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Syrian government and rebels have signed ceasefire agreement, says Putin
- December 29, 2016
This includes ISIS, the ex-Nusra Front and all groups linked to them. The umbrella group representing most of the groups fighting the regime in Syria's complex rebellion, the High Negotiations Committee, said it knew nothing about the latest initiative. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
This includes ISIS, the ex-Nusra Front and all groups linked to them. The umbrella group representing most of the groups fighting the regime in Syria's complex rebellion, the High Negotiations Committee, said it knew nothing about the latest initiative. (more...)
CBB Picks: Can Virginia cover as a road underdog against Louisville?
- December 29, 2016
A 69-48 loss at Marquette on March 2, 2010 was the last time a Louisville team failed to have at least one player on the roster score in double-figures until Wednesday night's loss to Virginia . Louisville's offense has been inconsistent at best throughout its first two seasons in the ACC, but it has been virtually nonexistent whenever it has faced Virginia . (more...)
- December 29, 2016
A 69-48 loss at Marquette on March 2, 2010 was the last time a Louisville team failed to have at least one player on the roster score in double-figures until Wednesday night's loss to Virginia . Louisville's offense has been inconsistent at best throughout its first two seasons in the ACC, but it has been virtually nonexistent whenever it has faced Virginia . (more...)
Nasri facing doping probe after tweet
- December 29, 2016
The Spanish Agency for Health Protection in Sport (AEPSAD) - who covers anti-doping in the country - confirmed on Wednesday that the Manchester City player on loan at Sevilla is now under investigation. Sevilla will ask Nasri for an explanation when he returns to Spain this week after spending the winter break in the United States. Sources from within Sevilla have reportedly told El Pais that "we find it unusual that a clinic would advertise a treatment that could be illegal", suggesting ... (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The Spanish Agency for Health Protection in Sport (AEPSAD) - who covers anti-doping in the country - confirmed on Wednesday that the Manchester City player on loan at Sevilla is now under investigation. Sevilla will ask Nasri for an explanation when he returns to Spain this week after spending the winter break in the United States. Sources from within Sevilla have reportedly told El Pais that "we find it unusual that a clinic would advertise a treatment that could be illegal", suggesting ... (more...)
Where are her legs? Christmas Eve optical illusion leaves Internet guessing
- December 29, 2016
The image was first uploaded onto Reddit by user jr0d7771 on Christmas Eve, and has since been picked up by global media such as Esquire and the Daily Mail. But some users seemed to be onto something, such as Redditor justonewordforyou, who suggested that increasing the brightness of the picture would help one identify the lines demarcating the girls' bodies. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The image was first uploaded onto Reddit by user jr0d7771 on Christmas Eve, and has since been picked up by global media such as Esquire and the Daily Mail. But some users seemed to be onto something, such as Redditor justonewordforyou, who suggested that increasing the brightness of the picture would help one identify the lines demarcating the girls' bodies. (more...)
Drake and Jennifer Lopez Are Really Dating, According to Instagram
- December 29, 2016
Rumours have been swirling for weeks now that Jennifer Lopez and rapper Drake are secretly coupled up, but the pair seem to have confirmed it for the first time with a new picture posted on social media . An "unfollow" in celebrity world pretty much signals to the world "I'm done with you". It can be recalled that Rihanna considers Jennifer Lopez as her mentor and the two are good friends in fact. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
Rumours have been swirling for weeks now that Jennifer Lopez and rapper Drake are secretly coupled up, but the pair seem to have confirmed it for the first time with a new picture posted on social media . An "unfollow" in celebrity world pretty much signals to the world "I'm done with you". It can be recalled that Rihanna considers Jennifer Lopez as her mentor and the two are good friends in fact. (more...)
Paul Gascoigne hospitalised with head injury following incident at London hotel
- December 29, 2016
One bystander, Alvin Carpio, wrote that he spotted Gazza while reading a book at the hotel. Paul Gascoigne is back in the headlines this morning. He really isn't in a good place. Police have confirmed that they were called to the £539 a night hotel to reports of a disturbance. " The man has been taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a stable condition ", Scotland Yard confirmed to media. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
One bystander, Alvin Carpio, wrote that he spotted Gazza while reading a book at the hotel. Paul Gascoigne is back in the headlines this morning. He really isn't in a good place. Police have confirmed that they were called to the £539 a night hotel to reports of a disturbance. " The man has been taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a stable condition ", Scotland Yard confirmed to media. (more...)
Add Rihanna to the list of people who don't know Jennifer Lopez
- December 29, 2016
The rumors regarding a love story between the two emerged after Drake attended two of Jennifer's Vegas concerts and a couple of private parties organized by the singer. The stars have been working on a project together recently but it's what's been going on between the two of them outside the recording studio that has people talking. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The rumors regarding a love story between the two emerged after Drake attended two of Jennifer's Vegas concerts and a couple of private parties organized by the singer. The stars have been working on a project together recently but it's what's been going on between the two of them outside the recording studio that has people talking. (more...)
United States set to move against Russian Federation over vote meddling
- December 29, 2016
The details are being finalized, and officials told the Washington Post that they could include covert action that will likely involve cyber operations. "At a point in time where we've taken certain actions that we can divulge publicly, we will do so", Mr. Obama said. Adam SchiffAdam SchiffSanctions against Russian Federation over election hacking forthcoming: report Top House Intel Dem to Obama: Expose Putin's corruption Dem rep calls for Trump to divest completely to prevent conflicts ... (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The details are being finalized, and officials told the Washington Post that they could include covert action that will likely involve cyber operations. "At a point in time where we've taken certain actions that we can divulge publicly, we will do so", Mr. Obama said. Adam SchiffAdam SchiffSanctions against Russian Federation over election hacking forthcoming: report Top House Intel Dem to Obama: Expose Putin's corruption Dem rep calls for Trump to divest completely to prevent conflicts ... (more...)
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder helps make Christmas memorable for needy family
- December 29, 2016
After the Washington Post initially picked up her story, the donations began, to the point Britten had to set up a GoFundMe page to handle them. I know it's not about the gifts, but they are kids! "That takes a lot of courage". Vedder added that Britten's struggles reminded him of his own childhood - "There were years there were toys from Santa, but they were used and they came from garage sales and they didn't always work" - and that he wanted to provide the family with a "tourniquet" ... (more...)
- December 29, 2016
After the Washington Post initially picked up her story, the donations began, to the point Britten had to set up a GoFundMe page to handle them. I know it's not about the gifts, but they are kids! "That takes a lot of courage". Vedder added that Britten's struggles reminded him of his own childhood - "There were years there were toys from Santa, but they were used and they came from garage sales and they didn't always work" - and that he wanted to provide the family with a "tourniquet" ... (more...)
American values governing Premier League sackings
- December 29, 2016
Speaking to Press Association Sport before his dismissal, Bradley feared Premier League clubs would be dissuaded from appointing American managers in future were he to fail at Swansea. As they search for a new miracle worker, Swansea's owners know they can not afford to make another wrong decision because English football is now governed by the bottom line. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
Speaking to Press Association Sport before his dismissal, Bradley feared Premier League clubs would be dissuaded from appointing American managers in future were he to fail at Swansea. As they search for a new miracle worker, Swansea's owners know they can not afford to make another wrong decision because English football is now governed by the bottom line. (more...)
Debbie Reynolds hospitalized in Los Angeles
- December 29, 2016
The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was contacted just before United Flight 935 landed at about 12:11 local time and performed "advanced life support". how dare you take her away from us". Her first foray into the spotlight came when she was 16 during the Miss Burbank Contest, which she won in 1948. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was contacted just before United Flight 935 landed at about 12:11 local time and performed "advanced life support". how dare you take her away from us". Her first foray into the spotlight came when she was 16 during the Miss Burbank Contest, which she won in 1948. (more...)
Delhi MLA Jarnail to contest against CM Badal in Punjab: Kejriwal
- December 29, 2016
Aam Aadmi Party, today, announced that Delhi legislator Jarnail Singh would fight the upcoming elections against Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal Supremo Prakash Singh Badal from the Lambi constituency. Singh, the former Chief Minister of Punjab and the face of Congress campaign in the state, dared Kejriwal to contest the assembly polls from Punjab. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
Aam Aadmi Party, today, announced that Delhi legislator Jarnail Singh would fight the upcoming elections against Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal Supremo Prakash Singh Badal from the Lambi constituency. Singh, the former Chief Minister of Punjab and the face of Congress campaign in the state, dared Kejriwal to contest the assembly polls from Punjab. (more...)
John Cena returns to action, issues Royal Rumble challenge
- December 29, 2016
There can be no doubt that AJ Styles has been the highlight of the 2016 WWE SmackDown year. The main event also features a majestic triple threat match for the WWE Championship among Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and the phenomenal one as well as the current champion AJ Styles . (more...)
- December 29, 2016
There can be no doubt that AJ Styles has been the highlight of the 2016 WWE SmackDown year. The main event also features a majestic triple threat match for the WWE Championship among Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and the phenomenal one as well as the current champion AJ Styles . (more...)
Sarah Michelle Gellar Confused George Michael With Boy George - Who Didn't Die
- December 29, 2016
According to him, Michael died of a heart failure. In a statement to the Press Association , shared with The Irish Times , the charity's founder, Dame Esther Rantzen, said George was an invaluable philanthropist who donated millions through the years. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
According to him, Michael died of a heart failure. In a statement to the Press Association , shared with The Irish Times , the charity's founder, Dame Esther Rantzen, said George was an invaluable philanthropist who donated millions through the years. (more...)
Wind Advisory issued for parts of state
- December 29, 2016
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Mostly cloudy skies are forecast Thursday night with a low temperature forecast at 28 for Lehigh Valley International Airport. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Mostly cloudy skies are forecast Thursday night with a low temperature forecast at 28 for Lehigh Valley International Airport. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. (more...)
'I'm not done': John Cena intent on chasing 16th WWE crown
- December 29, 2016
The biggest occasion for this week's edition of WWE Smackdown is the return of 15-time world champion John Cena . The main event also features a majestic triple threat match for the WWE Championship among Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and the phenomenal one as well as the current champion AJ Styles . (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The biggest occasion for this week's edition of WWE Smackdown is the return of 15-time world champion John Cena . The main event also features a majestic triple threat match for the WWE Championship among Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and the phenomenal one as well as the current champion AJ Styles . (more...)
Pink Gives Birth to Baby No. 2 With Carey Hart
- December 29, 2016
A huge congratulations to Pink , Carey, and the whole family. Pink , real name Alecia Moore, announced her second pregnancy last month (Nov16), and Carey recently revealed the couple and their five-year-old daughter Willow had made a decision to stay put for the holidays because the singer couldn't really travel anywhere. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
A huge congratulations to Pink , Carey, and the whole family. Pink , real name Alecia Moore, announced her second pregnancy last month (Nov16), and Carey recently revealed the couple and their five-year-old daughter Willow had made a decision to stay put for the holidays because the singer couldn't really travel anywhere. (more...)
Carrie Fisher Spent Christmas In Intensive Care
- December 29, 2016
She says these lines to the dreaded villain Darth Vader without flinching. After balancing her film career with struggles against drug and alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder, Fisher helped to break down stigmas over mental illnesses. (more...)
- December 29, 2016
She says these lines to the dreaded villain Darth Vader without flinching. After balancing her film career with struggles against drug and alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder, Fisher helped to break down stigmas over mental illnesses. (more...)
A Rockette Speaks Out About Performing at the Trump Inauguration
- December 29, 2016
The announcement "has brought up legitimate concern among our members, the theatrical community and the public at large", the union said , adding later: "Fortunately, the company has agreed that ALL participation in this particular event will be voluntary ". (more...)
- December 29, 2016
The announcement "has brought up legitimate concern among our members, the theatrical community and the public at large", the union said , adding later: "Fortunately, the company has agreed that ALL participation in this particular event will be voluntary ". (more...)
Carrie Fisher death: 'A sad day for millions of Star Wars fans'
- December 28, 2016
Fisher said. "You like it less as you roll along". Daisy Ridley, who played Rey, the tough new heroine in " Star Wars: The Force Awakens ", wrote that she was "devastated" at the "monumental loss" of Fisher. Speaking to Radio Kerry, IT Tralee Lecturer Bob Jackson said Fisher's recognition was a huge honour for his students. "We have so little information ourselves". (more...)
- December 28, 2016
Fisher said. "You like it less as you roll along". Daisy Ridley, who played Rey, the tough new heroine in " Star Wars: The Force Awakens ", wrote that she was "devastated" at the "monumental loss" of Fisher. Speaking to Radio Kerry, IT Tralee Lecturer Bob Jackson said Fisher's recognition was a huge honour for his students. "We have so little information ourselves". (more...)
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