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2 dead, 2 hurt in San Bernardino elementary school shooting
- April 11, 2017
Student Jonathan Martinez , 8, was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center following the shooting but succumbed to his injuries. The couple later died in a shootout with police the same day. Their conditions are unknown. We believe this to be a murder suicide. The school, North Park Elementary, has a student body of more than 500 kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Student Jonathan Martinez , 8, was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center following the shooting but succumbed to his injuries. The couple later died in a shootout with police the same day. Their conditions are unknown. We believe this to be a murder suicide. The school, North Park Elementary, has a student body of more than 500 kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. (more...)
About 30000 protesters call on Jacob Zuma to quit
- April 11, 2017
Zuma welcomed a plan by the civil society group Save South Africa (SaveSA) to protest outside the Union Buildings, the seat of government where Zuma's offices are located in the capital Pretoria, saying it was their legal right to do so. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Zuma welcomed a plan by the civil society group Save South Africa (SaveSA) to protest outside the Union Buildings, the seat of government where Zuma's offices are located in the capital Pretoria, saying it was their legal right to do so. (more...)
Alabama Governor Says He Will Not Resign
- April 11, 2017
He will serve 12 months of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to 100 hours of volunteer services as a physician. The investigation of Bentley arose after his wife of 50 years, Dianne, divorced him in 2015, and a recording of him talking to a woman reported to be his top aide Rebekah Mason was released to the press. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
He will serve 12 months of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to 100 hours of volunteer services as a physician. The investigation of Bentley arose after his wife of 50 years, Dianne, divorced him in 2015, and a recording of him talking to a woman reported to be his top aide Rebekah Mason was released to the press. (more...)
Key Indian state waives farm loans, to shut some illegal abattoirs
- April 11, 2017
The government has also made a decision to bring "Kisan Rahat Bond" to recoup the loss. In the past, the Chief Minister has received a list of Rs. 1.5 crores loan details that availed by the farmers. Fadnavis said he has directed the State Finance Secretary to study how UP would raise funds for the loan waiver. They will also get the benefit of the scheme. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The government has also made a decision to bring "Kisan Rahat Bond" to recoup the loss. In the past, the Chief Minister has received a list of Rs. 1.5 crores loan details that availed by the farmers. Fadnavis said he has directed the State Finance Secretary to study how UP would raise funds for the loan waiver. They will also get the benefit of the scheme. (more...)
Jason Aldean wins entertainer of the year; Backstreet Boys bring energy
- April 11, 2017
The Academy of Country Music announces new-artist winners before the awards show, so it's already known that two nominees with local ties, Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina , both Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School alumni, did not win in their respective categories. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The Academy of Country Music announces new-artist winners before the awards show, so it's already known that two nominees with local ties, Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina , both Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School alumni, did not win in their respective categories. (more...)
Gorsuch confirmed to US Supreme Court
- April 11, 2017
And now McConnell and members of the Senate are going home for two weeks to face their constituents. The bruising confirmation process has changed the nature of the Senate, adding to he partisan rancor. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, spoke for many in her party when, nearing the end of two days of testimony, she told Gorsuch: "It remains to be seen whether you will be a justice for all or a justice for some". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
And now McConnell and members of the Senate are going home for two weeks to face their constituents. The bruising confirmation process has changed the nature of the Senate, adding to he partisan rancor. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, spoke for many in her party when, nearing the end of two days of testimony, she told Gorsuch: "It remains to be seen whether you will be a justice for all or a justice for some". (more...)
PM Narendra Modi In Jammu And Kashmir Inaugurates India's Longest Road Tunnel
- April 11, 2017
The lead opposition player said Modi has to consider the fact that there is no civilian outreach to separatists and the state government is not popular with the youth, which makes the state vulnerable. "The youth of Kashmir have a choice to select one of the two paths- one of tourism the other of terrorism". Located on one of the most hard Himalayan terrains, between Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chenani-Nashri highway tunnel has been built at an elevation of 1200 metres. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The lead opposition player said Modi has to consider the fact that there is no civilian outreach to separatists and the state government is not popular with the youth, which makes the state vulnerable. "The youth of Kashmir have a choice to select one of the two paths- one of tourism the other of terrorism". Located on one of the most hard Himalayan terrains, between Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chenani-Nashri highway tunnel has been built at an elevation of 1200 metres. (more...)
Russian Federation notifies USA of suspending communication hotline with Pentagon
- April 11, 2017
The statement was made in the name of a previously unheard of "shared operations room" between Russia, Iran and allied forces. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran, Assad's most influential supporters, have rallied around him. Trump wrote that he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States , pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations and as commander in chief and chief executive". (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The statement was made in the name of a previously unheard of "shared operations room" between Russia, Iran and allied forces. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran, Assad's most influential supporters, have rallied around him. Trump wrote that he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States , pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations and as commander in chief and chief executive". (more...)
Venezuelans pour into Caracas streets in anti-Maduro protest
- April 11, 2017
On Saturday Caracas-area mayor David Smolansky denounced the presence of a previously unseen red gas used to scatter thousands of protesters who in recent days have taken to the streets against Mr Maduro. Capriles said that he would appeal the decision and stay in his job as governor, which he has held since 2008. The protests were triggered by the Supreme Court's decision to gut the opposition-controlled legislature of its last vestiges of power, a move that was later reversed after ... (more...)
- April 11, 2017
On Saturday Caracas-area mayor David Smolansky denounced the presence of a previously unseen red gas used to scatter thousands of protesters who in recent days have taken to the streets against Mr Maduro. Capriles said that he would appeal the decision and stay in his job as governor, which he has held since 2008. The protests were triggered by the Supreme Court's decision to gut the opposition-controlled legislature of its last vestiges of power, a move that was later reversed after ... (more...)
Brief marriage precedes fatal San Bernardino school shooting
- April 11, 2017
The suspect shot and killed his estranged wife, a teacher, and wounded two children who were behind her, one of whom died of his wounds. Two wounded students were flown to a hospital, where an 8-year-old later died. The shooter was identified as Cedric Anderson, 53 of Riverside, Burguan said. The pair were only married for a few months and had been separated for about a month, Burguan said. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The suspect shot and killed his estranged wife, a teacher, and wounded two children who were behind her, one of whom died of his wounds. Two wounded students were flown to a hospital, where an 8-year-old later died. The shooter was identified as Cedric Anderson, 53 of Riverside, Burguan said. The pair were only married for a few months and had been separated for about a month, Burguan said. (more...)
Easter egg hunts scheduled for this Saturday
- April 11, 2017
Also held on Saturday morning, the Christian Life Center (CLC), located at 865 County Road 25-A in Piqua, held their "Egg-Venture" event, which featured multiple Easter egg hunts inside their church and bouncy castles outside in addition to food and other prizes. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Also held on Saturday morning, the Christian Life Center (CLC), located at 865 County Road 25-A in Piqua, held their "Egg-Venture" event, which featured multiple Easter egg hunts inside their church and bouncy castles outside in addition to food and other prizes. (more...)
G7 ministers look to persuade Russian Federation to abandon Syria's Assad
- April 11, 2017
In the absence of answers, other countries seem to be moving ahead on their own terms. Tillerson is in Italy for a Group of 7 meeting that has been overshadowed by USA airstrikes in Syria. Although the U.S.'s attack on Syria was met with outrage from Russian Federation, it could give Tillerson a leg up in the talks, said Antony Blinken, a deputy to former Secretary of State John Kerry. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
In the absence of answers, other countries seem to be moving ahead on their own terms. Tillerson is in Italy for a Group of 7 meeting that has been overshadowed by USA airstrikes in Syria. Although the U.S.'s attack on Syria was met with outrage from Russian Federation, it could give Tillerson a leg up in the talks, said Antony Blinken, a deputy to former Secretary of State John Kerry. (more...)
Russian strike kills 18 civilians in Syria's Idlib: monitor
- April 11, 2017
Once that threat "has been reduced or eliminated, I think we can turn our attention directly to stabilising the situation in Syria", he said . Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, April 8 that "terrorists" were applauding his USA counterpart Donald Trump for launching a missile strike on an airbase of his Syrian government ally, AFP reports. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Once that threat "has been reduced or eliminated, I think we can turn our attention directly to stabilising the situation in Syria", he said . Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday, April 8 that "terrorists" were applauding his USA counterpart Donald Trump for launching a missile strike on an airbase of his Syrian government ally, AFP reports. (more...)
Eight-Year-Old Student in California School Shooting Dies From Injuries
- April 11, 2017
Both of the children who were hit were standing behind Smith. He was 8 years old. The gunman had a history of weapons, domestic violence and possible drug charges that predated the marriage, which lasted only a few months, authorities said. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Both of the children who were hit were standing behind Smith. He was 8 years old. The gunman had a history of weapons, domestic violence and possible drug charges that predated the marriage, which lasted only a few months, authorities said. (more...)
Malaysians detained in N.Korea return
- April 11, 2017
The Malaysians - three embassy workers and six family members including four children - were flown home in a government jet and greeted by Foreign Minister Anifah Aman at the airport early Friday. "North Korea has been performing despicable deeds around the world such as kidnapping and assassinations throughout the decades with impunity, " Mr Oh said. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
The Malaysians - three embassy workers and six family members including four children - were flown home in a government jet and greeted by Foreign Minister Anifah Aman at the airport early Friday. "North Korea has been performing despicable deeds around the world such as kidnapping and assassinations throughout the decades with impunity, " Mr Oh said. (more...)
USA military takes extra precautions in Syria
- April 11, 2017
On Friday, the USA fired missiles at a Syrian air base in retaliation for the alleged chemical weapons attack by Assad's government on civilians, including many children. Some officials, like Tillerson, said the USA was confident Syrians would choose on their own to push Assad aside, while suggesting the US wouldn't mandate it. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
On Friday, the USA fired missiles at a Syrian air base in retaliation for the alleged chemical weapons attack by Assad's government on civilians, including many children. Some officials, like Tillerson, said the USA was confident Syrians would choose on their own to push Assad aside, while suggesting the US wouldn't mandate it. (more...)
Triple talaq, nikah halala violate right to equality, Centre tells SC
- April 11, 2017
Pointing out that the gender justice was a constitutional goal of overwhelming importance and magnitude, the Centre in its written submissions has said that the fundamental right to equality "takes within its fold, equality of status" and the "Gender equality, gender equity and gender justice are values intrinsically entwined" in guarantee of equality under Article 14. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Pointing out that the gender justice was a constitutional goal of overwhelming importance and magnitude, the Centre in its written submissions has said that the fundamental right to equality "takes within its fold, equality of status" and the "Gender equality, gender equity and gender justice are values intrinsically entwined" in guarantee of equality under Article 14. (more...)
Russia knew Syrian chemical attack was coming
- April 11, 2017
Group of Seven foreign ministers are sitting down in Italy for their first roundtable session at a meeting dominated by Syria's civil war and Russia's role in it. The U.S. has been focusing its military action in Syria on defeating the Islamic State group. The chemical attack has sent a new chill through relations between the West and Moscow, which denies Syrian forces used chemical weapons. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Group of Seven foreign ministers are sitting down in Italy for their first roundtable session at a meeting dominated by Syria's civil war and Russia's role in it. The U.S. has been focusing its military action in Syria on defeating the Islamic State group. The chemical attack has sent a new chill through relations between the West and Moscow, which denies Syrian forces used chemical weapons. (more...)
Airstrike kills 8 family members in Iraq's Mosul
- April 11, 2017
Iraqi forces, backed by a US-led coalition, have taken most districts of Mosul, ISIS's last major stronghold in Iraq and the city where the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared a caliphate almost three years ago. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombings but Islamic State militants have carried out scores of similar attacks to detract from the fighting in Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
Iraqi forces, backed by a US-led coalition, have taken most districts of Mosul, ISIS's last major stronghold in Iraq and the city where the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared a caliphate almost three years ago. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombings but Islamic State militants have carried out scores of similar attacks to detract from the fighting in Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city. (more...)
Davis Cup captain bemoans lack of British talent coming through
- April 11, 2017
In Brisbane, Steve Johnson and Jack Sock kept American hopes alive with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Australia's John Peers and Sam Groth. Mahut, who has a heart as big as the local cathedral, left us with an abiding memory: hurdling a court boundary marker to make an impossible return of an acutely angled smash in the 10th game. (more...)
- April 11, 2017
In Brisbane, Steve Johnson and Jack Sock kept American hopes alive with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Australia's John Peers and Sam Groth. Mahut, who has a heart as big as the local cathedral, left us with an abiding memory: hurdling a court boundary marker to make an impossible return of an acutely angled smash in the 10th game. (more...)
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