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California governor signs worker retirement bill
- October 02, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed legislation that will require restrooms for single users to be designated all-gender, California's latest move to bolster transgender rights even as much of the country moves in the opposite direction. Gov. Jerry Brown is taking action on several voting-related bills, including legislation that lays the groundwork for more California counties to conduct elections entirely through mail-in ballots. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed legislation that will require restrooms for single users to be designated all-gender, California's latest move to bolster transgender rights even as much of the country moves in the opposite direction. Gov. Jerry Brown is taking action on several voting-related bills, including legislation that lays the groundwork for more California counties to conduct elections entirely through mail-in ballots. (more...)
Pakistani cinemas stop screening of Indian films
- October 02, 2016
Also, apparently Aggarwal has replaced the popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan from his upcoming film Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana . There have also been other reports, which claimed that the actor has spoken to the Pakistani media, and said that the country comes first and other things later. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Also, apparently Aggarwal has replaced the popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan from his upcoming film Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana . There have also been other reports, which claimed that the actor has spoken to the Pakistani media, and said that the country comes first and other things later. (more...)
England arrive for tour minus Bayliss
- October 02, 2016
Reg Dickason, the England and Wales Cricket Board's security advisor, gave the tour the go-ahead after a fact finding mission in the subcontinent although one-day captain Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales opted to pull out over safety concerns. We feel very comfortable and satisfied with the security we've been given. "It's only really the journeys to and from the hotel where you see things and if the players think about it they won't see anything radically different from what they see on any tour ... (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Reg Dickason, the England and Wales Cricket Board's security advisor, gave the tour the go-ahead after a fact finding mission in the subcontinent although one-day captain Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales opted to pull out over safety concerns. We feel very comfortable and satisfied with the security we've been given. "It's only really the journeys to and from the hotel where you see things and if the players think about it they won't see anything radically different from what they see on any tour ... (more...)
Hurts, No. 1 Alabama rout Kentucky 34-6 after rough week
- October 02, 2016
The Wildcats have begun the season with a 2-2 record and remain one of the SEC's most inconsistent teams. Kentucky is coming off a victory against SC, which put them at.500 on the year after early losses to Southern Mississippi and Florida to open the season. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The Wildcats have begun the season with a 2-2 record and remain one of the SEC's most inconsistent teams. Kentucky is coming off a victory against SC, which put them at.500 on the year after early losses to Southern Mississippi and Florida to open the season. (more...)
Philippine president Duterte eyes closer ties with China and Russian Federation
- October 02, 2016
In July, an arbitration tribunal at The Hague rejected China's vast territorial claims in the contested waters in a case brought by the Philippines and ruled in favour of the Philippines. He did not elaborate. In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said that despite Duterte's repeated criticisms of the US, the department has not been officially contacted by Philippine authorities regarding any of those things. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
In July, an arbitration tribunal at The Hague rejected China's vast territorial claims in the contested waters in a case brought by the Philippines and ruled in favour of the Philippines. He did not elaborate. In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said that despite Duterte's repeated criticisms of the US, the department has not been officially contacted by Philippine authorities regarding any of those things. (more...)
Colombia leaders sign peace deal, await vote
- October 02, 2016
Londono called Santos "a courageous partner" in reaching the peace deal through four hard years of negotiations, calling the accord "a victory for Colombian society and the global community". A feisty opposition led by former President Álvaro Uribe has campaigned feverishly for the "no" vote, arguing that the deal favors a group that traffics cocaine and is responsible for war atrocities. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Londono called Santos "a courageous partner" in reaching the peace deal through four hard years of negotiations, calling the accord "a victory for Colombian society and the global community". A feisty opposition led by former President Álvaro Uribe has campaigned feverishly for the "no" vote, arguing that the deal favors a group that traffics cocaine and is responsible for war atrocities. (more...)
Gunman kills one and injures five, including 2 officers, in Philadelphia
- October 02, 2016
Glenn's 9mm Ruger pistol had the serial number obliterated. Before he was eventually chased into the alley and brought down, the gunman also fired into a passing vehicle, killing a woman and critically wounding a man. "He just walks up on her". One of the women was shot seven times and later died, police said. A 19-year veteran assigned to North Philadelphia's 22d Police District, Young on Friday was working with a task force in West Philadelphia. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Glenn's 9mm Ruger pistol had the serial number obliterated. Before he was eventually chased into the alley and brought down, the gunman also fired into a passing vehicle, killing a woman and critically wounding a man. "He just walks up on her". One of the women was shot seven times and later died, police said. A 19-year veteran assigned to North Philadelphia's 22d Police District, Young on Friday was working with a task force in West Philadelphia. (more...)
Philippine President Rejects Hitler Comparison
- October 02, 2016
Abella's released the statement after Germany was appalled by Duterte's remarks comparing his drug war to Hitler's crusades to kill Jews. "Hitler massacred three million Jews ..." Now there are three million drug addicts (in the Philippines). (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Abella's released the statement after Germany was appalled by Duterte's remarks comparing his drug war to Hitler's crusades to kill Jews. "Hitler massacred three million Jews ..." Now there are three million drug addicts (in the Philippines). (more...)
Report shows huge 1995 Trump business losses
- October 02, 2016
In a story published online late Saturday, the Times said it anonymously received the first pages of Trump's 1995 state income tax filings in New York, New Jersey and CT. The impact of the revelations in the Times story were hard to gauge in their immediate aftermath. Having a limited number of records, and no confirmation or denial from Trump, the Times could not determine whether Trump has taken advantage of that. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
In a story published online late Saturday, the Times said it anonymously received the first pages of Trump's 1995 state income tax filings in New York, New Jersey and CT. The impact of the revelations in the Times story were hard to gauge in their immediate aftermath. Having a limited number of records, and no confirmation or denial from Trump, the Times could not determine whether Trump has taken advantage of that. (more...)
Vote in Hungary highlights snags in migrant relocation plan
- October 02, 2016
Voting will close at 1700 GMT. The campaign has cost millions, which critics said is a lot considering how few asylum seekers Hungary would be obliged to accept. Some said that with the campaign and the referendum, the government only wants to divert attention from corruption, and problems in healthcare and education ahead of 2018 national elections. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Voting will close at 1700 GMT. The campaign has cost millions, which critics said is a lot considering how few asylum seekers Hungary would be obliged to accept. Some said that with the campaign and the referendum, the government only wants to divert attention from corruption, and problems in healthcare and education ahead of 2018 national elections. (more...)
Artillery fire rocks Aleppo as Syria army presses assault
- October 02, 2016
An army source quoted in state media said its forces had made advances, which was denied by rebels who say they had repelled a new assault. There have been mounting civilian casualties on both sides of the divided city, with local news sites reporting that at least 31 people were killed in the 24 hours to Saturday morning. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
An army source quoted in state media said its forces had made advances, which was denied by rebels who say they had repelled a new assault. There have been mounting civilian casualties on both sides of the divided city, with local news sites reporting that at least 31 people were killed in the 24 hours to Saturday morning. (more...)
Entire Australian state without power after 'unprecedented' storm
- October 02, 2016
The blame game over South Australia's statewide blackout has reignited the debate about renewable energy, with Malcolm Turnbull condemning aggressive and unrealistic state targets. "You have got these essentially ignorant remarks being made by Barnaby Joyce because he hates wind farms and he chose to play politics with a crisis". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The blame game over South Australia's statewide blackout has reignited the debate about renewable energy, with Malcolm Turnbull condemning aggressive and unrealistic state targets. "You have got these essentially ignorant remarks being made by Barnaby Joyce because he hates wind farms and he chose to play politics with a crisis". (more...)
Mets Beat Phillies 5-3 to Clinch Top NL Wild Card
- October 02, 2016
There were times when hits moment felt inevitable, others when it seemed the deck had been rigged against the Mets in their quest to make the playoffs. The Rangers rested most of their starters a night after the AL West winners clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. "They asked me if I wanted the ball signed and I said absolutely, so we went to the box office and they said that Ryan wanted the ball and in exchange I would be able to present him with the ball at the end of the ... (more...)
- October 02, 2016
There were times when hits moment felt inevitable, others when it seemed the deck had been rigged against the Mets in their quest to make the playoffs. The Rangers rested most of their starters a night after the AL West winners clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. "They asked me if I wanted the ball signed and I said absolutely, so we went to the box office and they said that Ryan wanted the ball and in exchange I would be able to present him with the ball at the end of the ... (more...)
Hurricane warning issued for Jamaica and much of Haiti
- October 02, 2016
At 8 a.m., Matthew was about 400 miles southeast of Jamaica's capital, Kingston, and 365 miles south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and moving westward near 7 mph. RAINFALL: Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts are expected over Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao through Saturday. Matthew is being monitored closely for potential impacts to Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas in the next week. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
At 8 a.m., Matthew was about 400 miles southeast of Jamaica's capital, Kingston, and 365 miles south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and moving westward near 7 mph. RAINFALL: Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts are expected over Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao through Saturday. Matthew is being monitored closely for potential impacts to Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas in the next week. (more...)
Six dead in China landslides
- October 02, 2016
The landslides were triggered by torrential rain brought by Typhoon Megi, which has lashed southeast China since Wednesday. Five people died in falls and other accidents as the storm passed. Affected by the typhoon, almost 315,000 residents were temporarily relocated in Zhejiang Province. Some houses in the village, about 37 kilometers from the county seat, were destroyed and the structures were swept away. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The landslides were triggered by torrential rain brought by Typhoon Megi, which has lashed southeast China since Wednesday. Five people died in falls and other accidents as the storm passed. Affected by the typhoon, almost 315,000 residents were temporarily relocated in Zhejiang Province. Some houses in the village, about 37 kilometers from the county seat, were destroyed and the structures were swept away. (more...)
Philippine President Says He had be "Happy To Slaughter" Drug Addicts
- October 02, 2016
Duterte issued his latest threat against drug dealers and users early Friday on returning to his hometown in southern Davao city after visiting Vietnam, where he discussed his anti-drug campaign with Vietnamese leaders and ways for their governments to fight transnational crimes, including illegal drugs. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Duterte issued his latest threat against drug dealers and users early Friday on returning to his hometown in southern Davao city after visiting Vietnam, where he discussed his anti-drug campaign with Vietnamese leaders and ways for their governments to fight transnational crimes, including illegal drugs. (more...)
Typhoon Megi weakened to tropical storm, hits eastern China
- October 02, 2016
Typhoon Megi, packing winds of more than 100 miles per hour, raked the island, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions. The official China News Service reported that one person had died after several structures collapsed in Quanhou. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Typhoon Megi, packing winds of more than 100 miles per hour, raked the island, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions. The official China News Service reported that one person had died after several structures collapsed in Quanhou. (more...)
Typhoon Megi slams into Taiwan
- October 02, 2016
Billboards and scaffolding were torn down while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off. Around 4,300 people remained in temporary shelters with more than 14,800 evacuated from their homes, according to Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Centre. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Billboards and scaffolding were torn down while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off. Around 4,300 people remained in temporary shelters with more than 14,800 evacuated from their homes, according to Taiwan's Central Emergency Operation Centre. (more...)
Russian Federation key culprit in MH17 Criminal Investigation
- October 02, 2016
The conclusions were based on a wealth of supporting evidence including forensic examinations, witness statements, satellite images, radar data and intercepted telephone calls. Russia, which denied responsibility for the July 17, 2014, crash from the start, continued to do so Wednesday. In Washington, State Department spokesman John Kirby said the latest findings are "another step toward bringing to justice those responsible for this outrageous attack". (more...)
- October 02, 2016
The conclusions were based on a wealth of supporting evidence including forensic examinations, witness statements, satellite images, radar data and intercepted telephone calls. Russia, which denied responsibility for the July 17, 2014, crash from the start, continued to do so Wednesday. In Washington, State Department spokesman John Kirby said the latest findings are "another step toward bringing to justice those responsible for this outrageous attack". (more...)
South African universities say academic year is in peril
- October 02, 2016
Should Wits open on Monday 3 Oct subject to appropriate security protocols being in place? University spokeswoman Shirona Patel could not be reached for comment about its controversial decision to poll staff and students about whether or not the academic programme should go ahead. (more...)
- October 02, 2016
Should Wits open on Monday 3 Oct subject to appropriate security protocols being in place? University spokeswoman Shirona Patel could not be reached for comment about its controversial decision to poll staff and students about whether or not the academic programme should go ahead. (more...)
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