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Saudi jet isolated at Manila airport
- September 21, 2016
There were 410 passengers on board, plus four pilots and 17 crew members, airport general manager Ed Monreal told reporters. The pilot informed air traffic controllers the aircraft was "under threat" but authorities later said there was no danger. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
There were 410 passengers on board, plus four pilots and 17 crew members, airport general manager Ed Monreal told reporters. The pilot informed air traffic controllers the aircraft was "under threat" but authorities later said there was no danger. (more...)
British ambassador to Saudi Arabia converts to Islam and completes Hajj pilgrimage
- September 21, 2016
He was pictured alongside his wife Huda Mujarkech in photos posted to Twitter. Mr Collis has also served at several important positions with the Foreign Office, including as ambassador to Iraq, Syria and Qatar. Before a man marries a Muslim woman they are required to convert to Islam . She says the challenge now, after returning home, is to maintain "the humility that enters us in Mecca when we face the grandeur of God". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
He was pictured alongside his wife Huda Mujarkech in photos posted to Twitter. Mr Collis has also served at several important positions with the Foreign Office, including as ambassador to Iraq, Syria and Qatar. Before a man marries a Muslim woman they are required to convert to Islam . She says the challenge now, after returning home, is to maintain "the humility that enters us in Mecca when we face the grandeur of God". (more...)
Bloc must do more in defense field — European Union executive
- September 21, 2016
Juncker's annual address comes just days before an EU conference in Bratislava, Slovenia - without the United Kingdom - where EU members will meet to discuss how best to manage the continuing challenges that are facing the union. With Europe facing its biggest migration crisis since World War II, Juncker also called for a new European Union border and coast guard force to start work quickly with 200 guards and 50 vehicles deployed in Bulgaria by next month. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Juncker's annual address comes just days before an EU conference in Bratislava, Slovenia - without the United Kingdom - where EU members will meet to discuss how best to manage the continuing challenges that are facing the union. With Europe facing its biggest migration crisis since World War II, Juncker also called for a new European Union border and coast guard force to start work quickly with 200 guards and 50 vehicles deployed in Bulgaria by next month. (more...)
George HW Bush for Hillary? A spokesman isn't saying
- September 21, 2016
Bush plans to vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton at the USA election in November, a member of the Kennedy family says. On Monday, Townsend posted on her personal Facebook page a photo of herself shaking hands with the former president captioned, "The President told me he's voting for Hillary!" Townsend's posts are set to private, and USA TODAY has not been able to verify the Facebook post. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Bush plans to vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton at the USA election in November, a member of the Kennedy family says. On Monday, Townsend posted on her personal Facebook page a photo of herself shaking hands with the former president captioned, "The President told me he's voting for Hillary!" Townsend's posts are set to private, and USA TODAY has not been able to verify the Facebook post. (more...)
Arrest made in Flomaton 'Flomo Klown' case
- September 21, 2016
The soft lockdown comes the day after schools in the south Alabama town of Flomaton were placed on lock down for more than an hour on Thursday. There were threatening messages on the Flomo Klown Facebook page, including one that said, "It's going down tonight" with handgun emojis. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The soft lockdown comes the day after schools in the south Alabama town of Flomaton were placed on lock down for more than an hour on Thursday. There were threatening messages on the Flomo Klown Facebook page, including one that said, "It's going down tonight" with handgun emojis. (more...)
Browns adding Whitehurst to bolster QB corps
- September 21, 2016
Whitehurst, 34, has nine career starts and has thrown for 2,281 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. McCown grimaced in pain several times after being hit. "I think we'll do everything we can to help the position first and foremost". But Whitehurst is likely a superior quarterback at this point than the third-round rookie, a player whom sources within the Browns organization as recently as last week were saying was a ways away from being field-ready. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Whitehurst, 34, has nine career starts and has thrown for 2,281 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. McCown grimaced in pain several times after being hit. "I think we'll do everything we can to help the position first and foremost". But Whitehurst is likely a superior quarterback at this point than the third-round rookie, a player whom sources within the Browns organization as recently as last week were saying was a ways away from being field-ready. (more...)
Egypt rejects Russian wheat shipment
- September 21, 2016
The country's state grain buyer GASC was tapping global markets for wheat for the third time since Egypt reinstated a controversial zero-tolerance policy towards ergot on Aug 28. In response to Cairo's rejection of a 60,000-tonne wheat shipment from Russian Federation due to issues with ergot fungus, Russian Federation announced a temporary suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables from Egypt beginning on 22 September. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The country's state grain buyer GASC was tapping global markets for wheat for the third time since Egypt reinstated a controversial zero-tolerance policy towards ergot on Aug 28. In response to Cairo's rejection of a 60,000-tonne wheat shipment from Russian Federation due to issues with ergot fungus, Russian Federation announced a temporary suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables from Egypt beginning on 22 September. (more...)
Status Uncertain For Tennessee Game
- September 21, 2016
Both teams suffered key injuries last week in their games against OH and North Texas with Tennessee losing both Cam Sutton and Quarte Sapp and Florida losing their starting quarterback in Luke Del Rio. Game reps will obviously help Appleby grow as a passer, but I'm not sure you want those reps against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium, so it's crucial that Del Rio is able to go next Saturday. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Both teams suffered key injuries last week in their games against OH and North Texas with Tennessee losing both Cam Sutton and Quarte Sapp and Florida losing their starting quarterback in Luke Del Rio. Game reps will obviously help Appleby grow as a passer, but I'm not sure you want those reps against Tennessee in Neyland Stadium, so it's crucial that Del Rio is able to go next Saturday. (more...)
UN suspends all convoys in Syria after attack on aid trucks
- September 21, 2016
Ban Ki-moon, in his final address as UN Secretary-General to the UN General Assembly in NY, said many groups had killed innocents in Syria "but none more so than the government of Syria, which continues to barrel-bomb neighbourhoods and systematically torture thousands of detainees". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Ban Ki-moon, in his final address as UN Secretary-General to the UN General Assembly in NY, said many groups had killed innocents in Syria "but none more so than the government of Syria, which continues to barrel-bomb neighbourhoods and systematically torture thousands of detainees". (more...)
Donald Trump celebrates poll giving him 3-point edge in Georgia
- September 21, 2016
Clinton specifically wants to increase the number of Syrian refugee admissions from 10,000 to 65,000. Bondi on Tuesday for the first time directly answered questions about the 2013 donation from Trump's family foundation. "Thousands of people are pouring into our country", he said. He once again took credit for predicting current events, pointing to his Saturday night announcement that a bomb had caused the explosion in New York City. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Clinton specifically wants to increase the number of Syrian refugee admissions from 10,000 to 65,000. Bondi on Tuesday for the first time directly answered questions about the 2013 donation from Trump's family foundation. "Thousands of people are pouring into our country", he said. He once again took credit for predicting current events, pointing to his Saturday night announcement that a bomb had caused the explosion in New York City. (more...)
Record US Aid Comes amid Israeli Settlement Construction Boom
- September 21, 2016
Dr. Susan Rice. "I am delighted to join you as we reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel", Rice said. In a statement after the deal was signed in a formal ceremony at the State Department, the president said it underscored the United States' status as "Israel's greatest friend and partner". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Dr. Susan Rice. "I am delighted to join you as we reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel", Rice said. In a statement after the deal was signed in a formal ceremony at the State Department, the president said it underscored the United States' status as "Israel's greatest friend and partner". (more...)
Johnson And Stein Fail To Qualify For First Presidential Debate
- September 21, 2016
The CPD requires a candidate to have at least 15 percent support of the national electorate, as measured in survey polls. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will face off on Monday, Sept. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The CPD requires a candidate to have at least 15 percent support of the national electorate, as measured in survey polls. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will face off on Monday, Sept. (more...)
Syria cease-fire falters amid deadly strikes on aid convoy
- September 21, 2016
The Observatory reported at least 40 strikes in and around Aleppo since the truce ended, and said some 32 people had been killed in all. The airstrikes hit a truck convoy on Monday night, killing around 20 people, including a local Syrian Red Crescent volunteer. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The Observatory reported at least 40 strikes in and around Aleppo since the truce ended, and said some 32 people had been killed in all. The airstrikes hit a truck convoy on Monday night, killing around 20 people, including a local Syrian Red Crescent volunteer. (more...)
Corbyn and top Tories facing redrawn seats
- September 21, 2016
The reduction in Scottish representation at Westminster by six seats is bound to be felt by the SNP, which took all but three constituencies north of the border at the 2015 general election. Shadow Cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth said: "The current proposals to redraw constituency boundaries are unfair, undemocratic and unacceptable". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The reduction in Scottish representation at Westminster by six seats is bound to be felt by the SNP, which took all but three constituencies north of the border at the 2015 general election. Shadow Cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth said: "The current proposals to redraw constituency boundaries are unfair, undemocratic and unacceptable". (more...)
Armed casino patron shot, killed by tribal police
- September 21, 2016
Officials in the city told WWLP that the shots were fired on the fifth floor of the parking garage for the Fox Tower hotel. "Avoid Fox Tower garage as CSP detectives continue investigating", Connecticut State Police said on twitter. "Our waitress came up to us and told us we had to evacuate immediately". Outlets in the casino are closed, shops are closed as well as restaurants. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Officials in the city told WWLP that the shots were fired on the fifth floor of the parking garage for the Fox Tower hotel. "Avoid Fox Tower garage as CSP detectives continue investigating", Connecticut State Police said on twitter. "Our waitress came up to us and told us we had to evacuate immediately". Outlets in the casino are closed, shops are closed as well as restaurants. (more...)
Vikings' Peterson has torn meniscus in knee
- September 21, 2016
That assumption was challenged on Sunday Night Football when injured Vikings' star Adrian Peterson hobbled down what appeared to be the most direct route to the locker room. But McCarthy said Shields went through a private workout Monday in Green Bay, and that signifies an important step toward recovery. In the hours after the game though, not only did the swelling on the knee go down, but Peterson's wife said that her husband would be "okay". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
That assumption was challenged on Sunday Night Football when injured Vikings' star Adrian Peterson hobbled down what appeared to be the most direct route to the locker room. But McCarthy said Shields went through a private workout Monday in Green Bay, and that signifies an important step toward recovery. In the hours after the game though, not only did the swelling on the knee go down, but Peterson's wife said that her husband would be "okay". (more...)
Miss Arkansas Wins Miss America 2017
- September 21, 2016
Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields is the new Miss America. The most storied of U.S. beauty pageants, Miss America earned some of the country's highest TV ratings during its heyday in 1950s. " I want to hopefully work in a museum and teach at a collegiate level ", Shields said about her plans for the future. "I want to be a backup dancer for Beyoncé ", she confessed. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields is the new Miss America. The most storied of U.S. beauty pageants, Miss America earned some of the country's highest TV ratings during its heyday in 1950s. " I want to hopefully work in a museum and teach at a collegiate level ", Shields said about her plans for the future. "I want to be a backup dancer for Beyoncé ", she confessed. (more...)
Clown Facebook post puts another Alabama school on lockdown
- September 21, 2016
Etowah County Schools Superintendent Alan Cosby said officers with Rainbow City police were on campus on Monday morning at Rainbow Middle School and John Jones Elementary after threats. No clowns were discovered during the investigation, but Alabama police believe that they obtained enough evidence to issue warrants for the adult and two juveniles. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Etowah County Schools Superintendent Alan Cosby said officers with Rainbow City police were on campus on Monday morning at Rainbow Middle School and John Jones Elementary after threats. No clowns were discovered during the investigation, but Alabama police believe that they obtained enough evidence to issue warrants for the adult and two juveniles. (more...)
Labour members could vote in shadow cabinet elections, Jeremy Corbyn signals
- September 21, 2016
Mr Watson said the "registered supporter" rule - credited with boosting left-wing support for Mr Corbyn - had been "rushed and unpopular". Former leader Neil Kinnock said that, because of Mr Corbyn's leadership, he did not expect Labour to win another general election in his lifetime. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Mr Watson said the "registered supporter" rule - credited with boosting left-wing support for Mr Corbyn - had been "rushed and unpopular". Former leader Neil Kinnock said that, because of Mr Corbyn's leadership, he did not expect Labour to win another general election in his lifetime. (more...)
George HW Bush said to be voting for Clinton
- September 21, 2016
He also slammed Clinton for what he said was being tougher on his supporters than on Islamist terrorism. "Let us be vigilant, but not afraid", Clinton told reporters in NY. "We're hitting them once in a while". Over the last two days, Clinton and Trump have provided us with two different road maps for fighting terrorism. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
He also slammed Clinton for what he said was being tougher on his supporters than on Islamist terrorism. "Let us be vigilant, but not afraid", Clinton told reporters in NY. "We're hitting them once in a while". Over the last two days, Clinton and Trump have provided us with two different road maps for fighting terrorism. (more...)
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