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American Warplane Shoots Down Iranian-Made Drone Over Syria
- June 22, 2017
In the latest sign of increasingly frequent confrontation with Damascus and its allies, Tuesday's incident closely followed Sunday's USA downing of a piloted Syrian army jet in the southern Raqqa countryside after it dropped bombs near US-backed forces. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
In the latest sign of increasingly frequent confrontation with Damascus and its allies, Tuesday's incident closely followed Sunday's USA downing of a piloted Syrian army jet in the southern Raqqa countryside after it dropped bombs near US-backed forces. (more...)
Positive sample of West Nile Virus in Clark Co
- June 22, 2017
Though no West Nile or Zika has popped up yet, two pools of mosquitoes - in Willington and North Stonington - did test positive for Jamestown Canyon virus, a relatively mild illness that Armstrong said is rarely transmitted to humans. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Though no West Nile or Zika has popped up yet, two pools of mosquitoes - in Willington and North Stonington - did test positive for Jamestown Canyon virus, a relatively mild illness that Armstrong said is rarely transmitted to humans. (more...)
Conservatives and DUP on brink of coalition deal
- June 22, 2017
Even though Labour didn't actually come top in Thursday's election, party leader Jeremy Corbyn has looked pretty pleased with himself in recent days. Such an arrangement would see the socially conservative Northern Irish party back the Government to get its Budget through and on confidence motions in order to prevent the new minority government from collapsing. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Even though Labour didn't actually come top in Thursday's election, party leader Jeremy Corbyn has looked pretty pleased with himself in recent days. Such an arrangement would see the socially conservative Northern Irish party back the Government to get its Budget through and on confidence motions in order to prevent the new minority government from collapsing. (more...)
IS Destroys Iconic Al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul
- June 22, 2017
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi tweeted early on Thursday that the destruction was an admission by the militants that they are losing the fight for Iraq's second-largest city. Residents said that IS fighters ordered families living in the area to leave - likely in preparation for the militants' final stand. Damon said about 100,000 terrified civilians remain in the convoluted battlefield. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi tweeted early on Thursday that the destruction was an admission by the militants that they are losing the fight for Iraq's second-largest city. Residents said that IS fighters ordered families living in the area to leave - likely in preparation for the militants' final stand. Damon said about 100,000 terrified civilians remain in the convoluted battlefield. (more...)
United States student freed by North Korea in a coma dies at 22
- June 22, 2017
A funeral for Otto Warmbier , seen here in North Korea in 2016, will be held Thursday at Wyoming High School , where he was an athlete and salutatorian of his 2013 class. Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
A funeral for Otto Warmbier , seen here in North Korea in 2016, will be held Thursday at Wyoming High School , where he was an athlete and salutatorian of his 2013 class. Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S. (more...)
Flights In Arizona Are Being Canceled Because It's So Insanely Hot
- June 22, 2017
In addition to Las Vegas , official record high temperatures were recorded in Phoenix , at 119 degrees; Yuma, Ariz., at 120 degrees; Palm Springs, Calif., at 122 degrees; Corpus Christi, Texas, at 100 degrees; Salt Lake City at 101 degrees and Denver at 99 degrees. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
In addition to Las Vegas , official record high temperatures were recorded in Phoenix , at 119 degrees; Yuma, Ariz., at 120 degrees; Palm Springs, Calif., at 122 degrees; Corpus Christi, Texas, at 100 degrees; Salt Lake City at 101 degrees and Denver at 99 degrees. (more...)
Australian Politician Breastfeeds Baby While Addressing Parliament
- June 22, 2017
As this video from this week shows, the 40-year-old was speaking about black lung disease - a condition from which coal miners suffer - while her baby suckled her breast. On International Woman's Day, while Waters was still on maternity leave, the senator announced the birth of her daughter and hinted about what was to come. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
As this video from this week shows, the 40-year-old was speaking about black lung disease - a condition from which coal miners suffer - while her baby suckled her breast. On International Woman's Day, while Waters was still on maternity leave, the senator announced the birth of her daughter and hinted about what was to come. (more...)
In Georgia, Handel reaches out to Democrats and thanks Trump
- June 22, 2017
Donald Trump won that district by 18 points and it was not expected to be close. You get reliable intelligence and forecasts on more than a dozen factors that affect the economy and are critical to your business and financial success. The real point is that after Tuesday night, Democrats are right back to where they were in November. Trump played a large role in this election as well, Norman aligned himself closely with the President who even recorded an automated robocall message for ... (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Donald Trump won that district by 18 points and it was not expected to be close. You get reliable intelligence and forecasts on more than a dozen factors that affect the economy and are critical to your business and financial success. The real point is that after Tuesday night, Democrats are right back to where they were in November. Trump played a large role in this election as well, Norman aligned himself closely with the President who even recorded an automated robocall message for ... (more...)
Cuba blasts Trump's decision to revamp Obama-era deal
- June 22, 2017
Russia's statement came after Trump said on Friday he was "cancelling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba " and putting new travel and trade restrictions in place. During the initial talks between Cuba and the Obama administration, Fox 5 traveled to Havana where Chesimard, who is on the FBI's list of the most wanted terrorists, has been living for almost 30 years. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Russia's statement came after Trump said on Friday he was "cancelling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba " and putting new travel and trade restrictions in place. During the initial talks between Cuba and the Obama administration, Fox 5 traveled to Havana where Chesimard, who is on the FBI's list of the most wanted terrorists, has been living for almost 30 years. (more...)
Why Ram Nath Kovind's Presidential Nomination Is BJP's Political Masterstroke
- June 22, 2017
Earlier, JD-U chief whip Ratnesh Sada told reporters in Patna that the party has made a decision to support Kovind. We were expecting a person like former President late A P J Abdul Kalam or even former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who were neutral and always tried for a consensus between the ruling party and the opposition. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Earlier, JD-U chief whip Ratnesh Sada told reporters in Patna that the party has made a decision to support Kovind. We were expecting a person like former President late A P J Abdul Kalam or even former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who were neutral and always tried for a consensus between the ruling party and the opposition. (more...)
USA asks China to pressurise North Korea to reduce escalation
- June 22, 2017
Later on Wednesday, Trump said in a speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that the United States has a "great relationship with China and I really like President Xi". Corker said. "That's something we're looking at". Americans are frustrated, he continued, with "a regime that provokes , and provokes, and provokes, and basically plays outside the rules , plays fast and loose with the truth". (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Later on Wednesday, Trump said in a speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that the United States has a "great relationship with China and I really like President Xi". Corker said. "That's something we're looking at". Americans are frustrated, he continued, with "a regime that provokes , and provokes, and provokes, and basically plays outside the rules , plays fast and loose with the truth". (more...)
UK police studying cause of death of man in mosque attack
- June 22, 2017
The string of attacks had "bruised but not broken the heart of this great nation", Home Secretary Amber Rudd said. Upon arriving, Charles took a moment outside to walk around and see the tributes to the victims - 1 killed, 11 injured - that have been placed outside the mosque. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The string of attacks had "bruised but not broken the heart of this great nation", Home Secretary Amber Rudd said. Upon arriving, Charles took a moment outside to walk around and see the tributes to the victims - 1 killed, 11 injured - that have been placed outside the mosque. (more...)
How the Modi-Shah masterstroke in selecting Kovind, broke the Opposition
- June 22, 2017
However, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury was more clear when he said there would be a "strong candidate" against Kovind. Hours after the BJP named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind , a Dalit leader, as their nominee for the presidential elections , the JD (U) and indeed the BSP, indicated they were not opposed to Kovinds candidature. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
However, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury was more clear when he said there would be a "strong candidate" against Kovind. Hours after the BJP named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind , a Dalit leader, as their nominee for the presidential elections , the JD (U) and indeed the BSP, indicated they were not opposed to Kovinds candidature. (more...)
Trump says 'we have a great relationship with China' after critical tweet
- June 22, 2017
Top diplomats and defense chiefs from the United States and China began a day of talks in Washington on Wednesday looking for ways to press North Korea to give up its nuclear and missile programs. -North Korean tensions aggravated by dozens of North Korean missile launches and two nuclear bomb tests since previous year in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Top diplomats and defense chiefs from the United States and China began a day of talks in Washington on Wednesday looking for ways to press North Korea to give up its nuclear and missile programs. -North Korean tensions aggravated by dozens of North Korean missile launches and two nuclear bomb tests since previous year in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions. (more...)
Showers & Storms to Be With Us This Week
- June 22, 2017
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast winds will be around 10 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Saturday Night . Partly cloudy, with a low around 57 degrees. Saturday , there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, the weather service said. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast winds will be around 10 miles per hour. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Saturday Night . Partly cloudy, with a low around 57 degrees. Saturday , there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, the weather service said. (more...)
UK - Terrorism | London police plead for calm after attack at mosque
- June 22, 2017
The attack occurred outside the Muslim Welfare House, a small mosque with about 200 congregants. Jeremy Corbyn called it "an attack on all of us that believe in a diverse society" while Sadiq Khan said "We will stay a strong city, we will ensure we are not cowed by terrorism, and we will not be defeated". (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The attack occurred outside the Muslim Welfare House, a small mosque with about 200 congregants. Jeremy Corbyn called it "an attack on all of us that believe in a diverse society" while Sadiq Khan said "We will stay a strong city, we will ensure we are not cowed by terrorism, and we will not be defeated". (more...)
Here's what's in that secret GOP healthcare bill
- June 22, 2017
Some Republican Senators behind those closed meetings on health care say once the bill is released, it will gain public support. So, they are prepared to make a series of deals to secure the votes of Senators who oppose one or another provision of the bill. (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Some Republican Senators behind those closed meetings on health care say once the bill is released, it will gain public support. So, they are prepared to make a series of deals to secure the votes of Senators who oppose one or another provision of the bill. (more...)
Death penalty sought for 2 Georgia inmates in guards' killing
- June 22, 2017
A Georgia judge said Wednesday that the death penalty is the "expressed intention" for inmates Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose, who were on the run for over 48 hours after one of them shot and killed two correctional officers. . Sergeant Curtis Billue's sisters were inside the courtroom where they looked at their brother's alleged killers for the first time. Multiple news outlets report that Donnie Russell Rowe, 43, and Ricky Dubose, 24, appeared in court in Putnam County, southeast of ... (more...)
- June 22, 2017
A Georgia judge said Wednesday that the death penalty is the "expressed intention" for inmates Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose, who were on the run for over 48 hours after one of them shot and killed two correctional officers. . Sergeant Curtis Billue's sisters were inside the courtroom where they looked at their brother's alleged killers for the first time. Multiple news outlets report that Donnie Russell Rowe, 43, and Ricky Dubose, 24, appeared in court in Putnam County, southeast of ... (more...)
Canadian man charged in stabbing of airport officer in Flint
- June 22, 2017
The injured officer, identified as Jeff Neville , underwent surgery, NBC reported. Officer Neville was stabbed multiple times in the neck. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day". (more...)
- June 22, 2017
The injured officer, identified as Jeff Neville , underwent surgery, NBC reported. Officer Neville was stabbed multiple times in the neck. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of our law enforcement officers who work to service and protect us each and every day". (more...)
In Iraq's Mosul, Islamic State group destroys iconic mosque
- June 22, 2017
Brett McGurk, special USA envoy to the anti-ISIS coalition, stated on Twitter, "ISIS destroying mosque where Baghdadi declared his so-called caliphate as Iraq forces closed in, clearest sign yet of desperation & defeat". Residents said that IS fighters ordered families living in the area to leave - likely in preparation for the militants' final stand. "This is a crime against the people of Mosul and all of Iraq, and is an example of why this brutal organization must be annihilated", the ... (more...)
- June 22, 2017
Brett McGurk, special USA envoy to the anti-ISIS coalition, stated on Twitter, "ISIS destroying mosque where Baghdadi declared his so-called caliphate as Iraq forces closed in, clearest sign yet of desperation & defeat". Residents said that IS fighters ordered families living in the area to leave - likely in preparation for the militants' final stand. "This is a crime against the people of Mosul and all of Iraq, and is an example of why this brutal organization must be annihilated", the ... (more...)
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