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Top South African university closes after protests
- September 22, 2016
A statement by the Wits Student Representative Council says that non- violent students are facing violence and police brutality "of the worst kind". "This will only strengthen our resolve. "We can't destroy our universities in the name of defending no-fee increases for the rich", said Nzimande, while acknowledging students' right to demonstrate. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
A statement by the Wits Student Representative Council says that non- violent students are facing violence and police brutality "of the worst kind". "This will only strengthen our resolve. "We can't destroy our universities in the name of defending no-fee increases for the rich", said Nzimande, while acknowledging students' right to demonstrate. (more...)
Michael Strahan breaks silence on Kelly Ripa
- September 22, 2016
I don't want people to see me as, 'Oh he just ran out, just left them there. Then days leading up to exit, Ripa, 45, then proceeded to joke on-air about his divorce, contract negotiations, and even his astrological sign, Sagittarius. "With Kelly and Michael ", admitting he understands his former co-host's feelings of being "blindsided" by the sudden news the former National Football League star would be exiting the talk show and joining " Good Morning America ". (more...)
- September 22, 2016
I don't want people to see me as, 'Oh he just ran out, just left them there. Then days leading up to exit, Ripa, 45, then proceeded to joke on-air about his divorce, contract negotiations, and even his astrological sign, Sagittarius. "With Kelly and Michael ", admitting he understands his former co-host's feelings of being "blindsided" by the sudden news the former National Football League star would be exiting the talk show and joining " Good Morning America ". (more...)
China Accuses Philippines Of Spreading 'Rumours' About South China Sea
- September 22, 2016
Obama assured ASEAN leaders that the U.S. would continue to help ensure the peaceful resolution of their territorial disputes. In addition to Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have contesting claims on these waters. According to the Guardian , although the ministry did not elaborate, such wording is typically used by Chinese leaders for countries outside the region to be directly involved in the dispute. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Obama assured ASEAN leaders that the U.S. would continue to help ensure the peaceful resolution of their territorial disputes. In addition to Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have contesting claims on these waters. According to the Guardian , although the ministry did not elaborate, such wording is typically used by Chinese leaders for countries outside the region to be directly involved in the dispute. (more...)
Attacker shot outside Israeli Embassy in Turkey
- September 22, 2016
Nahshon said the attacker, who appeared to have a weapon, was shot by a security guard and was lightly wounded, reports the CNN. Turkey has been hit by a series of attacks by extremists and Kurdish militants who have targeted Istanbul's airport, the city's tourist hubs, busy Ankara squares and even a wedding party near the Syrian border. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Nahshon said the attacker, who appeared to have a weapon, was shot by a security guard and was lightly wounded, reports the CNN. Turkey has been hit by a series of attacks by extremists and Kurdish militants who have targeted Istanbul's airport, the city's tourist hubs, busy Ankara squares and even a wedding party near the Syrian border. (more...)
Officers warned black man to drop gun
- September 22, 2016
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina want the police in Charlotte to release any video recordings related to the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot and killed Tuesday by an officer. Protests that began after Tuesday's shooting became aggressive later in the day, with 12 officers reportedly being injured by demonstrators. Roberts, who said she had been in touch with the White House concerning the shooting and resulting protests, appealed for calm and ... (more...)
- September 22, 2016
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina want the police in Charlotte to release any video recordings related to the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot and killed Tuesday by an officer. Protests that began after Tuesday's shooting became aggressive later in the day, with 12 officers reportedly being injured by demonstrators. Roberts, who said she had been in touch with the White House concerning the shooting and resulting protests, appealed for calm and ... (more...)
Assad calls raid that hit Syria army 'flagrant American aggression'
- September 22, 2016
The Homs governor Talal Barazi said the evacuation had been postponed due to "logistical obstacles", and negotiating committees were completing the preparations, state TV reported. The U.N. humanitarian aid agency says it has temporarily suspended all convoys in Syria following a deadly airstrike on aid trucks the previous night. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
The Homs governor Talal Barazi said the evacuation had been postponed due to "logistical obstacles", and negotiating committees were completing the preparations, state TV reported. The U.N. humanitarian aid agency says it has temporarily suspended all convoys in Syria following a deadly airstrike on aid trucks the previous night. (more...)
Family of JonBenet to sue over TV special
- September 22, 2016
He has reportedly made a decision to proceed with the lawsuit due to the CBS special suggesting it had determined what happened with JonBenet - a conclusion which implicates him as the alleged murderer, and suggests that his parents covered up his guilt in order to protect him. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
He has reportedly made a decision to proceed with the lawsuit due to the CBS special suggesting it had determined what happened with JonBenet - a conclusion which implicates him as the alleged murderer, and suggests that his parents covered up his guilt in order to protect him. (more...)
Officials suspend search for 3 boaters in Lake Superior
- September 22, 2016
Pending any new developments, the Coast Guard has ended its active search September 21, 2016, for two adults and one child who went missing in Lake Superior. The Coast Guard searched for a total of 151 hours covering more than 14,000 square miles. The hovercraft searched the creeks and shallow areas. Some searching also was done on the west side of the Keweenaw Peninsula. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Pending any new developments, the Coast Guard has ended its active search September 21, 2016, for two adults and one child who went missing in Lake Superior. The Coast Guard searched for a total of 151 hours covering more than 14,000 square miles. The hovercraft searched the creeks and shallow areas. Some searching also was done on the west side of the Keweenaw Peninsula. (more...)
US flies bombers over South Korea again in show of force
- September 22, 2016
South Korean lawmakers urged the military to establish a defence system to respond to the North's nuclear test and submarine-launched ballistic missile. The sanctions ban countries from buying some North Korean mineral products, which are estimated to account for 60 percent of Pyongyang's hard currency income, with 90 percent of North Korean total trade being conducted with China. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
South Korean lawmakers urged the military to establish a defence system to respond to the North's nuclear test and submarine-launched ballistic missile. The sanctions ban countries from buying some North Korean mineral products, which are estimated to account for 60 percent of Pyongyang's hard currency income, with 90 percent of North Korean total trade being conducted with China. (more...)
Alabama Gas Pipeline Leak Not Impacting State Gas Prices
- September 22, 2016
Colonial Pipeline will begin restarting its Line 1 today, September 21, following a leak that began earlier this month, causing hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline to flood remote parts of Alabama and Georgia. At the Kangaroo station, Robert Little, pastor of Piney Grove Church in Havelock, said he normally tops off his tank when it reaches half full anyway. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Colonial Pipeline will begin restarting its Line 1 today, September 21, following a leak that began earlier this month, causing hundreds of thousands of gallons of gasoline to flood remote parts of Alabama and Georgia. At the Kangaroo station, Robert Little, pastor of Piney Grove Church in Havelock, said he normally tops off his tank when it reaches half full anyway. (more...)
Condemning Uri attack, France, Russia score direct hits against Pak
- September 22, 2016
Earlier, the army foiled two such attempts on September 11 and 16 in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Uri sectors respectively. "The Prime Minister and Secretary Kerry expressed strong concern with recent violence in Kashmir - particularly the army base attack - and the need for all sides to reduce tensions", State Department spokesperson John Kirby said. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Earlier, the army foiled two such attempts on September 11 and 16 in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Uri sectors respectively. "The Prime Minister and Secretary Kerry expressed strong concern with recent violence in Kashmir - particularly the army base attack - and the need for all sides to reduce tensions", State Department spokesperson John Kirby said. (more...)
Facing impeachment threat, IRS chief visiting House panel
- September 22, 2016
Republicans supportive of impeaching Koskinen said the hearing was successful in backing up their case to remove Koskinen from office. The hearing was not a formal impeachment proceeding, which would have allowed Koskinen to bring an attorney, present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Republicans supportive of impeaching Koskinen said the hearing was successful in backing up their case to remove Koskinen from office. The hearing was not a formal impeachment proceeding, which would have allowed Koskinen to bring an attorney, present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. (more...)
Aquino's aide ousted as chief of Senate panel
- September 22, 2016
Colangco claims he had a brief talk with De Lima in January 2014. Alan Peter Cayetano delivered a privilege speech accusing De Lima of using the investigation to destroy the integrity of the Senate, the image of President Duterte, and of the country in the global community. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Colangco claims he had a brief talk with De Lima in January 2014. Alan Peter Cayetano delivered a privilege speech accusing De Lima of using the investigation to destroy the integrity of the Senate, the image of President Duterte, and of the country in the global community. (more...)
Billionaire Soros to invest $500 million to help migrants, refugees
- September 22, 2016
The investments, he said , "are meant to be successful - because I want to show how private capital can play a constructive role helping migrants". The issue of what to do about the world's 65.3 million displaced people took center stage at the UN General Assembly, with leaders from the 193 member states taking part in the first-ever summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
The investments, he said , "are meant to be successful - because I want to show how private capital can play a constructive role helping migrants". The issue of what to do about the world's 65.3 million displaced people took center stage at the UN General Assembly, with leaders from the 193 member states taking part in the first-ever summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants. (more...)
Friend Remembers Terence Crutcher as a Church-Going Family Man
- September 22, 2016
The unarmed black man fatally shot by a white Tulsa , Oklahoma, police officer in an incident captured on video posed no imminent threat, lawyers for his family said yesterday, disputing an allegation the man was reaching into his vehicle. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
The unarmed black man fatally shot by a white Tulsa , Oklahoma, police officer in an incident captured on video posed no imminent threat, lawyers for his family said yesterday, disputing an allegation the man was reaching into his vehicle. (more...)
US Says Some 360000 Refugee Spots Pledged at United Nations
- September 22, 2016
Obama would have done much better to use this opportunity to advance an American agenda, not a global one, and praise our nation as a model of liberty and tolerance". The Syrian conflict has killed as many as half-million people, contributed to Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II and allowed the Islamic State group to emerge as a global threat. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Obama would have done much better to use this opportunity to advance an American agenda, not a global one, and praise our nation as a model of liberty and tolerance". The Syrian conflict has killed as many as half-million people, contributed to Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II and allowed the Islamic State group to emerge as a global threat. (more...)
Polls close in UK Labour Party's divisive leadership vote
- September 22, 2016
Mr Corbyn confirmed he is to hold discussions with MPs and others in the next few days on a new relationship with the Parliamentary Labour Party. Mr Corbyn is widely expected to beat rival Owen Smith, who himself appeared to concede defeat when he said he "won't be serving in Jeremy's shadow Cabinet". (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Mr Corbyn confirmed he is to hold discussions with MPs and others in the next few days on a new relationship with the Parliamentary Labour Party. Mr Corbyn is widely expected to beat rival Owen Smith, who himself appeared to concede defeat when he said he "won't be serving in Jeremy's shadow Cabinet". (more...)
Pennsylvania man crawls to road 3 days after fatal crash in Indiana
- September 22, 2016
Reed's family told police that she had made a trip to Pennsylvania to pick up her boyfriend, 39-year-old Kevin Bell. A search of the vehicle, which police said was well hidden from passing motorists, revealed the body of 37-year-old Nikki Reed of Seymour, Indiana. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Reed's family told police that she had made a trip to Pennsylvania to pick up her boyfriend, 39-year-old Kevin Bell. A search of the vehicle, which police said was well hidden from passing motorists, revealed the body of 37-year-old Nikki Reed of Seymour, Indiana. (more...)
20 dead in floods, landslides on Indonesia's Java island
- September 22, 2016
Endah Trisnawati, a spokesman for the West Java Police Disaster Unit, said the flooding was limited to about five or six districts surrounding the overflowing Cimanuk River. Indonesian villagers look on after waters receded following flash floods in Kamulyan village in Banyumas, Central Java, June 19, 2016. An Indonesian search and rescue team joined by volunteers removes debris from an area hit by a landslide in Sumedang. (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Endah Trisnawati, a spokesman for the West Java Police Disaster Unit, said the flooding was limited to about five or six districts surrounding the overflowing Cimanuk River. Indonesian villagers look on after waters receded following flash floods in Kamulyan village in Banyumas, Central Java, June 19, 2016. An Indonesian search and rescue team joined by volunteers removes debris from an area hit by a landslide in Sumedang. (more...)
Mylan CEO set to defend EpiPen prices amid public outcry
- September 22, 2016
Bresch's prepared testimony was released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee ahead of her Wednesday appearance before the panel. Congressman Elijah Cummings, ranking Democrat on the committee, said Mylan (NASDAQ:) "jacked up" the price of the life-saving product "to get filthy rich at the expense of our constituents". (more...)
- September 22, 2016
Bresch's prepared testimony was released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee ahead of her Wednesday appearance before the panel. Congressman Elijah Cummings, ranking Democrat on the committee, said Mylan (NASDAQ:) "jacked up" the price of the life-saving product "to get filthy rich at the expense of our constituents". (more...)
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