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Clinton 'doesn't have the stamina' to be president
- September 28, 2016
Late in Monday's debate, when the candidates each had notched their points on trade, taxes, crime and more, the talk turned to Clinton's stamina, brought to the fore by her recent bout of pneumonia. political party. Sounds good, doesn't work. The central argument of her campaign is to elect her because the New Yorker is "unfit" to be President, and her strategy was to taunt him with attacks on his business record that always seem to drive him to distraction. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Late in Monday's debate, when the candidates each had notched their points on trade, taxes, crime and more, the talk turned to Clinton's stamina, brought to the fore by her recent bout of pneumonia. political party. Sounds good, doesn't work. The central argument of her campaign is to elect her because the New Yorker is "unfit" to be President, and her strategy was to taunt him with attacks on his business record that always seem to drive him to distraction. (more...)
Typhoon Megi pounds Taiwan; third severe storm in 2 weeks
- September 28, 2016
The storm made landfall in China's southeastern province of Fujian at 4:40 a.m. with winds up to 118.8 kilometers per hour, China's meteorological administration said on its website. "The only good news", he said, "is that it's moving fast". Those areas are still recovering from damage brought by Super Typhoon Meranti earlier this month - the strongest storm for 21 years to hit Taiwan. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
The storm made landfall in China's southeastern province of Fujian at 4:40 a.m. with winds up to 118.8 kilometers per hour, China's meteorological administration said on its website. "The only good news", he said, "is that it's moving fast". Those areas are still recovering from damage brought by Super Typhoon Meranti earlier this month - the strongest storm for 21 years to hit Taiwan. (more...)
PM urges United Nations to send face finding mission to IOK
- September 28, 2016
Sharif mentioned Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, whose killing on July 8 sparked off unrest in the Kashmir Valley leading to the loss of almost 90 lives, terming him a "young leader" and the symbol of the Kashmiri unrest. Following Mr. Sharif's speech , External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is scheduled to address the United Nations expressing India's concerns regarding terrorism in South Asia and around the world. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Sharif mentioned Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, whose killing on July 8 sparked off unrest in the Kashmir Valley leading to the loss of almost 90 lives, terming him a "young leader" and the symbol of the Kashmiri unrest. Following Mr. Sharif's speech , External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is scheduled to address the United Nations expressing India's concerns regarding terrorism in South Asia and around the world. (more...)
Clinton, Trump battle over taxes, race, terror
- September 28, 2016
Clinton participated in mock debates with her tart-tongued former aide Philippe Reines playing Trump. Clinton criticized Trump for failing to pay some of the business people with whom his company had contracted. Trump repeated his false accusation that Clinton's failed 2008 presidential campaign against Obama had initiated the so-called "birther" issue. "He (Trump) has really started his political activity based on this racist lie that our first black president was not an American ... (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Clinton participated in mock debates with her tart-tongued former aide Philippe Reines playing Trump. Clinton criticized Trump for failing to pay some of the business people with whom his company had contracted. Trump repeated his false accusation that Clinton's failed 2008 presidential campaign against Obama had initiated the so-called "birther" issue. "He (Trump) has really started his political activity based on this racist lie that our first black president was not an American ... (more...)
Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack
- September 28, 2016
Mahmod Danish, spokesman for the provincial governor in Kunduz , said Tuesday that 15 soldiers were at the checkpoint, two of whom had links to the insurgents and facilitated the attack. The city was briefly captured by the Taliban previous year in a blow to Afghan forces, the first time the group seized a provincial capital since losing power in 2001. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Mahmod Danish, spokesman for the provincial governor in Kunduz , said Tuesday that 15 soldiers were at the checkpoint, two of whom had links to the insurgents and facilitated the attack. The city was briefly captured by the Taliban previous year in a blow to Afghan forces, the first time the group seized a provincial capital since losing power in 2001. (more...)
Shiv Sena Magazine Office Vandalised Over Cartoon On Maratha Protests
- September 28, 2016
The attack happened when a protest rally was going on in Sangli district. In the past fortnight, almost a score of huge, peaceful marches by the Maratha community, with at least one in Pune attracting over a million participants, have stirred the political cauldron over reservation in Maharashtra. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
The attack happened when a protest rally was going on in Sangli district. In the past fortnight, almost a score of huge, peaceful marches by the Maratha community, with at least one in Pune attracting over a million participants, have stirred the political cauldron over reservation in Maharashtra. (more...)
South Korea recalls Son for Qatar, Iran World Cup qualifiers
- September 28, 2016
Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Danny Rose, Moussa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko have all been left to recover from their injuries in North London. Without Son, it was hard to see where Tottenham would find the breakthrough against Middlesbrough. The striker suffered ligament damage during Spurs' Premier League win over Sunderland earlier this month and was expected to be out of action for up to eight weeks. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Danny Rose, Moussa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko have all been left to recover from their injuries in North London. Without Son, it was hard to see where Tottenham would find the breakthrough against Middlesbrough. The striker suffered ligament damage during Spurs' Premier League win over Sunderland earlier this month and was expected to be out of action for up to eight weeks. (more...)
Death toll from capsized migrant boat off Egypt rises to 177
- September 28, 2016
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday pledged more jobs for Egyptians to help dissuade them from making unsafe voyages to Europe after more than 160 migrants died when a boat capsized off the country's Mediterranean coast. "Many refugees and migrants may be using Egypt as a transit country", it said, adding 2016 was expected to be the deadliest year on record for Mediterranean crossings by migrants. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday pledged more jobs for Egyptians to help dissuade them from making unsafe voyages to Europe after more than 160 migrants died when a boat capsized off the country's Mediterranean coast. "Many refugees and migrants may be using Egypt as a transit country", it said, adding 2016 was expected to be the deadliest year on record for Mediterranean crossings by migrants. (more...)
India to review MFN status to Pakistan
- September 28, 2016
All the rivers of the Indus basin flow in India, but some of them originate in the areas that are controlled by China. The Major agenda of the meeting was mainly on the Indus water treaty. As of now, India is generating only 3,034 MW. Various political parties in the state are of the view that the treaty has not benefitted the people of the state, causing damage to the tune of Rs 6,000 crore to Rs 6,500 crore annually. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
All the rivers of the Indus basin flow in India, but some of them originate in the areas that are controlled by China. The Major agenda of the meeting was mainly on the Indus water treaty. As of now, India is generating only 3,034 MW. Various political parties in the state are of the view that the treaty has not benefitted the people of the state, causing damage to the tune of Rs 6,000 crore to Rs 6,500 crore annually. (more...)
US Military: We Need More Troops In Iraq
- September 28, 2016
The use of chemical weapons on US forces, however ineffectual, raised ominous echoes of the ultimately false rationale cited by the George W. Bush administration for invading and occupying Iraq from 2003 to 2011. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the focus of the air campaign was now turning towards Mosul, the last major city in Iraq still under IS control. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
The use of chemical weapons on US forces, however ineffectual, raised ominous echoes of the ultimately false rationale cited by the George W. Bush administration for invading and occupying Iraq from 2003 to 2011. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the focus of the air campaign was now turning towards Mosul, the last major city in Iraq still under IS control. (more...)
Shooting in SW Houston injures 9 people; gunman shot, killed
- September 28, 2016
He also confirmed that his son drove a black Porsche, which is believed to be the same type of auto police were examining at the shopping centre parking lot after the shooting. Molleda and her husband live in the same condo complex as the shooter. "What personal problems he has going on in his life, who knows", she said. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
He also confirmed that his son drove a black Porsche, which is believed to be the same type of auto police were examining at the shopping centre parking lot after the shooting. Molleda and her husband live in the same condo complex as the shooter. "What personal problems he has going on in his life, who knows", she said. (more...)
Bomb Suspect Not yet Questioned, Injuries Cited
- September 28, 2016
Ahmad Khan Rahami was wounded during a shootout with police in New Jersey on Monday morning. Rahami himself remains in the hospital. FILE- In this September 18, 2016 file photo , crime scene investigators work the scene of a pressure cooker bomb explosion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, in NY. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Ahmad Khan Rahami was wounded during a shootout with police in New Jersey on Monday morning. Rahami himself remains in the hospital. FILE- In this September 18, 2016 file photo , crime scene investigators work the scene of a pressure cooker bomb explosion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, in NY. (more...)
Amber Alert issued for child abducted out of Rocky Mount
- September 28, 2016
Nevaeh Richardson is a black female, 2 feet tall and weighs 28 pounds. Police are looking for a bald black man with a goatee. He reportedly is driving a green 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor with a North Carolina license tag number PCD-9688. She had last been seen on Nashville Road in Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount Police Department asks anyone with information about Richardson's whereabouts to contact them at 972-1411. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Nevaeh Richardson is a black female, 2 feet tall and weighs 28 pounds. Police are looking for a bald black man with a goatee. He reportedly is driving a green 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor with a North Carolina license tag number PCD-9688. She had last been seen on Nashville Road in Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount Police Department asks anyone with information about Richardson's whereabouts to contact them at 972-1411. (more...)
1 of 2 boaters missing for week found alive, adrift in raft
- September 28, 2016
But just two days later, a freighter found Nathan Carman in a life raft with food and water, Groll said . Nathan had looked for his mother, but could not find her. She showed us the last text messages between her and Linda: "So she sent this email Friday, I mean text message, saying that they were going from 'Rams Point around 1 [a.m. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
But just two days later, a freighter found Nathan Carman in a life raft with food and water, Groll said . Nathan had looked for his mother, but could not find her. She showed us the last text messages between her and Linda: "So she sent this email Friday, I mean text message, saying that they were going from 'Rams Point around 1 [a.m. (more...)
White US police officer charged with killing black man
- September 28, 2016
Protests overnight remained mostly peaceful Thursday night into early Friday morning as demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row. "We're going to break the chains of injustice". "We will continue to be transparent to ensure that justice and accountability prevails". The shooting can be seen on two videos provided by authorities - one from a police helicopter and the other from another officer's dashboard camera. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Protests overnight remained mostly peaceful Thursday night into early Friday morning as demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row. "We're going to break the chains of injustice". "We will continue to be transparent to ensure that justice and accountability prevails". The shooting can be seen on two videos provided by authorities - one from a police helicopter and the other from another officer's dashboard camera. (more...)
Wolseley to cut 800 United Kingdom jobs
- September 28, 2016
Patrick Headon, managing director of Wolseley UK, said: "We have put the customer at the heart of this review with the aim of making Wolseley the first-choice specialist merchant in our chosen markets". "Our review of United Kingdom operational strategy has identified opportunities to transform our customer propositions whilst simplifying our branch network and supporting logistics facilities to greatly improve service levels, drive availability and choice for customers and generate better ... (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Patrick Headon, managing director of Wolseley UK, said: "We have put the customer at the heart of this review with the aim of making Wolseley the first-choice specialist merchant in our chosen markets". "Our review of United Kingdom operational strategy has identified opportunities to transform our customer propositions whilst simplifying our branch network and supporting logistics facilities to greatly improve service levels, drive availability and choice for customers and generate better ... (more...)
3 gunmen still at large after wounding 8 in Baltimore shooting
- September 28, 2016
Smallwood Street. Authorities have identified a man who was killed by police in suburban Baltimore Friday while officers were investigating a bank robbery. He even said that he did not misspeak and that is exactly what he meant and wanted to happen to the shooter who shot the three-year-old. While police have reason to believe both incidents are connected and both are retaliatory attacks following the Labor Day shooting, they have yet to give any more details as to why they believe this. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Smallwood Street. Authorities have identified a man who was killed by police in suburban Baltimore Friday while officers were investigating a bank robbery. He even said that he did not misspeak and that is exactly what he meant and wanted to happen to the shooter who shot the three-year-old. While police have reason to believe both incidents are connected and both are retaliatory attacks following the Labor Day shooting, they have yet to give any more details as to why they believe this. (more...)
Social media pushes lead to increase in voter registration
- September 28, 2016
Elections Director Kari Fresquez says online registrations and updates increased to 8,778 last week from 1,189 the previous week. Whether you are voting on a local school issue this November, or for the President, registering to vote on National Voter Registration Day ensures you can exercise your rights on Election Day. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
Elections Director Kari Fresquez says online registrations and updates increased to 8,778 last week from 1,189 the previous week. Whether you are voting on a local school issue this November, or for the President, registering to vote on National Voter Registration Day ensures you can exercise your rights on Election Day. (more...)
USC vs. Utah prediction, preview, pick to win
- September 28, 2016
No. 24 Utah (30) is led on offense by quarterback Troy Williams, who has thrown for 723 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions this season. Darnold also provides a running threat. Williams completed a 21-yard pass to Cory Butler-Byrd, a nine-yard pass to Demari Simpkins and an 11-yard pass to Tim Patrick during the series. Utah is looking to have more luck than they had in the previous two games were USC had their backs to the wall. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
No. 24 Utah (30) is led on offense by quarterback Troy Williams, who has thrown for 723 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions this season. Darnold also provides a running threat. Williams completed a 21-yard pass to Cory Butler-Byrd, a nine-yard pass to Demari Simpkins and an 11-yard pass to Tim Patrick during the series. Utah is looking to have more luck than they had in the previous two games were USC had their backs to the wall. (more...)
Thomas Cook reveals full impact of Turkey crisis on summer bookings
- September 28, 2016
However, excluding Turkey, its bookings are 8% higher than this time a year ago. In Belgium, demand is "significantly" down as a result of the terror attacks. Travel company Thomas Cook said today that trading for summer 2016 had gone as expected, with strong demand for most destinations - but not for Turkey. (more...)
- September 28, 2016
However, excluding Turkey, its bookings are 8% higher than this time a year ago. In Belgium, demand is "significantly" down as a result of the terror attacks. Travel company Thomas Cook said today that trading for summer 2016 had gone as expected, with strong demand for most destinations - but not for Turkey. (more...)
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