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Union: Cop who shot boy did what he had to do
- September 18, 2016
Police say a 13-year-old boy fatally shot by an OH officer pulled a real-looking pellet gun during a confrontation, but his family's lawyers say some witness accounts conflict with the police version of what happened. He looked outside to see a police officer chasing two young men into an alley behind his home. Organizers led the crowd in chanting the number 13 for the age of Tyre (ty'-REE) King, who was shot multiple times Wednesday evening. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Police say a 13-year-old boy fatally shot by an OH officer pulled a real-looking pellet gun during a confrontation, but his family's lawyers say some witness accounts conflict with the police version of what happened. He looked outside to see a police officer chasing two young men into an alley behind his home. Organizers led the crowd in chanting the number 13 for the age of Tyre (ty'-REE) King, who was shot multiple times Wednesday evening. (more...)
Obama sets timetable to lift Myanmar sanctions
- September 18, 2016
Asked by a reporter when sanctions would be lifted , Mr Obama said, "soon". Describing the progress made in Burma towards strengthening of democracy, Suu Kyi stressed on the need of lifting sanctions. A senior USA official told Reuters the lifting of sanctions would not involve military-to-military assistance. It estimates the industry is worth almost half of the nation's economic output. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Asked by a reporter when sanctions would be lifted , Mr Obama said, "soon". Describing the progress made in Burma towards strengthening of democracy, Suu Kyi stressed on the need of lifting sanctions. A senior USA official told Reuters the lifting of sanctions would not involve military-to-military assistance. It estimates the industry is worth almost half of the nation's economic output. (more...)
Trump again suggests Clinton's Secret Service bodyguards disarm: 'Let's see what happens'
- September 18, 2016
They should disarm. I think they should disarm immediately, what do you think, yes?", he said. Immediately, what do you think? Yes? Yes. "Take their guns away, let's see what happens to her". "Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know". "To do these things, you need a lot of energy - she doesn't have the energy", Trump said. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
They should disarm. I think they should disarm immediately, what do you think, yes?", he said. Immediately, what do you think? Yes? Yes. "Take their guns away, let's see what happens to her". "Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know". "To do these things, you need a lot of energy - she doesn't have the energy", Trump said. (more...)
JPMorgan nudges Wells Fargo off perch as most valuable USA bank
- September 18, 2016
The Senate Banking Committee expects to hold a hearing on Wells Fargo and intends on calling Stumpf as a witness, the Wall Street Journal reported. The targets, pushed from Wells' top executives, were unrealistic. Wells Fargo had a program called go for "Gr-Eight", a company-wide push to get more than eight products per household - a level that was never reached. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
The Senate Banking Committee expects to hold a hearing on Wells Fargo and intends on calling Stumpf as a witness, the Wall Street Journal reported. The targets, pushed from Wells' top executives, were unrealistic. Wells Fargo had a program called go for "Gr-Eight", a company-wide push to get more than eight products per household - a level that was never reached. (more...)
Pastor Shuts Down Trump at Black Church in Flint
- September 18, 2016
When playing back our tape, FOX 2 Detroit could not identify the part at which the audience said, 'Let him speak. Then, this morning, Trump phoned into the morning news show Fox & Friends to discuss the incident. "It used to be cars were made in Flint , and you couldn't drink the water in Mexico". What do you have to lose?' The audience clapped. Trump said , "Oh, oh, oh, okay". (more...)
- September 18, 2016
When playing back our tape, FOX 2 Detroit could not identify the part at which the audience said, 'Let him speak. Then, this morning, Trump phoned into the morning news show Fox & Friends to discuss the incident. "It used to be cars were made in Flint , and you couldn't drink the water in Mexico". What do you have to lose?' The audience clapped. Trump said , "Oh, oh, oh, okay". (more...)
Muslim nations must unite against Saudi crimes: Iran's Rouhani
- September 18, 2016
Zayani said the Gulf Arab states "reject the unjust media campaign and the successive declarations of senior Iranian leaders against the Saudi kingdom". Saudi authorities at the time denied the high death toll, claiming it was closer to 700 people. This attack by Iranian President matters as already relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were at rock bottom before the regional rivals started trading barbs this week ahead of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Saturday. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Zayani said the Gulf Arab states "reject the unjust media campaign and the successive declarations of senior Iranian leaders against the Saudi kingdom". Saudi authorities at the time denied the high death toll, claiming it was closer to 700 people. This attack by Iranian President matters as already relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were at rock bottom before the regional rivals started trading barbs this week ahead of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Saturday. (more...)
Trump Slams Black Pastor Who Interrupted Speech
- September 18, 2016
And, when he attacked Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton , Pastor Faith-Green Timmons cut him off. "Okay. That's good. And I'm going to go back onto Flint ", Trump replied. The congregants were not shouting to let Trump speak. The Trump critics said the visit is just a campaign stunt with two months to go before the election. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
And, when he attacked Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton , Pastor Faith-Green Timmons cut him off. "Okay. That's good. And I'm going to go back onto Flint ", Trump replied. The congregants were not shouting to let Trump speak. The Trump critics said the visit is just a campaign stunt with two months to go before the election. (more...)
Kerry stalls on jihadist strikes until Assad lets aid into Aleppo
- September 18, 2016
Konashenkov said the aircraft that carried out the bombings - two F-16 jet fighters and two A-10 support aircraft - had entered Syrian airspace from Iraqi territory. The move comes as clashes were reported between government forces and rebels, violating the ceasefire which came into effect on Monday. Up to 275,000 people in east Aleppo have been cut off from assistance since early July. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Konashenkov said the aircraft that carried out the bombings - two F-16 jet fighters and two A-10 support aircraft - had entered Syrian airspace from Iraqi territory. The move comes as clashes were reported between government forces and rebels, violating the ceasefire which came into effect on Monday. Up to 275,000 people in east Aleppo have been cut off from assistance since early July. (more...)
Funeral prayers of 29 blast victims offered in Mohmand Agency
- September 18, 2016
At least 23 dead and dozens wounded during Friday prayers in Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan . THE SUICIDE bombing at a mosque in Mohmand Agency, northwestern Pakistan , has claimed a total of 28 lives, after three more victims of the Friday attack succumbed to their wounds. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
At least 23 dead and dozens wounded during Friday prayers in Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan . THE SUICIDE bombing at a mosque in Mohmand Agency, northwestern Pakistan , has claimed a total of 28 lives, after three more victims of the Friday attack succumbed to their wounds. (more...)
Locals Walk to End Alzheimer's
- September 18, 2016
Team Super Bowlen raised almost $36,000 before the start of the walk, the most of any participating group in the Denver race, and received about $20,000 more from Broncos players, who doubled their donation from 2015. To date, Sanders and the team have raised over $1200 for the 2016 event. This year's fundraising goal is $88,000. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Team Super Bowlen raised almost $36,000 before the start of the walk, the most of any participating group in the Denver race, and received about $20,000 more from Broncos players, who doubled their donation from 2015. To date, Sanders and the team have raised over $1200 for the 2016 event. This year's fundraising goal is $88,000. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. (more...)
Jaguars travel cross-county, hope to end West Coast woes
- September 18, 2016
There wasn't any moping around, but there was a little bit of remnants of aggravation, sickness, I think, from the loss. "It's a long flight [to the West Coast], but we went to London previous year and were able to pull one out and take care of business out there", Lewis said. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
There wasn't any moping around, but there was a little bit of remnants of aggravation, sickness, I think, from the loss. "It's a long flight [to the West Coast], but we went to London previous year and were able to pull one out and take care of business out there", Lewis said. (more...)
U.S. military officials should monitor Syria truce
- September 18, 2016
Khan Sheikhun, like most of the surrounding province, is controlled by an alliance of rebels, hardline Islamists and jihadists such as the Fateh al-Sham Front. He says that under the deal, opposition units were supposed to move away in lockstep but have failed to do so. The U.N. estimates about a quarter million people are trapped inside. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Khan Sheikhun, like most of the surrounding province, is controlled by an alliance of rebels, hardline Islamists and jihadists such as the Fateh al-Sham Front. He says that under the deal, opposition units were supposed to move away in lockstep but have failed to do so. The U.N. estimates about a quarter million people are trapped inside. (more...)
Coalition Forces May Have Conducted Air Strike On Syrian Military Position: Pentagon
- September 18, 2016
On Saturday, Russia accused US -led airstrikes of targeting Syrian troops. He added that the United States would not set up a planned joint US-Russian military coordination cell in Syria until regime forces there allow aid into besieged cities. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
On Saturday, Russia accused US -led airstrikes of targeting Syrian troops. He added that the United States would not set up a planned joint US-Russian military coordination cell in Syria until regime forces there allow aid into besieged cities. (more...)
SA condemns North Korea's latest nuclear weapons test
- September 18, 2016
A foreign ministry spokesman said "Obama is trying hard to deny North Korea's strategic position as a legitimate nuclear weapons state but it is as foolish an act as trying to eclipse the sun with a palm". On September 9, North Korea conducted its fifth and most powerful nuclear test. "The standardisation of the nuclear warhead will enable to produce at will and as many as it wants a variety of smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear warheads of higher strike power", said Kim Ki Nam, North ... (more...)
- September 18, 2016
A foreign ministry spokesman said "Obama is trying hard to deny North Korea's strategic position as a legitimate nuclear weapons state but it is as foolish an act as trying to eclipse the sun with a palm". On September 9, North Korea conducted its fifth and most powerful nuclear test. "The standardisation of the nuclear warhead will enable to produce at will and as many as it wants a variety of smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear warheads of higher strike power", said Kim Ki Nam, North ... (more...)
Violence, tensions test fragile truce in Syria
- September 18, 2016
A respite in hostilities will also allow time for humanitarian aid to be delivered to the besieged city of Aleppo and areas in the Idlib Province. Though the deal went into effect Monday, U.S. also demanded that supplies be allowed to reach areas under siege across the country and especially in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. If the aid starts flowing and the cease-fire holds, the expectations are that such a climate would pave the way for the restart of Syria peace talks that ... (more...)
- September 18, 2016
A respite in hostilities will also allow time for humanitarian aid to be delivered to the besieged city of Aleppo and areas in the Idlib Province. Though the deal went into effect Monday, U.S. also demanded that supplies be allowed to reach areas under siege across the country and especially in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. If the aid starts flowing and the cease-fire holds, the expectations are that such a climate would pave the way for the restart of Syria peace talks that ... (more...)
Putin questions US commitment to Syria cease-fire
- September 18, 2016
The official says the notification was sent through Russian Federation. He did not identify which country in the coalition they belonged to. He says the planes came from the direction of the border with Iraq. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the USA to publish a written copy of the ceasefire agreement in order to hold to account those factions which fail to abide by its tenets. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
The official says the notification was sent through Russian Federation. He did not identify which country in the coalition they belonged to. He says the planes came from the direction of the border with Iraq. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the USA to publish a written copy of the ceasefire agreement in order to hold to account those factions which fail to abide by its tenets. (more...)
Police lock down a Denver hospital complex amid gun report
- September 18, 2016
Police lifted the shelter-in-place orders at the buildings surrounding Rose Medical Center by 6:45 p.m. MT, but police urged those inside the hospital complex to stay in place Friday while officers continued to investigate. Armed officers were seen on the roofs of buildings, and authorities said they were searching the complex. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts . (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Police lifted the shelter-in-place orders at the buildings surrounding Rose Medical Center by 6:45 p.m. MT, but police urged those inside the hospital complex to stay in place Friday while officers continued to investigate. Armed officers were seen on the roofs of buildings, and authorities said they were searching the complex. Be proactive - Use the "Flag as Inappropriate" link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts . (more...)
Venezuela's crisis keeps non-aligned summit turnout low
- September 18, 2016
There are 17 countries and 10 worldwide organisations that are Observers at NAM. - Growing isolation -Venezuela's crisis has left it increasingly isolated, including in its own region. But on Thursday evening, at the crucial ministerial meeting of the NAM that precedes the leaders' talks and where the outcomes of the summit are actually finalised, it was junior foreign minister M.J. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
There are 17 countries and 10 worldwide organisations that are Observers at NAM. - Growing isolation -Venezuela's crisis has left it increasingly isolated, including in its own region. But on Thursday evening, at the crucial ministerial meeting of the NAM that precedes the leaders' talks and where the outcomes of the summit are actually finalised, it was junior foreign minister M.J. (more...)
DA to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Shelby officer
- September 18, 2016
Officials said Brackeen passed away Monday morning at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte. The man accused of gunning down a Cartersville graduate and Shelby, North Carolina, police officer has been arrested in New England. His half sister, along with a woman in NY, were both arrested and also charged with aiding Fenner. Brakeen was attempting to arrest Irving, who had warrants for robbery and kidnapping, when the two exchanged gunfire, police said. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Officials said Brackeen passed away Monday morning at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte. The man accused of gunning down a Cartersville graduate and Shelby, North Carolina, police officer has been arrested in New England. His half sister, along with a woman in NY, were both arrested and also charged with aiding Fenner. Brakeen was attempting to arrest Irving, who had warrants for robbery and kidnapping, when the two exchanged gunfire, police said. (more...)
Georgia Tech opens with long TD pass, beats Vandy 37-7
- September 18, 2016
Fourteen players have carried the ball for the Yellow Jackets, who have 483 rushing yards in 2016. A-backs accounted for 159 yards on 17 carries, so Tech was much more successful in that aspect of the running game. But Vanderbilt still needed to play better. Kalija Lipscomb complimented 16 yards and a touchdown. Overall, Tech's defense ranks 76th in yards per play at 5.25 yards, which is better than last year's 5.82. (more...)
- September 18, 2016
Fourteen players have carried the ball for the Yellow Jackets, who have 483 rushing yards in 2016. A-backs accounted for 159 yards on 17 carries, so Tech was much more successful in that aspect of the running game. But Vanderbilt still needed to play better. Kalija Lipscomb complimented 16 yards and a touchdown. Overall, Tech's defense ranks 76th in yards per play at 5.25 yards, which is better than last year's 5.82. (more...)
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