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'Military operation' against illegal immigrants in US is underway
- February 25, 2017
According to CNN , he added: "We do not agree on the different measures that recently were stated by the government of the United States [that] affect Mexico". Mr Kelly and Mr Tillerson were much more measured in their words than either the Mexicans or Mr Trump. Tillerson then chimed in, thanking "his good friend Luis", and noting he spent most of his life living in Texas, which means Mexico has always been his "very close neighbor". (more...)
- February 25, 2017
According to CNN , he added: "We do not agree on the different measures that recently were stated by the government of the United States [that] affect Mexico". Mr Kelly and Mr Tillerson were much more measured in their words than either the Mexicans or Mr Trump. Tillerson then chimed in, thanking "his good friend Luis", and noting he spent most of his life living in Texas, which means Mexico has always been his "very close neighbor". (more...)
Malaysia Will Issue Arrest Warrant for North Korean Diplomat in Murder Enquiry
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian authorities are planning on sweeping the worldwide airport and other locations for radioactive material, the police chief said, after it was confirmed Kim was killed by a VX nerve agent, a highly toxic chemical. Abdul Samah Mat, the police chief leading the investigation, said authorities would give the diplomat "reasonable" time to come forward. Aaisyah had earlier said that, prior to Kim's death, the two women had been hired to perform at least three or four pranks involving ... (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian authorities are planning on sweeping the worldwide airport and other locations for radioactive material, the police chief said, after it was confirmed Kim was killed by a VX nerve agent, a highly toxic chemical. Abdul Samah Mat, the police chief leading the investigation, said authorities would give the diplomat "reasonable" time to come forward. Aaisyah had earlier said that, prior to Kim's death, the two women had been hired to perform at least three or four pranks involving ... (more...)
Who produced the VX poison that killed Kim Jong-nam?
- February 25, 2017
Malaysia's Royal Police Chief Khalid Abu Bakar (C) speaks next to a screen showing North Korean Hyon Kwang Song during a news conference regarding the apparent assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of the North Korean leader, at the Malaysian police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, February 22, 2017. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Malaysia's Royal Police Chief Khalid Abu Bakar (C) speaks next to a screen showing North Korean Hyon Kwang Song during a news conference regarding the apparent assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of the North Korean leader, at the Malaysian police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, February 22, 2017. (more...)
Kim Jong-nam killed by 'weapon of mass destruction'
- February 25, 2017
One man wanted for questioning is senior North Korean embassy official Hyon Kwang-song. Making chemical weapons isn't extremely hard, and the North likely uses chemical fertilizer plants to manufacture its weapons, according to South Korean experts. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
One man wanted for questioning is senior North Korean embassy official Hyon Kwang-song. Making chemical weapons isn't extremely hard, and the North likely uses chemical fertilizer plants to manufacture its weapons, according to South Korean experts. (more...)
Move from Melwood will safeguard Liverpool's future - Klopp
- February 25, 2017
Without a league goal yet this year and with the prospect of being in the bottom three by kick off, Ranieri has paid the price, but it's the players who need to prove themselves. Liverpool head to Leicester as favourites to win the game but its always hard to predict results in the Premier League and that's where Odinbet comes in.... (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Without a league goal yet this year and with the prospect of being in the bottom three by kick off, Ranieri has paid the price, but it's the players who need to prove themselves. Liverpool head to Leicester as favourites to win the game but its always hard to predict results in the Premier League and that's where Odinbet comes in.... (more...)
Armenia reports to OSCE Minsk Group aggravation of Nagorno Karabakh conflict
- February 25, 2017
Azerbaijan and the separatists controlling the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region have traded accusations over armed clashes along the heavily militarized line of contact that caused casualties. The Armenian Defense Ministry issued a statement warning Azerbaijan's military and political leadership against further escalation of the situation in the conflict zone. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Azerbaijan and the separatists controlling the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region have traded accusations over armed clashes along the heavily militarized line of contact that caused casualties. The Armenian Defense Ministry issued a statement warning Azerbaijan's military and political leadership against further escalation of the situation in the conflict zone. (more...)
Santa Cruz Police: ICE Lied to Us About Immigration Arrests
- February 25, 2017
The Assistant US Attorney petitioned for a Federal Grand Jury, and in the end, 10 Federal Detainers for 10 individuals were issued, all of them for gang members associated with Santa Cruz MS-13. The gang began operating in Santa Cruz, selling narcotics and engaging in extortion rackets, in about 2013, Flippo said. The operation, conducted February 13 in Santa Cruz as well as Daly City and Watsonville, resulted in the arrest of 12 people suspected of crimes including conspiring to commit ... (more...)
- February 25, 2017
The Assistant US Attorney petitioned for a Federal Grand Jury, and in the end, 10 Federal Detainers for 10 individuals were issued, all of them for gang members associated with Santa Cruz MS-13. The gang began operating in Santa Cruz, selling narcotics and engaging in extortion rackets, in about 2013, Flippo said. The operation, conducted February 13 in Santa Cruz as well as Daly City and Watsonville, resulted in the arrest of 12 people suspected of crimes including conspiring to commit ... (more...)
VX Most potent of all nerve agents: CDC
- February 25, 2017
South Korean and USA officials say he was assassinated by North Korean agents. Malaysian police said Friday that one of the two women did suffer vomiting after she was taken into custody, but that she had recovered since. The US Army destroyed the majority of its VX stockpile in 2009 , in compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 (pdf, p. 51), an global treaty that promises the eradication of chemical weapons. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
South Korean and USA officials say he was assassinated by North Korean agents. Malaysian police said Friday that one of the two women did suffer vomiting after she was taken into custody, but that she had recovered since. The US Army destroyed the majority of its VX stockpile in 2009 , in compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 (pdf, p. 51), an global treaty that promises the eradication of chemical weapons. (more...)
Pregnant woman among 7 fatally shot in one day
- February 25, 2017
That's the most homicides since Christmas Day past year, when eight people were killed in the city. Until then, his promise to save Chicago is nothing but bluster. "A lot of the guns, you know, coming into Chicago come from out of state", Emanuel said. Though Chicago does have strict gun laws, 60% of the guns used in shootings were purchased out of state. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
That's the most homicides since Christmas Day past year, when eight people were killed in the city. Until then, his promise to save Chicago is nothing but bluster. "A lot of the guns, you know, coming into Chicago come from out of state", Emanuel said. Though Chicago does have strict gun laws, 60% of the guns used in shootings were purchased out of state. (more...)
India cash handler arrested over alleged ATM currency scam
- February 25, 2017
Isha had done his bachelors of Arts from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh. "We interrogated him at length and he has confessed to the crime". "Also, it has been a while since the crime happened, so he must have spent them", explained the investigator. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Isha had done his bachelors of Arts from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh. "We interrogated him at length and he has confessed to the crime". "Also, it has been a while since the crime happened, so he must have spent them", explained the investigator. (more...)
What is VX, the chemical weapon that killed Kim Jong Un's half-brother?
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian police announced on Friday they found the nerve agent VX on the body of Kim Jong Nam. "Nerve agents are the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents ", the site adds. Police had previously said that the women were paid to carry out the assault and had been told to wash their hands before fleeing from the airport. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian police announced on Friday they found the nerve agent VX on the body of Kim Jong Nam. "Nerve agents are the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents ", the site adds. Police had previously said that the women were paid to carry out the assault and had been told to wash their hands before fleeing from the airport. (more...)
Lawyers divided over penalty rates decision
- February 25, 2017
THIS week's Fair Work Commission decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in retail and hospitality awards is a sensible and reasonable compromise. According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions, more than a million Aussie workers could see their pay cut by $6,000, or 20%, as a result of this change. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
THIS week's Fair Work Commission decision to cut Sunday penalty rates in retail and hospitality awards is a sensible and reasonable compromise. According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions, more than a million Aussie workers could see their pay cut by $6,000, or 20%, as a result of this change. (more...)
Lea Michele Cast in ABC Pilot, Produced by Daveed Diggs
- February 25, 2017
Lea Michele has landed a role in a new ABC comedy pilot from Hamilton's Daveed Diggs about a rapper who runs for mayor as a joke, only to get elected and realize he might actually be fit for the role, as reported by Entertainment Weekly . "The ratings don't tell the whole story, because it's such a young audience, you can't really even see the full picture even in L+3", Newman told Variety of Scream Queens , adding that they were "not going to make any decisions until later this year". (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Lea Michele has landed a role in a new ABC comedy pilot from Hamilton's Daveed Diggs about a rapper who runs for mayor as a joke, only to get elected and realize he might actually be fit for the role, as reported by Entertainment Weekly . "The ratings don't tell the whole story, because it's such a young audience, you can't really even see the full picture even in L+3", Newman told Variety of Scream Queens , adding that they were "not going to make any decisions until later this year". (more...)
Kansas shooting: Indian survivor reveals gunman asked him about their visas
- February 25, 2017
So while we technically don't know if this man is a racist, xenophobe or otherwise deplorable Trumper, we do know that what he said is right in line with the despicable things Trump and friends routinely say and do to remind us that "bad hombres" from foreign lands are stealing our jobs, resources and making the country not great. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
So while we technically don't know if this man is a racist, xenophobe or otherwise deplorable Trumper, we do know that what he said is right in line with the despicable things Trump and friends routinely say and do to remind us that "bad hombres" from foreign lands are stealing our jobs, resources and making the country not great. (more...)
Paris mayor fires back at Donald Trump
- February 25, 2017
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday asked his USA counterpart Donald Trump not to disparage Paris, following the latter's remarks about the French capital's loss of appeal due to terrorist attacks. good luck". Trump was hammering home the point about immigration during his speech, saying " Foreign terrorists will not be able to strike America if they can not get into our country", and using France as one of his examples, although as one publication noted, he seemed blithely ... (more...)
- February 25, 2017
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday asked his USA counterpart Donald Trump not to disparage Paris, following the latter's remarks about the French capital's loss of appeal due to terrorist attacks. good luck". Trump was hammering home the point about immigration during his speech, saying " Foreign terrorists will not be able to strike America if they can not get into our country", and using France as one of his examples, although as one publication noted, he seemed blithely ... (more...)
Wayne Rooney Committs Future to Manchester United; Returns to Training
- February 25, 2017
Jose Mourinho could not guarantee Rooney's future at United . Wayne Rooney has pledged his future to Manchester United after widespread speculation he was set for a move to the riches of the Chinese Super League . Pushed on whether it was possible Rooney could leave in the next week, Mourinho retorted: "You have to ask him, not me". Chelsea duly ran out 5-1 winners against Pellegrini's second-string selection, and Mourinho said he would not disrespect the competition by packing his side ... (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Jose Mourinho could not guarantee Rooney's future at United . Wayne Rooney has pledged his future to Manchester United after widespread speculation he was set for a move to the riches of the Chinese Super League . Pushed on whether it was possible Rooney could leave in the next week, Mourinho retorted: "You have to ask him, not me". Chelsea duly ran out 5-1 winners against Pellegrini's second-string selection, and Mourinho said he would not disrespect the competition by packing his side ... (more...)
10 die in China hotel fire
- February 25, 2017
One man who hopped from the second floor to save his life, he was rushed to the hospital. Over 260 residents of a 24-storey apartment building connected to the hotel were evacuated. As per the current reports it is said that fire has been quenched. "Initial investigations found the fire was caused by cutting of decoration materials and further investigation is under way", the report said. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
One man who hopped from the second floor to save his life, he was rushed to the hospital. Over 260 residents of a 24-storey apartment building connected to the hotel were evacuated. As per the current reports it is said that fire has been quenched. "Initial investigations found the fire was caused by cutting of decoration materials and further investigation is under way", the report said. (more...)
Doomsday-proof vault in the Arctic receives a major deposit of seeds
- February 25, 2017
This week, the vault has received 50,000 seeds of potatoes, lentils, wheat, and barley, among other crops, to add to its food bank. Institutions from the USA, the UK, Mexico, Benin, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, the Netherlands and Belarus deposited seeds, bringing the vault's sample total to 930,821. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
This week, the vault has received 50,000 seeds of potatoes, lentils, wheat, and barley, among other crops, to add to its food bank. Institutions from the USA, the UK, Mexico, Benin, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, the Netherlands and Belarus deposited seeds, bringing the vault's sample total to 930,821. (more...)
Malaysia sends warning to North Korean diplomat
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian police say the nerve agent VX was used to kill the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Earlier on Thursday, an official from the North Korea embassy in Kuala Lumpur said no formal request to interview either man had been received, and he did not respond when asked if the embassy would cooperate should it receive one. (more...)
- February 25, 2017
Malaysian police say the nerve agent VX was used to kill the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Earlier on Thursday, an official from the North Korea embassy in Kuala Lumpur said no formal request to interview either man had been received, and he did not respond when asked if the embassy would cooperate should it receive one. (more...)
Kim Jong Un got on brother's nerves with chemical weapon
- February 25, 2017
In the case of Kim Jong Nam, it was smeared on his face as a kind of cream. The suspects - two women and a man - were picked up separately by Malaysian police. He died on the way to the hospital. "And they were probably not just trying to assassinate this person, but trying to send a message that they have VX nerve agent". (more...)
- February 25, 2017
In the case of Kim Jong Nam, it was smeared on his face as a kind of cream. The suspects - two women and a man - were picked up separately by Malaysian police. He died on the way to the hospital. "And they were probably not just trying to assassinate this person, but trying to send a message that they have VX nerve agent". (more...)
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