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Killed in Berlin Christmas Market After Truck Crashes Into Crowd
- December 27, 2016
When asked to show his documentation, Amri pulled a gun out of his bag, shooting and injuring one policeman, before another policeman shot the gunman dead with a bullet to the chest. "We will now intensively examine to what extent official procedures need to be changed", the chancellor added, saying she had already been on the phone with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to discuss expediting the process of deporting rejected asylum seekers . (more...)
- December 27, 2016
When asked to show his documentation, Amri pulled a gun out of his bag, shooting and injuring one policeman, before another policeman shot the gunman dead with a bullet to the chest. "We will now intensively examine to what extent official procedures need to be changed", the chancellor added, saying she had already been on the phone with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to discuss expediting the process of deporting rejected asylum seekers . (more...)
Celebration Planned to Mark Start of Kwanzaa
- December 27, 2016
In the recent past, Kwanzaa has become an object of political controversy. "At this historical milestone and marker, it is good to remember and reflect on the origins of Kwanzaa , not only in the ancient African festivals of harvest and shared good, but also its origins in the relentless and righteous struggles of the Sixties, i.e., the Black Freedom Movement for freedom, justice, equality, and power of our people over their destiny and daily lives". (more...)
- December 27, 2016
In the recent past, Kwanzaa has become an object of political controversy. "At this historical milestone and marker, it is good to remember and reflect on the origins of Kwanzaa , not only in the ancient African festivals of harvest and shared good, but also its origins in the relentless and righteous struggles of the Sixties, i.e., the Black Freedom Movement for freedom, justice, equality, and power of our people over their destiny and daily lives". (more...)
Tragic engaged couple amongst those killed in the Russian military plane crash
- December 27, 2016
Mourners laid flowers and candles throughout the day in front of the Moscow concert hall where the Red Army Choir usually performs in the Russian capital. Also, nine journalists from state-run media were on board, besides eight crew members. But the plane's black boxes have yet to be located. "Our prayers are with you. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
Mourners laid flowers and candles throughout the day in front of the Moscow concert hall where the Red Army Choir usually performs in the Russian capital. Also, nine journalists from state-run media were on board, besides eight crew members. But the plane's black boxes have yet to be located. "Our prayers are with you. (more...)
Pakistan faces huge internet outage due to PTCL cable fault
- December 27, 2016
Meanwhile, the PTCL General Manager (PR) Imran Janjua said the suspended services had been fully restored. PTCL and Ufone subscribers in Islamabad, Karachi , Lahore and Peshawar reported degraded services, according to DawnNews. The officials said efforts were underway to restore the services. "The services were disrupted after PTCL fibre optic cables were slashed", a PTA spokesman said. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
Meanwhile, the PTCL General Manager (PR) Imran Janjua said the suspended services had been fully restored. PTCL and Ufone subscribers in Islamabad, Karachi , Lahore and Peshawar reported degraded services, according to DawnNews. The officials said efforts were underway to restore the services. "The services were disrupted after PTCL fibre optic cables were slashed", a PTA spokesman said. (more...)
Commentator Mark Nicholas taken to hospital during broadcast
- December 27, 2016
England-born Nicholas, a former Hampshire captain and a long-time member of the television commentary team for Australia's Channel Nine , was taken to Epworth Hospital suffering severe stomach pains. Just to let you know, he's fallen ill with abdominal pains and he's been taken to hospital for testing. "He has gone to hospital for appropriate checks", a Channel Nine spokeswoman said. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
England-born Nicholas, a former Hampshire captain and a long-time member of the television commentary team for Australia's Channel Nine , was taken to Epworth Hospital suffering severe stomach pains. Just to let you know, he's fallen ill with abdominal pains and he's been taken to hospital for testing. "He has gone to hospital for appropriate checks", a Channel Nine spokeswoman said. (more...)
Dramatic twist in truck attack
- December 27, 2016
German authorities announced they are searching for Anis Amri , 23, a Tunisian national, in connection with Monday's attack. Vendors reopened their stalls at the Christmas market next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church even as police placed concrete blocks by the roadside to provide extra security. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
German authorities announced they are searching for Anis Amri , 23, a Tunisian national, in connection with Monday's attack. Vendors reopened their stalls at the Christmas market next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church even as police placed concrete blocks by the roadside to provide extra security. (more...)
Vanished Russian aircraft possibly crashes in mountains in Krasnodar
- December 27, 2016
The first recovered bodies from the crash were flown to Moscow on Monday to be identified, Deputy Defence Minister Pavel Popov said, as a huge search effort continued. A Russian military jet that was en route to Syria disappeared from radar on Sunday. The airplane was technically fit, the Defense Ministry said. Initially it was reported that the plane was carrying some 70 people. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
The first recovered bodies from the crash were flown to Moscow on Monday to be identified, Deputy Defence Minister Pavel Popov said, as a huge search effort continued. A Russian military jet that was en route to Syria disappeared from radar on Sunday. The airplane was technically fit, the Defense Ministry said. Initially it was reported that the plane was carrying some 70 people. (more...)
Kevin Durant's addition ruined Steph Curry's chances at the MVP
- December 27, 2016
The NBA games generated 44.3 million total streaming minutes, 197,000 average unique viewers and an average minute audience of 54,000, which is up 33 percent from 33.5 million, nine percent from 180,000, and 29 percent from 42,000, respectively, from a year ago. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
The NBA games generated 44.3 million total streaming minutes, 197,000 average unique viewers and an average minute audience of 54,000, which is up 33 percent from 33.5 million, nine percent from 180,000, and 29 percent from 42,000, respectively, from a year ago. (more...)
State of emergency declared in Fraser due to sinkhole
- December 27, 2016
Sources say sewage is being pumped into the Clinton River after a sinkhole on 15 Mile Road opened up Saturday in Fraser. A row of homes was evacuated after a leaking sewer line caused the collapse of at least one home and portions of the street, according to the Detroit News . (more...)
- December 27, 2016
Sources say sewage is being pumped into the Clinton River after a sinkhole on 15 Mile Road opened up Saturday in Fraser. A row of homes was evacuated after a leaking sewer line caused the collapse of at least one home and portions of the street, according to the Detroit News . (more...)
Woman, child found dead in Harlem apartment
- December 27, 2016
A 4-year-old boy was found dead in the apartment's bathtub. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. A medical examiner will determine the cause of death. "As a matter of fact, I saw her early last week and I saw her calling for him". She calls herself "divorced" on her Facebook page, which also features the tragic woman's favorite quote: "Never give up!" "She even messaged me later in the day, about the exam", the friend said. (more...)
- December 27, 2016
A 4-year-old boy was found dead in the apartment's bathtub. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. A medical examiner will determine the cause of death. "As a matter of fact, I saw her early last week and I saw her calling for him". She calls herself "divorced" on her Facebook page, which also features the tragic woman's favorite quote: "Never give up!" "She even messaged me later in the day, about the exam", the friend said. (more...)
Professor tweets 'All I want for Christmas is white genocide'
- December 26, 2016
He then offered an explanation for the tweet , claiming that sometimes genocide is a good thing, citing the Haitian revolution. Soon after, conservative news websites like the Daily Caller and Breitbart picked up on the tweets that are no longer available for public viewing. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
He then offered an explanation for the tweet , claiming that sometimes genocide is a good thing, citing the Haitian revolution. Soon after, conservative news websites like the Daily Caller and Breitbart picked up on the tweets that are no longer available for public viewing. (more...)
Leaky pipes and rusted bolts responsible for Christmas Day jailbreak
- December 26, 2016
Accused arsonist John Thomas Shehee, 28, probation violator Harce Wade Allen, 28, drug possession suspect Eric S. Click, 29, and alleged robber David Wayne Frazier, 54, are still on the lam. Frazier was being held on charges of aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon. Police said they consider Childers unsafe and urged people in the area to lock their auto doors, house doors, and not make any contact with him. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Accused arsonist John Thomas Shehee, 28, probation violator Harce Wade Allen, 28, drug possession suspect Eric S. Click, 29, and alleged robber David Wayne Frazier, 54, are still on the lam. Frazier was being held on charges of aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon. Police said they consider Childers unsafe and urged people in the area to lock their auto doors, house doors, and not make any contact with him. (more...)
Indian Police Arrests Four in Alleged Gang Rape of US National
- December 26, 2016
The tour guide, the tourist bus driver and helper and one hotel staff. "The police will demand their custody for interrogation", said Deependra Pathak, a senior Delhi Police officer. Police had identified the man and contacted him while he was in Nepal. During questioning, the suspects told investigators that the woman was trying to falsely implicate them because she had accompanied them to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, a day after accusing them of the crime, the Press ... (more...)
- December 26, 2016
The tour guide, the tourist bus driver and helper and one hotel staff. "The police will demand their custody for interrogation", said Deependra Pathak, a senior Delhi Police officer. Police had identified the man and contacted him while he was in Nepal. During questioning, the suspects told investigators that the woman was trying to falsely implicate them because she had accompanied them to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, a day after accusing them of the crime, the Press ... (more...)
Category 4 Typhoon Hit the Philippines on Christmas Day
- December 26, 2016
Nock-Ten, with a 500km rain band, is expected to travel westward across the main island of Luzon and pass close to the capital, Manila , before heading toward the South China Sea. A typhoon disrupting that much-anticipated reunion-or, worse, sowing widespread tragedy as in the case of Supertyphoon "Yolanda" which struck one month before Christmas in 2013-is the kind of unforeseen circumstance of which one could only pray to be spared. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Nock-Ten, with a 500km rain band, is expected to travel westward across the main island of Luzon and pass close to the capital, Manila , before heading toward the South China Sea. A typhoon disrupting that much-anticipated reunion-or, worse, sowing widespread tragedy as in the case of Supertyphoon "Yolanda" which struck one month before Christmas in 2013-is the kind of unforeseen circumstance of which one could only pray to be spared. (more...)
Baby found days after parents' deaths from overdose
- December 26, 2016
Summer , meanwhile, was said to have passed away "four or five days" after the elder Chambers and Cardaro. Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan told reporters at a news conference on Friday that authorities found evidence of heroin inside the home. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Summer , meanwhile, was said to have passed away "four or five days" after the elder Chambers and Cardaro. Cambria County District Attorney Kelly Callihan told reporters at a news conference on Friday that authorities found evidence of heroin inside the home. (more...)
Hull v Manchester City Preview
- December 26, 2016
The penalty was given and Yaya Toure, who had spent much of his evening as a defensive anchor midfielder, sent David Marshall the wrong way from the spot. Guardiola said: "Until now I am happy with what we have". Substitutes: Iheanacho 7, Kolarov 7, Fernando 6. The winter transfer window will allow them the opportunity to do so and here are some of the players that Pep Guardiola could look to bring in at the Etihad in January. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
The penalty was given and Yaya Toure, who had spent much of his evening as a defensive anchor midfielder, sent David Marshall the wrong way from the spot. Guardiola said: "Until now I am happy with what we have". Substitutes: Iheanacho 7, Kolarov 7, Fernando 6. The winter transfer window will allow them the opportunity to do so and here are some of the players that Pep Guardiola could look to bring in at the Etihad in January. (more...)
Salvation Army - Alton Corps celebrates historic Kettle Campaign
- December 26, 2016
Now the Kettle goal of $27,000 has only been half met with just four days to go. "That provides services to the community all year long", says Cyr. And remember, it is never too late to make a donation if you have somehow overlooked it this year. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Now the Kettle goal of $27,000 has only been half met with just four days to go. "That provides services to the community all year long", says Cyr. And remember, it is never too late to make a donation if you have somehow overlooked it this year. (more...)
Taiwan monitoring China's first aircraft carrier drill
- December 26, 2016
In recent days military the first aircraft carrier group has carried out a series of fighter launch, recovery and air combat exercises in the Yellow Sea ahead of the scheduled voyage farther afield. "When China's aircraft carrier fleet appears in offshore areas of the USA one day, it will trigger intense thinking about maritime rules", the newspaper said in an editorial. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
In recent days military the first aircraft carrier group has carried out a series of fighter launch, recovery and air combat exercises in the Yellow Sea ahead of the scheduled voyage farther afield. "When China's aircraft carrier fleet appears in offshore areas of the USA one day, it will trigger intense thinking about maritime rules", the newspaper said in an editorial. (more...)
I Remain President Until January 20th, Obama Cautions President-elect Trump
- December 26, 2016
Obama seemed to fire a warning shot during the CNN interview , published Monday online, that while he has no immediate plans to be vocal as a former president, that might change if he thinks the Trump administration threatens what he considers to be 'foundational issues about our democracy'. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
Obama seemed to fire a warning shot during the CNN interview , published Monday online, that while he has no immediate plans to be vocal as a former president, that might change if he thinks the Trump administration threatens what he considers to be 'foundational issues about our democracy'. (more...)
Koinonia - Love came at Christmas
- December 26, 2016
What brought me into the church was Jesus and his message of love freely given. The gift giving comes from hundreds and hundreds of years of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. "Do not look here or there for understanding for the Kingdom of God is within you". Yes indeed - the presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh offered by the visiting wise men from the east as their recognition that the infant Jesus was a Great King. (more...)
- December 26, 2016
What brought me into the church was Jesus and his message of love freely given. The gift giving comes from hundreds and hundreds of years of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. "Do not look here or there for understanding for the Kingdom of God is within you". Yes indeed - the presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh offered by the visiting wise men from the east as their recognition that the infant Jesus was a Great King. (more...)
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