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Florida voters sounding off about election problems
- November 04, 2016
The ballot must be received by the County Clerk on or before 7 p.m. on November 8 to be counted in this year's election. Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey said some voters have asked for new ballots this year, but not a great number. "This is the first time in our over 40 years of voting we witnessed such a huge line to cast vote". Cross-checking Social Security numbers, identification and signatures at the polls adds to the security, officials said. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The ballot must be received by the County Clerk on or before 7 p.m. on November 8 to be counted in this year's election. Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey said some voters have asked for new ballots this year, but not a great number. "This is the first time in our over 40 years of voting we witnessed such a huge line to cast vote". Cross-checking Social Security numbers, identification and signatures at the polls adds to the security, officials said. (more...)
Russia tells rebels to leave Syria's Aleppo by Friday evening
- November 04, 2016
Russian Federation and the Syrian Army gave rebels in Aleppo until Friday evening to peacefully leave the war-torn city before they start air bombing the area. "The Syrian army and its allies are in control on the ground and armed groups were not able to change the map", the army statement said. High sums of money are requested from civilians who want to leave, said SANA, adding that the rebels permit civilians under 14 and over 55 years old to leave for 300 USA dollars per person. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Russian Federation and the Syrian Army gave rebels in Aleppo until Friday evening to peacefully leave the war-torn city before they start air bombing the area. "The Syrian army and its allies are in control on the ground and armed groups were not able to change the map", the army statement said. High sums of money are requested from civilians who want to leave, said SANA, adding that the rebels permit civilians under 14 and over 55 years old to leave for 300 USA dollars per person. (more...)
IS leader says confident in victory, in first message after Mosul battle
- November 04, 2016
About 30,000 Iraqi troops are involved in the Mosul operation, including a large armored division moving up from the south. Senegal, which holds the council presidency this month, said that issue is still under discussion. Iraqi Special Forces advanced into Mosul , which once had a population of two million, on Tuesday seizing the state television on the east bank of the Tigris River that divides the city in half. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
About 30,000 Iraqi troops are involved in the Mosul operation, including a large armored division moving up from the south. Senegal, which holds the council presidency this month, said that issue is still under discussion. Iraqi Special Forces advanced into Mosul , which once had a population of two million, on Tuesday seizing the state television on the east bank of the Tigris River that divides the city in half. (more...)
Palestinian FA Wants Crimea-Style Solution In Dispute With Israel
- November 04, 2016
That's nearly 100 years ago. Wednesday marked the 99th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, the British government pledge of support for establishing a Jewish homeland in the then Ottoman territory of Palestine. Ms Hassan went on to state that the Palestinians expect the European Union to take steps against Israel, including "at the very least, imposing a military embargo on Israel, banning products of companies that do business in Israel's illegal colonies". (more...)
- November 04, 2016
That's nearly 100 years ago. Wednesday marked the 99th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, the British government pledge of support for establishing a Jewish homeland in the then Ottoman territory of Palestine. Ms Hassan went on to state that the Palestinians expect the European Union to take steps against Israel, including "at the very least, imposing a military embargo on Israel, banning products of companies that do business in Israel's illegal colonies". (more...)
FBI Director James Comey a man of integrity: White House
- November 04, 2016
He is the estranged husband of Clinton's aide/confidante Huma Abadeen. She told campaign officials the details of one of the questions Clinton was asked at the event about the city's tainted water crisis. He is a man who is well regarded by senior officials in both parties. Agents will also look at the time frame when Clinton was in office, but may include some of the time after she left office, according to sources. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
He is the estranged husband of Clinton's aide/confidante Huma Abadeen. She told campaign officials the details of one of the questions Clinton was asked at the event about the city's tainted water crisis. He is a man who is well regarded by senior officials in both parties. Agents will also look at the time frame when Clinton was in office, but may include some of the time after she left office, according to sources. (more...)
What to Know About ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
- November 04, 2016
Here is a look at the main developments on the 17th day of the Mosul Offensive: TROOPS CONSOLIDATING GAINS IN EAST MOSUL Six of the militants were killed inside a tunnel in the newly-recaptured Gogjali neighborhood, while the other two were shot dead as they advanced on troops. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Here is a look at the main developments on the 17th day of the Mosul Offensive: TROOPS CONSOLIDATING GAINS IN EAST MOSUL Six of the militants were killed inside a tunnel in the newly-recaptured Gogjali neighborhood, while the other two were shot dead as they advanced on troops. (more...)
Pakistan claims 8 India Embassy staff involved in espionage
- November 04, 2016
On the question of their return to India, he said this is procedural matter. A top Indian official told The Indian Express: "Between India and Pakistan, everybody knows who's who... MEA spokesperson Vikas Swaroop said, "We completely reject baseless and unsubstantiated allegations made by Pakistan against certain officials of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad ". (more...)
- November 04, 2016
On the question of their return to India, he said this is procedural matter. A top Indian official told The Indian Express: "Between India and Pakistan, everybody knows who's who... MEA spokesperson Vikas Swaroop said, "We completely reject baseless and unsubstantiated allegations made by Pakistan against certain officials of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad ". (more...)
Longtime friend of embattled S. Korea leader is arrested
- November 04, 2016
Prosecutors allegedly plan to seek an arrest warrant on Friday for Ahn Jong-beom, former senior presidential secretary on policy coordination suspected of helping Choi pressure conglomerates into donating tens of millions of United States dollars to two nonprofit foundations that Choi actually controls. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Prosecutors allegedly plan to seek an arrest warrant on Friday for Ahn Jong-beom, former senior presidential secretary on policy coordination suspected of helping Choi pressure conglomerates into donating tens of millions of United States dollars to two nonprofit foundations that Choi actually controls. (more...)
Orlando Police Department releases audio recordings of calls between negotiator and Mateen
- November 04, 2016
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- November 04, 2016
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Obama Weighs In On FBI: 'We Don't Operate On Innuendo'
- November 04, 2016
The notification, two weeks before the election, came over the objections of Justice Department officials and drew scathing criticism from former prosecutors and Democrats in Congress. A spokesman for the US office of special counsel said the office does not confirm or deny whether matters are under investigation. We don't know when we're gonna know what's in the emails. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The notification, two weeks before the election, came over the objections of Justice Department officials and drew scathing criticism from former prosecutors and Democrats in Congress. A spokesman for the US office of special counsel said the office does not confirm or deny whether matters are under investigation. We don't know when we're gonna know what's in the emails. (more...)
Q Poll: Trump Closes Gap With Clinton In Swing States
- November 04, 2016
Women in Wisconsin maintained a preference for Clinton over Trump. And he spent most of Wednesday in Florida - which is likely to make-or-break his presidential dreams - and was to remain there Thursday seeking to build momentum before the dash for the finish line. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Women in Wisconsin maintained a preference for Clinton over Trump. And he spent most of Wednesday in Florida - which is likely to make-or-break his presidential dreams - and was to remain there Thursday seeking to build momentum before the dash for the finish line. (more...)
Linebacker suspended following arrest on misdemeanor charges
- November 04, 2016
Heard is the second Ducks linebacker suspended in 2016, as Torrodney Prevot was suspended in relation to a possible assault against a University of OR athlete. Police said multiple people witnessed the attack. Head coach Mark Helfrich said, "We will take appropriate action as details develop", while announcing Heard's suspension today. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Heard is the second Ducks linebacker suspended in 2016, as Torrodney Prevot was suspended in relation to a possible assault against a University of OR athlete. Police said multiple people witnessed the attack. Head coach Mark Helfrich said, "We will take appropriate action as details develop", while announcing Heard's suspension today. (more...)
Trump, Kaine head to Wisconsin in election's waning days
- November 04, 2016
Johnson has always been seen as one of the most vulnerable GOP Senate incumbents this election cycle. A super PAC backing Johnson also released a six-figure statewide ad arguing that Johnson should be elected to serve as a stop against Democrat Hillary Clinton as president. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Johnson has always been seen as one of the most vulnerable GOP Senate incumbents this election cycle. A super PAC backing Johnson also released a six-figure statewide ad arguing that Johnson should be elected to serve as a stop against Democrat Hillary Clinton as president. (more...)
Emotional Molefe weighs judicial review and future after damning Public Protector report
- November 04, 2016
An emotional Molefe confirmed it was his decision to make a deal with Tegeta as the previous coal supplier, Optimum, became unaffordable. Eskom's Chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane also hit out at former public protector Thuli Madonsela's report on state capture at the briefing. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
An emotional Molefe confirmed it was his decision to make a deal with Tegeta as the previous coal supplier, Optimum, became unaffordable. Eskom's Chairperson Dr Ben Ngubane also hit out at former public protector Thuli Madonsela's report on state capture at the briefing. (more...)
Fennelly: A happy new reality for Cubs fans
- November 04, 2016
They erupted in cheers again when first baseman Anthony Rizzo held up the championship trophy. Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field as buses carrying the Chicago Cubs baseball team arrive early Thursday after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 to win the World Series . (more...)
- November 04, 2016
They erupted in cheers again when first baseman Anthony Rizzo held up the championship trophy. Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field as buses carrying the Chicago Cubs baseball team arrive early Thursday after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 to win the World Series . (more...)
Baghdadi urges attack on Turkey in audio message
- November 04, 2016
Earlier, Amnesty International said there was increasing evidence that some of the Sunni militia groups were carrying out reprisal attacks on local men and boys suspected of links to the IS jihadists. Militants were alleged to have killed 40 former soldiers from the Shura area south of Mosul and from villages surrounding the town of Hamam al-Alil, and then thrown their bodies into the River Tigris, spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Earlier, Amnesty International said there was increasing evidence that some of the Sunni militia groups were carrying out reprisal attacks on local men and boys suspected of links to the IS jihadists. Militants were alleged to have killed 40 former soldiers from the Shura area south of Mosul and from villages surrounding the town of Hamam al-Alil, and then thrown their bodies into the River Tigris, spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said. (more...)
Gansler, Sachs call FBI decision on Clinton emails 'serious mistake'
- November 04, 2016
He said that President Obama believes "Director Comey is a man of integrity". But he also said President Barack Obama does not believe Comey was trying to influence the election, or attempting to benefit one candidate or party. "They should look at them". In July he had announced to the world that his office had completed its investigation into Clinton's use of the private server. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
He said that President Obama believes "Director Comey is a man of integrity". But he also said President Barack Obama does not believe Comey was trying to influence the election, or attempting to benefit one candidate or party. "They should look at them". In July he had announced to the world that his office had completed its investigation into Clinton's use of the private server. (more...)
May defends existing Brexit plan
- November 04, 2016
Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will invoke Article 50 of the European Union treaty, which launches two years of exit negotiations, by the end of March. "Like other sectors, we want to be able to plan ahead with some level of certainty", she said. "It's about our United Kingdom and all our futures", she stated. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will invoke Article 50 of the European Union treaty, which launches two years of exit negotiations, by the end of March. "Like other sectors, we want to be able to plan ahead with some level of certainty", she said. "It's about our United Kingdom and all our futures", she stated. (more...)
Wrigleyville parties like it's 1908 after World Series win
- November 04, 2016
There were other playoff losses but none as painful as in 2003 when in a where-were-you-when-it-happened moment that Cubs fans still have trouble comprehending, Steve Bartman deflected a ball that seemed destined for Moises Alou's glove with the Cubs just five outs from reaching the World Series. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
There were other playoff losses but none as painful as in 2003 when in a where-were-you-when-it-happened moment that Cubs fans still have trouble comprehending, Steve Bartman deflected a ball that seemed destined for Moises Alou's glove with the Cubs just five outs from reaching the World Series. (more...)
Putin gives Russian citizenship to action film actor Seagal
- November 04, 2016
In recent years, Seagal has emerged as an unlikely conduit between USA and Russian officials. Putin issued the order on Thursday, while his spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said that citizenship was Seagal's idea. Besides his martial arts engagements with Putin, Seagal, who is Buddhist, has been a regular visitor to Buddhist regions of Russian Federation. Seagal's fame peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s with films such as " Under Siege " and " Above the Law ", but he remains hugely popular ... (more...)
- November 04, 2016
In recent years, Seagal has emerged as an unlikely conduit between USA and Russian officials. Putin issued the order on Thursday, while his spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said that citizenship was Seagal's idea. Besides his martial arts engagements with Putin, Seagal, who is Buddhist, has been a regular visitor to Buddhist regions of Russian Federation. Seagal's fame peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s with films such as " Under Siege " and " Above the Law ", but he remains hugely popular ... (more...)
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