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Berlin terror attacker Anis Amri's nephew arrested in Tunisia
- December 26, 2016
Even if his family has always expressed doubts on his guilt, Anis Amri, was accused of killing 12 people and wounding dozens of others in a Christmas market last Monday in Berlin. The 24-year-old Tunisian arrived in Germany about five years ago. He also is said to have asked his nephew to pledge allegiance to Islamic State (Isis). (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Even if his family has always expressed doubts on his guilt, Anis Amri, was accused of killing 12 people and wounding dozens of others in a Christmas market last Monday in Berlin. The 24-year-old Tunisian arrived in Germany about five years ago. He also is said to have asked his nephew to pledge allegiance to Islamic State (Isis). (more...)
George Michael: Five Best Songs With Or Without Wham!
- December 26, 2016
Duran Duran posted: "2016 - loss of another talented soul". Elton John shared a photo of himself with the singer, writing, "I am in deep shock". This awful year goes on and on. Though early on in his career he'd confessed to Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley that he was bisexual, some of his family members discouraged him from talking about it - and Michael reportedly anxious about the effect his sexuality would have on his mother. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Duran Duran posted: "2016 - loss of another talented soul". Elton John shared a photo of himself with the singer, writing, "I am in deep shock". This awful year goes on and on. Though early on in his career he'd confessed to Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley that he was bisexual, some of his family members discouraged him from talking about it - and Michael reportedly anxious about the effect his sexuality would have on his mother. (more...)
Russian Federation plane crash: Much-loved humanitarian charity boss among 92 killed
- December 26, 2016
But he added, "The search operation is continuing", and "four ships, four helicopters, and a plane and a drone are working in the area". Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an inquiry into the crash. The plane last underwent repairs in December 2014 and was serviced in September, the ministry said. An unnamed ministry source told Russian news agencies no life rafts had been found, while another source told the Interfax agency that the plane had not sent an SOS signal. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
But he added, "The search operation is continuing", and "four ships, four helicopters, and a plane and a drone are working in the area". Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an inquiry into the crash. The plane last underwent repairs in December 2014 and was serviced in September, the ministry said. An unnamed ministry source told Russian news agencies no life rafts had been found, while another source told the Interfax agency that the plane had not sent an SOS signal. (more...)
Berlin terror suspect Anis Amri shot dead in Italy
- December 26, 2016
Italian police and forensics experts gather around the body of suspected Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri after he was shot dead in Milan on December 23, 2016 . The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility, saying the driver was "a soldier of ISIS". Amri's immigration papers were also found inside the vehicle that ploughed through the Christmas market near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a landmark in west Berlin , on Monday evening. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Italian police and forensics experts gather around the body of suspected Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri after he was shot dead in Milan on December 23, 2016 . The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility, saying the driver was "a soldier of ISIS". Amri's immigration papers were also found inside the vehicle that ploughed through the Christmas market near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a landmark in west Berlin , on Monday evening. (more...)
Channel Nine cricket commentator rushed to hospital
- December 26, 2016
Mark Nicholas was taken to Melbourne's Epworth Hospital. Fellow Channel Nine commentator Michael Slater began the tea interval coverage confirming Nicholas had been taken to hospital with "abdominal pains". "Normally Mark Nicholas would be sitting here at this time of the day". The extent of the medical issue is not yet clear, however Nicholas was said to have been sweating profusely and physically struggling when medical treatment was called. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Mark Nicholas was taken to Melbourne's Epworth Hospital. Fellow Channel Nine commentator Michael Slater began the tea interval coverage confirming Nicholas had been taken to hospital with "abdominal pains". "Normally Mark Nicholas would be sitting here at this time of the day". The extent of the medical issue is not yet clear, however Nicholas was said to have been sweating profusely and physically struggling when medical treatment was called. (more...)
Seal rampaging in Tasmania
- December 26, 2016
Tasmania police and parks and wildlife officials are working to ensnare the animal which was sleeping on a parked auto in the Newstead area, Skynews reports . The seal made its presence felt, scrambling on to two cars that were parked in a driveway. "Tasmania Police thank the public for staying at a safe distance", a spokesperson said in a statement. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Tasmania police and parks and wildlife officials are working to ensnare the animal which was sleeping on a parked auto in the Newstead area, Skynews reports . The seal made its presence felt, scrambling on to two cars that were parked in a driveway. "Tasmania Police thank the public for staying at a safe distance", a spokesperson said in a statement. (more...)
Russian Tu-154 plane with 93 aboard crashes into the Black Sea
- December 26, 2016
According to the latest update from the Ministry of Defense, there were 93 people aboard. Emergency crews found fragments of the plane about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the shore Sunday but a deputy defense minister told Russian news agencies that experts estimated the Tu-154 crash site at 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the shore. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
According to the latest update from the Ministry of Defense, there were 93 people aboard. Emergency crews found fragments of the plane about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the shore Sunday but a deputy defense minister told Russian news agencies that experts estimated the Tu-154 crash site at 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the shore. (more...)
Wham star George Michael dies aged 53
- December 26, 2016
Michael's family "would ask that their privacy be respected at this hard and emotional time", the statement shared by BNO news added. "There will be no further comment at this stage". But it was his first solo album, Faith , released in 1987, which catapulted him to true American superstardom. In 1998, he was arrested on charges of cruising for anonymous sex in a men's room in Beverly Hills. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Michael's family "would ask that their privacy be respected at this hard and emotional time", the statement shared by BNO news added. "There will be no further comment at this stage". But it was his first solo album, Faith , released in 1987, which catapulted him to true American superstardom. In 1998, he was arrested on charges of cruising for anonymous sex in a men's room in Beverly Hills. (more...)
Late shoppers venture out on Christmas Eve
- December 26, 2016
Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day . At any rate, Annie's Liquor will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, 48 percent of shoppers say they plan to take advantage of sales offered after Christmas. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day . At any rate, Annie's Liquor will be open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, 48 percent of shoppers say they plan to take advantage of sales offered after Christmas. (more...)
Christmas Day blizzard takes aim at the Dakotas, Montana
- December 26, 2016
A blizzard warning for western and central North Dakota goes into effect 6 a.m. Christmas Day and will continue through noon Monday. The main difference is that torrential rains brought storms and flooding to the area in 2015, but this year an upper ridge is going to keep sunshine around to go along with the unseasonably mild temperatures. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
A blizzard warning for western and central North Dakota goes into effect 6 a.m. Christmas Day and will continue through noon Monday. The main difference is that torrential rains brought storms and flooding to the area in 2015, but this year an upper ridge is going to keep sunshine around to go along with the unseasonably mild temperatures. (more...)
German police widen search for suspects in Berlin attack, search refugee homes
- December 26, 2016
Mr Minniti praised the two police officers who had apprehended Amri , and said the operation showed how Italy's security system was working well. An Italian police chief said his men had no idea they might be dealing with Amri when they approached him at around 3 a.m. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Mr Minniti praised the two police officers who had apprehended Amri , and said the operation showed how Italy's security system was working well. An Italian police chief said his men had no idea they might be dealing with Amri when they approached him at around 3 a.m. (more...)
Germany hunts attacker's accomplices, arrests in Tunisia
- December 26, 2016
Earlier, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere also hailed the actions of the two Italian police officers and expressed his relief that Amri no longer posed a danger. The terrorist cell "Abu Al Wala", consisting of three members operating for Isis from Germany, was active in the towns of Fouchana situated outside of Tunis, and also Oueslatia near Amri's hometown of Kairouan. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Earlier, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere also hailed the actions of the two Italian police officers and expressed his relief that Amri no longer posed a danger. The terrorist cell "Abu Al Wala", consisting of three members operating for Isis from Germany, was active in the towns of Fouchana situated outside of Tunis, and also Oueslatia near Amri's hometown of Kairouan. (more...)
Fresh power play by Akhilesh, Shivpal on ticket selection
- December 26, 2016
Chinks in the ruling party's armour once again came to the fore when Shivpal sent out a series of tweets virtually suggesting that he was the boss when it came to distributing tickets for the assembly elections due in few months. While Akhilesh dropped Shadab Fatima, Om Prakash Singh, Narad Rai as well as serving minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati - all of them were known to be close to Shivpal Yadav, he nominated Pawan Pandey - whom Shivpal had expelled from the party - as the candidate from ... (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Chinks in the ruling party's armour once again came to the fore when Shivpal sent out a series of tweets virtually suggesting that he was the boss when it came to distributing tickets for the assembly elections due in few months. While Akhilesh dropped Shadab Fatima, Om Prakash Singh, Narad Rai as well as serving minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati - all of them were known to be close to Shivpal Yadav, he nominated Pawan Pandey - whom Shivpal had expelled from the party - as the candidate from ... (more...)
Israel accuses U.S. of settlements 'gang-up'
- December 26, 2016
The US has traditionally vetoed resolutions critical of Israel at the United Nations but relations between outgoing US president Barack Obama and Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu have been acrimonious. Under the United Nations charter, UN member states "agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the security council". A succession of American administrations, both Democratic and Republican, have prevented such one-sided resolutions from getting through the Security Council. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
The US has traditionally vetoed resolutions critical of Israel at the United Nations but relations between outgoing US president Barack Obama and Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu have been acrimonious. Under the United Nations charter, UN member states "agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the security council". A succession of American administrations, both Democratic and Republican, have prevented such one-sided resolutions from getting through the Security Council. (more...)
Agni-V test fired off Odisha coast
- December 26, 2016
It is about 17-metre long, two-metre wide and has launch weight of around 50 tonnes. Agni-V is said to be India's most frightening nuclear missile since it can bring all of China and a lot more area within its cover. The missile has the capability of striking targets across Asia and into Europe and has been created to transport by road through the utilisation of a canister-launch missile system. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
It is about 17-metre long, two-metre wide and has launch weight of around 50 tonnes. Agni-V is said to be India's most frightening nuclear missile since it can bring all of China and a lot more area within its cover. The missile has the capability of striking targets across Asia and into Europe and has been created to transport by road through the utilisation of a canister-launch missile system. (more...)
Russian Federation probes crash of plane
- December 26, 2016
Approximately 100 people were on board of the aircraft, the source said. A file photo shows the Tu-154 plane with registration number RA-85572 at Chkalovsky military airport near Moscow past year. Yelizaveta Glinka, a charity activist and humanitarian worker who served on the Kremlin human rights council, was among the dead. Later in the day, in a condolence message sent to Mr. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Approximately 100 people were on board of the aircraft, the source said. A file photo shows the Tu-154 plane with registration number RA-85572 at Chkalovsky military airport near Moscow past year. Yelizaveta Glinka, a charity activist and humanitarian worker who served on the Kremlin human rights council, was among the dead. Later in the day, in a condolence message sent to Mr. (more...)
George Michael through the years
- December 26, 2016
On Sunday evening, the BBC reported that the infamous pop singer George Michael died at just 53 years old . The family also asked their privacy to be respected at "this hard and emotional time". As a loved public figure, and as a pop star heartthrob, Michael's public acknowledgement of his sexuality and his unapologetic Outside album came at the same time as a shift in public attitudes toward homosexuality. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
On Sunday evening, the BBC reported that the infamous pop singer George Michael died at just 53 years old . The family also asked their privacy to be respected at "this hard and emotional time". As a loved public figure, and as a pop star heartthrob, Michael's public acknowledgement of his sexuality and his unapologetic Outside album came at the same time as a shift in public attitudes toward homosexuality. (more...)
Berlin attacker killed in MIlan shootout
- December 26, 2016
Italian officials say he was shot to death a few hours later outside a different train station in suburban Milan after he opened fire on police who asked him for ID. Milan's police chief said Amri passed through France and arrived in Italy early Friday by train, according to the Associated Press . Amri was known to German police for several minor offences as well as for alleged connections to extremist groups, according to local media reports . (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Italian officials say he was shot to death a few hours later outside a different train station in suburban Milan after he opened fire on police who asked him for ID. Milan's police chief said Amri passed through France and arrived in Italy early Friday by train, according to the Associated Press . Amri was known to German police for several minor offences as well as for alleged connections to extremist groups, according to local media reports . (more...)
Berlin market attack suspect killed in shootout in Italy: Security source
- December 26, 2016
Germany's chief federal prosecutor told reporters that fingerprints sent by German officials to their Italian counterparts identified the dead man as Anis Amri , the main suspect in Monday's attack that killed 12 people and injured almost 50 others in central Berlin . (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Germany's chief federal prosecutor told reporters that fingerprints sent by German officials to their Italian counterparts identified the dead man as Anis Amri , the main suspect in Monday's attack that killed 12 people and injured almost 50 others in central Berlin . (more...)
Prepare for winter storm, hazardous road conditions this weekend
- December 26, 2016
The Idaho Transportation Department has issued warnings that the storm is negatively impacting travel on all of East Idaho's interstates as well as on Highways 77, 89, 93, 30, 33, 34, 37, 39, 26, 20 and 28. Warming air temperatures are likely to allow the freezing rain to change to plain rain from south to north during the afternoon. Winds are expected to increase on Christmas Day , gusting up to 35 miles per hour. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
The Idaho Transportation Department has issued warnings that the storm is negatively impacting travel on all of East Idaho's interstates as well as on Highways 77, 89, 93, 30, 33, 34, 37, 39, 26, 20 and 28. Warming air temperatures are likely to allow the freezing rain to change to plain rain from south to north during the afternoon. Winds are expected to increase on Christmas Day , gusting up to 35 miles per hour. (more...)
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