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Popular Tourist Destination in New Orleans Site of Fatal Shooting
- Декабря 02, 2016
The two shooters are still on the loose after the fight and shootout that happened on Bourbon Street near Iberville Sunday morning. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said two men involved in the argument were not from the New Orleans area, and have not yet been arrested. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The two shooters are still on the loose after the fight and shootout that happened on Bourbon Street near Iberville Sunday morning. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said two men involved in the argument were not from the New Orleans area, and have not yet been arrested. (more...)
Circus trainer mauled by lion during show in Egypt
- Декабря 02, 2016
Other trainers are seen trying to get the lion off him with a stick as the frightened crowd screamed in terror, but the determined animal had already done more than enough damage. The lion appeared to have been behaving erratically earlier in the day. The shocking video comes a year after another female lion tamer in Egypt was mauled by one of her animals. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Other trainers are seen trying to get the lion off him with a stick as the frightened crowd screamed in terror, but the determined animal had already done more than enough damage. The lion appeared to have been behaving erratically earlier in the day. The shocking video comes a year after another female lion tamer in Egypt was mauled by one of her animals. (more...)
NCC orders mobile operators to hike data tariffs
- Декабря 02, 2016
Adebayo Shittu, the communication minister, defends the action and says it will help improve infrastructure in the sector Nigeria's telecommunication giant, MTN, has chose to increase the prices of internet subscription for consumers as mandated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Adebayo Shittu, the communication minister, defends the action and says it will help improve infrastructure in the sector Nigeria's telecommunication giant, MTN, has chose to increase the prices of internet subscription for consumers as mandated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). (more...)
Seven Indian soldiers killed in attack on army base near Jammu
- Декабря 02, 2016
November 30 (ANI): Extensive combing operations resumed on Wednesday morning in Nagrota , Jammu and Kashmir, where terrorists attacked as Army base in which seven defence personnel lost their lives. 'Two officers were killed and an exchange of fire is on, ' he told AFP by phone, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Uri attack had led to India's anti-terror strikes across the LoC and continued border casualties. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
November 30 (ANI): Extensive combing operations resumed on Wednesday morning in Nagrota , Jammu and Kashmir, where terrorists attacked as Army base in which seven defence personnel lost their lives. 'Two officers were killed and an exchange of fire is on, ' he told AFP by phone, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Uri attack had led to India's anti-terror strikes across the LoC and continued border casualties. (more...)
Israeli settlers flee as West Bank wildfires spread
- Декабря 02, 2016
Since Tuesday, Israeli firefighters had been battling wildfires throughout the country which on Thursday hit major city Haifa, forcing at least 60,000 people to evacuate their homes. Fire also broke out near the West Bank settlements of Dolev, Alfei Menashe and Karnei Shomron although there were no evacuations there. Hundreds of Israelis fled their homes on the outskirts of the country's third city Haifa with others trapped inside as firefighters struggled to control raging bushfires, ... (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Since Tuesday, Israeli firefighters had been battling wildfires throughout the country which on Thursday hit major city Haifa, forcing at least 60,000 people to evacuate their homes. Fire also broke out near the West Bank settlements of Dolev, Alfei Menashe and Karnei Shomron although there were no evacuations there. Hundreds of Israelis fled their homes on the outskirts of the country's third city Haifa with others trapped inside as firefighters struggled to control raging bushfires, ... (more...)
Uber, Mastercard, P&G and PayPal among new entrants to IITB placements
- Декабря 02, 2016
The numbers were expected to see a minor slump from previous year, said student placement coordinator Shovan Panigrahi. "Usually, the Japanese companies offer the highest number of foreign profiles", said a placement coordinator. "Last December, we lost nearly close to 200 job offers as many companies backed off", he said. In addition to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Coal India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) which visited IIT Bombay last year, this year new ... (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The numbers were expected to see a minor slump from previous year, said student placement coordinator Shovan Panigrahi. "Usually, the Japanese companies offer the highest number of foreign profiles", said a placement coordinator. "Last December, we lost nearly close to 200 job offers as many companies backed off", he said. In addition to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Coal India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) which visited IIT Bombay last year, this year new ... (more...)
Israel revives settlement plans in East Jerusalem
- Декабря 02, 2016
More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem , which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed. Speaking to AFP at a rooftop restaurant on Jerusalem's Mount Zion after a pro-Trump rally, David Friedman also said the USA presidential candidate was "tremendously sceptical" about the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem , which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed. Speaking to AFP at a rooftop restaurant on Jerusalem's Mount Zion after a pro-Trump rally, David Friedman also said the USA presidential candidate was "tremendously sceptical" about the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (more...)
Trump accepts Pakistan's PM invitation to visit
- Декабря 02, 2016
Sharif invited Trump to visit Pakistan. The announcement came just a day after Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made a telephone call to Trump in which the latter termed Pakistan, a terrific country. Trump has also proposed restricting the entrance of Muslims to the United States, in particular from countries that are hotspots for what he calls "radical Islamic terror". (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Sharif invited Trump to visit Pakistan. The announcement came just a day after Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made a telephone call to Trump in which the latter termed Pakistan, a terrific country. Trump has also proposed restricting the entrance of Muslims to the United States, in particular from countries that are hotspots for what he calls "radical Islamic terror". (more...)
Donald Trump makes U-turn, won't send Hillary Clinton to jail
- Декабря 02, 2016
US President-elect Donald Trump said yesterday he was keeping an open mind on whether to pull out of a landmark worldwide accord to fight climate change, in a softening of his stance toward global warming. He vigorously denounced a white nationalist conference in Washington over the weekend where attendees gave the Nazi salute, criticized Jews and spoke some words in German. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
US President-elect Donald Trump said yesterday he was keeping an open mind on whether to pull out of a landmark worldwide accord to fight climate change, in a softening of his stance toward global warming. He vigorously denounced a white nationalist conference in Washington over the weekend where attendees gave the Nazi salute, criticized Jews and spoke some words in German. (more...)
National anthem mandatory in cinema halls, not Supreme Court
- Декабря 02, 2016
The matter was mentioned by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay before a bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy , the same bench which passed the November 30 order. "That apart, it would instil the feeling of patriotism and nationalism", said the bench. "There shall be no commercial exploitation to give financial advantage or any kind of benefit", the court said. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The matter was mentioned by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay before a bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy , the same bench which passed the November 30 order. "That apart, it would instil the feeling of patriotism and nationalism", said the bench. "There shall be no commercial exploitation to give financial advantage or any kind of benefit", the court said. (more...)
In Syria Nearly one million citizens living under siege - United Nations aid chief
- Декабря 02, 2016
The UN believes there to be 275,000 people under siege in eastern Aleppo alone, with new locations in the rebel-held Damascus suburbs of Jobar, Hajar al-Aswad and Khan al-Shih also affected, as well as several areas in Ghouta - a region just outside the capital. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The UN believes there to be 275,000 people under siege in eastern Aleppo alone, with new locations in the rebel-held Damascus suburbs of Jobar, Hajar al-Aswad and Khan al-Shih also affected, as well as several areas in Ghouta - a region just outside the capital. (more...)
Sartaj Aziz briefs P5 on India's reprehensible attacks
- Декабря 02, 2016
Days ahead of his visit to India, Pakistan's foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz on Friday said the Kashmir issue would only be resolved through "indigenous" movement within the Valley led by the younger generation. He said Pakistan has never targeted civilians but the Indian sides is deliberately targeting them to escalate the situation. On the diplomatic front, the Adviser said Pakistan is forcefully raising the Kashmir dispute at all global forums. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Days ahead of his visit to India, Pakistan's foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz on Friday said the Kashmir issue would only be resolved through "indigenous" movement within the Valley led by the younger generation. He said Pakistan has never targeted civilians but the Indian sides is deliberately targeting them to escalate the situation. On the diplomatic front, the Adviser said Pakistan is forcefully raising the Kashmir dispute at all global forums. (more...)
UN Security Council Holding Emergency Meeting on Violence in Aleppo
- Декабря 02, 2016
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Stephen O'Brien said in a statement . Russian Federation is the most powerful ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and has carried out airstrikes since September 2015 to prop up the embattled leader. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Stephen O'Brien said in a statement . Russian Federation is the most powerful ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and has carried out airstrikes since September 2015 to prop up the embattled leader. (more...)
Stars Shine and Light Up the Tree on "Christmas in Rockefeller Center"
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Rockefeller Center tree has been a staple of Christmas in New York City since the Great Depression, with hundreds of thousands people visiting the tree while it is on display. 2-22, except December 12 and 19). Farmers said when choosing a tree, consider budget, tree size and the weight of your ornaments. They say they never expected it to become a botanical celebrity. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Rockefeller Center tree has been a staple of Christmas in New York City since the Great Depression, with hundreds of thousands people visiting the tree while it is on display. 2-22, except December 12 and 19). Farmers said when choosing a tree, consider budget, tree size and the weight of your ornaments. They say they never expected it to become a botanical celebrity. (more...)
Clarity found in Charlotte shooting
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Observer said three people among the dozens of protesters had been arrested as of 9 p.m. Wednesday for minor incidents. In addition, video suggested that Scott was shot from an officer somewhere in front and to the right of him. "He was just not a threat, period", Rakeyia Scott said told CBS News in October. The family also said they were " profoundly disappointed " that Vinson was not criminally charged. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Observer said three people among the dozens of protesters had been arrested as of 9 p.m. Wednesday for minor incidents. In addition, video suggested that Scott was shot from an officer somewhere in front and to the right of him. "He was just not a threat, period", Rakeyia Scott said told CBS News in October. The family also said they were " profoundly disappointed " that Vinson was not criminally charged. (more...)
Jersey City to mark 29th annual World AIDS Day
- Декабря 02, 2016
She asserted that one of the hurdles encountered relates to stigma associated with Aids and persons living with HIV and Aids. This practice is known as "treatment as prevention". World AIDS Day connects people around the world to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and AIDS. From 2000 through 2015, new HIV infections fell worldwide by 35 percent, and AIDS-related deaths decreased by nearly 30 percent. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
She asserted that one of the hurdles encountered relates to stigma associated with Aids and persons living with HIV and Aids. This practice is known as "treatment as prevention". World AIDS Day connects people around the world to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and AIDS. From 2000 through 2015, new HIV infections fell worldwide by 35 percent, and AIDS-related deaths decreased by nearly 30 percent. (more...)
Colombian president laments plane crash that killed 71
- Декабря 02, 2016
Initially, the total number of passengers and crew members were said to be 81 but the figure was revised to 77 as four passengers in the manifest did not make it aboard. As night fell, fans were still streaming into the stadium for a vigil. "I am saddened by the news of the plane crash which has taken away souls of innocent persons", said Gyan. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Initially, the total number of passengers and crew members were said to be 81 but the figure was revised to 77 as four passengers in the manifest did not make it aboard. As night fell, fans were still streaming into the stadium for a vigil. "I am saddened by the news of the plane crash which has taken away souls of innocent persons", said Gyan. (more...)
Fort Campbell soldiers charged in woman's disappearance
- Декабря 02, 2016
Rumors quickly swirled around Shadow's disappearance, with many focusing on what her family said was a tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Williams-McCray. Two Fort Campbell soldiers were earlier being held by police over McClaine's disappearance, DailyMail.com reported in October. Her vehicle was found several days later. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
Rumors quickly swirled around Shadow's disappearance, with many focusing on what her family said was a tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband Williams-McCray. Two Fort Campbell soldiers were earlier being held by police over McClaine's disappearance, DailyMail.com reported in October. Her vehicle was found several days later. (more...)
Flag burners should be jailed, lose citizenship
- Декабря 02, 2016
While the president-elect hasn't elaborated on his call, it is possible he will look to resurrect a 2005 bill that would have banned flag-burning - co-sponsored by his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. McCain and Trump had a rocky history during the 2016 election that began when Trump said McCain "was not a war hero" because he got captured. It was not immediately clear what prompted the tweet. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
While the president-elect hasn't elaborated on his call, it is possible he will look to resurrect a 2005 bill that would have banned flag-burning - co-sponsored by his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. McCain and Trump had a rocky history during the 2016 election that began when Trump said McCain "was not a war hero" because he got captured. It was not immediately clear what prompted the tweet. (more...)
Trump Blasts Media In 'Thank You Tour' Kickoff
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Republican has credited his rallies as a central component of his victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump also began his speech by thanking OH, which he successfully secured in the General Election. "Presidents-elect usually give a handful of press conferences and spend their time focusing on the huge task of preparing their administration". Trump said as he stressed job-creation spurred by trade deals he intends to renegotiate, including the North American Free Trade Agreement. (more...)
- Декабря 02, 2016
The Republican has credited his rallies as a central component of his victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump also began his speech by thanking OH, which he successfully secured in the General Election. "Presidents-elect usually give a handful of press conferences and spend their time focusing on the huge task of preparing their administration". Trump said as he stressed job-creation spurred by trade deals he intends to renegotiate, including the North American Free Trade Agreement. (more...)