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Verdict coming in missing California girl's murder
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors said they believe Garcia-Torres is a predator and that his kidnapping attempts of other women helped him prepare for Sierra's abduction and murder. They said her DNA was found on a single strand of her hair on a rope in his trunk, and that his DNA was on her trousers found abandoned in a field. In addition, authorities found traces of Sierra's DNA in Garcia-Torres' auto and a strand of her hair on a rope found in the vehicle's trunk, reported the Mercury News . (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Prosecutors said they believe Garcia-Torres is a predator and that his kidnapping attempts of other women helped him prepare for Sierra's abduction and murder. They said her DNA was found on a single strand of her hair on a rope in his trunk, and that his DNA was on her trousers found abandoned in a field. In addition, authorities found traces of Sierra's DNA in Garcia-Torres' auto and a strand of her hair on a rope found in the vehicle's trunk, reported the Mercury News . (more...)
Prominent detentions of foreigners in North Korea
- May 10, 2017
Hak-song is the second United States professor at the university to have been detained. The recent spate of hostage taking by the Kim regime may be an attempt by the North Koreans to acquire bargaining chips in any negotiation with the US. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Hak-song is the second United States professor at the university to have been detained. The recent spate of hostage taking by the Kim regime may be an attempt by the North Koreans to acquire bargaining chips in any negotiation with the US. (more...)
Kurdish leader: We're America's best friend in Syria; Turkey bombed us anyway
- May 10, 2017
The Trump administration fired 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in central Syria in the wake of the attack, marking the first time the USA has directly struck Assad's forces during the country's six-year civil war. The YPG is part of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is a multi-ethnic coalition that is leading the fight against ISIS in the region. ISIK's Aamaq news agency claimed ISIL fighters killed 30 government soldiers in the attack on Um Mayyal. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The Trump administration fired 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian air base in central Syria in the wake of the attack, marking the first time the USA has directly struck Assad's forces during the country's six-year civil war. The YPG is part of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is a multi-ethnic coalition that is leading the fight against ISIS in the region. ISIK's Aamaq news agency claimed ISIL fighters killed 30 government soldiers in the attack on Um Mayyal. (more...)
Afghanistan Border Clashes Leave Many Dead
- May 10, 2017
Pakistani forces on Sunday elevated their rhetoric when they said they had also killed "more than 50 soldiers" in last week's border clashes - a claim quickly rejected by Kabul , which said it lost two soldiers. Evacuation of people from some border villages also continued due to security situation. Security officials said that the objective was to target two Pakistani check posts in the area. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Pakistani forces on Sunday elevated their rhetoric when they said they had also killed "more than 50 soldiers" in last week's border clashes - a claim quickly rejected by Kabul , which said it lost two soldiers. Evacuation of people from some border villages also continued due to security situation. Security officials said that the objective was to target two Pakistani check posts in the area. (more...)
Serial killer suspect documents kept secret
- May 10, 2017
This photo and sketch combo shows an undated photo provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office of Aaron Saucedo, left, and a July 2016 composite sketch provided by the Phoenix Police Department showing a suspect in a series of fatal shootings in Phoenix. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
This photo and sketch combo shows an undated photo provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office of Aaron Saucedo, left, and a July 2016 composite sketch provided by the Phoenix Police Department showing a suspect in a series of fatal shootings in Phoenix. (more...)
Concessions in South Korea election pave way for Moon win
- May 10, 2017
Moon was a close friend and confidant of late president Roh Moo-hyun, who served from 2003 to 2008 and advocated a "Sunshine Policy" of engaging North Korea through aid and exchanges. Moon won with 41.1 percent of the votes but that seemingly comfortable margin belied a deep ideological and generational divide in the country of 51 million people. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Moon was a close friend and confidant of late president Roh Moo-hyun, who served from 2003 to 2008 and advocated a "Sunshine Policy" of engaging North Korea through aid and exchanges. Moon won with 41.1 percent of the votes but that seemingly comfortable margin belied a deep ideological and generational divide in the country of 51 million people. (more...)
Trump to hold crunch meeting on Paris climate deal
- May 10, 2017
Trump and his top climate and economic aids will kick-off discussions in earnest on Tuesday in the USA, a senior administration official said, adding that "they are meeting tomorrow at 1.30 pm". But after four months in office, Trump has yet to make his move. On Monday, 200 global investors managing more than $15 trillion (13.7 trillion euros) in assets, urged the G7 group of rich countries, which includes the USA, to "stand by their commitments". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Trump and his top climate and economic aids will kick-off discussions in earnest on Tuesday in the USA, a senior administration official said, adding that "they are meeting tomorrow at 1.30 pm". But after four months in office, Trump has yet to make his move. On Monday, 200 global investors managing more than $15 trillion (13.7 trillion euros) in assets, urged the G7 group of rich countries, which includes the USA, to "stand by their commitments". (more...)
Ex-Gaza chief Haniya elected leader of Hamas
- May 10, 2017
Haniyeh, who also served as Mashaal's deputy for four years, is seen as a pragmatist within Hamas who will likely seek to improve the group's worldwide standing. Haniyeh's first task will be to cope with escalating tensions between Hamas and Fatah. Ismail Haniyeh stopped by the tent Monday, two days after Hamas announced that the former Gaza prime minister replaced Qatar-based Khaled Mashaal in the Islamic militant group's top position. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Haniyeh, who also served as Mashaal's deputy for four years, is seen as a pragmatist within Hamas who will likely seek to improve the group's worldwide standing. Haniyeh's first task will be to cope with escalating tensions between Hamas and Fatah. Ismail Haniyeh stopped by the tent Monday, two days after Hamas announced that the former Gaza prime minister replaced Qatar-based Khaled Mashaal in the Islamic militant group's top position. (more...)
Donald Trump dismisses Russian Federation collusion claims as a total hoax
- May 10, 2017
Yates testified that she told McGahn that Flynn was lying so they could do something about it. "We got to a point not based on a legal issue, but based on a trust issue, where a level of trust between the President and General Flynn had eroded to the point where he felt he had to make a change ..." Flynn had been an adviser to Trump and an outspoken supporter of his presidential candidacy in the 2016 campaign. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Yates testified that she told McGahn that Flynn was lying so they could do something about it. "We got to a point not based on a legal issue, but based on a trust issue, where a level of trust between the President and General Flynn had eroded to the point where he felt he had to make a change ..." Flynn had been an adviser to Trump and an outspoken supporter of his presidential candidacy in the 2016 campaign. (more...)
Chaos breaks out at Florida airport after Spirit Airlines cancels flights
- May 10, 2017
In a statement , airline officials said they were "shocked and saddened" to see videos of the airport incident. Deputies arrested three people from NY in the Fort Lauderdale airport, charging them with inciting a riot, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In a statement , airline officials said they were "shocked and saddened" to see videos of the airport incident. Deputies arrested three people from NY in the Fort Lauderdale airport, charging them with inciting a riot, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. (more...)
He is an example of our season - Conte lauds 'fantastic' Fabregas
- May 10, 2017
In this part of the season, we always said it's right to look at ourselves and not wait for the result of the other teams. "Antonio! Antonio!" was the chant from the Stamford Bridge faithful throughout the win against Boro on Monday and he turned to the fans during the game and applauded every stand. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In this part of the season, we always said it's right to look at ourselves and not wait for the result of the other teams. "Antonio! Antonio!" was the chant from the Stamford Bridge faithful throughout the win against Boro on Monday and he turned to the fans during the game and applauded every stand. (more...)
Eurovision contestants practice; big week for song contest
- May 10, 2017
The Eurovision Song Contest started with just seven participating countries in 1956 and so far almost 1,500 songs have taken part. "If I come back to Australia and people say, "Great job, you did amazing", then I will be very happy". "So we've put together a night that celebrates Europe's wonderful annual musical event and invite you to join us". She said: "No. Although I'm tempted to say in current circumstances, I'm not sure how many votes we'll get". (more...)
- May 10, 2017
The Eurovision Song Contest started with just seven participating countries in 1956 and so far almost 1,500 songs have taken part. "If I come back to Australia and people say, "Great job, you did amazing", then I will be very happy". "So we've put together a night that celebrates Europe's wonderful annual musical event and invite you to join us". She said: "No. Although I'm tempted to say in current circumstances, I'm not sure how many votes we'll get". (more...)
Moon wins South Korea election by landslide
- May 10, 2017
Conservative Hong Joon-Pyo - who dubs Moon a "pro-Pyongyang leftist" was far behind on 25.2 percent, with centrist Ahn Cheol-Soo third on 21.5 percent. For instance, Trump has said he wants to nix a free-trade deal, which is the foundation for the two country's economic ties. That left South Korea divided and damaged, at a time when North Korean threats against the West, including South Korea , have reached new heights. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Conservative Hong Joon-Pyo - who dubs Moon a "pro-Pyongyang leftist" was far behind on 25.2 percent, with centrist Ahn Cheol-Soo third on 21.5 percent. For instance, Trump has said he wants to nix a free-trade deal, which is the foundation for the two country's economic ties. That left South Korea divided and damaged, at a time when North Korean threats against the West, including South Korea , have reached new heights. (more...)
Yates testifies White House was warned Flynn was a blackmail risk
- May 10, 2017
In that second meeting, she said , he asked , " Why does it matter (to Justice) if one White House official lies to another White House official?" Yates, however, did not say specifically that her concerns about Flynn's behavior was related to these conversations. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
In that second meeting, she said , he asked , " Why does it matter (to Justice) if one White House official lies to another White House official?" Yates, however, did not say specifically that her concerns about Flynn's behavior was related to these conversations. (more...)
President Trump Previously Praised James Comey Over the FBI's Hillary Clinton Investigation
- May 10, 2017
FBI Director James Comey was sacked by President Trump on Tuesday. The president said he acted on the "clear" advice of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. In his letter to Comey, he asserted that the FBI director had informed him "on three separate occasions that I am not under investigation". "The only way this administration can begin to demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law.is to cooperate fully with the ongoing congressional ... (more...)
- May 10, 2017
FBI Director James Comey was sacked by President Trump on Tuesday. The president said he acted on the "clear" advice of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. In his letter to Comey, he asserted that the FBI director had informed him "on three separate occasions that I am not under investigation". "The only way this administration can begin to demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law.is to cooperate fully with the ongoing congressional ... (more...)
Real Madrid Reserves Thrash Granada 4-0
- May 10, 2017
Cedric Bakambu had briefly caused concern with an equaliser that exposed the defensive flaws that have hampered Luis Enrique's men all season. Midway through the second stanza, Suarez joined in on the fun as he capped off a quick counter-attack with a low shot after beating his marker easily. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Cedric Bakambu had briefly caused concern with an equaliser that exposed the defensive flaws that have hampered Luis Enrique's men all season. Midway through the second stanza, Suarez joined in on the fun as he capped off a quick counter-attack with a low shot after beating his marker easily. (more...)
Original Muslim ban erased from Trump campaign website
- May 10, 2017
Judge James A. Wynn Jr. questioned whether there has ever been a case where a president made such definitive and specific statements during a campaign and then issued an executive order that appeared to implement those statement without explicitly doing so. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Judge James A. Wynn Jr. questioned whether there has ever been a case where a president made such definitive and specific statements during a campaign and then issued an executive order that appeared to implement those statement without explicitly doing so. (more...)
Raptors' Kyle Lowry labels himself 'doubtful' for Sunday's Game 4 against Cavaliers
- May 10, 2017
But at this point, James' record of going 19-0 in playoff series with the Cavs and Miami Heat when his team has been up 2-0 seems a lock. The fact that Toronto was down only two before Norman Powell converted their first three-point attempt with 3:09 remaining in the third quarter speaks to just how disinterested the Cavs played for most of this night. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
But at this point, James' record of going 19-0 in playoff series with the Cavs and Miami Heat when his team has been up 2-0 seems a lock. The fact that Toronto was down only two before Norman Powell converted their first three-point attempt with 3:09 remaining in the third quarter speaks to just how disinterested the Cavs played for most of this night. (more...)
Canelo Alvarez done with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
- May 10, 2017
Alvarez produced a convincing display to win by a massive margin in the judges' scorecards last night against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. "Triple-G, you are next my friend", Alvarez proclaimed in the ring . But with his impressive win and Golovkin recently being tested to the limit against Daniel Jacobs in March in what was his first win via a decision, many people feel the fight will be much closer than in recent years, including boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
Alvarez produced a convincing display to win by a massive margin in the judges' scorecards last night against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. "Triple-G, you are next my friend", Alvarez proclaimed in the ring . But with his impressive win and Golovkin recently being tested to the limit against Daniel Jacobs in March in what was his first win via a decision, many people feel the fight will be much closer than in recent years, including boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas. (more...)
Kabul envoy slams Pakistani media's reaction to clash
- May 10, 2017
But Sediq Siddiqi, a senior spokesman for the Kabul government, said Sunday he "totally rejected" as "very false" the Pakistani claim of 50 Afghan dead. Two thousand camps have been formed five kilometers away from the border for the people who have evacuated their homes after the attack of Afghan forces, and every possible facility is being provided to them. (more...)
- May 10, 2017
But Sediq Siddiqi, a senior spokesman for the Kabul government, said Sunday he "totally rejected" as "very false" the Pakistani claim of 50 Afghan dead. Two thousand camps have been formed five kilometers away from the border for the people who have evacuated their homes after the attack of Afghan forces, and every possible facility is being provided to them. (more...)
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