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Philippine govt condemns Abu Sayyaf beheading of German captive
- March 01, 2017
German Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer said experts were evaluating the authenticity of the video. The military bombarded camps of the Abu Sayyaf Group shortly after the execution of Jurgen Kantner. Still, he acknowledged that going back to Somalia was "a little bit like suicide", and he said he prayed that he would not be taken hostage a second time. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
German Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer said experts were evaluating the authenticity of the video. The military bombarded camps of the Abu Sayyaf Group shortly after the execution of Jurgen Kantner. Still, he acknowledged that going back to Somalia was "a little bit like suicide", and he said he prayed that he would not be taken hostage a second time. (more...)
Barack and Michelle Obama's memoirs 'reach record $60m book deal'
- March 01, 2017
Bidding for the publishing rights to books from former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama has hit the $60-million mark, according to a report in the Financial Times . He wrote " Dreams from My Father " and " The Audacity of Hope " prior to his presidency and "Of Thee I Sing", a children's book, which was published while he was in office. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
Bidding for the publishing rights to books from former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama has hit the $60-million mark, according to a report in the Financial Times . He wrote " Dreams from My Father " and " The Audacity of Hope " prior to his presidency and "Of Thee I Sing", a children's book, which was published while he was in office. (more...)
Van strikes marching band at Alabama Mardi Gras parade, 11 injured
- March 01, 2017
At that point, the driver, who was behind the procession, drove forward, injuring the 12 members. Broadcasters said the driver appeared to hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes. It is still unknown if the incident was accidental or had criminal intent. Sections of Highway 59 and their corresponding roads have been shut down. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
At that point, the driver, who was behind the procession, drove forward, injuring the 12 members. Broadcasters said the driver appeared to hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes. It is still unknown if the incident was accidental or had criminal intent. Sections of Highway 59 and their corresponding roads have been shut down. (more...)
Spicer Phone Checks Had Donald Trump Approval
- March 01, 2017
Spicer's moves show just how intent the White House was to knock down the Times " reporting, as any Trump team contacts with Russian Federation make the campaign look exceedingly guilty of being in "cahoots, ' as the new Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez put it, with those who hacked the DNC. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
Spicer's moves show just how intent the White House was to knock down the Times " reporting, as any Trump team contacts with Russian Federation make the campaign look exceedingly guilty of being in "cahoots, ' as the new Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez put it, with those who hacked the DNC. (more...)
DHS Begins Search For Border Wall Design Bids
- March 01, 2017
The thinning traffic over the border is not even entirely Trump's doing; multiple presidential administrations have improved security, from fencing to hiring more guards. The timetable shows that Trump is aggressively pursuing plans to build what he calls "a great wall" on the 2,000-mile border with Mexico. Granite Construction, Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta Materials are all likely to be potential bidders and Mexico's Cemex is also likely to benefit from any increase in demand for ... (more...)
- March 01, 2017
The thinning traffic over the border is not even entirely Trump's doing; multiple presidential administrations have improved security, from fencing to hiring more guards. The timetable shows that Trump is aggressively pursuing plans to build what he calls "a great wall" on the 2,000-mile border with Mexico. Granite Construction, Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta Materials are all likely to be potential bidders and Mexico's Cemex is also likely to benefit from any increase in demand for ... (more...)
NYC plans to open more homeless shelters, use hotels less
- March 01, 2017
The apartment deadline was pushed back from an earlier date of 2018 after officials concluded it would only end up boosting the pricey use of hotels. However, it's ultimately up to the Department of Homeless Services whether to go ahead with plans for opening a new shelter, controversial as they may be. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
The apartment deadline was pushed back from an earlier date of 2018 after officials concluded it would only end up boosting the pricey use of hotels. However, it's ultimately up to the Department of Homeless Services whether to go ahead with plans for opening a new shelter, controversial as they may be. (more...)
Senior North Korean diplomat arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials
- March 01, 2017
The report, obtained by AFP on Friday, concluded that North Korea was using "increasingly sophisticated" ways to circumvent trade bans and banking restrictions imposed in United Nations sanctions resolutions. One of the greatest problems the nation faces is the nuclear menace of North Korea, a growing stockpile of lethal weapons in the hands of a deluded and risky man, one who. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
The report, obtained by AFP on Friday, concluded that North Korea was using "increasingly sophisticated" ways to circumvent trade bans and banking restrictions imposed in United Nations sanctions resolutions. One of the greatest problems the nation faces is the nuclear menace of North Korea, a growing stockpile of lethal weapons in the hands of a deluded and risky man, one who. (more...)
David Parry belligerent in golf cart theft
- March 01, 2017
Police say they found the National Football League player after he crashed into a gate. Parry, who the Colts list as 6 feet 2 and 310 pounds, allegedly resisted arrest by "locking his muscles and turning his body in attempts to break free from" the officers, but he eventually was put in handcuffs and taken to the station. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
Police say they found the National Football League player after he crashed into a gate. Parry, who the Colts list as 6 feet 2 and 310 pounds, allegedly resisted arrest by "locking his muscles and turning his body in attempts to break free from" the officers, but he eventually was put in handcuffs and taken to the station. (more...)
Church priest rapes a Class 11 student in Kerala, arrested
- March 01, 2017
The case was registered two days ago under IPC 376 and relevant sections of Pocso Act, based on the complaint of the parents of the girl, a Plus One student. He was arrested at Chalakkudy as he was making an attempt to flee the country for Canada. The priest even tried to bribe the minor's father on discovering that she had become pregnant, the police revealed. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
The case was registered two days ago under IPC 376 and relevant sections of Pocso Act, based on the complaint of the parents of the girl, a Plus One student. He was arrested at Chalakkudy as he was making an attempt to flee the country for Canada. The priest even tried to bribe the minor's father on discovering that she had become pregnant, the police revealed. (more...)
Is China North Korea's Agent In US Talks?
- March 01, 2017
The timing of Ri's visit also coincides with the aftermath of the poisoning in Malaysia of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, with South Korea spearheading efforts to hold Pyongyang's regime responsible. Yang's visit to Washington comes at a time when the U.S.is considering installing an anti-missile defense system in South Korea this year, a move that would not just infuriate North Korea, but could actually trigger a military response from Pyongyang. (more...)
- March 01, 2017
The timing of Ri's visit also coincides with the aftermath of the poisoning in Malaysia of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, with South Korea spearheading efforts to hold Pyongyang's regime responsible. Yang's visit to Washington comes at a time when the U.S.is considering installing an anti-missile defense system in South Korea this year, a move that would not just infuriate North Korea, but could actually trigger a military response from Pyongyang. (more...)
Betsy DeVos is a Stupid, Stupid Person
- February 28, 2017
HBCUs rose to prominence in the years after the Civil War and through Jim Crow, when public institutions still excluded black students - requiring the establishment of colleges where they could study. The Initiative is now at the Department of Education . DeVos was one of Trump's controversial choices for a cabinet. The Second Morrill Act in 1890 required states with racially segregated public higher education systems to provide land-grant institutions for black students. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
HBCUs rose to prominence in the years after the Civil War and through Jim Crow, when public institutions still excluded black students - requiring the establishment of colleges where they could study. The Initiative is now at the Department of Education . DeVos was one of Trump's controversial choices for a cabinet. The Second Morrill Act in 1890 required states with racially segregated public higher education systems to provide land-grant institutions for black students. (more...)
Grace Episcopal to host Ash Wednesday services
- February 28, 2017
To prepare for the celebration of Easter, members both repent and reflect during this time. Catholics traditionally go to mass and have their foreheads marked with an ash in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent. He didn't stay inside the synagogue walls but ventured out, meeting people where they lived and worked. They count Sundays as a part of Lent, western churches exclude them. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
To prepare for the celebration of Easter, members both repent and reflect during this time. Catholics traditionally go to mass and have their foreheads marked with an ash in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent. He didn't stay inside the synagogue walls but ventured out, meeting people where they lived and worked. They count Sundays as a part of Lent, western churches exclude them. (more...)
Bollywood celebrities slam Randeep and Sehwag, bat for Gurmehar Kaur
- February 28, 2017
Akhtar's tweets came after Sehwag was joined on Twitter by Olympian wrestler Dutt and Phogat sisters attacked Gurmehar for her decision to condemn the violence unleashed by members of the ABVP, the student wing of the RSS. "I request the Delhi University administration to start an investigation against the teachers, who were part of organizing this event ". He stoked the student sentiment by saying who gave the ABVP a right to beat people. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
Akhtar's tweets came after Sehwag was joined on Twitter by Olympian wrestler Dutt and Phogat sisters attacked Gurmehar for her decision to condemn the violence unleashed by members of the ABVP, the student wing of the RSS. "I request the Delhi University administration to start an investigation against the teachers, who were part of organizing this event ". He stoked the student sentiment by saying who gave the ABVP a right to beat people. (more...)
Hillary Clinton Took Aim At The President In 2 Short Tweets
- February 28, 2017
Purinton, a white man who earlier served in the US Navy, shot them at the Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe, Kansas state, on Wednesday night. Clinton, Trump's Democratic opponent in the recent presidential election, took to social media on Monday and called on Trump to take action. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
Purinton, a white man who earlier served in the US Navy, shot them at the Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe, Kansas state, on Wednesday night. Clinton, Trump's Democratic opponent in the recent presidential election, took to social media on Monday and called on Trump to take action. (more...)
President Trump signs orders on waters rule
- February 28, 2017
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the review of a rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution. NRDC's president, Rhea Suh, says the order prioritizes "big polluters" over public health and safe drinking water. "Farmers and ranchers have been calling for a common-sense approach to regulatory reform, and today the Trump administration responded to that call". (more...)
- February 28, 2017
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the review of a rule aimed at protecting small streams and wetlands from development and pollution. NRDC's president, Rhea Suh, says the order prioritizes "big polluters" over public health and safe drinking water. "Farmers and ranchers have been calling for a common-sense approach to regulatory reform, and today the Trump administration responded to that call". (more...)
LaGrange Men's Basketball Headed to NCAA DIII Tournament
- February 28, 2017
The sixth-seeded Spartans (19-10, 9-7 B1G) will take on the victor of the first-round game between No. 11-seeded Wisconsin and No. 14-seeded Rutgers. The Quakers (23-5) won a share of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) regular season and won the ODAC Tournament on Sunday to earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
The sixth-seeded Spartans (19-10, 9-7 B1G) will take on the victor of the first-round game between No. 11-seeded Wisconsin and No. 14-seeded Rutgers. The Quakers (23-5) won a share of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) regular season and won the ODAC Tournament on Sunday to earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. (more...)
Trump Grades His Performance: A for Achievement, But a C+ for Messaging
- February 28, 2017
Trump said he'd give himself an "A" for achievement for what he's actually done since taking office January 20, "because I've done great things, but I and my people". Trump will lay out plans for the next year on Tuesday night in a speech to Congress after a rocky start to his presidency, marked by the firing of his national security adviser and the troubled rollout of his executive order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority nations. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
Trump said he'd give himself an "A" for achievement for what he's actually done since taking office January 20, "because I've done great things, but I and my people". Trump will lay out plans for the next year on Tuesday night in a speech to Congress after a rocky start to his presidency, marked by the firing of his national security adviser and the troubled rollout of his executive order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority nations. (more...)
MINDEF Internet system breached; data stolen from national servicemen, employees
- February 28, 2017
Classified and military data, and internal emails, reside in a different system not connected to the Internet. Dr Wong also said that since it was a well-targeted and carefully thought-out breach, it appears that there was a reconnaissance phase, where the hacker had monitored Mindef's IT systems for a long time to find and take advantage of a point of exploitation. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
Classified and military data, and internal emails, reside in a different system not connected to the Internet. Dr Wong also said that since it was a well-targeted and carefully thought-out breach, it appears that there was a reconnaissance phase, where the hacker had monitored Mindef's IT systems for a long time to find and take advantage of a point of exploitation. (more...)
Millions would lose coverage under GOP plans to cut Medicaid
- February 28, 2017
One American has a heart attack every 42 seconds. Some Republicans said numerous protesters were part of groups organized by opposition Democrats. " The president's going to be very pivotal in this ", said Rep. Dennis Ross (R., Fla.), a member of the House GOP whip team, which is charged with rounding up votes. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
One American has a heart attack every 42 seconds. Some Republicans said numerous protesters were part of groups organized by opposition Democrats. " The president's going to be very pivotal in this ", said Rep. Dennis Ross (R., Fla.), a member of the House GOP whip team, which is charged with rounding up votes. (more...)
DeMarcus Cousins Earns Suspension Before Winning Game With Pelicans
- February 28, 2017
He casually sipped from a bottle of Hennessy as he and new teammate and fellow Kentucky product Anthony Davis paraded through town on a Mardi Gras float on Fat Tuesday. "I don't feel I did anything wrong to receive it", Cousins said after Sunday's game. Cousins has been assessed 101 technical fouls during his seven-year career. (more...)
- February 28, 2017
He casually sipped from a bottle of Hennessy as he and new teammate and fellow Kentucky product Anthony Davis paraded through town on a Mardi Gras float on Fat Tuesday. "I don't feel I did anything wrong to receive it", Cousins said after Sunday's game. Cousins has been assessed 101 technical fouls during his seven-year career. (more...)
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