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Two Police Officers Injured in Shootout With New York Area Bombing Suspect
- September 20, 2016
The White House said President Barack Obama was briefed throughout the night and early Monday on the investigation into bombs found in New York City and New Jersey. According to multiple reports, surveillance led the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop the auto with Rahami's relatives on Sunday night , while on their way to New York's JFK airport . (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The White House said President Barack Obama was briefed throughout the night and early Monday on the investigation into bombs found in New York City and New Jersey. According to multiple reports, surveillance led the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop the auto with Rahami's relatives on Sunday night , while on their way to New York's JFK airport . (more...)
Day after terror attack, Modi calls on Pranab
- September 20, 2016
Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti announced a relief payment of Rs 20 lakh each to the family of the each of the slain soldiers. He alleged Pakistan has not been "mending ways" despite repeated warnings at appropriate forums and held the "rogue country responsible for the ongoing mayhem in Kashmir which had left thousands of security personnel injured". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti announced a relief payment of Rs 20 lakh each to the family of the each of the slain soldiers. He alleged Pakistan has not been "mending ways" despite repeated warnings at appropriate forums and held the "rogue country responsible for the ongoing mayhem in Kashmir which had left thousands of security personnel injured". (more...)
Quintana keeps Froome at bay after day 17 of La Vuelta
- September 20, 2016
Quintana, already the victor of the 2014 Giro d'Italia, appears more confident every morning when he steps off Movistar's blue team bus to the mass of fans. "Of course I'm not just going to give up now". Froome ahead of Contador and Quintana while Chaves was quickly losing time. "Froome was flying", Quintana told Spanish TVE. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Quintana, already the victor of the 2014 Giro d'Italia, appears more confident every morning when he steps off Movistar's blue team bus to the mass of fans. "Of course I'm not just going to give up now". Froome ahead of Contador and Quintana while Chaves was quickly losing time. "Froome was flying", Quintana told Spanish TVE. (more...)
NY, NJ bombings: Suspect found sleeping outside bar, survives shootout
- September 20, 2016
The man arrested by authorities Monday in connection with bombings in NY and New Jersey is named Ahmad Khan Rahami , 28, a US citizen who was born in Afghanistan, according to authorities. An unnamed law enforcement official told the Associated Press at least five people were being questioned but did not release specific details. He was captured in Linden, New Jersey, after a shootout with police Monday. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The man arrested by authorities Monday in connection with bombings in NY and New Jersey is named Ahmad Khan Rahami , 28, a US citizen who was born in Afghanistan, according to authorities. An unnamed law enforcement official told the Associated Press at least five people were being questioned but did not release specific details. He was captured in Linden, New Jersey, after a shootout with police Monday. (more...)
NY bomb attacks suspect captured after gun battle
- September 20, 2016
He said there was no indication a terror cell was active in the area. Police also found a fingerprint that helped identify Rahami. Before he was apprehended following a shoot-out with police in Linden, New Jersey on Monday, Rahami was believed to be operating a 2003 Blue Honda Civic bearing NJ registration D63EYB. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
He said there was no indication a terror cell was active in the area. Police also found a fingerprint that helped identify Rahami. Before he was apprehended following a shoot-out with police in Linden, New Jersey on Monday, Rahami was believed to be operating a 2003 Blue Honda Civic bearing NJ registration D63EYB. (more...)
Plane from NY possibly struck by lightning, landed in Boston
- September 20, 2016
The plane, Flight 1731, had just left John F. Kennedy International Airport in NY en route to Bermuda when it diverted to Boston to address "address a non-critical equipment issue". No passengers were injured. The reported lightning strike happened after the aircraft had been diverted for the equipment issue, according to JetBlue. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The plane, Flight 1731, had just left John F. Kennedy International Airport in NY en route to Bermuda when it diverted to Boston to address "address a non-critical equipment issue". No passengers were injured. The reported lightning strike happened after the aircraft had been diverted for the equipment issue, according to JetBlue. (more...)
Delhis deputy CM Manish Sisodia attacked with ink outside LG House
- September 20, 2016
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Mr Sisodia, however, were unapologetic about his tour. "I told him we can also do well in education and health in Delhi and no compromise should be made on these areas", he said. Delhi's DCP North, Madhur Verma, later said that Shukla had been detained and was being interrogated. The deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia was attacked with ink outside the Lieutenant Governor's House while he was talking to the reporters on Monday. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Mr Sisodia, however, were unapologetic about his tour. "I told him we can also do well in education and health in Delhi and no compromise should be made on these areas", he said. Delhi's DCP North, Madhur Verma, later said that Shukla had been detained and was being interrogated. The deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia was attacked with ink outside the Lieutenant Governor's House while he was talking to the reporters on Monday. (more...)
Hillary Clinton says terrorists use Donald Trump comments to recruit fighters
- September 20, 2016
Yet Trump is convinced that local police forces literally know the identity of almost every potential terrorist in America, yet refuse to investigate them because they're afraid of being criticized for being politically incorrect. The lead that Clinton has enjoyed since the Democratic National Convention in July has largely evaporated, and she is now neck-and-neck with Trump in both national and swing state polls . (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Yet Trump is convinced that local police forces literally know the identity of almost every potential terrorist in America, yet refuse to investigate them because they're afraid of being criticized for being politically incorrect. The lead that Clinton has enjoyed since the Democratic National Convention in July has largely evaporated, and she is now neck-and-neck with Trump in both national and swing state polls . (more...)
Philippine Hitman Says Duterte Ordered Death Squad Killings
- September 20, 2016
Since he took office in June, more than 3 ,000 suspected drug users and dealers have been killed by security forces and vigilantes, raising worldwide alarm over judicial process. There was no immediate reaction from Duterte, who has denied any role in extra-judicial killings when he was the longtime mayor of Davao and since becoming president. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Since he took office in June, more than 3 ,000 suspected drug users and dealers have been killed by security forces and vigilantes, raising worldwide alarm over judicial process. There was no immediate reaction from Duterte, who has denied any role in extra-judicial killings when he was the longtime mayor of Davao and since becoming president. (more...)
Fragile Syria truce tested by violence, US-Russia tensions
- September 20, 2016
On Thursday, government forces started to withdraw from the Castello Road, a key route to the besieged rebel-held eastern part of Aleppo . "The trucks that could bring them life-saving assistance are idling on the wrong side of the border", President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest said. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
On Thursday, government forces started to withdraw from the Castello Road, a key route to the besieged rebel-held eastern part of Aleppo . "The trucks that could bring them life-saving assistance are idling on the wrong side of the border", President Barack Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest said. (more...)
Nebraska football drops hype video for OR matchup
- September 20, 2016
NEBRASKA: The Huskers made a good start to getting back on the national radar, turning up their running game in the second half and getting a poised performance from Armstrong. Not to mention he put the team, no, the state, on his back with that 34-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes left. The two teams exchanged unsuccessful drives in less than two minutes to set up an OR punt with just over 40 seconds left. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
NEBRASKA: The Huskers made a good start to getting back on the national radar, turning up their running game in the second half and getting a poised performance from Armstrong. Not to mention he put the team, no, the state, on his back with that 34-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes left. The two teams exchanged unsuccessful drives in less than two minutes to set up an OR punt with just over 40 seconds left. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation questioning 5 people in possible NYC explosion connection
- September 20, 2016
Law enforcement officials told the Associated Press that at least 5 men were being questioned. Officials pulled the five other New Jersey men over on the Belt Parkway in Bay Ridge Sunday night after they drove over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Staten Island. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Law enforcement officials told the Associated Press that at least 5 men were being questioned. Officials pulled the five other New Jersey men over on the Belt Parkway in Bay Ridge Sunday night after they drove over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Staten Island. (more...)
Authorities probe ties between blasts, devices in 2 states
- September 20, 2016
Rahami pulled a gun and shot the officer - who was wearing a bulletproof vest - in the torso, and more officers joined in a running gun battle along the street and brought Rahami down, police Capt. "We don't believe at this time that there's any evidence connecting it to the attacks in NY or Minnesota", Christie said on CNN . "We're not taking any options off the table". (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Rahami pulled a gun and shot the officer - who was wearing a bulletproof vest - in the torso, and more officers joined in a running gun battle along the street and brought Rahami down, police Capt. "We don't believe at this time that there's any evidence connecting it to the attacks in NY or Minnesota", Christie said on CNN . "We're not taking any options off the table". (more...)
NY Bombings Suspect Made Several Trips to Afghanistan, Officials Say
- September 20, 2016
Rahami is a naturalized United States citizen who was born in Afghanistan. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2011. He added that he had no indication of a terror cell participating in the attacks. Police were dispatched to examine the devices. That pressure cooker bomb was described as being extremely heavy and containing shrapnel to maximize injuries, according to a source familiar with the investigation into the device. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Rahami is a naturalized United States citizen who was born in Afghanistan. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2011. He added that he had no indication of a terror cell participating in the attacks. Police were dispatched to examine the devices. That pressure cooker bomb was described as being extremely heavy and containing shrapnel to maximize injuries, according to a source familiar with the investigation into the device. (more...)
Russian Federation condemns Uri attack, shows concern for intensified terrorist activity along LoC
- September 20, 2016
Indian students and teachers holds candles as they pay tribute to the Indian soldiers killed in the Sunday attack on army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir, at a school in Ahmadabad, India, Monday, Sept. On Monday, PM Modi was expected to meet senior leaders from his party at a cabinet meeting in New Delhi , where politicians were set to discuss how to respond as well as the security lapses. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Indian students and teachers holds candles as they pay tribute to the Indian soldiers killed in the Sunday attack on army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir, at a school in Ahmadabad, India, Monday, Sept. On Monday, PM Modi was expected to meet senior leaders from his party at a cabinet meeting in New Delhi , where politicians were set to discuss how to respond as well as the security lapses. (more...)
Alvarez knocks out Smith for share of super welterweight world title
- September 20, 2016
He was particularly effective to the body and ended the fight with a crushing left hook to the liver. "I started controlling him [Smith] but in the second round, I hurt my right hand so I had to use my left more often". The dust has settled on last night now but after watching the fight back again today, it really is remarkable how tough Smith proved to be for as long as he did, with the sheer cleanness of the right uppercuts and body punches he was taking on a consistent basis from Canelo ... (more...)
- September 20, 2016
He was particularly effective to the body and ended the fight with a crushing left hook to the liver. "I started controlling him [Smith] but in the second round, I hurt my right hand so I had to use my left more often". The dust has settled on last night now but after watching the fight back again today, it really is remarkable how tough Smith proved to be for as long as he did, with the sheer cleanness of the right uppercuts and body punches he was taking on a consistent basis from Canelo ... (more...)
Washington says Syrian government obstructs aid
- September 20, 2016
He said the regime is expected to provide letters of facilitation which would allow aid convoys to reach east Aleppo , where around 250,000 civilians are besieged by regime forces. Government forces and rebels groups have traded accusations of truce violations, and aid groups are still waiting to deliver humanitarian supplies to besieged areas inside Syria. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
He said the regime is expected to provide letters of facilitation which would allow aid convoys to reach east Aleppo , where around 250,000 civilians are besieged by regime forces. Government forces and rebels groups have traded accusations of truce violations, and aid groups are still waiting to deliver humanitarian supplies to besieged areas inside Syria. (more...)
Mayor: Consideration of pro-LGBT ordinance won't happen soon
- September 20, 2016
Charlotte should use this power for the same reason it expanded its anti-discrimination ordinance. Months later, the legislature voted only to change a portion of HB2 that stripped workers of the right to sue their employers for wrongful termination. (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Charlotte should use this power for the same reason it expanded its anti-discrimination ordinance. Months later, the legislature voted only to change a portion of HB2 that stripped workers of the right to sue their employers for wrongful termination. (more...)
Syria: Assad Backs Cease-Fire Deal as Fighting Continues
- September 20, 2016
Russian Federation and Iran are both providing crucial military support to President Assad against rebels and jihadi fighters in Syria's civil war. Phelan walked the city's war-ravaged streets on Saturday just hours after the U.S. and Russian Federation announced a new plan to establish a truce in Syria . (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Russian Federation and Iran are both providing crucial military support to President Assad against rebels and jihadi fighters in Syria's civil war. Phelan walked the city's war-ravaged streets on Saturday just hours after the U.S. and Russian Federation announced a new plan to establish a truce in Syria . (more...)
Police Hunt Possible Terror Cell After New Jersey, Manhattan Bombings
- September 20, 2016
Another officer was shot in the hand. A law enforcement official said investigators regard Rahami as the "main guy" in the two explosions but plan to look into whether any others had a role. Meanwhile, the suspect in the Jersey Marine Fun Run event bombing and the Chelsea bombing, who survived a shootout with police, is under arrest. Five people who were pulled over Sunday night in a vehicle associated with Rahami, but they were questioned and released, Sweeney said, declining to say ... (more...)
- September 20, 2016
Another officer was shot in the hand. A law enforcement official said investigators regard Rahami as the "main guy" in the two explosions but plan to look into whether any others had a role. Meanwhile, the suspect in the Jersey Marine Fun Run event bombing and the Chelsea bombing, who survived a shootout with police, is under arrest. Five people who were pulled over Sunday night in a vehicle associated with Rahami, but they were questioned and released, Sweeney said, declining to say ... (more...)
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