on homeland security and counterterrorism, said in response to a We the People petition on behalf of Snowden: "If he felt his actions were consistent with civil disobedience, then he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and - importantly - accept the consequences of his actions". (more...)
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