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Iraqi troops killed in Mosul clashes
- December 03, 2016
USA -backed Iraqi troops expanded their foothold on the eastern side of Islamic State's stronghold of Mosul on Friday, as the group pledged to mount more suicide attacks on their offensive to take the city. To earn extra income for her family, Iman Iraqi set up a home business doing wedding makeup for brides in the Islamic State-controlled city of Mosul . (more...)
- December 03, 2016
USA -backed Iraqi troops expanded their foothold on the eastern side of Islamic State's stronghold of Mosul on Friday, as the group pledged to mount more suicide attacks on their offensive to take the city. To earn extra income for her family, Iman Iraqi set up a home business doing wedding makeup for brides in the Islamic State-controlled city of Mosul . (more...)
How a blocked field goal changed Penn State's season
- December 03, 2016
Charlie Strong will not. The Big Ten is on top of the college football world at the moment with four teams ranked in the top seven in the CFP rankings. The teams haven't met since 2013 in Madison, when Bill O'Brien was in his second of two seasons as head coach at Penn State and Gary Andersen was in his first of two seasons at UW. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Charlie Strong will not. The Big Ten is on top of the college football world at the moment with four teams ranked in the top seven in the CFP rankings. The teams haven't met since 2013 in Madison, when Bill O'Brien was in his second of two seasons as head coach at Penn State and Gary Andersen was in his first of two seasons at UW. (more...)
Burn the flag? Lose citizenship, go to jail
- December 03, 2016
Trump said those who burn the American flag must face criminal prosecution - and if convicted, serve a year in prison or forfeit their American citizenship. What would happen if I burned a flag? A spokesperson for Trump said on CNN that he agreed with the president-elect's stance on the issue. In 2005, Hillary Clinton co-sponsored a bill that would make burning the American flag punishable by up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Trump said those who burn the American flag must face criminal prosecution - and if convicted, serve a year in prison or forfeit their American citizenship. What would happen if I burned a flag? A spokesperson for Trump said on CNN that he agreed with the president-elect's stance on the issue. In 2005, Hillary Clinton co-sponsored a bill that would make burning the American flag punishable by up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine. (more...)
South Korean politicians propose impeachment bill for President Park Geun-hye
- December 03, 2016
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans marched in the capital. The joint opposition commands the most seats in the legislature, but it falls short of almost 30 members of Park's Saenuri Party to secure the two-thirds majority needed to impeach the president. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans marched in the capital. The joint opposition commands the most seats in the legislature, but it falls short of almost 30 members of Park's Saenuri Party to secure the two-thirds majority needed to impeach the president. (more...)
Sewol Ferry Families Among Protesters Calling for Park to Step Down
- December 03, 2016
Choi has been charged with meddling in state affairs and using her Blue House connections to force dozens of conglomerates to donate around $70 million to two foundations she controlled. "As we are only 100 meters away from President Park in her office, I hope our voices are better delivered", said Choi Jeong-seon, 53. But it was attacked as a ploy to delay her impeachment. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Choi has been charged with meddling in state affairs and using her Blue House connections to force dozens of conglomerates to donate around $70 million to two foundations she controlled. "As we are only 100 meters away from President Park in her office, I hope our voices are better delivered", said Choi Jeong-seon, 53. But it was attacked as a ploy to delay her impeachment. (more...)
Bolivia suspends LaMia airline after deadly crash of charter plane in Columbia
- December 03, 2016
Only six people survived, including just three members of the soccer side Chapecoense en route to the Copa Sudamericana final, the biggest game in its history. The remains of the Bolivian crew members were also expected to be flown home Friday. These, along with the lack of an explosion upon impact, pointed to a rare case of fuel burnout as a cause of the crash of the jetliner, a BAE 146 Avro RJ85 that experts said was at its maximum range on the flight from Santa Cruz, Bolivia. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Only six people survived, including just three members of the soccer side Chapecoense en route to the Copa Sudamericana final, the biggest game in its history. The remains of the Bolivian crew members were also expected to be flown home Friday. These, along with the lack of an explosion upon impact, pointed to a rare case of fuel burnout as a cause of the crash of the jetliner, a BAE 146 Avro RJ85 that experts said was at its maximum range on the flight from Santa Cruz, Bolivia. (more...)
US Election Series Wisconsin denies Jill Steins request for hand count
- December 03, 2016
Some counties such as Kenosha and Dane Counties will count by hand, Milwaukee County will likely use counting machines. President-elect Donald Trump won MI by a razor-thin margin, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton there by just 10,704 votes (out of a total 4.8 million cast). (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Some counties such as Kenosha and Dane Counties will count by hand, Milwaukee County will likely use counting machines. President-elect Donald Trump won MI by a razor-thin margin, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton there by just 10,704 votes (out of a total 4.8 million cast). (more...)
Italy's Renzi not stepping down even if he wins Sunday's referendum
- December 03, 2016
Investors are not expected to sign up if political instability prevails, meaning the state would have to intervene to stave off collapse. The vote is on prime minister Matteo Renzi's plans to abolish the elected upper house Senate and replace it with a chamber of regional representatives which will have much reduced powers. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Investors are not expected to sign up if political instability prevails, meaning the state would have to intervene to stave off collapse. The vote is on prime minister Matteo Renzi's plans to abolish the elected upper house Senate and replace it with a chamber of regional representatives which will have much reduced powers. (more...)
Iraqi forces kill 49 IS militants in Mosul - army
- December 03, 2016
Iraqi Special Forces battling to clear ISIL from Eastern Mosul killed almost 1,000 militants but fighting has slowed as troops face a mobile enemy hidden among thousands of civilians in the city, a top commander said; FNA reported. Al-Abadi also stood by promises that Mosul will be retaken by year's end despite increasingly slow progress on the ground. Iraqis flee, from their neighborhood in the eastern district of Mosul to a safe area, on November 29, 2016, during an ongoing operation ... (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Iraqi Special Forces battling to clear ISIL from Eastern Mosul killed almost 1,000 militants but fighting has slowed as troops face a mobile enemy hidden among thousands of civilians in the city, a top commander said; FNA reported. Al-Abadi also stood by promises that Mosul will be retaken by year's end despite increasingly slow progress on the ground. Iraqis flee, from their neighborhood in the eastern district of Mosul to a safe area, on November 29, 2016, during an ongoing operation ... (more...)
Kerry: US, Russia Studying New Ideas to Stop Syria Fighting
- December 03, 2016
While the talks were going on, Syria showed off its recent gains in Aleppo, once the country's largest city and commercial center. State media reported from areas captured this week from rebels in a Russian-backed ground offensive. Russia, Assad's main ally, on thursday proposed setting up four humanitarian corridors into east Aleppo to bring in aid and evacuated severely wounded people. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
While the talks were going on, Syria showed off its recent gains in Aleppo, once the country's largest city and commercial center. State media reported from areas captured this week from rebels in a Russian-backed ground offensive. Russia, Assad's main ally, on thursday proposed setting up four humanitarian corridors into east Aleppo to bring in aid and evacuated severely wounded people. (more...)
Health crisis looms in Mosul after water supply cut
- December 03, 2016
We provide children with healthcare and immunization, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more. The city, Iraq's third largest, has been under control by Islamic State fighters since 2014. 'We have faithful reports that Islamic State fighters have installed rocket-launchers and puts snipers in the roofs of dwellings and their surroundings, violated human rights and global humanitarian legislation, ' he said. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
We provide children with healthcare and immunization, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more. The city, Iraq's third largest, has been under control by Islamic State fighters since 2014. 'We have faithful reports that Islamic State fighters have installed rocket-launchers and puts snipers in the roofs of dwellings and their surroundings, violated human rights and global humanitarian legislation, ' he said. (more...)
Flag burning is free speech
- December 03, 2016
Trump on that, " Duffy said Tuesday on CNN's "New Day". We detest the burning of our handsome flag as much as anyone, and share Trump's passion for protecting it. Thank God they won. The bipartisan bill, introduced as a compromise to a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag burning, criminalized the act by recommending a fine of $100,000 and year in prison for offenders, despite multiple previous rulings by the Supreme Court - 1989 and 1990 - that flag burning is protected ... (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Trump on that, " Duffy said Tuesday on CNN's "New Day". We detest the burning of our handsome flag as much as anyone, and share Trump's passion for protecting it. Thank God they won. The bipartisan bill, introduced as a compromise to a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag burning, criminalized the act by recommending a fine of $100,000 and year in prison for offenders, despite multiple previous rulings by the Supreme Court - 1989 and 1990 - that flag burning is protected ... (more...)
Big Ten Championship Game: 5 most important players
- December 03, 2016
Franklin would not, however, venture into any sort of lobbying for a berth in the CFP. This is going to be a much more hard game for the Nittany Lions than the ones that have helped get them here, but there is something to be said about the confidence level and maturity this young and growing team has shown as the season has unfolded. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Franklin would not, however, venture into any sort of lobbying for a berth in the CFP. This is going to be a much more hard game for the Nittany Lions than the ones that have helped get them here, but there is something to be said about the confidence level and maturity this young and growing team has shown as the season has unfolded. (more...)
Police Report 'Casualties' in Fire at Warehouse Party
- December 03, 2016
A fire broke out at a warehouse party in California on Friday, December 2, leaving at least nine people dead with 25 more now missing. Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said most of those who died were found on the second floor of the two-story warehouse building, apparently being used as an artists' studio, near San Francisco. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
A fire broke out at a warehouse party in California on Friday, December 2, leaving at least nine people dead with 25 more now missing. Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said most of those who died were found on the second floor of the two-story warehouse building, apparently being used as an artists' studio, near San Francisco. (more...)
Wisconsin, PSU won't look ahead to playoff
- December 03, 2016
Wisconsin is also a very solid fundamental football team and I don't expect them to make many mistakes in this game. Probably not. But the Wolverines have beaten three top ten teams and have wins over both teams in the Big Ten championship game. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Wisconsin is also a very solid fundamental football team and I don't expect them to make many mistakes in this game. Probably not. But the Wolverines have beaten three top ten teams and have wins over both teams in the Big Ten championship game. (more...)
French candidate: Trump's win frees voters from 'diktats'
- December 03, 2016
He added: "In the months to come, my only duty will be to continue to lead my country". Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen pats a horse as she visits the annual Horse Fair in Villepinte, outside Paris , Friday, Dec. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
He added: "In the months to come, my only duty will be to continue to lead my country". Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen pats a horse as she visits the annual Horse Fair in Villepinte, outside Paris , Friday, Dec. (more...)
Taiwan media credits US conservative for call
- December 03, 2016
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said the unprecedented phone call between USA president-elect Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was no more than "a petty trick " by Taipei, and it would not change worldwide recognition of the one-China policy. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said the unprecedented phone call between USA president-elect Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was no more than "a petty trick " by Taipei, and it would not change worldwide recognition of the one-China policy. (more...)
Residents prepare return to scorched Tennessee city
- December 03, 2016
Officials said at a press conference Tuesday that some 150 structures were damaged or destroyed in all of Sevier County, which encompasses Gatlinburg. 80 more people have been treated at hospitals for fire-related injuries. Three suffered burns serious enough for treatment at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
Officials said at a press conference Tuesday that some 150 structures were damaged or destroyed in all of Sevier County, which encompasses Gatlinburg. 80 more people have been treated at hospitals for fire-related injuries. Three suffered burns serious enough for treatment at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. (more...)
Parents act fast, disarm son who brought guns to Utah school
- December 03, 2016
He said students in the classroom dived under their desks, as they had been taught during lockdown drills, with some screaming and crying. Officers said the parents came to the school because they were concerned about their child when they noticed weapons were missing. (more...)
- December 03, 2016
He said students in the classroom dived under their desks, as they had been taught during lockdown drills, with some screaming and crying. Officers said the parents came to the school because they were concerned about their child when they noticed weapons were missing. (more...)
Judge allows recount to continue in Wisconsin
- December 03, 2016
While the election is over and Donald Trump is putting the pieces of his government's cabinet together, there are still some trying to challenge the election results. Ms Stein, who says her campaign is focused on ensuring the integrity of the U.S. voting system, questioned why Mr Trump was "afraid" of a recount . (more...)
- December 03, 2016
While the election is over and Donald Trump is putting the pieces of his government's cabinet together, there are still some trying to challenge the election results. Ms Stein, who says her campaign is focused on ensuring the integrity of the U.S. voting system, questioned why Mr Trump was "afraid" of a recount . (more...)
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