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West Indies need 114 runs in last session to beat Pakistan
- October 18, 2016
Bishoo spun out Pakistan for 123 to curtail the West Indies target to 346. Pakistan wrapped up the West Indies first innings for 357 within 75 minutes of yesterday's fourth day to lead by 222 runs, but then found themselves under pressure when they slumped to 20 for two at lunch. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Bishoo spun out Pakistan for 123 to curtail the West Indies target to 346. Pakistan wrapped up the West Indies first innings for 357 within 75 minutes of yesterday's fourth day to lead by 222 runs, but then found themselves under pressure when they slumped to 20 for two at lunch. (more...)
Iraq launches Mosul offensive, but bombs slow progress
- October 18, 2016
Iraqi forces began moving into Nineveh province to surround Mosul in July, when ground troops led by the country's elite special forces retook Qayara air base south of the city. The area - historically home to religious minorities brutally oppressed by IS - was nearly completely empty of civilians, allowing air power to do much of the heavy lifting. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Iraqi forces began moving into Nineveh province to surround Mosul in July, when ground troops led by the country's elite special forces retook Qayara air base south of the city. The area - historically home to religious minorities brutally oppressed by IS - was nearly completely empty of civilians, allowing air power to do much of the heavy lifting. (more...)
EU mulls more Syria sanctions as political efforts falter
- October 18, 2016
The EU is looking for a lot more than just a temporary pause and in a common statement ministers called on Russian Federation to demonstrate "all efforts, in order to halt indiscriminate bombing by the Syrian regime, restore a cessation of hostilities, ensure immediate and expanded humanitarian access and create the conditions for a credible and inclusive political transition". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The EU is looking for a lot more than just a temporary pause and in a common statement ministers called on Russian Federation to demonstrate "all efforts, in order to halt indiscriminate bombing by the Syrian regime, restore a cessation of hostilities, ensure immediate and expanded humanitarian access and create the conditions for a credible and inclusive political transition". (more...)
Comey: Police Shootings are becoming "Biased"
- October 18, 2016
A string of fatal police shootings - from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota - has left many Americans demanding law enforcement reforms and greater accountability. "A small group of videos serve as an epidemic" Comey argued Sunday. "They think about that all the time". He added: 'The truth is this: police officers are overwhelming good people.they want to help people'. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
A string of fatal police shootings - from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota - has left many Americans demanding law enforcement reforms and greater accountability. "A small group of videos serve as an epidemic" Comey argued Sunday. "They think about that all the time". He added: 'The truth is this: police officers are overwhelming good people.they want to help people'. (more...)
Chandler residents killed in San Diego crash identified
- October 18, 2016
The California Highway Patrol said Sepolio lost control of a GMC pickup truck with Texas license plates while driving onto the bridge, struck a guardrail and plunged about 60 feet onto a vendor booth set up for a motorcycle festival at Chicano Park . (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The California Highway Patrol said Sepolio lost control of a GMC pickup truck with Texas license plates while driving onto the bridge, struck a guardrail and plunged about 60 feet onto a vendor booth set up for a motorcycle festival at Chicano Park . (more...)
CNN Poll of Polls: Clinton leads Trump by 8 points
- October 18, 2016
Trump has denied those allegations, which burst into the race last week in a steady, damaging stream. "Polls close, but can you believe I lost large numbers of women voters based on made up events THAT NEVER HAPPENED". Trump, a NY developer in his first political race, often has said the electoral process is skewed against him, including in the primaries, when he disputed the method for winning delegates to the Republican National Convention. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Trump has denied those allegations, which burst into the race last week in a steady, damaging stream. "Polls close, but can you believe I lost large numbers of women voters based on made up events THAT NEVER HAPPENED". Trump, a NY developer in his first political race, often has said the electoral process is skewed against him, including in the primaries, when he disputed the method for winning delegates to the Republican National Convention. (more...)
Rumor: Original Diablo Designers Working on New Project with Blizzard
- October 18, 2016
It was revealed recently that there would be a limited edition goody bag you can buy for $35 to celebrate this year's BlizzCon. The Diablo themed four-sided die included in the goody bag is odd because that isn't the case. Recently adding fuel to the conspiracy fire is that Diablo II project lead David Brevik (who now isn't employed at Blizzard) recently tweeted "For 20 years, Diablo-like games have evolved & surprised us". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
It was revealed recently that there would be a limited edition goody bag you can buy for $35 to celebrate this year's BlizzCon. The Diablo themed four-sided die included in the goody bag is odd because that isn't the case. Recently adding fuel to the conspiracy fire is that Diablo II project lead David Brevik (who now isn't employed at Blizzard) recently tweeted "For 20 years, Diablo-like games have evolved & surprised us". (more...)
Donald Trump touts jobs he'll create at Panama City rally
- October 18, 2016
Trump trails his Democratic opponent Clinton in national polls, and his campaign is limping after last week's release of a 2005 tape in which he is caught bragging about groping women. Trump fared slightly better in the poll taken after the debate, cutting into Clinton's lead by two points. Republicans also indicated their desire for the party to support Trump as its nominee even after numerous GOP lawmakers pulled their support and House Speaker Paul Ryan said he would focus on keeping a ... (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Trump trails his Democratic opponent Clinton in national polls, and his campaign is limping after last week's release of a 2005 tape in which he is caught bragging about groping women. Trump fared slightly better in the poll taken after the debate, cutting into Clinton's lead by two points. Republicans also indicated their desire for the party to support Trump as its nominee even after numerous GOP lawmakers pulled their support and House Speaker Paul Ryan said he would focus on keeping a ... (more...)
California police kill rake-wielding man who hit officers
- October 18, 2016
The man's body was covered with a tarp Sunday as detectives investigated. The man eventually made his way to the back door and started yelling that he wanted to kill everyone inside the home, police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke told the Santa Cruz Sentinel . (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The man's body was covered with a tarp Sunday as detectives investigated. The man eventually made his way to the back door and started yelling that he wanted to kill everyone inside the home, police spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke told the Santa Cruz Sentinel . (more...)
Haiti mourns hurricane dead as Matthew dwindles
- October 18, 2016
Two women died in separate events in Florida. One of the deceased was a woman in her late 50s who died from cardiac arrest. A man was also hurt in that instance. Solette Phelicin, a mother of five who lost her home and her small fruit and vegetable plot, watched from her yard as United Nations peacekeepers patrolled the airstrip. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Two women died in separate events in Florida. One of the deceased was a woman in her late 50s who died from cardiac arrest. A man was also hurt in that instance. Solette Phelicin, a mother of five who lost her home and her small fruit and vegetable plot, watched from her yard as United Nations peacekeepers patrolled the airstrip. (more...)
Chicago Bears vs Jacksonville Jaguars 4th Quarter Open Thread
- October 18, 2016
This week, Mariota plays the Cleveland Browns. It's at least refreshing to hear a player come to terms with reality. They are the worst defense in the entire NFL and a awful football team. Lamar Miller , Houston: If you were one of the people who spent a high first round draft pick on Lamar Miller , you probably are not too happy with the result of that pick so far. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
This week, Mariota plays the Cleveland Browns. It's at least refreshing to hear a player come to terms with reality. They are the worst defense in the entire NFL and a awful football team. Lamar Miller , Houston: If you were one of the people who spent a high first round draft pick on Lamar Miller , you probably are not too happy with the result of that pick so far. (more...)
Bridge defendant: Christie not told of plot
- October 18, 2016
Former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly (r.), who is also on trial for the lane closures, is expected to take the stand in her defense, as well. . Federal prosecutors say the pair worked with fellow Christie ally David Wildstein to cause congestion in Fort Lee because the city's Democratic mayor was not supporting Republican Christie's re-election. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Former Christie staffer Bridget Kelly (r.), who is also on trial for the lane closures, is expected to take the stand in her defense, as well. . Federal prosecutors say the pair worked with fellow Christie ally David Wildstein to cause congestion in Fort Lee because the city's Democratic mayor was not supporting Republican Christie's re-election. (more...)
Floods kill 24 in Vietnam as Typhoon Sarika looms
- October 18, 2016
Citing the bureau's projected path for Haima, Wu said the typhoon would approach Taiwan on Thursday and Friday before turning northwest and making landfall in China's Guangdong Province. "We have yet to receive the complete details, but I think the situation is manageable", said Ricardo Jalad, who heads the Office of Civil Defense. "It will have sufficient time and distance to intensify, so we will exert our best efforts to make the necessary preparations". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Citing the bureau's projected path for Haima, Wu said the typhoon would approach Taiwan on Thursday and Friday before turning northwest and making landfall in China's Guangdong Province. "We have yet to receive the complete details, but I think the situation is manageable", said Ricardo Jalad, who heads the Office of Civil Defense. "It will have sufficient time and distance to intensify, so we will exert our best efforts to make the necessary preparations". (more...)
Presidential Historian Says Pence Abandoned Trump Because He Doesn't Like His Chances
- October 18, 2016
That Pence could be a heartbeat from the presidency makes pulse rates calm. Although Pence appeared to be on the defensive throughout much of the debate, he did not spare Kaine and Clinton some attacks of his own, targeting her use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
That Pence could be a heartbeat from the presidency makes pulse rates calm. Although Pence appeared to be on the defensive throughout much of the debate, he did not spare Kaine and Clinton some attacks of his own, targeting her use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state. (more...)
Iraqi Troops Assemble Around Mosul to Prepare for Likely Assault on City
- October 18, 2016
Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend , commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve , said in a statement that the operation to regain control of Mosul could take "weeks, possibly longer". They have led the ground assault in a number of battles against IS in the past, including the operations to retake Tikrit, Ramadi , Fallujah and the Beiji oil refinery. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend , commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve , said in a statement that the operation to regain control of Mosul could take "weeks, possibly longer". They have led the ground assault in a number of battles against IS in the past, including the operations to retake Tikrit, Ramadi , Fallujah and the Beiji oil refinery. (more...)
Trump declares himself freed from Republican Party's 'shackles'
- October 18, 2016
Beck, who left the GOP in 2015 because he was concerned it was not conservative enough, said he would support a lesser-known third-party candidate, Darrell Castle of the Constitution Party. Yet in his first comments after Trump won in Indiana, Ryan wavered. "I hear these horror shows, and we have to make sure that this election is not stolen from us and is not taken away from us", Trump said in Pennsylvania. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Beck, who left the GOP in 2015 because he was concerned it was not conservative enough, said he would support a lesser-known third-party candidate, Darrell Castle of the Constitution Party. Yet in his first comments after Trump won in Indiana, Ryan wavered. "I hear these horror shows, and we have to make sure that this election is not stolen from us and is not taken away from us", Trump said in Pennsylvania. (more...)
Manchester City star Nolito fires Barcelona warning ahead of Champions League clash
- October 18, 2016
Barcelona are 8/15 (1.53 ) favourites to take three points from their former manager with bet365, while the same firm go 5/1 (6 .0) that the Spaniard is able to beat the team that he took to two Champions League titles. On the team in which he played for 10 years and managed for four, Guardiola said: "Of course Barcelona is special in the way they play because it's a machine". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Barcelona are 8/15 (1.53 ) favourites to take three points from their former manager with bet365, while the same firm go 5/1 (6 .0) that the Spaniard is able to beat the team that he took to two Champions League titles. On the team in which he played for 10 years and managed for four, Guardiola said: "Of course Barcelona is special in the way they play because it's a machine". (more...)
WikiLeaks Says Julian Assange's Internet Access Cut Off By 'State Party'
- October 18, 2016
The leaks of internal emails from campaign chairman John Podesta's hacked account has reportedly angered the Democrat candidate. "The news came just as WikiLeaks said it was about to release 6 videos about Hillary Clinton along with the promised November 1 release of a 33,000 deleted-emails dump". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The leaks of internal emails from campaign chairman John Podesta's hacked account has reportedly angered the Democrat candidate. "The news came just as WikiLeaks said it was about to release 6 videos about Hillary Clinton along with the promised November 1 release of a 33,000 deleted-emails dump". (more...)
Iraq wants emergency United Nations session to discuss Turkey's military presence near Mosul
- October 18, 2016
On Saturday, the Turkish parliament gave a green light to the extension of country's presence in Iraq , infuriating the Iraqi legislators. Jano said that with the PKK operating in Iraq the presence of Turkish troops was necessary for security. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
On Saturday, the Turkish parliament gave a green light to the extension of country's presence in Iraq , infuriating the Iraqi legislators. Jano said that with the PKK operating in Iraq the presence of Turkish troops was necessary for security. (more...)
WikiLeaks emails reveal Clinton's campaign strategy to woo 'needy Latinos'
- October 18, 2016
Just last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Election Security claimed in a joint statement that Russian Federation is behind the "Guccifer 2.0" hacks of Democrat officials' emails. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Just last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Election Security claimed in a joint statement that Russian Federation is behind the "Guccifer 2.0" hacks of Democrat officials' emails. (more...)
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