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New York Times says it would like Trump to sue it
- October 21, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump launched a defiant attack on U.S. media Thursday, calling published accusations by several women that he sexually assaulted them "pure fiction". In addition to demanding the New York Times retract their story, Trump fired back at Leeds' claims, tweeting , "The phony story in the failing @ nytimes is a TOTAL FABRICATION. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump launched a defiant attack on U.S. media Thursday, calling published accusations by several women that he sexually assaulted them "pure fiction". In addition to demanding the New York Times retract their story, Trump fired back at Leeds' claims, tweeting , "The phony story in the failing @ nytimes is a TOTAL FABRICATION. (more...)
All of the things Trump has said are rigged
- October 21, 2016
But Mrs Clinton responded to that with questions about the Trump Foundation, neutralising his attack. By and large, each candidate spent most of his/her time urging voters to reject the other. It was: "He said nice things about me". "If Russia got along well. and fought ISIS, that would be good". Clinton retorted that Putin would want a " puppet as President of the US". (more...)
- October 21, 2016
But Mrs Clinton responded to that with questions about the Trump Foundation, neutralising his attack. By and large, each candidate spent most of his/her time urging voters to reject the other. It was: "He said nice things about me". "If Russia got along well. and fought ISIS, that would be good". Clinton retorted that Putin would want a " puppet as President of the US". (more...)
United Kingdom lawmakers press government for vote on Brexit-EU talks
- October 21, 2016
The British Parliament will debate on Wednesday on the government's negotiating procedure, a proposal put forward by the Labour Mps, but also supported by of some members of May's Conservative Party. Tories opposed to a hard Brexit were thought to be ready to ally with Labour MPs to back the motion, risking an embarrassing defeat for the government. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
The British Parliament will debate on Wednesday on the government's negotiating procedure, a proposal put forward by the Labour Mps, but also supported by of some members of May's Conservative Party. Tories opposed to a hard Brexit were thought to be ready to ally with Labour MPs to back the motion, risking an embarrassing defeat for the government. (more...)
Three wounded in shooting outside San Francisco school
- October 21, 2016
A manhunt is underway for the gunmen who opened fire outside a San Francisco public high school Tuesday afternoon, police said. Brent Andrews, a spokesman for the hospital, said he could not provide information on the victims' identities or the specific nature of their injuries because they are minors. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
A manhunt is underway for the gunmen who opened fire outside a San Francisco public high school Tuesday afternoon, police said. Brent Andrews, a spokesman for the hospital, said he could not provide information on the victims' identities or the specific nature of their injuries because they are minors. (more...)
Scottish Government to publish plans for second independence referendum
- October 21, 2016
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Scots voted to remain part of the European Union in the 23 June vote and Ms Sturgeon said efforts to protect Scotland's place in Europe would gain momentum in the coming weeks. Brodies" "Scotland's Constitutional Future' online resources will continue to be updated with new material on the independence referendum consultation as well as ongoing commentary on Brexit. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Scots voted to remain part of the European Union in the 23 June vote and Ms Sturgeon said efforts to protect Scotland's place in Europe would gain momentum in the coming weeks. Brodies" "Scotland's Constitutional Future' online resources will continue to be updated with new material on the independence referendum consultation as well as ongoing commentary on Brexit. (more...)
Paul Ryan looks to rally GOP in liberal bastion
- October 21, 2016
Ryan told GOP lawmakers this week that he won't defend his party's presidential candidate or campaign with him and urged them to do whatever it takes to win re-election. Ryan's remarks came a day after Trump made a passionate case that a flurry of allegations against him were evidence that the media, the Clinton campaign and the entire political establishment in Washington was threatened by his rise and were in cahoots to prevent him becoming President. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Ryan told GOP lawmakers this week that he won't defend his party's presidential candidate or campaign with him and urged them to do whatever it takes to win re-election. Ryan's remarks came a day after Trump made a passionate case that a flurry of allegations against him were evidence that the media, the Clinton campaign and the entire political establishment in Washington was threatened by his rise and were in cahoots to prevent him becoming President. (more...)
Activists warn U.S. bringing nuclear war to Korea
- October 21, 2016
Kerry reiterated the US will deploy as soon as possible a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, a missile defense system meant to protect South Korea and the almost 30,000 USA forces based there. A USA aerospace expert, John Schilling, said this week in a report on the 38 North project that despite the failures, the pace of testing could enable the North to put the Musudan missile into operational service sometime next year. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Kerry reiterated the US will deploy as soon as possible a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, a missile defense system meant to protect South Korea and the almost 30,000 USA forces based there. A USA aerospace expert, John Schilling, said this week in a report on the 38 North project that despite the failures, the pace of testing could enable the North to put the Musudan missile into operational service sometime next year. (more...)
Polls open for early voting in Georgia
- October 21, 2016
Early voting for the 2106 general election begins Monday in Georgia. "We encourage voters to come out early and cast your ballot and avoid the long lines on Election Day", said Hicks. For more information, call the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration at 706-629-7781. Rules for photo ID apply. It must be returned no later than 5 p.m. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Early voting for the 2106 general election begins Monday in Georgia. "We encourage voters to come out early and cast your ballot and avoid the long lines on Election Day", said Hicks. For more information, call the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration at 706-629-7781. Rules for photo ID apply. It must be returned no later than 5 p.m. (more...)
United Nations hopes Yemen ceasefire will bring relief to areas cut-off by fighting
- October 21, 2016
Ahmed said he had received assurances from all Yemeni parties to cease hostilities at 11:59pm Yemen time on Oct.19, "for an initial period of 72 hours, subject to renewal". Al-Hadi's approval came in response to an appeal launched by the USA and the United Kingdom on Sunday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Ahmed said he had received assurances from all Yemeni parties to cease hostilities at 11:59pm Yemen time on Oct.19, "for an initial period of 72 hours, subject to renewal". Al-Hadi's approval came in response to an appeal launched by the USA and the United Kingdom on Sunday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. (more...)
Michelle Obama to visit Phoenix on campaign stop for Clinton
- October 21, 2016
Clinton is still contending with the slow release of hacked emails that have raised questions about her relationship to Wall Street and inner campaign workings, and will likely be asked about it when she and Trump debate one final time on Wednesday night, but Trump has taken up much of the spotlight. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Clinton is still contending with the slow release of hacked emails that have raised questions about her relationship to Wall Street and inner campaign workings, and will likely be asked about it when she and Trump debate one final time on Wednesday night, but Trump has taken up much of the spotlight. (more...)
NOAA releases winter outlook, extreme weather possible
- October 21, 2016
Federal forecasters say thanks to a nascent La Nina it is likely to be warmer and drier than normal down south, colder and wetter up north and in the middle it's. Of course, this is bad news for Southern California, which has been dealing with an exceptional drought the last five years. Weather experts say they expect our region to experience a winter that's, well, pretty normal. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Federal forecasters say thanks to a nascent La Nina it is likely to be warmer and drier than normal down south, colder and wetter up north and in the middle it's. Of course, this is bad news for Southern California, which has been dealing with an exceptional drought the last five years. Weather experts say they expect our region to experience a winter that's, well, pretty normal. (more...)
Ex-UVa football player says he was hazed, called 'retarded'
- October 21, 2016
Howard claims the football program "fostered a culture of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination". "And Aidan has a concussion, a broken orbital bone and he can't play football this year - he can't compete". The suit alleges that the university, administrators, coaches and fellow students violated aspects of federal Title IX gender equity laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and negligence laws, among others. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Howard claims the football program "fostered a culture of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination". "And Aidan has a concussion, a broken orbital bone and he can't play football this year - he can't compete". The suit alleges that the university, administrators, coaches and fellow students violated aspects of federal Title IX gender equity laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and negligence laws, among others. (more...)
Donald Trump Interrupted Hillary Clinton 37 Times During Last Night's Debate
- October 21, 2016
Last week, at a Republican rally in Cincinnati, one Trump supporter warned of a "revolution" and said there would be "bloodshed" if Mrs Clinton won the presidency. It was reminiscent of the second presidential debate: there were a variety of noteworthy developments, but by the time Trump vowed to prosecute and imprison his rival, the other moments just didn't seem to matter much. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Last week, at a Republican rally in Cincinnati, one Trump supporter warned of a "revolution" and said there would be "bloodshed" if Mrs Clinton won the presidency. It was reminiscent of the second presidential debate: there were a variety of noteworthy developments, but by the time Trump vowed to prosecute and imprison his rival, the other moments just didn't seem to matter much. (more...)
Europa League, Group D: Dundalk v Zenit St Petersburg (Thurs)
- October 21, 2016
Dundalk also had a good away win over the weekend, Friday night's 3-0 defeat of Shamrock Rovers, but a battle-weary group head to the Midlands to face a Longford side who were all but relegated by Friday's 1-0 loss to Sligo Rovers. Dundalk took the lead midway through the second half with Robbie Benson on target as the fairytale season continued. A poor clearance from Dundalk stopper Gabriel Sava fell to Domenico Criscito, who slid in Robert Mak to level the scores. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Dundalk also had a good away win over the weekend, Friday night's 3-0 defeat of Shamrock Rovers, but a battle-weary group head to the Midlands to face a Longford side who were all but relegated by Friday's 1-0 loss to Sligo Rovers. Dundalk took the lead midway through the second half with Robbie Benson on target as the fairytale season continued. A poor clearance from Dundalk stopper Gabriel Sava fell to Domenico Criscito, who slid in Robert Mak to level the scores. (more...)
Police boss issues warning to people taking part in 'killer clown' craze
- October 21, 2016
Officers have been called to a string of incidents where pranksters or criminals dress as clowns try to scare innocent bystanders. The group of friends also photographed the same clown sitting down in the vehicle park, at a different location of the Rec. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Officers have been called to a string of incidents where pranksters or criminals dress as clowns try to scare innocent bystanders. The group of friends also photographed the same clown sitting down in the vehicle park, at a different location of the Rec. (more...)
OBAMA: Trump's refusal to commit to accepting election results 'dangerous' rhetoric
- October 21, 2016
Obama argued that elections are so "de-centralized" that they couldn't be rigged in the first place. Obama, who has whined about Congressional Republicans for eight years and blamed everything on the GOP, mocked Trump for not having "what it takes to be in this job". (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Obama argued that elections are so "de-centralized" that they couldn't be rigged in the first place. Obama, who has whined about Congressional Republicans for eight years and blamed everything on the GOP, mocked Trump for not having "what it takes to be in this job". (more...)
Dash cam video shows Texas police officer saving boy's life
- October 21, 2016
At one point Miller instructs Brayden's father to continue chest compressions while he runs back to his patrol vehicle to grab a CPR mask. "When he started having a seizure I panicked". This week, Brayden and the Miller were reunited so that the family could thank the officer for saving the little boy. He was then rushed to a hospital where he was treated and made a full recovery, according to reports. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
At one point Miller instructs Brayden's father to continue chest compressions while he runs back to his patrol vehicle to grab a CPR mask. "When he started having a seizure I panicked". This week, Brayden and the Miller were reunited so that the family could thank the officer for saving the little boy. He was then rushed to a hospital where he was treated and made a full recovery, according to reports. (more...)
Merkel says Putin confronted with blunt language on Syria role
- October 21, 2016
Russia's military says a US -led coalition airstrike on a Syrian village in the province of Aleppo has killed six civilians. Syria analyst Thomas Pierret, of the University of Edinburgh, said the halt in Russian air strikes was about Moscow "managing worldwide pressure". (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Russia's military says a US -led coalition airstrike on a Syrian village in the province of Aleppo has killed six civilians. Syria analyst Thomas Pierret, of the University of Edinburgh, said the halt in Russian air strikes was about Moscow "managing worldwide pressure". (more...)
Karena Virginia makes sexual assault allegation against Donald Trump
- October 21, 2016
Karena Virginia, left, accompanied by lawyer Gloria Gloria Alred arrives for a news conference in NY on Thursday. Karena Virginia wipes a tear during a news conference on Thursday in NY. Allred served as an elected delegate during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia for her in July and is a Hillary Clinton supporter. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Karena Virginia, left, accompanied by lawyer Gloria Gloria Alred arrives for a news conference in NY on Thursday. Karena Virginia wipes a tear during a news conference on Thursday in NY. Allred served as an elected delegate during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia for her in July and is a Hillary Clinton supporter. (more...)
Bjp gathering army of opportunists says congress on bahuguna exit
- October 21, 2016
Rita, daughter of former UP chief minister and Congress veteran Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, is a Congress lawmaker from the Lucknow Cantonment assembly seat and has been scouting for an alternative of late. "Nothing could be more unfortunate than handing over the party on contract (to Prashant Kishor)", she said, adding that even senior leaders of the Congress are unable to put across their point in the party. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Rita, daughter of former UP chief minister and Congress veteran Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, is a Congress lawmaker from the Lucknow Cantonment assembly seat and has been scouting for an alternative of late. "Nothing could be more unfortunate than handing over the party on contract (to Prashant Kishor)", she said, adding that even senior leaders of the Congress are unable to put across their point in the party. (more...)
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