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This is what the West Indies squad looks like for India series
- June 20, 2017
Star pacer Shanon Gabriel too misses the series due to an injury while and now, the Windies have to face the in-form Team India without him. Their squad doesn't possess the same wealth of fast-bowling options as other sides, so they will be relying on their spinners to have a major impact with the ball. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Star pacer Shanon Gabriel too misses the series due to an injury while and now, the Windies have to face the in-form Team India without him. Their squad doesn't possess the same wealth of fast-bowling options as other sides, so they will be relying on their spinners to have a major impact with the ball. (more...)
'March Against Sharia' draws counter-protesters to State Capitol
- June 20, 2017
According to Fouladi, Sharia law is about how Muslims live their lives. The Board Chair of CAIR says that is not the case. Counter-protesters hold signs outside of an anti-Sharia rally in Seattle Saturday. It also warned Muslims to take extra precautions against potential violence over the weekend. Both sides chanted their slogans, with the protestors claiming they were standing for human and women's rights while the counter protestors declared that Muslims were welcome in the community. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
According to Fouladi, Sharia law is about how Muslims live their lives. The Board Chair of CAIR says that is not the case. Counter-protesters hold signs outside of an anti-Sharia rally in Seattle Saturday. It also warned Muslims to take extra precautions against potential violence over the weekend. Both sides chanted their slogans, with the protestors claiming they were standing for human and women's rights while the counter protestors declared that Muslims were welcome in the community. (more...)
Two suspects arrested for Tehran terror attack
- June 20, 2017
The attacks were the first in Iran claimed by the Islamic State, which has repeatedly threatened Shias, the second largest branch of Islam, a majority in Iran. The statement drew an angry response on Twitter from Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, who also criticised efforts by the US Senate to impose new sanctions on Iran. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The attacks were the first in Iran claimed by the Islamic State, which has repeatedly threatened Shias, the second largest branch of Islam, a majority in Iran. The statement drew an angry response on Twitter from Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, who also criticised efforts by the US Senate to impose new sanctions on Iran. (more...)
79 people feared dead in London high-rise fire
- June 20, 2017
Trade Minister Greg Hands and Treasury chief Philip Hammond said in separate TV appearances that the cladding used on Grenfell seems to be prohibited by British regulations. Local residents have decried inadequate information and aid from council staff in the fire's aftermath, with hundreds of disgruntled demonstrators flocking to protest at Kensington town hall Saturday. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Trade Minister Greg Hands and Treasury chief Philip Hammond said in separate TV appearances that the cladding used on Grenfell seems to be prohibited by British regulations. Local residents have decried inadequate information and aid from council staff in the fire's aftermath, with hundreds of disgruntled demonstrators flocking to protest at Kensington town hall Saturday. (more...)
Gunman went to Republican baseball practice with a list of names
- June 20, 2017
Hodgkinson, from IL, who had lashed out against United States president Donald Trump and other Republicans over social media, was killed by Mr Scalise's security detail and other police officers. A single rifle wound caused "substantial damage" to Scalise's internal organs and blood loss, his doctor explained Friday. Because the bullet shattered, there may be hundreds of fragments in Scalise's body and doctors do not intend to try to remove them all, Sava said. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Hodgkinson, from IL, who had lashed out against United States president Donald Trump and other Republicans over social media, was killed by Mr Scalise's security detail and other police officers. A single rifle wound caused "substantial damage" to Scalise's internal organs and blood loss, his doctor explained Friday. Because the bullet shattered, there may be hundreds of fragments in Scalise's body and doctors do not intend to try to remove them all, Sava said. (more...)
Van attack on London Muslims suggests new polarization
- June 20, 2017
She was speaking after a van ploughed into worshippers outside a London mosque after Ramadan prayers on Monday (19 June). The van driver tried to escape but people grabbed him. In the midst of anger, confusion and chaos that enveloped a growing crowd who had their fists out - ready to turn on the perpetrator behind the van attack - Mahmoud along with "a group of brothers" successfully diffused the situation. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
She was speaking after a van ploughed into worshippers outside a London mosque after Ramadan prayers on Monday (19 June). The van driver tried to escape but people grabbed him. In the midst of anger, confusion and chaos that enveloped a growing crowd who had their fists out - ready to turn on the perpetrator behind the van attack - Mahmoud along with "a group of brothers" successfully diffused the situation. (more...)
Understanding Congressional Confusion on Health Care
- June 20, 2017
Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to Republican committee chairs with jurisdiction over Trumpcare requesting that they "schedule hearings to discuss, debate and hear testimony about the health care bill you are now drafting in secret". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to Republican committee chairs with jurisdiction over Trumpcare requesting that they "schedule hearings to discuss, debate and hear testimony about the health care bill you are now drafting in secret". (more...)
Who is Trump's new lawyer, Jay Sekulow?
- June 20, 2017
The conservative lawyer, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, is assisting Trump lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, as Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 elections and the potential obstruction of justice by the president in the firing of former Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) Director James Comey in May. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The conservative lawyer, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, is assisting Trump lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, as Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 elections and the potential obstruction of justice by the president in the firing of former Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) Director James Comey in May. (more...)
Sarfraz hopes Champions Trophy win will bring worldwide cricket to Pak
- June 20, 2017
A very happy @SarfarazA_54 has a message of thanks for all the Pakistan fans after their #CT17 triumph. In a match which saw Virat Kohli and his boys fail miserably in all three departments of fielding, bowling and batting, it was Hardik Pandya who nearly spearheaded a resurgence by scoring the fastest half-century in the history of ICC tournaments finals, even beating Adam Gilchrist's record. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
A very happy @SarfarazA_54 has a message of thanks for all the Pakistan fans after their #CT17 triumph. In a match which saw Virat Kohli and his boys fail miserably in all three departments of fielding, bowling and batting, it was Hardik Pandya who nearly spearheaded a resurgence by scoring the fastest half-century in the history of ICC tournaments finals, even beating Adam Gilchrist's record. (more...)
Art Cashin: US Economy Isn't as Strong as Fed Thinks
- June 20, 2017
Ahead of this surprise, bond yields had tumbled earlier in the day due to a weak inflation report showing that the consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in May, the second decline in three months and the third major downside surprise in a row. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Ahead of this surprise, bond yields had tumbled earlier in the day due to a weak inflation report showing that the consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in May, the second decline in three months and the third major downside surprise in a row. (more...)
Trump thrusts US, Cuba back toward hostile relationship
- June 20, 2017
Under the policies put in place by the Obama administration since March of 2016, when the president visited Havana , the influx of American tourists to Cuba created a lot of jobs and boosted the income of what is now a growing Cuban middle class. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Under the policies put in place by the Obama administration since March of 2016, when the president visited Havana , the influx of American tourists to Cuba created a lot of jobs and boosted the income of what is now a growing Cuban middle class. (more...)
Russia threatens after US downs Syrian warplane
- June 20, 2017
The U.S. military scored its first air-to-air kill in 18 years Sunday when a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet obliterated a Syrian regime Su-22. The US military, however, claimed that the jet " dropped bombs near " US-backed Kurdish SDF militants. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The U.S. military scored its first air-to-air kill in 18 years Sunday when a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet obliterated a Syrian regime Su-22. The US military, however, claimed that the jet " dropped bombs near " US-backed Kurdish SDF militants. (more...)
Imam praised for saving life of suspect in London mosque attack
- June 20, 2017
The man who died was already receiving first aid at the time of the attack, the latest in a spate of terrorist strikes in Britain. A witness told the BBC that "from the window, I started hearing a lot of yelling and screeching, a lot of chaos outside.Everybody was shouting: "A van's hit people, a van's hit people". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The man who died was already receiving first aid at the time of the attack, the latest in a spate of terrorist strikes in Britain. A witness told the BBC that "from the window, I started hearing a lot of yelling and screeching, a lot of chaos outside.Everybody was shouting: "A van's hit people, a van's hit people". (more...)
Jared Kushner speaks at tech event
- June 20, 2017
The event is the first for the so-called American Technology Council , and was organized by the White House Office of American Innovation , which is helmed by White House Senior Adviser and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner . Chris Liddell , a former executive of some big names in tech and now a strategy director for the White House , will be in charge of leading the session. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The event is the first for the so-called American Technology Council , and was organized by the White House Office of American Innovation , which is helmed by White House Senior Adviser and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner . Chris Liddell , a former executive of some big names in tech and now a strategy director for the White House , will be in charge of leading the session. (more...)
'Anti-Sharia' Marchers Met With Counter-Protests Around The Country
- June 20, 2017
Demonstrators at small but raucous gatherings around the country Saturday raised the specter that extremist interpretations of Islamic law might somehow spread across the USA, but numerous rallies drew even more boisterous counter-protests by people who called such fears unfounded. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Demonstrators at small but raucous gatherings around the country Saturday raised the specter that extremist interpretations of Islamic law might somehow spread across the USA, but numerous rallies drew even more boisterous counter-protests by people who called such fears unfounded. (more...)
NRATV calls London attack on Muslims a "maybe attack"
- June 20, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it was a "horrific terrorist attack " aimed at "innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan". The suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, waved to the crowd as he was led away. Mohammed Kozbar, the chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque in north London , said members of Islington's differing faith communities had come together as part of the weekend's Great Get Together, a year on from the ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it was a "horrific terrorist attack " aimed at "innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan". The suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, waved to the crowd as he was led away. Mohammed Kozbar, the chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque in north London , said members of Islington's differing faith communities had come together as part of the weekend's Great Get Together, a year on from the ... (more...)
Wounded congressman sends Father's Day message
- June 20, 2017
Trump added that Scalise is "having a hard time, far worse than anybody thought" following the shooting Wednesday. Officials said Hodgkinson was carrying notes on which he had written the names of some Republican lawmakers. Sava said Friday that there are hundreds of bullet fragments in Scalise's body, but "we have no intention to try and remove all the bullet fragments at this point". (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Trump added that Scalise is "having a hard time, far worse than anybody thought" following the shooting Wednesday. Officials said Hodgkinson was carrying notes on which he had written the names of some Republican lawmakers. Sava said Friday that there are hundreds of bullet fragments in Scalise's body, but "we have no intention to try and remove all the bullet fragments at this point". (more...)
Newt Gingrich has no shame, thinks everyone has forgotten the 90s
- June 20, 2017
Look, I've talked to college students regularly who say to me if they openly are for Trump , they get threatened. "He is infuriated, and legitimately, in my judgment, by this whole Russian bologna", Gingrich said. He added in another interview on the radio show of Sean Hannity, that Comey is part of the deep state, an alleged government network which aims to undermine the administration of Trump . (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Look, I've talked to college students regularly who say to me if they openly are for Trump , they get threatened. "He is infuriated, and legitimately, in my judgment, by this whole Russian bologna", Gingrich said. He added in another interview on the radio show of Sean Hannity, that Comey is part of the deep state, an alleged government network which aims to undermine the administration of Trump . (more...)
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in New York City
- June 20, 2017
The culex pipiens mosquitoes that were found are a species that are commonly known for spreading the West Nile virus. While this is the first positive sample this year, Clark County has had such samples for the past several years. Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. In response to the Rossville discovery, the Health Department says it is increasing mosquito surveillance in the surrounding area by installing additional mosquito monitoring traps. (more...)
- June 20, 2017
The culex pipiens mosquitoes that were found are a species that are commonly known for spreading the West Nile virus. While this is the first positive sample this year, Clark County has had such samples for the past several years. Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. In response to the Rossville discovery, the Health Department says it is increasing mosquito surveillance in the surrounding area by installing additional mosquito monitoring traps. (more...)
Watch John Oliver Expose Trump Administration's Coal Industry Lies
- June 20, 2017
Oliver then highlighted how the fossil fuel energy industry is becoming increasingly automated, and explained why helping the coal industry doesn't mean you are helping miners. "Murray's company recently unsuccessfully sued to block a rule aimed at reducing miners" exposure to coal dust, which causes black lung, a disease that killed as many as 10,000 people between 1995 and 2005 ... (more...)
- June 20, 2017
Oliver then highlighted how the fossil fuel energy industry is becoming increasingly automated, and explained why helping the coal industry doesn't mean you are helping miners. "Murray's company recently unsuccessfully sued to block a rule aimed at reducing miners" exposure to coal dust, which causes black lung, a disease that killed as many as 10,000 people between 1995 and 2005 ... (more...)
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