World
Australian Athletes Were Robbed In Rio's Olympic Village
- August 07, 2016
Asked about safety implications, at a time of heightened concern about potential terror attacks, Chiller said nobody felt unsafe but all team members had been reminded to keep doors locked and valuables secure. "We're fighting for all the refugees in the world", he said. "I will carry a flag of many countries". Yolande Mabika also fled Congo, and is also a judo athlete. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Asked about safety implications, at a time of heightened concern about potential terror attacks, Chiller said nobody felt unsafe but all team members had been reminded to keep doors locked and valuables secure. "We're fighting for all the refugees in the world", he said. "I will carry a flag of many countries". Yolande Mabika also fled Congo, and is also a judo athlete. (more...)
New Fox Poll Shows Things Aren't Looking Pretty for Trump
- August 07, 2016
We see that Clinton moved from 88 percent to 87 percent to 95 percent support from Democrats, while Trump moved from 87 percent to 89 percent to 89 percent support from Republicans. In the McClatchy-Marist poll, Clinton's lead shrunk by only 1 point, while she retained an identical 9-point lead in the NBC-WSJ survey. But he could be poised to do far better this year by tailoring his pitch to voters disillusioned by both Trump and Clinton, and the poll has him netting about one-fifth of support ... (more...)
- August 07, 2016
We see that Clinton moved from 88 percent to 87 percent to 95 percent support from Democrats, while Trump moved from 87 percent to 89 percent to 89 percent support from Republicans. In the McClatchy-Marist poll, Clinton's lead shrunk by only 1 point, while she retained an identical 9-point lead in the NBC-WSJ survey. But he could be poised to do far better this year by tailoring his pitch to voters disillusioned by both Trump and Clinton, and the poll has him netting about one-fifth of support ... (more...)
Obama touts progress against Islamic State
- August 07, 2016
The twin US goals in Syria have been to end the violence that has claimed some 400,000 lives, according to United Nations estimates, and to seek a political process to replace Assad, whom Obama has said "must go". The rise of the Islamic State has kept Obama tied to the Middle East in a way he had hoped to avoid in his eighth and final year in office. But the country is still "significantly safer" than it would've been without USA involvement. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The twin US goals in Syria have been to end the violence that has claimed some 400,000 lives, according to United Nations estimates, and to seek a political process to replace Assad, whom Obama has said "must go". The rise of the Islamic State has kept Obama tied to the Middle East in a way he had hoped to avoid in his eighth and final year in office. But the country is still "significantly safer" than it would've been without USA involvement. (more...)
Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation
- August 07, 2016
With fireworks forming the word " Rio " in the sky, performers decked in silver and sweet, sultry music, Rio de Janiero is welcoming the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a message: Let's take better care of our planet. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
With fireworks forming the word " Rio " in the sky, performers decked in silver and sweet, sultry music, Rio de Janiero is welcoming the world to the first Olympic Games in South America with a message: Let's take better care of our planet. (more...)
#IndigenousDads counter Bill Leak cartoon with stories of fatherhood
- August 07, 2016
Bill Leak's cartoon on Thursday showed an Aboriginal child being handed back by a police officer to an apparently drunk father who can not remember his son's name. But the Press Council has received complaints and may investigate whether the cartoon breaches their guideline forbidding publishers placing " gratuitous emphasis on the race, religion, nationality, colour, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, illness, or age of an individual or group". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Bill Leak's cartoon on Thursday showed an Aboriginal child being handed back by a police officer to an apparently drunk father who can not remember his son's name. But the Press Council has received complaints and may investigate whether the cartoon breaches their guideline forbidding publishers placing " gratuitous emphasis on the race, religion, nationality, colour, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, illness, or age of an individual or group". (more...)
Hillary Clinton a founder of ISIS, says Donald Trump
- August 07, 2016
A day later, Maria Comella , a top former advisor to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, also called Trump a demagogue and signaled her support for Clinton. He described Mr Trump as "deeply flawed in endless ways". And Trump just told the Washington Post that he wouldn't endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan or Arizona Sen. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
A day later, Maria Comella , a top former advisor to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, also called Trump a demagogue and signaled her support for Clinton. He described Mr Trump as "deeply flawed in endless ways". And Trump just told the Washington Post that he wouldn't endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan or Arizona Sen. (more...)
Washington DC Transit Police Officer Charged With Helping Islamic State
- August 07, 2016
A second hearing is set for Thursday at 2 p.m., at which time he will have an attorney to discuss when to hold detention and preliminary hearings. The gift cards were intended for mobile-messaging accounts that Islamic State uses to recruit its followers. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
A second hearing is set for Thursday at 2 p.m., at which time he will have an attorney to discuss when to hold detention and preliminary hearings. The gift cards were intended for mobile-messaging accounts that Islamic State uses to recruit its followers. (more...)
Tide defend blocking DB Smith's transfer
- August 07, 2016
When asked about wide receiver Daylon Charlot's recent decision to transfer, Saban said that he felt Charlot had made a lot of progress, but that he had chose to change environments. Maybe Saban thinks Smith will start recruiting some of his former Bama teammates to join him in Tuscaloosa-East ... Nick Saban is the best coach in the history of college football. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
When asked about wide receiver Daylon Charlot's recent decision to transfer, Saban said that he felt Charlot had made a lot of progress, but that he had chose to change environments. Maybe Saban thinks Smith will start recruiting some of his former Bama teammates to join him in Tuscaloosa-East ... Nick Saban is the best coach in the history of college football. (more...)
NY Lawmaker Wants To Make Attacking Police A Hate Crime
- August 07, 2016
The definition of a hate crime throughout American law, Siegel said, is now based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. - not one's occupation. "Here in New York City, we are fortunate to have one of the most iconic departments in the world, which in terms of hate crimes against cops, puts an unusually large bull's-eye on our officers", said Joe Borelli - a Republican representing a similar part of Staten Island as Castorina, only in the New York City Council - at Thursday's presser. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The definition of a hate crime throughout American law, Siegel said, is now based on race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. - not one's occupation. "Here in New York City, we are fortunate to have one of the most iconic departments in the world, which in terms of hate crimes against cops, puts an unusually large bull's-eye on our officers", said Joe Borelli - a Republican representing a similar part of Staten Island as Castorina, only in the New York City Council - at Thursday's presser. (more...)
WestJet flight diverted to Thunder Bay after threat
- August 07, 2016
It was escorted to a secure area on the northwest portion of the airport property where the passengers and crew were evacuated. "Her tweet [said] the last text I got was she had to leave everything behind and raise her hands above her head." Thunder Bay Police are leading the investigation and will be speaking with all 125 crew and passengers. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
It was escorted to a secure area on the northwest portion of the airport property where the passengers and crew were evacuated. "Her tweet [said] the last text I got was she had to leave everything behind and raise her hands above her head." Thunder Bay Police are leading the investigation and will be speaking with all 125 crew and passengers. (more...)
CPD officers relieved of police powers after fatal shooting
- August 07, 2016
According to police, as officers got out to confront the driver, he put the vehicle in drive and side-swiped a squad auto and a parked auto. A third officer got out of their auto and fired, what police believe, was the fatal shot. O'Neal, who was in the auto, was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said. In a statement, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Johnson spent hours reviewing video evidence with other officials after the autopsy report was released. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
According to police, as officers got out to confront the driver, he put the vehicle in drive and side-swiped a squad auto and a parked auto. A third officer got out of their auto and fired, what police believe, was the fatal shot. O'Neal, who was in the auto, was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said. In a statement, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Johnson spent hours reviewing video evidence with other officials after the autopsy report was released. (more...)
Missing Calgary girl, 8, located with brother in Abbotsford
- August 07, 2016
Calgary police learned that a suspect was driving west through British Columbia. Her anxious parents called police after discovering both children missing along with the family vehicle. RCMP were asked for assistance and located the vehicle driving on the highway just outside of Hope, BC. Her brother is to be returned to Alberta by police later this week. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Calgary police learned that a suspect was driving west through British Columbia. Her anxious parents called police after discovering both children missing along with the family vehicle. RCMP were asked for assistance and located the vehicle driving on the highway just outside of Hope, BC. Her brother is to be returned to Alberta by police later this week. (more...)
Aviation Dubai airport closure could have cost emirate $330m
- August 07, 2016
DXB is the world´s largest air hub in terms of worldwide passengers, and is the base for Emirates, which serves more than 153 destinations. Video: Plane Crash-Lands At Dubai Airport All take-offs and landings were suspended at the Middle East's busiest airport following the incident, resuming nearly six hours after the crash-landing. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
DXB is the world´s largest air hub in terms of worldwide passengers, and is the base for Emirates, which serves more than 153 destinations. Video: Plane Crash-Lands At Dubai Airport All take-offs and landings were suspended at the Middle East's busiest airport following the incident, resuming nearly six hours after the crash-landing. (more...)
Clinton's lead over Trump narrows to less than three points: Reuters/Ipsos
- August 07, 2016
Another poll by GenForward, conducted by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago, surveyed young voters to determine what they thought of the two presidential candidates. "And beyond what [Ronald] Reagan may have thought of [George H.W.] Bush in 1988, he may simply have been running out of physical steam". "They've supported me; they've chastised me; they've raised issues with me", Clinton said. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Another poll by GenForward, conducted by the Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago, surveyed young voters to determine what they thought of the two presidential candidates. "And beyond what [Ronald] Reagan may have thought of [George H.W.] Bush in 1988, he may simply have been running out of physical steam". "They've supported me; they've chastised me; they've raised issues with me", Clinton said. (more...)
Bar fire at French birthday party claims 13 lives
- August 07, 2016
But in an interview with Europe 1 radio, Mayor Yvon Robert said the room might have burst into flames due to a gas explosion. The local Paris-Normandy newspaper said the fire ignited in the basement of the Cuba Libre bar, which was rented for the evening for the birthday celebration. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
But in an interview with Europe 1 radio, Mayor Yvon Robert said the room might have burst into flames due to a gas explosion. The local Paris-Normandy newspaper said the fire ignited in the basement of the Cuba Libre bar, which was rented for the evening for the birthday celebration. (more...)
Far-right group member arrested during Vic terror raids
- August 07, 2016
The home was one of four raided by Victorian counter-terrorism and special operations officers on Saturday. Phillip Galea, who is believed to have been arrested today in Braybrook. Seven unmarked police cars, the AFP and neighbours are now sitting outside a Pyke Street, Tatura, property, where one person was arrested. But police would not confirm that, only saying "the individual in custody has a number of affiliations to different organisations" and was known to police. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
The home was one of four raided by Victorian counter-terrorism and special operations officers on Saturday. Phillip Galea, who is believed to have been arrested today in Braybrook. Seven unmarked police cars, the AFP and neighbours are now sitting outside a Pyke Street, Tatura, property, where one person was arrested. But police would not confirm that, only saying "the individual in custody has a number of affiliations to different organisations" and was known to police. (more...)
UK court keeps 19-year-old in custody after stabbing rampage
- August 07, 2016
Darlene Horton , the wife of Richard Wagner, was killed the day the university's summer study overseas program ended.Horton, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene, London police said.Wagner was teaching in the summer study overseas program. She added: "He has been very unwell". Police clear barricade tape from Russell Square in London , Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. "Ann and I are praying for her family and loved ones". (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Darlene Horton , the wife of Richard Wagner, was killed the day the university's summer study overseas program ended.Horton, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene, London police said.Wagner was teaching in the summer study overseas program. She added: "He has been very unwell". Police clear barricade tape from Russell Square in London , Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. "Ann and I are praying for her family and loved ones". (more...)
Malaysia confirms Flight 370 course was on pilot's simulator
- August 07, 2016
Technical signals sent by the plane suggested it might have wound up in a 46,000-square-mile area of the southern Indian Ocean, but aircraft and ships have scoured the area without turning up a sign of the aircraft. Mr Liow added that global experts and Australian officials have agreed that the most likely scenario was "uncontrolled ditching" of the plane. He said Shah's simulator had "thousands" of destinations on it prior to the Flight 370. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Technical signals sent by the plane suggested it might have wound up in a 46,000-square-mile area of the southern Indian Ocean, but aircraft and ships have scoured the area without turning up a sign of the aircraft. Mr Liow added that global experts and Australian officials have agreed that the most likely scenario was "uncontrolled ditching" of the plane. He said Shah's simulator had "thousands" of destinations on it prior to the Flight 370. (more...)
Justice Department's Concerns Ignored Over $400 Million Payment to Iran
- August 07, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has criticized the Obama Administration for sending "bushels and bushels" of cash to Iran. McGinty supports the Iran agreement, which lifts sanctions on the country as it curbs its nuclear program, but has not weighed in on the cash payment . (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has criticized the Obama Administration for sending "bushels and bushels" of cash to Iran. McGinty supports the Iran agreement, which lifts sanctions on the country as it curbs its nuclear program, but has not weighed in on the cash payment . (more...)
Teen shooter Ginny Thrasher wins USA's first gold medal of Rio Olympics
- August 07, 2016
Competing in her first Olympics, Thrasher, as the first champion of the 2016 Games, was awarded her medal by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and said the achievement was beyond her wildest dreams. She didn't flinch at the sport's brightest spotlight - or an air horn. Du kept trying to narrow the gap, but Thrasher made all her last four shots above 10.4 to claim the title. (more...)
- August 07, 2016
Competing in her first Olympics, Thrasher, as the first champion of the 2016 Games, was awarded her medal by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and said the achievement was beyond her wildest dreams. She didn't flinch at the sport's brightest spotlight - or an air horn. Du kept trying to narrow the gap, but Thrasher made all her last four shots above 10.4 to claim the title. (more...)
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