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Tiger Woods arrested on drink drive charge
- May 30, 2017
The 14 time professional golf victor was away from the PGA Tour as he has been recovering from his fourth back surgery. Woods has not been seen at a golf tournament since he opened with a 77 at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, withdrawing the next day because of back spasms. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The 14 time professional golf victor was away from the PGA Tour as he has been recovering from his fourth back surgery. Woods has not been seen at a golf tournament since he opened with a 77 at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, withdrawing the next day because of back spasms. (more...)
Death toll from Sri Lanka rains mounts to 164
- May 30, 2017
Police spokesman Priyantha Jayakody said multiple landslides were reported in Kalutara, Ratnapura and Matara. Karuanayake said Prime Minister Modi's gesture demonstrated the new level of Indo-Lanka relations under the current government of the President Maithripala Sirisena. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Police spokesman Priyantha Jayakody said multiple landslides were reported in Kalutara, Ratnapura and Matara. Karuanayake said Prime Minister Modi's gesture demonstrated the new level of Indo-Lanka relations under the current government of the President Maithripala Sirisena. (more...)
Baijayant Panda tweets about goondaism in party
- May 30, 2017
However, he disregarded the incident; saying that he doesn't fear of such attacks even if it was bullets instead of eggs. "These MPLAD-funded projects 5.2 million litres of drinking water", Panda tweeted. Panda also tweeted "Same had happened in different part of my constituency a year ago". I have always ensured they are invited,"Jay Panda told ANI". Panda has been in news recently for tweeting about his opinions on problems in his party. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
However, he disregarded the incident; saying that he doesn't fear of such attacks even if it was bullets instead of eggs. "These MPLAD-funded projects 5.2 million litres of drinking water", Panda tweeted. Panda also tweeted "Same had happened in different part of my constituency a year ago". I have always ensured they are invited,"Jay Panda told ANI". Panda has been in news recently for tweeting about his opinions on problems in his party. (more...)
Missile is highly accurate, North Korea says
- May 30, 2017
The preparatory process before the firing was more automated than the previous "Hwasong", or Scud, rockets, KCNA said, adding that this "markedly" reduces the launching time. Many believe markets will not suffer unless one of North Korea's rockets hits land, according to the Journal. Kim reportedly made the request after overseeing a missile launch on Monday. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The preparatory process before the firing was more automated than the previous "Hwasong", or Scud, rockets, KCNA said, adding that this "markedly" reduces the launching time. Many believe markets will not suffer unless one of North Korea's rockets hits land, according to the Journal. Kim reportedly made the request after overseeing a missile launch on Monday. (more...)
IIT Madras Student Allegedly Attacked For Participating In 'Beef Fest'
- May 30, 2017
Reportedly, Sooraj was attacked at hostel canteen after a group of six to seven cornered him during the lunch break at IIT-Madras. One of them, a student of the Ocean Engineering Department, started questioning him about who he was and whether he had participated in the beef fest. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Reportedly, Sooraj was attacked at hostel canteen after a group of six to seven cornered him during the lunch break at IIT-Madras. One of them, a student of the Ocean Engineering Department, started questioning him about who he was and whether he had participated in the beef fest. (more...)
Teen set to play college football murdered hours after graduation
- May 30, 2017
Police are asking for any information about the suspects and searching for the white Kia Optima, seen in surveillance video, responsible for cutting short the young, promising life. The auto eventually pulled up alongside the group and the men opened fire, hitting Cox in the head and the side. Cox was taken to Parkland Hospital but died from his injuries several hours later. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Police are asking for any information about the suspects and searching for the white Kia Optima, seen in surveillance video, responsible for cutting short the young, promising life. The auto eventually pulled up alongside the group and the men opened fire, hitting Cox in the head and the side. Cox was taken to Parkland Hospital but died from his injuries several hours later. (more...)
Clapper on Russia: 'They are only emboldened'
- May 30, 2017
But another noted that what the Russian officials discussed "could have been exaggerated or even made up". Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Sunday said he believes the Russians are "only emboldened" after the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
But another noted that what the Russian officials discussed "could have been exaggerated or even made up". Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Sunday said he believes the Russians are "only emboldened" after the 2016 presidential election. (more...)
Mom sentenced in Australian court for drowning 3 children
- May 30, 2017
Akon Guode , 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder, one count of infanticide and one count of attempted murder at Victoria's Supreme Court in Australia. Justice Lasry said he did not believe Guode was a threat of re-offending. She was also depressed and in debt at the time she drove into the lake. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Akon Guode , 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder, one count of infanticide and one count of attempted murder at Victoria's Supreme Court in Australia. Justice Lasry said he did not believe Guode was a threat of re-offending. She was also depressed and in debt at the time she drove into the lake. (more...)
Egypt directs airstrikes on Friday attackers' training camps in Eastern Libya
- May 30, 2017
Assailants in three pick-up trucks attacked the bus as it was heading for the Saint Samuel monastery in Minya province, more than 200 kilometres (120 miles) from Cairo, before fleeing, the interior ministry said. The warplanes conducted strikes against the headquarters of the Shura Council in the city of Derna. A Libyan air force statement said: "The operation was a success and the losses of the Al-Qaeda terrorists were heavy in casualties and equipment". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Assailants in three pick-up trucks attacked the bus as it was heading for the Saint Samuel monastery in Minya province, more than 200 kilometres (120 miles) from Cairo, before fleeing, the interior ministry said. The warplanes conducted strikes against the headquarters of the Shura Council in the city of Derna. A Libyan air force statement said: "The operation was a success and the losses of the Al-Qaeda terrorists were heavy in casualties and equipment". (more...)
Trump Dismisses Reports on Kushner, Leaks as 'Fake News'
- May 30, 2017
Schiff said that if he had confirmation of the allegations, Kushner's security clearance should be revoked. "You have to ask, well, who are they hiding the conversation from?" he said on ABC. U.S. media outlets and officials have repeatedly accused members of Trump's team of having contacts with Russian Federation, alleging that Moscow used these contacts for its own ends and even meddled in the USA 2016 presidential election. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Schiff said that if he had confirmation of the allegations, Kushner's security clearance should be revoked. "You have to ask, well, who are they hiding the conversation from?" he said on ABC. U.S. media outlets and officials have repeatedly accused members of Trump's team of having contacts with Russian Federation, alleging that Moscow used these contacts for its own ends and even meddled in the USA 2016 presidential election. (more...)
China to face Philippines in 2017 FIBA Asia Cup group stage
- May 30, 2017
The grouping of teams following the draw in Lebanon. China, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan have yet to secure their spots in the FIBA Asia Cup as the East Asia Basketball Association qualifying tournament will kick off on Friday. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The grouping of teams following the draw in Lebanon. China, South Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan have yet to secure their spots in the FIBA Asia Cup as the East Asia Basketball Association qualifying tournament will kick off on Friday. (more...)
Trump honours service members in Memorial Day speech
- May 30, 2017
They died in war so we could live in peace. Trump also visited a section of Arlington National Cemetery where US military members killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried. "Their story is one of selflessness, it is one of courage, and it is one of sheer commitment", he said. Image captured during performance of national anthem at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day . (more...)
- May 30, 2017
They died in war so we could live in peace. Trump also visited a section of Arlington National Cemetery where US military members killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried. "Their story is one of selflessness, it is one of courage, and it is one of sheer commitment", he said. Image captured during performance of national anthem at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day . (more...)
South Korea fires shots at North after 'unidentified object' flies over DMZ
- May 30, 2017
The United States has said it was willing to enter into talks with North Korea - but only if it halts its missile and nuclear tests. However, there are reports that suggest that North Korea is still capable of launching nuclear warheads that could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the United States. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The United States has said it was willing to enter into talks with North Korea - but only if it halts its missile and nuclear tests. However, there are reports that suggest that North Korea is still capable of launching nuclear warheads that could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the United States. (more...)
Daesh Clashes with Iraqi Forces.13 Soldiers Die
- May 30, 2017
The camp adjacent to the site is at full capacity, and many families are being moved to other camps, with large numbers opting to go to areas east of Mosul where they stay with families, friends or in rental accommodations, says IOM . More than 580,000 civilians have also been displaced by the fighting, among them 419,000 from western Mosul , the Iraqi authorities say. The operation has taken longer than planned as Takfiri elements are dug in among civilians and are fighting back with ... (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The camp adjacent to the site is at full capacity, and many families are being moved to other camps, with large numbers opting to go to areas east of Mosul where they stay with families, friends or in rental accommodations, says IOM . More than 580,000 civilians have also been displaced by the fighting, among them 419,000 from western Mosul , the Iraqi authorities say. The operation has taken longer than planned as Takfiri elements are dug in among civilians and are fighting back with ... (more...)
Egypt blames Libya for training militants
- May 30, 2017
In Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said in a statement that President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi have respectively sent messages of condolences to Egyptian president, prime minister and foreign minister. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
In Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said in a statement that President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi have respectively sent messages of condolences to Egyptian president, prime minister and foreign minister. (more...)
Tulowitzki hits grand slam, Jays rout Reds 17-2
- May 30, 2017
In the second, an infield single and two walks by Cincinnati starter Lisalverto Bonilla loaded the bases for Smoak. Smoak turned it into a laugher with his 12th homer of the campaign. The man accused of hurling a beer can at a Baltimore Orioles outfielder during a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game last fall has pleaded guilty. For Monday's game, the Reds will be bringing out RHP Lisalberto Bonilla. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
In the second, an infield single and two walks by Cincinnati starter Lisalverto Bonilla loaded the bases for Smoak. Smoak turned it into a laugher with his 12th homer of the campaign. The man accused of hurling a beer can at a Baltimore Orioles outfielder during a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game last fall has pleaded guilty. For Monday's game, the Reds will be bringing out RHP Lisalberto Bonilla. (more...)
Forecast: Above-normal hurricane season
- May 30, 2017
The 2016 season was the most active since 2012, with 15 named storms, including 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. "The outlook reflects our expectation of a weak or non-existent El Nino, near- or above-average sea-surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, and average or weaker-than-average vertical wind shear in that same region", said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
The 2016 season was the most active since 2012, with 15 named storms, including 7 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. "The outlook reflects our expectation of a weak or non-existent El Nino, near- or above-average sea-surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, and average or weaker-than-average vertical wind shear in that same region", said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. (more...)
Noriega, onetime ally of United States, spent his final decades in jail
- May 30, 2017
Noriega was taken to Florida and two years later he was convicted on eight of ten charges. Despite Panama's reputation as a key player in the worldwide drug trade, Noriega was able to please Washington by offering assistance during the Iran-Contra affair, in which senior Reagan administration officials, hoping to fund anti-government Contra fighters in Nicaragua , facilitated arms sales to Iran. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Noriega was taken to Florida and two years later he was convicted on eight of ten charges. Despite Panama's reputation as a key player in the worldwide drug trade, Noriega was able to please Washington by offering assistance during the Iran-Contra affair, in which senior Reagan administration officials, hoping to fund anti-government Contra fighters in Nicaragua , facilitated arms sales to Iran. (more...)
President Trump Hails Heroes at
- May 30, 2017
Secretary Kelly himself made headlines this weekend, downplaying the significance of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner looking to open a backchannel line of communication with Russian Federation during the transition. Before the remarks, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, touching it for a long moment before stepping away. In the first of two tweets Trump sent out on Monday, he says: "Today we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving". (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Secretary Kelly himself made headlines this weekend, downplaying the significance of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner looking to open a backchannel line of communication with Russian Federation during the transition. Before the remarks, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, touching it for a long moment before stepping away. In the first of two tweets Trump sent out on Monday, he says: "Today we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving". (more...)
President Trump comes out in support of his son-in-law Jared Kushner
- May 30, 2017
Returning home from a nine-day overseas trip, US President Donald Trump has plunged headlong into the ongoing Russian Federation probe controversy, determined to defend his administration and his son-in-law Jared Kushner from its growing reach. (more...)
- May 30, 2017
Returning home from a nine-day overseas trip, US President Donald Trump has plunged headlong into the ongoing Russian Federation probe controversy, determined to defend his administration and his son-in-law Jared Kushner from its growing reach. (more...)
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