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South Africans protest against racism in coffin assault case
- November 16, 2016
The pair face charges of kidnapping and assault with intend of grievous bodily harm. They have not entered a plea. The person recording the video also mentioned putting a snake into the coffin with the "victim", who seems to be wearing an Orlando Pirates shirt. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The pair face charges of kidnapping and assault with intend of grievous bodily harm. They have not entered a plea. The person recording the video also mentioned putting a snake into the coffin with the "victim", who seems to be wearing an Orlando Pirates shirt. (more...)
Pope receives 4000 homeless people
- November 16, 2016
Asked what he thought of Mr Trump, the Pope replied: "I don't make judgments on people or on politicians, all I want to do is understand the sufferings that their choices cause for the poor and the excluded". Pope Francis added that his major concern at the moment was for the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis. He said that inequality is " the greatest evil that exists in the world ." . (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Asked what he thought of Mr Trump, the Pope replied: "I don't make judgments on people or on politicians, all I want to do is understand the sufferings that their choices cause for the poor and the excluded". Pope Francis added that his major concern at the moment was for the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis. He said that inequality is " the greatest evil that exists in the world ." . (more...)
France says Israeli bill on settlements a risk to two-state solution
- November 16, 2016
Despite, the Israel's Supreme Court had ruled the government must evacuate a few dozen families from the Amona settlement and return the land to its Palestinian owners, right-wing lawmakers want to pay compensation instead and allow the settlers to stay. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Despite, the Israel's Supreme Court had ruled the government must evacuate a few dozen families from the Amona settlement and return the land to its Palestinian owners, right-wing lawmakers want to pay compensation instead and allow the settlers to stay. (more...)
Obamas Cancel Photo Op With Trumps at White House
- November 16, 2016
Following a meeting that went roughly an hour and a half, Trump and Obama addressed reporters to describe their discussion. "Mr. President, it was a great honour being with you , and I look forward to being with many more time in the future", he added, calling Obama "a very good man". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Following a meeting that went roughly an hour and a half, Trump and Obama addressed reporters to describe their discussion. "Mr. President, it was a great honour being with you , and I look forward to being with many more time in the future", he added, calling Obama "a very good man". (more...)
Senate Dems ready for new leader, GOP staying with McConnell
- November 16, 2016
The group chanted, "Forward together, not one step back", and "Chuck Schumer grow a spine, our lives are on the line", while holding two large banners, one of which read, "Wall St. The group of nearly 40 people sang, chanted, and claimed that Democrats will continue to lose elections as long as politicians maintain ties to Wall Street. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The group chanted, "Forward together, not one step back", and "Chuck Schumer grow a spine, our lives are on the line", while holding two large banners, one of which read, "Wall St. The group of nearly 40 people sang, chanted, and claimed that Democrats will continue to lose elections as long as politicians maintain ties to Wall Street. (more...)
Michigan Deer Hunting Prospects Are Promising Across State
- November 16, 2016
In the Northern Zone, the regular deer and bear hunting season opened October 22, and will close at sunset on December 4. Along with the regular firearms season, the state also will have a second youth firearms season for deer November 25-27. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
In the Northern Zone, the regular deer and bear hunting season opened October 22, and will close at sunset on December 4. Along with the regular firearms season, the state also will have a second youth firearms season for deer November 25-27. (more...)
Demonetisation is in national interest, govt
- November 16, 2016
Sharma also demanded that Prime Minister Modi must disclose the list of those names, who are holding black money in Swiss banks. "Don't give the country a bad name", he says. Goyal said when the NDA government assumed charge in 2014, the country was embroiled in corruption and scams. So banks and ATMs were shut on November 9 but the expectation of normalcy from next day was dashed with queues only getting longer by the day. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Sharma also demanded that Prime Minister Modi must disclose the list of those names, who are holding black money in Swiss banks. "Don't give the country a bad name", he says. Goyal said when the NDA government assumed charge in 2014, the country was embroiled in corruption and scams. So banks and ATMs were shut on November 9 but the expectation of normalcy from next day was dashed with queues only getting longer by the day. (more...)
No. 22 Creighton upsets No. 9 Wisconsin
- November 16, 2016
Creighton's frontcourt led the charge against the taller Badgers to offset Wisconsin's advantage on the boards. "You could argue it might be the best win we've had since I've been here when you consider where we're trying to get the program back to, where the Wisconsin program is today, and in the manner that we did it", the Bluejays' seventh-year coach said. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Creighton's frontcourt led the charge against the taller Badgers to offset Wisconsin's advantage on the boards. "You could argue it might be the best win we've had since I've been here when you consider where we're trying to get the program back to, where the Wisconsin program is today, and in the manner that we did it", the Bluejays' seventh-year coach said. (more...)
Mike Pence says he will serve out term as Indiana's governor
- November 16, 2016
Vice President-elect Mike Pence was expected to join the incoming president at Trump Tower on Tuesday to review "a number of names" for the incoming administration, according to spokesman Jason Miller. President Barack Obama avoided any direct criticism of Trump's personnel moves during a Monday news conference, suggesting that the new president deserves "room to staff up". (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Vice President-elect Mike Pence was expected to join the incoming president at Trump Tower on Tuesday to review "a number of names" for the incoming administration, according to spokesman Jason Miller. President Barack Obama avoided any direct criticism of Trump's personnel moves during a Monday news conference, suggesting that the new president deserves "room to staff up". (more...)
Backed Fighters Push Forward In 2 Key Offensives Against ISIS
- November 16, 2016
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said heavy fighting was underway on Monday north of Raqqa between IS and SDF fighters. The Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, says 10 members of the same family were killed in an air raid Tuesday on the village of Baarbo, while 11 others were killed in a strike on the town of Khan Sheikhoun. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said heavy fighting was underway on Monday north of Raqqa between IS and SDF fighters. The Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, says 10 members of the same family were killed in an air raid Tuesday on the village of Baarbo, while 11 others were killed in a strike on the town of Khan Sheikhoun. (more...)
EU says to stick to Iran rapprochement despite Trump's criticism
- November 16, 2016
Diplomats said the refusal of the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Hungary to attend a post-U.S. election dinner on Sunday night in Brussels did not detract from the wider consensus on the defence plan. "I don't expect a Trump-led White House to be any different". While Mr. Fallon shrugged off concerns about Mr. Trump's presidency, others disagreed. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Diplomats said the refusal of the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Hungary to attend a post-U.S. election dinner on Sunday night in Brussels did not detract from the wider consensus on the defence plan. "I don't expect a Trump-led White House to be any different". While Mr. Fallon shrugged off concerns about Mr. Trump's presidency, others disagreed. (more...)
DC Students Plan To Ditch School For Trump Protest
- November 16, 2016
School Principal Bob Moran watched the protests from a short distance but did not interrupt. In a televised statement, LA Unified officials encouraged students to stay in class and cooperate with school officials to plan protests on campus. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
School Principal Bob Moran watched the protests from a short distance but did not interrupt. In a televised statement, LA Unified officials encouraged students to stay in class and cooperate with school officials to plan protests on campus. (more...)
Dakota Access Pipeline Protest in SF: 'Keep It in the Ground'
- November 16, 2016
Dozens of protests against the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline took place across the country in what demonstrators called the Day of Action. The Dakota Access pipeline is set to stretch from North Dakota through to IL, passing through four states and 50 counties, transporting approximately 450,000 barrels of crude a day. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Dozens of protests against the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline took place across the country in what demonstrators called the Day of Action. The Dakota Access pipeline is set to stretch from North Dakota through to IL, passing through four states and 50 counties, transporting approximately 450,000 barrels of crude a day. (more...)
Hundreds of Iraqis line up for food in Mosul after IS battle
- November 16, 2016
Maan's announcement comes amid reports of further ISIS executions of civilians inside the city, the largest city that the group has captured to date, after the United Nations said last week that ISIS shot dead more than 60 people and hung their bodies from poles in the city. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Maan's announcement comes amid reports of further ISIS executions of civilians inside the city, the largest city that the group has captured to date, after the United Nations said last week that ISIS shot dead more than 60 people and hung their bodies from poles in the city. (more...)
Trump and trade: A radical agenda?
- November 16, 2016
To think that other countries will not retaliate against the USA with their own trade restrictions is to ignore history. Trump's belligerent tone, shifting and radical positions on key issues and lack of detailed plans left many saying it was impossible to know what he might do in office. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
To think that other countries will not retaliate against the USA with their own trade restrictions is to ignore history. Trump's belligerent tone, shifting and radical positions on key issues and lack of detailed plans left many saying it was impossible to know what he might do in office. (more...)
Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting against Barack Obama's Athens visit
- November 16, 2016
Greece is pushing for debt relief as soon as possible to ensure sustainable growth. The U.S. president acknowledged that Greek people faced very hard times during the seven-year crisis that brought the country at the brink of economic meltdown and Greece was now on the right path to recovery. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Greece is pushing for debt relief as soon as possible to ensure sustainable growth. The U.S. president acknowledged that Greek people faced very hard times during the seven-year crisis that brought the country at the brink of economic meltdown and Greece was now on the right path to recovery. (more...)
Boko Haram survivors raped by Nigeria officials at "safe" camps
- November 16, 2016
HRW made a decision to pursue the issue, Segun said, based on the information they were receiving and on their assessment of the value their work could have in ending the abuses. ACT Alliance through Christian Aid plans to scale up efforts in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Gombe around Livelihood support through provision of agricultural inputs to support IDP returnees in host communities whilst still providing emergency relief in host communities in Borno where there is high need for ... (more...)
- November 16, 2016
HRW made a decision to pursue the issue, Segun said, based on the information they were receiving and on their assessment of the value their work could have in ending the abuses. ACT Alliance through Christian Aid plans to scale up efforts in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Gombe around Livelihood support through provision of agricultural inputs to support IDP returnees in host communities whilst still providing emergency relief in host communities in Borno where there is high need for ... (more...)
Jail-break 8 SIMI activists killed in encounter in MP
- November 16, 2016
Villagers mistook them for robbers and alerted the police. Owaisi demanded Supreme Court probe for an independent investigation. She alleged that use of police force for furthering their political agenda was not new to BJP-ruled states and pointed out that attempts to hush up the Vyapam scam showed the Madhya Pradesh Police in poor light. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
Villagers mistook them for robbers and alerted the police. Owaisi demanded Supreme Court probe for an independent investigation. She alleged that use of police force for furthering their political agenda was not new to BJP-ruled states and pointed out that attempts to hush up the Vyapam scam showed the Madhya Pradesh Police in poor light. (more...)
TVA bans burning in 7 states amid drought, fire
- November 16, 2016
According to the assistant forester at the East Tennessee District of the state Division of Forestry, Nathan Waters, firefighters closed down a part of USA 25 because of a backfire. In North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest, more than 20 wildfires have burned more than 17,000 acres and all of them are "being investigated for suspected arson", federal forestry officials have said. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
According to the assistant forester at the East Tennessee District of the state Division of Forestry, Nathan Waters, firefighters closed down a part of USA 25 because of a backfire. In North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest, more than 20 wildfires have burned more than 17,000 acres and all of them are "being investigated for suspected arson", federal forestry officials have said. (more...)
US warship diverts to help with quake evacuation
- November 16, 2016
He said the ship was due to leave Wednesday evening for a six-hour trip to a port near Christchurch. The USS Sampson had been due in Auckland but changed course to help those stuck in Kaikoura after a powerful quake on Monday cut off train and vehicle access to the town. (more...)
- November 16, 2016
He said the ship was due to leave Wednesday evening for a six-hour trip to a port near Christchurch. The USS Sampson had been due in Auckland but changed course to help those stuck in Kaikoura after a powerful quake on Monday cut off train and vehicle access to the town. (more...)
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