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Turkey withdraws child sex and marriage bill for consultations
- November 24, 2016
Yildirim told reporters the government would ask an all-party commission to review the proposal, though many members of Turkey's opposition parties have spoken out against it. Özgür Özel, a senior lawmaker with the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) told a press conference: "Sexual abuse is a crime and there is no consent in it". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Yildirim told reporters the government would ask an all-party commission to review the proposal, though many members of Turkey's opposition parties have spoken out against it. Özgür Özel, a senior lawmaker with the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) told a press conference: "Sexual abuse is a crime and there is no consent in it". (more...)
O'Hare workers to strike on nationwide 'Day of Disruption'
- November 24, 2016
If you're coming to pick up family members, give yourself more time to deal with traffic around the airport. The program is a membership that puts you through a background check program. Guidelines issued by the Transportation Security Administration for travel this week allow airline passengers to transport Thanksgiving turkeys in either carry-on or checked bags, so that special bird raised on Aunt Millie's farm can make the trip. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
If you're coming to pick up family members, give yourself more time to deal with traffic around the airport. The program is a membership that puts you through a background check program. Guidelines issued by the Transportation Security Administration for travel this week allow airline passengers to transport Thanksgiving turkeys in either carry-on or checked bags, so that special bird raised on Aunt Millie's farm can make the trip. (more...)
Barcelona, Man City into Champions League last 16
- November 24, 2016
However, PSG have the slight edge and destiny in their own hands because they have the better head-to-head record against the Premier League side. "Last year we had to battle until the end and this season we could finish the job after five games". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
However, PSG have the slight edge and destiny in their own hands because they have the better head-to-head record against the Premier League side. "Last year we had to battle until the end and this season we could finish the job after five games". (more...)
Volunteers needed for Salvation Army fundraising Kettles
- November 24, 2016
Laura Van Schaick. "We can only help those families who are truly in need, so we verify that their income is below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines". "Without someone to ring the bell that means one less opportunity to help and less funds to help those in need". "I can schedule them right over the phone". (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Laura Van Schaick. "We can only help those families who are truly in need, so we verify that their income is below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines". "Without someone to ring the bell that means one less opportunity to help and less funds to help those in need". "I can schedule them right over the phone". (more...)
Kurds, Shi'ite fighters to coordinate after sealing off Mosul
- November 24, 2016
The blast struck in the village of Shomali near the city of Hilla, 75 miles southeast of the capital Baghdad. Iraqi forces have already entered the city from the east, Kurdish peshmerga and other forces are also closing in from the north and south and only the west had remained open. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The blast struck in the village of Shomali near the city of Hilla, 75 miles southeast of the capital Baghdad. Iraqi forces have already entered the city from the east, Kurdish peshmerga and other forces are also closing in from the north and south and only the west had remained open. (more...)
Rajya Sabha adjourned again over demonetisation
- November 24, 2016
I completely disagree with this", said Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi. What has been done can erode our people's confidence in the currency and banking system. "We had said that if the Prime Minister is here for the debate the House will run, otherwise it will not run", Azad said. People are distressed, people are at pain and we want to discuss their problems . (more...)
- November 24, 2016
I completely disagree with this", said Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi. What has been done can erode our people's confidence in the currency and banking system. "We had said that if the Prime Minister is here for the debate the House will run, otherwise it will not run", Azad said. People are distressed, people are at pain and we want to discuss their problems . (more...)
Turkish minister blasts EU body for vote on membership talks
- November 24, 2016
Some EU nations have called for the suspension of the talks, but the 28-member bloc is struggling to develop a position that would balance concerns about rights abuses with the need for Ankara's help in preventing refugees and migrants from reaching Europe. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Some EU nations have called for the suspension of the talks, but the 28-member bloc is struggling to develop a position that would balance concerns about rights abuses with the need for Ankara's help in preventing refugees and migrants from reaching Europe. (more...)
Missing Redding mother of 3 found safe
- November 24, 2016
Investigators said she was being interviewed by sheriff's deputies and she has been reunited with her husband, Keith. Sheriff's personnel said she was found outside of the Redding area. No additional details have been released. A 2 p.m. press conference is scheduled. She did not return home that day. She has been reunited with her husband, Keith, and is now being interviewed by detectives. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Investigators said she was being interviewed by sheriff's deputies and she has been reunited with her husband, Keith. Sheriff's personnel said she was found outside of the Redding area. No additional details have been released. A 2 p.m. press conference is scheduled. She did not return home that day. She has been reunited with her husband, Keith, and is now being interviewed by detectives. (more...)
Man arrested in ambush murder of SAPD Det. Benjamin Marconi
- November 24, 2016
The witness immediately picked out the suspect from the picture, the affidavit said. In St. Louis, the suspect was black. McManus said no officers were in the building at the time, but he declined to elaborate on the interaction, citing the ongoing investigation. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The witness immediately picked out the suspect from the picture, the affidavit said. In St. Louis, the suspect was black. McManus said no officers were in the building at the time, but he declined to elaborate on the interaction, citing the ongoing investigation. (more...)
Storm Team Wednesday morning forecast
- November 24, 2016
Pittsburgh: Cloudy with a low of 41 and occasional drizzle on Thanksgiving evening. Patchy fog can't be completely ruled out. Sunday will feature partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. Friday morning for those headed out to shop on Black Friday lows will drop in the low 30s however with a NW wind 5-10 miles per hour, wind chills will be in the 20s otherwise with a continued NW wind 5-10 miles per hour highs will be in the mid 50s. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Pittsburgh: Cloudy with a low of 41 and occasional drizzle on Thanksgiving evening. Patchy fog can't be completely ruled out. Sunday will feature partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. Friday morning for those headed out to shop on Black Friday lows will drop in the low 30s however with a NW wind 5-10 miles per hour, wind chills will be in the 20s otherwise with a continued NW wind 5-10 miles per hour highs will be in the mid 50s. (more...)
Merkel confirms to run for 4th term as German chancellor
- November 24, 2016
Her party has slumped in regional elections in the a year ago while support for the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) has swelled. Journalists questioning Merkel and Obama in a Berlin press conference were most interested in finding out if she meant to run for what in effect would be her fourth term. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Her party has slumped in regional elections in the a year ago while support for the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) has swelled. Journalists questioning Merkel and Obama in a Berlin press conference were most interested in finding out if she meant to run for what in effect would be her fourth term. (more...)
Duterte Says Philippines Is China's Good Friend; Invites Xi Home
- November 24, 2016
The two leaders met Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, reports Xinhua. Since taking office in June, the foul-mouthed Duterte has upended the Philippines' historical military alliance with the United States, repeatedly saying he was shifting toward China and Russian Federation as he embarks on an independent foreign policy. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The two leaders met Saturday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, reports Xinhua. Since taking office in June, the foul-mouthed Duterte has upended the Philippines' historical military alliance with the United States, repeatedly saying he was shifting toward China and Russian Federation as he embarks on an independent foreign policy. (more...)
Cyprus reunification talks end sans solution
- November 24, 2016
Akinci said Tuesday he respects the rights of the Greek Cypriots, but that he didn't go to Switzerland to surrender the rights of Turkish Cypriots. The talks had been dogged for most of the day on Monday by what appeared to have been a dispute that arose from Turkish Cypriot press reports that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras would not agree to a date for the multi-party conference unless Turkey abandoned the notion of a Cyprus guarantee. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Akinci said Tuesday he respects the rights of the Greek Cypriots, but that he didn't go to Switzerland to surrender the rights of Turkish Cypriots. The talks had been dogged for most of the day on Monday by what appeared to have been a dispute that arose from Turkish Cypriot press reports that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras would not agree to a date for the multi-party conference unless Turkey abandoned the notion of a Cyprus guarantee. (more...)
Hurricane Otto Nears the Coasts of Nicaragua and Costa Rica
- November 24, 2016
Only 19 storms of tropical strength or stronger have formed on or after November 21 since 1950, including Hurricane Alex in January, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The insured losses from this tropical storm are not expected to be significant in the northern part of Costa Rica or the southern part of Nicaragua as the projected landfall locations are sparsely populated with little development and the insurance take-up rates are relatively low for these ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Only 19 storms of tropical strength or stronger have formed on or after November 21 since 1950, including Hurricane Alex in January, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The insured losses from this tropical storm are not expected to be significant in the northern part of Costa Rica or the southern part of Nicaragua as the projected landfall locations are sparsely populated with little development and the insurance take-up rates are relatively low for these ... (more...)
2 inmates escape jail after cutting through window bars
- November 24, 2016
The inmates reportedly were being held in the oldest part of the jail when they escaped and using something to cut through the bars in their cell. "He kind of thought he saw some movement in the shadows looked up and saw some bedding in the window", said Mr Glennon. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The inmates reportedly were being held in the oldest part of the jail when they escaped and using something to cut through the bars in their cell. "He kind of thought he saw some movement in the shadows looked up and saw some bedding in the window", said Mr Glennon. (more...)
Earthquake Shakes El Salvador, Nicaragua, Tsunami Alert Issued
- November 24, 2016
Shaking was also felt in the Nicaraguan capital of Managua, and as far as the Costa Rican capital San Jose. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was about 95 miles (153 kilometers) south-southwest of the port of El Triunfo, El Salvador. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Shaking was also felt in the Nicaraguan capital of Managua, and as far as the Costa Rican capital San Jose. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was about 95 miles (153 kilometers) south-southwest of the port of El Triunfo, El Salvador. (more...)
Tsunami warning lifted after Japan natural disaster
- November 24, 2016
The U.S. Geological Survey measured Tuesday's quake at 6.9. Analysts have however warned that shallow quakes generally cause more destruction as they are close to the surface. The utility says that a backup pump was launched to restore cooling water to spent fuel storage pool at the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima Dai-ni plant. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The U.S. Geological Survey measured Tuesday's quake at 6.9. Analysts have however warned that shallow quakes generally cause more destruction as they are close to the surface. The utility says that a backup pump was launched to restore cooling water to spent fuel storage pool at the No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima Dai-ni plant. (more...)
NATO criticizes new Russian missiles near Poland, Lithuania
- November 24, 2016
The agency reported Monday that the military has put the Bastion missile launchers on duty in the Kaliningrad exclave that borders North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members Poland and Lithuania. Finland, like its Baltic neighbors and Sweden, is a member of the European Union and could be called on to help the Baltic countries, if Russian Federation poses a threat to them. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The agency reported Monday that the military has put the Bastion missile launchers on duty in the Kaliningrad exclave that borders North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members Poland and Lithuania. Finland, like its Baltic neighbors and Sweden, is a member of the European Union and could be called on to help the Baltic countries, if Russian Federation poses a threat to them. (more...)
Leicester's Danny Drinkwater banned for three matches
- November 24, 2016
Drinkwater was a key player for Leicester during their fairy tale season and remains so during their substandard defence of the title. Drinkwater will now miss Leicester's Premier League games against Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Manchester City. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Drinkwater was a key player for Leicester during their fairy tale season and remains so during their substandard defence of the title. Drinkwater will now miss Leicester's Premier League games against Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Manchester City. (more...)
Domino's training reindeer to deliver pizzas in Japan
- November 24, 2016
One big obstacle could be safety as reindeer are wild animals which could turn on people. Unfortunately for United Kingdom customers, Domino's is only planning to role out their new fleet in Japan this year. Reindeer delivery may be part of a contingency plan for Domino's Japan ahead of what is expected to be a particularly cold and snowy winter, RocketNews24 reports . (more...)
- November 24, 2016
One big obstacle could be safety as reindeer are wild animals which could turn on people. Unfortunately for United Kingdom customers, Domino's is only planning to role out their new fleet in Japan this year. Reindeer delivery may be part of a contingency plan for Domino's Japan ahead of what is expected to be a particularly cold and snowy winter, RocketNews24 reports . (more...)
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