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'Sea monster'-sized lobster caught after Hurricane Nicole
- October 19, 2016
Sanctuary Marine Bermuda said Hurricane Nicole must have blown the lobster in. In the comments section, the Sanctuary Marine Bermuda crew revealed that they nearly brought the crustacean to the aquarium, but ultimately chose to release it after removing the fish hook. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Sanctuary Marine Bermuda said Hurricane Nicole must have blown the lobster in. In the comments section, the Sanctuary Marine Bermuda crew revealed that they nearly brought the crustacean to the aquarium, but ultimately chose to release it after removing the fish hook. (more...)
Bomb during police raid in Turkey's Gaziantep wounds several
- October 19, 2016
Syrian rebels aided by a USA -led coalition on Sunday said they have taken control of the symbolically significant town of Dabiq from the Islamic State. " Dabiq held symbolic importance to ISIL (ISIS)". The Free Syrian Army is an umbrella group for rebels seeking to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Syrian rebels aided by a USA -led coalition on Sunday said they have taken control of the symbolically significant town of Dabiq from the Islamic State. " Dabiq held symbolic importance to ISIL (ISIS)". The Free Syrian Army is an umbrella group for rebels seeking to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (more...)
Thailand: The King is Dead
- October 19, 2016
Bhumibol, the worlds longest-reigning monarch, had been on the throne for 70 years . (AP Photo/Richard Vogel). People pay their respects during a memorial for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a memorial at Wat Thai Temple in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Bhumibol, the worlds longest-reigning monarch, had been on the throne for 70 years . (AP Photo/Richard Vogel). People pay their respects during a memorial for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a memorial at Wat Thai Temple in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. (more...)
Court records: ISIS supporters arrested on way to El Paso
- October 19, 2016
Ludke told investigators the plan was to obtain passports for Arab countries in Mexico and then travel to Yemen where he and Padilla-Conde would study Arabic. On Oct. 5 Ludke told the employee that he and Padilla-Conde were in Texas heading toward El Paso. Court records show Ludke appeared without counsel during an initial court appearance in Texas on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Ludke told investigators the plan was to obtain passports for Arab countries in Mexico and then travel to Yemen where he and Padilla-Conde would study Arabic. On Oct. 5 Ludke told the employee that he and Padilla-Conde were in Texas heading toward El Paso. Court records show Ludke appeared without counsel during an initial court appearance in Texas on Wednesday. (more...)
Record warm low temperature set Sunday morning
- October 19, 2016
The average daytime high temperature this time of year is in the low 60s but that will be closer to the low temperature tonight! Wednesday will also be fairly nice with clear skies and a high of 20 degrees. A rainy cold front is expected to move through midweek, however, leaving highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Curren says Tuesday's overnight hours should see clear to partly cloudy skies. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
The average daytime high temperature this time of year is in the low 60s but that will be closer to the low temperature tonight! Wednesday will also be fairly nice with clear skies and a high of 20 degrees. A rainy cold front is expected to move through midweek, however, leaving highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. Curren says Tuesday's overnight hours should see clear to partly cloudy skies. (more...)
100-plus girls unwilling to leave Boko Haram
- October 19, 2016
The mass abduction in April 2014 prompted a global outcry, and an worldwide campaign to #BringBackOurGirls, backed by celebrities including Michelle Obama. At least 20 were being educated in the United States. "Returning to their families and communities is the beginning of a new ordeal for the girls, as the sexual violence they have suffered often results in stigmatization". (more...)
- October 19, 2016
The mass abduction in April 2014 prompted a global outcry, and an worldwide campaign to #BringBackOurGirls, backed by celebrities including Michelle Obama. At least 20 were being educated in the United States. "Returning to their families and communities is the beginning of a new ordeal for the girls, as the sexual violence they have suffered often results in stigmatization". (more...)
Iraqi advance on Mosul slows after day of fighting
- October 19, 2016
In Washington, President Barack Obama said retaking Mosul will require a "difficult fight". Erdogan has led calls supporting Turkey's role in preparing around 3,000 local troops to free Mosul - Iraq's second city - from Daesh after more than two years' occupation. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
In Washington, President Barack Obama said retaking Mosul will require a "difficult fight". Erdogan has led calls supporting Turkey's role in preparing around 3,000 local troops to free Mosul - Iraq's second city - from Daesh after more than two years' occupation. (more...)
Iraqi forces pause Mosul advance after a day of fighting
- October 19, 2016
As the Iraqi army slows down due to Daesh attacks, there were also reports by the global media yesterday that the Iraqi army had delayed their advance at the request of the peshmerga forces. "There's no pause in efforts to liberate Mosul". "Some commanders have reached their objectives ahead of schedule after encountering light-to-moderate resistance". (more...)
- October 19, 2016
As the Iraqi army slows down due to Daesh attacks, there were also reports by the global media yesterday that the Iraqi army had delayed their advance at the request of the peshmerga forces. "There's no pause in efforts to liberate Mosul". "Some commanders have reached their objectives ahead of schedule after encountering light-to-moderate resistance". (more...)
Seoul, Washington to Push on N.Korean Slave Labor at UN
- October 19, 2016
U.S. weapons analysts say successful Musudan testing could help the nuclear-armed North develop an operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the USA mainland by 2020. The latest test comes ahead of a meeting on Wednesday in Washington of US, Japanese and South Korean defense and foreign ministers expected to focus on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
U.S. weapons analysts say successful Musudan testing could help the nuclear-armed North develop an operational intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the USA mainland by 2020. The latest test comes ahead of a meeting on Wednesday in Washington of US, Japanese and South Korean defense and foreign ministers expected to focus on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs. (more...)
Gunmen attack Niger prison holding extremists
- October 19, 2016
The report quoted Mohamed Bazoum, the interior minister of Niger, as saying: "I can confirm one dead among the attackers". Despite a peace accord and a 2013 worldwide military intervention, large tracts of Mali are still not controlled by domestic or foreign troops and remain exposed to attacks by fighters. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
The report quoted Mohamed Bazoum, the interior minister of Niger, as saying: "I can confirm one dead among the attackers". Despite a peace accord and a 2013 worldwide military intervention, large tracts of Mali are still not controlled by domestic or foreign troops and remain exposed to attacks by fighters. (more...)
Saudi prince executed for murder
- October 19, 2016
The victim died and another person was injured in an exchange of gunfire following a dispute at a camp on the edge of Riyadh in December 2012. The Saudi Kingdom is known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law. Death penalty is the punishment for various crimes in Saudi Arabia that follow Islamic regulations in nearly all walks of life. The decision sparked furious protests from its regional rival, Iran. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
The victim died and another person was injured in an exchange of gunfire following a dispute at a camp on the edge of Riyadh in December 2012. The Saudi Kingdom is known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law. Death penalty is the punishment for various crimes in Saudi Arabia that follow Islamic regulations in nearly all walks of life. The decision sparked furious protests from its regional rival, Iran. (more...)
Education Minister; No Vancouver school closures in foreseeable future
- October 19, 2016
Earlier on Monday, Non-Partisan Association trustees called on Bernier to "take action" against the Vision Vancouver and Green Party-led board and "end the toxic dysfunction at the Vancouver School Board". "For the most part there was nothing in that information that gave me any confidence that the decisions being made by the board going past or into the future was going to be beneficial for the students", he said. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Earlier on Monday, Non-Partisan Association trustees called on Bernier to "take action" against the Vision Vancouver and Green Party-led board and "end the toxic dysfunction at the Vancouver School Board". "For the most part there was nothing in that information that gave me any confidence that the decisions being made by the board going past or into the future was going to be beneficial for the students", he said. (more...)
Yemen missiles fell short of warship: US navy
- October 19, 2016
British and United States forces have participated in the Saudi-led coalition's military intervention, with access to the airstrike control center and the list of targets. The Pentagon did not specify how close the missiles came to the USS Mason . The incident is the first of its kind since the Yemen conflict erupted in late 2014, when the Houthis overran capital Sanaa and other parts of the country, forcing Yemen's Saudi-backed government to temporarily flee to Riyadh. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
British and United States forces have participated in the Saudi-led coalition's military intervention, with access to the airstrike control center and the list of targets. The Pentagon did not specify how close the missiles came to the USS Mason . The incident is the first of its kind since the Yemen conflict erupted in late 2014, when the Houthis overran capital Sanaa and other parts of the country, forcing Yemen's Saudi-backed government to temporarily flee to Riyadh. (more...)
Arians' praise for Cardinals RB Johnson comes slowly
- October 19, 2016
Following the interception, Carson Palmer led the Cardinals' offense down the field and capped off the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Michael Floyd that extended Arizona's lead to 28-3. David Johnson's 58-yard touchdown run gave the Cardinals a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. Johnson tallied 111 yards on 22 carries and added three receptions for 27 more. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Following the interception, Carson Palmer led the Cardinals' offense down the field and capped off the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Michael Floyd that extended Arizona's lead to 28-3. David Johnson's 58-yard touchdown run gave the Cardinals a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. Johnson tallied 111 yards on 22 carries and added three receptions for 27 more. (more...)
Julian Assange's Internet access cut after publication of Clinton's Goldman Sachs speeches
- October 19, 2016
Assange now lives at Ecuador's embassy in London under the protection of political asylum, which he obtained in August 2012 over fears of a USA espionage investigation into the WikiLeaks founder. For those who came in late, Assange is holed up in the London Ecuadorian embassy because he does not want to go to Sweden to face serious sex charges. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Assange now lives at Ecuador's embassy in London under the protection of political asylum, which he obtained in August 2012 over fears of a USA espionage investigation into the WikiLeaks founder. For those who came in late, Assange is holed up in the London Ecuadorian embassy because he does not want to go to Sweden to face serious sex charges. (more...)
More evacuation orders lifted in Lake Tahoe areas affected by wildfire
- October 19, 2016
Friday in the area of Cascade Lake and Emerald Bay . From now through October 16, choose from awesome subscription offers.... Brian Sandoval declared a state of emergency as hundreds of firefighters battled the most risky fire, which was still threatening hundreds of structures in the Washoe Valley along U.S. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Friday in the area of Cascade Lake and Emerald Bay . From now through October 16, choose from awesome subscription offers.... Brian Sandoval declared a state of emergency as hundreds of firefighters battled the most risky fire, which was still threatening hundreds of structures in the Washoe Valley along U.S. (more...)
Thailand to monitor Thais abroad for criticism of monarchy
- October 19, 2016
Small business owner Ms Sarasat was said to have posted disrespectful comments on Facebook. Having accepted the invitation, the heir officially becomes the King of Thailand , though the coronation ceremony could take place even several years later. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Small business owner Ms Sarasat was said to have posted disrespectful comments on Facebook. Having accepted the invitation, the heir officially becomes the King of Thailand , though the coronation ceremony could take place even several years later. (more...)
Turkish-backed Syrian opposition captures Dabiq from Islamic State
- October 19, 2016
Turkey has transported thousands of its rebel allies to take part in Euphrates Shield. The Free Syrian Army (FSA), backed by Turkish artillery fire and air strikes, captured the Syrian town of Dabiq from Daesh on Sunday, and Cavusoglu said the forces would now advance towardsthe city of Al-Bab to clear the area, some 29 kilometers (18 miles) from the Turkish border. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Turkey has transported thousands of its rebel allies to take part in Euphrates Shield. The Free Syrian Army (FSA), backed by Turkish artillery fire and air strikes, captured the Syrian town of Dabiq from Daesh on Sunday, and Cavusoglu said the forces would now advance towardsthe city of Al-Bab to clear the area, some 29 kilometers (18 miles) from the Turkish border. (more...)
Chibok leader: 100-plus girls unwilling to leave Boko Haram
- October 19, 2016
Twenty-one were freed last week as a "goodwill gesture" by the group. Campaigners have repeatedly raised concerns that the reaction of communities and relatives to released women might complicate negotiations, and exacerbate victims' trauma. (more...)
- October 19, 2016
Twenty-one were freed last week as a "goodwill gesture" by the group. Campaigners have repeatedly raised concerns that the reaction of communities and relatives to released women might complicate negotiations, and exacerbate victims' trauma. (more...)
Photos Of VP Osinbajo Meeting Released Chibok Girls
- October 19, 2016
He said , "You can't immediately be taken out of here because we need to be sure that you are in very good health". The girls made the call at a special thanksgiving service held Sunday in Abuja to celebrate their release. The alleged swap was "bittersweet", said Ryan Cummings, director at intelligence firm Signal Risk. Negotiations a year ago failed when Boko Haram demanded a ransom of $5.2 billion, according to a recently published authorized biography of Buhari by American historian ... (more...)
- October 19, 2016
He said , "You can't immediately be taken out of here because we need to be sure that you are in very good health". The girls made the call at a special thanksgiving service held Sunday in Abuja to celebrate their release. The alleged swap was "bittersweet", said Ryan Cummings, director at intelligence firm Signal Risk. Negotiations a year ago failed when Boko Haram demanded a ransom of $5.2 billion, according to a recently published authorized biography of Buhari by American historian ... (more...)
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