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UN chief and US president toast each other for last time
- September 22, 2016
Obama, in an emotional event created to invoke empathy for the plight of refugees , called it a "crisis of epic proportions" that tested both the global order and the world's humanity. The UN boss, who is set to leave office next month after a decade of service, regretted that good and positive proposals which would have changed the fate of humanity and averted some disasters were thrown out by either one "powerful or small" country which holds a veto vote in the organisation. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Obama, in an emotional event created to invoke empathy for the plight of refugees , called it a "crisis of epic proportions" that tested both the global order and the world's humanity. The UN boss, who is set to leave office next month after a decade of service, regretted that good and positive proposals which would have changed the fate of humanity and averted some disasters were thrown out by either one "powerful or small" country which holds a veto vote in the organisation. (more...)
IS rocket fired in Iraq may have contained mustard agent
- September 22, 2016
The U.S. believes it's ISIS because 1) they are desperate to hold onto Mosul, and 2) ISIS has used that same kind of chemical before against civilians. No one was hurt in the attack on Qayara West air base, according to a USA military official who discussed details on condition that he not be identified. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
The U.S. believes it's ISIS because 1) they are desperate to hold onto Mosul, and 2) ISIS has used that same kind of chemical before against civilians. No one was hurt in the attack on Qayara West air base, according to a USA military official who discussed details on condition that he not be identified. (more...)
UN urges end to clashes in Congo and timely vote
- September 22, 2016
A Human Rights Watch researcher has said at least 44 people were killed. "It is hard to say who killed whom", he said. The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must show restraint in their handling of protests to ensure that they do not inflame tensions in the country, and conduct thorough, prompt, impartial and transparent investigations into killings and violence that took place at opposition rallies in Kinshasa yesterday, Amnesty International said today. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
A Human Rights Watch researcher has said at least 44 people were killed. "It is hard to say who killed whom", he said. The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must show restraint in their handling of protests to ensure that they do not inflame tensions in the country, and conduct thorough, prompt, impartial and transparent investigations into killings and violence that took place at opposition rallies in Kinshasa yesterday, Amnesty International said today. (more...)
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo was killed in a fiery car crash
- September 22, 2016
Shawty Lo's manager confirmed the death on the rapper's Twitter page . Fulton County police told Channel 2 Action News that the crash happened around 2:20 a.m. In 2003, the rapper founded D4L Records, and eventually signed a distribution deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit Records in 2011. Hours before the crash, which was first reported as a hit-and-run, Shawty had posted videos of himself online, showing the star inside a strip club in Atlanta . (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Shawty Lo's manager confirmed the death on the rapper's Twitter page . Fulton County police told Channel 2 Action News that the crash happened around 2:20 a.m. In 2003, the rapper founded D4L Records, and eventually signed a distribution deal with 50 Cent's G-Unit Records in 2011. Hours before the crash, which was first reported as a hit-and-run, Shawty had posted videos of himself online, showing the star inside a strip club in Atlanta . (more...)
2 attacks on Israeli police; 1 Palestinian killed
- September 22, 2016
In Monday's first incident, a Palestinian stabbed two Israeli police officers outside Jerusalem's Old City before being shot, Israeli authorities said. After contradictory reports earlier in the day, al-Samri said that a border police officer sustained a light wound on his hand during the altercation. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
In Monday's first incident, a Palestinian stabbed two Israeli police officers outside Jerusalem's Old City before being shot, Israeli authorities said. After contradictory reports earlier in the day, al-Samri said that a border police officer sustained a light wound on his hand during the altercation. (more...)
Authorities probe oil sheen in bay north of San Francisco
- September 22, 2016
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area but was lifted at 6:28 a.m. today. KRON 4 reports that the roughly 40-yard-wide patch on the water was first seen early this morning, and it led to an investigation to determine if the odor and the sheen were related. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area but was lifted at 6:28 a.m. today. KRON 4 reports that the roughly 40-yard-wide patch on the water was first seen early this morning, and it led to an investigation to determine if the odor and the sheen were related. (more...)
Will anyone blink over North Carolina's House Bill 2?
- September 21, 2016
The ACC's decision followed an announcement from the NCAA, which said it would relocate seven championship events from North Carolina to other states based on the organization's commitment to an "inclusive atmosphere for all college athletes, coaches, administrators and fans". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The ACC's decision followed an announcement from the NCAA, which said it would relocate seven championship events from North Carolina to other states based on the organization's commitment to an "inclusive atmosphere for all college athletes, coaches, administrators and fans". (more...)
After the weekend's attacks, Clinton acted like a leader. Trump did not
- September 21, 2016
Trump has sought to tie Clinton to the decisions of the Obama administration. Have a question about the candidates, the campaign, the process, the election itself? Earlier that day, a pipe bomb went off in Seaside Park, New Jersey. Trump previous year proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States. Trump said that the attack occurred because of lax immigration laws. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Trump has sought to tie Clinton to the decisions of the Obama administration. Have a question about the candidates, the campaign, the process, the election itself? Earlier that day, a pipe bomb went off in Seaside Park, New Jersey. Trump previous year proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States. Trump said that the attack occurred because of lax immigration laws. (more...)
Powell called Trump "a national disgrace", according to media reports
- September 21, 2016
In an interview with The Tom Joyner Show , Lemon asked Clinton about Powell's emails where the former secretary of state ripped the Democratic nominee for her and her "minions" trying to drag him into her email server controversy. The e-mails make it clear that if Mr Powell endorses Mrs Clinton, he will be motivated by intense feelings about Mr Trump. Reportedly, the contents of the emails were first reported by Buzzfeed News. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
In an interview with The Tom Joyner Show , Lemon asked Clinton about Powell's emails where the former secretary of state ripped the Democratic nominee for her and her "minions" trying to drag him into her email server controversy. The e-mails make it clear that if Mr Powell endorses Mrs Clinton, he will be motivated by intense feelings about Mr Trump. Reportedly, the contents of the emails were first reported by Buzzfeed News. (more...)
NY bomb suspect travelled to Pakistan, Afghanistan many times
- September 21, 2016
These are among the questions that have emerged in the wake of the capture of the man suspected of planting bombs in NY and New Jersey over the weekend, the report said. He added: 'Now they say he is a terrorist. About the time Rahami was captured, President Barack Obama was in NY on a previously scheduled visit for a meeting of the U.N. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
These are among the questions that have emerged in the wake of the capture of the man suspected of planting bombs in NY and New Jersey over the weekend, the report said. He added: 'Now they say he is a terrorist. About the time Rahami was captured, President Barack Obama was in NY on a previously scheduled visit for a meeting of the U.N. (more...)
Minnesota knife attacker identified as 20-year-old former security guard
- September 21, 2016
Yusuf told WCCO-TV that Adan had gone to Crossroads Center to get a new phone and "was very happy" upon leaving home. He said he'd seen her through the glass doors at one point so he knew she was safe. According to police and witnesses, Adan was wearing a private security company uniform. Panicked crowds gathered outside the Crossroade Centre mall in Minnesota following the attack Lockdown. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Yusuf told WCCO-TV that Adan had gone to Crossroads Center to get a new phone and "was very happy" upon leaving home. He said he'd seen her through the glass doors at one point so he knew she was safe. According to police and witnesses, Adan was wearing a private security company uniform. Panicked crowds gathered outside the Crossroade Centre mall in Minnesota following the attack Lockdown. (more...)
Eight killed as anti government protest erupts in Congo
- September 21, 2016
Today's violence was the worst in the capital since January 2015, when security forces cracked down on rioters after another opposition demonstration spiralled out of control. The UDPS is led by Etienne Tshisekedi, an opposition stalwart who lost against Kabila in a 2011 presidential run-off. At least 17 people, including three policemen, were killed in clashes yesterday. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Today's violence was the worst in the capital since January 2015, when security forces cracked down on rioters after another opposition demonstration spiralled out of control. The UDPS is led by Etienne Tshisekedi, an opposition stalwart who lost against Kabila in a 2011 presidential run-off. At least 17 people, including three policemen, were killed in clashes yesterday. (more...)
India kills eight along disputed Kashmir border
- September 21, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in meetings with his top ministers yesterday, cleared a decision to isolate Pakistan globally. He chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the next course of action. College and university students, lawyers, political parties, traders and various other organisations took out separate protest rallies in solidarity with the army and against the Pakistan for "aiding and abetting terrorism". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in meetings with his top ministers yesterday, cleared a decision to isolate Pakistan globally. He chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the next course of action. College and university students, lawyers, political parties, traders and various other organisations took out separate protest rallies in solidarity with the army and against the Pakistan for "aiding and abetting terrorism". (more...)
Man ignored Tulsa officer's commands before shooting, attorney says
- September 21, 2016
The videos are fueling mounting criticism online about the case. A few things. First, obviously, we have no proof of cops planting evidence, but it seems mighty convenient that days after outrage over Crutcher's death cops found a vial of PCP in his vehicle. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
The videos are fueling mounting criticism online about the case. A few things. First, obviously, we have no proof of cops planting evidence, but it seems mighty convenient that days after outrage over Crutcher's death cops found a vial of PCP in his vehicle. (more...)
Robby Gordon father, stepmother found dead in home
- September 21, 2016
Fred Lopez said a day after the bodies were found. Robby Gordon now races in an off-road series he created in 2013 called Speed Energy Formula Off-Road, following the path of his father. And there will be... the truth will come out, what went down there. "I want to thank all of our friends in the racing community, not only the auto racing community but the horse racing community, and their incredible outpouring of support and prayers". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Fred Lopez said a day after the bodies were found. Robby Gordon now races in an off-road series he created in 2013 called Speed Energy Formula Off-Road, following the path of his father. And there will be... the truth will come out, what went down there. "I want to thank all of our friends in the racing community, not only the auto racing community but the horse racing community, and their incredible outpouring of support and prayers". (more...)
New York bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami critical but stable
- September 21, 2016
Only one of the brothers was charged in the incident, and Mohammad K. Rahami pleaded guilty to charges of interfering with an arrest and for operating past legal hours, according to court filings. Rahami was arrested on Monday in Linden, New Jersey, not far from Elizabeth, where his family lived above their storefront First American Fried Chicken restaurant. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Only one of the brothers was charged in the incident, and Mohammad K. Rahami pleaded guilty to charges of interfering with an arrest and for operating past legal hours, according to court filings. Rahami was arrested on Monday in Linden, New Jersey, not far from Elizabeth, where his family lived above their storefront First American Fried Chicken restaurant. (more...)
Merkel's party suffers another electoral setback
- September 21, 2016
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives look set to suffer a second electoral blow in two weeks in a Berlin city vote on Sunday as a growing number of voters are expected to express their unease with her refugee-friendly policy. But Dr Merkel has rejected such a limit. Without enough support for the governing SPD-CDU "grand coalition" to continue and with five parties with very similar strengths, a three-way coalition will nearly certainly form the next government. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives look set to suffer a second electoral blow in two weeks in a Berlin city vote on Sunday as a growing number of voters are expected to express their unease with her refugee-friendly policy. But Dr Merkel has rejected such a limit. Without enough support for the governing SPD-CDU "grand coalition" to continue and with five parties with very similar strengths, a three-way coalition will nearly certainly form the next government. (more...)
Indian-Americans Urge US To Designate Pakistan A 'Terror Sponsor State'
- September 21, 2016
Targeting Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such. Following the suicide attack on an army base in Uri which killed 18 soldiers, the debate over how it can be respond to has stirred once again in India. (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Targeting Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such. Following the suicide attack on an army base in Uri which killed 18 soldiers, the debate over how it can be respond to has stirred once again in India. (more...)
Hands up before shooting
- September 21, 2016
Crutcher, 40, was a father of four and enrolled in a music appreciation class at Tulsa Community College. He died at the hospital. Crutcher then drops to the ground and a female officer can be heard on police radio saying " shots fired ". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
Crutcher, 40, was a father of four and enrolled in a music appreciation class at Tulsa Community College. He died at the hospital. Crutcher then drops to the ground and a female officer can be heard on police radio saying " shots fired ". (more...)
Obama, China's Li Keqiang agree to counter North Korea nuclear tests
- September 21, 2016
According to Yonhap News Agency, Ben Rhodes, a deputy national security adviser at the White House, said that in addition to the broader North Korea issue, Obama is expected to be "laying out why efforts to strengthen the norm against testing are important" and "why it's important to hold countries accountable when they do violate global law, worldwide norms". (more...)
- September 21, 2016
According to Yonhap News Agency, Ben Rhodes, a deputy national security adviser at the White House, said that in addition to the broader North Korea issue, Obama is expected to be "laying out why efforts to strengthen the norm against testing are important" and "why it's important to hold countries accountable when they do violate global law, worldwide norms". (more...)
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