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Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton react to explosion in Chelsea
- September 20, 2016
He claimed that police officers are "afraid" to confront potential terrorists because they might be accused of profiling. "Law enforcement officials are working to identify who was behind the attacks in NY and New Jersey , and we should give them the support they need to finish the job and bring those responsible to justice", Clinton said, adding: "We will not rest until that happens". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
He claimed that police officers are "afraid" to confront potential terrorists because they might be accused of profiling. "Law enforcement officials are working to identify who was behind the attacks in NY and New Jersey , and we should give them the support they need to finish the job and bring those responsible to justice", Clinton said, adding: "We will not rest until that happens". (more...)
North Carolina considers repealing HB2 anti-LGBT law
- September 20, 2016
There have been behind-the-scenes talks before about the possibility of making changes to the law, including discussions of some sort of deal with Charlotte City Council, which passed a non-discrimination ordinance protecting LGBT people that led to HB2's passage in March. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
There have been behind-the-scenes talks before about the possibility of making changes to the law, including discussions of some sort of deal with Charlotte City Council, which passed a non-discrimination ordinance protecting LGBT people that led to HB2's passage in March. (more...)
VK Singh calls for probe into Uri attack
- September 20, 2016
The Pakistan army said that India was promoting a "hostile narrative". "This indicates a desperate attempt to foment unrest in Kashmir", Singh said. New Delhi also brought up alleged human rights violations in Balochistan the persecution of minorities, including Hindus. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Pakistan army said that India was promoting a "hostile narrative". "This indicates a desperate attempt to foment unrest in Kashmir", Singh said. New Delhi also brought up alleged human rights violations in Balochistan the persecution of minorities, including Hindus. (more...)
Half Of All US Guns Owned By Just 3% Of Americans
- September 20, 2016
There are an estimated 265 million privately owned guns in America - and apparently, half of those guns are owned by just 3 percent of America's adult citizens. The research was based on answers provided by a nationally representative panel of 4,000 people who were paid to take surveys on various issues by a market research company. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
There are an estimated 265 million privately owned guns in America - and apparently, half of those guns are owned by just 3 percent of America's adult citizens. The research was based on answers provided by a nationally representative panel of 4,000 people who were paid to take surveys on various issues by a market research company. (more...)
Ranked Alabama rallies, beats No. 19 Ole Miss 48-43
- September 20, 2016
Bo Scarbrough has just 68 yards rushing in three games. Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who led the Tide in receiving with 81 yards, scored a 6-yard touchdown run on a direct snap with 2:10 left before intermission to give Alabama its first touchdown for the game. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Bo Scarbrough has just 68 yards rushing in three games. Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who led the Tide in receiving with 81 yards, scored a 6-yard touchdown run on a direct snap with 2:10 left before intermission to give Alabama its first touchdown for the game. (more...)
NZ's Neesham out of first India test with rib injury
- September 20, 2016
Coach Mike Hesson says the injury is not serious, but Neesham won't be considered for the Test in Kanpur , which starts Thursday. It is the second training injury of the tour, with paceman Tim Southee forced to fly home after damaging an ankle in the nets last week. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Coach Mike Hesson says the injury is not serious, but Neesham won't be considered for the Test in Kanpur , which starts Thursday. It is the second training injury of the tour, with paceman Tim Southee forced to fly home after damaging an ankle in the nets last week. (more...)
Saudi Arabia arrests 17 Islamic State attack plotters
- September 20, 2016
The network also communicated "with leaders overseas in all their activities", he said. They are the latest arrests connected with the Sunni extremist group in Saudi Arabia. Earlier that same month, police arrested a Saudi and a Syrian on their way to bomb a restaurant in the same area after training by IS, the interior ministry said. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The network also communicated "with leaders overseas in all their activities", he said. They are the latest arrests connected with the Sunni extremist group in Saudi Arabia. Earlier that same month, police arrested a Saudi and a Syrian on their way to bomb a restaurant in the same area after training by IS, the interior ministry said. (more...)
Cauvery row: CSC meets in Delhi today, may decide on quantum
- September 20, 2016
On that day, the apex court had asked Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of water per day for a period of 10 days to Tamil Nadu to ameliorate plight of farmers there. Even as the Karnataka government has sought the intervention of the central government, BJP leaders in the state have been saying that the union government should not mediate the dispute between the two states. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
On that day, the apex court had asked Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of water per day for a period of 10 days to Tamil Nadu to ameliorate plight of farmers there. Even as the Karnataka government has sought the intervention of the central government, BJP leaders in the state have been saying that the union government should not mediate the dispute between the two states. (more...)
Cabinet reportedly approves date for same-sex marriage plebiscite
- September 20, 2016
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today introduced a bill to Parliament to establish the national vote, declaring: "I ask Labor to respect ... the Australian people they claim to support and defend". that is where I stand and that is where Lucy (Turnbull) stands and when the plebiscite is held we will be voting yes". Mr Hastie told the ABC if the Government was going to put a vote to the Australian people, it needed to make sure they were informed of both sides of the argument. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today introduced a bill to Parliament to establish the national vote, declaring: "I ask Labor to respect ... the Australian people they claim to support and defend". that is where I stand and that is where Lucy (Turnbull) stands and when the plebiscite is held we will be voting yes". Mr Hastie told the ABC if the Government was going to put a vote to the Australian people, it needed to make sure they were informed of both sides of the argument. (more...)
Amnesty: US Bomb Used in Saudi-Led Strike on Yemen Hospital
- September 20, 2016
Oman is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which also groups Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, but also maintains good relations with the Gulf Arabs' regional rival Iran, and the Houthi group. Fighting in Yemen since March 2015 has killed more than 6,600 people, a lot of them civilians, and displaced at least three million others, according to the United Nations. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Oman is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which also groups Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, but also maintains good relations with the Gulf Arabs' regional rival Iran, and the Houthi group. Fighting in Yemen since March 2015 has killed more than 6,600 people, a lot of them civilians, and displaced at least three million others, according to the United Nations. (more...)
Palestinian Stabs Officers In Jerusalem And Is Shot
- September 20, 2016
The male officer reportedly disarmed and shot the attacker, leaving him seriously injured. In a recent wave of violence, two Israeli police officers sustained injuries after being stabbed outside one of the gates of Jerusalem's old city. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The male officer reportedly disarmed and shot the attacker, leaving him seriously injured. In a recent wave of violence, two Israeli police officers sustained injuries after being stabbed outside one of the gates of Jerusalem's old city. (more...)
Barack Obama tells Clinton fundraiser US still grapples with powerful women
- September 20, 2016
The real estate mogul's comments quickly came under fire as Clinton's team fired back, condemning his incindiary words. Trump for years had been one of the conspiracy theory's most forceful promoters, raising questions about whether Obama was born in Kenya and even demanding the public release of the president's birth certificate. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The real estate mogul's comments quickly came under fire as Clinton's team fired back, condemning his incindiary words. Trump for years had been one of the conspiracy theory's most forceful promoters, raising questions about whether Obama was born in Kenya and even demanding the public release of the president's birth certificate. (more...)
FBI Takes Five People Into Custody Connected To New York City Bombing
- September 20, 2016
No one has been charged, and the investigation is continuing, Ms Langmesser said. As reports of Rahami being taken in custody were being released, US President Barack Obama said he saw no connection between the explosions and a separate weekend incident where a man stabbed nine people at a mall in central Minnesota before being shot dead. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
No one has been charged, and the investigation is continuing, Ms Langmesser said. As reports of Rahami being taken in custody were being released, US President Barack Obama said he saw no connection between the explosions and a separate weekend incident where a man stabbed nine people at a mall in central Minnesota before being shot dead. (more...)
Syria truce hangs in the balance amid attacks, lack of aid
- September 20, 2016
The Observatory gave a different death toll, saying 90 troops were killed in the strikes. "Humanitarian aid must remain neutral, impartial and free of political and military agendas". Australia says its planes were among the global aircraft involved in the operation and has expressed condolences to the victims' families. "We can confirm that the United Kingdom participated in the coalition air strike south of Deir el-Zour on Saturday, and we are fully co-operating with the coalition ... (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Observatory gave a different death toll, saying 90 troops were killed in the strikes. "Humanitarian aid must remain neutral, impartial and free of political and military agendas". Australia says its planes were among the global aircraft involved in the operation and has expressed condolences to the victims' families. "We can confirm that the United Kingdom participated in the coalition air strike south of Deir el-Zour on Saturday, and we are fully co-operating with the coalition ... (more...)
Australia's busiest container port leased for US$7.3 billion
- September 20, 2016
The $9.7 billion price includes $1.2 billion to prepay annual port licence fees for the next 15 years. Industry sources in Australia said the Future Fund, which first surfaced as a potential buyer in July, will hold around a 20% stake. "These new owners will want a return on investment and that will come from squeezing Victorian exporters", he said. " The Port of Melbourne is core infrastructure". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The $9.7 billion price includes $1.2 billion to prepay annual port licence fees for the next 15 years. Industry sources in Australia said the Future Fund, which first surfaced as a potential buyer in July, will hold around a 20% stake. "These new owners will want a return on investment and that will come from squeezing Victorian exporters", he said. " The Port of Melbourne is core infrastructure". (more...)
Denmark says its jets took part in Syria strike
- September 20, 2016
In February, a ceasefire, brokered by the USA and Russian Federation, went into effect in Syria, but did not hold for long. Meanwhile, coalition partners Australia and Denmark expressed remorse Monday for the weekend strike meant to hit the self-styled "Islamic State" in eastern Syria that may threaten to derail the agreement. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
In February, a ceasefire, brokered by the USA and Russian Federation, went into effect in Syria, but did not hold for long. Meanwhile, coalition partners Australia and Denmark expressed remorse Monday for the weekend strike meant to hit the self-styled "Islamic State" in eastern Syria that may threaten to derail the agreement. (more...)
Port of Melbourne to be sold for $9.7 billion
- September 20, 2016
Premier Daniel Andrews said the Lonsdale consortium's bid, which includes the Future Fund, QIC and global investors, had passed competition and foreign investments checks. Ten percent of the total proceeds will also be spent on much needed infrastructure in rural and regional areas. Even so, it is significantly higher than the $6 billion the Victorian government was hoping for. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Premier Daniel Andrews said the Lonsdale consortium's bid, which includes the Future Fund, QIC and global investors, had passed competition and foreign investments checks. Ten percent of the total proceeds will also be spent on much needed infrastructure in rural and regional areas. Even so, it is significantly higher than the $6 billion the Victorian government was hoping for. (more...)
Immigrant captured in bomb case worked in family restaurant
- September 20, 2016
He is believed to be the man seen in surveillance video at both the scene of the explosion on Manhattan's West 23th Street and the scene on West 27th Street where the unexploded device was found, a police source said. Ryan McCann, of Elizabeth, said that he often ate at the restaurant and recently began seeing Ahmad Rahami working there more. "He's always in there". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
He is believed to be the man seen in surveillance video at both the scene of the explosion on Manhattan's West 23th Street and the scene on West 27th Street where the unexploded device was found, a police source said. Ryan McCann, of Elizabeth, said that he often ate at the restaurant and recently began seeing Ahmad Rahami working there more. "He's always in there". (more...)
Key players in Syria peace efforts to meet Tuesday, US says
- September 20, 2016
The Sharia Court ordered the execution of the five civilians on charges of treason against the ISIS self-declared Caliphate. Activists and rebel groups also accuse the government of violating the cease-fire. On Monday, George Sabra of the High Negotiations Committee told the Associated Press that "the truce has been repeatedly violated and did not succeed in opening roads for aid to enter besieged rebel-held areas". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Sharia Court ordered the execution of the five civilians on charges of treason against the ISIS self-declared Caliphate. Activists and rebel groups also accuse the government of violating the cease-fire. On Monday, George Sabra of the High Negotiations Committee told the Associated Press that "the truce has been repeatedly violated and did not succeed in opening roads for aid to enter besieged rebel-held areas". (more...)
Protesters burn tyres, urging Congo president to step down
- September 20, 2016
At least 17 people were killed Monday when heavy clashes erupted in Kinshasa ahead of a mass opposition rally, a Congolese minister said, calling the toll "provisional". Opposition parties, led by the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, planned to march to the national electoral commission to demand that body, known as CENI, calls polls originally scheduled for November. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
At least 17 people were killed Monday when heavy clashes erupted in Kinshasa ahead of a mass opposition rally, a Congolese minister said, calling the toll "provisional". Opposition parties, led by the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, planned to march to the national electoral commission to demand that body, known as CENI, calls polls originally scheduled for November. (more...)
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