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Rio Olympics 2016 formally opened in a colourful ceremony
- August 16, 2016
In all, 4,800 performers and volunteers will be involved in the show created to showcase Brazil as a garden of the world. All of which made some of the ceremony's segment choices curious as they underscored how the Rio organizing committee, despite Bach and Nuzman's statements to the contrary, has failed on the promise it made to IOC to transform this sprawling city stretched between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
In all, 4,800 performers and volunteers will be involved in the show created to showcase Brazil as a garden of the world. All of which made some of the ceremony's segment choices curious as they underscored how the Rio organizing committee, despite Bach and Nuzman's statements to the contrary, has failed on the promise it made to IOC to transform this sprawling city stretched between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. (more...)
Russia's Darya Klishina wins appeal, can compete at Olympics
- August 16, 2016
On Monday, the Court Arbitration of Sport ruled that Russian long jumper Darya Klishina will be cleared to compete in Tuesday's qualification event in Rio. Klishina, 25, was the only Russian accepted for the Olympic track and field but the sport's world body suspended her on Friday after new information on her doping record emerged. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
On Monday, the Court Arbitration of Sport ruled that Russian long jumper Darya Klishina will be cleared to compete in Tuesday's qualification event in Rio. Klishina, 25, was the only Russian accepted for the Olympic track and field but the sport's world body suspended her on Friday after new information on her doping record emerged. (more...)
Republicans Tell RNC Chairman to De-Fund Trump
- August 16, 2016
Republican leaders are lining up to disavow Donald Trump's daily diatribes against immigrants, women, families of veterans, Latino judges and anyone who disagrees with him. "They'll be better off in the long run if they do the right thing and disavow this person who's a historically disgraceful candidate for president". (more...)
- August 16, 2016
Republican leaders are lining up to disavow Donald Trump's daily diatribes against immigrants, women, families of veterans, Latino judges and anyone who disagrees with him. "They'll be better off in the long run if they do the right thing and disavow this person who's a historically disgraceful candidate for president". (more...)
Olympics 2016: Thank god that's over says Bradley Wiggins
- August 16, 2016
Sir Bradley, Ed Clancy , Steven Burke and Owain Doull beat Australia in a nail-biting finish in a head-to-head ride off against Australia. But Wiggins drags those around him up by the force of his personality - he doesn't settle for second best and he didn't want to end his career with anything other than a fifth Olympic gold , to add to his silver and two bronzes from five Games appearances. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
Sir Bradley, Ed Clancy , Steven Burke and Owain Doull beat Australia in a nail-biting finish in a head-to-head ride off against Australia. But Wiggins drags those around him up by the force of his personality - he doesn't settle for second best and he didn't want to end his career with anything other than a fifth Olympic gold , to add to his silver and two bronzes from five Games appearances. (more...)
Narendra Modi's remarks on Balochistan proves Pakistan's contention: Sartaj Aziz
- August 16, 2016
Modi's remarks directed at Pakistan overshadowed comments in his independence day address in which he touted his government's achievements in rural electrification, financial inclusion and health provision. Talking about his governance, Modi said that he has done everything he can to cleanse the system of corruption. Other former senior officials who spoke to The Hindu said that while the External Affairs Ministry had referred to Pakistani government bombing its people in Balochistan in ... (more...)
- August 16, 2016
Modi's remarks directed at Pakistan overshadowed comments in his independence day address in which he touted his government's achievements in rural electrification, financial inclusion and health provision. Talking about his governance, Modi said that he has done everything he can to cleanse the system of corruption. Other former senior officials who spoke to The Hindu said that while the External Affairs Ministry had referred to Pakistani government bombing its people in Balochistan in ... (more...)
USA declares disaster for Lousiana floods
- August 16, 2016
Over the weekend, rain accumulations totaled more than 20 inches in five parts of the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area. Two nursing homes were being evacuated. Search and rescue crews also found the body of a Baton Rouge woman who was discovered in her vehicle which was completely submerged in flood waters, putting the death toll for the historic flooding now at six. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
Over the weekend, rain accumulations totaled more than 20 inches in five parts of the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area. Two nursing homes were being evacuated. Search and rescue crews also found the body of a Baton Rouge woman who was discovered in her vehicle which was completely submerged in flood waters, putting the death toll for the historic flooding now at six. (more...)
Mother's plea: Swap captive girls for Boko Haram militants
- August 16, 2016
In the video published by the militants on social media on Sunday, a masked man stands behind a group of the girls, and says some of them have been killed in air strikes. One of the schoolgirls pleads in the video for the Nigerian government to release members of Boko Haram in exchange for the kidnapped students from a school in Chibok, which is located in the northeastern portion of the West African country. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
In the video published by the militants on social media on Sunday, a masked man stands behind a group of the girls, and says some of them have been killed in air strikes. One of the schoolgirls pleads in the video for the Nigerian government to release members of Boko Haram in exchange for the kidnapped students from a school in Chibok, which is located in the northeastern portion of the West African country. (more...)
ISIS leader obliterated in U.S. airstrike - and this time he'll 'stay dead'
- August 16, 2016
He said many insurgents were now fleeing to the south of the country. The place is notoriously known for lawlessness and insurgencies since the launch a military operation two years ago. and Afghan Special Operations Forces in an airstrike on July 26 in Afghanistan. But the fledgling IS movement in both Pakistan and Afghanistan faces challenges. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
He said many insurgents were now fleeing to the south of the country. The place is notoriously known for lawlessness and insurgencies since the launch a military operation two years ago. and Afghan Special Operations Forces in an airstrike on July 26 in Afghanistan. But the fledgling IS movement in both Pakistan and Afghanistan faces challenges. (more...)
Trump to call for new ideological test for admission to US
- August 16, 2016
According to a senior Trump official, the plan includes the banning of individuals from countries with heavy terrorist activity and where the vetting process for visas is more hard, as well as increasing cooperation with willing Middle Eastern allies. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
According to a senior Trump official, the plan includes the banning of individuals from countries with heavy terrorist activity and where the vetting process for visas is more hard, as well as increasing cooperation with willing Middle Eastern allies. (more...)
Gary Johnson increasing support in four key battleground states
- August 16, 2016
With today marking the deadline, the Libertarians submitted paperwork this morning withdrawing Earl and replacing him with former two-term New Mexico Gov. Both are former Republicans. Earl and Moellman were acting as placeholders in Ohio. The party said it had to do this so that it could begin circulating petitions for the ballot well before Mr. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
With today marking the deadline, the Libertarians submitted paperwork this morning withdrawing Earl and replacing him with former two-term New Mexico Gov. Both are former Republicans. Earl and Moellman were acting as placeholders in Ohio. The party said it had to do this so that it could begin circulating petitions for the ballot well before Mr. (more...)
Air Strike on Yemen Hospital Kills At Least Seven: Residents, Officials
- August 16, 2016
While peace talks between a Yemeni Government delegation and a delegation of the General People's Congress and Ansar Allah have since continued, serious violations have occurred in Marib, al Jawf, Taiz and in the border areas with Saudi Arabia. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
While peace talks between a Yemeni Government delegation and a delegation of the General People's Congress and Ansar Allah have since continued, serious violations have occurred in Marib, al Jawf, Taiz and in the border areas with Saudi Arabia. (more...)
Labour leadership: Party wins appeal against voting rules
- August 16, 2016
However, Labour's NEC immediately lodged an appeal and, on Friday, the judge ruled in their favour. Mr Smith said: "I had welcomed the prospect of 125,000 additional members being given the opportunity to vote in this vitally important leadership election". (more...)
- August 16, 2016
However, Labour's NEC immediately lodged an appeal and, on Friday, the judge ruled in their favour. Mr Smith said: "I had welcomed the prospect of 125,000 additional members being given the opportunity to vote in this vitally important leadership election". (more...)
House Democrats Hacked, Cell Phone Numbers Published
- August 16, 2016
The cellphone numbers of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland were among the information posted. One hack was said to have lasted a year and targeted internal communications, the other was for a few months and targeted opposition research on Donald Trump . (more...)
- August 16, 2016
The cellphone numbers of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland were among the information posted. One hack was said to have lasted a year and targeted internal communications, the other was for a few months and targeted opposition research on Donald Trump . (more...)
US Declares Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico Over Zika
- August 16, 2016
Puerto Rico has reported almost 2,000 new Zika virus cases in the past week, causing the Obama administration to declare a public health emergency in the U.S. Murthy stressed that Puerto Ricans need to take the virus seriously, even though the extent of the infection is masked because eight out of 10 show no symptoms. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
Puerto Rico has reported almost 2,000 new Zika virus cases in the past week, causing the Obama administration to declare a public health emergency in the U.S. Murthy stressed that Puerto Ricans need to take the virus seriously, even though the extent of the infection is masked because eight out of 10 show no symptoms. (more...)
Upstate, Carolina winter outlook revealed in 200th edition of 'Farmer's Almanac'
- August 16, 2016
However, those of you dreaming of a cold, brisk winter are in luck. " Winter will be warmer than normal, with below-normal precipitation and near- to below-normal snowfall". Snowfall would pick up during these times, and again in late February into early March. Snowfall will be above normal in NY and IL and below normal elsewhere, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, late December, early and late January, mid-February, and early March. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
However, those of you dreaming of a cold, brisk winter are in luck. " Winter will be warmer than normal, with below-normal precipitation and near- to below-normal snowfall". Snowfall would pick up during these times, and again in late February into early March. Snowfall will be above normal in NY and IL and below normal elsewhere, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, late December, early and late January, mid-February, and early March. (more...)
Germany calls for "air bridge" to supply besieged Aleppo
- August 16, 2016
A Free Syrian Army tank fires in Ramousah area, southwest of Aleppo, Syria August 2, 2016. "Step by step we are nearing a structure - I'm talking about Aleppo only - that would allow us to truly begin working together so that this territory, this long-suffering region could find peace", Shoigu told Rossiya-24 television. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
A Free Syrian Army tank fires in Ramousah area, southwest of Aleppo, Syria August 2, 2016. "Step by step we are nearing a structure - I'm talking about Aleppo only - that would allow us to truly begin working together so that this territory, this long-suffering region could find peace", Shoigu told Rossiya-24 television. (more...)
Man wounded in Cologne 'knife and gun' attack
- August 16, 2016
One of the men was then shot by the others as when trying to run away towards his vehicle. A number of callers reported a street disturbance involving several people in downtown Cologne shortly before 4:00 local time (0200 GMT), police said in a statement. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
One of the men was then shot by the others as when trying to run away towards his vehicle. A number of callers reported a street disturbance involving several people in downtown Cologne shortly before 4:00 local time (0200 GMT), police said in a statement. (more...)
Appeals Court Rejects Cosby Bid to Reseal Deposition
- August 16, 2016
The appeals court said (PDF) the documents received widespread publicity after their release a year ago by U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno of Philadelphia, and resealing them would have no effect on their dissemination. "In short", the appeals court said, "when it comes to public awareness of the documents' contents, the feathers of the pillow are scattered to the winds; almost everyone in America (and many more around the world) with access to a computer either know what Cosby has ... (more...)
- August 16, 2016
The appeals court said (PDF) the documents received widespread publicity after their release a year ago by U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno of Philadelphia, and resealing them would have no effect on their dissemination. "In short", the appeals court said, "when it comes to public awareness of the documents' contents, the feathers of the pillow are scattered to the winds; almost everyone in America (and many more around the world) with access to a computer either know what Cosby has ... (more...)
Canadian Man Killed by Police in Anti-Terror Raid
- August 16, 2016
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed the death of Aaron Driver at a news conference in Ottawa on Thursday, and played a video they say the 24-year-old recorded prior to his death on August 10. Driver, who frequently tweeted his adoration for ISIS under the pseudonym Harun Abdurahman , made headlines after he was arrested last summer and subsequently released on a peace bond over fears he would engage in terrorism. (more...)
- August 16, 2016
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed the death of Aaron Driver at a news conference in Ottawa on Thursday, and played a video they say the 24-year-old recorded prior to his death on August 10. Driver, who frequently tweeted his adoration for ISIS under the pseudonym Harun Abdurahman , made headlines after he was arrested last summer and subsequently released on a peace bond over fears he would engage in terrorism. (more...)
Gunmen abduct people from Mexican resort city restaurant
- August 16, 2016
The state is also home to the Jalisco New Generation cartel, which has become one of the country's most powerful drug gangs in recent years. Four women were among the targeted group but they were not taken by the gunmen. Early police investigations indicate that all involved - the kidnappers and the kidnapped - were members of criminal organisations. Five vehicles, including a Jeep, Land Rover and a Cadillac Escalade, were left at the restaurant, but it's unknown if any belonged to the ... (more...)
- August 16, 2016
The state is also home to the Jalisco New Generation cartel, which has become one of the country's most powerful drug gangs in recent years. Four women were among the targeted group but they were not taken by the gunmen. Early police investigations indicate that all involved - the kidnappers and the kidnapped - were members of criminal organisations. Five vehicles, including a Jeep, Land Rover and a Cadillac Escalade, were left at the restaurant, but it's unknown if any belonged to the ... (more...)
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