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Labour scores victory after May allows parliament a say in Brexit talks
- October 16, 2016
Noting opportunities for MPs to press the government at Prime Minister's Questions, May listed the creation of the new Brexit select committee, debates and questions in the House with Davis, and the creation of a Great Repeal Bill, but stopped short of vowing to ballot MPs on the her negotiating stance. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Noting opportunities for MPs to press the government at Prime Minister's Questions, May listed the creation of the new Brexit select committee, debates and questions in the House with Davis, and the creation of a Great Repeal Bill, but stopped short of vowing to ballot MPs on the her negotiating stance. (more...)
Militia Men Accused of Plotting to Bomb Somalis in Kansas
- October 16, 2016
Three men in Kansas have been charged with plotting a bomb attack targeting local Somali immigrants. Gavin Wright, 49, Curtis Allen, 49, and Patrick Stein, 47, face charges of conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction. The complaint says Stein agreed to show the undercover agent his chosen target, and "discussed trading drugs for explosives". At the press conference, Beall said the men stockpiled firearms, ammunition and explosive components and prepared a manifesto they planned to ... (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Three men in Kansas have been charged with plotting a bomb attack targeting local Somali immigrants. Gavin Wright, 49, Curtis Allen, 49, and Patrick Stein, 47, face charges of conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction. The complaint says Stein agreed to show the undercover agent his chosen target, and "discussed trading drugs for explosives". At the press conference, Beall said the men stockpiled firearms, ammunition and explosive components and prepared a manifesto they planned to ... (more...)
Former Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves passes away at 32
- October 16, 2016
There's no official report on Groves' cause of death. Groves, an All-SEC performer at Auburn as a senior, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round (No. "Saddened to hear the news this morning about our brother and teammate Quentin Groves", former Auburn teammate and longtime National Football League quarterback Jason Campbell tweeted. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
There's no official report on Groves' cause of death. Groves, an All-SEC performer at Auburn as a senior, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round (No. "Saddened to hear the news this morning about our brother and teammate Quentin Groves", former Auburn teammate and longtime National Football League quarterback Jason Campbell tweeted. (more...)
NASA resupply mission to space station postponed
- October 16, 2016
Equipped with powerful Russian-made RD-181 engines, the two-stage booster will blastoff from pad 0A at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at 8:51 p.m. While these clouds will not be an issue for the launch, it may make viewing the launch more hard, especially for areas far to the west, such as Pittsburgh. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Equipped with powerful Russian-made RD-181 engines, the two-stage booster will blastoff from pad 0A at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at 8:51 p.m. While these clouds will not be an issue for the launch, it may make viewing the launch more hard, especially for areas far to the west, such as Pittsburgh. (more...)
Saudi Arabia regrets funeral attack but stops short of admitting responsibility
- October 16, 2016
Complications of ideologies between Middle Eastern conflicts are clear in support from the U.S.is to the Saudis who are Sunni, against Shia Iran who support the Houthis . The Saudi military said the missile fired late Saturday night was intercepted and caused no damage. The source added that inspection will reveal the type of missile which targeted Taif on Monday and its manufacturing source. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Complications of ideologies between Middle Eastern conflicts are clear in support from the U.S.is to the Saudis who are Sunni, against Shia Iran who support the Houthis . The Saudi military said the missile fired late Saturday night was intercepted and caused no damage. The source added that inspection will reveal the type of missile which targeted Taif on Monday and its manufacturing source. (more...)
Israel angered by UNESCO decision on holy site
- October 16, 2016
The United States voted no. UNESCO adopted on Thursday a Palestinian-Jordanian draft resolution that denies any historical connection between the Jewish people and the holy places in Jerusalem. "UNESCO has asked repeatedly for Israel to allow a technical mission to Jerusalem , not a political mission, to report on the state of conservation in the city but it is always denied". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The United States voted no. UNESCO adopted on Thursday a Palestinian-Jordanian draft resolution that denies any historical connection between the Jewish people and the holy places in Jerusalem. "UNESCO has asked repeatedly for Israel to allow a technical mission to Jerusalem , not a political mission, to report on the state of conservation in the city but it is always denied". (more...)
US detects what it says is failed N. Korean missile launch
- October 16, 2016
Ross said US commitment to its allies in the region, including South Korea and Japan, was "ironclad". The U.S. Strategic Command's systems detected that the Musudan missile failed in a launch conducted near North Korea's northwestern city of Kusong, the Pentagon said in a statement. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Ross said US commitment to its allies in the region, including South Korea and Japan, was "ironclad". The U.S. Strategic Command's systems detected that the Musudan missile failed in a launch conducted near North Korea's northwestern city of Kusong, the Pentagon said in a statement. (more...)
Moral support, not weapons, is strength of our Army: Modi
- October 16, 2016
On the other hand, Modi's support for defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is impetuous and cleared as the top leadership of the party backed him against the charge of politicising the surgical strikes. He alleged that the earlier governments made false promises but this government had fulfilled its promise. "The entire world is forgetting this and unfortunately, we also forget it". (more...)
- October 16, 2016
On the other hand, Modi's support for defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is impetuous and cleared as the top leadership of the party backed him against the charge of politicising the surgical strikes. He alleged that the earlier governments made false promises but this government had fulfilled its promise. "The entire world is forgetting this and unfortunately, we also forget it". (more...)
Iran Lauds UNESCO Resolution on Al-Aqsa Mosque
- October 16, 2016
The recognition of Al-Aqsa as a holy site for Muslims has seen historical debates waged over the mosque's religious affiliation between Palestine and Israel. Furthermore, the decision urges Israel to renounce the projects in question and to stop the construction works, in conformity with its obligations under the relevant UNESCO conventions, resolutions and decisions. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The recognition of Al-Aqsa as a holy site for Muslims has seen historical debates waged over the mosque's religious affiliation between Palestine and Israel. Furthermore, the decision urges Israel to renounce the projects in question and to stop the construction works, in conformity with its obligations under the relevant UNESCO conventions, resolutions and decisions. (more...)
More Chibok girls to regain freedom, says Buhari
- October 16, 2016
White House spokesman Eric Schultz told reporters Thursday that the USA government continues "to call for the unconditional release of all those being held by Boko Haram, now known as ISIL's West Africa Province". "Nonetheless, this is a good day for the families of the girls who've been freed".Information Minister Lai Mohammed described the freeing of the 21 as "a credible first step in the eventual release" of all the schoolgirls in captivity. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
White House spokesman Eric Schultz told reporters Thursday that the USA government continues "to call for the unconditional release of all those being held by Boko Haram, now known as ISIL's West Africa Province". "Nonetheless, this is a good day for the families of the girls who've been freed".Information Minister Lai Mohammed described the freeing of the 21 as "a credible first step in the eventual release" of all the schoolgirls in captivity. (more...)
A look at hacked emails from Clinton's campaign chairman
- October 16, 2016
The leaked emails showed that the former secretary of state wasn't too keen on cancelling her husband's speech but was later convinced after a "cool down period". "Everyone wants her to apologize". Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., as evidence of Clinton's favoritism to Wall Street. Her spokespeople have not disputed the authenticity of the hacked emails. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The leaked emails showed that the former secretary of state wasn't too keen on cancelling her husband's speech but was later convinced after a "cool down period". "Everyone wants her to apologize". Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., as evidence of Clinton's favoritism to Wall Street. Her spokespeople have not disputed the authenticity of the hacked emails. (more...)
Security tight at India beach resort for BRICS
- October 16, 2016
The Prime Minister said the ties between the India and Russia were "truly privileged and unique" and used a Russian maxim on friendship, remarking that in Russia they say "an old friend is better than two new friends". The Chinese President's word on the issue came after the Prime Minister told him that India was looking forward to working with China on realising its membership of the NSG. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
The Prime Minister said the ties between the India and Russia were "truly privileged and unique" and used a Russian maxim on friendship, remarking that in Russia they say "an old friend is better than two new friends". The Chinese President's word on the issue came after the Prime Minister told him that India was looking forward to working with China on realising its membership of the NSG. (more...)
OPEC oil output rises in September
- October 16, 2016
At 1:05 PM EST on October 11, the West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures contract for November delivery was trading at $50.74 per barrel-a fall of ~1.2%. The amount of OPEC production for September was the highest since at least 2008. And OPEC said Saudi Arabia, its largest producer, pumped 10.49 million barrels per day in September, down by 87,500 barrels from the month before. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
At 1:05 PM EST on October 11, the West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures contract for November delivery was trading at $50.74 per barrel-a fall of ~1.2%. The amount of OPEC production for September was the highest since at least 2008. And OPEC said Saudi Arabia, its largest producer, pumped 10.49 million barrels per day in September, down by 87,500 barrels from the month before. (more...)
Billy Bush suspended over Trump Access Hollywood tape
- October 16, 2016
Bush apologized Friday for the comments he made in the video , saying he was "embarrassed and ashamed". "There is simply no excuse for Billy's language and behavior on that tape ", executive producer Noah Oppenheim said in an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press to " Today " show staffers. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Bush apologized Friday for the comments he made in the video , saying he was "embarrassed and ashamed". "There is simply no excuse for Billy's language and behavior on that tape ", executive producer Noah Oppenheim said in an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press to " Today " show staffers. (more...)
Mike Pence turns to Clinton attacks at Iowa rally
- October 16, 2016
He adds seconds later: "Grab them by the p--". Juanita Broaddrick, an Arkansas nursing home administrator whose allegations of rape against Bill Clinton were dismissed in court, told reporters that Breitbart Media, a conservative news outlet with close ties to the Trump campaign, paid her travel. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
He adds seconds later: "Grab them by the p--". Juanita Broaddrick, an Arkansas nursing home administrator whose allegations of rape against Bill Clinton were dismissed in court, told reporters that Breitbart Media, a conservative news outlet with close ties to the Trump campaign, paid her travel. (more...)
More women accuse Donald Trump of unwanted sexual touching
- October 16, 2016
Allred has also represented women who accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault . In denying the allegations, Mr. Trump has said women's claims, and other media, along with Mrs. "It was clear that my opponent Donald Trump was going to try to dominate the space, nearly to the exclusion of the people who were sitting there", she said. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Allred has also represented women who accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault . In denying the allegations, Mr. Trump has said women's claims, and other media, along with Mrs. "It was clear that my opponent Donald Trump was going to try to dominate the space, nearly to the exclusion of the people who were sitting there", she said. (more...)
As Syria's war rages, US and Russia back at diplomatic table
- October 16, 2016
Europe was not represented at the meeting, held in a luxury hotel on Lake Geneva. Many in Syria's opposition say Kerry has put too much trust in Lavrov, with protracted diplomatic wrangling over cease-fires buying time for Russia's military campaign and obscuring the once central question of the fate of Syrian President Bashar Assad, while the clock runs down to the US elections on November 8. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Europe was not represented at the meeting, held in a luxury hotel on Lake Geneva. Many in Syria's opposition say Kerry has put too much trust in Lavrov, with protracted diplomatic wrangling over cease-fires buying time for Russia's military campaign and obscuring the once central question of the fate of Syrian President Bashar Assad, while the clock runs down to the US elections on November 8. (more...)
Russia's VTB head: Rosneft-Essar deal not subject to sanctions
- October 16, 2016
India's debt-laden Essar Group confirmed on Saturday that it has agreed to sell a 98 percent interest in its Essar Oil unit to a consortium led by Rosneft, giving the energy giant a gateway into the world's fastest growing fuel market. "At the same time, this project provides unique opportunities for synergies both with the existing assets of the Company and Rosneft's future projects, and opens a big potential for expansion of its presence on the markets of other April countries, such as ... (more...)
- October 16, 2016
India's debt-laden Essar Group confirmed on Saturday that it has agreed to sell a 98 percent interest in its Essar Oil unit to a consortium led by Rosneft, giving the energy giant a gateway into the world's fastest growing fuel market. "At the same time, this project provides unique opportunities for synergies both with the existing assets of the Company and Rosneft's future projects, and opens a big potential for expansion of its presence on the markets of other April countries, such as ... (more...)
India, Russia sign big-ticket defence deals; resolve to fight terror jointly
- October 16, 2016
He quoted a Russian saying to point out that "an old friend is better than two new friends". With President Putin standing next to him, Modi told reporters that "Russia's clear stand on the need to combat terrorism mirrors our own". "In the complex and changing global context, your leadership has provided stability and substance to our strategic partnership". That means the leaders of the countries on the Bay of Bengal, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar, and those ... (more...)
- October 16, 2016
He quoted a Russian saying to point out that "an old friend is better than two new friends". With President Putin standing next to him, Modi told reporters that "Russia's clear stand on the need to combat terrorism mirrors our own". "In the complex and changing global context, your leadership has provided stability and substance to our strategic partnership". That means the leaders of the countries on the Bay of Bengal, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar, and those ... (more...)
Saudi-led coalition blames Yemeni party for funeral bombing
- October 16, 2016
Coalition sources initially denied any involvement in the funeral attack, but Saudi Arabia later promised to investigate the "regrettable and painful" incident. A U.S. Navy destroyer deployed in global waters in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen came under attack twice in recent days from areas under Houthi control. (more...)
- October 16, 2016
Coalition sources initially denied any involvement in the funeral attack, but Saudi Arabia later promised to investigate the "regrettable and painful" incident. A U.S. Navy destroyer deployed in global waters in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen came under attack twice in recent days from areas under Houthi control. (more...)
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