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I do not underestimate Vargas, says Pacquiao
- October 28, 2016
He still has the speed and power. Future Hall-of-Famer Pacquiao is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet and has made a decision to carry on with his career in the ring despite expecting to hang up the gloves after being elected to the Philippines Senate in the summer. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
He still has the speed and power. Future Hall-of-Famer Pacquiao is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet and has made a decision to carry on with his career in the ring despite expecting to hang up the gloves after being elected to the Philippines Senate in the summer. (more...)
Ex-Christie aide on trial in bridge case is back on stand
- October 28, 2016
During a full day of cross-examination in federal court in Newark on Tuesday, prosecutors suggested that one of the defendants in the so-called Bridgegate trial wielded more influence in Gov. Khanna sought to show that Kelly was motivated to punish Sokolich. According to Kelly, exchanges she had been with Wildstein have often been misrepresented. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
During a full day of cross-examination in federal court in Newark on Tuesday, prosecutors suggested that one of the defendants in the so-called Bridgegate trial wielded more influence in Gov. Khanna sought to show that Kelly was motivated to punish Sokolich. According to Kelly, exchanges she had been with Wildstein have often been misrepresented. (more...)
United Kingdom govt clears Heathrow airport expansion
- October 28, 2016
Grayling said a new runway at Heathrow will improve connectivity in the United Kingdom and boost connections with the rest of the world, supporting exports, trade and job opportunities. That allowed Mr Johnson along with Education Secretary Justine Greening to make their opposition explicitly clear. He said to Sky News: "It will cost around £15bn to improve surface transport links to an expanded Heathrow ". (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Grayling said a new runway at Heathrow will improve connectivity in the United Kingdom and boost connections with the rest of the world, supporting exports, trade and job opportunities. That allowed Mr Johnson along with Education Secretary Justine Greening to make their opposition explicitly clear. He said to Sky News: "It will cost around £15bn to improve surface transport links to an expanded Heathrow ". (more...)
Pentagon suspends effort to take back Iraq, Afghanistan veterans' re-enlistment bonuses
- October 28, 2016
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has announced that he ordered the Pentagon to stop reclaiming enlistment bonuses from California Army National Guard soldiers. Bush administration, many of whom sustained wounds in combat, that they would have to pay back the government almost a decade later. "This is a national issue and affects all states", Andreas Mueller, the chief of federal policy for the California Guard , wrote in an email to the state's congressional delegation Monday. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has announced that he ordered the Pentagon to stop reclaiming enlistment bonuses from California Army National Guard soldiers. Bush administration, many of whom sustained wounds in combat, that they would have to pay back the government almost a decade later. "This is a national issue and affects all states", Andreas Mueller, the chief of federal policy for the California Guard , wrote in an email to the state's congressional delegation Monday. (more...)
Miscues doom the Redskins as they fall to the Lions
- October 28, 2016
If I throw an interception right there, it's on my back. Stafford finished the game completing 18 of 29 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown . Kirk Cousins completed 18 of 34 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns against an interception. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
If I throw an interception right there, it's on my back. Stafford finished the game completing 18 of 29 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown . Kirk Cousins completed 18 of 34 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns against an interception. (more...)
Stephen Colbert schools Newt Gingrich on 'sex' and 'assault'
- October 28, 2016
So what really happened during Megyn Kelly and Newt Gingrich's Fox News interview? The onrush of claims followed the airing of a 2005 " Access Hollywood " tape in which Trump could be heard speaking of how he could force himself on women. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
So what really happened during Megyn Kelly and Newt Gingrich's Fox News interview? The onrush of claims followed the airing of a 2005 " Access Hollywood " tape in which Trump could be heard speaking of how he could force himself on women. (more...)
'El Chapo' said to be depressed in prison, complaining of 'psychological torture'
- October 28, 2016
Guzman's lawyer, José Refugio Rodríguez, said his client wants to be "treated like a human being". Famous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has allegedly been tortured during his imprisonment at a Mexican federal prison, which has caused his common-law wife to file a complaint with Mexico's National Human Rights Commission on Monday, according to reports. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Guzman's lawyer, José Refugio Rodríguez, said his client wants to be "treated like a human being". Famous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has allegedly been tortured during his imprisonment at a Mexican federal prison, which has caused his common-law wife to file a complaint with Mexico's National Human Rights Commission on Monday, according to reports. (more...)
Otto's Self-Driving Truck Delivers Full Load Of Budweiser Beer [w
- October 28, 2016
Anheuser-Busch paid $470 for the service, which is the market rate. The 18-wheeler Volvo truck traveled 120 miles from an Anheuser-Busch facility in Loveland, Colorado to Colorado Springs, maintaining an average speed of 55 miles. But Uber is not stopping there, the company is planning a fleet of self-driving trucks as well, and has already kicked off a successful trial. The company says it teamed with self-driving truck maker, Otto , and the state of Colorado for the feat. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Anheuser-Busch paid $470 for the service, which is the market rate. The 18-wheeler Volvo truck traveled 120 miles from an Anheuser-Busch facility in Loveland, Colorado to Colorado Springs, maintaining an average speed of 55 miles. But Uber is not stopping there, the company is planning a fleet of self-driving trucks as well, and has already kicked off a successful trial. The company says it teamed with self-driving truck maker, Otto , and the state of Colorado for the feat. (more...)
Italy quakes take out buildings standing a 1:08 pm Thu
- October 28, 2016
Wednesday's temblors were felt from Perugia in Umbria to the capital Rome and as far north as Veneto. The quakes were centered within 20 miles of Amatrice , a village devastated two months earlier by a quake of similar size that killed nearly 300 people in the mountainous region of central Italy. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Wednesday's temblors were felt from Perugia in Umbria to the capital Rome and as far north as Veneto. The quakes were centered within 20 miles of Amatrice , a village devastated two months earlier by a quake of similar size that killed nearly 300 people in the mountainous region of central Italy. (more...)
Italy quakes take out buildings standing after August jolt
- October 28, 2016
The valley is small, and the fault passes here". In Visso itself, Mayor Giuliano Pazzaglini said about two-thirds of buildings were unsafe and there was a shortage of drinking water and adequate sanitation. The head of Italy's civil protection agency, Fabrizio Curcio, said it appeared that the situation " is not as catastrophic" as it could have been. The mayor of Serravalle del Chienti, Gabriele Santamarianova, said the quake felt "like bombs were falling". (more...)
- October 28, 2016
The valley is small, and the fault passes here". In Visso itself, Mayor Giuliano Pazzaglini said about two-thirds of buildings were unsafe and there was a shortage of drinking water and adequate sanitation. The head of Italy's civil protection agency, Fabrizio Curcio, said it appeared that the situation " is not as catastrophic" as it could have been. The mayor of Serravalle del Chienti, Gabriele Santamarianova, said the quake felt "like bombs were falling". (more...)
How the Clinton Campaign Is Getting Voters to the Polls
- October 28, 2016
Making a pitch to independents and Republicans , Clinton pointed to a common vision shared by all Americans, accusing her rival of spending "his entire campaign attacking one group of Americans after another". Overall, 90 per cent of Democrats say they're supporting their nominee, while 79 per cent of Republicans are supporting theirs. Clinton said she's aware of all the bad blood and talk that's been swirling around this election, and said one of her biggest jobs after the election ... (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Making a pitch to independents and Republicans , Clinton pointed to a common vision shared by all Americans, accusing her rival of spending "his entire campaign attacking one group of Americans after another". Overall, 90 per cent of Democrats say they're supporting their nominee, while 79 per cent of Republicans are supporting theirs. Clinton said she's aware of all the bad blood and talk that's been swirling around this election, and said one of her biggest jobs after the election ... (more...)
Iraqi forces say Mosul offensive on track
- October 28, 2016
In an interview with NBC News, Carter said it had always been the plan for the Raqqa offensive to follow quickly after the operation to liberate Mosul from ISIS that began 10 days ago. The human rights group Amnesty International has warned that Shiite fighters will likely carry out atrocities against civilians in and around Sunni-majority Mosul , as they did earlier this year when participating in the US -backed offensive to retake the Sunni-majority Iraqi city of Fallujah from ISIS. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
In an interview with NBC News, Carter said it had always been the plan for the Raqqa offensive to follow quickly after the operation to liberate Mosul from ISIS that began 10 days ago. The human rights group Amnesty International has warned that Shiite fighters will likely carry out atrocities against civilians in and around Sunni-majority Mosul , as they did earlier this year when participating in the US -backed offensive to retake the Sunni-majority Iraqi city of Fallujah from ISIS. (more...)
Administration pushes back on criticism of Obamacare rate hikes
- October 28, 2016
Mock said businesses are increasingly offering a high-deductible health insurance plan as the primary option. Prompted by a burden of unexpectedly sick ACA customers , some insurers are dropping out while many remaining companies are struggling to cover their costs. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Mock said businesses are increasingly offering a high-deductible health insurance plan as the primary option. Prompted by a burden of unexpectedly sick ACA customers , some insurers are dropping out while many remaining companies are struggling to cover their costs. (more...)
Philippine president says 'only China can help us'
- October 28, 2016
Beijing is also eager to consign the Hague arbitration panel's ruling to history and resume its approach of discussing territorial disputes on a bilateral basis with the countries concerned. "We shall seek ways to strengthen cooperation particularly through intensified two-way trade and investment", Duterte told reporters. Who will be with Duterte in Beijing? The list includes the country's most prominent corporate bigwigs: JG Summit Holdings President Lance Gokongwei, SM Prime Holdings ... (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Beijing is also eager to consign the Hague arbitration panel's ruling to history and resume its approach of discussing territorial disputes on a bilateral basis with the countries concerned. "We shall seek ways to strengthen cooperation particularly through intensified two-way trade and investment", Duterte told reporters. Who will be with Duterte in Beijing? The list includes the country's most prominent corporate bigwigs: JG Summit Holdings President Lance Gokongwei, SM Prime Holdings ... (more...)
Philippine leader affirms US alliance despite tough talk
- October 28, 2016
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Koichi Hagiuda told reporters that their alliances with the US were recognized, though not in writing. President Rodrigo Duterte has thrown a long-standing alliance with the United States into question since he took office in June, with a series of insults and threats to cut ties with the old colonial power. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Koichi Hagiuda told reporters that their alliances with the US were recognized, though not in writing. President Rodrigo Duterte has thrown a long-standing alliance with the United States into question since he took office in June, with a series of insults and threats to cut ties with the old colonial power. (more...)
Woman found safe after kidnapping
- October 28, 2016
Around 3:45 p.m., Londonderry police received a 911 call from the Ecco Corporation on Delta Drive, near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Rosario was driving a red 1996 Honda Civic hatchback. Rosario was detained by Massachusetts State Police, but released as the investigation continues. Police initially did not say anything about a child victim. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Around 3:45 p.m., Londonderry police received a 911 call from the Ecco Corporation on Delta Drive, near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Rosario was driving a red 1996 Honda Civic hatchback. Rosario was detained by Massachusetts State Police, but released as the investigation continues. Police initially did not say anything about a child victim. (more...)
US election: Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton appear at first joint rally
- October 28, 2016
Trump's day in OH, where his standing in the polls has consistently outperformed his rating in other swing states and is considered a must-win for his campaign, followed similar multiple-stop days in Florida on Tuesday and North Carolina on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Trump's day in OH, where his standing in the polls has consistently outperformed his rating in other swing states and is considered a must-win for his campaign, followed similar multiple-stop days in Florida on Tuesday and North Carolina on Wednesday. (more...)
India expels Pakistani embassy staffer over espionage charge
- October 28, 2016
The spokesman said Indian attempts to escalate the tensions and divert the global attention from the grave human rights violations being perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir can never succeed. Two Indian nationals - Subhash Jangir and Maulana Ramzan, from Rajasthan state - were stopped, along with Akhtar, while passing the documents to him at Delhi Zoo on Wednesday. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
The spokesman said Indian attempts to escalate the tensions and divert the global attention from the grave human rights violations being perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir can never succeed. Two Indian nationals - Subhash Jangir and Maulana Ramzan, from Rajasthan state - were stopped, along with Akhtar, while passing the documents to him at Delhi Zoo on Wednesday. (more...)
Fresh fighting in Aleppo as ceasefire ends without evacuations
- October 28, 2016
Moscow announced an extension of the "humanitarian pause" in eastern Aleppo until 1600 GMT (7pm UAE time) on Saturday, at the request of the United Nations and other global organisations to allow civilians and militants to leave the besieged city, where food is running low. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
Moscow announced an extension of the "humanitarian pause" in eastern Aleppo until 1600 GMT (7pm UAE time) on Saturday, at the request of the United Nations and other global organisations to allow civilians and militants to leave the besieged city, where food is running low. (more...)
Russia says no warplanes have flown over Aleppo for 9 days
- October 28, 2016
That provoked an angry response from Churkin, who said it was "outrageous" that the United Nations had refused to acknowledge the humanitarian cease-fire that Russian Federation says it has unilaterally imposed in Aleppo in the last week to allow delivery of humanitarian aid. (more...)
- October 28, 2016
That provoked an angry response from Churkin, who said it was "outrageous" that the United Nations had refused to acknowledge the humanitarian cease-fire that Russian Federation says it has unilaterally imposed in Aleppo in the last week to allow delivery of humanitarian aid. (more...)
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