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Chlorine bombs in Syria would be a 'war crime'
- August 13, 2016
During the day Friday, airstrikes hit a market area in the southwestern Aleppo Province town of Urem al-Kubra, killing at least six people, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the war in Syria. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
During the day Friday, airstrikes hit a market area in the southwestern Aleppo Province town of Urem al-Kubra, killing at least six people, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the war in Syria. (more...)
Man dies after stealing, crashing small plane in Ontario
- August 13, 2016
Buehler said York Region police are investigating the theft of the plane. They say the plane was flying west and hit a traffic post before landing in front of the Dairy Queen on Lansdowne Street. Watch the update from Peterborough police below, in which they confirmed the plane was stolen. The crash occurred on a busy commercial artery that is close to Peterborough's downtown. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Buehler said York Region police are investigating the theft of the plane. They say the plane was flying west and hit a traffic post before landing in front of the Dairy Queen on Lansdowne Street. Watch the update from Peterborough police below, in which they confirmed the plane was stolen. The crash occurred on a busy commercial artery that is close to Peterborough's downtown. (more...)
Thailand braces for impact of bombings
- August 13, 2016
The resort on the Gulf of Thailand is used by the Thai royal family, who stay at the Klai Kangwon, or "far from worries", palace. He said the attacks were unlikely to be related to worldwide terrorism, and were tied to local offenders, as the bombs were similar to those used by separatist insurgents in the south. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
The resort on the Gulf of Thailand is used by the Thai royal family, who stay at the Klai Kangwon, or "far from worries", palace. He said the attacks were unlikely to be related to worldwide terrorism, and were tied to local offenders, as the bombs were similar to those used by separatist insurgents in the south. (more...)
D-backs top Mets 9-0 to cap 3-game sweep
- August 13, 2016
The Mets left Citi Field Thursday afternoon 10.5 games behind the Nationals in the National League East, but just three games back in the NL Wild Card race. Arizona did all their damage in two innings: a three-run fourth including a Tuffy triple, and a six-run sixth where Gosewisch homered and Chris Owings had a three-run triple. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
The Mets left Citi Field Thursday afternoon 10.5 games behind the Nationals in the National League East, but just three games back in the NL Wild Card race. Arizona did all their damage in two innings: a three-run fourth including a Tuffy triple, and a six-run sixth where Gosewisch homered and Chris Owings had a three-run triple. (more...)
Olympics open up new world for refugee runner
- August 13, 2016
As the world fixes its attention on the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, the residents of the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya will have a special rooting interest. Five members of the team, including Mr. Biel, spent their childhoods bouncing in and out of Kakuma, a refugee camp of more than 150,000 people huddled near Kenya's northwestern borders with South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
As the world fixes its attention on the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, the residents of the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya will have a special rooting interest. Five members of the team, including Mr. Biel, spent their childhoods bouncing in and out of Kakuma, a refugee camp of more than 150,000 people huddled near Kenya's northwestern borders with South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda. (more...)
Clinton Jumps to Nine-Point Lead Over Trump
- August 13, 2016
Last month, Clinton had a slight lead over Trump, 42 percent to 39 percent. One week ago, they were tied at 44.3 per cent. Ken Goldstein, a professor of politics at the University of San Francisco and a polling analyst for Bloomberg, says a clear shift can't be assumed until mid-August, when the convention dust has settled. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Last month, Clinton had a slight lead over Trump, 42 percent to 39 percent. One week ago, they were tied at 44.3 per cent. Ken Goldstein, a professor of politics at the University of San Francisco and a polling analyst for Bloomberg, says a clear shift can't be assumed until mid-August, when the convention dust has settled. (more...)
With rare humility, Trump concedes he could come up short
- August 13, 2016
In an on-air interview Hewitt suggested that the wealthy developer meant to say that the policies of the Obama administration led to the rise of ISIS when Clinton was secretary of state. It's the latest instance of an emerging pattern with Trump: an inflammatory statement; an ensuing political controversy; silence from his campaign; then backtracking. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
In an on-air interview Hewitt suggested that the wealthy developer meant to say that the policies of the Obama administration led to the rise of ISIS when Clinton was secretary of state. It's the latest instance of an emerging pattern with Trump: an inflammatory statement; an ensuing political controversy; silence from his campaign; then backtracking. (more...)
Trump to rally supporters in Fairfield on Saturday
- August 13, 2016
We are officially "in play", meaning our seven electoral votes could go to a Republican for the first time since 1988. Many national pundits are scratching their heads at the Trump campaign's decision to stop in CT, a state with no Republican statewide or congressional officeholders and one that twice supported Barack Obama by wide margins. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
We are officially "in play", meaning our seven electoral votes could go to a Republican for the first time since 1988. Many national pundits are scratching their heads at the Trump campaign's decision to stop in CT, a state with no Republican statewide or congressional officeholders and one that twice supported Barack Obama by wide margins. (more...)
Gunmen kill 12 in market in India's northeast Assam state
- August 13, 2016
One assailant was killed and security forces were in hot pursuit of three or four others in the area, Assam police chief Mukesh Sahay told TV channel CNN News 18. The terrorists also lobbed a grenade that damaged three shops. Meanwhile, the situation is under control now in Kokrajhar as security forces intensified operation against the NDFB (S). (more...)
- August 13, 2016
One assailant was killed and security forces were in hot pursuit of three or four others in the area, Assam police chief Mukesh Sahay told TV channel CNN News 18. The terrorists also lobbed a grenade that damaged three shops. Meanwhile, the situation is under control now in Kokrajhar as security forces intensified operation against the NDFB (S). (more...)
Debris found off Akita Prefecture from N. Korea missile?
- August 13, 2016
Security Council resolutions and that they pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the global community", the ministry said. Japan also said its self-defence force would remain on alert in case of further launches. North Korea has fired several in recent weeks. The council has usually released quick criticism following Pyongyang's nuclear and missile provocations , but failed to give any response after it tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile and three midrange ballistic ... (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Security Council resolutions and that they pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the global community", the ministry said. Japan also said its self-defence force would remain on alert in case of further launches. North Korea has fired several in recent weeks. The council has usually released quick criticism following Pyongyang's nuclear and missile provocations , but failed to give any response after it tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile and three midrange ballistic ... (more...)
Donald Trump: Obama founder of Islamic State remark was 'sarcasm'
- August 13, 2016
Even while working to restore confidence in his campaign, Trump appeared to court controversy anew when he said late Thursday that he was open to trying Americans suspected of terrorism at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba. "He founded Isis. And I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton". Trump supporter Newt Gingrich on Friday said that the GOP nominee has failed to understand the importance of being precise. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Even while working to restore confidence in his campaign, Trump appeared to court controversy anew when he said late Thursday that he was open to trying Americans suspected of terrorism at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba. "He founded Isis. And I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton". Trump supporter Newt Gingrich on Friday said that the GOP nominee has failed to understand the importance of being precise. (more...)
Military mom confronts Pence about Trump's comments on Khan, gets booed
- August 13, 2016
Hannity denounced the gesture as political theater. As a mother, I am haunted by the image of Humayun's mom standing in steely silence next to her husband on the convention stage, draped in blue. "He was the kind of person that seriously just exemplified America, everything that's good about this country", she said. "It's not about a soldier, who's an incredible guy", he said. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Hannity denounced the gesture as political theater. As a mother, I am haunted by the image of Humayun's mom standing in steely silence next to her husband on the convention stage, draped in blue. "He was the kind of person that seriously just exemplified America, everything that's good about this country", she said. "It's not about a soldier, who's an incredible guy", he said. (more...)
UN to vote on robust South Sudan peace force
- August 13, 2016
The U.N. also has said the government has forbid it from traveling south of the capital. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna, reporting from the United Nations, said that as early as next week, an "assessment team" will head to South Sudan to start the arrangement for the creation of "protection force". (more...)
- August 13, 2016
The U.N. also has said the government has forbid it from traveling south of the capital. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna, reporting from the United Nations, said that as early as next week, an "assessment team" will head to South Sudan to start the arrangement for the creation of "protection force". (more...)
In An Effort To Pressure Trump, Clinton Releases Tax Rate
- August 13, 2016
The Clintons overpaid the Treasury and got a refund of more than $1 million. Clinton will release her latest 2015 tax return , meaning she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, will have released every year of their returns since 1977. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
The Clintons overpaid the Treasury and got a refund of more than $1 million. Clinton will release her latest 2015 tax return , meaning she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, will have released every year of their returns since 1977. (more...)
Inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women to begin next month
- August 13, 2016
With the process expected to last at least two years and cost at least US$53.8 million, it's high time that justice be realized for the many women and their families. Canada has announced details about a long-awaited inquiry into the deaths and disappearances of more than 1,000 indigenous Canadian women. "We have a lot to contribute as indigenous women and girls", North Wilson said. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
With the process expected to last at least two years and cost at least US$53.8 million, it's high time that justice be realized for the many women and their families. Canada has announced details about a long-awaited inquiry into the deaths and disappearances of more than 1,000 indigenous Canadian women. "We have a lot to contribute as indigenous women and girls", North Wilson said. (more...)
The Lawyers Mourning Slain Colleagues in Pakistan
- August 13, 2016
More than 50 mourners were entering the emergency department of the hospital, accompanying Kasi's body, when the bomb went off, Faridullah, a journalist who was at the scene, told Reuters. "It's very tragic. Our seniors, who were our intellectuals, have been killed and may God reward them in heaven", lawyer Ghulam Muhammad told Agence France-Presse in Quetta . (more...)
- August 13, 2016
More than 50 mourners were entering the emergency department of the hospital, accompanying Kasi's body, when the bomb went off, Faridullah, a journalist who was at the scene, told Reuters. "It's very tragic. Our seniors, who were our intellectuals, have been killed and may God reward them in heaven", lawyer Ghulam Muhammad told Agence France-Presse in Quetta . (more...)
Trump now says he was being sarcastic about Obama founding ISIS
- August 13, 2016
He added, in all capital letters: "THEY DON'T GET SARCASM?" Media outlets also pointed out in their coverage that Trump's claim was false. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Kissimmee, Fla., on August 11. The billionaire businessman specifically took aim at CNN for reporting "so seriously" that he would call Obama and Clinton the founder and "MVP" of ISIS. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
He added, in all capital letters: "THEY DON'T GET SARCASM?" Media outlets also pointed out in their coverage that Trump's claim was false. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Kissimmee, Fla., on August 11. The billionaire businessman specifically took aim at CNN for reporting "so seriously" that he would call Obama and Clinton the founder and "MVP" of ISIS. (more...)
After report surfaces, city leaders, DOJ to hash out consent decree
- August 13, 2016
The investigation was commissioned in May 2015, after the death of a black man, Freddie Gray, in the back of a police van. "Nearly everyone who spoke to us - from the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police, who showed us their 2012 report , 'Blueprint for Improved Policing, ' to the residents who shared serious concerns - agreed that the Baltimore Police Department needs sustainable reform", Gupta said . (more...)
- August 13, 2016
The investigation was commissioned in May 2015, after the death of a black man, Freddie Gray, in the back of a police van. "Nearly everyone who spoke to us - from the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police, who showed us their 2012 report , 'Blueprint for Improved Policing, ' to the residents who shared serious concerns - agreed that the Baltimore Police Department needs sustainable reform", Gupta said . (more...)
Russia's Putin Fires Top Aide in Highest-Profile Dismissal in Years
- August 13, 2016
Mr Putin became prime minister, before returning to the presidency just three-and-a-half years later. Vedomosti, a Russian business daily, described the new chief of staff as "Putin's own man". Vaino, his replacement, used to work in the Russian Embassy in Japan and has worked as deputy head of the Kremlin administration since 2012. At the same time, Putin has recently appeared to move to shore up his control over Russia's security apparatus ahead of parliamentary elections this autumn, ... (more...)
- August 13, 2016
Mr Putin became prime minister, before returning to the presidency just three-and-a-half years later. Vedomosti, a Russian business daily, described the new chief of staff as "Putin's own man". Vaino, his replacement, used to work in the Russian Embassy in Japan and has worked as deputy head of the Kremlin administration since 2012. At the same time, Putin has recently appeared to move to shore up his control over Russia's security apparatus ahead of parliamentary elections this autumn, ... (more...)
Thailand steps up security after attacks
- August 13, 2016
They ruled out links to global terrorism or a low-level insurgency in the country's Islamic south that has ground on for more than a decade and killed more than 5,000 people. The blast peppered the bar with shrapnel and carpeted the road with those too badly wounded to flee, said Chayanin Seedee, 26, who manages the premises. (more...)
- August 13, 2016
They ruled out links to global terrorism or a low-level insurgency in the country's Islamic south that has ground on for more than a decade and killed more than 5,000 people. The blast peppered the bar with shrapnel and carpeted the road with those too badly wounded to flee, said Chayanin Seedee, 26, who manages the premises. (more...)
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