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Truck plunges off bridge into crowded park killing four
- October 17, 2016
The California Highway Patrol closed the I-5 north access to the bridge so investigators could do their work. The gray GM pickup truck was turning toward the Coronado Bridge when the driver lost control and plunged into a crowd below. It crashed around 3:45 p.m.in front of a stage where a band had been playing at a festival, witnesses said. The driver, who is critically injured himself, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury or death and ... (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The California Highway Patrol closed the I-5 north access to the bridge so investigators could do their work. The gray GM pickup truck was turning toward the Coronado Bridge when the driver lost control and plunged into a crowd below. It crashed around 3:45 p.m.in front of a stage where a band had been playing at a festival, witnesses said. The driver, who is critically injured himself, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury or death and ... (more...)
At least 22 killed in Rahim Yar Khan bus collision
- October 17, 2016
The wounded have been shifted to hospitals in Khanpur and Rahim Yar Khan hospitals. According to rescue sources, one of the buses involved in the accident was travelling from Karachi to Bahawalpur while the other was on its way from Faisalabad to Sadiqabad. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The wounded have been shifted to hospitals in Khanpur and Rahim Yar Khan hospitals. According to rescue sources, one of the buses involved in the accident was travelling from Karachi to Bahawalpur while the other was on its way from Faisalabad to Sadiqabad. (more...)
India, Russia ink MoU for cooperation in smart cities scheme
- October 17, 2016
While two frigates will come from Russia, two others will be constructed at an Indian shipyard with Russian cooperation. It was after the 1999 Kargil conflict that India began to increasingly turn to countries like US, Israel, France and United Kingdom so as to not put all its eggs in the Russian basket. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
While two frigates will come from Russia, two others will be constructed at an Indian shipyard with Russian cooperation. It was after the 1999 Kargil conflict that India began to increasingly turn to countries like US, Israel, France and United Kingdom so as to not put all its eggs in the Russian basket. (more...)
Federation Internationale de Football Association to study expanding 2026 World Cup to 40 or 48 teams
- October 17, 2016
Infantino promised that the 2026 World Cup bidding process would be "absolutely transparent and bulletproof" and said he would encourage the idea of co-hosting to keep down costs. 8, 2016. "The World Cup is the biggest thing in football and should not be played around with". And he revealed that Europe and Asia will be barred from applying for the tournament. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Infantino promised that the 2026 World Cup bidding process would be "absolutely transparent and bulletproof" and said he would encourage the idea of co-hosting to keep down costs. 8, 2016. "The World Cup is the biggest thing in football and should not be played around with". And he revealed that Europe and Asia will be barred from applying for the tournament. (more...)
Clinton leads Trump, two new polls show
- October 17, 2016
The poll, which was conducted from October 10-13, showed that Clinton is leading the race with likely voters with 48 percent support compared to Trump's 37 percent. There was a case of alleged voter intimidation there in 2008 against members of the New Black Panther Party, though the charges were dropped by the Department of Justice. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The poll, which was conducted from October 10-13, showed that Clinton is leading the race with likely voters with 48 percent support compared to Trump's 37 percent. There was a case of alleged voter intimidation there in 2008 against members of the New Black Panther Party, though the charges were dropped by the Department of Justice. (more...)
Donald Trump accuses Hillary Clinton of taking drugs before debate
- October 17, 2016
Only 33 percent believe she tells the truth, and after the leaked emails, a majority of voters (55%) say the email contents make them feel she has different motives in private than in public. Clinton told the innovators summit she'd had to go on "The Clinton Apology Tour" after WikiLeaks in 2010 published diplomatic cables leaked by Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Only 33 percent believe she tells the truth, and after the leaked emails, a majority of voters (55%) say the email contents make them feel she has different motives in private than in public. Clinton told the innovators summit she'd had to go on "The Clinton Apology Tour" after WikiLeaks in 2010 published diplomatic cables leaked by Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning. (more...)
Yahoo Spied on Users for US Government
- October 17, 2016
The FBI and the NSA did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "Enough is enough. It's time to close your Yahoo account", Graham Cluley, a British cybersecurity expert, tweeted following the report . Are you a user of Yahoo Mail? Toomey added that the fact that Yahoo did not challenge this surveillance order is disappointing, because customers of the technology companies are counting on them to stand up to spying demands in court. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The FBI and the NSA did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "Enough is enough. It's time to close your Yahoo account", Graham Cluley, a British cybersecurity expert, tweeted following the report . Are you a user of Yahoo Mail? Toomey added that the fact that Yahoo did not challenge this surveillance order is disappointing, because customers of the technology companies are counting on them to stand up to spying demands in court. (more...)
Ethiopia launches new railway to Djibouti
- October 17, 2016
For the next five years Chinese staff will manage all aspects of the railway system while training Ethiopian counterparts. The railway, which links the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and the port of Djibouti in Djibouti, will officially open service on Wednesday as Africa's first electric railway. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
For the next five years Chinese staff will manage all aspects of the railway system while training Ethiopian counterparts. The railway, which links the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and the port of Djibouti in Djibouti, will officially open service on Wednesday as Africa's first electric railway. (more...)
Plenty to play for after Wisconsin's second straight loss
- October 17, 2016
The Buckeyes play at Penn State next week. UW coach Paul Chryst has the Badgers ranked higher than they were prior to the 2014 Big Ten title game, and a win could thrust UW into the College Football Playoff discussion. The Badgers give up just over 200 yards a game through the air, while allowing a stingy 90.4 on the ground, good for 6th in the country. "The thing is, we prepared for a power team, and when they threw a little finesse into it, that threw us off", defensive tackle Dre'Mont ... (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The Buckeyes play at Penn State next week. UW coach Paul Chryst has the Badgers ranked higher than they were prior to the 2014 Big Ten title game, and a win could thrust UW into the College Football Playoff discussion. The Badgers give up just over 200 yards a game through the air, while allowing a stingy 90.4 on the ground, good for 6th in the country. "The thing is, we prepared for a power team, and when they threw a little finesse into it, that threw us off", defensive tackle Dre'Mont ... (more...)
Former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice Killed in Plane Crash
- October 17, 2016
PT. Investigators looking for the cause of a plane crash that killed former premier Jim Prentice and three others, including the lone pilot, have their work cut out for them. "It's hard when we lose anybody who has devoted themselves to public life, but I think it's really hard to lose people who were really the best". "I benefited from his advice, and the Government of Alberta is continuing to pursue many of his initiatives". (more...)
- October 17, 2016
PT. Investigators looking for the cause of a plane crash that killed former premier Jim Prentice and three others, including the lone pilot, have their work cut out for them. "It's hard when we lose anybody who has devoted themselves to public life, but I think it's really hard to lose people who were really the best". "I benefited from his advice, and the Government of Alberta is continuing to pursue many of his initiatives". (more...)
Pence 'cannot defend' Trump remarks, will skip campaign event
- October 17, 2016
Trump's comments, and the leak of Hillary Clinton transcripts from private speeches by Wikileaks arrive the day before both candidates sit down for the second presidential debate. He also appeared hesitant to condemn Trump as the story broke on the previous day. "It's a serious question", Rep. Todd Young said in an interview with FOX 59 when asked whether he will still vote for Trump. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Trump's comments, and the leak of Hillary Clinton transcripts from private speeches by Wikileaks arrive the day before both candidates sit down for the second presidential debate. He also appeared hesitant to condemn Trump as the story broke on the previous day. "It's a serious question", Rep. Todd Young said in an interview with FOX 59 when asked whether he will still vote for Trump. (more...)
Mosul Offensive A 'Decisive Moment' In Anti-ISIS Campaign: US Defense Secretary
- October 17, 2016
The offensive will be a joint operation by the Iraqi military, Kurdish Peshmerga and a Shia paramilitary force. Along the front line, USA -led coalition airstrikes sent plumes of smokes into the air and heavy artillery rounds could be heard. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The offensive will be a joint operation by the Iraqi military, Kurdish Peshmerga and a Shia paramilitary force. Along the front line, USA -led coalition airstrikes sent plumes of smokes into the air and heavy artillery rounds could be heard. (more...)
Trump Releases Statement Disputing Apprentice Star's Groping Claims
- October 17, 2016
Trump repeatedly addressed women with sexist language, rated female contestants by the size of their breasts and talked about which ones he'd like to have sex with, a href='https://www.apnews.com/2778a6ab72ea49558445337865289508/AP:-'Apprentice'-cast-and-crew-say-Trump-was-lewd-and-sexist'the people told The Associated Press/a. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Trump repeatedly addressed women with sexist language, rated female contestants by the size of their breasts and talked about which ones he'd like to have sex with, a href='https://www.apnews.com/2778a6ab72ea49558445337865289508/AP:-'Apprentice'-cast-and-crew-say-Trump-was-lewd-and-sexist'the people told The Associated Press/a. (more...)
Cowboys keep rolling behind rookies Prescott, Elliott
- October 17, 2016
Dak Prescott completed 18-of-27 passes for 247 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the Cowboys' Week 6 win over the Packers. Then it was Ezekiel Elliott dropping the hammer, busting his way for 157 yards, becoming the first rookie ever to run for over 130 yards in four straight games. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Dak Prescott completed 18-of-27 passes for 247 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the Cowboys' Week 6 win over the Packers. Then it was Ezekiel Elliott dropping the hammer, busting his way for 157 yards, becoming the first rookie ever to run for over 130 yards in four straight games. (more...)
Syrian rebels oust ISIL from its 'propaganda town' of Dabiq
- October 17, 2016
The rebels took Dabiq after "IS members withdrew", the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The extremist group named its English-language online magazine after the town. Anadolu said nine Syrian rebels were killed and 28 others wounded during clashes on Saturday. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said that Dabiq's liberation was a "strategic and symbolic victory" against Islamic State. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The rebels took Dabiq after "IS members withdrew", the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The extremist group named its English-language online magazine after the town. Anadolu said nine Syrian rebels were killed and 28 others wounded during clashes on Saturday. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said that Dabiq's liberation was a "strategic and symbolic victory" against Islamic State. (more...)
Iraqi army drops leaflets over Mosul in preparation for offensive
- October 17, 2016
Mosul is Iraq's second-largest city and still home to more than a million civilians. In 2014, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed from Mosul's Grand Mosque a "caliphate" in Iraq and neighboring Syria, meaning an Islamic state with himself its absolute ruler. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Mosul is Iraq's second-largest city and still home to more than a million civilians. In 2014, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed from Mosul's Grand Mosque a "caliphate" in Iraq and neighboring Syria, meaning an Islamic state with himself its absolute ruler. (more...)
Unilever says it has resolved Tesco price issue
- October 17, 2016
United Kingdom supermarket giant Tesco have pulled Marmite and other Unilever products from their shelves amid an argument with the multinational company over Brexit price rises. There are fears now that other big multinational suppliers, such as Premier Foods, Kraft/Mondelez and Nestle, will also attempt to raise prices to make up for losses due to the drop in the value in Sterling in the UK. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
United Kingdom supermarket giant Tesco have pulled Marmite and other Unilever products from their shelves amid an argument with the multinational company over Brexit price rises. There are fears now that other big multinational suppliers, such as Premier Foods, Kraft/Mondelez and Nestle, will also attempt to raise prices to make up for losses due to the drop in the value in Sterling in the UK. (more...)
Chinese President ends Bangladesh visit
- October 17, 2016
Chinese state-media heralded the visit as a diplomatic "milestone" of "historic significance," as the two countries will sign at least 21 agreements amounting to almost $40 billion investment in Bangladesh. Xi will travel to the western Indian state of Goa today for a summit of BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - and a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
Chinese state-media heralded the visit as a diplomatic "milestone" of "historic significance," as the two countries will sign at least 21 agreements amounting to almost $40 billion investment in Bangladesh. Xi will travel to the western Indian state of Goa today for a summit of BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - and a one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (more...)
Proud to stand with allies in offensive to retake Iraq's Mosul
- October 17, 2016
The 30,000-strong force tasked with recapturing the largest city under the terrorist group's control comprises many groups, with the Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga making up the bulk. Some analysts say it would spell the end for Isil in Iraq altogether and the group would effectively be confined to Syria - where they are also under pressure and losing territory. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The 30,000-strong force tasked with recapturing the largest city under the terrorist group's control comprises many groups, with the Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga making up the bulk. Some analysts say it would spell the end for Isil in Iraq altogether and the group would effectively be confined to Syria - where they are also under pressure and losing territory. (more...)
2 more North Carolina deaths raise Matthew's US death toll to 43
- October 17, 2016
The governor says the biggest problems continue to be in Robeson County, in the southeastern part of the state. (Janet S. Carter/Daily Free Press via AP). Before hitting the southeast US coast, the fierce storm killed around 1,000 people on its rampage through Haiti last week. McCrory said statewide power outages are dropping, down to about 44,000 from a peak of over 800,000. (more...)
- October 17, 2016
The governor says the biggest problems continue to be in Robeson County, in the southeastern part of the state. (Janet S. Carter/Daily Free Press via AP). Before hitting the southeast US coast, the fierce storm killed around 1,000 people on its rampage through Haiti last week. McCrory said statewide power outages are dropping, down to about 44,000 from a peak of over 800,000. (more...)
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